Fall/Winter 2013 Activity Guide

ActivityGuide Fall/Winter 2013

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Active Adults 50+

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The Person Senior Wing is your new favorite place to gather, learn & lounge pages 54-61

Youth Classes

Art, camps, cooking, dance, drama, fitness, music, sports and more pages 9-29

Special Events

Scholarship Golf Tourney, Floating Pumpkin Patch, Dickens Holiday Crafts Fair & more pages 3-4

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W E LCO M E Message from the Director Greetings, As I enter my first season on the job in Santa Rosa, I am excited by the many opportunities that lie before us. I have spent 25 years as a career professional in parks and recreation in other cities including El Paso, TX; Flagstaff, AZ; and Reno, NV – and I am thrilled to continue that journey right here in beautiful Santa Rosa, CA! The Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks Department staff have been working long and hard for months to plan for the fall and winter with dynamic programming, unique event experiences and an array of health and fitness offerings which are all detailed in the pages of this Activity Guide.

You may also notice that the Activity Guide has a brand new look, and we hope that you find the makeover helpful as you navigate through it to plan your family’s leisure time adventures. And while the Activity Guide has changed, our classes, camps and events are just as great as ever. I invite you to take advantage of all that we have to offer!

We’re certain that you’ll find an activity for yourself or family members, and if you don’t, just e-mail us at activityguide@srcity.org or call (707) 543-3737 and staff will be happy to assist! Registration for Fall/Winter classes begins August 1, 2013.

I wish you all a very healthy and happy rest of the year, and I look forward to getting to know the community and meeting many of you through our upcoming programs and events.

Nanette L. Smejkal, CPRP, CNU-A Director

On the Cover Karen Rocklewitz gives her granddaughter Jenna Townend some pointers on the game of checkers while cozying up in the lounge of the new Person Senior Wing. The Wing is located at the Finley Recreation Complex and offers not only a wide array of drop-in programs for seniors and cool classes for all ages, but also has plenty of space in the beautiful front lounge to relax! Come enjoy a book, a board game, or a cup of coffee with a friend! Read more about the new Person Senior Wing and all that it offers beginning on page 54.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Art Exhibits 6-8 Boating & Sailing 29-30 Community Events 3-4 Department Information 71-74 Differently Abled Adult Programs 70 Howarth Park 2 Luther Burbank Home & Garden 5 Plan a Birthday Party 72 Parks, Facilities & Rentals 71-74 Picnic Reservations 74 Active Adults (50+) Programs Classes Drop-In Programs Senior Center Information Special Events

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Adult (18+) Programs

31-47

Arts & Crafts Business & Computers Cooking Dance Health & Fitness Music Safety Education & Self Defense Special Interest Sports

Aquatics

31-32 33-34 35-36 37-38 39-46 47 48 49-51 52-53

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Facility Information Public Swim Hours Swim Lessons Water Fitness Classes

62 63 65-67 64-65

Youth Programs

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Chop’s Teen Club Dance Drama Sports & Fitness Horsemanship Neighborhood Services Special Interest Tot classes Winter Camps

25-26 10-12 9 16-21 24 27-28 13-15 22-23 24

Registration Information Registration/Refunds Registration Form Advertisements Also see Index

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H O WA R T H PA R K Howarth Community Park Come visit Howarth Park, the “jewel” of Santa Rosa. This 152-acre community park provides endless recreational opportunities with a beautiful lake for fishing & boating, a softball field, tennis courts, picnic areas, unique playground structures, miles of hiking and jogging trails, and the K-Land amusement area featuring a miniature train ride, carousel, animal barn & pony rides.

630 Summerfield Rd K-Land: 543-3424 Boathouse: 543-3424 www.howarthpark.com Email: howarthpark@srcity.org Take City Bus #8, 4, 7 For picnic and party reservations, see page 72

CONTAC T U S

Community Centers 545-8608 543-3737 543-3745 543-3282

Pools Finley Aquatic Center (Open Mon-Fri, 6am-6pm; Sat, 9am-1pm; Sun, 11:30am-1:30pm) Ridgway Swim Center (Mon-Fri, 9:30am-2pm; Sat, 9am-12pm)

543-3760 543-3421

Sports Sports Desk (Open Mon-Thu, 3-7pm, Fri, 3-5pm) Current Field Conditions Report (Updated Mon thru Fri at 3pm)

543-328 543-3474

Rentals Facility Rental Information Message Line (Available 24 hours) 543-3733 Rent Finley Community Center and and Person Senior Wing rentfinley@srcity.org Rent Steele Lane Community Center rentsteele@srcity.org Rent Bennett Valley Senior Center rentseniorcenter@srcity.org Rent Deturk Round Barn rentdeturkroundbarn@srcity.org Rent Church of One Tree rentchurchofonetree@srcity.org Group picnics in-person reservations at Finley Comm. Center (Mon, Wed & Fri, 10am-4:30pm) 543-3753

Parks Maintenance & Street Trees Park Division Offices (Open Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm)

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Trails, Playgrounds, Fishing Open 7 days a week Sunrise – Sunset

Boathouse, K-Land Rides & Attractions*

Fall Hours: Sat & Sun 11am – 5pm; open Labor Day Mon. Sept 2 K-Land: August 10 - October 27 Boathouse: August 10 - September 29 Closed weekdays until June *Rides are closed on rainy days. Call the Train Station after 9am on the day of your visit to confirm, (707) 543-3425. Park will also be open Labor Day.

Advertising 543-3276 Class & Activity Questions activityguide@srcity.org Phone Registration System “Adventure Line” 543-3003 TDD For Hearing & Speech Impaired (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm) 543-3289 Bennett Valley Senior Center (Open Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm) Finley Community Center (Open Mon-Fri, 8am-7pm; Sat 9am-1pm) Person Senior Wing (Open Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm) Steele Lane Community Center (Front Desk Open Mon-Fri, 8:30am-12:30pm)

FALL/WINTER HOURS

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THINGS TO DO

K-Land Attractions Rides

Take a ride on the train or carousel or bounce in the jump house.

Tickets $2 Family Day Pass $17/10 tickets Ticket Book $40/25 tickets

Ponies

Ride around the corral in an outdoor setting! Maximum weight limit of 110 lb/rider. $4/ 1 lap $7/2 laps $35/10 ticket pony pass Horsemanship classes offered on page 24

Digzone

Practice your tractor skills at the DigZone! $2 (Credit card or dollar bills only).

Land of Imagination

The unique playground offers kids “A Walk through Time” where you can dig for dinosaur bones, watch a volcano erupt, stroll the streets of Old West Town, conquer the giant net climber or play in the Sprouting Water Orchard.

Lake Ralphine Boat and Sailing

Paddleboats, kayaks, canoes, sailboats, rowboats and paddle boards are available for rent. $10/hour Much more boating & sailing infomation, including classes on pages 29-30

Fishing

Lake Ralphine is stocked regularly by California Fish and Game with trout, bluegill, bass and catfish. All California Department of Fish and Game regulations are in effect. Fishing License is required!

Register at santarosarec.com

CO M M U N I T Y E V E N T S August

September September 6

Gang Prevention Awareness Week

Bring your entire family and join us for a series of FREE events showcasing the community’s efforts to reduce gang activity. Come and learn what you can do to support gang prevention efforts! We will have entertainment for the whole family. Scheduled events are below, for more details check out gangprevention.srcity.org.

August 3

Family Day in the Park Jacobs Park, 850 West Ninth Street Face painting, three-legged races, carnival games, jump houses, and an evening movie on the lawn.

August 4

5th Annual José Tamayo Boxing Exhibition with Double Punches Boxing Club Santa Rosa Plaza, 1071 Santa Rosa Plaza Watch youth compete in friendly, but spirited boxing match-ups all afternoon.

August 6

Family Bingo Night Bennett Valley Senior Center, 704 Bennett Valley Road Join us for a fun night of BINGO with your family!

August 10

South Park “Summer Day & Night Festival” hosted by Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County Martin Luther King Park, 1336 Temple Ave, Santa Rosa Featuring games and prizes, sports activities, live entertainment, resource fair and movie screening on the lawn after dark!

August 10

History Walking Tour at the Rural Cemetery Free 80-minute docent led walk through the cemetery to learn the history of the people of Sonoma County. Tours meet at the Franklin gate and leave every 20 minutes from 10-11am.

August 16

Movie in the Park @ Howarth Park Enjoy a free featured movie out on the lower lawn at 7:30pm.

See what movie’s showing at www.howarthpark.com.

August 23

Movie in the Park @ Howarth Park Enjoy a free featured movie out on the lower lawn at 7:30pm.

See what movie’s showing at www.howarthpark.com.

August 30

Movie in the Park @ Howarth Park Enjoy a free featured movie out on the lower lawn at 7:30pm.

See what movie’s showing at www.howarthpark.com.

Recreation information 543-3737

Rec & Parks Scholarship Golf Tournament at Bennett Valley Tee off at Bennett Valley Golf Course for the 7th annual tournament benefitting the Recreation & Parks Scholarship Fund.

Registration includes 18 holes of golf, golf shirt, range balls, Bloody Mary bar, plenty of food on the course and a cocktail & hors d’œuvres hour after your round. Shotgun start is at 1:15pm. $110 advanced registration; $125 day-of registration; $400 foursome special. Call 543-3757 for more information. Register online at srcity.org/golftourney.

September 6

Movie in the Park @ Howarth Park Enjoy a free featured movie out on the lower lawn at 7:30pm. See what movie’s showing at www.howarthpark.com.

September 13

Movie in the Park @ Howarth Park Enjoy a free featured movie out on the lower lawn at 7:30pm. See what movie’s showing at www.howarthpark.com.

September 20

Movie in the Park @ Howarth Park Enjoy a free featured movie out on the lower lawn at 7:30pm.

See what movie’s showing at www.howarthpark.com.

September 20

Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery Lamplight Tours Take a night tour of Santa Rosa’s oldest cemetery to experience dramatic portrayals of some of our town’s early settlers. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a flashlight. Come in costume representing a time period between 1850 and 1950 if you desire. Children age 8 and above permitted. (Tour has uneven surfaces and slopes). Tours begin every 20 minutes from 7:30-9:50pm. Cost is $30. Pre-registration required. Register online at santaorsarec.com.

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CO M M U N I T Y E V E N T S October October 11-12

An adaptation of Jack & the Beanstalk Theater Production presented by Actors’ Theater for Children Come watch this classic English fairytale at the Dohn Theater in Steele Lane Community Center. Young attendees are welcome to dress in their favorite fairytale attire. Tickets are $5 and are sold at the door an hour prior to each performance.

Show times: Oct. 11 @7:30pm Oct. 12 @ 1pm & 3:30pm Oct. 13 @ 3pm

Oct. 18 @ 7:30pm Oct. 19 @ 1pm & 3:30pm Oct. 20 @ 3pm

October 15

Santa Rosa Historic Tour Take a tour on Rosie the Trolley with Santa Rosa’s favorite docent, Bill Montgomery. View historic facilities in Santa Rosa including the DeTurk Round Barn, Church of One Tree, the Rosa memorial stone, Carrillo Adobe and many others. Learn about events that altered our history such as the Railroad and the Earthquake. Tour is from 10am-12pm and meets at Howarth Park. Register online at santarosarec.com and use barcode #69220 $20

October 19

Floating Pumpkin Patch Join us for our Floating Pumpkin Patch at Ridgway Swim Center from 2-6pm. Enjoy a day filled with games, pumpkin decorating and pumpkin-splashing fun for participants of all ages. All participants entering the facility must pay. $5 Entry fee (pumpkin not included); $10 Entry fee (includes pumpkin). Pre-register at santarosarec.com using barcode #65473.

October 26

Halloween at Howarth (ages 12 and under) Dress in your best costume and trick-or-treat at various locations around the park. Take a ride on the train and carousel! Choose from either the 11:30-1pm session OR the 1:30-3pm session.

Presale Tickets ONLY available at the Finley Community Center beginning Oct. 7. Purchase a $6 Basic Pass or $10 Deluxe Pass which also includes pony ride & ice cream treat.

Please note: One parent rides free with each child wearing a pass. Children under 42 inches MUST be accompanied by an adult on the train and carousel.

Interested in having your business host a trick-or-treat station? Email us at howarthpark@srcity.org.

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Santa Rosa Historic Tour Take a tour on Rosie the Trolley with Santa Rosa’s favorite docent, Bill Montgomery. View historic facilities in Santa Rosa including the DeTurk Round Barn, Church of One Tree, the Rosa memorial stone, Carrillo Adobe and many others. Learn about events that altered our history. Tour is from 10am-12pm and meets at Howarth Park. Register online at santarosarec.com and use barcode #69221 $20.

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November 16

Day of Remembrance Commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address at the Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery with music, remarks, the Address given by a Lincoln impersonator, tours of graves of those who experienced the great battle, Civil War re-enactors with cannon shots and volleys, Civil war costumes, refreshments and more. This free event starts at 1pm and is a cooperative effort of the Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery.

November 28

Turkey Burner Lap Swim Sneak in a pool workout at Ridgway’s heated pool before football, snacking, and the BIG THANKSGIVING MEAL! This swim benefits Rec & Parks pools! Cost is $7 at the door

December December 7-8

Dickens Holiday Crafts Fair at Finley Community Center Attend the 39th annual fair featuring 70+ booths with handcrafted items created and sold by artists. Prize giveaways, free entertainment and refreshments available for purchase. Hours are from 9am5pm on 12/7 and 10am-4pm on 12/8. Plus, ride Rosie the Trolley free between the Dickens Holiday Crafts Fair at Finley Community Center and Holiday Open House at Luther Burbank Home & Gardens 10am - 4pm each day. Admission is $2 adults; kids under 12 are free. For information, call 543-3737.

December 7-8

Holiday Open House at Luther Burbank Home & Gardens Start off the holiday season by touring the Burbank Home decorated in traditional turn-of-the-century style. Shop for unique gift items in the Carriage House Gift Shop or enjoy tea and cookies in the historic Burbank Museum and Greenhouse. Open house is from 10am - 4pm both days and admission is $2 per person (12 years and over). For information, call 524-5445 or visit www.lutherburbank.org.

December 9

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest Person Senior Wing, 2060 W. College Ave. Decorate a holiday Gingerbread House from 1-3pm. We’ll provide the house and the decorating materials. Compete for a Grand prize for the winning Gingerbread House! Work in a team of 2 or as an individual. Registration fee is $15 per gingerbread house and only one team member must register. Use online barcod #68270.

February February 22

Third Annual Crab Feed at Finley Join us for a fabulous evening benefitting Recreation & Parks’ Senior Programs. Enjoy an all-you can eat crab and trimmings dinner with dessert and a silent auction! You will receive one complimentary drink; additional beverages available for purchase. Event is from 6-9pm at Finley Community center and cost is $45. Register early, this event sells out early! Register online using barcode #67728.

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LU T H E R B U R B A N K H O M E & G A R D E N S Luther Burbank Home & Gardens Registered National, State and City Landmark Historic Home, Gardens, Greenhouse, Museum & Gift Shop

www.lutherburbank.org (707) 524-5445 Email: burbankhome@lutherburbank.org Physical Address: Santa Rosa Avenue at Sonoma Avenue Mailing Address: 100 Santa Rosa Ave., Rm 10 Santa Rosa, CA 95404 501(c) (3) Nonprofit Tax ID 26-3008405 MUSEUM & GIFT SHOP AND WALK-IN DOCENT TOURS: Group Tours and Children’s Tours: Available year-round by appointment

GARDENS Open year round 8am-dusk free admission More than an acre of gardens show many of Luther Burbank’s plant developments.

Special garden areas include medicinal herbs, a wildlife habitat, ornamental grasses, a cutting garden, an edible landscape demonstration area and a sensory bed.

Many unusual varieties of plants and new horticultural introductions are represented at this rare historic site.

HOME AND GREENHOUSE TOURS Offered April-October, Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm for a nominal fee

CARRIAGE HOUSE MUSEUM & GIFT SHOP Open April through October 10am – 4pm Visit the Gift Shop for an exciting array of quality gift items, most of which are designed exclusively for LBH&G and produced here in Sonoma County. Discover changing exhibits at the museum.

GARDEN CELL PHONE AUDIO TOURS These free tours are available 8am-dusk daily whenever walk-in Docent Tours are not available.

Volunteer docents describe Burbank’s life and work and lead tours through the home where he lived, the greenhouse where he worked, and a portion of the gardens.

Leisurely tour the Gardens using your cell phone. There are 28 stops where you will learn historical facts and view Mr. Burbank’s plants, including the Spineless Cactus, Paradox walnut tree, Plumcot and many others.

See instructions outside gift shop. This program is sponsored by Dierk’s Parkside Cafe.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

PHOTOGRAPHY OPPORTUNITIES

This event is held the first weekend in December. See “Community Events” on page 4 for details.

For information on how to reserve the site for photo shoots, contact us in advance at the information listed above.

Recreation information 543-3737

BECOME A “FRIEND” OF LUTHER BURBANK HOME & GARDENS As a “Friend,” you will help us carry out our mission to preserve the memory of this extraordinary man, continue to provide education about his life and work, and preserve this historic landmark. Benefits include complimentary Home and Garden tour, Gift Shop discount, free plant coupon, free admission to summer lecture series and more. Contact us for a membership form or join online at www.lutherburbank.org.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: 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. Training is held early March for Docents, Gift Shop staff and Gardeners.

Help plan events and work on special projects, plus enjoy exclusive volunteer appreciation events too! Contact us for details.

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ART EXHIBITS The City of Santa Rosa hosts rotating art exhibits in our two community centers and City Hall. If you are interested in applying to exhibit, or if you would like to learn more about Santa Rosa’s Arts Program, visit www.srcity.org/arts.

Steele Lane Community Center 415 Steele Lane

conceived to showcase the talent of Santa Rosa Junior College art students in a community setting. We are pleased to offer an opportunity for selected student artists to exhibit their work off-campus for the public to enjoy.

Finley Community Center 2060 W. College Avenue

AIARE DESIGN AWARDS EXHIBIT August 20 – October 10, 2013 Reception: Wed., August 21, 4 – 6pm The Redwood Empire Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIARE) invites the community to view the 2012 Design Awards entries and winners in the Excellence in Architecture competition.

Examples of architectural design in several categories will be on display: built and un-built, small projects, alteration, rehabilitation and restoration, interior architecture, and custom residential. Personal renderings and 3D models from local architectural firms will assist in visualizing the design process.

SONOMA COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP SHOW January 8, 2013 – February 27, 2014 Reception: Wed., January 15, 4 – 6pm View a diverse exhibit of digital and film photographs by members of a popular local photography Meet up group. Comprised of over a thousand Sonoma County residents, the group represents all levels of photographing experience - from beginner to professional – all of whom enjoy sharing their passion for photography.

Come see through their eyes and “lenses.”

You will not be disappointed!

GREEN GREENWALD: SAINT MISBEHAVIN’ August 13 – October 2, 2013 Reception: Thursday, August 22, 5 – 7pm Green Greenwald has always been fascinated with Byzantine art. Those glistening golden mosaics, the mystery of unknown languages, signs and symbols, the intrigue of spirits and gods, and of course, the saints and angels – all have held him captive with their magic. A firm believer in personal guardian angels, Green presents here some of the saints and angels he’s seen hovering about recently.

SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE STUDENT SHOW October 15 – December 19, 2013 Reception: Wed., October 16, 4 – 6pm We are announcing the first annual student exhibit at Steele Lane Community Center,

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ART EXHIBITS City Hall Council Chambers

Finley Community Center cont.

100 Santa Rosa Avenue

Call 543-3010 for viewing information and enter at Suite 10

JAMES SELBY: SCRAP METAL DESIGN August 13 – October 2, 2013 Reception: Thursday, August 22, 5 – 7pm Artist James Selby welds reclaimed scrap metal together to create movement and ‘life’. Meet the dogs and birds and children on swings, and all the things that come to life from just the right pieces of metal joined together. he’s seen hovering about recently.

THREE FRIENDS PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT December 6, 2013 – January 30, 2014 Reception: Thursday, December 12, 5 – 7pm Three longtime friends, Bill Hewitt, Dave Hall, and Dale Godfrey, have come together for a unique photography exhibit blending landscapes, portraits, and stilllife images, representing each of these Sonoma County photographers’ style and passion for photography. This 90-piece exhibit includes vivid color, black-andwhite, and HDR images that capture many of life’s special places and moments. A portion of the sales from this exhibit will be donated to Food for Thought.

CATHERINE ATKINSON July 16 – September 18, 2013

SONOMA COUNTY BOOK ARTS GUILD December 11, 2013 – January 30, 2014

MARK JACOBSON: RECENT OIL PAINTING September 24 – October 24, 2013

This exhibit features a variety of printmaking methods including acid etching, aquatint, dry point, and mezzotint. The artist’s 85 years of gardening fostered an interest in plant textures and root construction, abstractions of which became etchings of twisting tree trunks, jagged branches, and convoluted roots. This exhibit is an exciting combination of art interests.

16TH ANNUAL SENIOR SHOW October 8 – December 3, 2013 Reception: Thursday, October 10, 1 – 4pm Featuring the art of Sonoma County Seniors, this popular annual exhibit’s goal is to enhance seniors’ lives by encouraging the joy of creativity and providing an opportunity to share their art in a professional setting. Participants are beginning to professional senior artists (over 60) affiliated with agencies that either provide art classes or serve older adults. Make sure to attend the reception and enjoy the music, coffee, cookies, and art demonstrators!

Recreation information 543-3737

Reception: Thursday, December 12, 5 – 7pm The Sonoma County Book Arts Guild has been studying, teaching and making books for the past seven years. This exhibit features a delicious and diverse array of handmade artists’ books by more than 25 of the Guild’s artists. Contemporary book-making is flexible and all-encompassing. You will see exquisitely crafted blank books as well as books that are driven by content. You are sure to be surprised and delighted.

Reception: Friday, September 27, 5 – 7pm This exhibition features large orange flower paintings, lily pond paintings, and vibrant, intense, color-laden abstracts. All the pieces are punctuated with color: sizzling oranges, tropical aqua, hot purples and cool ultramarine blues. Jacobson’s paintings have been featured in shows around the country and purchased by individuals in Europe, Mexico and the United States. You’ll be swept away by the rich lushness of the canvases. Enjoy!

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ART EXHIBITS City Hall Council Chambers cont.

Santa Rosa, Show Your Creativity!

OBIE G. BOWMAN, ARCHITECT FAIA: DRAWING TOWARDS DESIGN October 29 – December 19, 2013

AIARE DESIGN AWARDS EXHIBIT January 7 – March 5, 2014

Reception: Friday, November 8, 5 – 7pm

The Redwood Empire Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIARE) invites the community to view the 2012 Design Awards entries and winners in the Excellence in Architecture competition.

Examples of architectural design in several categories will be on display: built and un-built, small projects, alteration, rehabilitation and restoration, interior architecture, and custom residential.

This exhibit presents a career’s worth of Obie Bowman’s drawings and sketches. View originals executed in ink, graphite, colored pencil, and/or felt tip marker. Most are quick, freehand work with an inherent looseness compatible with the imprecise nature of developing conceptual ideas. Also included are hard-lined illustrations, recently drawn portraits of architects, and vernacular building studies.

Reception: Friday, January 17, 5 – 7pm

PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN UPDATE The City of Santa Rosa has selected a team of consultants to begin a year-long process of developing a Public Art Master Plan. The City’s Art in Public Places Program will lead the project, working with the Sonoma County Museum and many local arts and business organizations. The consultants will facilitate community input, organize and host stakeholder meetings, and form focus groups of arts not-for-profit organizations. The project is funded by a generous grant by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The Our Town program of the NEA supports creative place making projects that help transform communities into lively, beautiful, and sustainable places with the arts at their core. The grantee projects will improve quality of life, encourage creative activity, create community identity and a sense of place, and help revitalize local economies.

Public participation is greatly appreciated- to receive updates and invites to planning activities, please contact Tara Matheny-Schuster at tarams@srcity.org, or (707) 543-4512.

Enter your artwork for the chance to win prizes and scholarships The National Arts Program® exhibit and competition is designed to honor the creativity which lies in us all. This annual program, sponsored by The National Arts Program Foundation, allows residents of Santa Rosa or City of Santa Rosa employees and their families to enter one piece of artwork into a community exhibition at Finley Community Center.

Registration is FREE and open to all ages and levels of experience. Cash prizes and art class scholarships are awarded in adult and youth categories. Santa Rosa is one of 78 venues across the country hosting National Arts Program exhibits, and we are celebrating our 11th year! Be a part of this exciting celebration of our community’s creativity.

Registration opens November 12, 2013: Register online at www.srcity.org/arts or pick up a registration form at Finley and Steele Lane Community Centers Registration Deadline is January 10, 2014: Register early, limited to the first 200 entries!

Exhibit dates: February 3 – March 28, 2014 Awards Reception: Sunday, March 2, 3 – 5pm Finley Community Center 2060 West College Ave For questions, or for volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, contact Elaine Gutsch, Arts Specialist, at (707) 543-3279, egutsch@srcity.org.

Visit www.srcity.org/arts to find out more about the Arts District and upcoming events.

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YO U T H Drama

HARRY POTTER & THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN (Age 7-12 & 9-12) 8 Weeks

TINY TOTS THEATER: BLU’S ADVENTURES IN RIO (Age 4-6) 8 Weeks Tiny Tots Theater offers very young children the magical opportunity to pretend they are some of their favorite characters having adventures. In this class, we use music, poetry, movement games, costumes, and our imaginations to act out stories. By the end of the session, we form our activities into a “show” for parents in which children perform on a stage. The emphasis is always on the enjoyment of the participants, so our production reflects the interests and attention spans of the children. We’ll use characters and ideas from the movie Rio to inspire us, and children who would like to memorize lines will have the opportunity to do so.

Min 10 Max 16 Instructor: Bridget Palmer, Santa Rosa Children’s Theater Sat, 9/21-11/9 – 9-10am Performance, 11/9 at 9:15am Bennett Valley Senior Center 704 Bennett Valley Road California Room $118 (S.R. Resident $108) #69074

Recreation information 543-3737

ENSEMBLE THEATER: BLU’S ADVENTURES IN RIO (Age 7-12) 7 Weeks For a fun, musical adventure, sign your child up for a fantasy adventure in Rio Di Janeiro, Brazil. Inspired by the movie, Rio, this play presents the story of a flightless Blue Macaw, taken to Brazil by his American owner to help save the species. Shortly after arriving, Blu is captured by thieves and the great chase is on! Linda, and a Brazilian bird expert, aided by a local orphan boy, follow clues to rescue Blu. Meanwhile, with the help of some animal friends, Blu learns to fly and finds the inner courage he needs to rescue his friend, Jewel, along with many other illegally captured tropical birds. Costumes provided. Min 10 Max 14 Instructor: Bridget Palmer, Santa Rosa Children’s Theater

This adventurous play is a great vehicle for young people who enjoy fantasy play and a fabulous opportunity for Harry Potter fans to embody the adventures of their favorite characters. During Harry’s third year at Hogwarts, Sirius Black’s escape from Azkaban, and the consequent presence of dementors surrounding the school sets the community on high alert. With the help of the new Defense against the Dark Arts teacher, Professor Lupin, and tips from Professor Trelawny, Harry, Ron, & Hermione set out to save Buckbeak, Hagrid’s Hippogriff, and accidentally discover that several key characters have been hiding their true identities. Costumes and simple sets provided. Min 10 Max 15 Instructor: Bridget Palmer, Santa Rosa Children’s Theater (Age 7-12) Session 1 Wed, 9/18-11/6 – 3:30-4:30pm Dress Rehearsal: 11/6 from 3:30-5pm Performance, 11/6 at 7pm Proctor Terrace School, 1711 Bryden Lane $118 (S.R. Resident $108) #69073 (Age 9-12) Session 2 Tue, 8/27-10/15 - 2:40-3:40pm Dress Rehearsal: 10/15 from 2:40-4:10pm Performance, 10/15 at 6:30pm Strawberry School, 2311 Horseshoe Drive $118 (S.R. Resident $108) #69072

Sat, 9/21-11/2 – 10:15-11:45am Performance, 11/2 at 11:15am Bennett Valley Senior Center 704 Bennett Valley Road California Room $123 (S.R. Resident $113) #69075

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YO U T H Dance

TUTUS FOR TWOS (Age 2) 4 Weeks A wonderful world of imagination and ballet is created in this child/adult class, specifically designed for the “youngest” dancer! Miss Jeran creates a playful, stress-free atmosphere as young children are supported by a loving adult (parents, grandparents, aunt, nanny, etc. to develop awareness of their bodies, physical skills and creativity. Min 8 Max 10 (adult/child pairs) Instructor: Jeran Urrutia, over 20 yrs dance and teaching experience, Director/Owner of Dance Innovations.

“PLAYING” BALLET (Age 3-4) 3-4 Weeks Using music, simple ballet and tumbling, children will explore the possibilities of dance. The atmosphere in this first ballet class is positive and non-competitive, allowing the child to “play” at his or her own level. Ballet style attire is suggested.

Family and friends are invited to the last 15 minutes of the last class. Min 8 Max 10 Instructor: Marilyn Jakowchik, over 10 yrs experience with tap dance and teaching dance to young children, over 22 years of ballet dance experience.

LOOK AT ME, I’M 3! (Age 3) 4 Weeks Ballet Tondues and twirls will delight your dancer as she discovers music and movement. Basic ballet routines and exercises explore all that a 3 year old can really do!

Miss Jeran will guide your curious toddler in a simple dance class atmosphere that will allow playful creativity. Ballet style attire is suggested. Family and friends can visit the last class of the session. Min 8 Max 10 Instructor: Jeran Urrutia, over 20 yrs dance and teaching experience, Director/Owner of Dance Innovations.

TUTUS & TAP (Age 3-4) 3-4 Weeks Bring the dance experience to the young child in a fun, positive and relaxed group atmosphere! Ballet and tap moves are introduced, nurturing the creativity of the young child. Dancers need tap shoes to wear to class. *Ballet style attire and (labeled) shoes suggested. Family and friends are invited to the last 15 minutes of the last class. Min 8 Max 10 Instructor: Marilyn Jakowchik, over 10 yrs experience with tap dance and teaching dance to young children, over 22 years of ballet dance experience.

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Age Day Date

Time Instructor

Tutus for Two - Class fee is $52 (S.R. Resident $42) (4 Weeks) 68963 Finley/Live Oak Rm 2 Wed 8/28-9/18 10:15-11:15am (4 Weeks) 68964 Finley/Live Oak Rm 2 Wed 10/30-11/20 10:15-11:15am (4 Weeks) 68966 Finley/Live Oak Rm 2 Wed 1/15-2/5 10:15-11:15am (4 Weeks) 68998 Finley/Live Oak Rm 2 Mon 1/13-2/10 (No class 1/20) 9-10am

Jeran Urrutia

Tutus for Two - Class fee is $41 (S.R. Resident $31) Jeran Urrutia (3 Weeks) 68965 Finley/Live Oak Rm 2 Wed 12/4-12/18 10:15-11:15am “Playing” Ballet - Class fee is $48 (S.R. Resident $38) (4 Weeks) 68986 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3-4 Fri 8/30-9/20 (4 Weeks) 68992 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3-4 Thu 10/3-10/24 (4 Weeks) 69173 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3-4 Thu 10/31-11/21 (4 Weeks) 68993 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3-4 Thu 1/9-1/30

Marilyn Jakowchik 10:30-11:30am 9-10am 9-10am 9-10am

“Playing” Ballet - Class fee is $38 (S.R. Resident $28) (3 Weeks) 68987 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3 Fri 10/11-10/25 (3 Weeks) 68988 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3 Fri 11/8-11/22 (3 Weeks) 68989 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3 Fri 1/10-1/24 (3 Weeks) 69068 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3 Fri 1/31-2/14

Marilyn Jakowchik 10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am

Tutus and Tap - Class fee is $48 (S.R. Resident $38) Marilyn Jakowchik (4 Weeks) 68980 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3-4 Tue 8/27-9/17 9-10am (4 Weeks) 68981 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3-4 Tue 10/1-10/22 9-10am (4 Weeks) 68982 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3-4 Tue 11/5-11/26 9-10am (4 Weeks) 68994 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3-4 Fri 8/30-9/20 9:15-10:15am Tutus and Tap - Class fee is $38 (S.R. Resident $28) Marilyn Jakowchik (3 Weeks) 68983 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3-4 Tue 12/3-12/17 9-10am (3 Weeks) 68984 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3-4 Tue 1/7-1/21 9-10am (3 Weeks) 68985 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3-4 Tue 1/28-2/11 9-10am (3 Weeks) 69064 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3-4 Fri 10/11-10/25 9:15-10:15am (3 Weeks) 69065 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3-4 Fri 11/8-11/22 9:15-10:15am (3 Weeks) 69066 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3-4 Fri 1/10-1/24 9:15-10:15am (3 Weeks) 69067 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3-4 Fri 1/31-2/14 9:15-10:15am Look at Me, I’m 3! - Class fee is $52 (S.R. Resident $42) (4 Weeks) 68968 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3 Mon 9/9-9/30 10:15-11:15am (4 Weeks) 68969 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3 Mon 10/7-10/28 10:15-11:15am (4 Weeks) 68970 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3 Mon 11/18-12/9 10:15-11:15am (4 Weeks) 68971 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3 Mon 1/13-2/10 (No class 1/20) 10:15-11:15am

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TUTUS & TAP (Age 4-7) 3-4 Weeks

CHILDREN’S BALLET (Age 4-6) 4-6 Weeks

Ballet and tap moves are introduced, nurturing the creativity of the young child.

Dancers need tap shoes to wear to class. *Ballet style attire and (labeled) shoes suggested. Family and friends are invited to the last 15 minutes of the last class.

Min 10 Max 12

Develop the physical and mental skills of ballet. These classes provide specific barre and floor exercises and are taught age appropriately, providing the young dancer a nurturing framework in which to begin their ballet training. Instructors use “play” as the basis for learning. Ballet shoes and attire suggested. Friends and family are invited to the last 15 minutes of the last class. Min 10 Max 12 Instructor: Jeran Urrutia, over 20 yrs dance and teaching experience, Director/Owner of Dance Innovations.

Instructor: Marilyn Jakowchik, over 10 years tap dance and teaching experience, over 22 years of ballet experience.

Course

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Age

Day

Date

Time

Instructor

Tutus & Tap - Class fee is $43 (S.R. Resident $33) (4 Weeks) 68995 Finley/Live Oak Rm 4-5 Fri 8/30-9/20 3:30-4:30pm (4 Weeks) 68996 Finley/Live Oak Rm 5-7 Fri 8/30-9/20 4:45-5:45pm

Marilyn Jakowchik

Tutus & Tap - Class fee is $59 (S.R. Resident $49) (6 Weeks) 69069 Finley/Live Oak Rm 4-5 Fri 10/11-11/22 (No class 11/1) 3:30-4:30pm (6 Weeks) 68997 Finley/Live Oak Rm 5-7 Fri 10/11-11/22 (No class 11/1) 4:45-5:45pm (6 Weeks) 69070 Finley/Live Oak Rm 4-5 Fri 1/10-2/14 3:30-4:30pm (6 Weeks) 69071 Finley/Live Oak Rm 5-7 Fri 1/10-2/14 4:45-5:45pm

Marilyn Jakowchik

Children’s Ballet - Class fee is $62 (S.R. Resident $52) Jeran Urrutia (6 Weeks) 68972 Finley/Live Oak Rm 4 Mon 9/9-10/14 3:30-4:30pm (6 Weeks) 68975 Finley/Live Oak Rm 5-6 Mon 9/9-10/14 4:45-5:45pm (6 Weeks) 68973 Finley/Live Oak Rm 4 Mon 10/21-12/2 (No class 11/11) 3:30-4:30pm (6 Weeks) 68976 Finley/Live Oak Rm 5-6 Mon 10/21-12/2 (No class 11/11) 4:45-5:45pm Children’s Ballet - Class fee is $53 (S.R. Resident $43) (5 Weeks) 68974 Finley/Live Oak Rm 4 Mon 1/6-2/10 (No class 1/20) 3:30-4:30pm (5 Weeks) 68979 Finley/Live Oak Rm 5-6 Mon 1/6-2/10 (No class 1/20 ) 4:45-5:45pm

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TEEN BABYSITTER (Age 12-15) 1 Day In this two-day class you will learn about how to set up your babysitting jobs like a real business. Practice baby care with life-like, newborn dolls. Learn how to diaper, bathe and dress infants. Be prepared for any emergency. You will learn infant and child CPR and safety. Upon successful completion you will receive a CPR card through the American Heart Association and a babysitters certificate from The HealthSource at KidSake that you can show potential employers. This program is offered in partnership with The HealthSource at KidSake. There will be a $20 materials fee payable to The HealthSource at KidSake due at the first class for an informative book that you keep, a CPR barrier device, CPR card and certificate. An optional babysitter’s kit will be available to purchase in class for $20. Please provide your ownsnacks and lunch for both days.

All classes held at the HealthSource at KidSake, 2999 Cleveland Ave., Suite C (across the street from Wells Fargo Bank) Min 10 Max 30 Instructor: The HealthSource at KidSake (546-4656) Sun/Mon, 11/24 & 11/25 9:30am-2:30pm $88 (S.R. Resident $78) #68909 Thu/Fri, 1/2 & 1/3 – 9:30-2:30pm $88 (S.R. Resident $78) #68910 Sat/Sun, 2/15 & 2/16 –9:30-2:30pm $88 (S.R. Resident $78) #68911

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Note: For safety reasons, parents required to sign in and out when dropping off and picking up their children. Any parent or guardian arriving late for pick-up will be charged a late fee in 15 minute increments - $15 for 15 minutes late, $30 for 30 minutes late, etc.

More classes to check out!

Survival Skills-Stayin’ Alive! CPR and First Aid see page 48 for details.

Beginning Digital SLR Photography and Intermediate Digital SLR Photography see page 50 for details.

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Special Interest TEST TAKING SECRETS FOR JOBS & SCHOOL (Age 12+) 1 Day

WHAT WERE YOU BORN TO DO? (Age 16+) 1 Day

Those who test well excel in school, get better jobs quicker, and get promoted faster. Discover NEW ways to excel on all tests—by focusing on key underlying principles that apply to all academic exams (from junior high to graduate school); all standardized tests (from the SAT, APs, and Exit Exam, to the BAR Exam); and any employment, entrance, and promotion exam.

Learn how to prevent test anxiety, increase focus and concentration, and reason-yourway to the right answer. Discover the 3 biggest mistakes every test-taker makes— and how to correct them—NOW! A $30 material fee is payable to instructor at the workshop. Min 10 Max 12

You were born to make a unique contribution to humanity. Progressing toward this purpose brings joy and abundance. Straying from this path causes stress and emptiness. To accomplish this purpose, one of the 33 Natural Talents is wired into your DNA. It is so subtle, you rarely notice it; yet so powerful, it’s the source of your highest potential. Expressing your Natural Talent ignites passion- relentlessly pursuing it evolves into your destiny. Elvis, Oprah and Einstein were all just “doing what came naturally.” Discover your Natural Talent, how to apply it to all aspects of life, and why it is the source of everything you desire. A materials fee of $30 will be due to the instructor at the workshop.

Min 10 Max 12

Instructor: Curtis Adney graduated at the top of his college class with a 4.0 GPA, and has a Juris Doctor degree from BYU. Sat, 11/2 – 9-12pm Finley/Maple Rm $48 (S.R. Resident $38) #68903

Instructor: Curtis Adney, MS, JD, has a Juris Doctor degree from Brigham Young University, and teaches at Fresno State. He is a career consultant, and author of a forthcoming book: Pinpoint Your Destiny.

Sat, 11/2 – 1-5pm Finley/Maple Rm $54 (S.R. Resident $44) #68904

HANDMADE HOLIDAY GIFTS & TREASURES (Age 6-12) 1 Day Give your child a chance to create their own holiday gifts for family and friends!

Cards, wrapping paper, mosaics, framed watercolor paintings, and several different kinds of ornaments, jewelry, and a small wooden object are just some of the wonderful things participants will create. All materials are included. Bring a sack lunch and snacks. Min 8 Max 12 Instructor: Kathryn Cerasoli, degree in Fine Arts, teaching children’s courses since 1973.

Sat. 12/14 – 9:30am - 3:30pm Finley/Willow Rm Class fee is $75 (S.R. Resident $65) #68150

More classes to check out! Balloon Art, Twisting the Night Away see page 31 for details.

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Special Interest Join Us For Breakfast... and Lunch!

A great opportunity to learn to make delicious food and have fun! These one day classes are for kids ages 6-17 and teach basic cooking skills while also explaining “why we eat what we eat”. All classes are taught by certified DirectionFive Teachers under the direction of Patty James, a certified Natural Chef with a Masters in Holistic Nutrition and co-author of ‘More Vegetables Please’. For food sensitivities call DirectionFive Health at (707) 575-6721. Min 10 Max 14. All materials and food are included.

All Classes Listed: 1 Day 10am - 1pm Finley/Kitchen $57 (S.R. Resident $47)

(Age 6-9)

What says fall more than pumpkins and cranberries? Let’s whip up some pumpkin and cranberry muffins with a streusel topping! Cashews, avocado, garlic, apples, and lots more, make up The Best Raw Kale Salad Ever (one of kids’ favorites - really!) We will make Patty’s brownies too. Nutrition lesson: micronutrients, vitamins and minerals.

Sat, 10/12 #68263

(Age 6-9)

It’s a New Year! Homemade yogurt with Satsuma’s for breakfast; lunchtime will have participants taking turns stirring a wonderful saffron risotto. Nutrition lesson will cover: your endocrine system.

Sat, 1/11 #68266

(Age 10-13)

Making breakfast burritos with all of your favorite fillings. Lunch will be a Tuscan inspired sandwich. Nutrition lesson will cover: your cardiovascular and immune systems.

Sat, 2/1 #68267

(Age 13-17)

Want to learn how to make Eggs Benedict?

Learn to make Hollandaise sauce! After a heavy breakfast, create a delicious mixed green salad with honey-mustard vinaigrette.

Nutrition lesson: the importance of sleep.

Sat, 11/ 9 #68264

(Age 10-13)

It’s an appetizer day! Fuyu persimmons and winter pears with brie, sunflower pate, stuffed lettuce cups, deviled eggs with smoked paprika. Nutrition lesson will cover: the importance of physical exercise.

Sat, 12/14 #68265

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Sports and Fitness BABY KINDERGYM (Age 8 to 18 mos.) 4-5 Weeks

FAMILY KINDERGYM (Age 1-3) 4-5 Weeks

Play, socialize, and build strong bodies and fun memories! This class for crawlers and beginning walkers, offers a stimulating and safe environment where child and parent can explore and grow together.

Equipment is geared towards this young age group, with time for open play, songs and hand games.

The benefits of family support and social activities can help a young child work towards a more successful future. Help your child thrive as they crawl, run, jump and play with peers, increase body awareness, and participate in group activities with the help of his or her parent/adult caregivers.

Adult/child ratio is 1 to 1.

Min 10 Max 16 Instructors: Debbie Wright, Shannon Pope, Lacey Fichera Course

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Age

Day

Adult/child ratio is 1 to 1.

The course fee includes a child/adult pair. Min 10 Max 14 Instructors: Shannon Pope

Date

Time

Instructor

Baby Kindergym - 4 Weeks Class fee is $35 (S.R. Resident $25) 5 Weeks $41 (S.R. Resident $31) (Session 1)

67804 67805 69097 67806

Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm

8mo -1½ 8mo -1½ 8mo -1½ 8mo -1½

Mon Wed Thu Sat

8/26-9/23 (No class 9/2) 8/28-9/18 8/29-9/19 8/31-9/21

11-11:45pm 9:15-10am 10:30-11:15am 9:30-10:15am

TBA Debbie W. Debbie W. Shannon P.

(Session 2) 67807 Finley/Valley Oak Rm

67808 Finley/Valley Oak Rm

69098 Finley/Valley Oak Rm

67809 Finley/Valley Oak Rm

8mo -1½ 8mo -1½ 8mo -1½ 8mo -1½

Mon Wed Thu Sat

9/30-10/21 10/2-10/23 10/3-10/24 10/12-11/2

11-11:45pm 9:15-10am 10:30-11:15am 9:30-10:15am

Lacey F. Debbie W. Debbie W. Shannon P.

(Session 3)

67810 67811 69099 67812

Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley/Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm

8mo -1½ 8mo -1½ 8mo -1½ 8mo -1½

Mon* Wed* Thu* Sat*

11/4-12/16 (No class 11/11,11/25) 1-11:45pm 11/6-12/11 (No class 11/27) 9:15-10am 11/7-12/12 (No class 11/28) 10:30-11:15am 11/9-12/21 (No class 11/30,12/7) 9:30-10:15am

TBA Debbie W. Debbie W. Shannon P.

(Session 4)

69091 67813 69100 67814

Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley/Oak Rm Finley/Valley/Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm

8mo -1½ 8mo -1½ 8mo -1½ 8mo -1½

Mon Wed* Thu* Sat*

1/13-2/10 (No class 1/20) 1/15-2/12 1/16-2/13 1/18-2/15

Lacey F. Debbie W. Debbie W. Shannon P.

11-11:45am 9:15-10am 10:30-11:15am 9:30-10:15am

*This is a 5 week class.

FOR THOSE WHO NEED A FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE! One day Drop-in fee: Baby Gym: $8. Family Gym: $10. Call ahead (543-3737) then register at the front desk before class.

Course Barcode

Location

Age Day

Date

Time

Family Kindergym - 4 Week Class fee is $39 (S.R. Resident $29) 5 Weeks $46 (S.R. Resident $36) (Session 1) 69092 Finley/Valley Oak Rm 1-3 Sat (Session 2) 69093 Finley/Valley Oak Rm 1-3 Sat (Session 3) 69094 Finley/Valley Oak Rm 1-3 Sat*

(Session 4) 69095 Finley/Valley Oak Rm 1-3 Sat*

8/31-9/21 10/12-11/2 11/9-12/21 (No class 11/30, 12/7) 1/18-2/15

Instructor Shannon P.

10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am

*This is a 5 week class.

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Sports and Fitness KINDERGYM (Age 1-3½ Yrs) 4-5 Weeks Build strong bodies and fun memories! Supporting your child through social activities can enable him/her towards success. These classes are designed to help your child thrive as they crawl, run, jump and play with peers, increase body awareness, and participate in group activities with the help of his or her parent/adult care giver. The stimulating environment is scaled to the child’s needs, enticing your child to explore their surroundings and abilities. Class format is open play, with special parachute and song time.

Adult/child ratio is 1 to 1.

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

Min 10 Max 16 Instructors: Debbie Wright, Shannon Pope, Lacey Fichera Course Barcode

Location

Age Day Date

Time

Instructor

Kindergym - 4 Weeks Class fee is $39 (S.R. Resident $29) 5 Weeks - $46 (S.R. Resident $36) (Session 1)

69002 69003 69005 69006 69008 69009

Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm

1 - 2½ 1 - 2½ 1 - 2½ 1½ - 3½ 1 - 2½ 2 - 3½

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Fri

8/26-9/23 (No class 9/2) 8/27-9/17 8/28-9/18 8/29-9/19 8/30-9/20 8/30-9/20

9:30-10:30am 9:15-10:15am 10:15-11:15am 9:15-10:15am 9:15-10:15am 10:30-11:30am

TBA Debbie W. Debbie W. Debbie W. Shannon P. Shannon P.

(Session 2)

69010 69011 69013 69014 69016 69017

Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm

1 - 2½ 1 - 2½ 1 - 2½ 1½ - 3½ 1 - 2½ 2 - 3½

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Fri

9/30-10/21 10/1-10/22 10/2-10/23 10/3-10/24 10/11-11/1 10/11-11/1

9:30-10:30am 9:15-10:15am 10:15-11:15am 9:15-10:15am 9:15-10:15am 10:30-11:30am

Lacey F. Debbie W. Debbie W. Debbie W. Shannon P. Shannon P.

(Session 3) 69018 Finley/Valley Oak Rm 1 - 2½ Mon*

69019 Finley/Valley Oak Rm 1 - 2½ Tue*

69021 Finley/Valley Oak Rm 1 - 2½ Wed*

69022 Finley/Valley Oak Rm 1½ - 3½ Thu*

69024 Finley/Valley Oak Rm 1 - 2½ Fri*

69025 Finley/Valley Oak Rm 2 - 3½ Fri*

11/4-12/16 9:30-10:30am TBA (No class 11/11, 11/25) 11/5-12/10 9:15-10:15am Debbie W. (No class 11/26) 11/6-12/11 10:15-11:15am Debbie W. (No class 11/27) 11/7-12/12 (No class 11/28) 9:15-10:15am Debbie W. 11/8-12/20 9:15-10:15am Shannon P. (No class 11/29, 12/6) 11/8-12/20 10:30-11:30am Shannon P. (No class 11/29, 12/6)

(Session 4)

1/13-2/10 (No class 1/20) 9:30-10:30am 1/14-2/11 9:15-10:15am 1/15-2/12 10:15-11:15am 1/16-2/13 9:15-10:15am 1/17-2/14 9:15-10:15am 1/17-2/14 10:30-11:30am

69031 69032 69026 69027 69029 69030

Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm

1 - 2½ 1 - 2½ 1 - 2½ 1½ - 3½ 1 - 2½ 2 - 3½

Mon Tue* Wed* Thu* Fri* Fri*

Lacey F. Debbie W. Debbie W. Debbie W. Shannon P. Shannon P.

*This is a 5 week class.

NEED A FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE! One day Kindergym Drop-in fee: $10. Call ahead (543-3737) then register at the front desk before class.

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Sports and Fitness TODDLER AND BASIC GYMNASTICS AT SANTA ROSA GYMNASTICS CENTER! (SRGC) (Age 3-5 and 5-10) 4 Weeks Join the fun at Santa Rosa Gymnastics where boys and girls will climb, swing, roll, jump and flip their way to a healthy mind and body! Your child will have a blast learning basic gymnastic skills on all the Olympic apparatus; as well as 3 different types of trampolines. This positive and well-structured program includes specially designed and scaled equipment to help them gain important motor skills, increase body awareness, strength, coordination and confidence. No experience necessary.

Complete viewing area for family and friends. Please wear moveable clothing (no zippers, buttons or snaps), all hair must be tied back, no jewelry and bare feet only. Instructors are all SRGC certified, CPR and First Aid certified and are affiliated with and members of USAG and USAIGC. Toddler Gymnastics: Min 6 Max 9 Basic Gymnastics: Min 5 Max 10 Instructor: SRGC Staff

PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICS NEW (Age 4-6) 4 weeks For boys and girls who will climb, swing, roll and jump their way to a healthy mind and body using different shapes, colors and numbers. Please wear moveable clothing (no zippers, buttons or snaps); all hair must be tied back, no jewelry and bare feet only. Instructors are all SRGC certified, CPR and First Aid certified and are affiliated with and members of USAG and USAIGC Min 5 Max 9 Instructors: SRGC Staff CLASS LOCATION: SRCG classes take place at the Santa Rosa Gymnastics Center (SRGC) 2210 Bluebell Drive in Santa Rosa 525-1720.

All classes are instructed by SRGC Staff.

SRGC’s release forms must be completed by parent or legal guardian prior to start of class.

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Date

Time

Toddler Gymnastics – Class fee $60 (S.R. Resident $50) 68814 3-5 Tue 8/27-9/17 68815 3-5 Wed 8/28-9/18 68816 3-5 Thu 8/29-9/19 68817 3-5 Fri 8/30-9/20 68818 3-5 Sat 8/31-9/21 68819 3-5 Tue 10/1-10/22 68820 3-5 Wed 10/2-10/23 68821 3-5 Thu 10/3-10/24 68822 3-5 Fri 10/4-10/25 68823 3-5 Sat 10/5-10/26 68824 3-5 Tue 11/5-11/26 68825 3-5 Wed 11/6-11/27 68826 3-5 Thu 11/7-12/5 (No class 11/28) 68827 3-5 Fri 11/8-12/6 (No class 11/29) 68828 3-5 Sat 11/9-12/7 (No class 11/30) 68829 3-5 Tue 12/10-1/14 (No class 12/24, 12/31) 68830 3-5 Wed 12/11-1/15 (No class 12/25, 1/1) 68831 3-5 Thu 12/12-1/2 68832 3-5 Fri 12/13-1/3 68833 3-5 Sat 12/14-1/4 68834 3-5 Tue 1/21-2/11 68835 3-5 Wed 1/22-2/12 68836 3-5 Thu 1/23-2/13 68837 3-5 Fri 1/24-2/14 68856 3-5 Sat 1/25-2/15

11-11:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 9-9:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 9-9:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 9-9:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 9-9:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 9-9:45am

Basic Gymnastics – Class fee $68 (S.R. Resident $58) 68838 5-10 Tue 8/27-9/17 68839 5-10 Thu 8/29-9/19 68840 5-10 Tue 10/1-10/22 68841 5-10 Thu 10/3-10/24 68842 5-10 Tue 11/5-11/26 68843 5-10 Thu

11/7-12/5 (No class 11/28) 68844 5-10 Tue

12/10-1/14 (No class 12/24, 12/31) 68845 5-10 Thu 12/12-1/2 68846 5-10 Tue 1/21-2/11 68847 5-10 Thu 1/23-2/13

3:30-4:30pm 4:30-5:30pm 3:30-4:30pm 4:30-5:30pm 3:30-4:30pm 4:30-5:30pm 3:30-4:30pm 4:30-5:30pm 3:30-4:30pm 4:30-5:30pm

Preschool Gymnastics – Class fee $65 (S.R. Resident $55) 68857 4-6 Tue 8/27-9/17 68858 4-6 Thu 8/29-9/19 68859 4-6 Fri 8/30-9/20 68860 4-6 Tue 10/1-10/22 68861 4-6 Thu 10/3-10/24 68862 4-6 Fri 10/4-10/25 68863 4-6 Tue 11/5-11/26 68864 4-6 Thu 11/7-12/5 (No class 11/28) 68865 4-6 Fri 11/8-12/6 (No class 11/29) 68866 4-6 Tue 12/10-1/14 (No class 12/24, 12/31) 68867 4-6 Thu 12/12-1/2 68868 4-6 Fri 12/13-1/3 68869 4-6 Tue 1/21-2/11 68870 4-6 Thu 1/23-2/13 68871 4-6 Fri 1/24-2/14

10-10:45am 10-10:45am 12-12:45pm 10-10:45am 10-10:45am 12-12:45pm 10-10:45am 10-10:45am 12-12:45pm 10-10:45am 10-10:45am 12-12:45pm 10-10:45am 10-10:45am 12-12:45pm

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Sports and Fitness MINI SKILLS & DRILLS (Age 3-5) 5 Weeks

SAMURAI SPROUTS-AIKIDO (Age 5-7) 4 Weeks

This combination of basketball, soccer and baseball will delight your mini sport enthusiast! This non-competitive environment is a unique introduction to coordination and skill building, and begins the social aspect of playing sports. Wear comfortable clothing, tennis shoes and bring a water bottle. Min 10 Max 14

Based on the principles of Aikido, the Martial Art of Peace, Samurai Sprouts offers joyful practices without technical rigor. Students develop centering, cooperation, commitment and coordination while having a great time. Active games, sharing, art and nature nourish the whole child. Optional cost: uniform, details given in class. Min 7 Max 12

Instructor: Jeran Urrutia is an experienced coordination and dance coach. She has taught children in Sonoma County for more than 22 years.

Location: Finley/Valley Oak Rm

Thursdays, 4-5pm Finley/Valley Oak Rm $50 (S.R. Resident $40) Session 1 11/7-12/19 (No class 11/28, 12/5) #68666 Session 2 1/16-2/13 #68667

Course Barcode Age

Instructor Michelle Keip, RN, Black Belt has been teaching health and training in the martial arts since 1976 and is the co-founder of Wellspring Aikido.

BEGINNING AMERICAN KENPO KARATE (Age 5-13) 4-5 Weeks Martial Arts students attempt to gain harmony of body, mind, and spirit. This class is designed to provide instruction leading to accomplishment of the level of Black Belt with focus on Self Defense techniques, Kata (forms), Kumite, fitness, and philosophy Day

resulting in achieving rank (white belt through black belt), self confidence, discipline, flexibility, and respect. Optional costs: uniform and certification for belt advancement. Details will be given at the first class.

Min 18 Max 35 Location: Finley/Live Oak Rm Instructor: Tom Porter, Clinical Psychology PhD, 6th Degree Black Belt, Martial Arts instructor since 1982.

INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN KENPO KARATE (Age 5-13) 4-5 Weeks This class is the next step for those moving ahead in belt advancement. The instructor will continue to address your needs and goals as you move forward in achieving rank, self confidence, discipline, flexibility, and respect. Optional costs: certification for belt advancement. Min 18 Max 30 Location: Finley/Live Oak Rm Instructor: Tom Porter, Clinical Psychology PhD, 6th Degree Black Belt, Martial Arts instructor since 1982.

Date

Time

10/2-10/23 1/8-1/29

3:30-4:15pm 3:30-4:15pm

8/27-9/21 8/27-9/21 10/1-10/29 (No class 10/5) 10/1-10/29 (No class 10/5)

T/Th 4:45-5:30pm T/Th 5:30-6:15pm T/Th 4:45-5:30pm T/Th 5:30-6:15pm

Samurai Sprouts-Aikido - Class fee is $37 (S.R. Resident $27) (4 Weeks) (4 Weeks)

68329 68330

5-7 5-7

Wed Wed

Beg. Kenpo Karate - Class fee is $55 (S.R. Resident $45) (12 Dates) (12 Dates) (12 Dates) (12 Dates)

68946 68951 68947 68952

5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13

T/Th/Sat T/Th/Sat T/Th/Sat T/Th/Sat

Sat 10-10:45am Sat 10:45-11:30am Sat 10-10:45am Sat 10:45-11:30am

Beg. Kenpo Karate - Class fee is $62 (S.R. Resident $52) (14Dates) 68948 5-13 T/Th/Sat

(14 Dates) 68953 5-13 T/Th/Sat

(14 Dates) 68949 5-13 T/Th/Sat (14 Dates) 68954 5-13 T/Th/Sat

11/5-12/17 (No class 11/26-11/30, 12/5, 12/7) 11/5-12/17 (No class 11/26-11/30, 12/5, 12/7) 1/7-2/6 1/7-2/6

T/Th 4:45-5:30pm Sat 10-10:45am

T/Th 5:30-6:15pm Sat 10:45-11:30am T/Th 4:45-5:30pm Sat 10-10:45am T/Th 5:30-6:15pm Sat 10:45-11:30am

Interm. Kenpo Karate - Class fee is $55 (S.R. Resident $45) (12 Dates) (12 Dates)

68956 68957

5-13 5-13

T/Th/Sat T/Th/Sat

8/27-9/21 10/1-10/29 (No class 10/5)

T/Th 6:15-7pm Sat 11:30-12:15pm T/Th 6:15-7pm Sat 11:30-12:15pm

Interm. Kenpo Karate - Class fee is $62 (S.R. Resident $52) (14 Dates) 68958 5-13 T/Th/Sat

(14 Dates) 68959 5-13 T/Th/Sat

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11/5-12/17 T/Th 6:15-7pm Sat 11:30-12:15pm (No class 11/26-11/30, 12/5, 12/7) 1/7-2/6 T/Th 6:15-7pm Sat 11:30-12:15pm

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Sports and Fitness 10 & UNDER TENNIS (Age 5-10)

BEGINNER (Age 6-12)

Designed and structured for kids to learn, rally, and play quickly in a rewarding and enjoyable fashion. In a decision that will fundamentally change the future landscape of tennis in the United States, 10 and Under Tennis caters to a child’s age and size by tailoring the equipment, court dimensions, and scoring system. All classes are held at Galvin Community Park, 3330 Yulupa Ave.

Class provides basics of tennis. An emphasis is placed on fun. All classes are held at Galvin Community Park, 3330 Yulupa Ave.

Mon, Wed 5:30-6:30pm $60 (S.R. Resident $50) 8/19-8/28 #68201 9/2 -9/11 #68233 9/16-9/25 #68234 9/30-10/9 #68235 10/14-10/23 #68236 10/28-11/6 #68237 11/11-11/20 #68238

Mon, Wed 5:30-6:30pm $60 (S.R. Resident $50) 8/19-8/28 #68152 9/2 -9/11 #68153 9/16-9/25 #68154 9/30-10/9 #68155 10/14-10/23 #68156 10/28-11/6 #68157 11/11-11/20 #68158

ADVANCED BEGINNER (Age 6-16) This fun class provides a review of the basics as well as an introduction to scoring.

Students must be able to rally with other students before entering this class. All classes are held at Galvin Community Park, 3330 Yulupa Ave. Mon, Wed 5:30-6:30pm $60 (S.R. Resident $50) 8/19-8/28 #68152 9/2 -9/11 #68153 9/16-9/25 #68154 9/30-10/9 #68155 10/14-10/23 #68156 10/28-11/6 #68157 11/11-11/20 #68158

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INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED TOURNAMENT PREP TENNIS (Age 8-17) This class is for students who play competitively. Emphasis is on conditioning, strategy, drills, and positive court behavior.

This class is designed to prepare players for high school/tournament Level tennis. All classes are held at Galvin Community Park, 3330 Yulupa Ave. Mon, Wed, Sun 4-5:30pm, Sun 4-6pm $80 (S.R. Resident $70) 9/2-9/29 #68166 9/30-10/27 #68239

ADVANCED JUNIOR TENNIS Players train in a highly competitive (but fun!) atmosphere. Most training sessions include instruction, drilling and play.

Players are expected to compete outside of class. Attention is paid to strategy and tennis theory. All classes are run by Jason Beard. For more information, call 217-7785 or email jasonbeardmusic@gmail.com.

COACHES WANTED!

Call 543-3281 for information about volunteer coaching.

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Sports and Fitness HULA HOOP – “A NEW SPIN ON FITNESS” (Age 6-11) 1 Day

YOUTH OUTDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE (Age 4-7) Boys and Girls

WINTER BASKETBALL 2-DAY CLINIC Boys and Girls

This reemerging art form mixes dance, play, coordination skills, and movement.

Students will build core strength and learn hoop skills as they spin and dance with custom made hoops. The class will start with basic techniques and move to intermediate moves both on and off the body, and specialty tricks. Techniques for hand, elbow and knee hooping will also be explored. After completing this class series, students will be able to dance/flow with the hoop confidently and with grace (and impress family and friends with amazing hoop tricks). Custom hoops will be provided for use during class. No experience necessary. Min 8 Max 20

Practices are once a week with games on Saturdays. Sign-ups will continue until September 4, 2013, or until leagues are full.

Run by the City of Santa Rosa Sports Staff, participants will learn and build upon the fundamentals of basketball through lessons, drills and games.

Location: 819 Donahue St. Instructor bio: Choi Tse has been teaching hoop dance and fitness for the past 5 years and is a member of Spark Circus.

1-Day, Tuesday – 4-5pm $33 (S.R. Resident $23) 8/27

#69186

10/1

#69187

11/5

#69188

Recreation information 543-3737

Sat, 9/21-10/26 – Time, TBA Rincon Valley Community Park $80 (S.R. Resident $70) #67348

YOUTH BASKETBALL (Grades K-3) Boys and Girls Sign-ups for this fun and exciting league will continue through November 6, 2013 or until leagues are full. Registration fee includes a pre-season clinic to be held on Saturday, December 7 at Sheppard Elementary School Gym.

Ages 5-7 Thurs-Fri 12/26-12/27 9am-12pm (Half Day) Half Day: $45 (S.R. Residents $35) #68255 Ages 7-14 Thurs-Fri 12/26-12/27 9am-3pm (Full Day) Full Day: $60 (S.R. Residents $50) Full Day #68256

Grades K-1 Sat, 1/11-2/22 – Time, TBA Steele Lane Community Center/ Sheppard Elementary Gymnasium *$85 (S.R. Resident $75) #68257 Grades 2-3 Sat, 1/11-2/22 – Time, TBA Steele Lane Community Center/ Sheppard Elementary Gymnasium *$85 (S.R. Resident $75) #68258

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Tot Classes STEELE LANE TEENY TINY TOTS (Age 2-3) This class is for 2-3 year olds and gives your tot a chance to join other children in a safe, stimulating and creative environment. They’ll enjoy arts & craft projects, story time, singing and games.

This class will prepare your child for the next step up to our Tiny Tots program, and we ask that one parent or adult accompany each child.

Min 6 Max 8 Instructors: Maritza Garcia-Rivas.

Barcode Location

Age Day

Date

Time

Fee

Session I – 4 weeks 68442 Steele Lane/Rm 1 68446 Steele Lane/Rm 1

2-3 2-3

T,Th T,Th

8/27-9/19 8/27-9/19

9:30-10:30am 10:45-11:45am

$73 (S.R. Resident $63) $73 (S.R. Resident $63)

Session II – 4 weeks 68444 Steele Lane/Rm 1 68445 Steele Lane/Rm 1

2-3 2-3

T,Th T,Th

10/1-10/24 10/1-10/24

9:30-10:30am 10:45-11:45am

$73 (S.R. Resident $63) $73 (S.R. Resident $63)

Session III – 3 weeks 68447 Steele Lane/Rm 1 68443 Steele Lane/Rm 1

2-3 2-3

T,Th T,Th

11/5-11/21 11/5-11/21

9:30-10:30am 10:45-11:45am

$57 (S.R. Resident $47) $57 (S.R. Resident $47)

Session IV – 3 weeks 68448 Steele Lane/Rm 1 68449 Steele Lane/Rm 1

2-3 2-3

T,Th T,Th

12/3-12/19 12/3-12/19

9:30-10:30am 10:45-11:45am

$57 (S.R. Resident $47) $57 (S.R. Resident $47)

Session V – 3 weeks 68450 Steele Lane/Rm 1 68455 Steele Lane/Rm 1

2-3 2-3

T,Th T,Th

1/7-1/23 1/7-1/23

9:30-10:30am 10:45-11:45am

$57 (S.R. Resident $47) $57 (S.R. Resident $47)

1/28-2/13 1/28-2/13

9:30-10:30am 10:45-11:45am

$57 (S.R. Resident $47) $57 (S.R. Resident $47)

Date

Time

Fee

Session VI – 3 weeks 68635 Steele Lane/Rm 1 2-3 T,Th 68636 Steele Lane/Rm 1 2-3 T,Th

FINLEY TEENY TINY TOTS (Age 2-3) You and your 2-3 year old are invited to join other children in a safe, stimulating and creative environment. Lots of planned arts and crafts project as well as story time, singing songs, games and having fun in the outdoor enclosed play area. Our teachers are ready to prepare your child for the next step up to our Tiny Tots program and we ask that one parent or adult accompany each child.

Min 10 Max 12

Barcode Location

Age Day

Session I – 4 weeks 69076 Finley/Madrone Rm 2-3 69077 Finley/Madrone Rm 2-3

T,Th T,Th

8/27-9/19 8/27-9/19

9-10am 10:30-11:30am

$73 (S.R. Resident $63) $73 (S.R. Resident $63)

Session II - 4 Weeks 69079 Finley/Madrone Rm 2-3 69080 Finley/Madrone Rm 2-3

T,Th T,Th

10/1-10/24 10/1-10/24

9-10am 10:30-11:30am

$73 (S.R. Resident $63) $73 (S.R. Resident $63)

Session III - 5 Weeks 69078 Finley/Madrone Rm 2-3 T,Th 69081 Finley/Madrone Rm 2-3 T,Th

11/5-12/12* 9-10am $89 (S.R. Resident $79) 11/5-12/12* 10:30-11:30am $89 (S.R. Resident $79) *No class 11/26-11/28 Thanksgiving Break

Session IV - 5 Weeks 69088 Finley/Madrone 69089 Finley/Madrone

1/7–2/6 1/7–2/6

2-3 2-3

T,Th T,Th

9-10am 10:30-11:30am

$89 (SR Resident $79) $89 (SR Resident $79)

Instructors: Jacque Yancey and Kim Hatch.

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Tot Classes STEELE LANE TINY TOTS (Age 3-5) The Steele Lane Tiny Tots program will provide a caring and nurturing environment for 3-5 year olds to grow in confidence and ability. Instructors will help strengthen Kindergarten readiness through art, songs, stories and socialization as well as organize physical activities with our Kindergym equipment in our enclosed Hub room. This valuable readiness program is something your child won’t want to miss! Snacks will be provided. Children must be toilet trained, please (no pull-ups). Proof of age may be requested.

Min 10 Max 15

Barcode Location

Age Day

Date

Time

Fee

Session I – 4 weeks 68451 Steele Lane/Rm 1 3-5 M, W, F 8/26-9/20* 9-11:30am $164 (S.R. Resident $154) *No class 9/2, makeup class on 9/23 Session II – 4 Weeks 68452 Steele Lane/Rm 1 3-5 M, W, F 9/30-10/25

9-11:30am

$164 (S.R. Resident $154)

Session III – 3 Weeks 68453 Steele Lane/Rm 1 3-5 M, W, F 11/4-11/22* 9-11:30am *No class 11/11 no make up

$112 (S.R. Resident $102)

Session IV – 3 Weeks 68454 Steele Lane/Rm 1 3-5 M, W, F 12/2-12/20

9-11:30am

$125 (S.R. Resident $115)

Session V – 3 Weeks 68456 Steele Lane/Rm 1 3-5 M, W, F 1/6-1/24* 9-11:30am

*No class 1/20 no make up

$112 (S.R. Resident$102)

Session VI – 3 Weeks 68458 Steele Lane/Rm 1 3-5 M, W, F 1/27-2/14

9-11:30am

$125 (S.R. Resident $115)

Instructors: Maritza GarciaRivas

FINLEY TINY TOTS (Age 3-5) Plenty of fun projects are in store for your 3-5 year old child and our instructors will provide a caring and nurturing environment for participants to grow in confidence and ability.

The program is designed to strengthen Kindergarten readiness through art, songs, stories and socialization as well as physical activities incorporating games, rhythm and music, and our enclosed outdoor play area. Snacks will be provided. Children must be toilet trained, please (no pull ups). Proof of age may be requested.

Min 10 Max 15 Instructors: Jacque Yancey and Jen Espinoza.

Barcode Location

Age Day

Date

Session I – 4 weeks 69084 Finley/Madrone Rm 3-5 M, W, F 8/26-9/23*

*No class 9/2 Session II - 4 Weeks 69082 Finley/Madrone Rm 3-5 M, W, F 9/30-10/25

Time

Fee

9-11:30am

$164 (S.R. Resident $154)

9-11:30am

$164 (S.R. Resident $154)

Session III - 5 Weeks 69083 Finley/Madrone Rm 3-5 M, W, F 11/4-12/16* 9-11:30am $203 (S.R. Resident $193)

*No class 11/11 *No class 11/25-11/29 Thanksgiving Break Session IV - 5 Weeks 69101 Finley/Madrone Rm 3-5 M, W, F 1/6-2/10*

*No class 1/20

Recreation information 543-3737

9-11:30am

$203 (S.R. Resident $193)

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Horsemanship

GYMNASTICS THANKSGIVING CAMP (Ages 5-14) 1 Day

HORSEMANSHIP FOR THE HORSE AND PONY LOVER! (Ages 6-12)

Expect lots of flipping, jumping, swinging and climbing. Child must bring a healthy snack, lunch and something to drink. Each afternoon will be a different activity filled with tumbling, movie day, crafts, game day, water day (summer only) and rock climbing. All of our instructors have CPR and 1st Aid training.

Release forms must be filled out prior to start of camp.

Camp is held at Santa Rosa Gymnastics Center, 2210 Bluebell Court. Min 6 Max 15

Young riders shall learn the basics in ground skills, ground skill safety and riding skills including a balanced seat and proper use of communication aides at the walk, trot and canter. Please Note: All riders are required to bring and wear a properly fitting helmet (either a bike helmet or a USEF approved riding helmet is fine) and wear proper shoes (closed toed, preferably with a heel), and long pants. Riders’ maximum weight limit is 115 lbs. All classes are weather permitting and are held at the Howarth Park Pony Corral.

Instructors are all SRGC certified, CPR and First Aid certified and are affiliated and members of USAG and USAIGC. Wed, 11/27 8:30am-3:30pm $55 (S.R. Resident $45) #68848 Fri, 11/29 8:30am-3:30pm $55 (S.R. Resident $45) #68850

GYMNASTICS WINTER CAMP (Ages 5-14) 3 Days

Flip, jump, swing and climb all week long in this camp! Each afternoon will feature a different activity including tumbling, movies, crafts, games and rock climbing. Child must bring a healthy snack, lunch and something to drink. Release forms must be filled out prior to start of camp. Camp is held at Santa Rosa Gymnastics Center, 2210 Bluebell Court. Min 6 Max 15 Instructor: All SRGC certified, CPR and First Aid certified and are affiliated and members of USAG and USAIGC. Mon, Thu-Fri, 12/23 & 12/26-12/27 (No class 12/24,12/25) 8:30am-3:30pm $121 (S.R. Resident $111) #68851 Mon, Thu-Fri, 12/30 & 1/2-1/3/14 (No class 12/31,1/1) 8:30am-3:30pm $121 (S.R. Resident $111) #68852

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WINTER CAMP (Ages 6-12) Molded in the finest of camp traditions and modeled after Camp Wa-Tam, this program offers a variety of activities designed for maximum indoor fun! Activities planned for the week include Baking Fun with Mr. Big, arts and crafts, games, skits, a field trip and a special guest! The week will be topped off with a Friday 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 old may attend camp if they are currently enrolled in kindergarten. Min 30 Max 70 Theme: Winter Wonderland

Sat, 8/3-8/24 10-11am $160 (S.R. Resident $150) #68783 Sat, 9/7-9/28 10-11am $160 (S.R. Resident $150) #68784 Sat, 10/5-10/26 10-11am $160 (S.R. Resident $150) #68785

Mon. - Fri, 12/30 - 1/3 (No Camp Wed, 1/1) 8am-3pm Finley/Person Auditorium $140 (S.R. Resident $130) #68111 Extended hours available for Winter Camp 3-5:15pm $40 #68112

WINTER CAMP VERTICAL (Ages 7-14) 4 Days Campers will learn climbing techniques, knots and safety skills with plenty of time for climbing fun and games on Vertex’s 35-foot high walls. Min 4 Max 15.

M/Tu/Th/F, 12/23-12/27 (No class 12/25) 9am-12pm Vertex Climbing Ctr., 3358 A Coffey Lane $130 (S.R. Resident $120) #68855

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Chop’s Teen Club

Chop’s Teen Club Workforce Ready Programs

CHOP’S TEEN CLUB

509 Adams Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 707-284-2467 www.chopsonline.com

AWESOME PRETZEL CART PROGRAM

Chop’s Teen Club is an enrichment and recreation facility for teens in grades 7-12. Membership is open to teens with a Santa Rosa address. Through donor and sponsorship funds, we are able to maintain an annual membership fee of just $1 per year. We ask families who can afford more to pay a fee they think is suitable for an annual membership.

Our Vision: We believe in our youth, that they represent the future of our community, and in their hands rests the ability to sustain, expand, nurture and elevate the area we live in.

We believe we owe them our time, our commitment to mentor, and to provide them with skills to become successful and contributing members of our community. And in those actions, we fulfill the dream of our benefactor, Charles “Chop” DeMeo, to form a bridge to the future.

We offer both drop-in programs, as well as programs that require advanced registration.

Our programs are well rounded, meeting the ever-changing and diverse interests of teens.

In addition, Chop’s Teen Club is emerging as a leader in teen workforce development.

(Please see next page for program listings) · · · · · · ·

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Recreation & Enrichment Activities Art Studio – Clay, pottery, painting, sewing and other multi-media tools Music & Recording Instruction Culinary Classes Gym – Basketball, soccer, volleyball and more 35-Foot Rock Climbing Wall Technology Lounge – Web access, computer technology, network gaming, console games, 55-inch flat screen TV for movies and gaming Club 509 – Featuring two teen dances each month Financial Literacy Workshops Annual Youth Empowerment & Leadership Conference Member Council Guy’s & Girl’s Groups Youth Empowerment Council in partnership with Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Community Service Clubs Movie Nights Field Trips

Use your smart phone to access Our Summer Activity Guide

Recreation information 543-3737

Use your smart phone to access www.chopsonline.com

Join us for a two-week hands-on work experience program. You will learn the basics of running a pretzel cart business. We will be using Chop’s very own pretzel cart to teach business skills such as customer service, cash handling, food safety and sanitation and best of all, to sell delicious pretzels. This course meets the requirement for eligibility to work the Awesome Pretzel Cart at community events. Information will be provided on obtaining the Food Handler’s Certificate.

RU READY? WORK READY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Join us for an 8 week course that is designed to prepare you to get a job! This Work-Ready Certification course focuses on 15 competencies that Sonoma County Employers identified as being needed for success on the job. Local employers will host “mock interviews” for you to practice interviewing skills, which may lead to a job. Successful participants will complete the course with a professional portfolio and the Sonoma County Office of Education’s “Work Ready Certificate”.

BASIC FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE In order to work in the food service industry in the State of California you are required to get your food handler certificate.

This two-hour course and test covers all of the required topics such as proper times and temperatures for cooking and storing food, personal hygiene, equipment sanitation and much more. Upon the completion of the course, you will receive the California Food Handler’s Certificate, which is good for three years. This certificate is required to work the Chop’s Awesome Pretzel Cart at community events.

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Chop’s Teen Club BEGINNING PHOTOSHOP Photoshop is an advanced software program used by artists, graphic designers, and photographers to create and manipulate graphic and photographic imagery.

This course is designed to help you learn the basics of Photoshop. Some of the areas to be covered will include pixels, color managements, scanning, saving files, navigating, layer basics, various layering techniques, paint, using select, brushes, selection tools, image adjustments, masks and composing.

DIGITAL VIDEO MAKING Learn the craft of video production! In this class you will get an introduction to digital video and basic camera operation, framing and shooting video. We will also cover basic workflow from planning, to shooting, and editing. You will have an opportunity to learn techniques on how to make your video look like a professional production.

BARISTA TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Join us for a series of 2-hour workshops featuring employable skills for a coffee shop. Workshops will include how to get a barista job, excellent customer service skills, steaming, frothing and preparing hot/cold drinks. Each participant will receive a training manual, recipe guide and certificate of completion after passing the Barista Basics Test.

PERSONAL FINANCE WORKSHOP

JOB SKILL BASICS WORKSHOP

Learn the basics of money management in this hands-on workshop, including how to develop short and long term financial goals, how to manage cash responsibly, how to buy a car and investment basics.

Learn effective communication and customer service skills. Successful participants will receive a certificate of completion.

EFFECTIVE RESUME BUILDING & COVER LETTER WRITING WORKSHOP Join us for a series of 2-hour workshops Learn how to write a winning resume and how to effectively communicate your skills in a cover letter. Successful participants will receive a certificate of completion.

Check out Chop’s Teen Club’s new interactive career exploration website called JobsMadeReal.com. The website features thousands of videos of people doing their jobs. The site is designed to engage, educate and inspire teens to learn about jobs and careers in a way they like to learn.

INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP Learn how to effectively sell your skills to prospective employers. Successful participants will receive a certificate of completion.

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Neighborhood Services About Neighborhood Services Neighborhood Services provides innovative youth development programming that serves at-risk, low -income and homeless youth and families throughout Santa Rosa. The programs provide “safe haven” sites where young people can enjoy recreational, social and academic activities without fear of gangs, drugs and other negative influences that occur in their neighborhoods. In partnership with other community agencies, Neighborhood Services also assists families living in high-need neighborhoods improve their quality of life by connecting them to other beneficial programs and services, helping to build a stronger community.

Sports Programs Several sports programs are offered to youth after school by Neighborhood Services, including: YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL Heart Pounding Fun! Neighborhood Services, in partnership with NFL Flag, will be offering two age divisions of flag football this fall - Minors Division (4th6th grades) and Majors Division (7th-8th grades) at five different sites: Southwest Community Park, Northwest Community Park, Coffey Park, Rincon Valley Community Park and Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. All games played on Saturdays at either Rincon Valley Community Park or at Comstock Middle School track field.

Registration is $10 and includes uniform.

Emphasis will be on fun, skill development and SAFETY – no tackling, diving or running inside line of scrimmage. Register at Steele Lane Community Center 4:30pm7pm on August 6th, 8th, 13th and 15th; at Southwest Community Park and Coffey Park 10:30am-1:30pm on August 10th and 24th; or at Rincon Valley Community Park 10:30am-1:30pm on August 17th.

FALL BASKETBALL High Flying Fun! Fall Basketball is back and now in three locations! Minors Division (4th-6th grades) and Majors Division (7th-8th grades) will play at Cook, Comstock and Santa Rosa Middle Schools.

Emphasis is on fun, skill development, safety and teamwork. The $10 registration fee includes uniform. Register during Flag Football registration (see above) or from 7pm-9pm at Cook Middle School August 23rd, at Santa Rosa Middle School August 26th, or at Comstock Middle School August 28th.

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YOUTH FUTSÁL Kick Start the Fun! The rules of outdoor soccer played in an indoor environment, now offered at two locations: Comstock Middle and Santa Rosa Middle School Gyms! U10 division (2nd, 3rd, 4th grades) and U12 division (5th-6th grades) will emphasize passing, footwork, soccer fundamentals and safety. Registration is $10 and includes uniform. Register at Comstock Middle and Santa Rosa Middle School Gyms from 7pm-9pm on November 12th, 14th, 19th and 21st.

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Neighborhood Services SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS Neighborhood Services offers a variety of camp programs to keep Santa Rosa’s youth engaged when schools are on break. Free sports camps and neighborhood recreation camps are offered during Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks.

An emphasis is placed on skill progression, teamwork, discipline and most importantly, showing a respectful and positive attitude toward teammates, opposing teams, coaches, spectators and the officials. Sign up your children for fun activities during School Holiday weeks; call (707) 543-4886 for more information.

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION Gang Hotline: 543-4264 Graffiti Hotline: 543-3499 Drug Hotline: 544-DRUG Gang Prevention and Intervention Services: 543-3457

FOOD PANTRY Working closely with the Redwood Empire Food Bank, Santa Rosa Recreation and Parks provides food to families in lowincome neighborhoods. Several different Food Pantries are offered throughout Santa Rosa for low-income families that may not have access to these types of services.

This program has been very successful and has been running for over 10 years. Food pantries are currently offered at Simpson Place, Valley Oak and Olive Grove. Please call for specific days, times and locations.

If you are interested in making donations to help this program continue, call (707) 543-4501.

UPCOMING FAMILY EVENTS Family Bingo Nights: Steele Lane Community Center - 8/16, 9/20, 10/18, 11/15 Bennett Valley Senior Center - 8/24, 9/28, 11/9 Family Movie Nights: Cook Middle School - 8/23 Comstock Middle School - 9/27 Santa Rosa Middle School - 11/8 Valley Oak Annual Haunted House - 10/31 Valley Oak Thanksgiving Pot Luck - 11/22 Apple Valley Posada - 12/17 Call (707) 543-4501 for details and event times

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B OAT I N G & S A I L I N G Boating & Sailing in Howarth Park BOAT RENTAL INFORMATION Lifejackets are provided for free with the rental and all boaters MUST wear a lifejacket.

Paddleboat: $10/hour Paddleboat w/canopy: $12/hour Accommodates: 4 people/740 lbs.

Single Kayak: $5/hour Accommodates: 1 person Double Kayak: $8/hour Accommodates: 2 people Sailboat: $10/hour Accommodates: 2 people/370 lbs.

Please Note: You must have experience sailing and pass a short sailing test.

Canoe: $10/hour Accommodates: 4 people/730 lbs.

Rowboat: $8/hour Accommodates: 5 people/925 lbs.

PLEASE NOTE: Boats are rented on a first-come, first-served basis: we do NOT take reservations. We accept cash, checks, Visa or MasterCard.

Please, no large bills.

Fall Rental Hours: August 11-September 29, Sat/Sun 11am-5pm, weather permitting.

Also open Labor Day, Monday, September 2

BRING YOUR OWN BOAT TO HOWARTH You are welcome to bring you own boat to Lake Ralphine. There is a day launch fee of $2 per boat, or a yearly launch permit for $10 per boat. These are available at the Boathouse during rental hours. (If you come during non-rental hours, you can launch your boat for free.) Boats over 20 ft are not allowed. Electric engines only!

PRIVATE SAILING LESSONS Our certified instructors will work with you based on your skill level. Cost is $35/hr with Rec & Parks sailboat or $25/hr using your own sailboat. For more information, email: howarthpark@srcity.org or call 543-3298.

SPECIAL CLASSES FOR YOUR GROUP If you have a group of 8 or more who would like lessons and you would like to set up your own class, please contact us at howarthpark@srcity.org or call 543-3298.

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B OAT I N G & S A I L I N G Boating & Sailing Class Information For boating, sailing, and kayaking classes, please brings clothes and shoes that you wouldn’t mind getting wet. Sailing and kayaking classes do practice capsizing, so come prepared! Although not all the classes get into the water, it is good to be ready just in case. You may also wish to bring a towel, hat, sun block, water, and a snack.

Please leave any valuables at home or locked securely in your vehicle, out of sight.

KAYAKING (Age 5+) 1 Day Paddle around Lake Ralphine enjoying the outdoors and the wildlife! Our experienced instructors will work with you on learning paddling, kayak handling skills, and boating safety, while having loads of fun! Learn how to launch a kayak from the shore and the boat dock and how to safely get in and out of the kayak. Whether you come alone or with family and friends, be prepared for an enjoyable time on the lake! Please Note: Children ages 5-8 MUST be accompanied by an adult that is registered for the class! Min 4 Max 8

PADDLEBOARDING (Age 8+) 1 Day Paddle around Lake Ralphine enjoying the outdoors and the wildlife! Our experienced instructors will work with you on learning paddling, kayak handling skills, and boating safety, while having loads of fun! Learn how to launch a kayak from the shore and the boat dock and how to safely get in and out of the kayak. Whether you come alone or with family and friends, be prepared for an enjoyable time on the lake! Please Note: Children ages 5-8 MUST be accompanied by an adult that is registered for the class! Min 4 Max 8

BEGINNER’S SAILING CLASS (Age12+) 1 Day Have you ever wanted to learn to sail?

Come out to Howarth Park’s Lake Ralphine and our experienced instructors will teach you the basics needed to enjoy sailing around the lake. All participants must be comfortable treading water. NOTE: This class is an introductory class. We recommend taking Intermediate/Advanced Sailing after completion of this course to develop the skills needed to fully enjoy independent sailing. Min 4 Max 8

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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED SAILING CLASS (Age 12+) 1 Day The Intermediate/Advanced Sailing Class is perfect for sailors who would like to have an instructor available to answer questions and give them tips. Our experienced instructors will help you expand on the skills and the knowledge needed to gain more confidence on the water. This class can be repeated as many times as you choose to reach your desired level of ability. All participants must be comfortable treading water. NOTE: Participants must have basic sailing and boating safety knowledge. Completion of either Sailing Camp for Youth, Beginner’s Sailing, or Boating Basics is recommended prior to taking this course. Min 4 Max 8 Barcode Location

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Kayaking – Class fee is $25 (S.R. Resident $15) 67120 Lake Ralphine 5+ Sat 67121 Lake Ralphine 5+ Sat 67133 Lake Ralphine 5+ Sat

8/3 8/17 9/14

10:15am-12:15pm 10:15am-12:15pm 10:15am-12:15pm

Paddle boarding – Class fee is $25 (S.R. Resident $15) 67126 Lake Ralphine 8+ Sat 67127 Lake Ralphine 8+ Sat 67134 Lake Ralphine 8+ Sat

8/10 8/24 9/28

10:15am-12:15pm 10:15am-12:15pm 10:15am-12:15pm

Boating Basics – Class fee is $50 (S.R. Resident $40) 67094 Lake Ralphine 8+ M-Th 67095 Lake Ralphine 8+ Sat

8/5-8/8 10:15am-12:30pm 8/31-9/21 10:15am-12:30pm

Beginner’s Sailing Class – Class fee is $40 (S.R. Resident $30) 67112 Lake Ralphine 12+ Sat 8/3 67113 Lake Ralphine 12+ Sat 8/17 67114 Lake Ralphine 12+ Sat 9/7 67115 Lake Ralphine 12+ Sat 9/21

12:45-4:45pm 12:45-4:45pm 12:45-4:45pm 12:45-4:45pm

Intermediate/Advanced Sailing Class – Class fee is $35 (S.R. Resident $25) 67131 Lake Ralphine 12+ Sat 8/31 2:00-4:30pm 67132 Lake Ralphine 12+ Sat 9/28 2:00-4:30pm

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FALL HARVEST GOURDS (Age 18+) 1 Day Learn to decorate gourds using a wood burning tool and various coloring, staining and finishing techniques, and create a unique decoration for your home. This class will focus on incorporating nature designs and fall themes such as a pumpkin, apple or owl gourd! The process is fun and simple, no previous artistic skill required just a creative spirit. All tools, decorating supplies and the gourd are included.

Min 6 Max 10 Instructor: Jeri Nager.

Sat, 10/19 – 1-4pm Finley/Maple Rm $55 (S.R. Resident $45) #68876

GOURD LUMINARIES FOR THE HOLIDAYS (Age 18+) 1 Day Light up your Holidays with stunning, easy-to-make luminaries made from...

GOURDS! These unique lights combine the beauty of nature, your creativity and safe technology to bring light into every area of your home. They are the ideal holiday decoration. Use them on the table or, near the tree on your doorstep. No electricity is required and no hazardous materials are involved. Just add a battery operated candle and your gourd will be glowing, attracting nothing but compliments! Design and decorate them to suit your holiday theme. There will be lots of designs available for transfer, and samples to inspire you. All you need to bring is your creativity and holiday spirit. Min 6 Max 10 Instructor: Jeri Nager.

Thu, 11/14 – 6-9pm Finley/Maple Rm $55 (S.R. Resident $45) #68875

GOURD BIRDHOUSES (Age18+) 1 Day Grace your garden or patio with a lovely environmentally harmonious habitat for your feathered friends created by you from a common garden gourd. Learn valuable techniques for cutting, coloring and finishing your gourd to attract the

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birds and keep it weather-safe. Gain lots of useful tips about gourd craft, and the use of simple cutting tools and wood burners.

Step by step instructions are provided. All the tools, materials and the gourd needed to complete your project are included.

No previous skill required. Beginners to advanced welcome. Min 6 Max 10 Sat, 2/8 – 1-4pm Finley/Maple Rm $55 (S.R. Resident $45) #68872 Gourd Craft Instructor: Jeri Nager is a gifted local gourd artist who has been showing her gourds and patiently teaching her craft for several years.

BALLOON ART - TWISTING THE NIGHT AWAY! (Age 8+) 1 Day Shape a dog and giraffe or a party hat out of a balloon and impress your friends. You will be taught the basics and can be as creative as you like. This class is designed for the beginner. Young and old alike, balloons are a great way to be creative and entertaining. Everyone will take home their own balloon sculpting creations.

Min 8 Max 20 Pamela Sue Porter is a clown/juggler/facepainter/balloon artist. She is with the Hiccup Circus in the winter in Hawaii and is a local performer in Santa Rosa.

Tue, 9/24 – 6:30-8pm Finley/Maple Rm $30 (S.R. Resident $20) #68874

help you gain technical mastery, as well as developing your individual vision and sketching style. All materials included.

Min 8 Max 12 Instructor: Sasha Pepper, (See Acrylic Painting Made Easy for bio) Tue, 10/1-10/22 – 6:30-8:30pm Finley/Willow Rm $81 (S.R. Resident $71) #68208

ACRYLIC PAINTING MADE EASY (Age 18+) 4 Weeks Discover your inner artist while exploring the versatility of acrylic paints. Learn about mixing and using color for best effects, experiment with texture, from thick to thin, different brushes, use of palette knife, texturing mediums. Are you drawn to realism, impressionism, abstraction? Find out by exploring different subjects: landscape, abstract designs, still life, or fantasy. This class is for beginners as well as more experienced painters looking for stimulus and feedback. Fee includes materials.

Min 8 Max 12 Instructor: Sasha Pepper, over 30 yrs professional artist and teaching experience, M.A. in Art from UC Berkeley.

Tue, 1/14-2/4 – 6-8:30pm Finley/Willow Rm $100 (S.R. Resident $90) #68209

Th, 11/14 – 6:30-8pm Steele Lane/Green Rm $30 (S.R. Resident $20) #68873

DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS: BASICS & BEYOND (Age 18+) 4 Weeks This class is for those who have always wanted to draw (but never thought they could!) and those who want to brush up on their skills. Emphasis will be on “learning to see” and exploring the basic elements of drawing; line, form, shading, perspective, and composition. The instructor uses both innovative right-brain exercises and traditional approaches to

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“PAINTING” WITH PASTELS (Age 13+) 4 Weeks A “painting medium,” pastels can be thought of as dry paint. This class will cover the medium, fixatives, organization of materials, color theory, paper choices, storage and framing. Approaching the medium will be in a loose style, less realist.

A still life of flowers, a landscape and an abstract will be the three main projects.

One evening will be reserved for painting with pastels on wet paper, an alternative method and unique fun way of working.

All materials included. Min 8 Max 12 Instructor: Kathryn Anne Cerasoli, degree in art from San Jose University, over 30 years art experience, teaches throughout Sonoma, Napa and Marin Counties.

Wed, 1/8-1/29 – 6-8pm Finley/Willow Rm $90 (S.R. Resident $80) #68214

MOSAICS (Age 13+) 4 Weeks Have you ever been captivated by the sight of a beautiful mosaic and wished that you could create a masterpiece of your very own? Then join this class! Start off creating a simple stepping stone using the direct method of mosaics, and then finish with an indirect method that creates a free-form shape using mirrors, glass and tile. All materials are included. Min 8 Max 12 Instructor: Kathryn Anne Cerasoli, degree in art from San Jose University, over 30 years art experience, teaches throughout Sonoma, Napa and Marin Counties.

Tue, 11/5-11/26 – 6-8pm Finley/Willow Rm $90 (S.R. Resident $80) #68216

GRATITUDE JOURNAL (Age 18+) 1 Day Using a regular composition book and working with different papers, stamps and embellishments, you will create a Gratitude Journal for yourself to keep and enjoy or to give as a thoughtful and personal gift. No experience is required and be prepared to get your hands dirty. All materials are included. Please bring a pair of sharp paper-cutting scissors.

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Instructor: Carola Bartz, paper crafter and mixed media artist Wed, 10/23 – 6:30-9pm Finley/Willow Rm $36 (S.R. Resident $26) #68137

HANDMADE HOLIDAY CARDS (Age 18+) 1 Day Are you tired of buying the same packages of Holiday cards over and over again?

This year make a difference by creating your own Holiday cards! You will have fun playing around with paper and stamps, making beautiful cards that give this special season more meaning. And they are affordable, too! Class is designed for beginners and intermediate card makers.

All card-making materials are provided.

Please bring a pair of sharp paper-cutting scissors.

Instructor: Carola Bartz, paper crafter and mixed media artist.

Wed, 11/20 –6:30-8:30pm Finley/Maple Rm $31 (S.R. Resident $21) #68139

HOLIDAY MIXED MEDIA CANVAS (Age 18+) 1 Day

niques. This easy beginner class welcomes all levels. Be prepared to get creative (materials can get messy!) and bring an apron.

All art materials are included. Please bring scissors and a pencil.

Instructor: Carola Bartz, paper crafter and mixed media artist Wed, 12/4 – 6:30-9pm Finley/Willow Rm $38 (S.R. Resident $28) #68141

VALENTINE CARDS (Age 18+) 1 Day Handmade cards are one of the nicest ways to show the special people in your life how much you care. Come explore the possibilities of making your own lovingly created cards by stamping, cutting and pasting, and take home a handful of cards made by you! This class is designed for beginning as well as more experienced card makers. All materials are provided. Please bring a pair of sharp paper-cutting scissors.

Instructor: Carola Bartz, paper crafter and mixed media artist Wed, 1/29 – 6:30-8:30pm Finley/Maple Rm $31 (S.R. Resident $21) #68140

Discover the fun of mixed media art!

Create a beautiful little holiday scene on canvas using popular mixed media tech-

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Business & Computer UNDERSTANDING YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH MONEY (Age 18+) 2 Days This class will guide you to a clearer and more conscious awareness of the limiting behavior, beliefs, and patterns that impact your relationship with money in order to live a more purposeful and prosperous life.

You will discover your core money patterns and underlying beliefs and how they are influencing your life today. You will leave with new strategies and actions to create lasting and sustainable change. Bring pen and paper or journal to take notes. Min 8 Max 20 Instructor: Donna Colfer, Certified Money Coach & Accredited Financial Counselor, has over twenty-five years experience in financial management and coaching.

Tue, 9/10 & 9/17 – 6:30-8:30pm Finley/Manzanita Rm $50 (S.R. Resident $40) #68916 Wed, 11/6 & 11/13 – 6:30-8:30pm Finley/Manzanita Rm $50 (S.R. Resident $40) #68917

nia credentialed secondary school teacher, she previously taught this class at the Sonoma Valley Adult School for 5 semesters. For more information, please call (707) 343-1252.

Thu, 9/19 – 6-8pm Finley/Maple Rm $68 (S.R. Resident $58) #68914 Thu, 10/17 – 6-8pm Finley/Maple Rm $68 (S.R. Resident $58) #68915

Instructor: Norman Rose MA, PhD, has been an instructor in SRJC’s Computer Studies Department since 1996.

Th/Fri, 10/3-10/4 – 6-9pm Franklin Park Training Ctr $73 (S.R. Resident $63) #68933 Th/Fri, 1/9-1/10 – 6-9pm Franklin Park Training Ctr $73 (S.R. Resident $63) #68934

COMPUTER BASICS (Age 18+) 2 Days Does a computer intimidate you? Learn the basics on a Windows computer -- how to create documents, save them, change them, and even have some fun while doing it! There will be time to explore related computer topics, such as purchasing, repairing, and upgrading hardware, installing software, and all the other things you’ve wanted to ask about. Min 6 Max 12

Tue, 1/21/2014 & 1/28/2014 6:30-8:30pm Finley/Manzanita Rm $50 (S.R. Resident $40) #68921

MASTER-PLAN YOUR AFFAIRS The Estate Documents Organizer (Age 18+) 1 Day

Learn what basic documents and information you need to obtain and, how to organize 30 essential topics in an easyto-follow A-Z records book. Do you have a list of passwords or instructions for your pets? Prepare a book to assist your own personal planning, your family, and professionals in managing important financial, legal and personal affairs. Be prepared for the expected and unexpected events in life...and emergencies too. Honor your life accomplishments and leave a proud and accessible legacy for your heirs. The Estate Documents Organizer book is included in the course fee. Min 7 Max 20 Instructor: Julie Jones, Consulting Services, created this records book in the process of caring for her mother for 20 years. A Califor-

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Business & Computer MS WORD BASICS (Age 18+) 2 Days Learn the basics of word processing, using Microsoft Word 2007. You’ll learn how to create, save, and modify documents, format text for emphasis, move text, add pictures, check spelling, and perform other useful skills. Min 6 Max 12 Instructor: Norman Rose MA, PhD, has been an instructor in SRJC’s Computer Studies Department since 1996.

Th/Fri, 10/10-10/11 – 6-9pm Franklin Park Training Ctr $73 (S.R. Resident $63) #68935 Th/Fri, 1/16-1/17 – 6-9pm Franklin Park Training Ctr $73 (S.R. Resident $63) #68939

MS EXCEL BASICS (Age 18+) 2 Days Learn the basics of spreadsheet software, using Excel 2007. You’ll learn how to create and format a worksheet to perform math operations, so you can create budgets, invoices, financial records, grade books, etc.

You’ll also learn how to create charts and graphs from your data. Min 6 Max 12

how to use forums to exchange ideas with fellow users. Min 6 Max 12 Instructor: Norman Rose MA, PhD, has been an instructor in SRJC’s Computer Studies Department since 1996..

Th/Fri, 10/24-10/25 – 6-9pm Franklin Park Training Ctr $73 (S.R. Resident $63) #68936

Instructor: Norman Rose MA, PhD, has been an instructor in SRJC’s Computer Studies Department since 1996.

Th/Fri, 1/30-1/31 – 6-9pm Franklin Park Training Ctr $73 (S.R. Resident $63) #68945

Th/Fri, 10/17-10/18 – 6-9pm Franklin Park Training Ctr $73 (S.R. Resident $63) #68937

INTRODUCTION TO USING YOUR IPHONE & IPAD NEW (Age 18+) 1 Day

Th/Fri, 1/23-1/24 – 6-9pm Franklin Park Training Ctr $73 (S.R. Resident $63) #68941

FREE WEB APPS! NEW (Age 18+) 2 Days Explore the world of free software on the Internet -- some you download and install to take the place of expensive name-brand programs, and some you can use directly -- no downloading, no installing! Try your hand at making slide shows or videos to share with others; explore software for sound and music-making; explore software for hobbies and special interests. And, learn

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engineer, an inventor, and a teacher. He has also done marketing, website design, and social media.

Thu, 8/29 – 6-9pm Person Sr. Wing/Multi-Purpose – 4B Rm $55 (S.R. Resident $45) #69048 Wed, 11/13 – 5:30-8:30pm Finley/Willow Rm $55 (S.R. Resident $45) #69049 Thu, 1/9/2014 – 6-9pm Finley/Willow Rm $55 (S.R. Resident $45) #69050

Your iPhone and iPad can do so much; learn their full potential! This course is for people who have an iPhone or iPad and want to learn how to use it and become more comfortable with it. Learn about the email, iMessaging, and Siri. Master the built-in applications and even how to use FaceTime to see your family and friends while talking to them. You will also learn how to find and pick the best applications. This is an interactive, hands-on class, so bring your iPhone or iPad and your questions. Min 8 Max 15 Instructor: Richard Lazovick has a BS-EE from Cornell University and an MBA from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. He has worked as a hardware and software

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Cooking with Jill Nussinow (Age 18+) 1 Day

Instructor Jill Nussinow, aka The Veggie Queen™, shares her passion and enthusiasm for cooking with you. She is the author of the cookbook, The New Fast Food™: The Veggie Queen Pressure Cooks Whole Food Meals in Less than 30 Minutes.

NUTRITION CHAMPS COOKING: EATING FOR TOTAL HEALTH & MORE Confused about nutrition? Considering eating plant-based, raw or Paleo? In this class, Registered Dietitian Jill Nussinow will teach you how to work with a wide variety of foods that are nutrition CHAMPS, and work with the freshest vegetables of the season.

Bring your appetite! Min 10 Max 14

SUSHI ROLL MAKING (Age 14+) 1 Day

Tue, 9/17 – 6-8:30pm Finley/Kitchen $49 (SR Resident $39) #68222

Do you like sushi and would like to try making your own sushi rolls? Then this is the class for you! Masayo will show you the techniques to make regular rolls and “inside out” rolls, then she will help you practice making your own. By the end of class, you will know how to make your very own sushi rolls anytime at home!

Min 8 Max 12

START THE YEAR OFF RIGHT: WINTER VEGETABLE COOKING, BEYOND BROCCOLI

Instructor: Masayo Nanmoto has been cooking Japanese dishes and teaching for 10 years.

Make this the year to learn how to cook great tasting winter vegetables - from celery and burdock root to daikon, bok choy, Napa cabbage and other in-season vegetables. Learn how to roast, braise, stirfry, puree, pressure cook and more, and get vegetable education from a teacher with more than 25 years of “veggie” experience!

You’ll taste everything prepared in class.

Min 10 Max 14

Thu, 11/14 – 6-8:30pm Finley/Kitchen $49 (SR Resident $39) #68224

Thu, 1/16 – 6-8:30pm Finley/Kitchen $49 (SR Resident $39) #68223

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Peruvian Regional Cuisine with Chef Monica Almond (Age 18+) 1 Day

Instructor Monica Almond has been cooking Peruvian cuisine since she was twelve years old and holds an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Culinary Arts. She presents the flavors of Perú in an interactive lecture and hands-on workshop that will delight your palate! See how the Peruvian jungle, mountain and coast blend culture and climate with a vast array of regional fresh fruits, meats and vegetables to define the local cuisine.

A TYPICAL JUNGLE BREAKFAST! Start your day with Tacacho-Roasted Plantain Fritters with Pork! Though originally roasted on the grill, participants will roast green plantain in a skillet; shape them into balls, stuff with bacon, then fry until crisp.

Passion fruit ‘Maracuya’Mousse adds sweetness to the meal. Passion fruit/Maracuya is widely grown in Peru with a very aromatic property! Sabrosisimo! Min 8 Max 12 Monday 9/16 – 6-8pm Finley/Kitchen $50 (S.R. Resident $40) #68226

CEVICHE DE CONCHAS NEGRAS BLACK SHELLS CEVICHE Experience coastal Peru! Ají amarillo and lemons are the mixture for this fabulous dish from the coastal cities of Piura and Tumbes. Participants will finish off the meal with Chumbeque a shortbread cookie sandwich coated on sticky anise flavored syrup. Muy rico! *Language note: ‘Chumbeque’ comes from the Mochica, a pre-Inca culture that lived along the northwest coast of Peru. So if you call a friend ‘a chumbeque’, it just means they did something really sweet! Min 8 Max 12 Tue, 10/22 – 6-8pm Finley/Kitchen $51 (S.R. Resident $41) #68227

SIERRA OF PERÚ! – PUCA PICANTE Celebrate Mountain Ayacuchana with Puca Picante! ‘Puca’ means red in *Quechua and the ají pepper is the key ingredient that creates the color of the dish. The picante is then combined with white potatoes and toasted peanuts to make the perfect Valentine’s Day colored dish! We will also

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make Quinoa Pudding which is a staple in the diet of my Incas ancestors. Considered a great source of protein, quinoa is combined with bananas, whole milk and vanilla making this dessert flavorful and healthy. *Language note: Quechua is the language of a Native South American people living in the Andes. Min 8 Max 12 Monday, 2/10 – 6-8pm Finley/Kitchen? $52 (S.R. Resident $42) #68228

Food Lecture SIMPLY CHOCOLATE (Age 18+) 1 Day NEW Come for lots of tasting fun as you learn about this favorite food. Improve your chocolate preferences by tasting from different Chocolatiers, both near and far, and all delicious! Find out that QUALITY rather than quantity is the key to excellent tasting.

Developing your ‘taste’ is like learning about fine wine. With hundreds of Chocolatiers nearby, the choices are excellent! Sign up for the history & manufacturing classes to get the full chocolate tasting experience. NOTE: Register at least one week before the class begins. Min 10 Max 20 Instructor: Rita Rhine is a passionate Chocolate Connoisseur, attending Chocolate Salons in New York City, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Sacramento and Portland Oregon and teaching tasting classes for over eight years.

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The History of Chocolate and Taste 2-3 fine Chocolates 68259 Finley/Manzanita Rm 18+ Wed 10/9 $36 (S.R. Resident $26) 6-8pm The Manufacturing Process And Taste 2-3 Fine Chocolates 68260 Finley/Manzanita Rm 18+ Wed 10/16 $36 (S.R. Resident $26) 6-8pm Learn About Chocolate And Taste 2-3 Fine Sugar-Free Chocolates 68261 Finley/Manzanita Rm 18+ Tue 1/14 $36 (S.R. Resident $26) 6-8pm Hearts From Around The World! Just In Time For Valentine’s Day (learn about and taste fine chocolates) 68262 Finley/Manzanita Rm 18+ Tue 2/4 $36 (S.R. Resident $26) 6-8pm

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FLAMENCO DANCE FOR BEGINNERS, LEVEL 1 (Age 18+) Stomping feet, graceful hands and most importantly – attitude! This is the proud and powerful dance from Spain known as flamenco. Joelle provides an introduction to the basic technique needed for flamenco dance including footwork patterns, arm and hand movements, hip movement, and a general understanding of flamenco rhythms. You will also learn a new complete choreography, with set material and the theory of improvising within a basic structure. Students are encouraged to wear a shoe with a sturdy heel. Character projection and confidence building exercises are also taught. Min 10 Max 20 Instructor: Joelle Goncalves, over 10 yrs. experience, studied with local professionals and world famous flamenco artists in Spain.

She is also the Artistic Director of local dance troupe “Sol Flamenco.”

BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE BELLY DANCE (Age 16+) 20 Weeks Belly dance is a great way to remain flexible and stay in shape while having fun.

As an art form that has ancient roots, this

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class is mixed level and reviews dance basics while learning new combinations on a weekly basis. Wear comfortable clothing: leotard and tights, shorts, loose pants.

Information will be given the first week for optional costuming. Min 18 Max 30 Instructor: Theresea Jade is a well known performer and belly dance instructor throughout Sonoma County and the Greater Bay Area, bringing her award winning choreographer/dancer expertise to her students in dance.

JEWELS OF BELADI (Age 16+) 20 Weeks This performance level class is for students who have taken her beginning/intermediate level classes or have had advanced belly dance classes. Costuming is required along with playing finger cymbals and learning various rhythms from MiddleEastern music. A variety of choreographies will be presented and performance opportunities will be available. All participants will be invited to participate in a “Hafla” belly dance show! Min 15 Max 20 Instructor: Theresea Jade (see Beg/Inter Belly Dance for full bio)

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Flamenco Dance for Beginners - Class fee is $68 (S.R. Resident $58) (8 Weeks) 68142 Person Sr. Wing/ Rm 3 18+ Wed 9/4-10/23 5:30-6:30pm

Joelle Goncalves

Flamenco Dance for Beginners - Class fee is $54 (S.R. Resident $44) (6 Weeks) 68146 Person Sr. Wing/ Rm 3 18+ Wed 10/30-12/18 5:30-6:30pm

No class 11/20, 11/27 (6 Weeks) 68147 Person Sr. Wing/ Rm 3 18+ Wed 1/8-2/12 5:30-6:30pm

Joelle Goncalves

Beginning/Intermediate Belly Dance - Class fee is $105 (S.R. Resident $95) (20 weeks) 68148 Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm 16+ Tue 8/27-2/4 6:15-7:15pm

No class 9/24, 10/29, 12/24, 12/31

Theresea Jade

Jewels of Beladi Dance Troupe - Class fee is $175 (S.R. Resident $165) Theresea Jade (20 Weeks) 68149 Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm 16+ Tue 8/27-2/4 7:15-8:45pm

No class 9/24, 10/29, 12/24, 12/31

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MIDNIGHT AT THE OASIS NEW (Age 18+) 6 Weeks Belly dancers draw much of their inspiration from the unique traditional women’s dances of N. Africa. Embark on a “dance caravan” as you learn dances from Upper and Lower Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco! No belly dancing experience or stomach-baring required! Bare feet; finger cymbals are optional for Upper Egyptian segment. Class is located at DeTurk Round Barn, 819 Donahue St in Santa Rosa.

Instructor: Nelli performed professionally with the Aman Folk Ensemble and Aisha Ali Dance Co., as well as at Los Angeles restaurants. She taught for many years in S. California, gave workshops in Washington DC, and is the subject of instructional videos.

6 Weeks Wed - 5:30-6:30pm DeTurk Round Barn $69 (S.R. Resident $59) 9/4-10/16 (No Class 10/9) #69189 10/30-12/4 (Break thru December) # 69190 1/8-2/12 #69191

Monthly Social Dances “NIGHT CLUB TWO-STEP PARTY” AT FINLEY (Age 18+) For those adults who love to dance. D.J. Steve Luther mixes the greatest sounds from the 40’s to the present.

Enjoy dancing to swing, ballroom, Latin, and nightclub favorites in our beautiful auditorium. Enjoy lessons taught by professional dance instructors. Experience the best ballroom dancing in Santa Rosa! Dances are held in the Finley Community Center’s E. Person Auditorium.

Admission is $7 (Dance only) or $10 (Lesson & Dance).

Beginning Nightclub lesson is from 7-7:30pm; Intermediate Nightclub lesson is from 7:30-8pm; Dancing with DJ Steve is from 8-10:30pm.Dances are the third Friday of each month August 16, September 20,October 18, November 15,December 20, and January 17.

Special “Night Club Two-Step Party” at Finley to celebrate Steve Luther’s 20th anniversary!

Bring your dancin’ shoes and join Steve Luther, the evening of October 18, to celebrate his 20th anniversary as DJ at Finley. Cake and refreshments will be served.

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FELDENKRAIS®: TRANSFORMATIONAL MOVEMENT LESSONS® (Age 18+) 4 Weeks Do you want relief from pain or limitations?

To move with greater ease and comfort?

Increase your sense of strength and mobility? Transformational movement lessons, based on the work of Moshe Feldenkrais and Anat Baniel can help. You will learn, by doing gentle, novel movements to awaken your brain, change neural connections, and make new patterns. These changes create differences that you can use in your everyday life. Wear layered warm, loose fitting clothing and bring a towel for extra comfort. Min 12 Max 20 Instructors: Jan Peterson is a physical therapist, a Guild Certified Feldenkrais and ABM practitioner.

YOGA FOR EVERY BODY (Age 18+) 4 Weeks This class adapts practice to suit each person’s condition, experience and needs.

It incorporates gentle movements, postures, and relaxation techniques to increase strength and flexibility, improve posture, and provide a sense of vitality, well being and deep tranquility. Min 10 Max 20 Instructor: Kathleen Miller

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Feldenkrais® Movement Lessons - Class fee is $41 (S.R. Resident $31) Jan Peterson (4 Weeks) 68335 Steele Lane/Hub Rm 18+ Fri 8/30-9/20 11am-12pm (4 Weeks) 68336 Steele Lane/Hub Rm 18+ Fri 10/4-10/25 11am-12pm Feldenkrais® Movement Lessons - Class fee is $56 (S.R. Resident $46) Jan Peterson (6 Weeks) 68337 Steele Lane/Hub Rm 18+ Fri 11/8-12/20 (No class 11/29) 11am-12pm (6 Weeks) 68338 Steele Lane/Hub Rm 18+ Fri 1/10-2/14 11am-12pm Yoga For Every Body - Class fee is $50 (SR. Resident $40) Kathleen Miller (4 Weeks) (4 Weeks)

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Yoga For Every Body - Class fee is $70 (SR. Resident $60) Kathleen Miller (6 Weeks) 68242 Steele Lane/Dohn Rm 18+ Fri 11/8-12/20 (No class 11/29) 9:30-10:45am (6 Weeks) 68243 Steele Lane/Dohn Rm 18+ Fri 1/10-2/14 9:30-10:45am

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A D U LT S ( 1 8 + ) Health & Fitness GENTLE SOMATIC YOGA (Age 18+) 4 Weeks

of humor! Min 15 Max 25

Create a deep reservoir of wellness in body and mind with this modern yoga practice designed to increase your awareness of the relationship between mind, body and soul.

Learn to bring your curiosity to your everyday experience during yoga practice that blends Somatic and Hatha yoga modalities to help you increase flexibility, integrate left and right sides of the body, and build strength while giving you effective tools for relaxation. All levels welcome. Bring a yoga mat and clothes that allow for movement.

Min 14 Max 25 Instructor: Gay Shelton-Ostadi, Certified highest level Yoga Teacher (E500RYT) and Yoga Therapist

T’AI CHI CH’UAN (Age 16+) 4 Weeks “Think over carefully what the final purpose is: to lengthen life and maintain youth.” The Essence of T’ai Chi Ch’uan The Literary Tradition. Tai Chi Chuan offers reduced stress levels, improved balance and coordination, increased energy, stamina and agility and increased feeling of well-being.

People of any age can benefit from Tai Chi practice. Students of all levels are welcome.

Min 12 Max 25 Instructor: Steven Rose, over 40 years T’ai Chi experience.

YOGA ENERGY (Age 18+) 4 Weeks Enjoy a complete Vinyasa Yoga fitness program for total well-being! With energizing exercises, expansive breathing, stretching, strengthening, alignment and relaxation, all levels are welcome to experience the benefits of this class. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a yoga mat and your sense Course Barcode

Instructor: Maria Battista, CIYT, is a transformational teacher with a clear way of communicating the essence of yoga to her students. She has been practicing for over 30 yrs and has been teaching full time for 18 yrs.

“FIT LIKE AN ATHLETE” – BEGINNER (Age 18+) 8 & 6 Weeks NEW This boot camp style class that focuses on developing basic athletic movements. Blast the cardiovascular system, increase total body strength and endurance, build a solid core, and challenge your agility with exer-

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cises/drills that are both mentally and physically demanding. This class is a beginner course but all are welcome. Be sure to wear active clothing, running or cross-training shoes, and bring a water bottle. Participants will meet at “A Place to Play” soccer field #1 “Celebrate Community Field.” Please call (707) 291-3714 or email guybondifitness@ hotmail.com with any questions you may have regarding the class. Min 8 Max 16 Instructor: Guy T. Bondi started personal training in 2007. He is a CPR and Ist Aid instructor with 12 years of Emergency Medical Technician experience.

Wednesdays – 10-11am A Place To Play, 2375 W. Third St Session 1 (8 Weeks) –8/28-10/16 $66 (S.R. Resident $56) #69045 Session 2 (8 Weeks) – 10/23-12/18 (No class 11/27) $66 (S.R. Resident $56) #69046 Session 3 (6 Weeks) – 1/8-2/12/2014 $54 (S.R. Resident $44) #69047

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Gentle Somatic Yoga - Class fee is $46 (S.R. Resident $36) Gay Shelton-Ostadi (4 Weeks) 68250 Finley/Cypress Rm 18+ Thu 8/29-9/19 5:45-7pm (4 Weeks) 68251 Finley/Cypress Rm 18+ Thu 10/3-10/24 5:45-7pm Gentle Somatic Yoga - Class fee is $55 (S.R. Resident $45) 6 Weeks - $59 (S.R. Resident $49) Gary Shelton-Ostadi (5 Weeks) 68252 Finley/Cypress Rm 18+ Thu 11/7-12/19 (No class 11/28, 12/5) 5:45-7pm (6 Weeks) 68253 Finley/Cypress Rm 18+ Thu 1/9-2/13 5:45-7pm Yoga Energy - Class fee is $47 (S.R. Resident $37) Maria Battista (4 Weeks) 68245 Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm 18+ Wed 8/28-9/18 6-7:15pm (4 Weeks) 68246 Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm 18+ Wed 10/2-10/23 6-7:15pm Yoga Energy - Class fee is $66 (S.R. Resident $56) Maria Battista (6 Weeks) 68247 Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm 18+ Wed 11/6-12/18 (No class 11/27) 6-7:15pm (6 Weeks) 68248 Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm 18+ Wed 1/8-2/12 6-7:15pm T’ai Chi Ch’uan - Class fee is $35 (S.R. Resident $25) Steven Rose (4 Weeks) 68324 Steele Lane/Dohn Rm 16+ Tue 8/27-9/17 6-7pm (4 Weeks) 68325 Steele Lane/Dohn Rm 16+ Tue 10/1-10/22 6-7pm T’ai Chi Ch’uan - Class fee is $47 (S.R. Resident $37 Steven Rose (6 Weeks) 68326 Steele Lane/Dohn Rm 16+ Tue 11/5-12/17 (No class 11/26) 6-7pm (6 Weeks) 68327 Steele Lane/Dohn Rm 16+ Tue 1/7-2/11 6-7pm

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MARATHON TRAINING FOR RUNNERS AND NON-RUNNERS (Age 18+) 8 Weeks NEW Ever thought about running a full 26.2 mile marathon? Are you a casual jogger, or a runner who has done 5 and 10 K’s? Are you a non-runner who is looking for an incredible challenge, an accomplishment that will last a lifetime? There’s a reason why marathon running has become the fastest growing sport in the world and why every great city needs to have one.

They’re fun and exciting … and there’s something profoundly fulfilling about going the distance. This is a six-month training course, broken down into three 8-week classes that will take you through the entire process – literally step-by-step.

Over the course of the training period you can go from being a non-runner to a marathoner, or a casual runner to a dedicated long-distance runner. You will train with a highly dedicated coach who has trained hundreds of runners and non-runners to complete in their first marathon, and do so injury-free. The culmination of this training program is to run in the 36th Annual Napa Valley Marathon – one of the premiere marathons in the United States – on March 2, 2014.You can do it – find out how. For more information e-mail Don at drileygrose@gmail.com. FYI: The first class of each 8-week session will be held at the Finley Community Center – Willow Room.

Min 8 Max 15

QIGONG AND CIRCLE WALKING (Age 18+) 4 Weeks Experience the life-nurturing arts of ancient China, a 5,000-year-old Chinese healing system for health, physical fitness, and prevention of disease. Qigong practices function in many ways: purify, gather, circulate, store, and transform the Qi. Walking in a circle holding specific arm postures is one of the main class practices and the postures open, unblock and energize specific meridian and other energy centers throughout the body.

Qigong is beneficial for all ages, all health conditions and even those practicing the martial arts as a way of developing inner strength. New students are encouraged to do some preliminary Qigong readings.

Min 10 Max 20 Instructor: Michael Rinaldini is a Level IV (highest) Certified Qigong Teacher by the National Course Barcode

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Qigong Association, and a Certified Bagua Xundao Gong Qigong Teacher by Master Wan Su Jian, Beijing, China. Michael teaches qigong and Daoism internationally.

FLYING CRANE QIGONG (Age 18+) 6 Weeks Utilize movement, breath and visualization to train one’s energy or Qi. This qigong class can be done sitting or standing and will increase flexibility, balance and stamina.

Participants will become acquainted with select acupuncture points for self healing and other qigong exercises. Location: 819 Donahue St. Min 8 Max 20 Instructor: Aleta Drummond, MD – is a practicing Psychiatrist and Medical Acupuncturist.

She has over 20 years as a practitioner of yang style Tai Chi and other various Qigong forms.

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Qigong and Circle Walking - Class fee is $42 (S.R. Resident $32 (4 Weeks) 68332 Finley/Cypress Rm Mon 8/26-9/23 (No 9/2) (4 Weeks) 68333 Finley/Cypress Rm Mon 9/30-10/21 (4 Weeks) 68334 Finley/Cypress Rm Mon 11/4-12/2 (No 11/11) Flying Crane Qigong - Class fee is $56 (S.R. Resident $46) (6 weeks) #69192 DeTurk Round Barn Wed 8/28 – 10/2 (6 weeks) #69193 DeTurk Round Barn Wed 10/16 – 11/20 (6 weeks) #69194 DeTurk Round Barn Wed 1/8 – 2/12

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Instructor: Don Grose has been a runner for 20+ years and has run hundreds of races from 5K’s to marathons. From 2000 to 2011 he trained inner city middle school and high school students to annually run the Los Angeles Marathon. He has worked with individuals and businesses worldwide as a motivational consultant.

8 Weeks, Sundays – 9-11am Finley/Willow Rm $106 (S.R. Resident $96) Session 1 – 9/8-10/27 #69042 Session 2 – 11/3-12/22 #69043 Session 3 – 1/5-2/23 #69044

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INTRODUCTION TO TABLE TENNIS AS A SPORT AND WORKOUT (*Age 12+) 8 Weeks Table tennis is a great way to get a lowimpact aerobic workout, have fun, and get your brain active! Develop focus, hand eye coordination, reflexes, muscle tone, stamina and strategy and learn how to serve, hit and slam the ball the way the pros do. And burn calories too! Find out why table tennis is called “chess on steroids” and is good for the mind and the body! Balls provided. *Under age 18 yr. must have permission from parent/guardian. Bring your own paddle. Min 10 Max 10 Instructor: Randy Jew has competed in tournaments and has taught privately. He is a Gold, Silver and Bronze medal winner in the California Senior Games for Southern Ca and the Bay Area.

STROKES AND STRATEGIES (*Age 12+) 10 Weeks

HULA HOOP – “A NEW SPIN ON FITNESS” (Age 18+) 4 weeks

If you have at least 6 months of experience playing with solid forehand and backhand drives, have a basic understanding of the fundamentals of this sport and desire to go to the next level, then this is the class for you! Forehand and Backhand Looping, 3rd Ball Attack, generating and hitting against sidespin, and strategies against different style players will presented and students will be video recorded to help self learning. Bring your own paddle. Balls provided. *Under age 18 yr. must have permission from parent/guardian. Min 10 Max 10

This high energy class is about fun, fitness and learning super cool hoop tricks. This reemerging art form mixes dance, play, coordination skills and movement. Students will have a blast while building core strength and learning hoop skills as they spin and dance with custom made hoops.

This class will start with basic techniques and will move to more intermediate moves both on and off the body. Specialty tricks are also taught such as “The Vortex,” “Atomic Twirls” and “Helicopter Spin.” Techniques for hand, elbow and knee hooping will also be explored. After completing this class series, students will be able to dance/ flow with the hoop confidently and with grace (and impress family and friends with amazing hoop tricks). Custom hoops will be provided for use during class. No experience necessary. Min 8 Max 20

Instructor: Randy Jew (see Introduction to Table Tennis for full bio)

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Intro to Table Tennis – Class fee is $74 (S.R. Resident $64) (8 Weeks) 68884 Person Sr. Wing /Rm 5 12+ Wed

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Intermediate Strokes & Strategies – Class Fee is $90 (S. R. Resident $80) (10 Weeks) 68885 Person Sr. Wing /Rm 5 12+ Thu 8/29-11/14 6:30-8pm

No Class 10/3, 10/31

Instructor: Choi Tse has been teaching hoop dance and fitness for the past 5 years and is a member of Spark Circus, where her performances include working with light and fire hoops. She also teaches hooping at schools and fitness centers and runs a private business hoop entertaining at birthday parties and festivals.

4 Weeks, Tuesdays – 5:30-6:30pm (No Class 9/3) DeTurk Round Barn $56 (S.R. Resident $46) Session 1 – 8/27-9/24 (No class 9/3) #69183 Session 2 – 10/1-10/29 (No class 10/15) #69184 Session 3 – 11/5-11/26 #69185

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BEGINNING PILATES (Age 18+) 8 Dates Revitalize the body and begin to create new everyday habits! In this beginning class you will explore fundamental movements using core strength, proper postural alignment and breathing techniques, as you reconnect the body into an integrated whole, promoting balance and strong movements.

Exercise balls provided. Bring a personal fitness mat and small towel. Comfortable, moveable clothing is recommended.

Min 12 Max 20 Instructor: Jamie Lowe, Pilates Equipment and Mat Certified through TONE Studios.

PILATES MAT FUNDAMENTALS (Age 18+) 6 Weeks Enjoy learning Pilates based exercises, principles, and fundamentals. Principles include: centering, control concentration, precision, breathing, and flowing movement. Fundamentals include: neutral pelvis, core support, hip mobility, and more.

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activities. Excellent for beginners as well as those who wish to deepen their understanding and practice of Pilates. Class will be enhanced with the use of dyna-bands and physio-balls. Bring 2-3 small towels and water bottle. Min 12 Max 18 Instructor: Â Michele Place, owner of Symmetry Pilates Studio in Santa Rosa since 2000, over 20 years fitness & health experience. Pilates certified with Madeline Black - Integrated Teacher Training (ITT). Post certification training includes: Jean-Claude West, Kinesiologist Specialist; Mercy Sidbury, Movement, Rehab, and Re-Education Specialist; ITT Master Level Training.

INTERMEDIATE PILATES MAT (Age 18+) 8 Dates

INTRODUCTION TO PILATES MAT-LEVEL 1 (Age 18+) 6 Weeks Do you want better fitness, body toning, relief from back pain or activity related injuries? Pilates will help you move better, feel better and perform your optimal best!

This introduction class focuses on basic techniques, engaging breath and core work, giving the student a complete body work-out and creating wonderfully balanced muscle development while challenging more advanced students. Stability balls and flex-bands provided. Min 10 Max 12 Instructor: Nancy Codding, BA Psychology & Health Sciences, Certified Pilates Mat 1 through Tone Studios, CPT NASM.

Take your fitness to the next level in this intermediate class as you continue to build on fundamental movements using core strength, proper postural alignment and breathing techniques. Exercise balls provided. Bring a small towel and fitness mat.

Min 12 Max 20 Instructor: Jamie Lowe, Pilates Equipment and Mat Certified through TONE Studios.

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Beginning Pilates! - Class fee is $59 (S.R. Resident $49) (8 Dates) 68685 Finley/Live Oak Rm 18+ Tue/Thu 10/1-10/24 10:30am-11:30am

Jamie Lowe

Intermediate Pilates Mat for Adults - Class fee is $59 (S.R. Resident $49) (8 Dates) 68680 Finley/Live Oak Rm 18+ Tue/Thu 8/20-9/12 11:30am-12:30pm (8 Dates) 68681 Finley/Live Oak Rm 18+ Tue/Thu 10/1-10/24 11:30am-12:30pm

Jamie Lowe

Intermediate Pilates Mat for Adults - Class fee is $47 (S.R. Resident $37) (6 Dates) 68682 Finley/Live Oak Rm 18+ Tue/Thu 11/5-11/21 11:30am-12:30pm (6 Dates) 68683 Finley/Live Oak Rm 18+ Tue/Thu 12/3-12/19 11:30am-12:30pm

Jamie Lowe

Intermediate Pilates Mat for Adults - Class fee is $84 (S.R. Resident $74) (12 Dates) 68684 Finley/Live Oak Rm 18+ Tue/Thu 1/7-2/13 11:30am-12:30pm

Jamie Lowe

Pilates Mat Fundamentals - Class fee is $51 (S.R. Resident $41) (6 Weeks) 68686 Steele Lane/Hub Rm 18+ Thu 9/5-10/17 (No class 9/26) 5:45-6:45pm (6 Weeks) 68687 Steele Lane/Hub Rm 18+ Thu 11/7-12/19 ( No class 11/28) 5:45-6:45pm (6 Weeks) 68688 Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm 18+ Thu 1/9-2/13 5:45-6:45pm

Michele Place

INTRO TO PILATES MAT-LEVEL 1 - Class fee is $47 (S.R. Resident $37) (6 Dates) 69174 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 4A 18+ Tue 9/3-10/15 (No class 9/24) 5:30-6:30pm (6 Dates) 69175 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 4A 18+ Tue 11/5-12/17 (No class 11/26) 5:30-6:30pm (6 Dates) 69176 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 4A 18+ Tue 1/7-2/11 5:30-6:30pm

Nancy Codding

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MUSCLE & CARDIO CONDITIONING – LOW IMPACT AEROBIC WEIGHT TRAINING (Age 18+) 8-12 Classes

Get a full body, functional workout that challenges any level of fitness. Experience how increased lean body mass, functional strength, metabolism and cardio vascular health leads to a stronger body, balanced mind and free spirit. We shape and tone muscles in a variety of ways to promote continuous adaptation of your body leading to a well-defined figure and strong, healthy muscles. Whatever your fitness goals, this class will not only change your body, but your life! Please bring 3-5 lb. hand-held weights and a floor mat.

Min 28 Max 50 Instructor: Shelly Puntillo, Personal trainer, certified Fitness instructor, 24 yrs fitness experience.

FULL BODY WORKOUT NEW (AGE 18+) 4-6 Weeks Work your muscle and core in this full body workout with emphasis on core and stretching. Bring 3-5 lb hand held weights, a towel for floor work and bottle water to stay hydrated. Min 12 Max 25 Instructor: Shelly Puntillo, Personal trainer, certified Fitness instructor, 24 yrs fitness experience.

ZUMBA! (Age 16+) 4-6 Weeks

CARDIO-KICKBOXING (AGE 18+) 4-6 Weeks Triple the fat-burning workout! It’s fun, exciting and challenging. This class will sculpt your body lean and strong with a combination of unique non-contact kicking and punching. Then end with strength building exercises and stretching. All levels are welcome so come work at your own pace, get stronger, have more energy, and join the fun! Bring a small towel and water bottle. Min 12 Max 20 Instructor: Pearci Bastiany, 6th Degree Black Belt in Mixed Martial Arts, Olympic Trials competitor, National & State Taekwondo Champion with over 40 years experience in martial arts & fitness.

ZUMBA ON WEDNESDAY (AGE 18+) 4-6 Weeks Looking for a fun, effective workout? This dance-inspired fitness class is dynamic, easy to learn and will make you feel great! The energizing variety of moves to Latin and Pop music will challenge and invigorate both your body and mind. Every level of fitness and dance experience is welcome in this non-competitive environment. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for exercising, grab your water bottle, and join the party! Min 22 Max 50 Instructor: TBA

If the irresistible rhythm of cha cha, salsa or reggae ton makes your toes tap, then get your whole body moving with Zumba Fitness! This dance-inspired workout is effective, easy-to-learn, and will make you feel great! The energizing variety of Latin music and fun moves will challenge and invigorate both your body and your mind.

Every level of fitness and dance experience is welcome in this non-intimidating environment and can be modified to a higher or lower intensity. Wear clothes and shoes for exercising, pack a water bottle, and get ready to join the party! Min 25 Max 70 Instructors: Tina Stenger, official Zumba Fitness Instructor and certified in Group Exercise.

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NEW! 1 DAY “TRY IT!” $8 PASS OPTION FOR *SELECT CLASSES Unsure if a class is right for you? Then “try it” before signing up for the whole series! “Try It” $8 fee applies to the first day of the class only. Call 543-3737 to confirm class openings and then register before class at the front desk on the first day for $8. If the class is what you are looking for, we will apply your $8 to the full course fee. “Try It” is available for the following classes: *ZUMBA! *MUSCLE & CARDIO CONDITIONING Monday classes with Tina Stenger with Shelly Puntillo

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*CARDIO KICKBOXING Monday or Wednesday classes with Pearci Bastiany Time Instructor

Muscle & Cardio Conditioning - Class fee is $48 (S.R. Resident $38) (8 Dates) 68046 Finley/Auditorium 18+ T/Th 8/27-9/19 5:30-6:30pm (8 Dates) 68047 Finley/Auditorium 18+ T/Th 10/1-10/24 5:30-6:30pm

Shelly Puntillo

Muscle & Cardio Conditioning - Class fee is $65 (S.R. Resident $55) (12 Dates) 68048 Finley/Auditorium 18+ T/Th 11/5-12/19 (No class 11/28, 12/5) 5:30-6:30pm (12 Dates) 68049 Finley/Auditorium 18+ T/Th 1/7-2/13 5:30-6:30pm

Shelly Puntillo

Cardio Kickboxing - Class fee is $36 (S.R. Resident $26) 5 Weeks - $43 (S.R. Resident $33) Pearci Bastiany (4 Weeks) 68065 Finley/Live Oak Rm 18+ Mon 8/26-9/23 (No class 9/2) 6:30-7:30pm (4 Weeks) 68051 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 3 18+ Wed 8/28-9/18 7-8pm (4 Weeks) 68066 Finley/Live Oak Rm 18+ Mon 9/30-10/21 6:30-7:30pm (4 Weeks) 68052 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 3 18+ Wed 10/2-10/23 7-8pm (5 Weeks) 68070 Finley/Live Oak Rm 18+ Mon 1/6-2/10 6:30-7:30pm Cardio Kickboxing - Class fee is $49 (S.R. Resident $39) Pearci Bastiany (6 Weeks) 68069 Finley/Live Oak Rm 18+ Mon 11/4-12/16 (No class 11/11) 6:30-7:30pm (6 Weeks) 68053 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 3 18+ Wed 11/6-12/18 (No class 11/27 7-8pm (6 Weeks) 68054 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 3 18+ Wed 1/8-2/12 7-8pm Zumba! - Class fee is $35 (S.R. Resident $25) 6 Weeks - $48 (S.R. Resident $38) Tina Stenger (4 Weeks) 68056 Finley/Auditorium 16+ Mon 8/26-9/23 (No class 9/2) 5:30-6:30pm (4 Weeks) 68057 Finley/Auditorium 16+ Mon 9/30-10/21 5:30-6:30pm (6 Weeks) 68058 Finley/Auditorium 16+ Mon 11/4-12/16 (No class 11/11) 5:30-6:30pm Zumba! - Class fee is $42 (S.R. Resident $32) (5 Weeks) 68059 Finley/Auditorium 16+ Mon 1/6-2/10 (No class 1/20) 5:30-6:30pm

Tina Stenger

Full Body Workout - Class fee is $32 (S.R. Resident $22) (4 Weeks) 68064 Steele Lane/Hub Rm 18+ Wed 8/28-9/18 5:30-6:30pm (4 Weeks) 68942 Steele Lane/Hub Rm 18+ Wed 10/2-10/23 5:30-6:30pm

Shelly Puntillo

Full Body Workout - Class fee is $43 (S.R. Resident $33) (6 Weeks) 68943 Steele Lane/Hub Rm 18+ Wed 11/6-12/18 (No 11/27) 5:30-6:30pm (6 Weeks) 68944 Steele Lane/Hub Rm 18+ Wed 1/8-2/12 5:30-6:30pm

Shelly Puntillo

Zumba on Wednesday - Class fee is $35 (S.R. Resident $25) 6 Weeks $47 (S.R. Resident $37) TBA (4 Weeks) 68072 Finley/Auditorium 18+ Wed 8/28-9/18 5:30-6:30pm (4 Weeks) 68073 Finley/Auditorium 18+ Wed 10/2-10/23 5:30-6:30pm (6 Weeks) 68074 Finley/Auditorium 18+ Wed 11/6-12/18 (No class 11/27) 5:30-6:30pm (6 Weeks) 68075 Finley/Auditorium 18+ Wed 1/8-2/12 5:30-6:30pm

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BACK ROADS WINE AND NATURE ADVENTURES (AGE 18+) 1 Day Get off the couch, put away the remote and see what you are missing in the beautiful bay area. Dust off those hiking shoes and tag along to explore a few hidden nature hideouts. Explore places you never knew existed. Taste fine wine in a Castle, or ramble through Wooded Preserves, Waterfalls, Cliffs, and Caves! Trek through a real Sherwood Forest or Oceanside Hideaway.

Don’t forget the camera. All you need is the adventurous spirit and your guide will take care of the rest. Min 7 Max 15 NOTE: Wear good hiking shoes. Snacks, hydration beverages, hiking poles & parking lot fees provided. Wine tasting is optional & usually included. Some hikes will have shuttle stops for carpooling. Please try to ride share with others coming from the same area. Directions provided closer to the event date.

Instructor: Tom Bold (The Hulaman) 15 years experience leading outdoor events and explorations. He is trained with California wine tours and is a Personal Fitness Trainer. For more information, call (925) 639-2496.

Fee: $35 (S.R. Resident $25)

DUXBURY REEF/OCEAN/CLIFF ADVENTURE This special hike takes you cliff top above the beach near Bolinas. There are meadow & creek crossings, lush Eucalyptus groves to hike through. Explore the area on the reef with all the sea critters. A beach walk will bring you some rocky areas to climb over before settling for a picnic lunch on the beach. The final trek will have you rope climbing out & up to the top (easy to do!). A meadow & creek trail loops back to the starting point. This hike is rated as easy to slightly moderate & is approx. 4.5 miles.

This is one cool adventure. An optional oyster dinner stop follows.

Sat, 8/24 – 10am -5pm

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SKYLINE WILDERNESS ADVENTURE

GREAT GRANDMOTHER/GIANT SEQUOIA TREE ADVENTURE TREK (AGE 18 +) 1 Day

A wildlife filled 7-8 mile moderate trek with breathtaking North Napa Valley views.

Enjoy a picnic lunch beside a hidden lake, cliff sites, creek & bridge crossings, unusual trees and old pre 20th century structures.

A final descent along a lush fern lined canyon creek with huge rock formations and an exciting waterfall ladder will take us down to terra firma. An optional wine tasting event at a special winery follows this outing.

This hike is a moderate trek of 7-8 miles gradually rising above the Valley of the Moon area near Glen Ellen. You will see great views, abandoned fruit groves, creeks & canyons, ferns & bridges and a sparkling hidden lake to rest for a few moments. Then, a chance to find the Great Tree. It takes about twenty people holding hands to go around it. The hike finishes at a special/beautiful location overlooking Sonoma creek complete with wine & chocolate tasting (Optional). Our after event dinner option follows at 5pm.

Meeting location will be in the North lot of Jack London Village, on Arnold Drive in Glen Ellen.

Sat, 9/21 – 9:15am-4:30pm #68932

COYOTE PEAK/REDWOOD FOREST & WINE CASTLE ADVENTURE Don’t miss this 5-7 mile trek through the farthest Eastern Grove of Coastal California Redwoods. Elevation is to 1170 ft. After the hike is a picnic at a private lakeside setting & views of the Northern Napa Valley. Then ramble through an authentic Tuscan style War castle & taste fine wines.

Sat, 12/7 – 9:30am-4:30pm #68928

LINDA FALLS & WINE HIKE (AGE 18 +) 1 Day NEW This is an easy hike that crosses creeks & and takes us under unique rock formations & cliff top bluffs. The only part that may be a bit challenging is the descent to the Waterfalls. There will be huge boulders to climb over & around. The forest is mixed and has redwoods. Have lunch on top of the high falls & then climb a bit to the upper falls. Wine tasting follows at 1-2 nearby wineries (Included but optional).

Sun, 1/26 – 10am-4:00pm #68961

Sun, 10/13 – 9:15am-5pm #68931

BARTHOLOMEW PRESERVE WINE HIKE A hidden canyon preserve & winery in Sonoma valley, bamboo groves, a variety of unique trees, some caves, creek crossings, a redwood grove next to a hidden lake with a garden waterfall overhang & rope climb below. Hike finishes w/picnic & self guided museum tour & wine tasting. This hike is 3.75 miles round trip and elevation is 800 ft. This hike is rated easy.

Sat, 11/16 – 9:30am-4:30pm #68930

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A D U LT S ( 1 8 + ) Music

BEGINNING GUITAR FUN -DAMENTALS! (Age 12+) 8 Weeks Calling all first time players! Start working on your musical dream and join us in a fun group setting. You will be introduced to the basics of acoustic guitar playing, including basic chords, strums and tuning, all supported with familiar folk and popular songs.

Bring your own 6 string acoustic or nonamplified guitar to each class, or contact Ed at 838-4865 for information on buying or renting an instrument. Don’t delay and start learning to play today!

Min 10 Max 20 Instructor: Ed Hayes, over 20 years experience teaching guitar.

BEG. GUITAR – LEVEL 2 (Age 12+) 8 Weeks

Ready for more? For continuing students or those with some guitar experience; this class will continue to build on the fundamentals of guitar playing, learning additional chords, strums, and tuning or practicing to get better. The fun group setCourse

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ting is supported with familiar and simple folk and popular songs. Bring your own six-string guitar (acoustic or non-amplified electric). Contact Ed at (707) 838-4865 for information on purchasing or renting an instrument or to evaluate your level of ability for this next level class.

Min 10 Max 15 Instructor: Ed Hayes, over 20 years experience teaching guitar.

BEGINNING UKULELE (Age 12+) 8 Weeks

The Hawaiian word for ukulele is kanikapila, loosely translates as “to gather together, play music and enjoy yourself” and the late George Harrison, a self-professed ukeo-holic, once said “Everyone I know who is into the ukulele is crackers.” Both are examples of how this light, portable instrument brings smiles to those who hear its beautiful melodies. Basic chords, strums and lyric are introduced as you “play by ear.” Bring a four stringed ukulele.

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Instructor: Ed Hayes over 50 years playing the ukulele, teaching for over 20 years.

TAIKO – INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE DRUMS (Age 16+) 5 Weeks NEW Taiko is the ancient Japanese drum that is known as the heartbeat of Japan. Taiko distinguishes itself from other forms of percussion through the way the whole body is incorporated into playing. Much like martial arts, Taiko is about harmonizing your mind, body and spirit together with the drum. In this 5 week session you will be introduced to the basics of playing Taiko and given a cultural context for the art form. We will not only cover skills but learn a few songs to play as well. Please wear comfortable clothing such as active wear, t-shirts, shorts or sweats. Bring a water bottle. Min 8 Max 12

Instructors: Arnold Shimizu is the Artistic Director and co-founder of Sonoma County (So. Co.) Taiko. Miwa Smith has been a member of So. Co. Taiko since 1997. Alexa Riner has 10 years of Taiko playing experience. Meg Mitzutani has been with So. Co. Taiko since 2006.

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Beginning Guitar Fundamentals - Class fee is $54 (S.R. Resident $44)) (8 Weeks) 68628 Steele Lane/Green Rm 12+ Tue 8/27-10/22 (No class 9/24) 5:30-6:30pm

Ed Hayes

Beginning Guitar Fundamentals - Class fee is $48 (S.R. Resident $38) (7 Weeks) 68629 Steele Lane/Green Rm 12+ Tue 11/5-12/17 (7 Weeks) 68637 Steele Lane/Green Rm 12+ Tue 1/7-2/18

Ed Hayes

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

Beginning Guitar Level 2 - Class fee is $54 (S.R. Resident $44) (8 Weeks) 68630 Steele Lane/Green Rm 12+ Tue 8/27-10/22 (No class 9/24) 6:45-7:45pm

Ed Hayes

Beginning Guitar Level 2 - Class fee is $48 (S.R. Resident $38) (7 Weeks) 68631 Steele Lane/Green Rm 12+ Tue 11/5-12/17 6:45-7:45pm (7 Weeks) 68638 Steele Lane/Green Rm 12+ Tue 1/7-2/18 6:45-7:45pm

Ed Hayes

Beginning Ukulele - Class fee is $54 (S.R. Resident $44) (8 Weeks) 68632 Steele Lane/Green Rm 12+ Tue 8/27-10/22 (No class 9/24) 8-9pm

Ed Hayes

Beginning Ukulele - Class fee is $48 (S.R. Resident $38) (7 Weeks) 68633 Steele Lane/Green Rm 12+ Tue 11/5-12/17 8-9pm (7 Weeks) 68639 Steele Lane/Green Rm 12+ Tue 1/7-2/18 (No class 11/20) 8-9pm

Ed Hayes

Taiko – Introduction to Japanese Drums - Class fee is $86 (S.R. Resident $76) (5 Weeks) 69039 *So. Co. Taiko Dojo 16+ Wed 8/21-9/18 6-8pm (5 Weeks) 69040 *So. Co. Taiko Dojo 16+ Wed 10/2-10/30 6-8pm (5 Weeks) 69041 *So. Co. Taiko Dojo 16+ Wed 1/8-2/5

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* Location - 3325 Regional Pkwy Suite #11 (off Airport Blvd.)

Arnold Shimizu

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Safety Education & Self Defense ADULT & ADVANCED AMERICAN KENPO KARATE (Age 8+) 4 Weeks

CPR & FIRST AID (Age 12+) 1 Day Did you know that the brain starts to die in just 4-6 minutes after the heart stops beating? If CPR is not performed properly within that time, the victim will die. Do you know what to do if your husband stops breathing, your child chokes on a piece of meat, your neighbor gets cut by a table saw, a relative has a diabetic emergency, a co-worker has a seizure? These are all accidents that happen every day. How would you feel if you were unable to intervene properly to save the life of a friend or loved one? Don’t let this happen to you. Take this fun, hands-on class and be prepared in the event of a life-threatening emergency.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive two-year infant, child and adult certification from Life Support Network (LSN) in CPR and First Aid. LSN classes meet the guidelines set by the American Heart Association. Min 8 Max 24 Instructor: Eric Peterson is a certified instructor through the American Safety and Health Institute, EMS Safety Services, American Red Cross, and Life Support Network.

1 Day, Wednesday – 6-10pm $76 (S.R. Resident $66) 9/11 Person Sr. Wing/Room 1 #68880 11/6 Person Sr. Wing/Room 1 #68881 2/5 Person Sr. Wing/Room 1 #68882

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SURVIVAL SKILLS – STAYIN’ ALIVE! (Age 12+) 1 Day NEW Unexpected events like an earthquake, fire or vehicle accident could change your life in just seconds. Knowledge in survival skills could mean the difference between life and death. In this class, you will learn what to do before, during and immediately after the types of events that put your survival, security and safety in jeopardy. Earthquakes, fire, vehicle accidents, personal attack, and extreme weather conditions will be covered. You will learn valuable life saving skills like how to start a fire, how to create appropriate shelter, how to signal for help and what a “bug out bag” is and what it should contain. Knowledge is power and survival hinges on the ability to remain calm and take appropriate action before, during and after potentially life-threatening situations present themselves. Min 10 Max 24 IInstructor: Eric Peterson is the owner/lead instructor of Mill Creek Safety. When not giving OSHA/safety-related classes to businesses around the Bay Area, he works on a 911 ambulance. He is a UC Davis graduate in the health & safety program, FEMA’s disaster preparedness/counter terrorism program and has been teaching disaster preparedness classes since 1989.

Tue, 9/10 – 6-9pm Person Sr. Wing/Room 1 $65 (S.R. Resident $55) #68883 Thu, 11/7 – 6-9pm Person Sr. Wing/Room 1 $65 (S.R. Resident $55) #68886

Students of the Martial Arts attempt to gain harmony of body, mind, and spirit with focus on learning: Self Defense techniques, Kata (forms), Kumite, physical fitness, and philosophy. The resulting byproducts are: achieving rank, (white belt through black belt), improved self confidence, discipline, stress reduction, increased flexibility, and respect for others.

The instructor will attempt to fit the Martial Arts to your needs and goals, recognizing your unique, personal characteristics. Optional costs: uniform, certification for belt advancement. Details are given in the first class. Saturday classes meet 12:15-1:15pm.

Youth Advanced level prerequisite: Blue belt or above. Adult: all levels welcome.

Min 15 Max 25 Instructor: Dr. Tom Porter, 6th Degree Black Belt, Martial Arts instructor since 1982, A.K.K.S. member, Clinical Psychology PhD. 12 Dates Tue, Thu, Sat, 8/27-9/21 7-8pm Finley/Live Oak Rm $69 (S.R. Resident $59) #68898 Note: Sat. classes meet at 12:15-1:15pm 12 Dates Tue, Thu, Sat, 10/1-10/29 (No class 10/5) 7-8pm Finley/Live Oak Rm $69 (S.R. Resident $59) #68899 Note: Sat. classes meet at 12:15-1:15pm 14 Dates Tue, Thu, Sat, 11/5-12/17 (No class 11/26-11/30, 12/5, 12/7) 7-8pm Finley/Live Oak Rm $78 (S.R. Resident $68) #68900 Note: Sat. classes meet at 12:15-1:15pm 14 Dates Tue, Thu, Sat, 1/7-2/6 7-8pm Finley/Live Oak Rm $78 (S.R. Resident $68) #68901 Note: Sat. classes meet at 12:15-1:15pm

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FENG SHUI PRINCIPLES (Age 18+) 1 Day This is an interactive and fun workshop introducing the principles of Feng Shui.

Learn how to create harmony & balance in the spaces where you live and work, and understand how the objects around you and the layout of your home or office influence your life. Take home easy to use methods for creating prosperity, health and loving relationships. Min 9 Max 20 Instructor: Helen McGee is a disciple of His Holiness Professor Lin Yun Rinpoche, and an Affiliate of the art of Placement with Katherine Metz. Helen practices the time honored oral tradition of Tibetan Buddhist Black Sect Feng Shui, and is a successful Feng Shui Practitioner, Consultant and Lecturer.

Wed, 9/18 – 6-8pm Finley/Manzanita Rm $45 (S.R. Resident $35) #68925

MANIFEST YOUR DREAM RELATIONSHIPS CULTIVATE LOVING PARTNERSHIPS AND MARRIAGE (Age 18+) 1 Day NEW Arrange your environment to improve your love life! Create more romance & passion in your intimate relationships with colors and elements that allow romantic energy to flow. Find the answers to: How do I find my soul mate? How to make relationships easier? How to nurture & protect your marriage, and much, much more. Min 9 Max 20 Instructor: Helen McGee Wed,1/22 – 6-8pm Finley/Manzanita Rm $45 (S.R. Resident $35) #69063

INCREASE WEALTH & PROSPERITY WITH FENG SHUI (Age 18+) 1 Day NEW Acquire Feng Shui methods to create unlimited abundance in your life! Find out which colors and elements attract prosperity and wealth. Discover the areas of your home or office that can be enhanced and get specific, easy steps to bring in a greater flow of money. Min 9 Max 20 Instructor: Helen McGee is a disciple of His Holiness Professor Lin Yun Rinpoche, and an Affiliate of the art of Placement with Katherine Metz. Helen practices the time honored oral tradition of Tibetan Buddhist Black Sect Feng Shui, and is a successful Feng Shui Practitioner, Consultant and Lecturer Wed,10/2– 6-8pm Finley/Manzanita Rm $45 (S.R. Resident $35) #69062

FOOD FROM YOUR GARDEN YEAR ROUND (Age 18+) 1 Day With attention to timing and some advance planning, many Sonoma County gardens can provide fresh produce year round. Fall and winter vegetables can give the most production for the longest period with the least amount of effort! Learn about crop scheduling, selection, soil preparation, cover crops, mulches, crop rotations and winter care for fruit trees and other perennials. Good soil care over winter can improve soil health significantly.

Tips on getting cool season crops established in late summer weather, as well as making the most of the current harvest will be discussed too. Min 8 Max 20 Instructor: Wendy Krupnick’s passion for over 35 years has been growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers and sharing that passion with others. She was senior horticultural adviser and variety trials manager for

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Shepherd’s Garden Seeds, worked with many organic farming professionals, and teaches classes for Master Gardeners and others.

She is former Adjunct Faculty with SRJC’s Sustainable Agriculture Program and works with home garden clients.

Sat, 8/24 – 9-12pm Finley/Willow Rm $48 (S.R. Resident $38) #68962

LOW WATER-USE LANDSCAPE SERIES (Age 18+) 3 Days The City will pay you to transform your lawn to a low water-use landscape! *Prequalify to receive up to $250 through the City’s Green Exchange Rebate program. Through a variety of how-to activities, learn to select low water-use plants to transform lawn to a low wateruse landscape, convert overhead spray irrigation to an efficient drip irrigation system and use Turf-Time to simplify your irrigation controller programming.

Optional third class: learn to maintain and sustain water savings in your new landscape using eco-friendly practices and water management concepts. *You must be a City of Santa Rosa Utility customer and attend the first two classes in order to pre-qualify for this program. Call the Water-Use Efficiency Hotline at 543-3985 for program & rebate information. Preregistration is required. Location: Santa Rosa Field Utilities Operations Building, 35 Stony Point Rd (across from Finley Park). Min 20 Max 60 Instructors: Workshops series taught by City of Santa Rosa Water-Use Efficiency experts.

Tue, 9/10-10/24 – 6-8pm Santa Rosa Field Utilities Operations Building, Room A&F 35 Stony Point Rd (across from Finley Park).

FREE #68271 More classes to check out!

Test taking Secret for the Job and School and What You Were Born to Do see page14 for details.

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BETTER PHOTOS 101 – BEGINNER/ INTERMEDIATE (Age 18+) 1 Day Whether you have a point and shoot, DSLR or a phone camera, I will show you how to make your photos “POP”. Have a child or grandchild you want to capture? Going on a great trip or just want to make better images? This class is for you. Do you take a lot of photos only to trash most of them?

You may be trashing images that will look great with just a little work. I will go over better ways to take your images including composition, lighting and other factors.

We will cover some post production steps that will really bring out the best of your images. Students are invited to bring their images, either in print or digital form. I will give you techniques on improving your images and simple computer programs for enhancement. Please bring paper, pen, camera and flash. Min 8 Max 12 IInstructor: Owen Scott Shirwo has been a Professional Photographer for over 40 years working in Commercial, Product, Portrait, Event, Public Relations, Food and Architecture Photography. His work experience includes film and digital media, black & white, color and all equipment from 35 MM to 8x10 view cameras.

Wed,10/9– 6-9pm Finley/Maple Rm $55 (S.R. Resident $45) #68892 Wed,11/20– 6-9pm Finley/Manzanita Rm $55 (S.R. Resident $45) #68912

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY – BEGINNING/ INTERMEDIATE (Age 18+) 1 Day This class is designed for people who have been taking photos and would like to add the use of flash or flashes. Learn how to use your in-camera flash along with shoe-mounted flash (Speed lights are small portable flash units). We will discuss when to use a flash. How to get great and consistent results. How to use Fill flash outdoors, metering and the different flash modes (TTL, Auto & Manual). How simple bounce flash will give you great results.

What is a light modifier and what is the best one for you. What is White Balance

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and how it affects your photos. Use of multiple flash and remote triggering of off-camera flash. When you are finished you will have a working knowledge of how to use your flash for better image quality.

Please bring paper, pen, camera and flash.

Min 8 Max 12 Instructor: Scott Shirwo, see Better Photos 101 for bio.

Wed,12/18– 6-9pm Finley/Maple Rm $55 (S.R. Resident $45) #68891 Wed,1/29– 6-9pm Finley/Manzanita Rm $55 (S.R. Resident $45) #68913

BEGINNING DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY: TOO MANY BUTTONS AND DIALS! (AGE 16+) 2 Days Come and explore how to gain control of your camera. Work on vital skills that will help ensure that you “get the shot.” Learn how to conquer difficult shooting situations along with landscape shots, portraits, action, macro, and more! This session encourages all participants to bring their digital SLR camera, user manual, memory cards, and batteries to all classes. If you have camera toys like lenses, filters, and other cool stuff...bring them too! Camera Prerequisite: Your camera should have the ability to shoot in manual mode (usually seen by a little dial on the top/back/side of your camera that reads “M”). Min 6 Max 12 IInstructor: Kevin Walters is a local photographer who specializes in weddings and portraits. Photography became his passion after college and he was trained as a photojournalist at a local newspaper. Kevin has been a professional photographer since 2007.

Mon/Wed, 10/14 & 10/16 – 6:30-8:30pm Finley/Willow Rm $55 (S.R. Resident $45) #68893 Tue/Thu, 11/12 & 11/14 – 6:30-8:30pm Person Sr. Wing/Multi-Purpose-4B Rm $55 (S.R. Resident $45) #68894

INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY: THERE’S MORE TO THINK ABOUT? (Age 16+) 2 Days Continuing in the Digital SLR series, this course will take you to the next steps in learning photography. We will be learning about other functions of your camera that you can use to get “that shot.” We will be talking about the finer details of white balance, bracketing, filters, equipment, and more! We will re-visit our past shooting situations and apply these new principles to them. Participants are expected to have previously attended the beginning digital SLR class or have the knowledge and experience to manipulate shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. Min 6 Max 12 Instructor: Kevin Walters, see Beginning Digital SLR Photography for bio.

Tue/Thu, 12/3 & 12/5 – 6:30-8:30pm Person Sr. Wing/Multi-Purpose-4B Rm $55 (S.R. Resident $45) #68897

YOU’RE ON THE AIR! HOW TO REALLY MAKE IT IN VOICE-OVER (Age 18+) 1 Day Voice-overs are hot today! You don’t have to be an actor to get voice-over work, but it certainly doesn’t hurt! With such notable talent as Morgan Freeman, Glenn Close and Alec Baldwin lending their voices to commercials, films and videos, one would think that it would be next to impossible to break into this field. Not so! In this class you’ll learn about an exciting way to get around the competition and actually turn voice-overs into a thriving full or part time business! Min 6 Max 25 Instructor: Lisa Foster has done numerous voice-over projects for local and national companies, not to mention several TV appearances.

Sat, 11/23 – 9-11am Finley/Willow Rm $44 (S.R. Resident $34) #68907

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COMMON GROUND I: DOG TRAINING (Age *18+) 5 Weeks

BEGINNING SPANISH FOR TRAVEL (Age 18+) 8 Weeks

In this small and intimate Basic Obedience class, the goal is to introduce handlers, with dogs 5 months or older, to the positive methods used for training dogs. Participants will make practical use of basic commands to help canine family members better understand the complexities of household and social etiquette. Proof of current rabies & DHLPP vaccination required. Please bring vaccination records to the first class. The first class is a mandatory orientation for handlers only (no dogs). *Handlers under 18 years can attend if accompanied by an adult. Training manual and Graduation Certificate included.

Learn how to navigate from the airport to the ‘Zocalo’ - main town square. Great for the complete beginner or someone who wants to brush up before a trip; this course provides you with a basic knowledge of the language and culture of Spanish speaking countries. Colorful stories bring the language alive as you focus on basic phrases, key words, pronunciation and vocabulary. Textbook purchase: $20 payable to the instructor at the first class.

Min 10 Max 12

Instructor: Mike Ossenbeck, 22 years experience training dogs- 9 yrs training Assistance Dogs, 14 yrs teaching pet classes and behavior problem solving. “Common Ground Dog Training” has been recommended by wagging tails throughout the North Bay since 1996.

Thu, 9/5-10/30 6:30-7:15pm Finley/Courtyard $82 (S.R. Resident $72) #68113 Min 6 Max 6 Thu, 1/9-2/6 – 6:30-7:15pm Person Sr. Wing/4A & B $108 (S.R. Resident $98) #68114 Min 4 Max 4

Instructor: Jack Chauvin grew up in a Spanish speaking household. His grandparents were born in Sinaloa Mexico and his California-born mother grew up with Spanish as her first language.

Tue, 10/1-11/26 (No class 10/29) 6-7pm Finley/Manzanita Rm $93 (S.R. Resident $83) #68268

THE FRENCH CONNECTION (Age 18+) 8 Weeks This course is perfect if you already know some French and would like to take your skills further. Build vocabulary and learn more about language structure: including idioms and proverbs. Also learn about French connections in history, literature and the arts. Bring a notebook and/or binder & pen/ pencil. $5 for handout materials is included. Min 10 Max 15

Instructor: Suzanna Luttrell, Education Doctorate from Walden University, language educator for 19 yrs, Bachelor’s Degree in French and Linguistics from UCLA and has taught French formally for over six years.

Wed, 10/2-11/20 – 5:30-6:45pm Person Sr. Wing/4B $96 (S.R. Resident $86) #68342

MUSHROOM HUNTING 101 (Age18+) 1 Day NEW This is a beginner’s course for people interested in finding and enjoying wild mushrooms. This course will cover how to identify which ones are good edibles and which ones to avoid - being safe.

Students will learn how and where to look for mushrooms as well as what are the best times of the year for finding them. If you enjoy hikes in the woods and enjoy eating wild foods this is the course for you!

Students should be in good physical condition and be able to do moderate hiking for several hours. A hiking staff (optional) and a basket or bag for collecting is all you will need. We will also have a lunch break so bring whatever you want for food and hydration. Please meet at the entrance to Salt Point State Park (on Highway 1). For more information call Carlo at (707) 5380638. Min 8 Max 15 Instructor: Carlo Bongio has been hunting mushrooms for over forty seven years. Carlo has hunted mushrooms thru out the US and Europe. He has done many seminars on mushroom hunting and identification of mushrooms.

Sat, 11/16 – 9am-3pm Salt Point State Park – Highway 1 (entrance) $85 (S.R. Resident $75) #69059 Sat, 11/23 – 9am-3pm Salt Point State Park – Highway 1 (entrance) $85 (S.R. Resident $75) #69060 Sat, 12/14 – 9am-3pm Salt Point State Park – Highway 1 (entrance) $85 (S.R. Resident $75) #69061

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SP ORTS OFFICE OFFICE HOURS: Mon – Fri, 3-5pm SPORTS PHONE NUMBERS: Rec & Parks Sports Field Conditions (Updated weekdays 3pm) Boys & Girls Club Neptune Swim Team

543-3281 543-3474 542-3249 543-3421

LITTLE LEAGUE

SPORTS OFFICIALS If you are interested in officiating, call Northern Coast Officials Association at 538-5190.

FALL ADULT SOFTBALL Don’t let your softball experience come to an end. Join us for our Fall Softball Season. We will be looking for Men’s, Women’s and Co-ed Slow Pitch Softball teams. Registration will begin August 5.

All leagues will start season play in early September, field conditions and weather permitting. League play will run through the month of October.

Mark West Little League (Northwest Santa Rosa) (Ages 5-16) Rincon Valley Little League (Northeast Santa Rosa) (Ages 5-16) SR Amer. Little League (Southeast Santa Rosa) (Ages 5-16) SR Babe Ruth (Ages 13-15) Westside Little League (Southwest Santa Rosa)

523-9333 537-9426 522-3571 575-7215 528-2006

MISC. SR Bocce League SR Cycling Club SR Express Track Club Santa Rosa Tennis SR Youth Soccer So. Co. Horseshoe Pitchers University of Sports YMCA Ziemer Brothers

965-9568 545-4133 545-1535 527-0539 544-8369 538-3128 585-2302 545-9622 585-7800

GOLF LESSONS Youth and adult golf lessons will be held during the summer months at the Bennett Valley Municipal Golf Course, 3330 Yulupa Avenue. Both group and individual lessons will be offered. For actual class times, fees, and dates, contact the staff at Bennett Valley Golf Course Pro Shop, 528-3673.

PENTANQUE, MARBLES AND BOCCE AT JUILLIARD PARK Learn the fascinating outdoor bowling games of French Petanque and Italian Bocce. Volunteers present each Sunday at 12pm and Wednesday and Friday at 10am at Juilliard Park Bocce courts.

BOCCE For league play and information contact Sonoma County Bocce Federation by visiting their website at sonomacountybocce.org or calling 707-528-2710.

HORSESHOES Sonoma County Horseshoe Pitchers Club is seeking new members for the 2013-2014 season. Those interested in pitching horseshoes for fun are encouraged to take part. Sanctioned by the National Horseshoe Pitching Association, the club participates in tournament schedule with other clubs in Northern California. Facility is located at Doyle Park in Santa Rosa. Weekly meetings are held on Tueday.

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SANTA ROSA TENNIS Rec & Parks has adopted Santa Rosa Tennis and is working closely with the United States Tennis Association/Northern California and Sonoma County Junior Tennis Association to offer you a great variety of tennis programs for all ages and abilities.

All tennis lessons are held at Galvin Park and are under the supervision of tennis pro Jason Beard.

Jason Beard, Head Tennis Pro

A native of Sebastopol, Jason Beard has been teaching for Rec & Parks for the past 13 years and teaching in Sonoma County for over 15 years. Prior to coming to Rec & Parks, Jason played for the Santa Rosa Junior College team where he was awarded the Conference Champion Award and the Conference MVP. Jason then went on to play Division I Tennis for UC Santa Barbara.

Jason continues to play competitive tennis in the area and enjoys teaching others to play the game he loves. Email Jason at jasonbeardmusic@gmail.com Tennis Rain-Out Policy Make-ups are only offered for rain-outs and instructor cancellations, not for student absences. If there is a rain-out or cancellation, a student may make up the class by attending any other class throughout the year. It is the student’s responsibility to check the schedule of classes and call ahead of time to make sure the class is running.

League Tennis

Santa Rosa Tennis sponsors league teams of all abilities for our youth and adult players. Our teams compete in USTA play as well as the Sonoma-Napa-Marin league.

If you have a team that needs sponsorship or if you are looking for a team, call Jason @ 217-7785. Generally, teams meet once a week for practice and another day for matches. We are currently looking for captains.

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ADULT BEGINNING/ADVANCED BEGINNING TENNIS (Age 17+) Adult Beginning Tennis provides everything you need to get started playing tennis, where as Advanced Beginning builds upon the beginner classes and offers review of all of the shots. These classes run simultaneously. All classes are held at Galvin Community Park, 3330 Yulupa Ave. Tue, Thu 5:30-6:30pm $60 (S.R. Resident $50) 8/13-8/22 #68116 8/27-9/5 #68117 9/10-9/19 #68118 9/24-10/3 #68119 10/8-10/17 #68120 10/22-10/31 #68121 11/5-11/14 #68122

INTERMEDIATE ADULT DRILLS (Age 15+)

TENNIS PHONE NUMBERS

Santa Rosa Tennis 217-7785 Galvin Park 524-5014 Airport Club 528-2582 Competitor Tennis Shop 578-5689 Countryside Tennis Club 527-9948 La Cantera Tennis Club 544-9494 Oak Park Tennis Club 539-0353 SRJC Tennis 527-4368 SCJTA 539-4348 SSU Tennis 664-2657 USTA Nor Cal 528-6982 Wikiup Tennis Club 544-2330 Players’ List Looking for new players to hit with? Sign up and have your name on the players list. Cost is free! Categories are A, B, C or Beginner. To be placed on a players list please email your name and phone number to bhamann@ srcity.org.

Adult Beginning Tennis provides everytThis class is for players who play competitively. Classes are usually high energy and require reasonable ball control. Emphasis is on conditioning, drills and strategy. All classes are held at Galvin Community Park, 3330 Yulupa Ave. Tue, Thu 6:30-8pm $60 (S.R. Resident $50) 8/13-8/22 #68123 8/27-9/5 #68124 9/10-9/19 #68125 9/24-10/3 #68126 10/8-10/17 #68127 10/22-10/31 #68128 11/5-11/14 #68129 Sunday 9-10:30am $25 (S.R. Resident $35) 8/11-8/18 #68130 8/25-9/1 #68131 9/8-9/15 #68132 9/22-9/29 #68133 10/6-10/13 #68134 10/20-10/27 #68135 11/3-11/10 #68136

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AC T I V E A D U LT S ( 5 0 + ) Senior Center Information Welcome 50+ Community Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks operates a comprehensive program for Active Adults 50+ that includes recreational activities, lifelong learning and social services. Senior programs currently operate at the Bennett Valley Senior Center and the Person Senior Wing at the Finley Recreation Complex.

Bennett Valley Senior Center (BVSC) 704 Bennett Valley Road 545-8608; FAX 545-8622 Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm Bus Route #5, #18 BECOME A MEMBER Membership isn’t required to attend any of our activities, but does have its rewards! For $24/year (Individual) $40/yr (Couples) per year, you receive a photo ID card, Bi-monthly newsletter mailed directly to your home and discounts on a variety of activities throughout the year!

LEISURE ROOM A great place to socialize, pick up a game of cards, a game of 8 or 9-ball (three tables), enjoy coffee and conversation or simply people watch! Open 9am to 2pm daily. There is a minimal charge for playing pool.

CALIFORNIA CAFE Lunch is served 5 days at the Bennett Valley Senior Center, courtesy of the Council on Aging Congregate Meal Program. Enjoy a hot, delicious and nutritious meal with your friends or meet new friends. Stay for your favorite afternoon activity after lunch. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. Call (707) 545-8608 to schedule your luncheon. A $4 donation is suggested.

Adults 60 or better are welcome. Brunch on Fridays is freshly prepared..

Drop-in Activities Schedule Bennett Valley Senior Center Monday ACTIVITY

FEE

LOCATION

FEE $2 $2 Free $2 $2 $2 Free $3 $4 $4 donation

LOCATION TIME Calif. Rm 9-10:00am SC17 9:30-11am SC 16 9:30am-12pm Calif. Rm 10-11am SC17 11am-12:30pm SC11 11am-12:30pm SC 11 9:30-10:30am SC19 10-11am SC18 10:30-11:30am Calif. Rm 11:30am-12:30pm

FEE

LOCATION

TIME

FEE

LOCATION

TIME

FEE

LOCATION

TIME

Tai Chi $4 Computer Classes (R) Morning Exercise $2 Needlecraft $2 Bingo $2 Computer Classes (R) Calif Café Lunch $4 donation

Tuesday

ACTIVITY Exp Beginner Spanish Intermediate Spanish HICAP Workshop Complete Beginner/Spanish Advanced Spanish Conversational Spanish Medicare/Soc Sec Clinic Stretch & Bend Better Balance Calif Café Lunch

TIME

Calif. Rm 9-10:10am SC 17 9-10:30am SC 19 9-10:00am SC18 10:30-12pm SC19 11am-2pm SC 17 11am-12:30pm Calif Rm 11:30am-12:30pm

Wednesday ACTIVITY

Rosen Method Exercise $7 Morning Exercise $2 Computer Classes (R) Ladies Billiards $2 Blood Pressure Free Chinese Mahjong $2 Computer Classes (R) Line Dance $2 Calif Café Lunch $4 donation Party Bridge $2

SC18 9-10am SC19 9-10am SC 17 9-10:30am SC13 9am-1pm SC11 9:30am-12:30pm SC 18 11am-2pm SC 17 11am-12:30pm SC19 11am-12:30pm Calif. Rm 11:30am-12:30pm SC16 12pm-2pm

Thursday ACTIVITY

Wii Games Silver Singers Choral Stretch & Bend Neuropathy (1st Thu) Thurs Morn Motivations (2nd) Whist Caregiver Support Group (3rd) Bridge Lessons Use It or Lose It (3rd Thu) Calif Café Lunch Legal Aid Clinic - 1st Thurs Taichi

$2 $2 $3 $2 Free $2 Free $2 Free $4 donation Free $3

Calif. Rm 8-11am SC19 10-11:30am SC18 10-11am SC16 10:30am-12pm SC16 10:30-11:30am SC17 10:30-11:30am SC11 11am-12pm SC18 11:45am-2pm SC16 11am-12pm Calif. Rm 11:30am-12:30pm SC11 12-1pm SC19 9-10am

Friday ACTIVITY

Autobiography/Writing Computer Lab Morning Exercise HICAP Workshop Bingo Calif Café Lunch

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$2 $1/hr $2 Free $2 $4 donation

SC16 9am-12pm SC17 9-11am SC 19 9-10am SC 11 (3rd Fri) 9:30am-12pm SC19 11am-2pm Calif. Rm 11:30am-12:30pm

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AC T I V E A D U LT S ( 5 0 + ) Drop-in Programs

Person Senior Wing (PSW)

Drop-in Activities Schedule Person Senior Wing

2060 W College Avenue • 543-3745 – FAX 543-3736 Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Bus Route #3, #6, #15

Monday

BECOME A FREQUENT USER AT PERSON SENIOR WING This electronic scan card is perfect for regular participation in the Person Senior Wing’s drop-in programs. For your convenience, you can purchase your visits in advance (minimum 5 visits). Load your card with drop-in visits, and simply swipe your card at the front desk scanner when you arrive.

Drop-In Activities Schedule Person Senior Wing LINE DANCE REBELS ($2 drop-in)

Join line dance instructor Billie Darling for a fun-filled hour of dance. Exciting dances choreographed to a wide variety of music — country, Latin, rock, and jazz. Open to all levels of dancers, some knowledge of basic steps is recommended. Get ready to be invigorated and entertained!

BELLY DANCE FITNESS ($5 drop-in)

A fun workout where we learn traditional Middle Eastern dance steps in a positive, supportive atmosphere using dynamic music. Wear loose comfortable clothes (jingles are provided!). No experience necessary.

BETTER BALANCE ($4 drop-in)

It takes regular exercise and consistent practice to increase your steadiness, stability and balance. This program is suitable for people who use walkers or canes, those who have had a fall or near fall.

BOOMER BLAST FITNESS ($6 drop-in)

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FEE

LOCATION

Boomer Blast Fitness Line Dance Rebels History Yoga with Donna Ukulele/Harmonica Party Bridge

$6 $2 $2 $7 $2 $2

Rm 5 9-10am Rm 3 9:30-10:30am Rm 1 10:30-12pm Rm 3 11:30am-12:30pm Rm 5 11am-12:30pm Rm 4B 12:30-3:30pm

Tuesday

ACTIVITY FEE Pilates with Jae $7 Bridge/Exp Players $2 Yoga with Donna $7 Pedro $2 Belly Dance Fitness $5 Photography (1st&2nd Tues) $2

LOCATION TIME Rm 3 9:30-10:30am Rm 4B 12:30-4pm Rm 3 11:30-12:30pm Rm 4A 1-3pm Rm 3 1:30-2:30pm Rm 1 2-4pm

Wednesday ACTIVITY

FEE

Line Dance Rebels Discussion Group Yoga with Donna Pinochle Ukulele– Intermediate Scrabble Ping Pong

$2 $2 $7 $2 $2 $2 $2

LOCATION

Thursday ACTIVITY

FEE

LOCATION

Pilates with Jae Yoga With Donna Texas Hold’em Poker

$7 $7 $2

Rm 3 Rm 3 Rm 4B

ACTIVITY

FEE

LOCATION

CARDS ($2 drop-in)

Boomer Blast Fitness Line Dance Rebels Mah Jong (Starts Oct. 1) Better Balance Experienced Line Dance Pinochle Bridge/Exp Players Ping Pong

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

Rm 5 Rm 3 TBA Rm 1 Rm 5 Rm 1 Rm 4B Rm 3

DISCUSSION GROUP ($2 drop-in)

Up for a lively discussion? Join us for a discussion group that covers many topics from current events to senior issues.

HISTORY ($2 drop-in)

Join instructor George Clute for his dynamic history presentations. Schedule of topics is available at the front desk.

PILATES WITH JAE ($7 drop-in)

Pilates is WONDERFUL exercise for all ages. We consciously breathe, develop core strength and awareness. Enjoy this fun mat class for men and women while we work out the kinks and sore spots. Beginning and intermediate students welcome.

PING-PONG ($2 drop-in)

Drop-in for a friendly game of table tennis. All levels welcome!

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TIME

Rm 3 9:30-10:30am Rm 4B 10:00-11:30am Rm 3 11:30am-12:30pm Rm 1 12:30-4pm Rm 5 12:30-3pm Rm 4B 1-4pm Rm 3 1:30-4:30pm

For everyone from the beginner to the highly experienced exerciser. The emphasis is on providing a fun and effective 60 minute workout for all fitness levels. The instructor incorporates basic to intermediate techniques with a focus on proper form and offers more challenging options for experienced participants. Join this fun group and keep moving!

Party Bridge, Experienced Bridge, Pedro, Texas Hold’em Poker, Mah Jong and Pinochle. Some experience necessary. We offer learn-to-play classes throughout the year to help prepare you to join these groups.

TIME

TIME

9:30-10:30am 11:30-12:30pm 1-4pm

Friday TIME

9-10am 9:30-10:30am 10-12:30pm 10:30-11:30am 10:30-12pm 12:30-4pm 12:30-4pm 12:45-4:30pm

UKULELE ($2 drop-in)

An eclectic group of ukulele enthusiasts who love to have fun!

YOGA WITH DONNA ($7 drop-in)

Easy Flow Vinyasa Style Yoga is a style which blends Power Vinyasa Yoga with deep stretching and standing balancing as well as some gentle yoga, meditation and visualization. Please bring a Yoga mat and towel.

MAH JONG ($2 drop-in) NEW

Mah Jong is a game of skill, strategy and calculation and involves a certain degree of chance. Join instructor Guy Richards for a friendly game of Mah Jong. All levels are welcome to learn and play.

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WATERCOLOR WITH BARBARA (Age 50+)

Watercolor with Barbara - Beginning/Intermediate # Weeks Barcode Day

Dates

This class is taught by instructor Barbara MarlinCoole. All levels of artists are encouraged to participate.

Class focuses on painting freely and with more fun!

Min 10 Max 20

4 Weeks 4 Weeks 3 Weeks 4 Weeks 5 Weeks 4 Weeks

Sept 6-Sept 27 Oct 11-Nov 1 Nov 8-Nov 22 Dec 6-Dec 27 Jan 3-Jan 31 Feb 7-Feb 28

Instructor: Barbara Marlin-Coole

WATERCOLOR WITH BERENICE (Age 50+) Instructor Berenice Iriks introduces her students to all aspects of watercolor painting, including basic techniques, knowledge of color, composition, and light effects. Using these skills, students will learn to develop their own manner of painting. Whether you are a beginner or advanced student, you will enjoy developing your painting skills in this class.

Min10 Max 20 Instructor: Berenice Iriks

FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAWING WITH CHRISTIAN (Age 50+) Learn the fundamental skills of drawing such as light and shade, figure drawing, landscape, perspective with Artist Christian Quintin.

The ability to render what you draw in three dimensions and in a variety of medium will free you to create your own voice. This is an on-going class open to all levels and ages. A list of supplies will be provided with registration.

Min 8 Max 24

68797 68798 68799 68800 68801 68802

Fri Fri Fri Fri Fri Fri

Time

Location

9:15am-12pm 9:15am-12pm 9:15am-12pm 9:15am-12pm 9:15am-12pm 9:15am-12pm

Member

PSW 4A PSW 4A PSW 4A PSW 4A PSW 4A PSW 4A

Non Member

$36 $36 $27 $36 $55 $36

$46 $46 $37 $46 $65 $46

Watercolor with Barbara - Intermediate/Advanced # Weeks Barcode Day

Dates

4 Weeks 4 Weeks 3 Weeks 4 Weeks 5 Weeks 4 Weeks

Sept 6-Sept 27 Oct 11- Nov 1 Nov 8-Nov 22 Dec 6-Dec 27 Jan 3-Jan 31 Feb 7-Feb 28

68287 68791 68792 68794 68795 68796

Fri Fri Fri Fri Fri Fri

Time

Location Resident Fee Non Res Fee

12:30-4:30pm 12:30-4:30pm 12:30-4:30pm 12:30-4:30pm 12:30-4:30pm 12:30-4:30pm

PSW 4A PSW 4A PSW 4A PSW 4A PSW 4A PSW 4A

$36 $36 $27 $36 $45 $36

$40 $40 $31 $40 $49 $40

Watercolor with Berenice # Weeks Barcode Day 4 weeks 5 weeks 4 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks

68297 68772 68773 68774 68775 68776 68777 68778 68779 68780 68781 68782

Wed Wed Wed Wed Wed Wed Thurs Thurs Thurs Thurs Thurs Thurs

Dates Sept 4-Sep 25 Oct 2-Oct 30 Nov 6-Nov 27 Dec 4-Dec 18 Jan 8-Jan 29 Feb 5-Feb 26 Sept 5-Sep 26 Oct 3-Oct 31 Nov 7-Nov 21 Dec 5-Dec 26 Jan 2-Jan 30 Feb 6-Feb 27

Time

Location

9:15am-12pm 9:15am-12pm 9:15am-12pm 9:15am-12pm 9:15am-12pm 9:15am-12pm 11am-1pm 11am-1pm 11am-1pm 11am-1pm 11am-1pm 11am-1pm

Member

PSW 4A PSW 4A PSW 4A PSW 4A PSW 4A PSW 4A PSW 4A PSW 4A PSW 4A PSW 4A PSW 4A PSW 4A

Non Member

$40 $49 $40 $31 $40 $40 $40 $49 $31 $40 $49 $40

$36 $45 $36 $27 $36 $36 $36 $45 $27 $36 $45 $36

Fundamentals of Drawing with Christian # Weeks Barcode Day 4 weeks 5 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 4 weeks

68283 68645 68646 68647 68649 68650

Thurs Thurs Thurs Thurs Thurs Thurs

Dates Sept 5-Sep 26 Oct 3-Oct 31 Nov 7-Nov 21 Dec 5-Dec 26 Jan 2-Jan 30 Feb 6-Feb 27

Time

Location Resident Fee Non Res Fee

11am-1pm 11am-1pm 11am-1pm 11am-1pm 11am-1pm 11am-1pm

PSW 4A PSW 4A PSW 4A PSW 4A PSW 4A PSW 4A

$44 $55 $33 $44 $55 $44

$54 $65 $43 $54 $65 $54

Instructor: Christian Quintin

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PASTELS WITH CHRISTIAN (Age 50+) Create beautiful art with pastel with French artist Christian Quintin. Painting with pastel is similar to drawing as their softness and malleability lead to endless blending.

Degas and Georgia O’Keefe have left us magnificent pastels that appear to have been painted yesterday. This is an on-going class open to all levels and ages. A list of supplies will be provided with registration. Min 8 Max 24

Pastels with Christian # Weeks Barcode Day 4 weeks 5 weeks 4 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks

68312 68314 68315 68316 68317 68318

Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues

Dates Sept 3-Sept 24 Oct 1-Oct 29 Nov 5-Nov 26 Dec 3-Dec 17 Jan 7-Jan28 Feb 4-Feb 25

Time

Location Resident Fee Non Res Fee

11am-1pm 11am-1pm 11am-1pm 11am-1pm 11am-1pm 11am-1pm

PSW 4A PSW 4A PSW 4A PSW 4A PSW 4A PSW 4A

$44 $55 $44 $33 $44 $44

$54 $65 $54 $43 $54 $54

Location

Member

Non Member

Instructor: Christian Quintin

BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER CLASSES (Age 50+)

Computer Classes

We offer both “beginning” and “intermediate” computer classes over a three-week period. The 90-minute sessions focus on learning mouse skills, windows manipulations and basic word processing techniques. NOTE: These classes are for PCs only - no MACs. Min 3 Max 6

Beginning Computer Classes - Class Fee $20 Members ($30 Non-Members) Session 1 68703 BVSC/Rm17 50+ Mon 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 Session 2 68705 BVSC/Rm17 50+ Wed 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 Session 3 68707 BVSC/Rm17 50+ Mon 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 Session 4 68709 BVSC/Rm17 50+ Wed 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 Session 5 68712 BVSC/Rm17 50+ Mon 11/4, 1/18, 11/25 Session 6 68714 BVSC/Rm17 50+ Wed 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 Session 7 68716 BVSC/Rm17 50+ Mon 1/6, 1/13, 1/27 Session 8 68718 BVSC/Rm17 50+ Wed 1/8, 1/15, 1/22 Session 9 68720 BVSC/Rm17 50+ Mon 2/3, 2/10, 2/24 Session 10 68722 BVSC/Rm17 50+ Wed 2/5, 2/12, 2/19

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

Intermediate Computer Basics - Class Fee $20 Members ($30 Non-Members) Session 1 68704 BVSC/Rm17 50+ Mon 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 Session 2 68708 BVSC/Rm17 50+ Mon 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 Session 3 68713 BVSC/Rm17 50+ Mon 11/4, 1/18, 11/25 Session 4 68717 BVSC/Rm17 50+ Mon 1/6, 1/13, 1/27 Session 5 68721 BVSC/Rm17 50+ Mon 2/3, 2/10, 2/24

11-12:30pm 11-12:30pm 11-12:30pm 11-12:30pm 11-12:30pm

Internet Basics - Class Fee $20 Members ($30 Non-Members) Session 1 59462 BVSC/Rm17 50+ Wed Session 2 68710 BVSC/Rm17 50+ Wed Session 3 68719 BVSC/Rm17 50+ Wed

8/7, 8/14, 8/21 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 1/8, 1/15, 1/22

11-12:30pm 11-12:30pm 11-12:30pm

Email Basics - Class Fee $20 Members ($30 Non-Members) Session 1 68706 BVSC/Rm17 50+ Wed Session 2 68715 BVSC/Rm17 50+ Wed Session 3 68723 BVSCr/Rm17 50+ Wed

9/11, 9/18, 9/25 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 2/5, 2/12, 2/19

11-12:30pm 11-12:30pm 11-12:30pm

EMAIL / INTERNET COMPUTER CLASSES (Age 50+) Our e-mail/internet classes give adults the fundamentals to access the Internet and learn to use email. *You must be proficient in mouse techniques and windows manipulations. Registration priority will be given to those who have successfully completed the “Beginning Computer Class”. Note: These classes are for PCs only - no MACs. Min 3 Max 6

Session Barcode Day

Dates

Time

COMPUTER LAB is opened Fridays 9am-11am. Reservations are required, $1.00/hour. Instructor available as reservations require. Refunds will be issued ONLY if the request is received at least 14 days prior to starting date of the class.

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AC T I V E A D U LT S ( 5 0 + ) Classes

T’AI CHI CH’UAN FOR ACTIVE 50+ (Age 50+)

“Think over carefully what the final purpose is: to lengthen life and maintain youth.” - The Essence of T’ai Chi Ch’uan The Literary Tradition. Tai Chi Chuan offers reduced stress levels, improved balance and coordination, increased energy, stamina and agility and increased feeling of wellbeing. People of any age can benefit from Tai Chi practice. Students of all levels are welcome. Min 12 Max 25 Instructor: Nadine Giovannini has over 7 years experience and trains with Teacher MT (Steven) Rose at the Whirling Wind Tai Chi Chuan studio. Nadine also teaches Tai Chi at the Bennett Valley Senior Center Tuesday – 11am - 12pm Steele Lane/Dohn Rm 5 Weeks - 8/27-9/24 $38 (S.R. Resident $28) #68319 5 Weeks -10/1-10/29 $38 (S.R. Resident $28) #68320 6 Weeks -11/5-12/17 (No Class 11/26) $44 (S.R. Resident $34) #68321 6 Weeks - 1/7-2/11 $44 (S.R. Resident $34) #68322

LEARN TO PLAY CRIBBAGE FOR THE BEGINNER (Age 50+) 4 Weeks

LINE DANCING FOR BEGINNERS LEVEL 1 (Age 50+) 6 Weeks

Developed by poet Sir John Suckling, cribbage is a unique card game for two, three, four or six players. The object of the game is to score the most points by making card combinations of fifteen using pairs, runs and flushes. In Beginning Cribbage you’ll learn terminology, counting and the basics of play. Min 8 Max 12

Is there a dancer in you waiting to be set free? With Line Dancing, no partner is needed, so come have fun while improving coordination, and getting both physical and mental exercise. Learn terminology, basic steps and 8-10 line dances. This course is for people with NO or very little dance experience. Min 8 Max 20

Instructor: Don Allcock.

Instructor: Billie Darling

Monday, 11/6-11/27– 1-2pm Person Sr. Wing/Rm TBA $8 (S.R. Resident $8) #68853

Tues/Thurs, 10/8-11/14– 3-4pm Person Sr. Wing/Rm 3 $58 (S.R. Resident $48) #67910

LEARN TO PLAY CRIBBAGE FOR THE INTERMEDIATE PLAYER (Age 50+) 4 Weeks

LINE DANCING FOR BEGINNERS LEVEL 2 (Age 50+) 10 Weeks

Prerequisite: “Learn to Play Cribbbage for the Beginner” or previous playing experience. In this Intermediate Cribbage class you’ll learn strategy including opening moves, what to hold/what to discard, end game and knowing your opponent.

Min 8 Max 12 Instructor: Don Allcock.

Monday, 1/8-1/29– 1-2pm Person Sr. Wing/Rm TBA $8 (S.R. Resident $8) #68854

This class is designed for individuals with some dance experience. If you have some familiarity with doing basic steps and the terms, “grapevine, jazz box, chasse/triple step,” this is the right class for you! This course will help you become more familiar with basic line-dance steps and prepare you to join our on-going class “Line Dance Rebels.” Min 8 Max 20 Instructor: Billie Darling Tues/Thurs, 1/21-2/27– 3-4pm Person Sr. Wing/Rm 3 $58 (S.R. Resident $48) #67910

LEARN TO TAP DANCE (Age 50+) 6 Weeks Learn the basic steps and fundamentals of tap dancing. You will learn to form simple combinations with basic steps and complete tap routines. Tap shoes are not required but it is important to wear shoes with hard soles that you can “hear.” Min 8 Max 15 Instructor: Billie Darling Monday, 9/16-11/25– 2-3pm Person Sr. Wing/Rm 3 $72 (S.R. Resident $62) #68711 More daytime fitness and wellness classes to check out! Yoga for Every Body and Feldenkrais see on page 39 for details

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AC T I V E A D U LT S ( 5 0 + ) Classes

AARP Driver Safety Program (Age 50+) Tune up your driving skills and update your knowledge of the rules of the road, Learn defensive driving techniques and discover ways to handle left turns, right-ofway, highway traffic and blind spots. Auto insurance discounts are available upon completion of class to drivers over 55 years of age (some insurance companies allow age 50 for the discount). The class must be repeated every 3 years to retain the insurance discount. First time students of this driver safety course must take the full 8 hour course. A 4.5 hour renewal classes is available ONLY to those people who have PREVIOUSLY taken the 8 hr class within the last four (4) years. For more information, call AARP at (888) 227-7669. Min 20 Max 25

LET’S WRITE! -CREATIVE WRITING (Age 50+) 8 Weeks When you sit down to write, do you ask yourself “Who do I think I am?” “What do I have to write about?” or “Who would want to read what I write?” Find your answers in a warm and friendly environment.

We’ll also discuss the dreaded P-word “Perfectionism!” Character, plot (yes, even in nonfiction) writing with feeling to connect with the reader and more will be presented along with publishing and self-publishing options. By the end of class you will have completed a piece of writing to take with you—whether poetry, personal essay, short story, chapter(s) of a novel, memoir, or other nonfiction book.

So come and discover the story inside you yearning to be heard! Bring a notebook and pencil or pen.

Min 10 Max 12 Instructor: Valerie Serrano, Master of Fine Arts Degree in Creative Writing, 7 yrs teaching English and Writing in New York City.

Thurs, 8/29-10/170– 1-3pm Person Sr. Wing/Rm 4B $122 (S.R. Resident $112) #68878

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Location

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AARP Driver Safety Program - Class fee is $17 (AARP members $15) Refresher Courses 1 Class 68082 Chops* Tue 10/1 1 Class 68083 BVSC Rm 18 Sat 10/26 1 Class 68085 BVSC Rm 18 Sat 11/16 1 Class 68086 Chops* Tue 12/3 1 Class 68087 BVSC Rm 18 Sat 1/11

9:30am-2pm 9am-1:30pm 9am-1:30pm 9:30am-2pm 9am-1:30pm

Full Courses 2 Class 68081 2 Class 68084 2 Class 68088

9:30am-2pm 9am-1:30pm 9am-1:30pm

Chops* Chops* Chops*

Tu/Th Tu/Th Tu/Th

9/10-9/12 10/29-10/31 1/14-1/16

* Chops, 509 Adams Street, Santa Rosa Bennett Valley Senior Center, 704 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa

Thurs, 9/5-9/26 – 9:30-11:30am PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY Person Senior Wing/Rm 1 (Age 50+) 4 Weeks $42 (S.R. Resident $32) Here is an opportunity to take your #68286 photography skills to another level. What Thurs, 10/10-10/31 – 9:30-11:30am are the classical lighting patterns of the Person Senior Wing/Rm 1 face? How do you pose or arrange group $42 (S.R. Resident $32) portraits? How do you see portrait light#69139 ing outside in the environment? These are just a few of the questions that are exThurs, 1/9-1/30 – 9:30-11:30am plored during this 8 week long workshop.

Person Senior Wing/Rm 1 Min 10 Max 20 $42 (S.R. Resident $32) Instructor John Teague

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AC T I V E A D U LT S ( 5 0 + ) Special Events

ANNUAL SUMMER NEIGHBORHOOD FLEA MARKET Join us and our neighbors for a day full of treats and treasures. BBQ is on the patio.

Vendors can purchase approx 9’x12’ booth space. Set up at 7am; call 545-8608 for more information.

Sat, 8/31– 8am-1pm BVSC parking Lot $20/ Booth #58966

OKTOBERFEST Come celebrate the autumn at our annual Oktoberfest, a complete BBQ lunch w/ biergarten. Then enjoy the oompah sounds at our ballroom dance from 1pm to 4pm.

Fri, 9/20–11:30am-1pm Finley Courtyard $5 Pre-sale, $10 at the door #65482

HOPLAND SHO-KA-WAH Get on board and join the fun on our day trip to Hopland Sho-Ka-Wah Casino. First sign ups given to members as seating is limited. Upon arrival you will receive your personal player card with $10 gambling credit.

10am-4pm Meet in BVSC Parking Lot $5 ea Fri, 8/30 #67599 Fri, 9/27 #67600 Fri, 10/25 #67601 Fri, 11/22 #67602

AUTUMN BBQ Join us on the Patio at the Senior Center for a Hot Dog BBQ, members pay $2!

All others are $5. (Membership has its rewards!)

Thu, 10/17–11:30-1pm BVSC/California Rm $2 Members/ $5 Non-Members #58974 Special Contest - check it out!

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest see “Community Events” on page 4 for details

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THANKSGIVING LUNCH

HOLIDAY CHORAL CONCERT

Council on Aging will be serving their annual, traditional Lunch on Wednesday, Nov 20, in California Cafe at the Senior Center.

Pre-registration required. Suggested donation is $4. Lunch is served at noon.

Our “Silver Singers” choral group kicks off the holiday season with a festive concert.

Light refreshments following the concert.

Admission is free - all are welcome!

Wed, 11/20 –12-1pm BVSC/California Rm $4 #58977

Thu, 12/5 – 11am-1pm BVSC/Rm 19 FREE #58976

HOLIDAY LUNCHEON Council on Aging will be serving their annual, traditional luncheon on Wednesday, Dec 18, 2013. Pre-registration required.

Suggested donation is $4. Lunch is served at noon.

Wed, 12/18 – 12-1pm BVSC/California Rm $4 #58979

HOLIDAY DINNER This is an annual holiday dinner for seniors, cosponsored by Santa Rosa Recreation and Parks and Council on Aging.

Enjoy a holiday dinner with all the trimmings, wonderful company and a holiday sing-a-long.

Fri, 12/20 – 4-6pm Person Sr. Wing/Rm 5 $5 #58978

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AC T I V E A D U LT S ( 5 0 + ) Special Interest

LEARN TO RIDE THE BUS CLASS

DROP-IN WEIGHT ROOM

BALLROOM DANCES

Classroom instruction on the City Bus system, then the class takes a ride on the bus!

You will learn CityBus routes, the transfer system and fares in this fun and entertaining class. See your City for the first time as a passenger rather than driver.

Please buy passes at the front desk of the Senior Center before participating in the drop-in weight room.

Our mixture of bands and DJ play all your favorite sounds from the 40’s to present.

Dance steps from Polka to the Waltz, Cha Cha to Tango will keep your feet and spirits floating. Refreshments will be served. If you love to dance come experience the best ballroom dancing in Santa Rosa.

9:30-11:15am BVSC/Rm 16 FREE Mon, 8/12 Mon, 9/9 Mon, 10/14

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LEGAL CLINIC A lawyer is available to give legal advice to seniors. Please call Senior Center for an appointment.

1st Thursday of month – 12-1pm BVSC/Rm 11 FREE

BLOOD PRESSURE Drop-in and get your blood pressure read and recorded. Learn how to keep your blood pressure levels healthy.

Wednesdays – 9:30am-12:30pm BVSC/Rm 11 FREE

FLU SHOT CLINICS Medicare Part B card carriers bring your card and the flu shot is free. All others pay $30 to St Joseph VNA.

Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm Mon, Wed, Fri, 5-7pm, BVSC Weight Room Adults 18+ (13-17 years with adult supervision) $18- 6 visit pass $30-12 visit pass $45-20 visit pass Adults 50+ with current membership $12 -6 visit pass $18-12 visit pass $25-20 visit pass

POOL TOURNAMENTS Do you like to play pool? Have a little competitive spirit? Enter to play in one of our pool tournaments. Men and women welcome!

Thursdays – 10am-2pm BVSC/Rm 13 $3 8/15 #67451 9/19 #67784 10/17 #67785 11/14 #67786 12/19 #67787 1/16/14 #67788 2/20/14 #67789

Fridays – 1-4pm Finley Community Center $7 drop-in Special Dance Themes and Exceptions Wed, 8/14 Luau Dance (no dance 8/16) Fri, 9/20 Oktoberfest Wed, 10/2 (no dance 10/4) Wed, 10/30 Halloween (no dance 11/1) Wed, 11/6 (no dance 11/8) Fri, 11/27 Thanksgiving Dance Wed, 12/18 Holiday Formal (all dances in Dec are on Wednesday)

THE CREATIVE FLAIR PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS This class is for all levels. Come express yourself with the art of painting on canvas. $12 materials fee paid to instructor at first class.

Instructor: Nina Reimer Mondays/4 weeks - 9:30am-12pm BVSC/Rm 16 $60 pre-registration required 8/5 - 8/26 9/9 - 9/30 10/7 - 10/28

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Wed, 9/11 – Mon, 10/14 – 9-11am BVSC/Rm 11 FREE

BOOK CLUB Join our friendly club to discuss a selected book. Call for current book.

3rd Monday of the Month 1:30-3:30pm PSW/Rm 1 $2

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Facility Information Ridgway Swim Center

PUBLIC SWIM

LOCATION: 455 Ridgway Avenue (adjacent to Santa Rosa High) PHONE: 543-3421

Fax: 543-4350

OFFICE HOURS: Mon. - Fri., 9am-4pm, Sat/Sun., 9am-1pm The Ridgway Swim Center boasts a 25-yard by 25-yard, 9 lane competition pool; and a 2 - 3½ foot deep instructional pool.

Ridgway features rim flow gutters, expanded deck space, tumble buckets, 140 ft. water slide as well as revitalized office and locker room areas.

Special Closures: August 19th – 28th Ridgway Pool will be closed for scheduled maintenance.

Finley Aquatic Center LOCATION: 2060 West College Avenue (Stony Point Road and West College Avenue) PHONE: 543-3760 Fax: 543-3768 OFFICE HOURS: Mon.-Fri., 6am-8pm; Sat., 9am -1pm; Sun., 10am-1pm

Public Swim offers a fun time in the water for all ages. All facilities will be open for use during public swim times and lifeguards will be on duty for your protection. Lockers are available for a 50¢ charge at both facilities during the summer. A concession stand will be open during the summer with various foods and drink items for sale. See information below for operating hours. Also, please be aware of the following public swim policies: • There is a $5 replacement fee for re-printed passes.

• Flotation devices are not permitted. This includes suits with built-in flotation pieces.

• Children under age 8 must be supervised by a responsible person age16+.

• Children under age 5 must have an adult in the water with them at all times.

• 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 Ridgway water slide.

• Thong/G-string suits are not permitted in the pool area.

• Children over age 5 are not allowed in opposite-sex locker rooms.

We have a family change room available

The Finley Aquatic Center is a modern, state-of-the-art facility.

The facility has a 25-yard, 10-lane competition pool and a 2.5 – 3-foot-deep “L” shaped instructional pool. The facility is fully ADA accessible, with pool ramp and wheel chair lift.

PUBLIC SWIM HOURS

BIRCH ROOM RENTAL: Rent our meeting room located at the Finley Aquatic Center! The Birch Room is fully equipped with an 8-foot screen, data projector, 5.1 surround sound HD DVD player and dry-erase whiteboard.

RIDGWAY SWIM CENTER Through August 18 - Mon- Fri 1:30-4:45pm, Sat & Sun 1:30-6pm August 19 - 28 - Ridgway Pool will be closed August 31 - October 6 - Sat & Sun 1:15-6pm August 29 - October 4 - Mon-Fri 3-4:45pm October 4th is the last day of Public Swim at Ridgway for 2013.

You can use this room to host a professional meeting, birthday party or any other occasion. The room measures 16’ x 27’ and comfortably seats 24 people in a conference style set-up. Room rates begin at as low as $15 per hour when rented with the pool, and $30 per hour when booked separately.

FINLEY AQUATIC CENTER August 25th is the last day of Public Swim at Finley for 2013.

No fall season public swim at this facility.

Please Take Note:

Special Closures: October 25th – November 3rd Finley Pool will be closed for scheduled maintenance.

• Weekend Public Swim August 24 & 25 at the Finley Aquatic Center.

• The Ridgway Swim Center will be open from 1:15-6pm on Monday, September 2.

• Both Centers will be closed November 28 & 29, December 25 & January 1.

• Ridgway Pool closes at 1pm and Finley Pool closes at 1:15pm on

Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

POOL RENTAL

PUBLIC SWIM ENTRANCE FEE

Both swim centers are available for rental after regular pool hours. Lifeguards are provided and reservations are needed at least two weeks prior to requested date.

All customers entering either facility will be charged the entrance fee.

Adults (18-54): $5 Youth (2-17): $4 Seniors (55+): $4 Disabled: $4

Fee:

1-50 participants 51-150 participants 151-250 participants 250+ participants

Ridgway Waterslide:

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$120 per hour $140 per hour $160 per hour $180 per hour $50 per hour additional

Special Event - check it out!

Floating Pumpkin Patch see “Community Events” on page 4 for details

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Public & Lap Swim Hours PUBLIC SWIM PASSES Public swim passes are valid for public swim admission to the Finley Aquatic Center and the Ridgway Swim Center.

Flexi Pass: Load your pass with as many public swims as you would like to attend (minimum 5 swims.) This pass has no expiration.

Adult: $4.50 per swim Youth/Senior/Disabled: $3.50 per swim All-Season Family Pass: $250 Pass valid from April 27 - October 6 Summer Family Pass: $200 Pass valid from June 3 - August 23.

Includes unlimited swims for up to 5 family members, additional family members $10 (Limited to 7 household members)

LAP SWIM A time for lap swim fitness. Lane lines will be in place with lanes designated according to speed. Kickboards, pull buoys and hand paddles are available for use during this program. Lockers are available at both facilities for a 50¢ charge. Lap swim is a year-round on-going program. See below for available days, times and lap swim pass information. Availability of lanes will vary.

RIDGWAY SWIM CENTER LAP SWIM Mon-Fri: 9:30am-1pm begins 8/29 Sat/Sun: 9:30am-1pm FINLEY AQUATIC CENTER LAP SWIM Mon-Fri: 6-8am (9-11am begins 8/19), 11:30am-1:15pm M/W/F: 6-7pm (5-7pm begins 4/11) Tue/Thu: 6-8pm Sat: 9-11am Sat/Sun: 11:30am-1:15pm

LAP SWIM FEES

$5 General Admission $4 Senior 55+/Disabled $55 Lap Monthly Pass General Admission $45 Senior/Disabled Lap Monthly Pass Flexi Pass: $4.50 per swim General Admission, Minimum 5 swims $3.50 per swim Senior 55+/Disabled, Minimum 5 swims

Ridgway Swim Hotline: 543-3421 Finley Swim Hotline: 543-3760 Flexi Pass: Load your pass with as many water fitness classes as you would like. This pass has no expiration. $5 class (minimum 5 classes.)

Monthly Membership Pass: Valid from the first to the last day of the month in which it is purchased. This pass allows an unlimited number of water fitness classes during any class periods at the Finley Aquatic Complex. $75

SANTA ROSA MASTERS SWIMMING Masters is a coach-guided aquatic training program for beginning, intermediate and advanced adult swimmers. Correction and development of strokes and techniques will be provided by an on-deck coach.

Ridgway Swim Center Fees: Monthly Pass: Admission to any Masters coached workout, $65 per month (S.R. Resident $55 per month) Monthly Plus Pass: Admission to any Masters coached work-out plus all lap swim hours at Ridgway and Finley $69.50 per month Drop-in: $7 per visit Practice Times: “Morning Thunder” Workout, MondayFriday, 6-7am “Afternoon Delight” Workout, Tuesday and Thursday, 11:45am-1pm Hermine Terhorst teaches Private Swim Lessons for Adults. Her balanced approach to teaching makes learning fun. Become 100% successful regardless of your learning fears or restrictions! Contact: (707) 480-0794

Special Event - check it out!

Turkey Burner Event see “Community Events” on page 4 for details

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Water Fitness Classes WATER FITNESS (Age 16+) Water fitness is a fun aquatic activity which uses the resistance of water to provide strength training and aerobic conditioning for people of all fitness levels. Water provides smooth and variable resistance through a full range of motion. Improve your strength, endurance, flexibility and well-being in this exhilarating class. Nonswimmers are welcome.

M/W/F, 9 -10am M-Sun, 10-11am M-F, 5-6pm T/Th, 7-8pm Finley Aquatic Complex, Drop-in fee: $6 Flexi Pass: Load you pass with as many Water Fitness classes as you would like. $5/ class (Minimum 5 classes.) This pass has no expiration.

Monthly Membership Pass: This pass is valid from the first day to the last day of the month in which it is purchased and has no limit of classes one can attend. $75

WATER FITNESS INSTRUCTOR COURSE (Age 18+) 3 Weeks Aqua-Aerobics, Water Aerobics, Dynamic AQUA, AquaStep or AquaChallenge What­ ever you call it, Aquatic Fitness is becoming increasingly popular: this class will prepare you to take one of the several certification programs that are available.

Learn the basics of teaching water exercise and obtain guidance on how to continue your education. Share the experience and education of several professional instructors to optimize your experience. (Please bring your swimsuit, towel and a pen/pencil to each class meeting.)

Sat 9/14, 9/28, 10/5 - 1–4pm Finley Aquatic Center $195 (S.R. Resident $185) #69218

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THERAPEUTIC WATER EXERCISE (Age 16+) Therapeutic Water Exercise is designed to accommodate people with various physical problems, physical disabilities or those recovering from injury or surgery. This class can also be used for prehabilitation, (pre-operative exercise for optimal surgery outcome).

Individual instruction is provided. You may register in person, over the phone or online.

Instructor: Donna Burch or Rene Bosen (No Drop-ins) Courses during 11/19-12/14 have been pro-rated due to Thanksgiving Location: Finley Swim Barcod Days Dates Time Fee 68640 68659 68660 68661 68662 68663 68642 68664 68665 68669 68670 68671 68643 68644 68648 68651 68652 68653 68641 68654 68655 68656 68657 68658

M/W/F M/W/F M/W/F M/W/F M/W/F M/W/F M/W/F M/W/F M/W/F M/W/F M/W/F M/W/F T/Th T/Th T/Th T/Th T/Th T/Th T/Th/Sat T/Th/Sat T/Th/Sat T/Th/Sat T/Th/Sat T/Th/Sat

9/23-10/18 10/21-11/15 11/18-12/13 12/16-1/10 1/13-2/7 2/10-3/7 9/23-10/18 10/21-11/15 11/18-12/13 12/16-1/10 1/13-2/7 2/10-3/7 9/24-10/17 10/22-11/14 11/19-12/12 12/17-1/9 11/14-2/6 2/11-3/6 9/24-10/19 10/22-11/16 1/19-12/14 12/17-1/11 1/14-2/8 2/11-3/8

11:30-12:15pm 11:30-12:15pm 11:30-12:15pm 11:30-12:15pm 11:30-12:15pm 11:30-12:15pm 12:15-1pm 12:15-1pm 12:15-1pm 12:15-1pm 12:15-1pm 12:15-1pm 11:30-12:15pm 11:30-12:15pm 11:30-12:15pm 11:30-12:15pm 11:30-12:15pm 11:30-12:15pm 9-9:45am 9-9:45am 9-9:45am 9-9:45am 9-9:45am 9-9:45am

$55 (S.R. Resident$45) $40 (S.R. Resident $30 $51.25(S.R. Resident $41.25) $47.50 (S.R. Resident $37.50) $55 (S.R. Resident $45) $55 (S.R. Resident $45) $55 (S.R. Resident$45) $40 (S.R. Resident $30) $51.25 (S.R. Resident $41.25) $47.50 (S.R. Resident $37.50) $55 (S.R. Resident $45) $55 (S.R. Resident $45) $40 (S.R. Resident $30) $32.50 (S.R. Resident $22.50) $36.25 (S.R. Resident $26.25) $40 (S.R. Resident $30) $40 (S.R. Resident $30) $40 (S.R. Resident $30) $47.50 (S.R. Resident $37.50) $40 (S.R. Resident $30) $51.25 (S.R. Resident $41.25) $55 (S.R. Resident $45) $55 (S.R. Resident $45) $55 (S.R. Resident $45)

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SANTA ROSA DIVE TEAM The Santa Rosa Dive Team is a year-round diving program with emphasis on safe recreation and competitive diving. The team works out three to four days per week. All diving levels workout and compete at various times throughout the year. All coaches hold current USA Diving Coaches Certification and are in good standing with USA Diving. This program emphasizes safety, discipline, positive attitude, respect, camaraderie, spatial awareness and control from beginning to advanced. Training sessions also include graduated levels of instruction emphasizing: physical technique (biomechanics), body awareness, and physiology and skill development. Also included are opportunities to participate in local, invitational, regional, and national competitions depending on skill level. This team follows FINA and USA Diving guidelines.

Santa Rosa Diving has four skill levels: • Advanced Junior Olympic and Senior* • Intermediate Junior Olympic* • Novice and Future Champion* • Masters - 21 and older divers who wish to continue diving and competing* Minimum Requirements: - able to swim 50 yards - able to safely and confidently dive in head first from the low (one meter) springboard - 8 years of age Try-outs for the team take place the last Saturday of each month. Please contact the Coach, Nolan Irwin, to schedule a tryout, srdiving@sbcglobal.net. *Membership in USA Diving and/or AAU Diving is required for all levels.

Beginning Swim Program (Level 1 - Parent Child/Adult Beginner) Our beginning swim program is designed for all ages to gain basic water skills.

The focus of these courses is water adjustment and fun in the aquatic environment.

PARENT CHILD (Ages: 6 months - 3 years)

This is a FUN introduction to the water. Participants will work on a variety of skills in a casual setting, including singing songs and playing games. Water adjustment and beginner skills such as blowing bubbles, going underwater, floating, kicking and scooping will be introduced to students as well as parents. The program is designed to teach you to work with your child on water adjustment and introductory skills. Parent participation in the water is required.

TADPOLES (Ages: 3-5 years)

No previous water experience is required for this class. Students will work on being comfortable and enjoying their time in the water. Fun, games, and imagination will be used to teach swimming skills including: blowing bubbles, going underwater, floating, kicking, and alternating arms.

WATER FROGS (Ages: 4-5 years)

Students must be able to float and glide unassisted with their face in the water and back float with assistance. Students will work on introductory front crawl, back floats, back crawl and elementary backstroke.

SEA STARS (Ages: 6-9 years)

No previous water or swimming experience is required for this class. Students will work on a variety of skills including water adjustment, submerging, front and back floats, kicking, front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke.

DOLPHINS (Ages: 10-15 years)

No previous water experience is required for this class. Students will work on skills including: water adjustment, floats, front and back crawl, and elementary backstroke. The pace of the course will be based on student progress and needs. More advanced skills may also be taught including: breaststroke, sidestroke, treading water, and kneeling and standing dives. This class is taught in 3 1/2 feet of water.

ADULT BEGINNER (Ages: 16 years and up)

No previous water experience is required for this class. Students will work on skills ranging from water adjustment and floating to front crawl, back crawl, and elementary backstroke.

The pace of the course will be based on student progress and needs. This class is taught in 3 1/2 feet of water.

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Intermediate Swim Program (Level 2-5) Our intermediate swim program is designed to build swimming proficiency, technique and endurance. The focus of these courses is skill development.

LEVEL 2 (Ages: 5-9 years)

Prerequisite: Swim front crawl and back crawl 5 yards. Students will work on side breathing for front crawl, improving their back crawl and elementary backstroke arms.

Attention will be placed on skill proficiency and technique.

LEVEL 3 (Ages: 6 and up)

Prerequisite: Front crawl with side-breathing and back crawl for 15 yards, and elementary backstroke arms for 5 yards. Teaching will emphasize improving side-breathing and endurance for front crawl. Students will be introduced to elementary backstroke kick, breaststroke kick, butterfly kick and sitting and kneeling dives. This course will be taught in deeper water.

LEVEL 4 (Ages: 6 and up)

Prerequisite: 25 yards of front crawl with excellent side-breathing, 25 yards of back crawl, 15 yards of elementary backstroke, breaststroke kick, and dolphin kick. Students will learn to coordinate breaststroke arms and kick and be introduced to butterfly. Students will work on treading water and learning to do a standing dive from the side of the pool.

LEVEL 5 (Ages: 6 and up)

Prerequisite: 50 yards of front crawl and back crawl, 25 yards of the elementary backstroke, 15 yards of breaststroke and butterfly. Students will improve technique and endurance on the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and breaststroke.

Students will work on proficiency in butterfly and the sidestroke, treading water, diving and flip turns.

SWIM LESSON INFORMATION • Age level indicates that the participant must be that age by the first day of class.

• Participants may not make-up classes which have been missed. If your child is sick the first few days of class, they are encouraged to take the remaining days.

Advanced Swim Program (Level 6)

• In the natural progression of children in swim lessons, it is not uncommon to expect your child to take and re-take a particular level before progressing to the next level.

LEVEL 6 - FITNESS SWIMMER (Ages: 6 and up)

• To remedy supervision concerns, please do not send children too early for classes and please pick up children on time.

Our advanced swim program is designed for proficient swimmers to build specialized swimming skills.

Prerequisite: 50 yards front crawl, 50 yards back crawl, 25 yards breaststroke, 25 yards butterfly. The focus of this class is swimming as a lifelong fitness activity. Swimmers will continue to refine technique in all strokes and improve endurance while learning how to create their own workouts. Students will work on learning how to use fins, pull-buoys and kickboards in their workout and how to use a pace clock, flip turns, open turns and lap swim etiquette

• Persons will not be admitted to any fee program without being registered.

LEVEL 6 - LIFEGUARD PREPAREDNESS (LGT) (Ages: 6 and up)

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Prerequisite: 50 yards front crawl, 50 yards back crawl, 25 yards breaststroke, 25 yards butterfly. The focus of this class is on the use of swimming in lifeguarding and lifeguard skills and preparing for the Junior Lifeguard or Lifeguard programs. Swimmers will continue to refine technique in all strokes and improve endurance while learning lifeguard skills. Students will work on water entries, swimming with a rescue tube, and rescues for distressed swimmer, active drowning and passive drowning victims.

LEVEL 6 - DIVING (Ages: 8 and up - Available only at Finley Aquatic Center)

Prerequisite: Students must be able to swim 50 yards continuously combining front and back crawl. Beginning divers are recommended to take this class prior to joining the Santa Rosa Dive Team. Intermediate and advanced divers are welcome too! All students will have equal board time and instruction from our diving instructor, Savy Moen. Skills include, but are not limited to: approach, hurdle, take off, diving positions (tuck, pike, straight), forward dive, back dive, forward dive 1/2 twist, inward dive, forward somersault and diving safety.

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• Register early as classes fill up quickly.

• Save the registration receipt for presentation to the Swim Center Front Desk at the first class.

Children registered for a class which they are not qualified for will be placed in the correct class only if there is a vacancy. If there is no vacancy, your money will be refunded. Please read the class descriptions carefully to ensure your child is enrolled in the correct class.

See page 65-66 for more information.

• If your child graduates to a higher level than you have them registered for, we will make every effort to accommodate a transfer, subject to availability.

However, there may be instances where a refund is necessary.

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AQ UAT I C S Swim Lessons

FALL SWIM LESSONS AT FINLEY AQUATIC CENTER Finley Aquatic Center W. 2060 College Ave 28 Minute Group Lessons, 4 Day Lessons M/W or T/Thurs for 2 weeks $34 ($24 S.R. Residents)

*Session 1 No Class September 2nd fee $28 (S.R. Residents $18) Private lesson schedule on page 68

Monday/Wednesday Lessons Session 1* Session 2

9/4 - 9/11 9/16 - 9/25

4pm Tadpoles 3-5 yrs 68361 68362

Water frogs 4-5 yrs 68401 68402

Sea Stars 6-9 yrs 68441 68457

Level 2 5-9 yrs 68516 68517

Level 3 6+ yrs 68544 68545 4:30pm Tadpoles 3-5 yrs 68365 68366

Water frogs 4-5 yrs 68405 68406

Sea Stars 6-9 yrs 68461 68462

Level 2 5-9 yrs 68520 68521

Level 5 6+ yrs 68572 68573 5pm Parent Child 6m-3 yrs 68343 68344

Tadpoles 3-5 yrs 68369 68370

Water frogs 4-5 yrs 68409 68410

Level 4 6+ yrs 68560 68561

Level 5 6+ yrs 68576 68577 5:30pm Parent Child 6m-3 yrs 68347 68348

Tadpoles 3-5 yrs 68373 68374

Water frogs 4-5 yrs 68413 68414

Level 3 6+ yrs 68548 68549

Level 4 6+ yrs 68564 68565 6pm Tadpoles 3-5 yrs 68377 68378

Water frogs 4-5 yrs 68417 68418

Sea Stars 6-9 yrs 68465 68466

Level 2 5-9 yrs 68524 68525

Adult Beginner 16+ 68580 68581

Session 3 Session 4 9/30 - 10/9 10/14 - 10/23 68363 68403 68459 68518 68546 68367 68407 68463 68522 68574 68345 68371 68411 68562 68578 68349 68375 68415 68550 68566 68379 68419 68467 68526 68582

68364 68404 68460 68519 68547 68368 68408 68464 68523 68575 68346 68372 68412 68563 68579 68350 68376 68416 68551 68567 68380 68420 68468 68527 68583

Tuesday/Thursday Lessons Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4

9/3 - 9/12 9/17 - 9/26 10/1 - 10/10 10/15 - 10/24

4pm Tadpoles 3-5 yrs 68381 68382 68383 68384

Water frogs 4-5 yrs 68421 68422 68423 68424

Sea Stars 6-9 yrs 68469 68470 68471 68472

Level 2 5-9 yrs 68528 68529 68530 68531

Level 3 6+ yrs 68552 68553 68554 68555 4:30pm Tadpoles 3-5 yrs 68385 68386 68387 68388

Water frogs 4-5 yrs 68425 68426 68427 68428

Sea Stars 6-9 yrs 68473 68474 68475 68476

Level 2 5-9 yrs 68532 68533 68534 68535

Level 4 6+ yrs 68568 68569 68570 68571 5pm Parent Child 6m-3 yrs 68351 68352 68353 68354

Tadpoles 3-5 yrs 68389 68390 68391 68392

Water frogs 4-5 yrs 68429 68430 68431 68432

Sea Stars 6-9 yrs 68477 68478 68479 68480

Level 2 5-9 yrs 68536 68537 68538 68539 5:30pm Parent Child 6m-3 yrs 68355 68356 68357 68358

Tadpoles 3-5 yrs 68393 68394 68395 68396

Water frogs 4-5 yrs 68433 68434 68435 68436

Sea Stars 6-9 yrs 68481 68482 68483 68484

Level 3 6+ yrs 68556 68557 68558 68559 6pm Tadpoles 3-5 yrs 68397 68398 68399 68400

Water frogs 4-5 yrs 68437 68438 68439 68440

Sea Stars 6-9 yrs 68485 68486 68487 68488

Level 2 5-9 yrs 68540 68541 68542 68543

Adult Beginner 16+ 68584 68585 68586 68587

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Waterpolo/Private Swim Lessons JR. HAMMERHEAD WATER POLO (Age 10-16) This is a growing program for youth to learn and compete in the sport of water polo. The focus of this program will be water polo skill development and playing in real scrimmages and tournaments. Participants should be able to swim at least 50 yards without rest and tread water for 2 minutes.

Practice Times: Mon, Wed 7-8pm Sun 10-11:30am Finley Aquatic Complex Monthly Pass: $46 (S.R. Resident $36) Drop-in Fee: $5

FALL PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS AT FINLEY AQUATIC CENTER 28 Minute Lessons (4 Day Lessons) $100 Session 1 (3 Day Lesson) $75 No Class September 2nd Private Lessons at 5pm and 5:30pm will be in the L-pool or deep water only.

HAMMER HEAD WATER POLO (Age 16+) This program offers both a great workout four days a week plus the opportunity to learn the game of water polo. This program also offers the opportunity to compete if one desires to do so. Also, scrimmage games take place each night of the week with quality refereeing.

Practice Times: Mon, Wed, Fri 7-9pm Sun 10-11:30am Finley Aquatic Complex Monthly Pass: $46 (S.R. Resident $36) 5 Visit Pass: $25 (w/ student ID $20) Drop-in Fee: $6 (w/ student ID $5)

This class is designed for the older child who has some essential water skills developed and is looking to expand those skills with an emphasis on water polo. Kids enrolled in this class should be able to swim 25 yards without aide or rest.

Age

Days

68689 68690 68691 68692 68693 68694 68695 68696 68697 68698 68699 68700 68701

8-12 8-12 8-12 8-12 8-12 8-12 8-12 8-12 8-12 8-12 8-12 8-12 8-12

Sun/M/W Sun/M/W Sun/M/W Sun/M/W Sun/M/W Sun/M/W Sun/M/W Sun/M/W Sun/M/W Sun/M/W Sun/M/W Sun/M/W Sun/M/W

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Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4

9/4 - 9/11 9/16 - 9/25 9/30 - 10/9 10/14 - 10/23

4:00pm 68588 68589 68590 68591 4:30pm 68592 68593 68594 68595 5:00pm* 68596 68597 68598 68599 5:30pm* 68600 68601 68602 68603 6:00pm 68604 68605 68606 68607

Tuesday/Thursday Lessons

SHARK PUPS 2 (Age 8-12)

Barcode

Monday/Wednesday Lessons

Dates 9/1 - 9/11 9/15 - 9/25 9/29 - 10/9 10/13 - 10/23 11/4 - 11/13 11/17 - 11/27 12/1 - 12/11 12/15 - 12/23 12/29 - 1/8 1/12 - 1/22 1/26 - 2/5 2/9 - 2/19 2/23 - 3/5

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4

9/3 - 9/12 9/17 - 9/26 10/1 - 10/10 10/15 - 10/24

4:00pm 68608 68609 68610 68611 4:30pm 68612 68613 68614 68615 5:00pm 68616 68617 68618 68619 5:30pm 68620 68621 68622 68623 6:00pm 68624 68625 68626 68627 * Week 1 No Class Monday, September 2nd. Private Lessons $75 Time on Sunday 11-11:30am 11-11:30am 11-11:30am 11-11:30am 11-11:30am 11-11:30am 11-11:30am 11-11:30am 11-11:30am 11-11:30am 11-11:30am 11-11:30am 11-11:30am

Time on M/W 7-7:45pm 7-7:45pm 7-7:45pm 7-7:45pm 7-7:45pm 7-7:45pm 7-7:45pm 7-7:45pm 7-7:45pm 7-7:45pm 7-7:45pm 7-7:45pm 7-7:45pm

Fee $40 ($30 S.R. Resident) $40 ($30 S.R. Resident) $35 ($25 S.R. Resident) $35 ($25 S.R. Resident) $35 ($25 S.R. Resident) $40 ($30 S.R. Resident) $35 ($25 S.R. Resident) $35 ($25 S.R. Resident) $35 ($25 S.R. Resident) $40 ($30 S.R. Resident) $40 ($30 S.R. Resident) $40 ($30 S.R. Resident) $40 ($30 S.R. Resident)

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Safety Training Life Guard Training AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING (Full Course) (Age 15+) The ARC, American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course is a 46-hour course that will meet all necessary criteria towards becoming a professional lifeguard. Upon successful course completion, the participant will receive the following certifications: Lifeguarding/Standard First Aid/CPR/AED for the Lifeguard and First Aid for Public Safety Personnel-Title 22 (a Sonoma County ARC Chapter requirement). Course prerequisites, to be evaluated the first day of class, include: • Participant must successfully complete a 300yd. swim, demonstrating a reasonable command of both the front-crawl (a.k.a. free- style) and the breaststroke. This swim is not timed, but must be swum continuously without stopping. Goggles are allowed.

• Participant must tread water - legs only - in an upright position with their hands in their armpits for 2 minutes.

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Participant must surface-swim 20yds, dive to a depth of over 7ft., retrieve a 10lb. object from the pool bottom, resurface, return to the initial starting point and climb out with out the use of a ladder or steps. This portion must be successfully completed within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Goggles not allowed. Lap swim is a great way to prepare.

• Participant must be at least 15 years old by the end of the course.

Instructor’s note: Swimming is an exercise activity like no other! Therefore, if you have not been recently swimming on a somewhat regular basis, it is strongly recommended that you prepare yourself prior to the 300yd. prerequisite-swim by doing so.

Location: Finley Swim Center Barcode Dates

Days

Time

Days Time

Lifeguard Training Course (LG) - Course fee is $210 (S.R. Resident $200) 69209 12/22 – 12/28 Mon-Fri 8am – 6pm

(No class Wed 12/25) 69210 1/29 – 2/13 Mon-Th 6-9:30pm Sat

9am-6pm

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Review Course (Age 15+) Lifeguard certifications (Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Title 22) expire every two years. This class is designed as an intensive review, in lieu of retaking the full course. A CURRENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED TO BE ALLOWED TO TAKE A REVIEW COURSE! It is recommended to renew all certifications at the same time so that all certifications need to be renewed at the same time; therefore, this course renews all three certifications. This course will not renew certifications ala cart. The American Red Cross offers CPR for the Professional Rescuer courses as standalone courses. Challenges are no longer available per America Redcross requirments. Location: Finley Swim Center Barcode

Days

Dates

Lifeguard Review Course - Course fee is $145 (S.R. Resident $135) 69211

Sat and Sun

2/22 – 2/23 69215

Sat and Sun

3/22 – 3/23 69216

Sat and Sun

4/19 – 4/20 69217

Sat and Sun

5/10 – 5/11

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Time

9am-6pm 9am-6pm 9am-6pm 9am-6pm

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D I F F E R E N T LY A B L E D A D U LT P R O G R A M S Adults & Teens

This program offers social and recreational activities for adults and teens, 16 and older, with developmental disabilities.

DANCES - PARTNERSHIP WITH BECOMING INDEPENDENT (Age 16+) Dances are the second Monday of every Month (unless otherwise noted) at the Steele Lane Community Center from 7-8:30pm. A DJ provides music for dancing. Admission is $5 per person. Soft drinks are available for purchase.

Participants must have a current I.D. and emergency phone number for admission. The dances are wheelchair accessible.

ADVENTURE DAYS (Age 16+)

Adventure Days are offered one Saturday a month, September thru May, from 10am to 1:30pm. Participants spend the day at the Steele Lane Community Center. Activities are varied and can include cooking, arts and crafts, games, videos and social time. Check bulletin for details. Fee is $10 per person. Pre-registration is required. This event is wheelchair accessible.

Bring a lunch; beverages are provided.

Monthly events are mailed or emailed to participants every six months.

To be added to the mailing list call 543-3737.

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D E P T. I N F O. , PA R K S & FAC I L I T I E S Facility Information

FINLEY COMMUNITY CENTER Located at 2060 W. College Ave. (enter off of W. College at Stony Point Road), a 28,000 square foot modern, multi-purpose facility available for rent. I this center includes meeting rooms, banquet and conference facilities, and commercial kitchen.

Rental guide is available with detailed information. Reservations: 543-3733.

PERSON SENIOR WING This center is a 25,000-square-foot addition to the Finley Recreation Complex.

Rental facilities available include an auditorium, fitness/dance room, and two multi-purpose rooms. Reservations: 543-3737.

STEELE LANE COMMUNITY CENTER This center is located at 415 Steele Lane, 23,000 square foot community center with rental facilities available including meeting rooms/classrooms, auditorium with stage, cooking facilities. There is a rental guide available with detailed information.

Reservations: 543-3284.

BENNETT VALLEY SENIOR CENTER Locates at 704 Bennett Valley Road, rental facilities available include meeting rooms, classrooms and small auditorium with stage. Reservations: 545-8608.

Swim Facilities Ridgway Swim Center

455 Ridgway Ave. 543-3421

Fenced Dog Parks

Galvin, Rincon Valley, DeTurk, Doyle and Northwest Parks. Off leash play allowed at: Franklin, Southwest, Youth Parks (6-8am) and Doyle Park (6-8:30am). In all other parks, dogs must be on a leash not exceeding 6 feet in length. Please pick up after your dogs.

Franklin Computer Training Center

Howarth Community Park

at Doyle, Finley and Bicentennial Parks.

Bring your own equipment.

Park Amphitheater

with reservable campfire area in Howarth and Youth Parks. Reservations: 543-3737.

Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery

Franklin & Monroe Streets. Self-guided walking tours Call 543-3292 for special events schedule.

Skateboard & Blading Park

Youth Park. Bring your own equipment.

Safety equipment required.

Softball, Baseball and Soccer Fields

are available (weather conditions allowing) for informal recreational use and league play. Call the Sports Desk, 543-3281, (MonThu, 3-7pm; Fri, 3-5pm) for permit use and schedules. The field condition information line, 543-3474, is updated at 3pm, Monday through Friday.

Special Facilities

Bocce Courts

DeMeo and Juilliard Parks.

Bring your own equipment.

Church of One Tree

Juilliard Park. Rent for weddings & special occasions. Call 543-3285.

DeTurk Round Barn

DeTurk Park. Rent for weddings, meetings, parties, conferences. Call 543-3285.

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Galvin Community Park

Horseshoe Facilities

Group picnic reservations are available.

See page 2 for contact information. For a detailed list of neighborhood parks, go to srcity.org/parks.

3328 Yulupa Avenue. 528-3673

2095 Franklin Avenue, 13 acres. Lighted softball, playground, soccer field. Picnic area. Off leash dog area, 6-8am.

at Galvin Park.

Fly Casting Pond

Community Parks

Bennett Valley Golf Course

Franklin Park

3330 Yulupa Avenue. 22 acres. Family/ group picnic, BBQ’s, play equipment, tennis, softball, soccer, restrooms, exercise court, fly casting pond and dog park.

Franklin Park. 543-3733.

Finley Aquatic Center

2060 W. College Ave. 543-3760

ball, horseshoe pits, restrooms, group and family picnic, BBQ’s, gazebo, Ropes Course, community center and swim complex.

Doyle Community Park

750 Doyle Park Drive off Sonoma Avenue.

22 acres. Family/group picnic, BBQ’s, play equipment, baseball, horseshoes, restrooms, clubhouse, dog park, Doyle Day Camp. Off -leash dog area, 6-8:30am.

Finley Community Park

2060 W. College Ave (entrance on Stony Point Road). 22 acres. Play equipment, tennis courts, basketball court, sand volley-

630 Summerfield Road. 152 acres. Lake Ralphine (25 acres) offers boat rentals (seasonal), launch ramp and fishing. Amusement area (seasonal) offers miniature train ride, carousel, pony rides, snack bar. Small & large group picnic facilities, gazebo and children’s birthday party packages are available. Hiking, jogging, biking trails, BBQ’s, picnic tables, play areas, restrooms, 6 lighted tennis courts, softball field, Camp Wa-Tam, Land of Imagination playground, climbing wall. See Page 3 for Howarth Park attractions. Wireless access is provided by sonic.net. Cost is $3.50 for 24 hours and free to sonic.net users.

Northwest Community Park

2880 West Steele Lane. 25 acres. Lighted sports fields, restrooms, playground, softball, BBQ’s, parking, dog park. No reservable picnic areas.

Rincon Valley Community Park

5108 Badger Road. 25 acres. Family/group picnic, BBQ’s play equipment, softball, soccer, restrooms, dog Park for large and small dogs.

Southwest Community Park

1698 Hearn Avenue at Burbank, 19 acres.

Family/group picnic, BBQ’s, play equipment, basketball, softball, soccer, restrooms, off leash dog area, 6-8am.

Youth Community and Skate Park

1500 Fulton Road. 72 acres. Picnic areas, BBQ’s, gazebo, play equipment, restrooms, skate park for skateboarders and in-line skaters, Camp Yu-Chi, Youth Memorial, off leash dog area, 6-8am.

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D E P T. I N F O. , PA R K S & FAC I L I T I E S Department Information Scholarships:

Thanks to generous donors, Recreation & Parks offers a number of scholarships to enable families in need to participate in programs and activities offered by the Department. Applications are available at the Steele Lane Community Center. For eligibility information, please call 5433737. See pages 75-76 for information on how to donate to the program.

Friends Program:

Invest in Your Community - Here’s How You Can Help: The Friends Program offers individuals, businesses, or organizations the opportunity to financially assist or support a variety of Recreation & Parks programs.

Sponsoring a trip or special event, adopting a park, or donating a memorial bench are just a few ideas! Call 543-3737 for more information or pick up a brochure at the Finley Community Center, Steele Lane Community Center, Bennett Valley Senior Center or go to www.SantaRosaRec.com to download a form. To donate, click on “Friends Program.” Please see pages 75-76 to learn how to donate to the scholarship program.

Standards of Behavior:

For the enjoyment and safety of everyone; Recreation & Parks expects all participants to treat the people and facilities connected with the program with respect and abide by all rules and direction from the staff. Recreation & Parks reserves the right to refuse service to anyone for failure to abide by these standards.

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Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA):

Recreation & Parks is committed to compliance with the ADA. For accommodation requests or inquiries about accessibility, please call 543-3292, or (TDD) 543-3289 (M-F, 8am-5pm), at least 72 hours prior to the event. Accessible parking is available at all City facilities. For more information regarding the closest accessible public transportation and bus lines, please call 543-3325. Complaints regarding department compliance with ADA should be directed to the Director of Recreation & Parks, 415 Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, 543-3292 or (TDD) 543-3289 (M-F, 8am - 5pm)

Discrimination:

Recreation & Parks prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status or sexual orientation. Should you have any concerns, please contact the Director of Recreation & Parks, 415 Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, 543-3292 or (TDD) 5433289 (M-F, 8am -5pm)

Photos:

Recreation & Parks staff reserves the right to photograph facilities, activities and program participants for potential promotional use. All photos will remain the property of Recreation & Parks and may be used for publicity or promotion purposes only. If you or anyone in your family should not be photographed, contact Recreation & Parks at 543-3737.

Birthday Parties Let Recreation & Parks help you plan your child’s birthday party!

We offer a variety of convenient and affordable party package options that will suite multiple interests. We take care of the details, so you can spend more time having fun with your guests! Below is a sampling of what we offer and full details are available at www.santarosarec.com.

BASKETBALL PARTY!

Enjoy a 2-hour party for ages 6-12 at Steele Lane Community Center. Games, activities, drills, engaging instructor, sport music, party room, fun! Price: $175 plus $50 refundable deposit (12 child maximum). Call 543-3737 to book a party.

DODGE BALL PARTY!

Enjoy a 2-hour party for ages 7-16. Games, activities, drills, engaging instructor, sport music, party room, fun! Price: $175 plus $50 refundable deposit (20 child maximum). Call 543-3737 to book a party.

PARTY AT THE POOL!

The Birch Room at the Finley Aquatic Center and “Under the Awning” at the Ridgway Swim Center can be reserved for birthday parties, $9 per child, includes admission.Minimum party size is ten children. Call Finley (543-3760) or Ridgway (543-3421) to book a party.

PARTY AT HOWARTH PARK!

Voted best Sonoma County birthday party spot by Sonoma Family Life Magazine readers! Package includes party picnic space reservation, unlimited train, carousel, jump house, & animal barn rides for 10 children (one adult may ride free with each child), one pony ride per child (up to 10 children), Howarth Park souvenirs.

Total cost is $150 (for 10 children); add additional child guests for $15 each. Parties are held during park operating hours, April 6-October 27. Make your reservation online at howarthpark.com or call 543-3737.

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D E P T. I N F O. , PA R K S & FAC I L I T I E S Información General

RESERVACIÓNES DE SALÓNES Podrá recojer un paquete de información en el Centro Comunitario de Finley para planear su fiesta familiar. Llamar al numero 707 543-3737.

Quinceañeras Bodas y Recepciónes Aniversários Reuniones de la Iglécias Reuniones de Clubs de Servicio Tásas sin interés Recaudación de fondos Conferéncias Reuniones de Negócios Cumpleaños Bautísmos

OTROS EDIFICIOS DE RENTA: Centro Comunitários de Finley Centro Comunitario de Person Senior Wing Centro Comunitário de Steele Lane Centro Comunitário de Bennett Valley La Iglècia de One Tree La Granja de De Turk Cumpleaños Bautísmos

CLASES/PROGRAMAS

Todas Las Clases Ofrecen Solamente En Ingles!

La Salud es lo Maximo!

Para distfrutár un ambiente dívertido tenémos varios prográmas para toda la familia incluyéndo desde niños hasta adultos. Es-

tos programas son ofrecidos por la Ciudad de Santa Rosa Recreacion y parques.

Zumba, Aerobica, Karate, Campamentos de verano y otoño, Natacion, Arte, Computación, Balet y mucho mas….

Kindergym:

Su hijo/a aumentara capacidades sociales por medio de convivir con otros pequeñitos y hacer actividades como corer, brincar y gatear. Habrá actividades de canto, juegos con paracaidas.

Servicios Vecindarios Para Jovenes

Ofrece programas para niños desde 6-18 años en Santa Rosa. Ofréce tambien programas gratis y de bajos recursos. Los siguiéntes programas incluyen: Deportes, Asistencia de tareas, Tutoria, Arte, Musica, Clubs y mucho mas…

Para mas informacion favor de llamar al 707-543-4501 Santarosarec.com (neighborhood youth programs)

Hay becas disponibles.

Para obtener mas información favor de llamar al 707-543-3737 o pueden venir en persona al Centro Comunitario de Finley en la siguiente direction 2060 W College Avenue.

Tenemos espácios grandes y chicos para hacer reservaciónes en los siguientes parques: Doyle Finley Franklin Galvin Howarth/Paque de los Patos Rincon Valley Southwest Youth Park

Brincolínes:

Para personas discapacitadas favor de llamar al 707-543-3292/TDD 543-3289 (Lunes a Viernes 8am-5pm)

Usted necesitá usar su propio generador para su brincolín, Las estacas no deben ser mas de 8 pulgadas de profundidad. El brincolín deberá ser puesto encima de una lona.

Brincolínes de agua no son permitidos.

PARQUES

Piñatas:

Parque de los Patos/Howarth Park

Este parque tiene un Carusel, Tren, Brincolín, y Ponis. Hay una fuente de agua que está localizada en el la area de recreo, y tiene una pared de piedras para escalar.

Parque y Granja de Bayer

Este parqué tiene uno de los jardines mas grandes de Santa Rosa! El parque de Bayer ofrece jardines pequeños y disponibles para alquilar. Támbien pueden comprar verduras y flores o simplemente disfrutarlo. Este parque esta localizado en 1550 West Avenue, Santa Rosa CA. Para mas información llame al 707-542-9318 o visite la pagina del internet www.landpaths.org

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Permisos Para Parques:

Son permitidos en los parques pero dében ser protegidos los arboles poniendo una toalla entre el arbol y la cuerda. Tambíen deben poner una lona para la basura de la piñata.

Reservaciones de Parques:

Para reservacíones de 50 personas o mas se require un permiso de la Ciudad de Santa Rosa para las areas índicadas. No és permitido sonídos amplificados en los parques de Finley y en Rincon Valley. Para mas informacion o hacer una reservacion favor de hablar al numero 707-543-3753 o venga en persona al Centro Comunitario de Finley durante las horas de 10:00am4:30pm (Lunes, Miercoles y Viernes).

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D E P T. I N F O. , PA R K S & FAC I L I T I E S Picnic Reservations

Our parks have picnic areas available on a first-come, first-served basis year round. By reserving a picnic site, you guarantee a spot for your event.

PICNIC PERMIT A standard picnic permit allows up to 200 people in a Community Park picnic site. With a standard picnic permit you may bring in an oversized BBQ and/or have your event catered.

The standard picnic reservation does not include exclusive use of any lawn area. All regular park rules apply. Visit srcity.org/parks and check the availability of picnic sites. For questions or to make a reservation, call 707-543-3753 or come in to the Finley Community Center on M/W/F 10am - 4:30pm.

SPECIAL USE PERMIT A Special Use Permit is required for events with an expected attendance of 200 + and also for ALL events held in a Neighborhood Park. In addition, a Special Use Permit may be required for any of the following reasons, regardless of attendance: • Event is open to the public and attendance cannot be determined (i.e. fundraisers).

• Alcohol will be sold.

• Animals or special equipment such as carnival rides, vehicles, band, portable dance floor, tents, etc. will be brought into the park.

• Portable toilets and or/additional dumpsters will be needed.

• Event is outside the parameters of the picnic site or impacts the other park patrons.

• To download a Special Use Permit Application, visit srcity.org/Parks and click on “reservations.”

PARK RULES

• Jump Houses are allowed in several of our parks. We do NOT provide electricity or water.

(The rental service must follow our policies for setup. For a complete list of jump house rules, visit srcity.org/parks/park rules.)

• No smoking or glass in any City Parks.

• Place trash in the garbage cans or dumpsters.

FEES • SMALL Picnic Sites: $45 •

Large Picnic Sites: require an additional $100 refundable cleaning/damage deposit, plus the below fees:

Finley Community Park & Howarth Park

Monday- Friday: $110 Saturday/Sunday/Holidays: $123

All Other Large Group Picnic Sites

Monday- Friday: $105 Saturday/Sunday/Holidays: $110

Small Picnic Sites Available: Doyle Park Finley Park (2) Franklin Park Galvin Park Howarth Park (4) Rincon Valley Park Youth Community Park Large Picnic Sites Available: Doyle Park (2) Finley Park Galvin Park Howarth Park (2) Rincon Valley Park Southwest Park Youth Community Park

• Please respect the “field closed” signs to preserve the turf (13-24.035) • Keep audio players at a sound level that cannot be heard outside your picnic area.

• No amplified sound without a sound permit. No amplified sound allowed in small sites.

• Alcohol is allowed in Community Parks after 5pm on weekdays and all day on weekends and holidays.

For a COMPLETE list of Park Rules and Ordinances please visit: srcity.org/parks

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ONLINE REGISTRATION

www.santarosarec.com Follow the instructions on the screen.

To register, you’ll need:

• • • •

client barcode numbers* Family PIN number* Course barcode number(s) from Activity Guide Credit Card number (VISA or MC only)

Available 24 hours a day/7days a week *To obtain these numbers, call (707) 543-3737 or you can also create a new account online.

ADVENTURE LINE

Call our automated “Adventure Line” at 543-3003 anytime, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. NOTE: In order to use the Adventure Line, user must have a client barcode number for each participant you wish to register along with a family PIN, and you must pay with a valid Visa or MasterCard.

FAX

Fill out the registration form, include a valid VISA/MC number with expiration date & signature; a receipt will be mailed to you.

Please use the following FAX phone number: Center Classes: (707) 543-3736 Swim classes: (707) 543-3768.

MAIL

Mail Registration Form on page 76 to: Finley Community Center REGISTRATION, 2060 West College Ave. Santa Rosa, Calif. 95401 OR Steele Lane Center REGISTRATION 415 Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, Calif. 95403 For Swim Classes: Finley Aquatic Center REGISTRATION 2060 W. College Avenue, Santa Rosa, Calif. 95401 OR Ridgway Swim Center, REGISTRATION 455 Ridgway Avenue, Santa Rosa, Calif. 95401 *Include check made out to SRRP or include your VISA/MC number and a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

WALK-IN

REGISTRATION INFORMATION • Registration is on a first come, first served basis.

• Registration will not be accepted in class by the instructors.

• Your name will automatically be placed on a waiting list when a class is full. (Including swim classes.)

• Register online or by mail/Fax/Adventure Line for only those activities which have a barcode. If no barcode is listed, contact a Community Center or the Swim Center.

• Please allow at least 10 days to process mailed registration forms.

A receipt will be mailed to participants to indicate enrollment status.

• For mail/fax registration, if a class is full at the time of registration, you will be given your alternate class, if available, and automatically placed on a waiting list for your first choice. You will be notified by telephone should an opening become available.

• If you have not received confirmation, for a non-swim class, or wish to confirm your registration, call either Community Center at 543-3737 or 543-3282, after 9am, Monday - Friday. For a swim class, call the Swim Centers at 543-3760 or 543-3421.

• Future program fees are subject to change as City Council reviews the 2013-2014 budget

CITY RESIDENTS Participants living within the Santa Rosa City limits receive a discount on classes and activities.

CLASS REFUND AND TRANSFER INFORMATION • Full refunds will be issued if the request is received 7 days prior to the starting date of the class.

• If a refund is requested less than 7 days prior to the start of a class, a 25% cancellation fee will be charged. If preferred, we will transfer the participant to another class whenever possible.

• Refunds or changes will not be allowed if submitted within 3 business days prior to the start of a class.

• Refund requests for camps are slightly different.

CAMP REFUND POLICY No refunds allowed for Day Camps after 5pm on the Thursday prior to camp.

SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS Donating to our scholarship fund can provide recreational activities for financially challenged families. Your donation is tax deductible. You may donate any amount you wish by completing our mail registration form on page 76.

For swim classes: Ridgway or Finley Swim Center For all other classes: Finley or Steele Lane Community Center See page 2 for facility hours.

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R E S T R AT I O N I N F O R M AT I O N Registration Form

ADULT/GUARDIAN CONTACT INFORMATION: **Please sign below Adulto/Información Personal Last Name: Apellido

Additional forms available at Community & Swim Centers

Para formas adiciionales viste a un centro comunitario o de natación

First Nombre

Birthdate: Fecha de Nacimiento

M F Varon Hembra

Address: Domicilio City: Ciudad

State: Estado

Home Phone: Teléfono de Casa

ZIP Code: Código

Resident Residente

Work Phone: Teléfono de Trabajo

Emergency Phone: Teléfono de Emergencia

*Non-Resident No-residente

Cell Phone: Celular

email Address: E-mail

*Non-Resident is anyone who lives outside the city limits of Santa Rosa *Un no residente es alguien quien vive afuera de los limites de la ciudad de Santa Rosa.

Community, Swim, Senior Center Classes & Activities Participant’s Last Name

First

Apellido del participante

Nombre

Date of Birth

Fecha de Nacimiento

Course Barcode Clave del Curso

Course Name

2nd Choice

Nombre del Curso

2nda opción

If paying by check, please make check payable to: Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks Department

Fee

Costo

Total Fees:

Help sponsor a kid for camp or swimming lessons! Add on Scholarship Fund Donation: Ayude a un niño a asistir un programa de campamento o de natación gratis! Agrege su donación aquí:

VISA/MasterCard Account #:

Expiration Date:

Month

Fecha de Vencimiento mes

Número de tarjeta VISA/Mastercard#

Cardholder’s Signature:

Year

año

Total Paid:

Firma de Autorización

Cantidad Total:

The undersigned in consideration of participation in this program agrees to indemnify and hold the City of Santa Rosa harmless and release the City of Santa Rosa, its officers, employees and agents, from any and all liability for any injury arising out of , or in any way connected with participation in this program. I HAVE READ THE ABOVE APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT, AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT I ASSUME ALL RISK FOR ANY INJURIES RECEIVED.

**Signature: Date: Firma

Self Parent Guardian

Fecha

Recreational Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities: Persons with disabilities are welcome to participate in any class or activity offered by Santa Rosa Recreation, Parks & Community Services.

If you have a special need or accommodation request, please contact (via phone, e-mail or in person) our staff at either community center at least one week prior to the start of the class or activity. Every effort will be made to reasonably accommodate your request

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Take care of your creeks The Sonoma County Water Agency and City of Santa Rosa support individuals, businesses, neighbors, and community groups who volunteer as Creek Stewards to help keep local creeks clean and safe.

Creek Stewards adopt a stretch of creek and help with restoration projects, pick up litter, and provide suggestions that add to the public's enjoyment of the trails, scenery, and wildlife. To learn more about your local creek, upcoming events, and for information on becoming a Creek Steward call 543-3845 or email ableifuss@srcity.org

Organize your own creek clean up!

For help organizing a creek clean up with your neighborhood, school, community group, or business please call (707) 543-3845 or email ableifuss@srcity.org

Creek Stewardship Activities : Every Month! First Saturday Cleanup on Prince Memorial Greenway (ages 5 & up) On the first Saturday of every month help take care of restored Santa Rosa Creek flowing through the heart of downtown. Check www.firstsaturdaycleanup.org for location, usually Olive Park. The Greenway provides a home for river otter, kingfishers, egrets, and steelhead trout as well as parks, public art, and recreation along the six mile creek trail. Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 noon 4th Annual Creek Week Celebration A week-long celebration of our local creeks with educational and adventurous activities for everyone. All of our creeks are part of a rich and diverse system that provides water supply, wildllife habitat, flood protection, recreation and open space.

Date: September 21 through 28 Events: Visit the Creek Week website at srcity.org/creekweek for events, times and locations.

29th Annual Sonoma County Coast and Creek Clean Up (all ages) Keep the beaches clean! Join the 29th Annual Sonoma County Creek and Coast Clean Up. Santa Rosa’s 100 miles of creeks flow to the Russian River and then out to the Pacific Ocean. Up to 80 % of ocean debris originates from land-based sources. Gloves, tools, and snacks provided.

Date: Saturday, September 21 Time: 9:00 PM – 12:00 Noon Location: Doyle Park at the Doyle Park Drive entrance, south of Sonoma Ave. (For beach clean ups contact Coastwalk at 829-6689) Creek Steward Volunteer Celebration Everyone is invited to an informal gathering of Creek Stewards to share the successes and challenges faced by volunteers. Discover the many different things that Creek Stewards can do and how to become one. All of us contributing a little has added up to a big difference in the health and safety of our creeks.

Date: Saturday, September 28 Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 Noon Location: Meet at the Olive Park footbridge. From W. 3rd Street, turn south onto Railroad Street, left onto Hazel Street. On-street parking.

Creek clean ups are a great community service project for students.

7th Annual Spirit Creek Day (all ages) Help neighbors and businesses continue the care of this little creek with a creek clean up, plant care, activities for kids, pizza, and celebration. For more information contact the Center for Spiritual Living 707-546-4543 Date: Saturday, October 5 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: Center for Spiritual Living, 2075 Occidental Rd. (1/5 mile west of Stony Point Rd.) Sierra Park Creek Clean Up (ages 6 and up) Help tend to this neighborhood creek with Strawberry School, scouts, and neighbors on Bennett Valley Clean Up Day. Call Bennett Valley Vision for info on other neighborhood projects 545-2224.

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INDEX AARP Driver Safety Program Active Adults 50+ Actor’s Theater for Children Aerobic Classes Aikido (Samurai Sprouts) Aquatics Art Exhibits Arts District

59 54-61 4 44-45 19 62-69 6-8 8

Dances, Social

38

Mushroom Hunting

Differently Able Program

70

Neighborhood Services

51

Outdoor Activities

46

Park Locations & Features

71

Dog Training Drama (Youth) Events, Community Facilities Information

9 3-4 2, 71-72

14, 49

Photography (Adult)

50, 59

Feldenkrais

39

Picnic Permit Information

74

Feng Shui

49

Pilates

43

Qigong, (Chi Gong)

41

Rec Dept. info in Spanish

73

31-32

Finance

33

Arts & Crafts, Youth

14

Fishing

2

Babysitting (Teen)

13

Fitness, Adult

39-46

Registration

Balloon Art

31

Fitness, Youth

16-21

Rentals, Park & Facility

Basketball (Youth)

21

Fitness, Seniors

55, 58

Rock Climbing

Boating & Sailing Classes

72 29-30

Bocce

52

Bridge

54-55

Burbank Home & Gardens

4-5

Flag Football Floating Pumpkin Patch Friends Program (Donations) Gang Prevention Gardening

27 4 72 3, 27-28 49

Business

33

Golf

Camps

24

Gourd Craft

31

Guitar

47

Cards (Drop-in) Card Making Cemetery Tours Chocolate Tasting

54-55 32 3-4 36

Gymnastics (Youth) Halloween at Howarth Hiking

3, 52

18, 24 4 46

Chop’s Teen Club

25-26

Holiday Crafts Fair

Computers (Adult)

33-34

Horsemanship

24

Horseshoes

52

Computers (seniors) Cooking (Adults & Teens)

57 35-36

Howarth Park

4

2

Cooking (Youth)

15

Hula Hoop Fitness

CPR & First Aid

48

iPhone & iPad

34

Creek Activities

79

Karate, Adult

48

Dive Team

65

Karate, Youth

19

D.A.A. Activities

70

Kickboxing (Cardio)

Dodge ball Parties

72

Kinder Gym

17

Baby Gym

16 16

Dance Classes: Ballet/Tap (Youth)

10-12

Family Gym

Belly dance

37-38

Language:

21, 42

44-45

Flamenco

37

French & Spanish

51

Tap

58

Mosaics

32

Line Dance

58

Movie in the Park

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27-28

Personal Development

Arts & Crafts, Adults

Birthday Parties

51

3

75-76 2, 71-72

SR Children’s Theater

24 9

Scholarship Donations

72

Scholarship Program

72

Self-Defense

19, 48

Senior Center Activities

54-61

Soccer, Youth

21

Softball, Adult

52

Sports Survival Skills Swim

52-53 48 62-69

Table Tennis (Ping Pong)

42

Taiko Drums

47

Tai Chi

40

Tai Chi for 50+

58

Teeny Tiny Tots

22

Tennis: Adults

53

Youth

20

Test Taking Secrets

14

Tiny Tots

23

Ukulele

47

Water Fitness

64

Waterpolo

68

Weight Room

61

Winter Camp

24

Yoga (Adult) You’re On the Air (voice-overs) Zumba

39-40 50 44-45

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Gift cards good for most Rec & Parks events or programs including sports, dance, exercise and hobby classes!

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