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COMMUNITY SERVICES 633 WALNUT STREET ABILENE TEXA S 79601
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Warmer weather is coming to Abilene and we’re all ready for the adventures coming our way! Our Parks and Recreation staff are always working hard to provide fun activities for you and your family throughout the year, and the springtime is no exception. These next few months you’ll have events to look forward to such as the Steam-N-Wheels Bike Race, Mother and Son Dance, and our Easter Egg Hunt. Our aquatics will also be opening this quarter, such as our 5 splash pads (Nelson, Redbud, Scarborough, Sears, and Stevenson), along with our aquatic center Adventure Cove. Hope you’re ready to discover your next adventure this Spring - so many things to do and adventures to take!
Sincerly,
Lesli Andrews
Lesli Andrews Director of Community Services
Administrative Staff Lesli Andrews
Director of Community Services
Chris Gibson
Assistant Director of Community Services
Richard Rodgers
Ann Hall
Bobby Brown
Alyssa Hartley
Assistant Director of Community Services Senior Services/ Aquatics Manager
Recreation Manager/ Adaptive Recreation Multimedia Specialist
Parks & Recreation Board
Senior Advisory Board
Gary Grubbs, Chair David Pittman Marc Orner Jeff Goodin Leigh Black Robyn Wertheim Michael Homer
Leroy King, Chair Maxine Williams James Francies Sylvia Herrera Cynthia Cooke Joe Lopez Johnny Whisenhunt Sydney Moore
The City of Abilene Recreation Division is a proud member of the following organizations:
National Recreation & Park Association Texas Recreation & Park Society Texas Association on Aging Program Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Texas Public Pool Council
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Easter Egg Hunt 25,000 Eggs!
Saturday, April 4
Lee Athletic Complex 4:00pm
Free Family Event!
Country Western Dance Lessons
Cobb Recreation Center Adaptive Recreation
Mondays 6:30-8pm
Mar. 16 - Apr. 27 & May 4 - Jun. 22 No class May 25
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Thursdays 6:30-8pm
Feb. 27 - Apr. 9 & Apr. 16 - May 28
$45 per Couple / $33 per Individual Register at www.abilenetx.gov/signup
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Dog Obedience
Basic Manners $65 per dog
Tuesdays
6:30-7:30pm
Cobb Rec Center
Feb 25 - Apr 7
*Dogs do accompany owners on the first day of class
This class is designed for dogs aged 7 months and up. In this class, your dog will learn basic manners: Settle, sit, down, heeling, recalls, stays, touch, place, and manners when meeting others. You will learn how to build a relationship with your dog that will keep him eager to work with you! Register online at
www.abilenetx.gov/signup
Puppy Class Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm Feb 25 - Apr 7
Cobb Rec Center $65 per dog *Dogs do accompany owners on the first day of class.
This class is for puppies aged four months to six months. In this class, you will learn training techniques that will seem like “fun and games” to your puppy but will actually be building a strong foundation of excellent manners! Your puppy will learn to sit, down, settle, begin the stays, and recall exercises, as well as, meeting strangers and being polite around other dogs. Your puppy will gain confidence through positive reinforcement and the gentle use of instability equipment.
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Youth $65 Dog Training per dog Class *Dogs do accompany Feb.27 to Apr. 9 owners on the first day of class
Thursdays 6:30 to 7:30pm
This FUN class is designed for youth ages 6 to 15 and their dogs! This class will follow the format of the ALL FUR FUN class. It is designed for young handlers to test their abilities to work with their dogs and find fun ways to interact while trying several different dog sports! Each week you will get to try a different dog sport: • Obedience • Fitness • Rally • Scent • Agility • Barn Hunt
Register online at
**All breeds are welcome, as long as the Youth is able to maintain control of the dog at all times**
www.abilenetx.gov/signup
All FUR
Thu. 7:30pm-8:30pm
Fun!
$65 per dog
Have you ever wondered what sport your dog would excel in?
Cobb Rec Center
This is the class for you! In All FUR Fun! you will get to explore a new dog sport every week.
You will get to check your dog's aptitude for sports like:
Feb. 27 to Apr. 9 • Obedience • Rally • Agility • Fitness • Scent • Barn Hunt
Register online at
www.abilenetx.gov/signup! #discoveryournextadventure
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Men’s Basketball
$45
Per Player
Thursdays, Jun. 11 - Jul. 23
Open to Men 17 and Older Players can sign up individually or create pre-formed teams.
Register online at www.abilenetx.gov/signup
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Women’s Volleyball
$45
Mondays, Jun. 8 - Jul. 20
per player
Open to Women 17 and Older
Players can sign up individually or create pre-formed teams. Register online at www.abilenetx.gov/signup
Co-ed’s Volleyball
$45
Per Player
Tuesdays, Jun. 9 - Jul. 21 Open to Men and Women 17 and Older Players can sign up individually or create pre-formed teams.
Register online at www.abilenetx.gov/signup
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Kids
Summer Camp
2020 Open to
Camp Sessions Includes:
$85
T-shirt, backpack, weekly swimming, snacks, breakfast, lunch, field trips, guest speakers, & hands on learning!
Ages 6-13 for 2 week camps Sessions 1-5
$50
for Session 6
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Ages 6-13 Registration begins March 2
Hurry, There’s Limited Space!
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Camp Locations
Cobb
Cobb Recreation Center GV Daniels Recreation Center Rose Recreation Center Sears Recreation Center
Camp Hours Mon - Fri 7:30am - 5:30pm No Camp July 3rd
Camp Sessions GV Daniels
Session Session Session Session Session Session
1 June 1 - 12 2 June 15 - 26 3 June 29 - July 10 (No Camp July 3) 4 July 13 - 24 5 July 27 - Aug 7 6 Aug 10 - 14
Financial Assistance Rose
Financial Assistance is available on a limited basis. To apply, please visit www.abilenetx.gov/camps
Registration
Sears
Register online at www.abilenetx.gov/signup, in person at the Community Services Office at 633 Walnut, or at the recreation centers! #discoveryournextadventure #discoveryournextadventure
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Splash Pads
Opening Mid-April
Open every day from dawn ‘till dusk!
Redbud
Scarborough
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Nelson
Sears Splash into Adventure here in Abilene, Texas!
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Active Adults We offer exercise classes, arts & crafts, special events, lunch, transportation, and weekly dances!
More Info Our Hours:
Call: 325-734-5300 2625 South 7th seniors@abilenetx.gov www.abilenetx.gov/seniors
Mon, Wed, Fri: 8:30am-4pm Tues: 8:30am-6pm Thurs: 8:30am-4pm & 5:30pm-10pm
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Gentle Fitness For Seniors
An hour-long workout featuring a warm up, strength, balance and flexibility exercises, and a cool down.
GV Daniels Rec Center
Tuesdays & THursdays
10:00am 10:45am Free!
Senior Citizens Prom
GV Daniels Recreation Center May 29 | 6:30-9:30pm Free Event, 55 and older The theme is 1920’s, and there will be a dinner and dance held in GV Daniel’s gymnasium. Waltz, tango, and foxtrot while having a roarin’ time during this Roarin’ 20s party!
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Adaptive Recreation Life Skills • Gardening • Art for Life Exercise• Cooking Classes • Bowling Lunch • Field Trips • Quarterly Dances Guest Programmers • Special Olympics
$
40
Per Month
Staff: Natasha Jones • Recreation Supervisor Kay Cooper • Recreation Specialist John Martinez • Program Worker Menyon Booker • Recreation Leader
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AIKIDO
Cobb Recreation Center Tuesday & Thursday 6:30pm - 8:30pm $
33/month
Racquetball FREE • Sears Rec Center Call 325-676-6440 to reserve your court
Rec Centers & Staff COBB
Daniels
2302 State Street 676-6447
541 N 8th 676-6443
Coordinator: Joyce Christine Schutter joyce.schutter@abilenetx.gov Specialist: Carey Johnson carey.johnson@abilenetx.gov
Coordinator: Jazmyn Gindratt jazmyn.gindratt@abilenetx.gov Specialist: Racquel Garrett racquel.garrett@abilenetx.gov
ROSE
Sears
2609 S 7th 676-6445 Coordinator: Laura Holbrook laura.holbrook@abilenetx.gov Specialist: Kaci Faulks kaci.faulks@abilenetx.gov
2250 Ambler 676-6440 Coordinator: Michael Pecararo michael.pecararo@abilenetx.gov Specialist: Katie Brokovich katie.brokovich@abilenetx.gov #discoveryournextadventure
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Bucks buting $700 Contri ,000 in p 7! ark 8 9 1 e c improvements sin
Help support Parks & Recreation by donating $1 through your water bill or make an one time or recurring donations at www.abilenetx.gov/signup
For Water Bill donations, please contact the Water Department at 676-6405. Please have your account number handy.
Questions? Email us at ParksAndRec@abilenetx.gov