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1993 Edition 83 January
BROOKLYN CITY NEWSLETTER NUMBER 83 JANUARY 1993 Parking Ordinance Is Amended Election The City Council has approved an such exceptions are submitted to the Results amendment to the ordinance prohib- Police Department at least two hours Brooklyn Center voters elected iting parking on city streets between prior to the time period for which Barb Kalligher and Kristen Mann as the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., effec- the exception is requested, and if new members to the City Council, tive as of November 27,1992. this exception does not create prob- replacing Jerry Pedlar and Philip lems affecting health and safety, or Cohen. The other members of the Parking is not allowed for more unduly affects traffic movements or Council are Celia Scott, Dave than four consecutive hours between street maintenance operations. Rosene, and Mayor Todd Paulson. the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., or for more than six consecutive hours at Specific examples of events for An amendment to the City Char - any other time. which exceptions may be granted: ter was approved by 69 percent of Exceptions may be allowed under family gatherings for special events the voters, providing for more spe- certain circumstances, if requests for (Continued on Page 5) cific directions regarding how a Council vacancy would be filled. Voters defeated the question re- File Homestead Application garding a 1 percent tax levy on food and liquor sold in restaurants to fi- Card By January 15 nance approved housing projects. The 1993 application cards will be in a three part booklet which is Residents who wish to express mailed to Brooklyn Center home own- opened by tearing off the edge strips. their opinion or concerns relevant to ers on or about January 2, 1993. The The card may be returned by affixing the affairs, policies, or practices of Homestead Application card will be a 29 cent stamp, or if you prefer, place the City of Brooklyn Center are en- attached to your 1993 valuation no- it in an envelope and affix a 29 cent couraged to contact members of the tice. stamp. Council or City staff at 569 -3300. Please separate the card, complete If you have purchased your home Volunteers Needed with the signatures and social secu- during the past year and are apply - rity numbers of the owners residing ing for homestead for the first time, Volunteers are needed to clean at the property, and return it to the you must make the application in the public access areas of Shingle Brooklyn Center Assessor's Office person at the Assessor's Office at Creek in Brooklyn Center. Spon- no later than JANUARY 15,1993. the Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 sored by the Brooklyn Center The card and valuation notice are Shingle Creek Parkway. Parks and Recreation Commis - You will need to bring the deed sion this third annual cleanup is which transfers ownership and the scheduled for late April or early social security numbers of all own- May. More information will be ers. Once this has been done, a home- available in the spring issue of stead card will be mailed to the prop- the City Manager's newsletter (Continued on Page 3) and local newspapers. This newsletter represents the City of Brooklyn Center's con- cern for conservation of re- sources and energy. This issue is Pages 6-20 TIME SENSITIVE: Deliver to printed on recycled paper. homes by January 3 1 - I Charter each month at City Hall. Please Keep Pets Commission Has For more information about volun- Under Control teering for a committee or the board Openings of directors, please call Sue LaCrosse at the Parks and Recreation Depart- The Brooklyn Center Charter Com- — mission has positions open for new ment, 569 -3400. commissioners. Interested applicants" r Goodwill Trailer At must be residents of the City and be registered voters. New Location Anyone interested or wanting ad- The Goodwill Attended Donation Brooklyn Center City ordinances ditional information should contact Trailer, previously located in the prohibit animal owners from allow - the City of Brooklyn Center at 569- Brooklyn Park Cub Foods store park- ing their pets to run "at large ". "At 3300 to leave your name, phone and/ ing lot, has moved to the Hennepin large" means any animal that is off or address. County Transfer Station, 8100 the property of its owner and not Jefferson Highway in Brooklyn Park. under restraint. Help With Earle The transfer station is open Mon- An animal is considered restrained Brown Days day through Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; when it is controlled by a leash or at and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. heel and obedient to the voice com- The 11th annual Brooklyn Center mans of its human companion. Ani- Earle Brown Days will be celebrated Items that Goodwill will accept for man of and playgrounds must June 23 -27. Volunteers can enjoy the donations include: clothing, games be leashed at all times. events while helping at the same time. and toys, lamps, curtains, hardware and tools, small working appliances, Animal owners must be certain that Volunteers are needed for the fol- lowing committees: Barn Dance, Arts small working televisions and ste- their pets do not disturb other resi- and Crafts Fair, Car Show, Talent reos, linens, and knickknacks. dents by barking, howling, fighting, Contest, Picnic Games and Junior If you have any questions about or other noise. Royalty Coronation. There are also other materials that are accepted at A City ordinance requires owners openings on the Earle Brown Days the Hennepin County Transfer site, of pets to pick up after their dogs and Board of Directors,' which meets at please call Hennepin County at 348- cats in their own yard, as well as in 7:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of 5832, or HRG at 537 -8421. public areas, including parks. The offense of animals at large and animals disturbing are misdemean- ors punishable by a fine not to exceed $700 and /or a maximum of 90 days in jail. 1993 CITY COUNCIL N Win $50 Todd Paulson ......................... Mayor For Recycling Barbara Kalligher ............................... Councilmember' Kristen Mann Councilmember The Hennepin Recycling Group Dave Rosene ... ............................... Councilmember (HRG) selects one Brooklyn Center Celia Scott ............................. residence at random to win $50 each ........Councilmember � � , week. The selected household is Gerald Splinter .. ............................... City Manager checked between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. to see if the recyclables are at the Curb. The winners for September were: John Poppen, Harriet Day, Timothy Beaufeaux, Richard Miller, and v� y � � . � X i � p i• George Hoffman. The winners for October were: Jan Scholla, Rod Johnson, Donald Kermeen, and Robert Marcus. 2 Committee Deals With Issues In Dispose of Neighborhood Christmas Trees At Earle Brown Nei g Maple Grove Site The Earle Brown Neighborhood please call any of the following mem- Christmas trees will be accepted Housing Advisory Committee was bers: for recycling at the Maple Grove formed in 1991, and is made up of Yard Waste site from Saturday, Janu- volunteers from the Earle Brown Members Phone ary 2 to Sunday, January 10. The site (southeast) neighborhood who have Jody Brandvold 560 -8263 will be open from noon to 4 p.m. been appointed by the Brooklyn Cen- Dolores Hastings 561 -3956 Residents will be charged $1 per ter City Council. Everette Lindh 560 -0835 tree for disposal. Any ornaments or The Earle Brown Neighborhood in- June Scofield 560 - 0740 tree stands must be removed and all cludes the southeast portion of the Pamela Frantum 561 -146& „ bags or wrappings must be removed City and is served by the Earle Brown Robert Torres 537 -081 and taken away by the resident. Elementary School. The Earle Brown Douglas Rossi 561 -2120 Wreaths or roping will not be ac- neighborhood is made up of the resi- Dennis Morrow 561-2120 cepted, since the wires damage the dential area south of I -694 to 53rd chipping equipment. Avenue North and east of Highway Phil Cohen 560 -9265 take County Road g y To get to the site, ty 100 to the Mississippi River. (City Council Liaison) 81 north through Osseo. Turn left Tom Bublitz 569-3300,?-"- onto Count 121 and take the first The main purpose of the commit- (City Staff Assistant) y tee is to help to carry out the goals of right on 101 st Avenue North. The site the City's housing plan as it affects is ahead 1/3 mile on the right. the Earle Brown neighborhood. The housing plan is a city -wide program Post-Divorce Mediation Is concerned with housing and neigh- borhood preservation. Available At NHMP The Earle Brown Committee pub- North Hennepin Mediation Project schedules, pick up times and places, lishes a quarterly newsletter that pro- has received a two -year, $20,000 grant and where children will go to school. vides information on diverse hous- from the McKnight Foundation to Other issues that can be discussed are ing topics including home improve- train volunteers in post- divorce me- grandparent visitation and questions ment financing programs; home diation. about health care and clothes. maintenance and repair; and other neighborhood and housing issues. The program is planned to be af- If you would like additional in- fordable to everyone, with a sliding formation about mediation, please In 1992, the Earle Brown Commit- fee scale for low- income families. call 561 -0033. tee, along with Marquette Bank Brookdale, organized a Paint -A -Thou Post - divorce issues include visita- team to paint a house in the southeast tion, discipline problems, holiday Homestead... neighborhood as part of the 1992 (Continued from Page 1) Metro Paint- A -Thon, sponsored by Meter Reading erty. Again, the deadline for filing the Minneapolis Council of Churches. is January 15. Recently, the Earle Brown Commit- Discontinued A property that is classified as tee held two neighborhood meetings Annual residential meter reading homestead pays a much lower tax which served as forums for Earle by the Public Utilities'staff has been than a non - homestead property of Brown neighborhood residents to discontinued beginning this year. equal value. Some property owners learn about and discuss a potential Residents will read their own meters also may qualify for refunds from the street improvement project for the and submit reading cards every three State of Minnesota. Call 296 -3781 for Earle Brown neighborhood. months. information and application forms. The Earle Brown Neighborhood The penalties for not returning a If you have any questions about the Housing Advisory Committee meets reading card is as follows: $2 for the homestead process, your 1993 valua- on the third Thursday of the month at first or second occurrence; $5 for the tion, or have not received your home - the Brooklyn Center City Hall. The third time; and $10 for the fourth stead card by Monday, January 11, public is welcome at the meetings. time. These changes are expected to please call the Assessor's Office at If you would like to know more save about $18,000 in labor and over- 569- 3310 or stop by City Hall during about this committee and its plans, time costs. normal business hours. 3 Rates To Increase For Water, NHMP To Offer Sewer, and Storm Drainage Mediation To A new state charge for water test- The Legislature also eliminated the Misdemeanor ing and anticipation of major capital sales tax exemption for cities. The Crime Victims, improvement projects have resulted public utilities now have to pay sales in a decision by the City Council to tax on supplies and services. This juvenile Offenders increase water, sanitary sewer, and sales tax adds about 1 to 2 cents to the storm drainage utility rates for 1993. water rate, and about 50 cents to the The North Hennepin Mediation Project (NHMP) has been chosen b 1 Y sewer rate. To try to keep the rate increase to a the Hennepin County Attorney's Of- minimum, the City's Public Utili- The average residential summer Tice /Operation De Novo Juvenile ties staff identified several areas utility bill, usually the highest of Diversion Program to offer media - earlier this year in which costs could the year, will increase about $9. The tion services to misdemeanor crime be reduced. Most of these cost re- average bill for senior citizens will victims and juvenile offenders. ductions have been implemented. increase about $4. Also contributing to the need for This service is available to all resi- The City Council also approved rate increases are the large capital dents in the north and northwest automatic odd -even sprinkling bans projects that have been constructed Hennepin County suburbs. The of- each year. The restriction will post- and will be constructed in the coming fender is offered this one time only pone the need to spend an estimated years. These projects, that are needed opportunity as an alternative to court $3.3 million for a new water reser- to maintain the integrity of the utili- for crimes such as shoplifting, petty voir. More information about the ties system, reduce the balance in the theft, vandalism, truancy, harass - sprinkling ban will be published utilities funds. It is important to main- ment, and disorderly conduct. next spring. tain an adequate balance to pay for NHMP has successfully offered ju- Two new mandated charges have unexpected projects. The sanitary venile offender mediation services for increased costs. First, the 1992 State sewer system, especially, will require several years through local police de- Legislature required that cities pay major repairs in the coming years, artments. Repeat offender rates fol- the Department of Health $5.21 for since much of the City's water and lowing mediation are considerably each water connection. This water sewer system is 30 to 40 years old. reduced through swift and early in- connection surcharge is to pay the Street and storm drainage improve- tervention. costs of testing drinking water for ments in the southeast neighborhood lead and other contaminants. The cost are currently being evaluated for 1993. Victims are more satisfied when to Brooklyn Center is about $46,100 A large project in the area of 63rd they participate in the solution. Me- per year and increases water rates Avenue and Halifax - Indiana is also ity f or the act where n works to put the responsibil- about 5 cents per 1,000 gallons. proposed to get underway in 1993. g fo belongs and g the youth a second chance to make better choices. 1992 1993 Questions about mediation can be Water Rate ............... $ 0.64 ......... $ 0.73 directed to the NHMP staff at 561 - (Per 1,000 Gallons) 0033. } SANITARY SEWER RATE Be A Recreation ��:,.. :�� �. $35.75. , $ 40.00 Companion t• . $19.66. .$ 22.00 Brooklyn Center, in cooperation � �� $' 1.43 $ 1.60 with West Hennepin t Communi Services, is seeking volunteers to STORM DRAINAGE UT ILITY RATE participate in programs as a recre- ation companion. It is a great way to Residential (per lot) ::..'; .... $ 4.50......... $ 6.00 share your favorite leisure activities Multiple Family (per acre) .... $54.00 ......... $ 60.00 with a participant who has a disabil- Commercial (per acre) ..... �� �......... $90.00 ......... $120.00 ity. For more information about be- ing a recreation companion, call Peggy or Don at 933 -9105. 4 Parking Help City For Safe, Efficient (Continued from Page 1) Snow Removal In Community such as weddings, graduations, anni- versaries, and funerals in residential Residents are reminded of certain Please remember to clear the snow areas; civic events such as commu- regulations that are required for ef- from around fire hydrants in your nity celebrations and parades; recon- fective and safe snow removal in the neighborhood. The Fire Department's struction or resurfacing of driveways; community. ability to find the fire hydrant and and out of state visitors with large Street and sidewalk crews start their have immediate access to it could make a difference in their ability to recreational vehicles. jobs when there has been a snowfall l control a fire. of more than 2-1/2 inches, or if condi- tions warrant plowing. The crews begin shortly after the storm subsides, Address City with the City divided into 9 districts, and a street plow assigned to each Council At district. Open Forum Arterial streets are cleared first, then The Brooklyn Center City residential streets, with the plow Council meets regularly at the making several passes on the streets. City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Sometimes two passes are needed to Parkway, and residents are en- clear the street, and two or more to couraged to attend these meet - widen the street. Since plowing routes ings. are sometimes long, it may be one or An "Open Forum" provides two hoursbetween theclearing passes residents with the opportunity to and the widening passes. address the Council as a whole, STEVE BARRETT recently be- and comment on an o pinion, came the newest member of the Apologies are offered for plugged Y P Earle Brown Heritage Center staff driveways; however, it is an unavoid problem, concern, or complaint as he assumed the position of Inn- able side effect of well plowed that is relevant to the affairs of keeper at the Inn on the Farm. He streets and walks. To reduce the frus- Brooklyn Center and its policies has extensive food sales and ser- tration of shoveling out of the end of and practices. vice experience, and previously your driveway twice, it is suggested The official meeting gets un- owned and operated Barrett's Port that you wait until the street is derwayat 7 p.m. with a review of O'Call, a resort and conference cen- plowed to its full width. the preliminary items on the ter facility in Amery, Wisconsin. agenda prior to starting the He has also renovated and restored Residents are reminded not to park ,Open Forum ". After the Forum two historically consequential on streets during the winter months, closes, the Council returns to the buildings, one which was operated and especially during and after a other agenda items. as a bed and breakfast facility. owfall. Vehicles will be ticketed �' and towed, if necessary, when ob- The Forum is not designed to structing the clearing of streets. The supplant other means of commu- parking ban is strictly enforced dur- nication such as direct contact Day Change ing the winter months. with members of the Council, the Recycling City Manager, City department For Rec y g Please do not pull up close behind heads, or City staff. Collection snow removal equipment, and stay It is not the intent of the City at least 100 feet behind the plows to Council that the Open Forum be Please remember that the New allow them to stop as needed. Also, used to air personality griev- Year's Day holiday will delay recy- do not pass snow plows when they ances or for political endorse - cling collection one day for those are clearing the local streets. ment or campaign purposes. households in the Friday collection area. Residents are also reminded to To understand the rules that warn children not to play in the snow govern the Forum, interested If your recyclables would normally piles made by the plows. Plow op- residents should contact the City be picked up on Friday, January 1, erators often cannot see children in Hall "at -569 -3300 for additional they will be collected on Saturday, these banks, and children could be information. January 2. buried in snow or seriously hurt. 5 • LOCATIONS WHERE CLASSES ARE HELD REGISTRATION REMINDERS Brooklyn Center High School (BCHS), * Registration begins Saturday, January 9. Registration 6500 Humboldt Ave. N for swim classes begins at 9 a.m. Brooklyn Center Community Center (CC), Note: New time for registration for all other classes 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy. — registration begins at 11 a.m. Centerbrook Golf Course, 5500 N. Lilac Dr. * The parks and recreation office located in the community center is open for registration Monday Earle Brown Commons, 6100 Summit Dr. through Friday from 8:30 a.m. -10 p.m.; Saturday Earle Brown School, 5900 Humboldt Ave. N from 8:30 a.m. -9 p.m.; Sunday from 11:30 a.m. -8 p.m. Evergreen School, 7020 Dupont Ave. N * Make check payable to the City of Brooklyn Center. Fair Oaks School, 5600 - 65th Ave. N * There is no confirmation of mail registration. If you do not hear from us, assume you are registered. Garden City School, 3501 - 65th Ave. N (Swim registration must be done in person.) North View Jr. High, 69th & Zane Ave. N * Waiting lists are formed when classes are filled. If ' Northport School, 5421 Brooklyn Blvd. instructors and space is available, additional classes Orchard Lane School, 6201 Noble Ave. N may be formed. Palmer Lake School, 7300 West Palmer Lake Dr. * We recommend you register at least 5 days in advance Ave. N to ensure sufficient class registration. Willow Lane School, 7020 Perry * Instructors are not permitted to accept registration at the activity location. Adult Activities 7 CHILDCARE SERVICE AQUA EXERCISE —COED The "PLAY CORNER" will be provided for parents Exercise in water for better health and trimmer figure. You attending morning classes, programs, meetings or do not need to be a swimmer or put your face in the water. swimming at the community center. The minimum age is Enjoy a pleasant and invigorating exercise experience done six months. The cost is $1 for each preschool child. The to music. Some aerobics will also be included. Registration "PLAY CORNER" will be open Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.- Fee $19.50/12 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki Syslo. 12:15 p.m. (CLOSED: Dec. 23 -Jan. 3.) After classes or # Day Begins Time Location swimming, parents are invited to relax in our concession 7 Thurs. Jan. 14 9:15 a.m. CC area before picking up their child. Additional new hours Tues. 5 a.m. CC g Tues. Jan. 19 10:1 are being offered for the exercise classes offered on 9 T Jan. 19 6: p.m. North View Tuesday evening beginning Jan. 19, 5:45 -8 p.m. If you 10 T ues. Jan. 21 7:05 p.m. North View need further information, call 569 -3400. AQUA JOGGING —NEW SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE Aqua jogging, the latest in aqua exercise! Using a floatation belt, this class combines conditioning, aerobic exercise and This is a fun and healthy class for both men and women water jogging for an excellent over all body workout! 62 years and older. (Only one spouse must meet age Swimming skills are not required but participants should requirement.) You do not need to be a swimmer or put your be comfortable in deep water. (Great for those who are face in the water. When registering, please furnish your overweight, have joint problems, are recovering from an doctor's name and number. Registration Fee $12.00/12 injury or are looking for a new experience in water Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki Syslo. exercise.) Floatation belts are furnished or ou may bring # Day Begins Time Location your own aqua vest. Registration Fee $24.00/12 Session. 1 Thurs Jan. 14 10:15 a.m. CC Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki Syslo #11. 2 Thurs. Jan. 14 11:10 a.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 3 Fri. Jan. 15 10:30 a.m. CC 11 Fri. Jan. 15 9:30 a.m. CC 4 Tues. Jan. 19 9:15 a.m. CC 12 Tues. Jan. 19 7:05 p.m. North View 5 Tues. Jan. 19 11:10 a.m. CC 13 Wed. Jan. 20 6:10 p.m. North View AQUA EXERCISE DROP -IN AQUA —PLUS, HEALTHY & FIT Hectic schedule? Take a break from your busy week and Good health and fitness should not be out of reach for you participate in a variety of popular water exercise activities. because you feel overweight. Rediscover the joy of In addition to the regular aqua class format, you will have movement through this popular co -ed class. Aqua exercise the opportunity to experiment with kick boards, jogging is fun, refreshing and leaves you with a feeling of belts, jugs and water walking. You do not have to be a exhilaration. You do not need to be a swimmer or put your swimmer or put your face in the water. Register for the 12 face in the water. Registration Fee $19.50/12 Sessions. weeks and save money or drop -in and pay each time at Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki Syslo. class. Registration Fee $19.50/12 sessions or $2.50 /per # Day Begins Time Location time. Classes 50 min. 6 Thurs. Jan. 21 6:10 p.m. North View # Day Begins Time Location 14 Wed. Jan. 20 7:05 p.m. North View 6 ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED AEROBIC DANCE CLASSES AEROBIC /STEP —MINI CLASS • All aerobic classes offer complete and effective REGISTRATION ACCEPTED IMMEDIATELY AT THE conditioning for muscles, heart and lungs. BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER. See • Classes include warmups, aerobic movements, muscle class #23 for description. Class meets Jan. 7 & 14. group work and cool down stretching. Registration Fee $4.00/2 Sessions. Classes 50 min. • Wear comfortable clothes and aerobic shoes. Instructor Deb Eldridge. • All classes are COED. # Day Begins Time Location • Fitness experts encourage three aerobic activities per 22 Thurs. Jan. 7 6:00 p.m. North View week This can be a combination of classes or classes and walking, swimming, biking, etc. AEROBIC /STEP COMBO ■ Classes are 50 minutes in length unless noted in the class This class combines our regular low impact aerobic class description. with the newest trend of step aerobics. There will be a 10 • Childcare available for morning weekday classes and minute warm up, 15 minutes of low impact aerobics, 10-15 Tuesday evening classes at the community center— minutes of step, followed by cool down and abdominal See Childcare. work Stationary steps provided. Bonus passes and BONUS BONUS drop -in cards may be used on step availability basis. Sign up for a class (#'s 15-21, 23-25) and receive t%vo Childcare is available for #23 —See Childcare. complimentary passes to use during the winter sessimi. Registration Fee $21.00/12 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Passes can be used to try out a different Instructor Rachel Woods #23, Deb Eldridge #24. instructor, # Day Begins Time Location 23 Tues. Jan. 19 6:00 p.m. CC BEGINNING LOW IMPACT AEROBICS 24 Thurs. Jan. 21 6:00 p.m. North View Not to be taken lightly! Everyone has to start somewhere, SHAPE WITH WEIGHTS why not this class! Easy to follow, hands -on instruction This popular class is new, safe and it works! With light and low impact, too ... easy on your joints. Registration Fee weights and high repetitions, you will shape, strengthen $19.50/12 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki Syslo. and define muscles faster and more effectively without # Day Begins Time Location increasing workout time! You'll be amazed at how your 15 Mon. Jan. 18 7:00 p.m Evergreen body reacts when weights are used along with sound, correct exercise techniques. This is also a great class for LOW IMPACT AEROBICS anyone who wants to work on muscle toning without using weights. A high intensity, low impact aerobic section This low impact class is at a little faster pace -fun- is included. Please don't purchase weights prior to the first challenging. Receive all the benefits of a good workout session. Childcare is available for this class —See without the jumping and jarring of regular aerobics. Childcare. Registration Fee $20.00/12 Sessions. Classes 1 Registration Fee $19.50/12 Sessions. Classes 50 min. hour. Instructor Rachel Woods. Instructors Bev Wilson #'s 16,18; Vicki Syslo #17; Linda # Day Begins Time Location Bauchwitz #19. 25 Tues. Jan. 19 7:00 p.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 16 Mon. Jan. 18 9:30 a.m. CC COLLEGE STUDENT AEROBIC SPECIAL 17 Mon. Jan. 18 6:00 p.m. Evergreen By showing your current college identification card or fee 18 Thurs. Jan. 21 9:30 a.m. CC statement, you may register for selected aerobic and aqua 19 Wed. Jan. 27 6:30 p.m. Willow Lane exercise classes at $3 off the regular rate. This special applies to academic, technical, vocational and trade school SATURDAY LOW IMPACT AEROBICS full time students. See class #'s 6, 11 -14, 15 -16, 18 -21, 23-25 Whether you want a break from a hectic week, or just one for description, location and time. more day of exercise, enjoy Saturday morning exercising. Participants will have an opportunity to try step aerobics. AEROBIC DROP -IN CARD Registration Fee $19.50/12 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Does your schedule demand flexibility? ?!! Here's a perfect Instructor Peggy Broberg. solution for you; design your own schedule!! Drop -In # Day Begins Time Location cards may be used for all fitness classes except aqua 20 Sat. Jan. 16 9:15 a.m. North View exercise. This option is ideal for people who want to exercise but whom cannot commit to the same class every BEGINNING AEROBIC /STEP COMBO —NEW week. Cards are non - transferable and non - refundable. Take the first "step" toward your fitness goal! After a Sometimes circumstances beyond our control require us to thorough warm -up, this class includes 10 -15 minutes of cancel a class or change location; therefore, it is the beginning low impact aerobics and a 5 -10 minute responsibility of the individual to check the current introduction to the "step ". Cool down with fun new schedule. Student & senior adult discounts do not apply. country line dances and finish your workout with Now there's no reason not to exercise with us! abdominal and a relaxing stretch. Registration Fee $21.00/ CARD OPTIONS 12 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Deb Eldridge. #26 12 Classes ..............$21.00 # Day Begins Time Location #27 10 Classes ...............17.50 m. North View #28 5 Classes ...............10.00 21 Thurs. Jan. 21 7:00 p #29 1 Class .................2.75 7 ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED FITNESS AND FUN FOR 55+ S.O.S. (SLIM OR SORRY) For men and women 55 years and older new to exercise Slim or Sorry is a weight loss support group which shares who want a gentle, low stress workout. Time marches on, problems, hints and recipes with other members. They but if we keep our sense of humor and exercise, we can feel meet from 6:30 -8 p.m. on Monday evenings at Garden City and look better. Using music of the big band era, this class School. Membership is $2.50. For more information and will strive to improve flexibility, muscle tone and the the exact schedule of meeting dates call Dorothy Gade at vascular system at a level safe and comfortable for you. 522 -2717. Although this is a program directed towards individuals 55 years and older, interested individuals of variable (TOPS) TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY ages may attend on a space available basis. Wear loose This weight loss group meets Thursday evenings at fitting clothes and tennis shoes. Registration Fee $13.00/12 Brooklyn Jr. High School from 7:15 -8:30 p.m. Dues are 50 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Bev Wilson. cents per week. For more information call Margaret at # Day Begins Time Location 561 -6364. 30 Mon. Jan. 18 10:25 a.m. CC , CHAIR FITNESS ADULT CPR What would you do if a member of your family or This class is designed for men and women who have not co- worker stopped breathing, started choking, or had a actively exercised for some time and know they must! If possible heart attack? Learn how to handle these you consider yourself stiff and out of shape, inflexible, emergencies in this American Red Cross Adult CPR have a balance problem, bad back, bum knees or don't like course. Registration fee $28.00/1 session. Includes exercising in the water, this class is for you! The exercises instruction and all materials. Class 4 hours. No refunds are gentle, start slow and build gradually to improve after Jan. 25. strength, flexibility, promote better circulation and # Day Date Time Location increase stamina. All are done seated and choreographed 36 Wed. Jan. 27 6:00 p.m. CC to music in a supportive and friendly atmosphere. Registration Fee $15.00/12 Sessions. Classes 45 min. POTTERY Instructor Bev Wilson. # Day Begins Time Location The class is designed to teach the basic skills of throwing 31 Mon. Jan. 18 11:20 a.m. CC and hand building. The community center offers a unique opportunity to practice your new skills by including in the registration fee clay for projects, unlimited practice time T'AI CHI CH'UAN EXERCISE and firing fees. Bring a workshirt to the first class. Please This ancient exercise from China uses slow relaxed allow about $6 to urchase tools. Registration Fee $39.00/7 movements to develop strength while eliminating tension. Sessions. Classes 3 hours. Instructor Karen Haberle. Often seen on public television, the Supreme Ultimate Way # Day Begins Time Location (the translation of T'ai Chi Ch'uan), offers a simple and 37 Tues. Jan. 26 6:30 p.m. CC practical way to eliminate stress and increase anyone's 38 Tues. March 16 6:30 p.m. CC energy level. Energizing and fun! Registration Fee $32.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Harold Davies holds a LAB AND FIRING PRIVILEGES master level license from Chin Kwong Tai Chi Ch uan Open to persons who have completed a pe pe p pottery class at the International. Instructors Harold Davies and Tom community center or have had previous experience and Kotscheuar. are familiar with the equipment. Lab may be used on an # Day Begins Time Location unlimited basis other than class time, and students may 32 Tues. Jan. 19 7:00 p.m. Garden City have pieces fired in the seven week period. The lab program is designed for individuals who want to work LINE DANCING independently. Clay may be purchased at the community No partner needed, easy -to -learn dances. Participants center. Arrange your own time to work in the lab during will learn fun dances including popular country western. the seven weeks. No instruction. Starting week corres- This class is ideal for anyone who loves music and dance. ponds with pottery class schedule at the community center. Please wear hard sole, low heel shoes. Registration Fee Registration Fee $28.50/7 Weeks for new lab students. For $14.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Bev Wilson. returning participants, please check with instructor. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 33 Tues. Jan. 19 6:30 p.m. Palmer Lake 39 To Be Arranged CC 34 Tues. Jan. 19 7:30 p.m. Palmer Lake 40 To Be Arranged CC 35 Thurs. Jan. 21 10:30 a.m. CC DOG OBEDIENCE Instructor will provide information in several areas of dog obedience. Students will learn to work with their dog in Notice order to teach them social behavior and self - discipline. The The parks and recreation department does not provide class is open to people 12 years and older whose dog is at accident insurance for participants in any of its least 6 months old. Registration Fee $24.50/8 Sessions. programs. Participants assume all inherent risk of injury Classes 1 hour. Instructor Kari Ditty. from their involvement in programs or activities # Day Begins Time Location outlined in this brochure. 41 Tues. Jan. 19 6:30 p.m. Fair Oaks 8 ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BAND 55 ALIVE /MATURE DRIVING The band is co- sponsored by the Brooklyn Center and 55 Alive /Mature driving is an innovative, classroom Brooklyn Park Parks and Recreation Departments and is driver training program designed to help persons 55 and open to all post high school age men and women. Practice older improve their driving skills. Developed by the is Monday nights at North View Jr. High. New members American Association of Retired Persons, the course are welcome. For more information call the parks and covers the effects of aging and medications on driving, recreation department at 569 -3400. Director Paul basic driving rules, license renewal,local traffic hazards, Schierenbeck. adverse road conditions, energy saving, and accident prevention measures. The registration fee of $8 per person BROOKLYN PARK HARMONETTES covers the cost of course materials and instruction is provided free. The instruction is provided by trained Interested in singing and performing for nursing homes, volunteer instructors. Your check or money order should community organizations, and senior citizen groups? be made out to AARP. (Cash cannot be accepted.) Then call Marlys Pash, president of Brooklyn Park Advanced registration is required, no walk -ins the day of ' Harmonettes at 566 -8184 and join this fun women's class. Registration will be taken on a first -come, singing group. first - served basis beginning Jan. 8. See Senior registration information, page 10. This two session course should be LEARN TO PLAY BLACKJACK —NEW viewed as an education seminar which has no connection to your driving record and does not involve driving or If you have never played Blackjack, this is the class for you. testing. You will learn the basic accident avoidance skills Learn to have fun while mastering the fundamentals of while meeting insurance discount requirements. this fascinating game. Registration Fee $6.50/1 Session. Participants are welcome to bring a sandwich, beverages Class 2 hours. Instructor Dennis Hruska. are available for purchase. Smoking is not allowed. # Day Date Time Location Registration Fee $8.00/2 Sessions. Classes 4 hours. 42 Sat. Jan. 23 10:00 a.m. CC Instructors Maurie Luby /Jim Wilson. # Day Dates Time Location BASIC BLACKJACK STRATEGY 45 T & W Jan. 26 &27 9:00 a.m. Centerbrook Let's take the gambling out of this fascinating game of probabilities! Tired of leaving the casino a loser? In this VOLLEYBALL COURT RENTAL class you will learn to tip the odds in your favor. This two Volleyball court rental is available at Orchard Lane part course will cover basic strategy, money management, Elementary School for adult groups. Rental is offered knowledge and discipline with hands on experience. In the Thursdays 6 -10 p.m. The fee is $12 per hour. Payment for casino, hunches and impulsive behavior will be a thing of use of the court must be made at least 48 hours in advance. the past. Learn to play smart and have fun. Participants For more information, call 569 -3400. must know how to play Blackjack; this is not a class for # Day Begins Location beginners. Registration Fee $13.00/2 Sessions. Classes 2 hours. Instructor Dennis Hruska. 46 Thurs. Jan. 7 Orchard Lane # Day Begins Time Location WOMEN'S OPEN VOLLEYBALL 43 Mon. Jan. 25 7:00 p.m. CC 44 Sat. Feb. 6 10:00 a.m. CC A night of fun volleyball for post high school age. Bring a friend or come alone. An enjoyable time plus good SENIOR ADULT SEMINARS —NEW exercise. Please, no organized teams. No charge. Gym time This monthly series sponsored by the Brooklyn Center 2 hours. m Begins Time Location Parks and Recreation Department and Earle Brown Day Day Jan. 5 8: e Earle Brown Commons Senior Apartments is free and open to the public. Each program is on Wednesday at 7 p.m. and lasts for approximately one hour with refreshments following. MIXED OPEN VOLLEYBALL Please register at least 24 hours prior to the program date Open to all post high school age men and women. Choose by calling 560 -6829. The series of seminars will be held at sides and play fun low -key volleyball. A night out for mom Earle Brown Commons Senior Apartments, 6100 Summit and dad. Activity fee is $1 per person, per session. Please, Drive N. no organized teams. Jan. 20— Alternative Care Grant Program— Day Begins Time Location Presented by Hennepin County Public Service. Learn Wed. Jan. 6 7:30 p.m. BCHS about this program which offers an alternative to nursing home placement. Feb. 17— Defensive Driving— Presented by Minnesota State Patrol Safety Division. Hear ways to avoid accidents and pick up some tips on improving your driving. (This is not a certified course.) Mar. 17 —Long Term Care— Presented by I.D.S. Financial Planner Paul Rees. Plan ahead & learn how to protect your estate and assets from unwanted nursing home costs. 9 ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED COMMUNITY TRIPSTERS Community Tripsters is a program for people age 55 years March 31— FOREVER PLAID MATINEE —Due to the and older who enjoy getting away and meeting new popularity of this trip, it is being offered again! Enjoy friends. We live in an area which offers a multitude of fun an early dinner at the very popular Nora's after going and educational opportunities! Our trips allow you to eat to the Hey City Theater to see this hilarious, heavenly at wonderful restaurants and experience a host of musical hit. $23 /person. Trip #602 remarkable recreational activities. Transits or motorcoach April 7 —FANNY HILL DINNER THEATE —Eau Claire, buses are used for day outings. Registration for trips are Wisc. Noted for its fine food and great entertainment, only accepted by mail or in person, no phone registrations. Fanny Hill will be decorated in it's "Easter finery" Deadline dates listed are on a space permitting basis only. with man y wonderful decorations for this special time Refunds given only if trip is cancelled or a substitute can of year. A delicious lunch, followed byy a hilarious be found to take your place. Bus departs and returns to matinee performance by The Lovely Liebowitz Sister. Brooklyn Center Community Center. On extended trips, refund policies are very liberal. Call 569-3400' 19- 23— BRANSON, MISSOURI SHOW TOUR — Registration beginning January 1. On this foot - stompin' hand- clappin' fun - filled trip to Ozark Mountain country, you'll be amazed at the January 29 —THE NEW HISTORY CENTER —MN number of shows to see. A special tour highlight is the Historical Society. Come and explore your heritage. Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World. Outdoor World is a There will be a sit down presentation as well as time wonderland of animal wildlife mounts among to tour the exhibits. Lunch will be included. Trip #600 natural - looking settings, a majestic four -story February 5-10E CAPADES— Target Center. Cost waterfall, one -of -a -kind aquarium fish museum and $13 /person includes transportation, reserved seating many other attractions. The trip finale will be a tour of and escort. Trip #601 The Precious Moments Chapel. Experience the wonderful gift shops, restaurants, stroll through the March 6 —THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ— secret garden, storybook European Village, and other Children's Theatre. Travel down the yellow brick road fantastic attractions. Cost $314 per person, double with the beloved characters: Dorothy, Toto, the Tin occupancy (single, triple and quad available) includes Man, Scarecrow and Cowardly Lion in this popular 4 shows including Shoji Tabuchi, deluxe motorcoach, musical classic. Cost $20 /person includes motels, luggage handling, applicable taxes and transportation, reserved main floor center seating and gratuities, one coffee stop, breakfast and continental escort. Approximate time 1 -4:30 p.m. Feb. 1, breakfast and tour escort. A $50 deposit will reserve registration deadline. Trip #603 your place on this tourrific tour. Final payment due by March 5. Trip #605 Complete details for the trips was not available at the time of brochure preparation. If you would like more information sent to you, please call 569 -3400. Senior Adult Activities If you have any questions about the programs listed below, call Kathy Flesher, SeniorAdult Coordinator, 569 -3400. SPECIAL • ' REGISTRATION SOCIAL CLUBS FRIDAY, Leisure Time Club —Meets Wednesdays for cards A special time has been set aside for persons 62 throughout the year from 11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. years and older • Birthdays are celebrated the first Wednesday with brochure. activities listed In this entertainment and refreshments. Bring your lunch, sign up for themselves or their Immediate family. beverage available. The monthly schedule is NUMBERS HANDED OUT DOOR • ' published in the Senior Happenings. AT 8:30 A.M. WITH REGISTRATION FOLLOWING. USE HANDICAPPED DOOR, LOWER LEVEL. Brooklyn Twins /Supper Club— Brooklyn Supper Club meets the third Friday of each month at the SENIOR HAPPENINGS Brooklyn Center Community Center. All persons 55 } years and older are welcome with advanced paid Is a monthly newsletter sponsored by the Brooklyn Center reservations. The full evening includes a delicious Parks and Recreation Department. The "Senior dinner, entertainment or cards. The cost is $5 for Happenings" tell activities going on at the clubs, in the members, $6 for non - members. (Membership is $2) community and outings offered. Call for yours today! Complete information is in the monthly Senior TRANSPORTATION Happenings. Mini - coaches provide transportation to city sponsored The clubs are sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Parks and activities, grocery shopping, and major shopping Recreation Department and meet at the Brooklyn Center excursions from Brooklyn Center apartment complexes Community Center. Transportation is available through and homes. A donation of $1.25 round trip is asked; the Five Cities Transportation Program from Brooklyn Center however, those unable to make a donation will not be apartment complexes and homes. See Transportation. turned away. For information about the Five Cities SENIOR ADULT SWIM LESSONS Transportation Program, call Rita DeBruyn 537 -4534 ext. 33. To make a reservation, call 537 -0229. See Swim Activities for information. 10 SENIOR ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED MEN'S "OVER 50' DROP -IN SENIOR ANSWER LINE IT If you are interested in getting together informally with This new telephone information and referral service will other guys on a regular basis during the day, join us on help senior adults of Northwest Suburban Hennepin Mondays at 1 p.m. beginning Jan. 4. The group meets at County locate needed services close to home. Trained Centerbrook Clubhouse, 5500 Lilac Drive. Cards are now volunteers and staff will answer phones between 9 a.m.- 4 played. Future activities could include chess, cribbage, p m., Monday - Friday, 522 -0850. Sponsored by Senior scrabble or speakers on topics of particular interest to men. Resources and affiliated with United Way, First Call For Refreshments are available for purchase. Centerbrook is a Help Network. smoke free building. If you have any questions call Kathy at 569 -3400. SWIMMING POOL MINI-500 TOURNAMENT Senior adult memberships are available for Brooklyn Center residents 62 years and older at a special rate of $42 Minimum age 18. No pre-sign up, just bring a partner. Cost for three months or $14 for one month. Application may of $3 per person, includes coffee, treats, expenses and be made at the community center desk. Non - residents and prizes. All players agree to abide by the rules of the resident seniors not interested in membership may swim tournament. Tournaments are run by Senior Adult at senior adult single admission rate of $2 per time. The Volunteers on Saturday, Jan. 16, Feb. 20 and March 20, water slide is an additional $1.25. 12:30 -3:30 p.m. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. Park and enter on the lower level. In case of inclement weather, call 569 -3400. GIFT TRUNK A craft club run by seniors who sell their handcrafted "BRIDGE FOR FUN" items. Membership is limited to Brooklyn Center seniors or members of either Leisure Time or Brooklyn Twins. For Join other bridge players who get together for a friendly more information, call 561 -9278 or 5614805. Shoppers, afternoon of bridge. We play the first & third Thursday of visit the Gift Trunk on the first Wednesday of each month, each month at 1 p.m. Call 569 -3400 for information. Bridge excluding Jan., from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Selected items are held at Earle Brown Commons Apartments, 6100 Summit on display and are available for purchase at the Brooklyn Dr. N. This activity is open to the public. Center Community Center throughout the year. The Gift Trunk will also be open during winter registration on Jan. TRIPS AND OUTINGS 9, 8 a.m. -1 p.m. See page 10 Community Tripsters. TAX -AIDE FITNESS & FUN FOR 55 +9 CHAIR FITNESS Volunteers will help low income and senior adults with & AQUA EXERCISE their 1992 tax returns. Bring 1991 tax forms and 1992 tax See pages 8 & 6 for information. information including your 1992 CRP or 1993 property tax statement. For rent or property tax credit you need to know total social security received in 1992. This will be on a SSA SENIOR ADULT SEMINARS or RRB 1099. No appointments, first come basis, 9 See page 9 for information. a.m. -noon, Thurs. & Fri., Feb. 4- April 15, Brookdale Area Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Help will also be done by appointment, 9 a.m. -noon, for low income on BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Tues. Feb. 2 -April 13, at CEAP, 7231 Brooklyn Blvd. Call Free screening is done at the following areas: Carol Dale at 566 -9600 for an appointment. The TAX -AIDE Brooklyn Center Community Center -6301 program is offered at other locations, call the IRS. This Shingle Creek Parkway. Last Wednesday of each federally sponsored program is provided by AARP, NRTA month, 10:30 a.m. -Noon. and RSVP. There is no charge. CEAP -7231 Brooklyn Boulevard, Thursday, 10 a.m.-Noon. SERVICES TO SENIORS AND DISABLED West Fire Station -6250 Brooklyn Blvd., Monday- CEAP offers chore service and home delivered meals to Friday, 8 -10 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m. -8 p.m. eligible persons who are over 60 years and disabled persons of any age, living in Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn T.A.P . Center and south to 49th Ave. N in Mpls. Hot meals are Telephone Assurance Program for elderly and delivered by volunteers at noon Monday through Friday. handicapped who live alone. The program has helped The Chore Program includes yard work, minor home several persons with immediate needs, in some cases repairs, window washing, housekeeping and clean -up. emergency situations. If you are interested in the program Workers are skills -bank applicants whose references are for yourself or a friend, contact a TAP clerk at 566 -0157. We thoroughly checked. Their name is added to our list of really care about our participants! Sponsored by the workers and referred to you when you call for service. You Brooklyn Center Police Department. pay the worker when the job is completed. Contact Terry or Lois at 566 -9600. 11 Children's Activities BROOKLYN CENTER GYMNASTICS 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. Separate classes have been set up for preschool children and elementary age girls. If you have questions about where to place your child, please call Sue at 569 -3400. Preschool 1 Gymnastics Preschool Gymnastics is for boys and girls ages 3V2 -5. Beginning Gymnastics For Girls (Children must be 3V2 by January 21, 1993 in order to Beginning Gymnastics is for girls in grades 1 -6 register for this class.) Basic gymnastics and exercises are who have had little or no gymnastics experience. designed to improve child's motor skills and coordination. Kindergarten girls who have completed at Class activities include tumbling and an introduction to least two preschool gymnastics sessions the balance beam, bars and vault. Students must be able to with Brooklyn Center may register. Partici- do all skills before advancing to Preschool II Gymnastics. pants will be taught basic tumbling skills such There is a class ratio of 8 students/ instructor. Registration as rolls, cartwheels, walk -overs and head - Fee $17.00/8 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructors Theresa stands. Students will be taught simple Mickelson #49; Anita Westberg #'s 47,48,50. skills on the beam, vault, and uneven bars. Registration # Day Begins Time Location Fee $17.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructors Theresa 47 Thurs. Jan. 21 6:30 p.m. North View Mickelson #'s 53,55; Anita Westberg #'s 54,56. 48 Sat. Jan. 23 9:00 a.m. North View # Day Begins Time Location 49 Sat. Jan. 23 10:55 a.m. North View 53 Thurs Jan. 21 7:20 p.m. North View 50 Sat. Jan. 23 10:55 a.m. North View 54 Thurs. Jan. 21 7:20 p.m. North View 55 Sat. Jan. 23 9:50 a.m. North View Preschool ll /Kindergarten Gymnastics 56 Sat. Jan. 23 9:50 a.m. North View This class is for preschool children ages 4 and up who have passed Preschool I Gymnastics and kindergarten children Intermediate Gymnastics For Girls with little or no gymnastics experience. Children will learn Intermediate Gymnastics is for girls in grades 1 -6 who more advanced moves on the low balance beam, tumbling have either passed Beginning Gymnastics For Girls or can and bars. There is a class ratio of 8 students/ instructor. do the following skills: Tumbling — forward and backward Registration Fee $17.00/8 Sessions. Classes 45 min. roll, cartwheel, headstand; Beam —walk forward and Instructor Theresa Mickelson. back, front support and mount, squat turn, forward roll; # Day Begins Time Location Vault— straddle, hip squat; Bars —back hip circle, single 51 Thurs. Jan. 21 6:30 p.m. North View leg cut, pull over to front support. Registration Fee 52 Sat. Jan. 23 9:00 a.m. North View $21.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour, 15 min. Instructors Theresa Mickelson & Anita Westberg. # Day Begins Time Location 57 Sat. Jan. 23 11:45 a.m. North View CHILDREN'S DANCE PROGRAM AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM The dance program is offered during the school year. The The after school program enables students to explore fields winter /spring program session is 14 weeks and cost is outside the regular school curriculum and will be held $26.50. Classes are held on Monday evenings at Willow immediately after school. These programs are designed to Lane School and Saturday mornings at Earle Brown acquaint elementary students with a new skill or to enjoy School. Tiny Tot Tap and Ballet classes are for children ages a new activity. Classes are offered in cooperation with 3V2 -6. Creative Dance and Jazz and Tap and Ballet are community education departments at Earle Brown, offered for children in grades 1 and up. Classes began in Evergreen, Fair Oaks, Garden City, Northport, Orchard September. However, there are limited openings in some Lane, Palmer Lake and Willow Lane Schools. Flyers will of the classes. Call Sue at 569 -3400 for information. be distributed to children at school. If you would like to The annual dance recital will be held at Park Center High see a class offered or would like to be an instructor for a School on Saturday, May 8 at 7 p.m. with rehearsal the class, please contact Sue at the parks and recreation evening of May 7. Every year we try to keep costumes department, 569 -3400. simple and inexpensive and still put on a professional S Special Note To Parents looking recital. This year participants should expect P costumes to run an additional $18 -20 above the class Through years of experience, we have found our registration fee. This fee will be due late January. There is gymnastics and dance classes are conducted more no admission charge for the recital. 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. 12 CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES CONTINUED CHILDREN'S OPEN GYM PRESCHOOL Under the supervision of a leader, boys and girls in grades Registration for preschool accepted immediately. A 3 -6 can play basketball, volleyball or other gym activities. limited number of openings may be available. Classes The cost is 50 cents per child per time. Stop by for a night resume the week of January 4. Children may come one or of fun and exercise. Program 2 hours. Pay at the door. two days per week. Call 569 -3400 for information. The Day Begins Time Location preschool program at the Brooklyn Center Community Mon. Jan. 4 6:00 p.m. Fair Oaks Center is for children 3V2 -5 years old. Children must be Wed. Jan. 6 6:00 p.m. Orchard Lane 3V2 by Nov. 1, 1992 and be toilet trained. The program Thurs. Jan. 7 6:00 p.m. Willow Lane emphasizes group socialization, music, art, science and community awareness. Your child will learn numbers, BEGINNING KARATE colors, games stressing coordination, finger plays, and stories will be read. Field trips and parent programs are This beginning karate course is for grades 3-6. Students also part of the program. Instructor Mrs. Braun, certified will learn the basic kicks and punches, self- defense and teacher. safety. They will also learn the first karate routine called Form. Registration Fee $12.00/5 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Jim Stringer, 3rd degree black belt with 9 years PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES teaching experience. PLEASE NOTE! # Day Begins Time Location In the preschool programs, children may get paint, glue, 58 Wed. Jan. 20 3:00 p.m. Earle Brown food or other art media on their clothing and shoes. The 59 Thurs. Jan. 21 3:10 p.m. Garden City parks and recreation department recommends partici- 60 Mon. Jan. 25 3:05 p.m. Orchard Lane pants dress in old play clothes. 61 Tues. Jan. 26 3:35 p.m. Northport Unless otherwise noted in class descriptions, the programs 62 Wed. Feb. 24 3:05 p.m. Palmer Lake are open to PRE - KINDERGARTEN children 31/2 -6 years 63 Thurs. March 4 3:35 p.m. Willow Lane old. Children must be 3V2 years old by December 31, 1992. 64 Mon. March 8 3:10 p.m. Fair Oaks BABYSITTING CLINIC WINTER FUN Students in grades 4 -6 will learn about the fascinating and Come and enjoy the wonders of winter through creative dramatics, fun crafts and chilly, silly songs. We will also challenging world of childcare. They will learn how to talk about winter safety. The children will make a special provide basic childcare, recreational activities for young icy, fruity slush too! Registration Fee $5.50/1 Session. Class children, how to prevent accidents, give simple first aid 2 hours. Instructor Nancy Novotny. and utilize community resources for emergency help. This cation Lo Time class is a must for any student interested in babysitting. 68 Fri. Jan. 29 1: # Day Date Ti e Lo Class attendance at all sessions is required to be awarded CC Red Cross completion card. Absences will not be made up. CUPID'S SURPRISE Students must bring a pencil, paper and snack. In this class your little cupid will express love and affection Registration Fee $15.00/3 Sessions. Classes 3 hours. by making a special valentine just for you! Other activities Instructor Linda Berglund, Red Cross Certified Instructor. include frosting a tasty treat to eat, singing valentine songs # Day Begins Time Location and playing games. Registration Fee $5.50/1 Session. Class 65 Sat. Jan. 23 9:00 a.m. CC 2 hours. Instructor Nancy Novotny. 66 Sat. Feb. 20 9:00 a.m. CC # Day Date Time Location IV IV 1P 1P 69 Sat. Feb. 13 1:00 P.M. CC MESSY NIGHT WITH DAD* CUPID'S CANDY & CRAFT COMPANY Here's a chance to try lots of fun, creative and messy art Make this Valentine's Day really special! projects with your child. Pudding finger paint, homemade play dough, silly putty and glurch are just a few of the Participants in grades 1-6 will make scrumptious messy media we'll try! Bring your camera and we will even candies and a valentine craft. Time permitting, snap a picture of the two of you in action! ( *Dad, grandpa valentine cards will also be made. Registration Fee or uncle.) Registration Fee $6.00/1 Session. Class 1V2 $6.50/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Kay hours. Instructor Nancy Novotny. Larson. # Day Date Time Location # Day Date Time Location 67 Sat. Feb. 13 10:00 a.m. CC � 70 Wed. March 3 6:30 p.m. CC LITTLE BIT O'LUCK The luck of the Irish is sure to be with your little Leprechaun when venturing off to the land of green through crafts, songs and fingerplays. With a "little bit of CLASS REFUND POLICY luck ", we will find our very own rainbow treat. Don't FOR HOLIDAY AND ONE DAY CLASSES forget to wear green! Registration Fee $5.50/1 Session. See Class #'s 67 -71 & 73. Class 2 hours. Instructor Nancy Novotny. Requests for refunds for these classes must be made at # Day Date Time Location least seven days before the class date. There will be a $3 71 Fri. March 12 1:00 p.m. CC service charge. Sorry, no refunds issued after this time. 13 CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES CONTINUED FIT KIDS —NEW For preschool children 31 years old. (Children must be 3 1 /2 by Dec. 31, 1992 and be toilet trained.) "Kids" will SNOW & MORE SNOW —NEW participate in a variety of fun and challenging activities This special class is for kindergarten children. Snowflakes including creative movement, games, relays, tumbling, fall from the sky, but do you know what they are made of and kid aerobics. Children will also be introduced to food and nutrition by cooking and eating a healthy snack. and how they are formed? To find out, children will use Outdoor activities may be included, weather ermittin magnifying glasses, grow ice crystals, create a special Fit Kids will participate in wading pool games the last winter scene and even make an icy treat to eat! Please bring Friday. Registration Fee $23.00/6 Sessions. Classes 2 hours. an empty infant size glass baby food jar with lid to class. Instructor Vicki Syslo. Registration Fee $550/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Nancy Novotny. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Date Time Location 72 Fri. Jan. 22 1:00 P.M. CC 73 Sat. Jan. 23 1:00 P.M. CC CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH US Your child's birthday is a very important event. For an extra special day, plan a swimming party! Small groups (20 or less) are invited to reserve a room for the party. There is no charge for the room and the birthday child receives free admission to the pool and use of water slide! Please call 569 -3400 to make a reservation. Teen Activities SNO -DAZE DANCE SPIRIT MOUNTAIN All junior high students in grades 7 -9 are invited to the Join us for a fabulous trip to Spirit Mountain on Mon. Jan. annual Sno -Daze Dance on Friday, January 22 from 7 -10 18. Bus leaves North View at 6:45 a.m. and returns at p.m. at North View (69th & Zane). Special highlights will approximately 7:30 p.m. Registration fee is $38 which include Chopper, the world's nuttiest D.J. and the includes lift ticket, coach bus, rental equipment and coronation of the 9th grade King and Queen and 7th & 8th chaperons or $33 without equipment rental. For students grade attendants. Admission fee is $4 /person. Junior high in grades 7,8 & 9. Space is limited. Deadline to register is student picture I.D. required for admission. Don't miss out 10 p.m. Wed., Jan. 13, space permitting. Registration on all the action. accepted at the community center anytime during office Day Date Time Location hours and on the Wed. prior to the trip at North View Fri. Jan. 22 7:00 p.m. North View during lunch. # Day Date Fee Location • o . 401 Mon. Jan. 18 $33 or $38 Spirit Mountain REGISTRATION ACCEPTED IMMEDIATELY VALENTINE'S DANCE • , • • ' JUNIOR HIGH SKI TRIPS Valentine's Day will be celebrated Ski trips are offered for students in grades 7, 8 & 9. Bus on Feb. 19 at North View. Come find a sweetheart and pick up at North View at 3:10 p.m. Parent signed dance to the music of the Coca -Cola Sound, Light and permission slip required for all trips. Registration fee Video Show. Students are encouraged to wear red. For includes the lift ticket, transportation, and chaperons. grades 7 -9 only. Refreshments will be sold. Junior High Equipment rental is extra and is paid at the ski area. Ski picture I.D. required for admission. Admission fee is booklets are available at the community center and the $4 /person. North View school office. Registration accepted at the Day Date Time Location community center anytime during office hours and on the Fri. Feb. 19 7:00 p.m. North View Wednesday prior to the trip at North View during lunch. # Day Date Fee Location SPRING DANCES —WITH CHOPPER 402 Fri. Feb. 5 $21.00 Welch Village Spri is comi earl to North View. Get our friends 403 Fri. Feb. 26 $21.00 Trollhaugen S p g g Y Y 404 Fri. March 12 $21.00 Wild Mountain together for the spring dance on Friday, March 26 & April 30 at 7 p.m. Highlights include Chopper's sound and light REGISTRATION ACCEPTED IMMEDIATELY show and lots of surprises. Participants can also play pool and foosball. Refreshments will be sold. For grades 7 -9 only. Fee $4 /per person. Junior high student picture I.D. required for admission. Day Date Time Location Fri. March 26 7:00 p.m. North View Fri. April 30 7:00 p.m. North View 14 Special Activities ADAPTED RECREATION The adapted 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 Center. Participants must pre- register. Residents may register beginning December 7, non - residents beginning December 14 on a space availability basis. 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. Call 933 -9105 for information and registration procedures. Saturday Sunshine Kids —A social and recreation program designed for children ages 5 -12 of all abilities. Activities include: crafts, cooking, music, sports and lots more fun! Sunshine Kids meets at Zanewood Community Center, 7200 Zane Ave. N., Jan. 9 -March 6, 10 a.m. -noon. Advanced registration fee, $30. Basketball League —For adult men and women 18 years and older. If you are interested in playing in a competitive, yet social basketball league sponsored by WHCS call Don at 933 -9105. Games played on Mondays, 6:30 -8:30 p.m. at Sunnyhollow School in New Hope, Jan. 4 -March 29. The fee is $20. Teen Bowling League —Meet new friends at our popular bowling league on Tuesday afternoons, 4-6 p.m., Jan. 12 -March 9. For teens ages 12 -17. League fee is $17 plus $2.50 for each Tues. bowled. We bowl at Doyles, 5000 W. Broadway, Crystal. Adult Bowling League Join in our league every Saturday morning. For adults 18 years and older who want to improve their techniques, show off their skills, meet new friends and just have fun! The league runs Jan. 9 -March 13, at Doyles, 5000 W. Broadway, Crystal. No league Feb. 27. $17 league fee, plus $2.50 for each Saturday bowled. Friday Night Social —Do you enjoy meeting new friends or like socializing with a group of people? Come join us Fridays for a variety of activities. Hiking, crafts, bingo, swimming, movies and other s cial activities will be planned with input from you. We meet at Northport School, 5421 Brooklyn Blvd., 6:30 -8:30 p.m., an. 8 -March 5. The fee is $20. Individualized Leisure Planning —Are you new in town, bored, or looking for more to do? WHCS can assist people with disabilities in finding and planning recreational activities that fit their lifestyle. We can also assist with finding a way to work through obstacles that keep you from participating in recreation opportunities. You may plan what your recreational goals are for the future and how you will accomplish those goals. Students may also use a staff person with a Therapeutic Recreation background as a resource at IEP meetings. For more information or an appointment call Don at 933 -9105. COMMUNITY CENTER ROOM RENTALS BROOKLYN CENTER WOMEN'S CLUB CONSTITUTION HALL in the Brooklyn Center The Brooklyn Center Women's club is sponsored by the Community Center is available for business meetings and Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department. private functions. It is a great place to host a family Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month through reunion, shower, graduation or anniversary party. The May at 1 p.m. in Constitution Hall of the Brooklyn Center building may also be reserved for overnight functions. Community Center. The club was organized in January of Room set -up, including tables, chairs, P.A. system and use 1966. The purpose of the organization is to promote social, of a small kitchen is included in the usage fee. Brooklyn cultural and civic activities for area women. Membership is open. to any woman 21 years or older with annual dues Center Community Center is a smoke free building and alcohol is not permitted. To find out more about fees and . A variety of programs are presented each month, fo 5 availability, call Kathy Flesher, 569 -3400. For pool rental followed by refreshments and a social time. Trips are information, call Donna Powers, 569 -3317. sponsored monthly to area attractions. On Jan. 26 the club will visit the Mall of America with lunch at Knotts Berry BROADWAY DROP -IN Farm. On Feb 17 see the "Sound of Music" at the The Broadway Drop -In Center is part of the Northwest Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. Complete information about Hennepin Community support program. This social these trips is available at the monthly meetings. recreation program is for adults in Northwest Hennepin CANOE BUILDERS SHOW —FREE who have experienced mental health difficulties. The The Minnesota Canoe Association, Inc., in cooperation drop -in center offers a variety of activities: table games, with the Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation athletics, socialization, art, individual living skills and Department, will present their annual Canoe Builders community outings. Most activities offered are at little or Show on Saturday, February 6 at the Brooklyn Center no cost to the participant. If you would like more informa- Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. FREE tion on the program, please contact Mary at 535 -6069. A ADMISSION. calendar of events is available upon request. Come see us This annual program features a continuous program of at 5510 W. Broadway/ Crystal Gallery Mall, Room 215 -A. speakers and demonstrations from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn BROOKDALE HENNEPIN AREA LIBRARY how you can build your own state -of- the -art wood strip The library is located at 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway and canoe in time for summer's warm days. Award winning is open Monday - Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and canoe designers will discuss form and thoughts relating to Friday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For general infor- today's modern canoes. Enjoy a full afternoon and learn mation call 569 -3600; reference information, 569 -3610; how simple it is for you to build your own canoe The Renewal information 569 -3601; TDD 569 -3606. public is also invited to our evening banquet. For information call Jim Schiebe 432 -5687. 15 Swim Activities Registration for swim lessons begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, NORTH VIEW CHILDREN'S SWIM LESSONS Jan. 9. All other class registrations begin at 11 a.m. Beginner through Swimmer lessons for children 6 years of (Numbers will be given out one hour prior to registration.) age and older. Classes have an average ratio of 5 WHEN REGISTERING FOR SWIM LESSONS, PLEASE students /instructor. Registration Fee $25.00/10 Lessons. GIVE US THE NUMBER OF THE CLASS. Classes 30 min. # Day Begins Time Location Brooklyn Center Parks & Recreation Department uses 99 Mon. Jan. 18 6:00 p.m. North View the American Red Cross Swimming Progression for 100 Mon. Jan. 18 6:35 p.m. North View lessons. Beginning January, 1993, the Red Cross is 101 Mon. Jan. 18 7:10 p.m. North View assessing all authorized providers of its programs a participant fee. This has necessitated an increase in the ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS cost of our lessons. Swim lessons for children and adults of all ages with physical or developmental disabilities. Classes have a ratio PARENT AND TOT SWIM LESSONS of one student to one instructor. Registration Fee $30.00/10 Water adjustment and beginning swim lessons for Lessons. Classes 30 min. children 2 and 3 years old. One parent must accompany # Day Begins Time Location the child in the water, preferably the same parent each 102 Thurs. Jan. 14 7:45 p.m. CC time. Registration Fee $25.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. 103 Sat. Jan. 16 9:30 a.m. CC CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS BEG. ADULT AND HIGH SCHOOL AGE LESSONS # Day Begins Time Location 74 Thurs. Jan. 14 6:00 p.m. CC Instruction for adults and high school students with very 75 Thurs. Jan. 14 6:35 p.m. CC little swimming experience. This is an opportunity to learn 76 Sat. Jan. 16 10:40 a.m. CC with others of comparable ability. Open to high school age 77 Tues. Jan. 19 6:00 p.m. CC and up. Registration Fee $32.00 /10 Lessons. Classes 40 min. 78 Tues. Jan. 19 6:35 p.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location DAY CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS 104 Mon. Jan. 18 10:40 a.m. CC 79 M & W Jan. 18 9:30 a.m. CC 105 Tues. Jan. 19 7:45 p.m. CC 80 M & W Feb. 22 9:30 a.m. CC INT. ADULT AND HIGH SCHOOL AGE LESSONS PRESCHOOL AND CHILDREN'S SWIM LESSONS This is for adults and high school students who are Beginner through Swimmer lessons for children 4 years of comfortable in the water and wish to brush up on strokes, age and older. Classes have an average ratio of 5 learn new strokes, or work on endurance. Open to high students/ instructor. Parents do not accompany child in school age and up. Registration Fee $32.00/10 Lessons. water. Registration Fee $25.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. Classes 40 min. CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS # Day Begins Time Location FOR PRESCHOOL & CHILDREN 106 Thurs. Jan. 14 7:45 p.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 107 Wed. Jan. 20 10:40 a.m. CC 81 Thurs. Jan. 14 6:00 p.m. CC 82 Thurs. Jan. 14 6:35 p.m. CC SENIOR ADULT SWIM LESSONS 83 Thurs. Jan. 14 7:10 p.m. CC Swim lessons for men and women ages 62 years and older. 84 Thurs. Jan. 14 7:45 p.m. CC Here is a chance to brush up on skills you have already 85 Sat. Jan. 16 9:30 a.m. CC learned, experience new skills or just start right from the 86 Sat. Jan. 16 10:05 a.m. CC very beginning. We also have room for "Super Chickens." 87 Sat. Jan. 16 10:40 a.m. CC Registration Fee $32.00/10 Lessons. Brooklyn Center 88 Sat. Jan. 16 11:15 a.m. CC residents $27.00 /10 Lessons. Classes same days and times 89 Tues. Jan. 19 6:00 p.m. CC as adult lessons. 90 Tues. Jan. 19 6:35 p.m. CC 91 Tues. Jan. 19 7:10 p.m. CC DIVING 92 Tues. Jan. 19 7:45 p.m. CC Beginning lessons on the one and three meter diving FOR PRESCHOOL ONLY boards for children who are Advanced Beginner or better 93 Mon. an. 18 9:30 a.m. CC J swimmers. Registration Fee $25.00 /10 Lessons. Classes 30 mui. 94 Wed. Jan. 20 9:30 a.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location DAY CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS 108 Thurs. Jan. 14 7:45 p.m. CC FOR PRESCHOOL ONLY 109 Sat. Jan. 16 10:40 a.m. CC 95 M & W Jan. 18 10:05 a.m. CC 96 M & W Jan. 18 10:40 a.m. CC SPECIAL NOTE FOR SWIM LESSON VIEWING 97 M & W Feb. 22 10:05 a.m. CC All swimming lessons held at the Community Center may 98 M & W Feb. 22 10:40 a.m. CC be observed by parents from the upstairs windows located in the gameroom. Sorry—no parents are allowed on the pool deck or downstairs observation area during lessons. discolor Chlorine treated water CAN 16 SWIM ACTIVITIES CONTINUED INTRO TO COMPETITIVE SWIMMING SWIM AND STAY FIT PROGRAM A class designed for Swimmer level students and above Swim and Stay Fit is a planned activity to encourage who are interested in learning some of the skills which are individuals to swim regularly until 50 or more miles are unique to competitive swimming —the butterfly stroke, reached. It is not a marathon, not a race, not competitive, racing dives, and flip turns, as well as practicing the other not an endurance contest. It's goal is to improve the competitive swimming strokes. Registration Fee long -term physical fitness of the swimmer. Persons will be $25.00 /10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. able to track their progress on cards at the pool. Swimmers # Day Begins Time Location will receive a certificate and patch at the completion of 50 110 Thurs. Jan. 14 7:10 p.m. CC miles. For Adults age 18 and up. Sign up with the pool staff. SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING Fee is FREE with daily pool admission or membership. Do you like dancing? Are you an Advanced Beginner AQUA EXERCISE swimmer or better? Combine the two in beginning See Adult Exercise for information. synchronized swimming! Students will learn basic stunts and formations in the water and develop routines. NORTH VIEW POOL AND GYM RENTAL Registration Fee $25.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. The North View Jr. High Pool and Gymnasium located at # Day Begins Time Location 69th and Zane Avenue North are available for rental at 111 Tues. Jan. 19 7:10 p.m. CC various times during the week Reservations are requested a minimum of two weeks in advance. Call Donna at PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS 569 -3400 for further information. Beginner through Swimmer level instruction on a one-to- one basis for children or adults. Missed lessons will not be COMMUNITY CENTER POOL AND WATER made up. Registration Fee $45.00/5 Lessons. Class 30 min. SLIDE RENTAL # Day Begins Time Location The community center pool and water slide are available 112 Thurs. Jan. 14 7:45 p.m. CC for rental by your group or party at various times during 113 Sat. Jan. 16 11:15 a.m. CC the week. Call Donna at 569 -3400 for further information. EMERGENCY WATER SAFETY CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH US A Red Cross course designed to help participants become Your child's birthday is a very important event. For an familiar with potential hazards of water activities, to extra special day, plan a swimming party! Small groups (20 prevent accidents, and to respond effectively if an or less) are invited to reserve a room for the party. There is emergency does occur. This course will not qualify a no charge for the room and the birthday child receives free participant to be a lifeguard. However, it will serve as a admission to the pool and use of water slide! Please call foundation for further training in lifeguarding. This course 569 -3400 to make a reservation. is open to anyone that has passed Intermediate swimming. All classes must be attended and absences will not be made ADULT CPR up. Registration Fee $32.00/10 Lessons. Classes 1 hour. What would you do if a member of your family or # Day Begins Time Location co- worker stopped breathing, started choking, or had a 114 Tues. Jan. 19 7:10 p.m. CC possible heart attack? Learn how to handle these LIFEGUARD TRAINING emergencies in this American Red Cross Adult CPR course. Registration fee $28.00/1 session. Includes A Red Cross course to provide the necessary minimum instruction and all materials. Class 4 hours. No refunds skills for a person to qualify to serve as a nonsurf lifeguard. after Jan. 25. Participants must be at least 15 years of age before the first # Day Date Time Location class, swim 500 yards continuously using each of the 36 Wed. Jan. 27 6:00 p.m. CC following strokes for at least 50 yards: crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke, recover a ten BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB pound diving brick from nine feet of water, swim Do you enjoy swimming? Do you want to improve your underwater 15 yards, and tread water one minute. The ability to swim the four competitive strokes? Do you want required Red Cross Standard First Aid course is included to have fun and participate in swim meets? Do you want as part of this program on Wed., Jan. 27 & Feb. 3, 6-10 p.m. to compete with swimmers your own age and with similar at the community center. (Students who have a current aquatic abilities? If so, the BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB is for American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR card do you. BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB is a local affiliate of United not have to attend these days.) Registration fee for States Swimming Inc. Most of our Olympic swimmers Lifeguard Training only $79.00/9 Sessions; Lifeguard including Summer Sanders, Angel Martino, Matt Biondi Training plus Standard First Aid $99.00/11 Sessions. All and Pablo Morales started in USS Club. For more sessions must be attended and absences will not be made information, contact Jesse Thomas at 529 -2351 or Brian up. Classes 3 hours. No refunds after Jan. 20. Mader at 424 -6367. The Brooklyn Swim Club is # Day Begins Time Location co- sponsored by the parks and recreation departments of 115 Sat. Jan. 23 9:00 am. CC Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park. NOTICE The parks and recreation department does not provide accident insurance for participants in any of its progrrams. Participants assume all inherent risk of injury from their involvement in programs or activities outlined in this brochure. 17 SWIM ACTIVITIES CONTINUED HOME ALONE —BASIC AID TRAINING A Red Cross first aid class for children ages 8-12. The class SPECIAL POOL EVENTS will teach children how to handle burns, poisoning, * *Slide Into 1993 —New Year's Eve —Dec. 31 -7 -10 choking and breathing emergencies, and simple first aid. p.m. Bring your friends and family and celebrate NEW Help your children be able to help themselves! YEARS EVE at the community center. Games, hats, Registration Fee $15.00/3 Sessions. Classes 3 hours. noisemakers, treats, and water slide are all included in Instructor Loren Tenold. one admission price. It's the best bargain around! # Day Begins Time Location (Upstairs gameroom and snack bar will also be open.) 116 Sat. Feb. 20 9:00 a.m. CC *Mickey's Funtastic Beach Party -1-4 p.m., Mon., SCUBA COURSE Jan. 18 -Mon., Feb. 15. School is out! Come on over to NAUI Open Water I Scuba Course. This is your starting the Brooklyn Center Pool and Water Slide for a fun point in discovering the wonders of the underwater world. afternoon of swimming, floating, and sliding to music! Class is open to those 12 years of age and up with average For added enjoyment, you may bring an air mattress, swimming ability. The course fee includes classroom and beachball, or blow -up water toy. (Note: No other toys pool instruction, NAUI text and materials and use of or floatation devices will be allowed.) masks, fins, snorkels, and all scuba equipment. To register, * *Saturday Night Live —March 13, 6 -9 p.m. Enjoy an or for more information, call Smith Diving at 789 -3483. evening at the pool of swimming and sliding to Registrations are being taken immediately and class size is rocking tunes, both old and new. Bring your family or limited. Note: No registrations will be taken at the friends - forget winter for an evening of swimming community center. Registration Fee $169.00/5 Sessions. fun! Groups welcome. Prices include the water slide. Classes 4 hours. *Admission to Funtastic Beach Parties — regular pool and Day Begins Time Location water slide prices. Memberships are accepted. Wed. Jan. 27 6:00 p.m. North View * *Admission to New Year's Eve party and Saturday Night Registrations are being taken immediately by Live is $3 for 17 and under and $4 for 18 and over. Smith Diving at 789 -3483. Memberships are not accepted for this special event. Everyone remaining in the building will be charged. SPECIAL NOTE TO DAY SWIMMERS NOTE. Children must beat least 52" tall The water slide will open at 1 p.m. to use the water slide alone on these additional days: Jan. 18, Feb. 15. or must be accompanied by an adult 18 years m older. Centerbrook • Course 9 Hole Par 3 5500 North Lilac Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 561.3239 GOLF LESSONS SNOWBIRD SPECIAL Centerbrook Golf Course offers a wide range of lessons Tune -up your swing to go south for the winter, or prepare throughout the entire year. Lessons are designed for all for your early spring golf game. Lessons will focus on abilities, beginner to experienced. Below is a list of golf swing, power, club control, weight shift, etc. Lessons will activities for January and February. For additional be given on an individual or group basis. Lesson times will information, call Centerbrook at 561 -3239. be set up individually with golfers and instructor. BASIC BEGINNING GOLF LESSONS # of Golfers Length of Lesson Fee Swing on out of the cold this winter and learn how to play 1 1/2 hour $20 golf in a warm environment. One hour class meets twice 1 1 hour $30 per week, Mondays and Thursdays. Fee is $40/5 lessons. 2 1 hour $40 One free round of golf included. Limited to 6 golfers, 3 1 hour $50 minimum of 4 per class. Bring a 9 iron or wedge to the first 4 1 hour $60 class. Registration is on a first come basis at Centerbrook clubhouse. VIDEO GOLF ANALYSIS Day Begins Times Work on your golf game in your own living room through - Monday Jan. 18 5:30, 6:30 or 7:30 p.m. out the year with your own personal golf swing video. See Thursday Feb. 4 5:30, 6:30 or 7:30 p.m. your golf swing through professional video tape tech - Monday Feb. 22 5:30, 6:30 or 7:30 p.m. niques including freeze frame, slow motion and real time. MINI GOLF RANGE Allow approximately 1/2 hour for us to video tape your Winterize your golf swing by hitting as many range balls swing. The instructor will give a 15 minute analysis on the as you can in 1/2 hour for only $225. Purchase a pass card video tape. Allow about 10 days to process your video. for $9 for six 1/2- hours. One T -30 VHS video tape is included. Video taping will be Centerbrook Mini Range Hours: set up individually with golfers and instructor. Fee is $50. Monday- Saturday 10 a.m. -4 p.m. For reservations, call 561.3239. is BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY- 569 -3400 Effective January 1, 1993 MEMBERSHIPS Memberships entitle the member to the use of the swimming pool, exercise room and sauna during recreational or "open" periods. Memberships are also available to include use of the water slide. Family memberships include husband, wife, and children 20 years of age and under living at home. For additional information, call 569 -3400. MEMBERSHIP RATES WITH WATER SLIDE MEMBERSHIP RATES WITHOUT WATER SLIDE 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months 1 Year 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months 1 Year Family $59.00 $155.00 $264.00 $396.00 Family $39.00 $103.00 $176.00 $299.00 Individual 36.00 79.00 143.00 242.00 Individual 24.00 60.00 95.00 161.00 Senior BC Residents 20.00 60.00 120.00 240.00 Senior BC Residents 14.00 42.00 84.00 150.00 GENERAL ADMISSION MONDAY BARGAIN DAYS With Water Slide Without Water Slide With Water Slide Without Water Slide Senior Adults (62 & Over) $3.25 $2.00 Senior Adults(62 & Over) $2.50 $1.25 Adults (18 & Over) 4.00 2.75 Adults (18 & Over) 3.25 2.00 Youth (15 -17) 3.50 2.25 Youth (15 -17) 2.75 1.50 Children (6 -14) 3.25 2.00 Children (6 -14) 2.50 1.25 Children (2 -5) 2.00 .75 Children (2 -5) 1.75 .50 Children (Under 2) Free Free Children (Under 2) Free Free Bargain Days are every Monday, excluding holidays. OPEN SWIM SCHEDULE EXERCISE ROOM & SAUNA SCHEDULE MONDAY - WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY MONDAY - WEDNESDAY- FRIDAY 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Adults Only: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) (Adults Only: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) TUESDAY - THURSDAY TUESDAY - THURSDAY 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Adults Only: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 8:30 to 10 p.m.) (Adults Only: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 8:30 to 10 p.m.) SATURDAY SATURDAY Noon to 9 p.m. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Adults Only: Noon to 1 p.m.) SUNDAY SUNDAY Noon to 8 p.m. Noon to 8 p.m. *The use of the exercise room is limited to 15 years and older. The use of the sauna is limited to 18 years and older. *CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OLD MUST BE *CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN THIS WILL NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT IN THE POOL. ALLOWED EVEN IF ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT. WATER SLIDE SCHEDULE MONDAY - WEDNESDAY- FRIDAY 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. SATURDAY 1 P.M. to 9 P.M. SUNDAY Noon to 8 p.m. *The parks and recreation department reserves the right to open the water slide for groups during non - scheduled times. *Children must meet a 52" minimum height requirement in order to go down the water slide alone. Those not meeting the minimum requirement may go down when accompanied by an adult (18 years and older). WATER SLIDE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE The water slide will open at 1 p.m. on school holidays. HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR POOL AND WATER SLIDE New Year's Day .......... January 1- Noon -8 p.m. Martin Luther King Day ... January 18-1 -9 p.m. President's Day .......... February 15-1 -9 p.m. GAME ROOM SNACK BAR Enjoy our game room equipped with jukebox, pool Visit our concession area located tables, video games and pinball machines. next to the game room. CHILDCARE The "PLAYCORNER" will be provided for parents attending morning classes, programs, meetings or swimming at the community center. The minimum age is 6 months. The cost is $1 for each preschool child. The "PLAYCORNER" will be open Monday -Friday 9 a.m. -12:15 p.m. (Closed: Dec. 23 4an. 3). After classes or swimming, parents are invited to relax in our concession area before picking up their child. If you need further information, call 569 -3400. CITY OF [BROOKLYN 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY 3 BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 CENTER (612) 569 -3400 BROOKLYN CENTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION- 569 -3400 PARKS AND RECREATION 1. All registration must be made at the parks and recreation ADVISORY COMMISSION office in the Brooklyn Center Community Center beginning The Parks and Recreation Commission meets the third Saturday, Jan. 9 (except where noted in class descriptions). ON Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers. This JAN. 9 NUMBERS WILL BE GIVEN OUT ONE HOUR Commission advises the City Council on the parks and PRIOR TO REGISTRATION. Sorry, no phone registrations. recreation program in Brooklyn Center. REGISTRATION FOR SWIM LESSONS conducted at the community center and North View Jr. High pools, will begin Bud Sorenson, Chairperson - Art Mead at 9 a.m. at the community center. Sorry, mail registrations John Russell - Tom Shinnick - Don Peterson will not be accepted. Sarah Robinson Pollock - Charles Rickart REGISTRATION FOR OTHER CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES begins at 11 a.m. Registrations made by mail will not be THE BROOKLYN CENTER processed before Monday, Jan. 11. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT SENIOR ADULT REGISTRATION Friday, Jan. 8. Doors open Dedicated to the citizens of Brooklyn Center that they may I at 8:30 a.m., registration follows. share in the God given right to beauty, to sunshine, to 2. On the opening day of registration, Saturday, Jan. 9, a person tranquility, and to the end that each may herein find the may sign up for themselves or their immediate family. After laughter of childhood, the acceptance of youth, the ful- this date, you may register for as many as you wish. fillment of adult life, and the companionship of old age, 3. The parks and recreation office located in the community through a healthy, satisfying use of leisure time. center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Arnie Mavis - Director of Recreation Saturday from 8:30 am.-9 p.m.; Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Joe Ericksen - Program Supervisor 4. Where classes are limited, registration will be on a first- come, Kathy Flesher - Program Supervisor first -served basis. Persons are not considered registered until Supervisor the fee has been paid. The parks and recreation department Susan LaCrosse - Program Donna Powers - Aquatic Supervisor reserves the right to cancel classes or activities when an Kurt Johnson - Golf Course Manager insufficient number of people sign up. 5. Instructor will not be permitted to accept registration at the activity location. REGISTRATION CARD IS FOR MAIL USE ONLY 6. Should you find it necessary to switch sessions, it may be WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BEFORE done if an opening exists by paying a 50 cents transfer fee. All MONDAY January 11 1993 transfers must be done in person at the community center. y Individual classes ma not be made up. 7. 'The following policy wlll be in effect except where noted in Mail Registration Card the class description. Redtiosts for refunds nu st be made at least 24 hours BEFORE the FIRST class session. There will be a $3'service charge. If you find it necessary to cancel after Name the first Class, mike your request 24 hours BEFORE the (Last) (First) SECOND class. The class will he prorated plies there will be a $4 Service charge. Refunds are mailed to participants in Address check forrn. Please allow 2-3 weeks for check. (zip) 8. Sorry, no trip refunds unless canceled by the parks & recreation department. Telephone 9. Persons who register for an activity where capacity (Home #) (Work #) enrollment has already been reached will go on a waiting list. Additional classes may be formed if there are sufficient Class Name requests and if space and a competent instructor are available. (Location) 10, Senioradiii ts, years an &61 der; whop Lire residents of Brooklyn Class # Time Child's Age Center will recerve$5© di6te€'istration tcv of any adult activity class $20 or more. This does not apply to supplies, special senior dasses which are already reduced or classes less than $20. Other Class Day Amount exceptions will be noted in class descriptions. 11. Class attendance is limited to participants. Spectators, including parents, are not allowed except with permission. This includes children.