2016 Spring PLAY Guide

January - May 2016

garlandparks.com

What’s Inside?

Kids

Spring 2016

2 Sweetheart Dance

6 Arts & Crafts 6 Camps 6 Community Education 7 Dance 9 Health & Fitness 11 Martial Arts 12 Outdoor Adventures 12 Performing Arts 14 Sports

Adults

18 Arts & Crafts 19 Community Education 20 Dance 22 Health & Fitness 26 Martial Arts 28 Performing Arts 29 Sports 30 Travel & Outings

Inclusion Statement Garland Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts encourages people of all abilities to participate in recreation activities together and register for programs that are of interest to them. We strive to promote activities that provide a positive, independent leisure experience through standard, specialized, adapted, and inclusive programs. Please call your local recreation center if you have a special need or require any special accommodations.

4 Egg Hunt 5 Special Events 32 Therapeutic Recreation 34 Firewheel Golf Park 35 Jack Coleman Tennis Center

36 Sports Leagues 37 Facility Locations 38 Reservations 40 ID Cards & Fitness Passes 41 The Body Shops 42 How to PLAY

Registration and Scholarship Information

43 Spring Creek Preserve

Satisfaction Guaranteed!

We stand behind the quality of our programs.

If you are not satisfied with a program for any reason after attending the first program meeting, you may request a full refund, transfer, or credit. After the second program meeting you may request a pro-rated refund or credit. All refund requests must be made prior to the end date of the program. Refund requests for one-day programs must be made 24 hours in advance. Read program descriptions carefully as some program fees are non refundable. Supply fees are non refundable. Please allow 2 weeks for refund process.

On the Cover: Making memories at the annual Sweetheart Dance. Photo

by Maria Holland of Holland Creations Photography.

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Have an eye for photography? Capture compelling still photos while getting to know Garland from a different point of view. Shutterbugs of all ages can showcase their work for the community to enjoy.

Photos submitted must be taken within the Garland city limits or by a Garland resident and may be up to 8� X 10� in size. All submissions must be mounted on a white foam board with a one inch border; one picture per board. Prizes will be awarded for first place in each category and best in show. All entries must be submitted at Holford Recreation Center from March 28 - April 9. Winners announced April 15.

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Garland Photo Contest

Spring 2016 - 5

Youth Division (18 Yrs and younger) $3 per entry Adult Division (19 Yrs and up) $5 per entry Submit up to 4 photos per category Categories: People/Children, Nature/Plants, Animals/Wildlife, Scenery including Cityscapes, Abstract/Composite, and Mobile Phone Pictures

Community COMmunity $15 Sell your treasures at our community garage sale and let us take care of all the hassle. All advertising, promotion, and permits will be taken care of by us! Any unwanted or leftover items will be donated to a local non profit organization. Online registration is not available for these events.

Fields Recreation Center Saturday, April 9 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM $30 per spot 972-205-3090

Granger Recreation Center Saturday, May 21 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM $30 per spot 972-205-2771

KIDS Community Education

Arts & Crafts

After School with Sylvan

Artbeat Instruction

Bring creativity to life! Learn about the terminology, tools, and techniques in a variety of visual art mediums including drawing, painting, and sculpting.

Become a versatile artist as you develop perspective and individual style while creating a new work of art each week.

Age: 6 - 14Yrs Instructor: Sylvan Learning Center

Age: 6 - 15Yrs Instructor: Hashaway Tu Tu

6:30 - 7:30 PM 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Sculpting Tu Tu

6:30 - 7:30 PM 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Drawing Tu

6:30 - 7:30 PM

Holford Recreation Center

Bradfield Recreation Center

Painting

Gain an edge and get ahead! Sylvan Learning Center brings curriculums that are designed to build critical thinking skills for the future in a fun and exciting way. Small group tutoring helps students gain the edge needed to stay at the top of the class.

Math Edge 1/5 - 1/26 4/5 - 4/26

$52 $52

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2/2 - 2/23 5/3 - 5/24

$52 $52

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3/1 - 3/22

$42

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Camps

Strengthen computation and application skills. Receive individual lesson plans and work in an engaging small group setting. Registration includes a free diagnostic assessment and ongoing progress updates.

M, W 4:30 - 5:30 PM 1/6 - 1/27 $169 149653 M, W 4:30 - 5:30 PM 2/3 - 2/24 $169 149654 M, W 4:30 - 5:30 PM 3/2 - 3/30 $169 149655 M, W 4:30 - 5:30 PM 4/6 - 4/27 $169 149656

Reading Edge

Strengthen vocabulary and comprehensive skills. Receive individual lesson plans and work in an engaging small group setting. Registration includes a free diagnostic assessment and ongoing progress updates.

M, W 4:30 - 5:30 PM 1/6 - 1/27 $169 149657 M, W 4:30 - 5:30 PM 2/3 - 2/24 $169 149658 M, W 4:30 - 5:30 PM 3/2 - 3/30 $169 149659 M, W 4:30 - 5:30 PM 4/6 - 4/27 $169 149660

Chess

Spring Break Adventure Camp

The great outdoors! Discover and participate in local group adventures.

Outdoor activities include fishing, geocaching, hiking, disc golf, outdoor cooking, and crafts. This is an amazing opportunity to develop new skills, find friends with common interests, and get active.

Audubon Recreation Center

Age: 8 - 12Yrs M-F 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

3/7 - 3/11

$80

150165

Check or is it checkmate? Learn step by step instruction on the basic rules and strategic and tactical elements that make a great game of chess.

Theoretical knowledge is supported with games in class. Understand the principles, improve skills, and enjoy the company of fellow chess players.

Granger Recreation Center

Age: 6Yrs and up Instructor: Patterson W 7:00 - 8:00 PM W 7:00 - 8:00 PM W 7:00 - 8:00 PM W 7:00 - 8:00 PM W 7:00 - 8:00 PM

1/6 - 1/27 2/3 - 2/24 3/2 - 3/30 4/6 - 4/27 5/4 - 5/25

$37 $37 $37 $37 $37

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KIDS

7 Spring 2016

Dance

All Star Dance

Childcare and Babysitting Safety

Be a safe sitter! Learn the skills necessary to care for infants and children on a daily basis and in emergency situations. Training includes a workbook, CPR/First Aid, diapering, and feeding. Receive a completion card along with the knowledge and confidence to be the best babysitter you can be.

Audubon Recreation Center

Age: 11 - 13Yrs Sa 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

3/19

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$47

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Audubon Recreation Center

Age: 6 - 17Yrs Instructor: Johnson

Combo Dance

$47

Granger Recreation Center Age: 11 - 13Yrs Sa 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Be elite; be dynamic; be you! Take your skills to the next level with instruction that focuses on developing rhythm, style, and proper techniques. Build a strong foundation in dance while developing coordination and increasing strength, flexibility, and self confidence.

Includes jazz, modern, contemporary, and lyrical dance.

Tu 8:00 - 9:00 PM 1/5 - 1/26 $42 Tu 8:00 - 9:00 PM 2/2 - 2/23 $42 Tu 8:00 - 9:00 PM 3/1 - 3/22 $42 Tu 8:00 - 9:00 PM 4/5 - 4/26 $42 Tu 8:00 - 9:00 PM 5/3 - 5/24 $42

Hip Hop

Parent’s Time Out

You deserve a break! Take some time for yourselves while the kids have a great time participating in a variety of fun activities designed to keep them engaged.

Activities include games, basic gymnastics, dance, music, arts and crafts, and free play time.

Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu

7:00 - 8:00 PM 7:00 - 8:00 PM 7:00 - 8:00 PM 7:00 - 8:00 PM 7:00 - 8:00 PM

1/5 - 1/26 2/2 - 2/23 3/1 - 3/22 4/5 - 4/26 5/3 - 5/24

Audubon Recreation Center

Snacks will be provided. Pre-registration required.

Age: 3 - 5Yrs Th 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 1/14 Th 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 1/21 Th 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 1/28 Th 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 2/4 Th 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 2/11 Th 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 2/18 Th 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 2/25 Th 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 3/3 Th 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 3/17 Th 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 3/24 Th 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 3/31 Th 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 4/7 Th 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 4/14 Th 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 4/21 Th 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 4/28

$7 $7 $7 $7 $7 $7 $7 $7 $7 $7 $7 $7 $7 $7 $7

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$42 $42 $42 $42 $42

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KIDS

8

Spring 2016

Baton And Twirling

...more dance

Perform with style and grace! Learn the skills and techniques of this artistic sport with exciting dance routines and choreography. Through a combination of dance and gymnastics, increase fine motor skills, flexibility, and balance while building rhythm, dexterity, and discipline.

Fields Recreation Center

$16 one time administration fee payable to instructor. Bring a baton.

Age: 5Yrs and up Instructor: Jones Studio of Dance Tu 6:00 - 6:45 PM 1/5 - 1/26 $25 149778 Tu 6:00 - 6:45 PM 2/2 - 2/23 $25 149779 Tu 6:00 - 6:45 PM 3/1 - 3/22 $25 149780 Tu 6:00 - 6:45 PM 4/5 - 4/26 $25 149781 Tu 6:00 - 6:45 PM 5/3 - 5/24 $25 149782

Dance Combo

Ballet

Discover the dancer within. Move through progressive barre and center exercises that stress skeletal alignment, turn-out of the legs, coordination of the hands and arms, weight changes, and proper use of the feet. Establish a strong foundation in dance, build strength, and apply techniques to other forms of dance.

Audubon Recreation Center

Instructor: Schwericke Age: 3 - 5Yrs Sa 9:30 - 10:15 AM Sa 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

1/9 - 3/19 1/9 - 3/19

$47 $47

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Age: 6 - 12Yrs Sa 10:25 - 11:15 AM

1/9 - 3/19

$47

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Holford Recreation Center

Instructor: Brown Age: 3 - 5Yrs Th 4:00 - 4:30 PM Th 4:00 - 4:30 PM Th 4:00 - 4:30 PM Th 4:00 - 4:30 PM Th 4:00 - 4:30 PM

1/7 - 1/28 2/4 - 2/25 3/3 - 3/31 4/7 - 4/28 5/5 - 5/26

$38 $27 $38 $38 $38

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Age: 6 - 9Yrs Th 4:35 - 5:20 PM Th 4:35 - 5:20 PM Th 4:35 - 5:20 PM Th 4:35 - 5:20 PM Th 4:35 - 5:20 PM

1/7 - 1/28 2/4 - 2/25 3/3 - 3/31 4/7 - 4/28 5/5 - 5/26

$42 $32 $42 $42 $42

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Age: 10 - 16Yrs Th 5:25 - 6:25 PM Th 5:25 - 6:25 PM Th 5:25 - 6:25 PM Th 5:25 - 6:25 PM Th 5:25 - 6:25 PM

1/7 - 1/28 2/4 - 2/25 3/3 - 3/31 4/7 - 4/28 5/5 - 5/26

$48 $37 $48 $48 $48

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Put your dancing shoes on! Learn body movements associated with various styles of dance including modern, lyrical, freestyle, jazz, tap, ballet, and hip hop. Develop poise and grace while increasing self confidence through the use of bouncy balls, educational mats, ribbons, and hula hoops.

Fields Recreation Center

$16 one time administration fee payable to instructor. Receive a free gift with your third month’s registration. Optional recital requires costume and recital fees.

Instructor: Jones Studio of Dance Age: 2 - 5Yrs Tu 4:45 - 5:15 PM 1/5 - 1/26 $37 150173 Tu 4:45 - 5:15 PM 2/2 - 2/23 $37 150175 Tu 4:45 - 5:15 PM 3/1 - 3/22 $37 150179 Tu 4:45 - 5:15 PM 4/5 - 4/26 $37 150181 Tu 4:45 - 5:15 PM 5/3 - 5/24 $37 150183 Age: 6 - 12Yrs Tu 5:15 - 6:00 PM Tu 5:15 - 6:00 PM Tu 5:15 - 6:00 PM Tu 5:15 - 6:00 PM Tu 5:15 - 6:00 PM

1/5 - 1/26 2/2 - 2/23 3/1 - 3/22 4/5 - 4/26 5/3 - 5/24

$39 $39 $39 $39 $39

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Holford Recreation Center

Happy Feet Dance

A mini recital will be provided during class each quarter. administration fee payable to instructor.

Age: 2 - 5Yrs Instructor: Jones Studio of Dance M 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM 1/4 - 1/25 M 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM 2/1 - 2/22 M 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM 3/14 - 3/28 M 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM 4/4 - 4/25 M 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM 5/2 - 5/23

$16 one time

$28 $37 $28 $37 $37

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KIDS

9 Spring 2016

Extreme Dance

Can you feel the rhythm? Learn the latest dance moves from Dallas Sidekicks Dancer, Brittani Wilkins. Enjoy new choreography and routines with a combination of styles including hip hop, jazz, and modern dance. Burn calories and improve coordination in a dance party environment.

DID YOU KNOW...

Central Park became Garland’s first municipal park in 1948.

Holford Recreation Center Age: 12 - 15Yrs Instructor: Wilkins M 6:45 - 7:45 PM M 6:45 - 7:45 PM M 6:45 - 7:45 PM M 6:45 - 7:45 PM M 6:45 - 7:45 PM

1/4 - 2/1 2/8 - 2/29 3/14 - 3/28 4/4 - 4/25 5/2 - 5/23

$35 $35 $27 $35 $35

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Fitness 101

Health & Fitness

Balance and Coordination

Balance out your day! Learn the basic principles of balance and coordination with a variety of equipment including balance beams, hula hoop obstacles, stepping stones, and balance boards. Develop locomotor skills through goal oriented activities that will improve body awareness, range of motion, and ability to judge distances.

Granger Recreation Center

Age: 3 - 6Yrs Instructor: Alexis W 5:15 - 6:00 PM W 5:15 - 6:00 PM W 5:15 - 6:00 PM W 5:15 - 6:00 PM W 5:15 - 6:00 PM

1/6 - 1/27 2/3 - 2/24 3/9 - 3/30 4/6 - 4/27 5/4 - 5/25

$25 $25 $25 $25 $25

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Build muscles the right way! Learn correct techniques for working out while gaining knowledge on how the body functions. This one hour fitness orientation targets teenagers looking to get in shape. Upon completion of training, participants are eligible to purchase The Body Shops Fitness Pass. An adult must purchase a Fitness Pass and accompany the youth during each visit.

Fields Recreation Center

By appointment only. For more information or to make an appointment, please contact Fields Recreation Center, 972-205-3090.

Age: 12 - 15Yrs Instructor: Branch M-Th 2:00 - 4:45 PM By appointment $25

Granger Recreation Center

By appointment only. For more information or to make an appointment, please contact Granger Recreation Center, 972-205-2771.

Age: 12 - 15Yrs Instructor: Huerta M-Th 5:00 - 9:00 PM By appointment $25

Hollabaugh Recreation Center

By appointment only. For more information or to make an appointment, please contact Hollabaugh Recreation Center, 972-205-2721.

Age: 12 - 15Yrs Instructor: Alexis M-Th 2:00 - 4:00 PM By appointment $25

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KIDS

10 Spring 2016

...more health & fitness

Little Tykes Gym

Have your next play date with us! Let the kids loose as they get the chance to play with with balls, tunnels, hula hoops, and more. This unstructured play time in the gym provides plenty of space for running, laughing, and having fun!

Fields Recreation Center

Age: 2 - 6Yrs Instructor: Wakefield W 10:30 - 11:15 AM W 10:30 - 11:15 AM W 10:30 - 11:15 AM W 10:30 - 11:15 AM W 10:30 - 11:15 AM

1/6 - 1/27 2/3 - 2/24 3/9 - 3/30 4/6 - 4/27 5/4 - 5/25

$20 $20 $20 $20 $20

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$15 $20 $15 $20 $15

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Holford Recreation Center

Age: 2 - 5Yrs Instructor: Peterson F 10:45 - 11:30 AM F 10:45 - 11:30 AM F 10:45 - 11:30 AM F 10:45 - 11:30 AM F 10:45 - 11:30 AM

1/15 - 1/29 2/5 - 2/26 3/4 - 3/25 4/8 - 4/29 5/6 - 5/20

Zumba速 Fitness

Forget the workout, remember the fun! Combine fast and slow rhythms to learn aerobic routines to the sounds of Latin and International music. Utilizing the principles of fitness interval and resistance training, maximize caloric output, fat burning, and total body toning.

Select Performance Training

Audubon Recreation Center

Train to win! Instruction will include targeted exercises and activities that teach proper fundamentals to help athletes compete at their highest potential.

Focus will be placed on functional training to increase strength, power, and speed leading to higher levels of physical fitness and confidence.

1/4 - 1/30

$125

150038

Per Session and Per Class registrations available. Register monthly, one time per week $12, two times per week $17, three times per week $20, or four times per week $22 with an adult registration.

Age: 9 - 13Yrs Instructor: Raygoza M-Th 7:30 - 8:30 PM 1/4 - 1/28 $22 150012 M-Th 7:30 - 8:30 PM 2/1 - 2/29 $22 150013 M-Th 7:30 - 8:30 PM 3/1 - 3/31 $22 150014 M-Th 7:30 - 8:30 PM 4/4 - 4/28 $22 150015 M-Th 7:30 - 8:30 PM 5/2 - 5/31 $22 150016

2/1 - 2/29

$125

150039

Hollabaugh Recreation Center

Cody Park

Age: 10 - 21Yrs Instructor: Crowe M, W 5:00 - 6:00 PM Sa 10:00 - 11:00 AM M, W 5:00 - 6:00 PM Sa 10:00 - 11:00 AM M, W 5:00 - 6:00 PM Sa 10:00 - 11:00 AM M, W 5:00 - 6:00 PM Sa 10:00 - 11:00 AM M, W 5:00 - 6:00 PM Sa 10:00 - 11:00 AM

3/2 - 3/30

$125

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4/2 - 4/30

$125

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5/2 - 5/30

$125

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Per Session and Per Class registrations available. Register monthly, one time per week $12, two times per week $17, or three times per week $20 with an adult registration.

Age: 9 - 13Yrs Instructor: Raygoza M-W 6:00 - 7:00 PM 1/4 - 1/27 $20 149463 M-W 6:00 - 7:00 PM 2/1 - 2/29 $20 149464 M-W 6:00 - 7:00 PM 3/1 - 3/30 $20 149465 M-W 6:00 - 7:00 PM 4/4 - 4/27 $20 149466 M-W 6:00 - 7:00 PM 5/2 - 5/25 $20 149467

KIDS

11 Spring 2016

Karate

Martial Arts

Grow in mind and body! This Okinawan art of self defense employs hand strikes and kicks with swift and calculated movements used to disable or subdue an opponent. Focus on the flow of kata, self defense, sparring, and weapons. Attain discipline, self control, and physical fitness.

Audubon Recreation Center

Blakey Tae Kwon Do

With over 30 years of experience instructing, Jerry Young, a doctor of physical therapy and a black belt will help you reach your fitness goals.

Age: 8 - 14Yrs Tu 7:00 - 8:00 PM 1/5 - 2/11 $31 149897 Th 7:00 - 8:30 PM Tu 7:00 - 8:00 PM 2/23 - 3/31 $31 149898 Th 7:00 - 8:30 PM Tu 7:00 - 8:00 PM 4/12 - 5/19 $31 149899 Th 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Leadership, integrity, fighting, and exercise. Learn the fluid movement of kicks, punches, and jumps while adding other martial arts for well rounded physical fitness and self defense training. Hold yourself to a higher standard as you achieve new ranks and goals to gain benefits that will last a lifetime.

Granger Recreation Center

Age: 5 - 15Yrs Instructor: Blakey Sa 9:00 - 11:00 AM M 7:00 - 9:00 PM M 7:00 - 9:00 PM Sa 9:00 - 11:00 AM Sa 9:00 - 11:00 AM M 7:00 - 9:00 PM Sa 9:00 - 11:00 AM M 7:00 - 9:00 PM M 7:00 - 9:00 PM Sa 9:00 - 11:00 AM

1/2 - 1/30 1/4 - 1/25 2/1 - 2/29 2/6 - 2/27 3/5 - 3/26 3/7 - 4/4 4/2 - 4/23 4/4 - 4/25 5/2 - 5/23 5/7 - 5/28

$20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20

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Judo & Jujitsu

Holford Recreation Center

Takao Nakaya brings the knowledge of over 45 years instructing to give a complete foundation in this ancient martial art form.

Age: 6 - 12Yrs Instructor: Nakaya

Beginner W W

6:30 - 7:45 PM 6:30 - 7:45 PM

1/13 - 3/2 3/23 - 5/11

$44 $44

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1/16 - 3/5 3/26 - 5/14

$44 $44

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Advanced

Instructor approval required.

Sa 9:30 AM - 12:15 PM Sa 9:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Develop dedication and discipline! Olympic competitor, Bert Becerra, teaches you how to safely control your balance, leverage, and movement while implementing skill, technique, and timing through self defense. Improve concentration, body control, and quick reflexive action. Build self esteem and gain a lifetime of health and fitness knowledge.

Fields Recreation Center

Attendance at least 2 times per week recommended.

Age: 4 - 15Yrs Instructor: Becerra M, W, Th, F 5:00 - 7:00 PM 1/2 - 1/30 Sa 9:00 - 10:30 AM M, W, Th, F 5:00 - 7:00 PM 2/1 - 2/29 Sa 9:00 - 10:30 AM M, W, Th, F 5:00 - 7:00 PM 3/2 - 3/31 Sa 9:00 - 10:30 AM M, W, Th, F 5:00 - 7:00 PM 4/1 - 4/30 Sa 9:00 - 10:30 AM M, W, Th, F 5:00 - 7:00 PM 5/2 - 5/30 Sa 9:00 - 10:30 AM

Kung Fu

Focus on building a stronger you! Learn the five basic animal styles of Kung Fu while practicing correct execution of kicking, punching, and stance techniques. Develop discipline and enhance physical skills, dexterity, and alertness through this ancient form of martial arts.

Hollabaugh Recreation Center

$47

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Age: 6 - 14Yrs Instructor: Clark M, Tu 7:00 - 8:00 PM Sa 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM M, Tu 7:00 - 8:00 PM Sa 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM M, Tu 7:00 - 8:00 PM Sa 1:00 AM - 12:00 PM M, Tu 7:00 - 8:00 PM Sa 1:00 AM - 12:00 PM M, Tu 7:00 - 8:00 PM Sa 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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1/2 - 1/30

$42

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2/1 - 2/29

$42

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3/1 - 3/29

$42

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4/2 - 4/30

$42

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5/2 - 5/28

$42

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KIDS

12

Spring 2016

...more martial arts

Guitar

Tae Kwon Do & Jujitsu

Train your body and mind. Combine two styles of martial arts through feeling, action, reaction, and technique. Patient guidance and practical training emphasize key punch and kick techniques that enhance development by improving mental discipline, posture, coordination, ground techniques, and self defense skills.

Bradfield Recreation Center

1/4 - 1/27 2/1 - 2/29 3/2 - 3/30 4/4 - 4/27 5/2 - 5/25

Strike a chord! Learn basic fundamentals including how to tune the instrument, basic open chords, understanding notation, basic reading, and playing in time. Students with little or no knowledge of playing guitar thrive in this enriching musical environment. Increase musicality and performance skills.

Audubon Recreation Center

The Childbloom Guitar Program

Age: 4 - 15Yrs Instructor: Ybarra M, W 7:00 - 8:45 PM M, W 7:00 - 8:45 PM M, W 7:00 - 8:45 PM M, W 7:00 - 8:45 PM M, W 7:00 - 8:45 PM

Performing Arts

$36 $40 $40 $40 $40

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Outdoor Adventures

Lessons are offered in 40 minute sessions from 12:00 - 6:30 PM on Tuesdays or Thursdays.

Age: 5 - 12Yrs Instructor: Verde Tu Times vary 1/5 - 1/26 $75 149879 Th Times vary 1/7 - 1/28 $75 149880 Tu Times vary 2/2 - 2/23 $75 149881 Th Times vary 2/4 - 2/25 $75 149882 Tu Times vary 3/1 - 3/29 $75 149883 Th Times vary 3/3 - 3/31 $75 149884 Tu Times vary 4/5 - 5/3 $75 149885 Th Times vary 4/7 - 5/5 $75 149886 Tu Times vary 5/3 - 5/31 $75 149887 Th Times vary 5/5 - 5/26 $75 150044

Archery

Holford Recreation Center

Bullseye! Learn to shoot the competition style compound bow from a National Archery in the Schools Program Instructor. Focus on basic skills, technique, safety, and the use and maintenance of equipment. Become a proficient archer and develop strength, flexibility, and increased attention span.

Bring an acoustic guitar.

Age: 8Yrs and up Instructor: Reger

Fields Recreation Center 1/7 - 1/28 2/4 - 2/25 3/3 - 3/24 4/7 - 4/28 5/5 - 5/26

$25 $25 $25 $25 $25

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12:50 - 1:30 PM 12:50 - 1:30 PM 12:50 - 1:30 PM

Continuing

Granger Recreation Center Age: 8 - 14Yrs Instructor: Alexis W 6:30 - 7:15 PM W 6:30 - 7:15 PM W 6:30 - 7:15 PM W 6:30 - 7:15 PM W 6:30 - 7:15 PM

Sa Sa Sa

Age: 7 - 14Yrs Instructor: Thompson Th 5:15 - 6:00 PM Th 5:15 - 6:00 PM Th 5:15 - 6:00 PM Th 5:15 - 6:00 PM Th 5:15 - 6:00 PM

Beginning

1/6 - 1/27 2/3 - 2/24 3/9 - 3/30 4/6 - 4/27 5/4 - 5/25

$25 $25 $25 $25 $25

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Sa Sa Sa

1:30 - 2:10 PM 1:30 - 2:10 PM 1:30 - 2:10 PM

1/9 - 2/13 2/20 - 4/9 4/23 - 5/21

$75 $75 $75

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1/9 - 2/13 2/20 - 4/9 4/23 - 5/21

$75 $75 $75

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Hollabaugh Recreation Center

The Childbloom Guitar Program

Age: 5 - 12Yrs Instructor: Verde M 4:00 - 4:40 PM M 4:50 - 5:30 PM M 4:00 - 4:40 PM M 4:50 - 5:30 PM M 4:00 - 4:40 PM M 4:50 - 5:30 PM M 4:00 - 4:40 PM M 4:50 - 5:30 PM M 4:00 - 4:40 PM M 4:50 - 5:30 PM

1/4 - 1/25 1/4 - 1/25 2/1 - 2/22 2/1 - 2/22 3/7 - 3/28 3/7 - 3/28 4/4 - 4/25 4/4 - 4/25 5/2 - 5/23 5/2 - 5/23

$57 $57 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75

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KIDS

13 Spring 2016

Modeling, Etiquette, & Acting

Find beauty inside and out. Become a lady while learning posture, how to sit, manners, and table settings. Cover the fundamentals of being a model including makeup application, using cleansers, wardrobe choices, and modeling stances.

Your confidence will soar while performing acting and improv activities at the jam session each class.

Hollabaugh Recreation Center

$16 one time administration fee and $4 supply fee per month payable to instructor. Receive a free make-up bag with your first month’s registration.

Age: 7 - 18Yrs Instructor: Jones Studio of Dance M 7:15 - 8:15 PM 1/4 - 1/25 $30 149478 M 7:15 - 8:15 PM 2/1 - 2/22 $39 149479 M 7:15 - 8:15 PM 3/14 - 3/28 $30 149480 M 7:15 - 8:15 PM 4/4 - 4/25 $39 149481 M 7:15 - 8:15 PM 5/2 - 5/23 $39 149482

Violin

Make some music! Learn the basics of violin including proper stance, how to hold the bow, finger placement on strings, and bowing patterns.

Basic keys, correct tune, and sight reading will be covered. Appreciate the beauty and grace of this classical instrument while expanding your musical knowledge.

Bradfield Recreation Center

Age: 7Yrs and up Instructor: Gaddis Tu 4:00 - 5:00 PM Tu 4:00 - 5:00 PM Tu 4:00 - 5:00 PM Tu 4:00 - 5:00 PM Tu 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Music Discovery

1/5 - 1/26 2/2 - 2/23 3/1 - 3/29 4/5 - 4/26 5/3 - 5/31

Tickle the ivories! Learn the basics of playing the piano including proper playing technique, note recognition, and the fundamentals of music theory. Instruction is based on age appropriate learning materials and activities including games, worksheets, and hands on performance. Improve attention skills, self knowledge, and expression.

Holford Recreation Center

$5 supply fee payable to instructor.

Age: 7 - 13Yrs Instructor: Verde

Intro to Piano I W W W W W

4:10 - 4:50 PM 4:10 - 4:50 PM 4:10 - 4:50 PM 4:10 - 4:50 PM 4:10 - 4:50 PM

Intro to Piano II W W W W W W W W W W

3:30 - 4:10 PM 4:50 - 5:30 PM 3:30 - 4:10 PM 4:50 - 5:30 PM 3:30 - 4:10 PM 4:50 - 5:30 PM 3:30 - 4:10 PM 4:50 - 5:30 PM 3:30 - 4:10 PM 4:50 - 5:30 PM

1/6 - 1/27 2/3 - 2/24 3/2 - 3/30 4/6 - 4/27 5/4 - 5/25

$54 $54 $54 $54 $54

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1/6 - 1/27 1/6 - 1/27 2/3 - 2/24 2/3 - 2/24 3/2 - 3/30 3/2 - 3/30 4/6 - 4/27 4/6 - 4/27 5/4 - 5/25 5/4 - 5/25

$54 $54 $54 $54 $54 $54 $54 $54 $54 $54

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garlandparks.com

$50 $50 $62 $50 $50

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KIDS

14 Spring 2016

Sports All Star Tumbling

Tumble like crazy! Build a solid foundation in tumbling through floor exercises and drills that focus on proper technique and execution. Learn cartwheels, round offs, handsprings, and layouts. Improve sports skills and physical fitness while increasing strength, coordination, and balance.

Audubon Recreation Center

Age: 6 - 18Yrs Instructor: Johnson

Level 1 Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu

4:00 - 5:00 PM 4:00 - 5:00 PM 4:00 - 5:00 PM 4:00 - 5:00 PM 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Basketball

1/5 - 1/26 2/2 - 2/23 3/1 - 3/22 4/5 - 4/26 5/3 - 5/24

$42 $42 $42 $42 $42

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$42 $42 $42 $42 $42

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Level 3

Must complete Level 2 or have instructor approval.

Tu 6:00 - 7:00 PM 1/5 - 1/26 Tu 6:00 - 7:00 PM 2/2 - 2/23 Tu 6:00 - 7:00 PM 3/1 - 3/22 Tu 6:00 - 7:00 PM 4/5 - 4/26 Tu 6:00 - 7:00 PM 5/3 - 5/24

Bradfield Recreation Center

Level 2

Must complete Level 1 or have instructor approval.

Tu 5:00 - 6:00 PM 1/5 - 1/26 Tu 5:00 - 6:00 PM 2/2 - 2/23 Tu 5:00 - 6:00 PM 3/1 - 3/22 Tu 5:00 - 6:00 PM 4/5 - 4/26 Tu 5:00 - 6:00 PM 5/3 - 5/24

Start off with a slam dunk! Learn the basic skills of the game including dribbling, shooting, and ball movement. Improve motor skills, hand and eye coordination, and listening skills through a variety of activities. Encourage teamwork and make new friends in a noncompetitive environment.

Per Session and Per Class registrations available.

Age: 5 - 9Yrs Instructor: Thompson W 6:00 - 6:45 PM 3/2 - 3/30 M 6:00 - 6:45 PM 3/7 - 3/28 M 6:00 - 6:45 PM 4/4 - 4/25 W 6:00 - 6:45 PM 4/6 - 4/27 W 6:00 - 6:45 PM 5/4 - 5/18

$40 $40 $40 $32 $24

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$27 $27 $27 $27 $27

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Fields Recreation Center

Age: 3 - 6Yrs Instructor: Wakefield Tu 4:00 - 4:40 PM Tu 4:00 - 4:40 PM Tu 4:00 - 4:40 PM Tu 4:00 - 4:40 PM Tu 4:00 - 4:40 PM

1/5 - 1/26 2/2 - 2/23 3/8 - 3/29 4/5 - 4/26 5/3 - 5/24

Granger Recreation Center

Instructor: Collins Class meets each Wednesday by appointment only for $10 per week.

Age: 5 - 11Yrs W 6:30 - 7:30 PM

1/6 - 5/25

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Age: 12 - 17Yrs W 7:30 - 9:00 PM

1/6 - 5/25

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KIDS

15 Spring 2016

Cheer Combo

Ready, okay! Perform floor exercises, games, backbends, front and back tumbling skills, splits, and more while learning the basics of cheerleading, gymnastics, and tumbling. Build endurance, self esteem, confidence, and flexibility through drill exercises, form, fundamentals, and cheers.

Boxing For Kids

Float like a butterfly; sting like a bee! Learn the basics or build on the fundamentals you know including proper stance, movement, and explosive techniques from a certified coach. Develop a solid boxing foundation in a quick tempo atmosphere that builds strength and discipline.

Fields Recreation Center

Bring boxing gloves.

Age: 5 - 17Yrs Instructor: Moore Sa 9:00 - 10:00 AM Sa 9:00 - 10:00 AM Sa 9:00 - 10:00 AM Sa 9:00 - 10:00 AM Sa 9:00 - 10:00 AM

1/9 - 1/30 2/6 - 2/27 3/5 - 3/26 4/2 - 4/23 5/7 - 5/28

$22 $22 $22 $22 $22

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$37 $37 $37 $37 $37

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$22 $22 $22 $22 $22

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Granger Recreation Center

Bring boxing gloves.

Age: 5 - 17Yrs Instructor: Moore Tu, Th 5:00 - 5:45 PM Tu, Th 5:00 - 5:45 PM Tu, Th 5:00 - 5:45 PM Tu, Th 5:00 - 5:45 PM Tu, Th 5:00 - 5:45 PM

1/5 - 1/28 2/2 - 2/25 3/1 - 3/31 4/5 - 4/28 5/3 - 5/31

Hollabaugh Recreation Center

Bring boxing gloves.

Age: 5 - 17Yrs Instructor: Moore Sa 1:45 - 2:45 PM Sa 1:45 - 2:45 PM Sa 1:45 - 2:45 PM Sa 1:45 - 2:45 PM Sa 1:45 - 2:45 PM

1/9 - 1/30 2/6 - 2/27 3/5 - 3/26 4/9 - 4/30 5/7 - 5/28

Granger Recreation Center

Competitive

$16 one time administration fee payable to instructor. Optional recital requires costume and recital fees. Receive a free cheer t-shirt and pom poms after completing 3 consecutive months of class.

Instructor: Jones Studio of Dance Age: 2 - 5Yrs W 5:45 - 6:15 PM 1/6 - 1/27 $30 149731 W 5:45 - 6:15 PM 2/3 - 2/24 $30 149732 W 5:45 - 6:15 PM 3/2 - 3/30 $30 149733 W 5:45 - 6:15 PM 4/6 - 4/27 $30 149734 W 5:45 - 6:15 PM 5/4 - 5/25 $30 149735 Age: 6 - 12Yrs W 4:30 - 5:45 PM W 4:30 - 5:45 PM W 4:30 - 5:45 PM W 4:30 - 5:45 PM W 4:30 - 5:45 PM

1/6 - 1/27 2/3 - 2/24 3/2 - 3/30 4/6 - 4/27 5/4 - 5/25

$38 $38 $38 $38 $38

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Hollabaugh Recreation Center

$16 one time administration fee payable to instructor. Optional recital requires costume and recital fees. Receive a free cheer t-shirt and pom poms after completing 3 consecutive months of class.

Instructor: Jones Studio of Dance Age: 2 - 5Yrs M 6:00 - 6:30 PM 1/4 - 1/25 $24 149483 M 6:00 - 6:30 PM 2/1 - 2/22 $32 149484 M 6:00 - 6:30 PM 3/14 - 3/28 $24 149485 M 6:00 - 6:30 PM 4/4 - 4/25 $32 149486 M 6:00 - 6:30 PM 5/2 - 5/23 $32 149487 Age: 6 - 12Yrs M 6:30 - 7:15 PM M 6:30 - 7:15 PM M 6:30 - 7:15 PM M 6:30 - 7:15 PM M 6:30 - 7:15 PM

1/4 - 1/25 2/1 - 2/22 3/14 - 3/28 4/4 - 4/25 5/2 - 5/23

garlandparks.com

$29 $38 $29 $38 $38

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KIDS

16 Spring 2016

Skyhawks Sports

...more sports

Take the first step into athletics! Learn the essentials of a variety of sports in a structured environment where the focus is fun. Through patience and encouragement, learn balance, body movement, hand and eye coordination, and skill development in a series of sport specific games designed for young athletes.

Hollabaugh Recreation Center

Instructor: Skyhawks Sports

Flag Football

Learn skills of offensive and defensive football including passing and catching.

Age: 7 - 12Yrs Th 6:45 - 7:45 PM 4/7 - 4/28 $31 149609 Th 6:45 - 7:45 PM 5/5 - 5/26 $31 149610

Soccer I

Gymnastic Tumbling

Jump into fun! Learn the basics of gymnastics with a variety of equipment including mats, balance beam, trampoline, and more. Develop a strong foundation in the sport through energizing activities that will enhance physical fitness and endurance and build character.

Holford Recreation Center

Age: 5 - 7Yrs Instructor: Norwood Sa 10:15 - 11:00 AM Sa 10:15 - 11:00 AM Sa 10:15 - 11:00 AM Sa 10:15 - 11:00 AM Sa 10:15 - 11:00 AM

1/9 - 1/30 2/6 - 2/27 3/5 - 3/26 4/9 - 4/30 5/7 - 5/28

$39 $39 $39 $39 $39

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Stop, drop, and roll! Parents stay and play with your little one and help them develop physically and mentally through gymnastics based activities. Using the balance beam and mats, play games that develop strength, coordination, and listening skills while increasing social interaction.

Holford Recreation Center

1/2 - 1/30 2/6 - 2/27 3/5 - 3/26 4/2 - 4/30 5/7 - 5/28

$31 $31 $31 $31 $31

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Starting New at Golf

Learn the fundamentals of swinging, putting, and body positioning. All equipment provided.

Age: 5 - 8Yrs Th 5:30 - 6:30 PM 4/7 - 4/28 $31 149605 Th 5:30 - 6:30 PM 5/5 - 5/26 $31 149606

Soccer

Have a ball! Learn the beginner skills of the sport including stopping the ball with the foot, dribbling, passing, and kicking in a noncompetitive environment.

Soccer teaches team play and develops improved foot and eye coordination while turning young students into great players.

Mini Gymnast

Age: 2 - 4Yrs Instructor: Norwood Sa 9:30 - 10:15 AM Sa 9:30 - 10:15 AM Sa 9:30 - 10:15 AM Sa 9:30 - 10:15 AM Sa 9:30 - 10:15 AM

Age: 6 - 12Yrs Sa 10:00 - 11:00 AM Sa 10:00 - 11:00 AM Sa 10:00 - 11:00 AM Sa 10:00 - 11:00 AM Sa 10:00 - 11:00 AM

1/9 - 1/30 2/6 - 2/27 3/5 - 3/26 4/9 - 4/30 5/7 - 5/28

$39 $39 $39 $39 $39

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Bradfield Recreation Center Age: 3 - 6Yrs Instructor: Gaddis Tu 1:00 - 1:40 PM Tu 1:00 - 1:40 PM Tu 1:00 - 1:40 PM Tu 1:00 - 1:40 PM Tu 1:00 - 1:40 PM

1/5 - 1/26 2/2 - 2/23 3/8 - 3/29 4/5 - 4/26 5/3 - 5/24

$27 $27 $27 $27 $27

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$27 $27 $27 $27 $27

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Fields Recreation Center

Age: 3 - 6Yrs Instructor: Wakefield W 4:00 - 4:40 PM W 4:00 - 4:40 PM W 4:00 - 4:40 PM W 4:00 - 4:40 PM W 4:00 - 4:40 PM

1/6 - 1/27 2/3 - 2/24 3/9 - 3/30 4/6 - 4/27 5/4 - 5/25

KIDS

17 Spring 2016

T-Ball

A great start lasts a lifetime. Various techniques and drills teach the fundamentals of hitting, catching, and throwing. Students benefit from enhanced hand and eye coordination, improved physical fitness, and learning to follow directions and progressive steps. Gain a healthy social experience and make new friends.

Fields Recreation Center

DID YOU KNOW...

Age: 3 - 6Yrs Instructor: Wakefield Th 4:00 - 4:40 PM Th 4:00 - 4:40 PM Th 4:00 - 4:40 PM Th 4:00 - 4:40 PM Th 4:00 - 4:40 PM

1/7 - 1/28 2/4 - 2/25 3/10 - 3/31 4/7 - 4/28 5/5 - 5/26

$27 $27 $27 $27 $27

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$21 $27 $27 $27 $27

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The first municipal swimming pool and tennis courts in Garland opened in 1952 in Central Park.

Holford Recreation Center

Age: 3 - 5Yrs Instructor: Peterson Tu 11:00 - 11:40 AM Tu 11:00 - 11:40 AM Tu 11:00 - 11:40 AM Tu 11:00 - 11:40 AM Tu 11:00 - 11:40 AM

1/12 - 1/26 2/2 - 2/23 3/1 - 3/29 4/5 - 4/26 5/3 - 5/24

Volleyball

Pass, set, spike! Learn the basic skills through effective and organized instruction. Develop fundamental ball handling abilities including passing, serving, setting, blocking, spiking, and defense. Improve your game and have fun while gaining valuable sportsmanship and team play experience.

Granger Recreation Center

Instructor: Arradaza Age: 8 - 12Yrs Sa 10:00 - 11:00 AM Sa 10:00 - 11:00 AM Sa 10:00 - 11:00 AM Sa 10:00 - 11:00 AM Sa 10:00 - 11:00 AM

1/2 - 1/30 2/6 - 2/27 3/5 - 3/26 4/2 - 4/30 5/7 - 5/28

$25 $25 $25 $25 $25

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Age: Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa

1/2 - 1/30 2/6 - 2/27 3/5 - 3/26 4/2 - 4/30 5/7 - 5/28

$29 $29 $29 $29 $29

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13 - 16Yrs 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

garlandparks.com

ADULTS U Can Paint - I Promise

Never painted before? No problem! Learn color mixing, brush strokes, and time saving techniques with the guidance of artist Robert Garden. Paint with confidence, improve your artful eye, and complete an oil painting on canvas each class.

Arts & Crafts

Senior Activity Center

Ceramics

Be creative and have fun! Learn a variety of painting techniques including fired and translucent glazes and non fired stains. Work independently to complete beautiful projects that are ready for any competition. Make lasting friendships in a social atmosphere while improving your application techniques and design choices.

$27 $27 $27 $27 $27

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1/13

$17

Blue Dome of Mykonos Greece 12:30 - 3:30 PM

This project is in watercolor.

W 12:30 - 3:30 PM

2/10

$17

W

Senior Activity Center

$2

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12:30 - 3:30 PM

4/13

Lavender Fields of Provence

3/16

$17

Cowboy Hat in a Bluebonnet Field W

Find tranquility in your art. Create beautiful pieces with vivid brush work and varying degrees of intensity. Through this ancient art form, each brush stroke becomes a defining move that produces a portion of the painting that is neither improved upon nor corrected.

12:30 - 3:30 PM

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Spring Landscape with Red Bud Trees

Chinese Brush Painting

$40 supply fee payable to instructor.

Age: 55Yrs and up Tu 1:00 - 2:30 PM 1/12 - 5/31

W

1/7 - 1/28 2/4 - 2/25 3/3 - 3/31 4/7 - 4/28 5/5 - 5/26

Northern Lights of Alaska on Black Canvas W

Senior Activity Center Age: 55Yrs and up Instructor: Bellomy Th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Age: 55Yrs and up Instructor: Garden $20 supply fee payable to instructor. All supplies provided.

12:30 - 3:30 PM

5/11

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ADULTS

19 Spring 2016

Community Education

AARP Driver Safety

Learn to drive defensively. AARP offers this eye opening course based on the needs of the mature driver. Refresh your driving knowledge from the rules of the road and traffic hazards, to collision prevention and night driving. Become more informed, better prepared for the road, and a better driver.

Senior Activity Center

Eligible for auto insurance discount only, not traffic ticket dismissal. $15 AARP member and $20 non member supply fee payable to AARP. Age: 55Yrs and up Instructor: AARP Th 1:00 - 5:00 PM 1/21 supply fee only 149381 Th 1:00 - 5:00 PM 2/18 supply fee only 149382 Th 1:00 - 5:00 PM 3/17 supply fee only 149383 Th 1:00 - 5:00 PM 4/21 supply fee only 149384 Th 1:00 - 5:00 PM 5/19 supply fee only 149385

English as a Second Language

Hola! Aprenda el Ingles basico conversacional usado en vida diaria, emergencias, viajes, y mas. La informacion de esta clase le asistira en el supermercado, en el trabajo, durante vacaciones, y mas. Animan a estudiantes a traer preguntas a clase.

16Yrs and up 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

1/9 - 2/13 1/9 - 2/13 2/20 - 4/2 2/20 - 4/2 4/9 - 5/14

Take the first step towards a better tomorrow. Prepare yourself for the GED exam with instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, and oral and written communication. Obtain the knowledge and skills needed to take the test, complete college entrance applications, and employment exams.

Audubon Recreation Center

Age: 16Yrs and up Instructor: Sabala Sa 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sa 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sa 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

1/9 - 2/13 2/20 - 4/2 4/9 - 5/14

$70 $70 $70

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Hot Topics

Audubon Recreation Center Age: Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa

GED Preparation

$70 $70 $70 $70 $70

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Do you know what people are talking about? Get in on the conversation with guest speakers that address a variety of topics that are important to seniors including health and safety, daily living information, and what is happening in the news.

Senior Activity Center

Age: 55Yrs and up Th 10:00 - 11:30 AM

1/14 - 5/26

garlandparks.com

no charge 149406

ADULTS

20 Spring 2016

...more community education

Memory Cafe

Join the Alzheimer’s Association the first Wednesday of each month for this social engagement group for people with early stage dementia and their care partners. Share your stories, unwind, and network with other individuals that are going through similar experiences.

Senior Activity Center

Age: 55Yrs and up W 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

1/13 - 5/25

no charge

149407

Dance

Ballroom Dance

Two left feet? Fear no more! Learn all the right moves from an instructor with over 40 years of teaching experience. Learn the intricate steps of the foxtrot, waltz, rumba, cha cha, tango, and more. Learn new moves, improve your groove, exercise, and socialize.

Senior Activity Center

Age: 55Yrs and up Instructor: Faris

Beginning

Each month will cover a different ballroom dance. Register per person.

M 7:00 - 8:00 PM 1/4 - 1/25 $20 149394 M 7:00 - 8:00 PM 2/1 - 2/29 $27 149395 M 7:00 - 8:00 PM 3/7 - 3/28 $27 149400 M 7:00 - 8:00 PM 4/4 - 4/25 $27 149448 M 7:00 - 8:00 PM 5/2 - 5/23 $27 149449

Advanced

Register per person. Prerequisite - Intermediate ballroom dance experience.

Tu 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 1/5 - 1/26 $27 149396 Tu 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 2/2 - 2/23 $27 149397 Tu 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 3/1 - 3/29 $27 149398 Tu 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 4/5 - 4/26 $27 149399 Tu 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 5/3 - 5/31 $27 149450

Belly Dance

Shimmy, shake! This ancient dance uses gentle and repetitive movement to exercise all of your muscles. Strengthen and tone your shape, add flexibility, and improve circulation. Mobilize joints and possibly slow the onset of arthritis and back problems. Increase endurance while gaining poise and grace.

Holford Recreation Center

Age: 16Yrs and up Instructor: Donahue Tu 6:00 - 7:00 PM Tu 6:00 - 7:00 PM Tu 6:00 - 7:00 PM Tu 6:00 - 7:00 PM Tu 6:00 - 7:00 PM

1/5 - 1/26 2/2 - 2/23 3/1 - 3/29 4/5 - 4/26 5/3 - 5/31

$42 $42 $52 $42 $52

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Choreographed Ballroom

Dance and sway with ease! Relieve the stress of learning popular ballroom styles by having a cuer call out the moves. Learn routines and figures to standard dance rhythms such as rumba, jive, cha cha, waltz, tango, and foxtrot. Increase your confidence and look better on the dance floor.

Holford Recreation Center

Advanced

Instructor approval required. Register per person. Partner recommended.

Age: 18Yrs and up Instructor: Webb Th 6:45 - 8:45 PM 1/7 - 3/24 $30 149607 Th 6:45 - 8:45 PM 3/31 - 6/16 $30 149608

ADULTS

21 Spring 2016

Extreme Dance

Can you feel the rhythm? Learn the latest dance moves from Dallas Sidekicks Dancer, Brittani Wilkins. Enjoy new choreography and routines with a combination of styles including hip hop, jazz, and modern dance. Burn calories and improve coordination in a dance party environment.

DID YOU KNOW...

The first recreation center in Garland opened in 1961 in Central Park.

Holford Recreation Center

Age: 16Yrs and up Instructor: Wilkins M 7:45 - 8:45 PM M 7:45 - 8:45 PM M 7:45 - 8:45 PM M 7:45 - 8:45 PM M 7:45 - 8:45 PM

1/4 - 2/1 2/8 - 2/29 3/14 - 3/28 4/4 - 4/25 5/2 - 5/23

$35 $35 $27 $35 $35

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Dance the night away! Instruction includes techniques and moves used in line dancing, square dancing, and round dancing from the classics to spaghetti rags.

This inexpensive social activity helps you improve coordination and gain valuable exercise through exciting degrees of challenge.

Granger Recreation Center

2/1 - 4/25 5/2 - 7/25

$42 $42

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Created right here in Dallas! Learn the basic steps and techniques to get you started. Lessons include proper hand holds, how to lead and follow, and the body angle and foot position needed to enter and leave each dance pattern.

Senior Activity Center 1/13 - 2/17

Granger Recreation Center

Intermediate

Register per person. Prerequisite - some round dance experience.

Age: 16Yrs and up Instructor: Hixson Tu 7:00 - 9:00 PM 1/5 - 3/29 $42 149712 Tu 7:00 - 9:00 PM 4/5 - 6/28 $42 149713

Soul Line Dancing Step in time! Learn new and old R&B, soul and hip hop line dances while burning calories. Receive step by step instructions that will give you the confidence to take on any dance floor. Enjoy all the benefits of an aerobic workout without it feeling like exercise!

Bradfield Recreation Center

Don’t like to lead when you are dancing? This partner dance, similar to both ballroom and square dancing, has a cuer calling out the dance moves. Challenge yourself to this fun choreography, learn something new, or further develop what you know.

Progressive Country Dance

Singles and couples welcome.

Age: 55Yrs and up W 6:15 - 7:50 PM

Ramblin’ Rounds

Fan & Flare Dance

Register per person.

Age: 18Yrs and up Instructor: Hixson M 7:00 - 9:00 PM M 7:00 - 9:00 PM

$30

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Per Session and Per Class registrations available.

Age: 14Yrs and up Instructor: Spencer Tu, Th 7:30 - 8:30 PM 1/5 - 1/28 Tu, Th 7:30 - 8:30 PM 2/2 - 2/25 Tu, Th 7:30 - 8:30 PM 3/1 - 3/31 Tu, Th 7:30 - 8:30 PM 4/5 - 4/28 Tu, Th 7:30 - 8:30 PM 5/3 - 5/31

garlandparks.com

$35 $35 $45 $35 $40

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ADULTS

22 Spring 2016

Boot Camp

Health & Fitness

Your life; your body; your adventure! Get up and get going for an invigorating workout including fitness instruction, motivational training, and energizing activities designed to help you reach your fitness goals. Increase strength, endurance, and improve your confidence.

Bradfield Recreation Center

Ageless Fitness

Functional and practical fitness designed for the young at heart. Attain personal exercise goals through a variety of conditioning programs designed for all ability levels. From baby boomers to active seniors, learn moves designed to build strength and tighten and tone body shape.

Per Session and Per Class registrations available.

Age: 17Yrs and up Instructor: Gaddis M, W 7:15 - 8:15 PM 1/4 - 1/27 M, W 7:15 - 8:15 PM 2/1 - 2/29 M, W 7:15 - 8:15 PM 3/9 - 3/30 M, W 7:15 - 8:15 PM 4/4 - 4/27 M, W 7:15 - 8:15 PM 5/2 - 5/25

Senior Activity Center

Exercise & More

Don’t be fooled, working out in a chair can be a challenge. Utilize hand weights, balls, and exerbands for strength and flexibility while moving to upbeat music.

Age: 55Yrs and up M, W, F 9:45 - 10:15 AM 1/4 - 1/29 no charge 149390 M, W, F 9:45 - 10:15 AM 2/1 - 2/29 no charge 149391 M, W, F 9:45 - 10:15 AM 3/2 - 3/30 no charge 149392 M, W, F 9:45 - 10:15 AM 4/1 - 4/29 no charge 149393 M, W, F 9:45 - 10:15 AM 5/2 - 5/27 no charge 149447

FitnessPlus

A low impact aerobic workout that includes hip, thigh, and ab exercises and appeals to all fitness levels. Free weights, exerbands, and mats for floor work are provided. Purchase a 10 workout punch card for $35.

Age: 55Yrs and up Instructor: Essenpreis M, W, F 8:30 - 9:30 AM 1/4 - 1/29 $35 149386 M, W, F 8:30 - 9:30 AM 2/1 - 2/29 $35 149387 M, W, F 8:30 - 9:30 AM 3/2 - 3/30 $35 149388 M, W, F 8:30 - 9:30 AM 4/1 - 4/29 $35 149389 M, W, F 8:30 - 9:30 AM 5/2 - 5/27 $35 149446

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Boxing Fitness

Box your way to a leaner body! Learn proper stance, movements, and offensive techniques while conditioning your mind and body. Full body movements help tone muscles and build strength while optimizing your cardiovascular system. Enhance your athletic skills like footwork, agility, quickness, coordination, endurance, stamina, and timing.

Fields Recreation Center

Bring boxing gloves.

Age: 18Yrs and up Instructor: Moore Sa 9:00 - 10:00 AM Sa 9:00 - 10:00 AM Sa 9:00 - 10:00 AM Sa 9:00 - 10:00 AM Sa 9:00 - 10:00 AM

1/9 - 1/30 2/6 - 2/27 3/5 - 3/26 4/2 - 4/23 5/7 - 5/28

$22 $22 $22 $22 $22

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Granger Recreation Center

Bring boxing gloves.

Age: 18Yrs and up Instructor: Moore Tu, Th 5:45 - 6:30 PM Tu, Th 5:45 - 6:30 PM Tu, Th 5:45 - 6:30 PM Tu, Th 5:45 - 6:30 PM Tu, Th 5:45 - 6:30 PM

1/5 - 1/28 2/2 - 2/25 3/1 - 3/31 4/5 - 4/28 5/3 - 5/31

ADULTS

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Pilates

Experience one of today’s most popular workouts. Condition the whole body with well balanced routines that teach proper breathing and spinal alignment, while strengthening the deep torso muscles. Certified instructors adapt all exercises to meet each individual’s needs using weighted balls, foam rollers, exercise balls, and resistance bands.

Cardio Infusion

Can’t stop; won’t stop! Get your heart rate up through a variety of heart healthy activities including sprinting, long distance running, jumping jacks, and mountain climbs. Through this fast paced class, learn the basic concepts of cardio fitness in a fun and motivating environment.

Bradfield Park

Age: 17Yrs and up Instructor: Gaddis M 6:15 - 7:00 PM M 6:15 - 7:00 PM M 6:15 - 7:00 PM M 6:15 - 7:00 PM M 6:15 - 7:00 PM

1/4 - 1/25 2/1 - 2/29 3/7 - 3/28 4/4 - 4/25 5/2 - 5/30

$20 $25 $25 $25 $25

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Jazzercise®

Burn up to 600 calories in one effective 60 minute workout! Combine dance based cardio with strength training and stretching to sculpt, tone, and lengthen muscles for maximum fat burn. Choreographed to today’s hottest music, Jazzercise is a fusion of jazz dance, aerobic exercise, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, and kickboxing.

Age: 16Yrs and up On-going classes. No contracts or long-term obligations. Purchased pass may be used for Holford and Audubon classes. For more information and pricing, please contact Julie McGinnis-Grindele, 972-978-1915 or juliegrindele@gmail.com.

Hollabaugh Recreation Center

Age: 18Yrs and up Instructor: Robbins Tu, Th 6:30 - 7:30 PM Tu, Th 6:30 - 7:30 PM Tu, Th 6:30 - 7:30 PM Tu, Th 6:30 - 7:30 PM Tu, Th 6:30 - 7:30 PM

$27 $27 $27 $27 $27

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Senior Activity Center

Power-lates

This fusion class implements elements of traditional Pilates along with heart pumping strength exercises. Purchase a 10 workout punch card for $35.

Age: 55Yrs and up Instructor: Longoria M, F 10:30 - 11:30 AM 1/4 - 1/29 $35 149409 M, F 10:30 - 11:30 AM 2/1 - 2/29 $35 149410 M, F 10:30 - 11:30 AM 3/4 - 3/28 $35 149411 M, F 10:30 - 11:30 AM 4/1 - 4/29 $35 149412 M, F 10:30 - 11:30 AM 5/2 - 5/27 $35 149413

Audubon Recreation Center Tu, Th, Sa M-Th

1/5 - 1/28 2/2 - 2/25 3/1 - 3/31 4/5 - 4/28 5/3 - 5/31

9:15 - 10:15 AM 5:45 - 6:45 PM

Holford Recreation Center

Childcare available during morning classes.

M-Sa 9:30 - 10:30 AM M, Tu, Th 6:00 - 7:00 PM W 5:30 - 6:15 PM

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Tai Chi

Select Performance Training

Train to win! Instruction will include targeted exercises and activities that teach proper fundamentals to help athletes compete at their highest potential.

Focus will be placed on functional training to increase strength, power, and speed leading to higher levels of physical fitness and confidence.

Balance from within. Learn the round fluid arm movements and wide steps of this ancient noncombative martial art that develops the internal energy known as ‘chi’. Improve joint movement, balance, coordination, leg strength, and endurance while practicing this gentle exercise that generates energy.

Holford Recreation Center

Cody Park

Yang Style

Age: 22Yrs and up Instructor: Crowe M, W 6:00 - 7:00 PM Sa 9:00 - 10:00 AM M, W 6:00 - 7:00 PM Sa 9:00 - 10:00 AM M, W 6:00 - 7:00 PM Sa 9:00 - 10:00 AM M, W 6:00 - 7:00 PM Sa 9:00 - 10:00 AM M, W 6:00 - 7:00 PM Sa 9:00 - 10:00 AM

1/4 - 1/30

$100

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2/1 - 2/29

$100

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3/2 - 3/30

$100

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4/2 - 4/30

$100

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5/2 - 5/30

$100

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Step Aerobics

Start steppin’! Learn aerobic step exercises from stretching and warm up to an invigorating full body workout and cool down. This extension of traditional floor aerobics provides comprehensive cardiovascular and aerobic training that works major muscle groups and strengthens your body. Burn fat, tone your shape, and build muscle.

Bradfield Recreation Center

1/5 - 1/26 2/2 - 2/23 3/1 - 3/29 4/5 - 4/26 5/3 - 5/31

$42 $42 $52 $42 $52

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Senior Activity Center

Tai Chi for Arthritis

SimplyAware teaches Tai Chi principles to reduce pain and improve balance, posture, strength, and self awareness. Purchase a 10 workout punch card for $82.

Age: 55Yrs and up Instructor: Bouguyon Th 10:30 - 11:30 AM 1/7 - 1/28 $82 149418 Th 10:30 - 11:30 AM 2/4 - 2/25 $82 149419 Th 10:30 - 11:30 AM 3/3 - 3/31 $82 149420 Th 10:30 - 11:30 AM 4/7 - 4/28 $82 149421 Th 10:30 - 11:30 AM 5/5 - 5/26 $82 150188

Turbo Kickboxing

Age: 16Yrs and up Instructor: Darby Tu, Th 6:00 - 7:00 PM Tu, Th 6:00 - 7:00 PM Tu, Th 6:00 - 7:00 PM Tu, Th 6:00 - 7:00 PM Tu, Th 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Age: 16Yrs and up Instructor: Donahue Tu 7:30 - 8:30 PM Tu 7:30 - 8:30 PM Tu 7:30 - 8:30 PM Tu 7:30 - 8:30 PM Tu 7:30 - 8:30 PM

1/5 - 1/28 2/2 - 3/1 3/1 - 3/31 4/5 - 4/28 5/3 - 5/31

$30 $30 $30 $30 $30

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Burn calories and blast fat! Combine kickboxing and simple dance moves with music to get you moving. Full body workouts include warm-ups, higher paced intervals, and easy to follow combinations that help you lose inches and get the body you have always dreamed about.

Senior Activity Center

Purchase a 10 workout punch card for $35.

Age: 55Yrs and up Instructor: Bone Tu 5:45 - 6:40 PM 1/5 - 1/26 Tu 5:45 - 6:40 PM 2/2 - 2/23 Tu 5:45 - 6:40 PM 3/1 - 3/29 Tu 5:45 - 6:45 PM 4/5 - 4/26 Tu 5:45 - 6:40 PM 5/3 - 5/31

$35 $35 $35 $35 $35

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Spring 2016

Zumba速 Fitness

Forget the workout, remember the fun! Combine fast and slow rhythms to learn aerobic routines to the sounds of Latin and International music. Utilizing the principles of fitness interval and resistance training, maximize caloric output, fat burning, and total body toning.

Audubon Recreation Center

Per Session, Per Week, Per Class registrations available.

Age: 14Yrs and up Instructor: Raygoza M-Th 7:30 - 8:30 PM 1/4 - 1/28 $42 M-Th 7:30 - 8:30 PM 2/1 - 2/29 $42 M-Th 7:30 - 8:30 PM 3/1 - 3/31 $42 M-Th 7:30 - 8:30 PM 4/4 - 4/28 $42 M-Th 7:30 - 8:30 PM 5/2 - 5/31 $42

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Bradfield Recreation Center

$30

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$30

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Fields Recreation Center

Per Session and Per Class registrations available.

Age: 14Yrs and up Instructor: Newton M, W 7:45 - 8:45 PM 1/4 - 1/30 Sa 12:00 - 1:00 PM M, W 7:45 - 8:45 PM 2/1 - 2/29 Sa 12:00 - 1:00 PM M, W 7:45 - 8:45 PM 3/2 - 3/30 Sa 12:00 - 1:00 PM M, W 7:45 - 8:45 PM 4/2 - 4/30 Sa 12:00 - 1:00 PM M, W 7:45 - 8:45 PM 5/2 - 5/30 Sa 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Per Session and Per Class registrations available.

Age: 15Yrs and up Instructor: Nagle Tu, Th 7:00 - 8:00 PM 1/5 - 1/28 Tu, Th 7:00 - 8:00 PM 2/2 - 2/25 Tu, Th 7:00 - 8:00 PM 3/1 - 3/31 Tu, Th 7:00 - 8:00 PM 4/5 - 4/28 Tu, Th 7:00 - 8:00 PM 5/3 - 5/31

$20 $20 $20 $20 $20

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Hollabaugh Recreation Center

Per Session and Per Class registrations available.

Age: 14Yrs and up Instructor: Nagle M, W 6:00 - 7:00 PM 1/2 - 1/30 Sa 9:15 - 10:15 AM M, W 6:00 - 7:00 PM 2/1 - 2/29 Sa 9:15 - 10:15 AM M, W 6:00 - 7:00 PM 3/2 - 3/30 Sa 9:15 - 10:15 AM M, W 6:00 - 7:00 PM 4/2 - 4/30 Sa 9:15 - 10:15 AM M, W 6:00 - 7:00 PM 5/2 - 5/28 Sa 9:15 - 10:15 AM

Granger Recreation Center

$32

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$32

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$32

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$32

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$32

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Per Session, Per Week, and Per Class registrations available.

Age: 14Yrs and up Instructor: Raygoza M-W 6:00 - 7:00 PM 1/4 - 1/27 $37 M-W 6:00 - 7:00 PM 2/1 - 2/29 $37 M-W 6:00 - 7:00 PM 3/1 - 3/30 $37 M-W 6:00 - 7:00 PM 4/4 - 4/27 $37 M-W 6:00 - 7:00 PM 5/2 - 5/31 $37

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Senior Activity Center

Purchase a 10 workout punch card for $35.

Age: 55Yrs and up Instructor: Lewallen M, W 4:45 - 5:30 PM 1/4 - 1/28 Tu, Th 8:15 - 9:00 AM M, W 4:45 - 5:30 PM 2/1 - 2/29 Tu, Th 8:15 - 9:00 AM M, W 4:45 - 5:30 PM 3/1 - 3/31 Tu, Th 8:15 - 9:00 AM M, W 4:45 - 5:30 PM 4/4 - 4/28 Tu, Th 8:15 - 9:00 AM M, W 4:45 - 5:30 PM 5/2 - 5/31 Tu, Th 8:15 - 9:00 AM

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$35

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ADULTS

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Spring 2016

Yogalates

The best of both worlds! This Pilates and Yoga mix works your core and challenges your strength, endurance, and flexibility without stress on the joints. Form a connection of body and mind while toning, increasing balance, and improving focus.

...more health & fitness

Audubon Recreation Center

Yoga

Take some me time! Led by a certified yoga instructor, shape up your body and mind through prescribed postures and poses, meditation, and controlled breathing. Improve flexibility and strength, relieve stress, and tone muscle while improving the body and mind connection in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere.

Per Session and Per Class registrations available. Register monthly, one time per week $25 or two times per week $45.

Age: 16Yrs and up Instructor: Fiske M 6:30 - 7:45 PM 1/4 - 2/1 $45 149822 W 6:00 - 7:15 PM

Senior Activity Center

Fields Recreation Center

Purchase a 10 workout punch card for $35.

Age: 55Yrs and up Instructor: Maxwell M 5:45 - 6:45 PM 1/4 - 1/25 M 5:45 - 6:45 PM 2/1 - 2/29 M 5:45 - 6:45 PM 3/7 - 3/28 M 5:45 - 6:45 PM 4/4 - 4/25 M 5:45 - 6:45 PM 5/2 - 5/23

Class meets each Tuesday by appointment only for $7 per week.

Age: 18Yrs and up Instructor: Phalen Tu 10:00 - 11:00 AM 1/5 - 5/24 150124 Th 10:00 - 11:00 AM 1/7 - 5/26 150129

Senior Activity Center

Senior Yoga

Age: 55Yrs and up Instructor: Sadler Tu-Th 9:15 - 10:15 AM Tu-Th 9:15 - 10:15 AM Tu-Th 9:15 - 10:15 AM Tu-Th 9:15 - 10:15 AM Tu-Th 9:15 - 10:15 AM

1/5 - 1/28 2/2 - 2/25 3/1 - 3/31 4/5 - 4/28 5/3 - 5/31

$35 $35 $35 $35 $35

Vinyasa Yoga - Master the Breath

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Class includes an exploration of exercise, breathing, visualization, and relaxation to help you feel your best.

Age: 55Yrs and up Instructor: Maxwell Th 5:30 - 6:30 PM 1/7 - 1/28 $35 149430 Th 5:30 - 6:30 PM 2/4 - 2/25 $35 149431 Th 5:30 - 6:30 PM 3/3 - 3/24 $35 149432 Th 5:30 - 6:30 PM 4/7 - 4/28 $35 149453 Th 5:30 - 6:30 PM 5/5 - 5/26 $35 149455

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Martial Arts

Blakey Tae Kwon Do

Leadership, integrity, fighting, and exercise. Learn the fluid movement of kicks, punches, and jumps while adding other martial arts for well rounded physical fitness and self defense training. Hold yourself to a higher standard as you achieve new ranks and goals to gain benefits that will last a lifetime.

Granger Recreation Center

Age: 16Yrs and up Instructor: Blakey Sa 9:00 - 11:00 AM M 7:00 - 9:00 PM M 7:00 - 9:00 PM Sa 9:00 - 11:00 AM Sa 9:00 - 11:00 AM M 7:00 - 9:00 PM Sa 9:00 - 11:00 AM M 7:00 - 9:00 PM M 7:00 - 9:00 PM Sa 9:00 - 11:00 AM

1/2 - 1/30 1/4 - 1/25 2/1 - 2/29 2/6 - 2/27 3/5 - 3/26 3/7 - 3/28 4/2 - 4/23 4/4 - 4/25 5/2 - 5/23 5/7 - 5/28

$20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20

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Judo & Jujitsu

DID YOU KNOW...

Develop dedication and discipline! Olympic competitor, Bert Becerra, teaches you how to safely control your balance, leverage, and movement while implementing skill, technique, and timing through self defense. Improve concentration, body control, and quick reflexive action. Build self esteem and gain a lifetime of health and fitness knowledge.

The first municipal golf course opened in 1983 in Central Park.

Fields Recreation Center

Attendance at least 2 times per week recommended.

Age: 16Yrs and up Instructor: Becerra M, W, Th, F 7:00 - 8:45 PM 1/2 - 1/30 Sa 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM M, W, Th, F 7:00 - 8:45 PM 2/1 - 2/29 Sa 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM M, W, Th, F 7:00 - 8:45 PM 3/2 - 3/31 Sa 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM M, W, Th, F 7:00 - 8:45 PM 4/1 - 4/30 Sa 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM M, W, Th, F 7:00 - 8:45 PM 5/2 - 5/30 Sa 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Karate $47

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Grow in mind and body! This Okinawan art of self defense employs hand strikes and kicks with swift and calculated movements used to disable or subdue an opponent. Focus on the flow of kata, self defense, sparring, and weapons. Attain discipline, self control, and physical fitness.

Audubon Recreation Center

All Levels

With over 30 years of experience instructing, Jerry Young, a doctor of physical therapy and a black belt will help you reach your fitness goals in a safe and effective way. Two optional tournaments per year.

Age: 15Yrs and up Instructor: Young Tu 8:00 - 9:00 PM 1/5 - 2/11 $31 149894 Th 7:00 - 8:30 PM Tu 8:00 - 9:00 PM 2/23 - 3/31 $31 149895 Th 7:00 - 8:30 PM Tu 8:00 - 9:00 PM 4/12 - 5/19 $31 149896 Th 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Holford Recreation Center

Takao Nakaya brings the knowledge of over 45 years instructing to give a complete foundation in this ancient martial art form.

Age: 13Yrs and up Instructor: Nakaya

Beginner

W W

6:30 - 8:30 PM 6:30 - 8:30 PM

1/13 - 3/2 3/23 - 5/11

$48 $48

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1/16 - 3/5 3/26 - 5/14

$48 $48

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Advanced

Instructor approval required.

Sa 9:30 AM - 12:15 PM Sa 9:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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Kung Fu

Focus on building a stronger you! Learn the five basic animal styles of Kung Fu while practicing correct execution of kicking, punching, and stance techniques. Develop discipline and enhance physical skills, dexterity, and alertness through this ancient form of martial arts.

Hollabaugh Recreation Center

Age: 15Yrs and up Instructor: Clark M, W 8:00 - 8:50 PM Sa 12:15 - 1:30 PM M, W 8:00 - 8:50 PM Sa 12:15 - 1:30 PM M, W 8:00 - 8:50 PM Sa 12:15 - 1:30 PM M, W 8:00 - 8:50 PM Sa 12:15 - 1:30 PM M, W 8:00 - 8:50 PM Sa 12:15 - 1:30 PM

Tae Kwon Do & Jujitsu

Train your body and mind. Combine two styles of martial arts through feeling, action, reaction, and technique. Patient guidance and practical training emphasize key punch and kick techniques that enhance development by improving mental discipline, posture, coordination, ground techniques, and self defense skills.

Bradfield Recreation Center

1/2 - 1/30

$42

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2/1 - 2/29

$42

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3/2 - 3/30

$42

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4/2 - 4/30

$42

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5/2 - 5/28

$42

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Pencak Silat Self Defense

Per Session and Per Class registrations available.

Age: 16Yrs and up Instructor: Ybarra Th 7:15 - 8:45 PM 1/2 - 1/30 Sa 10:00 - 11:45 AM Th 7:15 - 8:45 PM 2/4 - 2/27 Sa 10:00 - 11:45 AM Th 7:15 - 8:45 PM 3/3 - 3/31 Sa 10:00 - 11:45 AM Th 7:15 - 8:45 PM 4/2 - 4/30 Sa 10:00 - 11:45 AM Th 7:15 - 8:45 PM 5/5 - 5/28 Sa 10:00 - 11:45 AM

Think, act, and defend! This Indonesian art of self defense teaches principles based on the mindset of survival, not competition. Learn effective survival techniques such as mental awareness, controlling panic, and proper breathing as well as different ways to avoid being hit when encountering an attack.

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Performing Arts

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Age: 18Yrs and up Instructor: Lee Th 7:00 - 9:00 PM Th 7:00 - 9:00 PM Th 7:00 - 9:00 PM Th 7:00 - 9:00 PM Th 7:00 - 9:00 PM

$40

1/7 - 1/28 2/4 - 2/25 3/3 - 3/24 4/7 - 4/28 5/5 - 5/26

$42 $42 $42 $42 $42

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Guitar

Strike a chord! Learn basic fundamentals including how to tune the instrument, basic open and barre chords, understanding notation, basic reading, and playing in time. Students with little or no knowledge of playing guitar thrive in this enriching musical environment. Increase relaxation and reduce stress.

Holford Recreation Center

Beginning

Bring an acoustic guitar.

Age: 18Yrs and up Instructor: Reger W 1:00 - 1:40 PM W 1:00 - 1:40 PM W 1:00 - 1:40 PM

1/6 - 2/10 2/24 - 4/6 4/20 - 5/25

$95 $95 $95

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29 Spring 2016

Sports

Women’s Open basketball

Pickleball

Join the new game in town! Pickleball combines the elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong using a paddle and a baseball sized plastic ball. Learn the rules and techniques of this quick, competitive sport designed for all ages and skill levels.

Holford Recreation Center

Per Session and Per Class registrations available.

Age: 18Yrs and up Instructor: Wilmot M, W 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 1/4 - 1/27 M, W 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 2/1 - 2/29 M, W 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 3/2 - 3/30 M, W 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 4/4 - 4/27 M, W 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 5/2 - 5/25

$24 $24 $24 $24 $24

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Sword Play

Age: 18Yrs and up Games held on Sundays beginning March 6.

Games played at Fields Recreation Center. Six games guaranteed and all teams advance to playoffs.

$310 per team.

Team registrations only.

TouchĂŠ! Learn basic skills necessary to fence for fun, exercise, and competition.

Group and individual instruction includes practice bouts, techniques, and the rules of contest while focusing on safety and the fundamentals of Foil Fencing.

Improve hand and eye plus hand and foot coordination, balance, and aerobic capacity.

For more information, contact Fields Recreation Center, 972-205-3090.

Holford Recreation Center

Age: 12Yrs and up Instructor: Henson Th 7:05 - 8:50 PM Th 7:05 - 8:50 PM

1/14 - 3/17 3/24 - 5/26

$42 $42

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30 Spring 2016

ANNUAL TRIP MEETING January 15 1:30 PM Senior Activity Center

Travel & Outings

Urban Railway Museum

Motown the Musical

Broadway’s record breaking smash hit tells the true story behind the beat that changed minds, touched lives, and took the world by storm. Experience how legendary artists, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, and more created the soundtrack that transformed America.

Senior Activity Center Fee includes transportation and ticket.

Age: 55Yrs and up Th 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

1/14

$60

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Senior Activity Center

Lunch on your own after the tour.

Age: 55Yrs and up Th 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

3/17

$17

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2016 Fort Worth Art Fest

Be a part of the largest four day event in the southwest. The Art Fest features the finest art, music, food, and culture pulled together in downtown Fort Worth. There is something for everyone with street performers, concerts, and mouth watering food.

Tour the Summit

Be amazed. The Summit is the City of Grand Prairie’s 60,000 square foot senior recreation center. It features a cinema, large aquatic facility, ball courts, cafe, mini bar, pool hall, barbecue pit, and more.

Senior Activity Center Fee includes transportation. Lunch on your own.

Age: 55Yrs and up Tu 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM 2/23

All aboard! Take a tour of the Interurban Railway Museum located in Plano and housed in the building that served as a primary stop for the railway. With hands on electrical displays, learn about the history of the Texas Electric Railway that ran from Denison to Dallas beginning in 1908.

$5

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Senior Activity Center

Fee covers the ride from the Senior Center to the Forest Lane Station DART station.

All Ages F 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 4/15 $2 150065

Dallas Museum of Biblical Art

Explore the Bible. The Museum of Biblical Arts hosts a rich variety of styles of Biblically themed art and artifacts from Ancient to Renaissance to Contemporary. Discover the Biblical themes that are found in art history, the humanities, and world culture.

Senior Activity Center

Lunch on your own after the tour.

Age: 55Yrs and up Th 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

4/21

$26

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ADULTS

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Minor League Baseball

Take me out to the ballgame! Cheer on your favorite teams, one from Minor League Baseball and one from the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. Enjoy all of your favorite ballpark foods and beautiful spring weather in some of the most unique and fun stadiums DFW has to offer.

Senior Activity Center

Frisco RoughRiders

Age: 50Yrs and up Tu 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM W 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

4/19 4/27

$30 $30

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TBA TBA

$13 $13

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Grand Prairie Airhogs

Age: 50Yrs and up M 6:15 - 11:00 PM M 6:15 - 11:00 PM

Mamma Mia! the Musical

Branson 2016

Travel to the Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth for “Mamma Mia!”, the ultimate feel good show! The story telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter, and friendship. Don’t miss this up close experience.

Let’s go to Branson. Travel to Missouri via motorcoach to the city that has something for everyone! See some amazing shows including Puttin’ on the Ritz, Brett Family Show, Dublin’s Irish Tenors, 70’s Musical Celebration, Showboat Branson Belle, and more.

Senior Activity Center

Senior Activity Center

Fee includes transportation and ticket.

Age: 55Yrs and up Su 12:00 - 5:30 PM 5/22

$74

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Fee includes transportation, hotel accommodations, and 9 meals.

Age: 55Yrs and up 150159 May 16 -20, 2016 $525 per person double occupancy

Waco Mammoth Dig Site

Can you dig it? Travel to the Waco Mammoth National Monument paleontological site and museum to see the fossils of 24 Columbian mammoths and other mammals from the Pleistocene Epoch. Learn about the Ice Age, how the fossils were discovered, and why it is the most important paleontological sites in North America.

Senior Activity Center

Fee includes transportation and ticket. Lunch on your own at the Elite Circle Grill.

Age: 55Yrs and up W 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 5/25 $20 149513

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Therapeutic Recreation

for people with disabilities

Dramapalooza

A round of applause! Curriculum designed for students with disabilities.

Learn the steps of theatrical play production including acting, singing, costumes, and props. Sharpen your skills or develop new ones in this exciting group setting. Impress family and friends and show off your talents in a live performance.

Holford Recreation Center

The performance is Sunday, January 24, 2:00 PM in the main auditorium at the Granville Arts Center. $12 supply fee payable to instructor.

Age: 15Yrs and up Instructor: Stewart Sa 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 1/9 - 1/16 $39 149493

Digital Photography

Say cheese! Learn how to use your personal digital camera to take awesome pictures. With step by step instruction, learn the basics of photography including lining up shots, when to use the flash, and zooming. Capture the best image to save your favorite memories.

Holford Recreation Center

Lisa’s Summer Treats

The sky is blue and the grass is green so let’s celebrate summer! Make a variety of fun in the sun inspired goodies out of the tastiest snack foods around. With step by step instructions, create new food works of art each class.

Bring your digital camera. Class will meet at different locations.

Age: 21Yrs and up Instructor: Dillon Tu 6:15 - 7:15 PM 3/1 - 3/22 $30

Holford Recreation Center

149370

A Wii Bit of Fun

Competition in a whole new way! Show up your friends in a variety of new sports using a projection system, a Wii, and the recreation center wall.

Explore a new set of games each week and build your scores to become a Wii champion.

Holford Recreation Center

5/3 - 5/24

$52

150201

Special Olympics

Special Olympics is a year round, international sports program for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Garland Special Olympics currently offers seven different sports opportunities including: Basketball, Bocce, Bowling, Flag Football, Softball, Tennis, and Volleyball. All ability levels are welcome.

Jack Coleman Tennis Center

Age: 21Yrs and up Instructor: Dillon Tu 6:15 - 7:15 PM

Age: 21Yrs and up Instructor: Peterson Tu 6:15 - 7:15 PM

4/5 - 4/19

$20

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Tennis

Age: 8Yrs and up Tu 4:00 - 5:00 PM

3/15 - 5/3

$10

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DID YOU KNOW...

The Jack Coleman Tennis Center opened in 1966.

Make it a Movie

Lights, camera, action! Travel to a local movie theater and enjoy Hollywood blockbusters. See all of your favorite stars on the big screen. Comedy, action, and drama, we have got it all! Increase independence and experience community integration.

Senior Activity Center

Kung Fu Panda 3

Fee includes movie ticket and transportation. Bring money for snacks.

Age: 21Yrs and up Sa TBA 1/9 $12 149373

TR Food Crew

Fun, food, and friends! Enjoy all the best restaurants in the area from American food to Mexican food. With endless choices, order your favorites or try something new. Improve social skill development and increase independence in a community setting.

Senior Activity Center

Soulman’s BBQ

Secret Life of Pets

Fee includes movie ticket and transportation. Bring money for snacks.

Age: 21Yrs and up Sa TBA 3/5 $12 149374

Bring money for your meal.

Age: 21Yrs and up F 5:00 - 7:30 PM

4/1

Out ‘N About

Ready, set, go! Travel with your friends to special events, concerts, sports competitions, or entertainment hot spots all around the metroplex. Find exciting new experiences around every corner. Build friendships, increase independence, and have a great time in a community setting.

Senior Activity Center

Painting With A Twist

Family members welcome! Paint your own masterpiece on a canvas to take home and display! All supplies provided. Bring a drink and snacks.

Age: 21Yrs and up Sa 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 2/20 $35 149375

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1010 West Miller Garland, TX 75041 972-205-2778

This public facility features 13 lighted outdoor hardcourts, picnic areas, and a pro-shop stocked with tennis apparel, shoes, racquets, accessories, and refreshments.

Located in Rick Oden Park off Miller in between Glenbrook and South Fifth Street.

Lessons Junior Development, Junior Beginner, Adult Beginner, Advanced, Adult Drill Classes, and Private Lessons

Leagues Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles Beginner to Championship Level Call for dates and rates.

Court Reservations (up to 48 hours in advance) $2.00 per person for 1 hour sessions Tournaments Tournaments held in one of the most picturesque and least expensive facilities in the metroplex.

M - Th F Sa Su

Hours of Operation 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM 5:00 - 7:30 PM 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Noon - 7:00 PM

*Weather and other events may cause a change in schedule.

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SPORTS Got questions?

Sports Division 972-205-2926

YOUTH BASEBALL Garner Little League 214-417-2334 www.garnerll.org

YOUTH FOOTBALL Garland Pee Wee Football Association 972-272-0846 www.gpwfootball.com YOUTH VOLLEYBALL Garland Girls Volleyball Association 972-496-0002 www.garlandvolleyball.net

North Garland Little League 972-495-1941 www.ngll.org

YOUTH & ADULT SOCCER LEAGUES Garland Soccer Association 972-530-2636 www.garlandsoccer.com

South Garland Little League 972-276-4756 www.southgll.org

CRICKET Garland Cricket Association 214-280-7124

Garland Baseball, Inc. 469-432-2949 www.garlandbaseball.org

BASKETBALL Garland Girls Basketball Association 214-801-7056 www.4ggba.com

YOUTH SOFTBALL Garland Girls Softball Association 972-276-5483 www.garlandgirlssoftball.com ADULT SOFTBALL Garland Softball Association Slow Pitch 972-613-7729 www.garlandsoftballassociation.com CHEERLEADERS & DANCE Garland Cheerleading & Dance 641-715-3900 ext.603253 www.gcdta.net

Garland Boys Basketball Association 214-284-9241 www.garlandbasketball.org Men’s Adult Open/Church League 972-205-2926 SPECIAL NEEDS Buddy League 972-414-9280 www.buddyleague.org

Facility Locations

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Recreation Centers

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600 West Avenue A 972-205-2769 sac@garlandtx.gov

222 Carver Street 972-205-3305 sac@garlandtx.gov

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8 AM - 8 PM 8 AM - 9:30 PM 8 AM - 10 PM

8 AM - 3 PM

M - Th 1 - 9 PM F 1 - 5 PM Sa 9 AM - 4 PM HOLFORD RECREATION CENTER

2314 Homestead Place 972-205-2772 hrc@garlandtx.gov

M - Th 9 AM - 9 PM F 9 AM - 5 PM Sa 9 AM - 4 PM HOLLABAUGH RECREATION CENTER

3925 West Walnut Street 972-205-2721 hhrc@garlandtx.gov

M - Th 9 AM - 9 PM F 9 AM - 5 PM Sa 9 AM - 4 PM

Recreation centers Centers AUDUBON

Reunions

garlandparks.com Payment and contract required when you reserve.

Classroom Gymnasium Youth room

Showers

Classroom Multipurpose room Gymnasiums

HOLFORD

Birthdays

Classroom Multipurpose room Game/Youth room Gymnasium Hollabaugh Pavilion

$30/$45 per hour $40/$65 per hour $30/$45 per hour $65 per hour $30/$40 per hour

*1 hour minimum during public hours *2 hour minimum during non-public hours

Classroom Multipurpose room Hollabaugh Pavilion

HOLLABAUGH

Weekday/Weekend Rates Weekday: Monday through 5 PM Friday Weekend: 5 PM Friday through Sunday

GRANGER

Weddings

Classrooms Gymnasiums

Amenities Tables and chairs included Seasonal availability Rules & regulations available online

FIELDS

Classroom Multipurpose room Gymnasium Game room

With 2 weeks notice and availability, we can book your next special event!

BRADFIELD

Classrooms Gymnasium

Reservations

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pavilions Take the party outside!

ABLON

3850 Ablon Trail Drive Half Day Full Day $75 $150

ONE ELEVEN RANCH

2121 Brand Road Half Day Full Day $150 $300

Half Day 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM or 3:30 - 10:30 PM Full Day 8:30 AM - 10:30 PM

GATEWOOD

4917 Duck Creek Drive Half Day Full Day $75 $150

WINDSURF BAY

5556 Locust Grove Road Half Day Full Day N/A $75

Bounce Houses A perfect addition to birthday parties, family reunions, and organization parties.

$50 per bounce house

$75

$100

With at least 1 week notice and availability we can book a bounce house for your next Garland recreation center rental. Ask about bounce houses when you reserve your party.

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ID Cards & Fitness Passes

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ID Cards All drop in participants are required to purchase and scan a Participant ID Card when entering a City of Garland recreation center. A Participant ID Card form must be filled out for each person along with a valid picture ID and proof of residency.

Legal guardians must fill out and sign forms for participants under the age of 18.

Guardians may be required to prove guardianship. The ID Card is valid for one year.

Non Residents

Garland Residents Ages 7 - 12 Ages 13 and up

$5 $10

Ages 7 - 12 Ages 13 and up

$7 $15

Fitness Passes A Fitness Pass allows participants use of The Body Shops fitness areas and equipment. Benefits of a Fitness Pass include Body Fat Analysis, help setting fitness goals, and the use of cardio equipment, free weights, and weight machines. The Fitness Pass is valid for one year and includes access to the recreation center gymnasiums. See page 51 for locations.

Garland Residents Ages 16 and up

$40

Non Residents Ages 16 and up

$80

*Fitness 101 is a program for kids ages 12 - 15 that would like to obtain a Fitness Pass.

See page 9 for more information.

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Annual Fitness Pass Ages 16Yrs and up Garland Residents - $40 Non-Residents - $80

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Fields Recreation Center 1701 Dairy Road 972-205-3090 Granger Recreation Center 1310 West Avenue F 972-205-2771 Hollabaugh Recreation Center 3925 West Walnut Street 972-205-2721

Stationary Bikes

Treadmills

Weight Machines

Free Weights

Cross Trainers

Ellipticals

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Registration

How to PLAY

•All registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

•You may request to be placed on a waitlist if a program is full.

Online Create and access your account online.

Credit card required. play.garlandparks.com/play

•A City of Garland Waiver and Release of Claim must be on file for each registrant prior to participating in any program.

•Please make checks payable to “City of Garland.”

Phone Call your local recreation center or senior center.

Credit card required.

Instructors Wanted In Person Register in person at your local recreation center or senior center. Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted.

See page 37 for a complete list of recreation centers and senior centers.

we accept

Share your talent with the community.

We are looking for innovative, talented, and proficient instructors.

Contact your local recreation center or senior center for more information, and fill out an Instructor Class Proposal Form online garlandparks.com.

Scholarship

Administration Office 634 Apollo Road 972-205-2750 972-205-2757 - Aquatics parksandrec@garlandtx.gov M-F 8 AM - 5 PM

The City of Garland Recreation Financial Assistance Program helps families and/or individuals with limited financial resources participate in City of Garland recreation programs and activities. Scholarships available to qualifying patrons. Funds are limited. To apply or for more information, please contact Fields or Hollabaugh Recreation Centers.

Uh-Oh!

Your program has been canceled!

Unfortunately, excellent programs are sometimes canceled when everyone waits to the last minute to register.

Instructors need to know how many people to expect to make proper preparations for class.

Please register early to avoid disappointment!

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Did you know...

Garland has it’s very own enchanted forest?

Spring Creek Forest Preserve

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he Preserve is part of an old growth forest along Spring Creek. It was set aside as a preserve in 1988 due to its unique old growth trees and endangered species. The 83 acre preserve is maintained by the City of Garland and the Preservation Society for Spring Creek Forest. The preserve features old growth bottomland forest with Spring Creek running over a bed of solid limestone. The 20-40 foot tall cliffs contain Cretaceous fossils. The creek is spring fed and has never run dry. The water clarity allows easy viewing of the native Longear Sunfish and the water supply has allowed the forest to survive for centuries. Some of the trees in the forest are 500 years old and tower 100 feet high. More than 630 species of plants and animals have been observed living in the forest.

The densely shaded preserve has been improved with miles of trails to accommodate the public. The forest is kept as natural as possible so that visitors can experience life as it was before the area was settled in 1846. Every February, nature walks are held to celebrate the blooming of the trout lily (dogtooth-violet).

The preserve is maintained and managed by the Preservation Society for Spring Creek Forest, a not-for-profit organization formed to oversee the park under the direction of the Garland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department as provided under its contract with Dallas County.

Dallas County Parks and Open Spaces maintains the 33 acre Spring Creek Park Preserve immediately north of the Spring Creek Forest Preserve. These are the only two areas along the creek that have been given preservation status.

Spring Creek Forest Preserve - 1770 Holford Road, Garland, TX 75044

Today, visitors continue to express awe at the forest’s natural treasures. For anyone interested in learning more about the Spring Creek Forest Preserve or helping to preserve it, please visit the Preservation Society for Spring Creek Forest website at www.springcreekforest.org.

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City of Garland PO Box 469002 Garland, Texas 75046-9002

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