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Home My WebLink About1990 Edition 71 December BROOKLYN CITY NEWSLETTER NUMBER 71 DECEMBER , 1990 Crime Prevention Fund, Police Department Host 2nd Annual Awards Night On Wednesday, November 14, the presented during the year. Brooklyn Center Crime Prevention Fund and the Brooklyn Center Police The Brooklyn Center Crime Pre- Ni"M M Department hosted their 2nd An- vention Fund is made up of repre- nual Awards Night. sentatives from various service clubs in the community, along with sev- Ten employees were honored for eral residents. This fund is a valu- outstanding service to the commu- able asset to the community and nity. Some received merit of service the police department since tax awards and a letter of commenda- dollars cannot be used for rewards. 77 tion, while others received service VICKI SMITH is shown holding her bars and pins for their service to Among those honored at the Citizen Service Medal and plaque the department and community. awards night were Smith, Mich - presented by the Brooklyn Center elle Schonhardt, Richard Handy, ' ice Department for her lifesaving Acitizen service medal was given Laurie Veth, Shirley Johnson, orts. to Vicki Smith of Minneapolis for Donald Johnson, Raymond Fer- her lifesaving efforts. While rid- nandez, Austine Anoje, William ing a bicycle in Brooklyn Center on Lorence, Terry Carlson, Elizabeth June 9, she observed a group of Becken, Margaret Deweerdt, Kath- C orrection children pointing to the deep end of leen Wirtanen, Ronald Pearson, a swimming pool. After seeing a Connie Conrad, Brian Bruce, In the November 1990 Brooklyn small child lying on the bottom of Robert Heilman, Darrell Kortan, Center City Newsletter, the the pool, she immediately dove into Virginia Erickson, Donn Erickson, amount of the fine for violating the pool and pulled 6 -year old Diez Mike Streitz, John Barlow, An- the Minnesota law requiring auto- Andre Moore to the surface. At this thijuan Beeks, Walter Filson, M. mobile headlights to be illumi- point the youngster was not breath- Catherine Hennessy, Stephen nated any time visibility is re- ing and Smith had to institute CPR. McComb, Clark Messenbrink, and stricted was incorrect. She was credited with the saving of David Werner. Moore's life. Violation of this statute will re- The Brooklyn Center Crime Pre- This newsletter represents the sult in a $44 fine in Hennepin vention Fund presented rewards City or Brooklyn Center's con - County. y and certificates of appreciation to ccr - rifor cot iservation_ofresources The automobile lights must be persons who assisted in the appre- acrd en.eryy. This issue is printed on any time visibility is restricted hension of criminals. More than can 100% re cYcled paper. by conditions that cause the driver $1,500 in reward money has been not to see people or vehicles clearly on a roadway at a distance of 500 feet. Drivers should turn on the lights • Recreation Programs: enever smoke, fog, rain, or Paae 6-20 rkness occurs. Parking lights 11ME SENSITIVE: are not considered as a replace- Deliver to homes by December 29 ment or an alternative to the headlights. Regulations Necessary for Safe and Effective Snow Plowing in Community • As the winter season begins, hind snow removal equipment, and SAFETY TIPS please remember the regulations stay at least 100 feet behind the which are required for effective and snowplows to allow them to stop as Residents are also reminded to safe snow removal in the commu- needed. Also, do not pass snow warn children not to play in the nity. plows when they are clearing the snow piles made by the plows. Plow local streets. operators often cannot see chil- SNOW PLOWING PROCEDURES dren in these banks, and children • Driving snowmobiles anywhere could be buried in snow or sen- Street and sidewalk crews will on City streets or on public prop- ously hurt. operate when there has been a erty is not allowed in Brooklyn snowfall of more than 2-1/2 inches, Center. Snowmobiles may be oper- Please remember to clear snow or if conditions warrant plowing. ated on private property with the from around fire hydrants in your The crews will begin shortly after consent of the owner, and on Twin neighborhood. The Fire Depart- the storm subsides, with the City Lakes. ment's ability to find the fire hy- divided into 9 districts, and a street • A snowmobile may be used on a drant and have immediate access plow assigned to each district. public roadway in an emergency if to it could make a difference in snow does not allow for safe or their ability to control a fire. Arterial streets are cleared first, practical automobile travel. 000 then residential streets, with the plow making several passes on the streets. Sometimes two passes are needed to clear the street, and two Council Establishes Storm or more to widen the street. Since plowing routes are sometimes long, lJ Drainage Dra Utility it may be one or two hours between D • the clearing passes and the widen- ing passes. The Brooklyn Center City Coun- $36 per acre. The charge is based cil, following a public hearing, on the portion of the property that Apologies are offered in advance approved the establishment of a is covered by building, parking lot, for plugged driveways; however, it storm drainage utility. etc. More developed properties, with is an unavoidable side effect of well fewer grassy surfaces, are charged plowed streets and walks. To re- Property owners will pay a quar- more than properties that are less duce the frustration of shoveling terly fee to fund current activities developed. out of the end of your driveway such as street sweeping, storm sewer twice, it is suggested that you wait repair and maintenance. These charges will begin to ap- until the street is plowed out to its pear on utility bills mailed after full width. The utility also will take on new January 1. responsibilities, including the de- PARKING REGULATIONS velopment of a comprehensive storm — -- sewer management and capital • Residents are reminded not to projects plan, along with the im- Handicapped park on streets during the winter provement of the quality of water months, and especially during and runoffinto'17Win Lakes, Palmer Lake, Parking Signs after a snowfall. Vehicles will be the Mississippi River, and Shingle ticketed and towed, if necessary, Creek. No new staff will be hired by As of November 15, 1990, all when obstructing the clearing of this utility during the first years of handicapped parking space signs streets. operation. must have an additional 12" x 6" sign below the standard handicap • No parking is allowed on any Residential properties will be sign stating the following: "UP TO street or alley for more than 4 con- charged $3 per lot per quarter ($1 $200.00 FINE FOR VIOLATION ". secutive hours between midnight per month). Nonresidential and mul- The sign must be white on blue (re- and 8 a.m., or for more than 6 tiple family use properties will be flectorized). te consecutive hours at any other time. charged a fee per acre, based on the The parking ban is strictly enforced type of land use. Commercial prop- For additional information on during the winter months. erties will be charged $60 per acre, handicapped parking sign, please while multiple - family properties, call the Inspection Department at • Please do not pull up close be- such as apartments, will be charged 569 -3344. 2 Volunteers Program Helps With Portion Needed For Of Home Heating Payments arle Brown The Suburban Hennepin County You must bring all your infor- Days Energy Assistance Program, which mation to the appointment; got underway October 1 and con- otherwise you will have to sched- The 9th Annual Earle Brown tinues through May 30, 1991, ule another appointment. You Days will be celebrated in helps low income households with must bring the following: 1991 from June 20 to June a portion of their home heating 30. The festival will include payments. • Proof of income for all household a craft show, car show, tal- members back 3 months from your ent contest, parade, kid's The income guidelines are for total appointment. For earned income fishing contest, junior roy- household size and total gross this could include copies of pay - alty, street dance, concerts, (before taxes) household income checks, check stubs, or a state - and fireworks. for the three months prior to the ment of gross wages for 3 months application. from your employer on company Although the committee letterhead. has started to plan the 1991 It is not designed to cover total festival, many more persons energy costs. Households with heat • Other proof of income includes are needed to help make it a costs included in the rent are eli- interest statements, statements success. Volunteers are gible to apply for assistance. Ren- from Welfare /Social Service Office, needed to serve on the board ters receiving government subsi- unemployment stubs or award let - of directors or to help on one dized rent assistance, and who do ter, social security award letter, of the committees. Most not pay heat costs directly, will not etc. committees - meet once a ' be eligible. • If you are self employed, you month. Applicants must meet certain must have your most recent in- Persons interested in help- income and asset guidelines to come tax forms. ng with the planning of the qualify for the program. A house- hold's total income for the 3- • Your most recent heating bill Earle Brown Days should I contact Sue LaCrosse at 569- months prior to application is and electric bills. These bills are 3400, considered when determining eli- necessary to process the applica- gibility. tion. An example of 3 -month income • Anyone having one month or Devices To guidelines range from $2,206 for a more without income must bring a Prevent Back flow household of one person up to signed statement telling how they $5,731 for a household of six per- Paid their living expenses. Must Be Tested sons. Certain expenses may be . Renters, if you do not pay a deducted from gross household in- heating ill, bring a current rent All devices installed to prevent come to determine eligible income. g g water backflow (double checkvalves, receipt or copy of your lease. RPEs, etc.) must be tested annu- It is very important that you *Proof of paid, medical, dental, ally to assure for proper working continue to make payments on your conditions. utility bills, since the program will and optical bills not reimbursed by Typical uses for these devices are only pay a portion of the heating insurance, medicare or medicaid. with irrigation systems, fire sprin- bills for the winter. Remember that . proof of paid medical insurance. kler risers, and boilers (mostly paying on your bills shows a "good commercial applications). faith effort" on your part. This is *Proof of paid funeral expenses important when trying to prevent a for household's immediate family. Testing and repair of these de- utility from turning off your heat or vices must be done by a state certi- electricity, It also will help if you • Proof of child' support paid or fied technician. Faulty devices could apply for additional assistance from received by a member ofyour house - cause pollution of the city's water other agencies. hold for the past 3 months. s stem or water supply within a lding. Ifyou are not sure whether To schedule an appointment, • If you did not apply with our ere are any backflow prevention call 929 -2474, Monday through program last year, or have moved devices in the building or when Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All since you last applied, verification they were last tested, please con- information collected for this pro- of your energy cost and consump- tact a certified plumber. gram is private. tion for the last 12 months. 3 Please File Homestead Property Tax Application Cards By January 15 An application for the homestead sessor's Office at the Brooklyn equal value. Some property owne* property tax classification must be Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle also may qualify for refunds from submitted each year. The 1991 Creek Parkway. You will need to the State of Minnesota. Call 296 - application cards will be mailed to bring the deed which transfers 3781 for information and applica- Brooklyn Center home owners on ownership and the social security tion forms. or about January 2., 1991. numbers of all owners. Once this has been done, a homestead card If you have any questions about The Homestead Application card will be mailed to the property. Again, the homestead process, your 1991 will be attached to your 1991 valu- the deadline for filing is January valuation, or have not received ation notice. Please separate the 15, your homestead card by Monday, card, complete with the signa- January 7, please call the Asses - tures and social security num- A property that is classified as sor's Office at 569 -3310 or stop bers of the owners residing at the homestead pays a much lower tax by City Hall. property, and return it to the than a non - homestead property of ❑ ❑ ❑ Brooklyn Center Assessor's Of- fice no later than January 15. The card and valuation notice are Telephone Assurance Program in a three part booklet package For Elderly, Handicapped which is opened by tearing off the edge strips. The card may be re- The Brooklyn Center Telephone not made by the member, a TAP turned by stamping and mailing as Assurance Program (TAP), in exis- clerk will then call to see if all is a postcard, or place it in an enve- tence since 1980, is for the elderly well. lope if you prefer. or handicapped who live alone in If there is no response, a nei the community. If you have purchased your home bor or friend is called (each perAW during the past year and are The program is designed to allow participating in the program pro - applying for homestead for the the members to contact a TAP Citi- vides the names of people to con - first time, you must make the zen Aid Clerk daily, with calls made tact in case of an emergency). This application in person at the As- from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. If the call is program has proved valuable in meeting the emergency needs of _ some of the members. 31 Brooklyn Center Another important aspect of this program involves the companion - 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway ship and personal warmth provided Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 by the TAP clerks. The program is a lot more than just calling and tell- CITY COUNCIL ing some voice on the phone that Dean Nyquist .................... Mayor everything is all right. Phil Cohen ....................... Councilman The clerks are personally com- Todd Paulson ....................Councilman mitted to develop friendships, to Jerry Pedlar .....................Councilman I provide warm conversation, advice Celia Scott .... ...................Councilwoman andjust plain visiting onthephone. In addition, birthday and holiday Gerald Splinter ................... City Manager greetings are sent out to the mem- bers. SERVICE DIRECTORY If you are elderly or handicapped Emergency Number (24 Hours) and living alone, we sincerely in- POLICE-FIRE-MEDICAL .................... 911 information vite you to join this program. If Police (non-emergency, y ) .......... 569 -3333 would like further information City Hall Offices .............................. 569 -3300 yourself, afamilymemberorafrien , (Monday Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:34 p.m.) contact a TAP clerk at 535 -2225 Community Center ........................... 569-3400 any day of the day week from 9 a.m. to 1 P.M. 4 City's Water, Sanitary Sewer Rates Will ,I ncrease Starting January 1 Water and sanitary sewer ties Division operation also has fewer • The bulk of the water and sewer charges will increase starting full time personnel than most area infrastructure is now 30 to 40 years January 1, 1991. The new water cities. old, and requires frequent mainte- rate in Brooklyn Center is still nance. Water main breaks occur the lowest in the metropolitan The Brooklyn Center Public Utili- with greater frequency. area, while the new sanitary sewer ties Division manages nine wells, rate will be among the lowest. three water towers, and more than (See table for comparison with other 110 miles of water main. A tenth cities.) well is under construction and will 1991 WATER RATES begin pumping water in the spring CHARGE PER 1,000 GALLONS Brooklyn Center is among the of 1991. In addition, the utility op- BLOOMING'T'ON* $1.40 few cities that offer a discount to erates 10 lift stations and main- senior residents. The Public Utili- tains almost 105 miles of sewer ROBBINSDALE $1.34 main. RICHFIELD $1.15 Brooklyn Center contracts with MINNEAPOLIS $1.14 Drop Off Trees At the Metropolitan Waste Control ROSEVILLE $1.12 Maple Grove Yard Commission (MWCC) for sewage ST ANTHONY $1.07 p disposal, and does not operate its Waste Site own sewage treatment facility. Three CRYSTAL $1.04 lift stations have recently been GOLDEN VALLEY $0.98 The Maple Grove Yard Waste drop- rebuilt, and a fourth will be recon- NEW HOPE ** $0.95 off site will be open from Saturday, structed in 1991. ecember 29 through and includ- MAPLE GROVE $0.90 Sunday, January 6 to accept The rate increases are reasons: ST. LOUIS PARK* $0.75 hristmas trees. sary for the following reasons: 'I BROOKLYN PARK $0.75 The site will be open from 3 p.m. • Three quarters of the cost of ANOKA* $0.71 to 7 p.m. on weekdays, and from 10 operating the sanitary sewer utility a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and is the charge from the MCWW for FRIDLEY $0.60 New Year's Day. sewage treatment. These fees will EDINA $0.60 The following regulations will increase 8.3 percent in 1991. NEW BRIGHTON ** $0.55 apply for disposal: • Water is now treated with sev- BLAINE** $0.55 • No flocked trees. eral chemicals for health reasons BROOKLYN CENTER $0.55 • No ornaments. and to reduce the "black water" problem of manganese precipita- *Proposed: riot yet approved. • No tree stands. tion that affects man areas of the ** ry F Y h,apectir .; an increase ire raid... • All bags and other wrappings City. 1991. must be removed and taken away • Increasing costs for electricity to � by the residents. run well and lift station pumps. • The fee will be $1 per tree to be 1991 WATER RATE paid upon delivery. • Utility staff regularly flush water $0.55 per 1.000 Gallons • • The service is available to resi- mains to reduce taste and odor dents from other cities who do not problems. 1991 SANITARY participate in this yard waste pro- • A program of regular lift station SEWER RATES gram. and sewer maintenance has reduced Directions to the disposal site: sewer backups from 53 in 1981 to RESIDENTIAL: 1 -94 northwest to County Road 30 only 4 in 1989. The drought of nd turn right. Turn left at County 1988 -1989 has increased the Single Family: $31.50 /quarter ad 121 (Fernbrook Lane) and number of tree roots growing into Senior Citizen: $17.33 /quarter rive one mile to 101st Avenue sanitary sewers, which will require Apartment: $22.05 /quarter North. Turn left on 101st Avenue additional inspections, cleaning, North, and the site is one -third of a root cutting, and chemical treat- COMMERCIAL mile on the right side of the road. ments. $1.26 per 1.000 Gallons 5 LOCATIONS WHERE CLASSES ARE HELD Brooklyn Center High School (BCHS), 65th & Humboldt Ave. N. North View Jr. High, 69th & Zane Ave. N7N. Brooklyn Center Community Center (CC), 6301 Shingle Ck. Pkwy. Northport School, 5421 Brooklyn Blvd. Centerbrook Golf Course, 5500 N. Lilac Dr. Orchard Lane School, 6201 Noble Ave, Earle Brown School, 59th & Humboldt Ave. N. Palmer Lake School, 73rd & West Palm D Evergreen School, 70th & Dupont Ave. N. Willow Lane School, 70th & Perry Ave. N. Fair Oaks School, 5600 65th Ave. N. Earle Brown Commons, 6100 Summit Dr, N. Garden City School, 3501 65th Ave. N. Adult Activities CHILDCARE SERVICE AQUA - BIG BEAUTIFUL & FIT The "PLAY CORNER" will be provided for parents Good health and fitness should not be out of reach attending morning classes, programs, meetings or for you because you feel overweight. Rediscover the swimming at the community center. The minimum age joy of movement through this popular co-ed class. Aqua is six months. The cost is 75 cents for each preschool exercise is fun, refreshing and leaves you with a feeling child. The "PLAY CORNER" will be open Monday- Friday, of exhilaration. You do not need to be a swimmer or 9 a.m. -12:15 p.m. beginning Jan. 7. After classes or put your face in the water. Registration Fee $15.00/10 swimming, parents are invited to relax in our concession Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki Syslo. area before picking up their child. NEW: Childcare will be offered on a pre -paid basis for the Tuesday 6 & 7 p.m. # Day Begins Time Location aerobic classes #20 &24. The cost is $7.50 per child for 10 Thurs. Jan, 24 6:10 p.m. North View the 10 week session. Pay for childcare when you register WATER WALKING &EXERCISE DROP -IN for the class. No refund for childcare after the first class. If you need further information, call 569 -3400. Busy schedule? Take a break from your hectic week SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE and join in the fun. During water walking, participants will walk different patterns in shallow to chest deep water. A fun and healthy class for both men and women 62 The other component of the class involves fun and years and older. (Only one spouse must meet age invigorating exercises done to music. You need not be requirement.) You do not need to be a swimmer or put a swimmer or put your face in the water. Register for your face in the water. Please furnish your doctors name the 10 week session or drop -in and pay $2.50 per tirn and number when registering. Registration Fee $7.50/ at class. Registration Fee $15.00/10 Sessions. Class 10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki Syslo. 50 min. Instructor Lisa Dietz. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 1 Tues. Jan. 15 9:15 a.m. CC 11 Wed. Jan. 23 5:45 p.m. North View 2 Tues. Jan. 15 11:10 a.m. CC 3 Thurs. Jan. 17 10:15 a.m. CC WATER POWER WORKOUT 4 Thurs. Jan. 17 11:10 a.m. CC Looking for a new -wave exercise that will leave you feeling exhilarated? Take the plunge into Waterpower Chlorine treated water CAN discolor swim suits; sorry Workout, a high energy workout which is a combination we are not responsible. of vigorous aerobics and body conditioning exercises performed in shallow water. It's a challenging option for men and women aqua exercisers and fitness buffs. AQUA EXERCISE - COED Come on make a splash! Registration Fee $16.00/10 Exercise in water for better health and a trimmer figure. Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Lisa Dietz. You do not need to be a swimmer or put your face in # Day Begins Time Location the water. Enjoy a pleasant and invigorating experience 12 Tues, Jan, 15 7:05 p.m. North View to exercise with music. Some aerobics will also be included. For Aqua Exercise #7, you may register in FITNESS AND FUN FOR 55+ advance for the 10 week session or drop -in and pay $2.50 per time at class. Registration Fee $15.00 /10 For men and women 55 years and older new to exercise Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructors Lisa Dietz #6, 7, Vicki who want a gentle, low stress workout. Time marches Syslo #'s 5, 8, 9. on, but if we keep our sense of humor and exercise, we can feel and look better. Using music of the big band # Day Begins Time Location era, this class will strive to improve flexibility, muscle 5 Tues. Jan. 15 10:15 a.m. CC tone and the vascular system at a level safe and 6 Tues. Jan. 15 6:10 p.m. North View comfortable for you. Although this is a program directed 7 Wed. Jan. 23 6:45 p.m. North View towards individuals 55 years and older, interested 8 Thurs. Jan. 17 9:15 a.m. CC individuals of variable ages may attend on a space 9 Thurs. Jan. 24 7:05 p.m. North View available basis. Wear loose fitting clothes and tennis shoes. Registration Fee $7.50/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Bev Wilson. # Day Begins Time Location 13 Mon. Jan. 14 10:25 a.m. CC 6 ADULT ACTMTIES CONTINUED AEROBIC DANCE CLASS CIRCUIT AEROBICS • All aerobic classes offer complete and effective Add a new angle to your personal work out, The circuit conditioning for muscles, heart and lungs. mixes low impact aerobics and body conditioning for • Classes include warmups, aerobic movements, 50 minutes of fat - burning excercise. This interval training muscle group work and cool down stretching. workout appeals to both men and women who are Wear comfortable clothes and aerobic shoes. ready for a new challenge in their exercise program, All classes are COED unless noted in the class Registration Fee $15.0010 Sessions. Classes 50 min. description. Instructor Deb Eldridge #25, Linda Bauchwitz #24. Fitness experts encourage three aerobic activities per week. This can be a combination of classes or # Day Begins Time Location classes and walking, swimming, biking etc. 24 Tues. Jan. 15 7:00 p.m. CC * Classes are 50 minutes in length unless noted in the 25 Thurs. Jan. 17 7:00 p.m. North View class description. SATURDAY LOW IMPACT AEROBICS Childcare available for morning weekday classes & Tuesday evenings. See Childcare. Whether you want to break from a hectic week, or just one more day of exercise, enjoy Saturday morning BONUS BONUS exercising. Registration Fee $15.00/10 Sessions. Classes For each aerobic class you register for, receive two 50 min. Instructor Peggy Broberg. complimentary passes to use during the winter # Day Begins Time Location session. 26 Sat. Jan. 19 9:30 a.m. North View AEROBIC PASSES COLLEGE STUDENT AEROBIC SPECIAL After registering for one session of classes, participants By showing your current college identification card, are eligible to purchase pass cards. The pass cards are you may register for selected aerobic classes at a available at the community center and cost two for reduced rate of $12 for ten sessions. This special applies $3. The aerobic pass plan offers registered persons the to academic, technical, vocational and trade school opportunity to add additional aerobic classes to their students. See class #'s for description, location and time, fitness program. This is ideal for participants in the Special does not apply to #'s 18, 23. program who want to exercise more, but whom cannot AEROBIC INSTRUCTOR'S TRAINING - NEW commit to another day on a regular basis. Passes must This workshop is for anyone interested in teaching be used during the winter session. These passes allow you to attend the aerobic classes listed below on a drop- aerobics, aerobic students concerned about safe and in basis. Circumstances beyond our control sometimes effective exercise techniques or aerobic instructors I quire us to cancel a class; therefore it is the wanting current information on biomechanics and new sponsibility of the individual to check the current ideas for classes. The course will also help prepare schedule before attending another class. Passes are participants for the AFAR (Aerobic &Fitness Assoc. of non - transferable. America) or IDEA (International Dance Exercise Association) examinations or certification. Course BEGINNING LOW IMPACT AEROBICS content includes biomechanics, choreography & injury Not to be taken lightly! Everyone has to start somewhere, prevention. No class Feb. 11. Instructor will arrange with why not this class! Easy to follow, hands -on instruction participants the last class date. Registration Fee 540.00/ and low impact, too ... easy on your joints. Registration 5 Sessions. Classes 2 hours. Instructor Deb Eldridge, Fee $15.00 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructors Bev # Day Begins Time Location Wilson #'s 14, 17, Vicki Syslo #15, Barb DuShane #16. 27 Mon. Jan. 14 6:30 p.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 14 Mon. Jan. 14 11:20 a.m. CC DON'T BE DISAPPOINTED 15 Mon. Jan. 14 7:00 p.m. Evergreen Most of the programs or activities offered in this 16 Wed. Jan. 16 7:00 p.m. Northport brochure have a minimum and maximum number 17 Thurs. Jan. 17 10:30 a.m. CC of registrants to operate. Some programs fill to capacity within a few days of the beginning of INTERMEDIATE LOW IMPACT AEROBICS registration. In other cases, we have to cancel This low impact class is at a little faster pace -fun- activities several days before the starting date if they challenging. Receive all the benefits of a good workout appear to be under enrolled. There have been several without the jumping and jarring of regular aerobics, instances where individuals have expressed interest Registration Fee $15.00/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. in a program that has already been cancelled. In Instructors Bev Wilson #'s 18, 20, 22, Vicki Syslo #19, Deb either case, it is highly advantageous to you to Eldridge #23, Barb DuShane #21. REGISTER EARLY!! # Day Begins Time Location BALLROOM DANCE 1 18 Mon. Jan. 14 9:30 a.m. CC Dancing is a skill that can be learned; it's fun and good 19 Mon. Jan. 14 6:00 p.m. Evergreen exercise too. Don't sit on the side lines and watch others 20 Tues. Jan, 15 6:00 p.m. CC enjoy themselves. Learn the Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba 21 Wed. Jan. 16 6:00 p.m. Northport and ChaCha. Be ready for the next wedding dance 22 Thurs. Jan. 17 9:30 a.m. CC or night out on the town! Please note: On Jan. 22 Thurs. Jan. 17 6:00 p.m. North View ballroom will meet at Brooklyn Center High - 65 & Humboldt N. in the cafeteria. Enter main door and turn right. This is for this class only. Registration Fee $25.00/ per couple /8 Sessions. Classes 2 hours. Instructor Marvin Dobe. # Day Begins Time Location 7 28 Tues. Jan. 22 7:00 p.m. Earle Brown ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED BALLROOM II POTTERY The past class of Ballroom dancers had so much fun, The class is designed to teach the basic skills of throwing they have requested more classes! This is a continuation and hand building. The community center offers a of Ballroom 1; participants should have completed the unique opportunity to practice your new skills by first session or the equivalent. This class will progress including in the registration fee clay for project with more patterns and combinations with emphasis unlimited practice time and firing fees. Bring a workshi on style for the Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba and to the first class. Please allow about $6 for purchasing ChaCha. Two new dances the Samba and Tango will of tools. Registration Fee $36.00/7 Sessions. Classes 3 be introduced. Registration Fee $20.00 /per couple/ hours. Instructor Karen Haberle. 6 Sessions. Classes 2 hours, Instructor Marvin Dobe. Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 30 Tues. Jan. 15 6:30 p.m. CC 29 Wed. Jan. 23 7:00 p.m. BCHS LAB AND FIRING PRIVILEGES CPR Open to persons who have completed a pottery class at the community center or have had previous INFANT AND CHILD CPR experience and are familiar with the equipment. Lab See Swim Activities for may be used on unlimited basis other than class time and students may have pieces fired in the seven week MIXED VOLLEYBALL period. The lab program is designed for individuals who want to work independently. Clay may be purchased Open to all post high school age men and women. at the community center. Arrange your own time to Choose sides and play fun low -key volleyball. A night work in the lab during the seven weeks. No instruction. out for mom and dad. Activity fee is 50 cents per person, Starting week corresponds with pottery class schedule per session. No organized teams please. at the community center. Registration Fee $26.00/ 7 Day Begins Time Location Weeks for new lab students. For returning participants, Wed. Jan. 9 7:30 p.m. BCHS please check with instructor. WOMEN'S OPEN VOLLEYBALL 3 Day Begins Time Location 31 To Be Arranged CC A night of fun volleyball for women (post high school Bring a friend or come alone. An enjoyable age) g able time CLAYWORKS � y plus good exercise. Please, no organized team. No time Potte ry for children. See Children's Activites. charge. Gym e 2h ou r. s Day Begins Time Location BEGINNING BRIDGE - NEW Tues. Jan. 8 8:00 p.m. Earle Brown This mini session will offer participants the opportunile to see if the game of Contract Bridge is for them. Learn BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BAND basic bidding and playing procedures. The instructor The and is co-sponsored b the Brooklyn Center and will use the text: Club series. The book is recommended e p y y and is available for purchase from the instructor for $7 Brooklyn Park Parks and Recreation Departments and (The book may be shared.) The class will be fun with is open to all post high school age men and women. lots of hands on experience. The sessions will be taught Practice is Monday nights at North View Jr. High. New at Earle Brown Commons Apartment building, 6100 members are welcome. For more information call the Summit Drive N. Registration Fee $11.0014 Sessions. parks and recreation department at 569 -3400. Director Classes 2 hours. Instructor Kathy Johnson. Paul Schierenbeck. # Day Begins Time Location 32 Wed. Jan. 16 7:00 p.m. Earle Brown NOTICE Commons The parks and recreation department does not DOG OBEDIENCE provide accident insurance for participants in any of its programs. Participants assume all inherent risk This course is open to people 12 years and older, whose of injury from their involvement in programs or dog is at least 6 months old. This course will teach you activities outlined in this brochure. to work with your dog in order to teach him social behavior and self - discipline. Registration Fee $23.00/ 8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Stanley & Jan Orr. MEN'S "OVER 50" DROP IN If you are interested in getting together informally with # Day Begins Time Location 33 Tues. Jan. 22 6:30 p.m. Fair Oaks other guys on a regular basis during the day, join us on Mondays at 1 p.m., No Drop -In Dec. 24 or 31. We meet MINI -500 TOURNAMENT at Centerbrook Clubhouse, 5500 Lilac Drive. Activities include cards, chess, cribbage, scrabble, or speakers Minimum age 18 -No pre -sign up, just bring a partner: on topics of particular interest to men. If you have any Cost $2.50 per person, includes coffee. All players agree questions, call Kathy at 569 -3400. to abide by the rules of the tournament. Tournaments are run by Senior Adult Volunteers on Saturday, Jan. 26, Feb. 23 & March 23, 12:30 -3:30 p.m. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkwai Park and enter on the lower level. In case of incleme weather, call 569 -3400. 8 ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED 55 ALIVE /MATURE DRIVING Senior Adult Activities 55 Alive /Mature driving is an innovative, classroom driver If you have any questions about the programs listed training program designed to help persons 55 and older below, call Kathy Flesher, Senior Adult Coordinator, 569 - improve their driving skills. Developed by the American 3400, association of Retired Persons, the course covers the W ects of aging and medications on driving, basic SPECIAL SENIOR REGISTRATION . rules, license renewal, local traffic hazards, adverse road conditions, energy saving, and accident Friday, Jan. 4 prevention measures. The registration fee of $7 per person A special time has been set aside for persons 62 years covers the cost of course materials and instruction is and older who want to register for adult activities provided free. The instruction is provided by trained in this brochure. NUMBERS HANDED OUTAT 10 A.M. volunteer instructors. Your check or money order should Registration begins at 11 A.M. be made out to AARP. (Cash cannot be accepted). Advanced registration is required, no walk -ins the day SENIOR HAPPENINGS of class. Registration accepted immediately. This two session course should be viewed as an education Is a monthly newsletter sponsored by the Brooklyn Center seminar which has no connection to your driving record Parks and Recreation Department, The "Senior and does not involve driving or testing. You will learn Happenings" tell activities going on at the clubs, in the basic accident avoidance skills while meeting the community and outings offered. Call for yours today! insurance discount requirements. Registration Fee $7.001 2 Sessions. Classes 4 hours. Instructors Gremban #'s 34, TRANSPORTATION 37, Wilson /Luby #'s 35, 36. Mini - coaches will provide transportation to city # Day Begins Time Location sponsored activities, grocery shopping, and major 34 T & W Jan. 8 9:30 a.m. Centerbrook shopping excursions from Brooklyn Center apartment 35 W & TH Jan, 16 9:30 a.m. Centerbrook complexes. A donation of $1 round trip is asked; however, 36 W & TH Jan, 30 9:30 a.m. Centerbrook those unable to make a donation will not be turned 37 T & W Feb, 5 9:30 a.m. Centerbrook away. For information about the Five Cities Transportation Program, call Rita DeBruyn 537 -4534 ext. 33. To make COMMUNITY TRIPSTERS a reservation call 537 -0229. Community Tripsters is a program for people age 55 SOCIAL CLUBS years and older who enjoy getting away once a month Two social clubs are sponsored by the Brooklyn Center on day or overnight trips. Tripswill include tours, attending Parks and Recreation Department at the Brooklyn Center stage productions, horse racing and other popular Community Center. Transportation is available through vents. If you are interested in such outings and meeting w friends from the surrounding area, join us. Deadline the Five Cities Transportation Program from Brooklyn aces listed are on a space permitting basis only. Center apartment complexes. See Transportation. Refunds given only if trip is canceled or a substitute can Leisure Time Club - Meets Wednesdays through the year be found to take your place. Bus departs and returns from 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Bring your lunch, beverage to Brooklyn Center Community Center. On extended available. trips, refund policies are very liberal. Call 569 -3400, Registration accepted immediately. Brooklyn Twins Club - Meets the first & third Friday of Jan. 25 - COFFEE CONCERT, at Orchestra Hall, each month, 7 -9:30 p.m, Program includes selections from Gershwin, Copeland, Adames & Barber. The cost is $20 MEN'S "OVER 50" DROP -IN per person. Registration deadline past, call to be put on waiting list. See Adult Activities for information. Feb. 24 - CAROL CHANNING, at Orchestra Hall. The BRIDGE LESSONS cost of $23 per person includes See Adult Activities for information. transportation, main floor side seating and escort. Bus picks -up at 1 p.m. and returns "BRIDGE FOR FUN" at 4:30 p.m. Registration deadline, space Join other bridge players who get together for a friendly permitting Jan. 11. afternoon of bridge. We will play the first & third Thursday Mar. 19 - LITTLE SIX BINGO, in Prior Lake. Join us for an of each month at 1 p.m. Please note: New participants afternoon of bingo. The cost of $12.50 per must make a reservation to attend. Call 569 -3400 for person includes transportation, bingo and reservations and /or questions. Bridge held at Earle Brown escort, Bus pick up 11:30 a.m. and returns Commons Apartments, 6100 Summit Dr. N. This activity at 6 p.m. Registration deadline, space is open to the public. permitting March 1. MINI 500 TOURNAMENTS Apr. 3 -10 - CHERRY BLOSSOM TIME, Washington D.C. See Adult Activities for information. Come visit the nation's capital, the city that belongs to all Americans! Call for complete SENIOR ADULT SWIM LESSONS brochure. Cost $619 per person, double See Swim Activities for information. occupancy (triple, quad & single available.) . $50 deposit due January 18. Escorted by SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE Holiday Travel Service. See Adult Activities for information. Space does not allow complete details of these trips. If you are interested, and would like more information FITNESS & FUN FOR 55+ sent to you, please call 569 -3400. See Adult Activities for information. 9 SENIOR ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED SWIMMING POOL Children's Activities Senior Adult memberships are available for Brooklyn ATTENTION PARENTS Center residents 62 years and older, at a special rate Through years of experience, we have found our dance of $24 for three months, or $10 for one month. Application and gymnastics classes are conducted more smoothly may be made at the community center desk. Non- when not being observed by parents. Children, as WEAM nt and resident reside s seniors not interested in as adults, need to spend time interacting with their pe membership may swim at senior adult single admission in a recreation setting. Parents are welcome to atten rate of $1.75 per time. the last 15 minutes of the last day of class for a short GIFT TRUNK demonstration. Schedules will be given to students on the first day of class. A craft club run by Seniors who sell their handcrafted items. Membership is limited to Brooklyn Center Seniors or members of either Leisure Time or Brooklyn Twins. For more information call 561 -9278. Shoppers, visit the Gift DANCE PROGRAM Trunk on the first Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Selected items are on display and are The classes continue from fall session ending with a available for purchase at the Brooklyn Center dance recital in the spring. Note: There may be a few Community Center throughout the year. No Gift Trunk openings in some of the classes. Call Sue at 569 -3400 in January. for dates, times, and locations. 55 ALIVE /MATURE DRIVING See Adult Activities for information. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING GYMNASTICS PROGRAM Free screening is done at the following areas: Join the Brooklyn Center Gymnastics program. The program has been revised and a skill progression of BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER - 6301 classes has been established. The purpose of this Shingle Creek Parkway. Last Wednesday of each progression is to provide participants with a safe. month, 10:30 a.m. - noon. comfortable advancement in gymnastics allowing them to develop to their potential. Most students CEAP - 7231 Brooklyn Boulevard, Thursday, 10 a.m.- participate in a class two to three times before noon. progressing to the next level. Parents may attend the last 15 minutes of the last class. WEST FIRE STATION - 6250 Brooklyn Blvd. Monday- Friday, 8 -10 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m. -8 p.m. • TA.P. Telephone Assurance Program for elderly and GYMSTERS handicapped who live alone. The program has helped Basic gymnastics and exercises designed to improve several persons with immediate needs, in some cases child's motor skills and coordination. Class activities emergency situations. If you are interested in the include tumbling and introduction to the balance program for yourself or a friend, contact a TAP clerk at beam and bars. Students must be able to do all skills 566 -0157. We really care about our participants! before advancing to Gymster II. For boys and girls ages Sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Police Department, 3 1/2 -5 (children must be 3 112 by March 1, 1991) Class ratio 8 students /instructor. Registration Fee $17.00/8 SERVICES FOR SENIORS & DISABLED Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructors Theresa Mickelson See Special Activities for information on chore services #'s 38, 40, Susan Crutchfield Graske #39. and meals. # Day Begins Time Location TRIPS AND OUTINGS 38 Thurs. Jan. 24 6:30 p.m. North View See Page 9 Community Tripsters. 39 Thurs. Jan. 24 6:30 p.m. North View 40 Sat. Jan. 26 9:15 a.m. North View TAX -AIDE Volunteers will help low income seniors with their 1990 tax returns. Bring your last income tax return and 1990 tax materials including renter's or property tax refund. GYMSTERS II For rent or property tax credit you need to know total Students must be able to do all the skills in Gymsters Social Security received in 1990. This will be on a SSA I before taking this class. Children will learn more or RRB 1099. No appointments, first come basis, 9 a.m.- advanced moves on the low balance beam, tumbling noon, Thurs. & Fri., Feb. 1 -April 12, Brookdale Area Library, and bars. For preschool children 4 and up who have 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway and Mon., Feb. 4 - April 15, passed Gymsters I class. Class ratio 8 students /instructor. Brooklyn Park Library, 8600 Zane Ave. N. Help will also Registration Fee $17.00/8 Sessions. Classes 45 min. be done by appointment on Tues, at CEAP, 7231 Brooklyn Instructor Theresa Mickelson. Blvd. Call Carol Dale at 566 -9600 for your appointment. The TAX -AIDE program is offered at other locations, call # Day Begins Time Location the IRS. This federally sponsored program is provided 41 Sat, Jan, 26 11:10 a.m. North View • by AARR NRTA & RSVP. There in NO charge. 10 CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES CONTINUED I GIRL'S BEGINNER I The emphasis in Beginner I will be to learn basic tumbling CLASS REFUND POLICY skills such as rolls, cartwheels, walkovers and headstands. Requests for refunds for these classes ;rust be made Students will be taught simple skills on the beam, vault, at least seven days before the class date. There will d uneven bars. For girls in grades K -6 who have had be a $3 service charge. Sorry, no refunds will be issued e or no gymnastics. Registration Fee $16.00/8 Sessions. after this time. lasses 1 hour. Instructor Theresa Mickelson #'s 42, 44, Susan Crutchfield Graske #43. FROSTY SCULPTURES - NEW Come and enjoy the "frosty fun" as we create an # Day Begins Time Location edible Frosty the Snowman with popcorn, syrup and 42 Thurs. Jan. 24 7:20 p.m. North View gumdrops. Children will also sing winter songs and 43 Thurs. Jan. 24 7:20 p.m. North View do fingerplays. Handouts will be included for each 44 Sat. Jan. 26 10:05 a.m. North View participant. For pre- kindergarten children 3 1/2 - 5 GIRL'S INTERMEDIATE -NEW years old. Registration Fee $4.0011 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Mrs. Novotny. The intermediate class is for girls who have either passed Beginner or can do the following skills: Tumbling - forward # Day Date Time Location and backward, cartwheel, headstand. Beam -walk 49 Fri. Jan. 25 1:00 P.M. CC forward and back, front support and mount, squat turn, 50 Sat. Jan. 26 10:00 a.m. CC forward roll. Vault- straddle, hip squat. Bars -back hip CUPIDS, COOKIES &CRAFTS -NEW circle, single leg cut, pull over to front support. For grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $16.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Here's a chance for your little valentine to make a Instructor Theresa Mickelson. special craft, sing songs, and decorate a tasty cookie! Don't leave your child in the red. For pre - kindergarten # Day Begins Time Location children 3 1/2 - 5 years old. Registration Fee $4.00/ 45 Sat. Jan. 26 Noon North View 1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Mrs. Novotny. WIGGLES & GIGGLES # Day Date Time Location A popular physical activity program for parent & child 51 Fri. Feb. 8 1:00 P.M. CC ages 3 -5. Some exercise, a little dancing, stunts, tricks, 52 Sat. Feb. 9 10:00 a.m. CC and most of all wiggling and giggling and lots of fun LITTLE BIT O'LUCK -NEW for everyone. No class Jan. 30 or Feb 27. Registration Fee $11.00/6 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Vicki The luck of the Irish is sure to be with your little Syslo. Leprechaun when venturing off to the land of green through crafts, songs, fingerplays and a special green 10 Day Begins Time Location snack! Don't forget to wear green! For pre - school Wed. Jan. 16 6:10 p.m. Evergreen children 3 1/2 - 5 years old. Registration Fee $4.001 BABYSITTING CLINIC 1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Mrs. Novotny. Students will learn about the fascinating and # Day Date Time Location challenging world of childcare. They will learn how to 53 Fri. Mar. 15 1:00 P.M. CC provide basic childcare, recreational activities for young 54 Sat. Mar. 16 10:00 a.m. CC children, and how to prevent accidents, give simple first aid, and utilize community resources for emergency gABAR: THE MOVIE -JAN. 21 help. This class is a must for any student interested in babysitting. Class attendance at all sessions is required Join us on Martin Luther King Day for Babar: The Movie. to be awarded Red Cross completion card. Absence The wonderful adventures of Babar, the orphaned due to illness will require make -up arrangements with elephant king, are depicted on the screen in this lovingly instructor. Bring a sandwich, pencil and paper. rendered feature that's a treat for viewers of all ages. Registration Fee $14.00/2 Sessions. Classes 4 1/2 hours. The movie will be shown at 12:30 and 2:45 p.m. on Instructor Linda Berglund, Red Cross Certified Instructor. Monday, January 21 at the community center. After the movie, stay fora swim. Admission fee is $1.75 all ages, # Day Begins Time Location includes movie and swim. Memberships do not apply. 47 Sat. March 16 9:00 a.m. CC Birthday parties and youth groups are welcome. CLAYWORKS Refreshments will be sold. If your group is larger than 20, call Donna at 569 -3400 to make a reservation. Experience the enjoyment of working with clay. Children create their own masterpieces using the pinch, coil THE ADVENTURES OF MILO AND OTIS- FEB.18 and slab methods. No previous experience is necessary A mischievous kitten named Milo and his best friend, to enroll. Students work at their own rate and progress a puppy called Otis, embark on a series of wonderful to more difficult projects according to ability. For boys adventures. The movie will be shown at 12:30 p.m. and and girls in grades 3 -6. No class Feb. 18. Registration 2:45 p.m. on Monday, February 18 at the community Fee $21.0017 Sessions. Classes 2 hours. Instructor Karen center. After the movie, stay for a swim. Admission fee Haberle. is $1.75 all ages, includes movie and swim. Memberships # Day Begins Time Location do not apply. Birthday parties and youth groups are Mon. Jan. 28 6:00 p.m. CC welcome. Refreshments will besold. Ifyourgroup is larger than 20, call Donna at 569 -3400 to make a reservation. 11 CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES CONTINUED DUCKTALES: THE MOVIE - TREASURE OF THE LOST LAMP VACATION DAY CAMP - MARCH 25-29 - March 28 Do you work? Are you wondering what to do with the One of television's most popular series is now a dazzling, kids during spring vacation? We've got the perfect animated feature film. Eccentric Scrooge McDuck solution. unearths a magic lamp, prompting nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie to embark on a madcap wish fest. During the week of spring vacation (March 25-29) w The movie will be shown at 12:30 and 2:45 p.m, run an extended recreation program for children 0 (approximate running time 1 1/2 hours.) After the movie, grades K -6 from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. Activities will include stay for a swim. Admission fee is $1.75 all ages, includes swimming, tours, programs at library, games, open gym, movie and swim. Memberships do not apply. Birthday crafts and one lunch. Parents will receive a schedule parties and youth groups are welcome. Refreshments of daily activities prior to the week. Students must provide will be sold. If your group is larger than 20, call Donna their own lunch (except for the day we eat out). For at 569 -3400, more information, call 569 -3400. This always fills up fast, so parents are encouraged to sign up early. Registration AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Fee $53.00/5 days. No refunds given after March 14. The after school program enables students to explore # Day Begins Time Location fields outside the regular school curriculum and will 58 M -F Mar. 25 7:00 a.m. CC be held immediately after school. These programs are designed to acquaint elementary students with a new skill, or to enjoy a new activity. Although these programs are scheduled at specific schools, you can register for Special Activities classes outside your home school. However, school district policies will not allow children to leave school early to participate in an after school class. If you would like to see a class offered or would like to SKATING RINKS be an instructor for a class, please contact the parks and recreation department (569 -3400) or your The following rinks and shelter buildings will be elementary school building coordinator. supervised as follows: 'Denotes Hockey Rinks. Karen Lipski Evergreen 561 -0270 Weekdays 4:00 -9:00 p.m. Wally Libby Garden City 561 -9768 Saturdays and Vacation Days 1:00 -9:00 p.m. Bonnie Capper- Eckstein Palmer Lake 561 -1930 Sundays 1:00 -6:00 p.m. Doug Anderson Fair Oaks 533 -2246 Linda Hanka Earle Brown 561 -4480 "Evergreen "Garden City North Arvid Lauen Orchard Lane 533 -1645 West Palmer North n ' Ken Gulbraa Willow Lane 561 -9272 Willow Lane *Northport Orchard Lane `Grandview SPORTS HOUR Rinks at Happy Hollow and Brooklane will be Learn the fundamentals of floor hockey, basketball and maintained only. No supervision. Riverdale will be other low organized games. For grades 1-4. Registration open weekends and vacation days. Fee $7.00/5 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Jenny Knight. Skating season generally runs from December 14 through February 16. This could be earlier or later # Day Begins Time Location depending on weather conditions. For an update, 55 Mon. Jan. 28 3:10 p.m. Orchard call 569 -3400. Lane JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE - NEW LOCATIONS In this class, you will begin to learn the Japanese language, sing songs, dress in kimonos, learn origami 'Evergreen - 72nd &Bryant West Palmer - Palmer Lake Circle ` and even eat some food from the Japanese culture. On the last day, students may invite a friend, parent Willow Lane - 69th &Orchard or grandparent to enjoy the Japanese customs with Orchard Lane - 65th & Orchard 'Garden City - 63rd & Brooklyn Dr. them. For grades 2 -3. Registration Fee $11.00/6 Sessions. `Kylawn - 61st Y t &Kyle Classes 1 hour. Instructor Jeanne Tamura. 'Northport - 55th & Sailor Lane # Day Begins Time Location `Grandview - 59th & Humboldt 56 Wed. Jan. 23 3:10 p.m. Orchard Happy Hollow - 50th & Abbott Lane Brooklane - 65th & Drew Riverdale - Dallas Road & Riverdale Road BEGINNING DRAWING - NEW Take up your pencil and follow instructor Jenny Knight on an exciting trip of sketching, cartooning and COMMUNITY CENTER GALLERY imaginative thinking. We will be going where only your The gallery located in the Brooklyn Center Community imagination can go. Bring a sketch pad with you to Center is available for photography or mixed me class. For grades 1 -4. Registration Fee $10.00/6 Sessions. shows at various times throughout the year. There is Classes 1 hour. Instructor Jenny Knight, charge for the exhibit space. Contact Kathy Flesher # Day Begins Time Location at 569 -3400 for further information. 57 Wed. Jan, 30 3:15 p.m. Garden City 12 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES CONTINUED CANOE BUILDERS SHOW ADAPTED RECREATION The Minnesota Canoe Association, Inc. in cooperation cooperative The adapted recreation program is a coo with the Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation p p g p Department, will present their annual Canoe Builders effort of the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, ' w on Saturday, February 9, at the Brooklyn Center Crystal, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, New Hope, mmunity Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. Free Plymouth, Robbinsdale, and West Hennepin admission. Community Center. Participants must pre - register. This annual program features a continuous program West Hennepin Community Center is an agency of speakers and demonstrations from noon to 5 p.m, serving individuals with developmental disabilities Learn how you can build your own state-of -the-art wood and theirfamilies in the West and Northwest Hennepin strip canoe in time for summer's warm days. Award area. Services include information and referral, winning canoe designers will discuss form and thoughts advocacy, and counseling. Programs include social/ relating to today's modern canoes. Enjoy a full afternoon recreation clubs and education programs. An and learn how simple it isforyou to build your own canoe! integration specialist is on staff to assist parents, For additional information call Pat Casey 593 -9562. professionals and individuals who are interested in The public is also invited to our evening banquet. For participating in "non -adapted" parks and recreation information call Jim Schiebe 432 -5687. programs. Call 933 -9105 for information and registration procedures. Saturday Sunshine Kids - A social /recreation program desi ned for children 5 -12 years old. Activities include: BROOKLYN CENTER WOMEN'S CLUB arts crafts, cooking, music, sports and much much The Brooklyn Center Women's Club is sponsored by the more fun! Sunshine Kids will meet at Zanewood Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department. Community Center, 7200 Zane Avenue N., Jan. 12 Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month through - Mar. 9 from 9:30 a.m. -Noon. Advanced registration May at 1 p.m. in Constitution Hall of the Brooklyn Center fee $30 Community Center. The club was organized in January Teen Bowling League - Meet new friends at our of 1966. There were 39 charter members. The purpose popular bowling league on Tuesday afternoons, 4- of the organization is to promote social, cultural and 6 p.m., Jan. 8 - Mar. 5. For teens ages 12 -17 years. The civic activities for area women. Membership is open league fee is $17 plus $2 for each Tuesday bowled, to any woman 21 years or older with yearly dues of $5. We bowl at Doyles, 5000 W. Broadway, Crystal. A variety of programs are presented each month, followed by refreshments and a social time. Join us on Teen Action - Do you like to go to movies, and dances, , j jWsday, Jan, 8 for our 25th birthday anniversary listen to music or go out for pizza? Read on - This great e program is for teens 13 -17 years with mild a bration. On Feb. 12, the Gray Airies will entertain. y outings are also offered. On Tues., Jan. 22 we will developmental disabilities. Participants must be able lunch at Kozlak'sfollowed by Guthrie Theatre Costume to work in a ratio of one to eight participants. The Show. On Fri., Feb 22 lunch will be at Edinburgh and group is on -going and meets once a month for then off to the Star Tribune for a tour. Mar. 27 will bring different activities. For more information call Elyce us to the Chanhassen for lunch and theatre at 933 -9105. Don't miss out on all of the "action ". performance. Questions about the club, the programs or outings, should be referred to 561 -7196. Friday Night Social - Do you enjoy meeting new friends or like socializing with a group of people? Come join us Fridays fora variety of activities. Hiking, crafts, bingo, swimming, movies and other special activities will NORTH METRO STAMP CLUB be planned with input from you. We meet at Northport The North Metro Stamp Club has served who School, 5421 Brooklyn Blvd., 7 -9 p.m., beginning Jan. p persons 11 - Mar. 8. The fee is $20. collect stamps, post cards, and other philatelic material for more than twentyyears. The club is open to all persons Bowling League - Join in our league every Saturday who are involved in the hobby or who are interested morning. For adults 18 years and older who want to in starting. improve their techniques, show off their skills, meet new friends and just have fun. Starts Jan. 12 - Mar. Meetings are the first and third Fridays, 7:30 p.m. at the 9, 10 a.m. -Noon at Doyles, 5000 W. Broadway, Crystal. Brooklyn Center Community Center. Collectors can $15 league fee, also $2 for each Saturday bowled. trade, buy, and sell stamps and related items before the program at 8 p.m. Non- Competitive Hockey Skill Building Program - Would you like to play a team sport while having fun The club is informal and members help other members with friends? This integrated program will focus on to get the most from the hobby. Current annual dues learning rules, regulations, skills and playing games are $2 with a special rate of $1 for students and senior in a fun non - competitive atmosphere. The program adults. is open to adults with or without disabilities and Interested persons can come to a meeting or can designed for those who have some sports knowledge contact the club secretary, Post Office Box 27043, Mpls., and the desire and skill to learn and participate in N 55427 for a newsletter, or contact Floyd Gray for a team sport. The program meets at Cedar Island rmation, 488 -6986. School, 6777 Hemlock Lane, Maple Grove, Fridays, Jan. 11 - Mar. 8, 6:30 -8:30 p.m. The fee is $15. 13 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES CONTINUED SILVER SLIPPER DANCERS SERVICES TO SENIOR AND DISABLED RESIDENTS OF The Silver Slippers, the park and recreation department's BROOKLYN CENTER performing dance troupe, is available to perform for The Community Emergency Assistance Program local groups and organizations. Enjoy a fun repertoire (C.E.A.P.) offers chore services and home delivered of dances set to broadway hits and nostalgic favorites. meals to those eligible, over 60 years of age, a All members of the group are 50 years or older. For more disabled persons of any age living in Brooklyn Pa information call 561 -0859. Brooklyn Center, and south to 49th Avenue North in Mpls. This is a hot, nutritionally balanced meal delivered by WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP volunteers at noon Monday Through Friday. Are you ready to take off pounds sensibly? Join "TOPS" Our Chore Program includes snow removal, yard work, We meet on Thursdays from 7:15 -8:30 p.m. at Brooklyn minor home repairs, window washing, housekeeping, Jr. High, room 117. Lowweekly dues. For more information and spring clean -up. The workers are skills -bank call Margaret 561 -6364 or Ann 560 -2666. applicants whose references are thoroughly checked. Their name is added to a list of workers and referred to eligible people when they call for service. The client COURAGE CENTER pays the worker when the job is completed. Courage Center is an agency serving persons with The "Annual Metro Paint- A -Thon" is also available to physical disabilities, or speech, hearing and vision low income and handicapped persons. Applications disorders. Training and recreation and competitive are accepted each spring until late May. This service opportunities in team and individual sports are is free to those who are eligible. Work is done by volunteer provided. There are adaptive physical education classes, daycamps, field trips and special events. groups and paint is donated by the Valspar Paint are interested and want to have fun, call events. Corporation. Anyone interested in working in our Chore If you intere f you a , ntere 5. Program as a paid housekeeper, handyman, or in any other capacity should apply at C.E.A.P., 7231 Brooklyn The following programs meet at Willow Lane School, Blvd. Volunteers are ALWAYS needed for the Meals At 7020 Perry Ave. N beginning Wednesday, January Your Door Program, grocery shoppers and many other 16. The registration deadline is January 11. For positions within the agency. Contact Terry or Lois at 566- ' additional information, contact Karyl Hoeger. Register 9600. early to avoid disappointment. AIR GUNS • This program is designed to introduce the sport of Teen AcNit�es target shooting to persons 12 years and older with physical disabilities. Air powered pistols will be provided. The lead instructor is a nationally SNO -DAZE DANCE recognized expert in the sport. The program runs 6:30- All junior high students are invited to the annual Sno- 8:30 p.m. through February 27, the fee is $10. Instructor Daze Dance on Friday, January 25 from 7:30 -10:30 p.m. Marilyn Bergum. at North View (69th & Zane). Special highlights will TEEN CLUB include a sound and light show and the coronation of the 9th grade King and Queen and 7th & 8th grade This recreation program is for teens, ages 14 -19, with attendants. Admission fee is $3.00 /person. Junior high physical disabilities or who are able- bodied. It will student picture I.D. required for admission. Don't miss provide an evening to socialize with peers, plan out on all the action - catch "Dance Fever'! upcoming events, hear informative guest speakers, and attend a group outing. The fee is $20 and pre - Day Date Time Location registration is required. We'll meet from 6:30 -8:30 p.m. Fri. Jan. 25 7:30 p.m. North View through March 6. Bring your friends and let's have some fun! BACK TO THE 50'S & 60'S Let's cruise back to those fabulous 50's and 60's. BROADWAY DROP - IN Highlights include dancing, music, from the 50's - 90's, played on superior sound equipment, contests and The Broadway Drop -In Center, is part of the Northwest lots of fun. For grades 7 -9 only. Refreshments will be sold. Hennepin Community support program. It is a social Students are encouraged to dress in 50's or 60's attire. recreation program for adults in Northwest Hennepin Fee $3.00/1 Session. Junior high student picture I.D. who have experienced mental health difficulties. The required for admission. 3 hours. drop -in center offers a variety of activities ranging from table games, athletics, socialization, and art, individual Day Date Time Location living skills and community outings. Most activities Fri. Feb. 22 7:00 p.m. North View offered are at little or no cost to the participant. If you SPRING DANCE would like more information on the program please contact Mary at 535 -6069. A calendar of events is Spring is coming early to North View. Get your friends available upon request. Come see us at: 5510 W. together for the spring dance on Friday, March 22, at Broadway /Crystal Gallery Mall, Room 215. 7:30 p.m. Highlights include a sound and light show and lots of surprises. Participants can also play po I and foosball. Refreshments will be sold. For grade 9 only. Fee $3.00 /per person. Junior high student pict Recycle I.D. required for admission. ® Date Time Location Conserve Fri, March 22 7:30 p.m. North View 14 TEEN ACTIVITIES CONTINUED SPIRIT MOUNTAIN Swim Activities Join us for a fabulous trip to Spirit Mountain on Mon. Swim registration starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. January 21. Bus leaves North View at 6:45 a.m. and returns 5, all other class registrations begin at 1 p.m. (Numbers t approximately 7:30 p.m. Registration fee is $32 which will be given out one hour before registration). WHEN ludes lift ticket, coach bus, rental equipment and REGISTERING FOR SWIMMING LESSONS, PLEASE GIVE aperones or $27 without equipment rental. For junior US THE NUMBER OF THE CLASS, high students only. Space is limited. Deadline to register is 10 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, space premitting. PARENT AND TOT SWIM LESSONS Registration accepted at the community center Water adjustment and beginning swim lessons for anytime during office hours and on the Wednesday prior to the trip at North View during lunch, children land 3 years old. One parent must accompany the child in the water, preferabl the same parent each Trip # Day Date Fee Area time. Registration Fee $20.0010 Lessons. Classes 30 400 Mon. Jan. 21 $27 or $32 Spirit min. Mountain CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS Registration Accepted Immediately # Day Begins Time Location 59 Sat. Jan. 12 10:05 a.m. CC 60 Sat. Jan, 12 10:40 a.m. CC 61 Mon. Jan, 14 6:05 p.m. North View JUNIOR HIGH SKI TRIPS 62 Tues. Jan. 15 6:00 p.m. CC Ski trips are offered forjunior high students only. Bus 63 Tues. Jan. 15 6:35 p.m. CC pick up at North View at 3:10 p.m. Parent signed 64 Thurs. Jan. 17 6:00 p.m. CC permission slip required for all trips. Registration fee 65 Thurs, Jan. 17 6:35 p.m. CC includes the lift ticket, transportation, and chaperons. DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS Equipment rental is extra and is paid at the ski area. 66 M & W Jan. 14 9:30 a.m. CC Ski booklets are available at the community center 67 M & W Feb. 18 9:30 a.m. CC and the North View office. Registration accepted at the community center anytime during office hours and PRE- SCHOOL AND CHILDERN SWIM LESSONS on the Wednesday prior to the trip at North View during lunch. American Red Cross Swimming Instruction, Beginner through Swimmer. Classes have an average ratio of Trip # Day Date Fee Area 5 students/ instructor. Children's swim lessons for 4 years 401 Fri. Jan. 11 $17.00 Afton Alps and older. Parents do not accompany child in water. Fri. Feb. 1 18.00 Welch Registration Fee $20.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. Village 3 Fri. Feb, 8 18.00 Wild CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS Mountain a Day Begins Time Location 404 Fri. Feb. 15 18.00 Trollhaugen 68 Sat. Jan. 12 9:30 a.m. CC 405 Fri. March 1 17.00 Afton Alps 69 Sat. Jan. 12 10:05 a.m. CC 70 Sat. Jan. 12 10:40 a.m. CC Registration Accepted Immediately 71 Sat. Jan. 12 11:15 a.m. CC 72 Mon. Jan. 14 9:30 a.m. CC 73 Mon. Jan. 14 5:30 p.m. North View 74 Mon, Jan. 14 6:05 p.m. North View DON'T BE DISAPPOINTED 75 Mon. Jan. 14 6:40 p.m. North View 76 Mon. Jan. 14 7:15 p.m. North View Most of the programs or activities offered in this brochure 77 Tues. Jan, 15 6:00 p.m. CC have a minimum and maximum number of registrants 78 Tues. Jan. 15 6:35 p.m. CC to operate. Some programs fill to capacity within a few 79 Tues. Jan. 15 7:10 p.m. CC days of the beginning of registration. In other cases, 80 Tues. Jan. 15 7:45 p.m. CC we have to cancel activities several days before the 81 Wed. Jan. 16 9:30 a.m. CC starting date if they appear to be under enrolled. There 82 Thurs. Jan, 17 6:00 p.m. CC have been several instances where individuals have 83 Thurs. Jan. 17 6:35 p.m. CC expressed interest in a program that has already been 84 Thurs, Jan. 17 7:10 p.m. CC canceled. In either case, it is highly advantageous to 85 Thurs. Jan. 17 7:45 p.m. CC you to REGISTER EARLY!! DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS 86 M & W Jan. 14 10:05 a.m. CC 87 M & W Jan, 14 10:40 a.m. CC 88 M & W Feb. 18 10:05 a.m. CC 89 M & W Feb. 18 10:40 a.m. CC NOTICE SENIOR ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS The parks and recreation department does not American Red Cross swim lessons for men and women provide accident insurance for participants in any ages 62 years and older. Here is a chance to brush up IN its programs. Participants assume all inherent risk on skills you have already learned, experience new skills injury from their involvement in programs or or just start right from the very beginning. We also have activities outlined in this brochure. room for "Super Chickens." Registration Fee $28.50/ 10 Lessons. Classes same days and times as adult lessons. Brooklyn Center residents $14.75/10 Lessons. 15 SWIM ACTIVITIES CONTINUED ADULT SWIM LESSONS LIFEGUARD TRAINING Beginner through Swimmer level swim instruction for A Red Cross course to provide the necessary minimum adult and high school age. Here is an opportunity to skills fora person to qualify to serve as a nonsurf lifeguard. learn to swim or brush up on your strokes. Registration Participants must be 15 years of age before the first cla Fee $28.50/10 Lessons. Classes 40 min. swim 500 yards continuously using each of the followi6 CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS strokes for at least 50 yards: crawl, breaststro elementary backstroke and sidestroke, recover a ten # Day Begins Time Location pound diving brick from nine feet of water, swim under 90 Tues. Jan. 15 7:45 p.m. CC water 15 yards, and tread water one minute. The Red 91 Thurs, Jan. 17 7:45 p.m. CC Cross Standard First Aid course is an included part of this program, Wed. Jan. 23, 30. from 6-10 p.m. All classes DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS must be attended and absences will not be made up, 92 M & W Jan. 14 10:40 a.m. CC Registration Fee $75.00/7 Sessions. Classes 4 hours. No 93 M & W Feb. 18 10:40 a.m. CC refunds after Jan. 10. ADULT SUPER CHICKEN Day Begins Time Location 99 Mon, Jan. 14 6:00 p.m. NVJH For those persons, high school age and up who have a real fear of water. Here is an opportunity to overcome INTRO. TO SNORKELING - NEW that fear and enjoy the sport. Registration Fee $28.50/ Learn to snorkel before going on that vacation! Become 10 Lessons. Classes same days and times as adult lesson. familiar with what you might see. Equipment provided, ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS or bring your own. A good pre -scuba class, or for anyone who is interested in snorkeling. Open to adults and Swimming lessons for children and adults of all ages students age 12 and above who are at least an who are physically and /or mentally handicapped. intermediate level swimmer. Registration Fee $22.00/ Classes have a ratio of one students to one instructor. 5 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Registration Fee $20.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 100 Tues. Jan. 15 7:00 p.m. CC 94 Sat, Jan. 12 9:30 a.m. CC 95 Thurs. Jan. 17 7:45 p.m. CC INTRO. TO COMPETITIVE SWIMMING - NEW PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS A class designed for swimmer level students and above who are interested in learning some of the skills which Private swim lessons are available at the community are unique to competitive swimming - the butterfl center and North View Jr. High. Privates will be held same stroke, racing dives, and flip turns, as well as practic days and times as child and adult swim lessons. For the other competitive swimming strokes. Registrai* registration information contact Donna, 569 -3400. Fee $20.00/10 Sessions. Classes 1/ hour. Registration Fee $9.00/1 Lesson or $40.00/5 Lessons. Classes 30 min. # Day Begins Time Location 101 Thurs. Jan. 17 7:45 p.m. CC DIVING Beginning lessons on the one and three meter diving SCUBA DIVING board for children who are Advanced Beginner or better /-ages 12 to Adult. Covers equipment, safety, marine life, swimmers. Registration Fee $22.00/10 Lessons. Classes and scuba diving techniques. Fee includes all gear 30 min. used for the pool and classroom except masks, fins, and snorkels which the students must provide by the # Day Begins Time Location second session. Students must complete open water 96 Tues. Jan. 15 7:45 p.m. CC dives in order to be certified. This part of the class is 97 Thurs. Jan. 17 7:45 p.m. CC separate from the classroom and pool training and can be done in the spring, summer, fall, or with a BASIC WATER SAFETY qualified PADI instructor on your winter vacation! Open A Red Cross course to provide individuals and families water training is at an additional cost. Registration Fee with general water safety information, to create an $125.00 /3 Sessions. Classes 6 1/2 hours. awareness of causes and prevention of water accidents, # Day Begins Time Location to develop a desire to be safe and to encourage healthy 102 Sun. Jan. 13 2:30 p.m. CC and safe water recreation. This course focuses on 103 Sun. Feb. 3 2:30 p.m. CC personal and community water safety and may be taken by anyone, regardless of swimming ability. All classes must be attended and absences will not be made up. Registration Fee $27.00110 Lessons. Classes NOTICE 70 Min. The parks and recreation department does not # Day Begins Time Location provide accident insurance for participants in any 98 Sat. Jan. 12 10:40 a.m. CC of its programs. Participants assume all inherent risk of injury from their involvement in programs or activities outlined in this brochure. - - - ---6 Chlorine treated water CAN discolor swim suits; sorry we are not responsible. 16 SWIM ACTMTIES CONTINUED SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING SPECIAL MONTHLY POOL ATTRACTIONS Do you like dancing? Are you an advanced beginner swimmer or better? Combine the two in beginning synchronized swimming! Students will learn basic stunts l d formations in the water and develop routines -� istration Fee $22.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. Day Begins Time Location 104 Tues. Jan, 15 7:45 p.m. CC CPR December 31 - New Years Eve Splash into 1991, 8:30 p.m.- ADULT CPR - Would you know what to do if a member 12:30 a.m. Bring your friends and family and celebrate of your family or co- worker stopped breathing, started NEW YEARS EVE at the community center. Games, hats, choking, or had a possible heart attack? Learn how noisemakers, and treats are included in your admission to handle these adult emergencies in this American price. Its the best bargain around. `.. Red Cross Community CPR Course. Registration Fee $18 for Adult CPR #105 or $30 for both classes #105, and o #106. Classes 4 hours. No refunds after Jan. 8. Day Begins Time Location 105 Wed. Jan. 9 6:00 p.m. CC INFANT AND CHILD CPR - This course is a "MUST" if you have or work with infants and children. Topics covered January 26 - Mickey's Winter Beach Party, 6 -9 p.m. in this American Red Cross Course will include rescue "Saturday Night Live" Come out of the cold and enjoy breathing, choking, and CPR, with practice on infant a winter beach party! Plenty of music, games, prizes and child manikins. Registration Fee $18 for Infant and and fun that even Mickey and Minnie would love! Child CPR #106 or $30 for both classes #105 and #106. Classes 4 hours. No refunds after Jan. 14. ... •, # Day Begins Time Location 106 Wed. Jan. 16 6:00 p.m. CC •� BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB ` All boys and girls six through college age are invited *im oin the Brooklyn Swim Club, the local Minnesota U.S. Club, for competitive swimming, sponsored by February 9 -Valentine's Super Saturday, 1-4 p.m.Aspecial the Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park Parks and afternoon event of swimming, music, games and prizes. Recreation Departments. The swim club offers a wide Hot dogs, chips and punch will be sold on the pool deck. range of programs for individuals for all levels of ability Bring along that special someone for a Super Saturday! in competitive swimming. For further information call coach Jesse Thomas at 529 -2351 or DeAnne Twidwell 874 -1082. A two week trial period is offered to any interested swimmer who has never tried competitive swimming. CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH US Celebrate your birthday with us. Come to the community center on your birthday and with one paid admission March 16 - St. Patrick's Super Saturday, 1 -4 p.m. Enjoy or more (friend orfamily) you get in free. Forsmall groups, a lunch of hot dogs, punch, and chips (at special call ahead and we'll arrange a room for you to have prices!) and then join in the blarney and fun. Swimming, your birthday cake. A great way to get into the swim music, and special surprises. Wear a green swim suit of things on your birthday. For more information call to really get into the spirit of things! 569 -3400. NORTH VIEW POOL AND GYM RENTAL / The North View Jr. High Pool and Gymnasium, located at 69th and Zane Avenue North are available for rental at various times during the week. Reservations are ° -o requested a minimum of two weeks in advance. Call 6 Donna at 569 -3400 for further information. COMMUNITY CENTER POOL RENTAL March 30 - Hop -N- Splash, 6-9 p.m. "Saturday Night Live" center pool is available for rental b A special Easter "Saturday Night Live" Easter games The community p y and prizes, music, swimming and plenty of fun. Bring your group or party at various times during the week. the family and hop on over to the community center Call Donna at 569 -3400 for further information. pool! RTH VIEW OPEN SWIM IlWins Thursday, January 24, 8 -9 p.m. 'Admission to special pool events is $1.75 (17 and Cost $1 per person. under) $2.50 (18 and over). Memberships, passes, and AQUA EXERCISE coupons may not be used for these special events. All persons remaining in the building will be charged See Adult Exercise for information. for evening events. 17 CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE 9 Hole Par 3 5500 North Lilac Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 561 -3239 GOLF LESSONS Centerbrook Golf Course offers a wide range of lessons throughout the entire year. Lessons are designed for all abilities, beginner to experienced. Below is a list of golf activities for January and February. For additional information call Centerbrook at 561 -3239. Registration begins January 7, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Centerbrook. BASIC BEGINNING GOLF LESSONS Swing on out of the cold this winter and learn how to play golf in a warm environment. One hour classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. Registration Fee $35.00/5 Lessons. One free round of golf included. Limited to 6 golfers, minimum of 4 per class. Bring a 9 iron or wedge to the first class. Day Begins Times Monday Jan. 21 5:30, 6:30 or 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Jan. 22 5:30, 6:30 or 7:30 p.m, Wednesday Feb. 6 5:30, 6:30 or 7:30 p,m. Thursday Feb. 7 5:30, 6:30 or 7:30 p.m. Monday Feb. 25 5:30, 6:30 or 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 26 5:30, 6:30 or 7:30 p.m. SNOWBIRD SPECIAL Tune -up your swing to go south for the winter or prepare for your early spring golf game. Lessons will focus on swing, power, club control, weight shift, etc. Lessons will be given on an individual or group basis. Lesson • times will be set up individually with golfers and instructor. of Golfers Length of Lesson Fee 1 1 hour $30.00 2 1 hour $40.00 3 1 hour $50.00 4 1 hour $60.00 VIDEO GOLF ANALYSIS Work on your golf game in your living room throughout the cold winter months with your own personal golf swing video. See your golf swing though professional video tape techniques including freeze frame, slow motion and real time. Allow approximately 1/2 hour for us to video tape your swing, The instructor will give up to 114 hour of analysis on the video tape. Allow about 10 days to process your video. One T -30 VHS video tape is included. Video taping will be set up individually with golfers and instructor. The fee is $50. MINI GOLF RANGE Winterize your golf swing by hitting as many range balls as you can in 112 hour for only $2.25. Purchase a pass card for $9 for 6 1/2 hours. Bring your own clubs, golf balls furnished. Check in at clubhouse. The mini range is located in Lions Park, (next to Centerbrook), 55 & Russell N. Centerbrook Mini Range Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun. - 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. For reservations, call 561 -3239 18 BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER MEMEBERSHIP RATES Memberships entitle the member to the use of the swimming pool, exercise room and sauna during recreational or "open" periods. Memberships are sold on a monthly basis. Cut off date is the 15th of the month. Family memberships include husband, wife and children 20 years of age and under living at home. For additional information, call 569- 3400. 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months 1 Year Family $34.00 $89.00 $152.00 $251.00 Individual $21.00 $52.00 $ 83.00 $140.00 Senior BC Residents $10.00 $24.00 $ 48.00 $ 96.00 SENIOR ADULT RATES Membership for Brooklyn Center residents 62 years and older - One month $10.00, three months $24.00. Single admission rate for Senior Adult resident or non- resident 62 years and older, $1.75. GENERAL ADMISSION Adult (18 & Over) $2.50 Youth (15 -17) $2.00 Children (6-14) $1.75 5 and under free BARGAIN DAYS The first Monday, second Wednesday, and third Friday of each month are BARGAIN DAYS. Senior Adults (62 & Over) $1.00 Adults (18 & Over) $1.75 Youth (15 -17) $1.25 Children (6-14) $1.00 5 and under free 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 1 to 6 p.m. 1 to 6 p.m. The use of the exercise room is limited to 15 years old and up. The use of the sauna is limited to 18 years and up. CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN THIS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED EVEN IF ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE JANUARY 26 MARCH 30 The pool, sauna and exercise room will close at 5:30 p.m. and reopen at 6:00 p.m. for Saturday Night Live. SUPER SATURDAY SPLASH INTO 1991 FEBRUARY 9 MARCH 16 DECEMBER 31 Special afternoon of music, swimming and surprises! The pool, sauna and exercise room will close at 8:00 p.m. and reopen at 8:30 p.m. SPLASH INTO 1991. GAMEROOM Enjoy our game room equipped with jukebox, pool tables, video games and pinball machines. SNACK BAR Visit our refreshment area, located next to the game room. CHILDCARE The "PLAYCORNER" will be provided for parents attenting morning classes, programs, meetings or swimming at the community center. The minimum age is 6 months. The cost is 75 cents for each preschool child. The "PLAYCORNER" will be open Monday- Friday, 9 a.m. -12:15 p.m., beginning Jan. 7. 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. 19 CITY OF [BROOKLYN 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY 3 CENTER BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 569 -3400 1 I BROOKLYN CENTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION - 569 -3400 PARKS AND RECREATION 1. All registration must be made at the parks and recreation office ADVISORY COMMISSION in the Brooklyn Center Community Center beginning Saturday, The Parks and Recreation Commission meets the third Tuesday of Jan. 5. (Except where noted in class descriptions) NUMBERS WILL each month, 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers. This Commission advises BE GIVEN OUT ONE HOUR PRIOR TO REGISTRATION. the City Council on the Parks and Recreation Program in Brooklyn SWIM REGISTRATION for lessons conducted at the community Center. center and North view Jr. High pools will begin at 9 a.m. at the Bud Sorenson, Chairperson - Dave Skeels - Art Mead community center. Sorry mail registration will not be accepted. John Russell - Tom Shinnick - Don Peterson OTHER CLASS AND ACTIVITY REGISTRATION begins at 1 p.m. Sarah Robinson Pollock Registrations made by mail will not be processed before Mo Jan. 7. THE BROOKLYN CENTER SENIOR ADULT REGISTRATION begins Friday, Jan. 4 at 11 a. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Numbers will be given out one hour prior to registration. Dedicated to the Citizens of Brooklyn Center that they may share SORRY, NO PHONE REGISTRATIONS. in the God given right to beauty, to sunshine, to tranquility, and to 2. On the opening day of registration, Saturday, Jan. 5, a person the end that each may herein find the laughter of childhood, the may sign up for himself or his immediate family ONLY. After this acceptance of youth, the fulfillment of adult life, and the com- date, you may register for as many as you wish. panionship of old age, through a healthy, satisfying use of leisure 3. The parks and recreation office in the community center is open time. Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. -10 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 Arnie Mavis - Director of Recreation a.m. -9 p.m., Sunday 12:30 p.m. -6 p.m. Joe Ericksen - Program Supervisor 4. Where classes are limited, registration will be on a first come -first Kathy Flesher - Program Supervisor serve basis. Persons are not considered registered until the fee Susan LaCrosse - Program Su has been paid. The parks and recreation department reserves og Supervisor the right to cancel classes or activities when an insufficient Donna Powers - Aquatic Supervisor number of people sign up. Kurt Johnson - Golf Course Manager 5. Instructor will not be permitted to accept registration at the activity location. REGISTRATION CARDS ARE FOR MAIL USE ONLY. 6. Should you find it necessary to switch sessions, it may be done if WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BEFORE MONDAY, JAN. 7. 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 refund policy will be in effect except where noted Name in the class description. Requests for refunds must be made at (Last) (First) least 24 hours BEFORE the FIRST class session. There will be a $3 service charge. If you find it necessary to cancel after the first class, make your request 24 hours BEFORE the SECOND class. The Address class will be prorated plus there will be a $4 service charge. (zip) 8. Persons who register for an activity where capacity enrollment has already been reached will go on a waiting list. Additional classes may be formed if there are sufficient requests and if (Phone) (Work Phone) space and a competent instructor is available. 9. Senior adults 62 years and older, who are residents of Brooklyn Activity Center may enjoy most activity classes at 1/2 the registration fee. This does not apply to supplies or special senior classes wo (Location) are at a special rate. 10. Check schedule for beginning date of each class. Class # Time 11. Sorry, no trip refunds, unless cancelled by the parks & recreation department. 12. Class attendance is limited to participants. Spectators, including Class Day Amount parents, are not allowed except with permission. This includes children.