January 2018

WE’RE BETTER TOGETHER.

Life’s too hard to go it alone.

Come live as you were really intended: in a community of people who will walk beside you in the good times and bad. Each week we meet to worship God, serve others and connect through programs and opportunities for all ages.

Join us as we find meaning and purpose together at The Woodlands United Methodist Church.

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Meet the woodlands township board of directors

GORDY BUNCH CHAIRMAN

Mr. Gordy Bunch is an elected Director and Chairman of the Board of The Woodlands Township. Chairman Bunch and his family have been residents of The Woodlands since 1995. Chairman Bunch founded The Woodlands Financial Group (TWFG) in 2001. TWFG has become the largest independent insurance agency in Texas, ranked number 10 nationally in personal lines and number 28 in all lines. In 2015, Gordy earned the title of Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the Gulf Coast Region. In a true demonstration of “Our Policy is Caring,” the company’s driving mantra, Gordy and the TWFG family have contributed to many local charities and community events. Prior to be elected by his peers as Chairman of The Woodlands Township, Gordy served as Chairman of the Board of The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau, which markets Visit The Woodlands. Gordy is proud to be a veteran, having honorably served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Gordy and his wife Michelle have three sons, all in school in The Woodlands.

JOHN MCMULLAN VICE CHAIRMAN

John McMullan has been a resident of The Woodlands since 2008. He and his wife Kim have four children. He serves as a board member of the Irish Society of Houston and is a member of The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce. Mr. McMullan is a practicing attorney with Winstead P.C. He holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin.

ANN SNYDER SECRETARY

Dr. Ann K. Snyder serves as the Executive Director of Generosity for The Woodlands United Methodist Church and Head of Schools for The Woodlands Methodist Schools. Dr. Snyder was elected to The Woodlands Township Board of Directors November, 2015, and currently serves as Secretary of the Board as well as Chair of the Township’s Economic Development Committee. Previously, Dr. Snyder served as President & CEO of Interfaith of The Woodlands. Conroe ISD named an elementary school in her honor, the Ann K. Snyder Elementary School. Dr. Snyder and her husband, Jerry, have been residents of The Woodlands for 29 years and have two adult children, two grandsons, and love calling The Woodlands home.

JOHN ANTHONY BROWN TREASURER

John Anthony Brown has been a resident of The Woodlands since 2010. He has a stepson and a daughter with his wife Bonnie. He is a licensed realtor and has been so for more than eight years, with previous licenses in Pennsylvania and New

Jersey. He is the facilities supervisor for Huntsman International at its corporate headquarters in The Woodlands. He graduated with honors from The Art Institute of Philadelphia while obtaining an Associate’s Degree of Science in Web Development and will soon graduate from Brigham Young University-Idaho.

BRIAN BONIFACE

Brian Boniface has been a resident of The Woodlands since 2005. He and his wife Nicole have two daughters, both of whom attend Colin Powell Elementary School. Mr. Boniface retired from the National Guard after six years of service in 2015 as an S-3 Operations Officer for the Battalion. He is currently an IMU nurse at Kingwood Medical Center and the Montgomery County Mental Health Treatment Facility. Mr. Boniface graduated from Worcester State University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and went back to school in 2012 to complete an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Lone Star College-Montgomery.

BRUCE RIESER

Bruce Rieser and his wife Sarah moved to The Woodlands in 1989. Married for 32 years, the Riesers have one grown daughter. Bruce retired from British Airways (BA) in 2010 as Director Properties, the Americas, where he managed BA’s real estate assets and airport relationships in the Western Hemisphere. In 2011 he founded SKR Consulting, LLc, which provides tactical, operational and real estate advice to the aviation community. He is currently consulting on the proposed new International terminal at Houston George Bush Airport. In addition to his duties as a Director, Mr. Rieser also serves as the Township’s representative to The Woodlands Road Utility district, as the Chairman of the Board of Visit The Woodlands and as Chairman of the Township Drainage Task Force.

CAROL STROMATT

Carol Stromatt recently retired as Corporate Secretary and Treasurer of General Development Corporation (GDC), a real estate brokerage, consulting, and property management company serving The Woodlands since 1997. Carol holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Family and Consumer Science from Stephen F. Austin University. She is a licensed real estate broker, and a graduate of multiple leadership courses. Carol’s community involvement includes service as a Director of the Indian Springs Village Association, a former Residential Design Review Committee member and many joint Village projects as well as numerous volunteer efforts. Carol and her husband, Richard, have four adult children, six grandchildren, and are proud to call The Woodlands their hometown.

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SAVE LIVES: Learn Hands-Only CPR with The Woodlands Township

By Susan Martin

What would you do? The person beside you clutches their chest, turns ashen and falls to the floor. This person could be a spouse, child, family member, friend or total stranger. Would you know what to do?

The statistics for cardiac-related emergencies and their outcomes are staggering. Each year more than 350,000 people will suffer from sudden cardiac arrest outside of a medical facility – almost a thousand each day. On average, only about eight percent will survive. Nationwide, only four victims out of 10 will receive CPR from a bystander. Local statistics suggest that in our community, that number may even be lower. Every minute that someone goes without CPR, their chance of survival decreases by as much as 10 percent. In 2008, The American Heart Association released new CPR guidelines to include the option of Hands-Only CPR (without breath interventions). If performed immediately, Hands-Only CPR can significantly increase the chance of survival for a cardiac arrest victim. As a bystander, your actions can only help. Start by calling 9-1-1. Then begin administering Hands-Only CPR until emergency personnel arrive to help. (CPR with rescue breaths is recommended for young children, victims of drowning or people who collapse due to breathing problems.)

The Woodlands Township Neighborhood Watch Village Challenge

To raise awareness of the lifesaving value of CPR and how it supports our first responders, The Woodlands Township Neighborhood Watch invites you to participate in the Village Challenge for Hands-Only CPR. The Township Neighborhood Watch is teaming up with The Woodlands Fire Department,

FEBRUARY 3, 2018 ................................

Station 7, 26722 Kuykendahl Road

Montgomery County Hospital District and the American Heart Association to offer Hands-Only CPR training opportunities. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training will be included. The training events will be held at each of the fire stations located in The Woodlands. (See schedule below.) The village associations with the top three percentages of residents trained will receive a cash donation for their scholarship fund from Woodlands North Houston Heart Center.

FEBRUARY 17, 2018 ............................. 10 A.M. – NOON

Station 1, 9951

MARCH

The American Heart Association still recommends that you take a CPR course to practice and learn the full skills of CPR, including rescue breaths and high quality chest compressions. Check the Events Calendar on The Woodlands Township website, www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov, for information on full Heartsaver CPR / AED and First Aid classes to be held at The Woodlands Emergency Training Center, 16135 IH-45 South. For more information, please call 281-210-3800.

APRIL

APRIL

APRIL 14, 2018

Station 6, 1100

Additional trainings can be scheduled for your group, organization or business based on availability of training staff and equipment. For information, please call 281-210-3800 or email neighbor@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

Hands-Only CPR is a lifesaving tool that can help increase survival rates from cardiac-related emergencies. Join the Neighborhood Watch Village Challenge and learn valuable skills to help during a crisis.

A Self-Sufficient Lawn Creating

Every year about this time, residents begin calling The Woodlands Joint Powers Agency (WJPA) to report their grass is dying. Their beautiful, green, lush St. Augustine has turned a sickly brownish yellow. They worry that it’s not getting enough water, so they water profusely. They think that some disease or insects may be attacking their lawn, so they pile on pesticides, fungicides and fertilizers.

St. Augustine is a warm season grass. This turf grass is supposed to look brown and dead in the winter. When the soil temperature drops below 55 degrees, the grass goes dormant. Homeowners shouldn’t panic, nor should they use the myriad of panaceas offered on the market.

Watering During the Winter

This is not a recommended practice. Fungal infections are particularly damaging to turf grass in southeast Texas. And what causes fungal infections?

Well, fungi loves humidity and wetness. Watering lawns during the winter is the major cause of fungal infections. The damage is done when the grass is dormant, so the infections are not visible then. Come spring and early summer though, and the presence of fungi is evident from the great yellowing patches of turf. By then, the damage has already been done. Instead of spending bucks on fungicides, just stop watering. We get enough rain in the winter to provide what little water that dormant St. Augustine might require.

Planning for Spring

Now is the time to get ready for spring. A soil test might be a good idea. Texas A&M offers a great soil test for about $15. Use your computer search engine to browse for Texas A&M Soil, Water and Forage Testing lab. There are detailed instructions on how to take a soil sample, how to fill out an application

By Bob Dailey, WJPA

and how to send the whole package to the lab. St. Augustine turf does best in soil with a pH of around 6.5. The test will provide empirical data which will help in maintaining a healthy and green lawn in spring, summer and fall.

Keep your lawn in good condition during the winter months by not overwatering and by taking advantage of local soil testing facilities.

Residents can obtain test bags from the Montgomery County Office of Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service, 9024 Airport Road, Conroe, TX 77303, or at The Woodlands Joint Powers Agency, 2455 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380.

NOTE: The above article was provided by The Woodlands Joint Powers Agency, www.wjpa.org.

RESIDENTIAL Solid Waste Guidelines

The Woodlands Township contracts with Waste Management to provide efficient, cost-effective solid waste service. All collections occur on the same day between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Targeting waste reduction, the plan includes the following, once per week:

• Automated curbside trash collection utilizing a 96-gallon cart with green lid.

• Automated collection of recyclables utilizing a 96-gallon cart with yellow lid.

• Manual collection of yard trimmings.

• Scheduled pickup of bulky items.

CURBSIDE GUIDELINES

• Trash and recycling carts, yard trimmings and bulky items must be placed at the curb no later than 7 a.m. on your service day.

• The limit for each cart is 200 pounds.

• Allow four feet between each cart and other items to allow space for the automated arm on each truck to operate.

• To schedule special service or report a missed pickup, please contact Waste Management at 1-800-800-5804, or email southtxcallcenter@wm.com. Request a confirmation number.

• For unresolved service issues, please contact The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department at 281-210-3800.

TRASH COLLECTION

• Use wheeled cart with green lid provided by Waste Management.

• Place trash cart at curb with handles facing house and four feet from other items.

• Container lid must close completely.

• Excess trash must be bagged and tagged with pink tags available at The Woodlands Township and local grocery stores for $1.75 each.

• Each bag of excess trash must not exceed 40 pounds.

• NO household hazardous waste or construction debris.

• Refrain from parking on the street during your service day. This helps maintain access for Waste Management trucks.

SINGLE-STREAM RECYCLING

• Use wheeled cart with yellow lid provided by Waste Management.

• Place all standard recyclables together, NO bagging.

• Rinse all cans, bottles, jars and containers.

• Only clean paper products are recyclable.

• NO plastic bags. These can be recycled at your local grocery store.

• Dairy, juice and soup cartons

• Glass bottles/jars: Clear, brown, green

• Rigid plastic bottles and containers: Codes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7. Rinse empty bottles, and replace caps.

• Corrugated cardboard and paperboard, cereal boxes and tubes: Flatten and/or trim to fit cart. NOTE: A volume of cardboard boxes too large for your cart must be scheduled for pickup at 1-800-800-5804. Alden Bridge, Cochran’s Crossing and Sterling Ridge will be scheduled for the first Monday of the month. College Park, Creekside Park, Grogan’s Mill, Indian Springs, Panther Creek and Town Center will be scheduled for the fourth Friday of the month.

• NO pizza boxes

• Paper: Books, phone books, catalogs, magazines, newspapers and slicks, office and school paper, junk mail, brown paper bags. NO plastic sleeves.

• Aluminum cans and clean foil pans

• Tin or steel cans

YARD TRIMMINGS SPECS

Place yard trimmings at curb by 7 a.m. on your service day and at least four feet from 96-gallon carts. No additional service tags required.

• Grass clippings, leaves and prunings. NO petroleum-based plastic bags. May be bagged in certified compostable bags that meet ASTM-6400 standards. Certified compostable, plant-based bags and Kraft bags are currently available at Kroger, Randalls, H-E-B, Target, Ace Hardware and Sears Hardware. Or, they may be placed in an open container such as a 32-gallon container, or traditional trash can weighing no more than 40 pounds.

• Branches, tree limbs and trimmings up to four inches wide, trimmed to four feet long and tied with natural twine into bundles no higher than four feet. Or, they may be placed in an open container weighing no more than 40 pounds.

OVERSIZED TRASH GUIDELINES

Items too large for your trash cart must be scheduled. The service is provided at no additional cost. For a trouble-free pickup, please adhere to specifications:

• Bulk waste refers to appliances, furniture and other large household items too large to fit in an empty 96-gallon trash cart.

• Carpet (four-foot bundles, limit two)

• Refrigerators, freezers and A/C units must be certified freon free.

• NO construction debris, concrete, bricks, roofing, vehicles or parts, household waste or yard trimmings.

• Extra bags of household trash require a pink tag available for $1.75 each at local grocery stores and DO NOT need to be scheduled for pickup.

SCHEDULE BULK PICKUP

Contact Waste Management at 1-800-800-5804, or cssatex@wm.com at least two working days prior to your regular service day to schedule pickup. State name, address, phone number, village, service day and description of items for pickup. Request a confirmation number, and keep it handy until service has occurred.

Celebrate Arbor Day IN THE WOODLANDS

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20,

2018 •

10 A.M. TO 2 P.M. • HUGHES LANDING

Mark

your calendars for the annual Arbor Day Celebration in The Woodlands on Saturday, January 20, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hughes Landing. The annual celebration is sponsored by The Woodlands® Development Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Howard Hughes Corporation®, The Woodlands Township and Brightview.

The lovable mascot of The Woodlands, Puffy Pine Cone®, will also celebrate his birthday along with his mascot friends. There will be free tree seedlings, giant inflatables, games, face painters, balloon artists and music.

Photo by Perry Frank

VOLUNTEER

Run for a Residential Design Review Committee or Village Association Office

By Karen Dempsey

Each year, elections are held for more than 100 volunteer leadership positions within our community. Volunteers are critical to The Woodlands as thousands of volunteer hours are necessary to carry out our community governance. As in the past, elections will continue to be held in February for the Residential Design Review Committees (RDRCs) and the Village Associations. The Woodlands Township Board of Directors election is held in November and follows a different process.

Residential Design Review Committees

The majority of properties in The Woodlands Township are encumbered with either The Woodlands Community Association Covenants or The Woodlands Association Covenants (both herein referred to as the Covenants). In 2010, these community associations transferred responsibility for Covenant administration to the Township as part of the governance transition, and the Covenants continue to be encumbered on property throughout The Woodlands. As prescribed by the Covenants, five-member resident-elected committees serve to facilitate property improvements of their peers. Elected to one-year terms, residents dedicate several hours each month to review the applications submitted by their neighbors for improvements to their property. Residents interested in ensuring that design standards are maintained in The Woodlands may be interested in filing for Residential Design Review Committee candidacy in their village. The following Residential Design Review Committee positions are up for election in February 2018 in All Villages:

• Up to five Residential Design Review Committee members to be elected for each village, all serving one-year terms. This includes two committees for the village of Indian Springs, which is divided into two geographic areas based on Covenant imposition.

Village Associations

Each of the villages has a civic association that facilitates activities specific to their village. Each village will have officer positions and/or area (neighborhood) representative positions open for the 2018 election. While officer duties may vary by position and/or specific village (refer to each village’s bylaws at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov), all villages seek enthusiastic residents looking to volunteer their service and leadership for their closest Woodlands neighbors. The following Village Association positions are up for election in February 2018:

Alden Bridge Village Association

• Nine At-Large Area Representatives (two-year term)

Cochran’s Crossing Village Association

• 18 At-Large Area Representatives (one-year term)

College Park Village Association

• Vice President (two-year term)

• Treasurer (two-year term)

• Nine At-Large Area Representatives (one-year term)

Creekside Park Village Association

• Vice President (two-year term)

• Treasurer (two-year term)

• Events Chair (one-year term)

• 11 At-Large Area Representatives (one-year term)

Grogan’s Mill Village Association

• Eight At-Large Area Representatives (two-year term)

Indian Springs Village Association

• Vice President (two-year term)

• Treasurer (two-year term)

• Seven At-Large Area Representatives (two-year term)

Panther Creek Village Association

• Nine At-Large Area Representatives (two-year term)

Sterling Ridge Village Association

• Seven At-Large Village Directors (two-year term)

Filing for Office

Filing packets and related information can be found on The Woodlands Township website, www. thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov, at Residential Design Review Committee meetings and through the Village Association presidents. Filing for all community positions begins Thursday, December 28, 2017, and continues through January 18, 2018, at 5 p.m.

In accordance with the current election procedures, candidates who are interested in running, but do not file by the deadline will be able to run as a write-in candidate only if they file by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Cancellation of Uncontested Elections

In the February 2018 election, for any Residential Design Review Committee or Village Association that does not have a contested race as of 5 p.m. on January 24, 2018, the entity’s election will be canceled and the seating and/or filling of vacancies will proceed in accordance with the entity’s bylaws.

Please visit The Woodlands Township website at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov or call 281-210-3800 for more information regarding elections.

January 2018

SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

Monday, January 1

Happy New Year Township Offices Closed

Tuesday, January 2

Sunny Dayz Drop-In Camps

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park 6464 Creekside Forest Drive

7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 281-210-3950

Wednesday, January 3

Sunny Dayz Drop-In Camps

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park 6464 Creekside Forest Drive

7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 281-210-3950

Thursday, January 4

Sunny Dayz Drop-In Camps

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park 6464 Creekside Forest Drive

7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 281-210-3950

The Woodlands Township Board of Directors Special Planning Session

The Woodlands Township 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. 4 p.m. 281-210-3800

Sterling Ridge Village Association Meeting

2801 Technology Forest Blvd. 7 p.m. 281-210-5808

Friday, January 5

Sunny Dayz Drop-In Camps

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park 6464 Creekside Forest Drive

7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 281-210-3950

Gorilla Hole

The Recreation Center at Bear Branch Park 5310 Research Forest Drive

7 to 9:45 p.m.

Geared toward fifthand sixth-graders. There is a $7 admittance fee. 281-210-3950

Saturday, January 6

The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill

Grogan’s Mill Shopping Center

8 a.m. to Noon

www.grogansmillvillage.com

Monday, January 8

Sunny Dayz Drop-In Camps

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park 6464 Creekside Forest Drive

7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 281-210-3950

Tuesday, January 9

Sunny Dayz Drop-In Camps

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park 6464 Creekside Forest Drive

7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 281-210-3950

Alden Bridge Village Association Meeting

2801 Technology Forest Blvd. 7 p.m.

281-419-3468

Indian Springs Village Association Meeting

2801 Technology Forest Blvd. 7 p.m. 281-210-5808

Creekside Park Village Association Meeting

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park 6464 Creekside Forest Drive 7 p.m. 281-210-3889

Thursday, January 11

Panther Creek Village Association Meeting

2801 Technology Forest Blvd. 7 p.m. 281-298-9524

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park features many unique amenities, such as cabins shown here. Photo by Perry Frank

Friday, January 12

Family Game Night – Bunko

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

6464 Creekside Forest Drive

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

281-210-3950

Saturday, January 13

The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill

Grogan’s Mill Shopping Center

8 a.m. to noon

www.grogansmillvillage.com

Sunday, January 14

Wilderness Survival

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

6464 Creekside Forest Drive

1 to 5 p.m.

Ages 14 and up, registration required

$55 Resident, $65 Non-Resident 281-210-3950

Monday, January 15

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Township Offices Closed

Tuesday, January 16

A Novel Bunch

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

6464 Creekside Forest Drive

6:30 p.m.

281-210-3950

Grogan’s Mill Village Association Meeting

2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

6:30 p.m.

281-210-3887

Thursday, January 18

The Woodlands Township Board of Directors Planning Session

The Woodlands Township

2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

4 p.m.

281-210-3800

The Woodlands Township Board of Directors Meeting

The Woodlands Township

2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

6 p.m.

281-210-3800

Friday, January 19

Gorilla Hole

The Recreation Center at Bear Branch Park

5310 Research Forest Drive

7 to 9:45 p.m.

Geared toward fifthand sixth-graders.

There is a $7 admittance fee.

281-210-3950

Saturday, January 20

The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill

Grogan’s Mill Shopping Center

8 a.m. to noon

www.grogansmillvillage.com

Arbor Day Celebration

Hughes Landing

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday, January 22

College Park Village Association Meeting

2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

7 p.m.

936-321-5996

Tuesday, January 23

Cochran’s Crossing Village Association Meeting

2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

7 p.m.

281-210-3887

Wednesday, January 24

The Woodlands Township Board of Directors Planning Session

The Woodlands Township

2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

4 p.m.

281-210-3800

The Woodlands Township Volunteer Recognition

2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

5 p.m.

281-210-3800

The Woodlands Township

Regular Board of Directors Meeting

2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

6 p.m.

281-210-3800

Friday, January 26

Mother-Son Date Night

The Recreation Center at Bear Branch Park

5310 Research Forest Drive

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Pre-Registration required, $40/pair and $10 each additional sibling

281-210-3950

Saturday, January 27

The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill

Grogan’s Mill Shopping Center

8 a.m. to noon

www.grogansmillvillage.com

*For up-to-date listings, including American Heart Association Heartsaver and First Aid classes, please visit the Township calendar located at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov or call the office at 281-210-3800.

2018 HOLIDAY RECYCLING AND TRASH SERVICE

During 2018, Waste Management will observe the following holidays that may change your solid waste service day:

New Year’s Day

Monday, January 1, 2018

Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 22, 2018

Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25, 2018

There will be no trash or recycling service on these holidays. Waste Management will resume pick-up on the day following the holiday. Trash and recycling pick-up for the observed holiday and all subsequent days of the week will be

delayed by one day. For instance, Monday service will occur on Tuesday and Tuesday service will occur on Wednesday, etc. Households with Friday service will receive pick-up on Saturday. Regular solid waste services will resume the following week. No other holidays will impact solid waste services during 2018.

To schedule special service or report a missed pick-up, please contact Waste Management Customer Service at 1-800-800-5804, or email cssatex@wm.com

For unresolved services issues, please call The Woodlands Township at 281-210-3800.

NEWS FROM THE VILLAGES OF THE WOODLANDS

Alden Bridge

It’s another bright, new year in Alden Bridge! We appreciated all the hard work of the residents who made our village beautiful with their festively decorated homes and yards. We had a very hard time selecting the winners of our Holiday Lighting and Decorating contest!

We’ll have the first 2018 village association board/residents’ meeting on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at 7 p.m. at the Township building, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. Please consider attending our meetings this year; we appreciate resident comments – both positive and negative – and want to work with you on issues of concern. We receive reports from the Sheriff’s Department and the Township Board, so the meetings are a good source of information on what’s going on in our village and The Woodlands as a whole. To top it all off, we often have very informative speakers, such as our superintendent of schools, county judge, commissioner, and other elected officials, heads of various Township departments, Economic Development Partnership and the Chamber. This month’s speaker hasn’t been identified yet, so watch our Facebook page for that information.

Village elections are held in February, and your vote is very important. This year, Alden Bridge is electing nine at-large Area Representatives and five members of our Residential Design Review Committee (RDRC). You can learn more about the upcoming election on the Township website – filing ends this month. Have you ever considered running for a position on our board or RDRC? Think about it –we’d welcome your participation.

We have many activities planned this year for Alden Bridge residents! We’ll be cheering on runners in The Woodlands Marathon, the annual Spring Festival is scheduled for the Saturday before Easter, our scholarship competition is held in the spring, along with the Yard of the Month

program that runs through summer and precedes Halloween’s Spookiest House contest. We’ll participate in the Fourth of July Parade, the semi-annual village Flea Markets, and we take a bus full of residents to our annual World Series Champion Astros baseball game outing. You’ll find information about our activities on our website, www.aldenbridge.org, our Facebook page and by subscribing to our monthly e-newsletter (send your email address to info@aldenbridge.org). We’ll need volunteers for many of these activities, so please contact us to sign up. It’s rewarding and fun!

If you can’t attend our meetings, then please contact us by email (info@aldenbridge.org) or through our website (www.aldenbridge.org) if you have any questions or concerns about life in our village. We’re always here for you. We’re looking forward to meeting residents and being of assistance in another New Year!

Submitted by Darla D. Bell

Cochran’s Crossing

Resilience and consistency are the two words that best represent 2017. They represent Hurricane Harvey and the Houston Astros, and both are good words to help guide Cochran’s Crossing in 2018. The village association was certainly consistent when it came to the Astros.

We began with a trip to an Astros game in May and followed them throughout the year. There’s a good chance we will again announce a trip to see the Astros early in the season. That would be consistent and, since most all our World Series champions will be back, two buses may be necessary.

Resilience was demonstrated during and after Hurricane Harvey. Although not impacted as much as some other areas, Cochran’s Crossing did not escape untouched. However, Cochran’s Crossing and The Woodlands responded quickly.

Resilience is also being demonstrated by the plans already in motion for the 2018 Fall Festival. The 2017 Festival was rained out. It was a hard call and it was the first cancellation in the Festival’s more-than20-year history. All was in place, but the grounds at Shadowbend Park were soaked.

Leadership of the Cochran’s Crossing Village Association continues to be resilient. However, if you are interested in serving on the board and helping serve our community, there are sometimes openings on the board during the year and elections will be coming in February. Information on the village associations and residential design review committee elections can be obtained from The Woodlands Township at 2801 Technology Forest Drive, and on our Facebook page, Village of Cochran’s Crossing Association.

Members of the Cochran’s Crossing Village Association are resilient and consistent!

EVENTS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

For more on the Cochran’s Crossing Village Association board contact Gary Conwell, board secretary, at 281-387-6986 or www.cochranscrossing.com. With the exception of December, board meetings are held at 7 p.m. at the Township meeting rooms the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Submitted by Gary Conwell

College Park

Filing has begun for all village association elections. Elections will be held in February for any contested seats. College Park will be filling seats for nine at-large directors plus treasurer and vice president. Residents of Windsor Hills, Harper’s Landing and Grogan’s Forest are eligible to file for a seat on the College Park board. Information on filing is available on the Township website.

Whether or not you decide to become a board member, there are opportunities to support your College Park Village Association in some of the many community-wide events. Earth Day Green-Up is coming up in March. Volunteers throughout the community will be contributing to clean-up efforts in targeted locations around our community. This is an event for the entire family to join in and have a lasting impact both personally and for humanity. You can also support our village by turning off your sprinklers, if you have not already done so, and filling out the online pledge to save water. Your participation in any community-wide events supports our college scholarship program.

Several residents were recently trained through the County Attorney’s office to be allowed legally to pick up bandit signs. These are signs that, when left in right of way areas, tend to give our neighborhood a poor appearance. We appreciate their volunteerism so that our neighborhoods remain attractive and vibrant!

At a recent meeting, we were advised by one of our residents of the importance of safety around railroad tracks. A railroad right of way extends 50 feet on either side of the tracks. Trains can extend up to six feet beyond the track. Stay out of railroad right of way areas and warn your children to stay away from railroad tracks.

High school seniors who live in The Village of College Park are eligible to apply for one of the college scholarships to be awarded this spring. In addition to living in one of the three village areas of Harper’s Landing, Windsor Hills or Grogan’s Forest, applicants should be able to demonstrate an interest in community service.

College Park village would like to publicly thank the College Park High School students from the Ambassadors and the ROTC who volunteered at our annual Poolooza last May and at the Spooktacular in October. They demonstrated a willingness to serve and made all the difference in the success of our event. Thank you!

Submitted by Marti

Meerscheidt

Creekside Park

Happy New Year, Creekside Park Village Residents!

Ready, set, go! Mark your calendars for January 20, 2018, to be at Rob Fleming Park, between 1 and 5 p.m., for the Creekside Park Village Winter Festival and Chili Cook Off! This annual event, hosted by your village association board members, will include food and activities for all, including a snow hill for sledding for kids of all ages, and the main event, the tasting of some awesome chili. The board would like to challenge any Creekside Park residents who think they have a winning chili recipe to enter a team of up to six people in the cook off. Teams will start cooking at 10 a.m. Judging will begin at 1 p.m. Teams are asked to

MEETING INFORMATION

ALDEN BRIDGE

Alden Bridge Village Association usually meets on the second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m at the Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

Website www.aldenbridge.org

COCHRAN’S CROSSING

Cochran’s Crossing Village Association usually meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

Website www.cochranscrossing.com

COLLEGE PARK

College Park Village Association usually meets on the third Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

Website www.villageofcollegepark.com

CREEKSIDE PARK

Creekside Park Village Association usually meets on the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive.

Website www.creeksideparkvillage.com

GROGAN’S MILL

Grogan’s Mill Village Association usually meets on the third Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. Website www.grogansmillvillage.com

INDIAN SPRINGS

Indian Springs Village Association usually meets on the second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

Website www.indianspringsvillage.com

PANTHER CREEK

Panther Creek Village Association usually meets on the second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

Website www.panthercreekvillageassociation.org

STERLING RIDGE

Sterling Ridge Village Association usually meets the first Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. Website www.sterling-ridge.org

VILLAGE NEWS continued

prepare enough chili to provide two ounce samples to the public, who will vote on the best recipe. In addition to bringing your prize-winning chili, we ask that you come up with a great team name and a theme for your team to decorate your chili tent. Prizes will be awarded to the top three chili teams along with a prize for the best decorated tent. Some funding will be provided by the board to defray some costs. If you have any questions, please contact board representative Mike Casey at cxomike@gmail.com. Entries must be received by January 15, 2018. We hope to see you there!

January is here and we are halfway through the Water-Wise Challenge. This awesome village challenge not only helps the villages of The Woodlands conserve water, but also helps villages earn muchneeded donation dollars for their education scholarships. Residents of Creekside Park can earn points for Creekside Park Village by pledging to conserve water by shutting of your automated sprinkler system between October 15 and April 15 every year. Signup begins in August and extra points are earned if you sign up early. If you have not signed up, please help make Creekside Park number one by pledging online between now and April 15, 2018, at www.surveymonkey.com/r/GDZTGKG. In addition to pledging to turn off your automated sprinkler system for the winter months, you should take time to have your system checked by Wise Guys.

MUD 386 is a participating district in the Wise Guys program. This program offers homeowners a free evaluation of their systems. The winter months are a slower time of year, so take advantage of this program by signing up at the following link, http://bit.ly/JDocQE

We look forward to seeing you at our monthly meetings held the first Tuesday of every month, except when noted, at The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park. Look for more in Creekside Park Village on our Facebook Page or on our website at www.creeksideparkvillage.com.

Happy New Year to all and we look forward to seeing you around the village!

Submitted by Lisa Purtell

Grogan’s Mill

Flooding in Grogan’s Point during Hurricane Harvey continues to be an issue, as discussed at the Grogan’s Point Resident Association meeting on November 13, 2017. Jim Stinson, general manager of The Woodlands Joint Powers Agency (WJPA), presented a draft version of hydraulic models which showed flooding progress during Harvey. While in need of tweaking, it dramatically revealed the progress of flooding. The two MUDs which serve Grogan’s Point (MUD 1 & MUD 46) have jointly funded an improved “2D” model (flooding and rainfall by time) in order to test what more can be done to mitigate flooding. Work on the model should be completed by early spring. If you would like to view the animated model or have ideas that might help mitigate flooding, contact the WJPA.

Grogan’s Mill won, hands down, the most recent Village Challenge to recycle old CDs, DVDs and plastic jewel cases. More than 645 pounds were collected, about 600 more pounds than the runner-up. Thanks to John Yours and other volunteers for many hours of work sorting the recycled material.

The next Village Challenge is to encourage people to get free Hands-Only CPR training. Each year, more than 350,000 people will suffer sudden cardiac arrest outside of a medical facility. Every minute that someone goes without CPR reduces their chance of survival by as much as 10 percent. Nationwide, only about four out of 10 victims will receive CPR from a bystander. Be prepared. New techniques are hands-only – no mouth-to-mouth breath intervention. Free drop-in training will be offered at each of The Woodlands fire stations. It is straightforward and takes only 20 minutes. Training sessions start on Saturday, February 3, 2018, and other Saturdays through April 14, 2018. To be prepared and help Grogan’s Mill be first in the Village Challenge, contact The Woodlands Township Neighborhood Watch at 281-210-3800 or email

neighbor@thewoodlandstownship-tx.org to pick the date and location that suits you best.

Grogan’s Mill residents did their part to help The Woodlands earn the top spot in the nation by supporting National Night Out. Hats off to Doris Provencio, program specialist, for her hard work in organizing and helping The Woodlands earn this honor.

Seven positions on the Grogan’s Mill board are up for election. If you are interested in being a board member to support your community, applications are now available on The Woodlands Township website, www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov. The deadline for submission is January 18, 2018.

Add The Woodlands Farmer’s Market to your Saturday schedule, from 8 a.m. to noon each week. Grab a friend and shop our 30+ vendors. Bring your own bags to save on plastic. Check out our website at www.grogansmill.org/fmabout or look us up on Facebook at www.facebook. com/GrogansMillVillageAssociation. On either site, you can sign up for our weekly email blast. Profits from Farmer’s Market vendor fees are returned to the community through various philanthropic contributions, school donations, scholarships and community programs.

Submitted by Bob Leilich and Marie Brannen

645 pounds of recycled CDs, DVDs, and jewel cases

Indian Springs

Elections

Village association elections will be held in February and administered by The Woodlands Township. Indian Springs Village Association will hold elections for the vice president and treasurer positions as well as several at-large positions. Feel free to attend our January meeting on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, to meet the current board members and get involved. Or, check us out on Facebook and at www.indianspringsvillage.com Congratulations are in order for Carol Stromatt as she transitions from the Indian Springs Village Association board to The Woodlands Township Board of Directors.

Community Service Scholarship

Indian Springs will be accepting applications from graduating high school seniors for our 2018 Community Service Scholarship program. Applications are due March 19, 2018. Please see your high school’s college counselor or check our website for more information.

Submitted by Kelly Sharer

Panther Creek

2018 presents the residents of Panther Creek with many opportunities to participate in keeping The Woodlands a “real hometown.” Your Panther Creek Village Association exists to help residents enjoy and benefit from the many resources in our community. 2018 will be a busy year in the Panther Creek village with elections, flea markets, a baseball outing to watch our National Champion Astros, picnics, parades, holiday lighting contests, scholarship awards, guest speakers, bazaars and much more. Help enrich The Woodlands and your life by being an active member of this great community.

All residents are invited to attend our regular board meetings. Many of your neighbors attended our meetings, and seeing what fun we have and what good we do, have joined the board as area representatives. Your neighbors who have served as area representatives and

officers have included Everett Ison, Dan Lewis, Kim Lewis, Denise Judy, Randall Kruchten, Brian Leavitt, Gene Lochridge, Dewey Lockwood, Hartley Mackintosh, Kevin Currey, Andrew Freeman, Mindy Reynolds, Charlie Tunal, Synda Wilson, Stephanie Zertuche, Damon Palermo, Dick Franks, Walter Lisiewski, William Tunal, Kevin Currey, and Paul Gebolys. We have expanded the number of board positions for 2018.

Our monthly meetings are held at 7 p.m., the second Thursday of each month at The Woodlands Township building on Technology Forest Boulevard. Community leaders and civic groups present useful information and make themselves available for your questions and suggestions. Sheriff’s Department deputies present detailed reports of crime prevention and criminal activities in our neighborhood. The program specialist from the award-winning Neighborhood Services Department keeps us informed of the wide range of upcoming events taking place in our village, and also keeps us updated on the actions and issues before The Woodlands Township Board. Our board members also report on their work at community-wide committees on residential design review, local policing and parks and recreation.

Congratulations to the voters who turned out to vote for The Woodlands Township Board. John McMullan and Ann Snyder were re-elected and Carol Stromatt has joined the Board of Directors. If you are unable to attend the regular Township Board meetings, remember that your village association is a convenient and more informal forum to get neighborhood issues addressed.

Visit our website for winners of the holiday lighting contest and information on upcoming events such as our spring Flea Market (www.WoodlandsFleaMarket. org). You can also visit our website, www.PantherCreekVillageAssociation.org, our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/PantherCreekVillage or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/PantherCreekTX.

Submitted by Paul

Gebolys

Sterling Ridge

The Sterling Ridge Village Association will elect new board members in February 2018. There are currently two open board positions; if you are interested in running for a board seat, visit The Woodlands Township website, www.thewoodlandstownship-tx-gov

Sterling Ridge residents who have already signed up for the Water-Wise Village Challenge, thanks! There is still time to help a Sterling Ridge student, while at the same time conserving water. Help Sterling Ridge Village Association to be one of the top three villages to earn the most points and receive donations that help the village association provide grants to the PTOs of Coulson Tough, Deretchin and Cedric Smith Elementary Schools. Pledges may be submitted online, or in person, at The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department, 8203 Millennium Forest Drive.

While this year’s 11th Annual Sterling Ridge Village BBQ Challenge & Kids Festival at Cranebrook Park was a HUGE SUCCESS, we rely on sponsorship funds raised to help provide grants to the elementary schools serving Sterling Ridge. We need your help too so that we can help more kids of Sterling Ridge. To make your 2018 donations, please email Ms. K. Shaw at klynda@gmail.com.

Sterling Ridge Village Association board members participated in the 3R Bazaar at the Township’s Parks, Recreation and Environmental Services facility on November 11, 2017. The Buy Recycled Boutique was open for individuals to start their Christmas shopping. This year’s Village Challenge involved collecting CD/DVD disks, jewel boxes and cases. We earned money for our scholarship fund based on the amount that we collected.

The next board meeting will be Thursday, January 4, 2018, at 7 p.m. at The Woodlands Township Building, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

Submitted by Amy Wilkinson

TOWNSHIPAccolades

The Woodlands Township Neighborhood Watch Earns National Recognition

The Woodlands Township Neighborhood Watch has been honored by The National Association of Town Watch for their efforts during the 2017 National Night Out Campaign, with the top prize in Category #2 for Populations 100,000 to 300,000. “This award is the result of an outstanding team effort,” said Marian Leck, director of Township Law Enforcement Services. “Thanks to the entire department who worked with Neighborhood Watch volunteers to host National Night Out parties throughout The Woodlands, and The Woodlands Township Board of Directors for their support.” The Township thanks the many team members of Neighborhood Watch who contributed to this recognition. The Township also thanks its public safety partners: the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Harris County Constable’s Office - Precinct 4 and The Woodlands Fire Department. “These public safety partnerships are an essential

part of all Township crime and fire prevention programming throughout the year,” said Chairman of the Board Gordy Bunch. “We are thankful for our many public safety officials and first responders who help to keep The Woodlands safe.” The Township also collaborated on the State of Texas, which also took first place in its category. The Woodlands Township has been participating in National Night Out since 1990, and it has been producing awardwinning crime prevention programming since 1984. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods a safer, better place to live. National Night Out is designed to raise awareness of crime and drug prevention, generate support for local anti-crime efforts and strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships. The Woodlands Township Neighborhood

Watch supports National Night Out by helping residents to host National Night Out parties, hosting the Community Safety Expo and a variety of public safety open houses, along with providing ongoing resources about safety for the community. For more information about The Woodlands Township, please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov or call 281-210-3800.

The Woodlands Township congratulates the Neighborhood Watch team for their outstanding work on the 2017 National Night Out programming in The Woodlands. Pictured, left to right, Harris County Constable Pct. 4 Sergeant Mike Ruby, Kristin Pternitis, Peggy Krysiak, John Osborne, Doris Provencio, Holly Steinke, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Stephanie Coroiescu, Cindy Strawn, Sue Martin, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Kellie Christiansen, Marian Leck, MJ Currey, The Woodlands Fire Department Driver Operator Troy Coleman, The Woodlands Fire Department Firefighter Justin Bumpass and The Woodlands Fire Department Lieutenant Michael Helmcamp.

Photos by Perry Frank

TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE PARTNERS WITH THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP ON

POLLINATOR INITIATIVE

By Teri MacArthur

For years, the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) has provided educational programming about habitats for wildlife for large acreage landowners, local communities and individuals. The Township Board of Directors has resolved to support the creation and improvement of habitats for pollinators within the Township, beginning in 2018.

The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department has partnered with Texas Parks and Wildlife to hold an educational event, Creating Habitats Workshop.

On Saturday, February 3, 2018, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., residents are invited to learn practical ways to create and maintain habitats for pollinators and other desirable wildlife such as birds. Practical methods to create and

maintain habitats in “common areas” and public spaces within the Township will be presented. Residents will be given the tools to extend the program into their own landscapes and information about habitat certification programs for homeowners.

On Saturday afternoon, concurrent in-depth workshops will cover writing a management plan to receive a Wildlife Tax Valuation on an owner’s property, or an alternate, hands-on field practice

session to learn how to monitor and collect data on pollinator species using existing data collection programs. Lunch is included for workshop participants. The location for this event is The Woodlands Emergency Training Center, 16135 IH 45 S, Conroe, TX 77385. To register for the free workshop, please visit the website at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov / environment.

Birds and bees play a vital role in nature as pollinators, which help plants and flowers to reproduce. The Woodlands Township will host a special event on this topic on Saturday, February 24, 2018.

TheYou to 3R Bazaar

Kacey Wilkins

Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department would like to thank all of the sponsors, partners and volunteers who helped to make the 2017 3R Bazaar a great success. Together, our community recycled:

• 1,714 pounds of batteries

• 500 pounds of electronics

• 11,500 pounds of paper – through secure document shredding

• 200 pounds of textiles and shoes

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• 150 pounds of oral care products

• 1,138 pounds of CDs, DVDs and jewel cases

• We also collected $1,408 in monetary donations and more than 500 pounds of food for the Interfaith of The Woodlands food pantry.

Sponsors: Waste Management, Gullo Ford Mazda Toyota, and The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. Partners for collection or educational promotion of the 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Citizens Climate Lobby, Best Buy, Grant Manier – “Grant’s Eco-Art”, U-Waste, Simple Recycling, Southern Shred, and The Woodlands Lions Club. Thank you to Dulcimer Doins for the live performance! Thank you to The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N for hosting the Buy Recycled Boutique. And special thanks to our volunteers: The Woodlands Joint Powers Association, Village Associations of The Woodlands, Montgomery County Master Gardeners, Montgomery County Master Naturalists, Girl Scout Cadette Troop 11953, Webelo Den 18 from Cub Scout Pack 772, National Charity Roundtable, The Woodlands High School Science National Honor Society, The Woodlands High School Highlanders for the Environment.

NEW RECREATION CENTER OPENS IN ROB FLEMING PARK

The Woodlands Township officially opened The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, November 10, 2017. This new facility is located at 6464 Creekside Forest Drive and will be operated Monday through Saturday throughout the year.

The programs offered at this new facility will include the traditional recreation programs found at the

Recreation Center at Bear Branch for youth and adult enrichment, camps and various activities, as well as outdoor programs that will take advantage of the campus that includes teepees, tree houses and a close proximity to the George Mitchell Nature Preserve. The Township Parks and Recreation staff will oversee the facility and its programs.

“We believe this new facility will be a great asset for all the residents of

The Woodlands to enjoy,” said Township Chairman of the Board Gordy Bunch. “This new recreation campus also adds to the great appeal of Rob Fleming Park and the Rob Fleming Aquatic Center as an ideal place for activities and events.”

The facility was purchased for $4.5 million, and an additional $500,000 has been spent for initial improvements of remodeling and campus renovation. Amenity additions of $900,000+ in 2018-2019 will include a dog park, playground, adventure course and field lights.

In addition to recreation programs, this facility will also be used as a satellite location for Harris County Constable Precinct 4 to schedule meetings and perform office work. Residents will also have the opportunity to pick up property improvement applications and register for Neighborhood Watch programs.

For more information about The Woodlands Township’s new Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov or call 281-210-3800.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, November 10, 2017, commemorated the official opening of The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park. The new facility is located at 6464 Creekside Park Drive and will be open year-round Monday through Friday. Community representatives at the ribbon-cutting included, left to right, Chris Nunes, John Powers, John Anthony Brown, Liang Wu of Kirksey, Ann Snyder, Nancy Becker, Gordy Bunch, Bruce Rieser, John McMullan, Don Norrell and Landon Reed, Harris County Precinct 4 Assistant Director of Community Outreach.

Photo by Perry Frank

By Perry Frank

Cold-Related Emergencies What to Watch For

By Caroline Pierce, Lifeguard Coordinator

Frigid temperatures can lead to dangerous conditions. Stay safe with these cold-weather tips.

January and February are typically the coldest months of the year in The Woodlands. As the weather turns colder, many families will get outside to enjoy the winter weather together. But before doing so you should know the signs and symptoms of cold-related emergencies and how to provide basic care.

Although extremely cold environmental temperatures increase the risk for cold-related emergencies, these emergencies can also occur at more moderate environmental temperatures, too. Factors such as wind chill can increase a person’s risk for cold-related illnesses, as can age and general health. If someone is wet or sweaty (after a swim, a long run or some backyard football) - or if it is windy - they are more likely to suffer a cold-related emergency. Below are the two types of cold-related emergencies to keep in mind and some tips for treating these conditions.

HYPOTHERMIA occurs when a victim’s entire body cools because its ability to keep warm fails. Hypothermia is life threatening if care is not provided.

• Signs and symptoms: Uncontrollable shivering, numbness, glassy stare, apathy, weakness or impaired judgment and loss of consciousness.

• Care: To care for hypothermia, first CALL 9-1-1. If you can, gently move the victim to a warm place and remove any wet clothing. Warm the body gradually by wrapping them in blankets or putting dry clothing on the victim. Do not warm them up too quickly by, for example, submerging them in a hot bath. Be sure to cover the head since a significant amount of body heat is lost through the head. If the victim is conscious, have him or her drink liquids that are warm, but not hot, and do not contain alcohol or caffeine.

FROSTBITE occurs when specific body parts freeze from having been exposed to the cold. The severity of frostbite depends on factors such as air temperature, length of exposure and wind speed.

• Signs and symptoms: Frostbite can cause the loss of body extremities – the nose, fingers, hands, arms, toes, feet and/or legs. The signs and symptoms

of frostbite include a lack of feeling; swelling; skin that appears waxy, is cold or discolored.

• Care: First move the victim out of the cold immediately and CALL 9-1-1. If there is a chance that the affected area of the body might be exposed to the freezing elements again and re-freeze, or if you are close to (within 10 minutes) a medical facility, do not attempt to warm the area. But if safe, warm the affected area by soaking it in warm water until normal color returns and then loosely bandage the area with dry, sterile dressings.

Be sure to wear enough layers, including gloves, socks and a hat, and remember to protect those in your family that are most susceptible to these types of emergencies such as children and the elderly or infirm. We hope you can get outside and enjoy our parks and pathways this winter – but please be safe while doing so!

NOTE: Some of the information in this article was obtained through the American Red Cross Lifeguard Program.

By Karl Shaw

THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP AquaticsTeam

The Woodlands Township’s Aquatics Division has begun hiring lifeguards, swim instructors and swim coaches for summer 2018. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply and train as soon as possible to ensure first choice of placement. We will be hiring for all 13 Woodlands Township pools this season, including a newly-renovated Bear Branch Pool! With more than 400 seasonal positions available, the average teenager might assume that there will be a job waiting if they apply in May or June. But with seasonal wage increases that began in 2016, positions at most pools are now typically full by the first of May.

Lifeguard Staff has approximately 350 positions available. Starting at $9.25/ hour for the village pools and starting at

$9.75/hour for the Rob Fleming Aquatic Center (higher training) with an end-ofseason completion bonuses of $0.75/hour in August and $2/hour in September.

Swim Instructors will start at $11.50/hour and Swim Coaches start at $9.50/hour. There are approximately 45 instructors and 12 coaches positions available. All positions are eligible for an increase of $.50/hour with each additional year of experience.

Why Work with Us?

• You’ll be prepared. Excellent training with an award-winning staff!

• No car needed. Most can walk or bike to work, or ride with a friend!

• Staff outings and social events!

• Flexible hours and work schedules.

More than 75 percent of schoolage pool employees are in school extracurriculars!

• Work outside, stay active and fit, and have fun doing it!

• Be an important part of The Woodlands community!

Apply Online Today! All team members must be at least 16 years of age, unless otherwise stated, and successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen. Leadership team members must successfully complete an extensive background check. Please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/jobs.

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With3 Upcoming Events in The Woodlands You Shouldn’t Miss

so many award-winning events happening year-round in The Woodlands, it may be hard to decide which ones to attend! Let your friends at Visit The Woodlands be your guides to turning your beautiful hometown into your next getaway (no packing required). Here are just of few of our favorites that you can attend and share with your visiting friends and family.

We invite you to explore The Woodlands in 2018. Savor a beautifully-crafted culinary bite, be uplifted by a touching film or discover an artistic masterpiece all from your own hometown. For more information about events and the services of The Woodlands Convention and Visitors Bureau, visit our website: www.visitthewoodlands.com

TASTE OF THE TOWN

Thursday, January 18, 2018, is a foodie’s dream come true with more than 80 area restaurants and beverage distributors showcasing their culinary specialties each year. Restaurants compete for the 2018 “Best of Taste” competition for titles while attendees sample food and enjoy live entertainment.

INSPIRE FILM FESTIVAL is a five-day cinematic event, Thursday, February 15 through Monday, February 19, 2018, dedicated to entertaining and inspiring audiences with films and stories that celebrate the human spirit. The films are selected based on their ability to enlighten and entertain audiences. This festival includes awe-inspiring films beautifully filmed in fascinating locations from around the world.

THE WOODLANDS WATERWAY ARTS FESTIVAL, Saturday, April 7 through Sunday, April 8, 2018, ranked one of the top in the nation, is an annual fundraiser for The Woodlands Arts Council’s education and outreach programs in the community. More than 200 extraordinary artists come from across the globe to exhibit a broad range of styles and media.

Saturday, March 10, 2018, 2 to 6 p.m. enjoy an afternoon with family and friends at Rob Fleming Park, 6055 Creekside Forest Drive! Bring lawn chairs, visit the food trucks and enjoy the music! This free event features local vendors selling original artwork, food, a kid zone and live performances.

www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/artsinthepark

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The art/craft vendor booth fee is $50 and includes one 10’x10’ tent, a table and two chairs. Vendors may bring additional stands or items needed. The

Important Notice: By submitting letters, photos and other materials to The Woodlands Community Magazine (TWCM) you agree that the materials submitted will become the property of TWCM and will not be returned. You also agree that TWCM, its assigns, and the publisher, have been granted the non-exclusive right to use and /or reproduce the materials in any manner and for any purpose. You also agree that you have made no other considerations for the use of any submissions unless authorized in writing by TWCM and the Publisher. For more information, please call 281-210-3800. Photographs may be submitted, and are encouraged, for publication either within the magazine or on the cover. There is no payment for photographs featured either within the publication or on the cover. Both amateur and professional slides and photographs, featuring Woodlands people and scenes, are welcome. Disclaimer: The Publisher, Champions Printing & Publishing, Inc. (CP&PI), and The Woodlands Township assume no responsibility for the advertising content within this publication. All warranties and representations made in the advertising content are solely that of the advertiser and any such claims regarding its content should be addressed directly with the advertiser. The Publisher retains exclusive rights to the acceptance or denial of all advertising copy. Champions

Printing & Publishing, Inc. assumes no liability with regard to its advertisers for misprints or failure to place advertising in this publication except for the actual cost of such advertising. Although every effort is taken to avoid mistakes and or misprints in this publication, Champions Printing & Publishing, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any errors of

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Program registration begins Monday, December 11, 2017.

THE RECREATION CENTER AT BEAR BRANCH

5310 Research Forest Drive • The Woodlands, Texas 77381 281-210-3950

HOURS

Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.*

Saturday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday: Closed

THE RECREATION CENTER AT ROB FLEMING PARK

6464 Creekside Forest Drive • The Woodlands, Texas 77389 281-516-7348

HOURS (Beginning January 2, 2018)

Monday - Thursday: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. *

Saturday: 6 a.m. - 6p.m.

Sundays: closed

* The Recreation Center at Bear Branch and Rob Fleming close Fridays at 6 p.m. when special events are scheduled.

WAIVER:

By nature, many recreation programs involve body contact, considerable physical exertion, emotional stress and/or use of equipment that represents a certain risk to participants. It is recommended that you check with your physician prior to participating in any programs. Registrants in any program assume responsibility for all risks, implicit or direct, by participation in said activity or facility.

Participation in any parks and recreation activity constitutes a waiver of certain rights. Waiver and release is agreed upon during registration and listed on all program receipts. Please call The Woodlands Township Recreation Center, or email recreation@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov for more information.

The Woodlands Township is a runner and bicycle friendly community!

The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department welcomes people of all ability levels to enjoy and participate in its wide variety of quality programs and services. Questions regarding special accommodations should be directed to recreation staff at 281-210-3950. The Parks and Recreation Department complies with Title II Standards of the American with Disabilities Act.

The Action Guide is fully funded by program user fees. No ad valorem tax dollars are used for this publication!

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department welcomes people of all ability levels to enjoy and participate in its wide variety of quality programs and services. Questions regarding special accommodations should be directed to recreation staff at 281-210-3950. The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department complies with Title II Standards of the American with Disabilities Act.

THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP ACTION GUIDE

Keep up with all the fun in The Woodlands anytime, anywhere!

Subscribe to The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation newsletter and more at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/stayinformed

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Three Easy Ways to Register for Programs:

Online: www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

click the “Register for Recreation Programs” button.

Phone: The Recreation Center at Bear Branch, 281-210-3950

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming, 281-516-7348

In person: The Recreation Center at Bear Branch

5310 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381

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Pre-registration is required, registration on event day not permitted unless space and supplies allow.

All programs must meet a minimum number of participants to be held. If an event is full, be sure to sign up for the waiting list, new programs may be added to meet demand.

Drop-ins are only permitted if space allows. Please register early for all programs!

We value your feedback!

Please help us improve our programs! If you are unhappy with the quality of a program, please inform the recreation staff immediately.

Looking for a place to hold a party, shower, meeting or other event? We may have a spot for you at one of the Township Recreation Centers! We are now taking reservations through May of 2018.

The Recreation Center at Bear Branch Park

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

Small Activity Room $10 Resident/ $20 Non-Resident

Large Activity Room

$20 Resident/ $30 Non-Resident Gym $35 Resident/ $70 Non-Resident

Small Activity Room $10 Resident/ $20 Non-Resident

Large Activity Room $20 Resident/ $30 Non-Resident

Brady Lodge Hall $60 Resident/ $120 Non-Resident

Outdoor Classroom $20 Resident/$40 Non-Resident

Outdoor Patio $20 Resident/$40 Non-Resident

Outdoor Field (no lights) $15 Resident/ $30 Non-Resident

Outdoor Tipis/ Treehouses $10 Resident/ $20 Non-Resident per structure

Outdoor Amphitheatre $40 Resident/ $80 Non-Resident Pools, Pavilion and Field Rentals

281-210-3950

281-516-7348

Parks and Pools around The Woodlands Variable; please see Township website for complete listing 281-210-3800

Afterhours rentals available at the recreation facilities for $150 Resident/ $200 Non-Resident per hour. Some events may require a special event permit dependent on event details, number of guests, amplified sound, fundraising, etc. Please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov for more detailed fee listings and information *Fees subject to change via Board of Directors approval

Please note: Pre-registration is required for the following events. Registration on event day not permitted unless space and supplies allow. Please call 281-210-3950 to secure a spot!

FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT

Amp up your egg hunt fun by hunting in the dark for Easter Eggs! Bring your flashlights, cameras and Easter baskets for an egg hunt to remember! Fee includes egg hunt, a visit from the bunny and a special snack.

Ages: All, recommended 4 and Up

Fee (per child): $15 Resident; $20 Non-Resident; $5 sibling discount

Friday, March 23 7:45 p.m. Terramont Park; ages 5 and under hunt first, then ages 6 and up

Sunday, March 25 7:45 p.m.

Thursday, March 29 7:45 p.m.

KAYAK EASTER EGG HUNT

Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park; ages 5 and under hunt on the field; ages 6 and up hunt through the amphitheater, and treehouses!

Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park; ages 5 and under hunt on the field; ages 6 and up hunt through the amphitheater and treehouses!

Each adult/child kayaking team will take a trip down the Waterway on a search for Easter eggs! Riva Row Boat House rules apply to this program.

Ages: Any age child, must be accompanied by an adult in the kayak

Fee: $30 Resident pair; $35 Non-Resident pair

Saturday, March 24 9 a.m. Riva Row Boat house

BRUNCH WITH THE BUNNY

Come out and enjoy a family brunch, craft and egg hunt with the Easter Bunny! Don’t forget your Easter basket and camera!

Ages: All Fee: $40 Resident family of four; $45 Non-Resident family of four, $8 per additional family member

Saturday, March 24 10 a.m. The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

TO DYE FOR – EGG DECORATING WITH A TWIST

Come out and color Easter eggs with special colors, glitter and more! Includes several egg crafts, an egg hunt, and a visit from the bunny of course!

Ages: 4 and up Fee (per child): $20 Resident; $25 Non-Resident; $5 sibling discount

Saturday, March 24 1 p.m. The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

ADVENTURE featuring SCAVENGER HUNT

Join us for an adventure around the Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Campus and follow the clues for prize! The event will include a scavenger hunt, craft, field games and a snack.

Ages: 6-12 Fee: $20 Resident; $25 Non-Resident; $5 sibling Discount

Saturday, March 24 4 p.m. The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

BREAKFAST WITH THE BUNNY

Rise and shine, the Easter Bunny has hidden all the eggs! Come out to The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park , have some breakfast, do an Easter craft, and come find the eggs! Don’t forget your Easter Basket and camera!

Ages: All Fee: $40 Resident family of four; $45 Non-Resident family of four, $8 per additional family member

Friday, March 30 9 a.m. The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

LUNCH WITH THE BUNNY

Springtime is here and so is the Easter Bunny! Bring out the family for some lunch, crafts, and an egg hunt! Don’t forget to bring your camera and Easter basket!

Ages: All Fee: $40 Resident family of four; $45 Non-Resident family of four, $8 per additional family member

Friday, March 30 Noon The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

Unplug and tune in to old-fashioned family fun! The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation is excited to announce they will be hosting a monthly game night at The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming. Enjoy a fun-filled evening with your family and friends playing bingo, bunko, board games and more! Snacks and water provided.

Ages: All Location: The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming

Fee: $5 per person per night; pre-register and receive a door prize when you check in; drop ins welcome

January

February

March 9 6:30 - 8:30

April 13 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Table Tennis

Saturday, March 10, 2018

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming

Enjoy a wonderful afternoon with your mom or daughter. Play games, create a craft, and spend quality time together. Girls, bring your favorite doll or stuffed animal to share your tea party fun! Refreshments will be provided.

Ages: All

Fee: $40/pair

$10 each additional sibling

Moms, come enjoy a fun night out with your boys. Compete against other mother/son teams in Minute to Win It games and challenges. Also, don’t worry about dinner because pizza and refreshments will be provided. Casual attire. You have a Minute to Win It!

Friday, January 26, 2018 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

The Recreation Center at Bear Branch

Ages: All

Fee: $40/pair; $10 each additional sibling

FATHER-SON CHALLENGE

Saturday, April 21, 2018 | 10 a.m. - Noon

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming

Work together to complete all the challenges around the campus and be rewarded with refreshments! Prizes awarded for various team accomplishments! Challenges can include but will not be limited to kayaking, puzzles, races and much more!

Ages: All

Fee: $40/pair, $10/each additional participant

19th Annual Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance

Saturday, February 10, 2018

6 - 9:30 p.m.

The Woodlands Waterway Marriott

Fee: $125 pair; $50 per additional sibling, until January 2, 2018

$150 pair; $55 per additional sibling , after January 2, 2018

Come out to the 19th annual Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance for a dreamy, sweet evening of gumdrops, lollipops and candy galore! Spend a wonderful evening of dancing, games and fun with your dad or daughter. Call 281-210-3950 for more details.

Saturday, April 7, 2018

The Lodge at Rob Fleming Park

6055 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77389

Event includes 5K run, 10K run, one-mile kids’ fun run, 2K9 fun run (runner and their dog) plus the Muddy Bowl Crawfish Cook-Off, live zydeco music, a Kids’ Zone and more. All courses wind through the beautiful George Mitchell Nature Preserve, located on 1,800 wooded acres adjacent to Rob Fleming Park in Creekside Park. Registration fee includes finisher medal, cotton participant t-shirt and complimentary food and beverages at the post-race party.

This is not a mud run or adventure race.

Ages: 5 and older Fee: See below.

Muddy Trails Race Fees

Jan 1–April 6 $45

Jan 1–April 6 $50 Race Day - $55

Jan 1–April 6 $35 Race Day - $40

Jan 1–April 6 $35 Race Day - $40

Saturday, April 7, 2018 • Noon

The Lodge at Rob Fleming Park

Who has the best boiled crawfish in town? Teams of up to eight members are provided crawfish, ice, serving containers, 10’ x 10’ tent, table and chairs. Teams bring their cooking materials, spices and fire extinguisher. The boil is before the Muddy Trails race with awards for Judge’s ChoiceBest Crawfish, People’s Choice-Best Crawfish, Best Decorated Tent and Best Cajun Dish. Cooking begins at noon!

Ages: All Fee: $200 for 3 crawfish bags, $300 for 5 crawfish bags, $400 for 7 crawfish bags

CB&I TRI–THE WOODLANDS

TRIATHLON

Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 7 a.m.

500-meter swim • 12.25-mile bike • 5K run

The CB&I TRI-The Woodlands triathlon, a USAT sanctioned and certified event, is scheduled for Saturday, May 12, 2018, 7 a.m., at Northshore Park. The triathlon consists of a 500-meter swim, 12.25-mile bike and 5K run. Registration will be capped. For more information call 281-210-3800 or e-mail races@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov. Register online at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/races.

Early Registration Jan 1–3 $110 Individual $175 Relay Team

Registration Jan 4 until filled $120 Individual $185 Relay Team

OPEN WATER SWIM DAY

Saturday, May 5, 2018 8 - 11 a.m.

Northshore Park

Practice open water swimming for a 500-meter swim triathlon! No instruction provided. Walkup registration welcome. Participants will be able to swim the course as much as needed during the allotted time period.

Fees: $15 early registration; $20 day of registration

TRIATHLON PREPARATION EVENTS

Visit www.active.com and search The Woodlands Township Triathlon to find and register for these programs.

RACE PREVIEW

Saturday, February 10, 2018 9 a.m.

Northshore Park

Want firsthand information about the race, Transition set-up, how to navigate the swim, how to safely train on the roads for bike, USAT rules related to the race and how to spend your energy training for a SPRINT size race? Come hear Sandra Sutherland, IM and USAT certified coach preview the course! Q&A afterwards and Bike clinic for changing a tire! Northshore Park. Bring your bike!

Ages: 13 and older.

Fees: $20 Resident; $25 NonResident.

FIRST TIMER SPRINT TRIATHLON INTERNET TRAINING

Participants receive WEEKLY training and a training topic each week. Learn about USAT rules, transition, nutrition and techniques for a better race. Online communication for assistance, explanations and encouragement. IM Certified Coach Sandra Sutherland with TXTRI, provides instruction for sports nutrition and prep for the first race. Must register prior to February 19, 2018!

Ages 13 and older

Fee: $100 Resident; $110 Non-Resident

FIRST TIMER’S CLINIC: RACE REVIEW

Overall Review and Open Water Swim Practice

Saturday, May 5, 2018 8 - 10 a.m.

Northshore Park

Educates triathletes in fundamentals of completing sprint-distance triathlons. Learn swim, bike, run, transition techniques and maps, and get a checklist for race day. Coach Sandra breaks down the swim and discusses sighting, pacing and bi-lateral breathing. Participants review the course maps and discuss race progression and how training can prepare you for race day and take away a weekly workout plan! Must register in advance! Coach: IM Certified Coach Sandra Sutherland with TXTRI. Includes one open water short course.

Ages: 13 and older

Fee: $35 Resident; $40 Non-Resident Fee includes open water swim.

ARTS IN THE PARK

Saturday, March 10, 2018 • 2–6 p.m.

Rob Fleming Park

Enjoy an afternoon with family and friends at Rob Fleming Park! Bring lawn chairs and coolers and enjoy the music. This FREE event features local vendors selling original artwork, fun activities featuring a kidzone and live performances! Concessions available for sale. Visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/ artsinthepark for information on how to become an art vendor, sponsor or concessionaire at the event.

Ages: All Fee: Free!

Enjoy live music by local and regional performers in the picturesque setting of Waterway Square at Waterway Nights. These outdoor concerts makes for an eventful night out in The Woodlands Town Center. Shows begin at 6:30 p.m.

February 10

February 17

February 24

March 3

BIKE MONTH

SPECIAL EVENTS

CONCERT IN THE PARK SPRING SERIES

5:30–7:30 p.m.

Concert in the Park is a popular family tradition of music and fun! Ages: All Fee: FREE

Have a spectacular time at these events!

Held in conjunction with Concert in the Park. On-site supplies and spaces are limited.

Concert in the Park is produced by The Woodlands Township

March 4 Black Dog (Led Zeppelin Tribute)

March 11 Buck Yeager Band (Country)

March 18 Maydwell (Jazz)

March 25 The Guppies (Classic Rock)

April 8 Time Warp (80's - Now Covers)

April 15 Russell Boyd (Variety Piano)

7th ANNUAL SAND CASTLE BUILDING CONTEST

SUNDAY, MARCH 25

5:30-7:30 P.M.

You bring the shovels, we’ll bring the sand!

May 5

May 12

May 19

May 26

National Bike Month is celebrated across North America in May. For the sixth consecutive year, The Woodlands will be celebrating this growing tradition with a myriad of fun events throughout the month, for cyclists of all ages and abilities. Bike The Woodlands Coalition in partnership with The Woodlands Township will be recognizing National Bike Month in May, and has planned activities and events throughout the month. Event dates and times will be available online mid-spring! Visit bikethewoodlands.org and bikethewoodlands/facebook for more information.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2018

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Parking Lot

6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77389

9–10 a.m. Noise-free sensory-friendly hour

10 a.m.–noon Regular Touch-a-Truck

Fun for the entire family! Get up close and personal with all kinds of big trucks. The “construction zone” has tons of opportunities for kids to get messy, plus a giant sandbox! No registration required. In the event of inclement weather, please call 281-210-3950.

Ages: All Fee: Free!

CAMP TERRAMONT A FAMILY CAMPING EXPERIENCE

Noon on Saturday, March 24 until 9 a.m. on March 25, 2018

Terramont Park

8500 Terramont Dr.

The Woodlands, TX 77382

Get away without leaving The Woodlands! Camp out and enjoy crafts, games and outdoor activities. Dinner, breakfast, snack and all activities are included, just bring your tent and sleeping bags! Registration required.

Ages: All Fee for up to four people: $125 Resident $135 Non-Resident; $30 per additional person.

11th Annual Creekwood Fishing Derby

SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2018

8–10 a.m. at Creekwood Park

SOGGY DOGGY SWIM DAY

Calling all dog lovers! Bring your dog to Creekwood Park for a splash in the pond, doggie activities, a trick competition and fetching game! All pets must be kept on a leash and must be up to date on shots.

Pre-registration required. Fee: $10 dog; $5 additional dog

April 28 10 a.m.

383 S. Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381

Bring your fishing poles and we’ll provide the bait! T-shirts are given on first-come, first-served basis. Prizes will be awarded for longest, heaviest, and smallest fish caught.

The 10th Annual Creekwood Fishing Derby is sponsored by The Woodlands Professional Firefighters Association. No registration required.

Ages: All Fee: Free!

Creekwood Park & Pond

Texas Trash-Off GreenUp CleanUp

SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018

Connect with neighbors and the outdoors by leading or joining a cleanup crew and bagging trash from streets, pathways and streams. Gather friends and clean-up together, bags are provided!

For registration or details, please call 281-210-3800 or visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/greenup.

MARCH 12–16

SPRING BREAK DROP-IN CAMP

Fee: $200 Week; $125 3-Day; $50 Daily options. Sibling discount available 6–12 yrs. The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Please note: Determinations are made five days prior to each date whether enough participants are enrolled to hold the camps. For more information please visit: www.thewoodlandstownshiptx.gov/sunnydayzcamp or email sunnydayzcamp@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov. Now utilizing KidCheck software to nsure safe check-in/out procedures.

YOUNG REMBRANDTS WORKSHOPS - MONSTERS, CREATURES AND CREEPS

Laugh-out-loud funny! Mind-bendingly-creepy! Eerie-but-exciting! These are just some of the words that best describe our Monsters, Creatures and Creeps workshop. If your child is a fan of creepy, crawly monsters, this Art workshop is the perfect fit. Over the course of five days, your child will learn to draw and cartoon a variety of characters and even complete a large composition using pastels. They will learn to draw monsters of all shapes, sizes and colors. They will learn how to draw amazing cartoon characters with humorous expressions and animated poses.

Ages: 7 – 12 yrs Fee: $179 Resident, $189 Non-resident

Mar 12–16 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Mon–Fri The Recreation Center at Bear Branch

YOUNG REMBRANDTS WORKSHOPS - HORSES, HORSES, & MORE HORSES

Join Young Rembrandts as we explore the wonderful world of horses. Horses are not only graceful and majestic animals, but they are also excellent subjects to draw and color. In our Young Rembrandts House Drawing Workshop, our students will learn how to draw horses of all shapes, sizes, and styles. We’ll use different media to create colorful compositions which help our students strengthen their coloring skills. On the final day, we will create a large drawing with pastels. Challenging drawings reward our students with a greater sense of accomplishment. Please wear an old shirt or a smock to the final day of class.

Ages: 7 – 12 yrs Fee: $179 Resident, $189 Non-resident

Mar 12–16 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Mon–Fri

BATMAN MASTER MECHANICS

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming

Defeat Gotham’s villains by designing and building Batman’s most advanced crime-fighting machines! Infiltrate Arkham Asylum, build a Bat Cycle, and fly your Batcopter. Then use your projects to thwart the Joker’s planes to take over the city. Be the super-hero or super-heroine Gotham needs while engineering solutions through the use of STEM concepts!

Ages: 5 - 12 Fee: $210 Resident, $220 Non-resident

Mar 12–16 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Mon–Fri

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming

COOK, LEARN GROW - PRE-K COOK & PLAY

Stir up a batch of eager learners with this play and cooking based class. We start with early literacy themes and finish with culinary creations designed around each lesson. Sample themes: ABC-123s, Rolling in the Dough, Book Cooks, Fun with Food.

Ages: 4-5 Fee: $185 Resident, $195 Non-resident

January 8 -

February 12, 2018 4 - 4:45 p.m. Mondays Recreation Center at Rob Fleming

MS. DEBI’S DANCE ARTS

Teaching the art of dance for over 25 years in The Woodlands, Ms. Debi is a classically-trained dancer and studio owner with a degree in dance education; join the fun!

LITTLE MOVERS DANCE CLASS

A first-time dance experience! We learn to move within a nurturing environment. A fun time to run, jump and spread our wings to fly. This program is designed for the very young to experience dance movement such as skipping, turning, leaping, and also working within a group setting. Basic dance terms and words are used each week as we dance through a syllabus designed to spark the imagination and capture each child’s heart. Each class consists of ballet, tap, creative dance, and basic mat gym skills to build agility and a strong body. (Boys and Girls).

Boys attire: White T-shirt, blue/black pants or shorts, black ballet shoes

Girls attire: Pink leotard, pink tights, black tap shoes, pink ballet shoes

Ages: 3 – 5 Monthly Fee: $65 Resident; $75 Non-Resident

Wednesdays, Jan 3 to May 23, 2018

3:45 – 4:30 p.m.

Thursdays, Jan 4 to May 24, 2018 3:45 – 4:30 p.m.

LITTLE FLIPP ERS GYMNA STICS

Recreation Center at Bear Branch

Recreation Center at Rob Fleming

Little ones’ ages 3 to 6 will learn mat based gymnastics and tumbling skills, in a 30-minute class that meets once per week…. Our classes will use mats, wedges, bars and beams, for an all-around first time experience. This class is designed to begin the development of fine and gross motor skills, strength, flexibility, balance, and basic tumbling and equipment skills and gymnastics terminology. Benefits of this class include the development of a strong work ethic with a focus on group participation for little ones, with lots of encouragement, smiles, and hugs! This class is a fun introductory experience. Attire: shorts, T-shirt, or gym pants

Ages: 3 - 6 Monthly Fee: $65 Resident, $75 Non-resident

Jan 4 to May 24, 2018

3:15 – 3:45 p.m.

Thursdays

PERFORMING ARTS DANCE WITH CAROLINE BATSON

Classes teach the joy of learning dance and performing on stage. Caroline Batson is a degreed dance professional with 30 years of experience.

BALLET & TAP

Ballet and tap taught in a creative and fun way! Proper ballet/tap technique, terminology and etiquette taught focusing on listening, following directions and waiting turns. Required attire: black leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Favorite tutus are always welcome. Join any time!

Ages: 3½–5 Monthly fee: $75 Resident; $85 Non-Resident

Jan 11–May 24 11–11:45 a.m. Thu Recreation Center at Bear Branch Jan 10-May23 11-11:45 a.m. Wed

BABY BALLET

Introduction to the wonderful world of dance, including proper dance technique, terminology and dance etiquette. Listening skills, sharing and waiting turns help our little ballerinas in and outside of the dance class. Required attire: black leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes; tutus welcome! Join any time!

Ages: 2½–3½ Monthly fee: $60 Resident; $70 Non-Resident

Jan 11–May 24 10:30 – 11 a.m. Thu Recreation Center at Bear Branch Jan 10-May23 10:30 – 11 a.m. Wed

TODDLE R TI ME

Are your children tired of playing at home with the same old things? Let your kids have fun with our toys and equipment, and get some adult conversation for yourself! Parent supervision required.

Ages: Crawling to pre-school Fee: $3 Drop-in or $10/month

Tuesdays, January 9 to May 1, 2018* 10 a.m. - Noon Recreation Center at Bear Branch

Thursdays, January 11 to May 3, 2018* 10 a.m. - Noon Recreation Center at Rob Fleming *No toddler time week of Spring Break

Weekly Themes:

Week of January 10th: Inflatable Fun!

Week of February 12th: Won't you be Mine

Week of March 26th: Easter Eggstravaganza featuring an egg hunt Week of April 30th: Love for Mom

Recreation Center at Rob Fleming

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

ENGINEERING FOR KIDS – CURIOUS ENGINEERS

Children are naturally curious about the world around them. Building on that curiosity, this course teaches curious engineers fundamental engineering concepts through hands-on learning. Our students create a variety of projects that introduce them to the vast and exciting world of engineering.

Ages: 3½–5 Fee: $70 Resident; $80 Non-Resident / Session

Jan 20–May 12* 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Sat Recreation Center at Bear Branch

*No class on March 10, March 17, March 31

TED DY TEN NIS

A fantastic fun new way to encourage children aged 2½ – 6 years old to get active and learn to play tennis. It works by combining music, pictures and teddy bear stories into a totally interactive learning adventure that all young children love. All equipment will be provided for each child to participate.

Age: 2½ – 6 years old

Fee: $72/ session Resident; $82/ session Non- Resident

Session I:

Week of January 29Week of February 19

Session II:

Week of February 26

-Week of March 26

*skipping spring break

Session III:

Week of April 2 - Week of April 23

Session IV:

Week of April 30Week of May 21

Ages 2 ½ – 3 4 – 4:45 p.m. Tuesdays

4:15 – 5 p.m. Thursdays

5 – 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays

Ages 4 – 6

Basketball Courts: Tuesdays at Terramont Thursdays at Timmaron

5 - 5:45 p.m. Thursdays

YOUTH BICYCLE SKILLS 123

Youth Bicycling Skills 123 is composed of on-bike stations that teach children better bike handling skills. Parents of children under the age of 17 must be present.

Ages: 5 - 12 Fee: $10 person

May 5 3 – 5 p.m.

Lakeside Park Parking Lot

SOCCER 4 TOTS

Children get a “kick” out of this program! Participants learn how to pass, dribble, trap and shoot the ball. Shin guards are mandatory. Parent participation is required. This is an indoor program.

Fee: $50 Resident; $60 Non-Resident

Ages: 3½–5

Feb 3–24

Mar 3–April 7*

Jan 6-27 9:50 – 10:30 a.m. Sat Recreation Center at Bear Branch

April 14-May 5

May 12–June 2

*SKIPPING MARCH 17TH FOR SPRING BREAK AND MARCH 31 FOR EASTER WEEKEND

HOT SHOTS

Coach Dylan will provide an introduction to passing, dribbling, shooting and rebounding. Your hot shot will love learning new skills through a variety of fun activities.

Ages: 3–5 Fee: $50 Resident; $60 Non-Resident

Feb 3–24

Mar 3–April 7*

Jan 6–27 10:40 – 11:20 a.m. Sat Recreation Center at Bear Branch

April 14-May 5

May 12-June 2

*SKIPPING MARCH 17TH FOR SPRING BREAK AND MARCH 31 FOR EASTER WEEKEND

FURY MINI-SLUGGERS

Learn the fundamentals of T-ball including catching, throwing and running the bases. Participants must bring their own mitt.

Ages: 4 - 6 Fee: $65 Resident, $75 Non-resident.

February 6-27

April 3-24

4 – 5 p.m. Tuesdays Alden Bridge Sports Park

SOCCER SHOTS

ROAD TO ELITE CUBS PRO GRA M

This year-round developmental sport and fitness program teaches children the fundamentals and mechanics of seven different sports while improving their three key areas of overall development: Gross motor skills, physical fitness and mental fitness. The seven different sports are basketball, baseball, soccer, football, volleyball, hockey and lacrosse.

Ages 2 ½ – 6 Fee: $60 Resident, $70 Non-resident

February 5-26

March 5-April 2*

April 9-30

January 8-29 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Mondays Recreation Center at Bear Branch

May 7-June 4**

February 7-28

March 7-April 4*

April 11-May 2

January 10-31 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

May 9-30

*Skipping Spring Break

**Skipping Memorial Day

Soccer Shots is an award-winning children’s soccer program with a focus on skill and character development. Our ageappropriate curriculum is aligned with the Texas Early Learning Guidelines and teaches children basic and advanced technical skills in a fun and encouraging environment. All children receive an official Soccer Shots season medal and weekly prizes. No classes March 12-16.

Mini Ages: 2 Fee: $306 Resident, $316 Non-resident

COOK, LEARN, GROW - KIDS CAN COOK

Does your child LOVE to cook? Do you have a picky eater? Our food literacy program teaches age appropriate techniques, food origins, season recipes, and kitchen safety wehile having hands-on fun! Students gain self-confidence while reinforcing core academics. Sample themes: Eat the Rainbow – colorful fruits and veggies, Tis the Season – seasonal food literacy, Melting Pot-Classic American flavors, Grow It, Cook It – food origins. Ages: 5 - 7 Fee: $185 Resident, $195 Non-resident

Jan 8 - Feb 12 5 - 6 p.m. Monday

COOK, LEARN, GROW - JUNIOR CHEF

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming

The kitchen is the hub of nourishment, learning and growing individually and as a community. Our Junior Chefs program offers students an experience in culinary arts through age appropriate techniques, creativity enriched with literacy and STEM based activities and a community food project. Sample Themes: Science and Math in the kitchen, STEM enrichment, Food as Fuel Food Groups expanded, Community Food Project-helping others

Ages: 8 - 10 Fee: $185 Resident, $195 Non-resident

Jan 9 - Feb 13 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming

COOK, LEARN, GROW - TWEENS/TEENS CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM

This 8-week class is designed for tweens or teens who have a passion for cooking. Students will learn and develop essential culinary techniques and understand the fundamentals of cooking. In this hands-on educational experience, we will cover culinary terms, knife skills, mise en place, sauces, egg cookery, making pasta and pizza from scratch, the importance of safety and sanitation in the kitchen, basic baking, and more. Upon completion of this series, students will leave with a new sense of culinary confidence and creativity.

Ages: 11 - 13 Fee: $295 Resident, $305 Non-resident

Jan 10 - Feb 14 4 - 5:30 p.m. Wednessday The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming

PLAY SMARTER KIDS

Play Smarter programs combine science, art, robotics and electronics into a dynamic learning experiences.

www.playsmarterkids.com

PLAY SMARTER KIDS - SCIENCE JR.

Explore hands on science through silly stories! Discover space, volcanoes, dinosaurs and more through tons of hands on activities and take home projects!

Ages: 4–8 Fee: $185 Resident; $195 Non-Resident

Session 1: March 20 - April 10

Session 2: April 17 - May 8 5–6 p.m. Tuesday Bear Branch

PLAYBOTICS JR.

Play Smarter stories come to life with science, robotics, engineering and imagination! Little ones explore engineering, robotics, and gear ratios through fun stories, electronics and construction activities.

Ages: 4–8 Fee: $185 Resident; $195 Non-Resident

Session 1: March 20 - April 10

Session 2: April 17 - May 8 4 – 5 p.m. Tuesday Bear Branch

YOUTH PROGRAMS

YOUNG REMBRANDTS - POWER OF DRAWING - PRESCHOOL

The long winter months can easily lead to boredom or restlessness. Alleviate and creative dormancy with a fun-filled Young Rembrandts class! We begin the season with a lesson that teaches our students about shape recognition as they create a colorful pattern using basic geometric shapes. Winter-themed lessons like our snow dome and ice skate drawings will excite the imagination

Illustrations featuring a cuddly kitten and monstrous tyrannosaurus rex will provide a great introduction to drawing animals. All this and more awaits your budding artist. 6-week session. Payment plan available.

Ages: 3.5 – 6 yrs Fee: $99 Resident, $109 Non-resident

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Jan 16 - Feb 20 5 - 5:45 p.m. Tuesday Rob Fleming

Jan 17 - Feb 21 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Wednesday Bear Branch

Jan 20 - Feb 24 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. Saturday

Feb 27 - April 10 5 - 5:45 p.m. Tuesday Rob Fleming

Feb 28 - April 11 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Wednesday Bear Branch

March 3April 14 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. Saturday

April 17 - May 22 5 - 5:45 p.m. Tuesday Rob Fleming

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April 18 - May 23 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Wednesday Bear Branch

April 21 - May 26 8:45 - 9:30 a.m.

YOUNG REMBRANDTS - POWER OF DRAWING - ELEMENTARY

Young Rembrandts will draw ALL NEW lessons this winter. Colorful pop art dog, incredible relevant art history and a powerful unicorn are just a few of the drawing’s they’ll learn and LOVE. Good color selection, proper technique will be emphasized in all of our lessons. They’ll build on their skills but also have a ton of fun while drawing and personalizing cool things like a soccer player, pineapple, and a robot lesson. 6-week session. Payment plan available.

Ages: 7 – 12 yrs Fee: $99 Resident, $109 Non-resident

Feb 28 - April 11

March 3April 14 5:30

April 17 - May 22 6 -

April 18 - May 23 9 -

April

p.m.

Bear Branch

Rob Fleming

Rob Fleming

Bear Branch

7 – 9:45 p.m. at The Recreation Center at Bear Branch

Get ready to give your child a night out that they will never forget!

Gorilla Hole is a themed night for 5th and 6th graders where your child will enjoy a numerous amount of fun games and activities with The Woodlands Township Recreation Staff. All activities will allow your child to participate in a group setting allowing them to make new friends and great memories.

For more information about Gorilla Hole, please call 281-210-3950 or email recreation@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

Ages: Grades 5 and 6 Fee: $7 per person

Location: The Recreation Center at Bear Branch Park unless otherwise noted

Jan 5 – New Year’s Celebration!

Jan 19 – 90's Night

Feb 2 – Minute to Win It

Feb 16 – Movie Night

Mar 2 – Pajama Party

Apr 6 – Emoji Bingo

Apr 20 – Game Night

May 4 – Glow in the Dark

May 18 – Pool Party at Rob Fleming Aquatic Center!

YOUNG REMBRANDTS - POWER OF DRAWING - CARTOONING

Encourage your child’s enthusiasm for art and help develop this or her drawing skills with a Young Rembrandts drawing class. Our cartoon drawing lessons will stoke your child’s artistic fire. Your child will learn animation techniques in our anime-themed expression lesson. Your child will also learn personification as they transform ordinary cameras into fully realized cartoon characters. Learning to tell a story through a series of drawings will be the focus in our illustrations featuring a humorous drive-thru sequence and colorful piñata sequence. 6-week session. Payment plan available.

Ages: 7 – 12 yrs Fee: $99 Resident, $109 Non-resident

KID’S NIGHT OUT!

FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2018

6–10 P.M. THE RECREATION CENTER AT ROB FLEMING PARK

Kid’s Night Out has tons of games, arts and crafts and extra special activities each month! Children should wear comfy clothes so they can play and get wild! Dinner included.

Ages: 4–10

Fee: $30 Resident; $35 Non-Resident; $5 sibling discount

KARATE/TAE KWON DO BY TLE KARATE

Self-defense and fitness program that teaches self defense, self-discipline, and self-confidence in the art and sport of tae-kwon-do. Instructor: Travis Lee Everitt

Ages: 5 and up Fee: $76 Resident monthly $86 Non-Resident monthly, $22 drop-in

All belts (any age) beginner, intermediate and advanced 5:15 – 6 p.m. Thu Recreation Center at Bear Branch

CHEN STYLE TAI CHI

Chen Tai Chi, a martial art that originated more than 380 years ago during the Ching Dynasty. While its primary role is self-defense, Chen Style Tai Chi offers precious wisdom in regards to health and artistic expression by providing an education deeply grounded in kinetics, medical science, physiology, body mechanics, psychology, philosophy, and aesthetics. Students will earn how to cultivate inner energy and tai chi warm ups including stretches. Curriculum includes open hand forms beginning with the 38 frame routine. Optional weapons training includes traditional Chen style straight sword, broadsword, and double broadsword routines.

Ages: 7 and up Monthly Fee: $90 Resident; $100 Non-Resident

Jan–May 5:30 - 7 p.m. Tue

Recreation Center at Bear Branch

YOUTH SPEED AND ENDURANCE RUNNING – BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE

Athletes will be taught the essentials to establish a solid base to develop their running speed and endurance. Warm up/cool down, dynamic stretching, proper body mechanics and technique will be implemented during each session giving the athletes the required skills to become a successful runner. Coached by Dan Green, former track/cross country coach & teacher of 33 years at The Woodlands HS and current head coach of TGR an Olympic Development team based in The Woodlands.

Ages: 5–12 Fee: $80 Resident; $90 Non-Resident

FURY SLUGGERS

Stay competitive with instruction from a professional coach. Learn the fundamentals of baseball, focusing on hitting and pitching. Bring your mitt and bat.

Ages: 7–10 Fee: $75 Resident; $85 Non-Resident

Feb 6 – 27 5–6 p.m. Tue Alden Bridge Sports Fields

Apr 3 – 24

Feb 5–28

Mar 5–April 4*

Jan 8–31 4:30–5:30 p.m. Mon & Wed

Apr 9–May 2

May 7–30**

Bear Branch Sports Fields

*Off Spring Break March 12-16 **Skipping Memorial Day

ENGINEERING FOR KIDS - JUNIOR ENGINEERS

This semester Junior Engineers (ages 5 1/2-8) begin by exploring the world of LEGO Robotics Engineering and Computer Programming: we will use LEGO® WeDo Educational kits and software with laptops, as we learn how to create and program robots you can relate to (animals, vehicles, etc)! And the second half of the semester, starting in April: Toys! Mechanical Engineering: students will be able to create a new mechanical toy including spinners, magical boomerang cans, wind-up whirligigs, and more!

Ages: 51/2–8 Fee: $80 Resident; $90 Non-Resident / Session

LEGO Robotics Session I: Jan 20–Feb 10

Session II: Feb 17-Mar 24 9:35–10:35 a.m.

The Recreation Center at Bear Branch Park Toys! Mechanical Engineering Session III: April 7-28

Sat

Session IV: May 5-19

*No classes March 10, March 17, March 31

ENGINEERING FOR KIDS - APPRENTICE ENGINEERS

This semester Apprentice Engineers begin by exploring the world of LEGO Robotics by designing and programming with the latest generation LEGO Mindstorms Education kits and software. During the second half of the semester, starting in April, Apprentice Engineers will experience the thrill of competition! Try out the VEX IQ Challenge - RINGMASTER at Engineering For Kid's Robotics Academy! EFK coaches will help guide students to begin building and programming robots capable of competing in school-year VEX IQ competitions. This isn't an official team, if interested in forming a 2018 competing team, please reach out to EFK. Ages: 8–13 Fee: $80 Resident; $90 Non-Resident / Session

*No classes March 10, March 17, March 31

LEGO Robotics

Session I: Jan 20–Feb 10

Session II: Feb 17-Mar 24 10:4011:40a.m. Sat The Recreation Center at Bear Branch Park

MS. DEBI’S DANCE ARTS

Teaching the art of dance for over 25 years in The Woodlands, Ms. Debi is a classically trained dancer and studio owner with a degree in dance education, join the fun!

SUPER STARS DANCE CLASS

A great time to meet new friends and share the love of dance. We still teach the basics of dance at this age, although we do a bit more jumping, turning, and leaping! New dance terms and steps are introduced each week. This class consists of Ballet, Tap, Jazz and children’s Hip Hop. Yes, boys are welcome. Dance attire and dance shoes are needed.

Boys attire: White T-shirt, blue/black pants or shorts, black ballet shoes

Girls attire: Pink leotard, pink tights, black tap shoes, pink ballet shoes

Ages: 6 – 9 Monthly Fee: $75 Resident; $85 Non-resident

January 3-May 23

4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Wednesdays Recreation Center at Bear Branch

January 4-May 24 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Thursdays Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park No class Spring Break

MS. DEBI’S BUDDING BALLERINAS

VEX IQ Challenge Session III: April 7-28

Session IV: May 5-19

MUSIC PERFORMANCE ACADEMY

Group lessons that are facilitated once a week, one hour programs that are designed for kids from the age of 6 to 16, to develop their playing ability on Guitar, Drums, Keyboard and Singing. Play it Rights' method encompasses Theory, Sight reading, Technique and Playing ability on the chosen instrument.

Age: 6-16 Monthly Fee: $95 Residents; $105 Non-Residents (you pick the focus) *Private Lessons can be arranged upon request

Session I: Week of January 8 - 29

Session II: Week of February 5 - 26

Session III: Week of March 5 - April 2 *Skipping Spring Break

Session IV: Week of April 9 - April 30

Session V: Week of May 7 - 28 *Skipping Memorial Day

Guitar Academy 5:30 -6:30 p.m. Mon

Singing Academy 5:30 -6:30 p.m. Tue

Keyboard Academy 5:30 -6:30 p.m. Wed

Drum Academy 5:30 -6:30 p.m. Thu

"KIDS ONLY" FITNESS

Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

A ballet class designed to teach beginner/intermediates, this class provides an experience intended to foster a life long love of movement. Advanced boys and girls are welcome. Pointe work is a possibility for this group. We also explore Modern Dance. Dance attire and dance shoes are needed.

Boys: White T-shirt, blue or black pants or shorts, black ballet shoes

Girls: Pink leotard, pink tights, black tap shoes, pink ballet shoes

Ages: 10 – 16 Monthly Fee: $85 Resident; $95 Non-resident

January 3-May 23 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays Recreation Center at Bear Branch

January 4-May 24 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Thursdays Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

RTE YOUTH HIP HOP CLASS CHOREOGRAPHED BY DASHAUN BERRY

A fun-filled class perfect for kids who want to learn hip hop! The class will focus on learning basic beginner to advanced hip hop moves and dance routines, enhance and develop coordination, and instill respect for teachers and peers. As the classes progress, the instructor will incorporate workshops and performances at events. Dress comfortable with sneakers.

Ages: 7-10 Fee: $60 Resident/ $70 Non-Resident; Monthly

Session I:

A fun fitness class made just for kids! Play high actions games to get the heart rate and blood pumping. Run through obstacle courses to develop agility and coordination. Practice different yoga poses to stretch and balance. Learn proper technique for basic moves like squats, push ups, sit ups, jumping and lifting. Plus, learn how to find and enjoy healthy foods in a fun, encouraging and positive atmosphere.

Ages: 6-12 yrs Fee: $40 Resident, $45 Non-resident

Jan 3 - May 30 2 - 3:30 p.m.

Wednesdays The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

Session II:

Feb 8-March 1

Jan 11-Feb 1 7:30–8:30 p.m. Thu Recreaton Center at Bear Branch

Session III:

March 8-April 5th*

Session IV:

April 12 – May 3

*Skipping Spring Break

YOUTH PROGRAMS

i9 SPORTS

For more information about i9 Sports, please visit www.i9sports.com or call 281-744-4322.

i9 SPORTS - SOCCER, FLAG FOOTBALL, LACROSSE, T-BALL/BASEBALL AND BASKETBALL AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES

To register visit www.i9sports.com or call 281-744-4322.

Ages: 4 – 13, beginner and intermediate levels.

Fee: $80 Resident monthly

Soccer Classes

Fast paced drills, skill-building exercises, offensive and defensive positioning and scrimmages. No clinic the week of Spring Break.

January 8-29

February 5-26

March 5-April 2* (Skips Spring Break)

April 9-30

May 7-28

January 9-30

February 6-27

March 6-April 3* (Skips Spring Break)

April 10-May 1

May 8-29

January 12-February 2

February 9-March 2

March 9-April 6* (Skips Spring Break)

April 13-May 4

May 11-June 1

Flag Football/Lacrosse Classes

4:30 –6 p.m. Mon. Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

Basketball Classes

Passing, shooting, dribbling, defense and scrimmaging. No class the week of Spring Break.

January 10-31

February 7-28

March 7-April 4* (Skips Spring Break)

April 11-May 2

May 9-30

January 11-February 1

February 8-March 1

March 8-April 5* (Skips Spring Break)

April 12-May 3

May 10-31

T-Ball/Baseball Classes

4:30 –6 p.m. Tues. Cattail Park

4:30 –6 p.m. Fri. Wendtwoods Park

Passing and catching, de-flagging, offensive and defensive positioning and scrimmages. No class the week of Spring Break.

January 8-29

February 5-26

March 5-April 2* (Skips Spring Break)

April 9-30

May 7-28

January 9-30

February 6-27

March 6-April 3* (Skips Spring Break)

April 10-May 1

May 8-29

BAYOU CITY FENCING ACADEMY

4:30 –6 p.m. Mon. Cattail Park

4:30 –6 p.m. Tues. Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

4:30 –6 p.m. Wed. Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

4:30 –6 p.m. Thurs. Recreation Center at Bear Branch

Learn the fundamentals of hitting, throwing, catching, positions and fielding. 7 – 9 years old machine pitch, 9 – 13 years old kid pitch. Great way to learn the basics and intermediate skills of the game and how it’s played. No clinics the week of Spring Break.

Ages 3 – 13

January 10-31

February 7-28

March 7-April 4* (Skips Spring Break)

April 11-May 2

May 9-30

January 11-February 1

February 8-March 1

March 8-April 5* (Skips Spring Break)

April 12-May 3

May 10-31

i9 Basketball League

4:30 –6 p.m. Wed. Cattail Park

4:30 –6 p.m. Thurs. Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

Basketball league for beginner and intermediate players. Learn basic basketball skills and drills, including passing, shooting, dribbling and offensive and defensive sets. Schedules of dates and times for practices and games will be distributed prior to the season, younger teams will play first. Ages: 4 – 13. Fee: $140 per person, includes jersey, equipment, two medals and end-of-season celebration.

Starts January 13 Sat. & Sun. Schedule TBD Recreation Center at Bear Branch

Fencing is an Olympic sport enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels worldwide. Join instructors Delfina Perka, a member of the 1980 Polish Olympic Team, and Albert Peters, former head coach of fencing at Cornell University, to learn footwork, technical instruction and bouting.

All equipment is provided for the first two months. No Class on March 30 (Good Friday) or April 28th (Ironman Texas)

Monthly fee: Recreational: $100 1x/week, $140 2x/wk, $160 3x/wk Muskateers: $100 1x/wk, $140 2x/wk, $160 3x/wk

Int. & Adv. : $125 1x/wk, $150 2x/wk, $170 3x/wk

$10 Additional fee for Non-Residents

Musketeers

Age: 7–11

Intermediate / Advanced

Age: 12 and up

Recreational

Age: teens–adults

Tue 5–6 p.m.

Thu 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Sat 1–2:15 p.m.

Tue 6:30–8 p.m.

Thu 6:30–8 p.m.

Sat 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Tue 8–9 p.m.

Thu 8–9 p.m.

Recreaton Center at Bear Branch

YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS

This specialized stimulating and challenging program is designed for children 5 - 18 years old. A team of trained and motivated instructors provide the perfect environment for children to learn tennis! Give your kids an opportunity to make new friends and to learn a lifelong sport. New sessions begin each month and students are welcome to join at any time! Fee: $60 Resident monthly, $70 Non-resident monthly (Unless otherwise noted)

Session I: January 8 - February 3

Session II: February 5 - March 3

Session III: March 5 - April 7 (No class March 12 - 17)

Call the Recreation Center to set up a private or semi-private lesson with one of our instructors! Set up the time that works best for you!

Classes fill up fast! Sign up for multiple sessions at once to save a spot. Payment plan options are available

Session IV: April 9 - May 5

Session V: May 7 - June 2

INTERMEDIATE CHALLENGERS

Wednesday

Thursday

8-10 Vicky 8337

Bear Branch 6:30 p.m. 9-12

Lakeside

Lakeside

Bear Branch

Shadowbend

Bear Branch 6:30 p.m. 9-12

Carmen 8332

Fred 8358 Session II & III only; $65 Resident, $75 Non-Resident

8313 Session IV only; $65 Resident, $75 Non-Resident

8204

8108

Carmen 8251

Friday Cranebrook 03:30 PM 9-10 Tammy 8302 Sessions III-V only

Bear Branch 5:30 p.m. 9-12

Monday

Tuesday

Connie 8345 Session V is a 3-week session

Sawmill 5:30-7 p.m. 9-12 Ken 8205 $80 Resident, $90 Non-Resident

Lakeside 5:30 p.m. 9-12 Fred 8334 Session II & III only; $65 Resident, $75 Non-Resident

Timarron 6:30 p.m. 10-15 Kirsty 8350 Session V is a 3 week session

Lakeside 6:30 p.m. 9-12 Fred 8316 Session IV only; $65 Resident, $75 Non-Resident

Cranebrook 7 p.m. 11-12 Tammy 8023 Session III-V only; previous experience required

Lakeside 5 p.m. 8-10 Vicky 8359

Bear Branch 5:30 p.m. 9-12 Connie 8339

Lakeside 5:30 p.m. 9-12 Fred 8206 Session II & III only; $65 Resident, $75 Non-Resident

Sawmill 5:30-7 p.m. 9-12

Lakeside 6:30 p.m. 9-12

Thursday

8011 $80 Resident, $90 Non-Resident

8342 Session IV only; $65 Resident, $75 Non-Resident

8001 $80 Resident, $90 Non-Resident Shadowbend

8351 previous tennis experience required.

SPRING YOUTH TOURNAMENT SERIES:

Want to start playing tournaments but don't know where to start? Have you played some matches but still want more tournament experience before you hit the big leagues? Do you want to play close to home without having to wait around for your match? Well, try out the Youth Tennis Tournament Series!

Why you should go: Local, good competition for beginner/intermediate tournament players

What to bring: Racket and water

10 and Under Tournaments

Fee: $15 Resident, $20 Non-resident

February

March

April

May 26

11 and Over Tournaments

Fee: $10 Resident, $15 Non-resident

January 27

February 24

March 31

April 28

May 19

Adult Tennis Lessons

LADIES’ DOUBLES TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Fun! Friends! Match Play! Prizes! A, B and C and Beginner playing divisions in a round robin format. Please bring a snack or drink to share.

Fee: $25 Resident, $30 Non-resident

Various tennis courts in The Woodlands Program #

Friday, February 9 8:30 - 11:45 a.m. 8912

Friday, May 11

TENNIS BALL MACHINE TRAINING WITH JON PARK

Practicing with the tennis ball machine improves forehands, backhands, volleys and footwork. Become a more consistent player! Rent a Lobster Elite 2 tennis ball machine. Includes ball machine training, 75 tennis balls, targets and a ball pick-up tube. For more information call the recreation center at 281.210.3950 or email us at tennis@thewoodlandstownship-tx. gov.

Monday - Friday mornings at Pepperdale Park.

30 minutes: $20 45 minutes: $25 60 minutes: $30

YOUTH/ADULT PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE TENNIS INSTRUCTION

All Tennis Academy instructors provide private and semi-private instruction. Dates, times and fees are coordinated with the instructor. For a list of approved tennis instructors, visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov, click Departments, Parks and Recreation, Programs and Events then click Tennis

MENTAL TOUGHNESS TENNIS TRAINING

Build the mental aspect of your tennis game with a training method used by the ATP pros. Training is open to all players aged 10 and up who are actively competing in any format. Instructor evaluation is required prior to registration. Please contact the Recreation Center at 281-210-3950 for more details.

WHEELCHAIR TENNIS AT RIDGEWOOD TENNIS COURTS

Sign up today for this free program! For more information or to register, e-mail tennis@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov. or call 281-210-3950.

Wednesdays 4:30 - 6 p.m.

Ridgewood Tennis Courts

Adult Tennis Lessons

Learn to play the life long sport of tennis or improve existing skills! Choose from a selection of lesson packages while playing at The Woodlands tennis courts. Whether just beginning or very experienced, all levels of players increase their skills, burn some calories and make some new friends when working with a Tennis Academy Instructor!

• Beginner - Learn how to play the game of tennis. Emphasis on the basics of how to play the game of tennis. Focus is on basic stroke mechanics, rules, scoring and game strategies.

• Intermediate - Tennis lessons to improve skills, practice shot-making, and also to improve doubles and singles play.

• Advanced - Players must know rules, score-keeping and basic strokes.

Session I January 8 - February 3

Session II February 5 - March 3

Session III March 5 - April 7 (No class March 12 - 17)

Session IV April 9 - May 5

Session V May 7 - June 2

Fee: $70 Resident, $80 Non-resident (unless otherwise noted)

PICKLEBALL PLAY DAYS

Try this paddle sport created for all ages and skill levels. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn. Come and play the fastest growing sport in America. Sign up for the whole season or just drop-in for the night. Must pre-register. Prequisite: must have played pickleball previously or have taken intro to pickleball.

Fee: $40/season Resident, $45/season Non-Resident; $5/drop-in

Private and Semi-Private Pickleball lessons are now offered! Call us at 281-210-3950 for more information.

Jan. 18 - May 24 Thursdays 6-9 p.m. Shadowbend Tennis Courts

INTRO TO PICKLEBALL

Learn how to dink, serve, volley and score! After this 2 hour introduction class you will be able to play a basic beginner pickleball game and participate in weekly play days! Learn proper grip, position, rules and court etiquette. Try one of the fastest growing sports in the nation!

Fee: $30/two hour clinic Resident, $35 Non-Resident

Dates Times Location

January 30

February 13

February 27

January 16 9-11 a.m.

April 3

April 17

May 1

May 15

PICKLEBALL 101

Meadowlake Tennis Courts

20/20/20 CARDIO/ WEIGHTS/ STRETCHING

Triathlon/Marathon coach Sandra Sutherland teaches the benefit of heart health during cardio, resistance training to help bones and overall strength and wellness, and stretches to create long, lean muscles to help with the prevention of injury. Supplies needed: mat and two free weights comfortable enough to maintain for 20 minutes.

Location: The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming

Ages: 18 and Up

Fee: $60 Resident; $70 Non-Resident once a week

This three week class will get you to the next level of your pickleball game! Each week is full of vital information needed to increase your skill and technique. Learn shot drops, ground strokes, serves and returns, overhead smash shots and much more!

Fee: $90 Resident, $100 Non-Resident

Session Dates Times Location

Session I Jan. 22, 24, 26

Session II Feb. 19, 21, 23

Session III Apr. 9, 11, 13

Session IV May 7, 9, 11

PICKLEBALL 201

9 - 11 a.m.

Meadowlake Tennis Courts

This five week class will get you to the next level of your pickleball game! Each week is full of vital information needed to increase your skill and technique. Learn strategies, paddle tracking, snap volleys, blocking and much more

Fee: $150 Resident, $160 Non-Resident

Session Dates Times Location

Session II Feb. 28, Mar. 2, 5, 7, 9

Session I Jan. 29, 31, Feb. 2, 7, 9 9 - 11 a.m.

Session III Apr. 18, 20, 23, 25, 27

Session IV May 16, 18, 21, 23, 25

PICKLEBALL - DOUBLES COMMUNICATION

Meadowlake Tennis Courts

Sessions Date Day Time

Session I January 15 - February 5

Session II February 12 - March 5

Session III March 19 - April 9

SUNSET YOGA

Tuesdays 6 - 7 a.m.

Relax as the sun goes down and create mindfulness with meditation, breathing and focus on complete body awareness. 200HR Certified instructor Sandra Sutherland creates a flow of poses to help relax tense or sore muscles and leave you in a state of rejuvenation! Supplies needed: Mat and pillow or bolsters.

Location: The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming

Ages: 18 and Up

Fee: $60 Resident; $70 Non-Resident

Sessions Date Day Time

Session I March 22 - April 12

Session II April 19 - May 10

Thursdays 7 - 8 p.m.

Learn effective doubles strategies with a partner! Learn proper communication, when to spot a point opportunity and stacking and isolation strategies.

Fee: $80 per resident doubles group, $90 per non-resident doubles group

Dates Times Location

February 8

March 8

January 18 9 - 11 a.m.

April 5

May 10

Meadowlake Tennis Courts

Riva Row Boat House

2101 Riva Row, The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-210-3965

LAKE ROBBINS DR

GROGAN’S MILL RD

TIMBERLOCH PL

TOWN GREEN PARK

SIX PINES DR

1970 Hughes Landing Blvd., The Woodlands, TX 77381

281-210-2065

RIVA ROW AND LAKES EDGE BOAT HOUSES

Register for one of these great programs right on Lake Woodlands! Group games, corporate outings, birthday parties, family reunions and church groups may be eligible for group rates. Call 281-210-3965 or email boathouse@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov for more details or reservations.

DAILY RATES:

Tandem kayak: $20 for first hour

Single kayak: $15 for first hour

Stand-up Paddle Board: $20 for first hour $5 each additional hour No cap on hourly rentals.

Hours: Jan 1 – May 12 from 9 a.m. to sunset (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays)

May 13 – Aug 11 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (closed Wednesdays)

Last rental out one hour before closing.

Riva Row Boat House programs require at least two participants in order to make; participants must register at least 48 hours prior to start, unless stated otherwise. Rates include paddles and life jackets. Liability waiver required for kayak rentals, must be 18 years or older to sign waivers. Children 10 and younger must be accompanied by someone 16 years or older.

LAKE FRONTCIR

LAKE

BOAT HOUSES

Board. Have Fun on the Lake.

KAYAK HOW TO

Do you want to get an in-depth look at how to kayak? This class will cover basic kayaking skills as well as how to determine which boat is best for you. The course will be taught by an American Canoe Association Level 1 instructor. Come on out to Riva Row to enhance your skills on the water.

Age: 18 and up

Fee: $35 per participant

Location: Riva Row Boathouse

Time: 1-4pm

Dates:

February 17

March 10

April 14

GROUP OUTINGS

Host a birthday party, family reunion, youth group or company event on Lake Woodlands. Experienced staff will help select an activity to ensure everyone has a great time kayaking. Activities include Scavenger hunts, guided tours, communication drills, relay races and Capture the Flag. Group events receive discounted rates. Call 281-210-3965 for more details or to make a reservation.

55+ KAYAKING 101

Outdoor Education

THREE HOUR FLY CASTING – INDIVIDUAL CLINIC

This class will cover basic casting fundamentals and provide a ground work for understanding fly rods & reels, basic fly types and other components of fly fishing. Upon completion you will have a solid foundation from which to build on. It will take an additional 10-20 house of practice before casting becomes second nature. You will need comfortable seasonable clothing, sun glasses, sun screen and be prepared to have some fun! All equipment will be provided.

Ages: 14 & Up Fee: $40 Resident; $45 Non-Resident

Date Time Day Location

March 18 1 - 4 p.m. Sunday Pond at Rob Fleming Park

April 22

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL

This class will cover the basics of kayaking while building paddling skills each week. Our certified instructors will go over safety, equipment, paddling techniques, and trip planning gin this 4 week course designed for active adults over 55.

Age: 55 and up

Fee: $40 per participant

Location: Riva Row Boathouse

Time: 2-4pm

Dates: Mondays March 5-26

*NEW* PADDLE BOARD YOGA

Take your practice to the water. Our instructors will walk you through basic Paddle Board instruction and safety before paddling out to your floating studio for a vinyasa flow.

Classes available beginning in March. Dates and times may vary. Please contact Riva Row Boat House for schedule and pricing.

Ages: 16 and older

Participants will learn about the survival mind-set conventional & alternative fire methods, signaling, water collection, protection from the elements, and more in this learn by doing class. You will need comfortable seasonable clothing, sun glasses, sun screen and be prepared to have some fun! All equipment will be provided.

Ages: 14 & Up Fee: $55 Resident, $65 Non-resident

Date Time Day Location

January 14 1 - 5 p.m. Sunday Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

WILDERNESS FIRST AID

This 16 hour Wilderness First Aid Course is an educational resource for those involved in activities that take them beyond the boundaries of traditional urban emergency medical services. Hikers, backpackers, kayakers, canoeists, fisherman, farm and utility workers, forest rangers, law enforcement and victims of natural disaster often find themselves in situations where definitive care is delayed in excess of 30 minutes. This course also meets the requirements for organizations that require/ recommend training in backcountry emergency response for almost any location. This course is approved by the American Camping Association, Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts of America, various youth groups, and youth camps and strongly recommended for anyone that may find themselves in delayed help situations. Two year certification issued upon successful completion of class.

Ages: 14 & Up Fee: $40 Resident; $45 Non-Resident

Date Time Day Location

February 24 and 25 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

New to Swim Team or a veteran swimmer?

Visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/swimteams for meet, practice and upcoming events schedules. Be sure to review the 2018 Parent Handbook for a successful swim season!

IP TIDES

SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION

Swim Team

Returning, and siblings of returning swimmers, Hurricanes, Riptides, Waves swimmer opens January 3, 2018.

Registration opens to the public on February 5, 2018.

Fee: One Swimmer $205, Two Swimmers; $190 per swimmer

Three or more swimmers; $175 per swimmer. Volunteer hours are refundable only after hours are met. Limit of $200 refund per family. Four sessions (or Dual meets) are required. FAMILY VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENT.

KICK-OFF PARTY

Sunday, March 25, 2018, 1 to 3 p.m.

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming

MENTORING PROGRAM

Is your swimmer 15-18 years old? Volunteer to mentor and you may be eligible to receive a deal on your team registration fees. Learn more about the swim team mentoring program at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/ swimteams.

THE WOODLANDS TAAF SUMMER SWIM TEAM

Registration open April 3, 2018. Waves, Hurricanes and Riptides swimmers get a discount. Meet fees not included.

Ages: 6 - 18 Fee: $110 resident; $120 Non-resident $80 for Riptides, Waves and Hurricanes swimmers of Summer 2018.

June 25 - July 25, 2018

Regional meet: July 14, 2018

Practice is held at:

Lakeside pool, 5001 W. Alden Bridge Drive

YOUTH

THE WOODLANDS CYCLONES TAAF SWIM TEAM

Swimmers will work on strokes, turns and starts and are encouraged to come as often as possible to build swimming endurance.

Ages 7 – 10 will swim during the 1st hour each day

Ages 11 and Up will swim during the 2nd hour each day

• All Sessions Fee for 4 practices/week: $250 Resident/$260 Non-Resident

Session Dates Location Times Days Fees**

SWIMTEAM

Session 2 Mar. 1 - 8, 20 - 31

Session 1 Feb. 1 - 27 Creekwood Pool 3383 S. Panther Creek Dr.

6 - 8 p.m. & 9 - 11 a.m.

T/ Th & Sat/ Sun

$100 Resident, $110Non-Resident

Any two days $60 Resident, $70 Non-Resident

T/ TH & Sat/ Sun

Session 3 Apr. 13 - 19

$100 Resident, $110Non-Resident

Any two days $60 Resident, $70 Non-Resident

T/

TH & Sat/ Sun

$100 Resident, $110Non-Resident

Any two days $60 Resident, $70 Non-Resident

**Cyclones swimmers may register through the Township for the TAAF Winter Games that will be held in Pearland, TX, on January 13 and 14, 2018. However, fees for this meet are not covered in registration fees below and are currently $50 per swimmer – subject to change by TAAF. Transportation and housing for the Winter Games is also the responsibility of the swimmer’s family.

JUNIOR SWIM TEAM

Not a ‘Learn-to-Swim’ program or competitive swim team, this p`rogram is right in the middle and designed for kids exploring swim teams for the first time. Coaches will keep the focus on endurance, skills and acclimation to a typical swim team practice format. All swimmers should have rudimentary stroke skills and be comfortable in the water. Summer session starts June 11, 2018.

• Ages: 4 - 12

• Fee: $50 Resident, $60 Non-resident

Session 1 Feb. 3 - 25

Session 2 March 3, 4, 24, 25, 31

Session 3 April 7, 8, 14, 15

Creekwood Pool

3383 S.

Panther Creek Dr.

11 - 11:30 a.m.

Saturdays and Sundays

COACH RUSSELL SWIM CLINIC

Knowledgeable coaches with years of experience focus on the proper foundations of swimming to provide a solid base to build correct stroke technique. Proper technique will be instructed on each swimming stroke, all turns and starts. Swimmers will also swim enough to increase their aerobic and anaerobic capacities. The number of participants are limited to allow each swimmer to receive personal attention and room to properly practice. This clinic fits many swimmers' needs, such as improving strokes for swim team, triathlon training and recreation. Class maximum is 32 participants.

Ages: 6 - 18 Fee: $175 Resident, $185 Non-resident Dates

Session I:

Jan. 20 - Feb. 18

Session II:

April 7 - 29

AQUATIC PROGRAMS

ADULT

WEIGHT PROGRAM

Take the weight room to the water! Low- and high-impact water aerobics class that builds strength, improves cardiovascular fitness and flexibility at your own pace. No special equipment required.

• Ages: 18 and Up

• All Sessions Fee: $160 Resident, $175 Non-Resident

• Per Session Fee: $40 Resident, $45 Non-Resident

All sessions take place Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Session 1 Jan. 8 - 31

Session 2 Feb. 2 - 28

Session 3 Mar. 2 - 28

CISD Natatorium 19133 David Memorial Dr. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

8 - 17

2:30 - 4 p.m.

18 & up 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Sat./Sun.

5 - 6 1 - 2 p.m.

7 - 10 1 - 2:30 p.m.

11 & over 2:30 - 4 p.m.

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

Forestgate Pool 7505 South Forestgate Drive

One-on-one instruction for all skill levels, 30-minute sessions. Available on all Cyclones practice dates. Please keep in mind these lessons will be outdoors in a heated pool.

• Please call the Recreation Center at 281-210-3950 to sign up.

• You may express preferences such as timeslot and instructor gender.

• You will receive a call back within five (5) business days to verify all times, dates and instructor.

Fees:

Session I: 4 lessons - $80 Resident, $90 Non-Resident

Session II: 1 lesson - $30 Resident, $40 Non-Resident

3 lessons - $70 Resident, $80 Non-Resident

8 lessons - $160 Resident, $170 Non-Resident

Dates Time Days Location

Session I: Feb. 1 - Apr. 14

Session II:

- 6 p.m.

Session 4 Apr. 2 - 20 Apr. 23 - 30 Ridgewood Pool 4192 Interfaith Way

Session 5 May 2 - 25 8 - 9 a.m.

DEEP WATER

This low-impact water aerobics class welcomes all fitness levels. Participants move from one end of the pool to the other working the whole body. Receive a mileage T-shirt every quarter to celebrate your progress!

• Ages: 18 and Up

• All Sessions Fee: $160 Resident, $170 Non-Resident

All sessions take place Tuesday and Thursday

Session 1 Jan. 9 - 30

Session 2 Feb. 1 - 27

Session 3 Mar. 1 - 29

Session 4 Apr. 3 - 19

SCUBA

CISD Natatorium

19133 David Memorial Dr. 8:30 - 10 a.m.

PADI eLearning is a flexible way to complete the classroom portion of the PADI Open Water Dive Course. You will complete all chapters and tests online through PADI eLearning. Friday night is class registration and the pool portion of the class will be done on Saturday and Sunday afternoons on the first weekend. The open water dives are done the second weekend of the course.

Fee: $340 Resident; $350 Non-Resident

Date/Location: May 11, 6:30 p.m. at Township Parks and Recreation

Department Facility, 8203 Millennium Forest Drive

May 12, 13: 1 p.m. at Ridgewood Pool, 4192 Interfaith Way

May 19, 20 at The Blue Lagoon, 649 Pinedale Rd., Huntsville

AQUA YOGA ABS

Join us in the water on mats for a hard core ab workout. Mats are limited

Ages: 16 and up

Dates: Session I - April 3, 10, 17, 24; Session II - May 1, 8, 15, 22

Time: 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

Location: Ridgewood Pool, 4192 Interfaith Way

Fee: $30 resident, $40 non-resident

ADULT 7V7 SOCCER LEAGUE

Teams are limited, sign up today! 20 person team roster, eight week regular season games and playoff champion prizes awarded. Sunday afternoon/evenings, schedules depend on registration. Open, Recreational, and 35 and Over divisions. Playing on all-weather turf fields at Bear Branch Sports Fields. For more information or to sign up as an individual free agent, please visit: www.teamsideline.com/ thewoodlandstownship.

Fee includes games and official’s fees.

Ages: 18 and up Fee: $550 per team

ADULT DROP-IN SOCCER

11 v 11 pick-up matches held weekly on Wednesday nights at 8 p.m.

Ages: 18 and up.

Bear Branch Sportfields

Quarterly $20/Resident, $25/Non-resident

Daily $5

Half Year $35 Resident, $40 Non-resident

ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE

20 Person team roster and play eight regular season games and playoffs, league prizes awarded. Please note: League fee due in full before the first game. CoEd team requires a minimum of four women per team. For more information or to sign up as an individual free agent, please visit: www.teamsideline.com/thewoodlandstownship.

Ages: 18 and up Fee: $450 per team

Monday Evenings

CoEd and Men's Team

Wednesday Evenings

Thursday Evenings

Alden Bridge Sports Park

2018 Men’s Doubles

Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

Spring I

January 2 - March 6

Spring II ............... March 27 - May 29

Summer ..............

June 5 - August 14

Fall ................... August 28 - October 30

Mini Winter League

November 6 - December 18*

2018 Women’s a.m. and p.m. Doubles

Wednesday at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Spring I

Spring II

January 3 - March 7

March 28 - May 30

Summer June 6 - August 15

Fall August 29 - October 31

Mini Winter League

November 7 - December 19*

* No League play week of July 4th and Thanksgiving.

COUNTRY WESTERN DANCING

Learn to glide across the floor to the popular Texas two-step! No more sitting through your favorite song. Instructor: Brenda Seneca. Partners encouraged, but not required.

Please note, no class on March 12.

Ages: 16 and up Fee: $50 Resident, $60 Non-resident

“VAMOS A HABLAR” - LET’S TALK

Classes concentrate on conversational Spanish in an audio visual format. Instructor is Margarita Chavez, author of I Say Hola, You Say Hello. For more information, please visit www.vamosahablar.org. To watch a sample of class, visit YouTube and search "vamos hablar Lesson 1".

Ages: 18 and up

Monthly Fee: $50 Resident, $55 Non-resident

Immersion 1 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday

7:30 - 9 p.m. Wednesday

Immersion 2 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Monday 4:30 - 6 p.m. Wednesday

Intermediate Mar. 5 - Apr. 16

Beginner Jan. 22 - Feb. 26 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Mon The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

BALLROOM DANCING

Participants are introduced to widely used dances in both smooth and Latin styles, such as the Foxtrot, Waltz and Cha-cha. The class will also teach leading and following. Instructor: Brenda Seneca. Partners encouraged, but not required. Please note, no class on March 12.

Ages: 16 and up

Fee: $50 Resident, $60 Non-resident

Intermediate 1 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Monday 5:30 - 7 p.m. Tuesday

Intermediate II 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Monday 6 - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday

Advanced 7:30 - 9 p.m. Tues and Thurs

The Recreation Center at Bear Branch

Beginner Jan. 22 - Feb. 26 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Mon The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

Intermediate Mar. 5 - Apr. 16

SWING/JITTERBUG

Enjoy this fun introduction to the basic steps and patterns of East Coast Swing; learn leading and following skills as well. Instructor: Brenda Seneca. Partners encouraged, but not required. Please note, no class on October 31 and November 21.

Please note, no class on March 12.

Ages: 16 and up Fee: $50 Resident, $60 Non-resident

SPANISH CLUB

Beginner Jan. 22 - Feb. 26 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. Mon The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

Intermediate Mar. 5 - Apr. 16

NEW! A NOVEL BUNCH – BOOK CLUB!

Come be a part of this brand new book club starting at Rob Fleming Recreation Center! Enjoy a new book each month and get to meet people in your area that share your favorite past-time. The club will be self-run by its members and snacks will be provided at each meeting. We will have an orientation meeting to decide on the first book and the first host will be chosen. Call and save your spot today and bring a book idea with you to the first meeting! Coffee and snacks provided.

Fee: Free!

Orientation meeting: Tuesday, January 16 at 6:30pm

Location: Rob Fleming Recreation Center

Monthly Meetings:

February 13 March 20 April 17 May 15

This club is for those who are fluent in the Spanish language. Discussion topics include current events, Spanish soap opera critiques and other interesting subjects. Instructor: Margarita Chavez.

Ages: 18 and up Monthly Fee: $30 Resident, $35 Non-resident

Monday 7:30 - 9 p.m. The Recreation Center at Bear Branch

INTRO TO VOICEOVERS

This fun and empowering 90 minute, one-on-one introductory workshop covers the different types of voiceovers and what tools are needed to find success. You’ll be coached as you read a script, and be recorded so you can receive a professional voice evaluation later. You’ll have the knowledge necessary to help you decide if this is something you’d like to pursue. Check out the video at http://www.voicesforall.com/ooo to get a better sense of how the class works. Taught by a professional voice actor from the Voice Acting Training Company, Voices For All. Online Class - must have internet access and video chatting capabilities.

Age:18 and over Fee: $49 Resident; $59 Non-Resident 90 minutes arranged to fit your schedule Online

BICYCLING SKILLS 123

Bicycling Skills 123 is designed for adults who are not ready for the full TS101 class. These students will practice their handling drills in order to improve confidence while riding a bicycle.

Ages: 16 and up Fee: $15 per person

Location: Lakeside Park Parking Lot

May 5 9 a.m. - noon Saturday Lakeside Park

TRAFFIC SKILLS 101

Traffic Skills 101 is a fast-paced class that will give you the confidence to ride safely & legally in traffic or on the trail. You will learn how to conduct bicycle safety checks, fix a flat, & crash avoidance techniques. Recommended for adults and children above the age of 16.

Ages: 16 and up Fee: $60 per person

Location: Lakeside Park

May 12 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Lakeside Park

This high intensity dance workout mixes modern moves with strength training. Set to top 40 music, Dance Mixx targets the three major muscle groups for a full body workout!

Ages: 16 and up

Fee: $56/month - year EFT

$68/month - 6 months EFT

$15/class

SPECIAL* No joining fee to sign up at our location!

January - May

TAI CHI MARTIAL ARTS (TCMA)

Tai chi is a traditional/ chinese exercise designed to strengthen the body, relax the mind and promote overall good health. Anyone can learn tai chi regardless of age or physical condition and no special equipment is needed. Sifu David Neighbors has studied tai chi for over 25 years and martial arts for more than 30 years.

www.thewoodlandstaichi.com

TAI CHI I

Instruction in the yang style tai chi 8-step form and the Bejing short form. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of tai chi movement and philosophy.

Ages: 16 and up Fee: $70 Resident once weekly, $80 Non-resident $120 Resident twice weekly, $130 Non-resident

Mondays 7 - 8 p.m. Recreation Center at Bear Branch

Saturdays 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

TAI CHI II

Instruction in the Yung family style 108 Posture form. Students continue their study of movement and tai chi theory.

Ages: 16 and up Fee: $70 Resident once weekly, $80 Non-resident $120 Resident twice weekly, $130 Non-resident

Mondays 7 - 8 p.m. Recreation Center at Bear Branch

Saturdays 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

TAI CHI III

Traditional weapons training and self defense. The benefits of tai chi are enhanced by exercising with weapons. Self defense training includes applications, push hands and joint locks.

Ages: 18 and Up

Fee: $35 Resident once weekly, $40 Non-Resident

$70 Resident twice weekly; $80 Non-Resident

Tues/Thurs Evenings 6 - 7 p.m.

Mon/Wed Mornings 9 - 10 a.m. The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming

Times listed are for January - May. Times subject to change for summer months.

Mondays 8 - 8:30 p.m. Recreation Center at Bear Branch

Saturdays 10:35 - 11:05 a.m.

TAI CHI IV

Tai Chi group practice, experienced students through practice the art of tai chi.

Ages: 18 and Up

Fee: $35 Resident once weekly, $40 Non-Resident

$70 Resident twice weekly; $80 Non-Resident

Mondays 7 - 8 p.m. Recreation Center at Bear Branch

Saturdays 9 - 10 a.m.

QIGONG/ CHIKUNG

Instruction in traditional chinese energy work. Students learn the fundamentals of quigong in order to clear the mind and self heal.

Ages: 18 and Up

Fee: $35 Resident once weekly, $40 Non-Resident

$70 Resident twice weekly; $80 Non-Resident

Saturdays 8 - 9 a.m. Recreation Center at Bear Branch

NORTHERN FIST MARTIAL ARTS

Kung Fu has been used for centuries as a means of promoting strong minds and general health. Students will be instructed in traditional Chinese forms, applications and two-man sets. Monthly topics include: strikes, kicks, take downs and joint locks.

Ages: 16 and up Fee: $70 Resident, $80 Non-resident

Saturdays 11:05 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. Recreation Center at Bear Branch

COMPOST CLASSES

Learn from Montgomery County Master Gardeners the easy, cost-effective way to enrich your yard and garden with compost made in your own backyard. Compost is the easiest way to improve soil’s ability to hold moisture and manage yard trimmings at the same time.

Fee: Free to attend and compost bins will be half price for only $25! Registration required.

SMARTER ABOUT WATER WORKSHOP

Date: Saturday, May 12, 2018

Location: The Woodlands Emergency Training Center

Become smarter about water use – learn simple conservation techniques and realistic applications for your home. Program will feature presentations from local experts and very informative discussion. Registration required! Visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/waterconservation or call 281-210-3800.

Fee: Free!

Saturday, May 12 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Woodlands Emergency Training Center

January 6 10 - 11 a.m. Saturday

February 3

March 3

PARDES Campus 8203 Millennium Forest Dr.

GARDENING 101: SAGE TIPS FOR A WATER-WISE YARD

Discover techniques to grow a greener landscape. This winter educational workshop will feature local experts discussing how to manage and improve your yard. Registration required. Visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/gardeningevents or call 281-210-3800.

Fee: Free!

January 13 9 a.m. - noon Saturday Whole Foods Market

ADVANCED VEGETABLE GARDENING

Texas vegetable gardening expert, Skip Richter, will share his special knowledge and experience to provide support with vegetable gardening in our challenging southeast Texas climate. Registration required. Visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/gardeningevents or call 281-210-3800.

Fee: Free!

February 10 9 a.m. - noon Saturday The Woodlands Emergency Training Center

WALK IN THE WOODS NATURE LECTURE SERIES

Explore nature at your back door! Experts reveal the extraordinary plants and wildlife of East Texas. A different program each month from February through April. This spring we will focus on animals of prey in our region. Registration required! These will take place at a variety of venues around The Woodlands.

Fee: Free!

Volunteer Opportunities

ADOPT-A-PATH

Second and fourth Monday (ongoing throughout year) - help maintain the community garden space at Wendtwoods Park. Dig in and help make a positive impact in your community!

Location: 8950 Creekside Green Drive

VILLAGE TREE PLANTING

Make a difference at the Township’s fourth annual Village Tree Planting event. Young children through retired folks will plant thousands of trees where they are needed most as a part of the community’s reforestation program. For more information visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/ environment or call 281-210-3800.

Feb. 12 8 a.m. - noon Saturday Footbridge Park in Creekside Park

For more volunteer opportunities, please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/volunteer or email volunteer@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

February 8 6 - 7 p.m.

Birds of Prey

March 8

April 12

Reptiles and More

Big Cats of Texas

2018 COMMUNITY CLEANUP

SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2017

For registration or details, please call 281-210-3800 or visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/greenup.

For more information about gardening and recycling programs, please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/ environment or call 281-210-3800.

One Membership, Two Fitness Rooms!

Visit our Bear Branch or Rob Fleming location and purchase a fitness membership! Rooms are complete with cardiovascular machines, free weights and resistance machines!

$6 resident daily rate

$20 Resident Monthly Membership

$60 Resident 6-month Membership

$120 Resident 1-year Membership

$80 Senior Membership (55 and up) one-year Membership

*Non-resident rates are available with additional fees.

* Memberships valid for use at both locations.

THE RECREATION CENTER AT BEAR BRANCH

5310 Research Forest Drive • The Woodlands, Texas 77381 281-210-3950

REGULAR HOURS

Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.*

Saturday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday: Closed

The Woodlands Township is officially recognized as a runner and bicycle friendly community!

THE RECREATION CENTER AT ROB FLEMING PARK

6464 Creekside Forest Drive • The Woodlands, Texas 77389 281-210-3950

REGULAR HOURS (Beginning January 2, 2018)

Monday - Thursday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.*

Saturday: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday: Closed

*Recreation Centers will close Fridays at 6 p.m. when special events are scheduled.

E-mail: recreation@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/parksandrecreation

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