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Recreation
1995
FALL ACTIVITIES
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Table of Contents
Adult Activities 2 -6
Senior Adult Activities 6 -7
Children Activities 8 -10
Holiday Activities 10 -12
Special Activities 12 -13
Centerbrook Golf Course 14
Swim Activities 14 -16
Fitness Club 17
Hours and Rates 18
Registration Info 19
Class Locations 20
Recreation Office
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A dult A ctiviti e s
CHILDCARE ERVICE -NEW AQUA EXERCISE - COED
MINIMUM AGE 4 MONTHS Exercise in water for better health and trimmer
The "PLAY CORNER" will be provided for figure. You do not need to be a swimmer or put your
parents attending morning classes, programs, face in the water. Enjoy a pleasant and invigorating
meetings or swimming at the community center. exercise experience done to music. Some aerobics
The cost is $1 for each child. The minimum age is will also be included. No class Nov. 23 & the
four months. On non - school days, elementary age week of Dec. 26. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki
children are welcome to go to the "PLAY #'s 10, 11, 14; Kathy Vs 12 & 13.
CORNER ". (Babies under four months in infant
seats may accompany parents to their class.) The Classes once a week $26.00/16 Sessions
"PLAY CORNER" wifi be o en regular hours, # Day Begins Time Location
Monday -Frida , 9 a.m. - 12:19 p.m. beginning 10 Thurs. Sept. 14 9:15 a.m. CC
September 14. Childcare will be offered for 11 Tues. Sept. 19 10:15 a.m. CC
morning itness classes on September 7, 8, & 11.) Classes once a week, $24.50/15 Sessions
After clgasses or swimming, parents are invited to 12 Tues. Sept. 19 6:10 p m. North View
relax in our concession area before picking up their Classes once a week, $22.75/14 Sessions
child. Additional hours are being offered for 13 Wed. Sept. 20 7:05 p.m. North View
the exercise classes at the community center 14 Thurs. Sept. 21 7:05 p.m. North View
on Tuesday evening, 5:45 -8 p AQUA -BIG, HEALTHY &FIT P.M. m. If you need
further information, call 569 -3400. Q
Good health and fitness should not be out of reach
SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE for you because you feel overweight. Rediscover the
This is a fun and healthy class for both men and j
women 62 years and older. (Only one spouse must oy of movement through this popular co -ed class.
Aqua exercise is fun, refreshin and leaves you with
meet age requirement. l You do not need to a a feeling of exhilaration. You do not need to be a
swimme
reg r or put your face in the water. When swimmer or��pp your face in the water. No class
isteringg, please furnish your doctor's name and Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki.
Nov. 23 &Dec. 28. Registration Fee $21.00/14
number. No class Nov. 23 24 and the week of
Dec. 26. Registration Fee $17.00/16 Sessions. # Day Begins Time Location
Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki. 15 Thurs. Sept. 21 6:10 p.m. North View
# Day Begins Time Location DEEP WATER WORKOUT
1 Thurs. Sept. 14 10:15 a.m. CC Deep water workout, the latest in aqua exercise!
2 Thurs. Sept. 14 11:10 a.m. CC Using a floatation belt, this class combines
3 Fri. Sept. 15 10:15 a.m. CC cond�t►oning, aerobic exercise and water jogging for
4 Fri. Sept. 15 11:10 a.m. CC an excellent overall body workout! Swimming skills
5 Tues. Sept. 19 9:15 a.m. CC are not required but participants should be
6 Tues. Sept. 19 11:10 a.m. CC comfortable in deep water. It is great for all fitness
SENIOR DROP -IN CARDS levels and can easiry be modified for a lower or
If your fall schedule needs some flexibility the drop -in higher intensity workout. If you are looking for a new
card is for you. Cards may be purchased for any or different experience in water exercise, try this
aqua or fitness classes which do not reach the class. (Passes are also available for purchase.)
maximum enrollment by Sept. 10. A one time pass Floatation belts are furnished or you may bring yyour
may be purchased for a visiting friend for any of the own aqua vest. No class Nov. 24 & the wee[c of
classes, includin the ones which have filled. Cards Dec. 25. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki #'s 16, 17;
are non - transferable, non - refundable and have an Kathy #18.
expiration date. If you have any questions, check with Classes once a week, $28.75/16 Sessions
Vicki or call Kathy at 569 -3400. # Day Begins Time Location
#7 1 Class $ 1.75 16 Fri. Sept. 15 9:15 a.m. CC
#8 6 Classes 9.00 17 Mon. Sept. 18 I I :10 a.m. CC
#9 8 Classes 10.00 Classes once a week, $27.00/15 Sessions
FREE — FITNESS OPEN HOUSE —FREE 18 Tues. Sept. 19 7:05 p.m. North View
If you are undecided about what classes to take
this fall, here's your chance to meet the class ' disco lo r swim
instructors, see and sample parts of their classes, ' ' ' '
and ask questions. These energizing one -hour
sessions will be followed by refreshments. Each WATER VOLLEYBALL - New
open house is designed for those of any age and Join us for a combination of fun and a good over -all
every fitness level. Current and past participants body workout! This coed program provides
are also invited to join in the fun. Please call conditioning, develops cardio- respiratory fitness,
569 -3400 and reserve your spot. Indicate which flexibility, muscular strength and endurance... not to
workshop you Ian on attending. (Everyone is mention soft land'ngs and no sweat. CAN'T BEAT
invited to both. Persons currently participating in THAT!! No class Nov. 22 & Dec. 27. Registration
classes may sign up with their instructor. Fee $21.00/14 Sessions, Games 50 min. Instructor
Aerobics/T Kathy.
oning, Sat., Sept. 9 - 9:00 a.m., CC # Day Begins Time Location
Aqua, Tues., Sept. 12 - 7:00 p.m., North View 19 Wed. Sept. 20 6:00 p.m. North View
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Adult Activities Cont.
FITNESS CLASSES *** BONUS BONUS
•No classes Nov. 23 -25, &Jan. 1. December Sign up for a class ( #'s 20 -31 & 41) and receive two
complimentary passes to use during the fall
holiday schedule will be distributed in classes. session.Passes can be used to try out a different
Classes have been added at the end to cover instructor, time and location.
these cancellations.
*All aerobic classes offer complete and effective TONING
conditioning for muscles, heart and lungs.
•Classes include warmups, aerobic movements, In this class we will do exercises to strengthen,
muscle group work and cool down stretching. improve muscle tone and flexibility in a fun 45 minute
*Wear comfortable clothes and aerobic shoes. workout. The emphasis will be on abdominal, thigh
All classes are COED. and buttock muscle groups. No aerobics will be done;
•Fitness experts encourage three aerobic exercises done to music. Dress comfortably.
activities per week. This can be a combination Registration Fee $22.50/14 Sessions. Classes 50 min.
of classes or classes and walking, swimming, Instructor Amy.
biking, etc. # Day Begins Time Location
•Classes are 50 minutes in length unless noted in 30 Mon. Sept. 25 7:00 p.m. Garden City
the class description.
*Childcare available for morning weekday TONE AND FLEX
classes and Tuesday evening classes at the
community center - See Childcare. Designed for all fitness levels, this class will
emphasize the use of safe body mechanics to
COMMUNITY CENTER FITNESS CLUB - strengthen and stretch major muscle groups. The
NEW workout will be made fun and effective by using
See page 17 for details. Dyna - Bands®,' /2 -3 lb. weights and other inexpensive
pprops. Maintain and improve muscle tone and
BEGINNING LOW IMPACT AEROBICS flexibility without increasing workout time! Dyna-
Not to be taken lightly! Everyone has to start bands provided for class use. Please do not purchase
ss!
somewhere: why not this cla Easy to follow, weights prior to the first class. Childcare is
hands -on instruction and low impact, too ... easy on available. See Childcare. Registration Fee $24.00/
your joints. Registration Fee $23.00/14 Sessions. 15 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Rachel.
Classes 50 min. Instructor Lynne. # Day Begins Time Location
# Day Begins Time Location 31 Tues. Sept. 26 7:05 p.m. CC
20 Mon. Sept. 25 7:00 p.m. Garden City AEROBIC DROP -IN CARDS
LOW IMPACT AEROBICS Does your schedule demand flexibility ?M ! Here's
This low impact class is at a little faster pace - fun - a perfect solution for you; design your own
challenging. Receive all the benefits of a good schedule. This option is ideal for people who
workout without the jumping and 'arcing of high want to exercise but whom cannot commit to the
impact aerobics. No class Nov. 3. Registration Fee same class every week. Drop -In cards may be
$23.00/14 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructors Bev used for all fitness and selected aqua exercise
#'s21, 24; Amy #'s 22, 23, 25. classes. (Cards may be purchased for aqua classes
which do not reach maximum enrollment. Call
# Day Begins Time Location after Sept. 15 for an update of aqua classes which
21 Mon. Sept. 25 9:30 a.m. CC may use drop -in cards.) Cards may be used in step
22 Mon. Sept. 25 5:00 p.m. Garden City classes, on step availability basis. Cards are non -
23 Mon. Sept. 25 6:00 p.m. Garden City transferable and non - refundable and may only
24 Thurs. Sept. 28 9:30 a.m. CC be used during the fall session. Sometimes
25 Thurs. Sept. 28 7:00 p.m. North View circumstances beyond our control require us to
cancel a class or change location; therefore, it is
AEROBIC /STEP COMBO the responsibility of the individual to check the
This class combines our regular low impact aerobic current schedule. Senior adult discounts do not
class with the hottest and newest trend of step pply. Now there's no reason not to exercise
aerobics. There will be a 10- minute warm up, 15 with us!
minutes of low impact aerobics, 10 -15 minutes of Classes $30.00
step, followed by cool down and abdominal work. #33 I #32 20 0 Classes 25.00
Stationary steps provided. Bonus passes and drop -in #34 12 Classes 21.00
cards may be used on step availability basis. 10 Classes 17.50
#3 5 8 Classes 16.00
#37 5 Classes 0.00
Childcare is available for #'s 26, 28, 29. See #35
Childcare. No class Nov. 23 & 24. Classes 50 16
min. Instructors Rachel #26; Amy #'s 27, 28, 29. #38 3 Classes .0
Classes once a week, $27.00/15 Sessions #39 2 Classes 4.50
# Day Begins Time Location #40 1 Class 2.25
26 Tues. Sept. 26 6:00 p m. CC
Classes once a week, $25.00/14 Sessions
27 Thurs. Sept. 28 6:00 m. North View
Classes once a week, $12.30/7 Sessions
28 Fri. Sept. 29 9:15 a.m. CC
29 Fri. Nov. 17 9:15 a.m. CC
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Adult Activities cont.
COLLEGE STUDENT AEROBIC SPECIAL T'AI CHI CH'UAN EXERCISE
By showing your current college identification card or This ancient exercise from China uses slow relaxed
fee statement, you ma register for selected aerobic movements to develop strength while eliminating
and aqua classes at I%, off the regular rate. This tension. The class offers a simple and practical way
special applies to academic, technical, vocational and to eliminate stress and increase anyone's energy
trade school full time students. See class #'s 10 -41 level. Energizing and fun! A one night demonstration
for description, location and time. on Sept. 20. The cost is $1. A ten week class series
begins Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. and the registration fee is
90 MINUTE WORK- OUT -NEW $43 for non - residents of Brooklyn Park. The one hour
You asked for it and here it is! Are you read for a classes are held at the Brooklyn Park Community
new challenge? This 90 minute work -out will give you Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave N. Registration is
a 10 minute warm up followed by 50 minutes of accepted immediately in Brooklyn Park on a space
aerobics (low, high and step), 20 minutes of toning ability basis. Call for information, 493 -8333.
and a great finish by ending with a relaxing cool
down. Register for the twelve week session or drop- BEGINNING ROUND DANCING - NEW
in and use 1' /z passes per time. No class Nov. 25 & Round dancing'
ancing is an enjoyable way to exercise. This
Dec. 23. On Dec. 30 & Jan. 7 class will meet at form of dance is similar to ballroom using the same
the community center. Registration Fee $32.00/12 steps and maneuvers. Participants are cued, like
Sessions. Classes 90 min. Instructor Amy. square dancing is called. The Two Step and Waltz
# Day Begins Time Location will be taught. A partner is needed. No previous
41 Sat. Sept. 30 9:00 a.m. North View dance experience required! No class Nov. 16 & 23.
JUST FOR US Registration Fee $40.00 per couple/ 10 Sessions.
Classes 2 hours. Instructors Barb & Ken.
For adults and children 2 -4 years old. Friday mornings # Day Begins Time Location
are special for you and your child!! Aerobic/Step 46 Thurs. Sept. 21 7:30 p.m. Garden City
Combo for you followed by Wiggles & Giggles for
the two of you. Don't miss "Just }or US," page 8, for
the exciting details. INTERMEDIATE ROUND DANCING
FITNESS AND FUN FOR 55+ This fun class open to those partners who have
For men and women 55 years and older new to completed one year h Beginning Round Dance
classes. In addition to the Two Stepp and Waltz, the
exercise who want a gentle, low stress workout.
Time marches on, but if we keep our sense of humor rhythms of the Foxtrot, Jive, and Cha Cha will .
and exercise, we can feel and look better. Using aught. No class Oct. 25. Registration Fee $40.00/
music of the big band era, this class will strive to per couple /10 Sessions. Classes 2 hours. Instructors
Barb &Ken.
improve flexibility, muscle tone and the vascular
# Day Begins Time Location
system at a level safe and comfortable for you.
Although this is a program directed towards 47 Wed. Sept. 20 7:30 p.m. Willow Lane
individuals 55 years and older, interested individuals of MEN'S "OVER 50" DROP -IN
variable ages may attend on a space available basis. If you are interested in getting together informally
Wear loose fitting clothes and tennis shoes. No class with other guys on a regular basis during the day, Join
Nov. 23 Dec. 21, 25 and Jan. 1. Registration Fee us on Mondays at 1 p.m. beginning Oct. 23. The
$15.00/4 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Bev. group meets at Centerbrook Clubhouse, 5500 Lilac
# Day Begins Time Location Drive. Cards are now played. Future activities could
42 Mon Sept. 25 10:25 a.m. CC include chess, cribbage and scrabble. Refreshments
43 Thurs. Sept. 28 10:25 a.m. CC are available for purchase. Centerbrook is a smoke
free building. If you have any questions call Kathy at
CHAIR FITNESS 569 -3400.
This class is designed for men and women who have BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BAND
not must! If activ o consider yourself f ourself stiff and out of shape, The ba is co- sponsored by the Brooklyn Center
inflexible, have a balance problem, bad back, bum ' and Brooklyn Park Recreation Departments and is
knees or don't like exercising in the water, this class open to all post high school age men and women.
is for you! The exercises are gentle, start slow and Practice is Monday nights at North View Jr. High.
build gradually to improve strength, flexibility, promote New members are welcome. For more information
better circulation and increase stamina. Physically call the Recreation Division at 569 -3400. Director
challenged individuals are also encouraged to try this Paul Schierenbeck.
class. All are done seated and choreographed to
music in a supportive and friendly atmosphere. No
class Nov. 23, Dec. 21, 25 and Jan. 1. 1 c 1
Registration Fee $16.00/14 Sessions. Classes 50 min. • • •
Instructor Bev. • • • • • •
# Day Begins Time Location • • •
44 Mon. Sept. 25 11:20 a.m. CC • • •
45 Thurs. Sept. 28 11:20 a.m. CC • •
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Adult Activities Cont.
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. Bus departs and returns to Brooklyn Center
Community Center. REGISTRATION for trips ACCEPTED IMMEDIATELY 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. On extended trips, refund policies are very
liberal. For more information, call 569 -3400. Make checks payable to City of Brooklyn Center.
September 10 - MN RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL - Shakopee. Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Lords & Ladies; join
us as we step back in time and experience a bustling, 16th century village. Trip s on rain or shine! Cost
$15.50 /person, includes motorcoach and entrance fee. Approximate time 6:45 - 4:30 p.m. Registration
deadline past. Call for openings. Trip #608.
September 19 - "DON'T FENCE ME IN" - Lunch at the O.K. Corral in Jordan, multi -media
presentation and tour of the Cedar Ridge Arabian and Ames Percheron Farms, make this an exceptionally
interesting fall day Cost $16.00 /person, includes motorcoach, luncheon, tours, taxes, gratuity and escort.
Registration deadline past. Call for openings. Trip #615.
September 26 -28 - CASTLES, CRUISES & CASINOS TOUR - Even if you are not a gambler, you
won't want to miss out on this fantastic tour. Meals, entertainment and optional casinos are all part of the fun on each different elegant cruise. Cost $279 /person, double occupancy (single, triple, quad available).
Motorcoach, escort, lodg cruises, 4 meals and entertainment are included. Registration deadline past.
Call for openings. Trip ## 77
October 26 - OLD LOG THEATER - "Fools Rush In" is a hilarious story of a worldly, self - satisfied man
who amuses his club mates by inviting dinner guests with peculiar hobbies. Lunch is included before the
matinee. Cost $25.00 /person, motorcoach, lunch, theater and escort. October 12, registration deadline. Trip
#616.
November 8 - MUSEUM OF AUTOMOBILES & CARS - Take a nostalgic trip through the
automotive past by viewing collections from 1900- 1970's. A doll collection is included in this historic display.
Lunch at Russell's in St. Michael. Cost $16.00 /person, includes tour, lunch, tax, gratuities, motorcoach and
escort. Approximate time 9 a.m. -3:30 p.m. November 1, registration deadline. 'Drip #617.
November 18 - VICTOR BORGE - Join us as Victor brings his solo show of musical mayhem to
Orchestra Hall. Cost $38.75 /person, includes motorcoach, main floor seating and escort. Approximate time
7 - 10:30 p.m. October 12, registration deadline. Trip #620.
December 1 -3 - CHRISTMAS SHOW EXTRAVAGANZA - Delightful theater performances,
decorations, music, entertainment and shopping will surely bring this holiday season in with a bang! Tour
highlights include: matinee luncheon performances at Fanny Hill and Fireside Dinner Theaters, "Splendor
and Majesty ", a music spectacular with colorful costuming, sparkling choreography and exciting special
effects, shopping in historic Galena, Illinois and luncheon and entertainment in one of Dubuque - s Victorian
mansions. Cost $289 /person, double occupancy (single,triple available) includes tour highlights, including 3
luncheons and 2 continental breakfasts, hotel accommodations, motorcoach, tax, gratuities and escort . 550
deposit due by Oct. 2 and final payment Oct. 23. Trip #619.
December 14 - HOLIDAZZLE PARADE & LIGHTS TOUR - A SELLOUT IN 94! Our first stop
will be an early dinner at the nostalgic Dayton's Oak Grill. Following our meal, there will be time to visit the
fascinating holiday display in the 8th floor auditorium. Then it's off to find our places on the Nicollet Mall for
the spectacular Holidazzle parade with one million lights, 200 illuminated storybook characters, sparkling
floats and marching bands. (You can view the parade from the skyway if you refer to stay inside.) The
evening finale will be a motorcoach tour of south metro holiday lighted areas. FDifferent from last year.)
Cost $29.00 /person, includes motorcoach, professional tour guide, dinner, tax and gratuities. Approximate
time 4 -9:30 p.m. November 29, registration deadline. Trip #618.
CASINO FALL EXCURSION- Oct. 3. - Catch MINI 500 TOURNAMENTS
the action, join the fun when we head Minimum age 18. No pre -sign up, just bring a partner.
over to Turtle Lake, Wisconsin. Cost of $3 per person, includes coffee, treats,
® ®0 Invite your friends to come along! expenses and prizes. All players agree to abide by the
With an luck ' perhaps the fall leaves rules of the tournament. Tournaments are run by
® will be at their best. Cost $5.00/ Senior Adult Volunteers on Saturday, September 16,
person includes deluxe motorcoach, October 21 and November 18, 12:30 -3:30 p m. at the
0 0 $5 in quarters and escort. Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Shingle
Approximate time 8:15 a.m.- Creek Parkway. Park and enter on the lower level. In
4:30 p.m. Park at the north end of the Brooklyn case of inclement weather, call 569 -3400.
Center Community Center parking lot. Registration
deadline, September 26, space permitting. Trip #651.
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Adult Activities cont.
VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES
The Brooklyn Center volleyball leagues are open to Co -Rec League
post high school age men and women. They begin Games are played Monday evenings at North View,
late September and teams are guaranteed 10 Orchard Lane and Willow Lane Schools. Fall team
matches. Teams returning from winter '95 have until registration fee is $180.
August 24 to register. New team registration begins Men's League
at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 26 at the Games are played Wednesday evenings at North
community center. In addition to the team View Junior High. Fall team registration fee is $205.
registration fee, there is a non - resident fee of $6/ Women's League
V for those team members who do not live in Games are played Tuesday evenings at North View,
Brooklyn Center. For more information, call Joe Orchard Lane and Willow Lane Schools. Fall team
Ericksen at 569 -3382. registration fee is $180.
MIXED OPEN VOLLEYBALL LAB AND FIRING PRIVILEGES
Open to all post high school age men and women. Open to persons who have completed a pottery class
Choose sides and pla fun low -key volleyball. A night at the community center or have had previous
out for mom and dad. Activity fee is $1 per person, experience and are familiar with the equipment. Lab
per session. Please, no organized teams. may be used on an unlimited basis other than class
Day Begins Time Location time, and students may have pieces fired in the seven
Wed. Oct. 4 7:30 p.m. BCHS week period. The lab program is designed for
individuals who want to work independently. Clay
POTTERY may be purchased at the community center. Arrange
The class is designed to teach the basic skills of your own time to work in the lab during the seven
throwing and hand building. The community center weeks. No instruction. Starting week corresponds
offers a unique opportunity to practice your new skills with pottery class schedule at the community center.
by including in the registration fee clay for projects, Registration Fee $34.00/7 Weeks for new lab
unlimited practice time and firing fees. Bring a students. For returning participants, please check with
workshirt to the first class. Please allow about $6 to instructor.
purchase tools. Registration Fee $44.00/7 Sessions. # Day Begins Time Location
Classes 3 hours. Instructor Karen. 53 To e Arranged CC
# Day Begins Time Location
49 Mon. Sept. 18 6:30 p.m. CC
50 Tues. Sept. 19 6:30 p.m. CC
51 Mon. Nov. 6 6:30 p.m. CC
52 Tues. Nov. 7 6:30 p.m. CC
S en i or i
If you have any questions about the programs listed SOCIAL CLUBS
below, call Kathy Flesher, Senior Adult Coordinator, Both clubs meet at the Brooklyn Center Community
569 -3400. Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, lower level.
Transportation is available through Five Cities. See
SPECIAL SENIOR REGISTRATION Transportation. Complete information is in the
FRIDAY, Sept. 8 monthly SENIOR HAPPENINGS.
A special time has been set aside for persons 62
years and older who want to register for adult Leisure Time Club
activities listed in this brochure. A person, may sign Meets Wednesdays for cards throughout the ear
up for themselves or their immediate family. g Y
NUMBERS HANDED OUT. DOOR OPENS from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Birthdays are celebrated
AT 8:30 A.M. WITH REGISTRATION the first Wednesday with entertainment and
FOLLOWING. USE ACCESSIBLE DOOR, refreshments. Bring your lunch, beverage available.
LOWER LEVEL. Brooklyn TwinslSupper Club
SENIOR HAPPENINGS
Is a monthly newsletter sponsored by the Brooklyn Brooklyn Sup er Club meets one Friday night of each
Center Recreation Division.The "Senior Happenings" are mon th thro ewith All persons 55 yea an olde
tells acti on at the clubs, in the community full evening includes a delicious dinner, entertainment The
and outings offered. Call for yours today! or cards. The cost is $5 for members, $6 for non -
TRANSPORTATION members. (Membership is $2.) Join us on Sept. 15,
Mini - coaches provide transportation to city sponsored Oct. 13 & Nov. 17 for dinner.
activities, grocery shopping, and major shopping K MEN'S "OVER 50" DROP -IN
excursions from Brooklyn Center apartment o See page 4 for information.
complexes and homes. A donation of $1.25 round trip
is asked; however, those unable to make a donation
will not be turned away. For information about the MINI 500 TOURNAMENTS
Five Cities Transportation Program, call Rita o See page 5 for information.
537 -4534 ext. 433. To make a reservation, call � p g
537 -0229.
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Senior Adult Activities cont.
T.A.P. SENIOR ADULT SWIM LESSONS
Telephone Assurance Program for elderly and See page 15 Swim Activities for information.
handicapped who live alone. The program has helped
several persons with immediate needs; in some cases FITNESS & FUN FOR 55 +, CHAIR FITNESS
emergent situations. If you are interested in the & AQUA EXERCISE
program for yourself or a friend, contact a TAP clerk See pages 2 &3 for information.
at 566-0157. really care about our participants!
Sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Police SENIOR INFLUENZA CLINIC
Department. Tues., Oct. 31, 9 -11:30 a.m. - Brooklyn Center
L Community Center- lower level.
EARN TO PLAY 500 OR CRIBBAGE
Influenza immunizations will be available only to:
If you'd like to learn to play 500 or Cribba e, here is *Adults age 62 or older.
a great opportunity. Volunteer instructors from the *People of any age with chronic disorders of the
Golden Valley Senior Club invite you to come to a heart or lungs, including asthma.
free class from 1 I a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Brookview in *People who have required medical follow -up in the
Golden Valley. Cribbage lesson on Oct. 10 and 500 on preceding year for chronic conditions such as
Oct. 18. Register in advance by calling 593 -8039. diabetes, kidney dysfunction, blood disorders, or
weakened immune systems.
BRIDGE LESSONS *Children and adolescents receiving long -term aspirin
Lessons are being offered at Brookview Community therapy (flu shots only).
Center in Golden Valley on Fridays beginning Sept. A donation of $10 for the Influenza immunization is
22. Beginners, 10:30 a.m. - Noon, Intermediate, 9 - requested. Tetanus - diphtheria boosters will be
10:30 a.m. Registration Fee $16/8 sessions. Register available to all adults who haven't had one in the past
in advance by calling 544 -5218. 10 years. A donation of $5 is requested. Donations
"BRIDGE FOR FUN" for each immunization is requested but no one will be
refused if unable to pay. For more information, call
Join other bridge players who get together for a Hennepin County Health Department at 348 -3125.
friend l afternoon of bridge. We play the first & third
Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. Call 569 -3400 for R ANSWER LINE
information. Bridge held at Earle Brown Commons This SENIOR hone information and referral service will
to the public 6100 Summit Dr. N. This activity is open help senior adults of Northwest Suburban Hennepin
County locate needed services close to home.
SENIOR BOOK DISCUSSION Trained volunteers and staff will answer phones
CLUB - NEW between 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Monday - Friday, 333 -2433.
Anyone interested in a daytime Sponsored by Senior Resources and affiliated with
monthly book discussion group is United Way, First Call For Help Network.
invited to call and leave their name SWIMMING POOL
i the recreation office. If enough Senior adult memberships are available for Brooklyn
interest is shown, a planning meeting Center residents 62 years and older at a special rate
will be scheduled. With your input, of $32 for three months or $12 for one month.
we will discuss titles, authors, and how the club Application ma be made at the community center
should run. Please call Kathy at 569 -3400. desk. Non - residents and resident seniors not
interested in membership may swim at senior adult
TRIPS AND OUTINGS single admission rate of $2 per time. The water slide
See page 5 Community Tripsters for information. is an additional $1.25.
GIFT TRUNK
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING A craft club run by seniors who sell their handcrafted
Free screening is done at the following areas: items. Membership is limited to Brooklyn Center
seniors or members of either Leisure Time or
Brooklyn Center Community Center Brooklyn Twins. For more information, call 561 -9278
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. Last Wednesday of or 561 -4805. Shoppers, visit the Gift Trunk on the first
each month, 10 -11:30 a.m. Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1:30 .m.
Selected items are on display and are available for
CEAP purchase at the Brooklyn Center Community Center
7231 Brooklyn Boulevard, Thursday, 10 a.m. -Noon. throughout the year_ The Gift Trunk will also be open
during fall registration on Sept. 9, 8 a.m. -1 p.m.
West Fire Station
6250 Brooklyn Blvd., Monday- Friday, 8 -10 p.m., COMMUNITY CENTER
Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. FITNESS CLUB
Brookdale Mall
See page 17 for details.
Between Sears & Penneys, monthly - 3rd Tuesday,
7:30 - 11 a.m.
Fall 1995 7
Children Activities
JUST FOR US - NEW - Adults & 2 -4 Year Olds PRESCHOOL I GYMNASTICS
Fridays are special! Time has been set aside for . you Preschool Gymnastics is for boys and girls ages 3' /z -
to do something nice for ourself and also participate 5. (Children must be 3' /z byy Se tember 21, 1995 in
in a fun program with your child. Sign up for our new order to register for this class.)Basic gymnastics and
morning step class (your child will be well taken care exercises are des. Sass to improve child s motor skills
of in the "Playcomer ") and then it's wiggles and and coordination. Class activ.t.es.nclude tumbling and
giggles for the two of you!! Maybe you I1 even want an introduction to the balance beam, bars and vault.
to stop at our snack bar for a special treat. Students must be able to do all skills before advancing
Registration fee of $28.50 includes 7 weeks of: to Preschool II Gymnastics. There is a class ratio of
Aerobic Step Combo, Wig les & Giggles and 8 students /instructor. Registration Fee $23.00/10
Playcomer childcare. AddN13 for second child which Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructors Cherri #'s106,
includes weekly playcomer. Younger siblings, 107, 109; Anita # 108.
minimum age months, can go to the Playcomer for # Day Begins Time Location
$1 per child per week. Instructor Amy will do 106 Thurs. Sept. 21 6:30 p.m. North View
different things and repeat some of the favorite 107 Sat. Sept. 23 9:00 a.m. North View
activities during the two sessions. See class 108 Sat. Sept. 23 12:15 p.m. North View
descriptions for Aerobic Step page 3, & Wiggles & 109 Wed. Sept. 27 6:15 p.m. BCHS
Giggles page 10. Aerobics is at 9:15 a.m. followed by
Wig &s at 10:15 a.m. If registering for this package PRESCHOOL II/KINDERGARTEN
ask for #100 or #102. Instructor Amy. GYMNASTICS
# Day Begins Time Location This class is for preschool children ages 4 and up
100 Fri. Sept. 29 9:15 a.m. CC who have passed Preschool I Gymnastics and
101 Add Second Child - Sept. 29 kindergarten children with little or no gymnastics
102 Fri. Nov. 17 9:15 a.m. CC experience. Children will learn more advanced moves
103 Add Second Child - Nov. 17 on the low balance beam, tumbling and bars. There is
FUNTASTIC FITNESS - NEW a class ratio of 8 students /instructor. Registration Fee
Preschoolers will love this energetic and imaginative $23.00/10 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructors Anita
class that builds coordination, enhances flexibility and #'s 110, 111; Cherri # 112.
develops expression through dance, tumbling and # Day Begins Time Location
rhythmic activies. Don't miss this opportunity to 110 Thurs. Sept. 21 6:30 p.m. North View
promote the fun of fitness to your child! For boys and 111 Sat. Sept. 23 9:00 a.m. North View
girls ages 3 -6. The evening class corresponds 112 Wed. Sept. 27 7:05 p.m. BCHS
With a low impact aerobics class for adults. See BEGINNING GYMNASTICS FOR GIRLS
child l is having fun w th their aerobics
own fun fitness Beginning Gymnastics is for girls in grades 1 -6 who
class. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Vicki #104; Lynne have had little or no gymnastics experience.
#105. Kindergarten girls who have completed at least two
preschool gymnastics sessions with Brooklyn Center
Classes once a week, $10.50/6 Sessions may register. Participants will be taught basic
# Day Begins Time Location tumbling skills such as rolls, cartwheels, walkovers
104 Mon. Oct. 2 1:00 P.M. CC and headstands. Students will be taught simple skills
Classes once a week, $24.50/14 Sessions on the beam, vault, and uneven bars. Registration Fee
105 Mon. Sept. 25 6:00 p.m. Garden City #'s 1 00/ 1 I S Cherri #'s Classes I our. Instructors Anita
SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS # Day Begins Time Location
Through years of experience, we have found our 113 Thurs. Sept. 21 7:20 p.m. North View
gymnastics and dance classes are conducted more 114 Thurs. Sept. 21 7:20 p.m. North View
smoothly when not being observed by parents. 115 Sat. Sept. 23 9:50 a.m. North View
Children, as well as adults, need to spend time 116 Sat. Sept. 23 9:50 a.m. North View
interacting with their peers in a recreation setting. INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS FOR GIRLS
Parents are welcome to attend the last 15 minutes of Intermediate Gymnastics is for girls in grades 1 -6
the last day of class for a short demonstration. who have either passed Beginning Gymnastics For
Schedules will be given to students on the first day of Girls or can do the following skills: Tumbling -
class. forward and backward roll, cartwheel, headstand;
BROOKLYN CENTER GYMNASTICS Beam - walk forward and back, front support and
PROGRAM mount, squat turn, forward roll; Vault - straddle, hip
The Brooklyn Center Gymnastics Program has been squat; Bars - back hip circle, single leg cut, pull over
developed using a skill progression of classes. The to front support. Registration Fee $28.00 /10 Sessions.
purpose of this progression is to provide participants Classes 1 hour, 15 min. Instructors Anita & Cherri.
with a safe, comfortable advancement in gymnastics # Day Begins Time Location
allowing them to develop to their potential. Most 117 Sat. Sept. 23 10:55 a.m. North View
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. iL
Fall 1995 8
Children Activities cont.
CHILDREN'S DANCE PROGRAM
The dance program is offered during the school year. The fall session is
10 weeks and persons registering for fall will have priority in registering
• for the winter spring session which begins in January and runs for 14
weeks. Questions, please call Sue at 569 -3400.
Spring Dance Recital
The annual dance recital will be held at Park Center High School
sometime in May.
Costumes
Every year we try to keep costumes simple and inexpensive and still put
on a professional looking recital. This fee will be in addition to the
registration fee. This fee will be due late January.
Dance Attire
Special shoes and dance attire are optional. Students should avoid wearing clothing that conceals body
movement. If you wish to purchase shoes and/or a leotard, please wait until you talk to the instructor.
TINY TOT TAP AND BALLET I
This class is for preschool children who will be at least 3' /z years old by December 1, 1995. Participants
will have an opportunity to learn beginning ballet movements and tap steps. A simple dance routine will
be introduced. Registration Fee $22.50 /10 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructors Rachel #'s 118, 119;
Julia #120.
# Day Begins Time Location
118 Sat. Sept. 23 9:00 a.m. Earle Brown
119 Sat. Sept. 23 9:50 a.m. Earle Brown
120 Mon. Sept. 25 5:30 p.m. Willow Lane
TINY TOT TAP AND BALLET II
This class is for preschool children at least 4 years old who have had at least one year of tap and ballet
and kindergarten children. Students will continue with ballet fundamentals and learn new tap
combinations. Registration Fee $22.50/10 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Julia.
# Day Begins Time Location
121 Mon. Sept. 25 6:20 p.m. Willow Lane
TAP AND BALLET I
The fundamentals of ballet and simple tap combinations will be taught in this beginning level class. The
class is for grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $22.50/10 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Julia.
# Day Begins Time Location
122 Mon. Sept. 25 8:00 p.m. Willow Lane
TAP AND BALLET II
Tap and Ballet II is for children in grades 1 -3 with at least one year of tap and ballet training or children in
grades 4 -6 with little or no training. Fundamental dance steps and movements wi11 be reviewed and the
class will progress into more advanced combinations and dance routines. Registration Fee $22.50/10
Sessions. lasses 45 min. Instructor Rachel.
# Day Begins Time Location
123 Sat. Sept. 23 11:35 a.m. Earle Brown
CREATIVE DANCE AND JAZZ
Here is an opportunity for children in grades 1 -6 to enjoy the freedom of creative expression combined
with modern Jazz movements. Children in kindergarten who have previous dance training may register.
Registration Fee $22.50/10 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructors Rachel #124; Julia #125.
# Day Begins Time Location
124 Sat. Sept. 23 10:40 a.m. Earle Brown
125 Mon. Sept. 25 7 :10 p.m. Willow Lane
DANCE COMBO - NEW
Dance Combo is an exciting new dance class for grades 6 -10. The instructor will teach ballet and jazz
dance steps and movements. Then, under the guidance of instructor, students will choreograph a short
routine. This class will give students some basic dance skills needed to try out for school musicals and
plays. Family nd friends are invited to the last class for a demonstration.
Registration -Fee $22.50/10 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Rachel.
# Day Begins Time Location
126 Sat. Sept. 23 12:25 p.m. Earle Brown
Fall 1995 9
Children Activities cont.
PRESCHOOL 1995 -96 HALLOWEEN PARTY & SWIM- Oct. 29
Registration for 1995 fall preschool accepted Calling all ghosts and goblins in sixth
immediately. A limited number of openings grade and younger! Join us at the
may be available in the classes listed below. 00 community center as we celebrate
Registration will be accepted until classes fill. The the 11 th annual Halloween Party.
preschool program at the Brooklyn Center Children will play ghoulish games,
Community Center is for children 3' /z - 5 years old. win prizes and enjoy special
Children must be 3' /z by November 30, 1995 and be Halloween treats. After playing the
toilet trained. (Children turning 3' /z between games, children will also have the
December 1 and December 31, 1995 may placed opportunity to swim and use the
on a waiting list for winter and spring sessions.) The water slide. Cost includes a
program emphasizes group socialization, music, art, Halloween bag, one chance at each
science and community awareness. Your child will game booth, treats, prizes, swimming, and use of
learn numbers, colors, games stressing oordination, water slide. Parents who wish to swim and use the
finger plays, and stories will be read. Field trips and water slide will pay general admission price at the
arent programs are also part of the program. The community center desk on day of party. (Participants
ee is for the 12 week fall session. If you should must meet a minimum height requirement of 52' in
find it necessar to request a refund after registering, order to �o down water slide alone. Those not
there will be a 720 administration charge. meeting the minimum requirement may go down
# Day Begins Time Cost when accompanied by an adult, 18 years and older.)
500 Mon. Sept. 1 l 9:30 -11:30 a.m. $54.00 Six year old children and under must be
501 Mon. Sept. 11 12:30- 2:30 p.m. 54.00 accompanied by an adult. Adults are invited to
502 Fri. Sept. 8 9:30 -11:30 a.m. 54.00 accompany older children as well. Party 2 hours.
504 T & TH Sept. 7 10:45 -12:15 p.m. 81.00 Register by Thursday, October 26 and fee is
505 T & TH Sept. 7 1:00- 3:00 p.m. 108.00 $ /child. After October 26, registration fee is
WIGGLES &GIGGLES - 2 -4 YEAR OLDS $5 /child. The Brooklyn Center Lions and Lioness
Clubs will assist with the part y.
A popular pphyysical activity program for parent & # Day Date Time Location
child ages 2 -4. Some exercise, a little dancing, stunts, 131 Sun. Oct. 29 2:00 p.m. CC
tricks, and most of all wiggling and giggling and lots of AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
fun for everyone. (Younger siblin s, minimum age 4
months can go to the Pla comer for $1 /child per The after school program enables students to explore
week.) Registration Fee 11.50/7 Sessions. If ou fields outside the regular school curriculum and will
would like to bring a second child to class, add be held immediately after school. These programs are
Classes 45 min. Instructor Amy. designed to acquaint elementary students with a new
# Day Begins Time Location skill or to enjoy a new activity. Flyers will be
127 Fri. Sept. 29 10:15 a.m. CC distributed to children at school. If you would like to
128 Add Second Child - Sept. 29 see a class offered or would like to be an instructor
129 Fri. Nov. 17 10:15 a.m. CC for a class, please contact Sue at 569 -3400.
130 Add Second Child - Nov. 17
"PLAY" FRIENDS -New BABYSITTING CLINIC
Come and meet new friends, share your parenting Students in grades 4 -6 will learn about the fascinating
tips and play with your little one. This is a great way and challenging world of childcare. They will learn
for children to play with others and burn off lots of how to provide basic childcare, recreational activities
excess energy! The room is equippped with a small for young children, how to prevent accidents, and
slide, riding toys, bean bags, balls hula hoops and utilize community resources for emergency help. This
more, all to promote creative play. Children must be class is a must for any student interested in
accompanied by an adult at all times. Play Friends is babysitting. Students must attend the full 6 / hours to
for children ages 2 through kindergarten. This one be awarded Red Cross completion card. Bring a
hour weekly program provides play and socialization pencil, paper and a bag lunch, including beverage.
oppportunities for both children and adults. The cost is Registration Fee $15.00/1 Session. Class 6/i hours.
$2 per time /per adult & child. Each additional child is Instructor CoCo, Red Cross Certified Instructor.
50¢. Meet in Constitution Hall and pay Amy at the # Day Date Time Location
door. Supervisor Amy. 132 Sat. Sept. 30 9:00 a.m. CC
Day Begins Time Location
Fri. Sept. 29 11:05 a.m. CC
Holi
23RD ANNUAL
Over 130 Craftors - HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Qualit at reasonable SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 FREE
prices 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. -Admission -Coffee
New Craftors as well as
*Parking •Stroller Chec11n
old favorites! • Coat Check
Childcare Available, 75¢ per hour.
44 New Location -PARK CENTER HIGH Sponsored by Brooklyn Center
SCHOOL, 7300 Brooklyn Blvd. Recreation Division, 569 -3400
Sorry, strollers not permitted in show.
Fall 1995 10
Holiday Activities cont.
GHOSTLY FRIENDLY FUN - NEW HOLLY SUNDAY - December 3
Join us for some very unscary Halloween fun. We will Brooklyn Center will again
make our very own friendly ghosts, sing a ghostly song celebrate the start of the holiday W40
or two and have a hostly treat. For goblins 3' /z -5 season with their special Holly Sunday for children
years old. Don't BOO around, sign up now! and grown -ups. In its sixth year, the event will
Registration Fee $5.50 /1 Session. Class 2 hours. feature a visit with Santa and hayrides from 2 to 4
Instructor Beth. p m., a magic show at 3:15, and the lighting of the
# Day Date Time Location Brooklyn Center holiday tree at 5.
300 Wed. Oct. 11 9:30 a.m. CC The special feature of the day is the performance
301 Sat. Oct. 14 10:00 a.m. CC by the Teddy Bear Band at 4:15 p.m.
There is no admission charged, but please bring a
GREAT PUMPKIN WORKSHOP - K -6 new toy to donate to LEAP.
goblins in grades K -6 will reap en o this The pool and water slide will be open that
Ghosts and
g g Y J Y from Noon to 6 p.m. General admission prices to
opportunity to make some Halloween creations. the pool and slide in effect. Call 569 -3400 for more
Children will make a Halloween craft and special I information.
Halloween treats to eat and take home. Don't forget
to wear old clothes or bring a paint shirt. Registration MRS. CLAUS' KITCHEN - CHILDREN
Fee $6.50/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Terri. In this one -day cooking/baking workshop, participants
# Day Date Time Location will make some of their favorite holiday treats with
302 Sat. Oct. 21 1:00 P.M. CC Santa's Elves and, of course, Mrs. Claus.Everyone
will eta recipe booklet and some homemade goodies
HALLOWEEN PARTY - CHILDREN to take home.C;hildren should bring an apron, a small
Capin all hosts and in in sixth EN and shoe box and a sandwich. We will be having a cookie
younger! Join us at the community center as we and m ilk break. For grades 1-6. Registration Fee
celebrate the 11th annual Halloween Party. Children $6.50/1 Session. 2 / hours.
will play ghoulish games, win prizes and njoy speci Date
# Day Date
al Time Location
305 Sat. Dec. 2 :00
Halloween treats. After la the games, children 1 a.m. CC
1
p la y i n g g 306 Sat. Dec. 9 1:00 P.M. CC
C
can swim and use the water slide. c ost includes a
Halloween bag, one chance at each game booth, LITTLE ELVES WORKSHOP - PRESCHOOL
treats, prizes, swimming, and use of the water slide. & KINDERGARTEN
Parents who wish to swim and use the slide will pay A unique one session workshop pp for preschool and
general admission at the community enter desk on kindergarten age children 3'/ -6 years old. Minimum
the day of the party. (See page 17 for details). Six age 3' /z by Dec. 1, 1995.) Our "Little Elves' will
year old children and under must be accompanied by make a holiday craft, decorate cookies, sing songs
an adult. Party 2 hours. Register by Thursday, Oct. and play festive games. Mrs. Claus will also be
26, registration fee is $3 /child. After Oct. 26, arriving from the North Pole making this a very
registration is $5 /child. The Brooklyn Center Lions special day! Registration Fee $6.50/1 Session. Class
and Lioness Clubs will assist with the part y. 2 hours. Instructors Colleen & Sue.
# Day Date Time Location # Day Date Time Location
131 Sun. Oct. 29 2:00 p.m. CC 307 Mon. Dec. 4 2:00 p.m. CC
308 Mon. Dec. 4 5:30 p.m. CC
PIE, PIE & MORE PIE - CHILDREN 309 Tues. Dec. 5 10:00 a.m. CC
Learn how to make delicious 310 Tues. Dec. 5 1:00 P.M. CC
pumpkin and homemade fruit
pies in time for the holiday
season. Each child will make
their own individual pie to take KIDS' SHOPPING KORNER
x home. We'll sample some pie On Saturday, December 9
tooI Bring an a ron. For kids can do their very own
grades 2 -6. Registration Fee $6.00 /1 Session. Class 3 holiday shopping for their
hours. Instructor Agnes
e . pare
Da nts, brothers, sisters,
# Day } Time Location grandparents, and friends.
303 Sat. Nov. 18 12:30 p.m. CC Volunteers from the Brooklyn
Twins Senior Adult Club, Brooklyn Center
Women's Club and the community will be there to
LITTLE KITCHEN HELPERS - NEW help children choose their gifts. Besides giving your
Your child will want to be a real help to you after this child a geat experience, there is a wide selection of
class! We will be cooking up fun when each child merchandise available at reasonable prices. All
sponge paints their very own apron. They will also be gifts - $4.50 and under. Free gift wrapping too.
decorator the cover of a cookbook full of terrific Sorry, no adults allowed to peek While kids shop,
"Kid" recipes to use all year round. (The cost of the take advantage of the time to sit back and relax,
class includes a fabric apron valued at $4.) Children read a book or even address holiday cards. The
should wear old clothes fabric paint is non - washable. Shopping Korner is open from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Kitchen helpers 3'/ years old - will look great in their by appointment only. (A ointments are taken to
new apron! Registration Fee $8.00/1 Session. Class 2 minimize waiting time.) Call 569 -3400 beginning
hours. Instructor Beth. November 18 for your child's shopping
# Day Date Time Location appointment. Minimum age for children is
304 Sat Nov. 18 9:30 a.m. CC 3 1 /2 - Junior High.
Fall 1995 11
Holiday Activities cont.
SEE SANTA - FAMILY CHRISTMAS GIFTS - CHILDREN
Boys and Girls! Moms and
Children will make a gift pretty enough to give
Dads! Join us for "Christmas roudly to family or friends. This will be a new gift
Under The Sea" with Santa y. From previous years. Time permitting, participants will
Claus and his elves. We will 'r also get the opportunity to make Christmas cards.
sing songs, play games, enjoy 1 Bring a box to put your gift in. Participants should
treats and have lots of holiday ` wear old clothes or brin a ai it shirt. For rades K -
fun. Children must be g g
6. Registration Fee $6.00 /1 �ession. Class 2 hours.
accompanied by an adult. See Instructor Terri.
Santa is recommended for a . ges # Day Date Time Location
3 -8. Deadline to register is 313 Sat. Dec. 2 1:30 p.m. CC
Friday, . December 8, space 314 Sat, Dec. 9 10:00 a.m. CC
permithng. Registration Fee lW SANTA'S MAILBOX
$2.50 /child or adult/1 Session.
All adults and children attending ��� Visit Santa's Mailbox between December 1 -10 at the
party must pre - register. No community center. Write your letter on the special
registrations will be accepted on day of See Santa Dear Santa form provided by the recreation division.
Party. Party 2 hours. For more information, call Parents, please make sure child's name and
569 -3400. address are written legibly. After writing your
# Day Date Time Location letter, deliver it to Santa s Mailbox located next to the
311 Sat. Dec. 16 10:00 a.m. CC office at the community center. Within a few days, a
312 Sat. Dec. 16 1:00 P.M. CC letter from Santa will arrive. Questions, call
569 -3400.
BROOKDALE HENNEPIN AREA LIBRARY COMMUNITY CENTER ROOM RENTALS
The library is located at 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway CONSTITUTION HALL in the Brooklyn Center
and is open Monday Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 Community Center is available for business meetings
P m. and Frida - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and private functions. It is a great place to host a
For general information call 569 -3600; reference family reunion, shower, graduation or anniversary
information 569 -3610; renewal information party. The building may also be reserved for
569 -3601; TDD 569 -3606. overnight functions. Room set -up, including tables,
chairs, P.A. system and use of a small kitchen is
SERVICES FOR SENIORS AND included in the usage fee. This unique room can
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES accommodate up to 190 persons with banquet style
CEAP offers chore service and home delivered seating and 250 for lecture style. Brooklyn Center
meals to eligible individuals who are over 60 years Community Center is a smoke free building and
and any person of an age with a disability livin g in alcohol is not permitted. To find out more about fees
Brookl n Park, Brooklyn Center and south to 49th and availability, call Kathy, 569 -3400. For group pool
Ave. N Mpls. Hot meals are delivered by rental information, call Dorthy, 569 -3317.
volunteers at noon Monday through Friday.
The Chore Program includes yard work, minor BROOKLYN CENTER WOMEN'S CLUB
home repairs, window washing, housekeeping and The Brooklyn Center Women's Club is sponsored by
clean-up. Workers are skills -bank applicants whose the Brooklyn Center Recreation Division. Meetings
references are thoroughly checked. Their name is are the second Tuesday of the month from
added to our list of workers and referred to ou when September Through May at 1 p.m. in Constitution
you call for service. You pay the worker when the job Hall of the Brooklyn Center Community Center. The
is completed. Call 566 -9600. club was organized in January of 1966.7he purpose
COURAGE CENTER of the organization is to promote social, cultural and
Is an agency serving persons with physical disabilities civic activities for area women. Membership is open
and sensory impairments. At Courage Center you will to any woman. Annual dues are $6. Join us on
find activities for all ages and abilities including social Tuesday, September 12 at Noon for the annual fall
activities, day camps, field trips, special events and luncheon, followed by the Foxie Trotters. Members
competitive and recreational sports. Call 520 -0473 for host the luncheon, non - members pay $4. ALL ARE
a program calendar. A separate brochure listing WELCOME. October 10 features Minnegasco s
activities and programs is available for individuals program, Small Meal Cooking November 14 to be
who are deaf or hard of hearing. Call 520 -0473 Voice announced. Don't forget food donations for the
or 520 -0405 TDD. Tutoring in academic skills, in CEAP food shelves. December 12 is our annual
preparing for the GED test and the written drivers holiday smorgasbord. Gifts for CEAP will be
test is available by appointment, call 520 -0554. collected. Area trips are sponsored monthly.
September 26 Osceola Train Tour & lunch at Dallas
LET THE SILVER SLIPPER DANCERS House. Wednesday, October 25 New Foggy Follies.
ENTERTAIN YOU Lunch at area restaurant. November 28 Fanny Hill in
Let the Silver Slipper Dancers entertain at your next Eau Claire. Complete information about these trips is
club meeting or special event. ENJOY a fun available at the monthly meetings.
repertoire of dances set to broadway hits and
nostalgic favorites. All members of this dance group
are 50 years or older. For more information, call
Eileen at 561 7 0859. Sponsored by Brooklyn Center
Recreation Division.
F all 1995 1
ADAPTIVE RECREATION
The adaptive recreation program is a cooperative effort of the cities of Brookl Center, Brooklyn
Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale and West Hennepin
Community Center. Participants must pre- register. Residents ma reggi�s�ter beginning August 31,
non - residents beginning September 5 on a space availability basis. WestTlennepin 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"
ass in arks
and recreation programs. Call Karen at 988 -4177 for information and registration procedpures.
Parent/Child Dance Class - A fun, energizing dance class for parent and child to share and enjoy
together. By exploring movement we will begin to learn the art of dance with the help of musical
instruments, balloons, scarves, a parachute, and more. This class is for children ages 2 -5 with or
without disabilities and is designed to create better awareness and higher self esteem. Discover the
wonderful world of dance while spendingg qquality time with your child. The class meets at Brooklyn
Park Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave N in Brooklyn Park on Wednesdays, 7:05 -7:50 p.m.
Session I: Sept. 20 - Oct. 18, registration fee $15 per session. Session II: Nov. 1 - Dec. 6, registration
fee $12. No class Nov. 22.
Saturday Sunshine Kids - Join us once a month for field trips, gym activities, music, crafts and other
fun! This social/recreation program is for kids 7 -12 years old. We meet from 9:30 -11:30 a.m. The
location will rotate between the northwest suburbs, call Karen for information.
Adaptive Gymnastics - Is being offered for children ages 5 -12 at Gleasons Maple Grove Gymnastics
School, 9280 Wellington Lane. The class meets Mondays, 3:30 -4:15 p.m. beginning in September for 5
weeks. The fee is $44 per student with a ratio of I staff per 4 gymnasts.
Parents Night Out - New - Once a quarter WHCS will be having a parents night out where the kids
have fun playing all sorts of games. From 5 -9 p.m., parents can go shopping, out to eat, run errands or
just have time for themselves. Call for information.
Bowling - A great opportunity to bowl and socialize. Limit of 50 participants. We bowl at Doyles, 5000
W. Broadway in Crystal. The league fee is $17 pplus $2.50 for each week bowled.
Adult Bowling Saturday 10 a.m. -Noon Sept. 23 through Nov. 18.
Teen Bowling Tuesday 4 -6 p.m. Sept. 19 through Nov. 14.
Youth Bowing Tuesday 4 -6 p.m. Sept. 19 through Nov. 14.
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 within put from ou. We meet at Northport School, 5421 Brooklyn Blvd., 6:30-
8:30 p.m., Sept. 22 - Nov. 17. The fee is G.
Special Event - New - Once a quarter WHCS will have a special event for participants ages 13 and
older. September 25 is the date. Call for information about this great special event!
Individualized Leisure Planning - Are you new in town, bored, or looking for more to do? WHCS
can assist people with disabilities in finding and planning recreational activities that fit their lifestyle. We
can also assist with finding a way to work through obstacles that keep you from participating in
recreation opportunities. You may plan what your recreational goals are for the future and how you will
accomplish those goals. For more information or an appointment call Karen at 988 -4177.
COMMUNITY CENTER GALLERY NORTHWEST COMMUNITY SUPPORT
The gallery located in the Brooklyn Center PROGRAM
Communit Center is available for photography or This program is free to adults with serious and
mixed media shows at various times throughout the persistent mental illness who live in Hennepin County.
year. There is no charge for the exhibit space. The drop -in center offers a variety of recreation
Contact Kathy at 569 -3400 for further information. activities: table games, athletics, socialization, fitness,
and community outings. In addition, there are
Gallery Show opportunities in women's, men's and spiritual groups.
Extremely Minnesota - Juried Show If you would like more information on the program,
Hennepin Artists please call 535 -6069 or better yet, drop -in. A
December 2 -31 calendar of events is available upon request. Come
see us at 5510 W. Broadway in the Crystal Gallery
ROBBINSDALE COMMUNITY EDUCATION Mall, #215 -A.
ADAPTIVE PROGRAMS
The Robbinsdale Community Education Center offers
programs and classes for adults with disabilities. Call
535 -1790 for class information.
Fall 1995 13
Centerbrook G Course
9 Hole Par 3,
5500 North Lilac Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
561 -3239
Regi ster R egistrations
GOLF LESSONS BASIC FUNDAMENTAL GOLF LESSONS
Centerbrook Golf Course offers a wide range of Swing into fall with easy and fun golf lessons. The
lessons throu bout the entire year. Lessons are one hour class meets Mondays and Wednesdays.
designed for a I abilities, beginner to experienced. To One free round of golf is included. Classes are limited
the right is a list of golf activities for September and to 8 golfers, minimum of 4 and are held rain or shine.
October. For additional information, call Centerbrook Brin a 9 iron or wedge to the first class. Registration
at 561 -3239. Registration is on a first -come, first- Fee 45.00/5 Sessions.
served basis. Registration accepted immediately at Days Begins Time
Centerbrook Golf Course. Thursday Sept. 14 5:30 or 6:30 p.m.
Monday Sept. 18 5:30 or 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday Oct. 3 5:30 or 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Oct. 4 5:30 or 6:30 p.m.
FALL TUNE -UP SPECIAL
Tune -up your swing for your fall golf game Lessons
will focus on swing, power, club control, weight shift,
etc. Instruction will be given on an individual or group
basis and times will be setup individually with the
instructor.
# Of Golfers Length of Lesson Fee
1 '/ Hour $20.00
1 1 Hour 30.00
2 1 Hour 40.00
3 1 Hour 50.00
4 1 Hour 60.00
Swim Activities
Registration for swim lessons begins at 9 a.m. on PARENT AND TOT SWIM LESSONS
Saturday, Sept. 9. All other class registrations begin Water adjustment and beginning swim lessons for
at 11 a.m. (Numbers will be given out a half hour children 2 and 3 years old. One parent must
prior to registration.) accompany the child in the water, preferably the
same parent each time. Registration Fee $28.00/10
Brooklyn Center Recreation Division uses the Lessons. Classes 30 min.
American Red Cross Swimming Progression for Classes once a week for 10 weeks
lessons. # Day Begins Time Location
400 Thurs. Sept. 14 6:00 p.m. CC
The pool, exercise room and sauna will be 401 Thurs. Sept. 14 6:35 p.m. CC
closed from September 5 -12 for cleaning. 402 Sat. Sept. 16 10:40 a.m. CC
403 Tues. Sept. 19 6:00 p.m. CC
404 Tues. Sept. 19 6:35 p.m. CC
SPECIAL NOTE FOR SWIM LESSON Day classes twice a week for 5 weeks
VIEWING 405 M & WSept. 18 9:30 a.m. CC
All swim lessons held at the community center may 406 M & W Oct. 23 9:30 a.m. CC
be observed by parents from the upstairs windows
located in the
pool d Sorry - no parents are SPECIAL NOTE TO DAY SWIMMERS
allowed on the pool deck ck or downstairs observation The water slide will open at 1 m. on these
area during lessons. p P
additional days. NOTE: some school districts
have these days off: Oct. 13, 19, 20, Nov. 24,
ffi . 1, 20, 21,22,26,27,28, 29.
Fall 1995 14
Swim Activities cont.
PRESCHOOL AND CHILD SWIM LESSONS BEG. ADULT & TEEN SWIM LESSONS
Swim lessons for children 4 years of age and older. Instruction for adults and high school age with very
Classes have an average ratio of 5 students/ little swimming experience.This is an opportunit to
instructor. Parents do not accompany child in water. learn with othrs of comparable ability. Registration
Registration Fee $28.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. Fee $35.00/10 Lessons. Classes 40 min.
Classes once a week for 10 weeks # Day Begins Time Location
FOR PRESCHOOL & CHILDREN 431 Tues. Sept. 19 7:45 p.m. CC
# Day Begins Time Location
407 Thurs. Sept. 14 6:00 p.m. CC INT. ADULT & TEEN SWIM LESSONS
408 Thurs. Sept. 14 6:35 p.m CC For adults and high school students who are
409 Thurs. Sept. 14 7:10 p.m. CC comfortable in the water and wish to brush up on
410 Thurs. Sept. 14 7:45 p.m. CC strokes, learn new strokes, or work on endurance.
411 Sat. Sept. 16 9:30 a.m. CC Registration Fee $35.00/10 Lessons. Classes 40 min.
412 Sat. Sept. 16 10:05 a.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location
413 Sat. Sept. 16 10:40 a.m. CC 432 Thurs. Sept. 14 7:45 p.m. CC
414 Sat. Sept. 16 11:15 a.m. CC
415 Tues. Sept. 19 6:00 p.m. CC SENIOR ADULT SWIM LESSONS
416 Tues. Sept. 19 6:35 p.m. CC Swim lessons for men and women ages 62 years and
417 Tues. Sept. 19 7:10 p.m. CC older. Here is a chance to brush up on skills you have
418 Tues. Sept. 19 7:45 p.m. CC alread learned, experience new skills or just start
FOR PRESCHOOL ONLY right from the very beginning. We also have room for
419 Mon. Sept. 18 9:30 a.m. CC "Super Chickens. 'Same days, fees and times as adult
420 Wed. Sept. 20 9:30 a.m. CC lessons.
Day classes twice a week for 5 weeks
FOR PRESCHOOL ONLY SWIM AND STAY FIT PROGRAM
421 M &W Sept. 18 10:05 a.m. CC Swim and Stay Fit is a planned activity to encourage
422 M &W Sept. 18 10:40 a.m. CC individuals to swim regularly until 50 or more miles
423 M &W Oct. 23 10:05 a.m. CC are reached. It is not a marathon, not a race, not
424 M &W Oct. 23 10:40 a.m. CC competitive, not an endurance contest. It's goal is to
improve the long -term physical fitness of the
ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS swimmer. Persons will be able to track their progress
Swim lessons for children and adults of all ages with on cards at the pool. Swimmers will receive a
physical or developmental disabilities. Classes have a certificate and patch at the completion of 50 miles.
ratio of one student to one instructor. Registration Fee For adults age 18 and up. Siggn up with the pool staff.
$31.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. Fee is FRED with daily pool admission or
# Day Begins Time Location membership.
425 Sat. Sept. 16 9:30 a.m. CC AQUA EXERCISE
DIVING See Adult Exercise page 2 for information.
Beginning lessons on the one and three meter diving
boards for children who are Level III or better NORTH VIEW POOL
swimmers. Registration Fee $28.00/10 Lessons. North View Jr. High Pool located at 69th and Zane
Classes 30 min. Ave. N is available for rental at various times during
# Day Begins Time Location the week. Reservations are requested a minimum of
426 Thurs. Sept. 14 7:45 p.m. CC two weeks in advance. Call Dorthy at 569 -3317 for
427 Sat. Sept. 16 10:40 a.m. CC further information.
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS EMERGENCY WATER SAFETY
Swim lessons for all levels on a one -to -one basis for A Red Cross course designed to help
children or adults. Missed lessons will not be made become familiar with potential hazards of water
up. Registration Fee $48.00/5 Lessons. Classes 30 activities, to revent accidents, and to respond
min. Also by arrangement, 569 -3317. effectively it an emergency does occur. This course
# Day Begins Time Location will not qualify a participant to be a lifeguard.
428 Sat. Sept. 16 11:15 a.m. CC However, it will serve as a foundation for further
INTRO TO COMPETITIVE SWIMMING training in life guarding This course is open to anyone
that has passed Level V. All classes must be attended
A class designed for Level VI students and above
who are interested in learning some the skills and absences will not be made up. Registration Fee
which are unique to com etitive swimming - the $35.00/10 Lessons. Classes 1 hour.
butterfly stroke, racing dives, and flip turns, as well as # Day Begins Time Location
ppracticing the other competitive swimming strokes: 433 Tues. Sept. 19 7:10 p.m. CC
Registration Fee $28.00710 Lessons. Classes 30 min. ADULT CPR
# Day Begins Time Location
429 Thurs. Sept. 14 7:10 p.m. CC What would you do if a member of your family or co-
worker stopped breathing, started choking, or had a
SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING possible heart attack? Learn how to handle these
Do you like dancing? Are you a Level III swimmer emergencies in this American Red Cross Adult CPR
or better? Combine the two in beginning synchronized course. Registration fee $28.00/1 Session. Includes
swimming! Students will learn basic stunts and instruction and all materials. Class 4 hours. No
formations in the water and develop routines. refunds after September 11.
Registration Fee $28.00 /10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. # Day ate Time Location
# Day Begins Time Location 434 Thurs. Sept. 14 5:30 p.m. CC
430 Tues. Sept. 19 7:10 p.m. CC
Fall 1995 15
LIFEGUARDING TODAY WITH SPECIAL POOL EVENTS
WATERFRONT MODULE
A Red Cross course designed to provide the Back To School - $1.00 Special! -
necessary minimum skills for a person to serve as Wed. , Sept. 13 - 5 -9 p.m. Bring a
a non -surf lifeguard. Participants must be at least can of food for CEAP and use the pool
15 years of age before the first class, swim 500 and water slide for only a dollar! Price
yards continuously using the front crawl, breast is good for all ages.
stroke, and sidestroke, recover a 10 pound brick
from nine feet of water and tread water for 2 Fall Float - Saturday Oct. 21 - 1 -4
minutes without using hands. These prerequisite p m. For unsinkable fun, bring your
skills will be tested at the precourse on Sunday, favorite air mattress, inner tube, beach
September 10 from 12 -2 p.m. First Aid and CPR ball, or floating animal. Participants can
are a required art of the course and will take float and swim. Use of water slide is
lace on Monday- Thursday, September 18 -21 from optional. Regular pool and water slide
-9 p.m. at the community center. All other admission prices apply.
sessions are at North View Junior High from 12 -7
p.m. All sessions must be attended and absences Splish Splash Saturdays - Make a big
will not be made up. Classes 7 hours. No refunds splash on the 4th Saturday of the
after the precourse testing. Cost $150 includes month! Pay regular pool admission
books. Instructor Loren. rice, and use the water slide FREE!
Sept. 10 Precourse 12 -2 p.m. North View price, Splash Dates: Sept. 23, Oct. 28,
Sept. 17 LGT 12 -7 p.m. North View Nov. 25, Dec. 23.
Sept. 18,19
20,21 CPR/First Aid5 -9 m. CC Halloween Party & Swim - Sunday,
Sept. 24 LGT 12 -7 p.m. North View Oct. 29
Oct. 1 LGT 12 -7 p.m. North View Calling all ghosts and goblins in sixth
Oct. 8 Testing 12 -4 p.m. North View grade and younger! Join us at the
Oct. 15 Waterfront community center as we celebrate the
Module 12 -7 p.m. North View 11 th annual Halloween Party. Children
# Day Begins Time Location will pla houlish games, win prizes and enjoy
435 Varies Sept. 10 Varies CC & special Halloween treats. After playing the games,
North View children will also have the opportunity to swim and
use the water slide. Cost includes a Halloween bag,
one chance at each game booth, treats, prizes,
swimming, and use of water slide. Parents who
wish to swim and use the water slide will pay
general admission price at the community center
desk on day of party. (Participants must meet a
BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB minimum height requirement of 52" in order to go
Do you enjoy swimming? Do you ant to improve down water slide alone. Those not meeting the
your ability to swim the four competitive strokes? Do minimum requirement may go down when
you want to have fun and participate in swim meets? accompanied by an adult, 18 years and older.) Six
with swimmers your own year old children and under must be
Do you want to compete
accompanied by an adult. Adults are invited to
age and with similar aquatic abilities? If so, the
BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB is for y ou. accompany older children as well. Party 2 hours.
y Register by Thursday, October 26 and fee is
BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB is a local affiliate of $3 /child. After October 26, registration fee is
United States Swimming Inc. Most of our Olympic $5 1child. The Brooklyn Center Lions and Lioness
swimmers including Summer Sanders, Angel Martino, Clubs will assist with the party.
Matt Biondi and Pablo Morales started in USS Club. # Day Date Time Location
For more information, contact Jesse Thomas at 131 Sun. Oct. 29 2:00 p.m. CC
529 -3909. The Brooklyn Swim Club is co-sponsored
by the recreation departments of Brooklyn Center Thanksgiving Day Family Swim - Nov. 23 -
and Brooklyn Park. 4 -9 p m. - THANKS for considering this facility
COMMUNITY CENTER POOL AND WATER for family swim time! Regular pool and water slice
SLIDE RENTAL admission prices apply.
The community center pool and water slide are New Year's Eve Party - Dec. 31 - 6 - 9 p.m.
available for rental by your groue or party at various Celebrate with us - a party for all ages! Hats,
times during the week. Call Dorthy at 569 -3317 for noisemakers, games with prizes and water slide are
further information. all included in admission. Upstairs game room and
snack bar will also be open. Admission to New
CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH US Year's Eve part is $3 for 17 and under and $4 for
Your child's birthday is a very important event. For an 18 and over. Memberships are not accepted for this
extra special day, Ian a swimming party! Small special event. Everyone remaining in the building
groups (20 or less are invited to reserve a room for will be charged.
the party. There is no charge for the room and the
birthday child receives free admission to the pool and NOTE: Children must be at least 52 tall t use the
use of water slide. Please call 569 -3400 to make a Water slide alone or must be accompanied by y an adult
reservation. (18 years or older.) Children 5 years and under must be
accompanied by an adult (18 years or older) at all times.
Thank you.
Fall 1995 1
Join the
Community Center
Fitness Club
Begins September 13, 1995
Take out a membership for the Brooklyn Center Community Center pool, exercise room and
sauna and receive free passes to drop in to exercise classes offered through the recreation
division.
E erc'se classes are scheduled�year round at the community center and various neighborhood
schools. There are classes for the beginner to the advanced.
After you take out a membership, the community cent r staff person will give you the
appropriate number of free passes based on the Cype o membership taken out and a list of the
current exercise classes. The free passes can be used for one year from issue date and can be
used at all fitness classes that have not reached their maximum capacity.
Childcare is offered for morning and Tuesday evening classes held at the community center.
Note: Sometimes circumstances beyond our control re uire us to cancel a class or change
location; theref9re, it is the responsibility of the individual to check the current schedule or
call the recreation division before attending class.
Membership Passes
Taken out Received
1 month 1 Free pass good for
1 exercise class session
3 months 3 Free passes good for
3 exercise class sessions
6 months 6 Free passes good for
6 exercise class sessions
1 year 12 Free passes good for
12 exercise class sessions
Attend the same class or try different ones!
For more information, call the Brooklyn Center
Recreation Division at 569 -3400.
r
Fall 1995 17
Brooklyn Center Community Center
6301 Shing Creek Park-way 569 -3400 TDD Number 569 -3404
1� Memberships
Memberships entitle the member to use 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 and
general admission rates subject to change without notice.
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 $ 50 $128 $220 $328 Family $ 32 $ 86 $145 $248
Individual $ 30 $ 65 $126 $200 Individual $ 20 $ 50 $ 80 $134
Seniors* $ 12 $ 32 $ 61 $112
General Admission *BC residents only
Monday Bargain Days
With Water Slide Without Water Slide Ages WithShde Without
Senior Adults (62 and over) $3.50 $2.00
Adults (18 & over) $4.25 $2.75 8 - $2.75 $1.25
1
Youth (15 -17) $3.75 $2.25 18 61 $3.50 $2.00
Children (6 -14) $3.50 $2.00 15 $3.00 $1.50
Children (2 -5) $2.25 75¢ 6 -14 4 $2.75 $1.25
Children under 2 Free Free 2 -5 $2 50
under2 F Fre
Exercise Room & Sauna Open Swim Schedule Holidays not included!!
Schedule
FALL HOURS effective Sept. 13
Monday, Wednesday & Friday Monday, Wednesday & Friday Hours subject to change.Call 569 -3400.
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 I p.m.)
Tuesday and Thursday Tuesday and Thursday Water Slide Schedule
9 a.m. to 10 p.m. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday & Wednesday
(Adults only: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., (Adults only: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 6 to 9 p.m.
and 8:30 to 10 p.m.) and 8:30 to 10 p.m.) Friday Saturday Sunday
Saturday Saturday
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Noon to 9 p.m. 4 to 9 p.m. 1 to 9 p.m. 12 to 6 p.m.
Sunday (Adults only: Noon to 1 p.m.) The recreation division reserves the right to
Noon to 6 m. Sunda open the water slide during non - scheduled
p' y times. Children must be 52" high to go down
The use of the exercise room is limited to Noon to 6 p.m. the slide alone. Those not meeting this
15 years and older and the sauna 18 Children under 6 years old requirement may go down when accompanied
years and older. Children younger than must be accompanied by an by an adult 18 or over.
this will not be allowed even if adult in the pool. Lockers
accompanied by an adult over 18. Coin - operated lockers are provided at the pool.
The "Play Corner" will be provided for parents attending morning classes, Individuals may secure their belongings for
programs, meetings or swimming at the community center. Minimum age is 25 cents.
four months. The cost is $1 for each preschool child. The "Play Corner" will Pool and Water slide holiday hours
be open regular hours, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. beginning Thanksgiving - Nov. 23, 4-9 p.m.
Sept. 14. After classes or swimming, parents are invited to relax in our NewYear s Day - Jan. 1, Noon -6 p.m,
concession area before picking up children. Additional hours are being offered Pool, waterslide, sauna and exercise room
for the exercise classes on Tuesday evenings from 5:45 -8 p.m. Call 569 -3400. closed SepL 5 fir cleaning.
Game room with pool tables, video games and pinball machines located next Waterslide will be open at 1 p.m. on
to snack bar. schoolhofida .
GENERAL INFORMATION
REGISTRATION INFORMATION *Refund procedure: Requests for
.Registration for classes begins refunds must be made at least NEED MORE INFORMATION
Sat., Sept. 9 at the Brooklyn Center
24 hours before the first class. PHONE 569 -3400
Community Center, except where There will be a $3 service charge. TDD 569 -3404
noted in class descriptions. If you find it necessary to cancel
Registration for swim lessons after the first class, make your
begins at 9 a.m. Numbers will be request 24 hours before the second
handed out at 8:30 a.m. Sorry, mail class. The class will be prorated
registrations will not be plus there will be a $3 service
accepted for swim lessons. charge. Refund checks are mailed AUXILIARY AIDS
Registration for other classes to participants; please allow 2 -3 Auxiliary aids for persons with
begins at 11 a.m. Numbers will be weeks. disabilities are available upon
handed out at 10:30 a.m. Mail request at least 96 hours In
registration will be processed advance. Please call Arnie Mavis,
beginning Mon. Sept. 11. Senior
Refund Procedure For Holiday Director of Recreation 569 -3400. adult registration begins Fri., &One Day Classes - Requests for refunds for holiday and one day
Sept. 8. Doors open at 8:30 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
a.m., registration follows. classes must be made at least
g seven days before the class date. Limited financial assistance funds
Registration for all classes There will be a service charge. are available to Brooklyn Center
continues until classes fill. Sorry, no refunds will be issued later residents. This assistance is for
Sorry, phone than seven days efore the class
registration. y s those who could otherwise not take
date. a class due to financial reasons. Call
*Please make check Arnie Mavis at 569 -3400 for more
•Senior adults, 62 years and older, information.
payable to the City of who are residents of Brooklyn
Brooklyn Center. Center will receive 40% off the
ARTICOOKING CLASS PARTICIPANTS
*Registration registration fee of any adult activity young artists and cooks may get
g class $20 or more. This does not food, paint, glue, or other art media
will be on a apply to supplies, special senior on their clothing and shoes while in
first -come, first- classes which are already reduced, class. Children should dress in old
served basis. The or classes less that $20. Other clothes and /or bring an old paint
recreation division exceptions will be noted in class shirt es apron.
reserves the right descriptions.
to cancel classes COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS
when an insufficient DON'T BE DISSAI OINTED. The parks and recreation office
number of people have signed up. REGLSTER EARLY located in the
Instructors will not be permitted to Most of the programs or activities community center
accept registration at the activity en is o for
location. offered in this brochure have a P O l O
minimum and maximum number registration
Monday through
*Persons who register for an of registrants. Some programs fill Friday 8:30 a.m. -
to capacity within a few days of 10 m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 9
activity where capacity enrollment the beginning of registration. In m ; Sunda 11 30 a.m. - 6
has already been reached will be g g g P• Y p.m.
placed on a waiting list. Additional other cases, we have to cancel
classes may be formed if there are activities several days before the LIABILITY
sufficient requests and if space and starting date, if they appear to be The recreation division does not
a competent instructor are available. under enrolled. There have been provide accident insurance for
several instances where participants in any of its
individuals have expressed interest programs. Participants assume
in a program that has already been all inherent risk of injury from their involvement in programs or
cancelled. In either case, it is activities outlined in this
highly advantageous to register brochure.
early!!
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Locations for Recreation Back to School
Brooklyn Center High School, Municipal Garage, $1 Swim Special
6500 Humboldt Ave. N, BCHS 6844 Shingle Creek Pkwy.
Community Center, North View Junior High, 69th & Zane Wed., Sept. 13
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, CC Northport School, 55th & Sailor Lane
Centerbrook Golf Course, Orchard Lane School, 5-9 p.m.
5500 N. Lilac Drive 6201 Noble Ave. N.
Earle Brown Commons, Palmer Lake School Bring a can of food for CEAP and
6100 Summit Dr. 7300 West Palmer Lake Drive use the community center pool and
Earle Brown School, Park Center High School
5900 Humboldt Ave. N.
7300 Brooklyn Blvd. water slide for only $1.
Evergreen School, 7020 Dupont Ave.N Willow Lane School Prices good for all ages
Fair Oaks School, 5600- 65th Ave. N. 7020 Perry Ave. N.
Garden City School, 350165th Ave. N.
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