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Never, Ever Give Up. Winter 2017

Get outside and enjoy our parks in all seasons.

For information on Township parks, see pg. 3

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Community Corner Parks and Recreation

Tim Denny Brian Barrett Eileen Mottola Larry Woods Kirsten Taylor Jesse Hart

Matt Duffus Jason O’Brien Jack DiNardo

Director Assistant Director Facilities Coordinator Operations Supervisor Program Coordinator Program Coordinator Outdoor Reserve Supv.

Park Maintenance Rentals Supervisor

Mission

Our mission is to make living in Haverford Township more enjoyable and healthier for you, your family and friends by providing top quality recreation programs, facilities and service.

Board of Commissioners Park Board 1st - Steven D’Emilio 2nd - Mario Oliva 3rd - Kevin McCloskey 4th - Dan Siegel 5th - Andy Lewis 6th - Larry Holmes 7th - James McGarrity 8th - Chris Connell 9th - Bill Wechsler Larry Gentile - Township Mgr.

Jeannette Reinhart Ron O’Connor Rich Caroto Dave McArdle Wilbur Clevens Maria Pardini Michelle Alvare The Park Board meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm.

Life. Be In It. *People of all abilities are welcome in our programs. With your help we will do all we can to meet your needs.*

Table of Contents

Park Improvements........................................3 CREC Fitness..................................................4 CREC Rentals..................................................5 CREC/Health and Wellness...................... 6/7 Nature Series..................................................8 Trail News.........................................................9 Youth Programs................................... 10/11 Sports Clinics and Leagues.......................12 After School/Spring Break........................13 Adult Programs...........................................14 Day Trips/Tickets........................................15 Merry Place/Think Green.....................16/17 SummerPreview/Registration Info...18/19

The Haverford Township Police Department was honored for 100 years of fine service on Haverford Township Day

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Park Improvements Haverford Township maintains 34 parks with a total of almost 450 acres; for the active and passive enjoyment of our residents and guests. Parks strengthen the community, conserve nature, enhance our health and increase the value of our homes. Parks are the jewels of the township.

Surveys show that by a margin of over 3 to 1, citizens favor increased spending for the care of parks.

Our township code designates types of parks based on geographic area and population served: Community Parks (4), Neighborhood Parks (12), Sub-neighborhood parks (17) and Gateway Parks (1).

Included in the parks are over 7 miles of trails, 23 playgrounds, 18 basketball courts, 19 tennis courts, 4 pickle ball courts, 2 beach volleyball, 2 hockey courts, 19 softball/little league fields, 7 baseball fields, 12 football/soccer/lacrosse fields, 3 t-ball fields, 8 pavilions, 1 skate park and 1 dog park.

are the “Parks jewels of the township. �

For a complete list and locations see the township map or our website.

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Fitness @ the CREC The CREC Fitness Center was designed to give you the health benefits of nature and the outdoors in a comfortable, welcoming setting. Away from the traffic, noise and stress you can strengthen and rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit.

Basketball Courts

Fitness Center Hours: 7am - 8pm, Mon - Fri 8am - 2pm, Saturdays $5 per visit. Passes available at a discounted rate: 10 passes 20 passes 30 passes

$40 $60 $75

$4/visit $3/visit $2.50/visit

*10 passes for only $25 ***Offer ends January 20th***

Walking Track Hours Mon-Fri: 7am-8pm Saturday 8am-2pm

No Membership Fees, No Annual Fees.

*New Years Special*

Shoot around by yourself or with friends. A great way to stay fit, work on your game or teach your child.

Times: 7am - 6pm Monday - Friday.* Times may change. Check website for updates: www.haverfordtownship.com/parks

Free to Haverford Township Residents *Discount Special* 3 months for $63 Unlimited use! Start anytime

Pickleball

Monday-Friday 9am -12 $3 at the door. 10 passes for $25 “Looking out the window at the trees and greenery while exercising recharges me.”

-S.K. “The atmosphere is so supportive and relaxing.”

-J.M. For CREC information go to the www.haverfordtownship.com/parks or call 484-380-2730

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Haverford Township Community Recreation & Environmental Center (CREC) • Preferred pricing for Haverford Township residents/businesses • Easy access to I-476 • State of the art A/V technology • Green-friendly, LEED certified facility • Friendly support staff • Flexible rooms and break-out space • Rentals everyday of the week • Outdoor deck overlooking Reserve • Catering kitchen

Book Your Next Conference or Meeting at the CREC

“[The CREC] is a really magnificent community facility.”

- Hillary Clinton, Former US Secretary of State To reserve a space at the CREC or to view a video about rental opportunties, visit haverfordtownship.com/parks.

9000 Parkview Drive, Haverford, PA 19041 at Haverford Reserve 484-380-2730 | CRECRental@havtwp.org

Silver Sneakers at the CREC Silver Sneakers is a Medicare funded fitness initiative for adults 65 and over. Silver Sneakers free membership at the CREC includes: • • • •

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the fitness Center the indoor walking track Drop-in Basketball and Pickleball Silver Sneakers programs

If you are 65 or older, please contact the CREC to learn more about eligibility.

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Health & Wellness @ the CREC The Wellness programs offered at the CREC are intended to help you look and feel your best, while achieving optimal health. Our goal is to create a welcoming and comfortable environment.

Fitness Center Guided Strength Workouts

The Guided Workouts are designed to help you on the road to better health. Our Fitness Coordinator will help you design a program tailored towards your abilities, needs and goals.

Dates: 1/24 - 3/2 (Tu, Th) Fee: $48 Times: 8-8:50am All ages

9-9:50am All ages

10-11am Age 60+

11-12pm Women 35+

Barre Fitness

A fun and empowering class focusing on postural strength and alignment. This class incorporates light weights for the upper body and a ballet Barre to sculpt the lower body, abs and for flexibility training.

Fee: $65 or $115 for 2 classes in the same session.

Time/Dates: 6-6:50pm (Mondays) (Session 1: 2/6-3/20; Session 2: 3/27-5/1) 9-10am (Tuesdays) (Session1: 1-24-2/28; Session 2: 3/14-4/18) 6-6:50pm (Thursdays) (Session 1: 2/2-3/9; Session 2: 3/23-4/27) 9-9:50am (Fridays) (Session 1: 2/3-3/10; Session 2: 3/24-5/5) Instructors: Deb Coren (Th), Deb Saldana (M/Tues/F) Location: CREC Studio

We are looking for certified group exercise instructors to run classes at the CREC. We are open to new ideas for classes as well.

If you are interested or have an idea for a class please contact Brian Barrett at bbarrett@havtwp.org

Silver Sneakers Classic

Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, improve range of motion and enhance activities of daily living. Hand-held weights, resistance bands and Silver Sneakers balls are used for exercises.

Fee: FREE for Silver Sneakers participants; $65 for non Silver Sneakers members; 2 separate classes (M&W and Fri) Time: 10:15-11:05am (M&W) 10:15-11:05am (Fri) Session 1: 1/23-3/1 (M&W); 1/27 - 3/3 (Fri) Session 2: 3/6-4/12 (M&W); 3/10-4/21 (Fri) Location: CREC Studio Instructor: Deb Coren

Silver Sneakers Yoga

SilverSneakers Yoga classes offer a variety of stretching exercises in both seated and standing positions. The yoga positions are designed with participants' needs in mind and are easy to perform no matter your fitness level.

Fee: FREE for Silver Sneakers Members $65 for non-Silver Sneakers Members Time/Date: 9-9:50am(M&Th) Session 1: 1/23-3/2 Session 2: 3/13 - 4/20 Instructor: Beth Ann Rush Location: CREC Studio

Zumba Gold

ZUMBA GOLD is based on the same dance moves used in the original Zumba class. This class offers low-intensity dance routines designed for beginners and older adults.

Dates: 1/24-4/18 Time: 10-11am (Tues) (Session 1: 1/24-2/28; Session 2: 3/14-4/18) Instructor: Elizabeth Luff Fee: $60 Location: CREC Studio

To register online go to www.haverfordtownship.com/parks

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Total Body Stretch

Improved your flexibility and reduce joint and muscle stiffness. This class offers focused stretching on all the major muscle groups, to increase range of motion and flexiblity throughout the body.

Fee: $65; $115 for 2 classes in the same session Time: 4:45-5:30pm (Tues) class 1

(Session 1: 1/24-2/28; Session 2: 3/14-4/18)

11:15-Noon (Fri) class 2

(Session 1: 2/3-3/10; Session 2: 3/24-5/5) Location: CREC studio

T’ai Chi Chih

T’AI CHI is a series of 20 slow, gentle and movements that balance the vital energy within us called Chi. Chi promotes improved health, peacefulness and serenity. This class also promotes balance and good posture, improved flexibility, focus and concentration and relaxes the joints.

Time: 11:30-12:30pm (Wed) Fee: $65 Session 1: 1/25-3/1 Session 2: 3/15-4/19 Instructor: Bruce Lee Location: CREC

Spin

These classes have something for everyone: intervals, rolling hills, sprints and climbs all to music hand-picked to motivate and inspire. This is a great workout if you want to burn calories and increase endurance. All levels welcome. Our instructors will modify your workout to meet your fitness needs Fee: $65 or $115 for 2 classes in the same session.

Time: 6-7am (Tues)

6-7pm (Wed)

6-7am (Fri)

7:30-8:30am (Sat)

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Power Yoga

This is a vinyasa-based class with an emphasis on following the breath as we move from posture to posture. Students will build strength, flexibility, and concentration while focusing on proper alignment of the body as well as calming the mind. This class is not appropriate for beginners.

Time: 8:50-9:50am (Sat) Fee: $65 (Session 1: 1/28-3/4; Session 2: 3/18-4/22) Location: CREC Studio Instructor: Beth Ann Rush

Hatha Yoga

This class uses postures (asanas) and stretches in combination with breathing to develop flexibility and relaxation. Our Hatha Yoga class will encourage proper alignment of the body and bring balance, strength, and calmness to the practitioner.

Time: 7-8pm (Tues) Fee: $65 (Session 1: 1/24-2/28 Session 2: 3/14-4/18) Location: CREC Instructor: Beth Ann Rush

Slow Flow Yoga

Enjoy a perfect combination of breath and movement by slowly working your muscles with alignment based yoga postures. You will gradually build heat in the body through a flow of poses that will clear the mind.

We will modify traditional yoga poses so that all levels can enjoy. Beginning welcome. Bring a yoga mat and a large towel.

Time: 7-8pm (M) Fee: $65 Session 1: 2/6-3/20 Session 2: 3/27-5/1 Instructor: Sarah Hyland, Certified Yoga Instructor Location: CREC

Session 1: 1/24 - 2/28 (Tues); 1/25 - 3/1 (Wed);

2/3-3/10 (Fri); 1/28-3/4 (Sat) Session 2: 3/14 - 4/18 (Tues); 3/15 - 4/19 (Wed); 3/24-5/5 (Fri); 3/18-4/22 (Sat) Instructors: Sandy McGuire (Tues, Fri, Sat), Roberta Makatche (Wed) Location: CREC Studio

To register online go to www.haverfordtownship.com/parks

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Nature Series Organic Gardening: Land and Lawn Management

Saturday, 4/22 (9-11am) Location: CREC Evergreen Room Your home garden is an ecosystem. It can contribute to your health and the local, regional and global environment. Come join Sangeetha Sambandam, Accredited Organic Land Care Professional, as she teaches us what is possible in our own home garden.

Secrets of Cobbs Creek Walk, The Hidden and Visible

Saturday, 2/4 (10am-1pm) Meet at SEPTA Ardmore Junction station parking lot (Haverford Ave and W. Hathaway). Join biologist Rich Horwitz on a walk to discover how our history impacted Cobbs Creek, including the most severe and cryptic – burial! 3 miles of easy walking along the partly buried course of Cobbs and its tributaries, a mix of streets, paths and stream side.

Spring Peeper Walk

Saturday, 4/8 (3-4:30pm) Meet in CREC lobby Be a spring peeper and find all the new growth within the Haverford Reserve. Wetland Ecologist, Derron LaBrake will lead this walk and talk and hopefully we will hear the many sounds of the spring peeper frog.

Insect Identification

Saturday, 1/21 (9am-2pm) Location: CREC Environmental Lab Understanding insects is a small step in understanding the world we live in. Come join Alan Samel of DCVA, an Aquatic Ecologist and Entomologist, as he exposes some of the subtleties of the insects we live with.

Stream Hike

Sunday, 5/7 (1-2:30pm) Meet in the CREC lobby.

Bring your boots and prepare to get in close to the creeks at the Reserve. Find out who lives in the streams and how the environment impacts them.

Hilltop to Collenbrook Farm Hike

Sunday, 5/14 (1-4pm) Meet at Hilltop Park/Steel Field parking lot on Steel Rd. Hilltop spur & Darby Creek Trail through the Pilgrim Gardens “lost forest” to a new Upper Darby Trail to Collenbrook Farm historic site. You may linger and tour the historic building or press on to Aronimink woods, then return with us or loop back via sidewalk to the start. ~4 miles, mostly easy, 2 stream crossings, some mud!

Wear appropriate footwear for hikes. Pre-registration is recommended, but not required.

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Trail News Pennsy Trail Dedication

On Sat., June 11, Haverford Township officials dedicated the Pennsy Trail, the old railroad line running through the Llanerch, Brookline and Oakmont sections of Haverford Township. The most recent segment of the project was partially funded from a DVRPC grant.

Trails Summit

Saturday, 2/25 (9am-noon) Location: CREC Anyone interested in walking and biking in Haverford Township is welcome to attend and review progress, identify opportunities to improve walking & biking and prioritize future trail connections in our community. Help us plan for more trails in our great town.

Scout Saturday

1/28 All township Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Brownies, Daisies and their family and friends are invited to walk in the woods and enjoy free hot dogs and hot chocolate at the Meadow Campground at Haverford Reserve

Darby Creek Trail Study

A committee has formed to work with the Recreation Department and our Township engineer to explore the possibilities to create a continuous trail along Darby Creek. There will be opportunities for public input over the next 3 months.

Look on our website for details.

Darby Creek Trail Walk

4/22 - Earth Day (11:30am) Join us for our 10th Annual 3 mile walk from Merry Place to Haverford Reserve.

See the route and hear about the plans to create a continuous trail. A bus can bring you back. Meet at Merry Place.

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Youth Programs Krafty Kids

Have a ball while making a mess! You and your child will have fun listening to a story, painting, gluing and coloring as you do craft projects that encourage your child’s creativity.

Ages: 2-3 w/parent Dates: 1/28 - 3/4 Time:10-10:50am (Sat) Fee: $60 Location: CREC

Artastic

Get creative making fun arts and crafts projects based on a new story each week.

Ages: 4-6 Fee: $60 Location: CREC Dates: 1/28 - 3/4 Time:11-11:50am (Sat)

Tennis Tykes

Age appropriate introduction to tennis. Fun drills and games will help build skills and confidence.

Ages: 4-5 Dates: 4/8-5/13 Time 1:-1:50 (Sat) Location: Paddock Fee: $60 Instructor: Suzanne Barr, USPTR Certified

Sports for Me

This program combines a fun-filled introduction to different sports through age appropriate games and activties. Includes basketball, soccer, baseball and much more.

Ages: 4-5 Location: CREC Fee: $60 Dates:1/28 - 3/4 Time: 11-11:50am (Sat)

Art with Steve

An interactive format will power your child’s imagination as we interpret shapes, color and proportion through drawing. Class fills quickly!

Instructor: Steve Mogck Fee: $95 Ages: 5-8 Time:10-10:50am (Sat) Ages: 9-12 Time:11-11:50am (Sat) Dates: 1/28 - 3/4 OR 3/18 - 4/22 Location: CREC

Pink Dynamite

Moms (or any positive female role model) & daughters: get healthy and strong together! This class consists of fun, challenging partner exercises including aerobics, strengthening exercises, stretching, and yoga, that motivates young girls to stay fit and healthy!

Ages: 8 & up w/adult Dates: 2/2-3/9 Time: 7:10-8:00pm (Th) Fee:$99

Little Explorers Preschool Registration for Fall 2017 begins in March

This recreation preschool provides a warm and inviting atmosphere where children can be curious, active and creative. We’ll explore the trails and outdoors at Haverford Reserve. Includes indoor and outdoor play, circle activities, stories and social skill building.

Ages: 3-5 Times: 9-12:30 (includes lunch time) For more info, visit our website at www.haverfordtownship.com/parks To schedule a tour email Kirsten Taylor at ktaylor@havtwp.org

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Jazz and Hip Hop

Come join our fun and engaging combination Jazz/ Hip Hop class! Your student will learn many different aspects of dance, including how to count music, discuss performance themes and meaning, and even use the skills they have learned to create their own movements.

Ages 4-6 Time: 10-10:50am (Sat.) Ages 7-9 Time: 11-11:50am (Sat.) Dates: 1/28-3/4; 3/18-4/22 Fee: $65 for 6 wks Instructor: Katie Brown Location: CREC Studio

Drivers Ed

Classroom instruction that provides the knowledge to help you feel safe and confident behind the wheel. You can also qualify for discounts on your insurance.

Ages: 15-18 Dates: 2/4-4/22 (Sat) Time: 9am - 12pm (Sat) Instructor: Harmon’s Driving School Location: Haverford High Room 126 Fee: $120

Tennis Lessons

Clinic will focus on fundamentals, footwork, forehand and backhand.

Ages: 7-9 Time 10-11:20am (Sat) Ages: 10-12 Time: 11:30-12:50pm (Sat) Dates: 4/8-5/13 Fee: $85 Location: Paddock

Parent/Child Yoga Class

Connect with your daughter in a fun and positive way! In this class you’ll learn and practice basic yoga breathing techniques, warm-ups and poses all while improving your strength and flexibility.

Ages: 8 & up Instructor: Debbi Coren Time: 6-6:50pm (Tu) Dates: 1/31-3/7 and 3/21-4/25 Location: CREC studio Fee: $99/6 weeks

T.G.I.F

Looking to get your kids out of the house on Fridays?

Have them join their friends for movies, games, crafts and all your favorite playground games right here at the Haverford Reserve. Pizza optional for additional fee. No registration needed.

Ages: 6-12 Fee: $10/night, $12 w/ pizza Dates: 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3 Time: 6:00-8:30pm (Fri) Location: CREC

Cooking Classes with Kitchen Wizards

Little chefs will prepare and eat tasty recipes.

Each chef will receive a chef’s hat and apron and that day’s recipe to take home.

Life is a Box of Chocolates

Kids will make lots of choclate goodies and take home their own box of chocolates! Rather than buying them chocolates for Valentine’s Day, why not give them the gift of learning to make their own chocolate candies, including Buckeyes (peanut butter balls), chocolate pretzels/Oreos, and more. Send along a beverage.

Ages: 8-13 Date: 2/25 Fee: $45 Time: 9-11am (Sat) Location CREC

Pie and MORE Pie

On March 14, the kids celebrate “Pi Day”. Join Kitchen Wizards as we celebrate PIE Day! Kids will prepare their own pies: appetizer: mini quiches; entree: pizza; dessert: Tar Heel (fudge) pies.

Ages: 8-13 Date: 3/25 Fee: $45 Time: 9-11am

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Sports Clinics & Leagues Small Fry Soccer

Small Fry is an instructor-led parent/child participation class that walks 3-4 year old boys and girls through the first fundamental steps of sports alongside their parents. Winter and Spring sessions available.

Ages: 3-4 with parent Fee: $60 Time: 10:00-10:50am (Sat) Dates: 1/28 - 3/4 Location: CREC Dates: 4/8 - 5/13 Location: Grasslyn Park

Little Dribblers

Young hoopsters will develop basketball skills with age appropriate drills and activities.

Ages: 5-6 Dates: 1/28 - 3/4 Fee: $60 Times: 10-10:50am(Sat) Location: CREC

Spring Soccer

Our program will help kids develop soccer skills, coordination, and listening skills in a supportive, motivating and positive atmosphere with fun and imaginative games and activities.

Age: 4 Time: 11-11:50am Fee: $60 Ages: 5-6 Time: 12-12:50pm (Sat) Dates: 4/8 - 5/13 Location: Grasslyn Field

Basketball Clinic

Fun filled intro to the game. The clinic will emphasize fundamentals of dribbling, passing and shooting.

Ages: 7-8 Dates: 2/11 - 3/18 Location: CREC Time: 12-12:50pm (Sat) Fee: $65

Floor Hockey

We combine skill development with game action. Fun for kids of all levels. *Mouth guard is required.

Ages: 6-7 Fee: $60 Dates: 2/11 - 3/18 Time: 11-11:50am (Sat) Location: CREC

Hoops from the Heart

Martin Luther King Day Monday, January 16th. The Rec Department and Haverford College are teaming up for a Basketball Clinic. The proceeds will benefit needy families in Delaware County.

Location: Gardner Athletic Ctr at Haverford College Ages: Boys and Girls, ages 6-14 Time: 9-12pm (Drop off begins at 8:30am) Fee: $30 (Food donations welcome)

Girls Lacrosse Clinic

Haverford High School coach Nancy McGoldrick and her team will host this clinic. The focus will be on stick skills. Location: Haverford High School Ages: Grades 3-8 Date: 3/4 Times: 10-12pm (Sat) Fee: $25

Girls Lacrosse Leagues

Grade: 2--This program incorporates fun drills and games to help kids build their skill level and confidence.

Grades: 3&4--Comprehensive program that combines skill development, game strategy and league play.

Players provide stick, goggles and mouthguard.

Grade: 2 Times: 9-10:15am (Sat) Fee: $70 Grades: 3&4 Times: 9-10:30am (Sat) Fee: $95 Times: 5:30-6:45pm (Fri) Location: Haverford Reserve Dates: 3/18 - 5/13

Golf Clinic

Make golf fun by learning the fundamentals – swing, stance, chipping and putting. Includes 4 sessions on the range and the last clinic will be on the course.

Day and time TBA. Clubs will be provided.

Ages: 7-11 Dates: 4/22 - 5/13 Fee: $115 Time: 12-1pm (Sat) Location Paxon Hollow Golf Club

Indoor Field Hockey Clinic

This clinic provides skill instruction and intramural league play for both beginners and developing players.

Ages: Grades 5-7 Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm Dates: 2/7 - 3/14 Fee: $65 Location: CREC

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After School Programs Tennis Tykes

Age appropriate introduction to tennis. Fun drills and games will help build skills and confidence.

Ages: 4-5 (Thurs) Location: Merry Place Time: 6-6:50pm Fee: $60 Dates: 4/6 - 5/11 Location: Elwell Field Instructor: Suzanne Barr USPTR Certified

Chess Club

“Shining Knights Chess” provides game instruction and match play for all abilities. Class time will be spent learning game strategies and practicing them.

Ages: 6 -13 Dates: 2/1 - 3/22 Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm (Weds) Fee $120 Instructor: Shining Knights, Ltd. Location: CREC

Lego Club - Winter Fun Theme

LEGO® bricks are used to introduce your child to the world of Science, Technology and Engineering! Your child will build LEGO models like helicopters, satellites and more! Maximum of 18 students, so register early!

Ages: 5-9 Dates: 2/9-3/9 (Thurs) Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm Fee: $105 Location: CREC Instructor: Brickz 4 Kids

Karate

Karate for kids will enhance coordination and confidence through fun and safe karate games and techniques. Required uniform can be purchased from instructor.

Ages: 6-12 Dates: 1/30 - 3/22 Beginners: 4-5pm (M&W) Intermediate: 5-6pm (M&W) Fee: $150 Instructor: Taka Maeshima Location: CREC Studio

Spring Break Bowling

When the weather’s cold outside, the action heats up indoors. Get out of the house and enjoy bowling with your friends at Wynnewood Lanes.

Fee: $18 Date: Tuesday, 4/11 Ages: 6-12 Time: 10:30am-12:30pm Location: Bus leaves the CREC at 10:15am

Day at the Movies

Enjoy a movie with your friends.

Ages: 6-12 Time: TBA (call the CREC for details) Date: Wednesday, 4/12 Fee: $18

Spring Break Camp

We’ll play your favorite games, do arts and crafts, explore the trails and go on two field trips! Pack a lunch. Includes field trips on 4/11and 4/12.

Location: CREC Fee: $55/day $200/4 days Ages: 6-12 Time: 8:30am-3pm (M,Tu,W, Th) Dates: 4/10, 4/11, 4/12, 4/13

Spring Break Soccer Camp

Improve your game with innovative drills and fun games. Drop off begins at 8:30am.

Dates: 4/10 -4/13 Ages: 5-7 Time: 9-11am (M-Th) Fee: $85 Location: Haverford Reserve Ages 7-15 Time: 9am – 12:30pm (M-Th) Fee: $135 Location: Haverford Reserve

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Adults Basketball at the CREC

Saturday Basketball – Play competitive hoops at the best basketball facility in the area. Register online to hold your spot. Two 6 week sessions available.

Time: 7:30-9:45am (Sat) Dates 1/21-2/25 and 3/4-4/8 Fee: $36 residents/$45 non residents Over 45 Basketball – Basketball for the mature player.

Time: 7-8:30pm (Wed) Dates: 1/4-5/17 Fee: $5

Adult Volleyball

Competitive games for all levels.

Time 7-9pm (Th) Dates: 1/5-5/4 Fee $7 at door Location: CREC

Cooking Classes with Kitchen Wizards Valentine’s Dinner Out Reservations are hard to come by for a meal with your sweetie. Why not try this “experience” gift for Valentine’s Day? We’ll prepare Chicken Francaise, lemon risotto, roasted asparagus and molten chocolate cake. Delicious food and lots of fun!

BYOB! Must be over 21.

Date: 2/15 (Wed) Time 6:30-9pm Fee: $45/per person Location: CREC Mangia Madness If you love pasta, this is the class for you!

Make it a girls’ night out, date night or come on your own. We’ll prepare 3 different kinds of pasta (you’ll roll it yourselves) with different sauces. YUM! BYOB! Must be over 21.

Date: 3/7 (Tues) Time: 6:30-9pm Fee: $45/per person Location CREC

Rejuvenate your Retirement

Get the financial knowledge that will help you maximize your retirement income. Identify primary threats to retirement savings and learn how to allocate your assets to minimize risk and use tax laws to your advantage.Two sessions to choose from.

Instructor Ryan Leib Location: CREC Time: 10am-12pm (Tues) Dates: 3/7 and 3/14 Time: 1-3pm (Thurs) Dates: 3/16 and 3/23 Instructor: Ryan Leib Fee: $39

Retirement Planning today

This course is an easy-to-understand education on life and retirement planning strategies. Attendees receive a 224-page textbook with examples and illustrations, which is yours to keep.

Two sessions: Thursdays, 1/26 & 2/2 from 6-9pm

Tuesdays, 1/31 & 2/7 from 6-9pm Instructor: Greg Crothers CFP, CLU Fee: $49

Canasta Classes

Learn the game of modern American version of Canasta to enjoy with friends. It can be played with 2 to 6 players. In this class, you will gain the foundation to enjoy the game at home.

Time 9:30-11:30am (Thurs) Location: CREC Dates: 1/26-3/2 Fee: $65 Instructor: Judy Leib

Tennis Lessons

Stroke clinic covering the fundamentals of forehand, backhand and serve.

All levels welcome. Instructor Suzanne Barr Time 7-8:30pm (Thurs) Location Elwell Field Dates 4/6-5/11 Fee: $85

Women’s Golf lessons

Learn to hit the ball straighter and farther. This clinic covers the fundamentals of swing, stance, chipping and putting. First three classes are on the range and the last is on the course (date TBA).

Time: 6-7pm (Thurs) Dates 4/20-5/4 Fee: $100 Location: Paxon Hollow Golf Club

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Day Trips & Tickets Washington DC on your Own

Enjoy a spring day in our nation’s capital! Walk among the Cherry Blossoms, visit a museum or see the many memorials.

Our bus will drop off and pick up on the National Mall and you are on your own for the day.

Date: Saturday 4/22 Fee: $69 Time: Bus leaves from Glendale Park/Merry Place at 7:00am and returns at 7:00pm

St Michael’s Md. “The Heart and soul of the Chesapeake Bay”

Enjoy this historic town on the Chesapeake--home to many picturesque streets lined with historic homes leading to a gorgeous harbor. Shop, take in a museum or stroll along the bay. Trip includes a tasty lunch.

Date: Saturday, 5/6 Fee: $99 Time Bus leaves Glendale park at 7:00am and returns at 7:00pm.

New York on Your Own

Take in New York City during Spring Break. Spend a day shopping, seeing a show or visiting a museum-it’s up to you!

Date: Wednesday, 4/12 Fee: $59.

Time: Bus leaves from Glendale Park/Merry Place at 7:30am and returns at 7:30pm.

For day trips, an itinerary will be emailed to the contact person for day trips 2 weeks prior to your trip.

Discount Ski Tickets to Area Resorts Enjoy significant savings by purchasing your tickets before you head to the slopes.

Bear Creek Weekday Weekend Night

$34 $62 $26

Blue Big Boulder/ Jack Frost Mountain

Elk Montage Shawnee Mountain Mountain Mountain

$38/33 adult/child

$50

$52

$52/43

$49/40

$63

$62

$52/43

$27 (BB only)

$33 $22 3 hr tubing

Special

Holiday

$49/40

$63

$62

$48/38 adult/child

$75 Ski/ Snowboard

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Merry Place...A Place For All Merry Place is an area designed and built by volunteer contributions for people of all ages and abilities, especially families of children with special needs.

Merry Place Permit Policy

Merry Place is an ideal location for family, school, scout and church gatherings. In order to allow the greatest use by township residents, we limit time to 3 hour blocks and give township residents priority.

For a permit and policy information please go to our website www.haverfordtownship.com.

Picnic Pavilions

The following parks have picnic pavilions that can be reserved by Haverford Township Residents: Coopertown; Grange; Merwood; Paddock; Hilltop; Veterans; Westgate Email Eileen Mottola at emottola@havtwp.org to check availability. To reserve, please complete a field permit application from our website.

Youth Sports Organizations

Run by volunteers, who utilize township facilities.

Haverford Blaze Lacrosse Coopertown Civic Association www.blazelax.com www.coopertowntball.com Haverford Soccer Club www.haverfordsoccer.org

Haverford Youth Football haverfordyouthfootball.assn.la DelcoGael, Gaelic Football www.delcogaels.com Haverford Basketball www.baileyparkbasketball.com Challenger League www.hilltopleague.org

Haverford Twp Little League www.haverfordlittleleague.org Haverford Hockey League www.haverfordicehockey.com

Brookline Baseball & Softball www.brooklineball.org Haverford Township Softball League www.htsoftball.org Hilltop Baseball & Softball League www.hilltopleague.org Haverford Heat-travel baseball Ages 13-18 www.haverfordheat.org Haverford Township Baseball League Ages 13-15 www.haverford.sportssignup.com

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Think Green Rain Garden Workshop

Saturday, 3/18 (9am-noon)

Learn how to build and maintain a Rain Garden yourself, how to help build rain gardens in your community, and how to get Hav-a-Rain Garden to assist you in building one at your home or business.

Those who help build a rain garden will receive a few rain garden seedlings.

Register by emailing havaraingarden@ gmail.com or at: https://www.facebook. com/haverfordraingardens.

Earth Day Activties

Saturday, 4/22 Join the EAC (Enviromental Action Commitee) to celebrate Earth Day with nature themed activities for the kids, green vendors, plenty of food and much more!

Check the website for more information.

Darby Creek Clean-Up Saturday, 4/29, 9-11am Help keep our “Ribbon of Beauty� clean.

Meet at Merry Place. Volunteers of all ages welcome to help pick up trash along the creek. For information contact Tim Denny at tdenny@havtwp.org

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Summer Preview Camp Counselors

We are looking for a few good men and women ages 18 and over to join our All-Star summer staff. If you have strong leadership skills and are enthusiastic, see the Recreation website in February for an application. Group Interviews will be conducted in February and March. Please submit applications to Kirsten Taylor at ktaylor@havtwp.org.

Full Day Summer Camp

The Recreation Department offers a full day program (8am to 6:00pm) for ages 6-12. The program begins Monday June 26 and continues through August 4 Information on time and fees will be available on our website in early March. Registration begins March 13.

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The Summer edition of the HavaGood Times will be mailed to all Haverford Township homeowners April 24. Check out the Times for information about our Summer Playground, Sports Camps and Fitness Classes.

Summer Sports Camp

The Recreation Department offers summer sports camps in lacrosse, field hockey, basketball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, tennis and cheerleading. A full list of dates, times and fees will be on our website in early April. Online registration for Summer Sports Camps begins April 3.

Park Maintenance Positions

We are accepting applications for individuals 18 and over to work seasonal park maintenance.

Interviews will be in late February through early April. For details contact Jason O’Brien at: jobrien@havtwp.org

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Online Registration System Use the registration system to:

*Register yourself or family members for programs. *View additional program information not featured in the brochure. *Gain easy access to your family’s program schedules. *Better communicate through text alerts and email. *Make payments to your account. *View your payment history and previous registration information.

Register for Winter/Spring classes beginning January 2, 2017 *Only Township Residents can register the first 10 days.* (Excludes fitness classes)

Creating and managing your account is simple. Below are a few steps to assist you.

1. How do I create an account for my family? a. Go to our website www.haverfordtownship. com/parks b. Click the “Online Registration” button. c. Click the “Create Account” button or “My Account” if you have an account already d. Fill out your information. e. Save your information and add the next family member until each member of the family has an account.

2. How do I register for activities? a. Log onto your account using Step 1 (a-c). b. Click “Activities” at the top of the page. c. Browse by activity name, ages or categories.

3. What if I forgot my account information? a. Use Step 1 (a-c) to get to our registration page. b. If your password is incorrect or forgotten click “Forgotten”. c. Enter your email address. d. Your temporary password will be emailed to you. e. If you have any further questions please contact the office and we will be happy to help you at 610-446-9397.

We’re here to help!

For any questions on activties, program locations, registration or creating an account...

Call the Rec Department at 610-446-9397

CREC Holidays

The CREC will be closed: MLK Day (Jan. 16) President’s Day (Feb 20) Good Friday, (April 14)

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