McFun Activity Guide Spring 2015

2 MISSION STATEMENT The Department strives to: Improve the quality of life through the provision of well-balanced, high-quality recreation programs for the residents of McAllen to enjoy during their leisure time. Facilitate wholesome and constructive programs with a measurable value to the community. Provide attractive and well-maintained major parks and recreation facilities in each sector of the city. These facilities should be within a reasonable distance of every surrounding neighborhood and offer safe opportunities for athletic competition, facility gatherings, and other passive and active recreation activities. Promote environmental conservation, eco and cultural tourism and socially oriented special events.

WALK-IN REGISTRATION

Walk-in registration will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, pending space availability at the following locations:

NORTH McALLEN

Lark Community Center 2601 Lark Ave 路 956-681-3340 Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

CENTRAL McALLEN

Las Palmas Community Center 1921 N. 25th Street 路 956-681-3350 Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

REFUNDS & TRANSFERS

We constantly strive to provide you with the highest quality recreation programs. If, for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with a class or activity, please tell us so we can respond to your concerns. In addition to using your feedback to help us improve, for nearly all of our programs, we will arrange one of the following: TRANSFERS between classes will be allowed only prior to the second class meeting, at no charge. After the second class meeting, transfers may be made, pending space availability, with a charge of $5 per class.

REFUNDS for classes will be allowed only prior to the second class meeting and will carry a $10 fee per class.

Refunds may take 30 to 60 days to process.

Palm View Community Center 3401 Jordan Rd 路 956-681-3360 Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Requests for transfers and refunds must be in writing.

Some of our programs, such as adult leagues, contract programs and facility rentals, have different, specific policies which apply. The McAllen Parks and Recreation Department retains the privilege of canceling any scheduled activity that fails to generate minimum interest.

FORMS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED: CASH, CHECK, VISA & MASTERCARD

MEDICAL POLICY

SOUTH McALLEN

WALK IN REGISTRATION IS NOT ACCEPTED AT THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION OFFICE LOCATED ON WARE RD. Registration is not accepted at program sites. Advance registration required. Participants may be asked for a proof of residency.

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Visit https://webtrac.mcallen.net to register online. You must create a username and password, as well as enter all pertinent household information before the website will allow you to register online. Online forms of payment include Visa and Mastercard. Please call the administration office at 956-6813333 if you need assistance.

RETURNED CHECK POLICY

A $20 service charge will be assessed for all returned checks, and students will be removed from classes until finances are settled.

The City of McAllen Parks and Recreation Department will not prohibit any person from participating in an activity due to a medical condition or handicap, unless such condition is likely to cause injury to that individual or other participants in the activity. A participant who has been notified by a qualified medical professional that he/she has a medical condition that is likely to cause injury to themselves or other participants, is obligated to inform the Parks and Recreation Department, at the time of registration, of the condition and willingly withdraw from the program or activity if requested by the Department. It is recommended that all participants receive medical authorization before participating in these programs.

INCLUSION PROCESS

The City of McAllen Parks and Recreation welcomes the opportunity to accommodate our patrons with special needs so that full participation in leisure and recreation programs may be enjoyed by all. Reasonable modifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis taking the appropriate steps to ensuring a safe and enjoyable leisure experience. Patrons with special needs are encouraged to bring a companion with them for assistance at no extra charge in lieu of an additional staff member. The initial request for accommodation should be made on the program registration form.

SPECIAL EVENTS 3 Saturday, January 24

Movie starts at 8:00 p.m.

Palm View Community Center 3401 Jordan Road For more information contact (956) 681-3360

Experience a unique date night or get together with your favorite group of friends. Pack a picnic and enjoy a movie under the stars.

Adults age 21 & over. Adult beverages allowed.

Experience unique events and fun programs this Spring Break. Tons of fun for every age group and the entire family!

TEEN WEEK................ PAGE 8 DAY CAMP...................PAGE 8 PUBLIC SWIM.............PAGE 12 POOLS GONE WILD......PAGE 12

LIVE Animals from Turtles to Ocelots LIVE Wild Birds of Prey Show LIVE Reptile Adventures Dinosaur George Healthy Fun Cooking for Kids Cooking Demos & Tastings Farm to Table Gormuet Luncheon

Tales for Tots Costumed Characters Eco-Art & Natural Play Activities for Kids Green Expo Tent Vendors Healthy Living Stage with Live Performances Art in the Park - handcrafted artwork for sale Run Wild 5K at 7:30 a.m.

4 SPECIAL EVENTS

IceSaturday, Castle Ball April 11 Experience a spectacular evening of dinner, dessert, fun activities and dancing with your daughter. Contact 681-3340 for more information.

Sponsorships available.

6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Lark Community Center 2601 Lark Ave. McAllen

Ages 4 years & over $40 per daddy/daughter pair $5 per additional daughter Registration deadline: March 30th

Join us for a unique glow in dark fun run! Toddlers will enjoy glow sticks, music, games, contests and more at this fun-family event.

DATE: Saturday, February 28 TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center, 1921 N. 25th street AGE: 2-5 years FEE: $7 per child REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Saturday, February 21

GET A FINISHER MEDAL & T-SHIRT

Saturday, April 25 - HOMEWARD BOUND (1993) FREE ADMISSION Palm View Community Center 3401 Jordan Rd. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Movie starts at 8:00 p.m.

NATURE & OUTDOORS 5 TAI CHI IN THE PARK

Located at 4101 W. Business 83 between Bentsen and Ware Rd. Winter Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Explore one-half mile of hiking trails through native habitat. Picnic tables and restrooms are available. No admission fee.

BIRD & NATURE WALK

Join a staff birder for a leisurely stroll - all skill levels invited! Look at birds, butterflies, and whatever else happens along the path!

DATE: Wednesdays, January - May TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 am Note: Large groups, please call in advance. Private group tours are available by advance reservation.

FAMILY NATURE WALKS

Bring the whole family and enjoy nature together! Each month features a different activity.

DATE: Fourth Saturday of the Month January 24, February 28, March 28, April 25 TIME: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

January 24 Wildlife Scavenger Hunt February 28 Winged Wonders March 28 Nature Photography April 25 Animal Olympics

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12PM - 5PM. $5.00 PER PERSON KIDS 36 INCHES & UNDER RIDE FOR FREE! FISHING POLE RENTAL $5.00 • BASIC BAIT, TACKLE & SUPPLIES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT H2O HUT. PURCHASE POPCORN, SNACKS, WATER, SODAS & MORE !

OUTDOOR COOKING, FARMER’S MARKET, VOLLEYBALL FAMILY FISH CAMP & MORE!

Tai Chi has positive effects on balance control, fitness and flexibility. Elderly and people with disabilities can also work within their limits. Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes, and bring a mat and water. Meet in the lower parking lot and please be prompt.

DATE: Saturdays, January - May (No Class held April 4) TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

AGE: 8 years & Over

VOLUNTEER MORNINGS

Join us for a fun morning of work and learning in our native gardens!

DATE: Scheduled by request only.

AGE: All ages welcome (15 and under with the supervision of a parent or guardian only).

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6 YOUTH SPORTS TAAF PROGRAMS

McAllen Parks and Recreation is proud to offer Texas Amateur Athletics Federation (T.A.A.F.) programs.

Young athletes will work on improving techniques and skills for the summer competition season.

TAAF SPRING SWIM TEAM

To determine ability levels, all new participants must be present on the first day of class for individual skill evaluations.

PLACE: DATE: TIME:

AGE: FEE:

Boys & Girls Club Pool Monday - Thursday (May 4 - 29) 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Beginner 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Intermediate 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Advanced 5 years & up $20 Resident/ $30 Non-Resident ACTIVITY# 143720.01

TRACK CLUB

Under the direction of Coach Tony Trejo, continue your track & field training to stay ahead of the competition. Keep in shape while improving your technique, strength and stamina!

PLACE: DATE: TIME: AGE: FEE:

McALLEN MAKOS

This non-competitive swim team focuses on technique & conditioning. Participants are required to swim 25 yards continuously.

To determine ability levels, all new participants must be present on the first day of class for individual skill evaluations.

PLACE: DATE: TIME:

AGE: FEE:

Boys & Girls Club Pool Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Beginner 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Intermediate 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Advanced 5 years & up $20 Resident/ $30 Non-Resident

Session 1: April 1 - 30

YOUTH ARCHERY - BEGINNER

The Beginner Archery series of classes concentrates on range and safety rules, range courtesy, fundamentals of archery, and is taught using compound equipment.

PLACE: DATE: TIME: AGE: FEE:

Palm View Community Center Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

8 - 14 years R $30 NR $40 per session

Session 1: February 2 - March 5 Session 2: March 16 - April 16

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Jackson Elementary Palrk Monday & Tuesday 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

5 - 18 years $40 per session

Session 1: Janurary 5 - January 27 Session 2: February 2 - February 24 Session 3: March 2 - March 31 Session 4: April 6 - April 28

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ARCHERY CLUB

Improve and sharpen your archery skills while practicing and competing in tournaments.

PLACE: Palm View Community Center DATE: Tuesday & Thursday TIME: 7:05 p.m. - 9:05 p.m.

AGE: 8 - 14 years FEE: $60

Session 1: Janurary 5 - January 27 Session 2: February 2 - February 24 Session 3: March 2 - March 31 Session 4: April 6 - April 28

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YOUTH SPORTS 7 VOLLEYBALL SKILLS & DRILLS

Learn and develop the skills to play recreationally or competitively in a comfortable and enjoyable environment.

Instructed by Dr. Chavez who holds a PhD in Educational Counseling, a Masters in Education and Kinesiology.

She has accumulated 17 years of experience playing volleyball internationally and as a physical education teacher. Dr. Chavez is also a member of (AVCA) American Volleyball Coach Association and National Alliance for Youth Sports (NYSCA).

“BUMPERS” BEGINNER - INTERMEDIATE

DATE: Monday TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.

PLACE: Lark Community Center, 2601 Lark Ave. AGE: 9 years & Up FEE: $60 per session (8 Classes per session)

*CLASS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REFUNDS. Session 1: January 5 - 26 Session 2: February 2 - 23 Session 3: March 2 - 30 Session 4: April 6 - 27 Session 5: May 4 - 25

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“DIGGERS” INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED

DATE: Wednesday TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.

PLACE: Lark Community Center, 2601 Lark Ave. AGE: 11 & Up FEE: $60 per session (8 Classes per session)

*CLASS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REFUNDS. Session 1: January 7 - 28 Session 2: February 4 - 25 Session 3: March 4 - April 1 Session 4: April 8 - 29 Session 5: May 6 - 27

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VOLLEYBALL SKILLS

Intro to basic volleyball skills. Learn the fundamental form of eye coordination, setting, serving, spiking, and bumping.

PLACE: DATE:

AGE:

Palm View Community Center Monday & Wednesday Session 1: February 2 - March 5 Session 2: March 16 - April 16 3 - 4 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. R $18 NR $23 5 - 6 6:35 - 7:05 p.m. R $18 NR $23 7&Up 7:10 - 7:55 p.m. R $23 NR $28

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INDOOR TENNIS

Introduction to the basics of tennis, emphasizing on fun learning activities while highlighting hand-eye coordination and tracking skill development.

PLACE: DATE:

AGE:

Lark Community Center Monday & Wednesday Session 1: February 2 - March 5 Session 2: March 16 - April 16 3 - 4 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. R $18 NR $23 5 - 6 6:35 - 7:05 p.m. R $18 NR $23 7&Up 7:10 - 7:55 p.m. R $23 NR $28

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SNAG GOLF

Starting New at Golf (SNAG) is an exciting way for beginners to learn how to play golf. Modified equipment and simplified terminology will teach the participants the fundamentals of golf.

PLACE: DATE:

AGE:

Palm View Community Center Monday & Wednesday Session 1: February 2 - March 5 Session 2: March 16 - April 16 3 - 4 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. R $18 NR $23 5 - 6 6:35 - 7:05 p.m. R $18 NR $23 7&Up 7:10 - 7:55 p.m. R $23 NR $28

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FLOOR HOCKEY

Intro to indoor floor hockey learn stick handling, safety, passing and shooting.

PLACE: DATE: TIME: AGE: FEE

Las Palmas Community Center Tuesday & Thursday 5:45 - 6:15 p.m.

5 - 7 years Residents $18 Non-Residents $23

Session 1: February 2 - March 5 Session 2: March 16 - April 16

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ALL-STAR SPORTS

Enjoy combination of different sports played each week.

PLACE: DATE:

AGE:

Palm View Community Center Tuesday & Thursday Session 1: February 2 - March 5 Session 2: March 16 - April 16 5 - 6 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. R $23 NR $28 7 & Up 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. R $23 NR $28

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BASEBALL / SOFTBALL SKILLS

Jump start your baseball season learning skills learning and improving on pitching, throwing, and fielding.

PLACE: DATE:

AGE:

Lark Community Center Tuesday & Thursday Session 1: February 2 - March 5 Session 2: March 16 - April 16 3 - 4 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. R $18 NR $23 5 - 6 6:35 - 7:05 p.m. R $18 NR $23 7&Up 7:10 - 7:55 p.m. R $23 NR $28

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PLACE: DATE:

AGE:

Palm View Community Center Monday & Wednesday Session 1: February 2 - March 5 Session 2: March 16 - April 16 3 - 4 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. R $18 NR $23 5 - 6 6:35 - 7:05 p.m. R $18 NR $23 7&Up 7:10 - 7:55 p.m. R $23 NR $28

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8 YOUTH PROGRAMS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Supervised after school play and homework help are held at the following locations : Alvarez Elementary 2606 Gumwood Bonham Elementary 2400 Jordan Escandon Elementary 2901 Colbath Fields Elementary 500 Dallas Jackson Elementary 501 Harvey Lark Community Center 2601 Lark McAuliffe Elementary 3000 Daffodil Navarro Elementary 2100 Hackberry Sam Houston Elementary 3221 Olga Wilson Elementary 1200 W Hackberry DATE: TIME: FEE:

TEEN TIME AFTERSCHOOL DATE: Monday - Friday TIME: 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

PLACE: Palm View Community Center 3401 Jordan Rd. AGE: 6th Grade - 16 years TEEN DIY (DO IT YOURSELF CRAFTS & MORE) DATE: Monday & Wednesday TIME: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

FEE: $10 per session PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center, 1921 N. 25th St. AGE: 6th Grade - 16 years

Monday - Friday 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. $40 per child per school semester

TEEN DANCE DATE: Friday, February 20 TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center AGE: 6th Grade - 8th Grade, SCHOOL ID REQUIRED FEE: $2 per person. Concessions available on-site.

For more information contact McAllen Parks and Recreation at (956) 681-3333.

TEEN WEEK - SPRING BREAK DATE: Monday, March 9 - Friday, March 12 TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center AGE: 6th Grade - 8th Grade, SCHOOL ID REQUIRED FEE: $2 per day

*The Afterschool Program is only available during regular class days and early release days. The program observes all school holidays.

LAS PALMAS PERFORMING BALLET FOLKLORICO

Perform a variety of traditional Mexican folklorico as well as popular Hispanic dances at a variety of community events throughout the year. Audition and instructor approval required prior to registration. For more information contact Las Palmas Community Center at (956) 681-3350.

Enjoy fun games, sports, arts & crafts each day! Participants should bring a sack lunch and a drink to camp each day.

MONDAY - FRIDAY, MARCH 9 - 13 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

LARK COMMUNITY CENTER, 2601 LARK AVE. FULL DAY SESSION $60 R/$78 NR PER SESSION HALF DAY SESSION $30 R/$39 NR PER SESSION AGES FULL DAY HALF DAY AM HALF DAY PM

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9 YOUTH EVENING CLASSES YOUTH CAMPS ADULT SPORTS PROGRAM

PLACE DAY

Volleyball Skills PVCC M & W

SNAG Golf PVCC M & W

Baseball Skills PVCC M & W

All-Star Sports PVCC T & TH

Twinkle Toes (Ballet) PVCC T & TH

Painting Creative PVCC T & TH

Ballet LCC M & W

Cheer LCC M & W

Drawing LCC M & W

Indoor Tennis LCC M & W

Baseball Skills LCC T & TH

Painting LCC T & TH

Tumbling LCC T & TH

Folklorico LPCC M & W

Hands on Art LPCC M & W Tumbling LPCC M & W

Acoustic Guitar LPCC T & TH Ballet LPCC T & TH Just Dance LPCC T & TH

Floor Hockey LPCC T &TH

AGE

TIME

FEE

SESSION 1 SESSION 2

3-4 5 - 6 7 & Up 3-4 5 - 6 7 & Up 3-4 5 - 6 7 & Up 5 - 6 7 & Up 2 years 3 - 4 5 - 6 7 & Up 3 - 4 5-6 7 - 10 2 years 3 - 4 5 - 6 7 & Up 3 - 4 5 - 6 7 & Up 3 - 4 5 - 6 7 & Up 3 - 4 5 - 6 7 & Up 3 - 4 5 - 6 7 & Up 5 - 6 7 & Up 3 - 4 5 - 6 7 & Up 3 - 6 7 - 13 3 - 6 3 - 6 7 - 12 7 - 12 3 - 6 3 - 6 7 - 12 5 - 7

6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

6:35 - 7:05 p.m.

7:10 - 7:55 p.m.

6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

6:35 - 7:05 p.m.

7:10 - 7:55 p.m.

6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

6:35 - 7:05 p.m.

7:10 - 7:55 p.m.

6:00 - 6:45 p.m.

7:00 - 7:45 p.m.

5:25 - 5:55 p.m.

6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

6:35 - 7:05 p.m.

7:10 - 7:55 p.m.

6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

6:35 - 7:05 p.m.

7:10 - 7:55 p.m.

5:25 - 5:55 p.m.

6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

6:35 - 7:05 p.m.

7:15 - 8:00 p.m.

6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

6:35 - 7:05 p.m.

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6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

6:35 - 7:05 p.m.

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6:05 - 6:35 p.m.

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5:30 - 6:00 p.m.

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6:00 - 6:45 p.m.

6:00 - 6:45 p.m.

5:30 - 6:00 p.m.

6:05 - 6:35 p.m.

6:40 - 7:25 p.m.

5:45 - 6:15 p.m.

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CLASS DATES

Session 1: February 2 - March 5 Session 2: March 16 - April 16

CLASS LOCATIONS

LPCC Las Palmas Community Center

1921 N. 25th St. PVCC Palm View Community Center

3401 Jordan Rd. LCC Lark Community Center

2601 Lark Ave.

CLASS FEES

30 minute $18 Resident/ $23 Non-Resident 45 minute $23 Resident/ $28 Non-Resident

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Acoustic Guitar - Learn proper techniques to play, including strumming and chords. Acoustic guitar required.

All-Star Sports - Enjoy combination of different sports played each week.

Ballet - Introduction to the graceful art form of ballet. Learn positions, balance and coordination.

Baseball/Softball Skills - Jump start your baseball season learning skills learning and improving on pitching, throwing, and fielding.

Cheer - Introduction to cheer skills and techniques.

Include cheer, jumps and dances.

Drawing - Learn a variety of basic drawing skills.

Includes sketching figures and shapes.

Floor Hockey - Intro to indoor floor hockey learn stick handling, safety, passing and shooting.

Folklorico - Learn the many different styles of traditional Mexican dance and choreography.

Hands on Art - Get creative and get your hands busy with paint, glitter and glue and create fun seasonal crafts.

Indoor Tennis - This class will introduce players to the basics of tennis, emphasizing on fun activities while highlighting hand-eye coordination and tracking skill development.

Just Dance - It’s a mix of a little Hip Hop, Jazz and Free Style dance techniques.

Painting - Join creative thinkers and learn how to paint different shapes and figures. Learn how paint can bring dimension to your basic art class.

SNAG Golf - Starting New at Golf (SNAG) is an exciting way for beginners to learn how to play golf. Modified equipment and simplified terminology will teach the participants the fundamentals of golf.

Tumbling - Learn basic tumbling skills from forward rolls, cartwheels and basic back handsprings.

Volleyball Skills - Intro to basic volleyball skills.

Learn the fundamental form of eye coordination, setting, serving, spiking, and bumping.

Experience a gym and outdoor setting.

10 NATURE PROGRAMS QUINTA MAZATLAN McAllen Wing of the World Birding Center

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS BUCKETS OF FUN!

600 Sunset Drive in McAllen • 956-681-3370 www.quintamazatlan.com OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Tuesday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. · Thursday Family Nights until dark DIREC TIONS: Take Exp. 83 to 10th St. exit. Travel South on 10th St. Turn East on Sunset (Hotel on corner).

Proceed along Sunset to Quinta Mazatlan. Gates with parking out front.

OUTDOOR CHALLENGE COURSE

The Outdoor Challenge Course offers programs designed to address the needs of your group from scouts, school, community organizations and corporate.

Our Team Building & Leadership Development program activities are the foundation for building effective teamwork. Throughout the program, certified facilitators guide groups through a sequence of events that address problem solving initiatives, and low rope course elements. During the program, time is taken to discuss the experiences and relate the learning outcomes back to “real world” situations. Take the challenge!

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED! MINIMUM AGE: 12 YEARS. PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR YOUTH, ADULTS & CORPORATE GROUPS.

CALL (956) 681-3370 TO MAKE A RESERVATION

TIME 8-16 people 17-32 people 2 - 3 hours $110 $220 4 hours $150 $300 6 hours $220 $440 8 hours $300 $600

Preschool children and their parents will have BUCKETS OF FUN with hands-on, nature-inspired lessons filled with song, discovery, socializing, movement and exploration! Adults and children must dress for outdoor activities.

DATE: TIME: AGES: FEE:

Thursdays (September - April) 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

2 - 5 years $2 for children & $3 for adults Large groups, please register in advance.

JANUARY 15 Fun with Sticks!

22 Fun with Bean Pods and Seeds!

29 Fun with Leaves!

FEBRUARY 5 Fun with Rocks!

12 Fun with Bird Food!

19 Fun with Dirt & Crawlers!

26 Fun with Planting!

MARCH 5 Fun with Feathers!

12 Fun with Water!

19 NO PROGRAM 26 Fun with Camouflage!

APRIL 2 Fun with Colors!

9 Fun with Flowers!

LIVE Animals from Turtles to Ocelots Tales for Tots & Costumed Characters LIVE Wild Birds of Prey Show Eco-Art & Natural Play Activities for Kids LIVE Reptile Adventures Green Expo Tent with Many Vendors Dinosaur George Healthy Living Stage Healthy Fun Cooking for Kids with Live Performances Cooking Demos & Tastings Art in the Park - handcrafted artwork for sale Gourmet Farm to Table Luncheon Run Wild 5K at 7:00 a.m.

NATURE PROGRAMS 11 NATURE SPEAKER SERIES

ADULT PROGRAMS TOUR THE MANSION & GARDENS No reservations required. For groups of 15 or more, please call to reserve a private tour!

Tours are included in General Admission $2 Seniors (65+) & $3 Adults

SONGBIRD STROLL

Join an expert birder on a one hour bird walk for all skill levels! Over 200 species have been seen in the park since 2006!

No experience necessary, and loaner binoculars are available.

DATE: Tuesday TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 am GARDEN WALK & TALK

With seasonal changes in our gardens and wildlife migrating, enjoy a season themed informative walk & talk. Learn from our themed gardens about what habitat provides food, water, protective cover, beauty, and places for animals to raise their young. Each month the topic will change based on the season in the Rio Grande Valley!

DATE: Wednesday (Through April) TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

HISTORY OF QUINTA MAZATLAN Learn about the history of the property beginning with Native Americans, learning about the builders of the home, and finally on to the World Birding Center. Includes tour of the Ann Moore Folk Art Room!

DATE: Friday (Through April) TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

FAMILY FOREST WALK Your naturalist with showcase the riches of the forest from birds to plants to themed gardens, sculptures more!

DATE: Saturdays (Through April) TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

BACKYARD HABITAT STEWARD

Explore nature Thursday evenings with great speakers about everything from birds and butterflies to culture and art of the Rio Grande Valley.

The educational series is brought to you by the generous sponsorship of Thurmond Eye Associates.

DATE: Thursday, Through April 2015 TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

AGES: Adults FEE: $3 per person

Over 6 weeks, you will gain knowledge and resources to create a wildlife habitat in your own backyard. Six classes cover native trees, attracting wildlife, butterfly gardening, healthy soils with compost & mulch, designing your backyard and make new friends.

JANUARY 2015 8 Birding King Ranch, Tom Langschied 15 Colloquial Names for Birds, Cliff Shackelford 22 Birder Murder Mysteries, Jan Dunlap 29 A Closer Look at South Texas Wintering Birds, Roy Rodriguez - TPWD

Feb. 17: Ecology of the RGV: Carol & John Goolsby Feb. 24: Butterfly & Bird Plants: Mike Heep Mar. 3: Backyard Birding: Erik Bruhnke Mar. 10: Trees, Planting & ID: Silvia Barr Mar. 17: Designing Wildscapes & Water Features Mar. 24: Waterwise Gardening & Recycling

FEBRUARY 2015 5 Urban Birding, John Brush 12 Ocelots in the RGV, Hilary Swarts - USFWS 19 Folk Music Concert featuring Rumbo al Anacua 26 Incredible Edibles, Steve and Jolene Bravo MARCH 2015 5 From Birds to Bighorns, Larry Ditto - Wildlife Photographer 12 Native Plant Talk and Sale, Mike Heep 26 Songbird Stroll Stories, Erik Bruhnke APRIL 2015 2 Owl Adaptations, Mary Gustafson - American Bird Conservancy 9 Wildflowers, Carol Goolsby

VOLUNTEER MORNINGS

Join our volunteer coordinator for a fun morning of hands on work and learning in our native gardens!

Students, earn your service hours at Quinta Mazatlan! We are also a site certified for Texas Master Naturalist hours.

DATE: Wednesday & Saturday (YEAR ROUND) TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

AGES: All ages welcome (15 and under with the

supervision of a parent or guardian only).

Note: Large groups, please call in advance so staff can prepare. And dress for outside work!

GROUP RESERVATIONS

Reserve a program for your community group, friends, co-workers, youth or scout group. Programs available with advance registration and payment.

ADULT AND SENIOR TOURS Songbird Stroll & History of Quinta Mazatlan FEE: $5 per person with a $50 minimum YOUTH AND SCOUT GROUP TOURS Birds, Geocache, Trees, Habitats, Flowers & Bugs FEE: $5 per person with a $50 minimum

DATE: Tuesday TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

FEE: $60 per participant

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GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT

Spend your morning learning about birds and then enter them into a database. Your sightings count and contribute to citizen science! It’s fun!

DATE: Saturday, February 14 TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

FEE: $3 per person

MOON OVER MAZATLAN

A night under the stars at our biggest annual fundraiser for trees and trails.

Great entertainment, dinner, music and more. Thank you for working to enhancement the urban sanctuary used to educate thousands annually.

DATE: TIME: FEE:

Thursday, March 19th 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. $100 per person. Advance tickets available for purchase at Quinta Mazatlan.

NATURE EGG HUNT

Learn about bird eggs with some fun egg experiments and a relay race.

Search our one-half mile of trails to find eggs with treasures inside!

DATE: Saturday, March 28th TIME: 10 am to noon FEE: $3 per person

12 LEARN TO SWIM LAP SWIMMING MUNICIPAL POOL

1921 N. BICENTENNIAL BLVD. JANUARY 5 - MAY 31

DATE:

SPRING BREAK Experience an exciting SATURDAY, MARCH 7 TO change to public swim SATURDAY, MARCH 14 with games, TIME: 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. contests, prizes, music PLACE: MUNICIPAL POOL & tons of fun for everyone!

1921 N. BICENTENNIAL BLVD. FEE: $2.50 PER PERSON

MORNING DATE: Monday - Friday TIME: 5:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

FEE: $1.00 per person NOON DATE: Monday - Sunday TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

FEE: $1.00 per person

NIKKI ROWE NATATORIUM

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 Bring the kids for some EGG HUNT 2:00 P.M. spring time fun! Enjoy this PUBLIC SWIM 3:00 - 6:00 P.M. twist to the traditional PLACE: MUNICIPAL POOL egg hunt. Win prizes, 1921 N. BICENTENNIAL BLVD. candy and more!

FEE: $2.50 PER PERSON DATE: TIME:

2101 N WARE RD. JANUARY 5 - MAY 31 DATE: Monday - Friday TIME: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

FEE: $1.00 per person

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB POOL

617 S. 27TH STREET APRIL 13 - MAY 31 DATE: Monday, Wednesday & Friday TIME: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

FEE: $1.00 per person DATE: Tuesday & Thursday TIME: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

FEE: $1.00 per person

WATER AEROBICS Join us for a unique glow in the dark pool party!

Enjoy glow sticks, DJ music, games, contests and more at this fun-family event.

DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 11 TIME: 6:30 – 10:30 P.M. PLACE: MUNICIPAL POOL 1921 N. BICENTENNIAL BLVD. FEE: $2.50 PER PERSON

DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 25 TIME: 11 A.M. - 4 P.M. PLACE: LOS ENCINOS POOL 3300 SARAH AVE. FEE: $1.50 PER DOG 2 DOGS MAX PER OWNER

This program will consist of light warmup exercises in shallow water, working up to more vigorous aerobic actions.

Ability to swim is not required.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB POOL

617 S. 27TH STREET

MAY 5 - MAY 28 DATE: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday TIME: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

FEE: $1.00 per person

OPEN PUBLIC SWIM SPRING BREAK (MARCH 7-14)

TIME: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

PLACE: Municipal Pool, 1921 N. Bicentennial Blvd.

FEE: $2.50 per person

MUNICIPAL POOL

1921 N. BICENTENNIAL BLVD. APRIL 11 - MAY 31 DATE: Saturday & Sunday TIME: 1:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

FEE: $2.50 per person

LOS ENCINOS POOL

3300 SARAH AVE. MAY 2 - 31 DATE: Saturday & Sunday TIME: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

FEE: $1.50 per person

DISCOUNT PASSES AVAILABLE FOR LAP SWIMMING, WATER AEROBICS, AND PUBLIC SWIMMING AT THE McALLEN PARKS AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION OFFICE LOCATED AT 1000 S. WARE RD. CALL (956) 681-3333 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

McALLEN MAKOS

This non-competitive swim team focuses on technique & conditioning. Participants are required to swim 25 yards continuously.

To determine ability levels, all new participants must be present on the first day of class for individual skill evaluations.

DATE: TIME:

PLACE: AGE: FEE:

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. White Group 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Blue Group 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Silver Group Boys & Girls Club Pool, 617 S. 27th Street 5 years & up $20 Resident/ $30 Non-Resident

Session 1: April 7 - 30

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TAAF SPRING SWIM TEAM

To determine ability levels, all new participants must be present on the first day of class for individual skill evaluations.

DATE: TIME:

PLACE: AGE: FEE:

Monday - Thursday (May 4 - 29) 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. White Group 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Blue Group 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Silver Group Boys & Girls Club Pool, 617 S. 27th Street 5 years & up $20 Resident/ $30 Non-Resident ACTIVITY# 143720.01

LEARN TO SWIM 13 GUS & GOLDIE LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM Join Gus & Goldie to learn important water safety skills.

Each participant will receive an official Gus & Goldie t-shirt and certificate of achievement. Advance registration is required and space is limited.

PARENT & BABY INFANT (6-18 MONTHS) Designed to teach parents how to work safely and effectively with their infant to help develop water adjustment skills and learn to have fun in the water. One parent per child is allowed in the water at a time. Swim diapers and swim suits are necessary for infants. No diapers or disposable swim diapers are allowed.

PARENT & BABY TODDLER (18-48 MONTHS) Reinforces skills learned in the infant level class and progresses to learn more advanced skills age appropriate for a toddler. One parent per child is allowed in the water at a time. Swim diapers and swim suits are necessary. No diapers or disposable swim diapers are allowed.

PRE-SCHOOL (4-5 YEARS) Learn basic water adjustment skills with an emphasis on play to prepare children for comfort in the water for Level 1 & 2. It is designed to teach swimmer independence with initial play in the wading pool and progression to the main pool when students are ready.

ADVANCED PRE-SCHOOL (4-5 YEARS) The advanced preschool is like the preschool class, but will have students start to work on level 1 material at an earlier age. Students must have taken the preschool class to enroll.

YOUTH LEVEL 1 & 2 (6-13 YEARS) Swimmers will start to learn basic water exploration and swimming skills. This class covers submersion under the water, floating & gliding on front & back, rhythmic breathing, safety skills, and front & back crawls at a beginner level.

YOUTH LEVEL 3 (6-13 YEARS) Designed to build upon skills learned at Levels 1 & 2. The back crawl will be expanded and the front crawl will be perfected. Students will also learn to tread water.

YOUTH LEVEL 4 (6-13 YEARS) Designed to build upon the skills mastered at Level 3. Students develop more endurance to swim greater distances. Breaststroke and sidestroke are also taught.

ADULT & TEEN For adults/teens who either want to overcome their fear of the water or for adults that are comfortable in the water, but would like to improve their strokes.

LEARN TO SWIM SCHEDULE DATE:

PLACE: FEE:

Tuesday - Friday Session 1: April 21 - May 1 Session 2: May 5 - May 15 Municipal Pool, 1921 N. Bicentennial Blvd $30 Resident / $40 Non-Resident

SESSION 1

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PARENT & INFANT 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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PARENT & TODDLER 6:40 p.m. - 7:10 p.m.

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PRE-SCHOOL 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

6:40 p.m. - 7:10 p.m.

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YOUTH 6:00 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.

6:50 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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ADULT & TEEN 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

6:50 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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LIFEGUARD TRAINING

Train to become a certified American Red Cross lifeguard and learn valuable skills including injury prevention, facility safety , patron surveillance, emergency preparation, rescue skills, victim assessment, First Aid, CPR/AED and care for head, neck and spinal injuries.

PREREQUISITE: Participant must be able to swim 300 yards continuously, complete a timed retrieval of a 10lb object from a depth of 6 ft., tread water with no hands for 2 minutes in deep water. In the event a participant fails to complete the prerequisite test, he/she may request a refund of half the registration fee or request to transfer to a later training course date.

DATE: Thursday & Friday 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

PLACE: TBA AGE: 15 year & Up FEE: $125 ($50 NON-REFUNDABLE)* Session 1: Session 2: Session 3: Session 4: Session 5: Session 6:

January 15 - 18 February 12- 15 March 12 -15 March 26 - 29 April 9 - 12 April 23- 26

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14 ADULT PROGRAMS ZUMBA & STEP AEROBICS

COMPUTERS FOR BEGINNERS

Exercise with Zumba Dance Fitness and shed off some pounds while learning different dance rhythms. Get your heart rate pumping with Step Aerobic Classes combined with our Strength Training class using dumbbells and bands.

Become computer literate with our step-by-step computer classes.

Participants will become more comfortable with the mouse and its uses, plus gain an overall knowledge of the system. Session 1: Internet & Session 2: Word and Excel

DATE: TIME: PLACE: FEE:

DATE: TIME: PLACE: FEE:

Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Lark Community Center, 2601 Lark Ave. $25 per session

Session 1: January 5 - 30 Session 2: February 2 - 27 Session 3: March 2 - April 3 Session 4: April 6 - May 1 Session 5: May 4 - 29

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Monday & Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Palm View Community Center, 3401 Jordan Rd. $20 Resident / $25 Non-Resident

Session 1: February 2 - March 5 Session 2: March 16 - April 16

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ADULT LEARN TO SWIM

For adults/teens who either want to overcome their fear of the water or for adults that are comfortable in the water, but would like to improve their strokes.

DATE:

PLACE: FEE:

Tuesday - Friday Session 1: April 21 - May 1 Session 2: May 5 - May 15 Municipal Pool, 1921 N. Bicentennial Blvd $30 Resident / $40 Non-Resident

Session 1 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

6:50 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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Session 2 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

6:50 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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VOLKSSPORT ROUTES

Volkssporting started in Germany and simply defined, is a personal fitness sports and recreation program offering noncompetitive walks, hikes, bike rides, swims, and in some regions cross-country skiing. Walking – also called “volksmarching” – is the most popular of all the volkssporting activities.

Discover McAllen’s rich & cultural heritage on a bus tour of historic sites and landmarks throughout the heart of the city.

Guided bus tours are a perfect way to explore McAllen’s cultural wonders. Space is limited and advance reservations required.

DATE: Saturdays - January 17, February 14, March 14 & April 11 TIME: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

McAllen Routes: - Bentsen State Park, 2800 S Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission/Entry Fee $5 per person - Historic McAllen, Casa De Palmas Renaissance McAllen Hotel, 101 North Main Street - Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen/Entry Fee $3 Adults - $2 Seniors Ask front desk for “Walk Box” which includes the map route and directions to complete the 10k or 5k route.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON VOLKSSPORT VISIT WWW.AVA.ORG

FEE: $7 per person PLACE: Tour departs from Palm View Community Center 3401 Jordan Rd. in McAllen Directions: Exit Ware Rd. Travel two blocks south of Expressway 83. Turn left on Jordan Rd. Reservations accepted in person at the McAllen Parks and Recreation Administration Office located at 1000 S. Ware Rd. For more information contact 956.681.3333.

February 10, 2015 March 24, 2015 Performances are held on Tuesdays beginning at 7:30 p.m. Venue is the Trinity Worship Center located at 4801 N. Cage Blvd in Pharr.

Ticket fee is $5 per person. Pre-sale tickets available at any McAllen Community Center, Weslaco Chamber of Commerce, All Valley Wilder R.V. Resorts, Aladdin Villas in Mission and at the door on the concert night if available. For more information call (956) 781-0481 or visit www.mcallentownband.org

15 ADULT SPORTS ADULT SPORTS ADULT ATHLETIC LEAGUES

Registration is accepted in person on a first-come, first-serve basis February 2 - 5 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Palm View Community Center located at 3401 Jordan Rd. Softball registration will take place on the corresponding day of play (i.e.Co-Rec leagues, register on Monday, Tuesday leagues register on Tuesday, etc.) For more information contact Athletics Superintendent Victor Ayala at (956) 681-3333.

ADULT CO-ED CHICAGO STYLE SOFBTALL LEAGUE AGE: No younger than 18 as of the first day of play DATE: February 17 - April 21 PLACE: Cascade Park, 1000 Bales Rd. FEE: $295 per team MANDATORY MANAGER MEETING: Palm View Community Center on Thursday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m.

ADULT A.S.A. SOFTBALL LEAGUE Divisions: B, C, D, E and Co-Rec

AGE: No younger than 18 as of the first day of play DATE: February 16 - April 24 PLACE: Westside Softball Complex,1000 S. Ware Rd. FEE: $350 per team MANDATORY MANAGER MEETING: Palm View Community Center on Thursday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m.

ADULT VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE

AGE: No younger than 18 as of the first day of play DATE: February 18 - April 22 PLACE: Palm View Community Center, 3401 Jordan Rd FEE: $230 per team MANDATORY MANAGER MEETING: Palm View Community Center on Wednesday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m.

ADULT KICKBALL LEAGUE AGE: No younger than 18 as of the first day play DATE: February 16 - April 24 PLACE: Los Encinos Park , 2900 Sarah Ave. FEE: $225 per team

MANDATORY MANAGER MEETING: Palm View Community Center on Monday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m.

ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUE AGE No younger than 18 of the first day of play DATE: February 17 - April 23 TIME: 7:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.

PLACE: Lark Community Center , 2601 Lark Ave.

Palm View Community Center, 3401 Jordan Rd FEE: $275 per team MANDATORY MANAGER MEETING: Lark Community Center on Thursday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m.

ADULT OPEN GYM

Here’s a chance to practice your skills or play a friendly pick-up game at your local community center gym. *Program is offered pending space availability.

BASKETBALL DATE: Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday* 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

PLACE: Palm View Community Center AGE: Adults 18 & Over FEE: $1.00 per day DATE: Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

Saturday* 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

PLACE: Lark Community Center AGE: Adults 18 & Over FEE: $1.00 per day

VOLLEYBALL DATE: Monday & Wednesday 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

PLACE: Palm View Community Center AGE: Adults 18 & Over FEE: $1.00 per day SAND VOLLEYBALL DATE: Wednesday 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

PLACE: Town Lake at Firemen’s Park AGE: Adults 18 & Over FEE: $1.00 per day PICKLEBALL DATE: Monday - Thursday 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

PLACE: Palm View Community Center AGE: Adults 18 & Over FEE: $1 per day

16 SENIOR PROGRAMS The City of McAllen Parks and Recreation is proud to offer a wide variety of activities for members of the senior community ages 50 and over. Each member is encouraged to learn something new or take part in a favorite activity. Special events and presentations held throughout the month include birthday celebrations, volunteer opportunities, coffee club and day trips. Programs are FREE unless otherwise noted.

EVENTS HELD JANUARY - MARCH 2015 REGISTRATION BEGINS NOVEMBER 2014 SENIOR NEWSLETTER

Check out what’s going on in the senior community! Pick up your senior newsletter and calendar at Lark, Las Palmas and Palm View Community Centers each month.

DAILY NUTRITION PROGRAM

500 CARD GAME BRIDGE (CONTRACT) BRIDGE (DUPLICATE) CRIBBAGE EUCHRE HEARTS PINOCHLE TEXAS HOLD ‘EM POKER

BAKE-OFF BIKE & BIRDING TOUR CROSSWORD PUZZLE SERIES MINIATURE GOLF RACEWAY THUNDER THE GREAT CHASE WALK & TALK WASHERS

HEALTH & FITNESS

WALKING CLUB

Stay flexible and limber for many years to come with 30 minutes of stretching and light movement with hand weights.

DATE: Monday - Friday TIME: 10:10 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.

PLACE: Palm View Community Center

DATE: Monday - Friday TIME: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

FEE: $0.25 minimum donation Contact Lark, Las Palmas or Palm View Community Centers to register or for menu information.

Date: Monday - Friday TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Lark Community Center

DATE: January 21, February 18, March 18

April 15, May 20 TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center FEE: $1.50 per person

SENIOR MONTHLY TRIP

Take a day trip and visit interesting places and special events throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Location, date, time and fee vary. Ask your local community center for more information.

HEALTHIER YOU

DATE: Wednesday TIME: 10:30 a.m.

PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center

Walk indoors around the gym, outdoors around the building or in the park. Stay in shape while having fun getting fit.

Come and dance to the sounds of a live Spanish music band. Move and groove with new and old friends.

SHUFFLEBOARD SWIMMING RACE WALK TABLE TENNIS VOLLEYBALL & MORE!

SENIOR AEROBICS

Hot nutritional meals provided for seniors ages 60 and older. Participants must register in advance.

SENIOR MONTHLY DANCE

BASKETBALL SKILLS BILLIARDS 8-BALL BILLIARDS 9-BALL BOWLING GOLF HORSESHOES PÉTANQUE PICKLEBALL

SENIOR STRETCH

DATE: Monday - Friday TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: Lark Community Center

DANCE FITNESS

DATE: Monday - Friday TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center

Low impact and self paced exercise to your favorite music including Tejano, Salsa and Rock-N-Roll.

DATE: Monday - Friday TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

PLACE: Palm View Community Center

DATE: Monday - Friday TIME: 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center

YOGA

EDUCATION

Learn relaxation techniques which include centering and breathing to find inner peace to release stress, tension and anxiety.

DATE: Monday - Friday TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

PLACE: Lark Community Center DATE: Monday, Wednesday, Friday TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.

PLACE: Palm View Community Center

BASIC COMPUTERS DATE: Monday & Tuesday TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.

PLACE: Palm View Community Center ENGLISH CLASS DATE: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday TIME: 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

PLACE: Palm View Community Center

17 SENIOR YOUTH PROGRAMS CAMPS ARTS & CRAFTS

CERAMICS Select your piece from many designs and create a unique gift or piece of home décor.

DATE: Monday - Friday TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center FEE: Cost for materials DATE: Tuesday & Thursday TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

PLACE: Lark Community Center FEE: Cost of materials ARTS & CRAFTS DATE: Monday, Wednesday & Friday TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center DRAWING & PAINTING Everything you know about drawing and painting will be enhanced and nurtured to produce wonderful artwork.

DATE: Monday, Wednesday & Friday TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

PLACE: Lark Community Center FEE: Cost of materials SENIOR CROCHET DATE: Thursday TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center CLUB DE ESTAMBRE KNITTING CLUB DATE: Tuesday TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

PLACE: Palm View Community Center CINE DE LARK FILMS DATE: 2nd and 4th Friday of each month TIME: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

PLACE: Lark Community Center

MUSIC

CONJUNTO LAS PALMAS DATE: Thursday TIME: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center SENIOR KEYBOARDING DATE: Tuesday & Thursday TIME: 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center GOLDEN LARKS CHOIR DATE: Tuesday TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

PLACE: Lark Community Center DANCE INTERNATIONAL DANCE DATE: Tuesday & Thursday TIME: 9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m.

PLACE: Palm View Community Center SENIOR LINE DANCING DATE: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: Palm View Community Center DATE: Wednesday & Friday TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

PLACE: Palm View Community Center

SPORTS & GAMES

BILLIARDS For fun or competition, relax & play all variations of pool.

DATE: Monday - Friday TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center BINGO/CHALUPA DATE: Monday - Friday TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

PLACE: Palm View Community Center BOARD & CARD GAMES DATE: Monday - Friday TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center

Palm View Community Center DOMINOES DATE: Monday - Friday TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

PLACE: Lark Community Center

Las Palmas Community Center POKER & CARD GAMES DATE: Monday - Friday TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

PLACE: Palm View Community Center PICKLEBALL DATE: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday TIME: 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

PLACE: Palm View Community Center FEE: $1 per visit

18 SUMMER PROGRAMS

Saturday, June 13 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Palm View Community Center 3401 Jordan Rd. Ages 5 & 6 as of July 1, 2015 $20 per participant Registration Deadline: June 8, 2015 For more information contact (956) 681-3360.

GENERAL INFO 19 CITY OF McALLEN ELECTED OFFICIALS

DIRECTORY OFFICES & SITES Parks & Recreation Administration - 1000 S. Ware Rd... (956) 681-3333 Lark Community Center - 2601 Lark Ave....................... (956) 681-3340 Las Palmas Community Center - 1921 N. 25th St.......... (956) 681-3350 Palm View Community Center - 3401 Jordan Rd............(956) 681-3360 Quinta Mazatlan Nature Center - 600 Sunset Drive....... (956) 681-3370 McAllen Memorial Library - 4100 N. 23rd St..................(956) 681-3000 Palm View Golf Course - 2701 S. Ware Rd.......................(956) 681-3444 Town Lake at Firemen’s Park - 201 N. 1st St....................(956) 681-3382

Jim Darling MAYOR

Hilda Salinas MAYOR PRO-TEM COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3

Aida Ramirez MAYOR PRO-TEM COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4

McAllen Youth Soccer Association - 4313 N. 10th St.......(956) 631-0431 McAllen Chamber of Commerce -1200 Ash Ave..............(956) 682-2871 McAllen I.S.D - 2000 N. 23rd St.......................................(956) 618-6000 Metro McAllen - 1501 W. Highway 83............................(956) 681-3500 McAllen City Hall - 1300 Houston Ave............................(956) 681-1000 McAllen Boys & Girls Clubs Othal E. Brand Center - 2620 W. Galveston Ave................(956) 682-3581 Glen E. & Rita K. Roney Center - 4501 N. 34th St............(956) 687-3910 McAllen Convention Center............................................(956) 681-3800 700 Convention Center Blvd.

International Museum of Arts & Science........................(956) 682-1564 1900 Nolana Ave.

Scott Crane

Trey Pebley

John Ingram

Veronica Whitacre

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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Brian Lewis, Chair Cesar Aguirre Dora Brown Chris Henderson Troy Gearhart

Raymond Moreno Ronnie Ozuna Daniel Santos Floyd Seale Robert Swanson

Mark Wilkins Luis Vela

PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT STAFF ADMINISTRATION Director, Sally Gavlik Deputy Director, Mike Hernandez Deputy Director, Dave Melaas Management Assistant, Shane Stockton Supervisor of Accounts, Gracie Garza RECREATION Superintendent of Recreation, Rick Krauss Superintendent of Athletics, Victor Ayala Superintendent of Aquatics, Ana Romero Marketing & Events Coordinator, Leslie A. Howland Supervisor of Recreation, Kori Waters Supervisor of Recreation, Tiffany Kersten OPERATIONS Horticulture Manager, Brad Bentsen Park Manager, Jesse Ybarra Water Manager, Robert Duran Building Maintenance Manager, Richard Martinez

LARK COMMUNITY CENTER Manager, Denny A. Meline Supervisor of Recreation, Megan Gerling Interim Supervisor of Recreation, Marcelo Langoni LAS PALMAS COMMUNITY CENTER Manager, Sarai Garcia Supervisor of Recreation, Ilea O’Donnell PALM VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER Interim Manager, Jesus Franco Supervisor of Recreation, Olaak Vargas QUINTA MAZATLAN Manager, Colleen Hook Supervisor of Recreation, Carol Goolsby

AQUATIC FACILITIES Municipal Pool - 1921 N. Bicentennial Blvd....................(956) 681-3381 Boys Club Municipal Pool - 617 S. 27th St......................(956) 681-3383 Los Encinos Pool - 3300 Sarah Ave.................................(956) 681-3384

PAVILION, POOL & CENTER RENTALS

Reserve a park pavilion, pool or community center for your next special event! Perfect for birthday parties, family reunions, weddings, anniversaries and baby showers.

Reservations are accepted in person during regular business hours at the following locations: - Lark Community Center (956) 681-3340 - Las Palmas Community Center (956) 681-3350 - Palm View Community Center (956) 681-3360 SEE PAGE 2 FOR ADDRESS AND BUSINESS HOURS. Utility bill is required to show proof of McAllen residency. Rental fee and deposit must be paid in full at time of reservation. For more information on pricing and availability of dates please contact your nearest community center. Information can also be found online at www.mcallen.net.

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PARK PAVILIONS Airport Park Pavilion 2201 S. 26th Street Cascade Park Pavilion 1000 S. Bales Road Firemen’s Park Pavilion 201 N. 1st Street Idela Park Pavilion 3500 Idela Street La Vista Park Pavilion 100 La Vista Avenue Lion’s Park Pavilion 1201 N. 12th Street Palm View Splash Park 3401 Jordan Road.

Ramiro Guerra Pavilion 1000 S. Ware Road Westside Park Pavilions 1000 S. Ware Road Zinnia Park Pavilion 5201 N. 29th Street SWIMMING POOLS Boys & Girls Club Pool Cascade Pool Los Encinos Pool Municipal Pool

617 S. 27th Street 1000 Bales Road 3300 Sarah Avenue 1921 N. Bicentennial

COMMUNITY CENTERS Lark Community Center Las Palmas Community Center Palm View Community Center

2601 Lark Avenue 1921 N. 25th Street 3401 Jordan Road

Reservation are accepted in person during regular business hours at the following locations: Lark Community Center Las Palmas Community Center & Palm View Community Center.

Utility bill required to show proof of McAllen residency.

Rental fee and deposit must be paid in full at time of reservation.

For more information on pricing and availability please contact or visit your nearest community center. https://webtrac.mcallen.net