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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 Edition 47 August THE SOMETHING MORE CITY N WS TT R t' i� +3 . . . . . . . . INCLUDES THE 1985 FALL # ..ys •TEiti:.j BROOKLYN CENTER PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BROCHURE J : Registration for Fall Classes Begins September 7 [ . �. - :;,,.. ,,. t � •<:: � See bade page for Information _Sir., _,'•.�.'.:.sti.::ti: �"' `s�.. `;�7'; :•. ;.:� ; :•:•%io-.' _ a :� N.a.�. � C �� _ ice: - .r,ti�i. . •:ate"'!. fir:. ' i�• ' ,' 1 n�:' ;`.'` .�v� '71 5 1 ' - �•.• �4 H'5 ��1 - • Y � ;�tii T - i ;� ��.�,,+��` •�t::�:' t ±Y • fhtt``t'� ., J" -i1i1v�'t., �: Ty C • IT O CENTER N /REPORT* MANAGER'S NO. 47 AUGUST, 1985 Mediation Help Is Free, Confidential and It Works The information for the follow- eration and not competition, with ing article was prepared by Bonnie both parties working towards a mut- Lukes from the Brooklyn Center ually agreeable settlement. In 1984, Mediation Project. 76 percent of the cases mediated by BCMP reached a satisfactory The Brooklyn Center Mediation settlement. Project (BCMP), located at 5136 Mediation has been used suc- North Lilac Drive, serves anyone liv- cessfully in cases involving neigh- ing or working in the north suburban bors; businesses and consumers; Hennepin County area. landlords and tenants; family It is free. It is confidential. It is members; acquaintances; juveniles; fast and it works. The phone number lenders and borrowers; business for BCMP is 536 -1121. Give us a partners; residents and agencies; call. You've got nothing to lose but a offenders and victims; friends and Problem. litigants. Q?0*W BCMP began in 1983 when a 'I appreciate the quick group of volunteers from all walks of response to my problem." "I'm so life took extensive training to happy with the process. The harras- become community mediators, with ing phone calls have stopped." "This k4ediotkaxl 29 disputes handled the first year. is agreat way to settle a dispute." The case load increased to 85 dis- These are just a few of the comments putes in 1984, and a growth of cases from satisfied clients of the Brooklyn to be handled this year is expected Center Mediation Project. Roject to increase. Have a problem? Call BCMP at Mediation is a non - threatening, 536 -1121. non - judgemental way for commun- Non- Emergency ity residents to settle disputes with- out expense or delay. The process Humboldt Square Call 561 -5443 begins with the call to BCMP, Liquor Store where the intake person obtains Residents needing to contact information about the problem and In Larger Area the Brooklyn Center Police Deparm- who is involved. The other party is tent for non - emergency matters, or then contacted, and if they agree to Brooklyn Center's Humboldt just to obtain information should call mediation, a mutually acceptable Square liquor store has moved to a 561 -5443. time (day, evening or weekend) is new larger location at the corner of All emergency calls, relating to agreed upon. Two mediators are 69th and Humboldt, previously police, fire or medical assistance of assigned to the case. occupied by a 7- Eleven store. any type should be made by calling At the actual mediation, each Extensive remodeling in the 911. side has a chance to tell his or her expanded facility should be com- side of the dispute. The role of the pleted by August, with a planned *Citize« inquiries and requests may mediator is not to decide who is right grand opening celebration including be directed at the City Administra- and who is wrong, but rather to facil- drawings and specials. tion. if there is any question regard- - itate discussion. Clarification, areas The City also operates two other ing a service that we are authorized of agreement, problem identifica- stores located at 6250 Brooklyn to perform, please call us at tion, and alternative solutions are all Boulevard, and at 5711 Morgan 561 -5440. discussed. Avenue (Northbrook Shopping Mediation is based upon coop- Center). Crime Prevention Week Is Set for September 16 -22 create a greater awareness of the All community residents are The Brooklyn Center Crime need for residents to become asked to join in the activites planned Prevention Fund has scheduled the involved in helping to prevent crime. during Crime Prevention Week, and 2nd Annual Crime Prevention Week Funds contributed to this non- additional information regarding for September 16 through Sep- profit citizens group are used to specific schedules and events can tember 22. publicize and pay rewards, buy be obtained by calling the Brooklyn The event will be highlighted by information, and use as "buy" money Center Police Department at 561 - the Walk- A -Thon to take place on in drug deals or other illicit activities. 5443. Saturday, September 21, and the Police Department Open House on September 22. permanent Containers The Walk-A-T be from 9 en a.m. to 1 p.m., start throat Must Be Out of Sight start a nd at the park shelter building in Central Park. Community youngsters and containers must be returned to adults will walk either five or 10 miles Storage of refuse between col- the area where they are kept. on a metered trail to earn money lection dates can either be inside the The City of Brooklyn Center from pledges obtained from friends garage or basement, or outside at does not pick up refuse, but will pro - and neighbors, with proceeds to the the rear or side of the building. vide residents with a list of licensed Crime Prevention Fund. As in the If kept outside, the containers haulers. For additional information past, prizes will be offered, and must be out of view from the street, in regarding the regulations or to refreshments will be available atvar- front of the premises, and be main- obtain a list of the haulers, please ious stations along the route, tained in a mannner that does not call the City Hall at 561 -5440 during The Open House will run from 1 interfere with the use of adjoining normal business hours. p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Police Depart- property. ment, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Containers used for garbage please Drive featuring expanded outdoor dis- must be either metal or plastic cans plays, and the remodeled office area with tight fitting lids and must not housing the various divisions of the exceed 30 gallons in size. Grass With Caution Department. clippings and leaves may be stored Added features include demon- in plastic bags and securely closed, The school year will be starting strations by the Police Department's while tree trimmings and twigs may shortly and motorists are urged to canine team, and the number one be bundled with twine. drive with extra caution, especially dog team in the nation from the Eden All garbage and refuse must be near the intersections and school Prairie Department of Public Safety. stored in the described manner, and crossings. The goals of the Crime Preven- may be set out at the curb only after Parents with children riding tion Week are to raise money for the sunset on the night preceeding the bikes to school should also instruct Crime Prevention Fund, and to regular pick -up day. After pick -up, the youngsters on the proper opera- tion of a bike. A high percentage of r ------ °------------------- - - - - -, the riders are young and do not real- Send check or money order to ize the perils of sudden changes CRIME PREVENTION FUND of direction. 6301 Shingle Creel: Parkway Motorists are also reminded to Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 be on the lookout for school patrols Yes! I want to help, enclosed is my contribution $5 $10 $15 $_____ i and school buses. I would like to help in some way, please call me when you need assistance. I When a school bus is stopped and the yellow lights are flashing, a motorist must wait and cannot pass i I the bus. Also, when a school patrol i ADDRESS __' _ _ -_ _ _ -.� _ __- - -.... _ - -__ I flag is down, a motorist must wait M X11 NONE _ I until the flag is lifted prior to pro- _ -- 9 Adequate Supply of Air Can Prevent Health Hazard Past issues of the Manager's and water heater areas can mean possible problem, please contact Report indicated the possibility of a the difference between life and Minnegasco and request their Com- situation being created which could death. This is especially true in bustion Air leaflet by calling 372 - result in serious health and life safety homes that use a fireplace or other 4670. problems. solid fuel burning devices to supple - The possible hazard could ment the heat primarily delivered by occur unless an adequate supply of the gas furnace. outside air is brought into the home. The negative is carbon monox- Fresh air is needed for combustion ide, which is a colorless, odorless N in furnaces, fireplaces, wood gas produced when fuel is not W stoves, gas water heaters and burned completely, or when the H clothes dryers. flame does not receive sufficient _ _ H Most houses have two or three oxygen. S Ir gas appliances which require out- Signs indicating a lack of suffi- ' C side air for good combustion, and cient air are as follows: headaches, the State Building Code also nausea, dizziness, excessive ` - -- LJ requires opening to the outside to humidity; heavily frosted windows; HENNEPIIN COUNTY provide this fresh air. fireplace smokes, won't draw; fur - Sealing doors, windows and nace flue backs up. cracks can eliminate much of the air Introduction of combustion air that is required for gas appliances to the home can be accomplished if and combustion. Finishing and insu- needed at reasonable cost, depend - lating basement family rooms can ing on the materials or devices to be also cause problems. Consideration used. Need Help In should be given to provide proper If you have any questions or fresh air to furnaces and other gas suspect a problem you could con- Human Services? appliances. tact the Brooklyn Center Inspection The Northwest Hennepin The introduction of combustion Department at 561 -5440. Human Services Council (NWHHSC) air into the home around the furnace For further information on this 7323 -58th Avenue North, Crystal, is a planning and coordinating agency for human services in northwest City of Brooklyn Center suburban Hennepin County. If you need help or information CITY COUNCIL on emergency food, shelter, clo- thing; child care; family counseling; Dean Nyquist ............................. . ......................... Mayor or any other human service issue, Bill Hawes .......................... . ......................... Councilman plase call 536 -0327. Gene Lhotka .......... . ........ ............................... Councilman Celia Scott .................. ............................... Councilwoman Rich Theis .................... ............................... Councilman City Hall ••••• Gerald Splinter ........................... . ...................City Manager Hours SERVICE DIRECTORY The Brooklyn Center City Hall is Emergency Number (24 Hours) open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon - POLICE-FIRE-MEDICAL ............. ............................... "' 911 day through Friday, and the switch- board is answered during those Police (non- emergency, information) .. ............................ 561 -5443 hours. City Hall Offices ...................... . ....... . ................. 561-5440 The City Hall and TDD (Tele- (Monday- Friday — 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M,) communications Device for the Community Center . .............. ............................... 561 -5448 Deaf) number is 561 -5440; the Com- CITY OFFICES munity Center can be reached by 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway calling 561 -5448; and the Police Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 non - emergency number is 561 - 5443. Licensing R Ap To Pets in Communit An article prepared by the get your pet home safely. Center Police Department, prior to Humane Society of the United States In the community, animals run- retrieving the pet from impound at points out a rather obvious fact ning at large may be impounded, the Funk Animal Hospital. regarding pets, as follows: and will not be released until all As a reminder, dog licenses You can teach your children proper fees are paid. cost $5 for male or female dogs, and your name and address or tuck a The animal ordinance is being $3 for neutered male or spayed note with the information into his or enforced in the community by Code female dogs. All dogs must be vac - her pocket... Enforcement Officers, who are cinated for rabies, and proof of But your pet can't tell a police responsible for picking up stray rabies vaccination must be pres- officer your address or pull out an ID dogs and other animals. The CEO's ented to obtain a license. card. will transport the impounded anim- Licenses can be purchased at The only place your pet can als to Funk Animal Hospital for ken- the Police Department between 8:00 carry the information that will get it neling and care services. a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through safely home is around its neck. A In order to retrieve the Saturday throughout the year. A collar with your name and address impounded animal, the owner delinquent dog license fee of $15 is and an up -to -date license can help should go directly to the Brooklyn charged if the unlicensed dog is picked up. No such charge is made if the owner is late in purchasing a license. Licenses should be renewed in coordination with rabies shots, either every two or three i years. Residents are also advised that dogs cannot be allowed to run at large. Animals must be on the owner's property or under restraint at all times. o II Owners of pets are reminded to D� C pick up after their dogs and cats in C their own yards, as well as in public areas, including parks. G AQ A Please! Do Not ° 7, , Fasten Signs gyp'' To Power Poles C Northern States Power (NSP) asks residents not to fasten signs, or � other objects to the utility poles. The biggest problem for tht lineperson includes the nails, sta- ples, tacks, and similar objects that W � are attached to the poles. They become hazardous to the workers who climb the poles with "climbing hooks." If these "hooks" strike a nail or staple, and do not anchor prop - erly, there could be a fall and serious l„ injury. �s - �' • Please help to avoid accidents by not fastening any signs or objects to the utility poles. 1985 FALL PARKS & RECREATION BROCHURE 31 R Adult Activities LOCATIONS WHERE CLASSES ARE HELD TRIMNASTICS Brooklyn Center High School (BCHS), 65th & Humboldt Ave. N. Exercises to strengthen, improve muscle tone and flexibility for all parts of the Brooklyn Center Community Center (CC), 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy. body will be taught. Stomach, hips and thigh exercises are all part of the fun! Brooklyn Jr. High School, (BJHS) 7400 Noble Ave. N. No dancing will be done, exercises choreographed to music. Dress comforta- Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center (BPCAA), 5600 -85th Ave. N. bly and bring a mat to evening class. Registration Fee $12.50/10 Sessions. Earle Brown School, 59th & Humboldt Ave. N. Classes 50 min. Instructors Nancy Candea #'s 10 & 11, Bev Wilson # 12 Evergreen School, 70th & Dupont Ave. N. # Day Begins Time Location Fair Oaks School, 5600 -65th Ave. N. 10 Mon. Sept. 23 6:30 p.m. Garden City Garden City School, 3501 -65th Ave. N. 11 Wed. Sept. 25 7:00 p.m. Earle Brown Northport School, 5421 Brooklyn Blvd. 12 Thurs. Sept. 26 10:30 a.m. CC North View Jr. High School (NVJH). 69th & Zane Ave. N. Orchard Lane School, 6201 Noble Ave. N. DANCING FIT Palmer Lake School, 73rd & West Palmer Lake Drive Fit your exercise to music, for a fun way to shape up and relieve the stressand Park Center High School, (PCHS) 7300 Brooklyn Blvd. strain of everyday living. No dance background necessary. A great class for Willow Lane School, 70th & Perry Ave. N. people who have never exercised before or foranyone who hastried aerobics and because of age, weight or medical reasons would like a modified class. CHILDCARE SERVICE Improve your figure and fitness! Registration Fee $12.50 /10 Sessions. Classes In September, the "PLAY- CORNER" will be provided for parents attending 50 min. Instructor Bev Wilson. exercise classes on Monday & Thursday mornings. Additional times will be # Day Begins Time Location offered when noted in class description. The cost is 65¢ per hour for each child 13 Mon. Sept. 23 10:30 a.m. CC 6 months through kindergarten. Beginning October 7 when the pool re- opens, the hours will be 9:00 a.m. -12:15 p.m., Monday- Friday. THE ENERGIZER - NEW Tired of the same old bump and grind? Try this one. A class geared toward fat SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE loss and rejuvenation, it's different from the usual 99 sit ups and 3000 leg lifts! A fun and healthy class for both men and women 62 years and older. You do This class uses Aerobics for the cardiovascular strengthening and yoga for not need to be a swimmer or put yourface in the water. Pleasefurnish doctor's the flexibility and muscle toning. Participants will be taught how to monitor name and number when registering. Registration fee $6.00/10 Sessions. their own aerobic capacity and measure body fat. This is an energizing Classes 50 min. Instructor Jan Neitzert. non - fatiguing class, good for beginner through advanced. Bring a towel to # Day Begins Time Location class and wear good support shoes for aerobics. Registration Fee $14.00/6 1 Tues. Oct. 8 9:15 a.m. CC Sessions. Classes 1 hour 15 min. Instructor Kathleen Ketterhagen. # Day Begins Time Location AQUA EXERCISE 14 T &Th Sept. 24 7:00 p.m. Willow Lane Exercise in water for better health and a trimmer figure. You do not need to be a WOMEN'S EXERCISE & AEROBIC DANCE swimmer or put your face in the water. Enjoy a pleasant and invigorating The class is fun, challenging and includes AEROBIC movements in dance experience through this unique approach to exercise with music. Someaero- combinations. This class is physical fitness program that offers complete and bics will also be included. Registration Fee $12.50/10 Classes. Classes 50 effecitve conditioning for muscles, heart and lungs. It's a combination of min. Instructor Jan Neitzert #'s 3 & 4. dancing for the fun of it and dancing for more ENERGY EVERYDAY! No dance CLASSES ONCE A WEEK — 10 WEEKS background necessary. Babysitting available for morning classes - see Child- # Day Begins Time Location care Service. Fitness experts encourage participants to register for 2 days per 2 Tues. Sept. 17 7:20 p.m. NVJH week if possible. Registration Fee $12.50/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. 3 Tues. Oct. 8 10:15 a.m. CC Instructors Bev Wilson, #'s 17,19, 20 & 24. Cindy Lindgren, # 18, Jodi Martin #'s 4 Thurs. Oct. 10 9:15 a.m. CC 25 & 26, Kathleen Ketterhagen, #22. CLASSES TWICE A WEEK — 5 WEEKS # Day Begins Time Location 5 T &Th Sept. 17 6:30 p.m. NVJH 15 Sat Sept. 21 9:00 a.m. NVJH 6 T &Th Oct. 22 6:30 p.m. NVJH 16 Sat. Sept. 21 10:05 a.m. NVJH AQUA EXERCISE - 25 LBS. PLUS 17 Mon. Sept. 23 9:30 a.m. CC A popular class, unique and different because you must be at least 25 lbs. 18 Mon. Sept. 23 5 :00 p.m. Palmer Lake 19 Tues. Sept. 24 5:00 p.m. CC overweight to participate! Swimming skillsare not necessary. Registration Fee 20 Tues. Sept. 24 7:00 p.m. CC $12.50/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Jan Neitzert. 21 Tues. Sept. 24 8:00 p.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 22 Wed. Sept. 25 6:00 p.m. Willow Lane 7 Wed. Sept. 18 6:30 p.m. NVJH 23 Thurs. Sept. 26 7:00 a.m. CC 25 LBS. PLUS 24 Thurs. Sept. 26 9:30 a.m. CC This very popular exercise class is unique and different because you must be 25 Thurs. Sept. 26 5:00 p.m. Earle Brown 26 Thurs. Set 26 6:00 m. Earle Brown at least 25 lbs. or more overweight! If you've tried to lose weight many times Sept. and other exercise classes weren't for you, try this one! Together exercise, talk, WOMEN'S AEROBIC WORKOUT exercise, work, laugh and supporteach other while trying to loseextra pounds. For individuals who have participated in aerobic classes and are ready for a All you need is extra pounds, a sense of humor, loose clothes and a need to more invigorating workout. Includes warm-up, aerobic dances, cool down and TRY AGAIN. Weigh -in will be optional. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a spot exercises for problems areas to music. Wear jogging shoes and exercise mat. Registration Fee $12.50/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Joanne Lenzen. clothes. Registration Fee $14.00/5 weeks. Classes 1 hr. Instructor Cindy # Day Begins Time Location Lindgren 8 Mon. Sept. 23 6:30 p.m. Evergreen # Day Begins Time Location 9 Thurs. Sept. 26 6:30 27 M & W Sept. 23 7:00 p.m. Palmer Lake p p.m. Evergreen 28 M & W Oct. 28 7:00 p.m. Palmer Lake 6 ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED MEN'S VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE - NEW The Parks and Recreation Department is interested in starting a Men's Fall WOMEN'S CONDITIONING Volleyball League. Interested teams and individuals should call 561- 5448and Physical conditioning to look and feel better. The weight training machineand place their names on a mailing list. If enough interest is shown, an organiza- flexibility program provide a well- rounded fitness program. It is tailored to tional meeting will be scheduled. individual needs and provides you with the information you need to set upand MIXED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE pace workouts for future use. This program emphasizes conditioning, endu- A fun, new exciting way to spend your evenings out together and get some rance and years of healthy living. Class meets Monday and Wednesday for 5 exercise to boot! League plays Monday nights at North View and Orchard weeks in the Community Center Exercise room. Babysitting available - see Childcare Service. Registration Fee $18.00/5 weeks. Classes 1 hr. Lane Schools. If interested call the Community Center for further details at # Day Begins Time Location 561 -5448. 29 M & W Oct. 7 1:00 P.M. CC MIXED VOLLEYBALL 30 M & W Nov. 11 1:00 P.M. CC Open to all post high school age men and women. Choose sides and play fun PRENATAL FITNESS low -key volleyball. A night out for Mom and Dad. Activity fee is 50¢ per person, A class simple enough for safety but challenging enough to improve your per session. No organized teams, please. flexibility, strength and stamina. You will learn exercises to encourage the Day Begins Time Location correct use of your body as it slowly changes. Keep fit fora healthier delivery Wed. Oct. 2 7:30 p.m. BCHS and easiercomeback. Please check with your doctor and bring a written OKto WOMEN' VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE the first session. Registration Fee $15.00/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Bev Wilson. Open to all post high school age women. Recreation and Power divisions, with # Day Begins Time Location Fall and Winter leagues. Games are played on Tuesday evenings at North 31 Tues. Sept. 24 6:00 p.m. CC View and Orchard Lane Schools. An informational meeting is scheduled for Mon. Sept. 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center. Teams and individuals COED FITNESS looking to get on a team are welcome. For more information, call Sue at A new class for men & women that offers equal fun and challenge. Class will 561 -5448. include stretching, aerobics, abdominal work, leg & upper body strengthening. N'S OPEN VOLLEYBALL v Instructor will introduce the use of hand held weights which will be incorpo- A night WOMEN'S fun volleyball for women (post high school age). Bring a friend or rated into part of the class. A discussion of how to make your own or which to come alone. v enjoyable time plus good exercise. Please, no organized buy will be covered. Please do not purchase hand weights prior to class. teams. No charge. Runs through December 17. Gym time 2 hours. Registration Fee $14.00/ 10 Sessions. Classes 1 hr. Instructor Cindy Lindgren. Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 32 Wed. Sept. 25 6:00 P.M. Palmer Lake Tues. Sept. 17 8:00 p.m. Earle Brown MINI EXERCISE CLASSES *FOLK ART PAINTING - NEW Mini sessions of aerobics, aqua exercise and other fitness classes offered this Welcome to the world of decorative folk art painting. You can paint for children, Fall will be scheduled in Nov. & Dec. call 561 -5448 in Octoberfor an update on teenagers and adults when you learn this centuries old tradition. Class covers the mini class schedule. These classes are 3 -4 weeks in length. background and stroke technqiue for borders, flowers, hearts, birds, tulips, leaves, strawberries and daisies. See sample of project on display. Please BEGINNING BALLROOM DANCE allow $ 26. 00 for a take home kitofsupplieswhichincludespaint ,projectand3 For couples only. Dancing is a skill that can be learned. Don't sit on the side brushes. The kits are purchased from the instructor the first night. Learn this lines and watch others enjoy themselves. Learn the Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, design technique in time for making holiday gifts. Registration Fee $17.50/6 Polka and Schottische. Be ready for the next Wedding Dance or a night out on Sessions. Classes 2 1 /2 hours. Instructor Cheryle Block. the town! Registration Fee $23.00/8 Sessions. Class 1 hr. Instructor Les Eck. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 40 Mon. Sept. 23 6:30 p.m. BCHS 33 Mon. Oct. 7 7:30 p.m. Earle Brown *MINI WATERCOLOR PAINTING SPECIALTY BALLROOM CLASS A class geared for the beginner or painter who needsa brush up.Youwill learn A one night class featuring the old tyme dance - MAZURKA will be taught. painting techniques following step -by -step demonstrations. Work is focused Previous dance experience is not necessary. Registration Fee $5.00 /per on elements of landscape such as skies, trees water. Students will complete couple /1 Session. Class 1 hour. Instructor Les Eck. several paintings during the session. Supplies can be nominal & will be # Day Begins Time Location discussed at the first session. Registration Fee $17.00/4 Sessions. Classes 3 34 Mon. Nov. 18 8:30 p.m. Earle Brown hours Instructor Kris Osten. # Date Begins Time Location TAP AND JAZZ -NEW 41 Thurs. Sept. 26 6:30 p.m. CC Dance your cares away and get a great workout too! Participants will learn *MAGIC ART -OIL PAINTING popular tap steps, combinations and simple routines taught to lively music. Wear HARD sole shoes or tap shoes. For the other half of the class you will Oil painting made easy! Anyone with a desire to paint can, with the Magic Art learn simple jazz techniques which will enhance your dance style. A great time Method. Beginners to intermediate hobby artists will learn how to use large for beginners as well as those with some experience. Registration Fee brushes and a unique palette knife to COMPLETE a fine oil painting in this 4 $16.00/10 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Nancy Candea. hour workshop. The instructor is an accredited Magic Art instructor from # Day Begins Time Location California who teaches the William Alexander Technique as seen on Channel 35 Mon. Sept. 23 7:30 p.m. Garden City 2. Supplies furnished except for the picture frame. Bring clean paint rags to class. Painting for each workshop on display. BECAUSE OF MATERIALS DOG OBEDIENCE PURCHASED FOR THIS CLASS, REFUND REQUESTS MUST BE MADE NO This course is open to people 12 years and older, whose dog is at least 6 LATER THAN ONE WEEK BEFORE WORKSHOP. Registration Fee $21.00/1 months old. This course will teach you how to work with your dog in order to Session. Classes 4 hours. Instructor Carol Reile. A free demonstration will be teach him social behavior and self - discipline. For more information, call given on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Brooklyn Center Trade Fair at Brookdale. Stanley Orr, 533 -5207. Registration Fee $21.00 Classes 1 hour. Call 561 -5448 for information. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 36 Thurs Sept. 26 6:30 p.m. Northport 42 Mon. Sept. 30 6:00 p.m. CC 43 Sat. Oct. 26 9:30 a.m. CC JUDO 44 Wed. Nov. 20 6:00 p.m. CC For men and women who are interested in learning the basic skills or more 45 Mon. Nov. 25 9:30 a.m. CC advanced techniques of Judo. Carl Flood, 6th Degree Black Belt, provides complete instruction. In addition, interested students may join the Brooklyn Center Judo Club, which is nationally sanctioned. All sessions held in North View Jr. High Wrestling Room. Registration Fee $15.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hr. Class #37 Beginning, Class #38 Advanced: For adults and children. Asst. Instructor Steve Johnson, 2nd Degree Black Belt. # Day Begins Time Location 37 Thurs. Sept. 26 7:00 p.m. NVJH 38 Thurs. Sept. 26 8:00 p.m. NVJH *SAMPLES ON DISPLAY AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED LAB & FIRING PRIVILEGES Open to persons who have completed a Pottery Class at the Community *TEDDYBEARS Center or have previous experience and are familiar with equipment. Lab may Make your very own adorable Teddybear for the country touch or just to hug be used on an unlimited basis other than class times and students may have Learn to cut out and assemble an 18" jointed Teddybear. Bring scissors, pieces fired in the 7 week period. The lab program is designed for individuals needle, pins and brown thread. (Poly stuffing, 1 lb. bag is needed for second who want to work independently. Clay may be purchased at the Community class). All other material to complete your Teddy will be furnished in class and Center. Arrange your own time to work in the lab during the 7 weeks, no is included in registration fee. Babysitting available - see Childcare Service. instruction. Starting week corresponds with pottery class schedule at Com- Please inquire about details. Registration Fee $14.00/2 Sessions. Classes 2 munity Center. Registration Fee $18.75/7 Weeks for new lab students. For hours. Instructor Pat Wiswell. returning participants, check with instructor. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 46 Mon. Sept. 30 12:45 p.m. CC 51A TO BE ARRANGED CC 47 Wed. Oct. 23 9:30 a.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 48 Mon. Nov. 11 7:00 p.m. CC 51 B TO BE ARRANGED CC *STENCILING - NEW KNOW YOUR CAMERA This is an art anyone can do! The main class emphasis will be on fabric If you're not getting the results you want out of your camera, this class is for you. stenciling but the technique can be applied to other surfaces. Participants will Use of camera, film, meter, filters will be covered. The art offlash, close upand also learn to cut their own stencils. Finished projects will be shown and photographing people will also be discussed. Registration Fee $11.00 /3Ses- demonstrated. Bring to class: sharp pointed X -ACTO or utility knife, extra fine sion- Class length 2 hours. Instructor Maralyn Reichow. point permanent marking p p g pen, and 1 sheetfind grain sand paper. Please allow # Day Begins Time Location $1.75 for additional materials to be purchased at class. Registration Fee 52 Wed. Sept. 25 7:00 p.m. CC $3.25/1 Session. Class 3 hrs. Instructor Joanne Holzknecht. DARKROOM TECHNIQUES # Day Begins Time Location 49 Thurs. Nov. 14 6:30 p.m. CC Learn how to mix chemicals, tell negative contrast and develop black and white film. Each student will make an excellent print from his own negative. POTTERY Fee includes chemicals. Upon completion of the class, students will be eligible The class to use the Community Center darkroom. BECAUSE OF MATERIALS PUR- designed to teach the basic skills of wheel throwing and hand CHASED FOR THIS CLASS, REFUND REQUESTS MUST BE MADE NO building. The Community Center offers a unique opportunity to practice your LATER THAN ONE WEEK BEFORE FIRST CLASS BEGINS. (Class will not new skills by including in the registration fee clayfor projects, unlimited studio i practice time and firing fees. Bring a work shirt to the 1st class. Please allow meet Oct. 30.) Registration Fee $20.00/4 Sessions. Class length 3 hours. about $6.00 for purchasing of tools. Registration Fee $29.50/7 Sessions. Instructor Maralyn Reichow. Classes 3 hours. Instructor Karen Haberle. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 53 Wed. Oct. 16 6:45 p.m. CC 50 Tues. Sept. 17 6:30 p.m. CC PHOTO LAB ORIENTATION 51 Tues. Oct. 29 6:30 p.m. CC For people who have taken darkroom instruction at other facilities and are experienced in darkroom procedures. Participants will be eligible to rent the darkroom lab during Community Center hours. PRE - REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY AT LEAST 3 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO EACH TEST DATE. Registration Fee $3.00 # Day Begins Time Location 54 Wed. Sept. 25 6:30 p.m. CC 55 Wed. Oct. 16 6:15 p.m. CC 56 Wed. Nov. 6 6:15 p.m. CC Teen Activities TEEN UPDATE - NEW HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR Teen Upate is the new newsletter put out by the Brooklyn Center Parks and The eerie caverns of North View Jr. High will be the location for a bewitching Recreation Department, Teen Update will tell aboultheteen activitiesgoing on evening of fun on Friday. November 1, 1985. Activities for the 2nd Annual including Co -Rec specials, dances, classes, ski trips and more. Teen Update Halloween Spooktacular include game booths, contests, the movie "Dracula will be available in the school offices at North View, Jackson and Brooklyn Has Risen From the Grave," music, prizes and more. If you dare, call the Parks Center High School beginning October 1985. Students may also call the Parks and Recreation Dept. at 561 -5448 or pick up a flyer in the school office for and Recreation Department at 561 -5448 to get their name on the "Teen more ghoulish details. For grades 7 -9. Update" mailing list. BEAT THE RECORD - NEW BACK TO SCHOOL BASH At this Co -Rec special, students in grades 7 -9 will compete in crazy games Are you in gear for school this Fall? Come to the 2nd annual Back to School and contests. Blindfolded paddleball, hula - hooping, backwards rings toss, Bash and we'll start you off in the right direcetion on Oct. 4. To start it off, we'll bubblegum blowing and cracker whistling are just a few to begin practicing have a pizza party, followed by contests with hacky sack, frisbee, music and for. Beat the record will be held on Friday, Nov. 15, 1985, 7 -10 p.m. swimming. Prizes will be awarded as well as free refreshmentsand tons of fun. $ADZE HAWKINS DANCE You won't want to miss this event at North View from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Registration Fee $1.00/1 Session. All junior high students are invited to the annual Sadie Hawkins Dance on Friday, December 6 from 7:30 -10:30 p.m. at North View (69th & Zane). High - CO-REC lights include alive band and jailhouse. So, get your friends together and catch Looking for something to do on Friday Nights ? ?? Why not try Co -Rec? Activi- the dance fever! Fee $2.00 /per person. ties include basketball, gymnastics, swimming, football, bumper -pool, volley- ball, music and more. Co —Rec is open to all Brooklyn Center Jr. High NORTH VIEW TEEN SOCIAL COUNCIL residents and their friends regardless of what school district you are in. Listen The council is made up of representatives from each grade and is responsible for school announcements and watch for details in the Post to find out when for planning social activities for North View Co -Rec and Dances. Applications this greatactivity begins! Fee is $1.00 /pertime. Friday nights from 7 -10:00 p.m. can be picked up in the school office. Fill out and return to office. Deadline to at North View Jr. High School. apply is October 11. FOOSBALL TOURNAMENT - NEW GIRLS' INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS You are invited to play in our amateur football tournament. Prizes will be Students must have passed Advanced Apparatus. The intermediate level awarded to the top three teams. You must sign up as a team. For grades 7 -9. offers more advanced skills in tumbling, apparatus and floor exercises. The The tournament will be held on Friday, October 25 at North View during beginning (novice) compulsory routines will be taught. Registration Fee Co -Rec. $15.00/10 Sessions. Classes 1 hour 15 min. Instructor Denise Schleusner. # Day Begins Time Location *SAMPLES ON DISPLAY AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER 8 57 Sat. Sept. 21 12:30 p.m. NVJH Children's Activities WIGGLES AND GIGGLES GIRLS' ADVANCED TUMBLING An exercise class for parent and child ages 2 1 /2 -5. Some exercises, a little Students must have passed Beginning Tumbling. Girlswill have the opportun- dancing, stunts, tricks, and most of all wiggling and giggling and lots of fun for ity to learn handsprings, one - handed and dive cartwheels. Grades 1 and up. everyone! Wear play clothes and a smile. Registration Fee $12.00110 Ses- Registration Fee $12.50/10 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Denise sions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Linda Schiesl. Schleusner.# # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 58 Sat. Sept. 21 10:10 a.m. NVJH 77 Sat. Sept. 21 9:00 a.m. NVJH GYMSTERS GIRLS' BEGINNING APPARATUS Basic gymnastics and exercises designed to improve child's motor skills and Students must have passed Beginning Tumbling in order to register for this 1 coordination. Class activities include tumbling and introduction to the balance class. Skills such as mounts, turns and stunts will be taught at the beginning beam and bars for boys and girls ages 3 1 /2 -5 (children must be 3 1 /2 by Dec. 1, level on the use of the balance beam, uneven parallel bars and vaulting horse. 1985). Class ratio 8 students/ instructor. Registration Fee $13.00/ 10 Sessions. For grades 1 and up. Registration Fee $12.50/10 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Classes 45 min. Instructors Linda Schiesl #59 and Tracey Gustafson #60. Instructor Denise Schleusner. # Dat Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 59 Sat. Sept. 21 9:15 a.m. NVJH 78 Sat, Sept. 21 10:05 a.m. NVJH 60 Sat. Sept. 21 11:15 a.m. NVJH 79 Wed. Sept. 25 6:15 p.m. BCHS RHYTHMS AND TUMBLING GIRLS' ADVANCED APPARATUS Beginning tumbling stunts and patterns for coordination will be taught. For Students must have passed Beginning Apparatus in order to register for this preschool children who will be 3 1 /2 years old by Dec. 1985. Registration Fee class. Girls will continue to work on various jumps and leaps and will learn $12.00/10 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructors Anna Konstance Venegas more advanced gymnastic stunts. For grades 2 and up. Registration Fee #61 and Amy Walters # 62. $15.00/10 Sessions. Classes 1 hour 15 min. Instructor Denise Schleusner. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 61 Mon. Sept. 23 4:35 p.m. Orchard Lane 80 Sat. Sept. 21 11:10 a.m. NVJH 62 Tues. Sept. 24 5:00 p.m. Palmer Lake 81 Wed. Sept. 25 7:15 p.m. BCHS TINY TOT TAP AND BALLET GIRLS' INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS Children will have an opportunity to participate in beginning ballet movements See Teen Activities for description. and simple tap steps. For preschool children who will be 3 1 /2 years old by Dec. 1985. Registration Fee $12.00/ 10 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructors Nancy OPEN GYMNASTICS - NEW Candea #63 and Tracey Gustafson # 64. For girls who have previously taken or are currently enrolled in the beginning # Day Begins Time Location apparatus, advanced apparatus or intermediate gymnastics classes. Students 63 Mon. Sept. 23 5:40 p.m. Garden City will have the opportunity to practice gymnastic skills under the supervision of 64 Thurs. Sept. 26 5:00 p.m. Evergreen Denise Schleusner. This is not an instructional program but students will be CREATIVE DANCE AND JAZZ given some help and suggestions. Registration Fee $11.50/8 Sessions. Classes 1 1 12 hours. Here is an opportunity for children to enjoy the freedom of creative expression # DAY Begins Time Location combined with modern jazz movements. For grades 1 -6. Registration Fee 82 Thurs. Oct. 3 6:30 p.m. NVJH $12.00/10 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Nancy Candea # 67, Anna Konstance Venegas #65 and Amy Walters # 66. BOYS' TUMBLING # Day Begins Time Location A course in the beginning techniques of tumbling. Students will have an 65 Mon. Sept. 23 3:45 p.m. Orchard Lane opportunity to learn such basic skillsas rolls, headstands, handstands, etc. For 66 Tues. Sept. 24 4:10 p.m. Palmer Lake grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $12.50/10 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructors 67 Wed. Sept. 25 4:55 p.m. Earle Brown Linda Schiesl & Bryon Hough #83 and Nancy Candea #84. TAP AND BALLET I # Day Begins Time Location 83 Sat. Sept. 21 11:10 a.m. NVJH A beginning level where the fundamentals of ballet and simple tap combina- 84 Wed. Sept. 25 5:45 p.m. Earle Brown tions will be taught. For grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $12.00/10 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructors Nancy Candea # 68, Tracey Gustafson # 70 and BOYS BEGINNING APPARATUS Anna Konstance Venegas # 69. Skills will be taught at the beginning level on the use of rings, bars, and rope. # Day Begins Time Location Boys must be in the 2nd grade or above and MUST have taken the Beginning 68 Mon. Sept. 23 4:50 p.m. Garden City Tumbling course offered by the Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation 69 Mon. Sept. 23 5:25 p.m. Orchard Lane Department in order to register for this course. Registration Fee $12.50/10 70 Thurs. Sept. 26 3:05 p.m. Evergreen Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Bryon Hough. TAP AND BALLET II -NEW # Day Begins Time Location 85 Sat. Sept. 21 12:15 p.m. NVJH For students who have previous Tap & Ballet training. This is an advance ` beginner level. Students will continue with ballet fundamentals and learn new BROOKLYN COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S CHORUS tap combinations. For grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $12.00110 Sessions. The chorus is co- sponsored by the Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park Parks Classes 45 min. Instructor Tracy Gustafson. and Recreation Departments and is for children in grades 1 -8. It provides # Day Begins Time Location opportunity to sing with a professional band, work with a choreographer and 71 Thurs. Sept. 26 5:50 p.m. Evergreen receive vocal coaching along with their rehearsals. The chorus performs several times throughout the year including the annual Spring Show at Park GIRLS' BEGINNING TUMBLING Center. For more information, call 561 -5448. Registration Fee $10.00 /per year. Classes 1 1 /2 hours. Director Barbara Dold. (Registrations now being A course in the beginning techniques of tumbling. Students will have an accepted.) opportunity to learn such basic skills as rolls, cartwheels, walkovers and # Day Begins Time Location headstands. Girls new to our program must register for this class before taking 86 Tues. Oct. 1 6:30 p.m. BJHS the more advanced class. For grades K -6. Registration Fee $12.50/10 Ses- sions. Classes 1 hr. Instructors Tracey Gustafson #'s 72 & 76, Amy Walters #'s SOCCER CAMP 73, 74 & 75. Fundamentals of the game will be taught and some informal games will be # Day Begins Time Location played. For boys and girls in 1st through 6th grade. Registration Fee $6.00/4 72 Sat. Sept. 21 12:15 p.m. NVJH weeks. Camp 1 hour 10 min. No camp Sept. 21. (Registration now being 73 Tues. Sept. 24 3:05 p.m. Palmer Lake accepted.) 74 Wed. Sept. 25 3:45 p.m. Fair Oaks # Day Begins Time Location 75 Wed. Sept. 25 4:45 p.m. Fair Oaks 87 Sat. Sept. 7 9:30 a.m. PCHS 76 Thurs. Sept. 26 3:55 p.m. Evergreen 9 88 Sat. Sept. 7 10:45 a.m. PCHS CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES CONTINUED CRAFT CLUBHOUSE This class will give children in grades 1 -6 an opportunity to make fun creative JUDO crafts. If you love to draw, paint, and create, this class is for you. Students will For boys and girls 8 yearsand up whoare interested in learning the basic skills make a different project each week. Registration Fee $7.00/5 Sessions. or more advanced techniques of judo. Carl Flood, 6th Degree Blackbelt, Classes 1 hour. Instructor Vanessa Piranio. provides complete instruction. In addition, interested students may join the # Day Begins Time Location Brooklyn Center Judo Club which is nationally sanctioned. All sessions held in 98 Tues. Sept. 24 3:05 p.m. Evergreen the Wrestling Room. Registration Fee $15.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. 99 Wed. Sept. 25 3:05 p.m. Palmer Lake Class #37 Beginning; Class #38 Advanced. For adults and children. Assistant SPORTS HOUR Instr. Steve Johnson, 2nd Degree Black Belt. # Day Begins Time Location An activity that includes learning sports skills, playing games and having lots 37 Thurs. Sept. 26 7:00 p.m. NVJH of fun. Basketball and Floor Hockey will be taught and played. For girls and 38 Thurs. Sept. 26 8:00 p.m. NVJH boys in grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $6.00/5 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Scott Knight. "PETE'S DRAGON" - OCTOBER 18 # Day Begins Time Location Join us at the Community Center for a movie and a free swim on Friday, 100 Wed. Sept. 25 3:15 p.m. Willow Lane October 18. First see Disney's "Pete's Dragon ". Movie times at Noon and 2:30 101 Thurs, Sept. 26 3:45 p.m. Garden City p.m. (approx. running time 1 hour, 45 min). After the movie, stay fora free swim. 102 Wed. Oct. 30 3:45 p.m. Northport Perfect for birthday parties. Concessions will be sold. Admission $1.25 all 103 Thurs. Nov. 7 3:45 p.m. Orchard Lane ages. JUGGLING FOR KIDS - NEW "THE JUNGLE BOOK " - NOVEMBER 30 Discover juggling! Enjoy the renaissance of this ancient magical art. You will Saturday afternoon at the movies returns on November 30 at the Community learn the basic three ball juggling pattern as well as several fun variations. Center. Disney's "The Jungle Book" will be shown at 12:30 p.m. The cost is Bring 3 tennis balls and 3 handkerchiefs to first class. For grades 2 -6. Regis - $1.00 per person and refreshments will be sold. After the movie, enjoy a tration Fee $6.00/5 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructior Lori Spies. discount swim for 1 12 the regular admission rate. # Day Begins Time Location 104 Thurs. Sept. 26 3:45 p.m. Orchard Lane HALLOWEEN" ATY ° NEW. 105 Tues. Oct. 1 3:45 p.m. Fair Oaks Halloween is a celebration for all ghosts and goblins, witches and ghouls. It is the one day a year to be the creature of your wildest imagination. At the 1st CHEERLEADING - NEW annual Halloween Party, meet Wanda the Witch, play some ghoulish games, Rah! Rah! Cheerleaders! Learn the basic cheers as well as stretching and win prizes and enjoy special Halloween treats. Costincludes Halloween bag, warm up exercises. Fee includes instruction and pair of porn poms. Girls treats, entertainment, and one chance at each game booth. For children in 6th should wear loose filing clothing and tennis shoes. For grades 3 -6. Registra- grade and younger. Six year old spooks and under must be accompanied by tion Fee $6.50/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Michelle McKenzie. an adult. Deadline to register is Monday, October 28, space permitting. # Day Begins Time Location Everyone is encouraged to come in costume and join us for an exciting 106 Tues. Oct. 8 3:45 p.m. Garden City evening of Halloween fun. Registraboo Fee $1,75/ 1 Sessi-ort. Party hours. 107 Thurs. Oct. 10 3:15 p.m. Willow Lane , 1 1 4 . Day Date Tide Location 89 Thurs. Oct, 31 6:00 P.m, BCCG CROCHETING FOR KIDS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Beginning crochet instruction for 4 -6 graders. Third graders accepted with consent of instructor. Bring a G or H metal crochet hook and practice yarn to The after school program enables students to explore fields outside the first class. Registration Fee $7.50/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor regular school curriculum and will be held immediately after school. These Esther Hyland. programs are designed to acquaint elementary students with a new skill, or to # Day Begins Time Location enjoy a new activity. Although theses programs are scheduled at specific 108 Tues. Oct. 8 3:45 p.m. Orchard Lane schools you can register for classes outside your home school. However, 109 Wed. Oct. 9 3:05 p.m. Evergreen school district policies will not allow children to leave school early to partici- 110 Thurs. Oct. 10 3:05 p.m. Palmer Lake pate in an after school class. If you would like to see a class offered or would tike to be an instructor PATTERNS & DESIGNS - NEW for a class, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department Want to learn how to create your own fabulous stickers and greeting cards? In (561 -5448) or your Elementary School Building Coordinator. this class students will learn the art of printmaking, patterning and stenciling Karen Lipski Evergreen 561 -0270 and will create their own stickers, cards, wrapping paper, etc. Many new ideas Cameron Cross Garden City 561 -9768 and lots of fun! Grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $7.50/5 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. To be announced Palmer Lake 561 -1930 Instructor Roberta Farrell. Terry Westermann Fair Oaks 561 -4415 # Day Begins Time Location Linda Hanka Earle Brown 561 -4480 111 Mon. Oct. 28 3:20 p.m. Willow Lane Arlene Timm Orchard Lane 533 -1645 112 Wed. Oct. 30 3:45 p.m. Orchard Lane Ken Gulbraa Willow Lane 561 -9272 CREATIVE ART WORKSHOP - NEW FUN CLUB Get rid of some of that excess energy after school in the gym with your friends. Children in grades 1 -4 will explore many different art media and techniques Play new games as well as your old favorites. For girls and boys in grades 1 -2. planned to enhance creativity. A variety of art activities will be included using Registration Fee $6.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Vanessa clay, paint, yarn, plaster and other materials. Registration Fee $7.50/5 Ses- Piranio.# sions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Roberta Farrell. Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 113 Tues. Oct. 29 3:05 p.m. Evergreen 90 Mon. Sept. 23 3:45 p.m Fair Oaks 114 Wed. Oct. 30 3:05 p.m. Palmer Lake 91 Wed. Sept. 25 3:45 p.m. Garden City FUN FACTORIES -NEW ART AND THE OUTDOORS - NEW Experience art in the outdoors! Students will explore art mediums as it relates Get ready for a different fun adventure every week. Participants will learn new to the outdoors. For grades 1 -3. Registration Fee $8.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 games and play old favorites and have the opportunity to make creative craft hour. Instructor Laurie Rondesvedt. projects. We'll also celebrate the holidays Halloween, Thanksgiving, etc. with # Day Begins Time Location special festive activities. #92 grades K -1; #'s 93, 95, 96, 97 grades 1 -4; #94 115 Tues. Sept. 24 2:45 p.m. Earle Brown grades 2 -4. Registration Fee $7.00/5 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. # Day Begins Time Location BEYOND THE BEGINNING - NEW 92 Mon. Sept. 23 3:45 p.m. Garden City This is a continuation of the beginning level of computer. Students will con- 93 Wed. Sept. 25 2:45 p.m. Earle Brown tinue learning program skills. For grades 2 -6. Registration Fee $7.50/6 Ses- 94 Mon. Oct. 28 3:45 p.m. Garden City sions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Marianne Lerbs. 95 Wed. Oct. 30 2:45 p.m. Earle Brown # Day Begins Time Location 96 Tues. Nov. 5 3:15 p.m. Willow Lane 116 Tues. Sept. 24 2:45 p.m. Earle Brown 97 Thurs. Nov. 7 3:45 p.m. Fair Oaks 10 CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES CONTINUED VIDEO PEN PALS - NEW Video pen pals enables students to make a video tape of themselves, their school and community. They'll view the tape themselves and then send it to SPORTS COLLECTORS CLUB other Video pen pals in the U.S. and Canada in exchange for a tape from other Get together with other sports enthusiasts to swap football, hockey, baseball schools. A great opportunity to learn how to write a script, design a set, do cards, stickers, posters and other sports collectibles. Instructor will share some acting and run a video camera. Forgrades 4 -6. Registration Fee$7.00 /6 interesting information he has collected. For grades 4- 6.Registration Fee Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Amy Teske. $5.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Wayne Finley. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 121 Thurs. Sept. 26 2:45 p.m. Earle Brown 117 Tues. Sept. 24 2:45 p.m. Earle Brown MY FRIEND THE COMPUTER BEGINNING CRIBBAGE CLASS Have fun with the computers and at the same time improve your reading and Learn the fascinating game of cribbage while sharpening your math skills. math skills. For students in grades 1 -3. Registration Fee $7.00/6 Sessions. Learn how to peg, how to plan strategy and outsmartyour opponent. This class Classes 1 hour. Instructor Marianne Lerbs. is for those who don't know how to play. For grades 2 -6. Registration Fee # Day Begins Time Location $6.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Howard Beggs. 122 Thurs. Sept. 26 2:45 p.m. Earle Brown # Day Begins Time Location 118 Tues. Sept. 24 2:45 p.m. Earle Brown YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE It's not too late to sign up for football. Participants will be given an opportunity CRIBBAGE CLASS AND TOURNAMENT - NEW to learn the basic fundamentals of football and sportsmanship through prac- If you know how to play cribbage and enjoy the game, this class is for you. tice and competition. Feeis$15 per playerand $20.00 perfamily. Practicesare Instructor will share some secrets to being a better than average player and usually held 6 -7:30 p.m. Mon. -Fri. For more information call 561 -5448, help to prepare you for a tournament. Tournament will be held the lastweek or two. For grades 2 -6. Registration Fee $6.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. YOUTH HOUSE HOCKEY Instructor Howard Beggs. For boys and girls 8 through 14 years of age (age of Dec. 31,1985) who want to # Day Begins Time Location play in the House Hockey program. Our teams will be competing with teams 119 Wed. Sept. 25 2:45 p.m. Earle Brown from Robbinsdale, Golden Valley and Crystal. The deadline for registration is Monday, November 4. Anyone registering after this date may not be placed on LETS PRETEND - NEW a team. The cost is $26.00 which includes a shirt. We'll have lots of fun "Being" and "Becoming" lots of things. All that you need for this class is a little imagination. For grades 1 -3. Registration Fee $6.00/6 BASKETBALL - WRESTLING Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Kim Klefsaas. Information on the Youth Basketball and Wrestling Program will be passed out # Day Begins Time Location via flyers at the various schools and will also appear in the Brooklyn Center 120 Thurs. Sept. 26 2:45 p.m. Earle Brown Post. Look for this information in mid - October. Senior Adults If you have any questions about the programs listed below, call Kathy BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Flasher, Senior Adult coordinator at 561 -5448. SENIOR HAPPENINGS Community Center - Last Wednesday of each month, 11:30 a.m. Is a monthly newsletter sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Parks and Recrea- - 1:30 p.m. tion Department. The "Senior Happenings" tells activities going on at the CEAP - Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. clubs, in the community and outings offered. If you don't receive one now give Kathy a call at 561 -5448. West Fire Station - Monday- Friday, 8:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. & Saturdays SOCIAL CLUBS & Sunday, 8:00 a.m. -8:00 p.m. Two social clubs are sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation SWIMMING POOL Department. The Leisure Time Club meets Wednesdays throughout the year Senior Memberships are available for Brooklyn Center residents 62 years and from Noon -3:00 p.m. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. There are no older, at a special rate of $6.00 for 3 months. Application may be made at the dues or club requirements to belong. The Brooklyn Twins Club meets the 1 st Community Center desk. Non - resident and resident seniors may swim for and 3rd Friday of each month through June at Earle Brown, 7:00 -9:30 p.m. $1.25 per time which is 1 /2 the regular adult admission rate. Membership and Annual membership dues are $2.00 per person. Any person 55 years of age or single admission entitles a person to use the swimming pool, exercise room older may join. and sauna during recreation or "open" periods. COMMUNITY TRIPSTERS T.A.P. Community Tripsters is a program for people age 55 years or older who enjoy Telephone Assistance Program for elderly and handicapped who live alone. getting away once a month on day or overnight trips. Activities will include The program has helped several persons with immediate needs, in some tours, fishing trips, attending stage productions, ball games and horse races, cases Emergency situations. If you are interested in the program for yourself or etc. If you are interested in such activities and meeting new friends from the a friend, contact a TAP clerk at 535 -2225. We really care about our partici- surrounding area, please call and ask to receive the information. Deadline pants! Sponsored by Brooklyn Center Police Department. dates listed are on space permitting only basis. Refunds are given only if the trip is cancelied or a substitute can be found to take your place. SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE GIFT TRUCK A fun and healthy class for both men and women 62 years and older. You do not need to be a swimmer or get your hair wet. Please furnish doctor's name A craft club run by Seniors who sell their handcrafted items. Membership is and number when registering. Registration Fee $6.00. 10 Sessions. Classes limited to Brooklyn Center Seniors or members of either Leisure Time or 50 min. Instructor Jan Neitzert. Brooklyn Twins. For information call 561 -9278 or 561 -4805. Shoppers, visit # Day Begins Time Location the Gift Trunk on the 1 st Wednesday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 1 Tues. Oct. 8 9:15 a.m. CC Additional hours will be Saturday, Sept. 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Community Center. SWIM LESSONS CLASSES See Senior Adult Swim Lessons in Swim Activities Section of this brochure. Brooklyn Center residents 62 years and over may register for most classes at 1 /2 the registration fee. This does not apply to supplies or special Senior >es. 11 Special Activities TRIPS AND OUTINGS BROOKLYN CENTER WOMEN'S CLUB Special trips and events are offered at group discounts planned by the The Brooklyn Center Women's Club meets at 1:00 p.m. the second Tuesday of Recreation Departments of Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Brooklyn Park, Golden every month September through May in the Social Hall of the Brooklyn Center Valley, New Hope, Plymouth, Maple Grove and Robbinsdale. Registration Community Center. The purpose of the organization is to promote social, taken on a first -come basis. Sorry, NO phone registrations, lap sitters or cultural, and civic activities for area women. Membership is open to any refunds. Send all money and registrations to New Hope Recreation, 4401 woman over the age of 21. Yearly dues are only $5.00. A variety of programs Xylon Avenue North, New Hope, MN 55428,533-1521. See which trip program are presented, followed by refreshments and a social time. On the 4th Tuesday described below is best for you. of the month, except in case of scheduling difficulties, a trip or tour to an FAMILY FARE interesting place in the vicinity is planned. On September 10, join us at our Families will want to take advantage of these special offerings, planned with annual Fall Luncheon at noon. Elsie Mason, pianist, will providethe entertain- the family in mind. ment for the day. On October 8, we will view a slide presentation given by a representative of Minnegasco on the "Celebration of the Seasons with Crea- Sept. 14 - RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL - 8:30 a.m. -6:00 p.m. - Come back in time tive Ideas." On November 12, enjoy "Collector Brims with Pleasure over to King Henry's rule where jesters frolic, minstrels serenade and vendors Vintage Hats," by Helen Carlson. Call 561 -4025 for more information regard - tempt you with their succulent wares. Browse the marketplaces, play the ing meetings and trips. games of the Renaissance! Cost $10.95 adults, $8.50 children (6-12 yrs.) and 5 FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS CLUB & under $4.25. Fee includes festival admissions and bus transportation. Meals and shopping extra. Trip is on rain or shine, dress appropriately. Bus leaves Quilters meet at the Brooklyn Center Community Center the 1 st and 3rd Wed. and returns to Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Park- of each month, excluding June - August from 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. If you need a way. DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Fri., Sept. 6 - space permitting. little inspiration to get started on that quilt, or quilting project, you've been wanting to make, come join the "Quilting Bee." Each person brings their own Oct. 17 & 18 - THE GREAT PUMPKIN HUNT- Join us for the 3rd Annual Hunt at project to work on. Questions, call 561 -1219. Beginning Oct. 16, Childcare the Brooklyn Park Historical Living Farm. Hayride, woodstove cooking, games available until 12:15 p.m. for children 6 months - kindergarten age. The cost is and more add to this great day. Choose either day, 10:00 a.m. -Noon or 656 per hour, per child. 1:30 -ea No transportation provided. Register early, event filled early BROOKLYN COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S CHORUS last year! Flyers rs distributed in school or call 561 -5448 for details. DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Fri., Oct. 11 - space permitting. See Children's Activities for description. Dec. 7 -OLD LOG THEATER - Wewillseethematineeperformanceofthewell BROOKLYN COMMUNITY HARMONETTES known fairy tall, "Brave Little Taylor." In keeping with the traditional perfor- The Harmonettes are women over high school age who enjoy music. Perfor- mance at the Old Log, the actors will come out in costume and meet the mances are given throughout the metro area with an annual spring finale audience. Cost $6.25 per person which includes bus transportation, tickets, show. The show is developed each year with new songs, costumes and and staff escort. Approximate time 12:30 -5:00 p.m. Bus pick -up locations and choreographed dances accompanied bya four piece band. There is a nominal details will be available mid October. Flyers will be distributed in the schools or registration fee. The group is co- sponsored by Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn call 561 -5448. Park Parks and Recreation Departments. For information cal 561 -5448. GIFT CERTIFICATES Rehearsals are Mondays, 8:00 p.m. at Brooklyn Junior High School, new Need a gift idea? If you are tired of giving perfume or cologne for birthday and members welcome. Director Jane Vigue Wilson, holiday gifts, or can not think of something original, geta Parks and Recreation BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BAND gift certificate. We have many classes, swim memberships, trips, special events and merchandise for all ages and interests in any monetary value. The The band is co- sponsored by the Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park Parks certificates are available in the Parks and Recreation Department at the and Recreation Departments and is open to all post high school age men and Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn women. Practice is on Monday nights at North View Jr. High. New members Center, MN 55430. For information call 561 -5448. are welcome. For more inforation call the Park and Recreation Department at PHOTOGRAPHY DARKROOM USE 561 -5448. Director Woody Hoiseth. The photo darkroom located in the Brooklyn Center Community Center is SUNDAY ORGAN MUSIC open to all interested persons for a fee of $1.00 per hour. Users must furnish A variety of organ music followed by refreshments and a social time will be their own chemicals and paper. Persons who have completed our Darkroom presented thethird Sunday of each month. The programs are presented at2:30 Techniques classes are eligible to use the lab. Persons who have had dark- p.m. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center by the Hammond Organ Club. room training somewhere else must attend one of our Photo Lab Orientation The purpose of the club is to cultivate mu$ical activities for every age. Single sessions. See Adult Activities for information. and families of all sizes are invited to visit us or become members. For further COMMUNITY CENTER GALLERY information call Vern, at 566 -8896, or Willard, at 560 -2544. The Gallery is available for photography or mixed media shows at various times throughout the year. A glass showcase is also available for small artand SQUARE DANCE LESSONS AND DANCES hobby 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 GALLERY SHOWS p.m. beginning Tuesday, Sept. 10 at Northport Elementary School. The cost is Oct. 5 -24 - 2nd Annual Art Show - statewide art show for the mentally $2.00 per person with the first lesson free to newcomers. Both singles and handicapped citizens of Minnesota. couples are welcome. Dances are held the third Sat. of each month at NVJH Dec. 4 -31 - Hennepin Artists Association - mixed media. from 8 -11 p.m. For more information, call 566 -2554. SEE & SKI SHOW & LUNCHEON BROOKDALE COMMUNITY LIBRARY Kick off the ski season this year on Wed., Nov. 13, 11:30 -2:00 p.m., at the Information including selected programs and schedules of upcoming events Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N. The fun begins are presently available on channel 25. Some 1985 summer programs will also with a ski fashion show, representatives from ski areas and guest MC, Barry be broadcast during the coming year. Story time for toddlers and children 3 -5 ZeVan from WUSA -11. New this year is the addition of a luncheon. Cost is years old and the 5 to 7 Club will be offered during the Fall and Winter months. $5.00 for chicken salad. cheese plate, buns, relishes, dessert and beverage. Pre- registration is required for each of the programs. Registration deadline is Nov. 1. No children (17 & under) will be allowed atthe Ski Show and Luncheon. If you are unable to attend but would like to receive A calendar of upcoming programs and displays at all Hennepin County Librar- the weekly trip information, call the Parks and Recreation Department. ies may be picked up at the library. The calendars include adult and youth # Day Date Time Location programs. 124 Wed. Nov. 13 11:30 a.m. BPCAC "MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN" - FAMILY Brookdale Area Library Fall and Winter hours are: Get the whole family together for the movie, Muppets Take Manhattan and a Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Free Swim. The movie fun begins at 7:00 p.m., Fri., Nov. 8 at the Community Friday, Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Center. After the movie, stay for a free swim, relax in the Sauna or work out in Sunday (Oct. thru April) Noon to 5:00 p.m. the Exercise Room. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Church and youth groups are welcome. Admission fee is $1.50 (Children under 5 Please call 566 -2034 for renewals and registration, and 566 -8300 for refer - admitted free). ence and information. The Library is located at 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway. 12 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES CONTINUED ADAPTED RECREATION CONTINUED ELM CREEK PARK RESERVE Friday Night Fever: A social recreation program for EMH & TMH adults ages Join in the fun at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. All program require 16 +. Come join in the fun of gym games, crafts and community outings. reservations; some require fee. To make reservations or for program informa- Programs meets Fri., Sept. 27, 7 -9 p.m. at Thorson School, 7323 58th Ave. N. tion call Eastman Nature Center, 420 -4300 $15.00/9 weeks. CAMP FIRE Fitness & Exercise: Join in on an exercise class designed to get you in shape. Camp Fire is a unique co- educational organization serving boys and girls, A great class for everyone ages 12 +. Class meets Tues., Sept. 24, 7 -8 p.m. at kindgergarten through senior high. For further information on getting your New Hope Ice Arena, 49th & Nevada. $15.00/9 weeks. child or yourself involved in the club program, contact Barb Whitmore, 925- 0205, Minneapolis Camp Fire. Tumbling: Here's your chance to learn the basics. Designed for EMH students 12 +. Thurs., Sept. 26, 6:30 -8:00 p.m. at Northport School, 5421 Brooklyn Blvd. ADAPTED RECREATION $15.00/9 weeks. Adapted recreation in the Northwest Suburbs is more fun than ever! Join us for Saturday Rainbow Kids: A social recreation program which provides an a Fall full of new friends and old friends, new skills and activities guaranteed to opportunity for TMH children to meet new friends. Activities include games, tickle your fancy. (Programs are for mentally retarded children 6 years to young adults age 16 +). crafts and special events. Bring a bag lunch. For children ages 6 -15 years. Program meets Sat., Sept. 28, 11 a.m. -1:30 p.m., Thorson School, 7323 58th The Northwest Cooperative is an effort of the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brook- Ave. N. $15.00/9 weeks. lyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbins- THE GREAT HINCKLEY FIRE dale and Suburban Community Services. Have you ever wanted to learn more about the great Hinckley fire? Grace All programs will require a certain number of participants. To ensure proper Stageberg Swanson, author of "From the Ashes" will show slides and talk head counts, please register prior to the program. The fee varies for each of the about the Hinckley fire at 7:30 p.m., Tues., Oct. 15 at the Brookdale Library. The programs. For information call Kris Orluck at 933 -9311. meeting is open to the public and sponsored by the Brooklyn Historical Society. Holiday Activities *SCANDINAVIAN STRAW WORKSHOP - ADULT *TISSUE HOLIDAY WREATH - NEW Learn to prepare wheat grain for making Swedish ornaments and mobiles. In You will enjoy this unique wreath. It is simple toconstructand will add a festive the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to complete three orna- touch to your home. Bring one 10" by 2" deep styrofoam wreath ring, 1 ments. The instructor is the author of Fun With Straw. There will be lots of other package of dark green tissue wrap (or color of your choice), 2 packages (24 ornaments and mobiles to see. A fun workshop, don't miss it. Bring common pc.) green or white pipe cleaners, wire cutter, scissor & pencil. In addition, a pins, fine needles, pencil, ruler, scissors, bath towel and styrofoam to pin the demonstration will be given on how to trim your wreath. Registration Fee ornaments on. Please allow $1.00 for materials to be purchased at the work- $3,00/1 Session. Class 2 1 /2 hours. Instructor Joanne Holznecht. shop. Registration Fee $5.75/1 Session. Class 3 hours. Instructor Jeanette # Day Date Time Location Starr. 130 Mon. Oct. 21 6:45 p.m. CC # Day Date Time Location 131 Thurs. Nov. 7 6:45 p.m. CC 125 Mon. Oct. 7 6:30 p.m. CC 132 Sat. Nov. 16 9:30 a.m. CC HALLOWEEN PARTY - NEW COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE - FAMILY See Children's Activities for description. On Saturday, December 7, we invite you and your family to help decorate your tree at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. Bring an ornamentand hang it BREAD DOUGH ORNAMENTS - CHILDREN on the tree! Enjoy a cup of cider between 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., candy cane treats Using salt and flour, children in grades 3 -5 will learn how to make the popular for the kids. Come meet Cloverthe Clown - who will help you decorate thetree. bread dough ornaments. Please bring a bowl and covered cake pan to first DS SHOPPING KORNER class. You will need a small sable brush for the second class. All other supplies KIDS Saturday, Dec. kids can their very own holiday shopping. Children will for Sharon Then. purchase Christmas g will furnished. Registration Fee $7.50/2 Sessions. Classes 2 hours. Instruc be able to urch Christ gifts for their parents, brothers, sisters and # Day Begins Time Location grandparents. They will be assisted by the Senior Adults of the Brooklyn Twins 126 Thurs. Oct. 24 3:15 p.m. Evergreen Club. All gifts - $3.50 and under. Sorry, no adults allowed to peek! The shop will be open from 12:45 -3:00 p.m. Gift wrapping available for free. PIE, PIE & MORE PIE - CHILDREN SEE SANTA - FAMILY Learn how to make a delicious pumpkin and homemade fruit pie in time for the Santa had so much fun last December, he is having his party again this year. holiday season. Each child will make their own individual pie to take home. Bring an apron and a sandwich as we will be having a pie and milk break. For Bring your child and enjoy a delightful morning or afternoon with SANTA and grades 2 -6. Registration Fee $5.00/1 Session. Class 3 hours. Instructor-Agnes his friends! Lots of fun and surprises! All children must be accompanied by an Hennen. adult. Bring your camera. Registration Fee $2.50 per child, $2.00 per adult. # Day Date Time Location Party 1 1 /2 hrs. 127 Sat. Nov. 23 10:00 a.m. CC # Day Date Time Location ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR - FAMILY 133 Sat. Dec. 7 10:00 a.m. Cc Join us in our 14th year at the Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 2 from 134 Sat. Dec. 7 12:30 p m. CC 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. The Bazaar's MRS. CLAUS KITCHEN - CHILDREN sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department. See the many handcrafted gifts and decorations! Hope you will stop by fora free cup of A one -day cooking /baking workshop where participants will make some of coffee and a chanceto begin your holiday shopping. The Brooklyn Community their favorite holiday treats with Santa's Elves. And of course, Mrs. Claus will Harmonettes will be selling home baked treats, stock your freezer for the be there! Everyone will get a recipe booklet and some homemade goodies to holidays. No admission charge. Don't miss this big annual event - circle your take home. Children should bring an apron, a small shoe box and a sandwich. calendar! We will be having a cookie and milk break while watching "Mickey's Christ- mas Carol," a popular cartoon short subject. For grades 1 -6. Registration Fee *I'M DREAMING OF WHITE CHRISTMAS - NEW $6.00/1 Session. Class 3 hours. Discover your talents in this "Paint -It & Take -It" one session watercolor # Day Date Time Location painting workshop. Participants will paint a picture suitable for framing. No 135 Sat. Dec. 7 10:00 a.m. CC experience necessary; maybe you'll even give your painting as a gift! This is 136 Sat. Dec. 14 10:00 a.m. CC the first of a series of seasonal landscape workshops. Registration Fee $5.75/1 Session. Class 3 hours. Instructor Kris Osten. # Day Date Time Location 128 Thurs. Nov.21 6:30 p.m. CC 129 Thurs. Nov. 21 1:00 p.m BCHS 13 HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES CONTINUED LITTLE ELVES WORKSHOP - PRESCHOOL A unique onetime workshop for 4 & 5 year old preschool boys and girls. (must CHRISTMAS GIFTS - CHILDREN be 3 1 /2 years by Dec. 1, 1985.) Children will be making a holiday craft with Mrs. Children will make a gift pretty enough to give proudly to family or friends. Braun and decorating cookies with one of Santa's Elves. And Mrs. Claus will These will be all new gifts from previous years. Time permitting participants arrive from the North Pole for a special visit bringing the cartoon "Mickey's will also get the opportunity to make Christmas Cards. Bring a box to put your Christmas Carol." Registration Fee $6.00/1 Session. Class 2 1 /2 hours. gift in. For grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $5.50/1 Session. Class 3 hours. # Day Date Time Location Instructor Ms. Farrell. 139 Mon. Dec. 9 5:30 p.m. CC # Day Date Time Location 140 Tues. Dec. 10 9:30 a.m. CC 137 Sat. Dec. 7 1:30 p.m. CC 141 Tues. Dec. 10 1:00 P.M. CC 138 Sat. Dec. 14 1:30 p.m CC Swim Activities Swim registration starts at 9:00 a.m on Saturday, September 7,1985. All other ADULT SUPER CHICKEN class registrations begin at 1.00 p.m. (Numbers given out 1 hour before For those persons, high school age and up who have a real fear of water. Here registration). WHEN REGISTERING FOR SWIM LESSONS, PLEASE GIVE US is an opportunity to overcome that fear and learn to enjoy the sport. Registra- NUMBER OF THE CLASS. tion Fee $22.00110 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 accompany the child in the water, preferably the same parent each time. older. Here is a chance to brush up on skills you have already learned, Registration Fee $15.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. experience new skills or start right up from the very beginning. We also have CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS room for "Super Chickens." Registration Fee $22.00/10 Lessons. Classes # Day Begins Time Location same days and times as adult lessons. Brooklyn Center residents $11.00/10 142 Mon. Oct. 7 6:00 p.m. NVJH Lessons. 143 Tues. Oct. 8 6:00 p.m. CC 144 Thurs. Oct. 10 6:00 p.m. CC ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS 145 Sat. Oct. 12 10:05 a.m. CC Swimming lessons for children and adults of all ages who are physically DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS and /or mentally handicapped. Classes have a ratio of one student to one 146 M & W Oct. 7 10:05 a.m. CC instructor. Registration Fee $15.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. 147 M & W Nov. 11 10:05 a.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS 170 Sat. Oct. 12 9:30 a.m. CC Swimming instruction for4and5yearolds. Parents do not accompany child in DIVING the water. The following lesson levels are taught: Water Adjustment, Begin- Beginning lessons on the 1 and 3 meter springboard for children who are ning, and Advanced Beginner. Average ratio of 5 students/ instructor. Regis- intermediate or better swimmers. Registration Fee $15.00/10 Lessons. tration Fee $15.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. Classes 30 min. CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 171 Sat. Oct. 12 10:05 a.m. CC 148 Mon. Oct. 7 6:00 p.m. NVJH 149 Tues. Oct. 8 6:00 p.m. CC PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS 150 Thurs. Oct. 10 6:00 p.m. CC Private lessons are available at the Community Center and North View Jr. High 151 Sat. Oct. 12 9:30 a.m. CC for a fee of $9.00 /half hour. Call the Community Center for further information. 152 Sat. Oct. 12 10:05 a.m. CC DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS BASIC RESCUE AND WATER SAFETY 153 M & W Oct. 7 9:30 a.m. CC A Red Cross course for persons ages 11 and older. Skill in self rescue, 154 M & W Oct. 7 10:40 a.m. CC extensions and artificial respirations will be taught. Students must pass a 155 M & W Nov. 11 9:30 a.m. CC preliminary swimming test and must attend every class. Absences will not be 156 M & W Nov. 11 10:40 a.m. CC made up. Registration Fee $20.00/10 Lessons. Classes 1 hour. CHILDREN'S SWIM LESSONS # Day Begins Time Location 172 Tues. Oct. 8 6:00 p.m. CC Red Cross Beginning through Swimmers instruction for boys and girls ages 6 and older. Classes have an average of 5 students/ instructor. Registration Fee ADVANCED LIFESAVING COURSE $15.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. A Red Cross course for persons age 15 and older. Students must be able to # Day Begins Time Location perform standing front dive, swim underwater, tread water and swim 500 157 Mon. Oct. 7 6:35 p.m. NVJH continuous yards. CPR, MMFA and 6 hours of student guarding time will also 158 Mon. Oct. 7 7:10 p.m. NVJH be part of the course. Attendance is required and absences will not be made 159 Tues. Oct. 8 6:35 p.m. CC up. Registration Fee $45.00/10 Sessions and includes all materials needed. 160 Tues. Oct. 8 7:10 p.m. CC Classes 3 hours. Instructors Steve Froehlich, Barb Pierce, 161 Thurs. Oct. 10 6:35 p.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 162 Thurs. Oct. 10 7:10 p.m. CC 173 Sun. Oct. 6 7 -10:00 p.m. CC 163 Sat. Oct. 12 10:40 a.m. CC WORKSHOP DAYS: Sat., Oct. 26 & Nov. 16 - 9:00 a.m. - CC 164 Sat. Oct. 12 11:15 a.m. CC ADULT SWIM LESSONS ADVANCED LIFESAVING REVIEW COURSE REFRESH YOUR LIFESAVING SKILLS: A Red Cross course for persons hav- Beginner through Swimmer level swim instruction for adult and high school ing a current certification in Red Cross Advanced Lifesaving. Students must be age. Here is an opportunity to learn to swim or brush up on your strokes. able to perform a standing front dive, swim underwater, tread water and swim Registration Fee $22.00/10 Lessons. Classes 40 min. 500 continuous yards. Proof of current Advanced Lifesaving certification will CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS be needed the first night. Upon completion, your Advanced Lifesaving will be # Day Begins Time Location renewed for 3 more years. Attendance is required and absences will not be 165 Tues. Oct. 8 7:45 p.m. CC made up. Registration Fee $30.00/4 Sessions and includes all materials 166 Thurs. Oct. 10 7:45 p.m. CC needed. Classes 3 hours. Intsructors Steve Froehlich, Barb Pierce. 167 Sat. Oct. 12 10:40 a.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS 174 Wed. Nov. 20 6:30 p.m. NVJH 168 M & W Oct. 7 11:15 a.m. CC 169 M & W Nov. 11 11:15 a.m. CC 14 SWIM ACTIVITIES CONTINUED OPEN WATER SCUBA COURSE COMMUNITY CENTER MEMBERSHIP RATES This class is designed for adults interested in underwater diving. Must be able Memberships entitle the member to use of the Swimming Pool, to swim 220 yards of any stroke, swim underwater 20 yards, and float or tread Exercise Room and Sauna during recreational or "open" periods. water for 15 minutes. Each person must provide his own mask, fins and snorkel Year Months Mon 1 Months Mon 8 by the first lesson. Other equipment will be provided. Class is 4 hours in length Family 3 3 Mon 6 Mon 1 Year and will meet once a week for 5 weeks. Open water dives are an additional part Individual $32.00 $53.00 $90.00 of the class. On completion of the course an internationally recognized certifi- cation card will be awarded. Instructor Jim Campos. Registration Fee $80.00/5 Weeks. Family membership will be limited to parents and children living at # Day Begins Time Location home 20 years of age and under. 175 Sun. Oct. 13 4:00 p.m. CC SENIOR ADULT RATES SCUBA OPEN SWIM 3 month membership for Brooklyn Center residents 62 years & older - A special time to practice for those with scuba equipment only. Designed for $6.00. those taking scuba instruction as well as any other interested persons. Cost '$.75 per time. Thursdays - 8:30 -10:00 p.m. North View Jr. High beginning Sept. Single Admission rate for Senior Adults resident or non - resident 62 12 years and older, $1.25. NORTH VIEW OPEN SWIM GENERAL ADMISSION Begins Sept. 12 - Cost 50¢ Adult (18 & over) $2.25 Thursday - 7:30 -8:30 p.m. Youth (5 -17) $1.75 NORTH VIEW POOL AND GYM RENTAL Children (5 -14) $1.50 The North View Jr. High Pool and Gymnasium, located at 69th & Zane Avenue Exercise Room and Sauna North are available for rental at various times during the week. Call the Pool, will is closed from Community Center 561 -5448 for further information. Costs: Pool - $20.00 /per hour. Gym - $6.00 /per hour. September 3 - 29. COMMUNITY CENTER POOL RENTAL OPEN SWIM SCHEDULE The Community Center Pool is available for rental by your school group, or MONDAY - WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY party at various times during the week. Call the Community Center 561 -5448 for further information. Cost $40.00 /per hour. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB TUESDAY - THURSDAY All boys and girls 6 and up through college are invited to join the Brooklyn 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Swim Club, the local Minnesota U.S. Swimming Club, for competitive swim- 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (Adults Only) ming, sponsored by the Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park Parks and Recreation Departments. The Swim Club offers a wide ranging program for SATURDAY individuals for all levels of ability in competitive swimming. Forfurther informa- 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Adults Only - NEW) tion call 561 -5448, Ext. 171. A free 2 week trial period is offered to any 1:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. interested swimmer who has never tried competitive swimming. WOMEN'S CONDITIONING SUNDAY 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. See Adult Section for description. LIFE. BE IN IT. AND SWIM - ADULTS MONDAY - FRIDAY Can you swim 10 miles? You may want to take advantage of this opportunity. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Adults and /or organized groups only All you need to do is obtain a card and fill it out on your own. Start swimming /o mile at a time. Earn a Red Cross certificate and patch. Mark your card after each time you swim. Begin today! Any questions about "Life. Be In It," and The wading pool is open to children ONLY when supervised by a Swim contact Gayle at 561 -5448. parent. The wading pool is closed during the following hours: Tuesday & Thursday - 4:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. SPECIAL MONTHLY POOL ATTRACTIONS Saturday - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. October - Oktcber Swim Fest - Enjoy a cookout by the pool, music and games to celebrate this German Festival - Sat., Oct 12. 1985, Hours 1 -4 p.m. jPre- School age children ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING DURING registration Nominal Charge). SCHOOL HOURS. On school holidays students will be admitted at 1:00 p.m. Children under 1st grade MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN November A Thanksgiving Special - Come for an afternoon of swimming, ADULT in the building at all times. prizes, free popcorn and fun - Fri., Nov. 29, 1985 Hours 1 -4 p.m. EXERCISE ROOM & SAUNA SCHEDULE Watch for further information distributed by the Brooklyn Center Parks and MONDAY - WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY Recreation Department. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. CHILDCARE SERVICE TUESDAY - THURSDAY In September, the ''PLAY- CORNER" will be provided for parents attending 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. exercise classes on Monday & Thurday mornings. Additional times will be offered when noted in class descriptions. The cost is 656 per hour for each 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (Adults only) child 6 months through kindergarten. Beginning October 7 when pool re- opens, the hours will be 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., Monday- Friday. SATURDAY SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The use of the Exercise Room is limited to 15 years old and up. The use of the Sauna is limited to 18 years and up. CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN THIS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED EVEN IF ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT. GAMEROOM Enjoy our gameroom equipped with foosball, pool, video games and pinball. SNACKBAR 15 Visit our refreshment area, located next to the game room. O Bulk Rate [BROOKLYN U.S. Postage 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY PAID BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 3 ENTER Mpls. Mn. Permit No. 2170 TO: 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, Sept. 7 (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 Sept. 9. PARKS AND RECREATION No phone registrations. ADVISORY COMMISSION 2. On opening day of registration, Saturday, Sept. 7, 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 sunshii,a, 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, this may be done if an opening exists by paying a 50¢ transfer old age, through a healthy, satisfying use of leisure time. 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 7. Request for refunds must be received at feast 24 flours 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 except where noted in class description. REGISTRATION CARDS ARE FOR MAIL USE ONLY. WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BEFORE MONDAY, SEPT. 9 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 1 12 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 p 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, Sept. 7, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the COMMUNfTY CENTER. Mail registrations will not be accepted for Swimming Lessons. CLASS DAY _ AMOUNT - ( Numbers will be handed out at 8:00 a.m.)