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2005 Edition 149 Winter
Edition 149 Winter 2005 Cl W tch A newsletter for residents of the City of Brooklyn Center City Council Kicks Off Process to Take Opportunity Site Study Forward The Brooklyn Center City Council has established a timetable to take the Volunteers Sought for Metropolitan Council funded Opportunity Site Study to the next level. The City Opportunity Site Study Council's timetable involves the appointment of an Opportunity Site Study Area Task Force to work with a professional planning firm and City staff to review and Area Task Force comment on illustrative concept plans for the Opportunity Site Study Area; design and development standards for the Opportunity Site Study Area; prioritization of The City Council is establishing an urban design and development features for the Opportunity Site Study Area; and Opportunity Site Study Area Task Force development of Requests for Proposals from developers for the Opportunity Site to assist in planning for the Opportunity Study Area to provide recommendations for the City Council. Site Study Area. The specific responsibilities for the task force will be Three public meetings will be scheduled to invite general public input and reaction to meet with the planning firm and City to the work of the planning firm and task force. Two meetings are anticipated in staff to review and comment on plans, March with a meeting in May conducted by the City Council soliciting public design and development standards, make comment and reaction to the planning firm report and recommendations. recommendations to the City Council, and the development of Requests for Following the development of plans and standards, the City anticipates soliciting Proposals from developers for the proposals from developers to implement the plan as developed through this Opportunity Site Study Area. process. The goal of this effort is to provide a redevelopment framework to position this vital part of Brooklyn Center for the future. Establishing a framework The task force will also participate in of economically sustainable redevelopment that will enhance and improve both three public meetings to assist the economic viability and residential amenity will reflect the recommendations planning firm in the development of the developed through the original Opportunity Site Study funded by a Metropolitan plans, standards, and prioritization for Council grant. You are encouraged to participate in this exciting process to create this area. The task force will meet with a new chapter in Brooklyn Center's future. the City Council to solicit public comment and recommendations for this Opportunity Site Study A r ea area. The task force will also be involved in reviewing the top development proposals that will be solicited after the design and development standards and prioritization are determined. i If you would be interested in • �,% participating in this exciting opportunity to help shape the future of Brooklyn Center's Town Center, please submit a letter of interest by January 2, 2005, to � City Clerk Sharon Knutson, City of • • • ► Brooklyn Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 or by e-mail to sknutson @ci. brooklyn- center.mn.us. If you have • questions regarding the task force, r. - • . _ please contact Community Development Director Brad Hoffman at (763) 569 - n_ 3305 or Mayor Kragness at (763) 561- 7442. City Council Recognizes Random Acts of Kindness At its meeting of October 25, 2004, the Brooklyn Center City * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Council recognized persons who had been nominated to * 2004 Recipients of receive a Random Acts of Kindness award during 2004. This ,t * Random Acts of Kindness year six people were nominated to receive recognition for their Random Acts of Kindness. * Mayor Kragness presented certificates of recognition to yt those nominees who attended the meeting. it Random Acts submitted included volunteering at church to deliver mail to the bulk mail facility, gardening, providing rides to people to get to church and other places, helping * ** neighbors during a time of need, fixing and repairing things, checking on homes to make sure they are safe and secure, providing listening services for people in trouble, *fl transporting people who have no means of transportation, delivering meals, and participating in Relay For Life. * Eric Stokes * Sander Anderson The City Council extended its appreciation to all who participated in this year's Random Acts of Kindness recognition, to those making nominations, and especially to * Pastors Joe and Judy Fornara, those who have contributed to the quality of life here in Brooklyn Center. * Churchwere also * nominated. If you know someone who has performed an act of kindness * Rich and Sharon Van Denbos and would like to nominate that person to receive an award, call the City Clerk at (763) 569 -3306 or visit the City's web site at www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org City Council Thanks Volunteer Citizen Commissioners The City of Brooklyn Center is very fortunate to have many dedicated citizens willing to serve on commissions. These commissions provide an opportunity for citizens to assist the City Council in reviewing many important issues facing the City of Brooklyn Center. There are four City advisory commissions, as well as the court- appointed Charter Commission and four multi -city commissions. The City Council would like to publicly thank these commissioners for their dedicated service in 2004. Financial Commission Park and Recreation Charter Commission Northwest Regional Human Donn Escher, Chair Commission Stan Leino, Chair Rights Coalition Timothy Elftmann Bud Sorenson, Chair Gary Brown Pangshoua Yang Jay Hruska Gail Ebert Roni Brunner Robert Milne * Craig Hauger Walter Bursch * Northwest Suburbs Cable Mark Nemec Roger Peterson Elizabeth Dorsey Hatle Communications Lawrence Peterson John Russell James Holst Commission Susan Shogren Smith Thomas Shinnick Kris Lawrence - Anderson Rex Newman Earl Simons Richard Theis Harold Middleton Eileen Oslund Shingle Creek and West Housing Commission Planning Richard Phillips Mississippi Watershed Mark Yelich, Chair Commission Richard Theis Management Commissions Mary Barrus Tim Willson, Chair Denise Walker Graydon Boeck David Johnson Graydon Boeck Amy Luesebrink Kris Lawrence- Anderson Stephen Erdmann * Northwest Hennepin Stan Leino Rachel Lund Human Services Council Jean Schuster Rex Newman Advisory Commission Judy Thorbus Sean Rahn Kathleen Ganter° " * Denotes that commissioner either Dianne Reem Tracy Groves resigned or term expired during Timothy Roche Audrey Harris- Blount 2004. Lumarie Watkins www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 2 City Watch February is African American History Month 'I City Council Adopts Goals For 2005 The City Council adopted the following goals at its • 4,639 — The number of Brooklyn Center residents September 13, 2004, meeting. Goals 1 and 2 become the "super who reported as African American alone or in ordinate goals" that will be absorbing most of the Council's combination with one or more other races in leadership and the municipal staff's management capacity Census 2000. during 2005. Goals 3 and 4 are reflective of the Council's commitment to sustain the efforts these goals addressed • 1,003 — The Census 2000 number of African because of their extreme importance to the community. American families in Brooklyn Center. Goal No. 1: Create a New Brooklyn Center "Downtown" • $36,106 — The Census 2000 median income of Blueprint. (Opportunity Site — Brooklyn African American households in Brooklyn Center's Central Business District) Center. Goal No. 2: Continue Funding of Community Services. Goal No. 3: Sustain Code Enforcement, Crime Sp otlight on Parks Prevention, and Traffic Enforcement Efforts. Riverdale G oa I No. 4: Continue the Street Reconstruction Program. Notice of Public Informational Meeting Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program Pursuant to the requirements of the General Permit for the 1 1 m m _!i ��•__ _ National Pollution Discharge Elimination System/State Disposal System Permit Program, the City of Brooklyn Center will be conducting a public informational meeting to discuss the City's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program at 7 PM on January 13, 2005, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 6301 From play opportunities to picnics, or family outings to family Shingle Creek Parkway. City staff will present an overview of reunions, Brooklyn Center's park system may have just what the City's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program and you are looking for. report on the status of implementing storm water best management practices. Following the presentation, there will be Sail into fun! Whether you have a novice sailor or aspiring an opportunity to present questions and provide public pirates, Riverdale Park is your next stop for playground fun! comment regarding storm water management practices in the Your playground "ship" is ready to set sail for enjoyment. City of Brooklyn Center. The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program documents are available for public review at the Conveniently located on Dallas Road between 70th and 72nd Engineering Division office at City Hall, Monday through Avenues, Riverdale Park is home to the areas only ship themed Friday, between 8 AM and 4:30 PM. playground. Riverdale Park also features a ball field, basketball court, picnic area, and other nature amenities. For further information about Riverdale Park, or any of our Charter C o m m i s s i o n park facilities, please contact the Community Activities, Seeks Volunteers Recreation and Services Department at (763) 569 -3400. The Brooklyn Center Charter Commission has openings for Self Read Meter Cards commissioners. This is a voluntary position of civic participation. The Charter Commission meets quarterly, The Water Department has been notified by the United generally the fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. at City Hall. States Post Office that the post cards the City mails to the The Charter Commission reviews the City's Charter, which residents to read their water meters has to be changed. The is the governing constitution of the City. Interested persons new format is a little different, but the information may call the City Clerk at (763) 569 -3300 for more requested is still the same. Simply read your water meter, information or visit the City's web site at www. enter that reading in the box provided, and _ return the cityofbrooklyncenter.org Final appointment is made by the prepaid post card to the City of Brooklyn Center promptly. Fourth Judicial District Court. City Watch 3 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Carbon Monoxide Alarm May Not Mean Immediate Danger Sometimes called The Silent Killer, carbon monoxide (CO) is a tasteless, Symptoms of carbon odorless, colorless gas that can cause illness and even death in today's tightly monoxide poisoning insulated homes. >Dizziness CO is a gas produced by incomplete combustion. Improperly adjusted burners, > Headache poorly ventilated flues, or damaged or inadequately maintained fuel- burning > Nausea or vomiting appliances can result in carbon monoxide accumulation in the home. > Unconsciousness Most Carbon Monoxide Alerts Are Pre - Emergency If you suspect carbon The Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) has established that monoxide poisoning exposure to levels of CO of 35 ppm (parts per million) should not be exceeded > Remove victim to fresh over an eight -hour period of time. Most CO detectors on the market are air and keep victim warm. calibrated to sound an alarm if CO concentrations exceed 15 ppm over eight hours. At this level, most people will not experience adverse effects of CO > Call 911 and inform poisoning. emergency personnel of a If the activation of a CO detector is an emergency, someone in the household possible carbon monoxide will probably be experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning. If the CO alarm poisoning. goes off yet no one in the home is experiencing dizziness, headaches, nausea, >Contact a qualified or vomiting, the alarm is most likely for a pre- hazardous condition. In that technician to investigate event, it is not necessary to call 911 but you should open a couple of doors or the source of the problem. windows and call a service technician. If someone in the home is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning, remove Fire personnel are not trained to the victim to fresh air, keep the victim warm and at rest and dial 911 to alert adequately detect the actual source emergency personnel immediately. of carbon monoxide. Their primary responsibility is to help in vacating It is recommended if your CO detector is sounding or if you have a reading of the occupants and to remove the you should immediate life safety hazard by 15 ppm and there are no apparent symptoms of CO poisoning, y ventilating the premises and to help contact a qualified technical person such as the gas company or other heating find a qualified technician to check and appliance technician to check your home for possible sources of carbon the source of the problem. monoxide. - Before you install a carbon monoxide detector, you should consider having your fuel- burning appliance checked for safety and efficiency by a qualified service technician. You may also want to have your chimney inspected and The Consumer Product Safety cleaned out if it is of masonry construction. Also, be sure your CO detector is Commission recommends installed properly according to the manufacturer's recommendations. that every home be equipped with at least one carbon If you have questions about carbon monoxide detectors, call Fire Chief Ron monoxide alarm near the Boman at (763) 503 -3160. sleeping area of the home. Because victims of CO "If you are going to purchase a carbon monoxide detector, poisoning will slip deeper you should consider purchasing only the type of unit that has into unconsciousness as their CO condition worsens, a loud a digital display, has time weighted averaging, has at least alarm is necessary to wake an 80 decibel alarm, and has a test and reset button. Without them. For maximum protection, place one carbon a test and reset button, once the detector trips it can take a monoxide alarm on every number of hours for the unit to be reset. " level of your home. Fire Chief Ron Boman www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 4 City Watch o p0 0 Qo ` °000 00 Snow Removal Operations op* _1___ � �o °nv Q o 0 00 000 " n , � Snow Removal Mailboxes: Vv � Street snow removal operations will begin Installation and Damage when there has been a snowfall of more Standard mailbox and post installations meeting U.S. Postal regulations are allowed than 2.5 inches or if other conditions within the boulevard area. You should check your mailbox and post installation each warrant plowing. Sidewalk snow removal year to prevent problems, which typically occur during the winter months making will occur when there has been a snowfall repairs difficult and causing a delay in mail delivery. Check mailbox posts for signs of one inch or more. Crews will begin of rotting wood or rusted metal. Typically, when a post has been in the ground for a plowing as soon as the storm subsides. The few years, a wood post will rot off and a metal post will rust at the base. Rotted, City streets are divided into ten districts, rusted, or unstable installations need to be replaced with a sturdy 4" x 4" post and the with plows assigned to each district. The mailbox and paper box must be installed a minimum of 45" above the street arterial streets will be cleared first, surface to accommodate the height of the plow. The City will repair or replace followed by the residential streets. The properly installed mailboxes which are damaged by direct contact with snow snow plow must make several passes up removal equipment. The City will not assume responsibility for damage simply and down the street to remove the snow; caused from snow pressure. two to clear the center and two or more to widen the street gutter to gutter. Because Boulevard Maintenance plowing routes are sometimes long, it may Residents are reminded that by City ordinance items such as landscape rocks, be one hour or more between the clearing sprinkler systems, fences, bollards, timbers, shrubs, retaining walls, gardens, and pass and the final widening pass. large permanent mailbox installations (constructed of concrete, brick, wood, etc.) are not allowed on the boulevard, that is, from the edge of the street back 10 -15 feet. Garbage /Recycling The boulevard area is reserved for snow storage and for utility placements. On Containers occasion objects in the boulevard are damaged during winter snowplowing Garbage and recycling containers must be operations when they are struck by heavy snow and ice or snowplowing equipment. placed so they are accessible for pickup, The City cannot accept responsibility for private property located on City right -of- but during the snow season they may not way and will not repair or replace immovable or movable items placed in these be placed in the road or on the sidewalk. areas. Property owners should remove items or place them at least ten feet behind To assist snowplowing operations, place the curb line or the edge of the street. the containers in the driveway. Stay Back From the Plow Keep Fire Hydrants Clear Never pass a snowplow. They create dangerous snow clouds that not only contain Please help keep fire hydrants clear of snow, but road debris such as rocks and sand. When driving, allow ample distance snow. In the event of a fire, valuable time between your vehicle and the snowplow. Snow conditions often require that the may be lost if the fire department has to snowplow driver stop and back up before continuing; this can create a potential locate and/or remove snow from a hydrant. accident when vehicles follow too closely. Driveways We apologize in advance for plugged driveways, which are unavoidable side To report snowy or icy road conditions calla effects of well - plowed streets and sidewalks. To reduce the frustration of Public Works Garage shoveling out the end of your driveway 7 AM to 3: 30 PM twice, we suggest you wait until the street Monday- Friday is plowed to its full width before tackling (763) 569 -3380 the wind row of snow left by plows. Child Safety After -Hours Please remind your children not to build Non - Emergency snow forts or play in the snow piles made Police Department by the plows. The plow operators often (763) 569 -3333 cannot see children in the snow banks, and they could be buried in the snow or seriously hurt. Printed on recycled paper City Watch www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Crime Prevention For Council Accepts 2004 Deer A safer community Management Report Fraud Prevention Tips u, If it sounds too g it probably ood to be true ; In 2003 the City Council adopted a deer management Y � is. , F, ,. , ,, Be wise! plan to create an acceptable environmental balance Never give out information over the phone such that will facilitate the peaceful co- existence of citizens as credit card numbers, social security numbers, and bank and wildlife. In accordance with the plan, the City account numbers, unless you know exactly to whom you are conducted its first deer harvesting effort using bow talking. This includes using the Internet to make purchases. hunters, from January 20 through 29, 2004. This hunt When making purchases over the Internet, make sure that the was within the City limits of Brooklyn Center in the I web site is secure. A message will usually appear if the web site Palmer Lake area. During the hunt, twenty deer were is secure, meaning that your information will not be easily confirmed taken (16 doe and 4 buck). accessible to other people. Also, make sure to change your password frequently. The first season of plan implementation has been The holiday season brings large amounts of mail into our completed, and the City Council has accepted the 2004 mailboxes. Be aware of scams, including offers of money. If Annual Deer Management Implementation Plan you want to reduce the amount of junk mail you receive, write Report. The report indicates that the number of deer in to the Mail Preference Service, Direct Marketing Association, Brooklyn Center continues to exceed the P.O. Box 9008, Farmingdale, NY 11735 -9008, and request to recommended norm of fifteen to twenty deer per have your name removed from all mailing lists. square mile of habitat area. Given the success of the Be aware of information found on credit card statements or January 2004 bow hunt and based on the results and medical bills. These documents contain enough information for recommendations of the plan report, the City Council would -be criminals to steal your identity. Do not leave outgoing has authorized a second bow hunt during the hunting mail in your mailbox overnight! season of 2004, scheduled for December. Shredding documents is one way to reduce the potential for identity theft. I The deer management plan and implementation and long -term resolutions are available for review at Personal Safety City Hall or you can visit the City's web When shopping during the upcoming holiday season, be aware h site at www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org of your surroundings. It is easy to get caught up in the excitement of the season, but it is necessary to take precautions for yourself and your belongings. Make sure that all of your shopping packages are stored in the F eedi n g Deer Prohibi trunk of your vehicle. Do not leave anything visible in your vehicle that may tempt thieves. Items such as cell phones, CDs, money, jewelry, or numerous packages of purchased items can City Ordinance Section 1 -200 prohibits the be a temptation. intentional feeding of deer. It is a misdemeanor to Be cautious of carrying purses that are large and easily grabbed. intentionally feed deer or provide a deer lick. Many people. feed deer or provide salt because they enjoy Purses left on restroom floors or hung on hooks on the backs of doors can be easily grabbed. Remember to keep your purse seeing the deer in their yards, or are concerned the close to you at all times, and keep compartments zipped or animals do not have enough to eat. However, this closed. artificial feeding is harmful to deer because it discourages natural food foraging. It also lures deer Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Every time you expose a from their natural habitats into areas where the deer large amount of cash, potential robbers will focus on you as a are a safety problem, both to the public and prime target. themselves. Each year several dead deer are These tips are only a few ways of protecting yourself and your removed from City and highway roadsides. Call Code Enforcement at (763) 503 -3173 to report property. If you observe or are a victim of a crime, please contact the Brooklyn Center Police Department at (763) 569- violations of this ordinance. 3333 as soon as possible. We want our community members to be safe. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 6 City Watch Winter Driving Precautions Winter is quickly approaching and we must again be Re reminded of the challenge driving can be — particularly during the first snowfall. Although drivers grow to be 1. When spotting an icy area, do not slam on the complacent by the tight handling of our vehicles on dry brakes. Use them gradually and try to remain summer roads, this will soon change. First we see the calm. If your tires do lock up, you will have no warnings of the rain and snow mixture. This is nature's control of the direction your vehicle takes. way of telling us things are going to get worse. For most Turning the steering wheel will have little or no drivers, these hints are sufficient to begin Minnesota's effect. The next biggest clue to an icy road, snow - driving season. Unfortunately, for other drivers the besides actually seeing the ice, is the row of hints don't sink in until the tow truck arrives. vehicles stuck in the ditch ahead. It's amazing how many drivers pass vehicles stuck in the snow, Thousands of vehicles end up in the ditch or in accidents and while driving at full speed become the next every year during Minnesota's first snowfall. Throughout car in the ditch. the winter, these numbers will decrease as drivers become 2. Bridges and overpasses can be particularly cautious and more acclimated to the challenging road slippery as they don't have the ground beneath conditions. Let's start this winter driving season where we them for warmth. left off last year, by learning from our mistakes and 3. Always make sure you have a full supply of becoming cautious drivers. window wash. With all the sand, salt and slush dirtying your windshield, it's nice to just wash it Special Note to the Many SUV Drivers away. 4. Do not attempt to pass a snowplow - on either Four -wheel drive is very nice to have for the few side. With snow flying everywhere, the driver may occasions we use it, but remember on ice not see you and you will not have a clear view 4 -wheel drive = 4 -wheel slide ahead. There is no such thing as a minor accident with a snowplow! Always give them extra space. Thought For the Season 5. Always maintain at least a two second spacing Most drivers towed from the ditch say they didn't believe between you and the vehicle ahead. The more snow =the more space. there was anything they could have done to prevent from 6. The most important thought of all is to allow more sliding there. However, the majority of vehicles in the time for your daily travels. It takes time to clear ditch are there because of excessive speed and inattentiveness to the road conditions. Drivers have accidents and debris which, in turn, means delay in road travel. complete control over both of these factors. Parking Code Enforcement Update Parking ordinances can often seem complicated, but are Every spring and summer the Police Department inspects quite simple when broken down. All vehicles parked each property in the City for property code violations in a outside must be properly licensed and operable. program called "Summer Sweep." Although it can seem Inoperable cars, car parts, etc. must be stored in a garage. that the City is singling you out for a particular violation, Vehicles in the front or side setback must be parked on 910 violation notices were sent this year. Most property pavement or Class 5 (gravel) surface. Parking on grass or owners address violations quickly, and so far this year 17 dirt in the front or side setbacks is prohibited. Vehicles cases have been referred to court. may be parked on grass in back or side yards provided that they are operable and properly licensed. While the sweep this year is coming to an end, code enforcement staff still conduct inspections around the Parking on City streets is prohibited between the hours of City and respond to citizen complaints. Should you need 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM. It is also illegal to park on a City to make a complaint, call the code enforcement line at street for more than six consecutive hours. Permits for (763) 503 -3173. Although you may remain anonymous, it parking variances are available and can be obtained from is helpful if you leave a name or a number so we can the Police Department. update you on the actions taken to address your concerns. City Watch 7 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Some of t gg J 1 t F m i� Barnes R Noble at i Brookdal Cente a _ Electrus F Credit Union 7100 Brooki 4 fi Boulevard wg 0 R x Wickes Furniture Distribution; nK e � Es ffi i www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org City Watch w r �Q i a mom Ul. AA CA s F'RIYS r PAP oh TOE ._., � (s coMr ro �. 6ROOKL %N CENTER City Watch 9 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Boy Scout Troop Completes Civic Project *� Did you know that every City street is like waterfront property? It's true. Just take a walk down your street. Before long, you'll come to a storm drain. Any water that runs down this drain flows directly into our waterways. It does not pass through the sanitary sewer system, and it �! does not receive any kind of treatment. This means that whatever we put down these storm drains winds up in the lakes and streams where we go fishing, boating and swimming. Members of Boy Scout Troop #401 take a break after assisting People who would never dream of polluting a lake or stream might Phillip Winter (far right) in completing a civic project pour antifreeze, fertilizer, paint or used motor oil, or toss pet waste, requirement allowing him to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout in cigarette butts or litter down storm drains. the Boy Scout organization. Phillip directed a storm drain stenciling project in a Brooklyn Center neighborhood that is part of the Neighborhood Street and Utility Improvement Thanks to Phillip Winter and Boy Scout Troop #401, new fish are Program. "swimming" the storm drains of the Happy Hollow neighborhood in Brooklyn Center, as a permanent reminder to not dump pollutants into storm drains. The stenciling project next to storm drains is highly visible with six fish and the message "Please Don't Pollute, Drains to Lake" alerting residents to the fate of runoff water and the pollution carried with it from lawns and streets. While Phillip's stenciling project won't solve all water pollution problems alone, it is a practical, positive, easy first step toward public education, involvement and support for local watershed stormwater pollution prevention. This project meets one of the Best Management Practices of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Sewer Backups Can Cause Damage Who Should You Call? If you experience a sewer backup problem, call the City If you hire a sewer cleaning service and they remove before calling a sewer cleaning service. City public utility tree roots, please notify the City to prevent a secondary personnel will respond and determine if the blockage is in backup from occurring. A secondary backup can occur the City sewer line or your private sewer line at no charge when roots cleaned from private house sewer lines get to the resident. If a sewer cleaning service is called first lodged in the main City sewer line. If unchecked, this and the blockage is in the City line, the sewer cleaning could result in a sewer backup in your basement as well service typically will charge the resident for the call out. as your neighbor's basement. The City will not reimburse you for that charge. Call The City Before Calling Does Your Homeowner Insurance Cover Sewer Backups? A Sewer Cleaning Service Occasionally sewage will back up into businesses and/or private residences as a result of blockages in private 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Weekdays (763) 569 - 3390 sewer services or the public sewer system. When this occurs, in addition to the mess and odor, considerable After Hours, Weekends damage can also occur to property. Most homeowner & Holidays (763) 569 - 3333 insurance policies will not cover this without a special rider and the City will not cover damages unless it is proven that the City was negligent in maintaining its Public Utility on - call personnel system. The City recommends you consider obtaining a will assist with the problem. rider that would cover such damage if it would occur. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 10 City Watch 2004 Landscape &Garden Contest Winners OUTSTANDING BACKYARD GARDEN Ernest & Arlene Olson 3200 61st Avenue North The "nearly new" front yard garden of this well- maintained property invites you to a back yard featuring a water garden framed by sculpted flower beds. The water features' close proximity to the deck and screened porches provides a calming influence to the inside of the home as well. The front yard landscape features were created following a neighborhood street reconstruction project in 2002. [High ing Driveway Garden awards went to Janine Lund of 6743 Camden Avenue North; Kevin Steen and Estela 5843 June Avenue North; and Bill and Barb Miller of 4307 71 st Avenue North. ng the Community awards went to David & Chereen Norstrud of 6720 5th Street North, Robert & Shirley of 6737 5th Street North and Hans & Bonnie Kueppershaus of 6707 5th Street North. rden award went to Viola Peterson and Leslie Amon of 4528 & 4530 58th Avenue North. ing Business Landscaping went to Welsh Company for boulevard gardens on Brooklyn Boulevard from 100 to 55th Avenue North. sit the City web site at www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org for photos of all the 2004 winners. OUTSTANDING .' FRONT YARD GARDEN Aleta Stevenson 6726 5th Street North Aleta was recognized for her excellent species variety and creative use of plant selection and hardscpae materials. Lush with color and texture, the gardens provide exceptional curb appeal. Aleta's gardening fever has spread throughout the neighborhood with many of her plants providing the foundation for new gardens on 5th Street North. City Watch 11 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Community g January Guide Coming In Janua City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway The Community Resource & Residents' Guide will be Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 delivered to Brooklyn Center residents beginning in January Official web site 2005. The guide provides residents with information about www.citvofbrooklyncenter.ore the community including business, schools, government, e-mail: info @ ci.brooklyn- center.mn.us park facilities, special events, community organizations, and City Hall (763) 569 -3300 senior programs. If you did not receive a Community Guide Recreation (763) 569 -3400 or need an additional copy, you may pick one up at City Emergency 911 Hall. Police non - emergency (763) 569 -3333 Job Information Line (763) 569 -3307 Persons with hearing or speech impairment are served by the City Offices Closed For Holidays MN Relay Service 711 (TTYNoice) Mayor Myrna Kragness Christmas Observed December 24 Voicemail: (763) 569 -3450 New Year's Day Observed December 31 mayorkragness @ci.brooklyn- center.mn.us Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 17 Councilmember Kathleen Carmody Home: (763) 566 -3114 President's Day February 21 councilmembercarmody @ci.brooklyn- center.mn.us Councilmember Kay Lasman Christmas Tree Recycling Voicemail: (763) 569 -3448 councilmemberlasman @ci.brooklyn- center.mn.us Councilmember Diane Niesen Most licensed garbage haulers in Brooklyn Center will pick Voicemail: (763) 569 -3445 up your Christmas tree on your regular trash day during the councilmemberniesen @ci.brooklyn- center.mn.us first two weeks of January. The tree stand and all Councilmember Mary O'Connor ornaments must be removed. If the tree is taller than six Voicemail: (763) 569 -3447 feet, it may have to be cut in half. Please be sure to check councilmemberoconnor @ci.brooklyn- center.mn.us with your hauler for specific instructions. City Manager Michael J. McCauley City Council Meetings Residential Licensed Garbage Haulers City Council Regular Session meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 7 PM. Aspen Waste (612) 884 -8000 Informal Open Forum is held at 6:45 PM before Council meetings for persons who wish to address the City Council BFI (763) 784 -2104 about issues not scheduled on the agenda. City Council Work Sessions are held immediately following Randy's Sanitation (763) 972 -3335 the Regular Session City Council meetings. T & L Sanitation 763 Watch City Council meetings live on cable Channel 16. ( ) 560 -3610 Replays shown Tuesdays at 6:30 PM and Wednesdays at Walter's (763) 780 -8464 2:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Walz Brothers (763) 493 -3474 Call City Hall to verify meeting dates (763) 569 -3300 or visit Waste Management (743) 890 -1100 the City's web site @ www.cityofbrooklyncenter.orl City General Election Results Earle Brown Heritage Center Voter turnout at the November 2, 2004, General Election, The City owns and operates the Earle was over 77 %, with Brooklyn Center voters re- electing Kay Brown Heritage Center, an historic Lasman as Council Member and electing Mary O'Connor as g Council Member. Bob Peppe did not seek re- election. Other site restored and renovated in 1990 members of the five- member City Council are Mayor into a meeting and convention Myrna Kragness and Council Members Kathleen Carmody complex with over 36,000 square feet and Diane Niesen. of event space. Consider the Heritage - -- Center for your special event, whether Candidates Vote Totals it is a business event or convention or Kay Lasman 5,655 social event such as a wedding, banquet, concert, or senior prom. For more information Mary O'Connor 5,024 or to reserve space, please call the Earle Brown Heritage Tom Reynolds 4,207 Center at (763) 569 -6300, or visit the Earle Brown Charles F. Nichols Jr. 2,851 Heritage Center web site at www.earlebrown.com www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 12 City Watch I I i "CAI idw "A Table of Contents Adult Activities ......................... ..........................14 -19 Youth Activities ........................ ..........................20 -22 Adaptive Recreation ................ ............................... 23 Senior Activities ....................... ..........................24 -25 Community Tripsters .............. ..........................26 -27 Community Bulletin Board .... ..........................28 -29 Class Locations ........................ ............................... 28 Brooklyn Center Community Education ........ 30 -33 Aquatic Activities ..................... ..........................34 -36 Gymnastics Special Pool Events .................. ............................... 37 Pool Hours and Rates .............. ............................... 38 I Registration Information ........ ............................... 39 - Brooklyn i Department 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway ii I (763)569-3400 Adult Activities To avoid disappointment, please register at least ARTHRITIS WATER EXERCISE - NEW two days before the starting date. Joining a water exercise class gives you opportunity to exercise in warm water with guidance from a trained Arthritis Foundation instructor. Participating can help decrease pain & stiffness. Class concentrates on walking, warm -ups, range of SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE motion of all major joints & low— impact exercises. Questions, This is a fun and healthy class for both men and women 62 call Kathy (763)569 -3405. (UCare members entitled to years and older. (Only one spouse must meet age reduced rates; call your provider for info.) Registration Fee requirement.) You do not need to be a swimmer or put your $26.00/10 Sessions. Classes 50 minutes. Instructor Vicki. face in the water. If you are registering for the first time, # Day Begins Time Location please furnish your doctor's name and number. Registration 9 Tues. Jan. 11 11:30 a.m. Community Center Fee $24.50/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki. 10 Thurs. Jan. 13 11:30 a.m. Community Center , # Day Begins Time Location 1 Tues. Jan. 11 9:30 a.m. Community Center AQUA EXERCISE 2 Thurs. Jan. 13 10:30 a.m. Community Center Water power! Join this invigorating high - 3 Fri. Jan. 14 10:15 a.m. Community Center energy class, which includes a warm up, cardio and full body toning. You are encouraged to participate in the intensity level that suits you best. It's 50 minutes of pure aqua aerobic fun! Classes 50 Chlorine treated water CAN discolor swimsuits; min. Instructors Vicki #'s 11,12; Jean #'s 13,15; Kathy #14. sorry, ' responsible. Classes once a week, $27.50/10 Sessions - # Day Begins Time Location SENIOR DROP -IN CARDS 11 Tues. Jan. 11 10:30 a.m. Community Center 12 Thurs. Jan. 13 9:30 a.m. Community Center Senior Drop -In -Cards are for persons 62 years and older. 13 Sat. Jan. 15 8:00 a.m. Community Center Please purchase cards early so we know we can count on Classes once a week, $24.75/9 Sessions you. If your winter schedule needs some flexibility, the drop- 14 Tues. Jan. 11 6:15 p.m. North View in card is for you. (We encourage you to register for a specific Classes once a week, $19.25/7 Sessions class instead of purchasing a drop -in card if at all possible.) 15 Thurs. Jan. 20 7:15 p.m. North View Cards may be purchased for any aqua or fitness classes that have met the minimum number of registrations to hold the AQUA SHALLOW & DEEP WATER COMBO class and do not fill to capacity. A one -time pass may be Our "combo" class combines warm up, stretching, aerobic purchased for a visiting friend for any of the classes, exercise and strength training for a full body workout. The including the ones that have filled. Cards are non- class is designed for all fitness levels and can be easily transferable, non - refundable and have an expiration date. modified for a lower or higher intensity workout. Seniors If you have any questions, call Kathy at (763)569 -3405. may enroll in this class for $24.50. Registration Fee CARD OPTIONS $27.50/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki. # Day Begins Time Location # # of Classes Fee 16 Wed. Jan. 12 9:30 a.m. Community Center 4 1 Class $3.50 DEEP WATER WORKOUT 5 5 Classes $15.00 If you are looking for a new or different experience in water exercise, try this class! Using a floatation device, this class 6 8 Classes $24.00 combines aerobic exercise, strength training, sculpting and 7 10 Classes $30.00 water jogging for an excellent over all body workout! Class is designed for all fitness levels and can be easily modified for a 8 12 Classes $36.00 lower or higher intensity workout. Swimming skills not required but participants should be comfortable in deep water. POOL ACCESS Floatation belts and noodles are furnished. Seniors may Brooklyn Center Community Center enroll in the Monday class #17 for $24.50. Classes 50 min. Community center pool features a full ramp with handrail to Instructors Vicki #'s 17, 18; Kathy #19; Jean #20. provide complete access to persons in wheelchairs and/or Classes once a week, $27.50/10 Sessions with physical limitations. Ramp is located in the shallow end. # Day Begins Time Location North View - Easy Ladder® 17 Mon. Jan. 10 11:10 a.m. Community Center Everyone can enjoy easier pool access with these gently 18 Fri. Jan. 14 9:15 a.m. Community Center sloping steps. (Weight capacity 300 lbs.) The Easy Ladder Classes once a week, $24.75/9 Sessions was made possible through a generous donation from a 19 Tues. Jan. 11 7:15 p.m. North View participant, the Osseo Area School District 279 Community Classes once a week, $19.25/7 Sessions Education Services and the City of Brooklyn Center. 20 Thurs. Jan. 20 6:15 p.m. North View www.cifyojbrooklyncenter.org 14 Recreation Brochure Adult Activities continued AEROBIC FITNESS AND Fun FAespcc" ESS & AEROBIC CLASSES For 60 + Think about starting the day in this fun rtable clothes &fitness shoes. ovided at the community center. class! Bev is an inspiring instructor ed except class #'s 28, 29 & 3 0. who knows how to keep you motivated with a variety of exercises. This morning program emphasizes energizing routines designed to improve strength, flexibility and endurance at a level safe and STRENGTH TRAINING & "ABS" —COED comfortable for you. Although this class is directed towards Strength training can build bone density, help lose weight, individuals 60 years and older, interested individuals of gain strength and energize! Basic exercises using weights are variable ages may attend. Come join us! Registration Fee geared to individual ability and can put you in the shape $24.50/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Bev. needed for a healthier and more active lifestyle. Authorities # Day Begins Time Location claim strength training can decrease risk for diabetes, heart 21 Mon. Jan. Begins 9:30 a.m. Community Center disease and osteoporosis. This class will include a weekly 22 Thurs. Jan. 20 9:30 a.m. Community Center "AB" workout. If you own weights, bring them. Otherwise, wait until after the first class before purchasing hand held, wrist or ankle weights. Registration Fee $24.75/9 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Renae. # Day Begins Time Location STRENGTH TRAINING 27 Thurs. Jan. 20 7:15 p.m. Community Center "Strong women and men stay young." Age 30 or 90, fit or unfit, this program can build bone density, lose weight, and gain strength and energy. Basic exercises using weights are STRENGTH TRAINING, BACK & "ABS" — For geared to individual ability and can put you in the shape Women needed for a healthier and more active lifestyle. Authorities This class is offered for women only. See class description claim strength training can decrease risk for diabetes, heart above. Specific strength training exercises for the lower back disease and osteoporosis. Come join this class for an energy will be included. Register for class or use 1' /z Drop—In overhaul! Please wait until after the first class before punches per class. Classes 75 min. Instructor Vicki. purchasing weights. Registration Fee $24.50/10 Sessions. Classes once a week, $7.50/2 Sessions Classes 50 min. Instructor Bev. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 28 Mon. Jan. 3 6:30 p.m. Community Center 23 Mon. Jan. 17 10:30 a.m. Community Center Classes once a week, $33.75/ 9 Sessions 24 Thurs. Jan. 20 10:30 a.m. Community Center 29 Mon. Jan. 17 6:30 p.m. Community Center Mom ARTHRITIS PACE FITNESS A new exercise program designed specifically STRENGTH TRAINING & "ABS" — For Women for people :pith arthritis. The program is called PACE, an This class is offered for women only. See class #27 acrcnym for "People with Arthritis Can Exercise." description. Registration Fee $27.50/10 Sessions. Classes 50 Participants will go through a series of gentle movements and min. Instructor Cindy. activities designed to increase mobility and range of motion. # Day Begins Time Location The instructor is trained by the Arthritis Foundation. 30 Sat. Jan. 15 9:30 a.m. North View Questions, call Kathy (763)569 -3405. (UCare members entitled to reduced rates; call your provider for info.) EL Registration Fee $26.00/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. SATURDAY AEROBIC /STEP COMBO Instructor Bev. This low impact class offers a variety of # Day Begins Time Location 2 exercises used to challenge all fitness levels. 5 Thurs. Jan. 20 11:30 a.m. Community Center You are encouraged to participate in the intensity level that suits you best. There will be MAT PILATES a 10 minute warm -up, 15 minutes of low impact Pilates is a body sculpting system utilizing gentle "non- aerobics, 10 -15 minutes of step, followed by jarring" total body exercises and proper breathing techniques. cool down and strength training. For persons unable to do Improve your health, posture, body composition. Open to all step, the same patterns may be done on the floor during exercise abilities. Registration Fee $21.00/7 Sessions. Classes this segment. The classes are fun and offer a great cardio 50 min. Instructor Dee Dee. workout. Registration Fee $27.50/10 Sessions. Classes 50 # Day Begins Time Location min. Instructor Cindy. 26 Fri. Feb. 4 11:30 a.m. Community Center # Day Begins Time Location 31 Sat. Jan. 15 8:30 a.m. North View Recreation Brochure 15 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Adult Activities continued LOW IMPACT "WHOLE BODY" AEROBICS SAMPLE QIGONG This "whole body" workout will enhance cardiovascular For new participants. Come the first night and see first hand fitness and strengthen your upper and lower body while what Qigong has to offer. Take the remaining sessions for having fun and getting into shape at the same time. There will $21.00. Class description below. $3.00/1 Session. Class 1 be a 5 -10 minute warm up, 25 -40 minutes low impact/high hour. Instructor Johnna. intensity cardiovascular training, a cool down segment # Day Date Time Location followed by 10 -20 minutes body sculpting and 5 minutes of 35 Wed. Jan. 19 6:00 p.m. Earle Brown cool down. Class is not appropriate for beginning level participants. If you have questions, please call Kathy at QIGONG (Chinese Yoga)_ (763)569 -3405. Registration is at discretion of instructor. The aim of Qigong is to harmonize the body, Registration Fee $33.75/9 Sessions or 1' /z Drop —In punches breath and mind. Exercises focus on cleansing, : per class. Classes 75 minutes. Instructor Renae. gathering and circulating our qi through I h # Day Begins Time Location movements, breathing and meditation. With —� 32 Thurs. Jan. 20 6:00 p.m. Community Center simple daily practice you can enjoy many benefits, which may include: enhanced health, more energy, improved digestion, better physiological balance and GOT BACK PAIN improved athletic performance. Contents of the class will Want to learn scientifically proven exercises rotate with the seasons. Bring a mat and wear loose clothing, that you can do to prevent or decrease your flat shoes or socks. Registration Fee $24.00/8 Sessions. current back pain? A licensed physical therapist Classes 1 hr. Instructor Johnna. from Groves Physical Therapy Clinic will help you sift # Day Begins Time Location through all the hype and get to the exercises that truly help. 36 Wed. Jan. 19 6:00 p.m. Earle Brown (The clinic, located in Brooklyn Center, specializes in the treatment of neck and back pain.) This class is appropriate for EXERCISE ROOM all ages and all different fitness levels. Participants should The exercise room, located on the upper level, wear comfortable clothes. The session is offered at no charge offers complete fitness equipment for OF to persons with current BC Community Center membership. cardiovascular equipment & strength Pre - registration required. Members may stop in or call (763) 569 -3400 to register. For non - members, the registration fee is conditioning. Min. age 15. Shirts required. Liv., $3.00/1 Session. Class 1 hour. # Day Date Time Location Cardiovascular Equipment 33 Tues. Jan. 18 6:30 p.m. Community Center Life Fitness Treadmills — 3 Life 34 Sat. Jan. 22 10:30 a.m. Community Center Fitness Elliptical Cross Trainers — 3 Star Trac Recumbent Bikes — 2 Life Fitness Stair Climbers — 1 Strength Training Equipment Life Fitness Leg Press /Calf Raise; Life Fitness Leg Curl /Leg Extension; Life Fitness Multi- chest; Life Fitness Bicep/ Tricep/ Life Fitness "Smith" Machine; Life Fitness Cable l Crossover; Cybex Abdominal; Dumbbells. Learn proper fitness equipment techniques in the Basic Exercise Room Orientation! See page 17 for details! FITNESS DROP - IN CARDS This option is ideal for people who want to exercise but cannot commit to the same class every week. (To reach minimum numbers, we encourage you to register for a specific class instead of purchasing a card if at all possible.) Drop -In Cards may be used for all fitness and aqua exercise classes. Cards are non - refundable and may be used only during the winter session. Card #'s 37 -40 are of equal value, assisting you in purchasing only the number you will actually use winter session. With a drop -in card, you can start anytime ... now there's no reason not to exercise with us! ** *ATTENTION CARD BUYERS * ** When buying your DROP -IN CARD, please indicate the class CARD OPTIONS or classes that you most likely will be attending. # # of Classes Fee This will help: When determining whether we have the minimum number to have a class with registered participants 37 12 C $39.00 plus Drop -In Card users. Before purchasing a card, please 38 10 Classes $32.50 check to see if the class you were planning on attending has been canceled. Sometimes circumstances beyond our control 39 8 Classes $26.00 require us to cancel a class or change location; if we know 40 5 Classes $16.25 what class you regularly attend, we will make every attempt to notify you. 41 1 Class $3.75 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 16 Recreation Brochure Adult Activities continued BASIC BALLROOM PREP for BASIC EXERCISE ROOM ORIENTATION PARTIES & WEDDINGS Learn proper fitness equipment techniques for a safe Open to singles and couples. At parties or & effective workout. Free for members or patrons weddings have you been sitting on the who have paid general admission for the day. $10 sidelines watching others having a good reservation fee refundable upon completion of time dancing? Whether you are the bride or orientation or cancellation 48 hours in advance of groom, parents of the couple, a member of appointment. Runs approximately 45 minutes. Day or the wedding party or a guest, you can learn evening appointments are available. Call (763)569- some basic dance patterns in the Waltz and 3400 for the schedule. Foxtrot. This beginning dance class offers you the chance to join in the fun at the next party or wedding dance. Registration Fee $42.00 /Couple or $21.00 Single /4 Sessions. Classes 1 hour, 15 min. Instructors Mike and Joanne. PERSONAL TRAINING # Day Begins Time Location Personal training is the newest service offered at 45 Wed. March 30 7:00 p.m. Palmer Lake the Brooklyn Center Community Center. Your trainer will assist you in setting your goals and in designing a safe and effective program just for Singles -Those who register as a single will be paired with you. With motivation and encouragement, learn how to make other singles that are registered to alternately learn the the most of your workout time. A FREE initial consultation is leader and follower footwork. available to members or patrons who pay the general daily admission fee. Consultations are available by appointment; SWING DANCING FOR BEGINNERS call Kathy at (763)569 -3405 for information. Open to singles and couples. Everybody loves the swing and Fees For Additional Sessions you can get in on the action if you take this class! We'll start Each session is one hour. Sessions are available by with the basic East Coast swing footwork and add a variety of appointment. These pre -paid sessions are valid for one month turn and tuck patterns including throw outs, turns and wrap after your projected final workout session. Non - members will variations in single and triple rhythm swing. Depending on also pay the daily general admission fee ($3.50 per time) for the interest and experience of participants, we may be able to each session, which includes use of the pool, sauna and include a tuck turn and kick steps. No pre- requisite. exercise room. Registration Fee $42.00 /Couple or $21.00 Single /4 Sessions. Classes 1 hour, 15 min. Instructors Mike and Joanne. # # of Sessions Fee # Day Begins Time Location 46 Wed. March 30 8:15 p.m. Palmer Lake 42 2 Sessions $92.00 43 6 Sessions $264.00 Update from Mike & Joanne: According to recent studies, frequent dancing, which demands 44 12 Sessions $504.00 musical concentration and knowing where to put your feet while engaging in polite conversation showed a robust 75% reduction in risk of Alzheimers. BROOKLYN CENTER WOMEN'S CLUB The Brooklyn Center Women's Club is sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Community Activities, Recreation, & IN M Services Department. Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. in Constitution Hall of the Brooklyn ADULT DANCE Center Community Center. The purpose of the organization , / Dancing is fun and great is to promote social, cultural and civic activities for area v exercise! Learn basic dance women. Annual dues are $10. Our monthly meetings are steps — ballet, tap, and jazz. This is a informative with entertaining programs. Join us on January beginner class; no previous dance 11 for Hobo Day with the Happy Wanderer's Harmonica experience necessary. You will have the Band. On February 8, our entertainment will be the Banjo option to perform at the children's dance recital on Sunday, Bandits. March 8 features the Music & Lore of the Bagpipe. May 22. Registration Fee $20.00/6 Sessions. Classes 30 min. Please bring a non - perishable food item for CEAP. Monthly Instructor Julia #47; Jessi #48. trips are also offered to members. On February 24, see the # Day Begins Time Location Lovely Liebowitz Sisters at the Kelly Inn. March 22, visit 47 Mon. April 11 8:00 p.m. Community Center the Mill City Museum with lunch at The Spaghetti Factory. 48 Tues. April 12 8:30 p.m. Community Center Complete information about these meetings and the trips planned through May is available at the monthly meetings. For information, call (763)561 -1739. Recreation Brochure 17 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Adult Activities continued AARP - 55 ALIVE /MATURE DRIVING POTTERY BEGINNING Registration accepted immediately. This class is designed to teach the basic skills of throwing and This classroom- training program is designed to help persons hand building. The community center offers a unique 55 and older improve their driving skills while teaching them opportunity to practice your new skills by including in the how to avoid accidents & traffic violations. Course registration fee 25 lbs. clay for projects, unlimited practice completion is required to initiate auto insurance discounts. time & firing fees. (Additional clay is $36.50, includes 25 Instructors are trained volunteers. lbs., glazes & firing.) Bring a work shirt to the first class. Please allow approx. $6.90 to purchase tools. Registration Fee *Four Hour Refresher Course — This course is for persons $93.25/8 Sessions. Classes 2' /z hours. Instructor Theresa. who have completed the eight hour mature driving course # Day Begins Time Location within the preceding three years. Fee $10.00 /1 Session. 49 Tues. Jan. 25 6:30 p.m. Community Center Date Day Time POTTERY — INTERMEDIATE /ADVANCED Designed for advanced students who are proficient in January 12 Wednesday 8:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. throwing, hand building and glazing. The instructor will meet February 16 Wednesday 8:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. with students in a class format 3 – 4 times during the eight - week session. This is an ideal format for participants who March 2 Wednesday 8:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. want to work independently yet need some instruction either in new techniques or with problem solving. Participants with less than 5 years experience may register at the discretion of *Eight Hour Course – This course is for persons who have the instructor. Registration fee includes 25 lbs. of clay with never taken the training or if you haven't attended a course firing & glazes. For heavy production, each additional 25 lbs. for more than three years. Fee $10.00/2 Sessions. of clay is $36.50, which includes glazes & firing. Registration Dates Days Time Fee $93.25/8 Sessions. Classes 2' /z hours. Instructor Theresa. # Day Begins Time Location April 6 & 7 Wed. & Thurs. 3:30 — 7:30 p.m. 50 Mon. Jan. 24 6:30 p.m. Community Center LAB AND FIRING PRIVILEGES For additional class offerings in the area, call the AARP Open to persons who have completed a pottery office (952)858 -9040. AARP office is open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., class at the community center or have had Monday - Friday. previous experience and are familiar with the equipment. Lab may be used on an unlimited REGISTRATION INFORMATION basis other than class times and students may have pieces Register at Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 fired in the eight -week period. The lab program is designed Shingle Creek Parkway. Questions call (763)569 -3400. If the for individuals who want to work independently. class is full, we will put you on the waiting list and call if an Registration fee includes 25 lbs. of clay. (Additional clay is opening occurs. Advanced registration required by mail or $36.50, which includes 25 lbs., glazes and firing.) Arrange in person; no walk -ins the day of class. Make check or your own time to work in the lab during the eight weeks. No money order payable to AARP. (Cash not accepted.) Classes instruction. New lab participants are asked to meet with the offered at the Crossings /Brookwood, 6201 N Lilac Drive. instructor for an orientation at 6 p.m. on Monday or Tuesday Smoking is not permitted in the building. of the first week. Starting week corresponds with pottery class Brooklyn Center Community Activities, Recreation and schedule above. Registration Fee $91.75/8 Weeks. Services Department thank the Lang Nelson Corporation # Day Begins Time Location & Crossings Manager Kris for making this site available. 51 Weeks of Jan. 24 - Mar. 14 Community Center BROADWAY TICKET SERIES See some of the hottest Broadway matinee shows right here in the Twin Cities! We get the best prices ordering tickets as a group and take you right to the door of the theater. Call (763)569 -3400 to register with Visa or MasterCard. Seating charts available for viewing at the community center. March 19 – Ordway – "Say Goodnight Gracie" – Direct April 23 – Orpheum – "The Lion King" - from a sold out Broadway run. Frank Gorshin will reprise his Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap! critically acclaimed role of the lovable George Bums. Told Marvel at the breathtaking spectacular of through the eyes of Burns, who savored each day of his animals brought to life by a cast of more than impoverished youth on the lower East side to his career in 40 actors. Approximate time 1:00 – 5:30 p.m. Vaudeville, his marriage to Gracie Allen, their rise to success Cost $80 /person includes level B seating. Seats IN on stage, screen, radio and TV, and finally George's "second MF 1&2 – FF & GG, escort and motor coach. time around." Cost $58 /person includes balcony seating, rows Tickets on sale until sold out. Trip #624. D, E, F right, escort and motor coach. February 3, registration deadline. Trip #626. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 18 Recreation Brochure Adult Activities continued PACK YOUR SUITCASE! Information and brochures are available by calling Kathy at (763)569 -3405. March 1 & 2 - A North Shore Winter Celebration! – A May 4 – 6 – Pella Tulip Festival – Red Hat Society & quick two -day motor coach tour planned for the active friends – Join other Red Hat members from the Twin City outdoor lover. First stop is at Tobies for coffee & rolls. Next, area. Separate motor coach. Information same as Pella Two Harbors for a tour of the 3M Museum. After lunch, we Festival on page 27. travel to Lutsen Mountain for a Gondola ride with a spectacular view. We stay at Caribou Highlands Lodge. Located in a natural wooded setting, it has a restaurant & indoor pool. An afternoon hike and old fashion sleigh ride is July 13 – 26 – Alaska Air /Cruise – A spectacular 13 -day planned. Evening dinner is with the group followed by local tour on Holland America's premier North bound Glacier entertainment. Day two includes a hearty pancake breakfast at Discovery Cruise. Cruise highlights include Ketchikan, Sitka, the Caribou Cream Maple Syrup Farm where you experience a genuine dogsled ride. Lunch in Grand Marais with a few Juneau, Haines and Hubbard Glacier. Enjoy sightseeing in m Vancouver, Anchorage, Denali National Park and a luxurious minutes to shop. Leave by mid - afternoon &stop for supper at Cassidy's in Hinckley. Call Kathy (763)569 -3405 for detailed adventure aboard the Alaska Railroad. Cost $3,695 /person information. Cost $280 /person double occupancy, $325/ double occupancy, /person �� –� single occupancy. Includes NW person single occupancy, includes deluxe motor coach, coffee Airlines round trip, Holland America stop, 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, 1 night lodging, tours, rides, gratuities, tax &escort. Jan. 15, $50 deposit deadline. cruise for seven nights, motor coach touring, five nights lodging, This is non - refundable after Jan. 15. Balance due by Jan. 27. Trip #630. sightseeing and tour escort. MINI 500 TOURNAMENTS FREE TAX HELP Minimum age 18. No pre -sign up, just bring a partner. Cost of IRS trained and certified volunteers will help low income, $3 per person, includes coffee, treats, expenses and prizes. All disadvantaged & elderly persons with tax returns Feb. 2 — players agree to abide by the rules of the tournament. April 13. Mondays, 9 a.m. – Noon, Brooklyn Park Library, Tournaments run by Senior Adult Volunteers on Sat., Jan. 15, 8600 Zane Ave N & Wednesdays, Noon – 4 p.m., Crystal Feb. 19, & Mar. 19, 12:30 -3:30 p.m. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center, 4800 Douglas Dr. No appointment Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. Park & needed; assistance on a first -come basis. Arrive early. Please enter on the lower level. In case of inclement weather, call do not call sites. Bring: W2's from your employer, 1099 (763)569 -3442 for a recorded message about the tournament. forms from Social Security, statements from retirement plans, bank & other financial institutions. Renters: bring CRP form. Homeowners: bring 2004 property tax statement. Welfare COME FOR LUNCH ... STAY recipients: bring your letter from county showing how much FOR BRIDGE you received. If in doubt if something is important, bring it Join other bridge players who get together along. If volunteers are available, tax assistance will be for a friendly afternoon of "Bridge for given at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. Call Fun" at Earle Brown Terrace, 6100 Summit Dr N. We play (763)569 -3400 after Feb. 15. To find other tax preparation the first Thursday of each month at 1:00 p.m. This activity is assistance sites dial 211. After Feb. 1, speak to a person who open to the public. For information, call (763)569 -3405. can help you with a wide range of questions. AARP Participants are invited to have lunch in their lovely dining Foundation Tax -Aide Program sponsors this free tax room from Noon - 1:00 p.m. The reasonably priced daily assistance program in cooperation with IRS & MN Dept. of special includes entree, beverage, tax & gratuity. For Revenue and supported by the sites where aid is offered. information or reservation, call (763)560 -6829. WANTED: TAX -AIDE VOLUNTEERS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Volunteers are needed to help low income, disadvantaged and If you enjoy reading, join in on our fun drop in book elderly residents of Brooklyn Center and surrounding areas discussions. The group is sponsored by the Cities of Brooklyn prepare their tax returns. No special background in taxes Center, Robbinsdale and Crystal and is open to anyone needed. 40 hours of classroom training leading to IRS regardless of where they live. We meet at Robbinsdale City certification is offered to persons who will contribute 4 hours Hall, 4100 Lakeview Ave N from 1 -2:30 p.m. On January 4, a week February—April. Training & work involve Federal & the book to be discussed is Belle Canto by Anne Patchett. State tax issues pertaining to low income & elderly taxpayers. February 1, Mount Vernon Love Story by Mary Higgins We do not do business and complex returns. New volunteers Cark. On March 1, the book chosen is Three Weeks With My will work with experienced aides at convenient sites in or Brother by Nichols Sparks. April 5, Founding Mothers by near Brooklyn Center. Sponsored by AARP Foundation, IRS Cokie Roberts. New participants are always welcome. If & MN Department of Revenue and supported by the sites you have questions or are interested in coming, call Kathy, where aide is offered. For more info about training in (763)569 -3405. December & January, call Chuck or Roger at (612)348 -4100. Recreation Brochure 19 www.cityojbrooklyneenter.org Youth Activities GYMNASTICS PROGRAM The Brooklyn Center Gymnastics Program has been developed using a skill progression of classes designed to provide participants a safe, comfortable advancement in gymnastics. Most students participate in a class two to three times before progressing to the next level. Through years of experience, we have found our children's classes including gymnastics are conducted more smoothly when not being observed by parents. Children, as well as adults, need to spend time interacting with their peers in a recreation setting. Parents are welcome to attend the last ` 15 minutes of the last day of class for a short demonstration. Schedules will be mailed. If you have questions about where to place your child, call Sue at (763)569 -3406. PRESCHOOL I GYMNASTICS BEGINNING GYMNASTICS FOR GIRLS For children ages 3' /z - 5. (Children must be 3'/2 by January For girls in grades 1 -4 who have had little or no gymnastics 27, 2005 and toilet trained in order to register.) Gymnastics experience and kindergarten girls who have completed at least exercises are designed to improve child's motor skills & two preschool gymnastics sessions with Brooklyn Center. coordination. Tumbling and an introduction to balance beam, Learn basic tumbling skills such as rolls, cartwheels, bars, and vault. Must be able to do all skills before advancing walkovers and headstands. Simple skills on the beam, vault to Preschool II. Ratio 8 students /instructor. Registration Fee and uneven bars will also be taught. Registration Fee $29.00/ $27.00/7 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructors Jamie #100; 7 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructors Michelle #'s 104, 106; Tammy #101. Jamie #105; Tammy #107. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 100 Thurs. Jan. 27 6:30 p.m. North View 104 Thurs. Jan. 27 7:20 p.m. North View 101 Sat. Jan. 29 9:50 a.m. North View 105 Thurs. Jan. 27 7:20 p.m. North View 106 Sat. Jan. 29 10:40 a.m. North View PRESCHOOL II /KINDERGARTEN 107 Sat. Jan. 29 10:40 a.m. North View GYMNASTICS Preschool children ages 4 and up who have passed Preschool INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS FOR GIRLS I Gymnastics and kindergarten children with little or no For girls in grades 1 -5 who have either passed gymnastics experience. Children are taught more advanced ! Beginning Gymnastics For Girls or can do the moves on the low balance beam, tumbling and bars. Ratio 8 I following skills: Tumbling - forward and backward students /instructor. Registration Fee $27.00/7 Sessions. roll, cartwheel, headstand; Beam - walk forward and Classes 45 min. Instructor Michelle. back, front support and mount, squat turn, forward # Day Begins Time Location roll; Vault - straddle, hip squat; Bars - back hip 102 Thurs. Jan. 27 6:30 p.m. North View *i ci rcle, single leg cut, pull over to front support. 102 Thurs. Jan. 27 6:30 p.m. North View 103 Sat. Jan. 29 9:50 a.m. North View ✓ Registration Fee $29.00/7 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructors Michelle & Tammy. # Day Begins Time Location 108 Sat. Jan. 29 11:45 a.m. North View SNOWMAN WIND CHIMES For grades K -6. Paint a wooden snowman wind chime. It will look great hanging in your home as a winter decoration. Please wear old clothes. Registration Fee $9.50/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor AFTER - SCHOOL FUN SQUAD Koreen. Looking for something fun to do after # Day Date Time Location school? Join Fun Squad! School bus 109 Sat. Jan. 29 2:00 p.m. Community Center transportation is provided home; limited stops. Grades 1 -6. Some sites will offer a pool party at the Brooklyn Center Community Center as part of the fun. Don't miss it! Flyers VALENTINE WORKSHOP x sent home with your children from school. Help us celebrate Valentine's Day creating a grapevine wreath and making cards. We'll tell '�` FUN SQUAD PROGRAM SPECIALISTS jokes, play some games and enjoy a snack and Earle Brown Ms. Gregory (763)561 -4480 beverage. Be sure to wear old clothes. Grades K -6. Fair Oaks Ms. Mersereau (763)533 -2246 Registration Fee $9.50/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Garden City Mrs. Tamura (763)561 -9768 Koreen. Palmer Lake Mr. Fenske (763)561 -1930 # Day Date Time Location 110 Sat. Feb. 5 2:00 p.m. Community Center www.ciryojbrooklyncenter.org 20 Recreation Brochure ® In these programs, there are no tryouts and EVERYONE will play. © Season runs June 13 – July 28. All programs 1 hour. Participants are responsible for providing their own transportation to practices and inter -park games. Coaches are not permitted to transport children. No weekend practices or games. © In case of rainouts, due to financial and time restraints, only one practice or game will be made up. ® There are a minimum & maximum number per location. If registration minimum has not been met, a location could be canceled. If this should occur, you will have the option of transferring child to another location or receiving a refund. ® Younger children who have participated in our program two or more years may register for a higher level class. At instructors' discretion, players may be transferred to an appropriate program. ® Each participant will receive a T -shirt. When registering, indicate the size you wish to order for your child. (Not all sizes available for every class.) ® T- shirts donated in part by Honeywell Federal Credit Union, Brooklyn Center. ® Softball participants should bring a glove. Soccer participants should wear shin guards. ® Adult volunteer coaches needed to assist staff instructor /coaches. If interested, call (763)569 -3405 for information. T -BALL LITTLE KICKERS Going into kindergarten in fall `05 & `06. This is for kids who Going into kindergarten in fall `05 & `06. Program is like to run, jump, throw, play games & have FUN! LEARN noncompetitive, featuring drills and activities for our "Little the basic fundamentals of softball, good sportsmanship & Kickers" to develop the basic skills of soccer. It also offers play related skill games & relays. Registration Fee $41.00. positive coaching, smaller fields, scrimmages played five on # Day Begins Time Location five, with everyone playing and fun for all. Registration Fee 113 M &W June 13 6:00 p.m. Kylawn Park West $41.00. 114 M &W June 13 6:00 p.m. Kylawn Park East # Day Begins Time Location 120 T &TH June 14 6:00 p.m. Evg. Football Field T -BALL BUDDIES Same skills as T -Ball except they get assistance from their KICKIN' KIDS adult buddy. Buddies stand behind their child in the field and Grades 1 -2 as of fall `05. This instructional program is assist in all skill development. Coaches teach skills & help if designed for children to have FUN while LEARNING the you aren't sure. Buddies can be a parent, relative or friend. fundamentals of soccer. The program will be filled with many Minimum age for adult buddies 18. Should attend at least 10 fun activities so "kids" can learn the basic skills needed to of the 12 sessions. Registration Fee $41.00. play soccer and games will be played in July. Registration Fee # Day Begins Time Location $41.00. 115 M &W June 13 6:00 p.m. Garden City Park # Day Begins Time Location "KIDS" INTRODUCTION TO SOFTBALL 121 T &TH June 14 7:10 p.m. Evg. Football Field Grades 1 or 2 as of fall `05. Children will have FUN while KICKIN' KIDS II LEARNING good sportsmanship, teamwork and the fundamentals of softball. Registration Fee $41.00. Grades 3 -5 as of fall 05. Participants in this fun instructional # Day Begins Time Location program will review and work on mastering the fundamentals 116 M &W June 13 7:10 p.m. Kylawn Park East of soccer. The majority of time will be spent playing soccer 117 M &W June 13 7:10 P.M. 62 "d & Noble games. Registration Fee $43.00. # Day Begins Time Location JUNIOR SOFTBALL 122 T &TH June 14 7:10 p.m. Northport Soc. Field Grades 3 -5 as of fall `05. An instructional program with emphasis on mastering skills of throwing, hitting and fielding. SOCCER Majority of time will be playing softball. Have fun while Grades 4 -8 as of fall `05 who have previously played soccer continuing to develop softball skills. Registration Fee $43.00. and know the skills. The first night coaches will do a quick # Day Begins Time Location review of the skills followed by a scrimmage. The remaining 118 M &W June 13 7:10 p.m. Kylawn Park West weeks will be spent playing soccer games. Registration Fee $43.00. SOFTBALL # Day Begins Time Location Grades 4 -8 in fall `05 who have played softball and know the 123 T &TH June 14 7:10 p.m. Northport Soc. Field skills. Coaches will review the first night. Games scheduled the remaining weeks. Registration Fee $43.00. Class #'s 120 -123 Little Kickers, Kickin' Kids, Kickin' # Day Begins Time Location Kids II & Soccer programs will not meet Thursday, June 23, 119 M &W June 13 7:10 p.m. 62 n & Noble Earle Brown Days Parade. Locations: Evergreen Football Field — 71 & Dupont Kylawn Park — 61' & Kyle N 62 "d & Noble Northport Soccer Field — 55 & Sailor Lane Recreation Brochure 21 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Youth Activities continued wimych raw SKATING RINKS Without Warming Houses r oft um The ice on these skating rinks will be maintained only. No supervision. I S aturday, February 12 Beuvue, 55`" &Aldrich Central West, 63 & Brooklyn Drive 1 — 3 p.m. Evergreen Park, 72 " & Bryant Grandview Park, 59` Humboldt Brooklyn Center Central Park Northport Park, 55 "' & Sailor Lane (Community Center Side) Willow Lane Park, 69`" & Orchard Snow sculptures! Hayrides! Refreshments! Prizes! Coloring Contest! BROOKLYN AREA Sponsored by Brooklyn Center Lions Club! BABE RUTH BASEBALL Registration BROOKLYN CENTER Saturday, March 5 & 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE Brooklyn Center Community Center. Si n -U Dates Saturday, March 5 & 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. & g p Tues., Feb. 22, 6 -8 p.m.; Sat., Feb. 26, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Wed., Wednesday, March 16 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Park Center High School. March 30, 6 -8 p.m.; Sat., April 2, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; at Brooklyn Center Community Center. If you have questions regarding the program, call the answering machine (763)560- City Leagues 0664 and leave a message. This is the traditional in -house program. There is a prep 0664 and for ages 13 and a junior league for ages 14 and 15 for Ages 5 -7 &Baseball for Ages 7 -12 Participant's birth date must be between July 31, 2000 and Playing together. Players evaluated as they come into the program for the first time and drafted onto a team. August 1, 1992. Bring to registration: Medical and dental Travel Teams information, proof of residence, birth certificate and two Players that register are eligible to try out for the travel team checks (one for registration and one for deposit.) at their age level. Number of teams at each age level (13-14 - Boundaries include the following schools 15) depend on number of players that register to try out for Birch Grove, Crestview, Edinbrook, Evergreen Park, Fair each group. League will sponsor teams at the A- travel level Oaks, Garden City, Monroe, Palmer Lake, Park Brook, and B- travel level. Candidates go through a skill tryout Riverview, Woodland and Zanewood. (Boundary map procedure, where hitting, throwing, catching and running are available at registration.) tested. This is phase 1. Players are placed on teams and play a ten game spring league as phase 2 of the travel team tryout BROOKLYN CENTER procedure. No player is placed on a travel team until spring NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE league is over. Independent evaluators, league coaches and Sign -Up Dates managers, using league criteria may judge players. Tryouts Sat., Feb. 26, 10 a.m. — I p.m.; Sat., March 5, 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. conducted each year; players must tryout each year. Sat., Mar. 12, 10 a.m. — 2 p.m.; Wed., March 30, 6 — 8 p.m.; Ages 16,17 & 18 Sat., April 2, 10 a.m. — 1 p.m., Brooklyn Center Community Teams made up of age 16 are entered into VFW, Mickey Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. Questions, call Steve Mantle & Babe Ruth programs. Teams made up of ages 17 -18 Bowe (763)566 -4036 or Kate Palm (763)537 -9622. are entered into Babe Ruth & American Legion programs. T -Ball ages 5 -7; Baseball ages 7 -12, Softball ages 7 -18 There is added opportunity for this group to play in the Boys and girls ages 5 -12 with birthdates between August 1, MYAS senior baseball division. 1992 and July 31, 2000. Baseball Boundaries Information Brooklyn Center residents attending Earle Brown, Northport, Bob Batta (763)535 -8455 — Ages 13 -15 — House Leagues Lakeview and 6th graders attending Sandburg Middle School. Steve Kilborn (763)566 -8966 — Ages 16 -18 Minneapolis residents living 53rd Ave N south to Dowling Dave Lindstrom (763)560 -6001 — Travel Leagues Ave., Mississippi River west to Penn Ave. Softball Boundaries Any Brooklyn Center or Minneapolis (see above) residents. Brooklyn Center National Little League Registration Fees "CHALLENGER CUBS" Baseball /Softball ages 7 -12 $65 first child, $40 each Baseball for Special Needs additional child living in the same household; T -Ball $30 first Boys & girls, ages 5 -18. Challenger is for any child who is child, $20 each additional child living in the same mentally or physically disabled. Challenger uses the Buddy household; Jr /Sr Softball ages 13 -18 $75 per player. If it is system to help with throwing, batting, running the bases, or your first time registering in the National Little League whatever help is needed. For info on becoming a player or a program, birth certificate required. buddy, contact Bob or Sandy Becker at (763)566 -4347. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 22 Recreation Brochure Adaptive Recreation Activities The adaptive recreation program is a cooperative effort of the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale & West Hennepin Community Services. For persons not living in one of the cities listed above, you are considered a "non- resident" and need to add $5 to registration fee. Participants must pre- register. West Hennepin Community Center is an agency serving individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in the West & Northwest Hennepin areas. Services include information, referral, advocacy, and counseling. Programs include social/ recreation clubs and education programs. An integration specialist is on staff to assist parents, professionals and individuals who are interested in participating in "non- adapted" parks and recreation programs. For information and registration procedures, call Renee or Ginny at (952)988 -4177. Kid -Fu 13` Annual Bowl- A -Thon For boys and girls ages 5 -12. This is a NEW six -week martial Don't miss this special event on arts program just for kids. Come learn the moves Saturday, March 19, from Noon — 2 p.m. of Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee! Participants should Join West Hennepin Community wear casual, loose fitting clothing. We will meet Services staff, friends and other participants for our annual on Wednesdays. Registration fee is $40/6 weeks. "fun" fundraiser at Doyle's Bowling Alley, 5000 West Call Renee for more information regarding the Broadway, Crystal. There will be plenty of prizes and fun! time, starting date and location. Participants must raise a $35 minimum in pledges in order to Youth & Teen Bowling bowl. Call for a pledge packet. For youth ages 5 -12 and teens ages 13 -21. Youth and teens Wednesday Night Social will play separately at Doyle's, 5000 W. Broadway, Crystal. Do you enjoy meeting new friends or like socializing with a You bowl two games each Sat. from January — March 5, group of people? Come join us Wednesdays for a variety of 9:30 — 11:30 a.m. League fee $30 plus $3 for each week fun & exciting events & activities. Program is designed for bowled. moderately involved adults. Meet at Crystal Community Ctr., Teen Explorers — Celebrate Being a Teen! 4800 Douglas Dr. and other locations, 6:30 -8:30 p.m., Here's a fun way to get out with other teens ages January 12 — March 2. Fee $35 with ratio of 1 staff /10 13 -21. Teen Explorers is a great place to make Participants. new friends and have fun too. Activities include On The Town I swimming, bowling and going out for pizza. Join This group is specifically for young adults, 18 -25 who are us on Thursdays at various west metro locations from 6:30 — independent and would like to explore their community. We 8:30 p.m., January 13 — March 3. The fee is $35. meet every other Friday evening beginning January 14. The cost is $15 plus an additional evening fee depending on the Adult Bowling activity. Please call Renee for information. Join your friends for America's favorite sport! League fee is $30. Bowl Saturdays, January 15 - March 5, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. On The Town Il at Doyle's Bowling Alley, 5000 West Broadway, Crystal. Want to experience some area nightlife? Come party on Each week you will bowl two games and the weekly fee is $3. Saturday nights! This social group is for adults ages 26 -50 living independently or semi independently who need Indoor Walking minimal supervision. We meet twice a month beginning Join this recreational walking group to improve your fitness Saturday, January 15. Cost is $15 plus an additional evening during the winter months. Walkers meet at various locations fee depending on the activity. Call Renee and find out if this on Tuesdays, January 18 - March 8, 7 -8:30 p.m. at various group is right for you. locations. The participation fee is $25. Call Renee for Adult Super Bowl Party! information. Come join us on Sunday, February 6 for the most popular football game of the year! Refreshments served throughout January Dance > the game and football prizes too. Party at Brookview Grill, ' On Friday, January 28, adults ages 18 and older can J 200 Brookview Pkwy, 5 -9 p.m. Fee $6 by pre - registration. come and enjoy a great evening of DJ music & dancing. Pay $4 at the door; pre- registration not ® Basketball required. Staff is welcome to stay at no cost. Dance LJ For adults 18 and over. Fee: $30. The Monday is 7- 9 p.m. at Maple Grove Junior High, 7000 Hemlock Lane, night competitive league is for individuals with Maple Grove. or without disabilities. Meet at Ridgedale YMCA, 12301 Ridgedale Dr. January 3 — March Golden Years 14. If you don't want to play in the league, join our fun non - This social group is for those over 50. We meet for dinner & competitive skill building team on Thursday nights, entertainment one Monday evening a month at Brookview December 9 — February 24. We meet at Sandburg Middle Community Center, Golden Valley. 7 -9 p.m. Reservations School, 2400 Sandburg Lane, Golden Valley. Both leagues required. Call Renee for information. meet 6:30 — 8:30 p.m. Recreation Brochure 23 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org Senior Adult Activities If you have questions about the programs listed below, call Kathy, Program Supervisor at (763)569 -3405. SPECIAL SENIOR REGISTRATION - FRIDAY, JANUARY 7 A special time has been set aside for persons 62 years and older who want to register for adult activities listed in this brochure. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., registration begins immediately at the customer service desk. Beginning Monday, January 10, after 9:30 a.m. you may also register by mail or over the phone with Visa or MasterCard. To register over the phone beginning January 10, call (763)569 -3400. SENIOR HAPPENINGS Is a newsletter sponsored by the Brooklyn Center i Community Activities, Recreation and Services Department. The "Senior Happenings" tells TRANSPORTATION activities going on at the clubs, in the community and outings offered. As a result of the continued State budget *Five Cities Senior Transportation Program shortfall, the newsletter is no longer sent out free. If you would Rita — Mon. - Fri .. ............................... (763)531 -1274 like the newsletter mailed to you, we are asking for $3 to help Reservations — Mon. - Fri .................. (763)531 -1259 defray expenses for the six issues in 2005. Please send a check payable to the City of Brooklyn Center along with your name, •Transportation is offered for persons 60 years and older. address, zip code and telephone number. Indicate that this is for Mini - coaches provide transportation to senior club programs the Senior Happenings. If you have any questions, please call at the Brooklyn Center Community Center, grocery shopping, Kathy at (763)569 -3405. If you prefer, you may pick up a copy and major shopping excursions from Brooklyn Center at the community center each time it is published. The current apartment complexes and homes. A monthly schedule is issue is for December - January. available. No one is denied a ride due to the inability to pay. The suggested donation is $2.50 per round trip with the convenient punch pass card or $3.00 cash. Punch cards are SOCIAL CLUBS available in $10 or $20 amounts and may be purchased from the driver with cash or check payable: Laidlaw Transit. Please Both clubs meet at Brooklyn Center Community Center, make your reservation a minimum of two working days ahead 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. Transportation is available between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Punch passes make great gifts from through Five Cities. See Transportation. your family or to give to a friend. Leisure Time Drop In ■Elder Express Transportation We invite adults 55 and over to join us on Wednesdays from Staff .................Mon.- Fri. 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m. (763)529 -1252 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. Come, bring your lunch and have a fun Answering Machine ....................... (763)529 -1252 afternoon. Coffee & tea provided. Everyone contributes $1/ (Leave your name, phone number, date, location and time of week to the kitty, which pays for supplies, refreshments & appointment.) On the ride home, the final pick up is 2:30 p.m. prizes. Birthdays are celebrated the first Wed. of each month with dessert. On birthday party Wednesdays everyone except oTransportation for senior adults to medical and dental those celebrating a birthday that month pays $1. The second appointments in Brooklyn Center or North Memorial Hospital Wed. is Progressive 500 with prizes for the two top scores, and their affiliated clinics. A donation of $3 and $5 per round non - player and a drawing. The last Wed. features "Crazy" trip is suggested. Progressive 500. Partners are not required to play cards. Brooklyn Supper Club MEN'S "OVER 55 " DROP - IN Brooklyn Supper Club meets on the 3` Friday night of each If you are interested in getting together informally with other month. All persons 55 years and " guys, drop in on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. We meet in the older are welcome with advanced beautiful community room at The Crossings Manor, 6125 N. paid reservation. Evening ` Lilac Dr. Come shoot pool, play Buck Euchre (similar to includes a delicious dinner, 1 500), Bridge, 500 or Cribbage. (Informal instruction for Buck special activities — Bingo, Euchre available.) Participants welcome to start other table Bunco, movies & entertainment. games as well. Hosted by senior Cost is $6.00 for members; $7.00 for non - members. Join us volunteers living in Brooklyn on Jan. 21 for dinner, socializing and fun. Paid Center and Brooklyn Park. ak ,�' r . —::.. reservations are due by January 14. Social at 5:30 p.m. Questions, call Earl (763)561- 2590 or Kathy (763)569 -3405. Co- Call (763)569 -3405 for information & menu. Information sponsored by Brooklyn Center will also be in the Senior Happenings. Recreation Dept. and the Crossings. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 24 Recreation Brochure Senior Adult Activities continued WITH SENIORS IN MIND TUESDAY EXPLORERS Tuesday, March 8 we will go to the MN History Center for Feel adventurous? On January 4 we are exploring the "With Seniors in Mind" program. This year's theme will Bachman's on Lyndale. They have beautiful floral and silk be the greatest generation with the focus on WWII. Program arrangements, collectibles, and if we are lucky, items from information was not available at the time of printing. Detailed their "after Christmas" sale. Lunch will be at Patrick's Cafe information will be in the Senior Happenings. Reservation located in Bachman's. March 1 visit MN History Center in deadline March 1. No charge for attending; lunch is on your St. Paul to view the traveling Smithsonian Institute exhibit, own. Bring a bag lunch or enjoy a 10% discount at Caf6 MN "The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden." Lunch in and museum stores. Bus pick up at Brooklyn Center the History Museum Cafe. All costs on your own. Community Center with 6 or more people. Approximate time Reservation deadline is the Tuesday before each trip. Pick 9:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. If minimum is not met, participants may up at Robbinsdale or Crystal. Approximate time is 9:00 a.m. — choose a Robbinsdale or Crystal pick up. 2:30 p.m. FORUM AND THE FORK ' An inspiring day starts with an organ concert and lecture at TREASURE SEEKERS G " U the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Many of the guest Love searching for that "gotta have" , _ speakers are nationally known and are brought in for this treasure? Join us on Friday, February 4. We series. Program information was not available at the time of are returning to Antiques MN in Burnsville. Pick up at Crystal printing. Detailed information will be in the Senior Community Center. Reservation deadline is the Friday Happenings. The bus picks up at the Brooklyn Center before the trip. Approximate time 9:25 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Community Center with 6 or more people. Approximate time 10:35 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. If the minimum is not met, participants will be given the choice of a Robbinsdale or Crystal pick up. For the trips listed above, the 5 Cities Transportation Program provides transportation. To register, call (763)531 -1259. A transportation donation of $3.00 or one punch card pass is requested. Space limited on all trips. DONUT MAKE YOU WONDER? Join us on the third Wednesday of the month for interesting informative programs and, of course, doughnuts at Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Dr. N from 10 -11:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Cities of Brooklyn Center, Crystal, New Hope, Robbinsdale and Senior Services of District 281. Program fee $2 payable at the (� door. Register by the Friday before each talk; call (763)537 -0229. Monthly programs will be canceled if there is minimal interest shown. Registered participants will be notified. January 19 - Cold Case You've seen it on TV, now hear what really happens in the Investigative Division of the Police Department. Presented by a Robbinsdale Police Investigator. February 16 - What Makes A Good Book? There's nothing better than curling up with a good book in the winter. A Hennepin County librarian will share her knowledge on what makes a good book. March 16 - Pestilence, Plagues and Posterity! How Outbreaks Have Affected Human History. Diseases have been a part of the human experience throughout recorded history. Be sure to attend a "lively" discussion regarding how the smallest of earth's organisms have changed (and will continue to change) the life of man throughout the world. Presented by Chris Forslund, Environmental Health Specialist for the City of Crystal. SENIOR ANSWER LINE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING This telephone information & referral service (763)504 -6980 Free screening is done at the following areas: will help senior adults of Northwest Suburban Hennepin West Fire Station County locate needed services close to home. Trained 6250 Brooklyn Blvd. volunteers and staff will answer phones Tuesday — Friday, 8 — 10 p.m. Monday — Friday between 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. +9t Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m. — 8 p.m. Affiliated with United Way's First Call For Help Network and funded by Community "' Brooklyn Center Community Center Education of Robbinsdale Area Schools. 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway First Wednesday of the month, 10 -11 a.m. Recreation Brochure www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Community Tripsters is a program for people who enjoy getting away and meeting new friends. We live in an area that offers a multitude of fun and educational opportunities! Our trips allow you to eat at wonderful restaurants and experience a host of remarkable recreational activities. Motor coach buses are used for day outings. All trip costs include the transportation fee. The bus departs and returns to Brooklyn Center Community Center. A bus hostess or escort accompanies all the trips. REGISTRATION for the trips is now in progress by mail or in person or phone with Visa or MasterCard. When registering for someone else, it is important to have the correct spelling of his or her name, correct address and telephone number. Deadline dates listed are on a space - permitting basis only. Refunds given only if the trip is canceled or a substitute can be found to take your place. FOR PERSONS TRAVELING ALONE - Would you like to go on some of our day outings but hesitate to sign up? The Community Tripster staff would like to help put you in touch with others. If you are interested in finding out more, call Kathy at (763)569 -3405. oN T We've got your ticket for wimuft ruing January 20 — Orchestra Hall — Coffee Concert — March I & 2 — A North Prokofiev's Fifth with Mischa Santora, Conductor. Pre Shore Winter Celebration! — concert fashion show and refreshments. Cost $49 /person. Here is a quick fun getaway Deadline past; you may call to be put on the waiting list. If a opportunity when we need it place opens you will be called to see if you are interested. most! A sleigh ride, gondola ride Trip #625. & dogsled ride are just a few highlights of this trip designed with the active outdoor lover in mind. Cost $280 /person, double occupancy; $325 /person, single occupancy. January 15, $50 deposit deadline. See adult activities on page 19 for details. Trip #630. ' March 3 — Minnesota Centennial Showboat — We Gotta "Bingo" — In the style of Tony `N Tina's Wedding, this is a brand new interactive dinner show! It is Bingo on February 13 — Lyric's Art Theater — Joseph and the steroids as a cast of 25 brings every Bingo devotee stereotype Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat — Our Sunday to life. In a cost - cutting move, the Archbishop announces at a afternoon begins with lunch at Mikki B's /Cocula's in Anoka. Bingo night the merging of two small St. Paul parishes, one Then off to the quaint Lyrics Theater where the Biblical saga Irish, one Italian. While Bingo continues, everyone gets in on of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in the act jockeying for positions in the new parish. Choir this delightful musical parable. Joseph is his father's favorite directors square off for a vocal showdown, usher teams' son. After his jealous brothers sell him into slavery, he is parade, parishioners campaign for a new pastor and, of taken to Egypt where he endures a series of adventures. Set to course, love blossoms. Cost $60 /person an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country- fi J includes motor coach, buffet, show, tax, western and calypso to bubble -gum, pop and rock `n roll, the r` --- gratuity and escort. Approximate time Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless. Menu 11:00 a.m. — 4:15 p.m. February 7, choice: hamburger, cheeseburger, taco salad with chicken or registration deadline. Trip #601. ground beef or Fajitas Quesadilla with chicken or ground beef. Cost $38 /person includes motor coach, lunch, theater, tax, gratuity and escort. Approximate time is 11:30 a.m. — 5:45 p.m. January 7, registration deadline. Trip #600. More trips on pages 18 & 19. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 26 Recreation Brochure Community Tnpsters continued March 10 — Chocolate Lovers Unite — April 21 — Mystery Trip — You won't know where you Great News! Chocolate is good for you! If are going or what we will be doing once we get there! If you your are one of those individuals who view are adventurous, this trip shouldn't be missed. Hints – it is eating chocolate as part of the whole � listed on the National Register of Historic places, it reflects gastronomic experience to ending a special the slow paced, gentle days of a century ago and is tucked meal, this day is for you. The tour brings chocolate and away in the woods.... you will never guess. Not a mystery is people together amidst the ambiance of inns in the St. Croix the wonderful dinner of marinated steak, summer green salad, Valley. Enjoy private dining on the banks of the St. Croix roasted garlic- mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, dessert, coffee River in the historic charm of the Afton House Inn. Enjoy or tea. The two -hour mystery lunch will involve guests who roast pork served on savory cabbage with caraway sauce, are suspects in a crime. You will be given a few more details baby red potatoes, rolls, pound cake with warm blueberries & when registering and upon arrival. Cost $48 /person includes whipped cream, coffee or hot tea. After lunch, a chocolate motor coach, lunch, tax, gratuities and escort. Approximate presentation, tour of the rooms and browsing in the Annex time 9:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m. March 25, registration adjacent to the inn is planned. We will leave and tour the deadline. Trip #631. meticulously restored Thorwood Inn, listed on the National Register of Historic places. Next spend time at Rosewood, a April 23 — Orpheum — "The Lion King" — Cost $80/ Queen Anne home built in 1881. Conclude the day at Arbor person. See page 18 for details. Trip #624. Inn and enjoy the special antiques on display and for sale. At each stop the creativity is reflected in the d6cor, furnishings & personality of each inn. The presentation of chocolate is just May 4 — 6 — Pella Tulip Festival, Iowa — A little as varied. Some serve homemade recipes from innkeepers in Holland ... A lot of fun. Make plans for this wonderful spring the St. Croix Valley, others present treats from notable getaway. See the festival parade with floats, bands and many chocolate companies & others provide familiar tastes of Dutch specialty attractions, Scholte Gardens with 28,000 regular chocolates. All are extraordinary inns & delicious dips, Pella Historical Village, rich in tradition and folklore, chocolates. Treat yourself - chocolate is good for the heart. Amana Colonies, and much more. Cost "'389 /person double Try one, try them all! Yum! Cost $511 person includes motor occupancy, $439 /person single occupancy. Includes deluxe coach, lunch, chocolates, tax, gratuities & escort. motor coach, two deluxe continental breakfasts, one Amana Approximate time 10:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. February 14, German family style meal, one Dutch dinner, hotel registration deadline. Trip #602. accommodations, admissions, tours, tax and tour escort. July 13 — 26 — Alaska Air /Cruise — A spectacular 13- day tour on Holland America's premier North bound Glacier Discovery Cruise. Cost $3,695 /person double occupancy, March 19 — Ordway — "Say Goodnight $4,145 /person single occupancy. See adult activities on page Gracie" — Direct from a sold -out Broadway 19 for details. run. Tony Award Nominee: Best Play, Outer Critics Circle Award. February 3, registration June 28 — Ordway — "Peter Pan" — See Tony Award deadline. Trip #626. See Adult Activities on nominee, Cathy Rigby in her farewell performance. Cost $63/ page 18 for more details. person. May 12, registration deadline. Trip #627. 2005 Future Trips April Casino Excursion April 12 — Meet Mrs. Martin Luther — Begin the day May 19 Bloomington Civic Center for the Arts — on the campus of Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary Damn Yankees where we tour the old Muskego Church, the first church built by Norse immigrants in America. It was built in 1844 and July Albert Lea Gardens & Tea House moved to its current site in 1904 from Wisconsin. Our next July Boat Cruise stop is Donovan's On The Lake in Oakdale for a private lunch in the Lighthouse Room. Sample menu: fish & chips with September Boots, Bandits & Beer Tour beverage. (Chicken sandwich alternative choice.) A fascinating program follows when we "Meet Mrs. Martin September Chanhassen Dinner Theater Luther." Katherine Van Bora Luther was the wife of October Fruit & Wine Harvest Tour prominent theologian Martin Luther. She will talk about Martin Luther, the Reformation and women in the Middle October Casino Excursion Ages society. Cost $40 /person includes motor coach, lunch, November Fanny Hill — "Carol of a Christmas" tour, program, tax, gratuities and escort. Approximate time is 9 a.m. — 2:30 p.m. March 21, registration deadline. Trip Additional trips could be planned for 2005 including a #603. two -day trip to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Recreation Brochure 27 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Community Bulletin Boar TARGET CENTER EVENTS Get tickets for these great events! The Cities of Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Golden Valley, Robbinsdale and New Hope PROGRAM Sr CLASS LOCATIONS are joining together to offer great ticket deals for these upcoming events. Tickets are available for children and adults Community Center of all ages! Reservations for these tickets are now in 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway progress. Tickets may be ordered over the phone with The Crossintts /Brookwood Visa or MasterCard by calling (763)569 -3400. 6125 & 6201 N Lilac Dr Earle Brown Terrace A minimum number of tickets need to be sold to ensure this Ear Summit Dr N group rate. If this minimum is not met, you will be contacted. (In past years, the minimum has always been met.) Ticket Schools Pick -Up: Approximately seven days before the performance Brooklyn Center High School — 6500 Humboldt date, you will be notified when the tickets arrive at the Earle Brown — 1500 59 1h Ave N Brooklyn Center Community Center. Participants provide Fair Oaks — 5600 65 Ave N their own transportation. Please arrive at the Target Center 'h Garden City — 3500 65 Ave N hour early. North View Junior High — 69 Zane Ave Elmo's Coloring Book Palmer Lake — 7300 W Palmer Lake Dr Tickets available for Saturday, January 22. Red, yellow and blue ... mix the colors of Elmo, Big Bird and Cookie Monster and you'll find a whole rainbow of your favorite Sesame Street pals. Join them in a rollicking SERVICES FOR SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS 411rM good time featuring Sesame Street classic songs and some DISABILITIES surprise hits too! Color it fun! Performance time is 10:30 a.m. CEAP offers chore service and home delivered meals to The cost is $15 per person for lower level reserved seating. eligible individuals who are over 60 and any person of any Children age one and older need a ticket. Reserve your age with a disability living in Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn tickets now. Tickets may be purchased on space availability Park, North Mpls /Camden area, 44th Ave N on up and through January 3. Event #659. Champlin, east of 169. Volunteers deliver hot meals at noon Monday - Friday. Call Robin for information. The Handy Harlem Globetrotters Works Senior Chore Program includes snow removal, minor On Saturday, April 16, the world- famous home repairs, and housekeeping and clean up. Workers are Harlem Globetrotters are coming back! independent contractors who are screened and whose They've delighted millions of spectators for references are thoroughly checked. Their name is added to our more than 79 years. You won't want to miss list of workers and referred to you when you call Annetta for out when the world's greatest showmen service at (763)566 -9600. You pay the worker when the job return to Target Center. As a special bonus, is completed. The suggested rate is $12 per hour. (Subsidy you are invited to enter the doors early for a funds are available according to income.) Snow removal pre -game photo session (10:45 -11:30 a.m.) workers are needed. and Globetrotter University chalk talk (11:30 —Noon) where you'll have an opportunity to interact with some of these world —class athletes. Game time is 1:00 p.m. The cost is $21 per person for lower level reserved seating. Children age two and older need a ticket. Tickets may be purchased on space Persons with hearing or speech impairment are served by availability through March 28. Event #660. the MN Relay Service, 711 (TTY /Voice.) Disney on Ice presents Toy Story 2 Hold on! They're coming Saturday, April 2. Everyone's favorite pull -string cowboy and high -flying space ranger are back. Woody and Buzz Lightyear, along with Rex, Bo Peep, ROBBINSDALE COMMUNITY Hamm and Slinky Dog get involved in a comedy adventure EDUCATION ADAPTIVE PROGRAMS where they make new friends — spunky cowgirl Jessie, stinky Pete the Prospector; and Bullseye, Woody's faithful horse. The Robbinsdale Community Education Center/Windows of you won't want to miss the fun! Performance time 11:30 a.m. Opportunity program offers recreation, education and support The cost is $17 per person for lower level reserved seating. programs and classes for adults with disabilities. For Children two and older need a ticket. Tickets may be information, call (763)504 -8390 or for hearing impaired use purchased on space availability through March 14. Event the MN Relay Service by dialing 711. #661. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 28 Recreation Brochure Community Bulletin Board continued COMMUNITY CENTER ROOM RENTALS BROOKDALE LIBRARY Brooklyn Center Community Center is a smoke free building 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway. Information (952)847 -5600. and alcohol is not permitted. Two rooms are available for a Hours: Monday — Thursday 10 a.m. — 9 p.m.; Friday & variety of functions. To find out more about fees and Saturday 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.; Sunday Noon — 5 p.m. availability, call Tara at (763)569 -3470. Room set -up, including tables and chairs are included in the usage fee. For Registration required for all except Family Storytime. group pool rental information, call (763)569 -3317. All Storytimes are free! Constitution Hall Constitution Hall is available for business and club meetings Baby Storvtime and private functions. This room is a great place to host a Mondays, January 17 — February 14, 10:15 a.m. family reunion, shower, graduation or anniversary party. The Tuesdays, January 18 — February 15, 11:15 a.m. building may also be reserved for overnight functions. Room Toddler Storvtime set -up, P.A. system, and use of the remodeled kitchen are Tuesdays, January 18 — February 15, 10:15 a.m. included in the usage fee. This unique room can Preschool Storvtime accommodate up to 190 persons with banquet style seating Fridays, January 21 — February 18, 10:15 a.m. and 250 for lecture style. Family Storvtime Philip Q. Cohen Community Room Wednesdays, January 19— February 16, 10:15 p.m. This new room located on the upper level of the community Thursdays, January 13, February 10, March 10, 7:00 p.m. center is available for small group functions. (Access to this Saturdays, January 8, February 12, March 12, 11:00 a.m. level is by elevator or stairs.) Room capacity for theatre style seating is 80, classroom style at 30 and banquet style 50. FREE PUBLIC CLASSES Included in the usage fee is a small service kitchen with sink, Register in person at Brookdale Library, refrigerator and coffee pots. by phone (952)847 -5600 or online at www.helib.org ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR — Exhibitor Applications E -Mail Basics to Saturday, January 8, 10:30 a.m. —Noon Be an exhibitor for the 16 annual Earle Brown Days Job Search Ouick Tour Wednesday, January is Tour p.m. Arts & Crafts Fair! Sat., June 25, 9 a.m. to dusk in Central Park, 694 & Shingle Creek Pkwy. Fee is $45/ Tuesday, February 22, 7-8:3 p.m. space. For form, call (763)569 -3406. Saturday, March 19, 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Language Learning with Rosetta Stone Tuesday, January 18, 7 -8:00 p.m. ' You ' re Invited to " Our Town Wednesday, February 16, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Brooklyn Center's Thursday, March 24, 7 -8:00 p.m. /� Using the Library Computers 94th Thursday, February 3, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Z hdaly Celebration Monday, February 28,7 -8:00 p.m. Genealogv Resources Saturday, February 2005 Thursday, March 3, 7 -8:30 p.m. Earle Brow y n Heritage Center 6155 Earle Brown Drive 5,30 p.m, Social ESL CONVERSATION CIRCLES @ THE LIBRARY English as a Second Language (ESL) adult students practice 6 :30 m. Dinner p' English conversation. The weekly circle includes a variety of 8 :00 p.m. Program & Entertainment everyday topics, shopping, using coupons, voting, taxes, and free activities, plus how to use the library. Participants must Paid m;c, rations must be made in advance speak some English. Registration is requested; call (952)847 - Kc,islcr in person or br mail at Community Center, 5600 and press 3. Program meets on Tuesdays from January 630 k tsin lc ( ree Parkism, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 4 —May 24, 7 -8:30 p.m. at Brookdale Library. orb ,N JAjone 11 it 11 Visa or N,1asterCard at (763)569 -3400. Please inake check parable to City of Brooklyn Center. Mewrration Deadline - January 23,2605.) MOMS CLUB OF BROOKLYN CENTER MOMS Club is a national nonprofit organization specifically for at -home mothers. It helps you feel good about your decision to stay home with your children and gives you opportunity to share activities with other at -home mothers & Cost children. They have meetings with interesting speakers LOSt $30,OO�PeCSOn and discussions, park play days, playgroups for preschool children, babysitting coops, and a monthly MOMS night out. New members welcome. Call Aimee at (763)503 -6885. Recreation Brochure 29 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Brooklyn Center School District 286 Community Education (763)561 -2120 ext. 2102 to BARGAIN TRAVEL FUNDRAISING FOR ��/'�i Instructor: Carleen Matosky MORE FUNDS AND FUN .`i► Are you looking for ways to beat the Instructor: Carleen Matosky high cost of vacationing? Well, in this Do you participate in fundraising CE fn class we'll cover ways to fly less activities for your church, club or expensively on regularly scheduled air organization? Then this class is for and charter flights. We'll talk about you! Make fundraising efforts more ways to save on lodging, from the successful with these tips and strategies unusual such as a castle to the free, from a fundraiser who has raised such as homes around the world. Then, MILLIONS OF DOLLARS and been COME STAMP WITH ME we'll briefly discuss the ins and outs of nicknamed "Miracle Grow" because of Instructor: Gayle Stauffacher rental cars. This class is for the her ability to increase money earned. Creating beautiful cards and invitations vacationing individual, couple or You'll learn about putting together is easier than you think. Learn the family wanting to cut the cost of having successful committees who produce basics with these projects that you will fun• super ideas and fun events with make and take home: $10.00 /1 Session fantastic results! Whether you're a 1) Me and My Shadow - two methods Mon. Feb. 28 6:30 -9:30 p.m. seasoned fundraiser or a novice, you'll of shadow stamping; 2) Simple & Brooklyn Center High School want to take this class to improve both Elegant, embossing - no coloring Room 105 the funds you raise and the fun you necessary, very simple, very have! impressive; 3) Tile Magnets - did you INTRODUCTION TO $10.00 /1 Session know you can stamp on tiles? Oh, WINDOWS COMPUTERS Tues. Feb. 15 6:30 -9:30 p.m. yeah! Make a tile magnet for your Instructor: Mark Gamelin Brooklyn Center High School fridge. Amaze your friends; 4) Thirty- If you're turning on the computer for second card - don't believe it? Come the first time and are not exactly sure and see. It's true. You'll love it! Now is what you are doing, this class is for a great time to start stamping! you. The course is designed for those Minimum age 12 years. of you who have never used a computer $12.00/1 Session or just want some extra practice. We Mon. Feb. 7 or Mar. 7 6:30 -9:00 p.m. will cover the very basics of using the Earle Brown Elementary computer in the Windows operating Room E 113 system. The instructor is very user friendly and will keep it relaxed and fun! $24.00/2 Sessions HOME OWNERSHIP - IS IT HEALTHY HABITS FOR Wed. Feb. 9 & 16 6:00 -8:00 p.m. FOR YOU? TODAY'S FAMILY Brooklyn Center High School Instructor: Karen Youngberg and Instructor: Jackie Uglow Room 104 Dave Bashel Are you concerned about the eating This local realtor and loan officer will habits of your family? Come and learn CAR SMARTS teach you how to buy your first home how to change old habits and initiate Instructor: Doug Dusbabek and have excellent credit. The new lifestyle routines. This class is Do you know the difference between a information will be especially valuable offered by a registered dietitian who is click, a knock, a ping and a clunk? If for people who are renting but want to also certified in child/adolescent /adult you are intimidated when you raise the own. Learn about finding your dream weight management. You will hear hood of your car, then this is your home, the investment value, tax important information to benefit every class! Find out how to choose a repair advantages, down payments and family member. Suggestions for fun, shop. Unlock the mystery of repair closing costs. If you want to sell, get a healthy activities are provided in a charges and service contracts. local market update and find out about relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Bring Understand the value of preventative how to receive maximum equity. There your questions and concerns and dress maintenance. Learn the ins and outs of will be plenty of time for questions and in comfortable clothing. Space is basic car care and tips for keeping your answers. Handouts and light limited, so register early! car running and looking good. refreshments are provided. $25.00/Family /1 Session $4.00/1 Session $5.00/1 Session Tues. Feb. 1 6:30 -7:30 p.m. Tues. Apr. 5 6:00 -9:00 p.m. Wed. Mar. 2 6:30 -8:30 p.m. Earle Brown Elementary Brooklyn Center High School Brooklyn Center High School Room E 113 Room 220 Staff Lounge www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 30 Brooklyn Center Community Education E: Brooklyn Center School District 2$6 Community Education (763)$61 -2120 ext. 2102 CERAMIC ART GROUP HYPNOSIS: HOME AWAY Enter the exciting world of fired art. WEIGHT LOSS CHILD CARE You will learn preparation and STOP SMOKING /CHEWING Home Away is Brooklyn Center decorating techniques on two pieces - Instructor: Dr. Mary Fischer, D.C.H. School District's extended day you will have several to choose from. How will you feel if you don't stop school -age care program located in Our certified instructor will provide your obsession with food today? What the Earle Brown Elementary hands on assistance. Watch the will your future be like if you don't building. We offer quality care for transformation of the green ware into a stop smoking? With group hypnosis children in grades K -6 before and beautiful ceramic piece for your home. you will learn to desire the right food after school at this convenient on- Get out of the house and unwind with and motivate yourself to exercise. If site location. A wide variety of an afternoon or evening of discovering you are ready to quit smoking or developmentally appropriate your new talent! Fee includes 4 classes, chewing, hypnosis can help you stop activities are available: sports, 2 ceramic pieces, use of tools & immediately without cravings or science, dramatic play, cooking, brushes, color and firing in a kiln. gaining weight. Hypnosis is relaxing crafts, reading, and games. It is our Bring your own water dish and a roll of and you will be fully aware and goal to provide a warm, caring paper towels. Work clothes are conscious at all times. Bring a pillow, environment. recommended. Minimum age is 16 blanket or sleeping bag for added For more information, call years. comfort. Fee includes session, a Nicole Gre at $45.00/4 Sessions reinforcement tape and a card which (763)561-4480 3398 Tuesdays Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 allows participants to attend future 1:00 -3:00 p.m. or 6:30 -8:30 p.m. seminars free if reinforcement is TO REGISTER...... These classes are held at desired. s on pages 30 & 31 held at Ceramic Art Supplies, Inc. Weight Loss $47.00 for classes Center High School 5810 Xerxes Ave N Stop Smoking/Chewing $47.00 g Both Sessions $90.00 6500 Humboldt Ave N Tues. Mar. 15 6:30 -9:45 p.m. or Earle Brown Elementary Brooklyn Center High School 1500 - 59th Avenue North Media Center - except where noted- INVESTMENT BASICS Complete registration form and mail Instructors: Kim Ritter and with a check to: Sarah Houle -Johns STAYING ON TRACK: Brooklyn Center High School This course will focus on setting and 6 STRATEGIES TO Community Education Office pursuing financial goals by using the INVESTING IN ANY MARKET 6500 Humboldt Avenue North tools available to achieve them. The Instructors: Kim Ritter and Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 basics will be outlined, such as Sarah Houle -Johns or drop registration and fee at the office characteristics of stocks and bonds, This class focuses on strategies that 7:30 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. understanding mutual funds and paying have proved to be successful in the Make checks payable to Brooklyn yourself first. We will discuss goals long term . We will cover Center Community Education. For pertaining to retirement, college and diversification and reallocating assets further information, call tax savings. We will try creating a 3 into the different classes. Many (763)561 -2120 ext. 2102. step financial plan. Explore your investors like to make their own --"-------------------------------------- financially secure future with us. choices and follow "hot tips." Community Education Registration $5.0011 Session However, for most people, these don't Name: Tues. Jan. 18 6:30 -8:30 p.m. work. Systematic investment plans are Brooklyn Center High School more beneficial by remaining in tune Room 102 with your investment goals. Address: $5.0011 Session Tuesday Feb. 8 6:30 -8:30 p.m. Brooklyn Center High School Phone: Room 102 M I N N Z S O T A Class Title: UCare Minnesota members should ATTENTION ALL WOMEN! include ID number when A special Community Ed event is Class Date: Fee: registering for classes planned for Mother's Day weekend. on pages 30 & 31. More information forthcoming! Brooklyn Center Community Education 31 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org i Early Childhood Family Education (763)561 -4490 ext. 5001 Brooklyn Center School District 286 The mission of Early Childhood Family Education is to strengthen families through support and education. For both adults and children, we offer important life experiences in all areas of their development. FAMILY FOCUS SCHOOL READINESS (Birth to 5 y ears) ECFE Open Douse Preschool Classes This class is designed so that all of (for ages 3' /z to 5) your preschool children (ages 0 — 5) and Reqistration School Readiness provides preschool may attend with you. Children and programming to help children grow parents join together for fun learning Join us for a fun family evening and prepare for their kindergarten activities for the first half of class. of food, activities and experience. This program recognizes The parents then leave for a that parents are a child's first and discussion group with a parent entertainment. Register for classes p educator where the set the to while you're here! most important teacher and believes y p Thursday, January 13, 2005 that parent involvement is critical to a according to their interests. The child's education. Earle Brown Elementary School children play together under the care 1500 - 59th Avenue North Parents with children enrolled in of the Early Childhood teacher. this program are required to Classes are held at our Community Here is a schedule of events! Corner (1500 — 69` Ave N at participate in a regularly scheduled Humboldt) and at Earle Brown 5:30 -6:00 ECFE parendchild class. Elementary. We have morning, FREE Light Supper! Children whose birthdays fall afternoon and evening offerings to between 9 -02 -00 and 3 -01 -01 attend meet the needs of most families. Fee 6:00 -6:4 two mornings a week at Earle Brown is $45.00 and we offer a sliding fee Bingo for Books! Elementary, while children whose scale for district residents. Classes are Family Activities! birthdays fall between 9 -02 -99 and 1'h hours in length and meet for 12 9 -01 -00 attend 2 afternoons a week at weeks beginning the week of January 6:45 -7:30 Earle Brown Elementary. Fees range 31, 2005. Please call (763)561 -4480 Entertainment! from $45 to $70 per month with a ext. 5001 for details. sliding fee available for district 5:30 -6:45 residents. There are limited Family Activities in the openings in these classes. Classes meet through May 2005. ECFE Classroom! Call (763)561 -4480 ext. 5001 for details! BIENVENIDOS! Una clase para nuestras familias que Forma de Matricula hablan Espanol que tienen ninos con los edades entre de 3 y 5. Juntarnos Nombre(s) del Padre para una noche llena de diversi6n y actividades para padres y ninos en la Direcci6n (incluye el c6digo postal) aula de ECFE, ensamblado s6lo para ustedes. Padres recibiran informaci6n imprimido en temas de interes para prontitud de la escuela. La clase va a Telefono # reunir en martes empezando en febrero para 6 sesi6nes de 6:15 hasta 7:45 p.m. Nombre del nino /a El costo es $25 y ofrecemos una escala de pagos, segun sus ingresos M F Fecha de Nacimiento personales. Para matricular, por favor llenar la forma abajo y mandarla ha: ECFE, Earle Brown Elementary, 1500- Nombre del nino /a 59th Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 o dejarla en la oficina de ECFE M F Fecha de Nacimiento en la Escuela Earle Brown. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 32 Brooklyn Center Community Education Adult Education and Information F� Brcoklyn Center School District 286 Community Education ( 763)561 -4480 ext. 5001 ADULT BASIC EDUCATION BROOKLYN CENTER ENGLISH LANGUAGE The Adult Basic Education program COMMUNITY CORNER LEARNERS (ELL) serves adults who want to study for a (763)561 -2481 AND TRANSITION GED or improve basic learning skills. The Brooklyn Center Community Students work toward their goals with Corner, located at Humboldt Avenue Adult Basic Education staff. Classes and 69 is a friendly place to help are ongoing with registration on families and individuals identify and Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. Classes are held connect with resources in the on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday community that will help meet their from 9:00 a.m. — Noon, and on need. Staff will help find any service Tuesday and Wednesday evenings available to address a particular from 5:00 — 7:00 p.m. at our question or concern as well as help Community Corner on 69th & callers solve problems. Community Humboldt. Call (763)783 -4870 for Corner can connect families and English as a Second Language classes further information or to register. individuals with: are for adults with limited English - •Adult Education speaking ability. Classes focus on *Grades R Us Program improving proficiency in speaking, *Recreation listening, reading, and writing English. *Food Students are evaluated with speaking ELL FAMILY LEARNING and reading tests and placed in the (Adults with children ages 3 months to 5 years) •Housing appropriate skill level (beginning to Adult students participate in academic *Parenting advanced). The Transition program studies, parent support group, and *Transportation focuses on helping second language parent/child interaction. Children are •Volunteer Opportunities students with more advanced English involved in school readiness activities •Health Care/Medical improve their reading skills and and parent/child interaction. Classes are *Legal Assistance become more self - directed learners in held at the Preschool and Family Place components English. Class onents include in Humboldt Square Shopping Center *Counseling g p *Emergency services reading, independent study, resources, on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday g y conversation, and writing. mornings from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. •Many other services Call writing. 0 Call (763)783 -4870 for more The Community Corner is a for more information or to register information or to register. collaborative effort of the for classes. Northwest Hennepin Family Services Collaborative. -- — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ECFE Registration Form Parent's Name(s) Phone # Child's Name M F Date of Birth Child's Name M F Date of Birth Child's Name M F Date of Birth Address (include zip) Class Title Day & Time Fee Class Title Day & Time Fee Bring completed form with payment to the Earle Brown Open House on January 13 or mail to: ECFE, Earle Brown Elementary, 1500 - 59th Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. Brooklyn Center Community Education 33 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Aquatic Activities Registration begins Saturday, January 8. Numbers handed out at 8:30 a.m. Registration follows immediately. Indicate your child's swim level on registration form. If you have questions about swim activities or what level to place your child, call Kirsten or Natalie at (763)569 -3317. All classes are held at the community center. PRESCHOOL AND CHILDREN SWIM LESSON LEVELS SWIM LESSONS American Red Cross classes for American Red Cross Swim Lessons. For children ages 4 and children 4 years of age and older. Some children may be tested the first day to older. For day and time of lessons, see Preschool and ensure correct swim level. Classes have an average ratio of 5 Children Swim Lessons and Afternoon Children Swim students /instructor. Parents do not accompany child in water. Lessons. Class #'s 405, 414, 419, 420 for Kindergarten & Preschool ages only! Classes 30 min. Level 1: Water Exploration Classes once a week, $38.00/10 Lessons Introduces independent floating, kicking, gliding & breath # Day Begins Time Level control. Focus is on allowing child to become comfortable in 400 Tues. Jan. 18 5:10 p.m. 1 -5 water & work on beginner skills. No previous skills needed. 401 Tues. Jan. 18 5:45 p.m. 1 -5 402 Tues. Jan. 18 6:20 p.m. 1 -5 Level 2: Primary Skills 403 Tues. Jan. 18 6:55 p.m. 1 -7 Introduces the fundamentals of the front and back crawl 404 Tues. Jan. 18 7:30 p.m. 1 -7 along with rhythmic breathing. Students must pass level 1 or 405* Wed. Jan. 19 10:30 a.m. 1 -2 be able to float on their front and back independently. 406 Wed. Jan. 19 4:45 p.m. 1 -5 407 Wed. Jan. 19 5:20 p.m. 1 -5 Level 3: Stroke Readiness 408 Wed. Jan. 19 6:00 p.m. 1 -7 Builds on skills of level 2. Focus is on stroke improvement. 409 Thurs. Jan. 20 5:10 p.m. 1 -5 Whip kick and treading water are introduced. Must have the 410 Thurs. Jan. 20 5:45 p.m. 1 -5 ability to swim 20 yards with both front and back crawl. 411 Thurs. Jan. 20 6:20 p.m. 1 -5 412 Thurs. Jan. 20 6:55 p.m. 1 -7 Level 4: Stroke Developntent 413 Thurs. Jan. 20 7:30 p.m. 1 -7 Builds on level 3. Students work on the breaststroke and 414* Fri. Jan. 21 11:45 a.m. 1 -2 sidestroke kicks, along with safety skills. Students develop 415 Sat. Jan. 22 9:00 a.m. 1 -7 endurance and confidence in previously learned strokes. 416 Sat. Jan. 22 9:35 a.m. 1 -5 Must be able to swim 40 yards with both front & back crawl. 417 Sat. Jan. 22 10:10 a.m. 1 -5 418 Sat. Jan. 22 10:45 a.m. 1 -5 Level 5: Stroke Refinement Classes once a week, $35.00/9 Lessons Must have passed level 4 or swim 50 yards of front and back 419* Mon. Jan. 24 9:30 a.m. 1 -2 crawl and demonstrate the scissors kick. Students coordinate 420* Mon. Jan. 24 10:00 a.m. 1 -2 and refine keystrokes. Butterfly kick is introduced. Level 6: Skill Proflciency $ Must swim 20 yards of breaststroke & sidestroke; 75 yards PARENT AND TOT SWIM of front & back crawl. Polish strokes to allow swimming LESSONS with more ease, efficiency and power over greater distances. Water adjustment and beginning swim lessons for children 18 months — 3 years. Level 7: Advanced Skills One parent must accompany the child in Must be able to swim 10 yards butterfly and 50 yards the water. Children must wear a swim breaststroke, sidestroke and 100 yards front and back crawl. diaper. Registration Fee $38.00/10 Lessons. Students perfect strokes. An emphasis is placed on personal Classes 30 min. safety and rescue skills. # Day Begins Time Location 421 Tues. Jan. 18 6:20 p.m. Community Center 422 Wed. Jan. 19 11:00 a.m. Community Center 423 Thurs. Jan. 20 5:45 p.m. Community Center 424 Thurs. Jan. 20 6:20 p.m. Community Center 425 Sat. Jan. 22 10:10 a.m. Community Center www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 34 Recreation Brochure Aquatic Activities continued LIL' TOTS SWIM LESSONS SYNCHRONIZED SWIM Check out our newest class for your littlest swimmer CLASS specifically designed for their comfort level and needs! For Are you a level 4 or above swimmer? If so, children ages 3 -4. Limited to 4 participants per class. A great try synchronized swimming! Learn basic start to lessons! Classes 30 min. synchro skills and a routine. For the beginner and advanced Classes once a week, $38.00/10 Lessons beginner. Instructor USA Synchro Level I. Registration Fee # Day Begins Time Location $50.00110 Lessons. Classes 45 min. 426 Tues. Jan. 18 5:10 p.m. Community Center # Day Begins Time Location 427 Tues. Jan. 18 5:45 p.m. Community Center 456 Sat. Jan. 22 10:45 a.m. Community Center 428 Tues. Jan. 18 6:20 p.m. Community Center 429 Thurs. Jan. 20 5:10 p.m. Community Center 430 Thurs. Jan. 20 5:45 p.m. Community Center ADULT & SENIOR ADULT SWIM LESSONS 431 Thurs. Jan. 20 6:20 p.m. Community Center Have you ever wanted to learn to swim or improve your 432 Thurs. Jan. 20 6:55 p.m. Community Center strokes? Men and women ages 16 and up. The focus is on 433 Fri. Jan. 21 11:15 a.m. Community Center individual needs and everyone is welcome regardless of skill 434 Sat. Jan. 22 9:35 a.m. Community Center level. Registration Fee $38.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. 435 Sat. Jan. 22 10:10 a.m. Community Center # Days Begins Time Location 436 Sat. Jan. 22 10:45 a.m. Community Center 458 Tues. Jan. 18 7:30 p.m. Community Center Classes once a week, $35.00/9 Lessons 459 Thurs. Jan. 20 7:30 p.m. Community Center 437 Mon. Jan. 24 10:30 a.m. Community Center 460 Sat. Jan. 22 9:35 a.m. Community Center 438 Mon. Jan. 24 1:00 p.m. Community Center PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS - By Arrangement AFTERNOON — CHILDREN SWIM LESSONS For all levels, children or adults. The focus is on individual For children ages 4 — 18. Some children may be tested the needs and we will design a lesson to first day to ensure correct swim level. Extended swim help you be successful. Must be at included in cost of lessons. Students registered for afternoon least 6 years old. Class ratio one lessons may swim before or after their lesson. (Between hours C� �� _ student to one instructor. Missed of 1:30 -5:30 p.m.) Note: We will try and accommodate \\�1�C�� lessons will not be made up. specific lesson times; there may be changes on first day of Registration Fee $14.00 for one 30 lessons due to level enrollment Classes 30 min. minute lesson. Classes once a week, $45.00/10 Lessons # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Level 461 By arrangement only. Call Natalie at (763) 569 -3317. 439 Tues. Jan. 18 1:30 p.m. 1 -3 440 Tues. Jan. 18 2:05 p.m. 1 -3 441 Tues. Jan. 18 2:40 p.m. 4 -7 442 Tues. Jan. 18 3:15 p.m. 1 - 3 ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS 443 Tues. Jan. 18 4:00 p.m. 1 -4 Scheduled and by arrangement times available for individuals 444 Tues. Jan. 18 4:35 p.m. 1 -4 of all ages with physical or developmental disabilities. Ratio 445 Thurs. Jan. 20 1:30 p.m. 1 -3 one student/one instructor. Missed lessons will not be made 446 Thurs. Jan. 20 2:05 p.m. 1 -3 up. Registration Fee $70.00/10 Lessons. (Class #466 by 447 Thurs. Jan. 20 2:40 p.m. 4 -7 arrangement only. Registration Fee $7.00 for one 30 448 Thurs. Jan. 20 3:15 p.m. 1 -3 minute lesson.) 449 Thurs. Jan. 20 4:00 p.m. 1 -4 # Day Begins Time Location 450 Thurs. Jan. 20 4:35 p.m. 1 -4 462 Tues. Jan. 18 4:00 p.m. Community Center Classes once a week, $41.00/9 Lessons 463 Tues. Jan. 18 6:55 p.m. Community Center 451 Mon. Jan. 24 1:30 p.m. 1 -3 464 Thurs. Jan. 20 7:30 p.m. Community Center 452 Mon. Jan. 24 2:05 p.m. 1 -3 465 Sat. Jan. 22 9:00 a.m. Community Center 453 Mon. Jan. 24 2:40 p.m. 4 -7 466 By arrangement only. Call Natalie at (763) 569 -3317. 454 Mon. Jan. 24 3:15 p.m. 1 -3 COMPETITIVE For those who may be interested in SPRINGBOARD DIVING joining a swim team. Stroke analysis Learn forward and back approaches, setting the board for and development, speed turns and spring, terms, positions, and basic front and back dives. Must starts and basic fitness will be be at level 4 swimming ability. Registration Fee $38.00/10 emphasized. Minimum swim ability is level 6. Registration Lessons. Classes 30 min. Fee $38.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 455 Thurs. Jan. 20 7:30 p.m. Community Center 467 Tues. Jan. 18 7:30 p.m. Community Center Recreation Brochure 35 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Aquatic Activities continued 0 GUARD START: LIFEGUARDING TOMORROW SCUBA DIVING For ages 12 -14. Get a jump -start into Lifeguard Training! Become a certified scuba diver! Fun Must be able to swim the front crawl continuously for 25 and safety emphasized. All yards, tread water for one minute and submerge and swim a equipment is provided. Open water distance of 10 feet underwater. All materials are included in dives not included. Minimum age 12 the fee. Registration Fee $66.00/4 Lessons. Classes 3 hours. and at least swim level 3. Taught by # Day Begins Time Location certified scuba instructors. Pick up 468 Sat. Feb. 5 12:00 p.m. Community Center materials on February 12, 9 a.m. Registration Fee $250.00/2 Sessions. Classes 7 hours. WATER SAFETY AIDE # Days Dates Time Location If you are interested in teaching swim lessons, this is the place 475 Sat & Sun Feb. 26 &27 9:00 a.m. Community Center to start! Ages 12 & up with a level 6 swimming ability. Students will learn the skills and techniques to aid in the instruction of quality lessons. Participants will work with experienced instructors during our swim lesson program as an apprentice. All materials are included in the fee. Registration Fee $65.00/10 Lessons. Classes 1 hour. QUICK START INTRODUCTION TO # Day Begins Time Location SEA KAYAKING 469 Tues. Jan. 18 1:30 p.m. Community Center Explore the exciting world of Sea Kayaking, 470 Tues. Jan. 18 5:45 p.m. Community Center America's fastest growing sport. Certified 471 Thurs. Jan. 20 1:30 p.m. Community Center Instructor Don Dimond will teach on land and 472 Thurs. Jan. 20 6:20 p.m. Community Center in water topics that will enrich your future 473 Sat. Jan. 22 9:35 a.m. Community Center outdoor life. All equipment needed for class is provided. LIFEGUARD TRAINING Registration Fee $50.0011 Session. Class 5% hours. # Day Date Time Location Would you like to work at a pool? This American Red Cross 477 Sat. Jan. 15 4:30 p.m. Community Center class is for you! This course will emphasize victim 478 Sun. Jan. 30 10:00 a.m. Community Center recognition, surveillance and equipment -based rescues. 479 Sat. Feb. 12 4:30 p.m. Community Center Includes Standard First Aid and CPR for the Professional 480 Sun. Feb. 27 10:00 a.m. Community Center Rescuer. Must be 15 years old by last day of class & pass pre- 481 Sun. Mar. 13 10:00 a.m. Community Center course test. Class meets 4 hours each night. Mon. Feb. 14, 21, 28 Mar. 7, 14, 21, 5:30 -9:30 p.m. & March 5, 10 a.m.— 5 p.m. Registration Fee $180.00, includes book & pocket mask. OPEN KAYAK TIME No refunds issued after Jan. 31. Are you searching for a place to Kayak? Come enjoy a couple # Day Begins Time Location hours of fun as you paddle in our Olympic Size Pool! Register 474 Mon. Feb. 14 5:30 p.m. Community Center today - space is limited! Registration Fee $10.00 /1 Session. Open Kayak Time is two hours. # Day Date Time Location .00LP9I V.19D? DAYPARTYPACKAGE p 482 Sat. Jan. 15 8:00 p.m. Community Center For children ages 14 & under. Adult making 483 Sun. Jan. 30 10:30 a.m. Community Center birthday reservation is responsible for 484 Sat. Feb. 12 8:00 p.m. Community Center supervising party. Room limit 25 including 485 Sun. Feb. 27 10:30 p.m. Community Center supervising parents. Reservations must be made 486 Sun. Mar. 13 10:30 a.m. Community Center at least 7 days in advance. A $20.00 NON - REFUNDABLE DOWN PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO HOLD A RESERVATION. To make a reservation, call (763) 569- 3400 Mon. -Fri. between 9:30 a.m. — 4 p.m. Pool admission for adults and youth 15 & older are not included in birthday Group Rental Information party package. Minimum height to go down water slide is For information on rental costs and availability, 52 ". Children less than 52" must demonstrate proficiency in call Kirsten or Natalie at (763)569 -3317. front crawl to use slide or be accompanied by an adult. You may bring commercially prepared or store bought cake, ice Community Center Pool & Water Slide cream, pre - packaged beverages (no red, orange or grape dye) Looking for an idea for your group's next gathering? Try a and /or order pizza from restaurants. No other food items, pool rental! Try the wild 150' water slide, diving boards, including crock pots, salads, sandwiches, or homemade water volleyball and more! items permitted. Swimsuits required in swimming pool, COST of $35.00 includes use of party room for 1 hour, 15 North View Pool Rental minutes; pool admission for up to 10 children; unlimited For an exclusive pool party, try North View Junior High water slide rides for up to 10 children. Pool at 69' & Zane Ave N. It is available for rental for (Fee for additional children is $4.00 each.) groups of all sizes. Lifeguards provided for rentals. (Adults pay regular admission rates.) Reservation requested a minimum of two weeks in advance. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 36 Recreation Brochure 694 & Shingle Creek Parkway, (763)569 -3400 Pool, water slide, diving boards, wading pool, sauna, exercise room! o � d New Year's Party* "Be Our Valentine "* 'e Sunday, January 2, 1 -5 p m. Sundae February 13, 1 -S p -ni Swim & slide into the New Year! Bring your floatable Have a sweet time at the pool! Swim and and relax! Have fun while helping relax on your air mattress! Enjoy "sweet" others. Start out the new year by music and a special treat! How sweet it is! donating a can of food to CEAP and receive free use of the water slide with paid pool general admission! Jivin' to Fabulous Fishy Fun Day* tunes from 2 -5 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2 -5pni • Join us in a fun filled escapade. We will swim and slide, and enjoy fish Mittens and More* frenzy games such as "Pin the Fin on Saturday, January 8, I -epm. the Fish," Fish Tag, Go Fish and our Fishing Wall. We Bring winter outerwear such as mittens, scarves, and will also have a coloring contest and volleyball all day! jackets that are in good condition. Help our community You can swim like a fish! Fun for all! stay bundled this winter. Receive a prize for each pair donated! Hip Hop Night!* Saturday, March 19, 5 -6'pm. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Swim* Pump it up! Get down with your favorite Hip Hop Hits! Monday January 1 1 - 9 p.m. Broadcasting from station BCCC, join our special DJ Enjoy your vacation from school as you Splish and who will be spinning the tunes for a jammin' good time! Splash all day with your friends at the pool! Enjoy exciting music and games of volleyball! Slip down the Aloha from the "Center "* slide into our cool pool! Fun tunes from 2 -5 p.m. Slide Saturday, March 26, 2 -5pm open 1 -8 p.m. Escape to a tropical paradise! Join us in this hula celebration as the tropical community center heats up! Tropical tunes and terrific times make this a great ° Hip Hop Night!* escape from the winter weather. Volleyball fun for Saturday, February 19, everyone! 0 5 -8pm Pump it up ! Get down T.G.I.F. FUN FLOATS* _ with your favorite Hip m. Every Friday, 5 -8 p. Hop Hits! Broadcasting Thank goodness it's Friday! ririli from station BCCC, join For unsinkable fun, bring your favorite fun float our special DJ who will to the pool. be spinning the tunes for a jammin' good time! Check Inner tubes, air mattresses, beach balls, floating out our other Hip Hop Night coming in March! animals, and noodles are all welcome. Water slide is available. *General Admission Prices Apply! 'q General pool and water slide admission prices apply. Recreation Brochure 37 www.cityojhrooklyncenter.org 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway (763) 569 -3441 (24 Hour Recorded Information Line) Memberships entitle the member to use the Olympic swimming pool, 150' water slide, diving boards, exercise room and sauna during open swim. (See open swim schedule below.) Family memberships include husband, wife and their children 20 years of age and under living at home. Membership and general admission rates subject to change without notice. The Community Center may close early at the discretion of the management. Hours subject to change. Call (763) 569 -3400. Winter Hours Effective January 2, 2005. MEMBERSHIP PRICES — Effective Jan. 2, 2005 GENERAL ADMISSION PRICES 1 Month 3 Month 6 Month 1 Year With Without Slide Slide Family $36.00 $97.00 $173.00 $281.00 Youth up to age 14 & $4.00 $2.50 Individual $23.00 $62.00 $110.00 $179.00 Senior Adult (62 & older) Senior* $17.00 $46.00 $82.00 $153.00 Youth ages 15 -17 & $5.00 $3.50 *Brooklyn Center senior adult residents Adult (18 & over) Exercise Room Fx Sauna Open Swim Schedule Water Slide Schedule Monday, Wednesday & Friday Monday, Wednesday & Friday Monday & Friday -5 to 8 p.m. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday -6 to 8 p.m. (Adults only -9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) (Adults only -9 a.m. to I p.m.) Saturday -1 to 8 p.m. Sunday -1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday Tuesday & Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Locker Rooms — Coin operated lockers are (Adults only -9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) (Adults only -9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) provided. Secure your belongings for 25¢. As a courtesy to others, no children over age 5 are allowed in opposite gender locker rooms. Saturday Saturday Family locker rooms available. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. 1 to 8 p.m. (Adults only -11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Game Room — With a pool table, air hockey, video games and pinball machine! Located on Sunday Sunday the upper level. 1 to 5 p.m. 1 to 5 p.m. Vending Machines — A variety of candy, beverage and snack items are available for sale. Exercise Room — For ages 15 and older. Located on the upper level. Basic Exercise Room Orientation — See page 17. - - Sauna — For ages 18 and older. Children younger than this will not be Cornrnunity Center " Water glide allowed even if accompanied by an adult. 14oliday Hours Pool — An adult must accompany children under the age of 6 in the Close pool. Swimsuits required in the swimming pool. December Day January Comm i li Wading Pool — Open to children 5 & younger when supervised by a parent. Op l b, r i Water Slide — The recreation department reserves the right to open the December Yea water slide during non - scheduled times. Children who are less that 52" Da tall and wish to use the water slide must demonstrate proficiency in th President Da front crawl or be accompanied by an adult. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 38 Recreation Brochure Re g is tration and General Infor REGISTRATION Refund Procedure Art /Cooking/Holiday Class Begins Saturday, January 8 at the Requests for refunds must be made at Participants Brooklyn Center Community Center. least 24 hours before the first class. If Young artists and cooks may get food, Please make checks payable to the Cjty you find it necessary to cancel after the paint, glue or other art media on their of Brooklyn Center. first class, make your request 24 hours clothing and shoes while in class. Visa and MasterCard are accepted. before the second class. Class will be Children should dress in old clothes prorated. Sorry, no refunds will be and/or bring an old paint shirt or apron. All Class Registration issued after the second class. Saturday, January 8 Discipline Numbers handed out at 8:30 a.m. Programs that were paid with a credit To insure a quality experience for all Registration will follow immediately. card will be credited to the account. children, a policy of discipline has been Registration continues until classes fill. Programs that were paid with cash or created. Students will be given the rules check will be refunded by check. of class orally on the first day of class. Senior Adult Registration Refund checks will be mailed; please Students who do not follow the Friday, January 7 allow 2 -3 weeks. established rules set by the instructor Register at customer service counter, will be given one warning. If they lower level. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. choose not to follow the rules a second Refund Procedure for Holiday and time, they will be sent home from class One -Day Classes and will not be allowed to return. Mail -In Registration Requests for refunds must be made at No money will be refunded. Mail -In registration accepted beginning least seven days before the class date. Jan. 10. Complete registration form on Sorry, no refunds will be issued later the back page. Please include payment. than seven days before the class date. Late Pickup Fee Mail to: Brooklyn Center Recreation y If a child is not picked up immediately Department, 6301 Shingle Creek after class, a $5 fee will be charged for every 10 minutes after class ending Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. Inclement Weather time. If classes or other recreation activities Phone- In/Fax -In Registration are canceled due to inclement weather, Phone -In and Fax -In registration we will attempt to make them up. Auxiliary Aids Auxiliary aids for persons with accepted beginning January 10. Please Sometimes circumstances beyond our disabilities are available upon request have your Visa or MasterCard number control do not make this possible. at least 96 hours in advance. For more ready. Phone -In and Fax -In registration information, please call the director at hours are Monday — Saturday from 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. & Sunday from Questionable weather or sp eech impairment are served by 69 -3407. Persons with hearing 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. For fax -in registration, Programs may be canceled due to the speech the MN Relay Service, 711 (TTY/ please use registration form on back weather conditions. Call (763)569- Voice). page. Fax # is (763)569 -3434. 3442 for a recorded message about activity cancellations. Cancellations Liability Registration is on a first -come, first- may be announced on WCCO -AM 830. The Brooklyn Center Community served basis. Instructors are not Activities, Recreation and Services permitted to accept registration. The Spectators Department does not provide accident recreation department reserves the right Class attendance is limited to to cancel classes when an insufficient insurance for participants in any of its participants. Spectators, including programs. Participants assume all number of people have signed up. parents, children, siblings and friends, inherent risk of injury from their Waiting lists are kept for classes that are not allowed except with permission. involvement in programs or activities are full. If there are sufficient requests outlined in this brochure. and if space and an instructor are available, additional classes may be Register Early formed. Most of the programs or activities have a minimum and maximum number of Financial Assistance registrants. Some fill to capacity early. Department Hours Limited financial assistance funds are In other cases, if they appear to be ' available to Brooklyn Center residents under enrolled, we have to cancel who could not otherwise take a class activities several days before the Monday Saturday due to financial reasons. For starting date. There have been instances ' information, call the director at (763) Where individuals have expressed an 569 -3407. Financial Assistance not interest in a program that has already Sunday available on Holiday & One -Day been canceled. In either case, it is ' ' Classes. highly advantageous to register early!! Recreation Brochure 39 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org FAMILY FUN DAY Saturday, February 12, 1 -3:00 PM • Brooklyn Center Central Park (Community Center Side) Snow sculptures! Hayrides! Refreshments! Prizes! Coloring Contest! Sponsored by Brooklyn Center Lions Club! Parks and Recreation Mail -In or Fax -In Registration Card Advisory Commission The Parks and Recreation Commission Name Gender: Male Female meets the third Tuesday of each month Address at 7 p.m. at the community center. This commission advises the City Council City Zip Code on the parks and recreation program in Phone H) () W) (_) Brooklyn Center. Bud Sorenson, chairperson; John Russell; Tom Class Name Shinnick; Gail Ebert; Richard Theis; Class # Location Roger Peterson; Craig Hauger. Child's Birth Date Grade Amount Paid Department Mission Dedicated to the citizens of Brooklyn Form of payment: ❑Check Center that they may share in the God Credit Card Information: ❑Visa ❑MasterCard given right to beauty, to sunshine, to tranquility, and to the end that each Card Holder's Name may herein find the laughter of Number Exp. Date childhood, the acceptance of youth, the fulfillment of adult life, and the Special Needs (including food allergies): companionship of old age, through a healthy, satisfying use of leisure time. For swim lessons, indicate swim level Registration card is for mail -in and fax -in only and will not be accepted before January 10, 2005. For registration information, see page 39. Cite of Presorted Standard BROOKE �iV U.S. Postage Paid CENTER Permit No. 2170 Minneapolis, MN 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center NIN 55430