Fall/Winter 2021/2022 Activity Guide

Fall/Winter 2021

Activity Guide

Register at SantaRosaRec.com Senior Centers Are Open!

Enjoy classes and activities to stay fit, learn something new, or just have fun! pg. 26-30

Community Events Return!

Join us for favorite and traditional events to celebrate community! pg. 2-3

Activities for Tots to Teens to Adults!

Gymnastics, martial arts, yoga, art, softball, public speaking & a lot more! pg. 8-25

Table of Contents Boating & Sailing..........................................19 Community Events..................................2-3 Contact Information................................40 Facility Rentals.............................................38 Neighborhood Services.....................17-18 Picnic Reservations...................................40 Special Destinations...............................4-6 Volunteer............................................................7 Active Adults (50+) Programs.....26-30 Classes & Events....................................29-30 Programs...................................................26-28

READY FOR RECREATION! Dear Santa Rosa Neighbor, We are keeping our eye on the pandemic and filling our recreation playbook with healthy activities for you and your family this fall and winter. To say we are all "ready for some recreation" is an understatement! So, as you read through the pages of this guide, we hope you are as thrilled as we are to discover many of your favorite classes and events are returning! While the future course of the pandemic may not be clear, we are focused on a cautious return to normalcy in alignment with public health recommendations.

Inside this guide you will find opportunities for fitness, social enrichment, and learning, always offered with COVID-safety in mind. Please take a look and plan to join us!

Senior Center Information.....................26 Adult (18+) Programs.........................20-25 Health, Fitness, Special Interest...20-23 Sports...........................................................24-25 Aquatics......................................................31-37 Facility Info & Swim Hours................31-32 Fitness Classes & Sports............................33 Safety Training...............................................37 Swim Lessons..........................................34-36 Youth Programs.......................................8-16

Yours in Good Health, Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks

Fitness & Sports...........................................8-9

On the Cover

Tot Classes.........................................................14

Stretching, hand-eye coordination, and a whole lot of laughing are involved in the game of chair volleyball at Santa Rosa's Person Senior Wing. After reopening in June, the City's two senior centers now offer a full roster of fun and activities. See the fall and winter schedule beginning on page 26.

Register online or call 707-543-3737

Special Interest........................................10-13 Winter Camps...........................................15-16 Registration Information.......................39

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- COMMUNITY EVENTS August

October

August 14 McDonald Avenue Tour at the Rural Cemetery 10-11am; Tours leave every 20 minutes from Franklin Gate FREE! Donations appreciated.

Pre-registration required.

Visit the graves of the McDonald’s, then proceed down McDonald Avenue to view and discuss the historic homes and their early residents. Note: uneven surfaces and slopes.

October 9 Santa Rosa History Tour on Rosie the Trolley 10am-12pm; Departs from Howarth Park $20; pre-registration required Half of proceeds go to Rec & Parks Scholarship Fund.

Tour Theme: Santa Rosa History

September

October 11 Santa Rosa History Tour on Rosie the Trolley 10am-12pm; Departs from Howarth Park $20; pre-registration required Half of proceeds go to Rec & Parks Scholarship Fund.

Tour Theme: Santa Rosa History

September 11 History Walking Tours at the Rural Cemetery 10-11am; Tours leave every 20 minutes from Franklin Gate FREE! Donations appreciated.

Pre-registration required.

Learn the history of Santa Rosa while strolling through the grave sites of early residents. Note: uneven surfaces and slopes.

Register online or call 707-543-3737

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- COMMUNITY EVENTS October

December December 4-5 Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair Sat/Sun 10am-4pm • Finley Community Center $3 adults; kids under 12 are free Attend this popular annual fair featuring booths with handcrafted items created and sold by the artists. Information at srcity.org/CraftsFair or 543-3737

October 23 Floating Pumpkin Patch $10 (includes pumpkin); pre-registration required at: SantaRosaRec.com or call 707-543-3421 Join us at Ridgway Swim Center for an afternoon filled with games, pumpkin decorating and pumpkin-splashing fun!

October 23 Halloween at Howarth (ages 12 and under) Presale tickets only, $5; register and purchase at srcity.org/2164 Come out to Howarth Park in your favorite costume for trick-or-treating and fun! Presale tickets only; $5.

Sign up early, this event sells out!

December 4-5 Holiday Open House at Luther Burbank Home & Gardens 10am-4pm • Luther Burbank Home & Gardens • $3 adults; kids under 12 are free Visit this gorgeous historic site decorated for the holidays in turn-of-the-century style. Shop for unique gift items and enjoy tea and cookies in the Greenhouse. Information at lutherburbank.org or 524-5445.

January

January 1 New Year’s Fit Lap Swim 11am-1pm • Ridgway Swim Center • $5 Kick off your fitness resolution with a splash! Join our lap swimmers for the first workout of the year.

Please Note: All Programs and activities may change based on public health recommendations and COVID-19 safety precautions.

Register online or call 707-543-3737

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- SPECIAL DESTINATIONS Howarth Community Park HowarthPark.com 630 Summerfield Rd • 707-543-3425 HowarthPark@srcity.org Visit “The Jewel” of Santa Rosa! This 138acre community park provides seemingly endless recreational opportunities. There’s beautiful Lake Ralphine for fishing and boating, a softball field, tennis courts, picnic areas, unique playground structures, miles of hiking and jogging trails, and the KLand amusement area.

FALL/WINTER HOURS Trails, Playgrounds, Fishing Open 7 days a week, sunrise – sunset KLand, Snack Bar, Boathouse Sat & Sun, 11am-5pm (Snack Bar 12-5pm) Boathouse: Aug 8 - Sept 26 K-Land: Aug 8 - Oct 24 PLEASE NOTE: No Pony Rides or Jumpy in 2021 Open on Labor Day (September 6) Rides close on rainy days, call 707-543-3425 after 9am on the day of your visit to confirm.

THINGS TO DO K-Land Attractions Rides Take a ride on the train or carousel! $2 Each Land of Imagination This unique playground offers a “A Walk Through Time” where you can dig for dinosaur bones, watch a volcano erupt, stroll the streets of Old West Town, or conquer the giant net climber.

Boating & Fishing Paddleboats, kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards are available for rent. $8 - $12/hour California Department Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) stocks Lake Ralphine regularly with trout and catfish.

All CDFW regulations are in effect and a fishing license is required.

ACTIVITES IN THE PARK Boating.................................................................19 Halloween at Howarth.................................3 Picnic Site Reservations...........................40

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- SPECIAL DESTINATIONS Pump Track Northwest Community Park 2880 West Steele Lane Take a ride on the pump track at Northwest Community Park! The name comes from the pumping action used by the rider’s body to propel motion. The track is open seven days a week for the enjoyment of all, weather permitting. It is maintained by Redwood Empire Trail Alliance & TREK Santa Rosa through Rec & Parks’ Adopt-A-Green Space Program.

Luther Burbank Home & Gardens Santa Rosa Avenue at Sonoma Ave LutherBurbank.org • 707-524-5445 Visit the historic landmark home and gardens of renowned horticulturalist Luther Burbank who lived in Santa Rosa for 50 years and developed more than 800 varieties of plants. For operating hours and tour information, visit lutherburbank.org or call 707-524-5445.

Redwood Empire Live Steamers Interactive Museum Youth Community Park 1701 Fulton Rd. First weekend of the month May-October $1 per ride - donation requested Jump aboard the mini-train at Youth Community Park operated by this nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to preserving Sonoma County's railroad history through the re-creation, in miniature, of railroad equipment and historic landmarks.

Schedule: 8/7 & 8/8; 9/4 & 9/5; 10/2 & 10/3

Register online or call 707-543-3737

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- SPECIAL DESTINATIONS Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery 1600 Franklin Ave • srcity.org/ruralcemetery • 707-543-3279 Open Daily, Sunrise to Sunset This 17-acre historic landmark located in the heart of Santa Rosa was a burial site for early residents, primarily from the 1850s to 1930s. Volunteers restored the cemetery from decades of neglect. Burial plot maps and self-guided tour brochures are available at the kiosks and online at SantaRosaRec.com.

McDonald Avenue Tour Sat, 8/14 at 10am, 10:20am, 10:40am & 11am Pre-registration required - Free Visit the McDonalds graves, then proceed down McDonald Avenue to view and discuss the historic homes and their early residents. Tours depart from Franklin Gates and last approximately 60-90 minutes.

Pre-registration is required; the tour is free, donations appreciated. Note: uneven surfaces and slopes.

Rural Cemetery History Tour Sat, 9/11 at 10am, 10:20am, 10:40am & 11am Pre-registration required - Free A walking tour through the gravesites with attention to Santa Rosa’s early residents’ history. Tours depart from the Franklin Gate and last approximately 60-90 minutes. Pre-registration is required. The tour is free, donations are appreciated. Note: uneven surfaces and slopes.

Register online or call 707-543-3737

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- VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES Volunteer with Recreation & Parks There are a variety of ways to get involved in our parks and programs through volunteering. Below is a partial list of opportunities; for more information on these programs or to view a full list and sign up for volunteer opportunities please visit srcity.org/parksvolunteer. We love our volunteers!

VOLUNTEER WITH LUTHER BURBANK HOME & GARDENS If you love learning about gardens, local history, antiques, nature and meeting interesting people from around the world, become a Luther Burbank Home & Gardens volunteer. Help plan events and work on special projects, plus enjoy exclusive volunteer appreciation events! For more information, visit lutherburbank.org.

VOLUNTEER WITH SANTA ROSA RURAL CEMETERY The Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery is volunteeroperated and maintained. If you would like to support this historical gem, join a volunteer workday on the third Saturday of each month, maintain a plot through the Adopt-A-Plot program, join the Rose Brigade or serve on the Preservation Committee. Those are just some of the ways to volunteer! For more information, visit srcity.org/RuralCemetery.

ORGANIZE A PARK PROJECT OR CLEAN UP Volunteer workdays and special projects are limited to our existing volunteer groups as we move through the COVID recovery process. For any new volunteer workdays or special project proposals, please check back in 2022.

CONTACT US: 707-543-3279 volunteer@srcity.org srcity.org/parksvolunteer

Register online or call 707-543-3737

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- YOUTH Fitness & Sports EMPIRE VOLLEYBALL FUNDAMENTALS Sessions: 8/23-8/30; 9/6-9/27; 10/4-10/25 Mon, 4-5pm (Ages 9-11) OR 5-6:30pm (Ages 12-14) Epicenter (3215 Coffey Lane) $60-$130 (2-4 classes) Volleyball fundamentals are the focus of these small group lessons. Athletes can train setting, hitting, or passing skills with top area coaches. Contract Instructors: Empire Volleyball Coaching Staff EMPIRE MIGHTY MITES CO-ED VOLLEYBALL Sessions: 8/25-9/29; 10/6-11/24 Wed, 4-5pm • Ages 4-7 Epicenter (3215 Coffey Lane) $108-$118 (6 classes To engage our youngest athletes, we keep this group moving non-stop in a fun and fast paced setting. Adaptive training tools are used to build hand-eye coordination including softer, smaller balls. Young athletes will feel the excitement of real training and game play without having to do things that their bodies aren't ready for just yet. This session is progressive, so it is important to make each class. Contract Instructors: Empire Volleyball Coaching Staff TODDLER GYMNASTICS Multiple Sessions: 8/27-2/18 Fri, 2:30-3:15pm • Ages 3-5 SR Gymnastics Center (2210 Bluebell Drive) $80-$90 (4 classes) Have a blast learning basic gymnastic skills on all the Olympic apparatus and three different-types of trampolines! Specially designed and scaled equipment helps students gain important motor skills, increase body awareness, strength, coordination and confidence. No experience necessary. Viewing area for family and friends. Wear moveable clothing (no zippers, buttons or snaps), all hair tied back, no jewelry, bare feet only. Contract Instructors: Santa Rosa Gymnastic Center

Save $10 per session!

Discount for Santa Rosa residents

Register online or call 707-543-3737

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- YOUTH Fitness & Sports AIKIDO FOR KIDS – ALL LEVELS Sessions: 8/23-9/29; 10/4-10/27; 11/1-12/15; 1/3-1/26; 1/31-2/23 Mon/Wed, 5:30-6:15pm • Ages 7-12 Finley/Valley Oak $52-$91 (7-11 classes) Aikido - known as the art of peace - is a martial art of selfdefense. Students train together in a cooperative, noncompetitive environment, practicing throws and falls with partners, gaining improved coordination, endurance, flexibility, balance, strength, increased attention span and the ability to manage stress. Students practice patience, self-control, confidence, courage, conflict resolution, personal responsibility, respect for others, their environment, and themselves. Contract Instructors: Laura Doty and Isaiah Wisdom PORTER’S MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY • Ages 5+ to Adult Sessions: 8/24-10/2; 10/5-10/30; 11/2-12/14; 1/4-1/29; 2/1-2/26 This course teaches the art of American Kenpo Karate, providing harmony of the body, mind and spirit and instruction leading to accomplishing ranks from White Belt to Black Belt. An emphasis is placed on self-defense techniques, Kata (Forms), Kumite (Sparring), fitness, and philosophy. Students gain self-confidence, discipline, flexibility, improved balance, mental concentration, physical conditioning, and respect. Students' individual needs and goals are addressed and unique and personal characteristics are recognized in this course. Contract Instructor: Tom Porter BEGINNER Tue/Thu, 5:30-6:30pm & Sat, 11am-12pm Finley/Live Oak $88-$142 (12-18 classes) Beginning class for white belt through blue belt.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED Tue/Thu, 6:30-7:30pm & Sat, 12-1pm Finley/ Live Oak $88-$142 (12-18 classes) Intermediate/Advanced class for green belt through black belt.

KICK IT OUTDOORS – FAMILY HIKES Sat, 8/28; 9/25; 10/30 Hike Starts at 9am $30-$40 (1 class) Put your hiking boots on and conquer some of the local mountain peaks as a family! Hike locations include Bennett Peak, Bald Mountain, and Taylor Mountain. Follow Professor Beach and Mrs. Beach as they lead their own family and yours on your own Kick-It Adventure! These hikes are designed for families to enjoy together and are not equipped for unaccompanied minors. At least one of the members of your group must be a guardian over the age of 18.

KIDS JUDO Sessions: 10/1-12/16; 1/4-3/31 Tue/Thu, 5:45-6:45pm • Ages 5-12 Finley/Valley Oak Rm $99-$135 (18-24 classes) Our goal is to make the art and sport of Judo accessible to all who step on the mat, in a safe, supportive environment. Practice proper rolling and falling techniques, learn to grip, move, grapple and safely throw opponents. Judo knowledge, including some Japanese vocabulary, will be taught, as well as proper dojo conduct and discipline. Contract Instructor: Shining Together Judo Directors Sports-themed bday parties! Pg. 41

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- YOUTH Special Interest PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS - VIRTUAL Session: 9/6-10/25 Mon, 3-4:30pm • Ages 11+ Online $144-$154 (8 classes) Join us for an 8-week introduction course into acrylic painting and watercolors. Participants will paint wonderful acrylic paintings reflecting nature around us and explore the watercolor world with fun art projects! Students must purchase their own materials (links will be provided). Contract Instructor: Barbara Golden MANGA & ANIME - VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS Let’s dive into the manga world and draw our favorite manga and anime characters as well as learn how to create our own unique characters.

We will work with pencils, ink, markers and watercolors. Manga eyes, hair, hands, body, Chibi, Shojo, Chibli characters and more!

Contract Instructor: Barbara Golden BEGINNER Session: 9/7-10/26 Tue, 3-4:30pm • Ages 10+ Online $144-$154 (8 classes) INTERMEDIATE Session: 9/8-10/27 Wed, 2:30-4pm • Ages 12+ Online $144-$154 (8 classes)

Please Note: All programs and activities may change based on public health recommendations and COVID-19 safety precautions.

Register online or call 707-543-3737

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- YOUTH Special Interest LEARN TO RIDE A BIKE Sessions: 8/25; 9/22; 10/20; 11/17 Wed, 3:30-4:30pm • Ages 5-11 Finley/Parking Lot $10-$20 (1 class) Is your child struggling to learn how to ride a bike? Through step-by-step engaging instruction, our patient instructors will help them learn to balance and get rolling.

Children should arrive with their own bicycle with training wheels removed, and a helmet.

They should be able to sit on the seat with their feet flat on the ground. A maximum of one accompanying adult is required to provide support for the child. Contract Instructor: Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition Staff INTRO TO THEATRE AND STORYTELLING Session: 8/28-10/16 Sat, 11am-12pm • Ages 5-7 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 3 $60-$70 (8 classes) Explore the elements of storytelling and theatre with a 6th Street Playhouse Teaching Artist! Join us on Saturday’s for fun filled activities exploring Character Creation, Pantomime, Improv, Storytelling, and Movement. Through these workshops, we will be looking to increase confidence and engagement in the arts. Contract Instructor: 6th Street Playhouse Staff

Register online or call 707-543-3737

SCIENCE MONDAYS Sessions: 9/27; 10/18; 11/15; 12/6 Mon, 3:30-5:30pm Finley/Person Auditorium $45-$55 (1 class) Join us for science activities that are incredibly fun, great energy and learning that thrills! All materials are included.

Contract Instructor: Mark Bradski, aka "Mr. Science"

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- YOUTH Special Interest PUBLIC SPEAKING AND DEBATE – SPEAKING & WRITING SKILLS Session: 9/13-11/15 Mon, 3:30-4:30pm • Ages 8-13 Online $239-$249 (10 classes) Confidence breeds success! In any field, whether it is academics, music or sports people who have talent as well as confidence are the ones who become successful.

Students learn to present with confidence, use emotion, and connect with the audience fluently by doing narratives, news reporting, campaign speeches, tongue-twisters, debates, and town hall presentations on thought-provoking and interesting topics! Contract Instructor: Gurus Education Staff SMART MONEY & INVESTING Session: 9/13-11/15 Mon, 4:40-5:40pm • Ages 8-13 Online $239-$249 (10 classes) A useful and fun course that benefits and is loved by children and parents alike! This class introduces students to money management using activities like Comparative Shopping, Salary analysis, budgeting a trip, wants and need planning. Students learn how to track expenses and analyze them. Parents love to see their children become aware on these concepts. Contract Instructor: Gurus Education Staff

BUILDING PUBLIC SPEAKING CONFIDENCE Session: 9/15-11/17 Wed, 3:30-4:30pm • Ages 7-12 Online $239-$249 (10 classes) This course teaches young students the essentials of building confidence in public speaking. Taught using the fun concepts of (don’t) show and tell, storytelling (scary and funny stories!), reciting poems, pretend games, this is an excellent class to start developing confidence in young students in a fun way. The participants learn how to stand tall and speak confidently in front of a group. Contract Instructor: Gurus Education Staff

Save $10 per session!

Discount for Santa Rosa residents

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- YOUTH Special Interest ADVANCED PUBLIC SPEAKING & DEBATE SKILLS Session: 9/15-11/17 Wed, 4:40-5:40pm • Ages 8-13 Online $239-$249 (10 classes) Students will learn to structure their thoughts and express them confidently, making them feel strong, confident, and happy! In the debate portion, students will voice their opinions, listen to the other side, and learn note-taking strategies, making them better listeners and communicators. Contract Instructor: Gurus Education Staff PUBLIC SPEAKING – CONFIDENT SPEAKERS & WRITERS Session: 9/17-11/19 Fri, 3:30-4:30pm • Ages 7-12 Online $239-$249 (10 classes) Being able to communicate effectively and confidently has immeasurable benefits in students’ professional and personal lives. They learn how to stand tall and speak confidently in front of a group. This class helps them give structure to their thoughts improving their writing skills.

Shy as well as talkative one’s alike benefit from this class as we do fun activities including tongue-twister challenges, storytelling, poem recitals and presentations.

Contract Instructor: Gurus Education Staff MASTER OF PUBLIC SPEAKING & DEBATE SKILLS Session: 9/17–11/19 Fri, 4:40-5:40pm • Ages 8-13 Online $239-$249 (10 classes) This course serves dual purpose: It is an excellent course to build confidence in students as well as an ideal class for students to prepare for joining the competitive Debate or Speech Teams of their middle and high schools. This is the masters level course that teaches students parliamentary and L-D debate formats. It covers an in-depth knowledge of writing and presenting persuasive, informative and impromptu speeches. The students do research on the advanced speech and debate topics and practice in class. Contract Instructor: Gurus Education Staff

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- YOUTH Tot Classes TINY TOTS Multiple Sessions beginning 8/23 Mon/Wed/Fri OR Tue/Thu, 9-11:30am Ages 3-5 Finley/Madrone Rm $182-$265 (10-14 classes) Oodles of fun activities to keep your 3-5-year-old engaged and growing in confidence and ability!

Tiny Tots helps strengthen Kindergarten readiness through art, songs, music, games, stories and socialization, as well as offering physical fun in our outdoor play area. Children must be toilet-trained (no Pull-ups). Proof of age may be requested. Note: 2 and 3 day course options will overlap content, 5 day registration not recommended. Instructor: Tiny Tots Staff

ART 2, PLAY TOO Multiple Sessions: 9/3-2/25 Fri, 10-11:30am • Ages 2-3½ Finley/Willow & Valley Oak Rms $60-$70 (4 classes) Do you have a child that loves art but also has a lot of extra energy? Well then, this class is a perfect fit! The first 30 minutes of this class will be spent creatively bonding with your child, making various themed art projects together. The last hour will be spent getting that excess energy out through playing in our Kindergym class, as they crawl, run, jump and sing with their peers! *Adult/child ratio is 1 to 1. Instructor: Kindergym and Tiny Tots Staff

KINDERGYM Multiple Sessions: 9/3-2/25 Fri, 10:30-11:30am • Ages 1-3½ Finley/Live Oak Rm $10 drop-in fee (1 class) Help your child to thrive as they crawl, run, jump and play with their peers! Children increase body and social awareness and learn to participate in group activities with the help of a parent or adult care giver. The environment is scaled to children’s needs, enticing them to explore their surroundings and abilities. Class format is open play, with special parachute and song time. *Adult/child ratio is 1 to 1. Instructor: Kindergym Staff.

*NOTE: To keep this time safe and special for you and your child, please do not bring older siblings or unregistered friends to class.

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- YOUTH CAMPS Winter Camps KICK IT OUTDOOR ADVENTURE WINTER CAMP Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm • Ages 6-12 Off Site Locations At "Camp Kick It" kids learn that pushing themselves to physical limits to get to an amazing and remote location is so rewarding!

Campers explore trails nobody knew existed, visit caves, rivers, oceans, tide pools, mountain vistas and so much more! Your children will come home exhausted and excited to get up and see what the next day has to offer. Go online for details about this rewarding experience, including the hike schedule.

Contract Instructor: Tobin Beach Thanksgiving Camp 11/22-11/26 (No class 11/25) $210-220 (4 classes) Winter Camp 12/20-12/24 $250-$260 (5 classes)

GYMNASTICS CAMPS 8:30am-3:30pm • Ages 5-12 SR Gymnastics Center (2210 Bluebell Drive) Filled with lots of gymnastics fun, flipping, jumping, swinging, and climbing. Each afternoon features a different activity, including tumbling, fitness, crafts, games, and rock climbing. NOTE: Release forms must be filled out prior to start of camp. Bring a lunch and something to drink. Contract Instructor: SRGC Staff Thanksgiving Camps Wed, 11/24 OR Fri, 11/26 $65-$75 (1 class) Winter Camps Mon-Thu, 12/20-12/23 OR 12/27-12/30 $250-$260 (4 classes)

Save $10 per session!

Discount for Santa Rosa residents

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- YOUTH CAMPS Winter Camps FENCING AND ARCHERY ADVENTURE CLINIC Tue/Wed, 12/28 & 12/29 9am-2:30pm • Ages 5-12 En Garde Fencing Academy (917 Piner Rd, Ste D) $120-$130 (2 classes) Learn fencing and archery! This fun clinic is created with the beginning fencer and archer in mind. Bringing the ancient art of dueling into the modern world, instructor Jim Liebich teaches the modern style of the exciting sport of fencing and combines it with archery into a fun adventure!

Fencing, cross-training, games and more will give students a solid foundation in these Olympic sports.

WINTER CAMP WA-TAM Mon-Thu, 8am-3pm • Ages 6-12* Finley/Person Auditorium $150-$160 (4 classes) Join us for maximum indoor fun molded after our popular Camp Wa-Tam experience!

Highlights include: Baking Fun with Mr. Big, arts & crafts, games, skits, a field trip, and a special guest. The fun culminates with the Thursday Extravaganza, where campers enjoy a meal prepared by their own hands in Chef Big’s Kitchen and then put on an Awesome Afternoon Theater program for parents, friends and relatives. *Children 5¾ years who are currently enrolled in a regular kindergarten program may attend.

Session 1: Winter Wonderland 12/20-12/23 Session 2: Let It Snow 12/27-12/30

Register online or call 707-543-3737

EMPIRE VOLLEYBALL WINTER BREAK CAMP Mon-Thu, 12/27-12/30 9-10am (Ages 3-6) OR 10-11am (Ages 7-14) Epicenter (3215 Coffey Lane) $70-$150 (4 classes) Empire Volleyball Winter Break Camp will get your kids active over the holiday break. We will make sure the come home tired and feeling like they had fun while learning the aspects of volleyball.

We keep this group moving non-stop in a fun and fast paced setting. Contract Instructors: Empire Volleyball Coaching Staff

Please Note: All programs and activities may change based on public health recommendations and COVID-19 safety precautions.

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- NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES Neighborhood Services (NS) is a division of Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks providing underserved youth and their families with safe-haven sites where they enjoy recreational, social and athletic activities without fear of gangs, drugs and other negative influences that occur in their neighborhoods. These programs are provided with the Santa Rosa Violence Prevention Partnership and are supported by Measure O sales tax, the Change for Kids program, and many individuals, businesses and organizations to make our Santa Rosa community stronger. Visit Neighborhood Services online to learn more.

Get Involved BECOME A MEMBER A free three year membership is available and required to participate in Neighborhood Services programs.

QUALIFY To become a member, you must live within Santa Rosa and provide verification of one of the following:

Fall & Winter Programs AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS Mon-Thu, 3-6pm $10 entire school year Held in recreation rooms and activity centers at nearby Burbank Housing complexes, youth are provided with a safe, nurturing environment to receive academic enrichment and enjoy leisure time and recreational activities.

For more information and to register, email neighborhoodservices@srcity.org or call 707-543-4501.

Social Security Supplemental or Disability Income Public assistance through Sonoma County Human Services Department (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families [TANF], food stamps/CalFresh) Public assistance through the City of Santa Rosa Housing Authority MediCal Benefits JOIN Provide your eligibility documentation in person at either Steele Lane Community Center (415 Steele Lane) or Finley Community Center (2060 W. College Avenue) Monday – Friday, 9am to 4pm.

Contact us today at neighborhoodservices@srcity.org or 707-543-4501 if you have membership questions.

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- NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES Fall & Winter Programs 1,2 STEP: AN INTRODUCTION TO DANCE Sessions: 8/30-10/28 Mon/Wed, 6:15-7:15pm OR 7:30-8:30pm Steele Lane Community Center Grades 3-8 This fun introductory class is great for boys and girls who want to be challenged, learn various genres of dance, push creativity, and boost confidence. All music and moves are age appropriate.

SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS Steele Lane Community Center Additional locations TBA Grades 1-6 $10 per camp Keep your childerenbusy and engaged during fall and winter school breaks! Camps feature activities such as sports, arts & crafts, recreational games, special presentations, field trips and more!

BASKETBALL CLINICS Sessions: 9/7-9/29 Tue/Thu, 6:15-7:15pm OR 7:30-8:30pm Comstock Middle, Steele Lane Community Center, Additional Locations TBA Grades 1-8 Participants learn basketball fundamentals, including dribbling, passing, shooting, defense and much more, in a fun and encouraging environment.

FALL: 11/22-11/24; 8:30am-3:30pm Winter: 12/20-12/24* & 12/27-12/31*; 8:30am-3:30pm *Camp ends at 12:30pm on 12/24 & 12/31 FAMILY FUN TIMES Neighborhood Services features activities every few months that the entire family can participate in and enjoy. To see upcoming activities, please visit srcity.org/NeighborhoodServices

INDOOR SOCCER CLINICS Sessions: 10/5-10/28 Tue/Thu, 6:15-7:15pm OR 7:30-8:30pm Comstock Middle, Steele Lane Community Center, Additional Locations TBA Grades 1-8 These clinics provide a fun and encouraging environment to learn soccer fundamentals including dribbling, passing, shooting, defense and much more!

CO-ED FUTSAL LEAGUE Sessions: 11/30-2/10 Tue/Thu, 6:15-7:15pm OR 7:30-8:30pm Locations TBA Grades 1-3 and 4-6 Join the league, participate in thisco-ed indoor version of a five-a-side indoor soccer league. Enjoy the fast-paced game that offers increased touches of the ball. Divisions will be split by grades, 1-3 and 4-6.

SIGN UP See Pg. 17

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- BOATING & SAILING Lake Ralphine at Howarth Park BOAT RENTAL INFORMATION Paddleboat: $12/hr • 4 people max (740 lbs., 2 Adults and 2 Youth) Single Kayak: $8/hr • 1 person Double Kayak: $10/hr • 2 people max Canoe: $12/hr • 4 people max/730 lbs.

Stand Up Paddleboard: $12/hr • 1 person PLEASE NOTE: Lifejackets are included with the rental and MUST be worn.

FALL RENTAL HOURS Aug 8 - Sept 26 Sat/Sun, 11am-5pm (weather permitting) Open: Labor Day, Sept 6, 11am-5pm BRING YOUR OWN BOAT You are welcome to launch your boat at Lake Ralphine. Boats under 20 feet and with electric engines ONLY are allowed.

PRIVATE GROUP CLASSES Arrange your own boating class for a group of four or more. Contact: howarthpark@srcity.org or 707543-3298.

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- ADULTS (18+) Health, Fitness & Special Interest JEWELS OF BELADI BELLY DANCE TROUPE Sessions: 8/24-11/9; 11/16-2/22 Tue, 5:30-6:30pm • Ages 16+ Person Sr. Wing/Rm 3 $98-$108 (12 classes) Jewels of Beladi Troupe is a dance troupe class is for intermediate and advanced students. Dancers must have at least intermediate belly dance experience or have taken Theresea Jade’s beginning class.

Costuming is a requirement. Enjoy opportunities to participate in a Hafla (dance party) and performances. Contract Instructor: Theresa Jade BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE BELLY DANCE Sessions: 8/24-11/9; 11/16-2/22 Tue, 6:45-7:45pm • Ages 16+ Person Sr. Wing/Rm 3 $98-$108 (12 classes) Having fun while becoming more flexible and fit as you learn a graceful and beautiful way of moving. This class provides basic belly dance instruction. Contract Instructor: Theresa Jade FLAMENCO DANCE Sessions: 9/8-10/27; 11/10-1/26; 2/9-4/6 Wed, 5:30-6:30pm • Ages 18+ Finley/Live Oak $58-$68 (8 classes) Flamenco embodies the music and culture of Southern Spain. We are back in the classroom and ready to move! Join us as we explore the art of Flamenco using footwork patterns, arm and hand techniques and gain a deeper understanding of body alignment and the use of our torso as the pillar of movement. Classes are accompanied by professional and student guitarists. Classes also offer techniques to increase rhythm and speed and will challenge students of all levels. Wear sturdy heeled shoes. Contract Instructor: Joelle Gonçalves

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- ADULTS (18+) Health, Fitness & Special Interest GENTLE SOMATIC YOGA Multiple Sessions: 8/23-2/24 Thu, 5:30-6:45pm • Ages 18+ Finley/Cypress Rm $56-$66 (6 classes) Create a deep reservoir of wellness in body and mind with this modern yoga practice designed to increase awareness of the relationship between mind, body and soul. A blending of Somatic and Hatha yoga will help you increase flexibility, integrate left and right sides of your body, and build strength while gaining tools for relaxation. All levels welcome. Bring a yoga mat and wear clothing that allows for movement.

Contract Instructor: Brenda Kobrin AIKIDO Sessions: 8/23-9/29; 10/4-10/27; 11/1-12/15; 1/31/26; 1/31-2/23 Mon/Wed 6:30-7:30pm • Ages 13+ Finley/Valley Oak $56-$98 (7-11 classes) Aikido, known as the art of peace, is a martial art of self-defense. Students train together in a cooperative, non-competitive environment, practicing throws and falls with partners.

Participants experience improved coordination, flexibility, balance, strength, endurance, confidence, and stress management. Many students report an enhanced, positive mental state and feeling more relaxed, encouraged, and inspired. Contract Instructors: Laura Doty and Isaiah Wisdom

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BACK TO THE CORE Sessions: 8/23-9/27; 10/4-10/25; 11/1-12/13; 1/3-1/24; 1/31-2/14 Mon, 5:30-6:30pm • Ages 18+ Person Sr. Wing/Rm 5 $23-$60 (3-6 classes) The core is, quite literally, at the center of everything we do. To maintain or regain muscular balance in core strength and flexibility, we will do exercises with bands, stability balls and other equipment, while standing and lying down. This class is founded on Pilates and is taught in a rhythmic flow to popular music. Adaptations are provided to meet individual needs.

Contract Instructor: JoRene Woodworth

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- ADULTS (18+) Health, Fitness & Special Interest PORTER’S MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY • Ages 5 to Adult Sessions: 8/24-10/2; 10/5-10/30; 11/2-12/14; 1/4-1/29; 2/1-2/26 This course teaches the art of American Kenpo Karate, providing harmony of the body, mind and spirit and instruction leading to accomplishing ranks from White Belt to Black Belt. An emphasis is placed on self-defense techniques, Kata (Forms), Kumite (Sparring), fitness, and philosophy. Students gain self-confidence, discipline, flexibility, improved balance, mental concentration, physical conditioning, and respect. Students' individual needs and goals are addressed and unique and personal characteristics are recognized in this course. Contract Instructor: Tom Porter BEGINNER Tue/Thu, 5:30-6:30pm & Sat, 11am-12pm Finley/Live Oak $88-$142 (12-18 classes) Beginning class for white belt through blue belt.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED Tue/Thu, 6:30-7:30pm & Sat, 12-1pm Finley/ Live Oak $88-$142 (12-18 classes) Intermediate/Advanced class for green belt through black belt.

YOGA ENERGY Sessions: 9/1-9/22; 10/6-10/27; 11/10-12/15; 1/5-1/26; 2/2-2/23 Wed, 6-7:15pm • Ages 18+ Person Sr. Wing/Rm 5 $43-$76 (4-6 classes) Using traditional yoga postures, breathing and meditation techniques, this potent alignment-oriented practice concentrates on physical health and mental well-being to bring about a sound, pain-free body and a clear, peaceful mind. Please bring your yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing.

Class is suitable for all levels. Contract Instructor: Maria Battista OLYMPIC JUDO Sessions: 10/1-12/16; 1/4 -3/31 Tue/Thu, 6-7:30pm • Ages 13+ Finley/Valley Oak Rm $100-$144 (18-24 dates) Gain self-discipline, physical and emotional fitness! Students learn proper rolling and falling, along with throwing, grappling, submission techniques, and basic Judo terms and vocabulary. Rank is awarded on merit and students may compete in local judo tournaments. Judogi uniform required ($40-$45); information provided in class.

Contract Instructor: Ben Keating

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- ADULTS (18+) Health, Fitness & Special Interest VOICE OVERS…NOW IS YOUR TIME! Thu, 8/19, 6:30-8:30pm • Ages 18+ Online $34-$44 (1 class) You’ve heard Lisa Foster on TV and radio commercials, now hear her LIVE as she illustrates how YOU can use your voice for commercials, films, and videos! Lisa presents a unique way to cash in on this lucrative full or part-time career that you can manage on your own terms. Contract Instructor: Lisa Foster COMMON GROUND DOG TRAINING Sessions: 8/24-9/28; 8/26-9/30; 10/5-11/9 Tue, 6-7pm OR Thu, 7-8pm • Ages 18+ Finley Courtyard $95-$105 (6 classes) Learn positive and fun methods to train your dog (five months or older). Proof of vaccinations is required at the first class for each session. NOTE: Handlers under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult. Handlers only at first class (no dogs). No aggressive dogs. Contract Instructor: Mike Ossenbeck COMMON GROUND DOG TRAINING – THE NEXT LEVEL Sessions: 8/24-9/28; 10/5-11/9 Tue, 7-8pm • Ages 18+ Finley Courtyard $95-$105 (6 classes) The emphasis will be on adapting our training to real life situations at home and in public. Our dogs should be dogs, have fun and do doggie stuff, but should not be writing their own job description. We need to install an on and off switch. We will introduce some music, fun and games in this class.

This next level class is for dogs who have attended a basic Common Ground Dog Training class or have had prior basic training. Dogs and people attend the first meeting. Bring vaccination records to first class.

No aggressive dogs. Contract Instructor: Mike Ossenbeck

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LIVING WITH EASE THROUGH TAPPING Sessions: 9/24; 11/1; 2/7 Mon OR Fri, 6-8pm • Ages 18+ Online $20-$30 (1 class) Learn to live with ease by using a sequence of light physical "tapping" on your external acupuncture points. In this interactive workshop, you will explore this self-healing method to ease a variety of situations from physical pain and negative emotion, to anxiety, stress and PTSD. Contract Instructor: Beryl Ryan INTRODUCTION TO USING YOUR IPHONE OR IPAD Thu, 10/28 OR 2/17, 5:30-8:30pm • Ages 18+ Finley/Manzanita $47-$57 (1 class) Discover the full potential of your smart phone or tablet including features, capabilities and some hidden secrets! Bring your fully-charged and software updated device, along with your IDs, passwords and questions to these interactive, hands-on classes. Be sure to select the class that matches the type of device that you have.

Contract Instructor: Richard Lazovick

Save $10 per session!

Discount for Santa Rosa residents

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- ADULTS (18+) Sports PLAY TENNIS Stay active after work and on weekends. No membership needed—just fresh air, lighted courts and fun outdoors! Courts are located at Galvin Community Park, Howarth Memorial Park and Finley Community Park. Courts may be reserved for tournaments and league play for a fee: $7-$10/hour per court, call 707-543-3737.

TENNIS INSTRUCTORS

FALL SOFTBALL Registration: 8/4-8/20 Season: 9/13-10/22 srcity.org/Softball $325 per team Don’t let your softball experience come to an end!

Register for the 2021 fall softball season. We have men’s and co-ed slow pitch softball leagues. The season is six weeks and begins September 13th, with all games at Northwest Community Park. Download league information at at: srcity.org/Softball.

Questions? Email us at: softball@srcity.org.

Contact instructors below directly for private clinics or lessons.

Stewart Hutton - Tennis Instructor stewart_httn@yahoo.com • 707-291-3751 Joshua Silverman - Tennis Instructor acestokyo@gmail.com • 707-326-4885 Lance Hollon -Tennis Instructor lancehollon@hotmail.com • 650-619-0415 Adam MacKinnon - Pickleball Instructor adammackinnon@gmail.com

Team Sideline: City of Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks softball schedules and rosters are now available at: teamsideline.com/srcity

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- ADULTS (18+) Sports

PLAY PICKLEBALL Join the fun and learn to play one of the fastest growing sports in the country. Pickleball is like tennis but played with a ping-pong style paddle and a whiffle ball on a sport court. Play begins every morning at 9am at Finley Park. Beginners are welcome. Paddles available. Also, try the four courts at Howarth Park!

GOLF LESSONS Bennett Valley Municipal Golf Course 3330 Yulupa Ave • 707-528-3673 Youth and adult golf lessons are available at Bennett Valley Golf Course. Visit BennettValleyGolf.com for lesson details and information on Learn to-Golf youth scholarships.

BOCCE Sonoma County Bocce Federation runs leagues at Julliard Park; for league play and information visit sonomacountybocce.org or call 707-528-2710. If you would like to reserve a court, email sports@srcity.org.

HORSESHOES Ten horseshoe pits are available for public use at Doyle Community Park. These are first-come, first-served or you may reserve a court by emailing sports@srcity.org.

CONTACT INFORMATION Play Santa Rosa Sports Message Hotline: 707-543-4317 Field Conditions (Updated weekdays 3pm): 707-543-3474 Email: softball@srcity.org & sports@srcity.org

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- ACTIVE ADULTS (50+) Senior Centers & Programs Join Santa Rosa Seniors 50 & Better! Two centers to serve you, use one or both! Receive an electronic scan card to load payment in advance for drop-in programs and members save 50¢ per visit! Membership is $24 per year for Santa Rosa residents and is available but not required.

Steele Lane Community Center 415 Steele Lane • 707-543-3282 Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm Bus Route #7, #19 Person Senior Wing 2060 W College Avenue • 707-543-3745 Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm Bus Route #3, #6, #15

Programs BALANCE - JAE Increase steadiness and stability. Class is suitable for those who use walkers or canes and those who have fallen, stumbled or fear falling.

COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY CLINIC Check email, work on a project or browse the web.

Facilitators are available to assist. Need help troubleshooting? Bring your laptop or tablet.

BINGO Play a variety of games and challenge your mind.

HISTORY Join the group for dynamic history presentations.

BOOK CLUB Join our monthly club "Books fall open, you fall in."

Current list available at the front desk.

ISRAELI FOLK DANCE - LEANNE Come dance circle dances to songs in Hebrew, Arabic, Turkish, Greek, Spanish and English, with varied speeds, moods, and styles to match.

BOOMER BLAST FITNESS - GLORIA Low-impact aerobics and strength training class to keep you in shape. Join this fun group and keep moving!

BRAND NEW OR BARELY BEGINNER UKE New ukulele player? Join the fun and learn how to play!

CARD GAMES Hand & Foot, Pedro, Sevens: some play experience necessary. Party Bridge, Duplicate Bridge and Pinochle: experienced players only.

CHAIR VOLLEYBALL Promotes fitness, fun and friendship! Played seated with a beach ball.

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LINE DANCE NEW BEGINNER - BARBARA Welcoming new dancers and those who want easy dances.

LINE DANCE IMPROVER - BARBARA High-beginner dancers with some experience who want to learn more challenging dances and work on their technique.

LINE DANCE JAM - BARBARA Some experience necessary. 8-10 dances per hour, very few new dances taught.

LINE DANCE EXPERIENCED - ANITA Knowledge of steps and experience required with focus on more challenging dance patterns.

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- ACTIVE ADULTS (50+) Programs MAH JONG Join us for a friendly game, featuring both eastern and western styles. All levels welcome.

MORNING EXERCISE Range-of-motion, gentle strength, balance, breathing and endurance exercises appropriate for all levels.

NEEDLECRAFT Bring your knitting, crochet or other handwork.

Yarn and needles available for first timers.

NEUROPATHY If your feet and/or hands tingle, are numb, burn, have sharp pains or you feel like you are wearing socks or gloves you may have neuropathy and you’ll want to attend this meeting.

PHOTOGRAPHY Bring a flash drive to show 6-8 of your photos.

PILATES - JAE This mat class for men and women works out the kinks and builds core strength. All levels.

PING PONG Get your workout and improve hand/eye coordination.

SPANISH CLASSES INTERMEDIATE: Some knowledge of most tenses and a good vocabulary.

CONVERSATION: Practice sentences using past, present and future tenses.

TAI CHI Gentle, flowing movements exercise and relaxation.

UKULELE Learn how to play fun songs on the ukulele. Genres include country, blues, early rock and roll, and more.

Monday (PSW) and Wednesday (SLCC) are for beginners.

WATERCOLOR STUDIO A studio time to come and paint with other artists.

YOGA - DONNA Easy flow Vinyasa-style yoga with deep stretching, standing balancing and meditation. Bring water, towel, and mat.

ZUMBA BASICS - GLORIA Learn basic Zumba moves to Latin and international music!

ZUMBA GOLD - JILL Learn basic Zumba moves and low-impact steps to Latin music.

SCRABBLE A welcoming group of wordsmiths! Bring your Scrabble dictionary or borrow the facility copy.

SILVER SINGERS Join our weekly choral group. Group also enjoys off site concerts and provides our community center with a wonderful holiday concert every year. All levels welcome.

SOCIAL ROOM Socialize, play a game of chess, enjoy coffee and conversation and use the free WIFI. $2 drop in fee/FREE to members.

Members save 50¢ per visit!

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- ACTIVE ADULTS (50+) Drop-In Schedule: Person Senior Wing Monday 9-10am 10-11am 10-11am 10-11am 10am-12pm 10:30am-12:30pm 10:45-11:45am 11am-12pm 12-1pm 12:30-3:30pm 1-3pm Tuesday 9-11am 9:30-10:30am 9:30-10:30am 10-11am 10-11am 11am-12pm 11am-12:30pm 11am-12:30pm 11:30am-12:30pm 1-3pm 1-4pm 1:30-3pm 2-4pm Wednesday 9:30-10:30am 10:30-11:30am 10:30am-12pm 11am-12pm 12-1pm 12:30-3:30pm 12:30-4pm 1-3pm 1-3pm 1-4pm 1-4pm 2-4pm Thursday 9-11am 9:30-10:30am 9:30-10:30am 10-11am 10-11am 10am-12pm 11am-12pm 11:30am-12:30pm 1-3:30pm 1-4pm Friday 8:45am-12pm 9-10am 9-10:30am 10:30am-12pm 10:30am-12:30pm 12:30-4pm 1-2pm 1-3pm 1-4pm 1-4pm

Drop-In Schedule: Steele Lane Center

Boomer Blast Fitness - Gloria Barely Beg. to Uke (1st, 3rd & 5th Mon) Brand New to Uke (2nd & 4th Mon) Zumba Gold - Jill Needlecraft Line Dance - Anita (exp.)

History - Billie Ukulele - Bill’s Beginners** Balance - Jae Duplicate Bridge (exp.)

Hand & Foot Cards (will teach)

$6 $2 $2 $6 $3 $4 $2 $2 $4 $4 $3

Computer Lab - Cheryl, Fred, Tom Pilates - Jae Line Dance Jam - Barbara (high beg.)

Tai Chi - Stan Zumba Basics - Gloria Line Dance New Beginner - Barbara Spanish - Geran (beg. conver.)

Spanish - Irma (inter. conver.)

Yoga - Donna Pedro (exp.)

Ping Pong (beg. & inter.)

Book Club (2nd Tue) Photography (1st & 2nd Tue)

$2 N.M. $7 $4 $5 $6 $4 $3 $3 $7 $3 $4 $2 $3

Line D. Improver - Barbara (high beg.)

Chair Volleyball - Jae Dementia Caregivers Support** Line Dance New Beginner - Barbara Balance - Jae Party Bridge (exp.)

Pinochle (exp.)

Ukulele - James (exp.)

Scrabble Watercolor Studio (drop-in) Ping Pong (inter. & adv.)

Israeli Folk Dance (1st & 3rd Wed)

$4 $5 $6 $4 $4 $4 $4 $3 $3 $4 $4 $3

Computer Lab - Cheryl, Fred, Tom Pilates - Jae Line Dance Jam - Barbara (high beg.)

Zumba Gold - Jill Tai Chi - Dr. Carl Legal Consultation - Roy (3rd Thu)** Line D. Improver - Barbara (high beg.)

Yoga - Donna Sevens Cards (1st & 3rd Thu) Ping Pong (beg. & inter.)

$2 N.M. $7 $4 $6 $4 $5 N.M. $4 $7 $3 $4

Mahjong Boomer Blast Fitness - Gloria Computer Clinic - Valerie, Will Spanish with Larry (inter. gram.)

Line Dance - Anita (exp.)

Pinochle (exp.)

Chair Volleyball - Jae Scrabble Ping Pong (inter. & adv.)

Ballroom Dance**

$4 $6 $2 N.M. $3 $4 $4 $5 $3 $4 $9

Register online or call 707-543-3737

Monday 9-10am 10am-12pm 10:30-11:30am 11:30am-2:30pm Wednesday 9-10am 9:30-11am 10:30-11:30am 10:30am-1:30pm 11:30am-2:30pm Thursday 9-11:15am 10-11am 11am-2pm

Morning Exercise Needlecraft Chair Volleyball Bingo

$3 $3 $3 $3

Morning Exercise Adv Beg Ukulele Neuropathy (1st Wed) Chinese Mah Jong Bingo

$3 $4 $3 $3 $3

Wii Games Silver Singers Party Bridge

$3 $2 $4

*N.M. = Non-member (members are free for select activities) **Pre-registration required

Please Note: All programs and activities may change based on public health recommendations and COVID19 safety precautions.

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- ACTIVE ADULTS (50+) Classes & Events

DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS SUPPORT Multiple Sessions: 8/4-1/26 Wed, 10:30am-12pm • Ages 50+ Person Sr. Wing/Rm 28 $22-$30 (4-5 classes) Caring, confidential and compassionate support group for caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer's and other forms of Dementia. At meetings, you’ll learn best practices for coping with challenging behaviors, experience how others are dealing with caregiving issues, discuss the latest research and receive information about supportive services in our community. Preregistration required. Contract Instructor: Susan Kay Gilbert WATERCOLOR - BARBARA Sessions: 9/3-9/24; 10/8-10/29; 11/5-12/17; 1/21-1/28 Fri, 9:30am-12:30pm or 1-4pm • Ages 50+ Person Sr. Wing/Rm 26 $23-$60 (2-5 classes) Join this popular class where you develop your own unique style using watercolor techniques.

Enjoy monthly themes, daily demonstrations, and critiques with pointers to help you improve.

Material list available upon request. Preregistration required. Contract Instructor: Barbara Marlin-Coole

Register online or call 707-543-3737

AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM (Ages 50+) Learn current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques and how to drive more safely in today’s challenging traffic environment. Learn to manage common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. First time students must take the full eight-hour course. The renewal course is for those who have completed the full course within the past four years.

FULL COURSE Sessions: 10/5 & 10/7; 12/7 & 12/9 Tue & Thu, 9:15am-1:30pm Person Sr. Wing/Rm 23 $6 Pre-registration fee required $20 Course Fee, AARP members $15* *Paid day-of in class (check written to AARP only) RENEWAL COURSE Session: 11/18 Thu, 9:15am-2pm Person Sr. Wing/Rm 23 $3 Pre-registration fee required $20 Course Fee, AARP members $15* *Paid day-of in class (check written to AARP only) LEGAL CONSULTATION WITH ROY JOHNSTON Monthly; 3rd Thu, 10am-12pm • Ages 50+ Person Sr. Wing/Rm 28 $5 non-members, free for members Meet with an elder law attorney for a 15-minute private consultation. Pre-registration required.

UKULELE – BILL’S BEGINNERS Multiple Sessions: 9/13-1/31 Mon, 11am-12pm • Ages 50+ Person Sr. Wing/Rm 5 $4.50-$10 (3-5 classes) A group of ukulele enthusiasts who love to have fun!

Pre-registration required.

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- ACTIVE ADULTS (50+) Classes & Events OKTOBERFEST Fri, 9/17, 12-1:30pm • Ages 50+ Finley/Courtyard $10 non-member, $6 member Pre-register by 9/13 Come celebrate autumn at the annual Oktoberfest, a complete BBQ lunch with brats and non-alcohol beverages. Enjoy live Accordion and Polka Dance music performed by Steve Balich.

BINGO Mon & Wed, 11:30am-2:30pm • Ages 50+ Steele Lane/Dohn Rm $3 - Pre-registration required Bingo is back at Steele Lane, but in the larger auditorium to accommodate social distancing and COVID protocols. Join us for a variety of fun games that will challenge your mind and an opportunity to win a prize or two! No food/drink will be provided (due to COVID protocols) so bring your own. Council on Aging (COA) is offering a meal program that will provide lunch on Mondays to those who sign up with them. Facial coverings and pre-registration required. Call 707-543-3282, M-F from 8:30am-5pm to register or find out more about the COA meal program. Bring change, 5 cents a card.

BILLIARDS Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm • Ages 50+ Steele Lane/Billiard Rm $3 (3 hours) Pre-registration required The billiards room is open for those with a reservation! To limit the number of players in the room, you must pre-register for a 3-hour appointment (8 players at a time, 9am-12pm or 123pm). This will allow for a COVID safe experience and allow more players to enjoy the billiards room. Facial coverings required. Pre-registration required. Call 707-543-3282, M-F from 8:30am5pm to reserve your spot.

BALLROOM DANCES Fri, 1-4pm • Ages 50+ Finley Complex $9 non-member, $8.50 member Enjoy the best ballroom dancing in Santa Rosa with live bands and DJ music playing your favorite sounds from the ‘40s to present. Keep your feet and spirits floating with the polka, waltz, cha cha, tango, and more. All are welcome with or without a partner. Pre-registration required.

Themed Dance Socials: 8/20 Hawaii Day, 10/29 Halloween, 12/17 Holidays, 2/14 Valentine’s Day. No Dances: 11/26, 12/3, 12/24 and 12/31.

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- AQUATICS Facility Information & Swim Hours FACILITY INFORMATION Ridgway Swim Center 455 Ridgway Avenue, 707-543-3421 Ridgway Swim Center boasts a nine-lane competition pool, a 2 - 3½ foot deep instructional pool, and a 140foot water slide!

Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat/Sun, 9am-1pm *Closed: 8/16-8/20 for scheduled maintenance.

Finley Aquatic Center 2060 West College Avenue, 707-543-3760 Finley Aquatic Center has a 10-lane competition pool and a 2.5-3-foot-deep instructional pool. The facility is fully ADA accessible, with pool ramp and ADA seat lift.

Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 6am-8pm; Sat/Sun, 9am-1pm *Closed: 9/15, 9/29, 10/8, & 10/13 after 1:15pm; 10/9 & 10/10 all day RECREATION SWIM - HOURS & FEES Adults $5 Youth 2-17/Senior 55+/Disabled $4 All persons entering pool facilities are charged the entrance fee.

Join us for this fun time in the water for all ages, at Ridgway Swim Center on weekends in the Fall!

Summer Recreation Swim ends at both facilities on 8/15. During Recreation Swim times, all facilities are open for public use and lifeguards are on duty.

POLICIES No flotation devices, including swim suits with built-in flotation pieces.

Children under age 8 must be supervised by a responsible person age 16+.

Children under age 5 must have an adult in the water with them always.

No jean cut-offs, t-shirts, or street shorts allowed in the water.

Only clearly identified service animals are permitted.

Children must be 48 inches to ride the Ridgway water slide.

Swimwear with exposed zippers, buckles or metal rivets are not permitted on the water slide.

No thong/G-string suits permitted.

Children over age five are not allowed in opposite-sex locker rooms. Unisex restrooms available.

Finley Aquatic Center 8/15 Last day of 2021 Summer Recreation Swim Ridgway Swim Center 8/15 Last day of 2021 Summer Recreation Swim 8/21-9/5 Fall Recreation Swim Sat & Sun: 1:15-2:30pm, 2:45-4pm & 4:15pm-5:30pm

Rec Swim is drop-in, first come, first served.

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- AQUATICS Facility Information & Swim Hours LAP SWIM - HOURS & FEES $6 - Pre-registration required Join us for year-round swimming for fitness. Kickboards, pull buoys and hand paddles available for use. Lane availability varies.

Finley Aquatic Center Mon-Fri: 6-8am • 9-11am begins 8/21 • 11:30am-1:15pm Mon/Wed/Fri: 6-7pm Tue/Thu: 6-8pm Sat: 9-11am • Sat/Sun: 11:30am-1:15pm No walking lane: Mon-Sun; 9-11am; M/W, 11:30-12:30pm; Mon-Fri, 5-6pm Ridgway Swim Center Mon-Sun: 9am-12pm (begins 8/21) SANTA ROSA MASTERS SWIMMING HOURS & FEES Ridgway Swim Center Mon-Fri, 5:45-7am & 12-1:15pm $7 - Pre-registration required An on-deck coach provides adult swimmers with coaching, including correction and development of strokes and techniques.

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- AQUATICS Fitness Classes & Sports

WATER FITNESS Multiple sessions; Ages 15+ $6 - Pre-registration required Finley Aquatic Center Use the resistance of water for strength training and aerobic conditioning! These exercise routines help participants of all fitness levels to improve strength, endurance, flexibility and well-being with little to no impact on the joints. People with minimal water experience are encouraged to join us for this rejuvenating form of exercise.

Sessions W/F, 8-9am M-Sun, 9-10am & 10-11am M/W, 11:30am-12:30pm* M-F, 5-6pm T/Th, 7-8pm *Lower impact exercises and smaller class size for more individualized attention

WATER POLO PRACTICE & SCRIMMAGE Sun, 10-11:30am; Ages 12-16 Finley Aquatic Center $8 - Pre-registration required This is a time for practice and scrimmages.

Participants must be able to swim four continuous laps in deep water without stopping and tread water for one minute straight.

WATER POLO FUNDAMENTALS 2-week sessions (6 classes, 1 hour each) Mon/Wed/Fri, 7-8pm; Ages 12-16 Finley Aquatic Center $30-$40 - Pre-registration required Finley Aquatic Complex Learn the fundamentals of water polo.

Participants must be able to swim four continuous laps in deep water without stopping and tread water for one minute straight.

MASTERS POLO Mon/Wed, 8-9pm, Fri, 7-9pm; Ages 16+ Finley Aquatic Center $7 - Pre-registration required Join this recreational time for adults.

Scrimmage games take place each night with quality refereeing. Participants under age 18 must have permission from the program director.

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- AQUATICS Swim Lessons - General Information Beginning Swim Program

Intermediate Swim Program

CHILD-ADULT BEGINNER: NO WATER EXPERIENCE NEEDED These courses are designed for all ages to gain basic water skills. The focus is water adjustment and fun!

LEVELS 2-5: SWIMMING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED This program is designed to build swimming proficiency, technique and endurance. The focus is skill development.

Parent-Child: Ages 6 months-3 years This is a FUN introduction to the water with singing, games, blowing bubbles, going underwater, floating, kicking and scooping. Parent participation in the water is required.

Level 2: Ages 5-9 Prerequisite: Swim front crawl and back crawl 5 yards. Students work on side breathing, back crawl and elementary backstroke arms.

Tadpoles: Ages 3-5 Students work on comfort in the water and having fun. Basic skills like blowing bubbles, going underwater, floating, kicking and alternating arms are taught through games and imagination.

Water Frogs: Ages 4-5 Students work on water adjustment, submerging, front and back floats, kicking, front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke.

Sea Stars: Ages 6-9 Students work on water adjustment, submerging, front and back floats, kicking, front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke.

Level 3: Ages 6+ Prerequisite: Front crawl with side-breathing, back crawl for 15 yards, and elementary backstroke arms for 5 yards. Teaching emphasize on side-breathing and endurance for front crawl. Introduction to elementary backstroke kick, breaststroke kick, butterfly kick and sitting and kneeling dives. This course is taught in deeper water.

Level 4: Ages 6+ Prerequisite: Front crawl 25 yards with excellent sidebreathing, back crawl 25 yards, elementary backstroke, breaststroke kick, and dolphin kick for 15 yards. Students learn to coordinate breaststroke arms and kick, are introduced to butterfly, work on treading water, and learn to do a standing dive.

Dolphins: Ages 10-15 Taught in 3 1/2 feet of water, students work on water adjustment and beginning swimming skills.

Student progress and needs determine the pace of the course. More advanced skills may be taught including breaststroke, sidestroke, treading water, and dives.

Adult Beginner: Ages 16+ Students work on skills ranging from water adjustment and floating to front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke. The pace of the course is based on student progress and needs. The class is taught in 3 1/2 feet of water.

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- AQUATICS Swim Lessons - General Information Level 5: Ages 6+ Prerequisite: front crawl and back crawl 50 yards, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke and butterfly 15 yards. Students improve technique and endurance on the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke and breaststroke and develop proficiency in butterfly, sidestroke, treading water, diving and flip turns.

Level 6 - Fitness Swimmer: Ages 6+ Prerequisite: front crawl and back crawl 50 yards, breaststroke and butterfly 25 yards.

Students will continue to refine technique in all strokes and improve endurance while learning how to use pull-buoys and kickboards in their workout. Students will also learn how to use a pace clock, flip and open turns, and lap swim etiquette.

Level 6 - Lifeguard Preparedness (LGT): Ages 6+ Prerequisite: front crawl and back crawl 50 yards, breaststroke and butterfly 25 yards.

Students will continue to refine technique in all strokes and improve endurance while learning lifeguard skills. Students will also work on water entries, swimming with a rescue tube, and rescues for distressed swimmer, active drowning and passive drowning victims.

SWIM LESSON POLICIES Participants must meet the minimum age level by first day of class.

No make-up classes allowed. If a class is missed, please take the remaining classes.

It is common for children to repeat a level before progressing to the next level.

Drop off and pick up children on time (not early or late); this is required for safe supervision.

Registration is required to participate in all fee programs.

Classes fill quickly, register early and save your receipt to present at first class.

Carefully register your child in the class at the appropriate skill level. If your child is under or over-qualified for a class, we will transfer him/her as appropriate. If there is no availability, you will receive a refund.

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- AQUATICS Swim Lessons - Finley Aquatic Center GROUP LESSONS

PRIVATE LESSONS

Sessions - 8/16-10/7; Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu Each session is 4 lessons, 25 minutes each $25-$35 per session Session 1 - 8/16-8/25 & 8/17-8/26 Session 2 - 8/30-9/8 & 8/31-9/9 Session 3 - 9/13-9/22 & 9/14-9/23 Session 4 - 9/27-10/6 & 9/28-10/7

4 Sessions - 8/16-10/7, Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu Each session is 4 lessons, 25 minutes each Start times are every 30 minutes, 4-6pm $120 per session Classes are taught in shallow water ONLY 4:00, 4:30, 5:00, & 5:30pm. Classes may be taught in shallow or deep water from 6:00-6:30pm.

4PM Tadpoles Waterfrogs Sea Stars Level 2

5:30PM Parent/Child Tadpoles Sea Stars Level 2

4:30PM Parent/Child Tadpoles Waterfrogs Sea Stars Level 2

5PM Parent/Child Tadpoles Waterfrogs Sea Stars Level 2

6PM Tadpoles Waterfrogs Sea Stars Level 3 Level 4 Adult Beg Dolphins

Register online or call 707-543-3737

HOW TO REGISTER View the lesson schedule and register online: REGISTER ONLINE Download a pdf schedule with session barcodes: DOWNLOAD PDF (best if registering by phone)

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- AQUATICS Safety Training AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING – BLENDED LEARNING COURSE Finley Aquatic Center • Ages 15+ $200-$210 This course provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing emergencies, injuries and sudden illness until EMS personnel take over. During the class you will learn distressed, active, passive and submerged victim rescue, victim removal from water, spinal management and back-boarding in the water, CPR, AED, rescue breathing and airway management and first aid skills including: conscious victim assessment, bandaging, splinting, caring for soft tissue injuries, burns and more.

The blended learning course combines eight hours of online education with 20 hours of instructor-led classroom and in-water skills sessions. After registering, you will be sent a link to the online education sessions, which must be completed prior to the first skill session.

SESSIONS: December 20-31 Mon, Wed, Fri; 12/20-12/31; 1:30pm-5pm January 21-30 Fri 1/21 5pm-7pm; Sat & Sun 1/22, 1/23, 1/29, 1/30; 1pm-5:30pm February 18-27 Fri 2/18 5pm-7pm; Sat & Sun 2/19, 2/20, 2/26, 2/27; 1pm-5:30pm

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- FACILITY RENTALS Book Venue Space Now for Your Meeting or Event!

Are you planning an in-person meeting, a small party, or a special event that's been on hold during the pandemic? Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks has the space for you and is accepting bookings!

The Finley Community Center, Person Senior Wing, Steele Lane Community Center, Deturk Round Barn and Church of One Tree are available to rent. Current Covid-19 recommendations and procedures will be provided to help you plan a safe event.

Rooms may be reserved one year in advance of the event date, so now is the time to check availability and book space for your event.

SEE EVENT VENUES, GET AN ESTIMATE & REVIEW COVID-19 GUIDELINES

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- REGISTRATION & CONTACT INFO SIGN UP! ONLINE SantaRosaRec.com Search by class name.

BY PHONE 707-543-3737 IN PERSON* Visit Finley or Steele Lane Community Centers during operating hours and our desk staff will be happy to assist you with registration. For swim classes, please visit Ridgway or Finley pools for assistance with registering.

REFUNDS & TRANSFERS Full refund for cancelation within 7 days of class start.

25% fee to cancel less than 7 days before class start.

Or, you may transfer to an alternate class.

No refunds or changes within 3 business days of class start.

No refunds for Day Camps after 5pm Thursday before camp start.

DONATIONS & SCHOLARSHIPS Tax deductible donations provide recreational activities for financially challenged families such as swim lessons, camps, lifeguard trainings and senior memberships. Visit SantaRosaRec.com to apply for a scholarship or to provide a gift to the Scholarship Fund in any amount.

REGISTRATION INFO • Registration is first come, first served.

• No in-class registration allowed.

• If a class is full, you are automatically placed on the waiting list.

• If you do not receive registration confirmation, please call the community or swim center.

DISABILITY ACCOMODATION Persons with disabilities are invited and welcome to participate in all classes and activities. All Recreation & Parks buildings, pools and parks are wheelchair accessible. Some unpaved trails within our parks may not be fully accessible for those with mobility disabilities. Every effort will be made to accommodate activity and program participation on an individual basis. Please contact staff at the facility where you would like to participate, preferably at least two weeks in advance of the class or activity start date, to request individual accommodation.

DISCOUNTS Santa Rosa residents receive a $10 discount per session on most classes and activities.

This discount is provided at registration.

General requests for accommodation or barrier removal can be submitted directly to Recreation and Parks at 707-543-3737 or through the City at SRCity.org/200/Americans-With-Disabilities-Act#BR.

*See facility addresses and hours under “Contact Us.”

Please Note: Program and other fees are subject to change. See updates at SantaRosaRec.com.

COVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS We are thrilled to be reopening and are committed to providing you with options for healthy recreation in alignment with public health recommendations.

Programs and activities may change based on COVID-19 safety precautions. See updates at SantaRosaRec.com.

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- REGISTRATION & CONTACT INFO RENTALS

CONTACT US 707-543-3737 • ActivityGuide@srcity.org TDD For Hearing & Speech Impaired M-F, 8am-5pm • 707-543-3289

Info Line: 707-543-3733 Finley Community Center: rentfinley@srcity.org Person Senior Wing: rentfinleyseniorcenter@srcity.org Steele Lane Community Center: rentsteele@srcity.org DeTurk Round Barn: rentdeturkroundbarn@srcity.org Church of One Tree: rentchurchofonetree@srcity.org Group Picnic Reservations: 707-543-3753, picnics@srcity.org, or at Finley Community Center, M-F, 9am-5pm Park Permits: 707-543-3294, parkpermits@srcity.org

CENTERS Finley Community Center M-F, 8am-6pm • 707-543-3737 Person Senior Wing M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm • 707-543-3745 Steele Lane Community Center M-F, 8am-5pm • 707-543-3282 POOLS Finley Aquatic Center M-F, 6am-8pm; Sat/Sun, 9am-1pm 707-543-3760 Ridgway Swim Center M-F, 9am-4pm; Sat/Sun 9am-1pm 707-543-3421 SPORTS Play Santa Rosa Sports Message Hotline • 707-543-4317 Sports Field Conditions • 707-543-3474 Updated M-F at 3pm

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BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR Are you a strong communicator with a talent or skill to share? Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks wants to hear from you! We're looking for instructors with ideas for classes and activities to help grow our program offerings for all age levels.

Senior Center Instructors Needed If you love working with seniors and have an idea for an activity, pick up a class proposal packet at Person Senior Wing or Steele Lane Community Center or request one by email at: ActivityGuide@srcity.org

Instructors Wanted for Youth & Adult Programs Share your knowledge, skills and talents at our City recreation centers or at your place of business. Youth art and dance instructors are especially needed!

Inquire at Finley Community Center or by email at ActivityGuide@srcity.org