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Play, splash or wade the day away, plus get a FREE Subway lunch!

June 17 - August 16 Metro Parks playgrounds, spraygrounds and parks are open and FREE all summer long for kids and families!

For more information on the Metro Parks Playgrounds Program, visit MetroParksTacoma.org/Playgrounds or call (253) 305-1022.

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GO Guide May – September 2013

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FIND YOUR FAVORITES!

WHAT’S INSIDE Cultural Arts & Heritage

Culinary Arts...................................... 5 Dance................................................ 5 Music................................................. 8 Theatre & Film................................... 8 Visual Arts.......................................... 9

Fitness & Wellness

Martial Arts........................................ 11 Outdoor & Studio Fitness.................. 12 Walking & Running............................. 14 Yoga & Tai Chi.................................... 14

Nature Education & Outdoor Adventure

Camping............................................. 15 Family Trips........................................ 15 Kayaking............................................ 16 Nature & Wildlife Education............... 17 Nature Educator Workshops............. 18 Nature Walks & Hiking....................... 19

Sports & Aquatics

Adaptive & Paralympic Sports........... 20 Adult Sports....................................... 20 Golf.................................................... 21 Youth Sports...................................... 21 Aquatics............................................. 23

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Scholarships...................................... 2 Senior Programs................................ 27 Specialized Recreation...................... 27 Youth & Teen Programs..................... 28 Community Center Passes................ 29 Gift Cards........................................... 32

Scholarships

Based on financial need, scholarships are available for classes and camps that cost more than $15. You must apply for financial scholarships at least five days prior to the start of the class and our customer service staff can help walk you through the process. Just call them at (253) 305-1022 for more information. 3

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Come Play at STAR Center!

STAR Center’s Urban Adventures Course and Playground combines indoor and outdoor playground fun with a fun Play Gym for the little ones!

Access all three with a STAR Pass or a drop-in pass!

More info:

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Cultural Arts & Heritage • Culinary Arts • Dance • Music • Theatre & Film • Visual Arts

Culinary Arts

Dance

Cool Kids Cook Age: 8 - 10 Learn the basics of cooking. July: healthy and quick lunches. August: healthy snacks perfect for after-school, summer and weekends.

Portland Avenue Community Center Res $29; Non-Res $35 65969 07/10 - 07/31 65970 08/07 - 08/28

Wed Wed

10 am - 12 pm 10 am - 12 pm

Summer Grilling Age: 15+ What’s better than a summer bbq? Take advantage of good weather and learn different techniques for grilling. Sample different dishes and take home leftovers.

Ron Rzewnicki

STAR Center

STAR Pass $20; Res $24; Non-Res $26 Mon 66007 07/15

6 - 8 pm

Cooking

Fresh Berry Canning Age: 15+ Save the flavor of delicious, ripe summer berries. Learn through hands-on work how to prepare strawberries and raspberries and take home your own jam!

STAR Center STAR Pass $26; Res $32; Non-Res $36 66006 07/31 Wed

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Ballet Focus on technique, posture alignment, creative expression and performance qualities.

Spring Ballet Tacoma School of the Arts, Broadway Beginning/Intermediate, Age 3-4, 5-7

Saturday 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11:15 am Spring Session 2: 5/11 - 6/1

Intermediate, Age 8-12

Saturday/Thursday Spring Session 2: 5/9 - 6/1

12-1, 6-7 pm

STAR Center Beginning, Age 3-4, 5-7, 8-11

Monday 4, 4:30, 5:15 pm Spring Session 2: 5/6 - 6/3 Saturday 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11:15 am Spring Session 2: 5/11 - 6/1

Center at Norpoint Beginning, Age 3-4, 5-7, 8-11

Tuesday Spring Session 2: 5/7 - 6/4 Saturday Spring Session 2: 5/11 - 6/1

4, 4:30, 5, 5:45 pm

9:30, 10, 10:30 am

Peoples Center Beginning Age 3-5

Thursday Spring Session 2: 5/9 - 5/30

Portland Ave. Community Center Beginning, Age 3-4 Saturday Spring Session 2: 5/11 - 6/1

Beginning, Age 5-7

Saturday Spring Session 2: 5/11-6/1

4:30 pm

9:30 am 10 am

THREE EASY WAYS to REGISTER • Online: MetroParksTacoma.org/GO • Phone: (253) 305-1022 • In Person: Community Centers or Headquarters - 4702 S. 19th St.

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Cultural Arts & Heritage Summer Ballet Tacoma School of the Arts Broadway Beginning, Age 3-4, 5-7 Saturday Summer Session 1: 6/29 - 7/20 Summer Session 2: 7/27 - 8/17

10, 10:30 am

Intermediate, Age 8-12

Saturday 11:15 am, Thu 6-7 pm Summer Session 1: 6/29 - 7/25 Summer Session 2: 7/27 - 8/22 Saturday/Monday 6-8 pm

Intermediate, Age 6-8

Saturday, Monday 10:30 am, 4:30 pm Summer Session 1: 6/29 - 7/22 Summer Session 2: 7/27 - 8/19

Star Center Intermediate, Age 3-4, 5-7, Beginning, Age 8-12

Monday Summer Session 1: 7/1 - 7/22 Summer Session 2: 7/29 - 8/19

Beginning, Age 3-4, 5-7,

Saturday Summer Session 1: 6/29 - 7/20 Summer Session 2: 7/27 - 8/17

Center at Norpoint Intermediate, Age 3-4, 5-7 Tuesday

Beginning, Age 8-12

Tuesday Summer Session 1: 7/2 - 7/23 Summer Session 2: 7/30 - 8/20

Beginning, Age 3-4, 5-7

Saturday Summer Session 1: 6/29 - 7/20 Summer Session 2: 7/27 - 8/17

Portland Ave Community Center Beginning Age 3-4 Saturday Summer Session 1: 6/29 - 7/20 Summer Session 2: 7/27 - 8/17

Teen/Adult Ballet Techniques School of the Arts - Broadway Res $34; Non-Res $37 65272 05/06 - 06/03

Mon

Ballet Techniques: Stretch and Strength School of the Arts - Broadway Res $34; Non-Res $37 65883 07/01 - 07/22 65891 07/29 - 08/19

Mon Mon

Ballroom Dance 4, 4:30, 5:15

10, 10:30 am

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Fri Fri Fri

Mondays

5 - 9 pm

STAR Center

4:30, 5 pm 5:45 pm

9:30, 10 am

Tuesdays 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm and 6:30 - 7:30 pm 3:15 - 4:15 pm Wednesdays Thursdays 3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm 2 - 3 pm Fridays Sundays 2 - 3 pm $70/lesson; $650/10 lessons

Beginning Ballroom Dance Age: 18+ Ballroom classes from the owner of The Abbey Ballroom. Drop-in only.

Rob Sutherland

STAR Center 9:30 am

Age: 13+

STAR Pass: $12; Res; $15; Non-Res $16 7:30 - 8:30 pm 05/07 – 08/27 Tue

Intermediate/Advanced Ballroom Dance

Age: 18+ Ballroom classes from the owner of The Abbey Ballroom. Drop-in only.

Rob Sutherland

5 - 6 pm

Age: 12+ 5 - 6 pm 5 - 6 pm

Ballet Folklorico, Beginning Age: 5 - 12 Have fun while learning Mexican folk ballet dances wearing traditional costumes.

Portland Avenue Community Center Res $26; Non-Res $29 65938 05/03 - 05/31 65939 06/07 - 06/28 65940 07/05 - 07/26

Adult Ballroom Dance Private and semi-private ballroom lessons with Rob Sutherland. Call (253) 404-3939 to sign up or visit the STAR Center front desk.

Peoples Community Center

6 - 7 pm 6 - 7 pm 6 - 7 pm

STAR Center – Boys & Girls Club

STAR Pass $12; Res $15; Non-Res $16 05/02 – 08/29 Thu 7:30-8:30 pm

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Ballroom Evening Dances Age: 18+ Rumba, cha-cha, foxtrot, waltz, swing… One dance explored each week! Drop-in only.

Rob Sutherland

STAR Center

STAR Pass: $11 lesson, $8 dance, $15 both; Res $15 lesson, $11 dance, $20 both; Non-Res $16 lesson, $12 dance, $22 both 05/03 – 08/30 7:30 - 8:30 pm Fri

Dancing with Parkinson’s/Dystonia Symptoms have been shown to ease with movement and music. Drop-in only.

Rob Sutherland

STAR Center - Boys & Girls Club

STAR Pass $8; Res $10; Non-Res $11 05/04 – 08/31

Sat

Mon

Dominique Lewis

Center at Norpoint, Age: 7 - 10

Center Card $34; Res $43; Non-Res $47 63456 05/08 - 06/05 Wed 4:30 am - 5:30 pm 63460 05/08 - 06/05 Wed 5:30 - 6:30 pm Center Card $27; Res $34; Non-Res $37 65888 07/03 - 07/24 Wed 4:30 - 5:30 pm 65889 07/31 - 08/21 Wed 4:30 - 5:30 pm 66061 07/03 - 07/24 Wed 5:30 - 6:30 pm 66062 07/31 - 08/21 Wed 5:30 - 6:30 pm

STAR Center, Age: 5 - 8 11am- 12pm

Peoples Center

Res $15; Non-Res $16 05/06 – 08/26

Hip Hop, Beginning Learn hip-hop dance combinations, work on body isolations and try out a few technical moves. Come ready to dance in lace-up shoes and comfortable clothing.

4 – 5 pm

Social Dance with InStep Age: 18+ Learn cha-cha, tango, rumba and more.

Center at Norpoint Center Card $48; Res $60; Non-Res $66 7 pm - 8 pm 65869 05/08 - 06/12 Wed 66003 07/24 - 08/28 Wed 7 pm - 8 pm Center Card $40; Res $50; Non-Res $55 7 pm - 8 pm 66002 06/19 - 07/17 Wed

Contemporary Modern Dance, Beginning Age: 12+ Tone your body to gain strength, flexibility and coordination. Dress comfortably and be prepared to go barefoot.

Jessie Fouts

School of the Arts - Broadway Res $34; Non-Res $37 63513 05/06 - 06/03 Mon 65870 07/01 - 07/22 Mon 65871 07/29 - 08/19 Mon

6 - 7 pm 6 - 7 pm 6 - 7 pm

THREE EASY WAYS to REGISTER • Online: MetroParksTacoma.org/GO • Phone: (253) 305-1022 • In Person: Community Centers or Headquarters - 4702 S. 19th St.

STAR Pass $21; Res $26; Non-Res $28 63469 05/07 - 06/04 Tue 5 - 5:30 pm STAR Pass $18 Res $21; Non-Res $23 65884 07/02 - 07/23 Tue 5 - 5:30 pm 65885 07/30 - 08/20 Tue 5 - 5:30 pm

STAR Center, Age: 9 - 12

STAR Pass $34; Res $43; Non-Res $47 5:30 - 6:30 pm 63473 05/07 - 06/04 Tue STAR Pass $27; Res $34; Non-Res $37 5:30 - 6:30 pm 65886 07/02 - 07/23 Tue 5:30 - 6:30 pm 65887 07/30 - 08/20 Tue

Jazz Contemporary Jazz, Beg./Inter.

School of the Arts - Broadway Res $43; Non-Res $47 63923 05/09 - 05/30 Thu Res $23; Non-Res $26 65878 07/11 - 07/25 Thu Res $34; Non-Res $37 65879 08/01 - 08/22 Thu

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5 - 6 pm 5 - 6 pm 5 - 6 pm

Line Dancing Age: 18+ Line up and get down! Learn a variety of the latest dances and pop and country favorites from the past.

Maryanne Ellis STAR Pass $34; Res $42; Non-Res $46

Mt. Tahoma High School Beginning 64452

05/07 - 06/18 Tue

STAR Center Intermediate 64455

MetroParksTacoma.org/GO • (253) 305-1022

Age: 8 - 12

05/09 - 06/20 Thu

6:30 - 7:30 pm

6:45 - 7:45 pm

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Cultural Arts & Heritage Tap Dance Age: 3 - 8 Learn basic steps, focusing on rhythm and motion. Wear comfortable clothes and bring tap shoes.

Center at Norpoint Beginning, Age: 5 - 7 Center Card $21; Res $26; Non-Res $28 63485 05/08 - 06/05 Wed 4:45 - 5:15 pm Center Card $18; Res $21; Non-Res $23 65872 07/03 - 07/24 Wed 4:45 - 5:15 pm 65873 07/31 - 08/21 Wed 4:45 - 5:15 pm

Beginning, Age: 5 - 7

Center Card $18; Res $21; Non-Res $23 65874 07/03 - 07/24 Wed 5:15 - 5:45 pm 65875 07/31 - 08/21 Wed 5:15 - 5:45 pm

Intermediate, Age: 5 - 8

Center Card $26; Res $32; Non-Res $35 63481 05/08 - 06/05 Wed 4 - 4:45 pm Center Card $25; Res $31; Non-Res $34 4 - 4:45 pm 65876 07/03 - 07/24 Wed 4 - 4:45 pm 65877 07/31 - 08/21 Wed

Tap, Toe & Tumble These combination classes introduce tap, ballet and initial tumbling exercises.

STAR Center Age: 3-5, 5-10, 8-11, 12-18 Mondays Session 1: 07/01 – 07/22 Session 2: 07/29 – 08/19

4, 5, 6, 7 pm

Music Private Music Lessons Learn to play or dust off that old instrument with private, half-hour instruction.

Sessions: May 6 - 31, June1 - 30, July 1 – 31, August 1 - 31 (No lessons on 5/27 and 7/4) Months with 1 lesson Months with 2 lessons Months with 3 lessons Months with 4 lessons Months with 5 lessons

$17/$22 $34/$39 $51/$56 $68/$73 $85/$90

Guitar: Geoff’s Lessons STAR Center

Wednesdays Thursdays

Piano: Nina’s Lessons STAR Center

Mondays Wednesdays Thursdays

Ukulele: Larry’s Lessons STAR Center Wednesdays

3 - 7 pm 3 - 8 pm

3 - 7 pm 3 - 6 pm 3 - 8 pm

4 - 8 pm

Theatre Private Acting Classes Ages: 9+ Expand your repertoire, build your resume and enhance your techniques. Sincere interest in acting is a must; advanced and trained actors welcome. Call (253) 334-9453 to set up a session.

Angelica Duncan

STAR Center

STAR Pass $32; Res $39; Non-Res $42 06/29 - 08/24 Saturday

Angelica Duncan, Theatre Arts

Angelica Duncan has been a theatre arts instructor for Metro Parks since 2005. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Ithaca College, NY, and has studied abroad in London and Buenos Aires. She is also an Actor’s Studio Adjunct Artist at the Tacoma School of the Arts and has taught at Tacoma Little Theatre, Lakewood Playhouse and A Simple Wish. She is currently a cohort of Seattle’s Teacher Artist Training Lab. She has performed in countless musicals and plays locally and regionally, and also enjoys portraying special characters for birthday parties and special events.

Angelica believes that acting is a way of life and she strives to create a safe, energetic and creative classroom environment in which students can let go of inhibitions. Angelica engages with her students on a personal level because “it takes a lot of guts to be onstage, presenting in front of an audience.”

She says, “Acting can be extremely vulnerable work; actors must work to discover who they truly are while respecting and accepting those around them.”

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Extreme Crafting Age: 10+ Create a masterpiece and share your crafting ideas with other crafters in this fun class.

Portland Avenue Community Center Res $60; Non-Res $63 65971 07/05 - 07/26 Fri 65972 08/02 - 08/23 Fri

9:30 - 11 am 9:30 - 11 am

Imagination through Play Dough™ Age: 2 - 4 Using Play Dough™ is a fun, calming activity that helps build imagination and strengthens small fingers, hands and wrists.

Portland Avenue Community Center Res $15; Non-Res $18; Drop-in $5 65962 05/06 - 05/20 Mon 65963 06/03 - 06/24 Mon 65964 07/01 - 07/29 Mon 65965 08/05 - 08/26 Mon

Visual Arts Airbrush Basics Age: 14+ Learn to use a dual-action airbrush, spray different patterns, use stencils and clean the airbrush.

Jerome Steward

Peoples Community Center Res $20; Non-Res $25 65904 05/01 - 05/29 65905 06/03 - 06/26 65906 07/01 - 07/31 65907 08/05 - 08/28

Mon,Wed Mon,Wed Mon,Wed Mon,Wed

6 6 6 6

- 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Ceramics Class Age: 6+ Let your imagination run free as you learn new techniques or paint free style to create a cool ceramic project. All supplies are included.

Rose Kiourkas

Peoples Community Center $15, drop-in 05/02 – 08//29

9:30 - 10:30 am 9:30 - 10:30 am 9:30 - 10:30 am 9:30 - 10:30 am

Jewelry Making Age: 10+ Learn the basics of jewelry making using beads, wire, glass, metal and clay. Create beautiful necklaces or bracelets!

Portland Avenue Community Center Res $25; Non-Res $28 65966 06/03 - 06/03 Mon 65967 07/08 - 07/08 Mon 65968 08/12 - 08/12 Mon

6:30 - 8 pm 6:30 - 8 pm 6:30 - 8 pm

Knitting Basics Age: 16 + Learn the basics of knitting: Cast on, knit, purl and cast off. Participants will begin projects, work towards completion and gain an understanding of knitting concepts.

Center at Norpoint

Center Card $25; Res $30; Non-Res $42 66657 05/01 - 05/29 Wed 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Center Card $22; Res $27; Non-Res $39 66658 06/05 - 06/26 Wed 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 66659 07/10 - 07/31 Wed 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 66660 08/07 - 08/28 Wed 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Mon, Thu 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Ceramics: Tile Art for Public Installation Age: 15+ Make your own tiles and be part of a public art installation.

School of the Arts - Pacific Res $71; Non-Res $78 65863 06/29 - 07/20 Sat

11 am - 1 pm

Drawing, Beginning Age: 8+ Learn basic pencil drawing techniques such as pencil form and shadow and understanding light sources.

Robert Joyce

Peoples Community Center Res $25; Non-Res $30 65900 05/02 - 05/30 65901 06/04 - 06/27 65902 07/02 - 07/30 (No class 7/4) 65903 08/01 - 08/29

Tue,Thu Tue,Thu Tue,Thu

5 - 6:30 pm 5 - 6:30 pm 5 - 6:30 pm

Tue,Thu

5 - 6:30 pm

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Cultural Arts & Heritage T-shirt Design Age: 6 - 18 Learn the art of transfer and process while creating your own personal t-shirt design.

Materials are included.

Robert Joyce

Peoples Community Center Mixed Media: Intermediate Visual Arts Studio Age: 50+ Work with various media to create works of art and fine-tune your skills.

STAR Center STAR Pass $56; Res $68; Non-Res $72 65868 05/29 - 08/14 Wed 9 am - 12 pm

Ostrich Egg Decorating Age: 10+ At nearly three pounds each, ostrich eggs offer the opportunity to create an art piece with a BIG impact. All supplies are included!

Portland Avenue Community Center Res $20; Non-Res $23 65961 05/04 - 05/04 Sat

10 am -12 pm

Painting: Little Artist Watercolor Age: 6 - 12 Splash a little color into your life and take home a masterpiece each day.

Lynn Lee

Center at Norpoint

Center Card Holder $42; Res $51; Non-Res $56 65864 05/07 - 05/28 Tue 4:30 - 5:30 pm 65865 06/04 - 06/25 Tue 4:30 - 5:30 pm 65866 08/06 - 08/27 Tue 4:30 - 5:30 pm Center Card $64; Res $77; Non-Res $78 65867 07/02 - 07/30 Tue 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Res $25; Non-Res $35 65947 05/02 - 05/28 65948 06/04 - 06/27 65949 07/02 - 07/30 (No class 7/4) 65950 08/01 - 08/29

Tue, Thu Tue, Thu Tue, Thu

5 - 6:30 pm 5 - 6:30 pm 5 - 6:30 pm

Tue, Thu

5 - 6:30 pm

Special Occasion

Parties

Celebrate a special event or birthday with our unique Saturday arts party packages. Each party includes theatre, dance, music and visual arts. Dressed up party-goers will be entertained by a hostess and special guest character at either School of the Arts on Broadway or Jefferson Park Fieldhouse. Choose from three themes: Wonderland, Never Land or Enchanted Fairy Party.

Call Angelica Duncan at (253) 334-9453 for more info.

James and the Giant Peach

Metro Arts Student Performance

Stadium High School Performing Arts Center

JUNE & & 14; 7 pm June 8 & 15: 2 pm Adult $14; Child $8; Children under 2 free in lap More info: MetroParksTacoma.org/Arts

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Fitness & Wellness Tae Kwon Do, Beginning Age: 6+ Learn martial arts fundamentals and techniques while building confidence and self-discipline in a fun, family environment.

• Martial Arts • Outdoor & Studio Fitness • Races and Runs • Yoga

Ultimate Northwest Tae Kwon Do

Portland Avenue Community Center

Martial Arts Capoeira Angola Age: 6+ Capoeira is an exciting Brazilian circle game that includes dance, percussion, acrobatics and theatrical display.

Peoples Community Center Res $25; Non-Res $30 65914 05/04 - 05/25 65915 06/01 - 06/29 65916 07/06 - 07/27 65917 08/03 - 08/24

Sat Sat Sat Sat

11 am -12 pm 11 am -12 pm 11 am -12 pm 11 am -12 pm

Iaido: The Art of Japanese Swordsmanship Age: 16+ Learn traditional Japanese swordsmanship and increase mental awareness.

Moki Yoshikawa

Res $36; Non-Res $39 65926 05/01 - 05/29 65927 06/03 - 06/26 65928 07/01 - 07/31 65929 08/05 - 08/28 65930 05/02 - 05/30 65931 06/04 - 06/27 65932 07/02 - 07/30 65933 08/01 - 08/29

Mon, Wed Mon, Wed Mon, Wed Mon, Wed Tue, Thu Tue, Thu Tue, Thu Tue, Thu

5:30 - 6:30 pm 5:30 - 6:30 pm 5:30 - 6:30 pm 5:30 - 6:30 pm 5:30 - 6:30 pm 5:30 - 6:30 pm 5:30 - 6:30 pm 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Tae Kwon Do, Intermediate/Advanced Age: 6+ Explore the discipline and structure of Tae Kwon Do in greater depth. Students learn important life skills such as courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and spirit.

Ultimate Northwest Tae Kwon Do

Portland Avenue Community Center Res $39; Non-Res $43 65934 05/02 - 05/30 65935 06/04 - 06/27 65936 07/02 - 07/30 65937 08/01 - 08/29

Tue, Thu Tue, Thu Tue, Thu Tue, Thu

6:30 - 7:30 pm 6:30 - 7:30 pm 6:30 - 7:30 pm 6:30 - 7:30 pm

STAR Center

STAR Pass $38; Res $48; Non-Res $52 66012 05/02 - 05/30 Thu 66013 08/01 - 08/29 Thu STAR Pass $30; Res $38; Non-Res $41 66014 06/06 - 06/27 Thu STAR Pass $23; Res $29; Non-Res $31 66015 07/11 - 07/25 Thu

7:30 - 9 pm 7:30 - 9 pm 7:30 - 9 pm 7:30 - 9 pm

Kendo, Beginning Age: 8+ Learn traditional Japanese swordsmanship and increase mental awareness.

Moki Yoshikawa

STAR Center

STAR Pass $20; Res $24; Non-Res $26 66008 05/06 - 05/20 Mon 6:30 - 7:30 pm STAR Pass $26; Res $32; Non-Res $35 66009 06/03 - 06/24 Mon 6:30 - 7:30 pm 66010 08/05 - 08/26 Mon 6:30 - 7:30 pm STAR Pass $32; Res $40; Non-Res $44 66011 07/01 - 07/29 Mon 6:30 - 7:30 pm

THREE EASY WAYS to REGISTER • Online: MetroParksTacoma.org/GO • Phone: (253) 305-1022 • In Person: Community Centers or Headquarters - 4702 S. 19th St.

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DON’T WORK OUT ALONE! When your friend joins STAR Center, the Center at Norpoint or Peoples Center you get a bonus month of membership! It’s our way of thanking you for spreading the word.

Center at Norpoint: (253) 404-3900 STAR Center: (253) 404-3939 Peoples Center: (253) 591-5321

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Fitness & Wellness

Tiger Tao Family Karate Age: 4+ The practice of karate results in increased physical stamina, flexibility and strength. Learn karate skills in a family-friendly environment.

Pre-registration is required.

Sensei Wilbert Horsley

STAR Center

STAR Pass $32; Res; $40; Non-Res $44 66024 04/29 - 05/22 Mon, Wed 4 - 5:30 pm 66025 06/03 - 06/26 Mon, Wed 4 - 5:30 pm 66026 07/08 - 07/31 Mon, Wed 4 - 5:30 pm 66027 08/05 - 08/28 Mon, Wed 4 - 5:30 pm 66028 05/07 - 05/30 Tue, Thu 3:30 – 5:30 pm 66029 06/04 - 06/27 Tue, Thu 3:30 – 5:30 pm 66030 07/09 - 08/01 Tue, Thu 3:30 – 5:30 pm 66031 08/06 - 08/29 Tue, Thu 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Outdoor and Studio Fitness Drop In and Get Fit!

Fitness Classes with Janet Bissell

$60 buys a 10-session drop-in punch card to enjoy any of the following fitness classes. Purchase before class or by calling (253) 312-4458.

Classes meet at the Studio at Jefferson Park and Point Defiance Park.

NOTE: B.E.S.T. and Boomer Fitness run through June 26 and then return in October.

Tai Chi Chuan, Beg/Intermediate Age: 16+ Increase balance, coordination and flexibility using concentration and awareness.

B.E.S.T

Breathe, Exercise, Sweat, Train

STAR Center

Boomer Fitness Ages 40+ Strengthen your core, tone muscles and stretch!

Eileen Blaszak 66001

$52

06/04 - 07/16 Tue

6:10 -7:10 pm

Tiger Tao Karate Okinawa Goju Rye Karate Age: 5+ Build skills and practice exercises that help improve mental and physical development: Learn Okinawa Goju Rye Karate with Sensei Wilbert Horsley.

Peoples Community Center Res $25; Non-Res $30 65896 05/02 - 05/30 Tue, Thu 65897 06/04 - 06/27 Tue, Thu 65898 07/02 - 07/30 Tue, Thu (No class 7/4) 65899 08/01 - 08/29 Tue, Thu

6 - 7:30 pm 6 - 7:30 pm 6 - 7:30 pm

6 - 7:30 pm

Wednesday

Tuesday

Ages 15+ 5:30 – 6:30 pm

6 – 7 pm

TRX Ages 15+ Get fit with a trainer in a new and exciting way.

Learn more about TRX: FitnessAnywhere.com.

Wednesday, Saturday Tuesday

8:30 - 9 am 5:30 – 6 pm

Women’s Boot-Camp Circuit Ages 15+ Work up a sweat through various stations, outdoor fitness and stretching. Improve cardio and strength!

Monday

8:30 – 9:30 am

Outdoor Fitness Training Ages 15+ Use Point Defiance Park and beach as your personal gym. First class meets at Owen Beach. Class runs July 1 - September 30.

Monday, Wednesday

5:45 – 6:45 pm

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• Online: MetroParksTacoma.org/GO • Phone: (253) 305-1022 • In Person: Community Centers or GO Guide May – September 2013 Headquarters - 4702 S. 19th St.

3/26/13 6:26 PM

Gotta Dig Deep Training Age: 5+ Athletes of all ages and skill levels learn the big six callisthenic movements, the importance of proper breathing, intro to kettle bells and athletic training.

Shaibi Mahmoud

Peoples Community Center Res $20; Non-Res $25 65908 05/02 - 05/30 65909 06/04 - 06/27 65910 07/02 - 07/30 (No class 7/4) 65911 08/01 - 08/29

Shred Fit Instructor

Kelly Norton

Shred Fit instructor Kelly Norton says she was overweight and spent a great deal of time learning how to get healthy before she found what worked for her. Now, as a fitness instructor at STAR Center, her passion is to inspire others to do the same.

Kelly developed Shred Fit in 2008 as a HIIT (high-intensity interval training) workout for every fitness level. She said she expects her students to respect the needs of their bodies and honor their own range of motion, while pushing themselves beyond their comfort level. “Sound hard?,” she asks. “It is! But when we tune in with our bodies’ needs, we can make steady strides in our fitness goals.”

A fitness instructor for six years, Kelly says that in every class she teaches, she is inspired by her students’ strength. “I’m not talking about how many push-ups they can do,” she says. “I’m talking about the effort, tenacity and intensity they put into their goals in and out of the gym.”

Kelly’s Shred Fit class is at 5:30 pm on Tuesdays and 5:45 pm on Thursdays at STAR Center.

Free to STAR Pass Holders; $5 drop-in fee for general public

MetroParksTacoma.org/GO • (253) 305-1022

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Tue, Thu Tue, Thu Tue, Thu

6 - 8 pm 6 - 8 pm 6 - 8 pm

Tue, Thu

6 - 8 pm

Kinesis Bootcamp Age: 15+ Kinesis provides a challenging, low-impact workout for all skill levels. This 8-week progressive class teaches technique and benefits.

STAR Center STAR Pass $48; Res $58; Non-Res $64 66004 07/08 - 07/31 Mon, Wed

6 - 7 pm

Mom’s Time Outdoor Fitness Camp Age: 18+ Personal trainer Marilyn Bechard leads this challenging outdoor fitness class for moms of all fitness levels. Receive a great overall body workout while your children get exercise in the indoor/outdoor playground. Childcare is included for up to two children.

STAR Center STAR Pass $64; Res $80; Non-Res $89 66005 07/09 - 08/01 Tue, Thu 9:30 - 10:30 am

Zumba™ Age: 10+ Zumba™ is an exhilarating, effective, easy-tofollow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness party.

Peoples Community Center Brenda Garcia Res $22; Non-Res $25 65892 05/02 - 05/30 Tue, Thu 65893 06/04 - 06/27 Tue, Thu 65894 07/02 - 07/30 Tue, Thu 65895 08/01 - 08/29 Tue, Thu

6:30 - 7:30 pm 6:30 - 7:30 pm 6:30 - 7:30 pm 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Portland Avenue Community Center Res $22; Non-Res $25; Drop-in $5 65941 05/03 - 05/31 Wed, Fri 65942 06/05 - 06/28 Wed, Fri 65943 07/03 - 07/31 Wed, Fri 65944 08/02 - 08/30 Wed, Fri

7:15 - 8:15 pm 7:15 - 8:15 pm 7:15 - 8:15 pm 7:15 - 8:15 pm

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Fitness & Wellness

Races and Runs Run the Parks Metro Parks produces a run each month throughout the year. Find info on future races at MetroParksTacoma.org/races.

Age: All ages Adventure Race: 2 miles This race include obstacles to jump over, crawl under, run backwards and much more.

STAR Center • $10

65679

05/18

Sat

9 am

Pub Run Series

Sneakers to Suds: 5k Age: 21+ NEW Pub Run! Run through Wright Park and then do a pub crawl around the local watering holes! Trivia and post-race fun included.

Wright Park • $25 65681

06/08

Sat

6 pm

Run to the Top: 5k Age: 21+ Tacoma toughest 5K! Run scenic McKinley Park; then join us at the Top of Tacoma for a post-race party with trivia and prizes.

McKinley Park • $25 65682

07/13

Sat

7 pm

Park to Pint: 5k Age: 21+ New this year: Run the old Goldfish Gallop course and then enjoy music in the park at the beer garden.

Point Defiance Park • $25 65684

08/10

Sat

7 pm

Yoga In 13 weeks, learn physical postures, breath techniques and meditations that build strength, flexibility, mental ease and balance.

Diane Bunting (Shamsher) brings 37 years of experience to guide, inspire and empower.

Kundalini Yoga: Relax and Renew, Beginning STAR Center 65996

05/16 - 08/15 Thu

The Studio at Jefferson Park 65997

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Res $143; Non-Res $153

05/20 - 08/19 Mon

7:30 -9 pm 5:45 -7:15 pm

Kundalini Yoga: A Heart Centered Life, Intermediate Age: 16+ The Studio at Jefferson Park Res $143; Non-Res $153 65998 05/20 - 08/19 Mon

7:30 -9 pm

Kundalini Yoga: Woman Heart STAR Center

Age: 16+

Res $99; Non-Res $109

Beginning 65999

05/16 - 08/15 Thu

Intermediate 66000

05/16 - 08/15 Thu

4:15 -5:30 pm 5:45 -7:15 pm

THREE EASY WAYS to REGISTER • Online: MetroParksTacoma.org/GO • Phone: (253) 305-1022 • In Person: Community Centers or Headquarters - 4702 S. 19th St.

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GO Guide May – September 2013

3/26/13 6:26 PM

Nature Education & Outdoor Adventure • Camping Trips • Family Trips • Kayaking • Nature & Wildlife Education • Nature Discovery • Nature Walks & Hiking

Camping Trips Sequim Camping Trip Age: 11 - 15 Join us for an overnight campout out in Sequim.

We will set up camp and then hike along the beach to the Dungeness Lighthouse. All camping equipment and food is provided.

Meet at Peoples Community Center $30 65945

06/21 - 06/22 Fri-Sat

12 pm - 12 pm

Family Trips Family Kayaking to Manchester State Park Age: 7+ Bring your family, pack a picnic and enjoy lunch on the beach.

Meet at Port of Manchester boat launch.

Res (per person) $20; Non-Res (per person) $30 Sun 11 am - 2 pm 65984 05/19

Family Kayaking Trip to Ketron Island Age: 7+ So close to civilization, yet so far away! Paddle from Steilacoom to Ketron Island.

Meet at Steilacoom ferry dock.

Family Paddle to Thea Foss Age: 7+ Enjoy the Tacoma skyline from the water. Then have lunch at a waterfront park or restaurant.

Meet at Thea Foss boat launch.

Res (per person) $20; Non-Res (per person) $30 Sun 12 - 2 pm 65986 07/14

Family Paddle to Nisqually Delta Age: 7+ Enjoy plants, animals and birds as you paddle though the largest saltwater estuary in the South Sound.

Meet at Nisqually Delta, Luhr Beach.

Res (per person) $25; Non-Res (per person) $30 Sat 2 - 6 pm 65987 08/17

Res (per person) $20; Non-Res (per person) $30 65985 06/15 Sat 2 - 6 pm

MetroParksTacoma.org/GO • (253) 305-1022

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Nature Education & Outdoor Adventure Kayaking Thea Foss Paddle Age: 21+ Enjoy the Tacoma skyline from the water; then have lunch at a waterfront park or restaurant.

Meet at Thea Foss boat launch.

Res $50; Non-Res $55 65977 05/11 65980 07/13

Sat Sat

1 - 3 pm 12 - 2 pm

Ketron Island Kayak Trip Age: 21+ So close to civilization, yet so far away! Paddle from Steilacoom to Ketron Island.

Meet at Steilacoom ferry dock.

Res $60; Non-Res $65 65978 06/09 65983 08/11

Sun Sun

11 am - 2 pm 9 am - 12 pm

Boston Harbor Paddle Age: 21+ Grab a coffee and treat at the Olympia Farmers Market; then join us for a paddle around Boston Harbor.

Meet at Boston Harbor boat launch.

Res $60; Non-Res $65 65979 06/30

Sun

10 am - 1 pm

Blake Island Paddle Age: 21+ Paddle to Blake Island State Park, a marine park accessible only by boat. Stop for lunch and to explore; then paddle back.

Meet at Southworth ferry dock.

Res $65; Non-Res $70 65981 07/27

Sat

10 am - 1 pm

Nisqually Delta Paddle Age: 21+ Enjoy plants, animals and birds as you paddle though the largest saltwater estuary in the South Sound.

Meet at Nisqually Delta, Luhr Beach.

Res $60; Non-Res $65 65982 08/03

Sat

4:30 - 7:30 pm

THREE EASY WAYS to REGISTER • Online: MetroParksTacoma.org/GO • Phone: (253) 305-1022 • In Person: Community Centers or Headquarters - 4702 S. 19th St.

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GO Guide May – September 2013

3/26/13 6:26 PM

Nature & Wildlife Education Rattle Snake Lake Trip Age: 11 - 15 Come with us to Rattle Snake Lake for the day and try out kayaking, fishing and hiking. All equipment and instruction are provided.

Meet at Peoples Community Center $10 65946

07/26

Fri

9 am - 4 pm

Keeper Tours

Age: 5+ Get close to nature with a tour through Northwest Trek Wildlife Park’s Free Roaming Area in the back of a keeper’s truck.

To register: nwtrek.org or (360) 832-6117.

Pre-registration required.

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Member $55; Non-member $60 (Includes admission to park and $5 food voucher) Sun 8 - 10 am 05/26

Sat 8 - 10 am 06/01*

06/15 Sat 8 - 10 am

Sun 8 - 10 am 07/07*

07/20 Sat 8 - 10 am

Sun 8 - 10 am 07/21

Sun 8 - 10 am 07/28

08/03 Sat 8 - 10 am

Sun 8 - 10 am 08/18*

*Denotes adults-only tours, ages 13+

MetroParksTacoma.org/GO • (253) 305-1022

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Photo Tours of Northwest Trek Age: 18+ You bring the camera; we provide the perfect conditions for getting great photos of bison, elk, caribou and other animals.

To register: nwtrek.org or (360) 832-6117.

Pre-registration required.

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Member $55; Non-member $60 (Includes admission to park and $5 food voucher) 05/11

Sat 8 - 10:30 am

05/12 Sun 8 - 10:30 am

06/08 Sat 8 - 10:30 am

06/09 Sun 8 - 10:30 am 07/13

Sat 8 - 10:30 am

Sun 8 - 10:30 am 07/14 08/10

Sat 8 - 10:30 am

08/11 Sun 8 - 10:30 am

Giving Nature a Helping Hand Age: 16+ Learn about a variety of exciting citizen science opportunities and explore ways to get involved in meaningful conservation projects.

To register: nwtrek.org or (360) 832-6117.

Pre-registration required.

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Member: $15; Non-member $20 Sat 7/27

10 am - 12 pm

Caring for Carnivores

Age: 16+ Learn best practices for living among native carnivores in the Pacific Northwest.

To register: nwtrek.org or (360) 832-6117.

Pre-registration required.

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Member: $15; Non-member $20 Sat 8/24

10 am - 12 pm

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Nature Education & Outdoor Adventure Educator Workshops Register for more than one of these Workshops and enjoy discounted rates. Call (253) 591-6439 for more info. Pre-registration is required.

(Discount does not apply to Northwest Trek Wildlife Park).

Educators: Clock hours are available for an additional $5.

Northwest Terrestrial Animal Families Age: 18+ Learn about the animals that live on land in the Northwest: animal taxonomy, animal family and group characteristics, local species and more!

Interdisciplinary activities for every animal group will be provided.

Tacoma Nature Center $50; TNC Member $45 66055 07/29

Mon

9 am - 4:30 pm

Northwest Aquatic Marine Life Age: 18+ Learn about marine plankton and common Northwest marine invertebrates using the Foss Waterway Seaport’s dock and instructional touch tanks. Engage in hands-on activities and receive resources for classroom use.

Foss Waterway Seaport $50; Foss Member $45 66056 07/30

Tue

9 am - 4:30 pm

Growing Up Wild/Project Wild Age: 18+ Learn about these two exciting curricula, designed to get young people outside and enjoying nature while learning. Choose one workshop track based on the age of the children you work with. Growing Up Wild is for children ages 3-7; Project Wild is for children ages 6+.

Fee includes curriculum.

Tacoma Nature Center $50; TNC Member $45

Growing Up Wild 66057

07/31 - 07/31 Wed

Project Wild 66058

07/31 - 07/31 Wed

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9 am - 4:30 pm

Project Learning Tree Age: 18+ Project Learning Tree gives teachers, parents and others the tools they need to engage preschool-through-high school students in environmental education and stewardship. PLT grows stewardship by helping educators teach tomorrow’s decision makers how to think, not what to think about the environment.

Tacoma Nature Center $50; TNC Member $45 66059 08/01

Thu

9 am - 4:30 pm

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park To register: nw.trek.org or call (360) 832-6117.

Member: $45; Non-member $50 Sat 5/25

8/10

Sat

9 am - 4:30 pm 9 am - 4:30pm

Education Discovery: Nature Mapping Basics Age: 18+ Learn how help your students determine a healthy future for fish and wildlife through sound scientific techniques. Classroom and field work will include wildlife identification tips, habitat coding and data collection procedures.

Tacoma Nature Center $50; TNC Member $45 66060 08/02

18

9 am - 4:30 pm

Fri

9 am - 4:30 pm

GO Guide May – September 2013

3/26/13 6:26 PM

Nature Walks and Hiking Explore the Shore Age: 5+ Join Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium naturalists for low tide beach walks at Owen Beach. Become a citizen scientist for a day by identifying tide pool animals and recording their presence and location. More information: pdza.org or (253) 404-3665.

Owen Beach, Point Defiance Park

Free 06/09 06/26 07/07 07/22 08/20

Sun Wed Sun Mon Tue

11 am 12:30 pm

10 am

10 am

9:30 am

Family Nature Walks Age: 3+ Explore Tacoma Parks during these seasonal naturalist-led family walks. Discover amazing plants and animals that live here. Not recommended for strollers or children under 3.

Registration is required.

Oak Tree Park Family Walk 65127

05/04

Sat

Wapato Hills Family Walk 65128

05/11

Sat

Titlow Park Family Walk 65129

05/11

Sat

McKinley Park Family Walk 65130

05/18

Sat

Swan Creek Family Walk 66049

07/06

Sat

Wapato Park Family Walk 66050

07/06

Sat

Oak Tree Park Family Walk 66051

07/13

Sat

Wapato Hills Park Family Walk 66052

07/27

Sat

Titlow Park Family Walk 66053

08/10

Sat

McKinley Park Family Walk 66054

08/10

Sat

1 - 2 pm

Just in Time for Tiptoe through Reserve Your Pi the Tidepools

Pack your picnic basket and g Get an up-close fun-filled day in the warm sum look at low-tide beautiful parks. marine life with a Wow your picnic guests with beach naturalist.

crafts, sports or field day equip

No minimum age your picnic activities. A picnic and free!

To -check 05/25 11 am 2 pmshelter availabili see- 1allpm the park amenities 06/22 10 am or call (253) 305-10 07/20 9 amPicnic - 12 pm

10 - 11 am 1 - 2 pm 1 - 2 pm 10 - 11 am 1 - 2 pm 10 - 11 am 10 - 11 am 10 - 11 am 1 - 2 pm

OOLERS H C S E M HO E! WELCOMnge of homeschool

Reserve Your Picnic Shelter Now! Pack your picnic basket and grab your family and friends for a fun-filled day in the warm summer sun in one of Metro Park’s beautiful parks.

Wow your picnic guests with a fun-filled picnic kit filled with arts/crafts, sports or field day equipment!

Hire a recreation leader to run your picnic activities.

A picnic kit is sure to bring out the kid in you!

To check shelter availability, make your

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Sports&&Aquatics Aquatics Sports

• Adaptive & Paralympic Sports • Adult Sports • Golf • Youth Sports • Soccer • Aquatics

Adaptive & Paralympic Sports Wheelchair Basketball Age: 12+ Get active, meet new friends and ignite the competition inside yourself by joining the Tacoma Titans.

Boys & Girls Club – SERA Campus Community Fee $25; Military Fee $17 65918 08/03 - 08/31 Wed 6 – 9 pm

Sat 12:30 - 3:30 pm

Goalball Age: 12+ Designed for individuals with visual impairments, goalball has blossomed into one of the Paralympics’ most popular team sports. Practice and compete throughout the season.

Boys & Girls Club – SERA Campus Community Fee $15; Military Fee $10 65919 08/10 - 08/31 Sat 1:30 - 3:30 pm

Track and Field Age: 15+ Compete against other Paralympic programs in the state. Athletes of all abilities are able to find success in sports from long-distance races to shot put.

Gray Middle School - SERA Campus Community Fee $20; Military Fee $14 65920 08/06 - 08/27 Tue

Adult Sports Drop-In Sports Center at Norpoint

Age: 16+

Volleyball Mondays Thursdays Basketball Center Card FREE; Non-Card Holder $5

Adult Fall Slowpitch League All Divisions: Men’s and Co-Ed

7 - 8:20 pm 7 - 8:20 pm

Age: 18+

Register: June 14 – July 15 Early Bird Discount: June 28 Play Begins: Week of August 5

For early bird discounts, registration forms and more details, visit MetroParksTacoma.org/ AdultSports or call (253) 305-1022.

Sales tax included.

Adult Volleyball League Fall Women’s / Co-Ed Leagues

Age: 18+

Register: August 12 – September 13 Early Bird Discount: August 30 Play Begins: Week of Sept. 23

For early bird discounts, registration forms and more details, visit MetroParksTacoma.org/ AdultSports or call (253) 305-1022.

Sales tax included.

7:30 - 9 pm

Adaptive Archery Age: 15+ Adaptive archery builds coordination, control and patience. We partner with the Skookum Archers to provide a high-quality program for all abilities and skill levels.

Skookum Archery Range Community Fee $25; Drop-In $5; Veterans $0 65921 06/04 - 06/25 Tue 1:30 - 3 pm 65922 07/02 - 07/30 Tue 1:30 - 3 pm 65923 08/06 - 09/03 Tue 1:30 - 3 pm

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3/26/13 6:26 PM

Golf The First Tee of South Puget Sound Youth Golf Age: 7 - 18 The First Tee of South Puget Sound teaches life skills, core values and healthy habits.

Visit TheFirstTeeSouthPugetSound.org or call (253) 777-7597 to register.

Meadow Park Golf Course $80 6/24-8/18 M-F

Sun

2:30 – 4 pm 4:15 – 5:45 pm 2-3:30, 3:30-5 pm

Ladies Only Golf School Age: 18+ Fine-tune your game as you learn everything from woods, irons and short game to rules, etiquette and course management. Visit EswingCoach.com or call (253) 327-8403 to register and for more info.

Meadow Park Golf Course $99/4-week monthly session Tue 5/7-8/27

6 -7 pm

Short-Game Golf Clinics Age: 18+ The quickest way to a lower golf score is a good short game. Email gyrotalent@yahoo.com or call (253) 229-7268 for registration and program information.

Meadow Park Golf Course

$99/month (4 sessions) Wed 05/08-08/28 (No session 07/03)

5-6 pm

Meadow Park Team Challenge Golf League Age: 21+ Local businesses put together a team of 5 golfers (4 players + 1 alternate) to participate every Friday evening for nine holes in various golf competitions. Email danh@tacomaparks.com or call (253) 473-3033 x102 for information.

Meadow Park Golf Course Spring Season: 05/10-06/28 (No session 05/24) Summer Season: 7/12-8/23 Friday Tee Times: 4:30 to 6 pm $200/5-person team/season ($300 for 2 seasons)

Youth Sports Drop-In Ultimate Frisbee Ages: 11-15 Try your hand at this up-and-coming, exciting team disc sport! Lots of time to just play, with occasional tips from an expert. $3 at Vassault Field May 5, 12, 19; June 2,9, 16 1- 3 pm, Sundays

NYSA Flag Football Boys and Girls, Grades 1-6 A collaborative league including Metro Parks Tacoma, Boys & Girls Clubs and Fircrest Recreation Register three ways, as a team or individual: Online at MetroParksTacoma.org/NYSA At a Metro Parks Tacoma facility Call (253) 305-1022 Barcode

League

Play Begins

Indiv./Coach Deadline

Team Deadline

Indiv.

Fee

Indiv Fee after 07/12

Team Fee on 06/03

Team Fee

Additional Players

65975

1-3 grade

9/7

6/3 - 7/12

6/3 - 7/19

$70

$80

$465

$490

$25

65976

4-6 grade

9/7

6/3 - 7/12

6/3 - 7/19

$75

$85

$500

$525

$25

Teams registering by June 3 receive a $25 discount. Seven games per season. Team fee covers up to eight players. An additional $10 fee will be added to individual registrations received after the deadline.

Sales tax included. Age Cut-off Date: August 31, 2013.

MetroParksTacoma.org/GO • (253) 305-1022

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Sports & Aquatics KIDZ Love Soccer Mommy/Daddy & Me Soccer Age: 2 – 3.5 As you both participate in activities, your child will develop coordination and socialization skillz.

Coach Profile

Res $62; Non-Res $72

John Rembert, Sr.

More than 35 years of coaching experience has built John Rembert’s reputation as a “dynamic, no-nonsense” coach. That’s how longtime Metro Parks’ youth sports coordinator Roy Fletcher describes him.

John himself is a little more understated, explaining that he believes in “taking care of business.”

Though he currently coaches Metro Parks’ fastpitch softball, he has also coached football, basketball and baseball for the parks district, as well as soccer for other leagues since 1976.

A man with two softball-playing daughters of his own, John says he enjoys helping kids learn the correct way to play sports. In Roy Fletcher’s eyes, “kids excel” under John’s tutelage and his willingness to “go the extra mile for kids.”

“The more time we spend with youth,” John believes, “the more they learn and become productive.”

Jefferson Park 65988

07/13 - 08/24

Sat

9:30 -10 am

Portland Avenue Community Center 65989

07/13 - 08/24

Sat

6:10 - 6:40 pm

Tot/Preschool Soccer Age: 3.5 - 5 Children learn to follow instructions as they master basic techniques and build self-esteem.

Res $62; Non-Res $72

Jefferson Park 65990

07/13 - 08/24

Sat 10:10 -10:45 am

Portland Avenue Community Center 65991

07/13 - 08/24

Sat

3:55 - 4:30 pm

Soccer 1 Age: 5 - 6 Dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, defense and more. Skill games are played and smallsided matches are introduced gradually.

Res $62; Non-Res $72

Jefferson Park 65992

07/13 - 08/24

Sat 10:45 -11:30 am

Portland Avenue Community Center 65993

07/13 - 08/24

Sat 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm

Soccer Skillz & Scrimmage Age: 7 - 10 Advanced skill building: dribbling, passing and shooting in a team format. Focus is on scrimmages that emphasize finer technical points.

Res $62; Non-Res $72

Jefferson Park 65994

07/13 - 08/24

Sat 11:30 -12:15 pm

Portland Avenue Community Center 65995

07/13 - 08/24

Sat

5:15 - 6 pm

NYSA Soccer: Co-Ed, K-3rd Grade A collaborative league including Metro Parks Tacoma, Boys & Girls Clubs and Fircrest Recreation Register three ways, as a team or individual: • Online at MetroParksTacoma.org/NYSA • At a Metro Parks Tacoma facility • Call (253) 305-1022 Barcode

League

Play Begins

Team Reg

Individual Reg

Indiv. Fee

Indiv. Fee after 07/12

Team Fee on 02/04*

Team Fee

Additional Players

65973

K-1st grade

9/7

6/3-7/19

6/3-7/12

$58

$68

$350

$375

$17

65974

2-3rd grade

9/7

6/3-7/19

6/3-7/12

$58

$68

$350

$375

$17

Teams registering by June 3 receive a $25 discount. Seven games per season. Team fee covers up to eight players. An additional $10 fee will be added to individual registrations received after the deadline. Sales tax included.

Age Cut-off Date: August 31, 2013

Youth Sports Key Dates Don’t Forget! Basketball registrations begin October 7!

Basketball Pre-Season Warm-Up: November 4, 6 and 9 For more info: MetroParksTacoma.org/NYSA or (253) 305-1022.

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AQUATICS Aquatics

Center at Norpoint Pool

4818 Nassau Ave. NE Fees listed as Res/Non-Res

Make a Splash!

Swim Lessons General info for all pools, call: (253) 591-2042.

All fees are listed as Resident/Non-Resident.

Swim AmericaTM Learn-to-Swim These technique-oriented, goal-driven, 30-minute lessons are organized into 10 skill-based stations. Choose the appropriate station and register at MetroParksTacoma.org/Swimming.

Visit MetroParksTacoma.org/Swimming for station descriptions. School District schedule may result in some evening closures. Class fee is due at the time of registration. Participant’s age and swimming ability determine the time and availability of the class.

Lessons are available to: Parent/Child (6-36 months)

Eastside, Norpoint

Preschool (3-4)

Eastside, Kandle, Mt. Tahoma Stewart Heights, Wilson, Norpoint

Youth (5-14)

Eastside, Kandle, Mt. Tahoma Stewart Heights, Wilson, Norpoint

Adult (15+)

Eastside, Norpoint

SWIMMING - Register 3 Ways:

MetroParksTacoma.org/Swimming Call (253) 591-2022 or (253) 404-3900 for Center at Norpoint lessons

On-site, during lesson time on registration date

Spring 2: Registration begins 5:30 am, May 1

5/6-6/3 M/W 5/7-5/30 T/Th 5/7-5/30 T/Th 5/11-6/1 Sat No lessons 5/25, 5/27

4-5:30 pm $38 $41 10-11:30 am $38 $41 6-7:30 pm $38 $41 10-11:30 am $18 $22

Summer 1: Registration begins 5:30 am, June 5

6/17-6/27 M-Th 10-11:30 am $38 $41 6/17-7/10 M/W 4-5:30 pm $38 $41 6/18-7/11 T/Th 6-7:30 pm $34 $37 6/15-7/13 Sat 10-11:30 am $18 $21 No Lessons 7/4, 7/6

Summer 2: Registration begins 5:30 am, June 26

7/1-7/11 M-Th 10-11:30 am No lessons 7/4

$34 $37

Summer 3: Registration begins 5:30 am, July 10

7/15-7/25 7/15-8/7 7/16-8/8 7/20-8/10

M-Th M/W T/Th Sat

10-11:30 am $38 $41 4-5:30 pm $38 $41 6-7:30 pm $38 $41 10-11:30 am $22 $25

Summer 4: Registration begins 5:30 am, July 24 7/29-8/8

M-Th 10-11:30 am

$38 $41

Summer 5: Registration begins 5:30 am, August 7 8/12-8/22

M-Th 10-11:30 am

$38 $41

Eastside Pool

3524 East L St.

Spring 2: Registration begins noon, 5/01

05/06 – 05/30 M,W 6:30 - 8 pm $34 $37 05/07 – 05/31 T,Th 4 - 5:30 pm $38 $41 05/11 – 06/01 Sat 10:30 am – noon $22 $25

Summer 1: Registration begins noon, 5/29

06/17 – 07/10 M,W 6:30 - 8 pm $38 $41 06/18 – 07/11 T,Th 4 - 5:30 pm $34 $37 06/22 – 07/20 Sat 10:30 am – noon $26 $29

Summer 2: Registration begins noon, 07/10

07/15 – 08/07 M,W 6:30 - 8 pm $38 $41 07/16 – 08/08 T,Th 4 - 5:30 pm $38 $41 07/27 – 08/24 Sat 10:30 am – noon $26 $29

Summer 3: Registration begins noon, 08/07

08/12 – 08/21 M,W 6:30 - 8 pm 08/13 – 08/22 T,Th 4 - 5:30 pm

$22 $25 $22 $25

Kandle Pool

5302 N. 26th St.

Summer 1: Registration begins noon, 5/29 06/17 – 06/28 M-F

10 – 11:30 am

$46 $49

Summer 2: Registration begins noon, 6/26 07/01 – 07/12 M-F

10 – 11:30 am

$42 $45

Summer 3: Registration begins noon, 7/10 07/15 – 07/26 M-F

10 – 11:30 am

$46 $49

Summer 4: Registration begins noon, 7/24 07/29 – 08/09 M-F

10 – 11:30 am

$46 $49

Summer 5: Registration begins noon, 8/07 08/12 – 08/23 M-F

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10 – 11:30 am

$46 $49

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AQUATICS Mt. Tahoma High School Pool

4634 S. 74th St. (near stadium) STAR Center Pass Holders receive a 25% discount.

Fees listed as STAR Pass/Res/Non-Res

Spring 2: Registration begins noon, 5/01 05/06 – 06/03 M,W 6 - 7:30 pm

$25 $34 $37

Summer 1: Registration begins noon, 5/29

06/17 – 06/27 M-TH 8:30 - 10:30 am $28 $38 $41

Summer 2: Registration begins noon, 6/26

07/01 – 07/11 M-TH 8:30 - 10:30 am $25 $34 $37

Summer 3: Registration begins noon, 7/10

07/15 – 07/25 M-TH 8:30 - 10:30 am $28 $38 $41

Summer 4: Registration begins noon, 7/24

07/29 – 08/08 M-TH 8:30 - 10:30 am $28 $38 $41

Stewart Heights Pool

402 E. 56th St.

Summer 1: Registration begins noon, 5/29 06/17 – 06/28 M-F

10 - 11:30 am

$46 $49

Summer 2: Registration begins noon, 6/26 07/01 – 07/12 M-F

10 - 11:30 am

$42 $45

Summer 3: Registration begins noon, 7/10 07/15 – 07/26 M-F

10 - 11:30 am

$46 $49

Summer 4: Registration begins noon, 7/24 07/29 – 08/09 M-F

10 - 11:30 am

$46 $49

Summer 5: Registration begins noon, 8/07 08/12 – 08/23 M-F

10 - 11:30 am

$46 $49

Private Swim Lessons

All Ages Lessons All ages at Eastside and Norpoint Pools.

Call (253) 591-2042 or (253) 404-3900 for appointment.

1 Participant:1 Instructor 2 Participants:1 Instructor

$20/30-minute lesson $25/30-minute lesson

Adult Swim Classes at Norpoint Age: 18+ 30-minute classes designed to teach adults who want to learn to swim, those who are looking for improvement in their strokes, or triathlon trainers looking for technique improvements and workouts. Register on-location, on-line or call (253) 404-3900.

Limit: 4 students/class Tuesdays/Thursdays 7:30 - 8 pm Saturdays 9:30 - 10 am 1 student: $20; 2 students $25

Special Needs Private Swim Lessons at Norpoint Age: 3-18 Private, 30-minute instruction with a specialized instructor who works with children on water adaptation, safety and swim technique.

Fee: 1 student: $30

Wilson High School Pool

1202 N. Orchard St. (on N. 14th St.)

Spring 2: Registration begins noon, 05/01 05/06 – 06/03 M,W 6:30 - 8 pm 05/07 – 05/31 T,Th 6:30 - 8 pm

$34 $37 $38 $41

Summer 1: Registration begins noon, 5/29

06/17 – 06/27 M-TH 8:30 - 10:30 am $38 $41

Summer 2: Registration begins noon, 6/26

07/01 – 07/11 M-TH 8:30 - 10:30 am $34 $37

Summer 3: Registration begins noon, 7/10

07/15 – 07/25 M-TH 8:30 - 10:30 am $38 $41

Summer 4: Registration begins noon, 7/24

07/29 – 08/08 M-TH 8:30 - 10:30 am $38 $41

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AQUATICS Recreational Swimming Center at Norpoint

4818 Nassau Ave. NE

Lap Swim Age: 16+ Lane lines are provided for swimmers and walkers of all ability levels to share the pool.

Circle swimming required when more than one swimmer/walker is in a lane.

Visit CenteratNorpoint.org for pool schedule or call (253) 404-3900.

Center Card FREE; Res $5; Non-Res $5

Community Open Swims Children under the age of seven and those who cannot meet the height requirement (42 inches), must be within an arm’s length of an adult at all times while in the facility. Adults must accompany these children in the water.

Visit CenteratNorpoint.org for pool schedule or call (253) 404-3900.

Recreational Swimming Metro Parks’ outdoor pools are open June 15 through September 2!

Stewart Heights Outdoor Pool 402 East 56th Street (253) 573-2532

Kandle Outdoor Wave Pool

5302 N 26th Street (253) 404-3920

Recreational Swim Fees Stewart Heights and Kandle Pools Full Session (noon - 5 pm)/Half/Evening Session Adult (Age 18+) $9 $7 Youth (Age 5-17) $7 $5 Tot (Age 4 & Under) Free Free

Season Swim Passes Good for any sessions at Kandle and Stewart Heights Pools. Expires September 2, 2013.

Adult (Age 18+) Youth (Age 5-17)

$65 $55

Children under the age of 7 and those who cannot meet the height requirement must have an adult in the water within an arm’s length at all times. Pools are open weather permitting; daily decisions are made based on weather and attendance.

Open Swim M - Sun M - Sun M - Sun

noon - 5 pm (Full Session) 2:30 - 5 pm (Half Session) 5:30 - 7:30 pm (Evening Session)

Customer Appreciation Days FREE Open Swim Kandle and Stewart Heights Pools July 4 & September 2, 12 - 5 pm (no evening swim)

(Eastside Pool will be closed on these dates.)

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Center Card FREE; Res Age 18+ $3.50; Age 5-17 $2.50; Age 4 & under Free; Non-Res Age 18+ $4.50; Age 5-17 $3.50; 4 & under free

Family Fun Open Swims!

Themed swims, organized activities and prizes for the whole family.

More info: MetroParksTacoma.org/swimming.

Kandle Pool 6/15 2:30-5 pm 6/16 2:30-5 pm 6/21 5:30-7:30 pm (Teen Night) 6/22 2:30-5 pm 6/23 2:30-5 pm

Adult Spa and Sauna

Age 18 +

Monday-Friday 5:45 am – 8 pm Saturday 8 am – 6:30 pm Sunday 11:30 am – 3:30 pm

Eastside Pool (05/01 - 09/02)

3524 East L St.

Admission Fees (Open, Family and Lap Swim):

Tot (4 & under) Youth (5-17) Adult (18+)

Drop-in FREE $2.50 $3.50

10-Swim Pass $22.50 $31.50

Children under the age of 7 and those who cannot meet the height requirement must have an adult in the water within an arm’s length at all times.

1:15 - 2:45 pm Open Swim is FREE on first Saturdays!

Open Swim M,W,F 4 - 5:30 pm ($2)

T,Th 6:30 - 8 pm

Sat 1:15 - 2:45 pm Family Swim F 6:30 - 8 pm

Sat 3 - 4:30 pm (Adult must accompany youth in the water.)

Lap Swim (16+) M,W,F 5:45 - 6:45 am

M - Sat noon - 1 pm (T, Th 2 lanes)

T,Th 5:30 - 6:30 pm (2 lanes)

50+ Swim (Open pool time for adults 50+)

M,W

9 - 10 am

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AQUATICS Kandle Pool (06/15 - 9/01)

5302 N 26th St. Lap Swim (16+) M-Sun 7:30-8:30 pm when open

for evening open swim

Mt. Tahoma High School Pool 4634 S. 74th St. (near Stadium)

Spring Hours and Dates (05/01 - 06/12) Lap Swim (16+) M, W

Water Exercise (16+) M, W

6:30 - 8:30 pm evenings of swim lessons 7:30 - 8:30 pm evenings of swim lessons

Summer Hours and Dates (06/17 - 8/13) Lap Swim (16+) M-Th

Water Exercise (16+) M-Th

8:30 - 10:30 am mornings of swim lessons 10:30 - 11:30 am mornings of swim lessons

Wilson High School Pool: (05/01-06/11)

1202 N. Orchard St. (on N. 14th St.) Lap Swim (16+) T, Th evenings of swim lessons 8-9 pm

Pool Rentals

Water Exercise Programs

Center at Norpoint Age 16 + Water exercise classes are designed to improve strength, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance.

Open to both swimmers and non-swimmers.

$5 M/W (low Intensity) M/W (high Intensity)

9-10 am 5:30-6:30 pm

Arthritis/Therapeutic Exercise Age 16+ Reduce joint pain while improving ease of movement and range of motion. $5 M/W/F

1-2 pm

Eastside Pool (05/01 – 09/02)

3524 East L St.

Drop in and enjoy the water while you get a workout!

Low Intensity Low Intensity Medium Intensity High Intensity

M, W T, Th M,W,F M,W,F

8 - 9 am noon - 1 pm 6:45 - 7:45 am 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Metro Parks Swim Teams Have fun and compete. Optional meets will be announced and may have fees. Minimum skill requirement: Swim America station 8. Come in for a free tryout! Intermediate and advanced programs are available. Call Eastside Pool at (253) 591-2042.

SWIMMING - Register 3 Ways:

MetroParksTacoma.org/Swimming Call (253) 591-2022 or (253) 404-3900 for Center at Norpoint lessons

Eastside Pool Private pool parties at Eastside Pool for birthdays or group events. Private room included during reservation time and before or after for an extra fee.

1-25 Swimmers 26-50 Swimmers 51-100 Swimmers Rental Room

$55/hr. $75/hr. $95/hr. $30/hr.

Center at Norpoint Price includes one hour in the pool and a private room for one hour, either prior to or immediately after the pool. Patio use: $25 extra Open Swim Parties

Member $100, Non-Member $125

Private Swim Parties

Member $125, Non-Member $150 Up to 20 kids; $5 per additional child

This facility meets 2010 accessibility standards American Red Cross Lifeguard Get certified at Eastside Pool: Basic and preventive skills, rescues and safety. Includes lifeguarding, CPR/AED and first aid. Must be 15+ and pass a swimming skills test. Register at MetroParksTacoma.org/Swimming or (253) 591-2042.

Res $125; Non-Res $135 05/27 – 06/07 Mon - Fri

3 - 8pm

On-site, during lesson time on registration date

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• Specialized Recreation • Active Older Adults • Youth and Teens !

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Specialized Recreation Camp Creative Age: 8 - 21 This recreational camp provides opportunities for kids to have fun, participate in sports, make crafts and socialize with friends. Other activities may include a playground trip, Wii and water games and outdoor fun. All campers receive a special t-shirt. Please bring a healthy snack. Non-refundable $35 deposit at time of registration. For information or to register call (253) 404-3950 or visit MetroParksTacoma.org/Specialized.

STAR Center Res $90; Non-Res $97 65568 08/05 - 08/09

M-F

9 am -12 pm

Visit MetroParksTacoma.org/Specialized for more activities and classes, or call (253) 404-3950.

Active Older Adults and Senior Programs Hospitalization Happens: Know Your Options Age: 55+ Whether it’s a planned hospital stay or an emergency, hospitalization can be a whirlwind of tough decisions. Because of changes in Medicare, much of the care will not be at the hospital but provided after you are discharged.

Educating yourself on options will ease your stress level during your recovery. Planning and Advanced Directives will also be discussed.

Debbie Danioth, RN at Multicare

Center at Norpoint FREE 65249

05/08

Wed 10 am -12 pm

SENIOR PROGRAMS & TRIPS Metro Parks’ new senior trips, programs, classes, services and potlucks are a great way for people “of a certain age” to connect, stay active and learn.

Programs are taking place now at STAR Center, Center at Norpoint and Portland Avenue Community Center.

Programs will soon be offered at Peoples Community Center!

To find out more, call us at (253) 312-4458 or visit MetroParksTacoma.org/Seniors.

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And More!

Youth & Teen Programs Boys’ Night Out Age: 4- 11 Let your boys use up all their excess energy at our boys’ night out. We will play court sports, have an airplane contest and make a dirt cup treat. Swimming for boys ages 7 and up plus bounce houses for all!

Center at Norpoint

1st Child Res $20; Add’l Child Res$10 1st Child Non-Res $25; Add’l Child Non-Res $15 Family of 3 or more $35 66035 08/09 Fri 6 - 9 pm

Cupcake/Cake Pop Decorating Age: 7 - 10 Decorate delectable treats with a variety of toppings, including sprinkles and other fun goodies. Learn decorating techniques and leave with at least three creatively decorated cupcakes and three delicious cake pops. Instructor will provide all materials and do all the baking before class.

Center at Norpoint Center Card $20; Res $25; Non-Res $30

4th of July Theme 66037

06/27

Thu

Summer Flowers Theme 66038

07/18

Thu

4:30 - 5:45 pm 4:30 - 5:45 pm

Dyno-Mites Age: 3 - 5 Create a passion for active living focusing on motor skills and sport terminology with a variety of games and sports.

Center at Norpoint Center Card $12; Res$32; Non-Res $42 66043 05/06 - 05/29 Mon, Wed 9 -10 am 66044 05/07 - 05/30 Tue, Thu 9:30 -10:30 am

Girls’ Night Out Age: 4 - 11 Girls need to be pampered once in awhile too!

We will have a craft station, nail salon and ice cream sundae shop. Swimming for girls ages 7 and up plus bounce houses for all!

Center at Norpoint

1st Child Res $20; Add’l Child Res$10 1st Child Non-Res $25; Add’l Child Non-Res $15 Family of 3 or more $35 66034 07/26 Fri 6 - 9 pm

Homeschool PE Age: 5 - 12 This high-energy, fun-filled class offers an opportunity for homeschoolers of all ages to stay active and get fit! Learn the basics of team and individual sports, yoga, rock-wall climbing, cardio/strength training and overall fitness.

Center at Norpoint Center Card $10; Res $28; Non-Res $37 66036 05/08 - 05/31 Wed, Fri 10:30 -11:30 am

Kids’ Night Out Kids need a night out once in awhile too!

For more info on specific activities: Center at Norpoint 404-3900 STAR Center 404-3939 Center at Norpoint, Age: 2 months - 11 years

1st Child Res $20; Add’l Child Res $10 1st Child Non-Res $25; Add’l Child Non-Res $15 Family of 3 or more $35 66032 05/31 Fri 6 - 9:30 pm 66033 06/28 Fri 6 - 9:30 pm

STAR Center, Age 4-12

STAR Pass $12; Res $17; Non-Res $20 Fri 66730 05/31

66731 06/28

Fri Fri 66732 07/26

Fri 66733 08/23

6 - 9:30 pm 6 - 9:30 pm 6 - 9:30 pm 6 - 9:30 pm

Play, Learn & Grow Age: 3 - 5 This fun and creative preschool and kindergarten readiness class incorporates art, music, language, number concepts, science and socialization activities. Pre-registration is required.

STAR Center STAR Pass $76; Res $95; Non-Res $105 66016 05/06 - 05/30 M-Th 9:30 -11:30 am STAR Pass $20; Res $25; Non-Res $27 66017 05/06 - 05/09 M-Th 9:30 -11:30 am 66018 05/13 - 05/16 M-Th 9:30 -11:30 am 66019 05/20 - 05/23 M-Th 9:30 -11:30 am 66020 05/28 - 05/30 M-Th 9:30 -11:30 am 66021 06/03 - 06/06 M-Th 9:30 -11:30 am 66022 06/10 - 06/13 M-Th 9:30 -11:30 am 66023 06/17 - 06/20 M-Th 9:30 -11:30 am

Tumbling, Beginning Age: 4 - 5 Get ready to tumble! Introduce your active child to tumbling and basic gymnastic skills in a family-friendly environment.

Center at Norpoint Center Card $24; Res $34; Non-Res $39 66045 05/30 - 06/20 Thu 4:30 - 5:20 pm 66046 06/27 - 07/25 Thu 4:30 - 5:20 pm

Tumbling, Intermediate

Age: 6 - 9

Center Card $24; Res $34; Non-Res $39 66047 05/30 - 06/20 Thu 5:30 - 6:20 pm 66048 06/27 - 07/18 Thu 5:30 - 6:20 pm

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June : Starv for STAR Pass, ing College Student Mo College stu dents who nth Peoples Pass sign a 3-mo get the fourt nth contrac h month fre and Center Card t e. (College ID , please.)

July : Summ holders. You’ll er Friends Month Each memb notice the special pricing associated with er or pass h o lder gets a free 3-day guest pass those passes in this guide. To get to share wit h a friend! discounts on classes, facility rentals, child August: End of Summer Join during S a v care and many other amenities included ings!

August and get 50% off set-up fee! with Metro Parks passes, call today. your For more information:

Peoples Center Pass (253) 591-5321 STAR Center’s STAR Pass (253) 404-3939 Center at Norpoint’s Center Card: (253) 404-3900

Crafts of the Pa st May 25 - September 8 Thanks to grants from the Tacoma Arts Commission and the Nisqually Indian Tribe, Fort Nisqually is augmenting its summer programming with Crafts of the Past weekend visiting artist programs from May 25 to September 8. Each weekend, an artist will display and demonstrate a specific 19th century art or craft, such as Native American beadwork or basketry, banjo making, silver inlay and more!

Visitors may participate in hands-on activities and learn about various techniques and media used by artists and craftspeople of the 1800s.

More information and artisan schedules may be found at FortNisqually.org

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Ethnic Fest

Tacoma’s big, colorful celebration of itself!

Wright Park • July 27-28

Summer Bash Featuring the Click! Mobile Movie Peoples Center (National Night Out)

August 6 STAR Center August 9 Stewart Heights Park August 16 Center at Norpoint August 23 Point Defiance Park August 30 More info on these events and more can be found at MetroParksTacoma.org/Events.

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E INF Satisfaction Guaranteed ORM RAL All Metro Parks Tacoma programs come with a satisfaction ATIO guarantee. If you’re not happy with your experience, please make a N refund request in writing. After the start of the class/activity, refunds may be granted on a prorated basis when requested prior to the last day of the class/activity.

(See exceptions below.) Special refund conditions, which may result in a refund of less than the amount paid, may be applied. (See your receipt.) When are refunds not given? When you miss a class or if your team or league’s season schedule has already been created. When an activity is cancelled by Metro Parks, you will receive a full refund or credit.

Inclusion/Accommodation Metro Parks Tacoma encourages participation by all regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or ability. Please request assistance and/or ADA accommodation at least 10 days prior to the registration deadline to participate in programs. We can assist in obtaining specialized equipment, interpretive services, or other support to make your involvement successful. Contact program staff regarding minimum eligibility requirements for the program prior to registration.

Scholarships Scholarships, based on financial need, are available for many classes and activities over $15.

Contact customer service at (253) 305-1022 for information. Please apply for scholarships at least five days prior to start of class/activity.

Disclaimer Metro Parks Tacoma rese­r ves the right to make any changes in the content, fees, and provision of the class schedule without notice. Check our website for the latest updates.

General Information (253) 305-1000 Metro Parks Headquarters: 4702 S. 19th St., 98405 Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Registration ...................................................................................... (253) 305-1022 TTY ................................................................................................... (253) 759-9286 Inclusion/Accommodation Requests & Assistance ............................ (253) 404-3950 Center at Norpoint ............................................................................ (253) 404-3900 4818 Nassau Ave. NE Mon - Fri: 5:30 am - 8:30 pm; Sat: 8 am - 7 pm; Sun: 11 am - 4 pm Eastside Pool .................................................................................... (253) 591-2042 3524 East L Street Fort Nisqually ................................................................................... (253) 591-5339 5400 N. Pearl Street Gray Middle School (new), 6229 S. Tyler Street Heidelberg Park, 1902 S. Tyler Street Meadow Park Golf Course ................................................................. (253) 473-3033 7108 Lakewood Drive West Northwest Trek Wildlife Park ............................................................. (360) 832-6117 11610 Trek Drive E., Eatonville Oak Tree Park, South 74th & South Cedar Streets Peoples Community Center ............................................................... (253) 591-5321 1602 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Way Point Defiance Marina ...................................................................... (253) 591-5325 5912 N. Waterfront Drive Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium ......................................................... (253) 591-5337 5400 N. Pearl Street, follow the signs Portland Ave. Community Center ....................................................... (253) 591-5391 3513 Portland Avenue SERA Athletic Complex, 6002 S. Adams Street STAR Center ...................................................................................... (253) 404-3939 3873 S. 66th Street Mon - Thu: 5 am - 10 pm; Fri: 5 am - 8 pm; Sat: 7:30 am - 8 pm; Sun: 8 am - 8 pm Swan Creek Park, 2820 Pioneer Way E. Tacoma Nature Center ...................................................................... (253) 591-6439 1919 S. Tyler Street The Studio at Jefferson Park .............................................................. (253) 312-4458 North 9th & Monroe Streets Titlow Lodge & Park .......................................................................... (253) 591-5297 8425 6th Ave. Wapato Hills Park, 6231 S. Wapato Street Wapato Park, 6500 S. Sheridan Avenue

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Partner Program Locations Adriana Hess Audubon Center: 2971 Morrison Road W. Area 253 Glassblowing: 2514 S. Holgate Street Boys & Girls Club-Schatz: 3875 S. 66th Street First Creek Middle School: 1801 E. 56th Street Foss High School Little Theater: 2112 S. Tyler Street Foss Waterway and Seaport Museum: 705 Dock St. Gray Middle School (new): 6229 S. Tyler Street Mt. Tahoma High School: 4634 S. 74th Street School of the Arts, Pacific: 1950 Pacific Avenue School of the Arts, Broadway: 1117 Broadway Skookum Archery Range: 11209 Shaw Road East, Puyallup Park Commissioners Aaron Pointer, president Tim Reid, clerk Larry Dahl Erik Hanberg Andrea Smith

Executive Director Jack C. Wilson Director of Recreation & Community Services Shon Sylvia

THREE EASY WAYS to REGISTER Online: MetroParksTacoma.org/GO Phone: (253) 305-1022 In Person: Community Centers or Headquarters 4702 S. 19th St.

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Wow your picnic guests with a fun-filled picnickit filled with arts/crafts, sports or field day equipment! Hire a recreation leader to run your picnic activities. A picnic kit is sure to bring out the kid in you! To check shelter availability, make your reservation and see all the park amenities visit: MetroParksTacoma.org/ Picnic.

Pack your picnic basket and grab yourfamily and friends for a fun-filled day in the warm summer sun in one of Tacoma’s beautiful Metro Parks.

Reserve your picnic shelter today.

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Use gift cards for: Recreation Classes and Camps Fitness Classes • Runs/Walks • Arts Programs Facility Rentals • Memberships • And Much More!

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