SWIM LESSONS

Weekday Lessons

Total of 8 classes per session. On Mon/Wed OR Tue/Thu

Session 1: 8/21-9/14*

*no class on Monday; 9/4-fee prorated

Session 2: 9/18-10/12

Session 3: 10/16-11/9

Weekend Lessons

Total of 4 classes per session. Only on Saturdays

Session 1: 8/26-9/16

Session 2: 9/23-10/14

Session 3: 10/21-11/11

Betty Gentry’s Children’s Dance Classes

*Jr. Workshop: A minimum of 2 complete years of Dance Combo is recommended

**Workshop: A minimum of 2 complete years of tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, contemporary or any combination of structured dance class is recommended.

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Betty Gentry Dance Studio

*No class: 10/31, 11/10, 11/20-11/25

NEW Tiny Tot Dance

For our youngest dancers, gently guiding and introducing them to the joy of movement. Fundamental movement patterns, rhythm skills, and coordination activities will unite to enhance your child’s gross motor development, listening skills, and socialization in this fun 30-minute dance class. Regular shoes or ballet shoes are recommended for this class (NO sandals).

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Betty Gentry Dance Studio

*No class: 10/31, 11/21

Fancy Feet Dance Classes

An Introduction to Dance-This class is perfect for the preschooler who loves to dance. In this class, students will be introduced to basic tap steps, ballet, and tumbling. Children will need tap and ballet shoes.

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Betty Gentry Dance Studio

*No class: 11/25

Betty Gentry’s Adult Dance (18+)

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Betty Gentry Dance Studio

*No class: 11/20

Dance in a Parade!

Be a part of the award-winning Betty Gentry Dance Program Parade Team! Participants will learn a forward moving dance to perform during the parade route. Must have previous dance experience and be able to attend all of the classes in order to participate in the parade. Specific parade information will be distributed the first day of class.

Newark Day’s Parade: Saturday, September 16th

Registration deadline: 8/31 by 5:00pm

Rehearsals will consist of warm-ups, learning of choreography, and continuous rehearsing of the forward moving choreography. Dance technique will not be taught in this performance only class.

Rehearsal Location:

Activity Center, Betty Gentry Dance Studio

Niles Festival of Lights: Friday, November 24th

Registration deadline: 11/11 by 5:00pm

Costume information will be shared the beginning of November, before parade rehearsals. *All dancers will be responsible for their own parade costume, including a minimum of two strands of battery-operated lights and batteries.

Rehearsal Location:

Activity Center, Betty Gentry Dance Studio

NEW Autism Connections!

A space for children on the Autism Spectrum to learn, play and grow. Classes are specifically designed to provide opportunities for children on the Autism Spectrum to connect with peers. In addition, parents will have the opportunity to connect with one another and build community. At least 1 Parent/Guardian who is 18+ is required to attend the entire duration of the class.

Social Play: Children in the Social Play Group will participate in interactive activities with peers. The Social Play group is for children ready to use their verbal communication skills to interact in a group setting.

Sensory Play: The Sensory Play Group will emphasize sensory experiences allowing children to engage and express themselves in a safe space alongside their peers. The Sensory Play group is for children with limited communication skills.

Family Fun Runs

Walk or run all are welcome. Themed runs, oversized games, music, giveaways, and a healthy way to kick off your weekend. One registration is required per family. The run begins promptly at 5:00pm.

Questions? Email jessennia.taimani@newark.org

Preschool

Our preschool program is designed to provide an early education experience for ages 3-4 that includes both group and individual learning opportunities. Curriculum focuses on basic fundamentals of math and literacy. The goal of our program is to provide an environment where children are encouraged to grow, learn, and prepare for TK and ultimately Kindergarten. Children must be 3 years old prior to September 1, 2023 and fully potty trained.

Instructors: Teacher Rocio, Teacher Genesis, and Teacher TBA

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Preschool Room

*No class: 9/4, 10/9, 11/10, 11//20-23

Payment Plan: Pay a $350 deposit at the time of registration and four equal monthly payments will be auto-charged on the first of each month beginning in September… $250R/$265NR

Generous Scholarships available for Newark Residents who income qualify. Contact becca.hicks@newark.org for application and fee information.

Mommy/Daddy & Me Soccer

The fun happens on the field, so don’t just watch from the sidelines! Here is your chance to join in your toddler’s introduction to the world’s most popular sport. You’ll participate in fun, age-appropriate activities, and help your child to develop their motor and socialization skills. A variety of soccer activities are played each week. Adult participation is required.

Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer

Location: Mel Nunes Sportsfield Park

Tot/Pre Soccer

Little tykes will enjoy running and kicking just like the big kids! Children will have fun and learn the basic techniques of the game while building self-esteem. Children learn to follow instructions in a nurturing, age-appropriate environment. All participants receive a Kidz Love Soccer jersey!

Shin guards are required after the first meeting.

Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer

Location: Mel Nunes Sportsfield Park

Revamped Coed Little Shooters Instructional Basketball Classes

Work on ball-handling, defensive skills, shooting, passing and teamwork.

Instructor: Newark Youth Sports Staff

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Gym

*No Class: 11/21

Kidz Love Soccer: Soccer 1

Players will learn dribbling, passing, defense and shooting goals! Fun skill games are played at every session, and every participant will have a ball at their feet. Small-sided soccer matches will be introduced gradually. Perfect for first time players while being fun and engaging for kids with some experience. All participants receive a Kidz Love Soccer jersey! Shin guards are required after the first meeting.

Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Location: Mel Nunes Sportsfield Park, Softball Field

Jr. Warriors Little Shooters Basketball League

Instructional league in partnership with the Golden State Warriors will emphasize the fundamentals, develop player teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, and fair play. All participants play at least half of every game and receive a Junior Warriors Reversible Jersey. Team formation, scrimmage, league schedules and jersey distribution: 9/23

* Game times may vary slightly

Instructor: Newark Youth Sports Staff Location: Silliman Activity Center, Gym

Kidz Love Soccer: Soccer 2

A great introduction to competitive soccer, Skillz and Scrimmages teaches advanced skill building such as dribbling, passing, and shooting in a team format, as well as an introduction to goaltending. Kids will scrimmage and learn to play together as a team. Kids get exposure to playing every position and have a blast doing it. Appropriate for players of varying skill levels. And... best of all, each participant receives a Kidz Love Soccer jersey!

Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Location: Mel Nunes Sportsfield Park, Softball Field

Jr. Warriors Youth Basketball League

Instruction league in partnership with the Golden State Warriors and the Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA will emphasize the fundamentals, and develop player teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship and fair play. All participants play at least half of every game and receive a Jr. Warriors Reversible Jersey. Mandatory player evaluations: 12/2 Skills Clinic & team formation: 12/9

Scrimmage, league schedules, and jersey distribution: 12/16 *League games 1/6-3/9 (Games times will vary from 9:00am-2:00pm. League schedule will show game times)

Instructor: Newark Youth Sports Staff Location: Silliman Activity Center, Gym

Club V.I.P. Volleyball

Since 1997 Club V.I.P. volleyball has provided reps and a progressive program designed to be taken multiple times to help breakdown skills to build up a solid foundation.

Level 1 Skills Training: This program is for players that need to develop consistency and control in their skills. Evaluations will be held at the end of each session.

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Gym

Revamped Co-ed Instructional Basketball Classes

Work on ball-handling, defensive skills, shooting, passing and teamwork. Class includes skills, drills, and games.

Instructor: Newark Youth Sports Staff

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Gym

*No class: 11/22, 11/24

Level 2 Team Training:

Level 2 Team Training program is NOT FOR BEGINNERS, but for players that have instructor approval from Level 1 Programs. The course is designed to be taken multiple times to help players learn the roles of the positions on the court, and it focuses heavily on a pass, set, hit structure. Players will be taught player positions, different transitions on the court and the fundamentals of a rally score game. Evaluations will be held at the end of each session.

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Gym

Euro School of Tennis “Tennis Match Play”

Our Tennis Match Play program will help your child to develop social connections with their peers. At Euro Tennis, we stress important factors that are directly involved with playing a tennis match that are also beneficial to your child’s future: critical thinking, independence, sportsmanship & endurance. These are concepts they will learn through not only tennis Match Play programs, but through any of our programs. A good, spirited competition is highly promoted through these programs and will gain a sense of great sportsmanship. Our tennis Match Play program is all about respect for your teammates and the fun sport of tennis.

Instructor: Euro School of Tennis Staff

Location: Birch Grove Tennis Courts

Self Defense Karate

For Ages 5-17

Learn basic self-defense techniques in a fun and supportive “safety awareness” program, develop self-confidence, discipline, and strength through the practice of basic Karate. Belt promotions will be held at the conclusion of each session. Uniforms ($50) and advancement belts (testing $15) may be purchased from the instructor.

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Activity Room

Instructor: Mark Gothard, Kid Safe USA No class: 11/23

KSB Skate DOJO

Beginner and novice-level skateboarders learn the basics and fundamentals of skateboarding. Skateboarding can build one’s confidence and is a great creative as well as physical art form. Skateboard, helmet and pads are required for this class.

Location: Silliman Activity Center Skatepark

Instructors: George Montes De Oca Jr.

Chess for Beginners

Learn how to play chess. Chess is a great activity to exercise your brain. It builds patience, focus, the ability to plan ahead and good sportsmanship. Learn the basics: board set up, how the pieces move and some basic strategies for the beginning, middle and end games. Nothing needs to be purchased for class, just show up ready to learn.

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Activity Room

Instructors: Mark Gothard, Kid Safe USA No class: 11/23

KENDO “The Way of the Sword”

Beginner:

For those who have never practiced Kendo or need to brush up on the fundamental movements of Kendo. The beginner class focuses on the basics and understanding the characteristics of kendo. A non-refundable material fee of $35 is due to the instructor on the first day of class.

Intermediate/Advanced:

For both those who have recently graduated from the beginner course and experienced kendo practitioners who are able to demonstrate proficiency in the fundamentals of KENDO. Instructor approval is required prior to enrollment.

Instructor: Hiroshi Ichimura, Kendo 7 dan Location: Betty Gentry Dance Studio (Beginner) Basketball Court (Intermediate/Advanced) No class: 11/25

Theater Factory’s A Charlie Brown Christmas

The Theater Factory brings to you everyone’s Holiday Favorite to be staged at the historical Douglas Morrisson Theatre! Get trained for professional Theatrical acting and embrace leadership and communication skills through our intensive fun process. Experience the power of this wonderful story as Charlie Brown turns to his best friend Linus to learn the season’s real meaning. Script fee, payable to instructor: $15. Production fee payable to the instructor (11/11): $150

Technical rehearsal: 12/8, 12/9, show 12/10 at Douglas Morrisson Theatre

Instructor: Ish Amitoj Kaur, Filmmaker & Theater Director

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Betty Gentry Dance Studio

No class: 11/26

Kendo “The Way of the Sword”

Beginner: For those who have never practiced Kendo or need to brush up on the fundamental movements of Kendo. The beginner class focuses on the basics and understanding the characteristics of kendo. A non-refundable material fee of $35 is due to the instructor on the first day of class.

Intermediate/Advanced: For both those who have recently graduated from the beginner course and experienced kendo practitioners who are able to demonstrate proficiency in the fundamentals of KENDO. Instructor approval is required prior to enrollment.

Instructor: Hiroshi Ichimura, Kendo 7 dan

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Betty Gentry Dance Studio (Beginner) Basketball court (Intermediate/Advanced)

No class: 11/25

Beginner

ZUMBA Fitness

Features exotic rhythms set to high-energy beats.

Instructor: Marie Magsakay

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Betty Gentry Dance Studio

NEW Barre with Vena

Exercise your mind and body with a ballet inspired full body workout. This class is a fusion of ballet, yoga, and Pilates that aims to sculpt and tone your body with a low-impact workout. No dance experience is needed.

Instructor: NASM Barre Instructor Vena Kalukiewicz

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Betty Gentry Dance Studio

Intermediate/Advanced

Energy Through Iron

Circuit training, lifting weights and calisthenics for all skill levels.

Instructor: Mark Gothard

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Activity Room No class: 11/23

Adult Coed Volleyball League

Looking for ways to have fun and stay active. Our Recreation Coed Volleyball League is the place for you. Must have at least two (2) women per team. Game schedule TBA.

Registration Deadline: 8/27 No games: 11/23

Questions? Email jessennia.taimani@newark.org

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Gym

Adult Basketball League

Wednesday is made for Basketball here at the Silliman. Get your friends together, create a team and join our Recreation League. Game Schedule TBA.

Registration Deadline: 8/20 No games: 11/22

Questions? Email jessennia.taimani@newark.org

Location: Silliman Activity Center, Gym Game Schedule TBA

Coed One-Pitch “Turkey”

Softball Tournament

Saturday, November 11

Game times may start as early as 8:30am and end with the championship game.

Fee: $250/team

Team Registration Deadline: 10/20

Join us for a fun day on the dirt diamond and see if you will be crowned Champs! You only get one pitch in this fun “field” one day event. All games are played at Sports Field or Birch Grove Parks in Newark. Questions? Email jessennia.taimani@newark.org

You may register online or in-person at the Silliman Family Aquatic Center. 6800 Mowry Ave. Newark, CA

Seniors

AARP Driver Safety at the Newark Senior Center

AARP Driver Safety teaches safe driving techniques that make a di erence in your life and community.

AARP Driver Safety teaches safe driving techniques that make a di erence in your life and community.

7401 Enterprise Drive, Newark

Pre-registration to reserve a spot in the class required.

Instructor: Annette Paredes

Payment must be made via CHECK day of the class written to “AARP Smart Driver”.

8-hour Course is required for first time participants.

*4-hour Refresher Course should be taken every 3 years to qualify for continued insurance discount.

Call your local agent to see if you qualify to take the 4-hour refresher or if you need to take the 8-hour course.

$20 for AARP members

$25 for non-members https://newarkca.activityreg.com/

Call your local insurance agent for details and eligibility.

Our enhanced course is based on the latest driver safety research and insights. Take the course in a local classroom, where you will learn evidence-based safe driving strategies, and refresh your knowledge of the latest rules and hazards of the road. After course completion, you may even be eligible for a multi-year car insurance discount.

Join the millions of safer drivers on the roads with the award-winning AARP Smart DriverTM course— the latest from AARP Driver Safety.

Join the millions of safer drivers on the roads with the award-winning AARP Smart DriverTM course— the latest from AARP Driver Safety.

Please call or check online for a list of our upcoming classes.

RIDE-ON TRI-CITY! is funded by the Alameda County Transportation Commission through Measure B/BB sales tax revenues. For more information on Measure B/BB, visit: www.alamedactc.org

Services to Newark residents are provided through a partnership between the City of Newark and the City of Fremont’s Human Services Department.

Eligibility Requirements for RIDE-ON TRI-CITY! transportation services:

•Newark residents who are 70 years of age or older; OR,

•Newark residents who are unable to use public transportation independently due to a disability or disabling health condition.

RIDE-ON TRI-CITY! registrants can use the following:

•Ride-Hailing Service

•Taxi Service

•Wheelchair-Accessible Van Service

Call (510) 574-2053 for more information.

Travel Training:

T he Ride-On Tri-City! Group Travel Training Program teaches seniors and persons with disabilities how to use public transit through travel training workshops, individualized training, transit outings and access to Senior Clipper cards. Classroom training and field outings on bus and BART are combined to teach participants how to plan trips, read transit schedules, use a Clipper Card to pay fares, transfer between buses and BART and travel on transit safely. Participants receive a free Clipper card with $15 in cash value.

Register with the City of Fremont online at www.fremont.gov

Location: Clark W. Redeker Newark Senior Center

TCV Mobile Food Pantry will be at Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center

6800 Mowry Ave., Newark, CA

Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month

10:30 am - 11:30 am

All you need is a reusable bag!

July 14

July 28

August 11

August 25

September 8

September 22

October 13

October 27

November 10

December 8

*no distribution on 11/24 and 12/22 due to holidays

Remember to bring your TCV card if you already have one!