2013 Summer Activity Guide

City of Albany

r e c r e at i o n & c o m m u n i t y s e r v i c e s

Summer 2013

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Let’s Pool Our Tools

Has the native flora in your backyard grown waist-high, but you really don’t want to own a weed wacker? Have turkeys permanently defaced your power drill? Are you circular-saw impaired?

For more information: www.albanyca.org/toolpool

The City of Albany Recreation & Community Services Department is starting a tool lending library—Albany Tool Pool—so that we can all share those tools we only need every once in a while. Tool lending libraries work like regular libraries, except you don’t read the tools, you use them instead. Tool lending libraries give the community access to needed tools, without people having to purchase and store such things. Albany Tool Pool will provide low-cost access to tools, foster sustainability, and build community through sharing. All good, right?

Donations are now being accepted. Drop off your extra hand tools, gardening tools, working power tools or anything your neighbors might need for do-it-yourself home improvement projects. Donations will be accepted Sundays between 10 am and 1 pm at the Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic Avenue, beginning April 14.

Stay tuned for when Albany Tool Pool opens.

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Summer Approaches

Time to jump on getting signed-up for camps, as they fill up fast.

There’ll be no excuse this summer for flip-flopping around when there are so many engaging activities in this Activity Guide!

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Youth Activities

Boomers & Beyond

Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Martial Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Sports & Fitness . . . . . . . . . . 6–7 Special Interest. . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Exercise & Dance. . . . . . . . .

Walking. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special Interest. . . . . . . . .

Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Summer Camps Science . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special Interest. . . . . . . . .

Engineering . . . . . . . . . . .

Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 10 11–13 14–15 . . 16 . . 17

. 30 . . 31 32–33 34–35

Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . 36–37 Arts Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 @theCenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . 39–43 Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Neighborhood Info. . . . . . . . . . . 45 Volunteers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Friendship Club. . . . . . . . . . . 18–19

Green Things. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sumer Camp Chart . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Parks & Facilities. . . . . . . . . . 48–49

Adult Activities

City Information . . . . . . . . . . 50–51

Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22–23 Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Art & Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Special Interest. . . . . . . . . . . 25 Exercise & Fitness. . . . . . . . 26–27 Martial Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

How to Register. . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . 52 www.twitter.com/AlbanyRecDept www.facebook.com/albanyrec

Adult Leagues . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

activity guide Summer 2013

Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52

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Dance

Ballet: Beginning

Ballet: Level 2

A g es 3. 5 – 5

Ages 8–13

This is an introduction to basic dance movements, to age appropriate music, using fantasy and imagination which helps develop basic motor movements.

Your child will be introduced to more specific ballet movements, which stimulate musical awareness, grace and muscular development in the older child.

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

TIME

May 3–June 14

Fri

11:30 am–noon

7x

$60

$70

May 3–June 14

Fri

4:30–5 pm

7x

$60

$70

May 3–June 14

Fri

1:30–2 pm

7x

$60

$70

June 21–July 12

Fri

4:30–5 pm

4x

$36

$46

May 3–June 14

Fri

5:30–6 pm

7x

$60

$70

June 21–July 12

Fri

11:30 am–noon

4x

$36

$46

Instructor: Mary Lyons Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2

June 21–July 12

Fri

1:30–2 pm

4x

$36

$46

June 21–July 12

Fri

5:30–6 pm

4x

$36

$46

Tap: Beginning

DATE

Ages 5–7

Your child will be introduced to more specific ballet movements, which stimulate musical awareness, grace and muscular development.

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

DATE

DAY

TIME

May 3–June 14

Fri

3:30–4 pm

7x

$60

$70

May 3–June 14

Fri

6–6:30 pm

7x

$60

$70

June 21–July 12

Fri

3:30–4 pm

4x

$36

$46

June 21–July 12

Fri

6–6:30 pm

4x

$36

$46

Instructor: Mary Lyons Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 6; Max: 25

Min: 6; Max: 25

This class is an introduction to the basic steps of tap dance using age appropriate music and songs.

Ballet: Level 1

APAL offers alternatives to crime and delinquency by engaging youth in wholesome and character building activities such as Crocodile wrestling (grades 1–5), Girls Rock! Camp (middle school) and the Albany Police Youth Academy (high school), while establishing positive relationships between the police and youth.

APAL also partners with the Albany Y to provide Girls Rock! a program for middle school girls based on the Girls Circle curriculum. This popular program is designed to help girls learn empowering communications skills.

APAL will host its annual Bicycle Rodeo on May 18, 2013 (details page 39).

For information visit www.albanypal.net.

TIME

A g es 3. 5 – 5

Min: 6; Max: 25

Albany Police Activities League (APAL)

DAY

NONRES.

DAY

Instructor: Mary Lyons Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2

DATE

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

DATE

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DAY

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

May 3–June 14

Fri

2–2:30 pm

7x

$60

$70

June 21–July 12

Fri

2–2:30 pm

4x

$36

$46

Instructor: Mary Lyons Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 6; Max: 25

Tap: Level 1 Ages 5–7

This class builds on the techniques to include simple combinations with partners.

DATE

DAY

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

May 3–June 14

Fri

4–4:30 pm

7x

$60

$70

June 21–July 12

Fri

4–4:30 pm

4x

$36

$46

Instructor: Mary Lyons Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 6; Max: 25

Tap: Level 2 Ages 8–13

This class introduces more complicated rhythms and timing with pattern and direction.

Police & Youth Working Together for a Safer Community

DATE

DAY

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

May 3–June 14

Fri

5–5:30 pm

7x

$60

$70

June 21–July 12

Fri

5–5:30 pm

4x

$36

$46

Instructor: Mary Lyons Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 6; Max: 25

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Art

Clay for Kids

Partners in Creativity

Draw/Paint from Life & Beyond

Ages 4–7

A g e s 2 – 5 ( w i t h A d u lt )

Ages 6–13

Make fun artistic sculptures pots and tiles and do a fun painting or drawing project on the last day of class. Work with Bay Area artist Sharyl Gates. Sign-up early, this class fills up quickly. Parents are welcome in the classroom with their younger child. Parents may also make a piece or two for a material fee. $10 material fee paid to the instructor.

Even the youngest artists have a long attention span when freely exploring color, line, shape and texture, while their adult partner observes casually while creating a masterpiece of his/her own or enjoys socializing. Participants will have opportunities to paint, print, try out different clays and mix media in collages. Special projects include: holiday mask making, seasonal and holiday ideas. The class will provide fine arts papers, paints and other material used by professional artists as well as, edible, nontoxic materials that produce beautiful art work. $10 material fee paid to instructor.

Explore fun techniques in drawing, watercolor and mixed media. Draw and paint figures, faces, mystical creatures and more with Bay Area artist, Sharyl Gates. Students will also learn a bit of Art History.

Always something new. Bring a sketchbook and #2 pencil or ebony drawing pencil to class.

DATE

DAY

TIME

May 8–June 5

Wed

2:15–3:15 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

$109

NONRES.

$119

Instructor: Sharyl Gates, sharylg@yahoo.com, www.artsonia.com/schools/albany2 Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room Min: 4; Max: 8

Advanced Clay for Kids

DATE

DAY

TIME

July 10–July 17

Wed

10 am–noon

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

2x

$47

DATE

DAY

TIME

May 7–June 4

Tue

3:45–4:45 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

$99

NONRES.

$109

Instructor: Sharyl Gates, sharylg@yahoo.com, www.artsonia.com/schools/albany2 Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room Min: 4; Max: 16

NONRES.

$57

Instructor: Harriet Frank Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room

Ages 8–14

Min: 3; Max: 6

Make sculptures pots, and tiles like the ancient Greeks. Learn to use the wheel. We will glaze our clay, and do a fun painting or drawing project the last day. Work with Bay Area Artist Sharyl Gates.

Sign-up early, this class tends to fill. $10 material fee paid to the instructor.

DATE

DAY

TIME

May 8–June 5

Wed

4–5:15 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

$119

NONRES.

$129

Instructor: Sharyl Gates, sharylg@yahoo.com, www.artsonia.com/schools/albany2 Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room Min: 4; Max: 8

activity guide Summer 2013

Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52

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Martial Arts

Beginning Ki-Aikido A g e s 7 – A d u lt

Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido is a martial discipline, which teaches that relaxation is stronger than tension. Our goal is to bring balance even to our opponents and problems as a solution to conflict. We use martial techniques, meditation and breathing exercises to help develop the power of mind and body. Founded

by Master Koichi Tohei, who was responsible for bringing the martial art of Aikido to the world in 1953. Taught and overseen by Maida Sensei, direct student and representative of Tohei Sensei. Maida Sensei holds the rank of 7th Dan Shihan (Master Instructor) and has taught professionally since 1976.

This class is suitable for Adults of any level or physical ability, and for children ages 7 and older with some experience in Aikido. Younger children and children new to Aikido are welcome if accompanied onto the mat by a parent or guardian. The first hour of class is recommended for all beginners. Continuing on to the second hour is recommended for those with more experience or who are willing to be pushed a little.

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

DATE

DAY

TIME

May 4–May 25

Sat

9–11 am

4x

$54

June 1–June 29

Sat

9–11 am

5x

$54

$64

July 6–July 20

Sat

9–11 am

3x

$54

$64

$64

Instructor: Maida Sensei and certified staff, (510) 290-8640, kiaikido@kiaikido.org Location: Albany Community Center, Hall, Albany Senior Center (May 18) Min: 5; Max: 25

Kids’ Ki-Aikido

Albany Karate For Kids!

Ages 7–14

Ages 6–16

Traditional Japanese Martial Arts instruction in Ki-Aikido for kids. Emphasis on relaxation, selfcontrol and self-discipline. Students will learn rolls, throws, pins, meditation and breathing exercises. A friendly, fun and safe class using positive, non-competitive traditional monastic style forms. Overseen and taught by Maida Sensei, Chief Instructor of the Northern California Ki Society, 7th Dan, local parent, Rinzai Zen Priest and professional Aikido Instructor since 1976 and certified staff.

Black-Belt Instructor Sensei Dara Connolly leads this successful program to develop self-confidence and skill in young people. Her renowned teaching style develops each student individually in a positive and fun, non-aggressive environment. Students receive one on one instruction in Tae Kwon Do, Japanese weapons and practical Self-Defense techniques.

Throughout the year students may participate in Belt Tests and studio tournaments-family and friends are invited to watch! New students are always welcome and beginners may start at anytime. Please plan your schedule carefully; there are no make-ups or credits for missed classes. Uniforms and test fees are optional and paid to Albany Karate for Kids, see instructor for details.

DATE

DAY

May 1–May 31* M/W/F June 3–June 28 M/W/F July 1–July 22

M/W/F

TIME

4–5 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

1x/week

NONRES.

$44

$54

2-3x/week $64

$74

4:15–5:15 pm 1x/week

$44

$54

2-3x/week $64

$74

4:15–5:15 pm 1x/week

$44

$54

2-3x/week $64

$74

Instructor: Maida Sensei and certified staff, (510) 290-8640, kiaikido@kiaikido.org Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Min: 2; Max: 40

*No class on May 17 & May 27

forms, Self-Defense & W e apons

Sat: 9–10 am (All levels) Sat: 10–10:45 am (Advanced Blue Belt & up may attend 2x/wk) DATE

DAY

MEETS

ALBANY RESIDENT

NONRES.

May 4–June 29

Sat

1-2x/week

$87

$97

July 6–Aug 24

Sat

1-2x/week

$87

$97

Instructor: Sensei Dara Connolly & Back Belt team, (510) 847-2400, www.albanykarateforkids.com Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Albany Community Center, Hall (May 11 & Aug 24) Min: 4; Max: 50

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Music

Music Together®

A g e s 1 2 – A d u lt

A g e s 1 3 – A d u lt

Join the Albany Community Center Guitar Ensemble and share your passion for guitar music and ensemble performance. The classes will meet weekly working on pieces selected by the instructor. All the pieces will be available online in both musical notation and tablature form and will have accompanying audio files. The ensemble group will present a short recital at the last class meeting of the session. This class is open to guitarists of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Visit http://theguitarinstructor.net/ ensemble to find the selected pieces.

Recorder music from VERY beginning! Learn the basics of music making through learning to play the recorder. Students will learn basic fingering, blowing and music reading. Student will study either soprano or alto recorder, learning fingerings for an octave and a half, hand position, blowing, breathing and tonguing; basic music reading skills. Beginner bass recorder may join class, but must play alto recorder already.

Ages 0–5

Music Together® is the award winning program that pioneered parent participation, early childhood music classes. We provide a true family music experience, as siblings can attend the mixed age classes together. Moms, dads, aunts, grandparents and best buddies are all invited to attend. What will you and your child find in a Music Together® class? Rainbow colored falling leaves, cows sitting in the old oak tree, tyrannosaurus rex, shining stars, rockets to the moon, trains to the beach. You will hear happy village harvest dances, Korean lullabies, Cuban rain forest songs, Jazz, classical, oldies and goodies, music from around the globe as well as original compositions written for Music Together® classes. You'll find drums of all sorts, bells, triangles, shakers, scrapers, kitchen instruments, scarves, stretchy dancing ribbon–instruments galore!

License fee: $50 (April), $40 (July) payable to instructor. Included in the fee is a CD set, Song Book, Parent Guide DVD and Musical Growth chart. We offer two make-up classes per session to be used at any convenient location, day and time. Siblings under 6 months old are free, over 6 months are $120 (April), $90 (July).

Bay Area Parent: Best of the Best (2001-2012), Best Enrichment Program: Parents' Press (2011), Best Music Class: Oakland Magazine, Alameda Magazine, Lamorinda Moms' Club, NPN, East Bay Express.

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

DATE

DAY

TIME

Apr 12–June 14

Fri

9:30–10:15 am

10x

$154

$164

Apr 12–June 14

Fri

10:30–11:15 am

10x

$154

$164

July 5–Aug 16*

Fri

9:30–10:15 am

6x

$104

$114

July 5–Aug 16*

Fri

10:30–11:15 am

6x

$104

$114

Instructor: Music Together Staff Location: Albany Community Center, EOC Room Min: 6; Max: 12

*No class on July 26

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Beginning Recorder I

DATE

DAY

TIME

May 28–Aug 20*

Tue

7–8 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

12x

$100

NONRES.

$110

Min: 4; Max: 18

DAY

TIME

Apr 9–June 11*

Tue

6:30–7:30 pm

*No class on July 2

NE W

Classical Guitar Technique

Do you wish to read and play music for the guitar?

Learn to play a melody, understand rhythm and where notes are on the guitar. Students provide their own instrument, preferably with nylon strings. All levels welcome. Please contact Claude Sprague for more information about the class. $18.50 material fee per text (if needed), to be collected by instructor.

Text: Classic Guitar Technique, Volume One by Aaron Shearer.

$79

*No class on May 7 & May 14

Low Intermediate Recorder Ensemble

NE W

NONRES.

In this class, students will develop proficiency in ensemble skills playing in recorder ensemble of all sizes; which allows expansion to other recorder sizes.

Refine understanding and practice of all elements of music making through learning to play well in recorder ensemble of all four sizes. Work with conductor with greater emphasis on tuning, execution of fingerings, phrasing and articulation together.

May use class to obtain proficiency on tenor and bass sizes of recorder. Consort music from the Middle Ages to the 21st Century. Prerequisite: Beginning Recorder II or equivalent.

DATE

DAY

TIME

May 25–July 6

Sat

10–11:30 am

7x

$88

$98

DATE

DAY

TIME

July 13–Aug 24

Sat

10–11:30 am

7x

$88

$98

Apr 9–June 11*

Tue

7:30–8:30 pm

Instructor: Claude Sprague, (510) 859-4055, claude@theguitarinstructor.net Location: Albany Community Center, EOC & Craft Rooms

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

8x

$69

NONRES.

$79

Instructor: Frances Feldon Location: Albany Teen Center, 1331 Portland Ave, Memorial Park Min: 8; Max: 50

Min: 5; Max: 16

NE W

Vocal Jazz Workshop

$69

A g e s 1 3 – A d u lt

A g e s 1 6 – A d u lt

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

8x

NONRES.

Instructor: Frances Feldon Location: Albany Teen Center, 1331 Portland Ave, Memorial Park Min: 8; Max: 50

Instructor: Claude Sprague, (510) 859-4055, claude@theguitarinstructor.net Location: Albany Community Center, Hall

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

DATE

*No class on May 7 & May 14

High Intermediate Recorder Ensemble

A g e s 1 6 – A d u lt

NE W

A g e s 1 3 – A d u lt

This class is an introduction to modern jazz singing and covers the repertoire, the master singers and composers and their styles. Discover the rich tapestry of Ella’s singing, Duke Ellington’s writing, Billie Holiday, Carmen McCrae, Sarah Vaughn and many more. Discover that you too can sing with style and excitement! Classroom aids will include sheet music handouts, youtube videos and mp3s of performances; discussion of various singers, jazz music and history, technique and style, piano accompaniment. Optional aids: in-class videos of student performances, microphone technique, field trips and out of class performances.

DATE

DAY

TIME

June 8–Aug 10

Sat

10 am–noon

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

10x

$234

NONRES.

$244

More complex music, emphasis on developing all recorder technique, including greater facility, sightreading, varied articulation and practicing ensemble skills. More one on-a-part playing. Polyphony from medieval to modern for recorders. Prerequisite: Student must know both C and F fingerings, be able to carry line alone and have substantial previous ensemble experience to participate in this class.

Student must already play SATB or be willing to learn bass.

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

DATE

DAY

TIME

Apr 9–June 11*

Tue

8:30–9:30 pm

8x

$69

NONRES.

$79

Instructor: Frances Feldon Location: Albany Teen Center, 1331 Portland Ave, Memorial Park Min: 8; Max: 50

*No class on May 7 & May 14

Instructor: Rich Kalman Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room Min: 4; Max: 10

activity guide Summer 2013

Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52

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YOUTH

Sports & Fitness

Gentle Yoga A g e s 1 4 – A d u lt

Learn how to relax and enjoy a body-mind synchronicity through the ancient practice of yoga. Students will learn how to do classic yoga postures in styles borrowed from several schools of yoga. While holding the yoga poses, they will be shown how to stimulate acupressure points. The asana session will be followed by healing pranayamas (breathing techniques), meditation and guided relaxation.

Instructor Viji Sundaram has been teaching yoga in India and the US for 22 years. She is a certified yoga and Acu-yoga instructor, as well as, an acupressure practitioner.

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

DAY

TIME

May 1–May 29

Wed

6:30–8 pm

5x

$56

$66

June 5–July 3

Wed

6:30–8 pm

5x

$56

$66

July 17–Aug 14

Wed

6:30–8 pm

5x

$56

$66

Instructor: Viji Sundaram Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 5; Max: 20

Beginning Yoga A g e s 1 3 – a d u lt

Yoga is the study and integration of the body, mind and breath to achieve greater health and vitality.

Through a series of physical postures, deep breathing, relaxation and mental concentration, students will learn how to reduce stress, feel more energized and enhance the overall quality of their lives.

DAY

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

A g e s 1 4 – a d u lt

Your core muscles, the deepest abdominal, lumbar and pelvic floor muscles, protect your spine and prepare you for strenuous activities. Discover how to develop core strength with the proper awareness and mental focus to get fit without getting hurt and improve performance in dance, sports and martial arts. Instructor has over 20 years experience specializing in movement education and injury prevention, and works in many different settings, including physical therapy clinics, Kaiser hospitals and private practice. He is a Certified Pilates Instructor and Feldenkrais® Somatic Practitioner with an extensive background as a professional dancer. This is a mixed level class (beginning to intermediate). Mats provided.

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

DATE

DAY

TIME

May 15–June 26

Wed

5:45–6:45 pm

7x

$88

$98

July 10–Aug 21

Wed

5:45–6:45 pm

7x

$88

$98

NONRES.

May 6–June 24*

Mon

6:30–8 pm

7x

$91

$101

July 1–Aug 19

Mon

6:30–8 pm

8x

$104

$114

Tennis: Private and Group Instruction A g e s All

Lessons are taught by our USPTA certified instructor, John Fry. Offered on a year-round basis, they are tailored to the students needs. Clinics and workouts for league teams or tournament players are also available. Times and locations are arranged with the instructor upon completing registration. Sign-up for the 5-session package and save. No refunds for the 5-session package.

PRIVATE/GROUP

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

Private

1/2 hr

1x

$32

$42

Private

1 hr

1x

$57

$67

Semi-Private

1 hr

1x

$29

$39

Group (Min 3)

1 hr

1x

$22

$32

Group (Min 4)

1 hr

1x

$18

$28

5-Session Package

1 hr

5x

$252

$302

Instructor: John Fry & Staff Location: Memorial Park, Ocean View or Terrace Park Tennis Courts Min: 4; Max: varies

Kidz Love Soccer: Mommy/Daddy & Me Soccer

Instructor: Ernie Adams, (510) 619-9223, www.bodyinaction.com Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Min: 8; Max: 35

A g e s 2 – 3. 5 ( w i t h pa r e n ts )

NONRES.

DATE

DATE

User Friendly Pilates: Increase Core Strength Without Getting Hurt (Mixed Levels)

Zumba A g e s 1 3 – A d u lt

Zumba is the popular fitness craze that is sweeping the world! Zumba is the most fun you will have exercising and it never feels like work! Salsa, Samba, Reggaeton, Cumbia, Merengue are just a few of the many types of Latin Rhythms we dance to. All levels welcome. No experience is necessary. Instructor quickly previews the moves before each song. You can be certain to get a great workout, burn lots of calories and have a blast in this Zumba class. Grab your water bottle and bring a towel. Ditch the workout, join the party, ZUMBA! DATE

DAY

TIME

May 7–June 25

Tue

6:15–7:15 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

8x

$84

Instructor: Teresa Heath-Hickman Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2

NONRES.

$94

Introduce yourself and your toddler to the world’s most popular sport! As you and your child participate in our fun age-appropriate activities, your child will be develope their large motor skills and socialization skills. The fun happens on the field, and in Mommy/ Daddy & Me Soccer, parents are a part of the action!

Check the Rainout hotline 30 minutes before the start of the class for the most up-to-date information. Cancelled classes will be made up at the end of the session by adding an additional class at the same day and time.

DATE

DAY

Apr 20–June 15* Sat July 13–Aug 24

Sat

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

2:15–2:45 pm

7x

$86

$96

2:30–3 pm

7x

$86

$96

Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Staff, Rainout Hotline (888) 372-5803 Location: Jewel's Terrace Park, Tevlin & Terrace Drive, Albany Min: 6; Max: 20

*No class on Apr 27 & May 25

Min: 10; Max: 30

Instructor: Jennifer Sowerwine Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 (May 6–May 20) Min: 5; Max: 30

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*No class on May 27

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Kidz Love Soccer: Tot Soccer A g es 3. 5 – 4

Little tykes will enjoy running and kicking just like the big kids! Encourages large motor skill development through fun soccer games and introduces small children to the group setting. Shin guards are required after the first meeting. Check the Rainout hotline 30 minutes before the start of the class for the most up-to-date information. Cancelled classes will be made up at the end of the session by adding an additional class at the same day and time.

DATE

DAY

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

Apr 20–June 15* Sat

2:55–3:25 pm

7x

$86

$96

July 13–Aug 24

3:10–3:40 pm

7x

$86

$96

Sat

Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Staff, Rain-out Hotline (888) 372-5803 Location: Jewel's Terrace Park, Tevlin & Terrace Drive, Albany Min: 6; Max: 24

*No class on Apr 27 & May 25

Kidz Love Soccer: Pre Soccer Ages 4–5

Children will have fun and learn the basic techniques of the game; all while building self-esteem and learning to follow instructions in a nurturing teaching environment. Shin guards are required after the first meeting. Check the Rainout hotline 30 minutes before the start of the class for the most up-to-date information. Cancelled classes will be made up at the end of the session by adding an additional class at the same day and time.

DATE

DAY

Apr 20–June 15* Sat July 13–Aug 24

Sat

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

3:25–4 pm

7x

$86

$96

3:40–4:15 pm

7x

$86

$96

Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Staff, Rain-out Hotline (888) 372-5803 Location: Jewel's Terrace Park, Tevlin & Terrace Drive, Albany Min: 6; Max: 24

*No class on Apr 27 & May 25

Kidz Love Soccer: Soccer 1 Ages 5–6

Players will learn dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, age-specific defense, etc. Fun skill games are played at every session and every participant will have a ball at his or her feet. Shin guards are required after the first meeting. Check the Rainout hotline 30 minutes before the start of the class for the most up-to-date information. Cancelled classes will be made up at the end of the session by adding an additional class at the same day and time.

DATE

DAY

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

Apr 20–June 15* Sat

4–4:45 pm

7x

$86

$96

July 13–Aug 24

4:15–5 pm

7x

$86

$96

Sat

Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Staff, Rain-out Hotline (888) 372-5803 Location: Jewel's Terrace Park, Tevlin & Terrace Drive, Albany Min: 6; Max: 24

*No class on Apr 27 & May 25

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Youth

Special Interest

Math: 3rd-8th Grade, Pre-Algebra & Algebra Ages 7–13

This class will cover: place value, multiplying three digits numbers, division with remainders, factors, common factors and common multiples. It will also address: equivalent fractions, fractions in lowest terms along with algebraic expression integers, decimals, fractions, and polynomial operations. Students need to bring a spiral notebook, pencils and erasers.

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

DATE

DAY

TIME

Apr 9–May 21*

Tue

3:30–5 pm

6x

$154

$164

June 27–Aug 8* Thur

9:30–11 am

6x

$154

$164

Instructor: Karen L. Wang Location: Albany Community Center, Staff Lounge Min: 3; Max: 10

*No class on Apr 16 & July 4

Math: Algebra I & II, Geometry & Trigonometry Ages 12–1 8

This class will address fundamental algebraic laws and operations including: absolute values and operations with fractions, algebraic operations, solving linear equations/linear inequalities, graphing quadratic equations, logarithms, exponentials. Angles and trigonometric functions will aslo be taught. Students need to bring a spiral notebook, pencils and erasers.

DATE

DAY

Apr 6–May 18*

Sat

June 27–Aug 8* Thur

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

3–4:30 pm

4x

$104

$114

11 am–12:30 pm

6x

$154

$164

Instructor: Karen L. Wang Location: Albany Community Center, Staff Lounge Min: 3; Max: 10

*No class on Apr 13, Apr 27 & July 4

Performing Fun Poetry

Ages 1 1–1 8

In this workshop, we explore various cool and unexpected ways to bring a poem to life. We may dance, sing, roll around on the floor, whisper or shout it, stamp our feet or clap, or a little of everything! Wear loose and comfortable clothes.

Ages 7–9

This course is to provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This training will help participants to develop leadership skills; learn how to develop a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe and help children behave; and learn about basic child care and basic first aid. Note: 10-day pre-registration prior to class start date is required.

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

DAY

TIME

June 22

Sat

8:30–3:30 pm

1x

$104

$114

July 20

Sat

8:30–3:30 pm

1x

$104

$114

Instructor: American Red Cross Staff Location: Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic

DAY

TIME

May 8–June 12

Wed

3:30–4:30 pm

NE W

Come join in an overview and discussion of what Gaia’s Garden author, Toby Hemenway, calls, a design approach for a new era. Did you know that University’s as diverse as CSU, Oregon State and UMass now offer classes in this blossoming field?

You will learn about Permaculture’s ethical guidelines and design principles and get a taste of how this powerful methodology can inform your own life. Recommended reading: What Permaculture isn’t and is (http://www.patternliteracy.com/668-whatpermaculture-isnt-and-is).

DATE

DAY

TIME

May 14

Tue

6:30–9:30 pm

1x

$12

NONRES.

$12

Instructor: Delia Carroll Location: Albany Community Center, EOC Room Min: 10; Max: 40

NE W

Drama; Just Be Yourself Ages 10–16

Through creative and fun team physical and vocal exercises, we celebrate and embrace our uniqueness.

We trust our imaginations as a gift to be explored and developed. We further our confidence in ourselves and in others. Wear loose comfortable clothes.

DATE

DAY

TIME

May 9–June 13

Thur

3:30–4:30 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

6x

$88

NONRES.

$98

L e v e l II ( AGE S 1 3 – 1 6 ) DATE

DAY

TIME

May 9–June 13

Thur

4:45–6:15 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

6x

$112

Instructor: Pascale Roger-McKeever Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 8; Max: 16

City of Albany

6x

NONRES.

$88

$98

Instructor: Pascale Roger-McKeever Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 8; Max: 20

Writing and Performing Fun Poetry

NE W

Ages 10–12

A g e s 1 4 – A d u lt

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

Ever experience the world in poetry? Whether ordinary or enchanting, let’s write a poem together and bring it to life like never before–singing, dancing, clapping, shouting, marching and whispering, in slow-motion, maybe a little of everything? Wear loose and comfortable clothes.

Min: 8; Max: 8

A Brief Introduction to Permaculture

DATE

NONRES.

DATE

L e v e l I ( AGE S 1 0 – 1 2 )

8

NE W

American Red Cross: Babysitters Training Course

NONRES.

$122

DATE

DAY

TIME

May 8–June 12

Wed

4:45–6:15 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

6x

$112

NONRES.

$122

Instructor: Pascale Roger-McKeever Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 8; Max: 20

Pascale Roger-McKeever is originally from France, grew up in Australia, studied acting in London and moved to New York City for the American dream! In New York, she graduated summa cum laude from Columbia University and pursued an acting and writing career. She so enjoyed expressing herself through poetry that she created a three women performance piece of her poems. Last August Pascale moved to Albany from Halifax, Nova Scotia where she taught drama and poetry performance to adults and children, (K-8th). Pascale’s workshops focuses on fun physical and vocal exercises executed in groups, pairs or alone. No workshop is ever the same; the content is developed according to what happens spontaneously in the group. Pascale is a devoted teacher interested in supporting and nurturing an authentic expression of each participant’s individual qualities while also stretching them beyond what they already know about themselves or others.

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summer camp Get a jump on setting up summer activities for the youngsters in your household.

Following is our listing of camps offered this summer. Programs fill up fast, so register early!

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Camps

Science

NASA: Journey into Outer Space From our atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system, this hands-on program sends campers on a quest for exploration! Comets, planets, stars and more are all waiting to be discovered. Learn about the four forces of flight and the challenges of space travel. Camp includes a take home every day. Join us for Earth and Beyond, Astronaut-in-Training, Solar Launch, Eye on the Sky and Space Voyage!

DAY

June 24–June 28 M–F

TIME

1–4 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

$164

NONRES.

$174

Instructor: Mad Science Staff Location: Albany Community Center, EOC Room Min: 12; Max: 24

My First Lab: Preschool Ages 4–6

Become a junior Mad Scientist! This camp is a great introduction to science. Preschoolers explore their sense of sight, sound, smell, taste and touch.

Children use a magnifying glass to discover the world of creepy crawly creatures. Explore the science of the sea and the fascinating creatures that live there. Campers become paleontologists by searching for fossils and participating in a mini dinosaur dig.

Finally, take an exciting mission with Mad Science to explore the planets, moons and stars. Take-home projects included each day!

DATE

DAY

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

June 17–June 21 M–F

9 am–noon

5x

$164

$174

July 22–July 26

9 am–noon

5x

$164

$174

M–F

Instructor: Mad Science Staff Location: Albany Community Center, EOC Room Min: 8; Max: 16

Secret Agent Lab

Ages 6–10

Ages 6–10

Explore and create exciting chemical reactions! In this camp we’ll learn about the chemistry of our everyday lives. We’ll make colorful concoctions and bubbling brews, study the chemistry involved in not-so-simple things like chalk and soap and even experiment with the chemistry used by artists, spies and detectives.

The Mad Science Secret Agent Camp is a fun journey into the world of detection, spy science, and forensics. Campers will examine the science behind the spy tools made famous by the world’s greatest spies! We will reconstruct activities using scientific methods and use the science of cryptology to send and decode secret messages. Kids will get a chance to see what can’t be seen by the naked eye and will follow in Sherlock’s steps to learn what tracks can tell us! Join the Mad Science Bureau of Investigations to help foil a burglary using state-of-the art security techniques!

DATE

DAY

TIME

July 8–July 12

M–F

1–4 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

$164

NONRES.

$174

Instructor: Mad Science Staff Location: Marin Elementary School, Multi-Purpose Room

Ages 6–10

DATE

Crazy Chemistry

Min: 12; Max: 24

DATE

DAY

TIME

July 8–July 12

M–F

9 am–noon

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

$164

Flight Academy

Instructor: Mad Science Staff Location: Marin Elementary School, Multi-Purpose Room

Ages 6–10

Min: 12; Max: 24

Sign-up for Mad Science Flight Academy and explore the fundamentals of flight. Learn characteristics of the planets and discover the wonders of the Milky Way. See how air and wind affect kites, hot air balloons and parachutes. Discover the fundamentals of rocketry, the stages of rocket flight and experiment with huge water rocket launches. We each build our own launchable rockets to take home. Take-homes include the new Mad Science Skyblazer rocket, a rubber band-powered airplane, a kite, a boomerang, a mini flying disc and more.

DATE

DAY

TIME

July 15–July 19

M–F

9 am–noon

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

$164

NONRES.

$174

A g es 3. 5 – 5. 5

Inspire young minds with the hands-on science program! Tailored for pre-school and kindergartners, this camp will use the scientific method to uncover the mysteries of motion and energy. We will experiment with everything from color to structures, and from music to space! Each day includes a related take home project young geniuses will enjoy beyond class time. Come have fun in this interactive and engaging camp.

DAY

June 24–June 28 M–F

TIME

9 am–noon

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

Min: 12; Max: 24

Instructor: Mad Science Staff Location: Albany Community Center, EOC Room

Mad Machines & Robots

Min: 8; Max: 16

Ages 8–1 1

Ureka! Science Camp

Whether your child loves to build things or destroy them, this week of camp includes lots of both! The junior Mad Science engineers will design and build structures using simple tools and their imaginations.

Kids will even construct a geodesic dome big enough for all the campers to sit inside! Then the machine madness starts. Children will discover how many different machines, simple and complex, we use in our daily lives. Campers will design simple machines using pulleys, wedges, screws and levers and have fun learning how catapults work, then we move on to fun with the Mad Science robots! Each camper will build robots that you can keep, all the while learning the science of robotics. $30 lab fee paid to the instructor includes a take home robot.

DATE

DAY

TIME

July 22–July 26

M–F

1–4 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

Instructor: Mad Science Staff Location: Albany Community Center, EOC Room Min: 12; Max: 24

$164

$174

Future Geniuses

DATE

Instructor: Mad Science Staff Location: Marin Elementary School, Multi-Purpose Room

NONRES.

$164

NONRES.

$174

Ages 8–12

Ureka! Science is back again this summer with exciting new topics! We are a unique camp that introduces young scientists to key concepts from biology, chemistry, and physics. Our program uses engaging activities and experiments to teach concepts which are then applied to projects. Topics covered include energy, surface tension, capillary action, density, chromatography, microscopic pond life, study of cells and much more! We promote critical thinking, teamwork, problem solving and an exchange of ideas. A great opportunity for your child to learn directly from instructors who are scientists. $20 material fee paid to instructor.

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

NONRES.

DATE

DAY

TIME

$174

July 15–July 19

M–F

9 am–noon

5x

$179

$189

July 22–July 26

M–F

9 am–noon

5x

$179

$189

Instructor: Leera Rahman, Ph.D., Asha Harikrishnan Ph.D. Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 10; Max: 20

10

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Camps are geared toward developing the young tennis player who needs to learn or improve their basic strokes and strategy. Focus is on learning, fitness, and competition in a fun environment.

Instructor will break-down participants to groups based on their skills/experience. Bring one unopened can of tennis balls. Student to Coach ration is 8:1. t i n y To t s c a m p : AGE S 4 – 6 DAY

AGE S 3 – 1 8

Emphasis is placed upon individual skill development, fundamental tactics and player confidence through the Challenger Sports 1,000 touches curriculum. Camp ends each day in the ever popular Camp World Cup!

AGE S 6 – 1 6

Challenger Sports British Soccer Camps provide young players with the rare opportunity to receive high-level coaching from a team of British experts in the heart of their own community. Each camp offers age and ability specific programs to cater to all children through its comprehensive curriculum. Each child receives a camp t-shirt and ball. For more information visit www.challengersports.com.

Tennis Camps for Tots, Tweens & Teens

DATE

British Soccer: Half Day Camp

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

June 17–June 21 M–F

9­–10 am

5x

$58

$68

June 24–June 28 M–F

9­–10 am

5x

$58

$68

July 1–July 5* M, T, W, F

9­–10 am

4x

$47

$57

H O S T A C O ACH !

A truly memorable experience! Host a coach for the week of camp and you and your family will not only receive a cultural insight into international life but also an $80 rebate.

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

DATE

DAY

TIME

July 15–July 19

M–F

9 am–noon

5x

$155

$165

July 15–July 19

M–F

1–4 pm

5x

$155

$165

Instructor: Challenger Sports Staff Location: Ocean View Park, 900 Buchanan, Albany Min: 6; Max: 20

British Soccer: Full Day Camp AGE S 1 0 - 1 8

British Soccer: First Kicks AGE S 3 – 5

A fun introduction to the basic elements of the game.

Small coaching groups, lots of running, kicking, laughing and new friends. Camp meets one hour per day.

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

A more advanced camp for serious players. Elite camps focus on game-related techniques, tactical development and coached match play. Camp meets for six hours per day and players should bring a lunch and water with them to camp.

DATE

DAY

TIME

July 15–July 19

M–F

9 am–4 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

DATE

DAY

July 15–July 19

M–F

9–10 am

5x

$88

$98

Instructor: Challenger Sports Staff Location: Ocean View Park, 900 Buchanan, Albany

July 15–July 19

M–F

10–11 am

5x

$88

$98

Min: 6; Max: 20

July 15–July 19

M–F

3–4 pm

5x

$88

$98

July 8–July 12

M–F

9­–10 am

5x

$58

$68

July 15–July 19

M–F

9­–10 am

5x

$58

$68

July 22–July 26

M–F

9­–10 am

5x

$58

$68

July 29–Aug 2

M–F

9­–10 am

5x

$58

$68

Aug 5–Aug 9

M–F

9­–10 am

5x

$58

$68

Instructor: Challenger Sports Staff Location: Ocean View Park, 900 Buchanan, Albany

Aug 12–Aug 16

M–F

9­–10 am

5x

$58

$68

Min: 8; Max: 24

Aug 19–Aug 23

M–F

9­–10 am

5x

$58

$68

$214

NONRES.

$224

t w e e ns c a m p : AGE S 6 – 1 1 DATE

DAY

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

June 17–June 21 M–F

10 am–noon

5x

$110

$120

June 24–June 28 M–F

10 am–noon

5x

$110

$120

July 1–July 5* M, T, W, F

10 am–noon

4x

$93

$103

July 8–July 12

M–F

10 am–noon

5x

$110

$120

July 15–July 19

M–F

10 am–noon

5x

$110

$120

July 22–July 26

M–F

10 am–noon

5x

$110

$120

July 29–Aug 2

M–F

10 am–noon

5x

$110

$120

Aug 5–Aug 9

M–F

10 am–noon

5x

$110

$120

Aug 12–Aug 16

M–F

10 am–noon

5x

$110

$120

Aug 19–Aug 23

M–F

10 am–noon

5x

$110

$120

t e e ns c a m p : AGE S 1 2 – 1 6 DATE

DAY

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

June 17–June 21 M–F

1–3 pm

5x

$110

$120

June 24–June 28 M–F

1–3 pm

5x

$110

$120

July 1–July 5* M, T, W, F

1–3 pm

4x

$93

$103

July 8–July 12

M–F

1–3 pm

5x

$110

$120

July 15–July 19

M–F

1–3 pm

5x

$110

$120

July 22–July 26

M–F

1–3 pm

5x

$110

$120

July 29–Aug 2

M–F

1–3 pm

5x

$110

$120

Aug 5–Aug 9

M–F

1–3 pm

5x

$110

$120

Aug 12–Aug 16

M–F

1–3 pm

5x

$110

$120

Aug 19–Aug 23

M–F

1–3 pm

5x

$110

$120

Instructor: John Fry & Staff Location: Memorial Park Tennis Courts Min: 4; Max: 16 (Max: 12 Tiny Tots)

*No class on July 4

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Camps

Sports

Challenger Sports: British Soccer Camps

Camps

Sports

Gymnastics and More Ages 3–5.5

This camp is designed to introduce young children to the sport of gymnastics. Children will learn beginning gymnastics and tumbling skills, working on bars, low balance beams, mini-trampolines, vaulting blocks and barrels and incline mates. Each day, your child will also participate in many other group activities including ball games, music activities and parachute and relay and circuit races. Students will be introduced to strength and flexibility exercises with fun and challenging games. During the child's rest time, they will explore a variety of craft projects and other hands on activities. Note: One week pre-registration prior to camp start date required.

DATE

DAY

Aug 19–Aug 23

M–F 9:30 am–12:30 pm

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

$181

NONRES.

$191

About Skyhawks Soccer

Skyhawks Soccer

AGE S 3 – 1 2

AGE S 6 – 1 2

Skyhawks provides a wide variety of fun, safe and positive programs that emphasize critical lessons in sports and life, such as teamwork, respect and sportsmanship. Our programs are designed to give each child a positive introduction into sports while fostering a lifelong love for an active, healthy lifestyle. Our patient and knowledgeable staff use a variety of skill-building games and activities to give each athlete a complete understanding and overview of the sport. Since 1979, Skyhawks has taught over one million boys and girls life lessons through sports.

Please view our website at www.skyhawks.com for further information.

The #1 camp for learning the fundamentals of the soccer. Using our progressional curriculum, campers will gain the technical skills and sport knowledge required for that next step into soccer. Participants should bring appropriate clothing, shin guards, snack, lunch, water bottle and sunscreen.

Please Note: Participants receive a Skyhawks Sport Ball, T-shirt and Player Evaluation Certificate. The Sport Ball varies depending on the camp and does not include Baseball and Track and Field. Participants should bring appropriate clothing, running shoes, two snacks (lunch for full day programs), a water bottle, and sunscreen. For more information on what to bring, visit www.skyhawks.com. Please pre-register at least one week prior to the first day of camp.

Tiny-Hawk: Soccer, Baseball, Basketball

Youth Fencing Camp This camp is tailored to introduce the sport of fencing to children. No experience is required. Activities include technical and tactical drills, footwork and fun, fencing games. All equipment is provided. Please pack a lunch and healthy snack, wear long, comfortable pants, athletic shoes and bring a full water bottle. Extended care may be arranged.

DAY

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

June 17–June 21 M–F

9 am–3 pm

5x

$339

June 24–Jun 28

M–F

9 am–3 pm

5x

$339

$349

July 8–July 12

M–F

9 am–3 pm

5x

$339

$349

July 15–July 19

M–F

9 am–3 pm

5x

$339

$349

July 22–July 26

M–F

9 am–3 pm

5x

$339

$349

Instructor: Karen Ladenheim-Martos, (510) 528-5110 Location: Sport Fencing Center, 5221 Central Avenue #9, Richmond (Off-site) Min: 3; Max: 20

$349

DATE

TIME

July 22–July 26

M–F

9 am–3 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

$169

NONRES.

$179

Instructor: Skyhawks Staff Location: Memorial Park, 1331 Portland Avenue, Albany Min: 15; Max: 28

Skyhawks Basketball AGE S 7 – 1 2

This fun, skill-intensive program is designed for beginning to intermediate players. An active week of passing, shooting, dribbling and rebounding makes this one of our most popular programs. Our basketball staff will also focus on respect, teamwork and responsibility. Participants should bring appropriate clothing, two snacks and water bottle.

DAY

June 24–June 28 M–F

TIME

9 am–3 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

$169

NONRES.

$179

Instructor: Skyhawks Staff Location: Albany High School Gym Min: 15; Max: 20

Ages 8–12

DATE

NE W

This camp introduces the essentials of Baseball, Basketball and Soccer. Through games and activities, campers explore balance, hand/eye coordination, and skill development. Must be toilet trained in order to participate.

Min: 6; Max: 14

DAY

DATE

AGE S 3 – 4

Instructor: California Gymnastic Services Location: Albany Community Center, Hall

DATE

DAY

June 24–June 28 M–F

TIME

9–11 am

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

$149

NONRES.

$159

Instructor: Skyhawks Staff Location: Memorial Park, 1331 Portland Avenue, Albany Min: 15; Max: 24

Skyhawks Baseball AGE S 6 – 1 2

Learn the fundamentals of fielding, catching, throwing, hitting and base running–in a fun, positive environment. Athletes learn new baseball skills along with vital life lessons such as respect, teamwork and responsibility.

DATE

DAY

TIME

July 15–July 19

M–F

9 am–noon

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

$149

NONRES.

$159

Instructor: Skyhawks Staff Location: Memorial Park, 1331 Portland Avenue, Albany

Mini-Hawk: Soccer, Baseball, Basketball

Min: 15; Max: 20

AGE S 4 – 7

This baseball, basketball, and soccer program gives children a fun and positive first step into athletics.

Through games and activities, campers explore balance, hand/eye coordination and skill development at their own pace.

DATE

DAY

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

June 17–June 21 M–F

9 am–noon

5x

$149

$159

July 29–Aug 2

M–F

9 am–noon

5x

$149

$159

Aug 12–Aug 16

M–F

9 am–noon

5x

$149

$159

Instructor: Skyhawks Staff Location: Memorial Park, 1331 Portland Avenue, Albany Min: 15; Max: 24

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camps

Skyhawks Flag Football AGE S 6 – 1 2

Campers learn skills on both sides of the football including the core components of passing, catching and defense–all in a fun and positive environment.

The week ends with the Skyhawks Super Bowl!

DATE

DAY

TIME

July 8–July 12

M–F

9 am–noon

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

$149

NONRES.

$159

Instructor: Skyhawks Staff Location: Memorial Park, 1331 Portland Avenue, Albany Min: 15; Max: 24

Skyhawks Beginning Golf (SNAG)

NE W

AGE S 5 – 9

Campers will learn the fundamentals of swinging, putting, and body positioning. Using the SNAG (Starting New at Golf) system, we have simplified instruction so that young players can make an effective transition onto the golf course. All equipment provided.

DATE

DAY

TIME

Aug 5–Aug 9

M–F

9 am–noon

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

$149

NONRES.

$159

Instructor: Skyhawks Staff Location: Memorial Park, 1331 Portland Avenue, Albany Min: 15; Max: 20

Skyhawks Volleyball

NE W

AGE S 7 – 1 2

The fundamental skills of volleyball are taught through game-speed drills and daily scrimmages that focus on passing, setting, hitting and serving. This co-ed program is designed for the beginning and intermediate player!

DATE

DAY

TIME

July 29–Aug 2

M–F

9 am–noon

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

$149

NONRES.

$159

Instructor: Skyhawks Staff Location: Albany High School Gym Min: 15; Max: 20

Skyhawks Track & Field AGE S 6 – 1 2

Skyhawks Track & Field combines technical development, fundamental techniques and safety with a major focus on fun! Using special equipment, our staff cover the fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching and cool-down techniques.

DATE

DAY

TIME

Aug 5–Aug 9

M–F

9 am–noon

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

$149

NONRES.

$159

Instructor: Skyhawks Staff Location: Cougar Field Track, Albany Middle School Min: 15; Max: 20

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camps

Laughmaker’s Comedy Workshop

Special Interest

Ages 8–12

Students learn to write, film and edit specifically for Comedic Digital Shorts and viral style comedy videos. Using comedic techniques and funny themes, students will finish at least one comedic digital short film. The final films can be downloaded on an USB drive by the participants.

Improve your skills and impress family and friends with your game! Advanced gamers work on individual computers and are mentored through lessons such as character movement, multiple platforms and game formats. Beginners work in pairs and are introduced to the fundamentals of game design and computer programming!

DATE

DAY

TIME

Aug 5–Aug 9

M–F

9 am–noon

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

$205

NONRES.

$215

Get confident in the kitchen! This dairy-free, glutenfree cooking class includes both meat and vegan options for each recipe. We will broil, sautee, steam, bake and ferment fresh whole foods. This class features safe knife skills and an overview of nutritional benefits of featured ingredients by a certified nutrition consultant. To become a Super Chef, we will vary ingredients each week to build confidence in the students with the techniques. $20 material fee paid to instructor. Note: One week pre-registration prior to camp start date required.

Day 1: quick broil and salads; Day 2: nut milk, pesto and smoothies; Day 3: sauerkraut and kimchi; Day 4: steamed vegetables and bean soup; Day 5: Ttrtillas and tamale pie DATE

DAY

TIME

Aug 5–Aug 9

M–F

9:30–11:30 am

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

Instructor: Ilah Jarvis, NC Location: Albany Community Center, Kitchen

$154

NONRES.

$164

DATE

DAY

TIME

July 29–Aug 2

M–F

9 am–noon

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

$205

NONRES.

$215

Instructor: Freshi Films Staff Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2

Min: 10; Max: 20

Ages 12–16

Game Design: Beginning to Advanced

Ages 7–12

Instructor: Freshi Films Staff Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2

Super Chef Basics for Teens

Min: 3; Max: 9

NE W

Min: 10; Max: 20

Kids’ Carpentry Camp Ages 5–12

Kids have enjoyed working with wood and learning how to use hand tools in Kids’ Carpentry since 1982.

Boys and girls are encouraged to develop problemsolving skills while building their own cool projects using applied math and fractions. They are also introduced to a wide range of woodworking hand tools, safety, and craftsmanship. Projects include supertops, boats, clocks, games, doll furniture, bird-feeders and many other projects to choose from. Our goal is to empower the students to become independent thinkers! This program may be taken year round with different projects offered each session. Our motto is: “Building confidence and teaching with respect and humor in a safe and happy environment.”

DATE

DAY

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

July 22–July 25 M–Th

9:30–11 am

4x

$107

July 22–July 25 M–Th

11 am–12:30 pm

4x

$107

$117 $117

July 22–July 25 M–Th

12:30–2 pm

4x

$107

$117 $117

Aug 12–Aug 15

M–Th

9:30–11 am

4x

$107

Aug 12–Aug 15

M–Th

11 am–12:30 pm

4x

$107

$117

Aug 12–Aug 15

M–Th

12:30–2 pm

4x

$107

$117

Instructor: Director Michael Glass and his talented wife Jeab, (510) 524-9232, www.kidscarpentry.com Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room Min: 6; Max: 11

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Write On! Summer Writing Lab

Architecture with Kids

Ages 7–14

Ages 8–12

Ages 7–12

Make clay works of art-glaze, sculpture and tiles.

Make a cool large poster to take home. Draw and paint faces and mystical creatures, with focus on technique. Create masks and more with Bay Area artist, Sharyl Gates. New projects every camp! $10 material fee paid to instructor.

Albany Middle School English teacher Abby Skrivan, MA, offers week-long, intensive creative writing workshops for kids. These small classes offer a fun, supportive learning environment for writing, reading and learning from each other. The participants will have the opportunity to form an intimate, student-directed writing community as they develop and deepen their mastery of the writing process.

Students will take part in a wide range of writing exercises, including cooperative games, observational writing, poetry, story writing and peer-editing.

This unforgettable week will culminate in the writing and production of a bound “literary journal” of their favorite work.

Note: Students who attended in the summer of 2012 are encouraged to attend! Second and thirdyear students will deepen the progress made and take their writing to a new level! Attending multiple sessions is also encouraged. Each week will focus on different skills and writing strategies.

How exciting would it be to design and build a skyscraper of your very own? This class introduces students to explore architectural concepts through visuals, sketching and model building with materials such as wood, cardboard, clay and toothpicks.

In this camp series we will explore structural basics such as columns, pyramids, bridges and skyscrapers.

Maria Denney is a licensed architect in the State of California and a member of the American Institute of Architects. Her passion is introducing architecture concepts to children and relating them to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). $30 material fee paid to the instructor.

DATE

DAY

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

June 17–June 21 M–F

1:30–4 pm

5x

$167

$177

Aug 5–Aug 9

M–F

1:30–4 pm

5x

$167

$177

Aug 19–Aug 23

M–F

1:30–4 pm

5x

$167

$177

Instructor: Sharyl Gates, http://www.artsonia.com/schools/albany2 Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room Min: 5; Max: 12

DATE

DAY

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

9 am–noon

5x

$164

June 17–June 21 M–F

1–4 pm

5x

$164

$174

June 24–June 28 M–F

9 am–noon

5x

$164

$174

1–4 pm

5x

$164

$174

9 am–noon

4x

$134

$144

July 1–July 5* M,T,W, F July 1–July 5* M,T,W, F

1–4 pm

4x

$134

$144

9 am–noon

5x

$164

$174

M–F

July 8–July 12

M–F

1–4 pm

5x

$164

$174

July 15–July 19

M–F

9 am–noon

5x

$164

$174

July 15–July 19

M–F

1–4 pm

5x

$164

$174

Instructor: Abby Skrivan, MA Location: Albany Middle School, Room 210 *No class on July 4

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Mixed Media Art Camp Ages 8–13

This class is for those who love art and want to explore new ways of using art materials. Structured lessons will be given using different combinations of media (materials) such as: charcoal, ink, watercolors, salt, oil pastels, chalk, pages out of old books, colored paper and more. These lessons will teach drawing skills along with media usage and techniques.

Winoka Turin, a certificated classroom teacher who has taught for 25 years, fourteen years art exclusively, will teach this camp.

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

DATE

DAY

TIME

July 8–July 12

M–F

1–4 pm

5x

$194

$204

July 29–Aug 2

M–F

1–4 pm

5x

$194

$204

Instructor: Winoka Turin Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room

TIME

July 15–July 19

M–F

1:30–4:30 pm

5x

$175

$185

Aug 5–Aug 9

M–F

1:30–4:30 pm

5x

$175

$185

Instructor: Maria Denney, AIA, www.arch-kids.com Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 8; Max: 20

$174

July 8–July 12

Min: 6; Max: 20

NONRES.

DAY

NONRES.

June 17–June 21 M–F

June 24–June 28 M–F

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

DATE

Maria Denney is a licensed architect in the State of California and a member of the American Institute of Architects. She has more than 12 years of experience in design and construction of public buildings including schools and libraries in the Bay Area.

Maria is teaching Architecture with Kids this session. Each class begins with visuals of the class topic which the students sketch. The visuals begin with concepts which are familiar to students such as the tree being nature's first column. The discussion is continued by exploring architecture from around the world and how it has developed from ancient history to modern times.

Next is a hands-on building they create themselves to take home.

Maria enjoys encouraging each child to try something new. Many children do not know what architecture is when they come to class, and are engaged in the hands-on projects.

Architecture is a wonderful handson way to engage students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

Min: 5; Max: 12

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Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52

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Art Intensive Camps

camps

Engineering FUNdamentals Camps with Play-Well TEKnologies

Engineering

We use LEGO® System and Technic products to teach engineering.

ENGINEERING CAMPS:

Take a “crash course” in Demolition Derby, enter the Sumo Wrestling Competition, design a Mighty Metropolis, challenge the Battle Track, build and race a locomotive faster than a speeding Worm Drive. Use LEGO® building components to explore concepts in physics, mechanical engineering, structural engineering and architecture while playing with your favorite creations. Children will be given instruction, design challenges, and competitions appropriate to their facility with LEGO® Technic and System components.

Each session will include directed projects with instruction, performance-oriented projects with guidance, and free-building time to construct that “Really Great Project” with huge quantities of LEGO®. These are fun, challenging, hands-on, and minds-on camps suitable for LEGO® novices to “maniacs.” Returning students will work on new projects. For more information on Play-Well’s Camps, visit www.play-well.org.

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LEGO® Robotics

Play-Well: Jedi Engineering with LEGO®

This basic introduction Lego Robotics Camp uses robot building and computer programming to teach science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts within a team problem/solution recreational setting.

Through the use of the LEGO® Mindstorms NXT 2.0 kit, NXT-G software, and laptop computers, the camp experience is designed to be hands-on and lab research activity based. All equipment and supplies are provided for use.

Although some participants may have had experience with general LEGO® kits, simple robot building and simple programming assume no prior experience.

After introductory training, students will be able to program autonomous robot STEM lab tasks (challenges) and games.

Peter Margolis is a California credentialed middle and high school teacher. Academically, he holds three masters degrees in Recreation Administration, MBA, and Education. Currently, he is on the advisory board for the Richmond High School Engineering Academy.

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

DAY

TIME

July 22–July 26

M– F

1:30–4:30 pm

5x

$179

$189

Aug 12–Aug 16

M– F

1:30–4:30 pm

5x

$179

$189

Instructor: Peter Margolis Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 10; Max: 20

The courses offered on this page utilize LEGO® products as a learning tool. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO® Group of companies and is mentioned for informational purposes only. The LEGO® Group of companies is not affiliated with or a sponsor of these courses. No endorsement or sponsorship of these courses by the LEGO® Group of companies is implied.

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Build X-Wings, droids and palaces inspired by designs made a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Create motorized sand crawlers, drone assembly lines and Battle cruisers. A new offering of imaginative and original designs.

Ages 5–6 DATE

DAY

TIME

Aug 12–Aug 16

M–F

9 am–noon

DATE

DAY

TIME

Aug 12–Aug 16

M–F

1–4 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

$179

NONRES.

$189

Ages 7–12 ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

$179

NONRES.

$189

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Min: 11; Max: 24

Play-Well: Pre-Engineering AGE S 5 – 6

AGE S 8 – 1 3

DATE

AGE S 5 – 1 2

Play-Well: Engineering FUNdamentals AGE S 7 – 1 2

Have your child become a Play-Well Engineer!

Students take on real-life engineering challenges that explore concepts in physics, architecture, mechanical and structural engineering with over 100,000 pieces of LEGO® material. From racecars to battle tracks, this is a hands-on and minds-on camp suitable for LEGO® novices to "maniacs." Designed by engineers, the curriculum challenges both new and returning students to reach the next level of engineering comprehension all while having fun.

DATE

DAY

June 24–June 28 M–F

TIME

1–4 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

$179

NONRES.

$189

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Location: Albany Community Center, Hall

Have your child become a Play-Well Engineer!

Students will build cities, bridges, and motorized cars/planes and explore the many creative possibilities of engineering with the LEGO® system. With access to over 100,000 pieces of LEGO®, your child will have the opportunity to build what they have only dreamed of with the support of an experienced Play-Well Engineering instructor to guide them.

DATE

DAY

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

June 24–June 28 M–F

9 am–noon

5x

$179

$189

July 8–July 12

M–F

9 am–noon

5x

$179

$189

July 22–July 26

M–F

9 am–noon

5x

$179

$189

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Min: 11; Max: 24

Play-Well: Junkyard Challenge

Min: 11; Max: 24

AGE S 7 – 1 2

Play-Well: Bash Em’ Bots AGE S 7 – 1 2

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a massive motorized machine? Our Play-Well Engineering instructors guide students in this advanced Play-Well engineering camp, as they re-engineer standard vehicles into mechanized machines that can traverse challenging obstacles, battle against fellow bots and take on Play Well Instructors ’ colossal creations.

DATE

DAY

TIME

July 22–July 26

M–F

1–4 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Min: 11; Max: 24

$179

NONRES.

$189

Because engineering is always a team effort, this camp teaches students how to work collaboratively to design and build the fastest, strongest, most maneuverable, coolest machines and structures possible to solve real world engineering challenges. In this advanced camp, success comes from creative thinking and resourceful use of â€oe The Junkyard― – home to more than 100,000 LEGO® pieces! Students will build elevators, bulldozers, conveyor belts and other motorized and alternatively powered contraptions to complete this challenging course.

DATE

July 8–July 12

DAY

TIME

M– F

1–4 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

$179

NONRES.

$189

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Min: 11; Max: 24

City of Albany

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Concert Band Camp

Ages 7–12

G r a d e s 5 t h – 9 t h ( In c o m i n g )

An ensemble for elementary and middle school string players with approximately 1.5–3 years of study.

This class is designed for students with 1+ years of band experience. This week long camp will include two concert bands, master classes, sectionals and full band rehearsals. Camp is geared for the level of students who are in 5th grade band through 8th grade band The week will culminate in a grand finale concert at Albany High School on Friday, June 21, at noon.

DATE

DAY

June 17–July 12* M–F

TIME

10:30–11:20 am

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

19x

$150

NONRES.

$160

Instructor: Dennie Mehocich Location: Cornell Elementary School, Library Min: 5; Max: 15

Junior String Orchestra

Albany String Academy

DATE

Looking for something challenging, fun, creative and beautiful for kids to do next summer? Want your child to acquire a skill that improves analytical, critical thinking, fine motor, organizational and artistic abilities, something they can take with them and make friends for life along the way? Then come on board with the Albany String Academy. Founded by professional violinist, string teacher and director Dennie Mehocich, classes at the Academy are for those who want to get the best start in string playing through a classroom ensemble format, learning from an experienced string professional, building a solid foundation in the fundamentals of good string playing. Classes meet daily, M–F for four weeks, ending with a public performance. Ms. Mehocich is a 30+ year Marin Symphony violinist and veteran of the Best of Broadway series in San Francisco, including the five-year run of The Phantom of the Opera.

She maintains private teaching studios in both San Rafael and the Albany area. She is owner and manager of the Marin String Quartet & Ensembles, a musical entertainment business. You must speak with the instructor before you procure an instrument for your string-playing child. Mandatory Parent/Guardian Meeting on Monday, June 10, 7:00 pm, 1345 Martin Luther King Jr. Way @ Rose Street in north Berkeley (across from Fat Apples Berkeley).

A repertoire class for the advanced string player looking for a fun and challenging ensemble experience, learning the finer points of string and ensemble technique.

DATE

DAY

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

June 17–July 12* M–F 11:30 am–12:20 pm 19x

$150

NONRES.

$160

Instructor: Dennie Mehocich Location: Cornell Elementary School, Library Min: 5; Max: 25

*No class on July 4

Young Beginners Strings Ages 4.5–9

For young kids with essentially no previous stringplaying experience and high interest. Students should be able to use buttons on clothing and tie own shoes (exhibit good fine motor skills).

DATE

DAY

June 17–July 12* M–F

TIME

9:30–10:20 am

DAY

June 17–June 21 M–F

Ages 10–16 Ages 6–16

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*No class on July 4

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

19x

$150

NONRES.

$160

TIME

9 am–12:30 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

$174

Instructor: Craig Bryant & Richard Chisholm Location: Albany High School, Band & Choir Room Min: 20; Max: 200

Jazz Band Camp G rad es 6 th – 8 th ( in co m in g )

This camp is designed for students with 2+ years of band and/or jazz band experience who can play one octave scales on their instruments as a minimum requirement. The week long camp will include two jazz bands, master classes, improvisation workshops and instruction on how to practice jazz fundamentals (scales and patterns). For rhythm section instruments, it is highly encouraged that students be able to read music. This camp is focused for students in 6-8th grade, although talented 5th grade students are welcome. The week will culminate in a final concert at Albany High School on Friday, June 28, at noon.

DATE

DAY

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

Instructor: Dennie Mehocich Location: Cornell Elementary School, Library

June 24–June 28 M–F

Min: 5; Max: 15

Instructor: Craig Bryant & Keith Johnson Location: Albany High School, Band & Choir Room

*No class on July 4

$164

NONRES.

9 am–12:30 pm

5x

$164

NONRES.

$174

Min: 5; Max: 180

Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52

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Beginners Plus

Friendship Club

HE FRIENDSHIP CLUB is the City of Albany’s after-school recreation program for children grades 1–5 attending Albany schools (Marin, Cornell and Ocean View).

The program provides a well-supervised environment for children to make friends, enhance self-esteem and develop social skills. Friendship Club offers a variety of activities from outdoor/indoor games of a non-competitive nature, age appropriate arts and crafts, arcade and video games, afternoon snack as well as a daily homework period from 4–5 pm. The program fosters an atmosphere that allows children to be entertained in a safe after-school setting.

Program hours are 1:55 pm to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with a capacity of 65 students. A minimum attendance of three days per week is required; morning care and drop-in service are not available.

Friendship Club Fees Fees include daily transportation from Albany elementary schools to Friendship Club. An initial deposit of $150 is required at the time of registration for new students, $50 of which is a non-refundable processing fee and the remaining $100 is applied toward the first month of tuition (with the balance billed later). A $10 monthly fee will be added for non-Albany residents. Please note: If your child attends our program on Wednesdays and are released from school at 3 pm, a $15 fee will be added to your monthly bill.

Fall Enrollment Open enrollment begins July 1, 2013.

3 days/week 4 days/week 5 days/week

1:55–6 pm $275/month $350/month $428/month

3–6 pm $196/month $246/month $297/month

Friendship Club Brad Griffith, Recreation Supervisor 900 Buchanan Street (Ocean View Park) (510) 559-7220

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April 15–19 • Mon–Fri • 8 am–6 pm Weekly fee: $200 for Albany residents; $210 non-residents

Children ages 6–12 (grades 1–5)

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Trip to Albany Bowl Day at the Movies (TBD) Trip to Park (Martinez) & BBQ Trip to Boomers Fun Center On-Site makin' s'mores & movie

*Full-week service only for camps.

Drop-in service not available.

Scheduled trips are subject to change.

10-child minimum.

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Summer CAMP 2013 SCHEDULE TIME

ACTIVITY

1:55–2:15 pm Transport early bird from schools to FC 2:15–3 pm

Organized free play

Children ages 6–12 (grades 1–5) • Mon–Fri • 8 am–6 pm Weekly fee: $200 for Albany residents; $210 non-residents June 24–28

Travel and See

Chabot Space Center/Day at the movies

July 1–5*

Life is but a Dream

July 8–12

The Captive Wild

Tilden Park/Oakland Zoo

July 15–19

Farm Animals

Lindsay Museum/Ardenwood

July 22–26

Bean Pies!

Jelly Belly Factory/Dominos Pizza

Fairyland/Pixie Playland

2:40, 3:05 pm Transport late bird from schools to FC

July 29–Aug 2 Up and Away!

Pump it up!/Sky High!

Aug 5–9

Cooking up the fun!

Boomers/BBQ at Refugio Park (Hercules)

3–3:30 pm

Circle time

August 12–16

Science Train

Western Railway Museum/LH of Science

3:30–4 pm

Snack

August 19–23

Wild Adventure

The Jungle/Scandia

4–4:30 pm

Homework assistance

4:30–5:30 pm Outdoor activities, field sports, games, park play 5:30–6 pm

Quiet indoor games

6 pm

Friendship Club closes

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**Camp closed on July 4, reduced fee for that week $150 Albany residents/$160 nonresidents.

For more information about the camp please contact Brad Griffith at (510) 559–7220.

To register, please contact the Albany Recreation and Community Services Department at (510) 524–9283. Camps fill-up fast. Call today!

Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52

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S p r i n g C a m p 2 0 1 3 *

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Girl's Sports Rock Being part of a team while making new friends and learning new skills does a girl good!

There is a long list of benefits for girls who participate in sports. Being involved in sports can boost self-esteem by improving confidence, physical strength, and leadership skills. Participating in sports reduces high-risk behaviors like smoking, drinking and drug use. Participating is sports can also reduce symptoms of stress and depression as well as improve mental ability and concentration.

What are you waiting for?! Get involved in sports with any of your local and/or regional agencies that offer sports for girls.

The City of Albany offers soccer, tennis, softball, baseball, cheerleading, basketball, flag football, fitness camps and more. For more information consult this Activity Guide or call the Recreation Department at 524-9283. You can also view the Activity Guide and register for classes online at www.albanyca.org/rec.

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Week 5: JULY 1 5–19

CAMP

TIME

AGES

PAGE

CAMP

TIME

Tots Tennis

9–10 am

4–6

11

British Soccer First Kicks

Varies

3–5

11

Tween Tennis

10 am–noon

7–11

11

British Soccer 1/2 Day

9 am–noon/1–4 pm

6–16

11

Teen Tennis

1–3 pm

12–18

11

British Soccer Full Day

9 am–4 pm

10–18

11

Art Intensive Camp

1:30–4 pm

7–14

15

Architecture with Kids

1:30–4:30 pm

7–12

15

Writing Lab

9 am–noon/1–4 pm

8–12

15

My Frist Lab: Preschool

9 am–noon

4–6

10

Mini-Hawk Multi-Sports

9 am–noon

4–7

12

Concert Band

9 am–12:30 pm

Grades 5–9

17

Young Beginners Strings

9:30–10:20 am

4.5–9

17

Strings for Beginners Plus Junior String Orchestra Fencing Camp

10:30–11:20 am

7–12

11:30 am–12:20 pm

10–16

9 am–3 pm

8–12

17 17 12

Week 2: JUNE 24–28 Tots Tennis Tween Tennis Teen Tennis Fencing Camp Writing Lab Tiny-Hawk Multi-Sports

9–10 am

4–6

10 am–noon

7–11

1–3 pm

12–18

9 am–3 pm

8–12

9 am–noon/1–4 pm

8–12

9–11 am

3–4

11 11 11 12 15 12

Play-Well: Pre-Engineering

9 am–noon

5–6

16

Play-Well: Engineering FUNdamentals

1–4 pm

7–12

16

Skyhawks Basketball Future Geniuses

9 am–3 pm

7–12

9 am–noon

NASA: Journey into Outer Space

1–4 pm

Jazz Band Camp

9 am–12:30 pm

3.5–5.5

12 10

6–10

10

Grades 6–10

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Week 3: JULY 1–5 (No Camp on July 4) Tots Tennis

9–10 am

4–6

11

Tween Tennis

10 am–noon

7–11

11

Teen Tennis

1–3 pm

12–18

11

Writing Lab

9 am–noon/1–4 pm

8–12

15

Week 4: JULY 8–12 Tots Tennis Tween Tennis Teen Tennis Writing Lab Secret Agent Lab

9–10 am

4–6

10 am–noon 1–3 pm

7–11 12–18

9 am–noon/1–4 pm 9 am–noon

8–12 6–10

11 11 11 15 10

Crazy Chemistry

1–4 pm

6–10

10

Play-Well: Pre-Engineering

9 am–noon

5–6

16

Play-Well: Junkyard Challenge

1–4 pm

7–12

16

Skyhawks Flag Football

9 am–noon

6–12

13

Fencing

9 am–3 pm

8–12

12

Mixed Media Art

1–4 pm

8–13

15

Week 5: JULY 1 5–19 Tots Tennis

9–10 am

4–6

11

Tween Tennis

10 am–noon

7–11

11

Teen Tennis

1–3 pm

12–18

11

Fencing

9 am–3 pm

8–12

12

Flight Academy

9 am–noon

6–10

10

Ureka! Science Camp

9 am–noon

8–12

10

Writing Lab

9 am–noon/1–4 pm

8–12

15

Skyhawks Baseball

9 am–noon

6–12

12

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AGES

Camp Chart

Week 1: JUNE 17–21

PAGE

Week 6: JULY 22–26 Tots Tennis

9–10 am

4–6

11

Tween Tennis

10 am–noon

7–11

11

Teen Tennis

1–3 pm

12–18

11

Fencing Camp

9 am–3 pm

8–12

12

Skyhawks Soccer

9 am–3 pm

6–12

12

Play-Well: Pre-Engineering

9 am–noon

5–6

16

Play-Well: Bash Em’ Bots

1–4 pm

7–12

16

Ureka! Science Lab

9 am –noon

8–12

10

My First Lab

9 am–noon

4–6

10

Mad Machines & Robots

1–4 pm

8–11

10

Kids’ Carpentry

9:30–11 am

5–12

14

Kids’ Carpentry

11 am–12:30 pm

5–12

14

Kids’ Carpentry

12:30–2 pm

5–12

14

Week 7: JULY 29–August 2 Tots Tennis

9–10 am

4–6

11

Tween Tennis

10 am–noon

7–11

11

Teen Tennis

1–3 pm

12–18

11

Mixed Media Art

1–3 pm

8–13

15

Mini-Hawk Multi-Sports

9 am–noon

4–7

12

Skyhawks Volleyball

9 am–noon

7–12

13

Freshi Game Design

9 am–noon

8–12

14

Week 8: AUGUST 5–9 Tots Tennis

9–10 am

4–6

11

Tween Tennis

10 am–noon

7–11

11

Teen Tennis

1–3 pm

12–18

11

Super Chef Basics

9:30–11:30

12–16

14

Skyhawks Golf

9 am–noon

5–9

13

Art Intensive Camp

1:30–4 pm

7–14

15

Comedy Workshop

9 am–noon

7–12

14

Architecture with Kids

1:30–4:30 pm

7–12

15

Skyhawks Track & Field

9 am–noon

6–12

13

Week 9: AUGUST 12–16 Tots Tennis

9–10 am

4–6

11

Tween Tennis

10 am–noon

7–11

11

Teen Tennis

1–3 pm

12–18

11

Play-Well: Jedi Engineering

9 am–noon

5–6

16

Play-Well: Jedi Engineering

1–4 pm

7–12

16

Mini-Hawk Multi-Sports

9 am–noon

4–7

12

Kids’ Carpentry

9:30–11 am

5–12

14

Kids’ Carpentry

11 am–12:30 pm

5–12

14

Kids’ Carpentry

12:30–2 pm

5–12

14

Week 10: AUGUST 19–23 Tots Tennis

9–10 am

4–6

11

Tween Tennis

10 am–noon

7–11

11

Teen Tennis

1–3 pm

12–18

11

Gymnastics & More

9:30 am–12:30 pm

3–5.5

12

Art Intensive Camp

1:30–4 pm

7–14

15

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Adults

Beginning Recorder I

Music

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Guitar Ensemble A g e s 1 2 – A d u lt

Join the Albany Community Center Guitar Ensemble and share your passion for guitar music and ensemble performance. The classes will meet weekly working on pieces selected by the instructor. All the pieces will be available online in both musical notation and tablature form and will have accompanying audio files. The ensemble group will present a short recital at the last class meeting of the session. This class is open to guitarists of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Visit http://theguitarinstructor.net/ ensemble to find the selected pieces.

DATE

DAY

TIME

May 28–Aug 20*

Tue

7–8 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

12x

$100

NONRES.

$110

Instructor: Claude Sprague, (510) 859-4055, claude@theguitarinstructor.net Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Min: 4; Max: 18

*No class on July 2

Classical Guitar Technique

A g e s 1 3 – A d u lt

A d u lt

Recorder music from VERY beginning! Learn the basics of music making through learning to play the recorder. Students will learn basic fingering, blowing and music reading. Student will study either soprano or alto recorder, learning fingerings for an octave and a half, hand position, blowing, breathing and tonguing; basic music reading skills. Beginner bass recorder may join class, but must play alto recorder already.

The band has been playing and performing in and around Albany for more than 15 years under the umbrella of the former Albany Adult School, and now becomes part of the City of Albany’s Recreation and Community Services Activities program. We play classic to modern instrumental and vocal jazz, swing, latin and other genres arranged for traditional 18-20 piece jazz big band, ordinarily saxophones, trumpets, trombones, guitar, piano, bass and percussion. Our band offers an opportunity to learn, play, and perform tightly arranged jazz, and to explore the vibrant experience of soloing and singing with a big band.

Playing and singing level is intermediate and above; experience with jazz and swing idiom is recommended. Participation in the band requires a commitment to attend regular rehearsals, and to participate in occasional public performances. Due to limited space, enrollment is by permission of instructor only.

For information about how to join or other questions about enrollment, contact instructor. Performances may be scheduled outside regular rehearsal dates and times. $20 material fee paid to instructor.

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

DATE

DAY

TIME

Apr 9–June 11*

Tue

6:30–7:30 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

DATE

DAY

TIME

May 25–July 6

Sat

10–11:30 am

7x

$88

$98

July 13–Aug 24

Sat

10–11:30 am

7x

$88

$98

Instructor: Claude Sprague, (510) 859-4055, claude@theguitarinstructor.net Location: Albany Community Center, EOC & Craft Rooms Min: 5; Max: 16

8x

NONRES.

$69

$79

Instructor: Frances Feldon Location: Albany Teen Center, 1331 Portland Ave, Memorial Park Min: 8; Max: 50

*No class on May 7 & May 14

Low Intermediate Recorder Ensemble

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A g e s 1 3 – A d u lt

In this class, students will develop proficiency in ensemble skills playing in recorder ensemble of all sizes; which allows expansion to other recorder sizes.

Refine understanding and practice of all elements of music making through learning to play well in recorder ensemble of all four sizes. Work with conductor with greater emphasis on tuning, execution of fingerings, phrasing and articulation together.

May use class to obtain proficiency on tenor and bass sizes of recorder. Consort music from the Middle Ages to the 21st Century. Prerequisite: Beginning Recorder II or equivalent.

A g e s 1 6 – A d u lt

Do you wish to read and play music for the guitar?

Learn to play a melody, understand rhythm and where notes are on the guitar. Students provide their own instrument, preferably with nylon strings. All levels welcome. Please contact Claude Sprague for more information about the class. $18.50 material fee per text (if needed), to be collected by instructor.

Text: Classic Guitar Technique, Volume One by Aaron Shearer.

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Albany Big Band Jazz Ensemble

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

DATE

DAY

TIME

Apr 9–June 11*

Tue

7:30–8:30 pm

8x

$69

NE W

A g e s 1 3 – A d u lt

More complex music, emphasis on developing all recorder technique, including greater facility, sightreading, varied articulation and practicing ensemble skills. More one on-a-part playing. Polyphony from medieval to modern for recorders. Prerequisite: Student must know both C and F fingerings, be able to carry line alone and have substantial previous ensemble experience to participate in this class.

Student must already play SATB or be willing to learn bass.

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

DATE

DAY

TIME

Apr 9–June 11*

Tue

8:30–9:30 pm

8x

$69

TIME

Apr 3–June 5

Wed

7–9:15 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

10x

$49

NONRES.

$59

Instructor: Bob Levenson (Musical Director), Rich Kalman (Vocal Director), Bernard Knapp (Library/Administration), instructor@albanyjazzband.org, albanyjazzband.org Location: Albany High School Band Room 20 Min: 12; Max: 25

$79

*No class on May 7 & May 14

High Intermediate Recorder Ensemble

DAY

NONRES.

Instructor: Frances Feldon Location: Albany Teen Center, 1331 Portland Ave, Memorial Park Min: 8; Max: 50

DATE

NONRES.

$79

Teresa Colyer has been conductor of the

Albany Chamber Orchestra for six years. She joined as a violinist in 1994, sang solos with the orchestra and stepped up to the podium to assist Ernest Douglas in 2004.

Ms. Colyer has performed as a singer with local organizations including the San Francisco Opera, San Francisco Chamber Singers (now Volti), Bracebridge Singers and Cinnabar Opera.

As a student at Bryn Mawr College, where she earned her B.A. in musicology, she studied conducting with Tamara Brooks. Locally, she has studied with Martha Stoddard and David Ramadanoff. Ms. Colyer participated in the Rose City International Conducting Workshop in 2007 and the Advanced Conducting Workshop in Spain in 2009 and Russia in 2011, where she studied with Oleg Proskurnya and Leonid Korchmar. She also teaches public school in San Rafael.

Instructor: Frances Feldon Location: Albany Teen Center, 1331 Portland Ave, Memorial Park Min: 8; Max: 50

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Cooking

A g e s 1 6 – A d u lt

This class is an introduction to modern jazz singing and covers the repertoire, the master singers and composers and their styles. Discover the rich tapestry of Ella’s singing, Duke Ellington’s writing, Billie Holiday, Carmen McCrae, Sarah Vaughn and many more. Discover that you too can sing with style and excitement! Classroom aids will include sheet music handouts, youtube videos and mp3s of performances; discussion of various singers, jazz music and history, technique and style, piano accompaniment. Optional aids: in-class videos of student performances, microphone technique, field trips and out of class performances.

DATE

DAY

TIME

June 8–Aug 10

Sat

10 am–noon

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

10x

$234

NONRES.

$244

Instructor: Rich Kalman Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room Min: 4; Max: 10

Albany Community Chorus

Come join us in song! The Albany Community Chorus sings music spanning all genres, cultures and periods of music history. We perform 3-4 times per year at various locations in Berkeley and Albany.

DAY

TIME

Apr 2–June 11*

Tue

7–9 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

10x

$79

NONRES.

$89

Instructor: Mary Stocker Location: Albany High School, Room 22 Min: 25; Max: 65

*No class on April 16

Albany Chamber Orchestra

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A d u lt

The Albany Chamber Orchestra is a 35-piece orchestra composed of string, wind, brass and percussion instruments. It was formerly known as the Albany Community Orchestra, the Albany Adult School Orchestra and most recently the Albany Chamber Strings. The orchestra was organized by Ernest Douglas in 1975 as a class in the Albany Adult School. In the past 38 years, it has given hundreds of amateur adult musicians the opportunity to study and perform over 300 selections from the orchestral repertoire. No auditions are necessary, but players should be of an intermediate level or above. New string players are welcome; winds and brass must have the permission of the conductor. The Orchestra presents three free public concerts each year and an occasional Young People’s Concert. Participants are expected to attend a dress rehearsal on Thursday, June 6 and the concert on Sunday, June 9.

DATE

DAY

TIME

Mar 26–June 6*

Tue

7–9 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

10x

$69

A d u lt

Cultured sauerkraut is deliciously rich in probiotics or “good bacteria” but a 16 oz jar can cost as much as $10. In this class, you can learn how to make a gallon for as little as $2 with a variety of vegetable and spice variations. Tips for making low-sodium kraut are included in this class. $5 material fee paid to instructor.

Indian Vegetarian Cooking A d u lt

In this 3-hour workshop, students will be shown how to prepare mouth-watering vegetarian dishes from the cuisines of India. At the end of the class, students can enjoy a multi-course meal. $8 material fee paid to the instructor. Note: 5 day pre-registration required.

DATE

DAY

TIME

June 1

Sat

10 am–1 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

1x

$40

NONRES.

$50

Instructor: Viji Sundaram, vijiyoga@hotmail.com Location: Albany Community Center, Kitchen Min: 5; Max: 15

NE W

Gluten-free Workshop

DATE

DAY

TIME

May 18

Sat

11 am–12:30 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

1x

$39

NONRES.

$49

Instructor: Ilah Jarvis Location: Albany Community Center, Kitchen

Menu: Pooris (deep fried wheat bread), chenna masala and cilantro/mint/coconut chutney

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A d u lt

DATE

NE W

Cultured Sauerkraut

Min: 3; Max: 10

NE W

Sugar Slave A d u lt

Sugar cravings out of control? Stop beating yourself up and address nutritional, habitual and emotional triggers with compassion and humor. This class includes a taste test of alternative sweeteners, cooking demo and top recommendations worksheet to help you put what you learn to the test. $5 paid to instructor.

DATE

DAY

TIME

May 11

Sat

11 am–12:30 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

1x

$39

NONRES.

$49

Instructor: Ilah Jarvis Location: Albany Community Center, Kitchen Min: 3; Max: 10

A d u lt

Get the low down on gluten intolerance and celiac disease. We will discuss lab tests, eating out, label reading and bake muffins, piecrust, pancakes and veggie crackers. Class includes workbook with recipes and highlights. $8 material fee paid to instructor.

DATE

DAY

TIME

May 25

Sat

1–4 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

1x

$54

NONRES.

$64

Instructor: Ilah Jarvis Location: Albany Community Center, Kitchen Min: 3; Max: 10

NONRES.

$79

Instructor: Teresa Colyer Location: Albany High School Band Room 20 Min: 25; Max: 40

*No class on April 9 & April 16

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Adults

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Vocal Jazz Workshop

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Adults

Figure Drawing

Art & Dance

a d u lt

In this class, instruction in contour modeling for all levels will be provided. The instructor will develop formats tailored to each student’s ability to delineate the human form and provide demonstrations for ease of understanding. $7 material fee (for model) paid to instructor at each class.

Have you ever wanted to take a tap class? Now is your chance! Tap dancing is a dance performed wearing shoes fitted with metal taps, characterized by rhythmical tapping of the toe and heels. Although it is a beginning class, we can modify it to your needs if you are a more experienced tapper. Students are required to provide their own tap shoes.

DATE

DAY

TIME

Apr 3–June 5

Wed

7–9 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

10x

$84

NONRES.

$94

Develop creative self-expression through flower arrangement. Learn the beauty of the simplicity of line and the use of space. Students will make arrangements using flowers and branches they bring to class each week. Individual assistance and demonstrations will be available during class time. $10 demonstration material fee paid to the instructor.

DAY

Apr 11–June 20* Thur

TIME

9:30 am–1 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

10x

$154

NONRES.

$164

Instructor: Soho Sakai Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Min: 15; Max: 50

*No class on Feb 7, Feb 28 & Apr 25

Sumi-e/Japanese Brush Painting

Calligraphy A d u lt

Students will be taught an upper and lower case of a historic script. Then we take it into a modern application. Students will also learn simple book binding and embellish their work with brass carved rubber stamps. There will be a different script taught every class. Students will have to purchase basic supplies at local art stores. $5 material fee paid to the instructor.

DAY

TIME

Apr 1–June 3*

Mon

3–5 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

9x

Min: 15; Max: 20

This class will teach students the fundamental techniques of sumi-e or suiboku, the unique form of Asian art that has produced some of the world’s finest masterpieces of ink painting. Originating in China and having its spiritual basis in Zen Buddhism, this form of expressing nature’s colors through shades of black ink monochrome has been popular in China, Korea and Japan for many centuries. In this session, class will learn how to do brush painting including the following: calligraphy to learn the basic brush strokes, use of sumi-ink and also watercolor, how to best use paper for sumi-e. Contact instructor for supply list and/or further information. $15 material fee paid to instructor.

DATE

DAY

TIME

May 9–June 6

Thur

9–11:45 am

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

5x

Instructor: Fumiyo Yoshikawa, art@fumiyo-y.com Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room

$124

$84

NONRES.

$94

Instructor: Carla J. Tenret Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2

A d u lt

NONRES.

$134

*No class on May 27

Brazilian Dance for Adults A d u lt

Journey through the many different regions of Brazil without leaving Albany! In the 14th century, the land of Brazil was colonized by the Portuguese, who brought over enslaved Africans of various tribes of West Africa to labor the lands once only inhabited by various indigenous tribes. Brazil’s territory is vast, resulting in diverse dance and music from its regions.

Come learn and dance to the many different genres of music from these different regions and learn the styles of dance that go with them. With the base of Brazil’s national dance “Samba” you will learn to dance Samba Reggae, Samba de Roda, Axé, Pagode, Funk (funk-ee), and movements of the Orixás. No experience is necessary. Movements can be tailored to your comfort level of workout. Wear comfortable work-out clothes, bring water and a towel.

DATE

DAY

TIME

May 6–May 20

Mon

8–9 pm

DAY

TIME

May 7–June 25

Tue

7:30–8:15 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

8x

$96

NONRES.

$106

Min: 5; Max: 20

NE W

DATE

DATE

Instructor: Beth Ellis-Dickson; beth.ellisdickson@gmail.com Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2

Min: 8; Max: 20

A d u lt

Min: 4; Max: 8

A d u lt

Instructor: Jack Katz Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room

Ikebana Sogetsu School

DATE

Beginning Tap Dance

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

3x

$37

NONRES.

Beginning/Intermediate: Classical Ballet A d u lt

Have you always wanted to dance but never had the chance or time until now? Do you want to come back to dancing after a long break? Maybe you want to do& learn something new and fun. This may be class for you. Start from nothing, or from where you are.

We will dance & learn together. Bring ballet slippers.

Leotard & tights for women, T-shirt and tights for men. Sweat pants & jackets are allowed over your other dance cloths. Hair should be up and away from the face for both men and women with long hair.

DATE

DAY

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

May 3–June 21*

Fri

7–8:30 pm

7x

$110

$120

July 5–Aug 23*

Fri

7–8:30 pm

7x

$110

$120

Instructor: David Bertlin and Ronn Guidi Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Albany Community Center, Hall (May 24 & Aug 23) Min: 9; Max: 18

*No class on June 14 & July 26

Zumba A g e s 1 3 – A d u lt

Zumba is the popular fitness craze that is sweeping the world! Zumba is the most fun you will have exercising and it never feels like work! Salsa, Samba, Reggaeton, Cumbia, Merengue are just a few of the many types of Latin Rhythms we dance to. All levels welcome. No experience is necessary. Instructor quickly previews the moves before each song. You can be certain to get a great workout, burn lots of calories and have a blast in this Zumba class. Grab your water bottle and bring a towel. Ditch the workout, join the party, ZUMBA!

$47

DATE

DAY

TIME

Tue

6:15–7:15 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

June 3–June 24

Mon

7–8 pm

4x

$48

$58

May 7–June 25

July 1–July 22

Mon

7–8 pm

4x

$48

$58

July 29–Aug 19

Mon

7–8 pm

4x

$48

$58

Instructor: Teresa Heath-Hickman Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2

Instructor: Elisita Castañon-Hill Location: Albany Community Center, Room 1 & 2

NONRES.

8x

$84

NONRES.

$94

Min: 10; Max: 30

Min: 1; Max: 15

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Adults

Special Interest

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Beginning Bal-a-Vis-X A d u lt

Bal-a-vis-x is a series of exercises of increasing complexity, all of which are deeply rooted in rhythm.

Albany Unified School District teachers have begun integrating Bal-a-vis-x into the classrooms because it has been shown to help children improve academic success by improving cognitive integration, attention and focus. This class is for parents of AUSD students who want to learn these fun and challenging exercises in order to practice them at home with their children. $5 material fee paid to the instructor, refundable at the end of the class.

DATE

DAY

June 20–Aug 1* Thur

TIME

7–8:30 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

6x

$112

NONRES.

$122

Instructor: Nancy Warfield M.S., CCC-SLP & Marilyn Schumacher M.A., CCC-SLP (retired special education teacher) Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 6; Max: 16

*No class on July 4

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A Brief Introduction to Permaculture A g e s 1 4 – A d u lt

Come join in an overview and discussion of what Gaia’s Garden author, Toby Hemenway, calls, a design approach for a new era. Did you know that University’s as diverse as CSU, Oregon State and UMass now offer classes in this blossoming field?

You will learn about Permaculture’s ethical guidelines and design principles and get a taste of how this powerful methodology can inform your own life. Recommended reading: What Permaculture isn’t –and is (http://www.patternliteracy.com/668-whatpermaculture-isnt-and-is).

DATE

DAY

TIME

May 14

Tue

6:30–9:30 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

1x

$12

NONRES.

$12

NE W

Wordsmart for Test Prep & Educated Conversation

Beginning Chinese A d u lt

A d u lt

This course focuses on techniques for learning and retaining new vocabulary, and on improving English grammar, syntax and pronunciation. In the first hour the class reads and discusses fascinating stories. While students analyze the stories in pairs, the instructor, a seasoned ESL professional, listens to each student and pinpoints areas that need improvement. The instructor then provides individuals with exercises to help them correct their most common errors in language. Through lessons from the Princeton Review text Wordsmart (approx. $11), students learn the sophisticated vocabulary they need for standardized tests and to incorporate it in professional and social conversation. During the term, students prepare and deliver oral presentations about their particular interests, utilizing new vocabulary.

To see photos of past student presentations, please visit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fribbydish.

DATE

Apr 8–June 12*

DAY

TIME

M/W

9 am–noon

NE W

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

19x

$154

NONRES.

$164

In this class, speaking will be emphasized through conversations on everyday subjects and travel situations. Students will learn principles of basic conversation Chinese and most common characters. Topics related to traveling and dining out as well as Chinese culture will also be introduced.

DATE

DAY

TIME

May 6–June 24*

Mon

7–9 pm

7x

$61

NONRES.

$71

Instructor: Mier An Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room Min: 4; Max: 15

*No class on May 27

NE W

Intermediate Chinese A d u lt

In this class, speaking will be emphasized through conversations on everyday subjects and travel situations. Students will continue to explore different fascinating aspects of the Chinese language. Emphasis will be placed more on individual needs including poetry and business Chinese.

Instructor: Deborah Frisch, MA TESL, DNDNL2@mac.com Location: Albany Teen Center, 1331 Portland Ave, Memorial Park

DATE

DAY

TIME

Min: 15; Max: 30

May 8–June 26

Wed

7–9 pm

*No class on May 27

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

8x

$69

NONRES.

$79

Instructor: Mier An Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi Purpose Room Min: 4; Max: 15

Instructor: Delia Carroll Location: Albany Community Center, EOC Room Min: 10; Max: 40

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Adults

User Friendly Pilates: Increase Core Strength Without Getting Hurt (Mixed Levels)

Exercise & Fitness

A g e s 1 4 – a d u lt

Zumba A g e s 1 3 – A d u lt

Zumba is the popular fitness craze that is sweeping the world! Zumba is the most fun you will have exercising and it never feels like work! Salsa, Samba, Reggaeton, Cumbia, Merengue are just a few of the many types of Latin Rhythms we dance to. All levels welcome. No experience is necessary. Instructor quickly previews the moves before each song. You can be certain to get a great workout, burn lots of calories and have a blast in this Zumba class. Grab your water bottle and bring a towel. Ditch the workout, join the party, ZUMBA! DATE

DAY

TIME

May 7–June 25

Tue

6:15–7:15 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

8x

$84

NONRES.

Your core muscles, the deepest abdominal, lumbar and pelvic floor muscles, protect your spine and prepare you for strenuous activities. Discover how to develop core strength with the proper awareness and mental focus to get fit without getting hurt and improve performance in dance, sports and martial arts. Instructor has over 20 years experience specializing in movement education and injury prevention, and works in many different settings, including physical therapy clinics, Kaiser hospitals, and private practice. He is a Certified Pilates Instructor and Feldenkrais® Somatic Practitioner with an extensive background as a professional dancer. This is a mixed level class (beginning to intermediate). Mats provided.

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

DATE

DAY

TIME

May 15–June 26

Wed

5:45–6:45 pm

7x

$88

$98

July 10–Aug 21

Wed

5:45–6:45 pm

7x

$88

$98

Tennis: Private and Group Instruction A g e s All

Lessons are taught by our USPTA certified instructor, John Fry. Offered on a year-round basis, they are tailored to the students needs. Clinics and workouts for league teams or tournament players are also available. Times and locations are arranged with the instructor upon completing registration. Sign-up for the 5-session package and save. No refunds for the 5-session package.

PRIVATE/GROUP

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

Private

1/2 hr

1x

$32

$42

Private

1 hr

1x

$57

$67

Semi-Private

1 hr

1x

$29

$39

Group (Min 3)

1 hr

1x

$22

$32

Group (Min 4)

1 hr

1x

$18

$28

5-Session Package

1 hr

5x

$252

$302

Instructor: John Fry & Staff Location: Memorial Park, Ocean View or Terrace Park Tennis Courts Min: 4; Max: varies

Instructor: Ernie Adams, (510) 619-9223, www.bodyinaction.com Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Min: 8; Max: 35

$94

Instructor: Teresa Heath-Hickman Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 10; Max: 30

Physical Weight Conditioning

NE W

A d u lt

In this class, students will receive individualized instruction focused on needs and personal goals for fitness and well-being. Nautilus and Olympic bars are available, as well as, dumbbells and free weights.

DATE

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

DAY

TIME

Mar 26–June 27

T/Th

6:30–7:30 pm

26x

$114

$124

Mar 26–June 27

T/Th

7:30–8:30 pm

26x

$114

$124

Apr 29–June 26* M/W

6:30–7:30 pm

17x

$76

$86

Apr 29–June 26* M/W

7:30–8:30 pm

17x

$76

$86

Instructor: Darryl Allison Location: Albany High School Weight Room Min: 4; Max: 15

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Beginning Ki-Aikido

Martial Arts

A g e s 1 3 – a d u lt

Yoga is the study and integration of the body, mind and breath to achieve greater health and vitality.

Through a series of physical postures, deep breathing, relaxation and mental concentration, students will learn how to reduce stress, feel more energized and enhance the overall quality of their lives.

DATE

DAY

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

May 6–June 24*

Mon

6:30–8 pm

7x

$91

$101

July 1–Aug 19

Mon

6:30–8 pm

8x

$104

$114

Instructor: Jennifer Sowerwine Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 (May 6–May 20) Min: 5; Max: 30

A g e s 1 4 – A d u lt

Learn how to relax and enjoy a body-mind synchronicity through the ancient practice of yoga. Students will learn how to do classic yoga postures in styles borrowed from several schools of yoga. While holding the yoga poses, they will be shown how to stimulate acupressure points. The asana session will be followed by healing pranayamas (breathing techniques), meditation and guided relaxation.

Instructor Viji Sundaram has been teaching yoga in India and the US for 22 years. She is a certified yoga and Acu-yoga instructor, as well as, an acupressure practitioner.

DAY

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

May 1–May 29

Wed

6:30–8 pm

5x

$56

$66

June 5–July 3

Wed

6:30–8 pm

5x

$56

$66

July 17–Aug 14

Wed

6:30–8 pm

5x

$56

$66

Instructor: Viji Sundaram Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 5; Max: 20

Beginning Tai Chi A d u lt

*No class on May 27

Gentle Yoga

DATE

A g e s 7 – A d u lt

Originally a martial art, Tai Chi is an ancient and effective exercise that reduces stress and promotes healing. It balances the body’s energy and increases vitality. Join us for a fun and dynamic workout and learn to move with grace, balance, and power. This moving meditation will leave you feeling energized, centered and relaxed. Starfire has been teaching Tai Chi in the bay area for over 20 years. You may take this class once or twice a week. No experience is needed to take this class.

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido is a martial discipline, which teaches that relaxation is stronger than tension. Our goal is to bring balance even to our opponents and problems as a solution to conflict. We use martial techniques, meditation and breathing exercises to help develop the power of mind and body. Founded

by Master Koichi Tohei, who was responsible for bringing the martial art of Aikido to the world in 1953. Taught and overseen by Maida Sensei, direct student and representative of Tohei Sensei. Maida Sensei holds the rank of 7th Dan Shihan (Master Instructor) and has taught professionally since 1976.

This class is suitable for Adults of any level or physical ability, and for children ages 7 and older with some experience in Aikido. Younger children and children new to Aikido are welcome if accompanied onto the mat by a parent or guardian. The first hour of class is recommended for all beginners. Continuing on to the second hour is recommended for those with more experience or who are willing to be pushed a little.

DATE

DAY

TIME

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

DAY

TIME

May 4–May 25

Sat

9–11 am

4x

$54

May 7–June 13

T/Th

6–7 pm

12x

$88

$98

June 1–June 29

Sat

9–11 am

5x

$54

$64

July 9–Aug 15

T/Th

6–7 pm

12x

$88

$98

July 6–July 20

Sat

9–11 am

3x

$54

$64

DATE

Instructor: Maida Sensei and certified staff, (510) 290-8640, kiaikido@kiaikido.org Location: Albany Community Center, Hall, Albany Senior Center (May 18)

Instructor: Starfire Location: Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic Ave, Albany Min: 5; Max: 20

Min: 5; Max: 25

Intermediate Tai Chi

Intermediate Qi Gong

A d u lt

Tai Chi is an ancient and effective exercise that leaves you feeling energized and centered. Tai Chi balances the body’s energy, increases vitality, and promotes healing from within. This class will cover form corrections, two person exercises, sensitivity training (push hands) and weapons (fan and sword.)

Beginning Tai Chi, or the approval of the instructor, is a prerequisite for this class. Starfire has been teaching this moving meditation in the bay area for over 20 years.

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

A d u lt

For those who have completed Beginning Qi Gong.

DATE

DAY

Apr 22–June 17* Mon

TIME

6–7:30 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

8x

$116

Min: 5; Max: 20

$126

*No class on May 27

Advanced Qi Gong

DAY

TIME

May 7–June 11

Tue

7–8 pm

6x

$60

$70

A d u lt

July 9–Aug 13

Tue

7–8 pm

6x

$60

$70

For those who have completed Beginning & Intermediate Qi Gong with Charlene Leung.

Instructor: Starfire Location: Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic Ave, Albany

NONRES.

Instructor: Charlene Leung, M.S., Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist Location: Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic Ave., Albany

DATE

Min: 5; Max: 20

$64

DATE

DAY

Apr 22–June 17* Mon

TIME

6–7:30 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

8x

$86

NONRES.

$96

Instructor: Charlene Leung, M.S., Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist Location: Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic Ave., Albany Min: 5; Max: 20

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Adults

Beginning Yoga

Adult Leagues Get your teams together now for our Late Summer/Fall Leagues! Registration begins July 1. Our goal is to provide you with the optimal environment for fun, camaraderie and friendly competition.

For more information: Eleanore Adams Adult Sports Coordinator eadams@albanyca.org www.albanyca.org/adultsports (510) 559-7216

day at 8

Every Sun

5-Aside Co-ed Soccer

Drop-in Pickleball

Get your cleats on–Albany has Wednesday night 5-aside Co-ed Soccer. We have an 'A' League for advanced and a 'B' League for beginners. Call us to sign-up your new or returning team. August–October 2013.

Albany loves Pickleball! Drop in every Tuesday evening for this fast and fun paddleball sport. Pickleball mixes tennis, ping-pong, and badminton together for quick play, easy scoring, and low impact aerobic exercise.

Check our website for court locations. Tuesdays 4–6 pm, $5 drop-in fee, $3 for seniors, $2 paddle rental.

Softball

Albany is the champion when it come to Softball! We have Monday Night Men’s (competitive league), Tuesday Night Co-ed (company league), and Friday Night Co-ed (open league). All games are at Ocean View ballpark. August–October 2013.

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d Run Aroun town!

Co-ed Kickball

Get a team together and play like a kid again. Our Kickball League is fun and competitive. August–October 2013

Winter Indoor Sports

Registration for winter sports will start December 2, 2013. This year we plan to offer Futsal (indoor soccer) and 5v5 Basketball leagues. So get your teams lined up! Contact Eleanore Adams at (510) 559-7215 for fall and winter information.

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ARts Committee upcoming show: D o n n a Fe n st e r m a k e r

July 6–September 30, 2013 Opening reception: July 7, 4–6 pm Albany Community Center Foyer

Detail, Mother, 1991, oil on canvas

Shirley Villadsen At P lay in the World of Shrl April 6–July 1 | Opening reception: April 7, 4–6 pm, Albany Community Center Foyer This collection of oil paintings is a glimpse into the highly colorful, imaginative, and playful world of longtime Albany resident Shirley Villadsen. The show will give many fans of this artist and her work the chance to see these wonderful paintings once again, as well as an opportunity to delight the uninitiated. “At Play in the World of Shrl” exhibits still lifes, portraits, self portraits and landscapes painted during the course of Villadsen’s life. Shirley passed away in March of 2012.

Artists interested in being considered for a show can visit www.albanyca.org/arts for more information.

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boomers & beyond

Awareness Through Movement® Feldenkrais Chair

Gentle Yoga

Exercise & Dance

a g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

This class provides a gentler approach to the practice of Yoga. Enjoy the benefits of increased flexibility, strength and stamina. Yoga encourages better posture, improves digestions, relaxes and calms the mind. Class is suitable for all levels. Wear loose and comfortable clothing and come on an empty stomach. Bring your own mat or towel. Fee is per class.

DATE

Min: 5; Max: 20

Join the resident movement ensemble of the Albany Senior Center, Impromptu No Tutu, for a lively creative movement session. All abilities welcome and the class is open to everyone. We warm up with elements of Brain Dance*and T’ai Chi, and then improvise movement and simple dances to diverse styles of music, voice or silence. Chairs and other support are integrated as needed. Inspired by the Orff Schulwerk music approach and the vision of community dance pioneered by Rudolf Laban, this class is a safe space for relaxation, play and expression.

Children from the Albany Preschool next door join this class the last Friday of the month from 10:30–11 am for an intergenerational dance frolic. This class also occasionally tours to other senior centers to demonstrate healthy aging through movement. Call the Center before dropping in so you know where to find us. Current information about the class will be posted on the Center's Facebook page. Fee is per class.* Developed by Anne Green Gilbert, Creative Dance Center, Seattle TIME

May 3–Aug 23*

Fri

10:15–11:30 am

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

12x

$7

NONRES.

$8

Instructor: Greacian Goeke Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi-Use Room Min: 2; Max: 30

*No class on June 21, June 28, July 5, Aug 16, Aug 23, Aug 30

Gentle Tai Chi A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

This gentle approach to Tai Chi combines Nei Dang Chi Kung emphasizing deep breathing and meditative elements. Helps circulation, loosening joints and secure balance. Fee is per class.

DATE

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

DAY

TIME

May 1–Aug 21*

M/W

10:30–11:30 am

32x

$2

$3

May 3–Aug 23*

Fri

9:30–10:30 am

15x

$2

$3

Instructor: Yachiyo Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Min: 5; Max: 30

30

9–10 am

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

55x

NONRES.

$6

$7

Instructor: Allan Jacinto Location: Albany Community Center, Hall (Mon) Albany Senior Center, Multi-Use Room (Tue/Wed/Fri)

A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

DAY

TIME

May 1–Aug 23* M/T/W/F

Freeing the Dancer In You: Creative Movement for Health & Enjoyment

DATE

DAY

A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

Change your life through simple, effective movement using the skills you already have: self observation and the human ability to learn and grow. Each series explores a different aspect of movement improving balance, flexibility and general well-being.

Bal ance revisited DAY

TIME

May 1–May 22

Wed

1:30–2:30 pm

Discover the benefits of Rosen Method Movement in this class that provides easy, unhurried movements set to music and designed to improve alignment and flexibility, deepen awareness and may heal or prevent injury due to stress. Attending a one-hour class per week can make a significant difference in your vitality. All abilities welcome. Wear loose and comfortable clothing. Bring your own mat or towel.

Fee is per class.

May 1–Aug 21

Wed

12:15–1:15 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

17x

NONRES.

$8

$9

Instructor: Regina Wells Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi-Use Room Min: 3; Max: 15

Women’s Traditional Dances for Fun, Exercise & Enlightenment!

A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

Explore traditional women’s dances from Greece, Bulgaria, Armenia, Macedonia and other Balkan countries where ancient wisdom is still detectable in the folk culture. Simple, repetitive, and rich in teachings, the dances foster interconnectedness and empower us to be more fully present as women and as citizens of the Earth. In a dynamic line that describes circles, spirals, meanders, crescent moons and other earth mandalas to exquisite ethnic music, we can recover a joy in being alive today. Fee is per class.

DATE

DAY

TIME

May 1–Aug 21

Wed

10:15–11:30 am

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

DATE

DAY

TIME

May 29–June 19

Wed

1:30–2:30 pm

DATE

A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

TIME

$24

$28

4x

$24

NONRES.

$28

n ec k & s h o u l d e r R el i e f

Rosen Method Movement

DAY

4x

NONRES.

H a pp y L ow e r B a c k

*No class on May 27–31, July 5, Aug 26–30

DATE

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

DATE

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

17x

$7

NONRES.

DAY

June 26–July 24* Wed

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

TIME

1:30–2:30 pm

4x

$24

NONRES.

$28

L e t ' s e x plo r e P os t u r e ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

DATE

DAY

TIME

July 31–Aug 21

Wed

1:30–2:30 pm

4x

$24

NONRES.

$28

Instructor: Rosie Rosenthal Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi Use Room Min: 3; Max: 12

*No class on July 3

Zumba Gold A g e s 4 0 – ol d e r

Zumba is the popular fitness dance craze that is sweeping the world! Zumba is the most fun you will have while exercising and it never feels like work.

Zumba Gold is the perfect level for Zumba beginners, seniors, the deconditioned participant or for those who like the pace a little bit slower than Zumba Basic. Filled with Latin music and rhythms, we do the Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Cumbia, Flamenco and much more. All songs are previewed with a short breakdown so participants learn any new moves. Burn calories, raise your heart rate, work on balance and memory, but most of all have fun! Ditch the workout, join the party, the Zumba Gold Dance Party! Fee is per class.

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

DATE

DAY

TIME

May 2–Aug 22*

Thur

10–11 am

15x

$6

NONRES.

$7

Instructor: Hildy Revenaugh Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi Purpose Room Min: 10; Max: 20

*No class on May 23 & July 4

$8

Instructor: Catherine Sutton Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi-Use Room Min: 4; Max: 20

*No class on May 17, May 27, July 5, Aug 26–30

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boomers & beyond

Poles Training for Hiking, Walking, Balance & Mobility

Exploring Local Natural Treasures on Foot

A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

Enjoy walking at a moderate pace while exploring natural treasures and history of the Bay Area. Dress in layers and wear comfortable closed walking shoes with good traction. Bring water and light snack, binoculars, cameras and walking poles if you use them.

A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

Learn vital skills to help improve your endurance, posture, confidence, gait, function and strength. Feel Taller! Easy-to-learn techniques help you preserve your joints and enhance your enjoyment of life!

Variety of top quality poles provided.

DATE

DAY

TIME

July 16

Tue

10:15 am–2 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

1x

$24

NONRES.

$29

Instructor: Jayah Faye Paley Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi Purpose Room Min: 6; Max: 14 (8 new & 6 returning)

Walk, Talk & Be Healthy!

A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

A program designed to encourage walking as a healthy life style for adults 50+. Ride the Senior shuttle bus to regional parks and other interesting places. Walk as you connect with other seniors.

Walks are usually 1–4 miles, and are generally easy to moderate in difficulty. Bring a bag lunch. Register in-person at the Senior Center on the first Tuesday of the month.

DAY

Tuesdays

TIME

8:30 am–1 pm

ALBANY RESIDENT

NONRES.

May: Searching for signs of (wild)life

DATE

DAY

TIME

May 23

Thur

9–11 am

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

1x

FREE

NONRES.

FREE

Join Ranger Bob Flasher on an easy, almost level June 20 Thur 9–11 am 1x FREE FREE walk of under 4 miles, from the Tilden Nature Area July 18 Thur 9–11 am 1x FREE FREE up Wildcat Canyon and along Jewel Lake. We’ll search Instructor: Susan Schwartz (848-9358, f5creeks@aol.com) & for signs of wild inhabitants, from gopher holes Shirley Jowell (525-7012, sjowell@att.net) and birds’ nests to coyote scat and mountain-lion Location: See walk description for location meeting spots scratching posts. Meet at the turnaround at the north Min: 5; Max: 30 end of Central Park Drive (entrance to the Tilden Regional Park Environmental Education Center). From Spruce and Grizzly Peak, take Canyon Drive downhill, turn left on Central Park Drive, and go to the end. AC Transit 67 stops at the turnaround. For more information contact rangerdude333@hotmail.com.

June: Charming small gardens in summer F5C Vice President Shirley Jowell leads another of her varied explorations of public and private city gardens that are colorful, drought-tolerant, and environmentally friendly. Meet at the garden next to Berkeley Bagels, 1281 Gilman near Santa Fe, Berkeley (AC Transit 25). This is an easy, level, unhurried walk.

July: Point Richmond history and nature Explore history and nature from Point Richmond to the old Santa Fe Railroad pier, including the restored Richmond Plunge and a one-time beach resort. F5C President Susan Schwartz leads this level walk of about 3 miles. Meet at Mechanics Bank (historic trainmasters’ building), 4 W. Richmond Avenue, at South Garrard (AC Transit 72M). Optional lunch at one of Point Richmond’s many restaurants follows.

Varies for each trip

Instructor: Zion Lee Location: Each walk departs from the Senior Center Min: 5; Max: 20 activity guide Summer 2013

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Special Interest

Reading Novels I a g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

In Country, by Ann Mason, explores a teenage girl's feelings about the father she never knew, the warscarred uncle she loves, and the popular culture that is the prism through which she views her life. Mason wrote the poignant novel with appealing understatement and wit.

DATE

DAY

TIME

June 19–Aug 21

Wed

3–5 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

10x

$59

NONRES.

$64

Instructor: Debra Ratner Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room Min: 4; Max: 30

The Lives of Women

World Affairs & Politics

A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

The Friend Who Got Away, edited by Jenny Offill and Elissa Schappell, is an anthology of thoughtful non-fiction pieces by women writers, including Katie Roiphe, Vivian Gornick, and Elizabeth Strout. Each story vividly describes a friendship cherished and later lost.

This is an open group discussion of world affairs and politics, both local and international. Fee is per class.

DATE

DAY

June 21–Aug 23

Fri

TIME

2–4 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

10x

$59

NONRES.

$64

DAY

TIME

May 21–Aug 27

Tue

10 am–noon

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

15x

Instructor: Bill Hyman Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room Min: 4; Max: 30

$103

NONRES.

$108

9:30–11 am

10x

$4

$5

Mon

9:30–11 am

9x

$4

$5

Instructor: Constance Cole Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi Purpose Room

Savoring Short Stories I

A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

The Oxford Book of American Short Stories, edited

by Joyce Carol Oates, brims with fiction by the US's greatest authors. Along with some classics, Oates selected many dazzlers that are rarely anthologized (Published 2012).

DATE

DAY

TIME

June 17–Aug 19

Mon

11:30 am–1:30 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

10x

$59

NONRES.

$64

TIME

MEETS

1–5 pm

2x

AAPR MEM.

NONMEM.

$12

$14

Instructor: Alice Meyers Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room Min: 10; Max: 20

a g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

Students read their own writings to the class for its criticism and evaluation. The teacher adds another voice, pointing out basic principles and approaches to effective non-fiction prose. The idea is to make our memoir writing as vivid and effective as it can be so that it will not be filed somewhere in the dark, but will be read and re-read with enjoyment by children, grandchildren, and even by strangers yet unborn. No one is required to read out loud, or to withhold other kinds of writing, which are welcome. We try for a lowpressure, respectful atmosphere in which embarrassing events and deep emotions may be safely exposed.

DAY

May 20–Aug 26* Mon

Min: 4; Max: 30

DAY

June 6 & June 13 Thur

Memoir Writing

DATE

*No class on May 27

This class provides awareness of aging as it affects driving. It offers participants compensating techniques, and emphasizes defensive practices for drivers age 50 and older. Participants must take both classes to receive their certificate of completion, which entitles drivers 50 and older to a discount for three years on their auto insurance. Fee for this class is $12 for AARP Members, $14 for Non-Members.

Checks/money orders only, payable to: AARP DATE

TIME

2:30–4:30 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

14x

$103

NONRES.

$108

Instructor: Bill Hyman Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room

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Mon

June 24–Aug 19

AARP’s 55 Alive Mature Driving

a g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

DATE

Apr 8–June 17*

Min: 4; Max: 30

Min: 4; Max: 30

Class reads great, enduring literature from around the world, especially the classics from America, England and Europe. Such fiction, long and short, all delve into universal human concerns such as love, religion and death, and confront persistent, unanswerable questions. We move at snail’s pace over puzzling and intriguing passages, emphasizing language, structure, method and implicit meanings. Issue of genre, technique, symbolism, and historic background are also considered. Students discuss, challenge, dispute, re-interpret and misquote what the old teacher is trying to say.

TIME

Min: 4; Max: 35

A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

NONRES.

DAY

Instructor: Debra Ratner Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room

Instructor: Debra Ratner Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi-Use Room

World Literature

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

DATE

AARP’s 55 Alive Mature Driving Refresher Course

NE W

A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

This class provides awareness of aging as it affects driving. It offers participants compensating techniques and emphasizes defensive practices for drivers age 50 and older. Note: The refresher course is only for people who have taken the 8 hour course within the past 4 years. Fee for this class is $12 for AARP Members, $14 for Non-Members. Checks/money orders only, payable to: AARP DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

May 9

Thur

1–5:30 pm

1x

AAPR MEM.

NONMEM.

$12

$14

Instructor: Alice Meyers Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room Min: 10; Max: 20

*No class on May 27

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A g e s 5 5 – ol d e r

Learn to ride Alameda County’s public transit to get where you want to go and back again with confidence and independence. We are here to guide and train you in obtaining the necessary skills to ride public transportation with ease. Must attend each day. Monday and Wednesday serve as orientation.

Thursday, you will take BART and AC Transit to the Oakland Zoo for a field trip. Travel Training Course is organized by USOAC, CIL, and BORP. This course is funded by a grant from ACTIA. DAY

TIME

June 10

Mon

10 am–noon

1x

June 12

Wed

10 am–2 pm

1x

June 13

Thur

10 am–4 pm

1x

Tue

11 am–1 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

6x

Min: 10; Max: 20

Free

Free

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

May 16

Thur

1:30–5 pm

1x

$14

June 20

Thur

1:30–5 pm

1x

$14

$16

July 18

Thur

1:30–5 pm

1x

$14

$16

Aug 15

Thur

1:30–5 pm

1x

$14

$16

Min: 5; Max: 30

July 9–Aug 13

TIME

Free

NE W

Instructor: Lisa Rose Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room

DAY

Free

Based on the text Film as a Subversive Art, (Amos Vogel), we will view and discuss films–mostly new with a sprinkling of oldies–in terms of their impact on history and culture. Entertaining and possibly even provocative and controversial, these films and our discussion about them promise anything but a dull moment. Bring an open mind. Film schedule available at the Albany Senior Center.

TIME

DATE

Free

A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

DAY

Open to all levels. Students will learn how to handle acrylic paint including how to mix colors, use of mediums, texture and washes, how to see values and build compositions. Beginning students will initially do exercises; then can choose to paint abstracts, landscapes, botanical studies, still-life or other subjects of their choosing. Continuing or advanced students can start on individual paintings in acrylics or their choice of media at the first class, with instructor working with them individually. Students supply their own paints, brushes, paper and canvas. Bring whatever supplies you already have to first class, where materials will be discussed and list handed out. $4 material fee paid to instructor.

$16

a d u lt s

Seniors are whisked away to “the country of the day” through a colorful slide presentation, and then collaboratively cook two different dishes from that country–typically soup and a yummy dessert. We eat as a group and discuss how the characteristics of the country seeps into the foods we are enjoying.

Free

Min: 4; Max: 10

DATE

A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

NONRES.

Instructor: Shaleah Nelson Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi-Use Room

Film As Game Changer

Painting and Drawing/Acrylics

Instructor: Shaleah Nelson Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi-Use Room

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

DATE

Cooking Round the World Workshop & Lunch

$85

NONRES.

$90

Painting & Drawing/Watercolor

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

DATE

DAY

TIME

A d u lt s

May 7–June 25

Tue

Noon–3 pm

Open to all levels. Beginning students will work in watercolor, learning basics of watercolor painting, including mixing and applying washes, use of color, value, line, shape, form, light, rhythm and texture.

Beginning students are shown specific exercises to learn color mixing and paint handling after which they work on subjects of their choice.

Advanced students can work in watercolor or their choice of any drawing/painting media, & instructor works with them individually. Basic drawing and composition will be taught to all. Students are encouraged to create visual richness by developing the thought and feeling in their work. Students should bring supplies they already have to the first class.

Materials will be discussed and list handed out at first class. Students supply their own paint, brushes and paper. $4 material fee paid to instructor.

Instructor: Stephanie Scott, www.stephaniescott.org Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi-use Room Room

DATE

DAY

TIME

May 7–June 25

Tue

6:30–9 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

8x

$129

8x

$129

NONRES.

$134

Min: 4; Max: 20

NONRES.

$134

Instructor: Stephanie Scott, www.stephaniescott.org Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room Min: 4; Max: 20

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Travel Training

boomers & beyond

Travel

Livermore Outlets A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

Join us on our first trip to the Livermore Premium Outlets, one of the area's largest shopping destinations. The outlets boast over 130 stores such as Barney’s New York, Ralph Lauren and many more.

Lunch is on your own. Trip includes long periods of walking (self paced) and standing.

DATE

DAY

May 1

Wed

TIME

9:30 am–3:30 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

1x

$15

NONRES.

$20

Min: 12; Max: 21

Filoli Gardens A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

Enjoy the beautiful grounds at Filoli Gardens. Learn about this wonderful place on a two-hour docentled tour through both the house and gardens. A box lunch will be provided at the Filoli Café after the tour. This tour involves all terrain walking, stair climbing and long periods of standing.

DATE

DAY

May 8

Wed

TIME

8:30 am–3:30 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

1x

$40

NONRES.

$45

Min: 12; Max: 21

Safari West

Rooftop Gardens & Waterfalls

Towns of Napa Valley

A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

Join your guide, Marilyn Straka for a mile-long walking tour of downtown San Francisco to see these hidden treasures. You may see art exhibits or waterfalls in some of the buildings. Some buildings feature roof gardens that are hidden gems of the city. Lunch not included. This tour involves walking, stair climbing, and periods of standing.

Discover two quaint towns of the Napa Valley, Yountville and St. Helena. About 1 hour away from Albany, both towns offer plenty of sightseeing, shopping, and restaurants for everyone’s delight! Lunch not included, bring your own lunch or purchase at the destination. Trip includes long periods of standing and self-paced walking.

DATE

DAY

May 22

Wed

TIME

9 am–3 pm

DATE

DAY

May 15

Wed

Min: 15; Max: 18

TIME

9:30 am–5 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

1x

$78

NONRES.

$83

1x

$30

NONRES.

$35

DATE

DAY

June 19

Wed

9 am–4:30 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

1x

$18

NONRES.

$23

Min: 12; Max: 21

Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival

Half Moon Bay

A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

A weekend trip? Yes, join us as we head to the 39th Sunnyvale Art and Wine Festival. A great way to kick off your summer the festival offers a day filled with art, wine, good food and live music. Lunch is on your own. Trip includes self-paced walking.

Join us as we take a trip to beautiful downtown Half Moon Bay for shopping, sightseeing and lunch on your own. Downtown Half Moon Bay offers a wide variety of shops and restaurants. Trip includes selfpaced walking.

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June 1

Sat

TIME

9 am–5 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

1x

$12

NONRES.

$17

DATE

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June 26

Wed

TIME

9 am–4 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

1x

$15

NONRES.

$20

Min: 12; Max: 21

Min: 12; Max: 21

Luther Burbank Gardens

de Young Museum: Objects of Belief from the Vatican

A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

DATE

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June 12

Wed

TIME

8:30 am–5:30 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

1x

$50

NONRES.

$55

Join our group for a self guided tour of the Objects of Belief from the Vatican exhibit. The rarely seen Vatican Ethnological Missionary Museum has over 80,000 objects that represent art by indigenous cultures from Asia to the Americas. It is the first time in the U.S. that the exhibition will focus on the Vatican’s collection of ethnographic art. Lunch is on your own. Trip includes long periods of standing and self-paced walking.

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July 10

Wed

Min: 12; Max: 21

City of Albany

A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

Join us as we head to Santa Rosa to visit the Luther Burbank Gardens. We will take a docent-led tour of the beautiful Luther Burbank Home and Gardens, which include Luther Burbank’s horticulture contributions, and a firsthand look at his home and furnishings. Lunch will be provided. Trip includes long periods of walking.

Min: 12; Max: 21

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Min: 12; Max: 21

A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

Have you ever pictured yourself among some of the world’s most exotic creatures? Come close with giraffes, gazelles, zebras and many of the other 600 animals that inhabit the preserve. Take an exciting safari drive and explore the wildlife preserve, traveling first in an authentic safari vehicle and then a trek around the inner grounds. BBQ lunch will be provided. Trip includes long periods of sitting, walking and bumpy ride.

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

TIME

7:45 am–1:30 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

1x

$19

NONRES.

$24

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Birding with Ted Pierce A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

The tiny village of Bolinas on the Marin coast will be our destination with naturalist Ted Pierce. This trip will combine a tour of the village, great birding along Bolinas lagoon, and a walk on the beautiful seacoast. We will have lunch at a local restaurant and leave time to explore the Bolinas Museum and village shops. Bring binoculars for bird and wildlife observation. Lunch included. Trip includes long periods of walking and standing.

DATE

DAY

July 16

Tue

TIME

8 am–5 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

1x

$70

NONRES.

boomers & beyond

de Young Museum: Diebenkorn: the Berkeley Years A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

This is the first exhibit to focus specifically on some of Richard Diebenforn’s best works, the Berkeley years (1953–1967). The private docent-led tour will feature over 100 of his abstract and representational works of art. Lunch is on your own at the Museum.

Trip includes long periods of walking and standing.

DATE

DAY

August 14

Wed

TIME

7:45 am–1:30 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

1x

$30

NONRES.

$35

Min: 12; Max: 21

$75

Min: 12; Max: 21

Santa Cruz A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

California State Fair A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

Come along with us as we attend the first time the annual California State Fair in Sacramento. The fair features many fun activities and carnival games that you loved to play as kids and teenagers. It also includes a livestock area with animals. Lunch is not provided. Trip includes long periods of standing and self-paced walking DATE

DAY

July 24

Wed

TIME

9:30 am–4:30 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

1x

$26

NONRES.

$31

Enjoy some fun in the sun in Santa Cruz. Join us and visit the Boardwalk as well as downtown. Take in some great views of the Pacific Ocean while drinking an ice cold soda or water. The downtown area has over 200 unique retail shops featuring hand crafted jewelry, books, clothing, hard to find music and much more. Lunch is on your own. Trip includes long periods of standing and self-paced walking.

DATE

DAY

August 21

Wed

TIME

8:30 am–5:30 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

1x

$16

NONRES.

$21

Min: 12; Max: 21

Min: 12; Max: 21

The Bellevue Club

Cache Creek Casino

A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

Join our group as we head to Cache Creek Casino located near Sacramento. Bring a winning attitude and let’s see if anyone can hit the big jackpot. Lunch is on your own at the casino. Trip includes long periods of walking and standing.

DATE

DAY

July 31

Wed

TIME

8 am–5 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

1x

$14

NONRES.

$19

Min: 12; Max: 21

Join us for a tour and lunch of the Bellevue Club located near Lake Merritt in Oakland. The club is over 80 years old and a recognized historical place in California with old world charm and beautiful architecture. Lunch is included. Trip includes periods of walking and standing.

DATE

DAY

August 28

Wed

Min: 12; Max: 21

Benicia Arts Gallery/Downtown A g e s 5 0 – ol d e r

Come with us and for a day in Benicia. Our first stop will be at the Benicia Art Gallery which exhibits new and fresh artwork just in time for the late summer.

After our tour, we will head to Benicia’s First Street.

First Street is home to many small antique shops, restaurants and other shops. Lunch not included. Trip includes long periods of walking and standing.

DATE

DAY

August 8

Thur

TIME

11 am–5 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

1x

$15

TIME

11 am–3:30 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

1x

$49

NONRES.

$54

Albany Senior Center

Community Shuttle

Keeping seniors active & engaged The Albany Senior Center Community Shuttle takes adults age 50+ on walking tours and day trips, and provides regular, free door-to-door grocery shopping trips for Albany residents age 60+. Registration is required for all programs.

The Albany Senior Center Community Shuttle is funded by Measure B, administered by the Alameda County Transportation Commission.

For more information: Albany Senior Center 846 Masonic Avenue Albany, CA 94706 (510) 524-9122 Phone seniorinfo@albanyca.org www.albanyca.org/seniorcenter

NONRES.

$20

Min: 12; Max: 21

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Seniors

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he Albany Senior Center provides a comprehensive array of recreational programs and services that meet the needs of older adults in the community enhancing quality of life and helping seniors to remain active, healthy and independent.

At the Albany Senior Center, adults 50 and over enjoy socializing in a warm, friendly atmosphere while participating in the quality programs offered. The center is open Monday–Friday from 9 am–5 pm, excluding major holidays.

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Paratransit Services East Bay Paratransit (EBP) is the main provider of paratransit services for anyone who cannot use AC Transit or BART because of a disability. You must become ADA certified to qualify for Paratransit Services. Call (510) 287-5000 to make an appointment and get an application.

Taxi Subsidy Program: Using Measure B Funds, Albany Paratransit provides a subsidy on taxi rides to Albany residents 80 years and over and people with disabilities 18 years and over.

Shopping Trips: The shuttle provides Albany residents 60+ door-to-door transportation from home to nearby grocery stores.

Yearly registration fee required.

Information, Resource Referrals and Form Assistance The Albany Senior Center maintains up-todate information on services available to seniors in Alameda County.

Computer Lab: There are now 3 computers connected to the internet available for public use in the Senior Center lobby. Sign-in for a 30-minute timeslot. First-come, firstserved. Free tutoring appointments are also available.

To Enroll Enrollment or appointments are required to use most of the services provided at the Senior Center. Unless otherwise noted, call (510) 524-9122 for more information.

Isabelle Leduc, Recreation Supervisor Nick Jordan, Recreation Coordinator 846 Masonic Avenue, Albany (510) 524-9122

Nutrition Services The Albany Tri City Café: Well-balanced dinner served Monday–Friday at 4 pm. Dinner list sign-up begins at 3:30 pm. No reservations, first-come, first-served. Suggested donation: $4.

Meals on Wheels: Delivered Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri to homebound seniors. Suggested donation: $4.

Mercy Brown Bag Program: Grocery bags of nutritional food to seniors on a fixed income. $10 yearly contribution.

Health Services Health Insurance Counseling: 1st & 3rd Monday of each month, 1–4 pm. Call HICAP at (510) 839-0393 to make an appointment.

Podiatry: Fridays, May 17 & July 12, 9 am–12:30 pm. Podiatry services provided by a licensed podiatrist at a low cost.

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Join us Sunday 5 Senior 4 pm, $ 1 Fare, – n a 5 li $ a , t I m 1: –4 p April 2 hings, 1 T n e 5 re $ :G –4 pm, May 26 : BBQ, 1 pm, $5 June 30 ce, 1–4 n a D m Pro : Senior July 28

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Over 60 Health Clinic: Mondays, June 10 & August 12, 9 am. A nurse provides foot care, blood pressure checks, medication review and more. Drop-in only.

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The Senior Center offers opportunities for adults 50+ with similar interest to gather and have fun together. Socialize with friends and make new ones! Drop-in fee is $1.

Afternoon Fun & Games

Thursdays, May 2–Aug. 29, 1–3 pm Mahjong, ping pong and board games provided. No meeting on May 23

Bridge

Fridays, May 3–Aug. 23, Noon–3 pm.

Portrait Drawing & Painting

Wednesdays, Apr. 3–Aug. 21, 12:30–2:30 pm Capture the likeness of a loved one or beloved pet. You'll learn to see the underlying structure and create a recognizable face, using a photo of your choice. iPad Class

Tuesday Films

Tuesday, May 7–Aug. 20, 1:30 pm

Thursdays, May 1–Aug. 22, 1:30–3 pm Learn what your iPad can do for you in this slow-pace class.

Needlecraft & Beading

Mondays, May 6–Aug. 19, 9–11 am No meeting on May 27 & Aug. 26 Painting

Thursdays, May 2–Aug. 22, 9 am–noon

Friends of Albany Seniors

Fundraisers

to support the Albany Senior Center

French Conversation

Fridays, May 3–Aug. 23, 11 am–noon No meeting on May 10, May 17 & Aug. 10

ALBANY SENIOR RESOURCE FAIR Thursday, April 25 • 10 am–1 pm • Free Join us for the 5th Annual Senior Resource Fair in Albany.

Representatives from different organizations that provide assistance to seniors and caregivers will be on hand to share information on housing, healthcare, transportation and more. Free health checks will also be available at the event.

OLDER AMERICANS MONTH HIGH TEA Thursday, May 23 • 12–2 pm • $5 Join us for this very special event honoring Older Americans.

Come have tea and light refreshments while listening to wonderful entertainment. Decorate your table, create a unique centerpiece and bring your favorite teacups. Prizes will be awarded for best tables. Reserve your table now at the Senior Center. Reservation deadline is Friday, May 17.

Admission fee includes tea and refreshments.

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White Elephant Polish Dog & Bake Sale!

The Friends of the Albany Senior Center invite you to find great bargains at this yearly fundraiser.

There will be toys, jewelry, books, polish dogs, baked goods and more!

Saturday, April 27 • 9 am–3 pm Accepting items Now! Electronics, typewriters, clothing or furniture will be not be accepted.

Albany Senior Center 846 Masonic Avenue, Albany Call the Albany Senior Center today for more details!

(510) 524-9122

Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52

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@The center Join us for live music, movies, demonstrations, lectures and events at the Albany Community Center.

For details and schedule visit www.albanyca.org/@theCenter

Bangers & Grass

Ants: The Invisible Majority

Friday, March 29 • 6:45–8 pm $10 at the door (Doors open at 6:15 pm)

Friday, May 31 • 6:45–8 pm • Free

Bangers & Grass features some of the best bluegrass musicians in the world, who just happen to all live right here in Albany and El Cerrito. Led by banjo player extraordinaire Bill Evans, Bangers & Grass is Jim Nunally on guitar (The David Grisman Bluegrass Experience), Chad Manning on fiddle (Laurie Lewis), Tom Bekeny on mandolin (Kathy Kallick Band) and Steve Pottier on bass. Bill's new CD, “In Good Company,” was one of the most critically acclaimed acoustic CDs of 2012, and the band's monthly Kensington Circus Pub performances are legendary, attracting fans from all over the Bay Area. www. billevansbanjo.com.

Berlin Style Ping Pong Friday, April 26 • 6:45–8:30 pm • Free Berlin Style Ping Pong is a great way to meet people and be social. A group of people surround a table, whoever is in the server spot serves the first ball to the person directly across from them, and then moves out of the way, to the right.

The person to the server’s left takes their place and the rest of the circle moves counterclockwise. If someone messes up they are out. When there are two players left, they play until someone scores three points and wins. Bring paddles.

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Often found hip-deep in Madagascar mud, Dr. Brian Fisher is a modern-day explorer who has devoted his life to the study and conservation of ants and biodiversity around the world. His research sends him through the last remote rainforests and deserts of Madagascar and Africa in search of ants. Although his subjects may be small in stature, they make a huge impact on their ecosystems. And what they lack in size, they more than make up for in numbers.

By documenting the species diversity and distribution of this “invisible majority,” Dr. Fisher has appeared in a number of BBC, Discover Channel, and National Geographic films and has been profiled in Newsweek and Discover magazine.

Dr. Fisher is currently Associate Curator of Entomology at the California Academy of Sciences and adjunct professor of biology at both the University of California at Berkeley and San Francisco State University.

PechaKucha Night™ 20 x 20 Friday, June 28 • 6:45–8:20 pm • Free The first PechaKucha Night was held in Tokyo in February 2003 as an event for young designers to meet, network, and show their work in public. PechaKucha Nights are informal and fun gatherings where creative people get together

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and share their ideas, works, thoughts, holiday snaps—just about anything, really—in the PechaKucha 20x20 format.

PechaKucha 20x20 is a simple presentation format—20 slides, 20 seconds for each slide. Check-out PechaKucha in action at www.pechakucha.org. Think you've got what it takes to present at Albany's PechaKucha Night? Contact Chelle Putzer at cputzer@albanyca.org.

Mixology with Jessica Maria from the Hotsy Totsy Club Friday, July 26 • 6:45–8:45 pm • $20 (7-piece bar set included with if you register in advance, 524-9283) Join master mixologist Jessica Maria for an evening of history and hands-on cocktail construction. Jessica has been a key figure in the Bay Area mixology scene since moving from her native Boston 16 years ago. She has competed and won in national and international cocktail competitions, is a founding member of LUPEC SF (Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails) and a member of the San Francisco Bartender’s Guild and is on the Board of Directors. You will learn about the history of the cocktail, bar tools and how to use them, get hands-on experience making cocktails, and receive your very own 7-piece bar kit. @theCenter Childcare is available at each event, $5 per child, ages 3–12 (Toddlers must be potty-trained).

recreation & community services 510 524-9283

BIKE MONTH

Free Family Cycling Workshop Sunday, April 28, 2–4 pm Memorial Park Outdoor Basketball Courts Safe road bicycling takes a lot more than balance, a helmet and a good attitude. Join the East Bay Bicycle Coalition’s League Certified Safety Instructors for a day of fun games, safety drills, skills building and a neighborhood ride. This workshop is for kids who are able to ride a bike and ready to ride on the roadways with their parents. Parents and kids must attend together and should bring their own bikes and helmets. Each child receives a free red blinky light for participating! Sign-up in advance at bit.ly/EBBCAlbanyFCW or just show up!

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Join your classmates and ride your bike to school!

Each Albany school has Bike-to-School events planned.

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B i c y c l e Ro d e o Saturday, May 18, 2013 • 10 am–1 pm Cornell Elementary School, 920 Talbot Avenue, Albany

20th annual Bike to Work Day “Everybody Bikes” Thursday, May 9, 2013

Rodeo activities will include bike inspections, safety information, and a bicycle safety course. The first 100 participants will be given a free bicycle helmet. The goal of the bicycle rodeo is to encourage riders to wear helmets on every ride, to give young cyclists basic skills for on-road riding, and to teach them the rules of the road to help keep them safe.

This event will focus on young riders in elementary and middle school.

For more information please visit www.albanypal.net or call the Albany Police Department 525-7300.

Stop by Albany’s Energizer Station from 7–9 am Ohlone Greenway at Marin Avenue The Energizer Station will be hosted by Albany Strollers & Rollers and will provide coffee, snacks, SWAG, bike goodies, and the famous Bike-to-Work-Day musette bags.

The Blue Heron Bikes Staff have volunteered to be there with a work station checking your bicycles for safety and road-worthiness.

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Events

Local Garden Swap Bring your excess homegrown produce to swap with your neighbors.

Tuesday evenings beginning May 28, 6:30 (Be on time for best selection) Albany Community Center Patio Need more info? Contact Robin at (510) 524-9283

Join in Albany's community-wide

CLOTH IN G SWAP

Thursday, April 25, 7:30 pm & Tuesday, July 9, 7 pm Albany Community Center Clean out your closets and bring your wearable-but-unwanted clothing to the Community Center where you can rummage through everyone else's wearable-but-unwanted items and find a fabulous new-to-you winter wardrobe! Bring one bag or more of your washed, gently worn items (men's, women's, maternity, plus size and children's clothing) and be admitted to our fabulous swap room where clothing will be set out by type (pants, skirts, shirts, blouses, etc.). Choose items and take them home. All sizes welcome.

The City of Albany Community Services Deptartment presents

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Citywide Garage Sale Saturday, May 4, 2013 • 9 am–3 pm Too much old stuff? Need space in your garage?

Host a garage sale!

4th Fridays: May 24, June 28, July 26 6:30 pm · Meet at Solano Avenue Cyclery

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Registration fee is $10. Open to Albany residents only.

Participants will be included in promotional event map.

Registration forms are due April 15, 2013. For registration form and more information visit www.albanyca.org/ greenalbany or call (510) 528-5760.

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recreation & community services 510 524-9283

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R U N AROUND City of Albany Community Services Department presents

Albany Police Activities League

C a r S h ow Thursday July 4, 2013 (at the Green, Red, White & Blue Celebration) Noon–3 pm • Memorial Park Register your special classic car, muscle car, vintage car, or hot rod in the APAL Classic Car Show at the City of Albany’s July 4 celebration in Memorial Park. Prizes will be awarded. Suggested donation: $15 to the Albany Police Activities League. Registration forms will be available beginning in May at www.albanypal.net. For more information please contact Peggy McQuaid at apal@albanypal.net or 526-7855. Registration deadline is June 26.

Run Every Sunday 8 am · Suzette Crêpe Cafe, 1226 Solano Ave. Both short & long courses

New route(s) each week

BLOCK MOVIE NIGHTS

The sole purpose of the Block Movie Nights is to get neighbors to meet their neighbors!

Block Movie Night package fee is $375. We provide the 12’ movie screen, movie, sound system, street closure (five hours) and two staff members. Your block provides electricity, a few helpers and a social gathering that includes food prior to the movie.

Movie Nights can take place on Saturdays or Sundays, June 15–October 6.

For more information, contact: Liam Kelly at the Recreation Department lkelly@albanyca.org or (510) 524-9283.

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Albany Lions 4th of July Pancake Breakfast It’s an Albany Tradition!

Thursday, July 4, 2013 8–11 am Veterans Memorial Building 1325 Portland Avenue, Albany

Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52

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Events

Save the Date(s) Wednesdays in September 6:30-8 pm

national Night Out

Memorial Park

National Night Out 2013 Tuesday, August 6 Close down your street for free and throw a block party, make ice cream sundaes or whatever brings your neighbors together. Register early to qualify for a visit from McGruff, give-away items for kids, a special host gift and a visit from city staff. Contact Karina Tindol at ktindol@albanyca.org or register at www.albanyca.org/nno.

earth day cleanup S a t u r d a y, A p r i l 2 7 • 9 a m – 1 2 : 3 0 p m

Meet at the foot of Buchanan for the shoreline clean-up.

Bring gloves, a hat, sunscreen and sturdy shoes.

Supplies and refreshments provided!

For more information (or if you have a large group) email: volunteer@thewatershedproject.org

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City of Albany

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Arts & Green Fest

map 1

City Hall Police Department Fire Department

2 Community Center

Public Library 3 Senior Center 4 Memorial Park

Teen Center 5 Terrace Park 6 Ocean View Park

Friendship Club 7 Albany Hill Park 8 Children’s Tot Lot 9 S.F. Bay Trail 10 Albany Waterfront

Eastshore State Park

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Neighborhoods

A r o u n d Yo u r B lo c k Feel like you didn’t know about a public meeting, street repair on your block or the dog park going in across the street? Sign-up for the City of Albany’s E-Notification system and get information and updates going on Around Your Block.

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Signing up is easy: 1. Locate your house on Around Your Block Neighborhood Map (above).

2. Go to www.albanyca.org/aroundyourblock 3. Follow the instructions on the page.

Anytime a news or calendar item is added to the City’s website, if it affects your neighborhood, you will get an email. Simple as that!

www.albanyca.org/aroundyourblock

Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52

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Volunteers

landscaping volunteers needed (Green thumb not required) Begin your new year by joining on of our new programs in Albany: • Friends of Albany Parks • Weed Warriors For more information about the programs www.albanyca.org/volunteer.

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August 2 n o ce la p the Details in Guide 2013 Fall

Albany’s Volunteer Corps was established to match qualified volunteers with various City departments in need of assistance for special projects, events and day-to-day tasks. Volunteers gain hands-on experience in City government, serve their community, develop a sense of community pride, enhance the City’s programs in a cost-efficient manner, establish a sense of teamwork and meet other community members.

Listed here are some of the events and projects where you can lend a hand throughout the year. For more information and specifics about items listed contact Richard Austin-Castillo at raustin-castillo@albanyca.org or visit www.albanyca.org/volunteer.

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V O L U N TEER S

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES Apr: @TheCenter, Sr. Resource Fair, Sr. White Elephant Sale, Earth Day Clean Up, Bike Workshop, Clothing Swap May: @TheCenter, Bike About Town, Sr, Resource Fair

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ONGOING PROJECTS Weed Warriors • Storm Drain Stenciling • Tree Planting Program • Albany Hill AdoptA-Trail Program • Friends of Albany Parks Friends of Dartmouth Tot Lot • Meals on Wheels Driver • Senior Front Desk • Brown Bag Program • Neighborhood Block Captains

June: @TheCenter, Bike About Town July: @TheCenter, 4th of July, Clothing Swap, Bike About Town Aug: @TheCenter, Bike About Town

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Frien ds o f A lbany Par k s

Cit yWid e Garag e Sale

Become a Friend of your neighborhood park! This program is designed to be an informal approach to involve the community with minor maintenance and beautification projects as well as monitor parks for potential hazards and vandalism. Friends of the parks will be invited to events, gatherings and clean ups at your favorite park. Email Richard at the Recreation & Community Services Department at raustin-castillo@albanyca.org, or visit the City’s website, www.albanyca.org/volunteer, for more information and an application.

Saturday, May 4 • 9 am–3 pm

May is Bi ke Mo nth !

April 28 • Family Cycling Workshop May 8 • Bike to School Day May 9 • Bike to Work Day May 18 • Bike Rodeo May 24 • Bike About Town Get ready for Bike month by attending the Free Family Cycling Workshop. The East Bay Bicycle Coalition's Certified safety instructors will help build skills, run safety drills and lead a neighborhood ride. Join the movement and ride your bike to school or work this year! Stop by the city's energizer station on May 9 (Marin & Masonic).

Don't miss the Abany Police Activities League annual Bike Rodeo or Bike About Town! Details can be found at www.albanyca.org/BikeAlbany Earth Day Ce le b rati o n & Clean u p Saturday, April 27 • 9 am–12:30 pm Join the City of Albany and the Watershed Project for a waterfront cleanup in celebration of Earth Day! The event will be held on Saturday, April 27th from 9:00am-12:30pm at the foot of Buchanan Street. Wear sturdy shoes, a hat and sunscreen, and bring your own reusable water bottle and gloves if you have them. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please consider riding a bike or walking to the event! Check our website www.albanyca.org for more information.

Looking for a great knick-knack, household item, children’s stuff, Halloween costume, or other treat? Join the community in Albany's Annual Citywide Garage Sale on May 4, 2013 from 9am-3pm. The Citywide Garage Sale is a great way to reduce, reuse, or recycle materials and find local treasures. Items bought and sold at garage sales help reduce the amount of items that may otherwise be sent to our landfill. For more information contact greenalbany@albanyca. org or (510) 528-5760 and check for listings on our website www. albanyca.org.

Ocean Vie w Communit y Organic Gar d en weekly “O pen Gar d en” Sundays • 11 am–1 pm The Ocean View Community Organic Garden serves Albany citizens who live in apartments or condos with little space to grow food.

We strive to foster a spirit of community, with gardeners growing and sharing organic fruit, produce, herbs, and flowers. The garden is located in Ocean View Park at 900 Buchanan Street behind the tennis courts. Join us during our weekly “Open Garden” on Sundays from 11 am–1 pm, whenever the garden gates are open.

Farmer's M arket Reo pens Apr il 17 Wednesdays • 3–7 pm The Albany Farmer's Market will reopen for the season on Wednesday, April 17th, 2013. The City works with the Berkeley Ecology Center to host this weekly community market with a focus on local, organic produce and goods. Check out the Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays from 3–7pm on Solano Avenue between San Pablo Avenue and Adams Street. The market will be open until December this year.

Co m post Giveaway Sunday, May 19 •11 am–3 pm The City of Albany and Waste Management of Alameda County host two compost giveaway events each year. The first will be held at the Albany Arts & Green Festival in Memorial Park on Sunday, May 19. You must show proof of Albany residency to be eligible.

Limit 2 bags per person. The second event will be held in late summer.

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OCEAN VIEW PARK The Ocean View Park picnic area has been expanded with permanent restrooms centrally located near the play and picnic area. The picnic area is located among beautiful Redwoods and the newly installed Ocean View Community Garden. The play area is spacious and features all-new swings and climbing structures!

There are six picnic areas available for reservation or you can rent the entire picnic area. Please call for pricing and information or see the picnic area diagram the City website at www.albanyca.org/rec.

MEMORIAL PARK Memorial Park picnic area is located next to the ball field that includes a new large, twosided, stone BBQ. The picnic area may be reserved in its entirety, or you may reserve half of the picnic area by reserving either the East Side or the West Side.

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The East Side has four picnic tables, one small BBQ, and one side of the large BBQ. The East Side can be reserved for $16 per hour for residents and $18 per hour for nonresidents.

The West Side has five picnic tables, two small BBQs, and one side of the large BBQ. The West Side can be reserved for $20 per hour for residents and $22 per hour for nonresidents.

Both East and West sides can be reserved for $36 per hour for residents and $38 per hour for non-residents.

TERRACE PARK Terrace Park has five new picnic tables, two new BBQs, and a permanent restroom with a beautifully designed tile mural on the outside of the new restroom structure.

The Terrace Park picnic area may be reserved for $20 per hour for residents and $22 per hour for non-residents.

Dogs in Albany’s Parks On October 19, 2009, the Albany City Council approved the following days, times, and events when dogs will not be allowed on the sports field at Memorial Park: • Saturdays, Noon–6 pm • Mondays and Thursdays, 4–7 pm during Daylight Saving Time (March–October). Visit www.albanyca.org/rec for specific dates.

• Mondays and Thursday, 4–6 pm during Standard Time (November–February). Visit www.albanyca.org/rec for specific dates.

• When a field user has acquired a permit through the City of Albany for use of the sports field. Visit www.albanyca.org/rec for specific dates.

A calendar of permitted users and specific days and times when dogs aren’t allowed is also posted at Memorial Park sports field.

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For Rent Albany Facilities

albany community center

Block Parties & Picnic Rentals

Albany Teen Center

The Albany Community Center features a large community room complete with a commercial-style kitchen and outdoor patio.

The room is equipped with special sound and lighting for a stage or dance floor, drop down projector screen for presentations, and a variety of tables and chairs for any event setup. This room is a very popular place for wedding receptions, parties and banquets throughout the year. Call Jess Cosby for a complete price quote and information at 559-7217.

Start planning for your summer block partyget together with friends and family. Organizing a Block Party or picnic in the park is a great way enjoy the warm weather. Invite the Albany Fire Department to make a presentation about disaster preparedness and we will waive the $26 fee.

Call Robin Mariona at 524-9283 for information regarding picnic rentals or Jess Cosby 559-7217 to initiate a block party application.

Located in the heart of Albany in Memorial Park (1331 Portland Avenue), the Teen Center is a great place for a meeting, special event or party. The building has everything you need to throw a fabulous party or event.

It is available for rental on weekday evenings from 7 pm–midnight, weekends from 10 am– 11 pm. For a detailed quote call Jeremy Allen at (510) 559-7223 or visit www.facebook. com/albanyteencenter. Teen Center features: • 2,500 square foot game room, classroom and kitchen • Beautiful outdoor courtyard • Computers (both MAC & PC) & Wi-Fi • Pool table, ping pong, air hockey, foosball, video games, and karaoke • 52" HDTV & huge projection system • DJ lighting and sound system • Professional audio and video equipment • Walking distance from AMS, AHS and El Cerrito BART.

albany senior center The Albany Senior Center is a wonderful place to host a meeting, party, banquet or get-together. The Center has one large room with a kitchen and one small room. Call Isabelle Leduc at the Senior Center at 524-9122 for availability and a price quote.

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tennis courts Tennis courts may be reserved by the public for reservations starting at 9 am daily.

Players may reserve courts up to two weeks in advance; fees depend on residency and day reserved. You can now purchase a half or full year tennis light access code. Come to the Recreation Office (Community Center, 1249 Marin Avenue) to make a reservation.

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City Contacts

Community Contacts

City Administration . . . . . . . . . . . (510) 528-5710 City Attorney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-5858 City Clerk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-5710 City Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 559-7250 Community Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-5760 Finance/City Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-5730 Fire & Emergency Medical Services . . . . . . 528-5770 City Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 524-9543 Human Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-5714 Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525-7300 Recreation & Community Services. . . . . . . 524-9283 Friendship Club/Childcare Program. . . . . . 559-7220 Teen Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525-0576 Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 524-9122 Jobline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-5777

Albany/Berkeley Soccer Club. . . . . . . . . . 526-3912 Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525-1771 Albany Education Foundation. . . . . . . . . . 558-6823 Albany Kid’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-7637 Albany Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-3720 Albany Little League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-1404 Albany Lions Baseball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 559-9148 Berkeley Lions Fall Tackle Football . . . . . . 528-4756 Berkeley Lions Winter Flag Football. . . . . . 528-4756 Albany Preschool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 527-6403 Albany Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 559-6640 Albany Unified School District. . . . . . . . . 558-3750 Albany YMCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525-1130 Friends of the Albany Library. . . . . . 526-3720 x 26 Albany Memorial Veterans Building. . . . . . 525-9316 University Village Recreation. . . . . . . . . . 524-4926 Waste Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-8710 Parking Ticket Payments. . . . . . . . (925) 335-8550

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CITY COUNCIL, COMMITTEE OR COMMISSION MEETING ONLINE!

City of Albany Community Access TV Cable Channel 33 www.albanyca.org/kalb

www.Albany CA.org Park & Recreation Commission

Albany Library Board

Arts Committee

Penelope Leach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff Liaison Gary Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair Heather Cunningham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice Chair Eytan Urbas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Tod Abbott. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Alene Pearson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Eddy So . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member John Kindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm, City Hall, Council Chambers

Ronnie Davis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff Liaison Alan Riffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair Karen McKeown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Karen Leeburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Rosalie Gonzales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Henry Olson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Meets the 4th Wednesday of every odd-numbered month at 7 pm, Albany Library, Edith Stone Room

Isabelle Leduc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff Liaison Peter Goodman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair Sheri Spellwoman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Jules Kobelin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice Chair Sheryl Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Jacqueline Armstrong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Susan AdamĂŠ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7 pm, City Hall, Council Chambers

Traffic & Safety Commission

Charter Review Committee

Aleida Andrino-Chavez . . . . . . . . . . . Staff Liaison Ken McCroskey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair John Miki. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice Chair Farid Javandel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Peggy McQuaid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Susan Reeves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Meets the 4th Thursday of every month at 7 pm, City Hall, Council Chambers

Community Media Access Committee

Nicole Almaguer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff Liaison Caryl O'Keefe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair Gabriel Baty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bart Grossman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Charles Prins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Kaz Mori. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Preston Jordan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Meets the 4th Monday of every other month at 7:30 pm, City Hall, Administration Conference Room Ad Hoc Dog Committee

Brad Griffith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff Liaison John Tonkin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member John Kartychack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Meets (as needed) at 7:30 pm, Albany Community Center

Waterfront Committee

Jeff Bond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff Liaison Francesco Papalia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair Rochelle Nason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Gordon McCarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Claire Napawan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Brian Johns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Meets the 1st Wednesday of every other month at 7:30 pm, City Hall, Council Chambers

Jeremy Allen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff Liaison Ellen Toomey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Stefanie Kalmin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Jack Kenny. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Josh Glatt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Ori Maoz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Naomi Sigal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 6 pm, City Hall, Council Chambers

Please Note: Committee/Commission members may have changed after the printing of this guide.

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Albany Friendship Club 900 Buchanan (Ocean View Park) (510) 559-7220 Hours: 1:55–6 pm, Monday–Friday Summer Hours: 8 am–6 pm, Monday–Friday Brad Griffith, Recreation Supervisor

Albany Parks

Ocean View Park . . . . . . . . 900 Buchanan Street Tennis, Tennis Hitting Wall, Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Picnic, Friendship Club, Playground, Community Garden

Penelope Leach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff Liaison Paul O'Curry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Margie Marks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Ruth Ganong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Robert Lieber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Meets the 1st Tuesday of each odd month at 7:30 pm, City Hall, Council Chambers Planning & Zoning Commission

Anne Hersch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff Liaison Stacey Eisenmann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair David Arkin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice Chair Phillip Moss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Nick Pilch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Doug Donaldson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month at 7 pm, City Hall, Council Chambers

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Memorial Park . . . . . . . . . 1325 Portland Avenue Tennis, Basketball, Baseball/Softball, Soccer, Playground, Picnic, Albany Teen Center

Police & Fire Pension Board

Kim Denton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair Nicole Almaguer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice Chair Joanne Wile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Ray Gonzalves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Carla Hertzog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 10 am, City Hall, Conference Room Sustainability Committee

Claire Griffing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff Liaison Thomas Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Robert Uhrhammer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Janet Smith-Heimer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Charles Blanchard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Max Wei. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Dan Lieberman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Sareeta Young. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm, City Hall, Administration Conference Room

Civil Service Board

Aaron Walker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff Liaison Jack Rosano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Robert Cheasty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Jeri Holan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Meets on the 1st Monday of every odd-numbered month (as needed) at 6 pm, City Hall

There are three ways to register for classes: online

www.albanyca.org/onlinereg In person, by mail , or drop - off

Complete the form on the following page and bring or send to: City of Albany Recreation and Community Services 1249 Marin Ave., Albany, CA 94706

Jewel's Terrace Park . . . . . . Tevlin & Terrace Drive Tennis, Basketball, Playground, Picnic, Open field Dartmouth Tot Lot .Corner of Dartmouth & Talbot Play structure for small children

Social & Economic Justice Committee

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By phone or fax

Call (510) 524-9283 during normal business hours to register by phone using your credit card, or fax your completed Registration Form (next page) to (510) 528-8914.

Refund Policy

Refunds will not be granted after the first class meeting.

Refunds requested prior to the first class or camp meeting: Four (4) business days or more: • Payee will be refunded less a $10 administrative fee.

• If the payee chooses to transfer to another class/camp or apply a credit to their account, the $10 fee will be waived.

Three (3) business days or fewer: • Payee will be refunded less $30 ($10 administrative fee plus a $20 late fee).

• If the payee chooses to transfer to another class/camp or apply a credit to their account, the $10 administrative fee will be waived.

Refund Requests must be made in writing to: City of Albany Recreation and Community Services 1249 Marin Avenue Albany, CA 94706 or by fax to (510) 528-8914, or by email to recinfo@albanyca.org.

Dial 211 for information and referrals to health, housing, and human services in Alameda County. 211 is a free and confidential phone service, available 24/7 in over 170 languages.

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Albany Community Center 1249 Marin Avenue (510) 524-9283 Hours: 8:30 am–6:30 pm, Mondays & Tuesdays 8:30 am–5 pm Wed. & Thur.; 8:30 am–Noon Fridays Penelope Leach, Recreation & Community Services Director Chelle Putzer, Community Services Manager Jess Cosby, Robin Mariona, and Rosemarie Chu, Recreation Coordinators Eleanore Adams, Adult Sports Coordinator Richard Austin-Castillo, Casey Osborn, Liam Kelly, Recreation Project Assistant

Albany Teen Center 1331 Portland Ave. (Memorial Park) (510) 525-0576 Hours: 3–6 pm, Monday–Friday Jeremy Allen, Youth Services Manager Albany Senior Center 846 Masonic Avenue (510) 524-9122 Hours: 9 am–5 pm, Monday–Friday Isabelle Leduc, Recreation Supervisor Nick Jordan, Recreation Coordinator

Registration Form

Registration Form

City of Albany Recreation & Community Services

1249 Marin Avenue Albany, CA 94706

Family Account Setup (List family members)

Last Name First Name Birthdate

(510) 528-8914 FAX (510) 524-9283 PHONE Gender (M/F)

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Refunds requested prior to the first class/camp meeting: Four (4) business days or more: • Payee will be refunded less a $10 administrative fee.

• If the payee chooses to transfer to another class/camp or apply a credit to their account, the $10 fee will be waived.

Signature State

ZIP Code

Refunds will not be granted after the first class or camp meeting Three (3) business days or fewer: • Payee will be refunded less $30 ($10 administrative fee plus a $20 late fee).

• If the payee chooses to transfer to another class/camp or apply a credit to their account, the $10 administrative fee will be waived.

Liability Release: I AGREE to assume the risk of accident or injury sustained from whatever cause in connection with the activity, and release the City of Albany, its officers, agents and employees from any and all liability for any such accident or injury caused by whatever reason, including but not limited to an act of omission. I understand that no medical insurance is provided.

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Refund Requests must be made in writing to: City of Albany Recreation and Community Services 1249 Marin Avenue Albany, CA 94706 or by fax to (510) 528-8914, or by email to recinfo@albanyca.org.

Photo Release: I acknowledge that the City of Albany takes photographs and videotapes of its activities and events for publicity purposes and authorize the use of my image or my child’s image by the City for such purposes.

I understand I will not be compensated for use of photos or videos.

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JOIN US FOR LIVE MUSIC, MOVIES, DEMONSTRATIONS, LECTURES AND EVENTS AT THE ALBANY COMMUNITY CENTER. FOR DETAILS AND SCHEDULE VISIT WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/@THECENTER

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4thofJuly THURSDAY, JULY 4 · 12–4pm · MEMORIAL PARK

green, red, white & blue celebration* family fun, entertainment, food

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