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Home My WebLink About2000 Edition 125 September-October Edition 125 September /October 2000 cl ty wa tch A newsletter for residents of the City of Brooklyn Center City Wins Achievement Award On June 16, the League of Minnesota Cities presented the City of Brooklyn Center with an Achievement Award for the City's role in coordinating the After- School Enrichment Program. Program Supervisor Sue LaCrosse has been the person responsible for this coordination. The After - School Enrichment Program is the result of a cooperative effort of several organizations including: • Community Education Departments in: Anoka School District #11 Brooklyn Center School District #286 Osseo School District #279 Robbinsdale School District #281 • Northwest YMCA • Family Resource Center • Brookdale Hennepin County Library • Campfire Boys and Girls • City of Brooklyn Center Recreation and Police Departments The organizations offer 12 after - school and summer programs at 15 sites and provide opportunities for students to focus on physical activities, community involvement, academics, enrichment activities, and life- long skills. Programs provide at -risk children with safe places to go outside of school hours. Many programs also provide snacks and transportation. Programs are funded by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning. For more information about the After - School Enrichment Program, contact Sue LaCrosse in the Community Activities, Recreation and Services Department at (763) 569 -3400. Table of Contents I Primary Election Polling Locations .......................... 2 V MR %Rbr 1W Brooklyn Boulevard Update Recreation Activities Brochure Reach Out & Read Celebration with this issue of 610 Corridor Grand Opening Celebration ....... 3 City Watch Destination Park Plan ................ 4, 5, 6, 7 Law Enforcement News ..................... 8 Beginning on page 18 you will find the listing for all Recreation Activities! Environmental News ........................ 9 School Bus Stop Arm Violations Beginning on page 13 you will find the listing Obscured License Plates .................... 10 for Brooklyn Center Community Education! Landscape & Garden Contest Winners ........ I1 Lawn Care Ti ........................... 12 V© 12 2000 Primary Election - September , Candidate Filings Close Absentee Ballot Voting Two Council Member offices will be on the ballot this Any eligible voter who expects to be unable to go to fall. Affidavits of candidacy were filed in the City the polling place on election day in the precinct where Clerk's office July 5 -18. The following persons filed the individual maintains residence may vote by affidavits (listed in alphabetical order): absentee ballot. You can vote by absentee ballot at City Hall during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 Kay Lasman, 4407 Woodbine Lane p.m., Monday through Friday. City Hall will also be Avenue North Dupont open for absentee ballot voting on Saturday, Guy Madsen, 6401 Du p Bob Peppe, 7242 Logan Avenue North September 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Absentee ballot applications can be obtained at City Hall. Absentee Since two Council Member offices are up for election ballots can only be issued to the individual casting the and the number of candidates is not more than four, ballot, either in person or by mail. For additional municipal candidates will not be voted upon in the information, please contact City Clerk Sharon Primary Election, but will be voted upon in the Knutson at (763) 569 -3306 during regular business November 7, 2000, General Election. hours. Precinct 1 Lutheran Church of the Triune God Brooklyn Center Polling Locations 5827 Humboldt Avenue North Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. BROOKLYN PARK BORDER Precinct 2 Earle Brown Elementary School 5900 Humboldt Avenue North W 3� 3 4 Precinct 3 Evergreen Park Elementary School BOTH AVE. N. 6e 89TH AVE. N. yj 7020 Dupont Avenue North Q s ` 1.94 �9 y N�NC = }4r (F O Precinct 4 Willow Lane Elementary School C � a 7020 Perry Avenue North = `� �0a Ao, 49 �hgy 88TH AVE. N. a 83RD AVE N. Precinct 5 Orchard Lane Elementary School 00 9 0 6 v� 2 n 6201 Noble Avenue North m e, sr AVE. N. W 0 Precinct 6 Garden City Elementary School SBTH AVE N. = 58TH AVE. N . 3501 65th Avenue North Q 1 Precinct 7 Cross of Glory Lutheran Church Q 5929 Brooklyn Boulevard m 53RD AVE N . i t = Precinct 8 Northport Elementary School a W 5421 Brooklyn Boulevard W aC Q W 1( ROBBINSDALE BORDER 2 4 / Hennepin County, Brooklyn Center, and Mn/DOT Introducing Reach Out & Read, a new community have been working for several years to design reading partnership! It's being launched to build improvements to Brooklyn Boulevard and the I -94 reading skills for people of all ages who live and work ramps at Brooklyn Boulevard. Construction was in Robbinsdale Independent School District 281. supposed to have been this past spring, but technical issues have kept the projects from starting We all know that today's world demands highly construction. These issues have been resolved, and the skilled readers; reading is essential for social and projects will be bid in September 2000. Preparation economic success, and the ability to read is deeply work will occur this fall, including demolition and valued in our society. Helping those around us clearance of several remaining buildings, including become independent, productive reads is a Pilgrim Cleaners, Total Gas, and Big Wheel Rossi. responsibility shared by families, schools, and The overhead utilities will be placed underground, community members. requiring the removal of much of the sidewalk on the east side of Brooklyn Boulevard from 65th Avenue to You can show your support for reading by joining the north City limits. Construction will begin in your neighbors at the Reach Out & Read Kick -Off earnest in April 2001, and should be substantially Celebration on Monday, September 18, at completed by November 2001. Final work and Robbinsdale Cooper High School. The highlight of landscaping would occur in spring 2002. the celebration will be a read -a -thon on the football field. Watch for more details later this summer. In the The roadway project includes construction of an meantime, share the pleasures and rewards of reading additional lane in each direction from Noble /71st with others ... reach out and read, today! Avenue to 65th Avenue; elimination of the double left turn lanes; installation of medians; replacement of ........ traffic signals and installation of a new signal at 68th; ••' o9 ••. ramp work; and construction of new sidewalks and a CommunitvReAngPariner# bicycle trail. The enhancements project includes removal of the overhead utilities and installation of new decorative street lighting; colored concrete treatments at the intersections; decorative city entry \� signs at the north and south city limits; and landscaped corners and boulevards with new trees and other plantings. 610 Corridor Grand Opening Celebration On Saturday, September 30, 2000, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. you will have an opportunity to explore the newly constructed stretch of Highway 610 before fully completed and opened to traffic. The celebration will include a huge car show, live music, food vendors, a commemorative piece for all to take home, and a grand fireworks display. All the activities will take place on the stretch of Highway 610 from West Broadway to Highway 169. Free parking and shuttle service will be available at several locations. Watch for more details on this exciting event coming on September 30th! 3 Destination Park Plan Brooklyn Center prides itself on its 522 acres of parks and nature centers. The park system includes 23 parks and over 10 miles of paved bicycle trails. For the past several years, steady progress has been made on improvements to the City's parks. All but one playground has been replaced with new equipment, and new warming houses and picnic shelters are being built. Lighting has been replaced at many parks, as have drinking fountains. In 2000, all the bleachers will be retrofitted or replaced with new bleachers meeting the new bleacher safety standards. For the past several months, the Park and Recreation Commission and City staff have been working on a long -term plan for park improvements. The cornerstone of the plan is the "Destination Park." Destination Parks are larger parks with more amenities than neighborhood parks. A neighborhood park you might walk to; a destination park you might drive to. Destination parks provide a wide variety of activities, are fully accessible to persons of all abilities, have lighted play for evening activities, and include warming houses for winter skating. The five destination parks which have been designated in the City's - West Palmer Evergreen Comprehensive Plan are: Central/Garden City; Grandview; _. .- t0. Evergreen; West Palmer; and =, I ; ; Kylawn/Arboretum/The Preserve. What follows in these pages is an outline of the types of icy�awNArboretum improvements which are recommended for the destination p arks. These improvements will central /Garden c ty p k h i p Grandview be discussed by the City Council in September as a part of the review of the City's overall ' ' - Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The timeline for construction of - these improvements depends upon the amount of funding which will be available. Some of these improvements would cost more than the City currently has budgeted annually for park improvements, which is currently about $225,000 per year. The City Council will be reviewing options such as increasing that amount, extending the schedule, or cutting back on the plans. We welcome your comments about this plan. -Call the Engineering Division at (763) 569 -3340; -E-mail: info @ci.brooklyn- center.mn.us; or -Mail your comments to Engineering Division, City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. 4 (entral /Garden City Park The plan for the Central /Garden City Park areas would be implemented over several years. It is: 1) Change the name of Garden City Park to Central Park. Brooklane Park, which is adjacent to Garden City school, would then become Garden City Park. An example of a permanent bandshell. 2) Build a permanent bandshell for Entertainment in the Park and special occasions. 3) The patio of the Community Center (fenced outside area behind the pool) is underutilized. Suggestions for use of this space include an outdoor water play area, a playground, or a parent's lounge. 4) Expand the playground. 5) Improve the connection between the Community Center and the park. An example of a water play area. 6) Replace all the park and trail lights. 7) Rearrange the hockey and skating rinks at Garden City to make room for a new soccer field. Flower garden in Central Park Plaza. The softball fields at Central Park were recently regraded and a new plaza and shelter built. Evergreen Park The plan for Evergreen Park is: 1) The "theme" of improvements at Evergreen would be team sports. 2) The softball fields would be lighted for night play, and irrigation would be added. 3) Additional landscaping would include new evergreen trees. 4) The running track would be paved. 5 Grandview Park The plan for Grandview Park would require rearranging the facilities: 1) The "theme" of improvements at Grandview would be youth activities. 2) The two softball fields would be removed and replaced with a soccer /football field. 3) The hill would be regraded to provide a safer The playground would be doubled in size. sliding hill to the south, while to the north, # ,r amphitheater style seating for the soccer /football field would be constructed by cutting into the side n of the hill to form terraces. 4) The playground would be doubled in size. 'IL 11 5) The hockey rink would be relocated and paved. 6) The shelter would be replaced with a warming house shelter suitable for providing summer The softball fields would be replaced with a children's programming. soccer /football field. West Palmer lake Park The improvements planned for West Palmer Lake Park would compliment its location adjacent to the 200 -acre Palmer Lake basin with all its amenities. 1) Replace the shelter with two new buildings, one an open picnic shelter, and the other a substantial "lodge" type building suitable for winter use. The building would be used for family gatherings, special recreational programming such as nature programs, or for small meetings. 2) Storage buildings near the ballfields would be added. 3) The basketball court would be relocated and the playground expanded. Kylawn /Arboretum /The Preserve This destination park is really three parks: Kylawn Park, the Eugene Hagel Arboretum, and The Preserve, a nature area jointly maintained by Crystal and Brooklyn Center. 1) A long -term planting plan has been established for the Arboretum through the help of an ecologist. This plan includes additional gardens as well as wetland plantings for the ponds and other general plantings. Most of this work is accomplished by the Brooklyn Center Gardening Club, volunteer groups, and Eagle Scout projects. 2) Other improvements include replacement of the shelter building with a new warming house, new lights, and a paved hockey rink. 6 Neighborhood Parki Improvements to neighborhood parks would continue to be made along with improvements to destination parks. The following are proposed improvements to each of the neighborhood parks. These improvements would be made over the next several years; the time line for improvements is still fluid, so this list indicates a range of years when the improvements are likely to occur. Bellvue: Substantial improvements have been made 7 m z in the past few years, including a new Y, picnic shelter and a new playground, and relocation of the basketball court. At this time no further improvements are proposed. Brooklane: It is proposed to rename this park "Garden City Park." No other improvements are New shelter and playground at Bellvue Park. proposed. Cahlander: Continued upgrades of the landscaping. East Palmer: Replacement of the shelter with picnic shelter, relocation of basketball court, relocation of trail, ponding, and dredging (Winter 2000, Spring 2001). Firehouse: Replacement of shelter building with picnic shelter, replacement of lights (Summer/Fall 2000). New softball fields have already been constructed. Freeway: Replacement of lights (2000), replacement of picnic shelter (2005 or 2006). Happy Hollow: Replacement of shelter building with picnic shelter, replacement of lights (Summer/Fall 2000). Softball field has been removed. Lakeside: No improvements are proposed. Lions: Substantial improvements have been made in the past few years, including replacing the shelter with a picnic shelter and installing a new playground. This year trails will be upgraded, lights replaced, and the pavement around the Little League building rehabbed. Marlin: The playground has been replaced, and no further improvements are proposed. Northport: Replace shelter building with a warming house, improve lighting (2005 or 2006). Orchard Lane: Replace shelter building with a warming house, improve lighting (2005 or 2006). Palmer Lake: Overlay trails, replace signage, add kiosks, add picnic tables (2001). Riverdale: Replace shelter with a picnic shelter, lighting improvements (2005 or 2006). ll +' Twin Lake: Remove softball field, replace shelter with picnic shelter, remove beach, add fishing pier, add playground equipment, add 4 -6 parking spaces (2002 or 2003). Wangstad: The playground equipment was recently This new playground was recently installed at replaced. No other improvements are Wangstad Park. planned. Willow Lane: Replace shelter building with a warming house (2004 or 2005). Tobacco Grant Project Multi- Jurisdictional Tobacco Enforcement Grant Project includes the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, New Hope, Plymouth, and Robbinsdale. Officers are assigned to four -hour shifts on particular days at three different times during the months of July and August. More shifts will be assigned during the warmer months and fewer during the winter months at various times of the night. School resource officers and patrol officers outside of this project are also encouraged to use this project format to refer juveniles on tobacco violations. Youth found in violation of the tobacco law are referred by a tobacco enforcement project form instead of a citation. Juveniles are handed a packet explaining the program, resources available, and their option of attending a health seminar or they will be cited to Hennepin County Juvenile Court. Diversion Project Coordinator Susan Carstens from Crystal Police Department will notify parents by letter. This will be monitored whether or not the youth attends the diversion seminar. Citations will be written and forwarded to the County Attorney's Office for those who fail to attend the diversion. School notifications will be notified as necessary for drugs or alcohol violations. Juveniles are referred to a diversionary health seminar that is run by the Robbinsdale School District Chemical Health Specialist and North Memorial Hospital. Violators are required to attend the full four hours and parents will be asked to attend for 45 minutes of that four hours. The session for parents will be separate. There will be a $5 charge to each youth that attends the seminar. Tobacco Key Facts: ✓ According to the National Child Safety Council, smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. ✓ Smoking tobacco contributes to over 420,000 deaths every year in the United States. When tobacco is smoked, it produces over 4,000 chemicals, including 43 chemicals known to cause or promote cancers. 400 other chemicals are knows to be toxic or harmful. ✓ Chewing tobacco is NOT a safe alternative to smoking. Chewing tobacco has been linked to oral bacteria that can cause cavities, oral cancer, nicotine addiction, gum disease, or tooth loss. ✓ A cigar has more nicotine than a cigarette. Because of its size, a cigar has as much tobacco as approximately 10 -15 cigarettes. A cigar puts out 30 times more carbon monoxide than a cigarette. The tobacco enforcement project is an attempt to inform and educate children about the dangers of smoking. The tobacco project also will enforce by citation to the Hennepin County Juvenile Court those that refuse to comply with attending the diversionary health seminar. Parking Restrictions Explained Residents are reminded of on- street parking restrictions which are in effect year round. These include: • On- street parking is prohibited between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. • On- street parking may not exceed six consecutive hours at any other time. • No parking is allowed in alleys. • Parking on sidewalks and on the turfed area of boulevards is prohibited. • Occasional exceptions may be granted in the case of street construction projects, family gatherings, out -of- state visitors, etc. These exceptions are granted by the Police Department, and must be obtained ahead of time. If you have questions about on street parking or are concerned about possible on- street parking problems in your neighborhood, contact the Police Department at 763 569 -3333. s Cleaning Your Garage, Basement, Shed, or Yard? Bring household paint, chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, batteries, construction debris, recyclables, and problem materials to: Hennepin County Recycling Center & Transfer Station Hours: Tuesday- Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 8100 Jefferson Highway Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Closed Sunday and Monday Information: Mon -Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (612) 348 -6509 24 -hour recorded Infoline: (612)- 348 -6500 Now Can I Reduce Waste? Q Garbage and pollution decisions follow us everywhere we go—at work, home, and school. 1 The average Minnesotan throws away more than 40 pounds of garbage every week. T -Packaging amounts to 32% -Lawn and garden, food waste, and paper account for about 1 /6th of all waste -Paper and cardboard account for 40% You Can Help! .Buy products in bulk or with less packaging Reduce Waste -Buy durable products - ones that will last a long time or can be repaired -Become a label reader and choose the least hazardous product -- - - -- -- -- - --- - -- -- - -Think before you throw it away; should it be managed instead of trashed. If not you, Who? Learn more at www.reduce.org or call (763) 493 -8006. Yard Waste Drop -Off Site City's Storm Damage Policy The City's contract yard waste site continues to provide a Following every storm, many residents have questions free drop -off location for its residents to use with proof of regarding who is responsible for cleaning up storm residency. The site will accept bulk grass cutting, leaves, damaged trees. Both residential and commercial property soft garden materials, brush and tree trimmings that are 2" owners are responsible for maintaining all trees on their or less in diameter, and small quantities of sod/dirt. private property. This includes cleanup after storms. The City does NOT pick up tree debris from cleanup of trees Maple Grove Yard Waste on private property. The City is responsible for cleanup of Drop -Off Site storm damage when a tree is located on the boulevard or 14796 - 101 st Avenue North in parks or other public property. Maple Grove, MN 24 -hour information: (763) 420 -4886 Only in the event a "storm emergency" is declared by the Mayor will City crews or contracted labor be assigned to Hours 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. collect the storm damaged tree debris that is brought to the Monday through Saturday curb according to declared guidelines. This special Noon to 7 p.m. Sunday collection occurs only for the duration of the storm April 1 through November emergency. If you have questions about cleaning up storm (weather permitting) damage, contact the City Garage at (763) 569 -3380. 9 W School Bus Stop Arm Violations I There has been confusion on the part of many motorists regarding the requirement to stop for school buses when students are entering or exiting buses. Minnesota State Statute 169.444 requires that when a school bus is stopped on a street or highway with red lights flashing AND stop arm extended, the driver of a vehicle approaching the bus shall stop the vehicle at least 20 feet away from the bus and shall remain stopped until the stop arm is retracted and the red lights are no longer flashing. This pertains to vehicles traveling both direction on the same roadway as the bus and includes all lanes of travel, including turn lanes. Four -lane roadways with no median require traffic to stop in all lanes of travel. If the roadway is divided by a median, such as Xerxes Avenue between 59th and 65th Avenues North, then only the traffic going the same direction as the bus needs to stop. A violation of this statute is a misdemeanor, but, if a motorist attempts to pass a school bus on the RIGHT when it is stopped with red lights flashing and stop arm extended, the offense becomes a gross misdemeanor. It is also a gross misdemeanor to pass a school bus when a child has stepped off the bus and is in the street or on the adjacent sidewalk. Stop arm violations are routinely reported to the Brooklyn Center Police Department by bus drivers and motorists. Officers thoroughly investigate these reports. A police officer does not have to witness a violation before charging a motorist with a stop arm offense. If the officer has probable cause to believe that the driver has operated the vehicle in violation of this statute within the previous four hours, then the driver may be arrested. Obscured License Plates Hinder Law Enforcement Efforts Police officers rely upon license plates in order to obtain critical motor vehicle registration information. Minnesota State Statute 169.79 requires that license plates on a motor vehicle be displayed so that their view is not obstructed. The license plates must be kept legible, unobstructed, and free from grease, dust, or any other blurring material. It is unlawful to cover letters or numbers of the name of the state with any material (even if that material is clear or colorless) that affects the plates reflectability or visibility. In other words, license plate frames that cover the tabs, state name, or any of the numbers are illegal. License plate covers, whether tinted or not, may be interpreted as being illegal. Clear license plate covers reflect light making it difficult to read license plates at night. Clear license plate covers that yellow with age also obscure the letters and numbers. License plates must also be securely fastened in order to prevent swinging. License plates must not be attached with wire nor are they legally displayed in the front or rear window of a vehicle. Front and rear plates are required on all vehicles except for motorcycles and certain classic and collector cars. Vehicles older than 1969 need only display one license plate to the rear. 10 .,, LANDSCAPE GARDEN CONTEST EST WINNERS 2®®® Best Landscaping Best Flower Garden Don & Marcia Eliason John Cariveau 5313 Boulder Lane 6301 Unity Avenue yy b 4:ttlLi4.'�3 i Q 1; Best Non - Residential Best Small Space Garden Garden St. Alphonsus Church Don & Lela Heuer 7025 Halifax Avenue 6436 Quail Avenue JUDGE'S AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Carole & Ake Hallman with daughters Lily and Hannah ♦ r 1600 55th Avenue North Best Backyard Garden Aleta Stevenson 4 o 6726 North 5th Street i . Best Garden Design Carol, Maddie and Dennis Deck- Derichs 6812 France Avenue Lawn Care Tip City Of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway What is Brown Patch? Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 > Brown patch fungus (Rhizoctonia solani) is a disease that affects many turfgrasses. It is one of the most e -mail the City at: prevalent diseases during warm, humid weather info @ci.brooklyn- center.mn.us conditions. On some lawns, the disease may appear as City Hall and TTY (763) 569 -3300 small, circular patches of dead grass that range in size from a few inches to several feet in diameter. Brown Recreation (763) 569 -3400 areas are sometimes surrounded by dark, purplish smoky rings. Diseased lawns exhibit a droughty or Emergency 911 wilted appearance even though sufficient soil moisture Police non - emergency (763) 569 -3333 is present. Job Information Line (763) 569 -3307 > Lush, tender growth from excessive nitrogen fertilization is the most susceptible to attack. Mayor Myrna Kragness Sometimes only the blades are affected and the grass Voicemail: (763) 569 -3450 recovers in two to three weeks. When the infection is severe and warm weather continues, the disease may mayorkragness @ci.brooklyn- center.mn.us kill the grass. Councilmember Debra Hilstrom Voicemail: (763) 569 -3449 How Do I Control Brown Patch? councilmemberhilstrom @ci.brooklyn - center.mn.us > Nitrogen fertility has a significant impact on brown Councilmember Kay Lasman Voicemail: (763) 569 -3448 patch development. High nitrogen levels promote the growth of soft, succulent leaves that are susceptible to councilmemberlasman @ci.brooklyn - center.mn.us attack by the brown patch fungus. To help prevent Councilmember Ed Nelson disease outbreaks, apply a low rate of nitrogen Voicemail: (763) 569 -3447 fertilizer at 4- to 8 -week intervals or use a slow- councilmembemelson @ci.brooklyn- center.mn.us release nitrogen source to maintain an even growth rate. Councilmember Robert Peppe Voicemail: (763) 569 -3446 > Moisture also plays an important role in disease councilmemberpeppe @ci.brooklyn- center.mn.us development. Good drainage is needed to remove excess water. To speed evaporation of water from the City Manager Michael J. McCauley foliage, prune nearby trees and shrubs to reduce shade City Council meetings are held the 2nd and 4th and improve air movement. Also, irrigate lawns at Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the City Hall mid -day to minimize the time that the foliage remains Council Chambers. Informal Open Forum is held at wet. 6:45 p.m. before Regular Session Council meetings. Watch City Council meetings live on cable Channel > Thatch harbors the brown patch fungus. Periodic 16. Replays shown at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and 6:30 mechanical dethatching or core aerification is needed a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays following City to prevent thatch buildup. Council meetings. Call City Hall to verify meeting > Fungicides are most effective when used on a dates, (763) 569 -3300. preventive basis. Make applications only when weather conditions favor the spread of disease. To avoid serious damage, begin applications as soon as symptoms appear. For effective control, apply fungicides at 5- to 7 -day intervals to the diseased area Printed on recycled paper and to a 1- to 2 -foot border. RECYCLE 12 COM,y COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES &yam Brooklyn Center School District #286 0 Fall 2000 Z M Too much TV? Not good for muscles. Not helpful with weight control. Get off .y C that couch and learn something new! There is no rush hour to get to an evening �� class at a school in your own community! Our aim is to offer information, 008 No��' recreation and training in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. If you would like to share your expertise by offering a class of your own, please call 561 -2120 x339. FIND THE RIGHT HAIRSTYLE MORTGAGE FREE FOR YOU! IN 10 YEARS Tired of bad hair days? Studies show Instructor: Randy Chumley & that 77% of all women have the wrong Rich Fiene pm hairstyle. Are you one of them? Don't Imagine what life would be like without take chances. See yourself with 24 mortgage payments. Eliminate your MEET YOUR COMPUTER! different hairstyles and colors. You will debts and be in a position to pay off Instructor: Linda Berglund be taught what to look for and what to your mortgage in 10 years or less, Don't know much about computers? avoid in choosing "your look." Topics without changing your monthly Embarrassed by your lack of computer such as face shape, hair textures and spending! In this class you will learn: skills? Are you longing to establish a coloring will be covered. This session ways to reduce your income taxes; less hostile relationship with your will include your own personal why your mortgage costs you more computer? This is a step -by -step, evaluation and recommendations, and each year; how to make inflation work hands -on class for beginners you will choose from over 1,300 for you instead of against you. featuring a user - friendly instructor! different styles. You will be Discover the top 5 strategies to Take your time and become familiar photographed and the computer will become mortgage free in 10 years - or with the basic functions of this show you the styles on your own less! machine. If you want to take it slow and image. Take home your own 1 session $4 be assured of plenty of time to raise videotape as well as small photos you Wed. Oct. 25 or 7- 8:30pm questions and concerns, plan on can take to your own hairstylist. Tues. Nov. 21 attending this class. Bring paper and 1 session $32 BCHS Room 105 pen to take notes. Tues. Sept. 26 6-9pm 2 sessions $15 BCHS Room 145 LOSING FROM THE INSIDE OUT Tues./Thurs. Oct. 3 & 5 6:30- 8:30pm Instructor: Patti Lustig EB Mac Lab If you have tried every diet, lost & gained 100's of pounds, spent 100's 107" of dollars only to gain your weight back INTERNET: over and over again, try this course. In WHERE DO I BEGIN? just one evening, you will design a Instructor: User - friendly Linda Berglund plan for permanent weight loss that Ladies and Gentlemen: Start your MAKE IT SELL would allow you to have a body you search engines! In this class for Instructor: Karen Youngberg feel great about. The instructor has a beginners, you will travel to various What can I do to sell my home? How BA in Education and is a certified Web sites and learn basic terms and much work do I need to do to make it Personal Life Coach. techniques. Have fun as well as marketable and get the best price? If 1 1 session $11 discover what a valuable tool this is for don't want to sell for a couple of years, Wed. Nov. 1 6:30 -9pm doing research for papers and classes. what improvements should I make BCHS Room 223 Any and all questions are welcome. now? Get the answers to these Students will have plenty of time to questions and many more in this home work at their own pace. Open the door seller's seminar. This local realtor to the fascinating world of the Internet - welcomes all questions and concerns U� 2 it's easier than you think. Come and and can offer you many valuable hints Al 1 \\ E S O T :1 explore! Bring paper and pen to take on marketing your house. UCare Minnesota members notes. 1 session $4 should include ID number when 2 sessions $15 Thurs. Oct. 12 7-9 Pm registering for classes on pages Tues./Thurs. Oct.10 & 12 BCHS Room 223 13 & 14. EB Mac Lab 6:30- 8:30pm 13 Brooklyn Center School District Community Education 612- 561 -2120 x339 BASIC CANDLE MAKING HOLIDAY COOKIES Advisory Council Plays a Major Instructor: Nikki Kasper Bake your holiday cookies in one easy Role in Community Ed... Sign up for this one - session class to evening! It is an enjoyable time of A group of concerned and learn the basic skills of candle making conversation and sharing. It frees up enthusiastic community members with a metal mold. Melt, color, scent your busy holiday schedule and, best meet regularly throughout the school and pour your very own candle and of all, you go home to a clean kitchen! year to help plan and advise on the take the mold home to keep! This The dough is prepared for you and programs and services offered by class is just in time for the holidays. A you will work in pairs to form, bake and Community Education. This group candle may make the perfect gift! decorate. This is the year to start a plays an active role in creating a Please bring a section of newspaper, a great tradition! Bring cookie learning community for people of all pencil or skewer and a potholder to containers to take home 10 dozen ages. Please call 561 -2120 ext. 339. class. All other supplies are included. treats. Register now - space is limited! Don't forget to wear your grubbies! 1 session $27 1 session $25 Nov. 28, 29, Dec. 5 or 6 6- 8:30pm Thurs. Nov. 9 7- 8:30pm BCHS Kitchen HOME AWAY BCHS Room 206 CHILD CARE Home Away is the Brooklyn TO REGISTER... Center School District's extended COUNTRY CANNING JAR CANDLE for classes on pages 13 & 14, held at day care program, located in the Instructor: Nikki Kasper Brooklyn Center High School (BCHS), 6500 Earle Brown Elementary building. Create your very own candle using a Humboldt Av N or Earle Brown Elementary (EB), We offer quality care for children canning jar, just like the ones you buy 5900 HumboldtAv N. in grades K -6 before and after in the stores! This class will Complete registration form and mail school at this convenient on -site incorporate basic container candle with a check to: location. We seek to offer a skills and fun, too. Please bring a Brooklyn Center High School variety of developmental) section of newspaper, a pencil or Community Education Office appropriate activities including: skewer and a potholder to class. All 6500 Humboldt Avenue North active play, sports, science, other supplies are included. Don't Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 dramatic play, cooking, crafts, forget to wear your grubbies! or drop registration and fee at the reading, expressive art and 1 session $ office during the day 7:30am - 4:OOpm. games. It is our goal to provide a Wed. Nov. 15 7- 8:30pm Make checks payable to Brooklyn warm, caring environment BCHS Room 206 Center Community Education. For sensitive to the needs of all further information feel free to call 561- children. For more info, c a I I 2120 ext. 339. Linda Siverson -Hall at 561 -1159. TELECOMMUTING: WORKING FROM HOME ----------------------------------- Tired of fighting bumper to bumper Community Education Registration Driver Education traffic only to suffer through another day in a stress filled environment? Name Telecommuting is for real. Millions of people are working from home in real Driving an automobile safely and jobs, with salaries &benefits. This is a — — responsibly is one of the most 6 week class, consisting of 12 lessons, Address important skills you will learn in your that meets on the Internet! You will be lifetime. Classroom training and ----------------------- able to read lessons, participate in - - -- behind the wheel instruction is tutorials and hold interactive Phone available through Community Ed at discussions with the instructor and Brooklyn Center High School. For your fellow students in the on -line information, call 561 2120 x339. classroom. Course requirements: an Class Title e -mail address, a recent version of a - - -3\, Web browser and an Internet To find out about connection. For more information - Date Fee VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES www.gsinet.org /ce.htm at Brooklyn Center High School or Begins Sept. 13 $36 Earle Brown Elementary, call (763) 561 -2120 x313. 14 Early Childhood Family Education Brooklyn Center School District 286 Community Education 561 -1159 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. E.C.F.E. FAMILY FOCUS Open House & Registration If you would like a class that all of Wednesday your preschool children (ages 0 — 5) [3C• August 30. 2000 may attend with you, the family 5:30 — 7:30 pm class is for you. Children and EB Elementary Room 13 parents join together for fun learning 5900 Humboldt Ave No activities for the first half of class. READY, SET, GO! The parents then leave for a Preschool Classes MONDAY MOONLIGHT discussion group with a parent (School Readiness) A class designed especially for 4 educator where they set the topics Ready, Set, Go! is for children 3 ' / 2 and 5- year -olds. During the first half according to their interests. The to 5- years -old and their parents. of the class you will participate in children play together under the Ready, Set, Go! provides preschool age specific activities with your care of the Early Childhood teacher. programming to help children grow child. During the second half of the Class meets for 11 weeks, and prepare for their kindergarten class the children will remain with an beginning September 18 or 19. experience. This program Early Childhood teacher while you FC1 — Monday 12:30 — 2:OOpm recognizes that parents are a child's participate in a parent discussion Fee: $32.00 first and most important teacher and group focused on parenting the 4 or FC2 — Tuesday 6:15 — 7:45pm believes that parent involvement is 5- year -old child. Class meets for 11 Fee: $32.00 critical to a child's education. weeks, beginning Sept. 18. Parents with children enrolled are MM — Monday 6:15 — 8:OOpm YOU AND ME BABY required to participate in a regularly Fee: $35.00 (newborn to walking) scheduled ECFE parent/child class. This is a great time for you and your Classes begin the week of Sept. 11. baby to discover all that happens in RSG1 — Tuesday & Friday THURSDAY THREES ECFE. Meet other families as you 9:00 — 11:00am enjoy activities, receive parenting Must be age 3 % by Sept. 1, 2000 Join us fora special parent and information, discuss parenting Fee: $30.00 per month child time designed for the 3 -year- concerns and gain support for your old as well as the chance to join role as a parent. This class meets RSG2 — Monday, Wednesday & other parents who want to discuss at our new center on 69 and Thursday the joys and challenges of parenting Humboldt. Class meets for 10 9:00 — 11:30am this age group. Class meets for 11 weeks, beginning September 22. Must be age 4 by Sept. 1, 2000 weeks, beginning Sept. 21. YB — Fridays 9:00 — 10:00am Fee: $40.00 per month THTH — Thursday 6:15 — 7:45pm Fee: $15.00 Fee: $32.00 RSG3 — Tuesday, Wednesday & DROP -IN PARENT & CHILD Thursday TERRIFIC TODDLERS PLAYTIME 12:15 — 2:45pm (parents and children ages birth to 5 yrs) Must be age 4 by Sept. 1, 2000 This class is tailor -made for the Turn those harried times into Fee: $40.00 per month families of toddlers, 18 months to 3 pleasurable times by attending years. The first half of the class will Drop -In Playtime. Explore together HOME BASED OR FAMILY include activities to keep toddlers the fun filled ECFE room and have RESOURCE CENTER VISITS and their parents busy and having fun meeting other families with Early Childhood Family Education fun. The parent discussion time will young children. This class is offered offers parent/child visits either in center on the issues that always jointly with the Anoka ECFE your home or at the Brooklyn Center keep parents of a toddler on their program at our new center on 69 & Family Resource Center. A licensed toes. Class meets for 11 weeks at Humboldt. Playtime is informal, so teacher will bring play activities and our new center on 69th and you can drop in anytime during information for you and your Humboldt beginning Sept. 22. class hours. Begins Sept. 16. child(ren). Call 561 -1159 to make TT — Friday 9:00 — 10:30am Tuesdays 1:00 — 2:30pm an appointment or to ask questions. Fee: $32.00 Fee: $1.00 per child 15 Adult Education and Information Brooklyn Center School District 286 Community Education 561 -1159 ADULT BASIC EDUCATION BROOKLYN CENTER FAMILY 3 WAYS TO REGISTER! The Adult Basic Education program RESOURCE CENTER (for classes on pages 15 and 16) serves adults who want to study for 561 -2481 1. Attend the Open House August a GED or improve basic learning The Brooklyn Center Family 30 and register in person. skills. Students work toward their Resource Center, located at 2 Register by phone by calling goals with Adult Basic Education Humboldt Avenue and 69 is a 561 -1159. staff. Classes begin September 14 friendly place to help families and 3. Mail your completed form and and are held on Tuesday, individuals identify and connect with payment to: Wednesday and Thursday from resources in the community that will ECFE — Earle Brown 8:30am to 12:00 noon, and on help meet their need. Staff will help Elementary Tuesday and Thursday evenings find any service available to address 5900 Humboldt A from 5:00 to 7:00pm at our new a particular question or concern as Brooklyn Center Avenue a North Nort center on 69 and Humboldt. Call well as help callers solve problems. ¢ All families are welcome. 561 -1159 for further information or The Resource Center can connect All will be denied to register. families and individuals with: participation due to inability to Adult Education ENGLISH AS A SECOND Grades R Us Program pay' LANGUAGE ::: Friday Frolics ¢ Families living outside the ESL classes will be offered on :: Recreation district may register on a space Tuesday through Friday from - :- Food available basis. 9 -00am to 12:00 noon, and Monday, Housing Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:30 Parenting About Immunizations to 8:00pm. Call 561 -1159 for more Transportation Minnesota statutes require that all information or to register. Volunteer opportunities children entering a public or Health Care /Medical parochial school be immunized Legal Assistance against diphtheria, tetanus, ECFE Advisory Council Counseling pertussis, polio, measles, mumps, The Early Childhood Family Emergency services and rubella. As of July 1, 1992, all children enrolled in preschool Education Advisory Council is a Many other services programs are required to be group of parents, teachers and The Resource Center is a community representatives who are collaborative effort of the Northwest immunized for hemophilia influenza type B (HIB). Up to date records involved in ECFE programs. Hennepin Family Services Meetings are the 2 nd Monday of the Collaborative. must be submitted to the ECFE month at 5:15pm beginning in program your child will attend PRIOR to admission. Enrollment is October. Childcare is available complete only when the registration during the meetings. We invite form, immunization form and fee anyone interested in joining us to payment are received by ECFE. For call 561 -1159. further information, call 561 -1159. ------------------------------------ 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 Do You Need Sibling Care? Yes No 16 C0 j . t, Children's Dance Program For information, see page 28 Table of Contents Adult Activities ........... ..........................18 -23 Senior Adult Activities ..........................24 -25 Community Tripsters ...... .............................26 Adaptive Recreation ....... .............................27 =;Ass Children Activities ....... ..........................28 -30 Teen Activities ............... .............................31 Holiday Activities ........ ..........................32 -33 Special Pool Events ..... ..........................34 -35 Aquatic Activities ........ ..........................36 -37 Pool Hours and Rates ..... .............................38 Registration Information .............................39 Class Locations ... ...........................Back page �I GOnal Rutty aPLGAMMOS, R OGPOaMOM F S erdc.68 Dopa ftMent (265) 569 -5400) 1 ' 1 ► moll CHILDCARE SERVICE - MIN. AGE 4 MONTHS The Brooklyn Center Community Center "PLAY CORNER" will be provided for parents attending morning classes, programs, meetings, swimming or working out in the exercise room at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. The cost is $1.25 per child for an hour and a half. Additional time is $1 an hour. The minimum age is four months. (Babies less than four months in infant seats may accompany parents to their classes.) On non school days, elementary age children are welcome to go to the "PLAY CORNER." Beginning September 14, the "PLAY CORNER" will be open, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., CLOSED Tuesday mornings. After classes or swimming, parents are invited to relax in our concession area before picking up their child. Tuesday Evening Childcare - Childcare will be offered by pre - registration from 5:45 - 8:15 p.m. There is no refund for evenings missed. The cost is $1.25 per child per time by pre - registration. #1 Tues. Sept. 19 - Nov. 7 $10 #2 Tues. Nov. 14 - Jan. 9 $8.75 Children may also "Drop -In" on a space availability basis at the rate of $2.50 per time. The rate is for up to one hour and a half. If you need further information call 763 569 -3400. SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE AQUA EXERCISE This is a fun and healthy class for both men and women 62 years Water power! Join this invigorating high energy class which and older. (Only one spouse must meet age requirement.) You includes a warm up, cardio and full body toning. You are do not need to be a swimmer or put your face in the water. If you encouraged to participate in the intensity level that suits you are registering for the first time, please furnish your doctor's best. It's 50 minutes of pure aqua aerobic fun! No classes Nov. name and number. No classes Nov. 23, 24 & Dec. 26 - 29. 23 - 25, Dec. 19 - Jan. 4 #'s 14, 15,16; Dec. 25 - 31, #'s 12, 13. Registration Fee $28.00/16 Classes. Classes 50 min. Instructor Classes 50 min. Instructors Vicki #'s 12, 13; Kathy #14; Jean Vicki. #'s 15, 16. # Day Begins Time Location Classes once a week, $34.70/16 Sessions 3 Thurs. Sept. 14 10:15 a.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 4 Thurs. Sept. 14 11:10 a.m. CC 12 Thurs. Sept. 14 9:15 a.m. CC 5 Fri. Sept. 15 10:15 a.m. CC 13 Tues. Sept. 19 10:15 a.m. CC 6 Tues. Sept. 19 9:15 a.m. CC Classes once a week, $30.40/14 Sessions 7 Tues. Sept. 19 11:10 a.m. CC 14 Tues. Sept. 19 6:10 p.m. North View 15 Thurs. Sept. 21 7:05 p.m. North View SENIOR DROP -IN CARDS 16 Sat. Sept. 23 8:00 a.m. CC If your fall schedule needs some flexibility, the drop -in card is for you. Cards may be purchased for any aqua or fitness classes except #'s 3 & 6. A one time pass may be purchased for a visiting friend for any of the classes, including the ones which DEEP WATER WORKOUT have filled. Cards are non - transferable, non - refundable and If you are looking for a new or different experience in water have an expiration date. Senior Drop -In -Cards are for persons exercise, try this class! Using a floatation device, this class 62 years and older. If you have any questions, check with Vicki combines aerobic exercise, strength training, sculpting and water or call Kathy at (763) 569 -3405. jogging for an excellent over all body workout! The class is # CARD OPTIONS designed for all fitness levels and can be easily modified for a 8 1 Class $2.10 lower or higher intensity workout. Swimming skills are not 9 5 Classes $10.50 required but participants should be comfortable in deep water. 10 8 Classes $16.80 Floatation belts and noodles are furnished. No classes Nov. 23, 11 10 Classes $21.00 24, Dec. 19 - Jan. 4, #'s 19, 21; Dec. 20 - 27 #20 & Dec. 25 - Jan. 1, #'s 17, 18. Classes 50 min. Instructors Vicki #'s 17, 18; NORTH VIEW - Easy Ladder ® Kathy # ; 19; Jean #'s 20, 21. Installation this fall! Everyone can enjoy easier pool access with Classes once a week, $34.70/16 Sessions these gently sloping steps. (Weight capacity 300 lbs.) The Easy # Day Begins Time Location Ladder was made possible through a generous donation from a 17 Fri. Sept. 15 9:15 a.m. CC participant, the Osseo Area School District 279, Community 18 Mon. Sept. 18 11:10 a.m. CC Education Services and the City of Brooklyn Center. Classes once a week, $30.40/14 Sessions 19 Tues. Sept. 19 7:05 p.m. North View 20 Wed. Sept. 20 9:00 a.m. CC F Chlorine treated water CAN discolor siNiin 21 Thurs. Sept. 21 6:10 p.m. North View suits, sorry. Nire are not responsible. 18 Adult Activities continued FITNESS & AEROBIC CLASSES STRENGTH TRAINING & "ABS" - COED Strength training can build bone density, help lose weight, gain No regularly scheduled classes Nov. 23 - 25. The "Stuffed strength and energize! Basic exercises using weights are geared Turkey" special will be offered Friday morning Nov. 24. See to individual ability and can put you in the shape needed for a page 23. Any additional changes will be noted in class healthier and more active lifestyle. Authorities claim strength descriptions, on the fitness calendars available in classes & at training can decrease risk for diabetes, heart disease and the community center. Classes are added at the end to cover osteoporosis. This class will include a weekly "AB" workout. these cancellations. Please wait until after the first class before purchasing hand held, XAII aerobic classes offer complete and effective wrist or ankle weights. No class Dec. 18 - Jan. 1. Registration conditioning for muscles, heart and lungs. Fee $28.30/13 Sessions + bonus. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki. XClasses include warmups, aerobic movements, muscle # Day Begins Time Location group work and cool down stretching. 25 Mon. Sept. 25 7:00 p.m. Garden City XWear comfortable clothes and aerobic shoes. XAII classes are COED. FITNESS AND FUN FOR 55+ For men and women 55 years and older new to exercise who XFitness experts encourage three aerobic activities per want a gentle, low stress workout. Time marches on, but if we week. This can be a combination of classes or classes and keep our sense of humor and exercise, we can feel and look walking, sw biking, etc. better. Using music of the big band era, this class will strive to XChildcare available for morning weekday classes and improve flexibility, muscle tone and the vascular system at a Tues. evening classes at the community center. See level safe and comfortable for you. Although this is a program Childcare on page 18. directed towards individuals 55 years and older, interested individuals of variable ages may attend on a space available basis. Wear loose fitting clothes and tennis shoes. No Class Dec. * * ** BONUS * * ** 25 - Jan. 1. Registration Fee $26.30/15 Sessions. Classes 50 * * ** BONUS * * ** BONUS * * ** min. Instructor Bev. Sign up for a class ( #'s ) 24 -25, 29 -34 and receive two # Day Begins Time Location complimentary passes to use during the fall session. 26 Mon. Sept. 18 10:00 a.m. CC If you miss one or two classes, here's a chance to make up the classes at no added cost. If you do not miss any classes, you get to attend two additional classes. In either case, it is a great way AEROBIC FITNESS to try out a different instructor, time and location. Think about starting the day in this fun class! Bev is an inspiring instructor who knows how to keep you motivated with a variety STRENGTH TRAINING of exercises. This morning program emphasizes energizing "Strong women and men stay young." Age 30 or 90, fit or unfit, routines designed to improve strength, flexibility and endurance this program can build bone density, lose weight, gain strength at a level safe and comfortable for you. Come join us! No class and energy. Basic exercises using weights are geared to Dec. 25 - Jan. 1. Registration Fee $26.30/15 Sessions. Classes individual ability and can put you in the shape needed for a 50 min. Instructor Bev. healthier and more active lifestyle. Authorities claim strength # Day Begins Time Location training can decrease risk for diabetes, heart disease and 27 Mon. Sept. 18 9:00 a.m. CC osteoporosis. Come join this class for an energy overhaul! Please 28 Thurs. Sept. 21 9:30 a.m. CC wait until after the first class before purchasing weights. No BEGINNING LOW IMPACT AEROBICS class Dec. 25 - Jan. 1. Registration Fee $26.30/15 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Bev. Not to be taken lightly! Everyone has to start somewhere: why # Day Begins Time Location not this class! Easy to follow, hands -on instruction and low 22 Mon. Sept. 18 11:00 a.m. CC impact, too ... easy on your joints. No class Dec. 25 - Jan. 1. 23 Thurs. Sept. 21 10:30 a.m. CC Registration Fee $28.30/13 Sessions + bonus. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki. STRENGTH TRAINING & TONING - COED # Day Begins Time Location Designed for all fitness levels, this class will emphasize the use 29 Mon. Sept. 25 6:00 p.m. Garden City of safe body mechanics to strengthen and stretch major muscle groups. Using weights, you can build bone density, lose weight, LOW IMPACT AEROBICS gain strength and energy. Basic orientation in the community This low impact class offers a variety of exercises used to center exercise room will also be covered. The workout will be challenge all fitness levels. You are encouraged to participate in made fun and geared to individual ability. Dyna -bands provided the intensity level that suits you best. The classes are fun and for class use. Please do not purchase weights prior to the first offer a great cardio workout. Class #31 will have 8 min. of step. class. Childcare is available. See Childcare. No class Dec. 19 - No class Dec. 18 - Jan. 1. Registration Fee $28.30/13 Sessions 26. Registration Fee $32.60/15 Sessions + bonus. Classes 50 + bonus. Classes 50 min. Instructor Cindy. min. Instructor Lisa. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 30 Mon. Sept. 25 6:00 p.m. Garden City 24 Tues. Sept. 19 7:05 p.m. CC 31 Sat. Sept. 30 9:00 a.m. North View 19 Adult Activities continued INTRO TO STEP + LOWER HALF FITNESS WORKOUT CARD Step is a safe, low impact, fat burning exercise DROP�� lIY Vl1i�J/ which concentrates on your lower body. The instructor will teach this introductory step class at a very beginning level. During the first 25 minutes, Does your schedule demand flexibility ?! 11 Here's a perfect p solution for you; design your own schedule!! This option is c pants wtll have the opportunity to learn and practice basic step movement and the last half of ideal for people who want to exercise but cannot commit to the class will consist of toning exercises emphasizing the lower same class every week. body. Stationary steps are provided. In addition to participating in a longer workout, this is designed to make your transition to future step classes easier. No class Dec. 21 - 28. Registration Drop -In Cards may be used for all fitness and aqua exercise $28.30/13 Sessions +bonus. Classes 50 min. Instructor Renae. classes. Cards are non - transferable and non refundable and Day Begins Time Location may be used only during the fall session. All cards are of equal # # Day Sept. s 7:05 p.m. North View value which will assist you in purchasing only the number you will actually use during the fall session. AEROBIC /STEP COMBO This class combines our regular low impact aerobic class with With a drop -in card, you can start anytime ... now there's the hottest and newest trend of step aerobics. There will be a 10 no reason not to exercise with us! minute warm up, 15 minutes of low impact aerobics, 10 -15 minutes of step, followed by cool down and abdominal work. Stationary steps provided. Come join this high energy class! CARD OPTIONS Childcare available, see Childcare. No class Dec. 19 - 26. #36 12 Classes $30.00 Registration Fee $32.60/15 Sessions + bonus. Classes 50 min. Instructor Lisa. #37 10 Classes $25.00 # Day Begins Time Location #38 8 Classes $20.00 33 Tues. Sept. 19 6:00 p.m. CC #39 5 Classes $12.50 STEWBOX AEROBICS COMBO - COED #40 1 Class $2.50 Here it is, the best of step and box aerobics! This class combines the benefit of high energy boxing moves with aerobic exercise (20 min.) along with step aerobics (15 min.) followed by toning ** *ATMNTION CARD BUYERS * ** and cool down stretching. Take part in two of the hottest cardio classes in aerobic fitness. No class Dec. 21 - 28. Registration Fee $28.30/13 Sessions + bonus. Classes 50 min. Instructor Renae. When buying your DROP -IN CARD, please indicate the class # Day Begins Time Location or classes which you most likely will be attending. 34 Thurs. Sept. 28 6:00 p.m. North View STRATEGIES TO SUCCESS IN THE WEIGHT This will help: BATTLE - New When determining whether we have the minimum number to You weighed yourself, had your body fat tested and were taught have a class with registered participants plus Drop -In Card users. the difference between excess fat vs. excess weight. Now you Before purchasing a Drop -In Card, please check to see if the are ready to do something about it but can't commit to weekly class you were planning on attending has been canceled. sessions. This class was designed to provide strategies based on weight management recommendations of well know national programs. So, if you do not have time to join a weekly program, Please check the current fitness calendars for class location here are some tips to get you on track. Fit this one night session changes & cancellations. Sometimes circumstances beyond our into your hectic schedule and learn how to manage your weight control require us to cancel a class or change location; if we and body fat. Join us at 6:45 p.m. for some tasty soup. This class know what class you regularly attend, we will make every taught by the "Body Fat RN" instructor Sue. Registration Fee attempt to notify you. $8.50/1 Session. Class 2 hours # Day Date Time Location 35 Wed. Sept. 27 6:45 p.m. CC STUDENT FITNESS DISCOUNT - NEW BROOKLYN COMMVNITY BAND By showing your current school identification card or fee statement, you may register for selected aerobic and aqua classes Sponsored by Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park Recreation at $3 off the regular rate. This special discount applies to high Departments. Open to all post high school age men and women. school students in grades 10 -12 and full time students attending Practice Monday nights at North View Jr. High. New members academic, technical, vocational or trade school. See class #'s 12- welcome. For information, call (763) 315 -5875. Director Jane. 21, 24 -25, 29 -34 for class descriptions, locations and times. 20 Adult Activities continued BEGINNING BALLROOM DANCE BODY FAT TESTING & FITNESS ANALYSIS Dancing is a skill that can be learned. You do not have to sit on This service uses near - infrared light and a mini - computer to the sidelines and watch others enjoy themselves. Participants measure body fat within 1% accuracy! EASY! (It's like having will learn the basic steps in Fox Trot and Waltz. If time permits, blood pressure taken without the pressure.) Body fat is a more a third dance will be introduced. Be ready for the next wedding valid measure of health than weight, height, and tape dance or night out! No class Nov. 7. Registration Fee measurements. Less body fat means less risk for heart disease $45.00 /Couple /6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour 15 min. Instructors and back injury. The computer takes the information and sets up Mike & Joanne. a week by week goal program for weight and body fat reduction. # Day Begins Time Location You will learn specific information regarding your personal 52 Tues. Oct. 3 7:00 p.m. Willow Lane calorie intake and exercise requirements to reach your target in Speciality Dance Sampler a computer - generated realistic number of weeks. Your testing Here is a chance to "sample" some of the popular dances in this consultation will be with an R.N. Registration Fee $10.25/1 special series. There is no prerequisite. Beginners to the more Session. # Day Date Time Location experienced dancer are welcome to participate in these fun classes! 41 Tues. Sept. 19 5:00 p.m. CC 42 Tues. Sept. 19 5:20 p.m. CC Old Time - Get ready for Oktoberfest! Learn the basic moves in 43 Tues. Sept. 19 5:40 p.m. CC Polka, Old Time Waltz and Schottische. Registration Fee 44 Tues. Sept. 19 7:00 p.m. CC $22.50 /Couple/ 3 Sessions. Instructors Mike &Joanne. 45 Tues. Sept. 19 7:20 p.m. CC 53 Tues. Oct. 3 8:15 p.m. Willow Lane 46 Tues. Sept. 19 7:40 p.m. CC Swing Time - Do those commercials with the Swing dancers 47 Wed. Sept. 27 5:20 p.m. CC make you want to jump out of your chair? If so, here is your 48 Wed. Sept. 27 5:40 p.m. CC chance to learn basic footwork patterns, throwouts and turns of 49 Wed. Sept. 27 6:00 p.m. CC the East Coast Swing. No class Nov. 7. Registration Fee $22.50 /Couple /3 Sessions. Instructors Mike & Joanne 54 Tues. Oct. 24 8:15 p.m. Willow Lane ROUND DANCING PHASE II, III & CLASSICS IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PARTNER, you may call and be We continue to learn new routines and rhythms. We will review placed in the "partner pool." When there are an even number of the Two Step, Waltz, Foxtrot and Cha -Cha. The new rhythms people on the list, you will be called to see if you are still introduced will be the Tango and Bolero. A partner is needed interested in participating. You would pay one half of the and new participants must have some previous Round or registration fee. Call Kathy at 763 569 -3405. Ballroom experience. Besides being a great way to keep in shape, we have an evening of fun & socialization. Registration POTTERY Fee $50.00 /per couple /10 Sessions. Classes 2 hours. Day Begins Time Location The class is designed to teach the basic skills of throwing and # # Day Sept. s 7:30 p.m. Garden City hand building. The community center offers a unique opportunity to practice your new skills by including in the INTERMEDIATE ROUND DANCING & registration fee clay for projects, unlimited practice time and CLASSICS firing fees. Bring a work shirt to the first class. Please allow about $6.50 purchase tools. Childcare available. See You will learn new routines to many of the rhythms you are Childcare. Registration Fee $71.00/8 Sessions. Classes 2 /z familiar with. We will be working on the Quick Step, Tango, hours. Instructor Karen. Bolero and many more. This class is only open to those partners # Day Begins Time Location who have had previous Round or Ballroom Dance lessons. Join 55 Mon. Sept. 18 6:30 p.m. CC us for a fun evening! No class Nov. 22. Registration Fee 56 Tues. Sept. 19 6:30 p.m. CC $50.00 /per couple /10 Sessions. Classes 2 hours. 57 Mon. Nov. 13 6:30 p.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 58 Tues. Nov. 14 6:30 p.m. CC 51 Wed. Sept. 20 7:30 p.m. Willow Lane LAB AND FIRING PRIVILEGES Open to persons who have completed a pottery class at the WANTED DANCERS OVER 50 community center or have had previous experience and are familiar with the equipment. Lab may be used on an unlimited If you love to dance, you could become part of our Silver basis other than class time and students may have pieces fired in Slippers dancers. All members of this group are over 50 years the seven week period. The lab program is designed for old who enjoy entertaining the community. Members rehearse individuals who want to work independently. Clay may be Mondays at Noon with performances throughout the year. Let purchased at the community center. Arrange your own time to the Silver Slipper Dancers entertain at your next club meeting or work in the lab during the seven weeks. No instruction. Starting special event. ENJOY a fun repertoire of dances set to Broadway week corresponds with pottery class schedule at the community hits and nostalgic favorites. For more information, or if you center. Registration Fee $61.00/8 Weeks for new lab students. would like to fmd out more about becoming one of the dancers, For returning participants, please check with instructor. call Bev (763) 425 -4704. Sponsored by Brooklyn Center # Day Begins Time Location Community Activities, Recreation and Services Department. 59 To Be Arranged - Sept. CC 60 To Be Arranged - Nov. CC 21 Adult Activities continued jol" the TAEKWONDO (Korean Karate) Commu"RM C¢Nter i Chub Taekwondo is a Korean martial art focusing on self - defense and purchase a membership for the Brooklyn Center Community competition utilizing punching and kicking techniques. For ages 8 and up. Advanced class requires taking beginning class or Center pool, water slide, exercise room and sauna and receive instructor permission. Registration Fee $50.00/20 Sessions, plus free passes to drop in to exercise classes offered through the equipment cost as necessary. Instructor Robert, 4th degree Black recreation department. Exercise classes are scheduled year round Belt. #61 Beginner; #62 Advanced. at the community center and various neighborhood schools. # Days Begins Time Location There are classes for the beginner to the advanced. 61 M &W Sept. 25 6:00 p.m. Palmer Lake 62 M &W Sept. 25 7:00 p.m. Palmer Lake After you purchase a membership, a community center staff person will give you the appropriate number of free passes based AIKIDO (Japanese Self- defense) on the type of membership purchased and a list of current Aikido is often considered the most sophisticated martial art, one exercise classes. Note: Sometimes circumstances beyond our focused on de- escalation of conflict through take downs and control require us to cancel a class or change locations; throws. Learning to face conflict of any kind by starting with therefore, it is the responsibility of the individual to check the physical situations, developing skills for daily life. Inst. Robert, current schedule or call the community center before Seidokan Aikido 2nd degree Black Belt. Ages 14 & up. Reg. Fee attending class. $50.00/20 Sessions, plus equipment costs as necessary. # Days Begins Time Location The free passes can be used for one year from issue date and can 63 M &W Sept. 25 8:00 p.m. Palmer Lake be used at all fitness classes that have not reached their maximum capacity. FALL CASINO EXCURSION - September 11 Attend the same class or try different ones! Open to all adults. Come along on our fun fall trip when we ride Childcare is offered Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and through western Wisconsin to St. Croix Casino in Turtle Lake, Friday mornings and Tuesday evenings. See Childcare on Wl. Invite your friends to come along! Upon arrival, you will page 18. receive $5 in quarters to spend as you wish. Lunch is on your own at the buffet, restaurant or snack bar. Cost $6.00 /person Membership Purchased Passes Received includes deluxe motor coach, $5 in quarters and escort. Approx. time, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Park at north end of the Brooklyn 1 Month 1 Free Pass Center Community Center parking lot. (Bus pick ups offered in 3 Month 3 Free Passes Brooklyn Park, New Hope, Crystal & New Hope. Register in the 6 Month 6 Free Passes community where you wish to board bus.) Trip #603. 1 Year 12 Free Passes Basic Fitness Orientation - In addition to receiving a fitness BROOKLYN CENTER WOMEN'S CLUB club pass, you are invited to schedule a FREE basic fitness The Brooklyn Center Women's Club is sponsored by the orientation in the community center exercise room. You will Brooklyn Center Community Activities, Recreation & Services learn proper fitness equipment techniques for a safe and Department. Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month effective workout. The orientation rums approximately 30 through May at 1 p.m. in Constitution Hall of the Brooklyn minutes. Call to schedule a time. Center Community Center. The purpose of the organization is to For more information, call (763) 569 -3400. promote social, cultural and civic activities for area women. Annual dues are $6. We meet on the second Tuesday of the FLU PREVENTION CLINIC - November 7 month for informative and entertaining programs. Join us on Sept 12 at Noon for the annual fall luncheon, non - members pay For adults and children ages 9 and up, on Tuesday, November 7, $5. Monthly trips are also offered. On Sept. 26, a visit to the MN 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Brooklyn Center Community Center - lower Landscape Arboretum is planned. On Oct. 24, Fanny Hill Dinner level. Bring Medicare and all insurance cards to the clinic. Theater and Dec. 16, Edgewood Inn for an Old Fashion Christmas. Complete information about these trips is available Metropolitan Visiting Nurse Association is staffed by at the monthly meetings. For information, call (763) 561 -4905. professional nurses. Volunteers are needed to assist with passing out forms and registration materials. If you can COMMUNITY CENTER ROOM RENTALS volunteer, call (763) 569 -3400. Constitution Hall in the Brooklyn Center Community Center is In most cases, persons with Medicare B receive a free flu & available for business meetings and private functions. A great pneumonia shot. If you have assigned your benefits to an HMO, place to host a family reunion, shower, graduation or anniversary you may have to pay at the site. The cost is $10 for all others party. The building may also be reserved for overnight functions. receiving the flu shot. Pneumonia shots will be available for $25. Room set -up, including tables, chairs, P.A. system and use of a If you have questions, call (612) 378 -5800. small kitchen is included in the usage fee. Room can accommodate up to 190 persons with banquet style seating and PART -TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 250 for lecture style. The community center is a smoke free building and alcohol is not permitted. For information on fees Brooklyn Center Recreation Department hires part-time and availability, call (763) 569 -3400. For pool rental employees as lifeguards, building supervisors, instructors and information, call Susan, (763) 569 -3317. leaders. For information, please call (763) 569 -3400. 22 Adult Activities continued . WILL YOU F-ML LIKE A STUFFED ' • TURKEY? Here are some exercise options - Friday, November 24 at the Brooklyn Center Community Center LAP & RECREATION SWIMMING FOR ADULTS 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. $2.25 special bargain rate includes use of exercise room and sauna. DEEP WATER WORKOUT - COED Using a flotation belt, this workout combines conditioning, aerobic exercise and water jogging for an excellent overall body workout. 9:15 - 10:05 a.m. $2.25 per person. AQUA EXERCISE - COED Enjoy a pleasant and invigorating exercise experience in the water. You do not need to be a swimmer or put your face in the water. 10:15 - 11:05 a.m. $2.25 per person CHILDCARE - minimum age 4 months* $1.25 per child for an hour and a half. *Babies under 4 months in infant seats may accompany parent to class and pool. Childcare open 9 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. No preregistration required! Pay when you come at the Brooklyn Center Community Center reception desk - upper level. Participants may also use Bonus Cards, Drop -In Cards and Community Center Fitness Club passes. Questions? Call (763) 569 -3400. COME FOR LUNCH ... STAY FOR BRIDGE VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES s Join other bridge players who get together for a friendly Brooklyn Center volleyball leagues , I afternoon of "Bridge for Fun" at Earle Brown Terrace, 6100 are open to post high school age men 1� Summit Dr. N. We play the first and third Thursday of each and women. They begin late month at 1 p.m. This activity is open to the public. For September! Guaranteed 10 matches. information, call (763) 569 -3405. Participants are invited to have For information, call Joe at (763) lunch in their lovely dining room from Noon - 1 p.m. The 569 -3382. reasonably priced daily special includes sandwich, Co -Rec League accompaniment, beverage, tax & gratuity. For information or Games are played Monday evenings at North View, Orchard reservation, call (763) 560 -6829. Lane and Willow Lane Schools. Fall team registration fee is $230. Class #827. MINI 500 TOURNAMENTS Men's League Minimum age 18. No pre -sign up, just bring a partner. Cost of Games are played Wednesday evenings at North View Junior $3 per person, includes coffee, treats, expenses and prizes. All High. Fall team registration fee is $260. Class #825. players agree to abide by the rules of the tournament. Women's League Tournaments are run by Senior Adult Volunteers on Saturday, Games are played Tuesday evenings at North View, Orchard September 16, October 21 and November 18, 12:30 -3:30 p.m. at Lane and Willow Lane Schools. Fall team registration fee is the Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek $230. Class #826. Parkway. Park and enter on the lower level. In case of inclement weather, call (763) 569 -3442 for a recorded message about activity cancellations. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Free screening is done at the following areas: If you enjoy reading, join in on our fun drop in book discussions. Brooklyn Center Community Center The group is sponsored by the Cities of Brooklyn Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. Robbinsdale and Crystal and is open to anyone regardless of Last Wednesday of the month, 10 -11:00 a.m. where they live. We meet at Robbinsdale Community Center, West Fire Station 4139 Regent Ave. N, room 105, from 1 - 2:30 p.m. On 6250 Brooklyn Blvd. September 5 the book to be discussed is Front Row at the white Tuesday- Friday, 8 -10 p.m., House by Helen Thomas. On October 3, the group will tour Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m Open Book Reading Center. November 14, Giants in the Earth Brookdale Mall by Ole Rolvag. December 5, Larceny and Old Lace by Tamar Myers. New participants are always welcome. If you have Between Sears & J.C. Penney. Thursday, Sept. 19 &Oct. 17, 7:30 -11 a.m. questions or are interested in coming, call Kathy, (763) 569- ************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** 3405. 23 V, 1 I 1 If you have any questions about the programs listed below, call Kathy, Program Supervisor, (763) 569 -3405. SPECIAL SENIOR REGISTRATION - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 A special time has been set aside for persons 62 years and older who want to register for adult activities listed in this brochure. NUMBERS HANDED OUT IN PARKING LOT UNTIL 8:30 a.m. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., registration begins immediately. Use accessible doors, lower level. Beginning September 11, after 9:30 a.m., you may also register by mail or over the phone with Visa or MasterCard. SENIOR HAPPENINGS SOCIAL CLUBS Is a monthly newsletter sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Both clubs meet at the Brooklyn Center Community Center, Community Activities, Recreation and Services Department. The 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, lower level. Transportation is Senior Happenings tells activities going on at the clubs, in the community and outings offered. Call for yours today! available through Five Cities. See Transportation. Complete information is in the monthly SENIOR HAPPENINGS or call TRANSPORTATION (763) 569 -3405. -Five Cities Senior Transportation Program Rita DeBruyn - Mon. - Fri ..................... (763) 537 -4534 ext. 433 Leisure Time Drop In Reservations - Mon. - Fri ............ ..........................(763) 537 -0229 Meets Wednesdays for cards throughout the year from 11 a.m. - • Transportation for persons 60 years and older. Mini coaches 2 p.m. Birthdays are celebrated the first Wednesday with provide transportation to senior club programs at the Brooklyn entertainment and refreshments. The second Wednesday is Progressive 500 with prizes for the two top scores, non - player Center Community Center, grocery shopping, and major shopping excursions from Brooklyn Center apartment complexes and a drawing. The last Wednesday features "Crazy" Progressive and homes. Monthly schedules available. A donation of $2.00 500. (Partners are not required to play cards.) Bring your lunch, round trip is asked; however, those unable to make a donation beverage available. will not be turned away. Please make your reservation a minimum of two working days ahead. Brooklyn Supper Club -Elder Express Transportation Brooklyn Supper Club meets on the third Friday night of each Staff .......................Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m. (763) 529 -1252 month through May. All persons 55 years and older are welcome Answering Machine .................... ..........................(763) 529 -1252 with advanced paid reservations. The full evening includes a (Leave your name, phone number, date, location and time of delicious dinner, entertainment and cards. The cost is $5 for appointment.) On the ride home, the final pick up is 2:30 p.m. members, $6 for non - members. (Membership is $2.) Join us on Sept. 15 for a great dinner, socializing and fun. Paid *Transportation for senior adults to medical and dental reservations by Sept. 8. Social at 5:30 p.m. appointments in Brooklyn Center or North Memorial Hospital and their affiliated clinics. A donation of $3 and $5 per round trip is suggested. MINI 500 TOURNAMENTS For information, see page 23. MEN'S "OVER 55 " DROP -IN COME FOR LUNCH... STAY FOR BRIDGE If you are interested in getting together informally with other For information, see page 23. guys, drop in on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 11. We will meet in the beautiful community room at The Crossings BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Manor, 6125 N. Lilac Drive. Come shoot pool, play Buck For information, see Adult Activities on page 23. Euchre (similar to 500), Bridge, 500 or Cribbage. (Informal instruction for Buck Euchre is available.) Participants are TRIPS AND OUTINGS , welcome to start other table games as well. For information, see Community Tripsters page 26. Men's Drop -In is hosted by senior volunteers living in Brooklyn SENIOR ADULT SWIM LESSONS Center and Brooklyn Park. If you have any questions, call Earl For information, see Swim Activities on page 36. at (763) 561 -2590 or Kathy at (763) 569 -3400. Co- sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Community Activities, Recreation and AEROBIC FITNESS, FITNESS & FUN FOR 55 +, Services Department and The Crossings. STRENGTH TRAINING &AQUA EXERCISE F Persons with hearing or speech impairment are served by or information, see Adult Activities on pages 18 & 19. the MN Relay Service, 1- 800 - 627 -3529 TTY/Voice. FLU PREVENTION CLINIC For information, see page 22. 24 Senior Activities continued SENIOR ANSWER LINE AARP - 55 ALIVE/MATURE DRIVING This telephone information and referral service will help senior adults of Northwest Suburban Hennepin County locate needed ✓Registration accepted immediately. services close to home. Trained volunteers and staff I s will answer phones between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday- Friday, (763) 504 -6980. Affiliated with This classroom training f United Way's First Call For Help Network and_ program is designed to help r funded by Community Education of Robbinsdale `_ ® 1'.'1 persons 50 and older Area Schools. ", improve their driving skills. Course completion is required to initiate auto SERVICES FOR SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS insurance discounts. Instructors are trained volunteers. WITH DISABILITIES CEAP offers chore service and home delivered meals to eligible Four Hour Refresher Course - is for persons who have individuals who are over 60 and any person of any age with a completed the eight hour mature driving course within the disability living in Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, North preceding three years. Fee $10.00 /1 Session. Mpls. /Camden area, 44th Ave. N on up and Champlin, east of 169. Hot meals are delivered by volunteers at noon Monday - Date Day Time Friday. The Handy Works Senior Chore Program includes lawn Oct. 18 Wed. 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. care, snow removal, minor home repairs, housekeeping and Nov. 7 Tues. Noon - 4 p.m. clean-up. Workers are independent contractors who are screened and whose references are thoroughly checked. Their name is Dec. 6 Wed. Noon - 4 p.m. added to our list of workers and referred to you when you call for service. You pay the worker when the job is completed. The suggested rate is $10 -12 per hour. Snow removal workers are Eight Hour - This course is for persons who have never taken needed. Call Katherine (763) 566 -9600. the training or for persons who attended more than three years ago. This two session course should be viewed as an educational DONUT MAKE YOU WONDER? seminar. It does not involve any driving or testing and meets the insurance discount requirements. Fee $10.00/2 Sessions. Join us on the third Wednesday of the month for interesting, Dates Day Time informative programs and, of course, doughnuts. Programs are held at the Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive Oct. 14 & 21 Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. North from 10 -11:30 a.m. Sponsored by the cities of Brooklyn Center, Crystal, New Hope and REGISTRATION INFORMATION Robbinsdale and Senior Services of District 281. There is a $1 program Register at Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Shingle fee payable at the door. Five Cities 1!7 Creek Parkway. Questions call (763) 569 -3400. Registration will Transportation is available on a space be taken on a first -come, first -served basis. If the class is full, we available basis by calling (763) 537 - ° m will put you on the waiting list and call if an opening occurs. 0229. Advanced registration required by mail or in person; no walk -ins the day of class. Sept. 20 - They Called Me Teacher - Tom Melchior, author, will present stories and slides of heroic ✓Make check or money order payable to AARP. (Cash not Minnesota country school teachers and their students from 1915- accepted.) 1960. ✓Classes are offered at the Crossings /Estates, 6201 N. Lilac Drive. Smoking is not permitted during class or in the building. Oct. 18 - Fire Safety - A Hot Topic - Come meet Chief Kevin McGinty from the West Metro Fire Rescue District. McGinty Brooklyn Center Community Activities, Recreation and Services will discuss fire safety for seniors, fire extinguisher use and Department thanks the Lang Nelson Corporation & Crossing touch on other safety related topics. Manager Kris for making this site available for these classes. Nov. 15 - Telling Our Story: The Role of Women Veterans SWIMMING POOL The role of women veterans has largely gone untold, despite Senior adult memberships are available for Brooklyn Center their rich history of service in America's Armed Forces. Join residents 62 years and older at a special rate of $12 for one WWII veteran Elaine Gruys and Korean War vet Judy Ayers as month or $32 for three months. Application may be made at the they share their fascinating military experiences as Navy Waves. community center desk. We accept VISA and MasterCard. Non - Pre- register no later than the Monday before the talk by residents and resident seniors not interested in membership may calling (76 5 04 - 6980 . swim at senior adult admission rate of $2.25 /day. Water slide is an additional $1.50. 25 Community Tripsters is a program for people ages 55 years and older who enjoy getting away and meeting new friends. We live in an area which 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. Transits or 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, mail or phone with Visa or MasterCard. When registering for someone else, it is important to have the correct spelling of their 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 more information, call (763) 569 -3405. I 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. AOM \T� We Got Your Ticket For Fall Farm ONE September 11 - Casino Excursion - Turtle Lake, WI. October 26 - A Bedful of Foreigners - Old Log Theater. Open to all adults. For information, see page 22. When Stanley & Brenda finally find a hotel room for the night during a local festival, they consider themselves September 26 - Stillwater in the Fall - Fall is a beautiful lucky. Find out how this luck turns to confusion and time to visit Stillwater which is nestled in the bluffs of the chaos! You won't want to miss this wonderful lunch and St. Croix River. The town itself is on the National Register an afternoon of laughter. Cost $34.50 /person includes of Historic Places and is "the birthplace of Minnesota." lunch, beverage, tax, gratuity and ticket. Approximate Today, Stillwater exhibits the charm of a New England time 10:15 a.m. - 5 p.m. October 11, registration deadline. Town and continues to entice and welcome visitors. We Trip #648. will have a guided tour of the Washington County Historic Courthouse which is the oldest standing courthouse in the November 1 - Oklahoma - state. At the next stop, we will visit a lovely old Episcopal Chanhassen Dinner Theatres - Set Church with an original Tiffany window. Lunch will be in the pioneer days of the Oklahoma especially prepared for us at the Methodist Church Territory, this exuberant story is the _ followed by a tour of the sanctuary. Our last tour will be classic American musical. in the Catholic Church known for its large sanctuary and Oklahoma! tells the simple story of stained glass windows. There will be an hour to stroll the cowboy courtship on the prairie, quaint streets lined with fun shops and antique stores. and the colorful complications "� h`' 41egk— When we leave this historic area, we drive through caused by the rivalry between the Bayport and Marine On The St. Croix taking in the breath farmers and the cattlemen of the area. Carried along on a taking view of the bluffs and river. Cost $34 /person wave of Rodgers and Hammerstein's unforgettable ongs, includes tours, lunch, dessert, beverage, tax and gratuities. Oklahoma! includes these musical treasures: Surrey with Approximate time 7:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sept. 8, registration the Fringe on the Top, People Will Say We're in Love, deadline. Trip #646. What a Beautiful Mornin' and the title song Oklahoma! Cost $40.50 /person includes choice of entree, beverage, October 11 - Ghosts & Graves Tour - Twin Cities. Join ticket, tax and gratuities. Approximate time 10:15 a.m. - us ... if you Dare!!! If strange and fascinating tales of 5 p.m. Sept. 27, registration deadline. Trip #649. ghosts, haunts and passionate crimes interest you, then this is the tour to take. Come with us on an exhilarating December 4 - River City Holiday - Our first stop will be journey, exploring the actual history and legend behind the to the river city of Hastings. There will be time to shop stories of mystery that shroud Twin Cities landmarks and along its festive main street. A holiday dinner with all the private homes. Prior to the two hour riding tour, we will trimmings awaits us at the Steamboat Inn. After dinner, a have a beef stroganoff lunch at the Cherokee Sirloin tour of holiday lights will top off the evening. Cost Room. Cost $27.50 /person includes lunch, dessert, $38 /person includes dinner, beverage, tax, gratuities, light beverage, riding tour, tax and gratuities. Approximate time tour and escort. Time and trip registration deadline not 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sept. 20, registration deadline. Trip #647. available at brochure publication. Call for information. Trip #650. 26 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 and West Hennepin Community Services. Participants must preregister. For persons not living in one of the communities listed above, call for registration information and add $5 to the fee. West Hennepin Community Center is an agency serving individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in the West and Northwest Hennepin areas. Services include information and 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 at (952) 988 -4178. Out and About Wednesday Night Social For boys and girls 5 -12 years old. This is a unique opportunity Do you enjoy meeting new friends or like socializing with a for kids to get out and explore the metropolitan area. Come join group of people? Come join us Wednesdays for a variety of fun us on Saturday afternoons Sept. 9 and Oct. 28 when we go "out and exciting events and activities. This social program is and about." Transportation provided for some activities from one designed for moderately involved adults. We meet at Crystal location. The cost is $20 plus the event fee. Call for the exciting Community Center, 4800 Douglas Dr., 6:30 -8:30 p.m., Sept. 20 details. - Nov. 15. The fee is $15 with a ratio of 1 staff per 10 participants. Youth &Teen Bowling For youth 5 -12 years old and teens 13 -21 years old. Youth and North Venture - NEW teens will play separately at Doyles, 5000 W. Broadway in This new location offers a similar program for adults like Crystal. We bowl on Saturdays, September 23 - November 18, Wednesday Night Social. North Venture will meet at Northport 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. League fee is $25 plus $2.50 for each Elementary School, 5421 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center. Join week bowled. us on Wednesdays, Sept. 27, Oct. 11, Oct. 25, Nov. 8 and Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The fee is $15. Adult Bowling Join your friends for America's favorite sport! The league fee is Basketball $25. Bowl Saturdays, September 23 - November 18, 11:30 a.m. - A program for adults 18 and over. The fee 1:30 p.m. Doyle's Bowling Alley, 5000 West Broadway, $25. The Monday night competitive league , Crystal. The weekly fee is $2.50. Bowling is offered on Sundays, is for individuals with or without Li September 24 - November 19, 1 - 3 p.m. Village North Bowl, disabilities. The league plays 6:30 - 9 p.m. 7500 Zane Ave N, Brooklyn Park. The weekly fee is $3. If you don't want to be in the league, come and join our fun skill building team. This Friday Fall Dances non - competitive team plays 6:30 - 8 p.m. Adults and teens can come and enjoy a great evening of music Both teams meet at Sunny Hollow and dancing from 7 -9 p.m. Pay $3 at the door; preregistration is Elementary School, 8008 Medicine Lake not required. Staff are welcome to stay at no cost. Oct. 13, at Rd. Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Dr. Nov. 10, at Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Personal Empowerment Group For People With Parkway. Enter on the lower level. Developmental Disabilities This is a group for adults with borderline and mild On The Town developmental disabilities who wish to address their feelings and Want to experience some area night life? Come party on concerns and promote self - esteem through a step by step model. Saturday nights! All you need to do is join us for this popular We meet at Elim Lutheran Church, 3978 West Broadway, fun night out. This social group is for adults living independently Robbinsdale. Co- sponsored by Windows of Opportunity. For or semi independently who need minimal supervision. We meet information, call Sheri at (952) 988 -4177. Saturday nights beginning September 23, times will vary. Cost is $20 plus the event fee. Call and find out if this group is right for you. NORTHWEST COMMUNITY SUPPORT COURAGE CENTER PROGRAM Is an agency serving persons with physical disabilities and This program is free to adults with serious and persistent mental sensory impairments. Courage Center sponsors activities for all illness who live in Hennepin County. The drop -in center offers ages and abilities including day camps, field trips, special events a variety of recreation activities: table games, athletics, and competitive and recreational sports. Call (763) 520 -0473 socialization, fitness and community outings. In addition, there Voice or (763) 520 -0405 TDD for a program calendar. A are opportunities in women's, men's and spiritual groups. If you separate brochure listing activities and programs are available would like more information on the program, please call ( 763) for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Tutoring in 535 -6069 or better yet, drop -in ! A calendar of events is academic skills, in preparing for the GED test and the written available upon request. Come see us at 5510 W. Broadway in the driver's test is available by appointment, call (763) 520 -0554. Crystal Gallery Mall, #215 -A. 27 GKMDREN'S DANGE PROGRAM The dance program is offered during the school year. The fall session is 10 weeks and persons registering for fall will have priority in registering for the winter /spring session which begins in January and runs for 14 weeks. If you have questions about where to place your child, please call Sue at (763) 569 -3400. SpAnig Dance Recital The annual dance recital will be held at Park Center High School in May. Gos mIBes Every year we try to keep costumes simple and inexpensive and still put on a professional looking recital. This fee will be in addition to the registration fee and will be due late January. Dance AtUm Special shoes and dance attire are optional. Students should avoid wearing clothing that conceals body movement. TAP & BALLET CREATIVE DANCE AND JAZZ I PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Love to dance? This is the class for you. You Learn beginning ballet movements and tap steps. A simple dance will have an opportunity to enjoy the freedom routine will be introduced. For preschool children who will be of creative expression combined with modern at least 3'/2 years old by December 1, 2000 and kindergarten. jazz movements. For grades 2 -5 who have Children must be toilet trained. Registration Fee $27.00/10 little or no dance experience. Registration Fee Sessions. Classes 40 min. Instructors Julia #100; Sarah #101. $28.00/10 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor # Day Begins Time Location Sarah. 100 Mon. Sept. 25 5:45 p.m. Willow Lane # Day Begins Time Location 101 Tues. Sept. 26 6:00 p.m. Earle Brown 104 Tues. Sept. 26 7:35 p.m. Earle Brown TAP AND BALLET CREATIVE DANCE AND JAZZ II You will learn ballet fundamentals and tap combinations. For Fundamental dance steps and movements will be reviewed and kindergarten children who have had at least one year of tap and you will progress into more advanced jazz movements and ballet and grades 1 -4 with little or no dance experience. routines. Class #105 for grades 3 -6 with minimum of one year Registration Fee $28.00/10 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructors of Creative Dance & Jazz I or H. Class #106 for grades 6 and up Julia #102; Sarah #103. who have taken a minimum of one year of Creative Dance & # Day Begins Time Location Jazz 11. Classes 45 min. Registration Fee $28.00/10 Sessions. 102 Mon. Sept. 25 6:30 p.m. Willow Lane Instructor Julia. 103 Tues. Sept. 26 6:45 p.m. Earle Brown # Day Begins Time Location 105 Mon. Sept. 25 7:20 p.m. Willow Lane 106 Mon. Sept. 25 8:10 p.m. Willow Lane SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS Through years of experience, we have found our gymnastics and dance classes 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 given to students on the first day of class. BABYSITTER'S TRAINING COURSE BAT WORKSHOP Formerly known as the babysitting clinic, this revised Red Cross (BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING) Course is for ages 11 and up. You will learn safe and responsible For ages 8 and up. Learn basic first aid and safety babysitting techniques and safety. You will also learn how to through this American Red Cross course. Topics provide basic child care, recreational activities for young include rescue breathing, first aid, choking, bleeding, children, how to prevent accidents, and utilize community bites and falls, fire safety, poison prevention and resources for emergency help. Ch ildren age 10 may also take the personal safety. This is a great follow up class to the Babysitter's class, but cannot receive Red Cross certification, Bring a pencil. Training Course. You must attend the full 6%z hours to be paper and a snack. Registration Fee $33.00/2 Sessions, includes awarded Red Cross completion card. Bring a pencil, paper and the new Babysitter's Training Handbook. Classes 4 hours. a bag lunch, including beverage. Registration Fee $23.00/1 Instructor Coco, Red Cross Certified Instructor. Session. Class 6'/� hours. Instructor CoCo, Red Cross Certified # Day Dates Time Location Instructor. 107 Sat. Nov. 4 &11 9:00 a.m. CommunityCenter # Day Date Time Location 108 Sat. Sept. 30 9:00 a.m. CommunityCenter 28 Children Activities continued GYM1SiAFITIGS PROGRAM The Brooklyn Center Gymnastics Program has been developed using a skill progression of classes. The purpose of this progression is to provide participants with a safe, comfortable advancement in gymnastics allowing them to develop to << their potential. Most students participate in a class two to three times before progressing to the next level. Parents may attend the last 15 minutes of the last class. If you have questions about where to place your child, please call Sue at (763) 569 -3400. PRESCHOOL I GYMNASTICS BEGINNING GYMNASTICS FOR GIRLS For children ages 3% - 5. (Children must be 3'h by September 1, For girls in grades 1 -4 who have had little or no gymnastics 2000 and toilet trained in order to register for this class.) Basic experience. Kindergarten girls who have completed at least two gymnastics and exercises are designed to improve child's motor preschool gymnastics sessions with Brooklyn Center may skills & coordination. Instruction includes tumbling and an register. Learn basic tumbling skills such as rolls, cartwheels, introduction to the balance beam, bars, vault. Students must be walkovers and headstands. Simple skills on the beam, vault and able to do all skills before advancing to Preschool II. Class ratio uneven bars will also be taught. Registration Fee $24.50/8 8 students /instructor. Registration Fee $23.00/8 Sessions. Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructors Donna #115; Missy #'s Classes 45 min. Instructors Missy #109; TBA #'s 110, 111. 116, 117; TBA #118. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 109 Thurs. Sept. 21 6:30 p.m. North View 115 Thurs. Sept. 21 7:20 p.m. North View 110 Sat. Sept. 23 9:00 a.m. North View 116 Thurs. Sept. 21 7:20 p.m. North View 111 Sat. Sept. 23 10:55 a.m. North View 117 Sat. Sept. 23 9:50 a.m. North View 118 Sat. Sept. 23 9:50 a.m. North View PRESCHOOL II/KINDERGARTEN GYMNASTICS INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS FOR GIRLS For preschool children ages 4 and up who have passed Preschool For girls in grades 1 -5 who have either passed Beginning I Gymnastics and kindergarten children with little or no Gymnastics For Girls or can do the following skills: Tumbling - gymnastics experience. Children will learn more advanced forward and backward roll, cartwheel, headstand; Beam - walk moves on the low balance beam, tumbling and bars. Class ratio forward and back, front support and mount, squat turn, forward is 8 students /instructor. Registration Fee $23.00/8 Sessions. roll; Vault - straddle, hip squat; Bars - back hip circle, single leg Classes 45 min. Instructors Donna #112; Missy #'s 113, 114. cut, pull over to front support. Registration Fee $30.00/8 # Day Begins Time Location Sessions. Classes 1 hour, 15 min. Instructors Missy & TBA. 112 Thurs. Sept. 21 6:30 p.m. North View # Day Begins Time Location 113 Sat. Sept. 23 9:00 a.m. North View 119 Sat. Sept. 23 11:45 a.m. North View 114 Sat. Sept. 23 10:55 a.m. North View FALL PRESCHOOL 2000 -2001 BROOKDALE AREA LIBRARY Registration for the 2000 fall preschool accepted immediately 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway. Open Mon. - Thurs. from 10 a.m. on a space availability basis. The preschool program at the - 9 p.m. and Fri. - Sat. from 10 a.m. Brooklyn Center Community Center is for children 3 - 5 years - 5 p.m. General information, (952) old. Children must be 3 by September 1, 2000 and be toilet 7 847 -5600; reference information, trained. (Children turning 3 between Sept. 2 -Dec. 31, 2000 may ,' (952) 847 -5610; Renewal be placed on a waiting list for openings in the winter session. information (952) 847 -5601; TTY There is no charge to go on the list. Interested persons will be (952) 847 -5606. notified of winter class openings in November.) The program emphasizes group socialization, music, art, science and Storytimes community awareness. Your child will learn numbers, colors, Tuesdays, Sept. 26 - Nov. 21 - games stressing coordination, finger plays and stories will be 10:30 a.m. read. Field trips and parent programs are also part of the program. Children may participate once a week by registering Preschool Storytime for a Mon. or Fri. class or twice a week by registering for a Tues. Thursdays, Sept. 28 - Nov. 16 - 7:30 p.m. & Thurs. class. The fee is for the 11 week fall session. If you Children of all ages and families should find it necessary to request a refund after registering, No registration required there will be a $30 administration charge. Teacher, Mrs. B. and assistant teacher, Mrs. K. # Day Begins Time Cost One World Musical Celebrations 500 Mon. Sept. 11 9:30 -11:30 a.m. $69.00 Sept. 18, Oct. 21, 501 Fri. Sept. 8 9:30 -11:30 a.m. $69.00 Nov. 18 and Dec. 16 - 11:00 a.m. 502 T &TH Sept. 7 9:00 -10:30 a.m. $103.00 For elementary age and u - free 503 T &TH Sept. 7 10:45 -12:15 p.m. $103.00 504 T &TH Sept. 7 1:00 -3:00 p.m. $136.00 29 Children Activities continued HAbbOWEEN PARTY F SWIM SaUpday, October 88 Y - 3 PA. BrookIVR Genter Go><ramaultg GeRter Calling all ghosts and goblins ages 12 and younger! Play ghoulish games, win prizes and enjoy special Halloween treats! Cost includes a Halloween bag, one chance at each game booth, treats, prizes, and a pass for the community center pool and water slide. Pool and water side will be open until 9 p.m. Use your (� pass on October 28 or use it later. Parents who wish to swim and use the water slide will pay general admission price at the community center desk on day of party. Six year old children and under must be accompanied by an adult. Adults are invited to accompany older children as well. Party lasts for two hours. It takes approximately one hour and 15 minutes to participate in all games. Register by Thursday, October 26 and fee is $4.001child. After October 26, registration fee is S5.501child, space permitting. # Day Date Time Location 120 Saturday October 28 1 - 3 p.m. Community Center Aftep 4sch00I Ppodpams Looking for something to do after school? EARbE BROWN SGHO * Join ... F U N AFTER SGH006 x1111 Fall is the time for fun at Earle Brown School. Learn a new skill SQUAD � or enjoy a new activity. Some classes that may be offered include arts & crafts, sports collectors club, cooking, language and more! It's with your friends! It includes lots of activity choices! And, Special holiday classes offered in December, such as making it's lots of fun! At Palmer Lake, choose the same activity each ornaments, treats, gingerbread houses, gifts, and more. It's fun; week or a different one each time. At Willow Lane, Fair Oaks, it's cool; and it's happening at Earle Brown. For grades 1 -6. Orchard Lane & Garden City, sign up for one of the many classes and attend it for the whole fall session. School bus Transportation home from after school classes is the parent's transportation is provided home; limited stops. For grades 1 -6. responsibility. Please let your child know who will pick them up Some school sites will offer a Pool Party at the Brooklyn Center or if they are supposed to walk home. Community Center as part of their program. Check your Fun Squad flyer for information. Don't miss it! Register for classes at Earle Brown School. Most fall programs begin in October. Watch for Fun Squad flyers. They'll be sent home with your children from school. Earle Brown After School Program Specialist: Linda Siverson -Hall, (763) 561 -1159 FUN SQUAD PROGRAM SPECIALISTS Fair Oaks Mr. Hostad (763) 533 -2246 FALL CLASSES begin in October. Garden City Mrs. Tamura (763) 561 -9768 Orchard Lane Ms. Zeman/Ms. Frobig (763) 533 -1645 Flyers will be sent home in late September. Palmer Lake Mr. Fenske (763) 561 -1930 Willow Lane Mr. Sawatzke (763) 561 -9272 Don't miss the fun! 30 Children Activities continued Brookllyn Area Basketball Brooklyn Center The Cities of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park along with the Youth 1Iocke Association Brooklyn Park Athletic Association have joined together to form J the Brooklyn Area Basketball Program. This new alliance will provide Brooklyn Center youth in grades 2 -12 greater Registration: Saturday, September 9 opportunities for instructional and intramural level play. In 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. addition, youth wanting a more competitive program will be Brooklyn Center Community Center eligible to try out for the travel team programs. Teams will be formed by gender, with practices and games scheduled at local If new to the program, bring a copy of your child's birth schools. Program emphasis will be on instruction and skill certificate. development, with an opportunity to use these newly learned skills in game situations. Level Ages Grade 2 - 6 House League Basketball A great opportunity to play basketball. This league includes 12 Pony 5 - 6 years games and a year -end tournament. The players receive a jersey which they can keep and all games have 2 referees. The season Mite 7 - 8 years starts in November, 2000 and concludes in the middle of March, Traveling B Squirt 9 - 10 years 2001. The cost of the program is $55. Financial assistance is available, if you cant afford the registration Traveling B Pee Wee 11 - 12 years Grade 7- 9 Junior High Basketball This league will play 12 games and have a year -end tournament. Traveling B Bantam 13 - 14 years The players will receive a jersey and shorts which they can keep Questions about registration fees, contact Keri Whittenburg and all games will have 2 referees. The season will start with (763) 560 -1066. practices in November, 2000 and conclude with a year -end tournament in March, 2001. Games will be held on Saturdays TAEKWONDO (Korean Karate) starting in December, 2000. The cost of the program is $75. Taekwondo is a Korean martial art focusing on self - defense and Financial assistance is available, if you can't afford the competition utilizing punching and kicking techniques. Classes registration fee. are open to anyone ages 8 and up. It is a great family activity. Grade 10 -12 High School Intramural Basketball Advanced class attendance requires taking the beginning class This league will play 12 games and have a year -end tournament. or the instructor's permission. Registration Fee $50.00 /20 The players will receive a jersey and shorts which they can keep Sessions, plus equipment cost as necessary. Instructor Robert and all games will have 2 referees. The season will start with Frankovich, 4th degree Black Belt has 20 years experience and practices in December, 2000 and conclude with a year -end has been teaching for 12 years. #61 Beginner; #62 Advanced. tournament in March, 2001. Games will be held on Sundays # Days Begins Time Location starting in January, 2001. The cost of the program is $75. 61 M &W Sept. 25 6:00 p.m. Palmer Lake Financial assistance is available, if you can't afford the 62 M &W Sept. 25 7:00 p.m. Palmer Lake registration fee. Please watch for additional information regarding dates and times for program registration. Flyers will be sent to all schools and information will be available in the local newspapers. If you have questions, contact Richard Habstritt at 763 560 -0177. Teen programs including junior AIKIDO (Japanese Self - high dances, sports and ski trips 1 Defense) Aikido is often are offered through the Brooklyn considered the most sophisticated Center Community Activities, martial art, one focused on de- Recreation and Services escalation of conflict through Department. If you have any questions about the programs listed take downs and throws. Learning to face conflict of any kind by below or have ideas for future programs, call Joe, Teen starting with physical situations, then developing the skills for Coordinator at (763) 569 -3382. daily life. Instructor Robert Frankovich is Seidokan Aikido 2nd degree Black Belt. Ages 14 & up. Registration Fee $50.00/20 TEEN DANCES Sessions, plus equipment costs as necessary. All junior high students in grades 7 - 9 are invited. Get your # Days Begins Time Location friends together for fun and excitement at North View Junior 63 M &W Sept. 25 8:00 p.m. Palmer Lake High School located at 69th and Zane Ave N. All your favorite music will be played by a DJ and lots of surprises are in store. Refreshments will be sold. A junior high picture I.D. is required Got an idea for a teen program for admission. Entry fee is $5 at the door. For grades 7 - 9 only. , Dates of dances to be announced. For information, call (763) call Joe at (763) 569 -3382. L 31 GREAT PUMPKIN WORKSHOP KID'S SHOPPING KORNER Calling all ghosts and goblins in grades K -6. The Halloween fun On Saturday, December 9, kids can do starts using Halloween colors to paint and decorate a wooden their very own holiday shopping for their sign. It will look great welcoming your trick or treaters or parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents, hanging in your room. We'll also prepare and sample a delicious and friends. Volunteers from the treat, play games, & tell jokes while listening to scary music. Brooklyn Center Senior Clubs, Brooklyn Wear old clothes or bring a paint shirt. Registration Fee $8.00/1 Center Women's Club and the community Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Koreen. will be there to help children choose their # Day Date Time Location gifts. Besides giving your child a great experience, there is a 300 Sat. Oct. 14 2:00 p.m. Community Center wide selection of merchandise available at reasonable prices. All gifts - $5.00 and under. Sorry, no adults allowed to peek! While HALLOWEEN PARTY kids shop, take advantage of the time to sit back and relax, read For details, see page 30. a book or even address holiday cards. The Shopping Korner is open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. by appointment only. HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS (Appointments are taken to minimize waiting time.) Call (763) Come enjoy a fun filled afternoon. Christmas 569 -3400 beginning Saturday, November 18 for your child's ornaments are fun to make and even more fun shopping appointment. Minimum age for children is 3 - to hang on the tree or to give as gifts. You will Junior High. make three special ornaments including a wooden sleigh, paper mache diamonds, and a KID'S SHOPPING KORNER VOLUNTEERS slate board wreath. Mark you calendar for some great holiday Additional adult and high school age volunteers 16 years and fun. For grades K -6. Samples on display at the community older are needed to help kids shop and do simple gift wrapping. center. Registration Fee $7.50/1 Session. Class 2 hours. If you would like to be part of our great volunteer team, call Instructor Koreen. Kathy at (763) 569 -3400. Two to three hour shifts are available. # Day Date Time Location 301 Sat. Dec. 2 2:00 p.m. Community Center CHRISTMAS GIFTS It' SA1 Tik'S MAMBOX You will paint and decorate a lovely holiday craft that will be Visit Santa's Mailbox between perfect to give to someone special. New gift from previous December 1 -10 at the community center. years. Gift box, tissue paper and wrapping paper provided. Time Write your letter on the special Dear permitting, you will also make Christmas cards using rubber Santa form provided by the recreation stamps and markers. Please wear old clothes or bring a paint ; ; department. Parents, please make sure shirt. For rad es K 6. Registration Fee 7.50/1 Session. Class child's name and add ress are written g g 2 hours. Instructor Koreen. legibly. After writing your letter, deliver # Day Date Time Location _ it to Santa's Mailbox located next to the 302 Sat. Dec. 9 2:00 p.m. Community Center _'�' office at the community center. Within a few days, a letter from Santa will arrive. HOLIDAY COOKIE BAKING Questions, call (763) 569 - 3400. In this one -day cooking/baking workshop, you will make some of your favorite holiday treats and cookies. You will get a recipe booklet and some homemade goodies to take home. Please bring an apron and a small shoe box. We will be having a cookie and milk break. For grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $7.00/1 Session. Class 2 '/z hours. Instructor Diane. ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR - Crafter Information # Day Date Time Location The 28th Annual Holiday Bazaar will be held Sat., Nov. 4 303 Sat. Dec. 2 9:30 a.m. Community Center at the spacious Park Center High School. The cost is $50 for a 304 Sat. Dec. 9 9:30 a.m. Community Center 10' x 10 'space which includes an 8' table and two chairs. If you are a crafter and would like more information, call (763) 569- 3400. Information, rules and an application form will be mailed to you. Items must be handcrafted by the crafter. Valid GMT GERTWIGATES Minnesota seller's sales tax permit is required. Spaces are Give the gift of FUN! Gift certificates are available for any limited. amount and may be used for classes, a community center i � 0 • � membership and merchandise. The certificates are available at so the community center. 32 Holiday activities continued 28th AYOWAb O DAY BAZA SAIMRDAY, NOVEMBER 4 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. PARK CENTER HIGH SCHOOL 7300 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD t /2 mile North of I- 94/694 Free Admission Free Coffee Free Parking Free Stroller Check Free Coat Check Refreshments Available Childcare Available: 75¢ per hour (use Brooklyn Blvd. entrance) Sponsored by Brooklyn Center Community Activities, Recreation and Services Department (763) 569 -3400 Brooklyn Center celebrates the 2000 holiday season with the 11 th annual 011V saindav Sunday, December 3 8 -SP.M. BrookIyn Genter Gommunity Genter Visit with Santa! (2 - 4:30 p.m.) Go on a Hayride! (2 - 4 p.m.) "No Nose For Rudolph" performed by Schiffelly Puppets! (3:00 p.m.) Magic show with magician Brian Richards! (4:15 p.m.) Lighting of the Holiday Tree! (5 p.m.) Play HOLIDAY BINGO! Free refreshments including cookies and beverages! Free pictures will be taken with Santa while film supplies last. Admission is FREE! Please bring a new toy to donate to CEAP. Questions, please call (763) 569 -3400. Sponsored by Brooklyn Center Community Activities, Recreation and Services Department with a donation from the Brooklyn Center Lions Club. 33 13 Poo 11 VIV1t f;4al8t;4av Go innuttr Gentallo ThO GOR tOP "- uwe 694 & Shingle Creek Parkway Parkway, (763) 569 -3400 Pool, water slide, diving boards, wading pool, sauna, exercise room! SPEEGAr" EFFRAWIIN CEZEIRR-4TE YOUR DIRTFIDAYWIThf cOMMVNITY cENTER POOLS WATER SLID£ o' Back to School Sh it S Au Au 19 - Dec. 31 M£A Swi»1* - Friday October 20 1 - 9 m. VS/ GROUP RENTAL INFORMATION y er - p For an extra special day, plan a pool party. Small Add a new twist to your party! Ride the 150' water slide at the Need new things for school Buy them at r Mall. If you Bored! Nothing to do! Bring your floatables to the pool.The pool groups of 20 or less are invited to reserve a room community center. The pool and water slide are available for purchase $50 or more in one e day, bring your receipts to the Mall and water slide will be open from 1 -9 m. Its wet wild and fun for the a There is no charge for the room. Guest Services office and receive a coupon good for "buy one for the whole family. p p Admission o pool and water slide is FREE for the �. rental. For information on pool fun, call Susan at (763) 569 -3317. admission to the pool and water slide and get one free." birthday child. To make a reservation, please call *(£ SWIM FUN! Halloween Pool Part" - Tues., Oct. 31 - 5 - 8 p.m. (763) 569 -3400. YEAR 2000 fR££ Swim Da , Do You Home School. � If you don't feel like trick or treating, come to the pool Enjoy a \ - Tues., Sept. 19 special evening with the water slide open. Candy for everyone RAR7"YAACK46ES - NEW Are you looking for ways to get Physical Education credits? If so, In honor of the new Millennium who swims. (Q ndy ( an and balloons courteFy afBrookdale Mall) . Make your child's birthday special with a pool party! Call (763) call Susan at (763) 569 -3317. Brooklyn Center Communtiy Brooklyn Center is hosting a "FREE 569 -3400 for a reservation. Parties include: use of a party room Center features afternoon swim lessons for home schoolers. DAY ' at the pool. Mention FREE (up to 20 people), pool admission, unlimited water slide rides, DAY" at the counter and enjoy the £1fraS¢0146 Ti"Ie - Saturday, Nov. 18 - 1 - 5 p.m. hotdog, chips & juice. Fee: $6 /per person up to 10 people. $5 /per Are You Interested In Competitive Swimming? pool, water slide, diving boards, Parents, after story time with Santa at person, 10 to 20 people. Birthday child is free. You must reserve exercise room & sauna at no cost! Brookdale, bring your little elves to the the room at least one week in advance to take advantage of the For information on lessons, call Susan (763) 569 -3317. Northern community center pool so you can go party package. Call for availability times. Lights Swim Club, call Chip (612) 754 -3490. shopping and they can have an Trvi Kamakin8 for f=ree!! - Fri., Oct. 13 - 6 - 9 p.m. elfrageous time. Pay general admission Ages 8 and up - Come see what kayaking is all about! Have you and slide is FREE. Children 5 & under ever wondered what it's like to paddle a Kayak? Now's your must be accompanied by an adult. chance, pay general pool admission and Kayaking is FREE. EEXG7TMG GAbWGESMEE"AWIS,�El Polar Hear Splash! * 1YelY S pace, ,�Ie��}ortal,SQufprleerat: Mun�ati 13argai" Dabs - Every Monday Dec. 26 - 31. Come enjoy what the community center has to offer. What a great Instead of hibernating, come Starting in late summer 2000, patrons choosing to "work out" at In addition to the new equipment, the two stair step machines, way to start off the week. Mondays are bargain days. Get in for a reduced rate. For Monday Bargain page swim with a GIANT the community center exercise facility will notice a number of one of the stationary bikes and the heavy bag have been brought ( y B g ain Da y prices, ' see p g 38. ) inflatable polar bear! No significant changes. Number one on the list of changes will be from downstairs to complete our cardiovascular equipment. Aw need to go to the North .,. :, a .`` the location of the exercise room. The exercise area has been Pole, come to the moved to the upper level of the center. With more space, natural For strength training, we have added five dual purpose weight *Regular admission prices apply See page 38. community center for a light, views of the pool and air conditioning, we are confident it machines, a "Smith" Press Machine and the Cybex abdominal Polar�c time! will provide for a much more attractive exercise environment. machine from the "old" room. To round out the strength - equipment, we have purchased a new set of dumbbells and a flat To fill this new space, we have purchased a significant amount of bench. 1!',�E.L�IfE,1�?7 SP�EGI�IIs& new equipment. For cardiovascular conditioning, this equipment includes two treadmills, two recumbent exercise bicycles and an Orientation sessions on how to use this new equipment will be elliptical exercise machine. scheduled on a regular basis, or may be scheduled individually to fit your busy schedule. Please call (763) 569 -3400 for additional Splish Splash SAUn*bams - S - 9 p.m. friba fu" fl oats information. Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Nov. 25, Dec. 23 5 - 9 p.m. Make a big splash on the fourth Saturday of the month! Pay Sept 15, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1 `w "WC� r regular pool admission price and ride the water slide FREE! For unsinkable fun, bring your favorite air mattress, inner tube, 4 E & beach ball or floating animal. faN1il'4 fan DAMS Participants can float and swim as they Every Sunday relax to music. Use of water slide is �� , y, fful Sundays are family fun days at the pool. Two adults and two optional. Regular pool and water slide admission prices apply. � children admitted to the pool and water slide for $12.50. � t 1 Additional children will be admitted for $3.00 each. �Js a ! 34 35 In an effort to better serve participants, we are asking you to PARENT AND TOT SWIM LESSONS indicate your child's swim level on the registration form. If you Water adjustment and beginning swim lessons for children 18 - have any questions about what level to place your child or ' 36 months old. One parent must accompany the child in the questions about the swim activities, call Susan, Aquatics water. Children must wear plastic training pants, no diapers. Supervisor at (763) 569 -3317. Registration Fee $33.00/10 Lessons. No classes Oct. 31, Nov. 23 & 25. Classes 30 min. # Day Begins Time Location Swim Lesson Levels 400 Tues. Sept. 26 5:45 p.m. CC 401 Tues. Sept. 26 6:20 p.m. CC 402 Thurs. Sept. 28 5:45 p.m. CC For children 4 years old and up. When registering, please 403 Thurs. Sept. 28 6:20 p.m. CC indicate child's swim lesson level. For day and time of lessons, 404 Sat. Sept. 30 10:45 a.m. CC see Preschool and Children Swim Lessons. PRESCHOOL AND CHILDREN SWIM LESSONS Level 1: Water Exploration American Red Cross classes for Introduces independent floating, kicking, gliding and breath �;c?� children 4 years of age and older. control. The focus is on allowing the child to become P =_ Some children may be tested the first comfortable in water and work on beginner skills. '' day to assure correct swim level. Classes have an average ratio of 5 Level 2: Primary Skills students /instructor. Parents do not Introduces the fundamentals of the front and back crawl and accompany child in water. No classes rhythmic breathing. Students must be able to float on their front Oct. 31, Nov. 23 & 25. Classes 30 min. and back without support. Classes once a week, $33.00/10 weeks # Day Begins Time Location Level 3: Stroke Readiness 405 Tues. Sept. 26 5:45 p.m. CC 406 Tues. Sept. 26 6:20 p.m. CC Builds on the skills of level 2. The focus is on stroke 407 Tues. Sept. 26 6:55 p.m. CC improvement and introduces the whip kick and treading water. 408 Tues. Sept. 26 7:30 p.m. CC Students must have the ability to swim 20 yards front and back 409 Thurs. Sept. 28 5:45 p.m. CC crawl. 410 Thurs. Sept. 28 6:20 p.m. CC 411 Thurs. Sept. 28 6:55 p.m. CC Level 4: Stroke Development 412 Thurs. Sept. 28 7:30 p.m. CC Works on the breaststroke, sidestroke and safety skills. Students 413 Sat. Sept. 30 9:00 a.m. CC develop endurance and confidence in previously learned strokes. 414 Sat. Sept. 30 9:35 a.m. CC Students must be able to swim 40 yards front and back crawl. 415 Sat. Sept. 30 10:10 a.m. CC 416 Sat. Sept. 30 10:45 a.m. CC Classes once a week, $33.00/10 weeks Level 5: Stroke Refinement FOR PRESCHOOL ONLY Students coordinate and refine key strokes. Butterfly is 417 Mon. Sept. 25 10:00 a.m. CC introduced. Students must have passed level 4 or swim 50 yards 418 Wed. Sept. 27 10:00 a.m. CC of front and back crawl and demonstrate the scissors kick. Day classes twice a week, $33.00/5 weeks FOR PRESCHOOL ONLY Level 6: Skill Proficiency 419 M & W Sept. 25 10:35 a.m. CC Students polish strokes to allow swimming with more ease, 420 M & W Oct. 30 10:35 a.m. CC efficiency and power over greater distances. Students must swim 20 yards of breaststroke and sidestroke and 75 yards of front and back crawl. ADULT & SENIOR ADULT SWIM LESSONS Level 7: Advanced Skills Men and women ages 16 and up. The focus is on individual Students perfect strokes and an emphasis on personal safety and needs and everyone is welcome regardless of skill level. Classes rescue skills. Students must be able to swim 10 yards butterfly 30 min. Registration Fee $33.00/10 Lessons. and 50 yards breaststroke, sidestroke and 100 yards front and # Day Begins Time Location back crawl. 421 Tues. Sept. 26 7:30 p.m. CC 422 Thurs. Sept. 28 7:30 p.m. CC 36 Aquatic Activities continued ADULT CPR What would you do if a member of your family or co- worker ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS - Scheduled stopped breathing, started choking, or had a possible heart Scheduled times for individuals of all ages with physical or attack? Learn how to handle these emergencies in this American developmental disabilities. Ratio of one student to one instructor. Red Cross Adult CPR course. Registration fee $30.00/1 Session. Missed lessons will not be made up. Registration Fee $60.00/10 Includes instruction and materials. Class 3' /z hours. Lessons. # Day Date Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 431 Mon. Oct. 30 5:30 p.m. CC 423 Tues. Sept. 26 6:55 p.m. CC 432 Mon. Nov. 13 5:30 p.m. CC 424 Sat. Sept. 30 10:45 a.m. CC 433 Mon. Dec. 11 5:30 p.m. CC ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS - By Arrangement SPRINGBOARD DIVING For individuals of all ages with physical or developmental Learn forward & back dives, setting board for spring, diving disabilities. Class ratio of one student to one instructor. Missed terms and positions. Must be level 3 sw immin g ability. lessons will not be made up. Reg. Fee $6 for one 30 minute Registration Fee $45.00/10 Lessons. Classes 50 min. lesson. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 434 Thurs. Sept. 28 6:55 p.m. CC 425 By arrangement only. Call (763) 569 -3317. 435 Sat. Sept. 30 9:00 a.m. CC 436 Sat. Sept. 30 10:00 a.m. CC PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS - By Arrangement For all levels, children or adults. Class ratio of one student to one LIFEGUARD TRAINING instructor. Missed lessons will not be made up. Registration If you are 15 or older and looking for a great job at a pool? Here Fee $12 for one 30 minute lesson. is the place to start. You will develop the skills needed to quickly # Day Date Time Location respond to aquatic emergencies. Class includes First Aid and 426 By arrangement only. Call (763) 569 -3317. CPR -PR. Participants must pass a precourse test. Class meets Thursdays, Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28, Jan. 4, 11 (5:30 - 9:30 p.m.) and COMPETITIVE Sat., Jan. 6, (9 a.m. - 6 p.m.) Registration Fee $160.00 includes For individuals who may be interested in joining a swim team. materials. Stroke analysis and development, workouts and basic fitness will # Day Begins Time Location be emphasized. Reg. Fee $60.00/10 Lessons. Classes 1 hour. 437 Thurs. Dec. 7 5:30 p.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 427 Thurs. Sept. 28 6:55 p.m. CC SEA KAYAKING FOR BEGINNING ADULTS You will learn about the Kayak, its different parts, how to tie it WATER SAFETY AIDE on the car, how to paddle correctly, and most importantly, how Designed to prepare ages 12 and up to assist instructors with to get back into your Kayak if it capsizes. Ages 16 and up. various American Red Cross swimming classes. Students will Registration Fee $35.00/1 Session. Includes all needed learn the skills and techniques to aid in the instruction of quality equipment. Class 5 hours. lessons. This class will offer students the chance to work with # Day Date Time Location experienced instructors during our swim lesson program. 438 Sun. Oct. 8 2:00 p.m. CC Registration Fee $60.00/10 Lessons. Class 1 hour. 439 Sun. Nov. 12 2:00 p.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 440 Sun. Dec. 10 2:00 p.m. CC 428 Tues. Sept. 26 6:55 p.m. CC 429 Thurs. Sept. 28 6:55 p.m. CC SEA KAYAKING FOR FAMILY BEGINNERS You will learn how to paddle correctly, learn about different GUARD START: LIFEGUARDING TOMORROW parts of the boat. This class is geared for enjoyment for the For youth ages 12 -14. Get a jump start into Lifeguard Training! whole family. Ages 7 and up. Registration Fee $35.00/1 Session Must be able to swim the front crawl continuously for 25 yards, per person. All equipment is included. Class 5 hours. tread water for one minute and submerge and swim a distance of # Day Date Time Location 10 feet underwater. All materials included in fee. Participants 441 Sun. Oct. 8 2:00 p.m. CC receive a free Jr. Guard T -Shirt. Registration Fee $60.00/4 442 Sun. Nov. 12 2:00 p.m. CC Lessons. Classes 3 hours. 443 Sun. Dec. 10 2:00 p.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 430 Mon. Oct. 2 6:00 p.m. CC SEA KAYAK ESKIMO ROLLING CLASS If you capsize in a sea kayak, rolling is the best way to upright yourself. Learning and knowing how to roll a kayak will help NORTH VIEW POOL you to feel confidant when paddling. All needed equipment is included in course fee. Bring your own nose clips or snorkel North View Pool, 69th &Zane Ave. N is available for rental. masks. Registration Fee $40.00/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Min. Reservations are requested a minimum of two weeks in advance. age 16. Information call Susan at 763 569 -3317. # Day Date Time Location 444 Sun. Oct. 8 7:00 p.m. CC 445 Sun. Nov. 12 7:00 p.m. CC 446 Sun. Dec. 10 7:00 p.m. CC 37 LBPOOIdyn 1 o ' 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway ■ (763) 569 -3441 (24 Hour Recorded Information Line) Fall Hours begin September 13 Memberships Memberships entitle the member to use the Olympic swimming pool, water slide, exercise room and sauna during open swim. (See open swim schedule below.) Members also receive complimentary fitness class passes. 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. MEMBERSHIP RATES 1 month 3 month 6 month 1 year Water Slide Schedide Family $32.00 $86.00 $145.00 $248.00 Monday Individual $20.00 $50.00 $ 80.00 $134.00 5 to 9 • Senior $12.00 $32.00 $ 61.00 $112.00 Wednesdav (Brooklyn Center senior adult residents only) 6 to GENERAL ADMISSION Saturday Sunday With Water Slide Without Water Slide Senior Adult (62 & over) $3.75 $2.25 Adult (18 & over) $4.50 $3.00 The recreation department reserves the right Youth (15 -17) $4.00 $2.50 to open the water slide during non - scheduled Children (6 -14) $3.75 $2.25 times. Children who are under 52" tall and Children (5 & under) $2.50 $1.00 wish to use the water slide must demonstrate proficiency in front crawl or be accompanied . S atina by an adult. Monday Bargain Days Monday, Wednesday & Friday Monday, Wednesday & Friday Ages With Slide Without Slide 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 62+ $3.00 $1.50 Adults only - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Adults only - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) 18 -61 3.75 2.25 15 -17 3.25 1.75 6 -14 3.00 1.50 Tuesday & Thursday Tuesday & Thursday 5 & under 2.00 .50 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Holidays not included. Adults only - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Adult only - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) & 8 to 9 p.m. & 8 to 9 p.m. Lockers - Coin- operated lockers are Saturday Saturday provided. Secure your belongings for 25¢ 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 1 to 9 P.M. (Adults only: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Game Room - with a pool table, air hockey, video games and pinball machines is located next to the concession stand on the upper Sunday Sunday level. 1 to 5 p.m. 1 to 5 p.m. pOOI S Wader Slide The use of the exercise room is limited to 15 years and older and the sauna to 18 years and HOIIaar HOarB older. Children younger than this will not be allowed even if accompanied by an adult. Closed Children under 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult in the pool. The wading pool Cleaning - September 4 - 12 Thanksgiving - November 23 is open to children S years and younger ONLY when supervised by a parent. Christmas Day - December 25 Play Corner - childcare is provided for parents swimming at the community center. New Year's Day - January 1 Minimum age is four months. Cost is $1.25 /child for 1 '/2 hours. (Additional time $]/hour.) See Childcare, page 18. Open Concession Stand - Visit our concession stand located on the upper level of the community Christmas Eve Day Dec. 24 - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. center. Popcom, ice cream, hot dogs, candy, pizza, sandwiches, fresh baked cookies and a variety of beverages are available for purchase. i 1 i 1 i 1 i 1 REGISTRATION INFORMATION Senior Adult Discount Discipline Begins Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Senior adults, 62 years & older, who To insure a quality experience for all Brooklyn Center are Brooklyn Center residents will children, a policy of discipline has been Community Center. Please / receive $5 off the fee of any adult created. Students will be given the rules make checks payable to the 1 activity class $20 or more. This does of class orally on the first day of class. City of Brooklyn Center not apply to supplies, special senior Students who don't follow the Visa and MasterCard are classes which are already reduced or established rules set by the instructor now accepted. classes less than $20. Other exceptions will be given one warning. If they Swim Lesson Registration - Sept. 9 noted in class descriptions. choose not to follow the rules a second Begins at 9:00 a.m. time, they will be sent home from class Numbers handed out at 8:30 a.m. Refund Procedure and will not be allowed to return. No Other Class Registration - Sept. 9 Requests for refunds must be made at money will be refunded. Begins at 11:00 a.m. least 24 hours before first class. If you Numbers handed out at 10:30 a.m. find it necessary to cancel after the first Late Pickup Fee Registration continues until classes fill. class, make your request 24 hours If a child is not picked up immediately before second class. The class will be after class, a $5 fee will be charged for Senior Adult Registration - Sept. 8 prorated. Refund checks will be mailed every 10 minutes after class ending Begins Friday, Sept. 8. Numbers to participants; please allow 2 -3 weeks. time. handed out in parking lot until 8:30 a.m. when doors open. Registration Refund /Transfer Procedures for Auxiliary Aids begins immediately. Holiday and One -Day Classes Auxiliary aids for persons with Requests for refunds and transfers for disabilities are available upon request at Mail -In Registration holiday and one -day classes must be least 96 hours in advance. For more Mail -In registration accepted beginning made at least seven days before class information, please call the director at Sept. 11. Complete registration form on date. Sorry, no refunds will be issued (763) 569 -3407. the back page. Please include payment. later than seven days before class date. Mail to: Brooklyn Center Recreation Persons with hearing or speech Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Inclement Weather impairment are served by the MN Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. If classes or other recreation activities Relay Service, 1- 800 -627 -3529 are canceled due to inclement weather, (TTY/Voice). Phone- In/Fax -In Registration we will attempt to make them up. Phone -In and Fax -In registration Sometimes circumstances beyond our Art /Cooking/Holiday Class accepted beginning Sept. 11. Please control do not make this possible. Participants have your current VISA or MasterCard Young artists and cooks may get food, number ready. Phone -In and Fax -In Questionable weather? paint, glue or other art media on their registration hours are Monday- Friday, Programs may be canceled due to clothing and shoes while in class. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For Fax -In weather conditions. Call (763) 569- Children should dress in old clothes registration, please use registration form 3442 for a recorded message about and/or bring an old paint shirt or apron. on back page. Fax # is (763) 569 -3434. activity cancellations. Cancellations may be announced on WCCO -AM 830. Liability Registration is on a first -come, fast- The Brooklyn Center Community served basis. Instructors are not Register Early Activities, Recreation and Services permitted to accept registration. The Most of the classes have a minimum Department does not provide accident recreation department reserves the right and maximum number of registrants. insurance for participants in any of its to cancel classes when an insufficient Some fill to capacity within a few days programs. Participants assume all number of people have signed up. of the beginning of registration. Other inherent risk of injury from their Waiting lists are kept for classes that are times, if they appear to be under involvement in programs or activities full. If there are sufficient requests and enrolled, we have to cancel activities outlined in this brochure. if space and an instructor are available, several days before the starting date. additional classes may be formed. There have been instances where individuals have expressed an interest Financial Assistance in a program that has already been Recreation & Community Center Limited financial assistance funds are canceled. It is highly advantageous to Office Hours available to Brooklyn Center residents register early!! who could not otherwise take a class 1 due to financial reasons. For Class attendance is limited to information, call the director at (763) participants. Spectators, including • • 569 -3407. parents, are not allowed except with permission. This includes children. 39 Community Center (CC) North View Junior High - 69th & Willow Lane School - 7020 Perry 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Zane Ave. Ave. Brooklyn Center High School Orchard Lane School - 6201 Noble The Crossings/Estates - 6201 N. (BCHS) 6500 Humboldt Ave. N Ave Lilac Dr. Earle Brown School - 5900 Palmer Lake School - 7300 W. The Crossings/Manor - 6125 N. j Humboldt Ave. Palmer Lake Dr. Lilac Dr. Fair Oaks School - 5600 65th Ave Park Center High School - 7300 Earle Brown Terrace - 6100 Summit Garden City School - 3501 65th Ave Brooklyn Blvd. Dr. N. . ............................................ ............................... Mail -In or Fax -In Registration Card Name Gender: Male Female Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Address The Parks and Recreation Commission meets City Zip the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. This Commission advises the City H) Phone W) Council on the parks and recreation program in Phone Brooklyn Center. Bud Sorenson, chairperson; Art Mead; John Russell; Tom Shinnick; Don Class Name Peterson; Gail Ebert, Richard Theis. Class # Location Time Class Day Department Mission Dedicated to the citizens of Brooklyn Center Child's Birthdate Amount that they may share in the God given right to a ent: beauty, to sunshine, to tranquility, and to the Form of p ❑ Check ❑ VISA ❑ MasterCard end that each may herein find the laughter of Card Holder's Name childhood, the acceptance of youth, the fulfillment of adult life, and the companionship Number Exp. Date of old age, through a healthy, satisfying use of leisure time. I Signature i For Swim Lessons, please indicate level Registration card is for mail -in and fax -in only and will not be accepted before September 11, 2000. For registration information, see page 39. ............................................................. ............... ......................................... ........................ i C�ry„r BROOKLYN 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Bulk Rate CENTER Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 U.S. Postage PAID Mpls., MN PemNt No. 2170