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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978 Edition 19 August Bulk Rate U.S. Postage PAID Mpls., Mn. Permit No. 2170 THE SOMETHING MORE CITY NEWSLETTER RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA � a l R INCLUDES THE 1978 FA LL BROOKLYN CENTER DARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 311t BROCHURE BRCCNLVN CENTER PRPHS RN❑ RECRERTION 1 CITY OF BROok[YN MANAGER'S / REPORT* AU GUST, 1978 NO. 19 Residents To Elect Two Council Members There will be two elections in the will be held on Tuesday, September 12, November 7. City of Brooklyn Center during 1978. and the State General and the Statutory Residents will go the polls to elect The State and County Primary Election City Election will be held on Tuesday, two Council members for three -year terms. Voter registration for the I " Primary closes August 22, and voter registration for the General Election closes on October 17. Voter registration is conducted at the Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, during normal office hours and at the Community Center in the evening and or weekends. Generally, to be eligible to vote in _ j - Brooklyn Center a person must be at least 18- years -old or older on the day of the election, along with being a citizen - `�' Y of the United States, a resident of the state for at least 20 days prior to the -� - -_ election, and be properly registered. a Registration is also permitted at the polling places on election day. However, to avoid long waiting in lines, residents are urged to pre- register. " To register at the polls on election day, a resident must present one of the ._ following: ZG • A valid driver's License. • A valid nonclualification certificate issued by the Minnesota department of Public Safety. ' • A registered voter in your precinct who will sign an oath stating that you -" reside in the precinct in which you are k - voting. A fetter of ineffective registration. • Prior registration in the same pre- cinct, but from an old address. For additional information, please MA contact the Brooklyn Center City Hal . z w at 561 -5440. *Citizen inquiries and requests may be directed at the City Administra- STARTING SEPTEMBER 5, the Brooklyn Center swimming ion. If there is any question regard - g pool will be closed for ing a service that we are authorized approximately 10 weeks. There will be new tile installed in the pool, along with re- in perform, please call us at novation around the pool and locker room areas. The memberships will be extended 561 -5440. accordingly, and notices will be mailed out regarding the extension. 1 Alcoholic Beverages Pruning Period • Prohlblted in Parks Is Very Important The time to prune trees, which are icipal Court. Fines of up to $500 may particulary susceptible to disease in- In 1977, the Brooklyn Center City be levied by the Court. vasion, is when they are least likely to Council Passed an ordinance prohibiting Authentic civic organizations may become infected. the possession of alcoholic beverages in obtain a permit to possess or serve City parks. beer in conjunction with one of their In the case of Oaks, except to re- The Police Department has been sponsored organized events. Informa- move storm damage, pruning should not active in arresting violators of the tion on permits can be obtained by call- be done before November, and must be ordinance, who are cited and required ing the Park and Recreation Department done before March. Evidence also in- to appear in Hennepin County Mun- at 561 -5448. dicates that Elms should be pruned during this time. Advisory Groups certain branches are removed, make to cut the branch off flush, since stubs can serve as entryways for Provide Valuable disease organisms. It is also important to make sure the falling branch does not rip the bark. Community Service Ideally, the cut surface should be dressed with wound dressing (pruning Several citizen commissions assist the mission members are appointed by the paint), although this may be difficult to City of Brooklyn Center in a wide range Mayor, subject to confirmation by the do in cold weather. of activities. City Council. A pamphlet, Pruning Trees and Active Commissions operating in the Any resident interested in being con- Shrubs (Extension Folder 317), can be City include the Planning Commission, sidered as a commission member should obtained from the Bulletin Room on Conservation Commission, Human contact the City Manager's Office, 6301 the St. Paul Campus of the University Rights Commission, Park and Recreat- Shingle Creek Parkway, 561 -5440. As of Minnesota. It contains information ion Commission, and the Housing Com- vacancies appear in some of the com- concerning pruning of other trees and mission. missions, the Mayor will consider the shrubs, includeing evergreens. Members volunteer their time to at- applications. tend frequent meetings, at least These advisory groups operate with - monthly, to address matters relevant to out a budget while providing a valuable Open Forum the particular commission. All com- service to the community. An "Open Forum ", implemented by the City Council, gives residents the Warren Is Director of opportunity to address the Council as whole, and comment on any opinion, Planning and Inspection problem, concern or complaint that is relevant to the affairs of Brooklyn Cen- assistant in the Police Department, and ter and its policies and practices. Ronald Warren has been appointed assistant to the City Manager. The official Council meeting will get as the new Director of Planning and He has also worked with the Housing underway at 7 P.M. with a review of the inspection in Brooklyn Center. He be- Commission, the Human Rights Com- preliminary items on the agenda prior to gan his new duties in July. mission, the Conservation Commission starting the Open Forum. After the Warren's background with the City and the Park and Recreation Commiss- Forum closes, the Council will again includes positions as an administrative ion. return to the other agenda items. Residents will be asked to limit their Health Service Available comments to approximately five min- utes during this session. To understand The Suburban Public Health Nursing Society and private insurance. There the rules that govern the Forum, inter - Service is available to community resid- is no charge for visits made for the ested residents can contact the City Hall ents in need. purpose of health supervision and at 561 -5440 for further information. Charges are based on the patient's or health teaching. It is not the intent of the City Coun- family's ability to pay, and third party For additional information on this cil that the Open Forum be used to air payment through Medicare, Welfare, service, please call the Suburban Public personality grievances or for political Veteran's Administration, Cancer Health Nursing Service at 933 -2445. endorsement or campaign purposes. 2 I Pedestrian Bights Are Report Being Strictly Enforced Vandalism Pedestrians are also reminded not to pedestrians in order to make the streets To Police leave the curb suddenly or move into safer for all residents. The Police have noted an increase in the path of an oncoming car when it Efforts have been increased by the the number of reports of vehicles being would be impossible for the driver to Brooklyn Center Police to enforce driven through residential yards, mostly yield. Pedestrians must also yield to all pedestrian rights as defined in the Minn- in the evening. vehicles when crossing the roadway at esota Traffic Regulation Act. These reports have been received a point other than within a marked It is hoped that by alerting the from all parts of the City, and residents crosswalk or within an unmarked cross- public and strictly enforcing the Traffic are asked to aid the department. walk at an intersection. Act, there will be a decrease in ped- To further curb this vandalism, However, all intersections, regardless estrian related accidents in the com- resident assistance is needed in reporting of whether they are marked or un- munity. any incident observed at the time of the marked, are legally established as ped- According to the law, where traffic occurence, regardless of the hour. estrian crosswalks. Pedestrians have the control signals are not in place or in Please contact the Police Department at right -of -way at all intersections and at operation, the driver of a vehicle must 561 -5440. all other "marked" crosswalks. yield the right of way to a pedestrian Some of the violators have been For a right turn on red, the driver crossing the roadway within a cross- arrested and charged with Reckless must yield to the pedestrian in the in- walk. Driving. tersection, whether or not the intersec- tion is marked. The Police Department will be tagg- Residential Address Numbers ing both drivers and pedestrians for non- compliance with these regulations. Should Be Easily Located Cooperation is asked of drivers and and property. Dogs Not Allowed For self protection, clear and visible Address numbers of one and two 1 address numbers are extremely im- family dwellings should be at least 1 0 Run At Large portant in case of an emergency re- three - inches high, be of durable material T quiring the aid of the police or fire and of contrasting color to the area departments. they are attached. Preferably, the Residents are reminded that dogs It is essential that the proper build- numerals should be of reflectorized running at large may be impounded, and ing is quickly located when responding material. will not be released until all proper fees to an emergency. City law establishes The numbers should be attached are paid. Dogs are not allowed on the private requirements for the proper addressing where they will directly and con - of buildings, both residential and veniently be visible for emergencies, property of another person without business, for the benefit of residents without being obstructed by trees, consent, and the animal must be res- bushes or decorations. trained to his premises by leashing, fencing or immediate supervision and Smoke Detectors Could verbal command of the owner. Any dog which is capable of trans - mitting rabies and which has bitten a Save Lives, Property human will be impounded for at least 10 days, under the care of a licensed can be detected and extinguished early veterinarian. If the animal is found not Providing a smoke detector in each in their development. to be rabid, it will be returned to the bedroom area, and at the top of every Purchase a smoke detector that has owner after all costs have been paid stairway can reduce your chances of a full description of its operation, in- for the impoundment. having a fire fatality in the home or structions for installation, information A delinquent dog license fee of $15 apartment by 60 per cent, when the about expected life of its components is charged if an unlicensed dog is picked family is asleep. such as the photo - electric bulb or up by the animal patrol operating in the Since smoke spreads faster that heat, batteries, making sure that it has the City. No such charge will be made if the smoke detectors should give faster warn- Underwriters Laboratory seal of owner is late in purchasing the license, ing than heat detectors. In addition to approval. but only if the dog is picked up without saving lives, smoke detectors can also For additional information please a license. help reduce property loss because fires contact the Brooklyn Center Fire Dept. 3 Traffic Laws, Signals Apply To Bikes, Autos Obey all traffic laws, signs and sig- RIGHT TURN LEFT TURN STOP nals. They apply to bikes as well as automobiles. Use proper hand signals for turns, stops. Keep to the right and close to the curb on side of raod. Never ride against the traffic. Drive in a single file at all times. Always stop when coming out of Please Drive With Caution dri Dismountan into the across d. Dismount and walk across dangerous intersections. Do not turn or cross un- Motorists are remided that school to school, should also instruct the less it is safe. will be starting shortly and to drive youngsters on the proper operation of Never squeeze into narrow places with extra caution especially near in- the bike. A high percentage of riders between two automobiles. tersections and school crossings. are young and do not realize the perils keep both hands on the handle bars, Parents with children riding bikes of sudden changes of direction. except to signal a turn or stop. Carry only the number of persons for which a bicycle has seats. Checklist For Home Keep brakes, steering mechanisms, and other safety devices in good order. Improvement Program Always ride with caution and courtesy. Homeowners, prior to signing a home improvement program with a contractor should go through the ing list, as recommended by the Better CiT Of BROoklyN CENTER Business Bureau: j • Obtain references and check them CITY COUNCIL out. Contact the City Hall to see if the yq uist Mayor Dean Nyquist ............................... firm is properly licensed. • Prepare specifications of the desired Bill Fignar . ............................... . ...Councilman work and obtain more than one bid. Tony Kuefler ............. .....................Councilman Gene Lhotka ............. .....................Councilman •Request clear explanation of the g g guarantees are guarantee. Lon term Celia Scott ............................... . ..Councilwoman only good if the firm appears to be in good financial position. Gerald Splinter ..... ...........................City Manager • Costs of the entire project should be SERVICE DIRECTORY totally outlined. Check various sources for borrowing the needed money, and Emergency Numbers (24 Hours) compare interest rates. POLICE — FIRE .... 561 -5720 ............................ • Every verbal promise should be re- peated in the written contract. The City Hall Offices .. ............................... 561 -5440 contract should also specify the quality, (Monday - Friday — 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.) brand or grade, weight, color and size of materials to be used. Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561-5448 • Read and understand the contract, CITY OFFICES and obtain a readable copy signed by an officer of the firm. 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway • A specified completion date should Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 be provided in the contract. _ 4 1978 Fall Brochtn%c 31iR E -T1oN Teen Activities BROOKLYN CENTER TEEN COUNCIL —NEW NORTHVIEW TEEN SOCIAL COUNCIL Looking for some action! Like to get involved! Apply to be on the Enthusiastic, hardworking, dependable - do these words sound like Brooklyn Center Teen Council. The council will be made up of 7th, you? If so, now is the time to do something worthwhile for your 8th, & 9th graders from area junior highs. Responsibilities include school! ! ! Apply to be on the Northview Teen Social Council. The helping to plan and publicize special events, trips, and social activities; Council will be made up of representatives from each grade. The attending monthly meetings and making posters. All applications can Council is responsible for planning social activities for the school and be picked up at your school office or the Community Center. Deadline working at Co -Rec and Dances. Applications can be picked up in the for application is September 23. school office. Fill completely and return to office. Interviews will be arranged after you trun in your application. DEADLINE FOR DISCO DANCE LESSONS — Begins Sept. 20 — NEW! APPLICATIONS IS SEPTEMBER 22. WOW! Get in the swing of things and learn the newest Disco dances. Line dances and couple Hustle variations including the Latin Hustle CO— REC— Begins October 13. will be taught. A great way for you and all your friends to get down at this year's school dances. Instructor Mr. Eck, Registration fee $8.00/8 Looking for some ACTION ? ? ? ? ?? Then get your friends together and weeks. Wednesday 6:30 -7:30 P.M. Earle Brown School come to Co -Rec. This is the chance for you to have some fun on Friday nights by taking part in informal gym activities, open swim, BREAKFAST HAYRIDE — OCTOBER 14 football, ping -pong, movies, music, and more. It's a great activity for Jr. High age Youth and is open to all Brooklyn Center residents and WOW, Join us for a fun - filled morning at Bunker Hill stabel for a their friends regardless of what school district you are in. The activity Hayride and Breakfast consisting of Eggs, Texas Toast, Beverage and is supervised by adult chaperones. your choice of Ham, Bacon, Sausage or Hotcakes. First we'll go on BEGINS OCTOBER 13 the hayride and then enjoy breakfast cooked over an open fire. Friday - Northview Jr. High 7:00 -10:00 P.M. Cost 75c Deadline to register is Sunday, October 8. $5.00/per person Bus leaves Community Center 8:15 BEGINS OCTOBER 10 Saturday, October 14 Bus leaves Brooklyn Jr. High 8:30 Tuesday- Evergreen 7:00 -9:00 P.M. Cost 50c Back approximately 11:45 A.M. TEEN DANCES GOPHER FOOTBALL GAME — November 4th Get Down and Come to the dances at Northview Jr. High. They will It's football time at the University of Minnesota. Join us as Minnesota run from 7:30 — 10:30 P.M. All seventh thru ninth graders are invited. meets Indiana in their 1978 HOMECOMING game. Registration fee SCHEDULED DATES: includes admission and transportation. Deadline to register is Monday, October 20 —Band to be announced October 30. Refreshments will be sold or bring your own. November 17 — Band to be announced Saturday, November 4 11:30-5:00 $6.25 December 15 — Band to be announced Bus leaves Brooklyn Jr. High — 11:30 A.M. Bus leaves Community Center — 11:40 A.M. Cost: $2.00 Northview Jr. High Back approx. 5:00 P.M. CO —R EC FALL FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE — NEW JUDO— BEGINS SEPTEMBER 25 & 27 Hey, all you football freaks! (13 -17 years old) Get your friends to- For guys and gals who are interested in learning the basic skills ac more gether and form a flag football team. Games will be played against teams in Brooklyn Park and Maple Grove. They will be played one advanced techniques of Judo. Carl Flood, 4th Degree Blackbelt, night a week in the different communities. Teams should consist of provides complete instruction. In addition, interested students may join the Brooklyn Center Judo Club which is nationally sanctioned. 8 -16 players. Deadline to register a team is September 28. All sessions held at Northview Jr. High School Wrestling Room. Re $40 /team Begins week of October 1 Monday Evenings gistration fee $8.00/8 weeks. INTERM GYMNASTICS — Begins Septembe Monday 7:00 -8:00 P.M. Beginning Guys 26 & 3 0 Monday 8:00 -9:00 P.M. Advanced Guys Wednesday 7:00 -8:00 P.M. Beginning Gals For details see children's section. Wednesday 8:00 -9:00 P.M. Advanced Gals 5 Children's Activities PRE — SCHOOL— Begins September 19 GIRLS GYMNASTICS The program is for 4 and 5 year old pre- schoolers (Children must be 4 A gymnastics program for girls currently in grades Kindergarten thru years old by January 1, 1979) The program emphasized group social- 12, designed to teach skills in the three areas of tumbling, apparatus ization, music, art coordination, and fun. This is a YEAR —LONG 30 and floor exercise. Girls will progress from Beginners to Advanced week program, classes are September through May. Payments are made Beginners to Intermediate in each of the three areas. All classes run when registering in Fall, Winter, & Spring. Classes held at the Com- for 10 weeks. Girls new to our program must register for a beginning munity Center, Instructor, Mrs. Malmin, Registration fee $25.25/12 tumbling class. weeks. Class 1 9:00- 10:30 A.M. Tuesday & Thursday BEGINNING TUMBLING —For Girls Class 2 10:45 - 12:15 P.M. Tuesday & Thursday Class 3 1:00 - 2:30 P.M. Tuesday & Thursday Course in the beginning techniques of a tumbling, Students will have an For parents wishing to send their child to only one session per week, register for Fridays. Registration Fee $15.00/12 Weeks. opportunity to learn basic skills such as rolls, walkovers etc. Class 4 9:30 - 11:30 A.M. Friday Registration Fee $9.00/10 Lessons. EARLE BROWN RYTHMS AND TUMBLING — Begins Sept. 18 & 19 A-Monday Begins Sept. 25 3:30-4:30 P.M. B- Monday Begins Sept. 25 4:30 -5:30 P.M. For children 4 -6 years old. Children must be 4 years old by December 1, 1978. Both classes conducted at the Community Center. Instructor, PALMER LAKE Mrs. Wilson Registration fee, $9.00/ 12 sessions. C- Tuesday Begins Sept. 26 3:15 -4:15 P.M' A- Monday, September 18 1:00-1:45 P.M. D- Tuesday Begins Sept. 26 4:15 -5:15 P.M. B- Tuesday, September 19 5:30 -6:15 P.M. ORCHARD LANE C- Tuesday, September 19 6:15 -7:00 P.M. E- Tuesday Begins Sept. 26 3:30 -4:30 P.M. F- Tuesday Begins Sept 26 4:30 -5:30 P.M. TINY TOT CREATIVE DANCE — Begins September EVERGREEN 18 & 19 G- Thursday Begins Sept. 28 3:30 -4:30 P.M. NORTHVIEW For boys & girls 4 - 6 years old. Children must be 4 years by December HSaturday Begins Sept. 30 9:00 -10:00 A.M. 1, 1978. The class gives the children an opportunity to participate in singing, create expressions, rhythms and dance. Instructor Mrs. ADVANCED B EGINNING TUMBLING — Beg Wilson, Registration fee $9.00/ 12 sessions. September 30 A- Monday 9:15 -10:00 A.M. Community Center B- Wednesday 3:00 -3:45 P.M. Brooklyn Center Library This course is the second level in tumbling. Students must have passed CREATIVE DANCE & BALLET — Begins Sept. 20 Beginning Tumbling and be able to do a limber and back walkover in good form before registering. Registration fee, $9.00/10 lessons. The life of every child can be enriched by rhythmic experience. Here is (Saturday 10:00 -11 :00 A.M. Northview Jr. High an opporutnity for your child to enjoy the freedon of creative rhythms BEGINNING APPARATUS — Begins Sept.30 tempered with the disciplines of classic ballet. Such experience paves the way for more advanced dance study and is an excellent background Skills will be taught at the beginning level on the use of the balance training for those anxious to pursue gymnastics and cheerleading. beam, uneven parrallel bars and vaulting horse. Students must have Instructor, Mrs. Wilson. Classes conducted at the Brooklyn Center passed Beginning Tumbling in order to register for this class. Reg - Community Library, $ 9.00 / 12 Weeks istration fee, $9.00/10 lessons. A- Wednesday 3:45 -4:30 P.M. 1st & 2nd graders J- Saturday 10:15 -11:15 A.M. Northview Jr. High B- Wednesday 5:15 -6:00 P.M. 3rd - 6th graders BALLET I— Begins Septembe 20 ADVANCED B EGINNING APPARATUS — Begins September 30 For students that have had previous ballet or creative dance training This new course is the second level in apparatus. Students must have (Students must have completed 2nd grade). Please wear ballet shoes, passed the Beginning Tumbling and Beginning Apparatus Courses leotard or bodysuit to class. Insttructor Mrs. Wilson, Registration fee before registering for this class. $10.00/10 lessons. 39.00/12 weeks. K- Saturday 9:00 -10:15 A.M. Northview Jr. High Wednesday 4:30 P.M. Brooklyn Center Community Library INTERM EDIATE GYMNASTICS — Begins September 26& 30 The intermediate level offers more advanced skills in tumbling, app- aratus and floor exercise. The beginning (novice) compulsory routine will be taught. Students must have consent of the instructor to register for this class. Registration fee, $12.00/10 lessons. L- Tuesday 6:30 -8:30 P.M. Northview Jr. High M- Saturday 11:30-1:30 P.M. Northview Jr. High 6 FLOOR EXERCISE — Begins September 30 INTRODUCTION TO SOCCER — Begins September 9 This course is designed to teach various gymnastic movements to music, An introduction to the exciting game of soccer. Fundamentals of the Some Ballet will be introduced and students will begin work on rou- game will be taught and some informal games will be played. For boys tines. Students must have passed Beginning Tumbling in order to re- and girls in First thru Ninth grade. Class will be held at West Palmer gister for this class. Registration fee, $9.00/10 lessons. Park on Saturday. Registration fee $4.00/4 weeks. N- Saturday 12:00-1:00 P.M. Northview Jr. High 3rd & 4th graders — 9:30 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. 5th & 6th graders — 10:45 A.M. to Noon 1 st & 2nd graders — 1 :15 to 2:30 P.M. BOYS TUMBLING Begins September 26, 28, & 30 7th, 8th, & 9th graders — 1:15 to 2:30 P.M. A new program for boys in kindergarten thru 6th. A course in the be- BOY'S AND GIRL'S JUDO LESSONS — Begins ginning techniques of tumbling. Students will have the opportunity to September 25 & 27 learn basic skills such as rolls, headstands etc. Registration fee $9.00/10 Lessons. Lessons. For boys and girls 8 years and up who are interested in learning the A— Tuesday— Garden City — Begins September 26 -6:00 —7:00 P.M. basic skills or more advanced techniques of Judo. Carl Floor, 4th B—Tuesd ay —Garden City — Begins September 26- 7:00 -8:00 P.M. Degree Blackbelt, provides complete instruction. In addition, in- C— Thursday— Evergreen— Begins September 28- 4:30 -5:30 P.M. terested studens may join the Brooklyn Center Judo Club which is D— Saturday — Northview— Begins September 30- 11:00 -12 Noon nationally sanctioned. All sessions held at Northview wrestling room. Registration fee $8.00/8 weeks. OPEN GYMNASTICS — Begins October 4 Monday 7:005:00 P.M. Boy's Beginners Monday 8:00 -9:00 P.M. Boy's Advanced A practice period for all Girls and boys currently enrolled in the gym- Wednesday 7:00$:00 P.M. Girl's Beginners nastic program. Persons not currently enrolled will not be admitted. Wednesday 8:00 -9:00 P.M. Girl's Advanced Fee. 35c Pay at the door. Wednesday 6:30 -8:00 P.M. Northview Jr. High HOCKEY— BASKETBALL — WRESTLING NORTHSTAR GYMNASTIC CLUB Information on the Youth Hockey — Basketball— Wrestling Program will be passed out via flyers at the various schools and will also appear in Girls interested in competitive gymnastics...... here's a club just for the Brooklyn Center Post. Look for this information in Mid - October. you! North Star's are sponsored jointly by Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park Recreation Departments and are in conjunction with CHILDREN'S CHORUS — Begins September 11 USGF. Girls must know all the beginning (novice) compulsory routines in order to try out. Practice and coaching will be hied at Osseo Jr. For elementary age children. The chorus meets on Mondays at 6:30 High or Park Center High School, 4 times /week and girls will be en- P.M. at the Community Center. Call the Community Center for more couraged to compete in local USGF meets. Call Mrs. Jim Norwick, details. Registration fee $4.00. 425 -4715 for further information. PLYWOOD AND PINE —Girls and B oys Begins FUNTIME— GARDEN CITY — NEW — Begins Oct. 9 October 9, For Children in Grades 3 — 6 In this introduction to Industrial Arts the participants will make several Wow, Funtime is coming to Garden City, for all 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th projects from Pine and /or Plywood. In the process, our goals are to be graders, on Monday evenings. Activities include open gym, basketball, able to care for and use several hand tools, become familiar with some volleyball, games and more. So get your friends together and see what's characteristics of Plywood and Pine, learn a basic process of finishing happening at FUNTIME ! ! ! 50c/ time wood. Who knows, you may end up with a life long hobby. Instructor Mondav 6:305:30 P.M. Garden City School Paul Strand. Registration fee, $4.50/8 sessions. FUNTIME— EVERGREEN — Begins Oct. 11 Monday, October 9th 6:30 P.M. Northview Jr. High Evergreen 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th graders arise and come to FUNTIME on Wednesday evenings. Join in the fun filled activities including foosball, bumper pool, ping pong, informal gym activities and much more. The fun will begin on October 11. Wednesday 6:308:30 P.M. Evergreen 50c per time SKI, SKATE, AND HOCKEY EXCHANGE — Oct. 28 FUNTIME— NORTHPORT— Begins Oct. 11 As a service to our ski, skate, and hockey enthusiasts, the Brooklyn Hey all you 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th graders at Northport. Get your friends Center Aquatic Club will offer a ski, skate, and hockey exchange at the together and join in the fun filled activities such as vollyball, basketball. community Center. This is a good chance for yo to sell your used and much more. The fun begins October 11. equipment. Put a price on it and bring in your used equipment be- Wednesday 6:308:30 P.M. Northport 50c per time tween 9:00 A.M. and 12:00 Noon. The sale doors will open at 1:00 P.M. and close at 4:00 P.M. All unsold equipment must be claimed by MOVIES AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER 5:00 P.M. To help defray the expenses, 10 5 /6 of anything sold over $ 5.00 will be taken and anything under $5.00, 50c. For any questions A popular event for parents & Kids ! ! ! Plan your Birthday parims call Arnie Mavis, 561.5448 at the Community Center. around the movie dates! Admission 50c per person. Refreshments sold. Movie Time 1:00 P.M. October 20 — The Incredible Journey November 24 — The Apple Dumpling Gang Movie Time 11:30 A.M. & 1:30 P.M. December 16 — Benji & Swim — 75c 7 Special Activities HOLIDAY BAZAAR— November 4 PRE —SKI KICKOFF — November 16 Join us for our 7th Annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 4 You and your friends are invited to. attend a pre -ski coffee party on from 9 am to 4:30 pm at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. Thursday, November 16 at 1:00 P.M. in the Social Hall at the Com- The Bazaar is sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation munity Center. The afternoon will feature a fashion show, movie, and Department. See the many handcrafted gifts and decoration!! Hope representatives from local ski areas and companies to answer your you will stop by for a cup of coffee and a chance to begin your holiday questions on equipment, etc. Information on lessons, The Ladies Day shopping. Child care available for 35c/hr. per child while shopping at weekly ski program, and the 1978 "Special" trips will be available. the Holiday Bazaar. Don't miss this big event — CIRCLE YOUR Rod Person, from KSTP Channel 5 ski Scene will commentate. Baby CALENDAR. sitting is available 45c/child /hour. Please R.S.V.P. 561 -5440 Ext. 75 FAMILY FARE by Wednesday, November 15. FAMILY NIGHT KICKOFF Families will want to take advantage of special trips offered each month at group discounts. Trips are offered jointly by the Park and Recrea- Join us for some good old fashioned fun as Brooklyn Center Park and tion Departments of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Recreation Department presents FAMILY NIGHT KICKOFF. The VAlley, New Hope, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Robbinsdale, NW YWCA evening begins with "GUS" a movie about a football playing mule. & District 281 Community Services. Send all money and registration Then, after the movie enjoy a swim in the newly tiled Community to Robbinsdale Recreation, 4221 Lake Road, Robbinsdale, MN 55422. Center pool. Also play ping pong & pool in the game room. All Tickets will be distributed on busses. Registration taken on a first children must be accompanied by a parent. Youth groups are invited. come basis. Sorry, no lap sitters or refunds. Bring the whole family and make a night of it. TRIP NO 6 DULUTH- AMTRACK - SEPTEMBER 30 Saturda December2 7:30- 11 P.M. Community Center Cost: 75c per Person Cost includes: Chartered bus transportation to Amtrack station & back BROOKLYN CENTER WOMEN'S CLUB to New Hope, Yacht excursion on the Vista Queen, Museum, bus tour For all women over 21 years of age. Come alone or bring a friend to of Duluth, Amtrack & escorts. Adults $25.00, Children $15.00. Dead- the Annual Fall Salad Luncheon. Meetings and programs are the Second line to register September 13. Bus loads at 6:15 am and returns Tuesday of the month at 1:00 P.M. at the Community Center. Dues approximately 10:15 P.M. at New Hope. • are nominal. Trips are offered monthly. Women interested in the club may call TRIP NO. 7 HAYRIDE & CHUCKWAGON Septe mbber er 1 1 -2927or561 -3133. OCTOBER 14 September Fall Luncheon and Installation of new officers Noon — 3 P.M. $1.50 for non-members. September 26 -Trip, New Prague Cost of $ 5.60 per person includes round trip bus transportaion, hay- October 10 -New Member Tea ride & sloppy joe supper. Deadline to register October 6. Bus loads October 24-Trip, Main Street S.E. Renovation &Lunch at the Brooklyn Center Community Center at 2:35 P.M. for Bunker Hill November 14 -CEAP Month & returns approximately 6:30 P.M. December 5- Bachman's Main Store Holiday display tour &luncheon at Rusty scupper. TRIP NO. 8 UNIVERSITY OF MINNEOS — Marching Band Concert — November 12 December 12- Annual Christmas Cookie exchange party. FRIENDSHIP QUILTING CLUB See and hear the finest band in the land — "The pride of Gold" 200 Do you need a little inspiration to get started on that quilt you've plus perform songs for all ages. Following concert, supper on your been wanting to make? Come and join our "quilting bee ". Here's a own in Dinky Town. Cost includes: Main floor seating, transportation good opportunity to use those leftover swatches of material you have and staff escort. Adults $5.50, Students $4.50 Deadline to register Oct. around the house and also a chance to meet new friends. Make quilts 18. Bus loads at Brooklyn Jr. 73rd and Noble at 1:40 P.M. and returns to give our guest room a new look, or great as a gift! Quilts to give approximately 7:45 P.M. our guest room a new look, or great as a gift! Quilters meet the 1st TRIP NO. 9 " CHRISTMAS CAROL" at the Guthrie- and 3rd Wednesday of every month, excluding June, July, and August, December 2 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. September 20th — Drop In and Join the gals for coffee and see some of Cost of $ 8.50 includes round trip bus transportaion, theater ticket& the beautiful quilts made by them. Call 561 -1219 if you have any staff escort. Deadline to register Monday, November 13. Bus loads at questions. the Brooklyn Center Community Center at 12:30 P.M. and returns approximately 4:30 P.M. HAPPY FACE SQUARE DANCE CLUB Happy Face Square Dance Club will be offering dance lessons for adults and children starting, Tuesday, September 12 from 8:00 — 10:00 P.M. CHILDCARE SERVICE at Garden City School. Instructions will be given by Randy and Dee Dee Dougherty. First lesson is free. For further information contact The "Play- Corner" will be provided for parents attending Ken Meyer — 559 -3151 or Carole Eggert — 561 -3706. morning programs at the Community Center. The cost is GRASSFIELD RADIO CONTROL CLUB MODEL 45c per child per hour for each child. The playcorner will AVIATION — A GREAT HOBBY /SPORT open 15 minutes prior to the class starting time. When the pool re -opens in November, the regular schedule will resume. The club meets the second Friday of each month at the Brooklyn 8:45 am November, be r P.M. For other information Center Community Center beginning October 13 from 8:00 — 10:00 Mon-Fri call, 561-5448. ri 8: P.M. Spectators welcome at the Labor Day weekend contest: QM Races & Scale Contest. Times and location call for information. -- - -- — 3 Boyd Bowdish, president, 546 -6713 or Gary Stucky, 561 -7307. BROOKLYN CENTER CLOWN CLUB BROOKLYN HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Brooklyn Center Clown Club is a group of people who have taken The Brooklyn Historical Society was organized in 1970. One of the the Art of Clowning through the Park and Recreation Department. society's goals is to preserve part of the Earl Brown Farm. Another is They enjoy clown comedy and share it with others through Community to collect and write the early history of the area. Meetings are held at sponsored events of the Jaycee Women, Jaycees, and the Park and the Brooklyn Center Library. The Society will begin the fall session Recreation Department. Clowns are available beginning October 1st with a dance and concert of Dixiland music played by Norvey Mulligan for a charge for children's parties. Call 561 -2768 for more information. and his band from 8 to 11 P.M. Firday, Septermbe 29 at Brooklyn Center High School. Ice harvesting and delivery ice will be the topic when George Nessig speaks to the group at 7:30 P.M. November 21. C OMMUNITY CENTER GALLERY PRESENTS For more information about the society call Barbara Sexton, secretary, 537 -2118. In Living Color — Ken & Jill Greer Color prints using the "Cibachrome" process Au 14— September 22. BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY LIBRARY CHI LDREN'S PHOTOGRAPHS Fall hours at the Brooklyn Center Community Library take effect on September 5th. Sponsored by Jaycee Women of Brooklyn Center Entrys and Winning Monday through Wednesday - 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. photographs of children September 26, October 9. Thursday — 12:00 Noon to 9:00 P.M. Friday — 12:00 Noon to 5:00 P.M. HENNEPIN ART IST'S ASSOCIATION FALL Saturday -10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. JURIED SHOW. The first open Saturday, September 9th, Hennepin County Library October 11th — November 1. will feature a nature photography program presented by Will Steger at 2 P.M. in the library meeting room. The program is free and open to The Community Center Gallery is available to are, photography or craft the public. During the month of September there will be a display of shows at various times throughout the year. A glass showcase is also Mr. Steger's photographs in the library. available for small collections. Contact Kathy Flasher at 561 -5448 for further information. Pre - school story time will begin on September 26th. The sessions for four and five year olds will be held each tuesday at 10:30 A.M. through HENNEPIN ARTIST'S ASSOCIATION December 19th. The Hennepin Artists' Association, established in 1962 was initiated to Video cassettes to aid preparation for the GED (High School Equival- encourage the appreciation and practice of the fine arts in this area. ency Test) are available for use in the library. Subject areas covered The membership consists of amateur and professional artists, art are reading, social studies, mathematics, literature and science. For teachers, or anyone interested in the visual arts. The association has further information, call 537.6716. two juriend shows per year, regularly scheduled exhibitions and give special exhibits. Demonstrations, lectures and critiques are also given. CEAP INC. SERVICES SEASONAL SHOWS are availabel for firms on a contribution basis, for information regarding this service contact Wil Tiller at 935 -2756. Community Assistance PROGRAM 533 -0803 The association meets the second Tuesday of every month. For in- BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING formation contact Joan Cashin, 535 -4959, or Lynn Tome, 561 -2339. Brooklyn Center Community Center Thursday 9:30 A.M. — 3:00 P.M. ARTISTS REGISTRY GALLERY ONE Tueaday 6:30 — 8:00 P.M. DIABETES SCREENING Welcome to the Gallery, formerly the old Robbinsdale Library, 4915- Brooklyn Center Community Center — 4th Thursday of September 42nd Avenue North, Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Phone 533 -1251. January & May 1:00 — 3:00 P.M. Gallery Hours: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 10 A.M. - 5 P.M., 4th Tuesday of September, January, & May Wednesday, Thursday 10 A.M. - 9 P.M. TOURS ARE WELCOME. CEAP, INC in addition to being an information & referral service offers PRIN SH — SEP 1 — 9 many other assistance programs, such as meals at your door, trans- portation, nutrition counseling, chore service and visitors. If we can Registry Group Exhibit; Prints by Registry Associate members various help you in any way call 533 -0803. visual ideas concerning printmaking are shown. Arnimal Markings; an assemblage of the imprints of animals, executed by the Voyageur MUSICAL ORGANIZATIONS District of the Viking council Boy Scouts of America. Childrens Print The following groups are available to present entertainment for group Exhibit; Prints executed by the Robbinsdale Parks and Recreation gatherings. Inquires may be made at the Park and Recreation Depart - Department. The Art if Batik; Jan Grismer's images created through ment. 561 -5448. dyes, stencils and fabrics. Wednesday, Sept 6, 7:00 P.M. lecture and slide presentation $1.00 per person. BROOKLYN CENTER HARMONETTES —Post High School age women Song and Dance. THIS SACRED EARTH — SEPTEMBER — OCTOBER 21 BROOKLYN CENTER CHILDREN'S CHORUS — Children of ele- The land we live on is altered by people and progress. We need to stop ementary. and look at our land, how it was, how it is, and how it is used. BROOKLYN CENTER CITY BAND —Adutl men and women. FARM SECURITY ADMINISTRATION — PHOTOGRAPHS OF PHOTOGRAPHY DARKROOM USE MINNESOTA OCTOBER 24— NOVEMBER 25. The Photography darkroom, located in the Brooklyn Center Com- munity Center is open to all interested persons for a fee of 50c/hour. the de exhibit organized the University of Minnesota Gallery recording You must furnish your own chemicals and paper. Users must have the devastation of the depression in rural communitits. completed aDark -room Techniques calss sponsored by the Brooklyn CHRISTMAS PROGRAM — to be engaged 9 Center Park and Recreation Department or have taken our test in darkroom use. Adult Activities E XERCISE AND DANCE — Begins Sept 18 and 19 WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE — September 12 Renew your figure, vitality & poise. The class is fun, challenging, Open to the high school age women. Team entry fees will be de- creative and lots of exercise. Instructor, Mrs. Wilson. Registration Fee, termined by the number of teams in the league. This meeting will $8.00 /10 sessions. be held on Tuesday, September 12. Captains and girls looking for a A- Monday 10:00-11:00 A.M. Community Center team to play with should meet at 7:00 P.M. at the Community Center. 7 �- Tuesday 7:15 -8:15 P.M. Community Center WOMEN'S OPEN VOLLEYBALL — Begins October 3 LEISURE FITNESS — Begins September 18 For men and women 62 years and over. A sensible exercise program A night of fun type volleyball for women (Post high school age). Bring a friend or come alone. An enjoyable time plus good exercise. No designed to help maintain the strength and tone of muscles, improve charge. movement of joints, stimulates healthy circulation and aids degestion. Tuesday 8:00 -10:00 P.M. Earle Brown School When pool re -opens after renovation, class members will have the opportunity to take a dip in the pool after class! Instructor Mrs. Wilson. ADULT TENNIS LESSONS— Begins September 24 Registration fee, $4.00 /10 sessions. Monday 11:15 — Noon Community Center Beginning and intermediate instructions for post high school age men SWIMNASTICS— Begins Septer 19 and women. In order to register for an intermediate class. You must have had previous lessons and be familiar with the basic swings, scoring, Exercise in the pool for better health and a trimmer figure. You do and etiquette. Classes meet 1 hour on Sunday, for 8 weeks. Please furnish your own racquet. Registration fee $10.00/8 lessons. Brooklyn not have to a swimmer to participate in this new form of exercise. Center High School Courts and the Gymnasium on inclement days. Instructor Mrss. . Sullivan, Registration fee $8.00/10 sessions. A- Intermediate Noon — 1:00 P.M. Tuesday 7:00 —8:00 P.M. Northview Jr. High B- Beginning 1:00 — 2:00 P.M. T RIM & SWIM — Begins September 19 C- Beginning 2:00— 3:00 P.M. D- Intermediate 3:00 — 4:00 P.M. An hour of exercise to music followed by a swim on your own. For OPEN TENNIS — Begins October 22 adults on all sizes and shapes. A great way to look and feel better. Instructor Mrs. Sullivan, Registration fee $12.00/10 lessons (fee in- If you're interested in keeping good tennis form during the fall try cludes swimming). Tuesday 8:00 P.M. Northview Jr. High OPEN TENNIS at Brooklyn Center High School. Call the Community Center (561 -5448) for reservation on Monday mornings to reserve a SWIM TO STAY TRIM—Begins September 19 court (2 courts available). Courts available Sundays 9:00 A.M. — Noon. and 4:30 — 9:00 P.M. Cost $4.00/1% hours. This new swim and exercise class is designed for the adult who can DISCO DANCING — Begins September 20 NEW! swim and wants to work on endurance and swim skills. Each person would be encouraged to participate at their own level and set goals Learn the latest Disco Dances!! Line dances and couple Hustle variat- � for themselves for imporvement. Instructor Mary Wagner. Registration ions including the Latin Hustle will be taught. For couples only. In- fee $8.00/10 lessons. structor Mr. Eck, Registration fee $20.00 per couple /8 weeks. Tuesday 8:00 —9:00 P.M. Northview Jr. High Wednesday 7:45 -8:45 P.M. Earle Brown School JUDO — Begins September 25 & 27 BALLROOM DANCE — Begins September 20 For men and women who are interested in learning the basic skills or For couples only. Dancing is a skill that can be learned. Don't sit on more advanced techniques of Judo. Carl Flood, 4th Degree Blackbelt, the side lines and watch others enjoy themselves. Learn the Waltz, provides complete instruction. In addition, interested students may foxtrot, Swing, Rumba, Cha -Cha, Polka and Schottische, Registration join the Brooklyn Center Judo Club which is nationally sanctioned. fee $20.00 /8 sessions per couple. Insturctor, Mr. Eck. All sessions held at Northvies Junior High Wrestling Room. Registrat- Wednesday 9:00 — 10:00 P.M. Earle Brown School ion fee, $8.00/8 weeks. Monday 7:00-8:00 P.M. Men's Beginners CHRISTMAS CRAFTS & HOLIDAY GIFTS — Begins Monday 8:00 -9:00 P.M. Men's Advanced September 18, 20 & October 5 & 9 Wednesday 7:00 —8:00 P.M. Women's Beginners Wednesday 8:00 -9:00 P.M. Women's Advanced Join the class and get an early start with some new ideas for holiday gifts and decorations. Four projects will be made during the class, see MEN'S GYM NIGHT — Begins Septem 18 two on display at the Community Center. Bring to 1st class: Piece of white felt measuring 15" x 20 ", white yarn (4ply) sicissors, pencil, For men post high school age. Open gym for jogging. Informal basket- ribbon % wide 20 inches long, fabric 7" x 4" to compliment ribbon & ball, Volleyball, etc. Activity fee is 25c per person. No organized ruler. Instructor Mrs. Holzkneckt. Registration fee $5.00/3 lessons. please. Monday 7:00 -10:00 P.M. Northview Jr. High school (Ends Nov. 6) A- Monday, Sept. 18 9:30-11:3- A.M. Community Center Thursday 8:00 -10:00 P.M. Earle Brown Elementary B- Wednesday, Sept. 20 7:30 -9:30 P.M. Community Center Saturday 1:00 -6:00 P.M. Northview Jr. High School C- Thursday, October 5 7:30 P.M. Northview Jr. High MIXED V — Begins October 4 D-Monday Oct. 9 9:30 -11:30 P.M. Community Center Open to all post high school age men and women. Choose sides and play fun low key volleyball. A night out for Mom and Dad. Activity fee is 25c per person. Wednesday 7:00 — 10:00 P.M. Brooklyn Center High School 1 PATCHWORK & QUILTING — Begins November 8 DARKR COLOR PROCESSING LAB WORK— SHOP - Learn the beautiful art form of by -gone years. This class will cover crazy quilting, patchwork, hand quilting, applique. catherdal window Workshop is limited to five students per time and is open only to and also methods of making quilts by the square. Insturctor, Mrs. students enrolled in the Pathways to Color Class, conducted at the Holzknecht. Registration fee $6.00/4 sessions. Community Center by Mr. Proceviat. 1 session $10.00. Wednesday 7:30 — 9:30 P.M. Community Center A -Wed.— October 25 6:15 -9:15 P.M. BSat.— October 28 9:15 -12:15 P.M. DRAWING AND PAINTING — Begins September 25 CSat.— October 28 1:00-4:00 P.M. D- Tues.- October 30 6:30 -9:30 P.M. Introductory class to the underlying principles of drawing and painting. Special help to the very beginner. Every effort will be made to meet BREAST SELF EX AMINATION — Septembe each student on his own level and give individualized instruction. Bring 19 & November 14 a note book and pencil to the 1st class. Materials will be discussed in class. Instructor, Mrs. Odland. Registration fee, $20.00 110 sessions. Two Breast Self Examination Programs for women are being offered by Monday 7:00 -10:00 P.M. Community Center the Brooklyn Center Unit of the American Cancer Society. The pro- grams will be informative and demonstrate a method of self - examina- P OTTE RY— Begins September 21 tion. Each section is limited to 30. Learn BSE for someone you love. Child care is available for 45c per hour per child. Class is completed in An introductory class dealing with hand and wheel methods of creating 1 session. Call 561 -5448 for registration. pottery. Registration fee includes instruction, 50 Ibs of clay, firing, A -Tues. Sept. 19 10:00 -11:30 A.M. Community Center glazes and outside lab use. Insturctor Ms. Hedlund, Registration fee B -Tues. Nov. 14 10:00 —11:30 A.M. Community Center $25.00. Thursday 7:30 —10:30 P.M. Community Center CARDIOPUL RESUSCITATION — Begins October 11 L AB & FIRING PRIVILEGES — Begins Sept. 18 CPR is a combination of artificial respiration and artificial circulation, Limited to past students who have taken pottery classes at the Comm- which should be started immediately as an emergency procedure when unity Center. Students may use the lab on a regular basis other than cardiac arrrst occurs. Participants will be taught how to establish a class time and have pieces fired in the 8 week period. Clay may be positive airway if the victim is unconscious, to administer mouth -to- purchased at the Community Center. Students will arrange their own mouth ventilation if the person is not breathing and to administer ex- time to work in the lab during the 8 weeks. All people taking lab must ternal cardiac compression if cardiac arrest has occurred. The class is meet with Ms. Hedlund on Monday, September 18 at 7:00 P.M. Firing sponsored by the American Red Cross in Cooperation with the schedules and general use of lab and responsibilities will be discussed. Brooklyn Center Community Education and Brooklyn Center Park and Fee, $12.00/8 weeks. Recreation Departments. You must register by calling 561 -5448 by PHOTOGRAPHY DARKROOM TEST DATES October 4th Limit 26 persons. Cost, $2.00 (Materials -pay 1st class). October 11, October 18, & October 25 6:30 -10 P.M. BCHS The photography test and briefing is given to people interested in using the darkroom facilities at the Community Center. The test is given to people that have taken darkroom instruction at other facilities or are DOG OBEDIENCE — Begins September 29 experienced in darkroom procedures. PRE- REGISTRATION for an appointment is necessary at least 3 days prior to each test date. The This course is open to people 12 years and older, whose dog is at least cost is $1.00 per person. 6 months old. This course will teach you how to work with your dog A- Tuesday, Sept. 12 7:00 P.M. in order to teach him social behavior and self discipline. For more B- Tuesday, Sept. 19 6:00 P.M. information. Call Stanley Orr, 533 -5207. Cost $12.00/8 sessions. Thursday 6:45 -7:45 P.M. Northport School C— Tuesday, Oct. 3 6:00 P.M. CITY BAND IMPROVE YOUR P HOTOGRAPHIC SKILLS — Begin S ept. 19th For men and women post high school age. New members are welcome. For more information call the Park and Recreation Department at J Class open to teens and adults. Some of the topics to be discussed are: 561-5448. How to use your Camera, films, meters, lenses, filters, close -up photo- BROOKLYN CENTER HARMONETTES graphy, flash photography guide numbers and photographing people. - Instrustor Mr. Proceviat, Registration fee, $8.00/4 sessions. TUESDAY 7:00 —9:00 P.M. Community Center For Post High School age Women. New members are welcome. For more information call the Park and recreation Department at 561.5448. PATHWAYS TO COLOR FILM PROCES & MAKING PRINTS — Begins Oct. 17 — NEW INTRODUCTION TO SK IIN G — November 20 Learn about color theory, selection of equipment, filters enlarging, & A new program designed for those interested in downhill and /or cross chemistry for color processing. After completion of this class students country skiing. Highlights will include learning about ski fitness and will have the opportunity to register for a darkroom color processing lab workshop. Instructor Mr. Proceviat, Registration fee, $4.00/2 conditioning, ski lesson programs, and trips available and valuable in- sessions. formation about ski equipment. The program will be held from 7:15 — TUESDAY 7:00 — 9:00 P.M. Community Center 9:15 P.M. at Hosterman Jr. High, 5530 Zealand Avenue North. Please RSVP by November 17 at 561 -5440, ext. 75. 11 F nior Citizen's CLASSES Ct�VIt�eS FBREASTLF EXAMINATION — November 14 Help Control Cancer! Learn breast self examination.. This will be offered free of charge by the Brooklyn Center Unit of the American The items listed below for Seniors is sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Cancer Society, for Senior women. The program will be informative Park and Recreation Department. If you have any questions call and demonstrate a method of self- examination. The program is limited Kathy Flesher, Senior Citizens Coordinator at 561-5448. to 30 and pre- registration is necessarry. Learn BSE for someone you love. SENIOR HAPPENINGS Tuesday 10:00 — 11:30 A.M. Community Center Is a monthly newsletter sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Park and OTHER CLASSES Recreation Department. The "Senior Happenings" tells activities going Senior Citizens 62 years and over, who are residents of Brooklyn on at the clubs, in the community & day outings offered. If you don't Center may enjoy all other activity classes found in this brochure at receive one now give Kathy a call at 561 -5448. Hope to see you this ' /z the registration fee. fall!. CLUBS HEALTH SCREENING SERVICES LEISURE TIME COMMUNITY CENTER BLOOD PRESSURE — Screening is done by volunteer nurses on the last Wednesday of the month from 11:30 A.M. Is a group of friendly people that meet every Wednesday throughout to 1:30 P.M. Every Tuesday screening conducted by Ceap Nurses from the year form 12:00 to 3:00 P.M. at the Brooklyn Center Community 6:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and Thursday 9:30 to 3:00 P.M. center for Lunch, a program and socializing. Bring a lunch, coffee & SENIOR HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM tea are served. When you come for the first time, ask for a registration sheet to fill out, this also puts you on the mailing list for future Senior Happenings. Wednesday, October 11th at 12:30 P.M. conducted by Courage Center. This free service will consist of a group presentation on hearing, hearing September 6 -Music Program screening and individual counceling. September 13 - Hirshfield's "How to select wall covering & hanging September 20 - "Progressive 500 SPECIAL OUTINGS September 27 - "Birthday Party" — 50c per person- except September Birthday People. Throughout the year, special trips are planned for Seniors. Detailed BROOKLYN TWINS information will follow in the monthly newsletter. SENIOR HAPPENINGS. If you do not receive one now, give Kathy a Members meet during the year on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month call at 561 -5448. from 7:00 — 9:00 P.M. The meetings are all held at the Earle Brown COMMUNITY CENTER ACTIVITIES Elementary School — 59th & Humboldt. Because of the Labor Day weekend — the meetings will be September 8 and 22. The October meetings will resume the 1st and 3rd Friday schedule. The Brooklyn SWIMMING POOL Twins group is one of the original clubs in the north area. They wel- come newcomers, single and couples. Dues are nominal. Memberships are given to Brooklyn Center Residents 62 years and over. September 8 - Election of Officers, Business meeting, refreshments and Application may be made at the Community Center desk. Member - social, ships entitles the member to use the Swimming pool, exercise and September 22 - Potluck Dinner &Dance — Newcomers must R.S.V.P.- Sauna during recreational or "open" periods. $ 1.50 per person. DROP —I N CLASSES LEISURE FITNESS — Begins September 18 Wednesday is Senior Citizen Day. You and Your friends are welcome to drop -in, enjoy the game room, pool, and ping -pong tables. Swimm- ing Pool not open this fall due to renovation. For details see ADULT SECTION SAFETY FOR THE SEVENTIES — Begins Oct. 4 INFORMATION & REFERRAL A new office has been established to assist people in this area with any A Red Cross health & safety course designed to help seniors live a fuller questions or problems they may have. Call Mr. Scott at 537 -6152. life. Topics include: good health practices, exercises, simple home nurs- ing skills and improvisations, psychological aspects of normal aging and good safety habits. No charge but you must sign up in advance due to limited enrollment. Wednesday 9:30 — 11:00 A.M. Community Center 12 Swimm ' i Act�v�t s e ALL FALL SWIM LESSONS WILL BE HELD AT NORTH— ADULT SWIM LESSONS — Begins September 20 VIEW JUNIOR HIGH POOL, LOCATED ON 69TH AND ZANE AVENUE NORTH. Beginning thru Intermediate swim instruction for adults, high school age and up. Here is an opportunity to learn to swim or brush up on your stokes. Classes are 40 minutes in length. Registration fee is PRESCHOO SWIM LESSONS— Begins September $11.50 /10 lessons. 18 and 20 EVENING CLASS —MEETS ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS WEDNESDAY 7:45 P.M. Northview Jr. High Swimming instruction for 4 and 5 year olds. Parents do not accompany the child in the water, The following lessons levels are taught: Water Adjustment, Beginner, and Advance Beginner. Average ratio of 5 ADULT SU C HICKEN students / instructor. Registration fee $9.00/10 lessons. EVENING CLASSES — ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS For those persons, high school age and up, who have a real fear of A- Mon —Sept. 18 6:00 P.M. Northview Jr. High water. Here is an opportunity to overcome that fear and learn to enjoy B- Wed. —Sept. 20 6:00 P.M. Northview Jr. High the sport. Registration fee, $11.50/10 lessons. Same days and time as Adult Lessons. CHILDREN SWIM LESSONS — Begins Swptember ADVANC LIFESAVING — Begins September 18 18, 20, 23 A Red Cross Course for persons ages 15 and older. Students must be Red Cross Beginning through Swimmers instruction for boys and girls able to swim 500 continous yards, tread water and surface dive. Stu - ages 6 and older. Classes meet once a week for 10 weeks and are one dents must attend every class and absences will not be made up. Classes half hour in length. Classes have an average ratio of 5 students/in- meet twice a week for 10 weeks. Registration fee, $20.00/ 10 lessons, structor. $9.00 / 10 lessons. and includes all materials. A- Mon. - Begins Sept 18 6:35,7:10,7:45 Northview Jr. High Monday & Wednesday 8:00 — 10:00 P.M. Northview Jr. High A- Wed. - Begins Sept. 20 6:35,7:10 Northview Jr. High C- Sat. - Begins Sept 23 10:35,11:05,11:45 Northview Jr. High OPEN SWIM — NORTHVIEW JR. HIGH — EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 21 & 23 PARENT & TOT SWIM L ESS O NS — Begins Sept 18 THURSDAY 6:30 — 7:30 P.M. 7:30 — 8:30 P.M. Lessons in water adjustment for children ages 2 and 3. One parent SATURDAY & SUN. 1:00 — 2:00 P.M. 2:00 —3:00 P.M. must accompany the child in the water, preferably the same parent each time. Registration fee $9.00/10 lessons. 50c Per Hour EVENING CLASSES —ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS A- Monday— Sept.18 6:00 P.M. Northview Jr. High SCUBA OPEN SWIM — Begins September 21 ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS — Begins September 23 A special time to practice for persons with scuba equipment only. De- signed for those taking scuba instruction as well as any other interested Swimming lessons for children and adults of all ages who are physically persons. Cost: $ .60 each time. and /or mentally handicapped. Classes are one half hour in length with THURSDAY 8:30 — 10:00 P.M. Northview Jr. High a ratio of one student to one instructor. Registration fee, $9.00/ 10 NORTHVIEW OPEN SWIM SPECIAL sessions. A- Saturday 9:25 A.M. Northview Jr. High B- Saturday 10:00 A.M. Northview Jr. High A bargain special just for you swimmers at Northview. Now you can buy, $5.00 worth of swim passes for just $4.00. You save $1.00. DIVING — Begins September 23 The passes are good at Northview as well as the Community Center. Purchase these special Bonus Cards at the Community Center or at any Beginning lessons on the 1 and 3 meter springboard for children and open swim beginning Septermber 21. REMEMBER A GREAT BUY. adults who are intermediate or advanced swimmers. Classes are one half hour in length and meet once a week for 10 weeks. Registration PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS fee, $9.00/10 lessons. A- Saturday 9:25 A.M. Northview Jr. High Private Lessons are available at Northview Jr. High for a fee of $3.50/ BSaturday 10:00 A.M. Northview Jr. High Half hour or $7.00 /hour. Call Sue at the Community Center for further information. BASIC RESCU AND WATER SEFETY— Begins September 23 NORTHVIEW P OO L AND GYM RENTAL A Red Cross course for persons ages 11 and older. Skills in self rescue, The Northview Jr. High Pool and Gymnasium, located at 69th and Zane extensions and artificial respiration will be taught. Students must have Avenue North, are available for rental at various times during the week. passed Red Cross Swimmers and must attend every class. Absences CAII Sue at the Community Center (561 -5448) for futher information. will not be made up. Registration fee, $12.00/10 lessons. Classes are COST: Gym —$5.00 /hour; Pool — $15.00 / hour. 1 hour in length. Saturday 9:25 A.M. Northview Jr. High 1 �� BROOKLYN CENTER AQUATIC CLUB OPEN SWIM SCHEDUL — All boys and girls ages 6 and up through college age are invited to join MONDAY — WEDNESDAY — FRIDAY the B.C.A.C. Penquins, the local AAU Club for competitive swimming, 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M. sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Department. Building swimming skills and endurance are objectives of the Penquins TUESDAY — THURSDAY program. Suggested minimum swimming abilities to join include the 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. ability to swim the length of the Brooklyn Center Community Center 9:00 P.M. — 11:00 P.M. (Adults Only) Pool and the use of rhythmic breathing. A free 2 -week trial period is offered to any interested swimmer who has never tried AAU swimming. SATURDAY — SUNDAY Membership in the Brooklyn Center Community Center Pool is re- 1:00 P.M. — 9:00 P.M. quired and dues are about $6.00 per month. Please contact, David The wading pool is open to children ONLY when supervised by a par - President at 561 -7558 for further information. ent. The wading pool is closed during the following hours: Tuesday & Thursday — 4:00 P.M. — 11:00 P.M. Saturday — 9:00 A.M. — 1:00 P.M. A.A.U. NOVIC C O MPE TIT I VE SWIMMING EXERC ROO & SAUNA SCHEDULE To introduce youngsters 6 to 12 to swimming for competition and en- joyment. Instruction in furthering stroke skills and basic conditioning. MONDAY — WEDNESDAY — FRIDAY Registrants must have had some previous swimming instruction or de- 9:00 A.M. — 11:00 P.M. monstate some swimming competence. Session will end with com- petitive swim meet between participants. Prizes and awards will be TUEADAY —THURSDAY given. Instructions by Steve Nizielski, head coach of Brooklyn Center 9:00 A.M. — 9:00 P.M. Aquatic Club. 9:00 P.M. — 11:00 P.M. (Adults Only) 5 weeks — $10.00 — September 26 — Ocotber 28 at Northview Jr. High Pool 2 hours/ week. SATURDAY — SUNDAY Tuesday 6:30 -7:00 A.M. Northview Jr. High 1:00 P.M. — 9:00 P.M. Friday 6:45 -7:30 A.M. Northview Jr. High Saturday 3:30 -3:45 P.M. Northview Jr. High The use of the Exercise Room is limited to the 10th graders and up. The use of the Sauna is limited to 18 year olds and up. Scholl age children ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING DURING SCHOOL HOURS. On school holidays, students will be admitted OPEN SWIM — Northview Jr. High Effective Sept. 21 at 1:00 P.M. Children under 1st grade MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT in the building at all times. THURSDAY 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. COMMUNITY CENTER MEMBERSHIPS 7:30 - 8:30 P.M. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY Memberships entitle the member to the use of the Swimming Pool, Exercise Room and Sauna during recreational or "open periods. 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. 2:00 - 3:00 P.M' MEMBERSHIP RATES: 50c Per Hour 3 Months 6 Months 1 Year i FAmily $18.00 $33.00 $60.00 Individual $10.00 $17.00 $28.00 BrooklynCenter GENERAL ADMISSION Adult $ 1.25 Youth (15 -17) .75 Community Center Children .60 School age children ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING DUR- 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY ING SCHOOL HOURS. On school holidays, students will be admitted BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55430 at 1:00P.M. 561 -5448 Children under 1st grade MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT in the building at all times. starting September 5, the Brooklyn Center Community Center Pool, GAME ROOM MEMBERSHIPS Exercise room & Sauna will be closed for approximately 10 weeks. There will be new tile installed in the pool, along with renovation Game Room Memberships entitle the member to the use of pool tables around the pool and locker room areas. The memberships will be ex- and ping pong. tended accordingly, and notices will be mailed out regarding the ex- tension. MEMBERSHIP RATES: $3.00 for 6 months. GENERAL ADMISSION: The following hours will be in effect after the pool reopens. Please 25 per '% hour, per person, for pool tables. call after November 13 to find out the exact reopening date. 10c per %2 hour, per person, for table tennis. 14 THE BROOKLYN CENTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1. All registration must be made at the Park and Recreation office in the Community Center beginning at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, Dedicated to the Citizens of Brooklyn Center that they may September 9, (swim registration is spearate — see box below.) share in the God given right to beauty, to sunshine, to tran- — Registrations made by mail will not be accepted before quility; and to the end that each may herein find the laugh- September 12, (use blank at bottom of page). No phone re- ter of childhood, the acceptance of youth, the fulfillment of gistrations. adult life, and the companionship of old age, through a heal- thy, satisfying use of leisure time. 2.. The Park and Recreation office in the Community Center is Eugene H. Hagel — Director of Parks and Recreation open Monday through Friday from 8:30 A.M. — 11:00 P.M.; Arnie Mavis — Superintendent of Recreation Saturday, 8:30 A.M. — 9:00 P.M.; Sunday, 1:00 P.M. — 9:00 Kathy Flasher — Program Supervisor P.M. Susan LaCrosse — Program Supervisor 3. Where classes are limited, registration will be on the first come - BROOKLYN CENTER first serve basis. Persons are not considered registered until the fee has been paid. The Park and Recreation Department reserves PARK AND RECREATION the right to cancel classes or activities when an insufficient ADVISORY COMMISSION number of people sign up. 4. Instructors will not be permitted to accept registration at the A Park and Recreation Commission meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each activity location. month, 7:00 P.M. council Chambers. This Commission advises the 5. Request for refunds must be received at least 24 hours before City Council on the Parks and Recreation Program in Brooklyn Center. the second class session, however, there will be a $1.00 service The September 19th meeting will be a discussion of the summer Soft- charge on any refund before the first class begins and a $2.00 ball program and use of the facilities. Like all commission meetings, service charge before the second class begins. it is a public meeting and public comment will be accepted. Gerald Johnson, Chairperson 6. Persons who register for an activity where capacity enrollment Mike Schroeder Don Bogle Verne Velasco has already been reached... will go on a waiting list. Additional Leahnell Hickman Marie Nyquist Dawn Kiefer classes may be formed if there are sufficient requests and if space CIVIC GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS and competent instruction is available. The Park and Recreation Department Maintains a file containing infor- 7 • Senior Citizens, 62 years and over, who are residents of mation on the organizations listed blow and agrees to serve as a clear- Brooklyn Center may enjoy all activity classes at ' / 2 the re- in house and referral service for inquiries r gistration fee. 9 q regarding these groups. Call the Park and Recreation office for further information. (Groups 8, Check schedule for beginning date for each class. not listed who wish to be included are invited to contact the Park & Recreation Office.) For further information call 561 -5448. American Assoc. of Hockey Assn. University Women Judo Club Swim Registration for Swimming Lessons which are to be Aquatic Club LaLeche League conducted at Northview Jr. High will be held Saturday, Babe Ruth League League of Wome Voters September 9 starting at 9:00 A.M. at the COMMUNITY Brooklyn Center Band Little League — National CENTER. Mail registrations will not be accepted for Brooklyn Center Chamber Little League — American Swimming lessons. of Commerce Lions Club Brooklyn Center Welcome Wagon Mr. Ja REGISTRATION CARDS ARE FOR MAIL Brooklyn Center Women's Club North Hennepin Artist Assn. USE ONLY. WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BE- Camp Fire Girls North Suburgan Toastmistress Chess Club Club FORE TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 12. Children's Chorus Parents Without Partners Contract Bridge Quilters Club 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Duplicate Bridge Club Senior Citizens (Leisure Time) 4-H Club S.P.E.BS.Q.S.A., Inc. Garden Club Stamp Club Girl Scouts Square Dance Club Harmonettes Toast Masters Historical Society Twin Lake Alano (Date) (Date) NAME NAME (Last) (First) (Last) (First) ADDRESS _ ADDRESS (Zip) (Phone) (Zip) (Phone) ACTIVITY _ ACTIVITY (Location) (Location) CLASS DAY _ TIME CLASS DAY TIME DATE PAID AMOUNT DATE PAID AMOUNT FOR CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES: FOR CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES: AGE _ _, __GRADE _ BIRTHDATE AGE GRADE BIRTHDATE SCHOOL SCHOOL PARENTS' NAME PARENTS' NAME