HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 Edition 84 March BROOKLYN C ENT ER
CITY NEWSLETTER
NUMBER 84 MARCH 1993
1993 City Budget Is Adopted By Council After
Public Hearing and Input on December 10
At the conclusion of the December debt retirement. The General Fund's increased City cost of operations.
10 public hearing, where citizen in- share increased primarily because Among these factors: the newly im-
put was heard, the City Council certain revenues, available in past posed State sale tax on local govern -
adopted the 1993 City Budget of years, will not be available in 1993. (Continued on Page 3)
$11,244,552. This hearing was a con-
tinuation of a November 30 public New financial management poli-
hearing required by Minnesota stat- ties, proposed by the City's Finan-
utes. cial Commission, were adopted by $50 Recycling
the City Council in 1992.
The total budget adopted was Winners
slightly percent) than
sl less (.02 perc the One of the policies is to strengthen
1992 ghtly budget; l s (.02 p er cent) than the the City's reserves. This is especially The Hennepin Recycling Group
erty tax levy increased egg percent. important since there is a real possi- (HRG) selects one Brooklyn Center
Three percent of the tax increase was bility that the State will reduce its aid residence, at random, to win $50 each
attributable to a first time levy to be to local governments because of the week. The selected household is
used for housing rehabilitation while State's projected short -fall of $769 checked between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30
the remaining 4.99 percent increase million. Local government aid, which a.m. to see if the recyclables are at the
was for the General Fund and for in 1983 accounted for 25 percent of curb.
the City's total revenue source, was
reduced to 14 percent in 1992. The winners for November were:
Frank Markowski, 4513 66th Avenue
Goodwill Trailer At The City Council also decided to North; Douglas Darnell, 6825 Dupont
New Location phase out gradually the City's policy Avenue North; Gilbert Schleisner,
of borrowing to purchase equipment 6743 Beard Avenue North; and
The Goodwill Attended Donation and to go gradually to a pay -as -you- Arnold Simon, 5307 65th Avenue
Trailer, previously located in the go system. Only public safety equip- North.
Brooklyn Park Cub Foods store park- ment purchases will be funded from The winners for December were:
in lot, has moved to the Hennepin borrowing in 1993. It is the intent of
g P Clinton Larson, 5320 James Avenue
County Transfer Station, 8100 the Council to eliminate completely North; Jerome Gillespie, 5925 Xerxes
Jefferson Highway in Brooklyn Park. borrowing for equipment purchases
in 1994. The City also will have less Avenue North; Chester Haley, 6343
The transfer station is open Mon- revenue from interest earnings on in- Emerson Avenue North; Dan Boyd,
day through Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; vestments in 1993 because of lower 6904 Unity Avenue North; and James
and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. interest rates. Federal aid to the City Sehm, 5300 66th Avenue North.
has nearly evaporated over the last - --
If you have any questions about five years.
other materials that are accepted at
the Hennepin County Transfer site, The City did manage to avoid bud -
please call Hennepin County at 348- get spending increases for 1993 de-
5832, or HRG at 537 -8421. spite other factors that contribute to
• ['his newsletter represents the
P • Pro City of Brooklyn Center's con -
tern for conservation of re-
Pa sources and energy. This issue is
homes by March 7
printed on recycled paper.
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C onstruction - - - - - --
Update Average Home Owner Pays $20
No significant construction activity Per Month For City Services
for 69th Avenue North, between
Brooklyn Boulevard and West Palmer
Lake Drive, is anticipated until the
snow melts this spring. 1
The current estimate for the comple-
tion of the project, including the final
paving, stripping and sodding, is June
1, 1993. A separate landscaping
project for tree planting, shrub beds >>
and irrigation system will be let early
this spring, and should be completed
by late summer.
The soil correction project across
the Palmer Lake Basin is in its final
stages, and the current projection is �W the average, each property tax dollar is distributed as follows: the
IN
that the "surcharged" area could be hool district receives 51.3 percent, vo -tech schools receive 0.4
ready for road construction by mid -
percent; miscellaneous taxing districts receive 5.1 percent; Hennepin
August of this year. County receives 26.8 ; and the Cite of Brooklyn Center receives 16.3
percent.
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Attend Council W hat does the home owner buy for $20.00 per month?
Meetings, Watch PUBLIC SAFETY .............. ............................... $8.21
Police Protection, Fire Protection, Animal Control, Emergency Pre -
C able Channel 37 paredness, Planning and Inspection, Health and Social Services.
The Brooklyn Center City Council
PUBLIC WORKS .......... . .. . .... ....................... $5.81
meets regularly at City Hall, 6301 wa e Creek Parkway, Street and Sidewalk Snow Removal, Steef Seal Coating, Street S�reep-
are invited to attend these meetings. .
Shingle y' and residents ing, Engineering Services, Sta eet Lights, Traffic Signals, Government
Buildings and Grounds.
An Open Forum provides resi-
dents with the opportunity to ad- RECREATION ................ ............................... $3.19
dress the Council as a whole and Parks Maintenance, Children's Recreation Programs, Teen Recreation
comment on any opinion, problem, Programs, Adult Recreation Programs, General Recreation Programs,
concern, or complaint that is relevant Community Center and Swimming Pool.
to the affairs of Brooklyn Center
and its policies and practices. GENERAL GOVERNMENT .. ............................... $1.29
Elections, Administration, Assessing, Finance, Audit, Legal, Council
The Council meetings are shown and Commissions.
live on Channel 37 at 7 p.m. Meetings
are generally conducted on the sec- PAYMENT ON DEBT ........................................ $1.50
ond and fourth Monday of the month j Annual Payment for Principal and Interest for Past Years' Borrowing
unless a holiday alters the schedule. for Park Improvements and Equipnnent
Meetings are replayed on Channel
TOTAL COST FOR SERVICES PER MONTH FROM TAXES $20
37 on the following Tuesdays at 6:30
p.m., and on Wednesdays at 6:30 a.m. For your own reference, the next time you pay your monthly bills
and 12:30 p.m. think how much you pay monthly for your gas, electric, garbage,
For additional information regard- cable television, and so forth, and compare these amounts to the
ing City Council meetings, please average monthly cost of $20.00 for city services.
call City Hall at 569 -3300. L__
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City Budget... (Continued from Page 1) Special Recycling
ment purchases; State, County, and
enues that total 10 percent of the 1992 Collection Is
budget.
Federal mandates that continue to Saturday, April 24
increase costs of local government; Among the cost saving measures
and increased request for services. recommended by the Commission, The Hennepin Recycling Group
and adopted by the City Council, (HRG) will be conducting a Special
The City's newly formed Finan- was the reorganization of the Plan Recycling Collection on Saturday,
cial Commission, a citizen advisory ning and Inspection Department April 24 for residents of Brooklyn
commission to the City Council, as- into a new Community Develop- Center, New Hope, and Crystal.
sisted in the review of the 1993 bud- ment Department, which eliminated
get. Through a financial and service The collection will be at the Crys-
two full -time positions. Another sav-
prioritization process prepared by the ings recommended by the Commis- tal Airport's east entrance on Bass
City's staff, the Commission recom- sion was the transfer of the City's Lake Road, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
mended expenditure reductions and health regulation and inspection g p The following items may be
revenue enhancements to the City
function to the County. dropped off during the collection at
Council. The goals of the prioritization no charge:
process were to establish budget pri- The resulting budget produces an
orities; to install systematic and estimated City tax on the average -Scrap metal, old clothing and
phased cost reductions; to find rev- value in Brooklyn Center for 1993 of household items (Goodwill dona-
enue enhancements; and to determine approximately $177. That is approxi- tions); household batteries; and auto -
cost reductions and /or revenue en- mately $15 per month for all services mobile batteries.
hancements to equal approximately provided by the City. Percentage in-
$1,100,000 or 10 percent of each creases to commercial and residen- The following items may be
department's budget. tial taxpayers will vary because of the dropped at the Special Recycling Col -
changes by the Legislature to the lection for a fee (to be determined):
The findings were to be used to property classification system. The
serve as a prioritization of enhance- - Tires, major appliances, carpeting
State, not cities, determines the class
ments and reductions as needed. rates that affect the portion h taxes and carpeting padding; televisions,
Seven specific action areas were iden- paid by individual classes of prop- stereos and vcrs.
tified as part of the process: to exam- eat
ine City services for the 1990s; to in- y owners. The purpose of the collection is to
form staff, Council, and residents on In 1991 (last audited figures), the provide residents with a low -cost
why we are facing these challenges owner of the average home in Brook- option to drop off various items that
and opportunities; to provide an op- lyn Center paid approximately $20 can be recycled, but cannot be cost
portunity to involve employees to per month in total taxes for City ser- effectively collected in the curbside
create innovative ideas for service vices. The $20 included $12.43 paid recycling program.
delivery and cost reductions; to evalu- directly by the home owner when Please contact the HRG at 537 -8421
ate everything we do and how we do paying the property tax, as well as for additional information.
it; to prioritize services from essential what the home owner paid indirectly
and high priority to nice but low pri- through State income and sales taxes
ority; to identify new sources of rev- that were shared with the City Charter
enue where possible; and for each through homestead credit and local
department to identify a combina- government aid in the amount of Commission Has
tion of cost reductions and new rev- $7.57.
Openings
CITY TAXES PAID PER MONTH ON The Brooklyn Center Charter Com-
THE AVERAGE HG-: . mission has positions open for new
commissioners. Interested persons
PAID DIRECTLY BY HOME ` ' must be residents of Brooklyn Center
WHEN PAYING THE PROPEk i l i AX ..................... $12.43 and registered voters. Please contact
1 PAID BY SHARED STATE INCOME the City of Brooklyn Center at 569-
AND SALES TAXES THROUGH HACA AND LGA........ $ 7.57 3300 to leave your name, phone and
address and you will be contacted on
................. $20.00 how to apply for this commission
position.
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How To Avoid, What To Do Please Note
In Case of Sewer Back Up Parking Restrictions
A sewer backup in the home can any property owner or plumbing Correction: The last issue of the
be avoided in some instances by fol- contractor who removes roots from Manager's Newsletter had the incorrect
lowing a few precautionary mea- a sewer service line is asked to con- information regarding the parking re-
sures, as suggested by the Public tact the City's Public Utility Depart- strictions.
Utility Department. ment prior to starting. The City's Parking is not allowed on streets
crew will then coordinate its work in Brooklyn Center between the
Avoid flushing of nondegradable to prevent the occurrence of a sec- y
materials down the sewer. Materials hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., or for
which will not readily disintegrate in
ondary backup. more than six consecutive hours at water include metal, wood, plastic, any other time.
rubber, cloth, sand, glass, heavy duty City Auction Exceptions may be allowed under
paper products, newspaper and simi- Set For Ap �4 certain circumstances, if requests for
lar products, including sanitary nap - p such exceptions are submitted to the
kins. _ Police Department at least two hours
The annual Brooklyn Center prior to the time period for which the
Disposable diapers also can cause surplus equipment and bike auc- exception is requested, and if this
problems; therefore, it is important to tion will be held on Saturday exception does not create problems
follow the manufacturer's disposal April 24, at the Brooklyn Center affecting health and safety, or unduly
recommendations. Regardless, the City Garage, 6844 Shingle Creek affects traffic movements or street
plastic outer covers do not belong in Parkway. maintenance operations.
the sewer and will cause problems.
Interested persons can view the Specific examples of events for
If a sewer backup or other drain- available equipment one hour which exceptions may be granted:
age problem occurs, call the City's prior to the start of the auction, • Family gatherings for special
Public Utility Department at 569- which begins at 11 a.m. events such as weddings, gradua-
3390 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 .m. Mon- on- lions, anniversaries, and funerals in
day through Friday. After these The sale will include property;.
hours or on weekends, call the Po-
confiscated by the police depart residential areas.
ment, some surplus office equip- • Civic events such as communi
lice Department Dispatcher at 569 - ty
3333. ment and bicycles. Foradditional celebrations and parades.
information regarding the auc . *Reconstruction or resurfacing of
A City crew will then check to see if Lion, please call City Hall at 569- driveways.
the problem is located in the main 3300 during normal business"
sewer and, if so, it will be corrected by hours. • Out of state visitors with large
the crew. If the main sewer is clear, recreational vehicles.
you will be y Tel Assurance Program
wised that the problem T
is located in our service line and it is p g
your responsibility to have the prob-
lem corrected. For Elde Handicapped
Sewer backups are frequently found or friend is called (each person par -
to be caused by roots that have grown The Brooklyn Center Telephone ticipating in the program provides
into the property's sewer service line. Assurance Program (TAP), in exist- the names of people to contact in case
Removal of these roots often causes a ence since 1980, is for the elderly of an emergency). This program has
chain reaction of problems. Once the and /orpersons with disabilities who proved valuable in meeting the emer-
roots are removed from the line, they live alone in the community. gency needs of some of the members.
may push out into the main sewer
where they again create a blockage. The program is designed to allow If you are elderly and are dis-
the members to contact aTAP Citizen abled and living alone, we a sincerely
The secondary blockage may cause Aid Clerk daily, with calls made from invite you to join this program. If you
backups for the property owner and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. If the call is not made would like further information for
neighboring houses which are more by the member, a TAP clerk will then yourself, a family member or a
serious than the original blockage call to see if all is well. friend, contact a TAP clerk at 566 -
on the service line. To avoid this 0157 any day of the week from 9 a.m.
problem with secondary blockages, If there is no response, a neighbor to 1 p.m.
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Charter Minute W ork On City's Water
Plan
Agenda Management an Continues
The Council also directed staff to
Copies of the Charter Commis Work on the City's Water Manage- conduct the following neighbor -
sion minutes and agenda are ment Plan is continuing, and Phase I hood meetings:
available to any interested party should be completed in three to four
or person. If you are interested, months. As a priority issue, the City's ' A general meeting to discuss the
please call the City Hall at 569- consultant for this plan was asked to preliminary proposals for the 63rd -
3300 with your request and leave address specific periodic flooding that 65th Avenue storm drainage area.
your mailing address informa- has occurred in the 63rd -65th Av-
e Ameeting to present and discuss
tion. enue area, west of Brooklyn Boule- the concept for the development of
vard. both a storm water pond and a MTC
Residents Serve A preliminary report was submit- Park and Ride facility in the south-
ted last summer identifying the need west quadrant of the I -94 /Brooklyn
Community In to considerthe development of three Boulevard interchange.
Advisory Capacity storm water holding ponds at Or- .A meeting to discuss the func-
chard Lane Park, Marlin Park, and at tional park and recreation needs, and
Several citizen commissions con- the southwest quadrant of the I -94/ the possible development of a storm
tribute to the quality of life in the Brooklyn Boulevard interchange. water pond at Marlin Park.
community, by helping the Brooklyn
Center City Council in an advisory Regarding the proposed site near . A meeting to discuss the func-
capacity regarding a wide range of the I -94 /Brooklyn Boulevard inter- tional park and recreation needs and
activities. change, the Metropolitan Transit the possible development of a storm
Commission (MTC) has expressed an water pond at Orchard Lane Park.
Members volunteer their time to interest to develop the site, at least
attend frequent meetings, at least once partially, as a Park and Ride site that It is anticipated that these meetings
each month, to address matters rel- could accommodate up to 300 cars. will be completed by early spring,
evant to the particular commission. The City Council has approved an and residents in the areas of these
All commission members are ap- agreement with MTC that provides proposed improvements will be noti-
pointed by the mayor, subject to con- for a study of a joint use of the site. fied in advance of the meetings.
firmation by the city council.
These groups operate without a
budget while providing an extremely Brookl � �
valuable service to the community.
Active commissions or groups op- 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
erating in the city include the Com- Brooklyn Center, MN 5,5430 PM �
munity Development Citizens Par - -
ticipation Committee; Charter Com- 1993 CITY COUNCIL
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mission; Northwest Hennepin Hu- Todd Paulson ... ............................... Mayor
man Services Advisory Commission; Barbara Kalligher ............................... Councilmember
Housing Commission; Human Rights Kristen Mann ... ............................... Councilmember
and Resources Commission; Finan- Dave Rosene ... ............................... Councilmember
Celia Scott ................... ..................Councilmember
cial Commission; Planning Commis-
sion; and Park and Recreation Com- Gerald Splinter .. ............................... City Manager
mission.
Any resident interested in being SERVICE DIRECTORY
considered as a commission mem- Emergency Number (24 Flours)
ber should contact the city manager's POLICE -FIRE- MEDICAL ...... , . , .. 911
office, 6301 Shingle Creek Park- Police (non - emergency, information) ............ 569 -3333
way, or call 569 -3300. City Hall Offices ................. : . .....:.. . . . 569 -3300
TDD Number ....... 569 -3300
As vacancies appear in the com- (Monday- Friday, 8 a.m. to -4 30 p,m.)
missions, the mayor will consider the Community Center ............................. 569 -3400
applications. --
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1993 SPRING PARKS & RECREATION •
LOCATIONS WHERE CLASSES ARE HELD REGISTRATION REMINDERS
Brooklyn Center High School (BCHS), * Registration begins Saturday, March 13. Registration
for swim classes begins at 9 a.m. Note: Registration
6500 Humboldt Ave. N for all other classes begins at 11 a.m. See back page
Brooklyn Center Community Center (CC), for registration information.
6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy. * The parks and recreation office located in the
Centerbrook Golf Course, 5500 N. Lilac Dr. community center is open for registration Monday -
Earle Brown Commons, 6100 Summit Dr. Friday, 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m.;
Sunday, 11:30 a.m. -8 p.m. Telephone number
Earle Brown School, 5900 Humboldt Ave. N 569 -3400. TDD number 569 -3300. TDD number not
Evergreen School, 7020 Dupont Ave. N available evenings and weekends.
Fair Oaks School, 5600 - 65th Ave. N * Make check payable to the City of Brooklyn Center.
Garden City School, 3501 - 65th Ave. N * There is no confirmation of mail registration. If you
do not hear from us, assume you are registered.
North View Jr. High, 69th & Zane Ave. N (Swim registration must be done in person.)
Northport School, 5421 Brooklyn Blvd. * Waiting lists are formed when classes are filled. If
Orchard Lane School, 6201 Noble Ave. N instructors and space are available, additional classes
Palmer Lake School, 7300 West Palmer Lake Dr. may be formed.
Willow Lane School, 7020 Perry Ave. N * We recommend you register at least 5 days in advance
to ensure sufficient class registration.
* Instructors are not permitted to accept registration at
the activity location.
Adult Activities
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
six months. The cost is $1 for each preschool child. The done to music. Some aerobics will also be included. Classes
"PLAY CORNER" will be open Monday- Friday, 9 a.m.- 50 min. Instructor Vicki Syslo 7,8,9; Lisa Dietz #10.
12:15 p.m. After classes or swimming, parents are invited Classes once a week, $14.75/9 Weeks
to relax in our concession area before picking up their # Day Begins Time Location
child. Additional new hours are being offered for the 7 Tues. April 13 10:15 a.m. CC
exercise classes offered on Tuesday evening, 5:45 -8 p.m. 8 Thurs. April 15 9:15 a.m. CC
If you need further information, call 569 -3400. Classes once a week, $13.00/8 Weeks
9 Thurs. April 15 7:05 p.m. North View
SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE Classes once a week, $9.75/6 Weeks
This is a fun and healthy class for both men and women 10 Tues. April 20 6:05 p.m. North View
62 years and older. (Only one spouse must meet age (No class 4/27 & 5/18)
requirement.) You do not need to be a swimmer or put your AQUA JOGGING —NEW
face in the water. When registering, please furnish your Aqua jogging, the latest in aqua exercise! Using a floatation
doctor's name and number. Registration Fee $9.00/9 belt, this class combines conditioning, aerobic exercise and
Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki Syslo. water jogging for an excellent over all body workout!
# Day Begins Time Location Swimming skills are not required but participants should
1 Tues. April 13 9:15 a.m. CC be comfortable in deep water. (Great for those who are
2 Tues. April 13 11:10 a.m. CC overweight, have joint problems, are recovering from an
3 Thurs April 15 10:15 a.m. CC injury or are looking for a new experience in water
4 Thurs. April 15 11:10 a.m. CC exercise.) Floatation belts are furnished or you may bring
5 Fri. April 16 10:30 a.m. CC your own aqua vest. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki Syslo
#12; Lisa Dietz #'s 11,13.
AQUA —PLUS, HEALTHY & FIT Classes once a week, $13.00/8 Weeks
Good health and fitness should not be out of reach for you # Day Begins Time Location
11 Wed. April 14 6:05 p.m. North View
because you feel overweight. Rediscover the joy of
movement through this popular co -ed class. Aqua exercise 12 Fri. April 16 9:30 a.m. CC
is fun, refreshing and leaves you with a feeling of Classes once a week, $9.75/6 Weeks
exhilaration. You do not need to be a swimmer or put your 13 Tues. April 20 7:05 p.m. North View
face in the water. Registration Fee $13.00/8 Sessions. Notice
Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki Syslo. The parks and recreation department does not provide accident
# Day Begins Time Location insurance for participants in any of its programs. Participants
6 Thurs. April 15 6:05 p.m. North View assume all inherent risk of injury from their involvement in
programs or activities outlined in this brochure.
Chlorine discolor swim suits; s• respo nsible.
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ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
AQUA EXERCISE DROP -IN BEGINNING AEROBIC /STEP COMBO —NEW
Hectic schedule? Take a break from your busy week and Take the first "step' toward your fitness goal! After a
participate in a variety of popular water exercise activities. thorough warm -up, this class includes 10 -15 minutes of
In addition to the regular aqua class format, you will have beginning low impact aerobics and a 5 -10 minute
the opportunity to experiment with kick boards, jogging introduction to the "step ". Cool down with fun new
belts, jugs and water walking. You do not have to be a country line dances and finish your workout with
swimmer or put your face in the water. Register for the 8 abdominals and a relaxing stretch. Registration Fee $15.75/
weeks and save money or drop -in and pay each time at 9 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Deb Eldridge.
class. Registration Fee $13.00 /8 sessions or $2.50 /per time. # Day Begins Time Location
Classes 50 min. Instructor Lisa Dietz. 21 Thurs. April 15 7:00 p.m. North View
# Day Begins Time Location AEROBIC /STEP COMBO
14 Wed. April 14 7:05 p.m. North View
This class combines our regular low impact aerobic class
AEROBIC DANCE CLASSES with the newest trend of step aerobics. There will be a 10
minute warm up, 15 minutes of low impact aerobics, 10-15
• All aerobic classes offer complete and effective minutes of step, followed by cool down and abdominal
conditioning for muscles, heart and lungs. work. Stationary steps provided. Bonus passes and
• Classes include warmups, aerobic movements, muscle drop -in cards may be used on step availability basis.
group work and cool down stretching. Childcare is available for #22 —See Childcare.
• Wear comfortable clothes and aerobic shoes. Registration Fee $15.75/9 Sessions. Classes 50 min.
• All classes are COED. Instructor Rachel Woods #22; Deb Eldridge #23.
• Fitness experts encourage three aerobic activities per # Day Begins Time Location
week This can be a combination of classes or classes and 22 Tues. April 13 6:00 p.m. CC
walking, swimming, biking, etc. 23 Thurs. April 15 6:00 p.m. North View
• Classes are 50 minutes in length unless noted in the class MUSCLE TONING
description.
• Childcare available for morning weekday classes and This popular class is safe and it works! With exercise
Tuesday evening classes at the community center - See repetitions, you will tone and strengthen major muscle
Childcare. groups. If you choose to use light weights, you will also
shape and define muscles faster and more effectively
Sign tip for a class (#'s 15-24) and receive two without increasing workout time! Participants will be
amazed at how your body reacts when weights are used
Passes can be used to try out a different along with sound, correct exercise techniques. A ten minute
instructor, time and location. low impact aerobic section is included. Please don't
purchase weights prior to the first session. Childcare is
BEGINNING LOW IMPACT AEROBICS available for this class —See Childcare. Registration Fee
Not to be taken lightly! Everyone has to start somewhere, $15.00/9 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Rachel Woods.
why not this class! Easy to follow, hands -on instruction # Day Begins Time Location
and low impact, too ... easy on your joints. Registration Fee 24 Tues. April 13 7:00 p.m. CC
$13.00/8 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki Syslo. COLLEGE STUDENT AEROBIC SPECIAL
# Day Begins Time Location By showing your current college identification card or fee
15 Mon. April 12 7:00 p.m Willow Lane statement, you may register for selected aerobic and aqua
LOW IMPACT AEROBICS exercise classes at $3 off the regular rate. This special
applies to academic, technical, vocational and trade school
This low impact class is at a little faster pace —fun— full time students. See class #'s 11, 14, 15 -20, 24 for
challenging. Receive all the benefits of a good workout description, location and time.
without the jumping and jarring of regular aerobics. AEROBIC DROP -IN CARD
Registration Fee $13.00/8 Sessions. Classes 50 min.
Instructors Bev Wilson #'s 16,18; Vicki Syslo #17; Linda Does your schedule demand flexibility? ?!! Here's a perfect
Bauchwitz #19. solution for you; design your own schedule!! Drop -In
# Day Begins Time Location cards may be used for all fitness classes except aqua
16 Mon. April 12 9:30 a.m. CC exercise. This option is ideal for people who want to
17 Mon. April 12 6:00 p.m. Willow Lane exercise but whom cannot commit to the same class every
18 Thurs. April 15 9:30 a.m. CC week. Cards are non - transferable and non - refundable.
19 Wed. April 21 6:30 p.m. Willow Lane Cards may be used in step classes, on step availability
basis. Sometimes circumstances beyond our control
SATURDAY LOW IMPACT AEROBICS require us to cancel a class or change location; therefore, it
Whether you want a break from a hectic week is the responsibility of the individual to check the current
y or l one schedule. Student & senior adult discounts do not apply.
more day of exercise, enjoy Saturday morning exercising. Now there's no reason not to exercise with us!
Participants will have an opportunity to try step aerobics. CARD OPTIONS
Registration Fee $13.00/8 Sessions. No class May 29. #25 12 Classes ...............$21.00
Classes 50 min. Instructor Peggy Broberg. #26 10 Classes ................17.50
# Day Begins Time Location #27 8 Classes ................16.00
20 Sat. April 17 9:15 a.m. North View #28 5 Classes ................1125
#29 1 Class .................. 2.75
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ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
FITNESS AND FUN FOR 55+ LINE DANCING 1
For men and women 55 years and older new to exercise No partner needed, easy -to -learn dances. Participants
who want a gentle, low stress workout. Time marches on, will learn fun dances including popular country western.
but if we keep our sense of humor and exercise, we can feel This class is ideal for anyone who loves music and dance.
and look better. Using music of the big band era, this class Please wear hard sole, low heel shoes. Registration Fee
will strive to improve flexibility, muscle tone and the $14.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Bev Wilson.
vascular system at a level safe and comfortable for you. # Day Begins Time Location
Although this is a program directed towards individuals 34 Thurs. March 25 10:30 a.m. CC
55 years and older, interested individuals of variable 35 Tues. April 13 6:30 p.m. Palmer Lake
ages may attend on a space available basis. Wear loose
fitting clothes and tennis shoes. Registration Fee $8.75/8 LINE DANCING 11
Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Bev Wilson. This class is a continuance of Line Dance 1. We will review
# Day Begins Time Location and add new dances to our repertoire. Have fun dancing
30 Mon. April 12 10:25 a.m. CC while getting the benefits of a good low impact aerobic
CHAIR FITNESS workout too! Registration Fee $15.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1
hour. Instructor Bev Wilson.
This class is designed for men and women who have not # Day Begins Time Location
actively exercised for some time and know they must! If 36 Tues. April 13 7:30 p.m. Palmer Lake
you consider yourself stiff and out of shape, inflexible,
have a balance problem, bad back, bum knees or don't like POTTERY
exercising in the water, this class is for you! The exercises
The class is designed to teach the basic skills of throwing
are gentle, start slow and build gradually to improve
strength, flexibility, promote better circulation and and hand building. The community center offers a unique
opportunity to practice your new skills by including in the
increase stamina. All are done seated and choreographed
registration fee clay for projects, unlimited practice time
to music in a supportive and friendly atmosphere.
Registration Fee $10.00/8 Sessions. Classes 45 min. and firing fees. Bring a workshirt to the first class. Please
Instructor Bev Wilson. allow about $6 to purchase tools. Registration Fee $39.00/7
# Day Begins Time Location Sessions. Classes 3 hours. Instructor Karen Haberle.
31 Mon. April 12 1120 a.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location
37 Tues. May 4 6:30 p.m. CC
T'AI CHI CH'UAN DEMONSTRATION —NEW LAB AND FIRING PRIVILEGES
Practiced in China for 2500 years, this slow, relaxed series Open to mO ns who have completed a pottery class at the
of exercises benefits all ages. Stress reduction, tension, pain p p ry
community center or have had previous experience and
relief, increased strength and vitality are some of its uses.
are familiar with the equipment. Lab may be used on an
This one night demonstration and lecture give insights
into this ancient practice. A class series begins next week unlimited basis other than class time, and students may
for those interested. Relax, learn, and become stronger have pieces fired in the seven week period. The lab
without stress! Registration Fee $2.50/1 Session. Class 1 program is designed for individuals who want to work
hour. Instructor Harold D. Davies, Master, Director, and independently. Clay may be purchased at the community
Author from Gold Light Health System, Inc. center. Arrange your own time to work in the lab during
Day Date Time Location the seven weeks. No instruction. Starting week
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32 Day March 16 7: m. Garden n corresponds with pottery class schedule at the community
P Y center. Regi'stration Fee $28.50/7 Weeks for new lab
T'AI CHI CH'UAN EXERCISE students. For returning participants, please check with
This ancient exercise from China uses slow relaxed instructor.
movements to develop strength while eliminating ension. # Da Begins Time Location
Often seen on public television the Supreme Ultimate Way 38 To Be Arranged CC
(the translation of T'ai Chi Ch'uan), offers a simple and 39 To Be Arranged CC
practical way to eliminate stress and increase anyone's
energy level. Energizing and fun! Registration Fee $32.00/ BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BAND
8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Harold Davies holds a master The band is co- sponsored by the Brooklyn Center and
level license from Chin Kwong Tai Chi Ch'uan Brooklyn Park Parks and Recreation Departments and is
International. Instructors Harold Davies /Tom Kotscheuar. open to all post high school age men and women. Practice
# Day Begins Time Location is Monday nights at North View Jr. High. New members
33 Tues. March 23 7:00 p.m. Garden City are welcome. For more information call the parks and
recreation department at 569 -3400. Director Paul
MINI -500 TOURNAMENT Schierenbeck.
Minimum age 18. No pre-sign up, just bring a partner. Cost
of $3 per person, includes coffee, treats, expenses and BROOKLYN PARK HARMONETTES
prizes. All players agree to abide by the rules of the Interested in singing and performing for nursing homes,
tournament. Tournaments are run by Senior Adult community organizations, and senior citizen groups?
Volunteers on Saturday, March 20, April 17 and May 15, Then call Marlys Pash, President of Brooklyn Park
12:30 -3:30 p.m. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center, Harmonettes at 566 -8184 and join this fun women's
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. Park and enter on the lower singing group.
level. In case of inclement weather, call 569 -3400.
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ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
DOG OBEDIENCE VOLLEYBALL COURT RENTAL
Instructor will provide information in several areas of dog Volleyball court rental is available at Orchard Lane
obedience. Students will learn to work with their dog in Elementary School for adult groups. Rental is offered
order to teach them social behavior and self - discipline. The Thursdays 6-10 p.m. be The fee is $12 per hour. Payment
class is open to people 12 years and older whose dog is at for use of the court must be made at least 48 hours in
least 6 months old. Registration Fee $21.50/7 Sessions. advance. For more information, call 569 -3400.
Classes 1 hour. Instructor Kari Ditty.
# Day Begins Time Location WOMEN'S OPEN VOLLEYBALL
40 Tues. April 13 6:30 p.m. Fair Oaks A night of fun volleyball for post high school age. Bring a
41 Tues. April 13 7:30 p.m. Fair Oaks friend or come alone. An enjoyable time plus good
exercise. Please, no organized teams. No charge. Gym time
BASIC BLACKJACK STRATEGY 2 hours.
Let's take the gambling out of this fascinating game of Day Time Location
probabilities! Tired of leaving the casino a loser? In this Tues. 8:00 p.m. Earle Brown
class you will learn to tip the odds in your favor. This two
part course will cover basic strategy, money management, MIXED OPEN VOLLEYBALL
knowledge and discipline with hands on experience. In the Open to all post high school age men and women. Choose
casino, hunches and impulsive behavior will be a thing of sides and play fun low -key volleyball. A night out for mom
the past. Learn to play smart and have fun. Participants
must know how to play Blackjack, this is not a class for and dad. Activity fee is $1 per person, per session. Please, beginners. Registration Fee $13.00/2 Sessions. Classes 2 no organized teams.
hours. Instructor Dennis Hruska. Day Time Location
# Day Begins Time Location Wed. 7:30 p.m. BCHS
42 Thurs. May 6 7:00 p.m. CC
COMMUNITY TRIPSTERS
Community Tripsters is a program for people age 55 years and older who enjoy getting away and meeting new friends. We
live in an area which offers a multitude of fun and educational opportunities! Our trips allow you to eat at wonderful
restaurants and experience a host of remarkable recreational activities. Transits or motorcoach buses are used for day outings.
Registration for trips are only accepted by mail or in person, no phone registrations. Deadline dates listed are on a space
permitting basis only. Refunds given only if trip is cancelled or a substitute can be found to take your place. Bus departs and
returns to Brooklyn Center Community Center. On extended trips, refund policies are very liberal. Call 569 -3400.
March 26—St. Croix Casino Excursion Join us when we head over to Turtle Lake, Wisconsin. This casino is beautifully
done with birchbark trees and Indian artifacts. Upon arrival you will enjoy an all you can eat breakfast buffet. Cost of
$5 /person includes restroom equipped motorcoach transportation, breakfast buffet, $5 worth of quarters and escort. Bus
departs 8 a.m. and returns at approximately 4 p.m. March 15, registration deadline. Trip #606
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April 20- 24— Branson, Missouri Show Tour —This foot - stompin' hand - clappin' fun - filled trip to Ozark Mountain
country, includes five shows, a visit to the Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and trip finale, The Precious Moments Chapel.
Cost $314 per person, double occupancy (single, triple and quad available). The registration deadline is past, call for space
availability information. Trip #605 -C
May 12— Celebrate Spring Luncheon —The Community Tripsters will celebrate spring on Wednesday, May 12
with a luncheon at the clubhouse at Edinburgh, USA. After a sumptuous meal, our featured speaker will be Karen
Kaiser Clark. Karen, a former teacher, now conducts seminars internationally and is President of the Center for
Executive Planning Inc. Having grown through personal tragedies, she is frequently called upon as a resource for
individuals or groups facing painful realities. On a very upbeat note Karen challenges her audiences to nuture their
sense of humor and creatively find ways to make the most of the fragile gift of life, of themselves and of one another.
Cost $13 per person, includes luncheon, speaker, tax and gratuities. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., luncheon at noon.
(Transportation available for Brooklyn Center, Crystal, New Hope and Robbinsdale through the Five Cities
Transportation Program. Make your own transportation reservation.) April 29, registration deadline. Limited
seating, reserve your place early. Trip #607
Information on future trips will appear in the monthly Senior Happenings.
Watch for details on the Edina Youth Braemer Ice Show, Minnesota Twins game,
Twin Cities tour and Wisconsin Backroads — October 12 -15.
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Senior Adult Activities
If you have any questions about the programs listed below, call
Kathy Flesher, Senior Adult Coordinator, 569 -3400.
SPECIAL • ' REGISTRATION "BRIDGE FOR FUN"
FRIDAY, March 12 Join other bridge players who get together for a friendly
afternoon of bridge. We play the first & third Thursday of
each month at 1 p.m. Call 569 -3400 for information. Bridge
held at Earle Brown Commons Apartments, 6100 Summit
0 • Dr. N. This activity is open to the public.
• • • TRIPS AND OUTINGS
• • • See page 9 Community Tripsters.
SENIOR HAPPENINGS
Is a monthly newsletter sponsored by the Brooklyn Center SENIOR ADULT SWIM LESSONS
Parks and Recreation Department. The "Senior See page 20 Swim Activities for information.
Happenings" tell activities going on at the clubs in the
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community and outings offered. Call for yours today! SERVICES FOR SENIORS & PERSONS
WITH DISABILITIES
TRANSPORTATION See Special Activities for information on chore services and
Mini - coaches provide transportation to city sponsored meals.
activities, grocery shopping, and major shopping
excursions from Brooklyn Center apartment complexes FITNESS & FUN FOR 55 +, CHAIR FITNESS
and homes. A donation of $1.25 round trip is asked; & AQUA EXERCISE
however, those unable to make a donation will not be See pages 6 and 8 for information.
turned away. For information about the Five Cities
Transportation Program, call Rita DeBruyn 537 -4534 ext. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
33. To make a reservation, call 537 -0229.
Free screening is done at the following areas:
Brooklyn Center Community Center -6301
SOCIAL CLUBS Shingle Creek Parkway. Last Wednesday of each
Leisure Time Club —Meets Wednesdays for cards month, 10:30 a.m. -Noon.
throughout the year from 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. CEAP -7231 Brooklyn Boulevard, Thursday, 10 a.m.- Noon.
Birthdays are celebrated the first Wednesday with
entertainment and refreshments. Bring your lunch, West Fire Station -6250 Brooklyn Blvd., Monday -
beverage available. The monthly schedule is Friday, 8-10 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m. -8 p.m.
published in the Senior Happenings.
Brooklyn Twins /Supper Club — Brooklyn Supper T. A. P.
Club meets the third Friday of each month through Telephone Assurance Program for elderly and persons
May at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. All with disabilities who live alone. The program has helped
persons 55 years and older are welcome with several persons with immediate needs; in some cases
advanced paid reservations. The full evening includes emergency situations. If you are interested in the program
a delicious dinner, entertainment or cards. The cost is for yourself or a friend, contact a TAP clerk at 566 -0157. We
$5 for members, $6 for non - members. Complete really care about our participants! Sponsored by the
information is in the monthly Senior Happenings. Brooklyn Center Police Department.
The clubs are sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Parks and SENIOR ANSWER LINE '8`
Recreation Department and meet at the Brooklyn Center
Community Center. Transportation is available through This new telephone information and referral service will
the Five Cities Transportation Program from Brooklyn help senior adults of Northwest Suburban Hennepin
Center apartment complexes and homes. See County locate needed services close to home. Trained
Transportation. volunteers and staff will answer phones between 9 a.m. -4
p.m., Monday- Friday, 522 -0850. Sponsored by Senior
MINI-500 TOURNAMENT Resources and affiliated with United Way, First Call For
Help Network.
Minimum age 18. No pre-sign up, just bring a partner. Cost
of $3 per person, includes coffee, treats, expenses and SWIMMING POOL
prizes. All players agree to abide by the rules of the Senior adult memberships are available for Brooklyn
tournament. Tournaments are run by Senior Adult Center residents 62 years and older at a special rate of $34
Volunteers on Saturday, March 20, April 17 and May 15, for three months or $14 for one month. Application may
12:30 -3:30 p.m. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center, be made at the community center desk. Non - residents and
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. Park and enter on the lower
level. In case of inclement weather, call 569 -3400. resident seniors not interested in membership may swim
at senior adult single admission rate of $2 per time. The
water slide is an additional $1.25.
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SENIOR ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
GIFT TRUNK TAX -AIDE
A craft club run by seniors who sell their handcrafted Volunteers will help low income and senior adults with
items. Membership is limited to Brooklyn Center seniors their 1992 tax returns. Bring 1991 tax forms and 1992 tax
or members of either Leisure Time or Brooklyn Twins. For information including your 1992 CRP or 1993 property tax
more information, call 561 -9278 or 561 -4805. Shoppers, statement. For rent or property tax credit you need to know
visit the Gift Trunk on the first Wednesday of each month, total social security received in 1992. This will be on a SSA
excluding Jan., from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Selected items are or RRB 1099. No appointments, first come basis, 9
on display and are available for purchase at the Brooklyn a.m.-noon, Thurs. & Fri., through April 15, Brookdale Area
Center Community Center throughout the year. The Gift Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway. Help will also be
Trunk will also be open during spring registration on done by appointment, 9 a.m. -noon, for low income on
March 13, 8 a.m. -1 p.m. Tues. through April 13, at CEAP, 7231 Brooklyn Blvd. Call
Carol Dale at 566 -9600 for an appointment. The TAX -AIDE
program is offered at other locations, call the IRS. This
federally sponsored program is provided by AARP, NRTA
and RSVP. There is no charge.
Outdoor
KID'S BEGINNING TENNIS LESSONS OUTDOOR SUMMER SAND VOLLEYBALL
Beginning instruction for children in grades 3 through 6. The Brooklyn Center Parks & Recreation Department will
Students will learn the forehand, backhand, serving, court again be offering the popular adult summer sand
rules, etiquette and scoring. Bring your own racquet; balls volleyball league program. If you are interested in forming
are furnished. Classes meet twice a week for 3 weeks. a team and participating in our league, call 569 -3400 for
Registration Fee $18.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. more information.
# Day Begins Time Location
43 M & W April 12 3:30 p.m. Evergreen BOY'S SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL
44 M & W April 12 4:45 p.m. Grandview An organized, recreational bo s slow itch softball league
45 T & TH May 4 5:00 p.m. Willow Lane Y, p
46 W & M May 5 3:30 p.m. West Palmer will be offered this summer in cooperation with other
47 W & M May 5 4:45 p.m. Kylawn Northwest suburban parks & recreation departments.
Form your own team or call 569 -3400 to be placed on a
TEEN TENNIS LESSONS team. Practice begins early June. The registration fee is $22
per person which includes a t -shirt. Register by June 1.
Instruction for students in grades 7 -12. Students will learn #52 Division 1: Ages 13 -15 as of August 1, 1993
basic ground strokes, serves and volley techniques. Bring #53 Division 2: Ages 16 -18 as of August 1, 1993
your own racquet; balls are furnished. Classes meet twice
a week for 3 weeks. Registration Fee $18.00/6 Sessions. GIRL'S SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE
Classes 1 hour. There will be a girl's slowpitch league for grades 7 -9 again
# Day Begins Time Location this summer. Teams from Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn
48 W & M May 5 6:00 p.m. BCHS Park play in the league.
There will also be a girl's slowpitch league for grades 10-12
ADULT TENNIS LESSONS with teams from Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Maple
Instruction for adults. Intermediate students must have Grove, Fridley and Minnetonka.
had previous lessons and be familiar with basic swings, Grades are as of May 1, 1993. The deadline for sign -up for
serves and etiquette. Bring your own racquet; balls are both leagues is May 1. The registration fee is $28 per player
furnished. Classes meet twice a week for 3 weeks. which includes a t -shirt.
Registration Fee $18.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. # 54 Grades 7 -9
Beginning #'s 49,50; Intermediate #51.
# 55 Grades 10-12
# Day Begins Time Location
49 M & W April 12 6:00 p.m. BCHS DISCOVER ... PALMER LAKE NATURE AREA
50 T & TH May 4 6:15 p.m. Central Park Visit the Palmer Lake Nature Area located just east of 69th
51 W & M May 5 7:00 p.m. BCHS and Xerxes. Consisting of more that 200 acres, the nature
area has both paved and wood chip trails, observation
TENNIS CLASS LOCATIONS areas and ponds. The unique, natural characteristics
Evergreen Park Courts, 72nd & Bryant Ave. N provide a habitat for many types of plant, animal and
Kylawn Park Courts, 61st & Kyle Ave. N aquatic life forms.
West Palmer Park Courts, 70th & Palmer Lake Dr.
Willow Lane Park Courts, 69th & Orchard Ave. N EUGENE H. HAGEL ARBORETUM
Central Park, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway The Arboretum consists of eight acres and is located at 61st
(located behind the community center). and Major. It is a unique facility with many plants, trees,
BCHS, Brooklyn Center High, 65th & Humboldt flowers, birds and a walking trail. It is open to the public.
Grandview, 59th & Humboldt
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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 Iskills
(Children must be 3V2 by March 25, 1993 in order to register Beginning Gymnastics is for girls in -6
for this class.) Basic gymnastics and exercises are designed who have had little or no tics
to improve child's motor skills and coordination. Class experience. Kindergarten girls ve
activities include tumbling and an introduction to the completed at least two preschool ics
balance beam, bars and vault. Students must be able to do sessions with Brooklyn Center mer.
all skills before advancing to Preschool II Gymnastics. Participants will be taught basic tumills There is a class ratio of 8 students /instructor. Registra tion such as rolls, cartwheels, walknd Fee $17.00/8 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructors Theresa headstands. Students will be tauple
Mickelson #58; Anita Westberg #'s 56,57,59. skills on the beam, vault, and uneven bars.
# Day Begins Time Location Registration Fee $17.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour.
56 Thurs. March 25 6:30 p.m. North View Instructors Theresa Mickelson #'s 62, 64; Anita Westberg
57 Sat. March 27 9:00 a.m. North View #'s 63,65.
58 Sat. March 27 10:55 a.m. North View # Day Begins Time Location
59 Sat. March 27 10:55 a.m. North View 62 Thurs March 25 7:20 p.m. North View
63 Thurs. March 25 7:20 p.m. North View
Preschool 11/Kindergarten Gymnastics 64 Sat. March 27 9:50 a.m. North View
This class is for preschool children ages 4 and up who have
65 Sat. March 27 9:50 a.m. North View
passed Preschool I Gymnastics and kindergarten children Intermediate Gymnastics For Girls
with little or no gymnastics experience. Children will learn
more advanced moves on the low balance beam, tumbling Intermediate Gymnastics is for girls in grades 1 -6 who
and bars. There is a class ratio of 8 students/ instructor. have either passed Beginning Gymnastics For Girls or can
Registration Fee $17.00/8 Sessions. Classes 45 min. do the following skills: Tumbling— forward and backward
Instructor Theresa Mickelson. roll, cartwheel, headstand; Beam —walk forward and
Day Begins Time Location back, front support and mount, squat turn, forward roll;
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60 Day March 25 6: m. North View Vault— straddle, hip squat; Bars —back hip circle, single
P leg cut, pull over to front support. Registration Fee $21.00/
61 Sat. March 27 9:00 a.m. North View 8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour, 15 min. Instructors Theresa
Mickelson & Anita Westberg.
Summer Gymnastics Camp For Girls # Day Begins Time Location
Gymnastics Camp is for girls in grades 1 -6 who have an 66 Sat. March 27 11:45 a.m. North View
interest in developing beginning and intermediate level
gymnastics skills. Students will be tested the first day and
will participate with other girls of a comparable skill level. Special Note To Parents
Emphasis will be placed on developing student's Through years of experience, we have found our
strengths, flexibility and coordination. Tumbling and gymnastics and dance classes are conducted more
apparatus fundamentals on all gymnastic equipment will smoothly when not being observed by parents. Children,
be introduced according to participant's ability. as well as adults, need to spend time interacting with their
Registration fee $26.50/6 lessons. Classes run for two peers in a recreation setting. Parents are welcome to attend
hours on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at North View. the last 15 minutes of the last day of class for a short
Details will be available in the summer brochure or call Sue demonstration. Schedules will be given to students on the
Qt 569 -3400 for information. first day of class.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM BEGINNING KARATE
The after school program enables students to explore fields This beginning karate course is for grades 3 -6. Students
outside the regular school curriculum and will be held will learn the basic kicks and punches, self- defense and
immediately after school. These programs are designed to safety. They will also learn the first karate routine called
acquaint elementary students with a new skill or to enjoy Form. Registration Fee $12.00/5 Sessions. Classes 1 hour.
a new activity. Classes are offered in cooperation with Instructor Jim Stringer, 4th degree black belt with 11 years
community education departments at Earle Brown, teaching experience.
Evergreen, Fair Oaks, Garden City, Northport, Orchard # Day Begins Time Location
Lane, Palmer Lake and Willow Lane Schools. Flyers will 67 Tues. April 13 3:35 p.m. Northport
be distributed to children at school. If you would like to 68 Wed. April 14 3:00 p.m. Earle Brown
see a class offered or would like to be an instructor for a 69 Thurs. April 15 3:05 p.m. Orchard Lane
class, please contact Sue at 569 -3400. 70 Mon. April 19 3:10 p.m. Fair Oaks
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CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES BABYSITTING CLINIC
PLEASE NOTEI Students in grades 4 -6 will learn about the fascinating and
In the preschool programs, children may get paint, glue, challenging world of childcare. They will team how to
food or other art media on their clothing and shoes. The provide basic childcare, recreational activities for young
parks and recreation department recommends children, how to prevent accidents, give simple first aid
participants dress in old play clothes. and utilize community resources for emergency help. This
Unless otherwise noted in class descriptions, the programs class is a must for any student interested in babysitting.
are open to PRE - KINDERGARTEN children 3V2 -6 years Class attendance at all sessions is required to be awarded
old. Children must be 3 1 /2 years old by February 28, 1993. Red Cross completion card. Absences will not be made up.
JUST IMAGINE Students must bring a pencil, paper and lunch.
1 Registration Fee $15.00/2 Sessions. Classes 5 hours.
Jump into an imaginative world where you can be Instructor Linda Berglund, Red Cross Certified Instructor.
anything you want to be! Children will participate in # Day Begins Time Location
motion and action activities with a dramatic twist. Make 76 Sat. May 15 9:00 a.m. CC
believe play is great fun for everybody. Registration Fee
$5.00/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Vicki Syslo. KINDERGARTEN EASTER CANDY AND
# Day Date Time Location CRAFT CLUB
71 Fri. March 26 1:00 p.m. CC Using their creative talents, children will make some tasty
FUNNY BUNNY treats and a craft just in time for Easter! Please bring a small
Let's get ready for Easter by spending a fun - filled shoe box to take home some of the goodies! Recipes will
afternoon making crafts, playing games and singing be given to participants. Registration Fee $6.00/1 Session.
songs. We will even go on an Easter Egg Hunt! Registration Class 2 hours. Instructor Nancy Novotny.
Fee $6.00/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Nancy # Day Date Time Location
Novotny. 77 Wed. April 7 6:00 p.m. CC
# Day Date Time Location
72 Fri. April 2 1:00 P.M. CC EASTER FUN WORKSHOP
73 Sat. April 3 1:00 P.M. CC Join us at the community center for lots of Easter fun.
Using their eggstaordinary creative talents, children will
make an Easter craft and a treat to eat or take home. Wear
" old clothes or bring an old shirt. For grades 1-6. Registration
�- s- Fee $6.50/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Kay Larson.
# Day Date Time Location
78 Sat. April 10 10:00 a.m. CC
LITTLE GARDENERS
How does your garden grow? What comes first, the plant MOTHER'S DAY GIFT MAKING
or the seed? Your "Little Gardener" will learn about Mother's Day is a very special day. Children will make a
gardening by planting their very own vegetables. Games pretty gift to give proudly to mom on her day. Time
and activities with a green theme will also be part of the permitting, boys and girls will also get the opportunity to
fun. Registration Fee $5.00/1 Session. Class 2 hours. make a special Mother's Day card. Wear old clothes or
Instructor Vicki Syslo. bring a paint shirt. For grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $6.50/1
# Day Date Time Location Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Kay Larson.
74 Fri. April 30 1:00 P.M. CC # Day Date Time Location
79 Sat. May 8 10:00 a.m. CC
GIFT MAKING FOR MOM
This class will give your preschooler an opportunity to YOUTH FOOTBALL REGISTRATION
make a memorable gift and card for their "special" mom. For youths in grades 1 -6. Registration will be taken at the
(Please send an 8 oz. plastic margarine or cream cheese community center from noon -2 p.m. on Saturday, August
container to class.) Registration Fee $5.50/1 Session. Class 7 and Saturday, August 14, 1993. Registration fee $20.
2 hours. Instructor Nancy Novotny. Questions call Joe Ericksen at 569 -3400.
# Day Date Time Location
75 Fri. April 30 1:00 p.m. CC YOUTH BASEBALL REGISTRATION
Little League and Babe Ruth registration will be held
PRESCHOOL 1993.94 Saturday, March 13 & 20 from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. at the
Registration for 1993 fall preschool will begin Saturday, community center. For further information call:
May 1 at 11 a.m. (Numbers will be given out at 10 a.m.) The American Little League Les Thurs ............ 561 -5853
preschool program at the Brooklyn Center Community National Little League Mike Schmaedeka ..... 561 -9403
Center is for children 3V2 -5 years old. Children must be Babe Ruth Mike Streitz .......... 535-4918
3V2 by October 31, 1993 and be toilet trained. (Children e CLASS REFUND POLICY FOR HOLIDAY
turning 3V2 between November 1 and December 31, 1993 AND ONE DAY CLASSES
may be placed on a waiting list for winter and spring See Class #'s 71 -75 & 77 -79
sessions.) The program is taught by a certified and Requests for refunds for these classes must be made at leas
assistant teacher. Class description, times and cost will be seven days before the class date. There will be a $3 service
included in our next brochure. charge. Sorry, no refunds will be issued after this time.
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CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
GIRLS SUMMER BASKETBALL
SUMMER
For girls in grades 7 -12, see page 15.
4 CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY #} ` SPORTS
WITH US OPPORTUNITIES
Your child's birthday is a very
important event. For an extra special "G
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 T -BALL AND MORE
and the birthday child receives For boys gir g oing into kinde and first gr ade.
Y g g g g
free admission to the pool and This popular program is designed to introduce children to
use of water slide! Please call basic softball skills. Children will also work on
569 -3400 to make a reservation. fundamentals and good sportsmanship while playing
sports related relays, soccer and kickball. The program
SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN meets twice a week at various parks in Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department will beginning in June, morning and evening classes offered.
offer a variety of summer activities including girls
gymnastics camp, preschool gymnastics, day camps, JUNIOR SOFTBALL
tennis lessons, arts & crafts classes, cooking, dance classes,
soccer, drop -in centers, and much more. Special events will For youth in grades 4 -6 as of fall 1993. This option is for
include Kid's Carnival and Mickey's Beach Parties. Don't players with less softball experience who are looking for a
miss the summer fun. Program brochures and school flyers program with emphasis on mastering the skills of throw -
will be distributed the end of April. Registration for ing, hitting and fielding. The majority of the time will be
summer activities begins Saturday, May 1. spent playing softball games ending with league games.
The program will begin practice two days a week in June.
SUMMER REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration for summer classes and programs begins KIDS INTRO TO SOFTBALL
Saturday, May 1. Mark your calendar. Numbers handed For boys and girls going into grades 1 -3. Kids Intro is an
out one hour prior to registration, lower level. SWIM instructional program designed for children to have FUN
ONLY begins at 9 a.m. and Recreation, Preschool & Swim while LEARNING good sportsmanship, team work and
begins 11 a.m. the fundamentals of softball. Most children enroll in Kids
Intro to Softball for at least two seasons. The program
Experience the ... meets twice a week for one hour at various parks in
BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER Brooklyn Center, morning and evening classes offered.
INDOOR WATER YOUTH SOFTBALL LEAGUE
SLIDE �� For youth in grades 4 -6 as of fall 1993 and for players in
�� third grade who have previously participated in Kids Intro
to Softball for a minimum of two years. This league is for
more experienced players who have mastered the basic
skills of throwing and hitting. The instructional portion
will cover advanced softball techniques such as pitching,
150 ft. Indoor sliding and team strategy. The majority of the time will be
Water Slide spent playing softball games ending with league games.
Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, No tryouts, everyone will play. The league will begin
Saturday and Sunday practice two days a week in June.
Open Special Holiday Hours
Monday, April 5 - Friday, April 9, 1 p.m. JR. HIGH FASTPITCH SOFTBALL
* Children must meet a minimum height requirement
(52) in order to go down the water slide alone. Those This program is designed to give players the opportunity
not meeting the minimum requirement may go down to learn and practice the skills of fastpitch softball. Skills to
when accompanied by an adult (18 years and older). be covered include bunting, hitting, base running, sliding,
throwing mechanics and defensive skills. The program
SNACK BAR GAME ROOM begins in June. Players meet two hours a day, twice a week.
Visit our concession Enjoy our game room equipped
area located next to with jukebox, pool tables, video
the game room. games, and pinball machines. KIDS INTRODUCTION TO SOCCER
Daily or Membership Fees Available! For boys and girls going into grades K -3. This instructional
Birthday Parties Welcome! program is designed for children to have FUN while
ab out For information learning the fundamentals of soccer. Some interpark
scrimmages will be played. The program meets twice a
• week for one hour at various parks in Brooklyn Center.
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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 March 1, non - residents beginning March 8 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 Klds —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 meet at Zanewood Community Center, 7200
Zane Ave. N, March 27 -May 29, 10 a.m.-noon. Advanced registration fee, $30.
Teen Bowling League —Meet new friends at our ppular bowling league on Tuesday afternoons, 4-6 p.m., Appril 6- June 1.
For teens ages 12 -17. The league fee is $17 plus $2.50 for each Tuesday 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 April 3 -June 5, at Doyles, 5000
W. Broadway, Crystal. No league April 10 and May 29. $171eague 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 special activities will be planned with input
from you. We meet at Northport School, 5421 Brooklyn Blvd., 6:30 -8:30 p.m., April 2-June 4. No program April 9 &May
28. The fee is $20.
Leisure Discovery— Leisure Discoverryy rovides individual and group recreation opportunities for transition age youth
(14 -25 years old) at the North West YMCA. The program meets on the third Wednesday of every month, 7 -9 p.m. The fee
is $5 per time. For information 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 purpose of the organization is to
Room set -up, including tables, chairs, P.A. system and use promote social, cultural and civic activities for area
of a small kitchen is included in the usage fee. This unique women. A variety of programs are presented each month,
room can accommodate up to 205 persons with banquet followed by refreshments and a social time. Join us on
style seating and 250 for lecture style. Brooklyn Center Tuesday, March 9 for the performance of the Silver
Community Center is a smoke frge building and alcohol is Slippers. April 13 is the club fund raiser for our senior high
not permitted. To find out more about fees and availability, scholarship. Members will have an opportunity to buy
call Kathy Flesher, 569 -3400. For pool rental information, products with a percentage of the profit going to the club.
call Donna Powers, 569 -3317. May 11 is the annual spring luncheon, baby shower for
CEAP and installation of officers. Trips are sponsored
HOLIDAY BAZAAR— November 6 monthly to area attractions. Questions about the club
The 21st Annual Holiday Bazaar will be Saturday, Nov. 6 should be referred to 560 -0389.
at the Earle Brown Heritage Center. If you are an exhibitor
and would like more information on how to participate, GIRLS SUMMER BASKETBALL
call the parks and recreation department at 569 -3400. Rules A program designed for girls going into grades 7 -12 during
and information will be mailed to you with the registration the 1993 -94 school year. Girls are placed on teams with
form. Tables are distributed through the lottery system. players from different schools. Emphasis is placed on
Applications must be received by March 10. Exhibitors continued development of skills and having fun. There are
selling taxable items must have a valid seller's sales tax no coaches allowed. The girls run their own teams. League
permit to be eligible for the draw. Commercially produced play begins late May on Monday and Wednesday evenings
items are not permitted. for 10 -12 weeks. Look for information distributed by your
school basketball coach. Registration Fee $42 includes a
CRAFT FAIR—June 25 & 26 t -shirt. Junior High league — grades 7 -9, #80; Senior High
Exhibitors are needed for the fourth annual Earle Brown league— grades 10 -12, #81.
Days Craft Fair. The show will be held outdoors on Fri. # Day Begins Time Location
June 25 & Sat. June 26 at the Earle Brown Heritage Center, 80 M & W Late May To be announced NVJH & BCHS
6155 Earle Brown Drive. Registration fee is $45 per space. 81 M & W Late May To be announced NVJH & BCHS
Items must be handcrafted. Call 569 -3400 to request an
application form.
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SPECIAL ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
EARLE BROWN DAYS SERVICES FOR SENIORS AND
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Volunteers are needed for the following Earle Brown Days CEAP offers chore service and home delivered meals to
festival committees: Barn Dance, Arts and Crafts Fair, Car eligible individuals who are over 60 years and any person
Show, Talent Contest, Picnic/ Games and Junior Royalty. of any age with a disability living in Brooklyn Park,
There are also openings on the Earle Brown Days Board of Brooklyn Center and south to 49th Ave. N in Mpls. Hot
Directors, which meets at 7:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday meals are delivered by volunteers at noon Monday
of each month at City Hall. For more information about through Friday.
volunteering for a committee or the board of directors, please The Chore Program includes yard work, minor home
call Sue at the parks and recreation department, 569 -3400. repairs, window washing, housekeeping and clean -up.
Workers are skills -bank applicants whose references are
EARLE BROWN DAYS —,TUNE 14.27 thoroughly checked. Their name is added to our list of
The 11th annual Earle Brown Days festival will be held workers and referred to you when you call for service. You
beginning June 14. Don't miss the fun and excitement of pay the worker when the job is completed. Contact Terry
Brooklyn Center's festival. Watch for a detailed schedule or Lois at 566 -9600.
in the summer city manager's newsletter, cable television,
Northwest News and the Sun Post. COURAGE CENTER
June 14, 16, 17 Stairway To Stardom Talent Is an agency serving persons with physical disabilities or
Contest speech, hearing and vision disorders. Training and
June 16.20 Dudley /Budweiser /Easton recreation and competitive opportunities in team and
Classic Softball Tournament individual sports are provided. There are adaptive
physical education classes, day camps, field trips and
June 22 Rockin' Hollywoods Concert special events. If you are interested and want to have fun,
June 23 Ice Cream Social and call 520 -0495.
Entertainment
June 24 Parade BROOKDALE HENNEPIN AREA LIBRARY
June 25 Barn Dance, Tennis Tournament, The library is located at 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway. For
Craft Fair, Mickey's Beach General information call 569 -3600; Reference information,
Party, Softball Tournament 569 -3610, Renewal information 569 -3601; TDD 569 -3606.
June 26 Golf Tournament, Craft Fair,
Tennis Tournament, Bingo, RADIO CONTROLLED PLANE —OPEN HOUSE
Kid's Fishing Contest, Picnic & On Friday, April 9 the public is cordially invited to join the
Games, Softball Tournament fun at 7:30 p.m. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center.
June 27 Car Show, Tennis Tournament, Grassfield R/C members are pleased to answer any
Softball Tournament, Junior questions concerning the planes, radio control or any
Royalty Coronation, Sunday In aspect of the hobby. Come and see this exciting hobby!
Central Park, Fireworks Refreshments will be served. For additional information
about the club call Dave, 663 -6917.
ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARK
Entertainment In The Park returns June 15 for the eighth
exciting season. The program will kick off with Reuben
Ristrom and the Bourbon Street Boys. Other groups will
include the Rockin' Hollywoods, the Brooklyn
Community Band, Scott Hansen's Comedy Gallery,
Chmiewlewski Fun Time Show, the J. C. Band, the Kelley
Family, and Variety Tonight. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. in
Brooklyn Center Central Park. Watch for all the details in
the summer brochure.
BROADWAY DROP -IN
The Broadway Drop -In Center is part of the Northwest
Hennepin Community support program. This social DON'T BE DISAPPOINTEDI
recreation program is for adults in Northwest Hennepin Most of the programs or activities offered in this brochure
who have experienced mental health difficulties. The have a minimum and maximum number of registrants to
drop -in center offers a variety of activities: table games, operate. Some programs fill to capacity within a few days
athletics, socialization, art, individual living skills and of the beginning of registration. In other cases, we have to
community outings. Most activities offered are at little or cancel activities several days before the starting date if they
no cost to the participant. If you would like more appear to be under enrolled. There have been several
information on the program, please contact Mary at instances where individuals have expressed interest in a
535 -6069. A calendar of events is available upon request. program that has already been cancelled. In either case, it
Come see us at 5510 W. Broadway/ Crystal Gallery Mall, is highly advantageous to you to REGISTER EARLY!!
Room 215 -A.
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L— LIGHTED FOR NIGHTTIME USE
In addition to the above, the Brooklyn Center /Crystal Enviromental Task Force operates "The Preserve" —40 acres of natural
habitat and trails for family, group and individual enjoyment, located adjacent to Kylawn Park and the Eugene H. Hagel Arboretum.
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Centerbrook Golf Course
9 Hole Par 3
5500 NORTH LILAC DRIVE, BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55430
561.3239
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
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1993 GOLF LEAGUES
MEN'S LEAGUE SENIOR LEAGUE
Who: Men 18 years and older. Who: Men and women 60 years and older.
What. Organized golf play using MGA handicap What: Organized golf play using handicaps with special
system with special weekly events, prizes and weekly events, prizes and seasonal trophies.
seasonal trophies. When: Tee times beginning at 6:30 a.m., Tuesdays for 20
When: Tee times beginning at 3 p.m., Thursdays for 15 weeks, April 27 - September 7.
weeks, May b - August 12. Fee : $ 18 plus weekly green fees.
Fee : $ 20 plus weekly green fees.
MORNING WOMEN'S LEAGUE MEN'S FUN LEAGUE
Who: Women 18 years and older.
NOTE. (Separate sign -up date April 9 beginning at 9 a.m.)
What: Organized golf play using handicaps with special
Who: Men interested in fun golf league.
weekly events, prizes and seasonal trophies. What. Organized golf play using handicaps with special
When: Tee times beginning at 7 a.m., Thursdays for IS
weekly events, and prizes.
weeks, May 6 - August 12. When: Tee times beginning at 7 a.m., Fridays, May 21 -
Fee : $ 20 plus weekly green fees. Sept. 17.
Fee : $ 20 plus weekly green fees.
MONDAY EVENING WOMEN'S LEAGUE
Who: Women 18 years and older. YOUTH LEAGUE
What: Organized golf play using handicaps with special Who: Girls and boys ages 8 -17.
weekly events, prizes and seasonal trophies. What. Organized golf play using handicaps with special
When: Tee times beginning at 4 p.m., Mondays for 15 weekly events, prizes and season end picnic
weeks, May 10 - Hu gust 16. (No golf league May 31.) tournament.
Fee : $ 20 plus weekly green fees. When: Tee times beginning at Noon, Wednesdays for 10
weeks, June 16 - August 18.
WEDNESDAY EVENING WOMEN'S LEAGUE Fee : $10 plus weekly green fees.
Who: Women 18 years and older.
What: Organized golf play using handicaps with special
weekly events, prizes and seasonal trophies.
When: Tee times beginning at 5 p.m., Wednesdays for 15
weeks, May 12 - August 18.
Fee : $ 20 plus weekly green fees.
LEAGUE REGISTRATION BEGINS SATURDAY MARCH 20
For 1992 League Members Only
Time: 8:30 a.m. — Senior League LEAGUE REGISTRATION RULES
10:00 a.m. —Mon. & Wed. Evening One person may sign -up for entire foursome if:
tire fo
Women's Leagues 1. That person pays ursome entry fee.
11:00 a.m. — Thursday Evening Men's League 2. All members of foursome played in last year's
Noon — Thursday Morning Women's League (1992) golf league.
1:00 p.m.— Wednesday Youth League All league entry fees must be paid at the time of
If necessary, numbers will be given out one half hour prior registration.
to appropriate sign -up time. Registration forms MUST have full names and
addresses of each person.
*OPEN REGISTRATION for league play begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 27 for new league members
on a first -come, first - served basis. If necessary, numbers will be given out at 8:30 a.m.
League registration ends April 18, space permitting.
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CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE CONTINUED
GOLF LESSONS SPRING TUNE -UP SPECIAL
Centerbrook Golf Course offers a wide range of lessons Tune -up your swing for your early spring golf game.
throughout the entire year. Lessons are designed for all Lessons will focus on swing, power, club control, weight
abilities, beginner to experienced. Below is a list of golf shift, etc. Instruction will be given on an individual or
activities for March, April and May. Registration is on a group basis and times will be set up individually with the
first -come, first -served basis. Registration accepted instructor.
immediately. # Of Golfers Length of Lesson Fee
1 1/2 Hour $20.00
BASIC FUNDAMENTAL GOLF LESSONS 1 1 Hour 30.00
Swing into spring with easy and fun golf lessons. The one 2 1 Hour 40.00
hour class meets Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays 3 1 Hour 50.00
4 1 Hour 60.00
and Thursdays. One free round of golf is included. Classes
are limited to 6 golfers, minimum of 4 and are held rain or
shine. Bring a 9 iron or wedge to the first class. Registration
Fee $45.00/5 Sessions. MINI GOLF RANGE
Day Begins Times During the spring don't let bad weather stop your golf
Tuesday March 9 5:30, 6:30 p.m. swing cold. Centerbrook Golf Course has a mini range
Wednesday March 10 5:30, 6:30 p.m. (large net) available for only $2.25 per 1/2 hour. Purchase
Thursday March 25 5:30, 6:30 p.m. a pass card for $9 for 6 half hours. Bring your own clubs,
Monday March 29 5:30, 6:30 p.m. golf balls furnished. Check in at clubhouse. For
Tuesday April 13 5:30, 6:30 p.m. reservations, call 561 -3239.
Wednesday April 14 5:30, 6:30 p.m. Mini Range hours: Mon. -Sat. 10 a.m.4 p.m.
Thursday April 29 5:30, 6:30 p.m. Summer hours begin April 1
Monday May 3 5:30, 6:30 p.m.
INTERMEDIATE FUNDAMENTAL GOLF
LESSONS Attention League Members & Golfers:
Prerequisite is Basic Fundamental Golf Lessons. This class
is for golfers who need a refresher on consistency and passbook.
confidence. The golfers will draw from fundamental
techniques which they have already learned in the pre- k y purchasing a passbook.)
vious session. One hour class meets Mondays and
Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. Classes are Passbook Rates Individual
limited to 6 golfers, minimum of 4 and are held rain or
shine. One free round of golf is included. Registration Fee
$45.00/5 Sessions.
Day Begins Times
Tuesday March 9 7:30, 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday March 10 7:30, 8:30 p.m.
Thursday March 25 7:30, 8:30 p.m.
Monday March 29 7:30, 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday April 13 7:30, 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday April 14 7:30, 8:30 p.m.
Thursday April 29 7:30, 8:30 p.m.
Monday May 3 7:30, 8:30 p.m. ... `
ADVANCED FUNDAMENTAL GOLF
LESSONS
Prerequisite is Intermediate Fundamental golf lessons.
This class will focus on fine tuning the primary techniques < >'.
the golfer has already learned in the previous session.
Emphasis is on middle /long irons and woods. Golfers
must be able to execute basic fundamentals with 75 %
efficiency. Classes will be formed as requested. Classes are
limited to 6 golfers, minimum of 4 and are held rain or
shine. One free round of golf is included. When registering
use schedule above. Registration fee $45.00/5 Sessions.
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Swim Activities
Registration for swim lessons begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday,
March 13. All other class registrations begin at 11 a.m. NORTH VIEW
(Numbers will be given out one hour prior to registration.) CHILDREN'S G
WHEN REGISTERING FOR SWIM LESSONS, PLEASE SWIM LESSONS
GIVE US THE NUMBER OF THE CLASS.
Beginner through Swimmer lessons for children 6 years of
age and older. Classes have an average ratio of 5
BLthftmerican Center Parks & Recreation Department students/ instructor. Registration Fee $25.00/10 Lessons.
uses Red Cross Swimming Progression Classes 30 min. '
for lessons. # Day Begins Time Location
107 Mon. March 29 6:00 p.m. North View
PARENT AND TOT SWIM LESSONS 108 Mon. March 29 6:35 p.m. North View
Water adjustment and beginning swim lessons for 109 Mon. March 29 7:10 p.m. North View
children 2 and 3 years old. One parent must accompany
the child in the water, preferably the same parent each ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS
time. Classes 30 min. Swim lessons for children and adults of all ages with
Classes once a week, $25.00/10 Lessons physical or developmental disabilities. Classes have a ratio
# Day Begins Time Location of one student to one instructor. Registration Fee $24.00/8
82 Thurs. March 25 6:00 p.m. CC Lessons. Classes 30 min.
83 Thurs. March 25 6:35 p.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location
84 Tues. March 30 6:00 p.m. CC 110 Sat. March 27 9:30 a.m. CC
85 Tues. March 30 6:35 p.m. CC
Classes once a week, $20.00/8 Lessons BEG. ADULT AND HIGH SCHOOL AGE
86 Sat. March 27 10:40 a.m. CC LESSONS
Day classes twice a week, $25.00/10 Lessons
87 M & W March 29 9:30 a.m. CC Instruction for adults and high school students with very
88 M & W May 3 9:30 a.m. CC little swimming experience. This is an opportunity to learn
with others of comparable ability. Open to high school age
and up. Registration Fee $32.00/10 Lessons. Classes 40
PRESCHOOL AND CHILDREN'S min.
SWIM LESSONS # Day Begins Time Location
Beginner through Swimmer lessons for children 4 years of 111 Mon. March 29 10:40 a.m. CC
age and older. Classes have an average ratio of 5 112 Tues. March 30 7:45 p.m. CC
students/ instructor. Parents do not accompany child in
water. Classes 30 min.
INT. ADULT AND HIGH SCHOOL AGE
Classes once a week, $25.00/10 Lessons
LESSONS
FOR PRESCHOOL &CHILDREN
Location This is for adults and high school students who are
# Day Begins Time
89 Thurs. March 25 6:00 p.m. Lo comfortable in the water and wish to brush up on strokes,
90 Thurs. March 25 6:35 p.m. CC learn new strokes, or work on endurance. Open to high
91 Thurs. March 25 7:10 p.m. CC school age and up. Registration Fee $32.00/10 Lessons.
92 Thurs. March 25 7:45 p.m. CC Classes 40 min.
93 Tues. March 30 6:00 p.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location
94 Tues. March 30 6:35 p.m. CC 113 Thurs. March 25 7:45 p.m. CC
95 Tues. March 30 7:10 p.m. CC 114 Wed. March 31 10:40 a.m. CC
96 Tues. March 30 7:45 p.m. CC
Classes once a week, $20.00/8 Lessons SENIOR ADULT SWIM LESSONS
97 Sat. March 27 9:30 a.m. CC Swim lessons for men and women ages 62 years and older.
98 Sat. March 27 10:05 a.m. CC Here is a chance to brush up on skills you have already
99 Sat. March 27 10:40 a.m. CC learned, experience new skills or just start right from the
100 Sat. March 27 11:15 a.m. CC very beginning. We also have room for "Super Chickens."
Day classes once a week, $25.00/10 Lessons Registration Fee $32.00/10 Lessons. Brooklyn Center
FOR PRESCHOOL ONLY residents $27.00/10 Lessons. Classes same days and times
101 Mon. March 29 9:30 a.m. CC as adult lessons.
102 Wed. March 31 9:30 a.m. CC
Day classes twice a week, $25.00/10 Lessons
FOR PRESCHOOL ONLY SPECIAL NOTE FOR
103 M & W March 29 10:05 a.m. CC SWIM LESSON VIEWING
104 M & W March 29 10:40 a.m. CC All swimming lessons held at the Community Center may
105 M & W May 3 10:05 a.m. CC be observed by parents from the upstairs windows located
106 M & W May 3 10:40 a.m. CC in the gameroom. Sorry —no parents are allowed on the
pool deck or downstairs observation area during lessons.
discolor Chlorine treated water CAN respo nsible.
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SWIM ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
DIVING WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR AID (WSIA)
Beginning lessons on the one and three meter diving Are you interested in a fun way to start your aquatic
boards for children who are Advanced Beginner or better career? WSIA is a course involving classroom and water
swimmers. Registration Fee $20.00/8 Lessons. Classes 30 training for individuals who wish to assist WSI's in
min. teaching ARC "Learn to Swim" lessons. To enroll in class,
# Day Begins Time Location participants must be 12 years of age by first class date and
115 Sat. March 27 10:40 a.m. CC possess an Advanced Beginner card or pass a skills test.
Bring a swimsuit, towel, notebook, and pencil to all
sessions. Participants will have the opportunity to observe
INTRO TO COMPETITIVE and assist with actual swimming lessons. Upon successful
SWIMMING completion of course, participants will receive a WSIA
A class designed for Swimmer level students certificate. Fee includes required text. Registration Fee
and above who are interested in learning $40.00/8 Sessions. Class 75 min. Instructor Karri
• some of the skills which are unique to Hermanson.
' competitive swimming —the butterfly # Day Begins Time Location
stroke, racing dives, and flip turns, as well as practicing the 121 Sat. March 27 9:30 a.m. CC
other competitive swimming strokes. Registration Fee
$25.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. LIFEGUARD TRAINING
# Day Begins Time Location A Red Cross course to provide the necessary minimum
116 Thurs. March 25 7:10 p.m. CC skills for a person to qualify to serve as a nonsurf lifeguard.
Participants must be at least 15 years of age before the first
SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING class, swim 500 yards continuously using each of the
Do you like dancing? Are you an Advanced Beginner following strokes for at least 50 yards: crawl, breaststroke,
swimmer or better? Combine the two in beginning elementary backstroke and sidestroke, recover a ten
synchronized swimming! Students will learn basic stunts pound diving brick from nine feet of water, swim
and formations in the water and develop routines. underwater 15 yards, and tread water one minute. The
Registration Fee $25.00/ 10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. required Red Cross Standard First Aid course is included
# Day Begins Time Location as part of this program on Wed. April 21 & 28, 6 - 10 p.m.
117 Tues. March 30 7:10 p.m. CC at the community center. (Students who have a current
American Red Cross Standard Fast Aid and CPR card do
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS not have to attend these days.) Registration fee for
Lifeguard Training only $79.00/8 Sessions; Lifeguard
Beginner through Swimmer level instruction on a Training plus Standard First Aid $99.00/10 Sessions. All
one -to -one basis for children or adults. Missed lessons will sessions must be attended and absences will not be made
not be made up. Registration Fee $45.00/5 Lessons. Class up. Classes 3 hours. No refunds after March 24.
30 min. # Day Begins Time Location
# Day Begins Time Location 122 Sat. March 27 9:00 am. CC
118 Thurs. March 25 7:45 p.m. CC
119 Sat. March 27 11:15 a.m. CC
EMERGENCY WATER SAFETY
A Red Cross course designed to help participants become
familiar with potential hazards of water activities, to
prevent accidents, and to respond effectively if an
emergency does occur. This course will not qualify a
participant to be a lifeguard. However, it will serve as a
foundation for further training in lifeguarding. This course
is open to anyone that has passed Intermediate swimming.
All classes must be attended and absences will not be made �
y up. Registration Fee $32.00/10 Lessons. Classes 1 hour. LIFEGUARD TRAINING REVIEW/
# Day Begins Time Location RECERTIFICATION
120 Tues. March 30 7:10 p.m. CC This class is for those students with a current American
Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate. Note: You will
SWIM AND STAY FIT PROGRAM also need a current Adult CPR and Standard First Aid card
Swim and Stay Fit is a planned activity to encourage to be recertified. Both sessions must be attended and
individuals to swim regularly until 50 or more miles are absences will not be made up. Students should review
reached. It is not a marathon, not a race, not competitive, their lifeguarding materials before attending this
not an endurance contest. It's goal is to improve the fast -paced course. No refunds after June 1. Registration
long -term physical fitness of the swimmer. Persons will be Fee $35.00/2 Sessions. Classes 3 hours. Instructor Julie
able to track their progress on cards at the pool. Swimmers Burnham.
will receive a certificate and patch at the completion of 50 # Days Dates Time Location
miles. For Adults age 18 and up. Sign up with the pool staff. 123 Sat. & June 5 &6 9:00 a.m. CC
Fee is FREE with daily pool admission or membership. Sun.
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SWIM ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
SPECIAL WATER SLIDE HOURS FOR HOME ALONE —
SPRING BREAK BASIC AID TRAINING
The water slide will open at l p.m. Monday, April 5 A Red Cross first aid class for children
through Friday, April 9. See Community Center page ages 8-12. The class will teach children
Holiday schedule for pool and water slide. how to handle burns, poisoning, choking and
breathing emergencies, and simple first aid.
AQUA EXERCISE Help your children be able to help themselves!
Registration Fee $15.00/2 Sessions. Classes 4 hours.
See Adult Exercise for information. Instructor Loren Tenold. Bring a bag lunch if desired.
# Days Dates Time Location
NORTH VIEW POOL AND GYM RENTAL 125 T & TH April 6 & 8 9:00 a.m. CC '
The North View Jr. High Pool and Gymnasium located at SCUBA COURSE
69th and Zane Avenue North are available for rental at NAUI Open Water I Scuba Course. This is your starting
various times during the week. Reservations are requested point in discovering the wonders of the underwater world.
a minimum of two weeks in advance. Call Donna at Class is open to those 12 years of age and up with average
569 -3400 for further information. swimming ability. The course fee includes classroom and
pool instruction, NAUI text and materials and use of
COMMUNITY CENTER POOL AND WATER masks, fins, snorkels, and all scuba equipment. To register,
SLIDE RENTAL or for more information, call Smith Diving at 789 -3483.
The community center pool and water slide are available Registrations are being taken immediately and class size is
for rental by your group or party at various times during limited. Note: No registrations will be taken at the
the week. Call Donna at 569 -3400 for further information. community center. Registration Fee $169.00/5 Sessions.
Classes 4 hours.
CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH US Day Begins Time Location
Your child's birthday is a very important event. For an Wed. March 24 6:00 p.m. North View
extra special day, plan a swimming party! Small groups (20 Registrations are being taken immediately by Smith
or less) are invited to reserve a room for the party. There is Diving at 789 -3483.
no charge for the room and the birthday child receives free SPECIAL POOL EVENTS
admission to the pool and use of water slide! Please call "Saturday Night Live —March 13, 6 -9 p.m. Enjoy an
569 -3400 to make a reservation. evening at the pool of swimming and sliding to
rocking tunes, both old and new. Bring your family or
ADULT CPR friends - forget winter for an evening of swimming
What would you do if a member of your family or fun! Groups welcome. Prices include the water slide.
co- worker stopped breathing, started choking, or had a "Saturday Night Live /Beach Party —April 24, 6 -9
possible heart attack? Learn how to handle these p m. Bring an inner tube, air mattress, beach ball, or
emergencies in this American Red Cross Adult CPR floating animal. (Note: No other toys or floatation
course. Registration fee $28.00/1 session. Includes devices will be allowed.) Enjoy swimming, sliding,
instruction and all materials. Class 4 hours. No refunds and floating to music.
after April 14.
# Da Date Time Location ' * Saturday Night Live /Beach Party —Ma 15,6-9
Y p.m. It's another Saturday night of fun at the Brooklyn
124 Wed. April 21 6:00 p.m. CC Center Pool and Water Slide. Bring those blow -up
floating toys and celebrate warmer weather!
BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB "Admission to Saturday Night Live is $3 for 17 and
Do you enjoy swimming? Do you want to improve your under and $4 for 18 and over. Memberships are not
ability to swim the four competitive strokes? Do you want accepted for this special event. Everyone remaining
to have fun and participate in swim meets? Do you want in the building will be charged. Prices include water i
to compete with swimmers your own age and with similar slide use.
aquatic abilities? If so, the BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB is for NOTE. Children must be at least 52" tall
you. BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB is a local affiliate of United
to use the water slide alone
States Swimming Inc. Most of our Olympic swimmers
including Summer Sanders, Angel Martino, Matt Biondi or must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.
and Pablo Morales started in USS Club. For more — r
information, contact Jesse Thomas at 529 -2351 or Brian
Mader at 424 -6367. The Brooklyn Swim Club is
co- sponsored by the parks and recreation departments of
Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park.
NOTICE
The parks and recreation department does not provide accident insurance t . or participants in any of its programs.
Participants assume all inherent risk of injury from their involvement in
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BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER
6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY- 569.3400, TDD Number 569 -3300 (TDD not available evenings /weekends)
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
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Individual 36.00 79.00 143.00 242.00 Individual 24.00 60.00 95.00 161.00
Senior BC Residents 14.00 34.00 68.00 136.00
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
(hours subject to change)
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY - 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FRIDAY- 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
SATURDAY - 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
SUNDAY - Noon to 6 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
Spring Break ... Mon., April 5,1-9 p.m.; Tues., April 6,1-6 p.m.; Wed., April 7,1-9 p.m.; Thurs., April 8,1-6 p.m.;
Fri., April 9,1-9 p.m.
Memorial Day ... Mon., May 31, Noon-6 p.m.
Pool, sauna, exercise room & water slide closed: April 11- Easter; May 23 & 24 -Swim Meet
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. 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
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[BROOKLYN 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY
3 BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430
CENTER (612) 569 -3400
BROOKLYN CENTER PARKS AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION
RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION 569.3400
The Parks and Recreation Commission meets the third 1. All registration must be made at the parks and recreation
Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers. This office in the Brooklyn Center Community Center beginning
Commission advises the City Council on the parks and Saturday, March 13 (except where noted in class
recreation program in Brooklyn Center. descriptions). NUMBERS WILL BE GIVEN OUT ONE HOUR
PRIOR TO REGISTRATION. Sorry, no phone registrations.
Bud Sorenson, Chairperson - Art Mead REGISTRATION FOR SWIM LESSONS conducted at the
John Russell - Tom Shinnick - Don Peterson community center and North View Jr. High pools, will begin at
Sarah Robinson Pollock - Charles Rickart 9 a.m. at the community center. Sorry, mail registrations will
THE BROOKLYN CENTER PARKS AND not be accepted.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT REGISTRATION FOR OTHER CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES
begins at 11 a.m. Registrations made by mail will not be
Dedicated to the citizens of Brooklyn Center that they may processed before Monday, March 15.
share in the God given right to beauty, to sunshine, to SENIOR ADULT REGISTRATION Friday, March 12. Doors
tranquility, and to the end that each may herein find the open at 8:30 a.m., registration follows. See page 10.
laughter of childhood, the acceptance of youth, the 2. On the opening day of registration, Saturday, March 13, a
fulfillment of adult life, and the companionship of old age, person may sign up for themselves or their immediate family.
through a healthy, satisfying use of leisure time. After this date, you may register for as many as you wish.
Arnie Mavis - Director of Recreation 3. The parks and recreation office located in the community
Joe Ericksen - Program Supervisor center is open Monday through Fridayfrom 8:30 a.m. -10 p.m.;
Kathy Flesher - Program Supervisor Saturday from 8:30 a.m. -9 p.m.; Sunday from 11:30 a.m. -8 p.m.
Susan LaCrosse - Program Supervisor 4. Where classes are limited, registration will be on a first -come,
Donna Powers - Aquatic Supervisor first- served basis. Persons are not considered registered until
Kurt Johnson -Golf Course Manager the fee has been paid, The parks and recreation department
g reserves the right to cancel classes or activities when an
insufficient number of people sign up.
REGISTRATION CARD IS FOR MAIL USE ONLY 5. Instructor will not be permitted to accept registration at the
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BEFORE activity location.
MONDAY, March 15, 1993 6. Should you find it necessary to switch sessions, it may be
done if an opening exists by paying a 50 cents transfer fee.
All transfers must be done in person at the community center.
Individual classes may not be made up.
7. The following policy will be in effect except where noted in the
Mail Registration Card class description. Requests for refunds must 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 the
Name first class, make your request 24 hours BEFORE the
(Last) (First) SECOND class. The class will be prorated plus there will be
a $4 service charge. Refunds are mailed to participants' in
Address check form. Please allow 2 -3 weeks for check.
(Zip) 8. Sorry, no trip refunds unless canceled by the parks and
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. Senior adults, 62 years and older, who are residents of Brooklyn'
Center will receive $5 off the registration fee of any adult activity
Class # Time Child's Age class $20 or more. This does not apply to supplies, special
senior classes which are already reduced or classes less than
$20. Other exceptions will be noted in class descriptions.
Class Day Amount 11. Class attendance is limited to participants. Spectators,
including parents, are not allowed except with permission.
This Includes children.