Mason and Deerfield Township - CenterPoint Fall 2015

News and Activities for Mason and Deerfield Township

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Making Our Community Home When I came here I was looking for a community.

Then I realized I was helping to make one.

I moved to Mason in 1996 when the population was 14,366. Today, Mason’s population is approximateEric Hansen ly 33,000. There are more City of Mason than 700 businesses within our City boundaries and Manager we are home to some of the region’s largest national and international companies. Mason’s population is 9% foreign born, and 15% of our residents speak a language other than English, while 5% are under 18 years of age and 9% are over 65 years of age. We are a growing community with a rich diversity.

While City services and schools play a significant role in building the community, it takes individual residents and businesses to create a neighborhood spirit. Being a good neighbor is a significant part of what makes Mason a great community. Whether it’s helping to mow a lawn, shovel a walk, pick up a newspaper, bring in the mail, watch over someone’s home while they are gone, caring for an overgrown flower bed, cleaning out gutters, mending a fence, or simply checking in on someone who lives alone, is ill, or has recently had surgery, it’s looking after one another that makes our community a better place to live and work while helping to keep the community beautiful. Reaching out and helping our neighbors is an important part of community life.

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Efficiency in Government There are plenty of examples one could use to say that efficiency in government is an oxymoron.

If you follow the news, you have undoubtedly heard about many governments having financial difficulties. As I write this, Greece is nearing bankruptcy, Puerto Rico is considering it, and states, cities, and other local governments are either in default or have been placed on fiscal emergency.

Our own federal government is $18 trillion in debt.

Is it even possible to find a government that efficiently uses the peoples’ money, provides exceptional, core governmental services, maintains a healthy and growing commercial environment, and offers its residents an outstanding quality of life?

Yes. Deerfield Township is such a place.

Even before the economy took a downturn in 2008, we put plans and budgeting procedures in place to spend no more money than we took in, and to pay off debt early whenever possible.

Pete Patterson We are now starting to see the fruits of our budgeting practices and discipline. Over the past 20 years, we have been blessed in Deerfield Township with enough commercial growth to improve Deerfield Township our infrastructure, build adequate public safety buildings, construct a new public works facility, President and plan for a new administration building without incurring any additional debt.

At the start of 2008 the township was $50 million in debt. I am proud to say that we have a plan for the township to be completely debt free by the year 2020. That is five years ahead of schedule. What does this mean for our residents?

It means we should have adequate funds to provide core government services of fire, police, roads, parks, and general government for the foreseeable future. It means we will not be asking you to vote on any levies, other than renewing the park levy in 2023. And it means we will be able to keep taxes low and still deliver quality, core governmental services.

Deerfield Township is the envy of many surrounding governments when it comes to fiscal management and accountability. Rest assured, we take our fiscal responsibility very seriously.

With a population of a little more than 38,000 residents, Deerfield Township is the largest community in Warren County. Yet we operate with a lean staff—about half the staff of other communities—and are still able to provide some of the best governmental services in the region. We are able to do this by partnering with the Warren County Sheriff’s Office for our policing, and the Warren County Engineer’s Office on many road projects.

Working with other governmental bodies allows us to work more efficiently and not duplicate efforts and departments.

Running governments efficiently does not happen by accident. It requires strong leadership and strategic planning by those in elected office, while holding to conservative principals of limited government. It is also made possible through the hard work of our staff, who are equally as dedicated to making Deerfield Township the best place in the region for you to call home.

It’s for these reasons and many more I am proud to live in Deerfield Township, and honored to represent you on the Board of Trustees.

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On The Cover...

Police Take Active Role in the Community

Officer Tommy Donley carries a newborn fawn to safety.

On Sunday, May 17, 2015, Mason Police were dispatched for a vehicle which had struck a deer along State Route 741. Officer Tommy Donley was the first to arrive on the scene and found a deceased doe and fawn. Officer Stephanie Neal arrived on scene to assist.

Upon further investigation they located another newborn fawn nearby. Shortly after being struck, the doe gave birth to the two fawns. After attempting to make contact with a local deer sanctuary they discovered had closed, Officers Donley and Neal contacted the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) for assistance. Following some advice from ODNR Officers, Donley and Neal placed the fawn nearby hoping another doe would adopt the newborn. A Clearcreek Township Officer heard of the plight of the fawn and contacted Mason Officers Donley and Neal to offer assistance. A local family with a farm responded, adopting the newborn fawn.

Mason Community Center Activities 23 Special Events REGISTRATION

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The programs and events in CenterPoint are brought to you by the City of Mason, which operates Mason Community Center.

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Recreation programs and facilities presented by the City of Mason are open to all citizens regardless of race, gender, color, religion, nationality, or disability, including those who live outside of Mason and those who do not have a community center membership.

City of Mason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact us if you require special accommodations.

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6000 Mason-Montgomery Road • Mason, Ohio 45040 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday 513.229.8500 • www.imaginemason.org

David F. Nichols Mayor

4900 Parkway Dr., Suite 150 • Deerfield Township, Ohio 45040 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Monday–Thursday; 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Friday 513.701.6958 • www.choosedeerfield.com

Victor Kidd Vice Mayor

Pete Patterson President

Chris Romano Vice President

Dan Corey Trustee

John Wahle Fiscal Officer

As of the printing of the publication this position is vacant. Council is working to fill the position.

Barbara Berry-Spaeth Council Member

[Vacant] Council Member

Jim Fox Council Member

Char Pelfrey Council Member

Don Prince Council Member

Main Number 513.229.8500 City Hotlines 513.229.8502 Administration 513.229.8510 Community Center 513.229.8555 Emergency 911 Engineering & Building 513.229.8520 Finance 513.229.8530 Fire Department Administration 513.229.8540 Parks & Recreation 513.229.8555 Police Department Administration 513.229.8560 Public Utilities 513.229.8570

Public Works 513.229.8580 Tax Office 513.229.8535 Utility Customer Service 513.229.8533 Utility Billing Questions: Greater Cincinnati Water Works 513.591.7700 Utility Service Questions: Sewer Service and Emergencies 513.229.8570 (nights, holidays & weekends, emergencies only)

513.925.2525 Stormwater 513.229.8570 Waste Collection and Recycling 513.229.8533 Water Service and Emergencies - Greater Cincinnati Water Works 513.591.7700

Administrator Bill Becker 513.701.6973 bbeck@deerfieldtwp.com Assistant Administrator/ Community Development Director Lois McKnight 513.701.6964 lmckn@deerfieldtwp.com Public Works Eric Reiners 513.701.6974 erein@deerfieldtwp.com Parks and Recreation Director Joel Smiddy 513.701.6975 jsmiddy@deerfieldtwp.com

Fiscal Officer John Wahle 513.701.6971 jwahl@deerfieldtwp.com Trustee Dan Corey 513.774.0781 dcorey@deerfieldtwp.com Trustee Chris Romano 513.678.0112 cromano@deerfieldtwp.com Trustee Pete Patterson 513.739.2436 ppatterson@deerfieldtwp.com

A joint publication of the City of Mason and Deerfield Township, Ohio, in partnership with TriHealth and Mason City Schools.

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rotect Our Environment

Helpful Hints for Winterizing Swimming Pools

During the summer months, owners of above- and in-ground swimming pools spend time and money ensuring that the chlorine level is regulated to prevent bacterial and algae growth which can cause those using the pool to become ill.

However, once the season is over and the pool is ready to be closed, residual chlorine discharge can become an issue for wildlife living in the area when the pool is drained.

Just as the chlorine was so effective at killing the bacteria and algae during the year, it can also kill the natural plant and animal life in the waterway. To protect animals and plants, pool owners should turn off pool chlorinators several days before they plan to empty their pool.

Also, be aware that a large amount of discharge water can create an erosion problem. Placing a rock run at the end of the discharge hose will help disperse the water’s force.

Please be considerate of your neighbors and do not discharge your pool onto your neighbor’s yard. Be mindful as to what happens to the water as it is discharged, as standing water can create a mosquito problem.

If you have questions regarding the discharge of swimming pool water, please call the City of Mason Public Utilities Department at 513.229.8570.

Township Fall Leaf Pick Up and Schedule Deerfield Township’s fall leaf pick up is scheduled to begin November 2nd and will continue through November 27th.

Leaf pick up guidelines are as follows: Crews will only pick up bagged leaves; paper or plastic bags are preferred. To conserve space, please mulch the leaves prior to bagging them, if possible. The

bags should be securely tied and placed in the grass berm in front of your residence.

Please DO NOT include grass clippings, twigs, rocks, etc. in the bags.

Bags of leaves should be placed out at the street on the same day you typically place your trash out for curbside pick up. Your trash haulers may pick up

some of the bagged leaves, depending on your service provider. The Township crews will be around the day following your normal trash service to pick up any bagged leaves that were not taken. Depending on the weather and the volume of bags placed for pick up, leaf pick up days may vary.

Powder Keg Trail Race Set to Blastoff Powder Keg Race

Saturday, August 22

9:00 a.m.

Carter Park, 1720 King Ave., Kings Mills, OH 45034

$15 per person T-shirts: $10 each

Register at www.runningtime.net

Deerfield Township’s Powder Keg Trail Race is known as one of the most challenging trail races in the area. Participants have a “blast” running through the woods of Carter Park, along the Little Miami River, and winding their way back through obstacles, stumps, trees, and whatever else nature might have in store for them!

This scenic course explores the trails of the historic King Mansion property. Participants follow along the river on the old abandoned King Road, and can explore an old dam. They then make their ascent to the top of the dam via a series of steps.

As part of the ‘Dirt Days Trail Series,’ the Powder Keg is sponsored by Fleet Feet Sports. Winners in the top male and female divisions will receive a new pair of running shoes. Other division winners will also receive prizes, but everyone receives a medal.

The Powder Keg Race is not stroller-friendly.

Race proceeds benefit The Arts Alliance for its Take pART Scholarship Initiative, which gives children the opportunity to attend summer art camps.

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Celebrating Mason’s 200th birthday in 2015 Mason2015.org

Thanks to our Bicentennial Sponsors for giving back to the community

Great Wolf Lodge® is the registered trademark of Great Lakes Services, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and member of the Great Wolf Resorts family of companies.

Mason Historical Society Cemetery Walk The Mason Historical Society’s fourth annual Cemetery Walk is scheduled for Monday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m; (rain date: Tuesday, October 20) This event will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Mason. The lantern-lighted Cemetery Walk will be led by guides to different areas of the cemetery where members of the Mason Community Players will portray the early residents and speak about significant events that occurred in the City. Veterans from multiple wars will be portrayed, including William Mason and

Robert Mount. This will be a live history lesson of early Mason focusing on the City’s Bicentennial heritage. Even if you have participated in past Cemetery Walk events, you won’t want to miss this special Bicentennial edition featuring new portrayals not presented previously.

Tickets will be available in September at the Mason Historical Society located at 207 W. Church Street. Your ticket price will include refreshments and a flashlight. There may even be zombie sightings and other surprises!

Have Fun, Stay Safe

Donate Today With your help and the support of the City of Mason, the Mason Parks & Recreation Foundation has been working toward building an inclusive playground called Common Ground. This playground will allow people of all abilities to play together. The Foundation’s goal is to raise $3 million. Look for the slide at Bicentennial events and Mason Community Center to donate today.

Visit: www.MasonParksFoundation.org for more information.

Mark Your Calendar December 14 Bicentennial Closing Ceremony and Time Capsule Placement Location: Great Wolf Lodge 6

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Scan the QR Code below to download the free CodeRED Mobile Alert app and stay informed of weather conditions and other safety notifications throughout the Bicentennial Birthday Party and after.

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Like us on our new Facebook page for the latest Bicentennial news and happenings throughout 2015 at www.Facebook.com/ masonbicentennial2015.

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Kings Schools Welcomes New Leadership Tim Ackermann has been named Superintendent of Kings Local School District starting August 1.

For the past four years, Ackermann has served as Milford City Schools’ assistant superintendent, and prior to that he was the district’s director of human resources and special education. Ackermann replaces Dr. Valerie Browning, who left the Kings Local School District to become the superintendent at Pickerington Local Schools. Ackermann and wife, Kate, live in Milford with their three daughters.

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Mason Community Center, in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Warren & Clinton Counties, will host the eighth annual Rubber Duckie Regaffle on Saturday, October 10 from 12 to 4 p.m. The rubber duck race will begin at 2 p.m.

Since 1978, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Warren & Clinton Counties has been providing children one-to-one support that can change their lives forever. This nonprofit organization matches boys and girls, ages 6 to 12, wanting guidance, friendship, and support with an adult role model who

Kings Local Schools also welcomes new Athletic Director Tyler Miller to take over the position held by Phil Poggi, who will leave to head up Sycamore Community Schools’ athletic programs. Miller is a 2004 Middletown High School graduate and earned degrees from Ohio State and Xavier universities in education and sports administration. Miller previously served as Kings’ facility coordinator.

Jeff Wright will join the Kings Local School District as its new business director. Wright served the last four years as Milford’s city manager.

Tyler Miller

shares similar interests and has the desire to improve We help children someone else’s life. achieve higher The eighth annual Rubber Duckie Regaffle is a fund-raising event, including a raffle and aspirations, greater rubber duck race, to support the mission of confidence, avoidance helping children succeed. Register at www. of risky behaviors, imaginemason.org for your rubber duck and stay tuned to City of Mason Recreation on and educational Facebook and Twitter @MasonOHRec for dates to success. come in and purchase a duck or raffle tickets in the Community Center lobby.

Please contact Tammy Stebelton with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Warren and Clinton Counties for more information and day-of tickets at 513.932.3966.

Mason Fire Cots

Each year, Mason ambulances respond to more than 2,700 calls for emergency medical services (EMS). In most cases, the transport process results in the need for paramedics to remove the patient. Over the course of the transport process, paramedics place the patient on one of several devices that require them to lift the patient to facilitate removal to the hospital. Lifting patients on a frequent basis presents a safety risk to paramedics and patients. In May, power cot systems were placed in Mason’s four ambulances. The cots were partially funded through a $40,000 grant from the Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation, with $100,000 additional funding provided by the City.

The cots help lift and move patients, reducing potential injury to both the patients and paramedics.

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MASON CITY SCHOOLS

Three Questions with

MASON CITY SCHOOLS TREASURER

RONDA JOHNSON

Mason City Schools Treasurer Ronda Johnson has a year under her belt as the Chief Financial Officer for the high-performing school district with 10,800 students and a $100 million annual operating budget.

As someone who highly values collaboration, Johnson worked to build strong relationships with school staff this year, and developed partnerships with elected officials and local business leaders as she advocated for stable state funding during this spring’s Biennial Budget process.

Johnson came to Mason with more than 15 years of financial and organizational experience, and most recently concurrently served as treasurer of both the Oak Hills Local School District and the Wyoming City School District. She is married to her high school sweetheart, David. They are their 12-year-old daughter Libby’s greatest fans.

You’ve just closed the books on your first full fiscal year in Mason City Schools. What’s your biggest takeaway as you look back on that first year?

I came to Mason because of the strong reputation for incredible academic success combined with deep commitment to financial stewardship. Those two don’t always go hand-in-hand, but after a year

of living the work I can say that every day I see evidence of both. Widespread across the school community are high expectations for student achievement but always a watchful eye on resources. Our Board

of Education, our administrative team, our staff, and our parents—everyone holds those core beliefs.

How do you allocate funds that meet student needs with fewer resources?

Our school district needs financial stability in order to continue to deliver the high quality education and opportunities our students deserve and our community expects. Staff and parents want to focus on the academic achievement of students and not running school levies. School

funding in Ohio challenges that notion and it’s harder every year to craft a budget that supports our staff and provides the resources they need for our students.

Whether it is state funding reductions or more unfunded mandates, federal and state politics are influencing our schools

significantly and jeopardizing our ability to maintain financial stability. Strong communities—like Mason—will need to loudly advocate for public policy that provides truly adequate resources and allows local control.

It looks like some of the district’s state funding will be diverted in two years since Governor Kasich vetoed the Tangible Personal Property Tax (TPP) reimbursement payments for FY 17.

Is there anything more that can be done?

I very much appreciated the support of our families and staff members who joined us in the fight for our $7 million in TPP funding at the State level. While we are disappointed with the Governor’s veto of our funding, we remain committed to continue to work with our legislators on

a possible long-term solution. However, as I noted earlier, every year seems to be a bigger challenge so our folks need to stay engaged. We will continue to prioritize our resources based on the needs of students and staff, while at the same time working on strategies to fill the $7 million hole in

our revenue. If you are interested in getting involved in helping to advocate for Mason City Schools about stable funding, and other issues like reduced testing, consider joining our Public Policy Advocacy Network. Simply email contactmason@ masonohioschools.com to help!

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Family Fun for Everyone at the Deerfield Towne Center

Touch-A-Truck

Halloween Treat Street

We’re gearing up for our annual Touch-A-Truck event at the Deerfield Towne Center, on Saturday, September 12, 2015, from noon to 4:00 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to climb and explore a variety of vehicles, including an ambulance, fire truck, mass casualty truck, ladder truck, SWAT truck, and sheriff vehicles. They’ll see a canine unit, too. The event offers free car seat safety inspections and Sheriff booth giveaways. Enjoy free face painting provided by Skidaddles Anytime Day Care. Touch-A-Truck is admission free.

We promise a bewitching evening of fun at the Annual Halloween Treat Street. Deerfield Township and the Deerfield Towne Center have cooked up a spell-binding evening for the whole family! Trick-or-Treat from store to store and enjoy the petting zoo, Deerfield Fire Rescue, balloon animals, and more! It’s admission free fun for everyone, so get into your favorite costume and head to the Deerfield Towne Center Halloween Treat Street!

Saturday, September 12, 2015 Noon - 4:00 p.m.

Deerfield Towne Center

Friday, October 23, 2015 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Deerfield Towne Center

Water Conservation Education Exhibit Through a sponsorship from the City of Mason, the Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District recently launched the Thomas C. Spellmire Water Conservation Exhibit. Mr. Spellmire was a District Board Member and a strong advocate for protecting Warren County’s natural resources.

The new Thomas C. Spellmire Water Conservation Education Exhibit is a 24foot technologically advanced water education display on wheels. It features the first mobile augmented reality sandbox in the State of Ohio. The educational goal is for visitors to leave the exhibit with the knowledge that they are connected to streams and watersheds. The themes and displays inside the exhibit include the following: 1. Water shapes the land—In this unique sand table, visitors manipulate sand into landforms. Then motion-sensored technology projects images onto the sand, showing waterways, topographic contour lines, rain, and water movement on the land.

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Soil & Water Conservation District

2. Water is life—At this display visitors use a touch screen to learn about the life that lives in the stream and how people play a role in keeping streams healthy.

3. Water needs to be protected—This display is a large screen that has push button facts about major rivers and watersheds.

This high-tech and interactive exhibit

will serve the community through educational outreach for school functions, festivals, and more. Visit the exhibit during the Bicentennial Birthday Party on September 18 & 19, located on the Municipal Center campus. For more information, please contact Amy Pond at Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District at 513.695.2530.

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GTunedettingIn Tips for Better Hearing

When Dolores Cunningham’s family told her she wasn’t hearing as well as she used to, her first reaction was not to believe them. “I thought they were nuts,” says the 81-year-old Liberty Township resident.

Her husband, age 85, has worn hearing aids for years to compensate for damage sustained during military service. He coaxed Dolores to get her ears checked, and her daughter recommended an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor at Group Health, TriHealth Physician Partners, in the Mason Community Center.

“The doctor cleaned some wax out of my ears and said I could have my hearing tested right in the same building,” Dolores says.

She made an appointment with Group Health Audiology the following week and learned that she did have some hearing loss.

“It went very well. I was very impressed. Jeannie [Marchionda, audiologist] said I could try hearing aids, but she didn’t push me. She gave me options and told me what she thought I’d be happiest with,” Dolores relates.

With her new hearing aids, Dolores says hearing conversations is easier, and many people don’t even notice she is wearing them.

Hearing Loss: A Common Problem

About 20 percent of adult Americans experience some degree of hearing loss, and one in three people over age 65 has hearing loss, according to the Hearing Loss Association of America.

Brian Cusick, M.D., an ENT with Mason Group Health, says the most common causes of hearing loss in adults are aging and noise.

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when you feel you are not picking up sounds and conversations around you— or if family members are recommending you get your hearing checked.”

Removing wax and fluid and correcting structural damage with surgery are some of the options available to certain patients with hearing loss.

Identifying Children with Hearing Loss

Less than .3 percent of children have hearing problems. Infant screenings at birth and school screenings help with early diagnosis. In addition, parents may notice other signs of hearing issues, such as their child turning up the television volume, having problems with school performance, or problems with speech.

Wax or fluid in the middle ear may contribute to hearing difficulties and can be easily treated.

A condition causing overgrowth of bone in the middle ear—called otosclerosis—may interfere with hearing and require surgical correction as people reach their 20s and 30s.

For children as well as adults, repeated exposure to loud noises through personal listening devices, loud machinery, or other noisy activities may permanently damage hearing.

Protect Your Hearing

Dr. Cusick recommends simple ways to protect your hearing: • Wear ear plugs when you are exposed to loud noises—machinery, a loud concert, a lawn mower.

• Use a moderate volume for devices you put in your ears.

• Do not use Q-tips (cotton swabs) in your ears, which can cause wax buildup and lessen hearing.

• Get a hearing test sooner rather than later, especially if the hearing loss is just in one ear. Your chances of correcting hearing loss increase with early intervention.

In addition, Dr. Cusick notes that sudden loss of hearing may indicate an inner ear infection, which should be treated as early as possible.

Ready to Get Your Hearing Checked?

Ear, nose, and throat physicians work closely with audiologists to find solutions for hearing problems. An audiologist is a certified, degreed professional who evaluates, diagnoses, and manages hearing loss and balance conditions related to the ear.

At Mason Group Health Audiology, audiologists identify the degree of hearing loss and whether it is due to nerve problems and/or conduction problems with the bones of the ear, eardrum, or other ear structures.

Hearing aids are a valuable tool, and an audiologist can evaluate whether they are a good option to improve your hearing.

Brian Cusick, M.D., and Group Health Audiology see patients in the Mason Community Center, 6010 MasonMontgomery Road. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call 513.246.7010.

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SPS Approves City’s Request to Use Mason, Ohio, for Addresses in City Limits The City of Mason is pleased to announce that due to our community’s growth, we received approval from the U.S. Postal Service to begin using “Mason, Ohio,” as the official last line of all mailing addresses for properties located within Mason City limits. Effective immediately, this changes all Mason properties with the postal ZIP Codes of 45036, 45034, and 45039 to “Mason, Ohio” in place of “Lebanon, Ohio,” “Kings Mills, Ohio,” or “Maineville, Ohio.” No changes have been made to your five-digit ZIP Code.

“We appreciate the U.S. Postal Service’s approval of our request, as this change is a significant step toward the City’s goal to have all addresses in Mason City limits,” said Mayor David F. Nichols. “This change will reduce confusion about prop-

erty lines, community identity, and jurisdictional boundaries, while also improving the City’s ability to provide emergency response services to residents and businesses located within our community.”

The City is mainly served by the Mason, Ohio, post office (45040), while portions of the community are served by the Lebanon, Ohio, post office to the north (45036), the Kings Mills, Ohio, post office

to the east (45034), and the Maineville, Ohio, post office (45039) to the east and south. Those properties served by other post office locations previously had to label their mail as “Lebanon, Ohio,” “Kings Mills, Ohio,” or “Maineville, Ohio,” for delivery purposes—even if living in the City of Mason—which caused much confusion for both residents and business customers.

FallFair Arts Festival 2015!

The Arts Alliance will welcome the community to the 10th annual FallFair Arts Festival to be held on Saturday, September 19 at Cottell Park from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This lovely event will showcase more than 80 local and regional artists featuring various mediums including painting, woodworking, ceramics, jewelry, fiber arts, photography, and much more, all held on the ground of Cottell Park. This family friendly event will also include music and food.

The FallFair Arts Festival includes a children’s art making tent. Along with other performers, guests may enjoy children’s musical groups.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the FallFair Arts Festival, organizers plan on enlisting a group called the “Bombshells” to knit “graffiti” for 10 trees at the park.

These beautiful afghans will be auctioned off to help raise funding for The Arts Al-

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liance’s Take pART Initiative, which gives children the opportunity to go to summer art camps.

Guests may enjoy the painting exhibit inside the Snyder House entitled Cows, Roosters, Chickens and Hens celebrating rural Warren County. Also featured inside the Snyder House will be a silent auction, including 30 works of art donated by the FallFair artists. All proceeds from the silent auction will benefit Take pART. The FallFair Arts Festival is free to the community. The parking fee will be $5 per car. Paid parking guests will receive a coupon to enter a drawing for a free gift basket.

The Arts Alliance is looking for volunteers for the FallFair Arts Festival. If interested, please call 513.309.8585. For more information about The Arts Alliance, visit www.the-arts-alliance.org

MerSee Photos

The Arts Alliance’s ART BAR - Create, ParTake and Be Merry!

August 20 - Whimsical Wire Wall Art September 24 - Stamped and Stenciled Canvas $20 per person 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Evendale Cultural Arts Center

$20 per person 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Evendale Cultural Arts Center

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Swim With Mason Mason Swim Academy Learn to Swim program, powered by SwimAmerica, encourages safety, fitness and health, opportunities for advancement, and fun.

Most people will be exposed to a water activity sometime in their lifetime and the American Red Cross and SwimAmerica promote the ability to swim as the most important safety skill you can have. Mason’s Learn to Swim program teaches proper stroke mechanics and safety skills that will help your child be a strong, confident swimmer.

Each station MSA offers builds well defined skills on to the previous stations’ fundamentals to provide proper skill development and the best learning environment. Your child will learn correct technique including breathing, body position, movement of the limbs, and timing designed for competitive and recreational swimmers alike.

Each child will progress at his or her own rate. Your child’s age, pool experience, comfort level in the water, listening skills, enthusiasm, and level of fitness are contributing factors to learning to swim.

The purpose of each station is to develop swimming skills to build up to safety and all four swimming strokes. Students will be taught by certified coaches as they progress through 10 stations of skill sets.

A program coordinator is on deck during group lessons to focus on coaches and provide additional coaching for skill enhancement.

SwimAmerica has been teaching people to swim since 1988 and has grown to more than 2,000 programs with more than 3 million people taking SwimAmerica lessons each year.

Mason’s Learn to Swim program provides skills to participate in other opportunities such as competitive swimming, water polo, synchronized swimming, and SCUBA diving. Has your child completed the MSA program? After developing and enhancing strokes in MSA’s SwimFit station, Mason Manta Rays offers an Exploration Group as a transition into swim team.

Mason Manta Rays is Mason’s yearround swim team and is comprised of 300 swimmers ages 5 through 18. The Manta Rays hold a silver medal status in USA Swimming, making them one of the top 100 in the country out of 3,000 teams in USA Swimming. Some of this year’s accomplishments include 20 swimmers participating in NCSA Junior Nationals; four swimmers earning Olympic trial times and going to Omaha, Nebraska, in June 2016; breaking more than 40 team records throughout the year; and the 14 and under group finished fifth in the state at the Junior Olympics.

2015 Irish Open Mason Manta Ray Swimmers Ashley Volpenhein and Hannah Whiteley

Two of our Mason Manta Rays went to Ireland for the 2015 Irish Open Swimming Championships. Hannah Whiteley won gold medals in both the 50 and 100 meter backstroke. Ashley Volpenhein ended the meet with a fourth place finish in the 50m freestyle, a fifth place finish in the 50m butterfly, and 13th place in the 100m butterfly.

Are you over the age of 18 and want to stay involved in swimming?

The Mason Manta Ray Master program offers optional competitions, but also improves your overall fitness and helps develop better technique.

Whether you’re training for a triathlon or you just want to swim laps in a group setting, Mason Manta Ray Masters is great way to enjoy the water.

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Deerfield Township History: Mildred Stagge Finke It was in 1928, when 7-year-old Mildred Stagge and her family moved from Indian Hill to Deerfield Township.

Her father, Fred Stagge, had purchased 82 acres on Socialville-Foster Road to build a home and a barn in hopes of becoming a successful dairy farmer. He paid $5,000 for the property. The family of five had to be patient while Mr. Stagge built the farmhouse that still stands today. They lived in the chicken coop until the house was completed. Even at that, the two bedroom farmhouse with a kitchen, dining room, and sitting room was never completely finished in Mr. Stagge’s lifetime.

One of Mildred’s fondest memories is when her grandparents came to live with them. She chuckles when she describes the two-seater out back which served as the bathroom. There was no running water, but the well suited them just fine, she said.

Now 93, Mildred Stagge Finke had a wonderful childhood on the farm. She helped her father shuck the wheat and the corn. The fresh eggs were a daily treat. She had to be careful reaching her hand under the hens because sometimes they would peck at her. She recalls that her mother, Dorathea, was a wonderful bread baker.

In 1928, Socialville-Foster Road was made of dirt and gravel. Mildred walked two miles to the Union School on the corner of what is now Columbia and Western Row Roads. The original Stagge family property bordered both sides and a portion of Duke Boulevard.

In the mid 1940s, Mildred attended a

Calendar Labor Day

Monday, September 7 Mason Community Center open 6 a.m.–12 p.m. (limited facility) Lou Eves Municipal Pool open 12 p.m.–8 p.m.

City office closed: Greater Cincinnati Water Works payments not accepted Mason City Schools closed

Henry Finke and Mildred Stagge Finke

friend’s wedding where she met a handsome young man from Carthage, Ohio, by the name of Henry Finke. With the same twinkle in his eye that he still has at 95 years old, Henry fell head over heels for Mildred.

Henry had been drafted before the war began. As a member of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Henry was stationed in Alaska and with his fellow engineers was tasked with building the Alcan Highway, which was constructed to connect the contiguous United States to Alaska. In 1944, Henry was part of the second day of the D-Day Invasion in Normandy, and not long after would be building pontoon, or floating bridges, all over Europe.

Henry returned from his service in World War II and began his career as a printer, hot lead and letterpress, at Siegel

Mason Schools Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 25– Friday, November 27 Schools closed

Printing. Mildred and Henry courted for a few years and were married in 1948.

They will celebrate their 67th wedding anniversary this year. When newly married, Mildred left the farm on Socialville-Foster and lived with Henry in Carthage, Ohio, for 10 years. They had two sons, Jim and Paul. Around 1958, Mildred’s father offered Mildred and Henry four acres of the Socialville-Foster property, so they moved there and built a charming house, where they have lived ever since.

Their days are now spent together, playing cards and doing puzzles. Mildred can see her family farmhouse out the back window and tells CenterPoint that she can see herself running across the fields for fresh eggs and her mother’s bread, just like it was 1928.

Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 26 Mason Community Center open 6 a.m.–12 p.m. (limited facility) City office closed: Greater Cincinnati Water Works payments not accepted Friday, November 27 Mason Community Center open 5 a.m.–10 p.m. (full facility) City office closed: Greater Cincinnati Water Works payments not accepted

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MS Launches 1:1 Personalized Learning Program for 7th Graders This year, all of Mason Middle School’s 875 seventh graders walked into class with a personalized learning device in their hands—in most cases a Chromebook that their family leased or purchased from the school district as part of Mason’s 1:1 Personal Learning Device Program.

Why Now?

Mason City Schools leaders knew that in a wireless, flat world, students needed personalized devices that enabled them to learn about almost anything from almost anywhere. Three years ago leaders identified “Anytime, Anywhere Learning” as one of the district’s 2020 Bold Steps.

“Ideally, we need a system that enhances our teachers’ ability to personalize instruction and communicate with students and parents seamlessly,” said Jonathan Cooper, Mason City Schools Innovative Learning Officer. “It is essential for our students to naturally integrate technology into their learning experience. A learner-centric approach allows us a much greater range of flexibility and room for creative solutions to meet the diverse needs of our students.”

The Middle School explored using classroom sets of Chromebooks over the last few years. Making sure that staff were prepared for the endeavor was as important as selecting the technology.

“Our teachers have been intensely working with digital resources and instructional technology to enhance student learning over the last year,” explained Cooper. “We’ll continue to support our teachers with additional professional development throughout the year.”

The devices make differentiating instruction easier, and facilitate student collaboration and communication.

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ed extra guidance, or extend the learning for students who “get it” and are ready to move on. Students can collaborate in real-time—a huge help for families as students work on night-time projects. No longer do students have to be in the same room to work on a presentation; instead, they can collaborate together from their houses or wherever they are, and can make comments and edit their work—it’s much more student-driven,” Cooper said.

How Is The Program Funded?

The district invested in the necessary infrastructure to support this innovation, and realigned the technology budget to fund devices for students and staff that support 21st century learning opportunities.

“In the past, we built our budget based on a traditional five year computer lab replacement plan. However, we restructured our budget and are partnering with families in order to make the initiative

sustainable. The price point with this particular device makes it possible for us to sustain and grow the one-to-one initiative in the future,” Cooper explained.

The rental fee for Chromebooks during the 2015–2016 school year is $60/year.

Families who choose to lease the device will return the device at the end of the school year. It costs $200 to purchase a Chromebook during the 2015–2016 school year. Families who choose to purchase a device can be assured that it will meet their child’s learning needs in Mason for at least the next three years.

I Will Prevail

Mason Community Center Premier member Beth Steele battled breast cancer at a young age. Her husband TJ, and four children between the ages of 3 and 7, were her biggest support during this amazing battle.

Two years ago, Beth was watching Monday Night Football in early October. The NFL players were covered in pink, from gloves and jerseys to socks and shoes, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. She said, “The pink shoes, towels, flags, and billboards with messages about breast cancer awareness flooded the screen. We discussed marketing and wondered how many women would be saved by A Crucial Catch pink campaign this month. We also discussed how this campaign, in partnership with the American Cancer Society, stressed the importance of annual screenings for women over 40—meaning I still had four years until I was due for my first mammogram.”

After the game and seeing all the pink, Beth decided to do a breast self-exam and thought she found a small lump on her right side. Even though she’s a healthy person, eating well and exercising often, she had neglected to do periodic exams.

After seeing the doctor, the radiologist wanted to do a second scan. With her husband, TJ, waiting in the car she walked out in the cold rain, “burst into tears and told TJ that I likely had cancer.”

Beth said, “Family and friends pulled together to assist with childcare, play dates, housekeeping, and meals.” Beth’s

father and younger brother shaved their heads in support. She told her children not to worry if she lost her hair and “if I did, that meant the medicine was working well. Amazingly, the children were happy, not scared, when I lost my hair!”

In addressing the NFL, she exclaimed, “Thank you for assisting me to catch my

own breast cancer early and ‘prevail’ for the sake of my family—a crucial catch!”

Beth is motivated to teach other women and encourages women to be proactive in conducting breast self-exams. Her drive has also motivated her family. Beth’s oldest daughter, Addy, came up with a Why Walk When You Can Tumble T-shirt design used as a fund-raiser in the studio where Addy takes gymnastics. T-shirt proceeds are donated to Pink Ribbon Girls, who delivered meals to the Steeles when Beth was unable to cook a nutritious meal for her family, and My Mommy Has Breast Cancer, who provided funds for day care while Beth was at chemo.

Mason Income Tax Reminders Third Quarter Payment Due Please remember that 90% of your 2015 tax liability is due by January 31, 2016.

Most taxpayers who expect to owe Mason City income tax for 2015 make a declaration when filing their previous year’s tax return, then make quarterly tax payments to the City to ensure 90% of their tax liability is paid by the due date. Third quarter payments are due October 31.

For your convenience, the Tax Office offers you the ability to pay your quarterly es-

timate or get estimated payment vouchers online at www.imaginemason.org/services/ tax-information/tax-payments.cfm.

If you’re not sure if you need to make quarterly tax payments or would like to modify your declaration please contact the Tax Office for assistance at 513.229.8535.

The Tax Office, located at 6000 Mason Montgomery Road, is also available Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for any of your Mason City tax needs.

2014 Mason Income Tax Extensions If you filed an extension with the Tax Office for your 2014 City of Mason Income Tax Return, please remember to file by October 31, 2015.

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Deerfield Township Parks and Recreation Events

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Movies in the Park Movie Title

Rating

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Location Cottell Park

It’s a Hard Knock Life: Annie

PG

August 14, 2015

The Hero of Color City

G

August 28, 2015

Landen-Deerfield Park

Community Vote

Varies

Sept. 11, 2015

Carter Park

SEP 19

SEP 20

Grab your blanket and settle in for a relaxing night under the stars! Don’t forget to vote for the final movie of the season! Choose from Cinderella, Dolphin Tale 2, or Captain America: Winter Soldier. Visit our Movie in the Parks page at www.DeerfieldRec.com to vote online. Voting ends August 28th!

Powder Keg 5K Trail Race Saturday, August 22, 2015 Carter Park (1720 East King Avenue, Kings Mills, OH 45034) Register online at www.RunningTime.net

This course explores the trails around the historic King Mansion. All proceeds benefit the Mason-Deerfield Arts Alliance and go toward future arts programming.

Touch-A-Truck

Get an up-close look at fire trucks, SWAT vehicles, snow plows, tractors, and more at Deerfield Township’s Touch-A-Truck event! While you’re there, enjoy free face painting by Skidaddles, visit the Fire Department’s Squirty House, and meet a canine member of the Dog Unit. Don’t forget to visit the free drive-thru Car Seat Safety Inspection Booth hosted by Cincinnati Children’s!

Saturday, September 12, 2015, 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Deerfield Towne Center (5503 Deerfield Boulevard, 45040) This is a FREE community event; no registration is required.

FallFair Arts Festival Saturday, September 19, 2015, 11:00 am–5:00 pm Cottell Park (5847 Irwin-Simpson Road, 45040) Fee: $5/car

A family-friendly event featuring more than 70 local and regional artists, music, food vendors, and free children’s art programming.

Panerathon 5K to Fight Hunger

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Sunday, September 20, 2015 Panera Bread at Deerfield Towne Center (5095 Deerfield Boulevard, 45040) Visit www.panerathon.com for detailed registration information.

Panera Bread is proud to present the Cincinnati Panerathon 5K to Fight Hunger at the Deerfield Towne Center.

Everyone celebrates at the finish line with fresh bagels, pastries, and sandwiches from Panera Bread and fun activities for the whole family!

Community Book Swap

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Saturday, October 17, 2015, 9:30 am–11:00 am Cottell Park Snyder House (5847 Irwin Simpson Road, 45040) This event is free and only requires book donations to participate. There will be a 1-to-1 swap on all donated books.

Participants will receive 1 ticket for each gently used book that they donate to the swap. All books at the swap will “cost” 1 ticket. (Tickets are distributed at the event.)

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Donate your gently used books and pick out “new-to-you” ones for free at Deerfield Township’s Community Book Swap! Family-friendly books for all ages are accepted—children, teens, and even adults! No magazines, please. Books should be donated prior to the swap so that they may be sorted. Please visit our website at www.DeerfieldRec.com for more information, including convenient donation locations.

Need more information? Please visit our website or feel free to contact us!

Website: www.ChooseDeerfield.com

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Halloween Treat Street Friday, October 23, 2015, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm Deerfield Towne Center

Women’s Self-Defense

Join the Warren County Sheriff ’s Department to learn vital skills to protect yourself. Topics include ways to avoid being a victim, what to do if you are a victim, and hands-on practice of self-defense techniques.

Please wear comfortable clothing and rubber-soled shoes; participants will be actively engaged in role-playing.

Register online at www.DeerfieldRec.com.

Tuesday, October 27, 2015, 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Deerfield Trustee Meeting Room Residents $0; Nonresidents $5

Holiday Safety Class

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Paint-Your-Own Pottery

NOV 26

10K on Turkey Day Race and 5K Run/Walk

NOV 28

Annual Tree Lighting

Tuesday, November 3, 2015, 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Cottell Park Snyder House (5847 Irwin Simpson Road, 45040)

Wednesday, November 4, 2015, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm Snyder House at Cottell Park (5847 Irwin Simpson Road, 45040)

Thursday, November 26, 2015 Deerfield Township LifeTime Fitness

Santa’s Workshop Deerfield Township Residents; Youth, 3–8 years old, accompanied by an adult Saturday, December 5, 2015, 10:00 am OR 11:00 am Snyder House at Cottell Park (5847 Irwin Simpson Road, 45040)

After many years of service, the fire truck affectionately known as the “Linda Kay” will be leaving Deerfield Township to find her new purpose in life.

The fire truck was built in 1993 by E-One Fire Apparatus and was acquired by the Township in 2008 to service the northwest quadrant of the township, and once retired, served on a reserve basis supplementing the fleet of Deerfield Township.

In 2012, she began her most important

The Warren County Sheriff ’s Office and the Deerfield Township Fire Department will be hosting a talk on holiday safety. The talk will cover topics on fire prevention, theft prevention, shopping safety, protecting your identity, and stress management. Register online for this free event at www.DeerfieldRec.com.

Bring your family and friends to the Snyder House for our paint-your-own pottery event! Participants can select from a variety of options—cups, bowls, plates, boxes, banks, and more! We provide all the supplies you need to relax and paint your piece. Visit our website, www.DeerfieldRec.com, to reserve your spot online.

If you are looking for a low-cost, low-key Thanksgiving Day alternative, this is it. We will start early so you can get the race in and get on with your day. Easy access and plenty of parking available. This event features a 10K race, 5K race, and 5K walk that begin and end at Lifetime Fitness. We welcome runners and walkers of all levels.

Visit www.DeerfieldRec.com for a link to register.

See Santa arrive by fire truck, enter your name in a drawing to help flip the switch to light the towering Christmas tree, and more! Come join the holiday magic at this FREE community event!

Saturday, November 28, 2015, 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Deerfield Towne Center

The Linda Kay

Phone: 513.701.6977

We promise a bewitching evening of fun at the Annual Halloween Treat Street. Deerfield Township and the Deerfield Towne Center have cooked up a spell-binding evening for the whole family! Trick-or-treat from store to store and enjoy the petting zoo, Deerfield Fire Rescue, and more! FREE fun for everyone, so get into your favorite costume and head to the Deerfield Towne Center Halloween Treat Street! ** This isn’t a Parks and Recreation event, but you may want to note that the Neighborhood Trick-or-Treat Night will be observed on Saturday, October 31, 2015 from 6 to 8 pm.

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Email: sgebe@deerfieldtwp.com

Registration begins online November 1 at www.DeerfieldRec.com; space is limited. All of Santa’s helpers and children scurry about to create some special gifts for people on their holiday lists. This free event for Deerfield Township residents offers crafts, a visit from Santa, and a chance for children to create something special to give for the holidays.

role in a community service capacity. When a current firefighter/paramedic lost her mother to breast cancer, the team of Deerfield Township firefighters wanted to do something special to honor all those affected by breast cancer and to increase awareness.

With a donation from University Hospital West Chester, the fire truck was wrapped completely in pink, and named the “Linda Kay” in honor of that firefighter’s mother. “Driving for a Cure” was Linda Kay’s slogan. Not only did she log some miles visiting various events, it

is estimated that she helped to raise more than $16,000 for cancer research and support.

Thousands of community members have signed the “Linda Kay” and written heartfelt messages and words of encouragement to fighters past and present.

Now the Linda Kay will see her fourth act at the Butler Tech Vocational School, where she will serve to educate future firefighters.

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TriHealth Partnership In October, Mason and TriHealth will celebrate their five-year partnership for the expansion of the Community Center. This unique partnership has become a significant economic driving force while improving the quality of life for area residents.

The facility was built on the foundation of a unique partnership with Mason City Schools. Today, located at the heart of Mason, the facility has become the epicenter for fitness, health, recreational programming, and promotional opportunities for local organizations and businesses.

In November 2007, City Council designated TriHealth as the preferred provider for health services at the Community Center, with the vision to improve the health, education opportunities, and well-being of the community. The partnership with TriHealth brought an integrated medical care facility, including physical therapy and post-rehabilitation care, into the Community Center. The partnership also expanded facilities, increased programming opportunities, provided a coordinated approach to community wellness and access to a broader market, helping to improve the financial health of the Center.

TriHealth is a leading health care system of physicians, hospitals, and communities working together to help the city of Mason live better. Group Health is part of the TriHealth system. In 1995 the partnership at TriHealth was formed, creating an integrated health delivery system to improve the health of people through a full range of health-related services focused on prevention, wellness, and education. In 1997 TriHealth pioneered the concept of medically based fitness in Greater Cincinnati with the opening of the Fitness & Health Pavilion.

In 2005 TriHealth acquired Group Health, a multi-specialty medical practice with nine locations in the Greater Cincinnati region, including one in Mason. TriHealth has a significant presence in Mason, with an over 63% market share of outpatient services and 57% market share of inpatient services. The partnership with TriHealth has increased market exposure to the Center and thereby helped the Center increase its market share while continuing its focus on serving area families.

This in turn has strengthened the financial position of the Center.

Just inside the entrance to the Community Center, Group Health occupies approximately 30,000 square feet for its health service operations. Group Health provides convenient access to primary care physicians and specialists, diagnostic testing services, and an in-house pharmacy that is available to the public. Looking for a convenient location for physical therapy? Bethesda Mason Physical Therapy occupies approximately 4,000 square feet for rehabilitation and physical therapy services, as well as post-rehabilitation programs available for anyone following acute therapy right next to Group Health. The seamless integration of physical therapy and post-rehab programs is made possible through access doors from Bethesda Mason Physical Therapy onto the Center’s fitness floor, providing easy access for rehabilitation patients as they progress through their treatment program. Finally, as part of the expansion, TriHealth donated the addition of a warm-water pool for specialized

aquatic fitness classes and treatment for those patients in acute physical therapy and post-rehab programs.

The Live Well in Mason program is led

by TriHealth’s Community Wellness Coordinator and Community Center staff, providing members of the Center and Mason residents health and wellness educational events on a wide variety of topics from sports enhancement to chronic disease management. Programs are customized for a range of audiences from children to seniors, and the screenings and other activities help to build a healthier Mason community. Also on site is TriHealth Navigator for Senior Services to assist older adults and their families in locating or arranging the most appropriate support from a network of senior care options both within TriHealth and throughout the community. Through the synergistic affiliation with TriHealth the Senior Center has expanded offerings, including extensive expertise in senior travel, wellness programming, and health screenings.

The partnership with TriHealth extends the City’s track record of success in developing mutually beneficial relationships that deliver enormous and cost-effective benefits, including positive fund balances, to the residents of Mason. The Center has also received national attention for being home to Assurex Health. Assurex Health is a personalized medicine company that specializes in pharmacogenomics and is dedicated to helping healthcare providers get the genetic information they need to determine the genetically appropriate medication(s) for individual patients suffering from neuropsychiatric and other medical conditions.

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Making Our Community Home

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As part of this year’s Bicentennial activities, Community Service Day was held on April 11.

Led by the Mason Kiwanis Club in partnership with the Bicentennial Committee, 649 volunteers contributed over 2,350 hours of service performing 16 projects, and demonstrated the meaning of community spirit.

In June the City learned of a situation where a significant amount of leaves were in need of removal from an elderly couple’s property. Volunteers from Hope Church stepped up to provide assistance. Jim Tinsley, Tanner Duncan, Mikaela McWhinnie, Bethany Braidich, Steven Daum, Alex Stephenson, and Andrew Bowman all helped remove the leaves.

I know there are many similar stories that remind us of the meaning of community. I appreciate the efforts of everyone who participated in Community Unity Days and I am grateful to the volunteers of Hope Church. I hope all residents find opportunities that continue to make our great community feel like home.

Volunteers from Hope Church: Jim Tinsley, Tanner Duncan, Mikaela McWhinnie, Bethany Braidrich, Steven Daum, Alex Stephenson, and Andrew Bowman.

Eva Kor

USS Mason Crew

Kor and her sister Miriam, 10-year-old twins, became part of a group of children used as human guinea pigs in genetic experiments performed on them by Dr. Josef Mengele, “The Angel of Death.” This educational opportunity included more than 900 school children from Mason City Schools, St. Susanna, Mars Hill Academy, and Royalmont Academy who had the opportunity to hear Kor speak. The public event included dignitaries, special guests, business executives, and area residents.

On May 13–17 the City hosted crew members from the USS Mason as part of a namesake visit in conjunction with the Bicentennial Salute to Veterans event. Crew members presented the City with a plaque of memorabilia from the naval ship.

Pictured above: Justin Rankin, LTJG; Marco Roche, OSC (SW/ EXW); Adam Paul, SH3 (SW); Neil T. Zarbock, BMSN; Jourdyn M. Bell, ENS; David Y. Wong; Mayor David F. Nichols; Vice Mayor Victor Kidd.

On May 4 and 5, Mason hosted Auschwitz survivor Mrs. Eva Kor.

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Mason Community Center Activities Parents’ Night Out PLUS

SPECIAL EVENTS

Kids Korner

New Resident Coffee Meeting Room

New to the area? Meet other new residents and learn more about the area at our monthly new resident coffee. Residents who recently moved to the City of Mason or the Mason City School District are invited to attend. The coffee is hosted by the Community Basket and is sponsored by the City of Mason and the Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce. Refreshments will be provided and tours of the Mason Community Center will be included. Those in attendance will also receive a one-day family pass to the Mason Community Center. Children are welcome.

Day W W W

Date 9/2 10/7 11/4

Time 10:30-11:30A 10:30-11:30A 10:30-11:30A

Age All All All

Fee Free Free Free

Parents’ Night Out PLUS will transform Mason Community Center into a fantastically fun night with activities for children. Each evening has a specific theme with snacks, drinks, and pizza. All they’ll need is their imagination, enthusiasm, and a smile.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity Sa 10/24 5:00-9:00P 3-12 10/17 $15/$18/$23/$27 433800-02 Costume Night: Come dressed in your favorite costume for a night of fun. Be prepared for a costume parade through the Community Center.

Sa 11/14 5:00-9:00P 3-12 11/7 $15/$18/$23/$27 433800-03 Fall Harvest Night: Join us for a fun night filled with fall-themed activities. Participants 6 years and older will enjoy swim time.

Symbiosis Fall/Winter Hours begin Saturday, September 12.

Early Bird Special Online registration for Parents’ Night Out and Parents’ Night Out PLUS starts at 7:45 a.m. on Friday, August 21.

Phone registration starts at 8 a.m.

Sunday 12–5P Monday–Friday 8A–7P Saturday 9A–5P

Parents’ Night Out Premier Member Perk!

Kids Korner Enjoy a night out on the town while your children engage in a night full of fun at Mason Community Center. The evening will consist of themed programming and a pizza party sponsored by West Shore Pizza of Mason.

We ask that you please pack a snack and drink for each event.

On the first Parents’ Night Out of the month, children ages 6 and up will enjoy swim time while children under 6 will participate in preschoolthemed activities. Please pack a swimsuit and towel if your child will be swimming.

Parents’ Night Out is available to Premier members only. Please stop at the Member Services Desk to upgrade your membership if you would like to take part in this program and the many other benefits of Premier membership. We ask that each family sign up for only one Parents’ Night Out per month.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE) Activity F 9/11 6:00-9:00P 3-12 9/4 Free 433806-01 Bicentennial Night: Celebrate Mason’s 200th birthday by creating a special craft to commemorate this historic event. Participants 6 years and older will enjoy swim time.

F 9/25 6:00-9:00P 3-12 9/18 Free 433806-02 Superhero Night: Come dressed as your favorite superhero for a night of fun.

F 10/9 6:00-9:00P 3-12 10/2 Free 433806-03 School Spirit Night: Wear you school colors and gear to show off your spirit. Participants 6 years and older will enjoy swim time.

F 10/23 6:00-9:00P 3-12 10/16 Free 433806-04 Football Jersey night: Wear your favorite football team’s jersey or T-shirt and enjoy making a football-themed craft.

F 11/6 6:00-9:00P 3-12 10/30 Free 433806-05 Country Western Night: Dress in a country western outfit for a country evening of fun.

Participants 6 years and older will enjoy swim time.

F 11/20 6:00-9:00P 3-12 11/13 Free 433806-06 Game Board Night: Join us for game night! Participants will enjoy a variety of board games during this fun-filled evening.

To register, see page 2.

www.imaginemason.org

513.229.8555

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PRE: Premier pass holder

BAS: Basic pass holder

MR: Mason resident

NR: Non-resident

Arms Wide Open Mason Community Center

Mason Community Center, in partnership with Christ’s Church at Mason, is hosting Arms Wide Open—a Parents’ Night Out for children with special needs. Enjoy a night out on the town while your children engage in a night full of fun including a pizza party. Please pack a snack and drink for your child to enjoy before the start of a movie at 7:30 p.m.

If you are a first-time participant, please register at www.ccmason.org/respite.

Participants who have been to an Arms Wide Open evening previously, please register with Mason Community Center in advance so we can plan for adequate staffing.

Day Sa Sa

Date 9/12 10/10

Time 6:30-9:00P 6:30-9:00P

Age 6mos-18yrs 6mos-18yrs

Deadline 9/5 10/3

Fee Free Free

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ENRICHMENT ARTS AND CRAFTS

Young Rembrandts® Drawing Classes Activity Room B

Young Rembrandts® focuses on teaching children to draw using demonstration and a structured step-by-step process. Participants are exposed to a wide variety of subject matter, artistic concept, art history, and materials.

PRESCHOOL DRAWING CLASSES Young Rembrandts’® pre-school program is designed with the youngest learners in mind. Subjects that youngsters are familiar with, such as animals and toys, are used along with their favorite learning tools—pictures, stories, touching, and doing—to enhance social and conflict resolution skills while improving listening, fine motor skills, and staying on task. You’ll be amazed at what they create!

Day M W M W

Date 9/14-10/19 9/9-10/21 11/9-12/14 11/11-12/16

Time 5:00-5:45P 5:00-5:45P 5:00-5:45P 5:00-5:45P

Age 4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6

Deadline 9/7 9/2 11/2 11/4

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $68/$80/$100/$120 $68/$80/$100/$120 $68/$80/$100/$120 $68/$80/$100/$120

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CARTOONING This entertaining program combines Young Rembrandts’® innovative, hands-on teaching method with subject matter that engages children, their sense of humor, and their vivid imaginations. Maintaining a quick pace and drawings that tell a story help kids stay on task, learn from their mistakes, find new solutions to a problem, and communicate ideas and concepts through pictures and skills—with lifetime benefits!

Day M M

Date Time 9/14-10/19 6:00-7:00P 11/9-12/14 6:00-7:00P

Age 7-13 7-13

Deadline 9/7 11/2

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity $68/$80/$100/$120 431201-01 $68/$80/$100/$120 431201-02

ELEMENTARY DRAWING CLASSES The secret to our success is that children ALREADY love to draw—we just take their love a little further by giving them a solid foundation that will take their drawings from doodles to confidence-boosting achievements. Watch your child reach a new level of potential with this engaging, award-winning program. Young Rembrandts® is an innovative step-by-step approach to learning and a powerful kind of fun. No lessons repeated! All supplies are provided.

Day W W

Date Time 9/9-10/21 6:00-7:00P 11/11-12/16 6:00-7:00P

To register, see page 2.

Age 6-12 6-12

Deadline 9/2 11/4

www.imaginemason.org

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity $68/$80/$100/$120 431202-01 $68/$80/$100/$120 431202-02

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CAMPS

TECHNOLOGY

Computer Basics Senior Lounge

Learn how to define key computer-related terms, navigate using the mouse, and turn the computer on and off properly. You will also learn the concept of Windows, having multiple windows open on your desktop at once, and working with files, folders, and Windows Explorer.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity Tu 9/8-9/29 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up 9/1 $68/$80/$100/$120 441400-01 Tu 11/3-11/24 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up 10/27 $68/$80/$100/$120 441400-01

Beginning Internet Senior Lounge

Navigate browsers, websites, web pages, and search engines while learning how to use the toolbar and functions of the web. E-mail will also be discussed in depth.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity Tu 10/6-10/27 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up 9/29 $68/$80/$100/$120 441401-01

eBay Buying Senior Lounge

Learn how to use your home computer to buy items on eBay. Electronics, cars, clothing, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods, digital cameras, and everything else are available on eBay, the world’s online marketplace. Have you been looking for that one-of-a-kind item? Don’t miss this informative hands-on class.

Day Date W 10/7

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Time 10:00A-12:00P

Age 18 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 9/30 $17/$20/$25/$30 441422-01

eBay Selling Senior Lounge

Learn how to use your home computer to sell items on eBay. Have fun selling everything quickly and easily. You must have an eBay account and know how to buy on eBay prior to this class.

Day Date W 10/14

Time 10:00A-12:00P

Age 18 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/7 $17/$20/$25/$30 441423-01

SpyWare and Anti-Viruses Senior Lounge

Learn simple tips and tricks that will help keep your computer from being exposed to the dangers of the Internet, including how to deal with pop-ups, avoiding viruses, and protecting your personal information.

Day Date W 10/21

Time 10:00A-12:00P

Age 18 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/14 $17/$20/$25/$30 441411-01

Digital Photography Senior Lounge

DIGITAL PHOTO 1 Learn the many features of a digital camera while defining those strange terms such as megapixels, jpeg, tiff, resolution, optical versus digital zoom, compression, dpi, and compact flash versus secure digital memory. At the end of the course, you will be able to choose a digital camera that fits your needs.

Day W W

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Date Time Age 9/9 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up 11/4 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up

PRE: Premier pass holder

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 9/2 $17/$20/$25/$30 10/28 $17/$20/$25/$30

BAS: Basic pass holder

MR: Mason resident

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NR: Non-resident

DIGITAL PHOTO 2 This course will cover using the camera features and uploading, printing, and archiving the images. How many images will your memory card store? What does fully automatic mean? How do you control the resolution and depth of field aperture setting? Learn the answers in this class.

Day W W

Date Time Age 9/16 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up 11/11 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 9/9 $17/$20/$25/$30 11/4 $17/$20/$25/$30

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DIGITAL PHOTO 3 Learn to adjust the color and contrast, crop and resize the photo, save it in a variety of formats, and manage your database of images.

Day W W

Date Time Age 9/23 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up 11/18 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 9/16 $17/$20/$25/$30 11/11 $17/$20/$25/$30

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To register, see page 2.

Fitness Assessments Fitness Center

Assessments include: heart rate, blood pressure, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardio respiratory fitness, and flexibility. A full assessment takes approximately one hour. Please wear gym shoes and comfortable clothing. Please complete the Fitness Center Appointment Request Form at Mason Community Center or online at www.imaginemason.org to get started.

Day Age Fee (PRE/BAS) Varies 15 & up $0*/$30** *Up to 4 free assessments per year. **Rate will be discounted from a personal training package if purchased following your assessment.

Meeting Rooms

This course will cover digital image manipulations. You will learn color adjustments, cropping, layering, retouching, distortion, blurs, and brush filters. Get the answers to all the questions you have about digital image processing. You must have taken Digital Photo 3 prior to attending this class.

Date Time Age 9/30 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up 11/25 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up

ASSESSMENTS & SCREENINGS

Senior Fitness Assessments

DIGITAL PHOTO 4

Day W W

FITNESS/HEALTH

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 9/23 $17/$20/$25/$30 11/18 $17/$20/$25/$30

www.imaginemason.org

513.229.8555

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A team of certified personal trainers will use age-specific assessment tests that monitor the functional fitness performance of older adults. By taking the Senior Fitness Assessment, you will receive personalized feedback to help relate results of your assessment to the types of daily tasks and activities you want to continue to do or want to do better.

Day Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu

Date 10/13 10/13 10/13 10/13 10/13 10/13 10/13 10/13

Time 8:00-8:30A 8:15-8:45A 8:30-9:00A 8:45-9:15A 9:00-9:30A 9:15-9:45A 9:30-10:00A 9:45-10:15A

Age 60 & up 60 & up 60 & up 60 & up 60 & up 60 & up 60 & up 60 & up

Deadline 8/4 8/4 8/4 8/4 8/4 8/4 8/4 8/4

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $0/$10/$13/$15 $0/$10/$13/$15 $0/$10/$13/$15 $0/$10/$13/$15 $0/$10/$13/$15 $0/$10/$13/$15 $0/$10/$13/$15 $0/$10/$13/$15

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Bodies in Balance: Water

FITNESS PROGRAMS

Teen TRX

Leisure Pool

TRX® is a revolutionary method of suspension training using body weight exercise to develop strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability simultaneously. Are you getting ready for a sport, in the off-season, or just trying to stay in shape? Hang in there and get a focused strength, endurance, and agility workout in a circuit-style format using the TRX Suspension Training System.

Join us to start your aquatic exercise program. You’ll use the high resistance and low-impact properties of water to increase overall muscle strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility. This water fitness program is ideal for those with arthritis, Parkinson’s, fibromyalgia, discharged or phase 3 pulmonary rehab, or other joint complications. Led by a certified athletic trainer, Bodies in Balance: Water utilizes more rehab-based exercises than a traditional Water Fit class. There will be no make-up classes or rescheduling for any absences.

Day Date Time Age M 8/31-10/19 3:30-4:15P 10-14 M 10/26-12/14 3:30-4:15P 10-14 *No Class 9/7, 11/23

Day M,W M,W M,W

TRX

Deadline 8/24 10/19

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity $45/$53/$67/$80 461801-01* $45/$53/$67/$80 461801-02*

Teen Yoga Studio B

This program will empower teens to become more self-aware and confident. Students will learn basic breathing techniques that will help them become more centered and calm on and off the mat. They will gain a sense of well-being while developing strength and flexibility. This program will help them release the stress of the day with the use of restorative poses. At the end of this program your teen will have an understanding of yoga concepts as well as yoga terminology.

Day Date Tu 11/3-11/24

Time Age 3:30-4:15P 12-16

Deadline 10/27

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity $40/$48/$60/$72 461352-01

Bollywood Dance Workout Studio B

Join Tarangini for Bollywood dancing! Have fun with these unique and growing popular dance moves. Visit www.Tarangini.org for more information.

Day Date W, F 8/31-9/30 W, F 10/5-10/28 W, F 11/2-12/2 *W: 8P to 9P; F: 6:30P to 7:30P

Time varies* varies* varies*

Age 12 & up 12 & up 12 & up

Deadline 8/24 9/28 10/26

Date 9/28-10/21 10/26-11/18 11/23-12/16

Time 9:00-10:00A 9:00-10:00A 9:00-10:00A

Age 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up

Deadline 9/21 10/19 11/16

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $64/$76/$95/$114 $64/$76/$95/$114 $64/$76/$95/$114

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“Thriller” Dance Class Studio A

Spend the Halloween season learning the dance routine from Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” music video. In just five classes, you’ll amaze your friends with your monster moves every time you hear the song! The moves will be broken up into segments so that learning the routine is easy for dancers and non-dancers alike.

Grab your friends, a red jacket, and a glitter glove to join us for this one-ofa-kind class!

Day F

Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/2-10/30 7:00-8:00P 10 & up 9/25 $35/$42/$53/$63 421306-01

Better Your BODYPUMP™ Studio A

BODYPUMP, the original LES MILLS barbell class, will sculpt, tone, and strengthen your entire body—fast. Now is your chance to make every single rep count. Better Your BODYPUMP will help improve your performance.

Certified instructors will take you through the newest release one track and one movement at a time and assess how your body moves. By the end of the educational session, you will better understand the focus of the new release and how to move your body to get long, lean muscles and a toned, strong physique with the BODYPUMP program.

You will start with an educational session and form evaluation until 3:45 p.m., break, then show off your new form and techniques in BODYPUMP for the last hour!

Weight Lifting Clinic & Competition

Day Su

Date 10/4

Time 2:00-5:00P

Age 12 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 9/27 $20/$24/$30/$36 321317-01

Fitness Center

Looking to enhance your workout? Look no further! Join this strength-focused program for seasoned weight-lifters and novices alike, to improve and learn new weight lifting techniques. This month the focus will be on improving your bench press. The three-day clinic will be led by a certified personal trainer who will teach you proper form and how to maximize your strength gains.

Train and show your skills in the Bench Press Competition. Prizes will be awarded based off of your three-rep max and individual weight class. You don’t have to attend to the clinic to compete.

Clinic Day Date Time W 9/9-9/23 7:00-7:45P

Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 15 & up 9/2 $15/$18/$23/ $27 461602-01

Bench Press Competition Day Date Time Sa 9/26 9:00-11:00A

To register, see page 2.

Age Deadline Fee 15 & up 9/19 Free

www.imaginemason.org

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513.229.8555

Work it Out Activity Room

Learn how to eat right and exercise effectively in this six-week program.

You will receive individual attention similar to that of personal training, but in a small group setting of participants motivated to lose weight just like you. You will be empowered and encouraged to make exercising fun and obtain your own individual eating plan. This program meets once a week in addition to your 1:1 nutrition counseling session with the trainer.* Materials will be e-mailed out in advance to bring to the first session so you can hit the ground running toward your weight loss goals. *The 1:1 nutrition counseling session will be scheduled based on participant and trainer availability.

Day Date Time Age W 10/7-11/18 7:00-8:00P 15 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 9/30 $100/$118/$143/$168 461200-01

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Life. Love. Family.

Cedar Village offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, as well as home and community based services for aging in place with dignity and safety through VillageCare. The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati Aquatic Therapy Center on our campus features three warm water therapy pools.

Cedar Village is a nonprofit retirement community, located in Mason, Ohio.

5467 Cedar Village Drive Mason, OH 45040 Tel: 513.754.3100 www.cedarvillage.org

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PRE: Premier pass holder

BAS: Basic pass holder

MR: Mason resident

NR: Non-resident

Heart Health – The Importance of Cardio

Mason’s Post Rehab Program Let our Certified Athletic Trainer help you transition from managed physical therapy to your own exercise program.

Did you know your heart is a muscle? It’s true, and the more you work it the stronger it gets. When you perform cardiovascular activity, such as brisk walking, running, playing sports, and swimming, you are strengthening your heart so that it efficiently pumps blood throughout your body.

• -week program • Certified Athletic Trainer guidance • A workout routine specific to your needs

The long-term effects of performing cardio activity have a major impact on your overall health. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that an adult perform 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity (feeling as though it would be difficult to hold a conversation), five days per week or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity (where you feel as though you may be able to say a few words here and there but it’s impossible to hold a conversation) three or more days per week.

Following the 150-minute or 75-minute cardio activity guidelines can produce positive outcomes such as: • • • • • • •

Decrease in resting heart rate Improved circulation Decreases in blood pressure by up to 10 mmHg Increased blood volume Improved mood Decrease in stress Increased energy levels

• Full membership at Mason Community Center for weeks • No enrollment fee to continue your Community Center membership

To learn more, stop in to talk to our Wellness Supervisior or call . .

Mason Community Center ­ Mason-Montgomery Road Mason, Ohio ­ ­ . . ­­­ www.imaginemason.org

If you are new to working out or if it’s been a while, start slow.

Perform anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity 3–5 days per week. Gradually increase the time and intensity as your body starts to get used to the activity. Since our bodies have the capacity to adapt to the activities we perform, it’s also important to switch up the types of activity.

If you are not sure where to start, contact our certified personal trainers at fitness@masonoh.org.

Warm Water Aquatic Training Fitness Center

Are you an athlete that is injured or unable to perform due to a past injury?

Sign up for Warm Water Aquatic Training with our certified athletic trainer!

The Hydroworx Warm Water Pool features a built-in, powered aquatic treadmill that smoothly accelerates from .1 up to 8.5 mph to simulate landbased walking, running, or sports-specific activities without the body weight and joint impact experienced on land.

E-mail fitness@masonoh.org to sign up today!

Senior Fitness Training Fitness Center

Stay strong with a senior workout program that is perfect for all fitness levels. Join us in a circuit program designed and run each week by a certified personal trainer that utilizes TRX straps, BOSU, stability balls, dumbbells, medicine balls, and more. Circuit training is a great way to get maximum results in minimal time and it provides full-body fitness, toning, and strength.

Day Tu,Th Tu,Th Tu,Th

Date 9/1-9/24 9/29-10/22 10/27-11/19

Time 8:45-9:30A 8:45-9:30A 8:45-9:30A

Age 55 & up 55 & up 55 & up

Deadline 8/25 9/22 10/20

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $55/$65/$82/$98 $55/$65/$82/$98 $55/$65/$82/$98

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LIVE WELL IN MASON

CarFit

Community Center Join us for this free educational program that provides information and materials that could enhance your safety as a driver and increase your mobility in the community. A team of trained technicians and health professionals work with you to ensure you “fit” your vehicle properly for maximum comfort and safety. A CarFit check takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.

Clinical Exercise Program Fitness Center

Our clinical exercise program is designed by a certified athletic trainer for those looking for a medically based exercise program. Through the various services the Community Center offers—the fitness floor, track, and warm water therapy pool—your certified athletic trainer will design a personalized exercise prescription to ensure your safe return to exercise and activity.

Please contact the Wellness Supervisor for more information at 513.229.8555.

Day Th

Date 9/24

Time 11:00-3:00P

Age 50 & up

Deadline 9/17

Fee Free

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Brain Playday Meeting Rooms

Three 30-Minute Introductory Sessions Three 1-Hour Introductory Sessions

$76 $106

One 30-Minute Session: Four 30-Minute Sessions: Eight 30-Minute Sessions:

PRE $40 $144 $216

BAS $48 $170 $255

MR $60 $195 $280

NR $72 $220 $305

Improve your brain health and performance and live a better life by joining Live Well in Mason for your Brain Play Day. Attend this “weight lifting” session for your brain to help keep it in fighting form. You will go through five stations, learning how to keep your brain sharp through non-technical activities, technical activities, physical activities, and memory games. You’ll then receive a goodie bag to take home.

One 1-Hour Session: Six 1-Hour Sessions: Twelve 1-Hour Sessions:

$60 $216 $422

$71 $255 $497

$89 $280 $522

$107 $305 $547

Day Tu Tu

To register, see page 2.

www.imaginemason.org

Join us to Better Your Brain with our 3rd Annual Brain Play Day!

513.229.8555

Date 10/6 10/6

Time 10:00-11:30A 1:00-2:30P

Age 50 & up 50 & up

Deadline 9/29 9/29

Fee Free Free Fall 2015

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Successful Parenting in a Busy World Meeting Rooms

Is your child involved in several school and extracurricular activities? Does he seem overwhelmed with high expectations to be successful? Join Sharon James from Beech Acres Parenting Center for an in-depth round-table discussion on Successful Parenting in a Busy World. Learn how to create a balance in your children’s lives that will help them flourish into happy, prosperous individuals and find ways for you to balance work and family life within a busy environment.

Day W

Date 10/14

Time 6:00-8:00P

Age All

Deadline 10/14

Fee Free

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Cholesterol & Glucose Screening Meeting Rooms

Live Well in Mason offers bi-annual cholesterol and glucose screenings. You will receive your results the day of your screening and have an opportunity to discuss your results with a fitness professional. This is a fasting screening—no food or drink (other than water) should be consumed 8–12 hours prior to your appointment.

The first 50 Premier members to register will receive their screening for FREE! (Limit one free screening per year.)

Day Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu

Date 11/10 11/10 11/10 11/10 11/10 11/10 11/10 11/10

Time 7:00-7:15A 7:15-7:30A 7:30-7:45A 7:45-8:00A 8:00-8:15A 8:15-8:30A 8:30-8:45A 8:45-9:00A

Age 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up

Deadline 11/3 11/3 11/3 11/3 11/3 11/3 11/3 11/3

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $0/$20/$25/$30 $0/$20/$25/$30 $0/$20/$25/$30 $0/$20/$25/$30 $0/$20/$25/$30 $0/$20/$25/$30 $0/$20/$25/$30 $0/$20/$25/$30

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NUTRITION

Nutrition Tips Member Lounge

Registered dietitian Miriam K. Jackobs will be available to answer your nutrition questions and transform your eating habits. Stop by for some quick and easy tips about proper food planning and nutrition.

Day Tu,Th

Time 10:45-11:45A

Age 15 & up

Fee Free to members

Post-Workout Fuel Member Lounge

Post-workout nutrition is an important component to maintaining and improving your physical fitness. Join us to sample snacks that will provide the nourishment your body needs after a hard workout. Nutritional information and recipes for a variety of snack options will be available to take home.

Day Sa

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Date 11/7

PRE: Premier pass holder

Time 9:00-11:00A

BAS: Basic pass holder

Age All

MR: Mason resident

Fee Free

NR: Non-resident

Taking Control of Diabetes Meeting Rooms

Are you or someone you know not reaching their blood sugar goals or having trouble managing their diabetes? Join us for Taking Control.

Taking Control is one of the programs offered through A1C Champions®. This one-hour program focuses on helping people with diabetes understand the importance of controlling their blood sugar and the choices they have in managing their diabetes. The Champions encourage others with diabetes to take the step to better blood sugar control.

A1C Champions® are people who have learned to successfully manage their diabetes. They have walked in your shoes, understand what it’s like living day-to-day with diabetes, and want you to know that you are not alone in your journey with diabetes.

Day W

Date 11/11

Time 1:00-2:30P

Age 18 & up

Deadline 11/4

Fee Free

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Enjoying the Holidays Main Street

Be health conscious this holiday season. Come sample an array of traditional holiday foods in a healthier, revised way. During the times listed, there will be a display along the Main Street corridor with small samples available for you to try. Throughout the day, grab a recipe card to take home so you can make it yourself!

Day M M

Date 11/23 11/24

To register, see page 2.

Time 11:00A-12:00P 5:00-6:00P

www.imaginemason.org

Age All All

Fee Free Free

513.229.8555

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PERSONAL TRAINING

Personal Training Fitness Center

Looking for the best workouts to achieve your goals, need a coach to keep you motivated, or need to change up your exercise routine? The certified personal trainers at Mason Community Center offer a variety of training packages to cater to individual needs, no matter what the goal. Stop by the Member Services Desk for more information or call 513.229.8555 to get started!

Small Group Training One 30-Minute Session 3 Participants: 4 Participants:

Premier $18 each $14 each

Basic $22 each $17 each

Non-Member $33 each $26 each

Punch Passes for Multiple Visits

Six 30-Minute Sessions 3 Participants: 4 Participants:

Premier $97 each $76 each

Basic $115 each $90 each

Non-Member $165 each $135 each

Twelve 30-Minute Sessions 3 Participants: 4 Participants:

Premier $190 each $148 each

Basic $224 each $175 each

Non-Member $274 each $225 each

One 1-Hour Session 3 Participants: 4 Participants:

Premier $35 each $25 each

Basic $42 each $30 each

Non-Member $63 each $45 each

Six 1-Hour Sessions 3 Participants: 4 Participants:

Premier $189 each $135 each

Basic $223 each $159 each

Non-Member $273 each $209 each

Twelve 1-Hour Sessions 3 Participants: 4 Participants:

Premier $370 each $264 each

Basic $436 each $311 each

Non-Member $486 each $361 each

When you purchase a personal training package, your visits will be tracked through a punch pass system. Your visits will be linked to your membership card so you can find out how many sessions remain on your pass by stopping at the Member Services Desk.

Bring your membership card to the fitness desk when you come for your personal training appointment. Your trainer will scan your card at the beginning of each training session. You can renew your punch pass at Mason Community Center or by calling 513.229.8555.

Introductory Training Specials for Members These are available to all members new to personal training for a onetime purchase. You can choose either package but won’t have the option to take advantage of both.

Three 30-Minute Introductory Sessions

$66

Three 1-Hour Introductory Sessions

$99 Ask about our large group training or private group exercise classes.

30-Minute Personal Training Packages Individual One 30-Minute Session: Six 30-Minute Sessions: Twelve 30-Minute Sessions:

Premier $35 $189 $370

Basic $42 $223 $436

Non-Member $63 $273 $486

Partner (train with a friend) One 30-Minute Session: Six 30-Minute Sessions: Twelve 30-Minute Sessions:

Premier $26 each $140 each $275 each

Basic $31 each $165 each $324 each

Non-Member $47 each $215 each $374 each

1-Hour Personal Training Packages Individual One 1-Hour Session: Six 1-Hour Sessions: Twelve 1-Hour Sessions:

Premier $55 $297 $580

Basic $65 $350 $683

Non-Member $98 $400 $733

Partner (train with a friend) One 1-Hour Session: Six 1-Hour Sessions: Twelve 1-Hour Sessions:

Premier $41 each $221 each $433 each

Basic $49 each $260 each $510 each

Non-Member $74 each $310 each $560 each

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Are you suffering from an injury or experiencing pain—and aren’t sure how to care for it?

Bethesda Mason Physical Therapy is now offering free injury screens! If you have questions regarding an injury, a licensed physical therapist will perform a 5- to 10-minute screening and provide suggestions for treatment options.

Screens are not inclusive of a comprehensive evaluation or treatment. To schedule, call Bethesda Mason Physical Therapy at 513.204.6490 or visit our clinic located inside Mason Community Center. Injury screens are by appointment only.

PRE: Premier pass holder

BAS: Basic pass holder

MR: Mason resident

NR: Non-resident

SPORTS BADMINTON

Adult Drop-In Badminton Field House

Drop in for some open play during designated badminton times. A one-timeper-year free registration is all you need to begin. Once registered, members play for free as long as your membership remains active. Registered nonmembers can play any day for just $5 each day.

Each day you play, please stop at the Member Services desk to pick up a play card to present to the gym attendant. A Mason Community Center staff member will be present on the courts to verify that all participants are registered.

Day Date Time Age Members M-Th,Sa 9/1-11/30 varies* 18 & up Non-Members M-Th,Sa 9/1-11/30 varies* 18 & up *M-Th: 6 to 9P and Sa: 8 to 10:30A **Registration is free; $5/day to play, payable at the door.

Fee

Activity

Free

722201-01

Free**

722201-02

BASKETBALL

Men’s Drop-In Basketball Gymnasium

This open play during designated drop-in basketball times is for males 18 years of age and older. Members: register once and you will be eligible for free play during the designated times as long as your membership remains active. Nonmembers: registration is good for the selected drop-in date only and the fee to participate is $5 per two-hour open play.

Drop-in times will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Drop-in basketball will run all year.

Please stop at the Member Services Desk to pick up a play card to present to the gym attendant. A Mason Community Center staff member will be present on the courts to verify that all participants are registered and following the posted rules.

Day Date Time Age Members M,W,Sa 9/1-11/30 varies* Men, 18 & up Non-Members M,W,Sa 9/1-11/30 varies* Men, 18 & up *M,W: 5 to 7P and Sa: 10A to 12P **Registration is free; $5/day to play, payable at the door.

Fee

Activity

Free

722200-01

Free**

722200-02

MYB Athletic League Tryouts Field House

Youth wishing to participate in the athletic basketball division are required to attend a tryout session for their grade. To participate in tryouts, you must be registered in the appropriate recreational league grade level. Players who do not make an athletic league team will be placed on a recreational league team.

If they are placed on an athletic league team, additional fees will be required.

Tryout results will be posted on www.masonyouthbasketball.org.

Day BOYS* Tu

Date

Time

Grade

9/22

W

9/23

6:00-7:00P 7:00-8:00P 8:00-9:00P 6:00-7:00P 7:00-8:00P 8:00-9:00P

4 5 6 4 5 6

GIRLS Su

9/27

4:30-6:00P 6:00-7:30P 7:30-9:00P *Boys are required to attend both tryout sessions for their grade.

To register, see page 2.

www.imaginemason.org

513.229.8555

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Volunteer Coaches The success of Mason Youth Basketball is due to the many men and women who volunteer to coach or assistant coach their child’s or another team.

Volunteers are needed for the 2015 season.

All coaches are required to: • Register as a volunteer by September 30, 2015 using activity number 332021-19. • Complete the volunteer application printed with your receipt. • Complete the fingerprint process at the Mason Police Department anytime between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday by September 30, 2015. Bring a valid photo ID (driver’s license, passport, state ID card) and specify you are being fingerprinted for the City of Mason’s youth basketball program. • Provide your National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA) certification number in the question group associated with registration or e-mail to Dana Maidenberg at dmaidenberg@masonoh.org. To obtain or renew certification, visit www.nays.org to Sign Up For Online Clinic - Part 1 – Coaching Youth Sports. • Complete the Concussion in Sports training available at http://nfhslearn. com/courses/38000 and send the certificate of completion to Dana Maidenberg at dmaidenberg@masonoh.org.

Date 11/2-3/12

Parent & Youth WORKOUTS

o Tuesday through Sunday from to p.m. o Open to youth ages to (Hammer Strength equipment open to ages to only). o A parent or legal guardian must accompany youth at all times. o Parent & Youth Workout is restricted to the Fitness Center only. o Mason Community Center staff reserves the right to ask for proof of age at any time. o All Mason Community Center and Fitness Center policies apply.

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Age 18 & up

Deadline 9/30

Fee Free

Activity 332021-19

Game Admission Admission to each recreational or athletic league MYB game is $2 per adult and $1 per child or senior, and not more than $5 per family. Mason Community Center members do not need to pay the daily admission fee for games held at Mason Community Center.

Save time at the door and purchase a punch pass for games played at Mason Community Center. (Games in the Mason City Schools and away games are not covered by the pass).

Family Pass (5-game pass)

$25

Single Adult Pass (5-game pass)

$10

DANCE

Baby Ballet Studio B

Children will participate in class on their own. Music, movement, balance, and the basic dance steps will be introduced in a fun, friendly and positive manner. Our teachers will keep the music and curriculum moving along in a way that is fun, positive, and appropriate for children this age. Dance Attire: non-restrictive clothing, leotards, and ballet slippers or ballet shoes.

Day Th Sa Th Sa Th Sa

Date 9/10-10/1 9/12-10/3 10/8-10/29 10/10-10/31 11/5-12/3 11/7-12/5

Time 5:30-6:15P 11:00-11:45A 5:30-6:15P 11:00-11:45A 5:30-6:15P 11:00-11:45A

PRE: Premier pass holder

Age 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3

Deadline 9/3 9/5 10/1 10/3 10/29 10/31

BAS: Basic pass holder

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $70/$83/$104/$125 $70/$83/$104/$125 $70/$83/$104/$125 $70/$83/$104/$125 $70/$83/$104/$125 $70/$83/$104/$125

MR: Mason resident

Activity 461511-01 461511-02 461511-03 461511-04 461511-05 461511-06

NR: Non-resident

GOLF

Putt with a Hybrid Most golfers will grab their putter when the ball lies in the fringe, just off the green. A sprinkler head in your line of play or the ball nestled up against the rough could make it hard to putt.

In situations like this, use a hybrid club. Place your hands toward the bottom of the grip and set up as if you are going to putt. The loft of the hybrid club will give the ball just enough lift to carry onto the green and roll out like a putt.

With just a little bit of practice anyone will be able to master this shot.

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GYMNASTICS

Invitation-Only Classes

Mom and Me

Please note: Invitation to the following classes is at the gymnastic coach’s discretion.

Multipurpose Room

This parent and child class will help develop your child’s basic motor skills through jumping, skipping, hopping, running, and rolling. You will use beams, wedges, and mats to engage your child through structured play.

Day M W Sa

Date 10/26-12/14 10/21-12/9 10/31-12/19

Time 10:00-10:30A 10:00-10:30A 9:45-10:15A

Age 18mo-3yrs 18mo-3yrs 18mo-3yrs

Deadline 10/19 10/14 10/24

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $56/$66/$83/$99 $56/$66/$83/$99 $56/$66/$83/$99

Activity 432360-01 432360-02 432360-03

Younger students who are ready for more advanced gymnastics skills may be invited by their instructor to practice in this class. He or she will work on more advanced routines on the vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor. This class meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays.

Your child will learn to follow directions without the assistance of a parent and focus on basic gymnastics skills such as forward rolls, backward rolls, headstands, and backbends. He or she will also work on circuit training and be introduced to the vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor.

Time 11:30A-12:15P 10:30-11:15A 10:45-11:30A 4:00-4:45P 10:15-11:00A

Age 3 3 3 3 3

Deadline 10/19 10/14 10/23 10/23 10/24

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $59/$70/$88/$105 $59/$70/$88/$105 $59/$70/$88/$105 $59/$70/$88/$105 $59/$70/$88/$105

Activity 432369-01 432369-03 432369-04 432369-05 432369-06

Jumping Jacks Your child will improve gross motor skills, flexibility, and coordination through circuit training and will have the opportunity to put the skills together to form a small routine. He or she will also be introduced to the vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor.

Date 10/26-12/14 10/30-12/18 10/30-12/18 10/31-12/19

Time 10:30-11:30A 9:45-10:45A 5:45-6:45P 11:15A-12:15P

Age 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5

Deadline 10/19 10/23 10/23 10/24

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $74/$88/$110/$132 $74/$88/$110/$132 $74/$88/$110/$132 $74/$88/$110/$132

Activity 432375-10 432375-15 432375-16 432375-17

Age 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7

Deadline 10/19 10/13 10/23 10/24

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $74/$88/$110/$132 $74/$88/$110/$132 $74/$88/$110/$132 $74/$88/$110/$132

Activity 432371-01 432371-02 432371-03 432371-04

Introduce your child to the world of gymnastics. Students will learn basic gymnastics skills on the floor, uneven bars, balance beam, and vault. Your child will then learn to put the skills together to form a routine. Conditioning and flexibility are also introduced at this level.

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Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity Tu,Th 10/20-12/10 6:30-7:45P 6-7 10/13 $182/$215/$240/$265 432376-01* *No Class 11/26

Parents of all participants under the age of 13 are asked to remain on site during class. Please note: a Tae Kwon Do uniform is not required for participation in this class; however, a uniform may be required for any participants who would like to enjoy this program long-term.

Day Tu,Th Tu,Th Tu,Th

Date 10/1-10/29 11/3-11/24 12/1-12/17

Time 6:30-7:30P 6:30-7:30P 6:30-7:30P

Age 5 & up 5 & up 5 & up

Deadline 9/24 10/27 11/24

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $39/$46/$50/$50 $39/$46/$50/$50 $26/$31/$39/$39

Activity 311106-11 311106-12 311106-13

Tae Kwon Do Advanced

Multipurpose Room

Time 6:00-7:00P 5:30-6:30P 6:30-7:30P

Gymnasts who want to move on to the competitive level will train three to four hours per week and be introduced to competitive routines.

Tae Kwon Do is a well-balanced Korean martial art that specializes in kicking skills. No previous experience is necessary for this class.

Adults, teens, and children will train together in a family-oriented program.

Beginners

Day Date M 10/26-12/14 Tu 10/20-12/8 Th 10/22-12/10 *No Class 11/26

PREP TEAM

Multipurpose Room

Gymnasium

Students will work on gymnastics drills, conditioning, and routines similar to those introduced in the Beginners and Advanced Beginners classes. He or she will continue to improve on basic gymnastic skills, flexibility, and strength.

Time 5:00-6:00P 4:30-5:30P 4:45-5:45P 12:15-1:15P

Students in this class must have some gymnastics experience and should have mastered the basic Beginner skills. This class will provide a greater challenge to students on the floor, uneven bars, balance beam, and vault.

Tae Kwon Do Beginner

Multipurpose Room

Date 10/26-12/14 10/20-12/8 10/30-12/18 10/31-12/19

ADVANCED BEGINNERS

Multipurpose Room

MARTIAL ARTS

Sassy Sixes and Sevens

Day M Tu F Sa

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity Tu,Th 10/20-12/10 Tu 6:30-7:30P 6-7 10/13 $142/$168/$193/$218 432367-01* Th 5:30-6:30P *No Class 11/26

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity M,W 10/26-12/9 7:00-8:00P 8 & up 10/19 $142/$168/$193/$218 432381-01

Multipurpose Room

Day M F F Sa

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity Tu 10/20-12/8 4:00-5:00P 4-5 10/13 $74/$88/$110/$132 432374-01

Multipurpose Room

Multipurpose Room

Date 10/26-12/14 10/21-12/9 10/30-12/18 10/30-12/18 10/31-12/19

Younger students who are ready for more advanced gymnastics skills may be invited by their instructor to practice in this class. He or she will work on more advanced routines on the vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor.

ADVANCED SASSY SIXES AND SEVENS

Tiny Tumblers

Day M W F F Sa

ADVANCED JUMPING JACKS

Multipurpose Room

Age 8-17 8-17 8-17

Deadline 10/19 10/13 10/15

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $74/$88/$110/$132 $74/$88/$110/$132 $74/$88/$110/$132

Activity 432380-01 432380-02 432380-03*

Gymnasium

This advanced class focuses on overall self-control, selfdiscipline, self-defense techniques, balance, flexibility, and strength. Tae Kwon Do will build character and develop courtesy, integrity, honor, respect, loyalty, perseverance, concentration, and compassion to their highest potential.

Day Tu,Th Tu,Th Tu,Th

Date 10/1-10/29 11/3-11/24 12/1-12/17

Time 6:30-8:00P 6:30-8:00P 6:30-8:00P

PRE: Premier pass holder

Age 5 & up 5 & up 5 & up

Deadline 9/24 10/27 11/24

BAS: Basic pass holder

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $39/$46/$50/$50 $39/$46/$50/$50 $26/$31/$39/$39 MR: Mason resident

Activity 311107-11 311107-12 311107-13

NR: Non-resident

AQUATICS MASON SWIM ACADEMY LEARN TO SWIM

FALL 1 SESSION 9/13/1510/24/15

FALL 2 SESSION 11/1/1512/19/15

Station 4

Swim Academy Level Assessment Leisure Pool

Your child will begin side gliding and the front crawl stroke, adding on to skills he or she learned in previous Stations.

If your swimmer is new to Mason Swim Academy or has not taken lessons for the past two sessions, please register for a free station assessment before registering for group lessons. This free evaluation will produce the best results for your child by determining the station appropriate to your child’s skills. Assessments are not required for Station 1 or below and are not for participants currently enrolled in class.

Please call Mason Community Center at 513.229.8555 or visit www. imaginemason.org to set up your assessment today.

Fall 1 Activity Number: 452300 Fall 2 Activity Number: 452400

Registration Deadline: 8/31 Registration Deadline: 10/19

Me Too!

This parent/child class is designed to teach you to work safely in the water with your child, aged 6–35 months. Skills will be taught at an introductory level, including pool safety, water acclimation, floating and gliding with support, submerging, and blowing bubbles through mouth and/or nose.

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $46/$55/$69/$83 Fall1 Activity Number: 452312 Registration Deadline: 9/4 Fall 2 Activity Number: 452412 Registration Deadline: 10/25 No Class: 11/22-11/28 Class Times: W 1:45-2:15P Sa 10:45-11:15A

Station 1

Your child will learn to put his or her face in the water and blow bubbles as well as complete ten relaxed bobs.

To participate in this class, your child must be comfortable in the group class setting without a parent. If you register and the first class is difficult, we will transfer your enrollment to a Mason Swim Academy Me Too! class.

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $51/$60/$75/$90 Fall1 Activity Number: 452321 Registration Deadline: 9/4 Fall 2 Activity Number: 452421 Registration Deadline: 10/25 No Class: 11/22-11/28 Class Times: M & W 4:45-5:15P, 5:20-5:50P, 5:55-6:25P, or 6:30-7:00P Sa 9:00-9:30A, 9:35-10:05A, or 10:1010:40A

Station 2

Your child will take what he or she learned in Station 1 and add on learning to glide on his or her front and back in a streamline position.

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $51/$60/$75/$90 Fall1 Activity Number: 452322 Registration Deadline: 9/4 Fall 2 Activity Number: 452422 Registration Deadline: 10/25 No Class: 11/22-11/28 Class Times: M & W 4:45-5:15P, 5:20-5:50P, 5:55-6:25P, or 6:30-7:00P Sa 9:00-9:30A, 9:35-10:05A, or 10:10-10:40A

Station 3

Your child will enhance his or her breathing and gliding skills learned in previous Stations and will also learn proper kicking and to streamline kick on their front and back.

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $51/$60/$75/$90 Fall1 Activity Number: 452323 Registration Deadline: 9/4 Fall 2 Activity Number: 452423 Registration Deadline: 10/25 No Class: 11/22-11/28 Class Times: M & W 4:45-5:15P, 5:20-5:50P, 5:55-6:25P, or 6:30-7:00P Sa 9:00-9:30A, 9:35-10:05A, or 10:10-10:40A To register, see page 2.

www.imaginemason.org

513.229.8555

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $51/$60/$75/$90 Fall1 Activity Number: 452324 Registration Deadline: 9/4 Fall 2 Activity Number: 452424 Registration Deadline: 10/25 No Class: 11/22-11/28 Class Times: M & W 4:45-5:15P, 5:20-5:50P, 5:55-6:25P, or 6:30-7:00P Sa 9:00-9:30A, 9:35-10:05A, or 10:10-10:40A

Station 5/6

Your child will add on to the techniques acquired in Stations 1, 2, and 3 and begin learning proper freestyle stroke with rotary breathing and the backstroke.

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $51/$60/$75/$90 Fall1 Activity Number: 452325 Registration Deadline: 9/4 Fall 2 Activity Number: 452425 Registration Deadline: 10/25 No Class: 11/22-11/28 Class Times: M & W 4:45-5:15P, 5:20-5:50P, 5:55-6:25P, or 6:30-7:00P Sa 9:00-9:30A, 9:35-10:05A, or 10:10-10:40A

Stroke School

Continue to build on skills learned in previous Stations and learn advanced elements and stroke efficiency in all four stroke types. Stroke School meets twice a week and includes the skills taught in Stations 7 and 8 of the Mason Swim Academy Learn to Swim program.

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $92/$109/$134/$159 Fall1 Activity Number: 452326 Registration Deadline: 9/4 Fall 2 Activity Number: 452426 Registration Deadline: 10/25 No Class: 11/22-11/28 Class Times: M/W 7:00-7:45P T/Sa 4:45-5:30P Tuesdays & 10:45-11:30A Saturdays

Swim Fit

SwimFit is Station 9 and 10 of Mason Swim Academy’s Learn to Swim program. It focuses on building the swimmer’s strength and endurance in every stroke through drills, multiple laps, and on-deck coaching.

SwimFit allows swimmers to get the feeling of being on a swim team without the competition.

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $92/$109/$134/$159 Fall1 Activity Number: 452327 Registration Deadline: 9/4 Fall 2 Activity Number: 452427 Registration Deadline: 10/25 No Class: 11/22-11/28 Class Times: M/W 7:00-7:45P T/Sa 4:45-5:30P Tuesdays & 10:45-11:30A Saturdays

Adult Group Lessons

Beginner adults with little or no experience in the water will work on various skills and techniques to achieve the goal of water acclimation. Intermediate adults who have mastered submerging and floating will work on backstroke and freestyle readiness.

Swimmers whose skills exceed the intermediate level should contact our Aquatics team for lesson options.

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $51/$60/$75/$90 Fall1 Activity Number: 452334 Registration Deadline: 9/4 Fall 2 Activity Number: 452434 Registration Deadline: 10/25 No Class: 11/22-11/28 Class Times: M 7:00-7:30P Beginners or 7:35-8:05P Intermediate Fall 2015

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Private Swim Lessons

Are you looking for comfort in the water, improved stroke technique and endurance, or a supplement to the Mason Swim Academy Learn to Swim program? We offer classes for all ages and levels. Work one-on-one with a Mason Swim Academy coach who will customize the lesson to suit your goals.

You will have six dates to choose from to take five lessons. You will be allowed to miss one lesson with no penalty, no call ahead needed, and no rescheduling. There will be no make-up lessons or rescheduling for any absences beyond one lesson. While we cannot guarantee the same coach for every lesson, there will always be a certified Mason Swim Academy coach available for your lesson.

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $125/$148/$173/$198 Fall 1 Activity Number: 452319 Registration Deadline: 9/4 Fall 2 Activity Number: 452419 Registration Deadline: 10/25 No Class: 11/22-11/28 Class Times: T 5:00-5:30P, 5:35-6:05P, 6:10-6:40P, or 6:45-7:15P W 12:35-1:05P or 1:10-1:40P Su 10:00-10:30A, 10:35-11:05A, 11:10-11:40A, or 11:45A-12:15P

Premier Member Perk

Parent/Coach Conference Leisure Pool Meet with a Mason Swim Academy coach in the water for the opportunity to ask questions about which skills your child needs to work on in the MSA program. The coach will ask your child to demonstrate skills in their current Station and give feedback on how to practice their skills outside of lesson times. Registration is required.

Please note: Parent and child must both be in the water. This does not fulfill the requirement of a swim assessment and graduation to the next level will only be determined during group swim lessons.

Fall 1 Day M M M W W W Fall 2 M M M W W W

Date 9/28 9/28 9/28 10/14 10/14 10/14

Time 7:15-7:30P 7:30-7:45P 7:45-8:00P 7:15-7:30P 7:30-7:45P 7:45-8:00P

Age 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17

Deadline 9/21 9/21 9/21 10/7 10/7 10/7

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $0/$2/$4/$5 $0/$2/$4/$5 $0/$2/$4/$5 $0/$2/$4/$5 $0/$2/$4/$5 $0/$2/$4/$5

Activity 452310-01 452310-02 452310-03 452310-04 452310-05 452310-06

11/16 11/16 11/16 12/2 12/2 12/2

7:15-7:30P 7:30-7:45P 7:45-8:00P 7:15-7:30P 7:30-7:45P 7:45-8:00P

5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17

11/9 11/9 11/9 11/25 11/25 11/25

$0/$2/$4/$5 $0/$2/$4/$5 $0/$2/$4/$5 $0/$2/$4/$5 $0/$2/$4/$5 $0/$2/$4/$5

452410-01 452410-02 452410-03 452410-04 452410-05 452410-06

MASON MANTA RAYS

Manta Ray Masters Competition Pool

Improve your overall fitness, develop better technique, train for a triathlon, swim competitively, or just enjoy the water. Competitions are optional and swimmers of all abilities are welcome. Coaches are available during scheduled practice times to help you attain your personal goals. Additional practices may be added, though you are not required to attend all practices.

Day Date M,W,F 9/2-9/30 M,W,F 10/2-10/30 M,W,F 11/2-11/30 M,W,F 12/2-12/30 *No Class 12/25

Time 5:45-7:15A 5:45-7:15A 5:45-7:15A 5:45-7:15A

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Deadline 9/28 10/26 11/25 12/23

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $10/$25/$38/$45 $10/$25/$38/$45 $10/$25/$38/$45 $10/$25/$38/$45

Activity 452100-01 452100-02 452100-03 452100-04*

PRE: Premier pass holder

BAS: Basic pass holder

MR: Mason resident

NR: Non-resident

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