HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959 11-25 RECMVILLAGE CP BROOKLYN CENTER
RECREf,°TION COIV-I: SIGN MEET U?C
November 25, 1959
The regulars monthly meeting of the Brooklyn Center Recreation Com€idssion
eras held at the Village Hall at 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, Kovemb=r 25, '959.
aemb~:rs present were Bruce IVorrow and Eleanor Mouser.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as r ecom. ed..
The 2uperintendent reported in detail on the Tinter recreation programs
a copy of which is hereby attached and made a part of these m.~n tes.
Complete schedules of activities are being distributed to all school
children in Brooklyn Center.
The appointment of a new member to fill the unexpired term of William Anthony
was discrssed. It aras recommended that a woman be appointed. No specific
rPe.co. endations were made.
It was noted that the terms of ?ors. Rouser and ?fir. Wingard expire December 31,
1959. Both have indicated a willingness to serve another term if appointed.
The meet ng was adjourned.
0 ' 0
..BROOKLYN CENTER RECREATION COMMISSION
.6445 Lynda.le Avenue North JU 8-463-4
1?759 i TER FUN 1960
FOR MEN, WOMEN, BOYS, GIRLS
Sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Departments, the Suburban
Recreation Association and the cooperating schools.
SKATING RINKS
The skating season runs generally from. December 15, through February 15th. This
may vary somewhat depending on weather conditions.
WARMING HOUSE HOURS:
Week Days - 3:30 - 5:00 - 6:00 - 9:00
Saturdays - 10:00 - 12:00 - 1:00 - 5:00 - 6:00 - 9:00
Sundays and Vacations days - 1:00 - 5:00 - 6:00 - 9:00
LOCATIONS
55th and Aldrich
59th and Humboldt
50th and Abbott
Northport Park#
Garden City Park #
61st and Kyle
Willow Lane Park
65th and Perry #
72nd and Riverdale,*
FACILITIES
# Lights
Lights, War dng House,
Lights, Warming House,, Hockey
SPECIAL - ADULT SKATING - WALTZ N ITE
The skating rink and warming house at Northport will be reserved for adults
.-only (past Junior High School age) each Saturday night from 8:30 to 10:00 P.M.
Music will be provided. No children allowed.
FIGURE SKATING INSTRUCTIO'1111
For all boys and girls from first grade through high school who have taken
beginning figure skating. All classes wibll be held at Northport Rink.
Participants will be divided into separate classes according to age and ability.
Six sessions $1.00 Registration fee. Register with attendant at Northport Park
Shelter Building.
Classes are scheduled as follows:
Tuesday - December 22, - 2:00 P.M.
Tuesday - December 29, - 2:00 P.M.
Saturdays - January 9, 16, 23
February 6, - 10:00 A.M.
HOCKEY
For Boys 10, 110 12 years of age: Bantam Division
13, 14, 15 years of age: Pee Wee Division
'Free Hockey Movies will be shown at:
Northport School, Friday December 11, 2:30 P.M.
Willow Lane School, Saturday, December 12, 9:30 A.M.
Earle Brown School, Saturday, December 12, 11:00 A.M.
Free Clinics to be held Tuesday, December 29th at:
9:45 A.M. - Earle Brown Rink
1:30 P.M. - Willow Lane Rink
League begins January 4th
# Registration fee »>,2 Register at the warming houses.
SPEED SKATING
* Village - Wide speed Skating Derby for boys and girls 15 years and under will
be held Saturday, January 16, 1:30 P.M., at Northport Park. Separate Classificatior
for boys and girls - 11 and under, 13 and under, 15 and under. Village winners
will be eligible to compete in the SUBURBAN SPEED SKATING DERBY, to be held at
NORTHPORT PARK,SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 1960. Sponsored by the Suburban Recreation
,Association.
TAP - BATON INSTRUCTION
For girls in first through sixth grade
Classes held once each week for ten weeks. For beginners and intermediates.
(continued other side)
* Fee: $5.00 per child for ten lessons.
* Girls must have balanced baton. These can be purchaseC, from instructor for $3.00
* Register at first class session
* Classes held as follows:
At Northport School: Mondays - 4:00
Beginning January 4th
At Willow Lane School: Tuesdays - 4:00
Beginning January-5th
Beginning January 21st
At Garden City School: Frfdec 2:45
Begin-ing January 8th
BASYETBALL
# For boys in 5th through 12th grades
Basic basketball skills, team organization, league play
Session held once each week for eight weeks
# Registration fee x..25. Register at the session.
At Earle Brown School:
For Junior High boys - Tuesday evenings - 6:00 - 7:30, beginning Jan.. 12thv
For Senior High boys - Thursday evening - 6:00 - 7 00., beginning Jan. 14th
For Fifth & Sixth Grade boys - Friday evenings - 6:)0 - 8:00 P.M.
beginning January 15th.
TEEN AGE DANCES ( A Red Feather Program)
Regular bi-week3..y dances for Junior High and Senior High'
All dances held Friday nights at Earle Brown School
# Membership open to all Brooklyn Center students.
# Non-residents admitted when accompanied by a member.
Nominal admission charge to dances.
Junior High Schedule: 7:30 - 10:00 P.M.
January 8-22, February 5-19, March 4-18, April 1
Senior Hiwh Schedule: 8:00 - 10.3-0 P.N.
January 15-29, February 26, March 11-25, April 8-22
ADULT VOLLEYBALL
# Separate teams and leagues for men and women
• Sessions meet weel~ly at Earle Brown, Northport,.-and Willow Lane Schools.
Note: Volleyball begins at Garden City °chool:
For Men - Mondays, 8:00 - 10:00 P.M.
Beginning January 4th
For Women - Tuesdays, 8:00 - 10:00 P.M.
Beginning January 5th
(Contact Recreation office for full information)
SENIOR CITIZEN'S CLUB ( A Red Feather Program)
# Open to men and women of retirement age
# Meetings held regularly second Fridays, at Village Hall,
6445 Lyndale Avenue North
# Interesting programs of social activities - games, cards, parties,
tours, etc.
# For further information call Suburban Recreation Association, ST 1-2263.
Fer further information contact the Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation
Department, 6445 Lyndale Avenue North Phone JU 8-4614.