2022 Winter Spring Activity Guide by City of Albany Recreation

ALBANY 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

Winter / Spring 2022

Albany Community Expo April 30, 2022, 10 am - 2 pm Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave Discover and learn about programs and services for all ages

Albany Emergency Services

Summer Camp Discounts

Police Department • Fire Department CERT Community

Community Based Organizations Family Fun

Give Away • Games Raffle • Food Trucks • Activities Live Entertainment

City Departments

Walking or Biking Encouraged!

Parking may be limited & Bike Parking will be available

TRY O U R

Free online Registration

twitter.com/AlbanyRecDept facebook.com/albanyrec instagram.com/albanyrecreation

www.albanyca.org/onlinereg

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City News Message from City Manager . . . . . . 2 City Services at a Glance . . . . . . . . 3 Public Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Community Development . . . . . . . 5 Albany Fire Department. . . . . . . . 6 Albany Police Department. . . . . . . 7 Neighborhood Services . . . . . . . 8-9 Green Albany . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Youth Classes Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Digital Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Martial Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Art & Music . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 February/ Spring Camps. . . . . . . 18-19 Summer Camp Sneak Peak Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Write On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Friendship Club. . . . . . . . . . . 24-25

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Adult Classes Yoga & Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29 Adult Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . 31–32 Senior Socials . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Boomers & Beyond Exercise & Dance. . . . . . . . . . . 34 Walking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Read & Write . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Special Interest . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37 Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Parks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Advisory Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 How to Register . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . 44

 WELCOME  to the Albany Activity Guide’s new section, City News! We have expanded the scope of this guide to share more information on City programs and projects and highlight recent accomplishments. Our goal is to share more information with you about your city, service offerings, and what we can do together as a community. Please let us know how you like this new section and if there is anything you would like to see included. We'd love the feedback! cityhall@albanyca.org   

Message from the City Manager A heartfelt hello and best wishes to our Albany community! Thanks to you, we continue to weather the COVID 19 pandemic uncertainties and have grown stronger together. As evident by the data tallied on the Alameda County Public Health website, covid-19.acgov.org, Albany is one of the most proactive with over 80% of residents being fully vaccinated. We are thrilled to welcome you back in-person to City facilities, while also adhering to our safety obligations including masking indoors. We have implemented a number of innovations to help make city services more accessible, including the ability to schedule appointments online at www.albanyca.org/appointments. We are also looking forward to getting back in the groove with community events in a paced and safe way, including the re-introduction of this Recreation Guide which is sent out citywide to all members of our community. The Guide has been refreshed to include more information on key City services and programs as well as new initiatives underway in a variety of departments. We hope that this guide finds you staying well and encouraged, and please take some time to pursue all the service offerings we are dedicated to providing our Albany community. In Service, Nicole Almaguer City Manager

City of Albany

RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES 1 (510) 524-9283

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City Services at a Glance At times it can be confusing to determine what City department you need to contact. Here is a quick guide to some of the more common questions/issues to help provide more direct and easy access to the services you need:

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Call 9-1-1 in an Emergency The City of Albany provides full-service police, fire, and emergency medical services. All emergency services remain in operation during the COVID-19 outbreak. Non-Emergency Police & Fire Contacts Police Contacts | albanypolice@albanyca.org | 1(510) 525-7300 Fire Contacts | albanyfire@albanyca.org | 1(510) 528-5770 X 5

NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES | ALBANY CARES

albanycares@albanyca.org | 1(510) 559-4589 Assistance accessing resources and services including food, meal delivery for seniors, shelter and housing, utility bill payment assistance and more.

ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

cityhall@albanyca.org | 1(510) 528-5710 City operations oversight, City Council meeting administration and agendas, public information, and overall management of COVID-19 issues and response within the City. Providing local business outreach and resource clearinghouse. | econdev@albanyca.org Access the City Calendar to get updated information on public meetings.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

com-dev@albanyca.org | 1(510) 528-5760 Processing building permits via email and conducting construction inspections. Liaison with Waste Management for solid waste and recycling services.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

accountsreceivable@albanyca.org | 1(510) 528-5730 Accounts payable and receivable, business licenses.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

apworks@albanyca.org | 1(510) 524-9523 Infrastructure and facilities maintenance (streets, sewer, sidewalk, trees, parks, city trash cans, etc.).

RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES

recinfo@albanyca.org | 1(510) 524-9283 Online & in-person classes, programs & summer camps, tennis courts & field rentals. Friendship Club 1(510) 559-7220.

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Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 44

Public Works: Infrastructure The City of Albany Public Works Department is glad to keep the City clean and safe! We’ve been busy making improvements throughout the city, including: Implementation of a free street tree planting program. Visit www.albanyca.org/urbanforestry for more information on how to apply.

Improvements of curb ramps

Management of pavement to maintain good street conditions

Continued service and responsiveness during COVID-19 pandemic

For up-to-date information on construction projects, visit www.albanyca.org/enotify and select “Construction Alerts” in the News section.

Our City Sewers: The Hidden Lifelines

Pothole? Illegal dumping? Street light out? Other Public Works related issues? We have an online reporting system! Visit us at www.albanyca.org/ service-request or call 1(510) 524-9543 to report any issues and monitor progress towards completion of reported issues at this same website.

A well-functioning sanitary sewer system is an essential part of any municipal infrastructure. Sanitary sewers are responsible for safely transporting wastewater to treatment facilities. If not managed properly, wastewater can contaminate groundwater, increase risk of waterborne diseases, and negatively impact ecosystems. Albany's sewer system is comprised of approximately 34 miles of pipeline. Albany has been one of a number of Bay Area cities required by the USEPA in recent years to complete periodic rehabilitation and replacement of aging sewer pipeline in an accelerated timeframe. Albany is currently in compliance with these requirements, with 5,226 linear feet of sewer pipe replaced in 2020-21 alone. Since the inception of the program in 2014, Albany has replaced 45,684 linear feet of pipeline in need of repair - or 8.7 MILES of pipe! Public Works also performs periodic filming and flushing of sanitary sewer pipes to ensure pipes are maintained in good repair and that any issues are caught and addressed in a timely manner. This helps prevent larger issues that may result in the need for more expensive and comprehensive rehabilitation. Albany's sewer program is made possible and funded exclusively by sewer fees collected as part of the City's annual property taxes.

Sidewalk Repair Program  In 2016, the Albany voters approved Measure P1 – the Sidewalk Parcel Tax. This tax helps fund repair of damaged sidewalks to improve the safety of our sidewalks. Public Works implements sidewalk repair projects in phases throughout the City. To date, sidewalk repairs have been conducted at over 200 locations. The next phase of repairs is scheduled for Winter/Spring 2022. For more information and updates   visit www.albanyca.org/sidewalkprogram.

City of Albany

RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES 1 (510) 524-9283

Community Development Housing Plans for Albany The City is in the midst of developing two important plans for the future of housing in Albany. The first is preparation of a “Specific Plan” for San Pablo Avenue. The proposed plan will result in zoning changes intended to increase the vitality of San Pablo Avenue, allowing new mixed use housing developments and ground floor commercial uses. Cost of the preparation of the plan is funded by grants from the California Department of Housing and Community Development. For more information, visit www.sanpablospecificplan.org. The second major planning initiative is preparation of a new Housing Element component of the City’s General Plan. Pursuant to State Law, every city in California is required to have a plan that shows how each City can meet its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). As widely reported in the news, the RHNA that each City needs to plan for has increased dramatically. This important document will address not only the location of future housing development, but also affordability and social justice aspects of City housing policy. For more information, visit www.albanyca.org/housing-element.

Housing Projects Approved

Accessory Dwelling Units

SAHA Affordable Housing Project

Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, provide additional housing and an opportunity for homeowners to generate additional income or accommodate extended family housing opportunities. To learn more about ADUs, contact the Community Development Department or visit www.albanyca. org/adu. Recent changes to state laws and local regulations make getting City approval easier than ever before.

In Fall 2020, the City Council approved agreements with Satellite Affordable Housing Associates for the development of a 62-unit affordable housing project at the corner of Washington Avenue and Cleveland Avenue. Since City Council approval, SAHA has been working on securing grants and financing required for construction. Progress is being made, and it is hoped that construction of this critically important project will begin late in 2022.

Graduate Student Housing Project In July 2021, the University of California Board of Regents approved the design of a new student housing project to be built in University Village at the corner of Jackson Street and Monroe Avenue. The project will provide 760 bedrooms in 289 apartment-style units targeted to single graduate students without children. The project is expected to begin construction in 2022 and open to students in Fall of 2024.

540 San Pablo Avenue In October 2021, the City Council approved the plans for a major new mixed use rental housing project at the site of the former Albany Bowl. The City Council’s action approved the design of a project with 207 units of housing, including 21 units of affordable rental housing, and nearly 6,000 square feet of ground floor retail space.

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Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 44

Albany Fire Department Preparation and communication key to faster and safer evacuations Be Ready to Evacuate

Stay Informed

Disasters happen, and Albany is working to be prepared. Albany residents should always be ready to evacuate rapidly if needed. This can be done by packing a go-bag filled with essentials, practicing evacuating with your household, and staying alert during fire weather. Always keep your phone on and with you during a Red Flag Warning. Put go-bags by the door and back into your driveway so it will be easier to get out quickly. Visit ready.gov for more disaster preparation tips and resources. What is a “go bag” anyway? Go Bags are a collection of essential items that you can take on-the-go if you need to leave in a hurry. These bags have less supplies than disaster supply kits, which stay at home, so you can store items that would be too heavy to take with you. Visit www.albanyca.org/disasterprep, for information that will help you better prepare for an emergency.

During an emergency, information may change rapidly. The following sources provide the most up-to-date information from City officials. For questions, please email us info@albanyca.org.

AC Alert

Zonehaven

AC Alert is the mass notification system for Alameda County.

In the event of an emergency, evacuation warnings or evacuation orders may be issued for impacted areas. The City is a member of Zonehaven, which provides information that can be targeted to specific areas. These notices are issued for a “zone” with an evacuation status. Zonehaven provides evacuation resources and information to help residents stay informed, prepared, and safe.

Those that sign up will receive the latest updates on evacuation orders and warnings in Albany. AC Alert can provide notifications over phone, text message, and email.

Bookmark community.zonehaven.com on your computer, phone, and tablet so you can quickly access it in the event of an emergency where evacuations are required.

Sign up at acalert.org or download the Everbridge app to get push notifications for all AC Alert messages, including Red Flag Warnings.

City of Albany

RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES 1 (510) 524-9283

Albany Police Department Register your security camera with the police department

Albany Police and our community: Park & Walk Program

Security cameras can help provide critical information to help solve crimes in our community. Please consider partnering with us by registering your security camera with the police department. To date over 40 community members have volunteered for this partnership program. Registration is voluntary and there is no cost associated with registration. Registering your information does not provide the Albany Police Department with direct access to your camera and you may delete your registration at any time. Your personal information will be kept confidential by the Police Department and will only be of need by law enforcement personnel if there is a criminal incident in your neighborhood or in the vicinity of your security camera.

The Police Department initiated the Park and Walk program to walk Albany’s streets and personally engage with the community we serve. This program helps officers and community members build relationships and gives officers a better sense of what the Albany Community needs from their first responders. In 2021 alone, officers have taken part in over 180 Park and Walks, visiting Albany businesses and schools.

Please visit www.albanyca.org/camerareg for more information and to register.

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Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 44

City of Albany Neighborhood Services The Neighborhood Services Division coordinates and implements strategic outreach and community engagement efforts to assist community members in navigating City and community services systems by facilitating access to information and services.

Albany CARES Albany CARES offers information, assistance, and referral services to help residents access available resources. This includes information and assistance applying for local parcel tax exemptions and affordable housing, referrals to legal assistance agencies; medical, dental, and mental health programs; utility bill payment assistance; homecare programs; and much more. For assistance, call 1(510) 559-4589 or by email at albanycares@albanyca.org.

Albany Project HOPE Albany Project HOPE (Housing Opportunities Expanded) provides outreach, engagement, and housing navigation services to help people who are experiencing homelessness in Albany. The goal of outreach focuses on engagement to encourage participation in services and housing resolution. For assistance, call 1(510) 649-4965

Tax Exemption & Renter Rebate Program Every year, eligible Albany residents can apply for parcel tax exemption and/or renter rebate for up to five City of Albany parcel taxes. For assistance call 1(510) 559-4589 or by email at albanycares@albanyca.org.

Neighbors meeting to encourage safety awareness  Have a neighborhood concern or want to refresh on safety awareness tips? The Albany Police Department is available to attend neighborhood meetings to talk safety awareness and any other related concerns. These meetings are intended to generate dialogue, provide information and strategies that encourage safety, and build understanding between neighbors. The Neighborhood Services Division is available to help you facilitate your meeting. For more information, contact the Neighborhood & Community Services Manager, Sid Schoenfeld, at 1(510) 559-4588 or by email at sschoenfeld@albanyca.org.

Rent Review The Rent Review Ordinance and associated rent review program became effective November 2, 2018. The ordinance regulates most residential rental units in Albany and provides a mediation process for qualifying rent increases. Tenants and landlords can access program information at www.albanyca. org/rentreview or by calling 1(510) 524-9283.

City of Albany

RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES 1 (510) 524-9283

New Food Assistance Program for low-income residents Beginning February 4, 2022, groceries and essential items will be distributed on the 1st Friday of each month starting at 10am at the Albany Senior Center - 846 Masonic Ave. Low Income Albany Residents of all ages who have been adversely affected by the COVID pandemic are eligible for this program. Contact Annemarie Heineman at 1(510) 559-4589 or albanycares@albanyca.org to confirm eligibility and register.

CERT

Examples of items include: FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES DAIRY PRODUCTS RICE & PASTA BREADS & CEREAL CANNED FOODS FROZEN MEATS PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS PAPER GOODS FIRST AID PRODUCTS PPE Items are subject to change based on availability. This program is funded by the City of Albany’s American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds.

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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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ever-evolving situation, the City of Albany and Albany CERT community are proud to provide Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) hybrid training to help prepare Albany to be as resilient as possible. The hybrid CERT model offers training that is partially online and inperson. The curriculum for the online course covers CERT basics, and also allows a resident to study at their own pace. Those that complete the online training will be offered the opportunity to take part in a two-day, in-person training course. For more information, visit albanyca.org/cert or albanycert.org

Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 44

GREEN NEWS New City Trees Free to Adopt    Now is the time to apply for street tree planting. Individual property owners can apply to have a street tree planted by the City in the public right-of-way adjacent to their property. Additionally, as per action taken by the City Council, revenues from the recently approved Measure DD will now waive the costs for adopting a new street tree in the public right-of-way in front of your home (See Resolution No. 2021-102).     What are the benefits of planting more trees in our urban forest? Albany strives to be a green City in many ways, including actively taking care of our urban forest. In summer, trees promote energy savings through shading, and in fall and winter the urban canopy helps deflect wind and water run-off, limiting flooding. Trees reduce noise pollution, create privacy, furnish homes for birds, supply fresh air, and offset the impacts of air pollution. Trees also make our neighborhoods more beautiful and increase property values! Additionally, carbon sequestering in trees helps to lower the effects of global warming by lowering ambient air temperatures and reducing evaporation, resulting in a cooler, greener environment. Visit www.albanyca.org/urbanforestry for more information.

Creating a Carbon-Free Economy

Albany is committed to decreasing greenhouse gas emissions, creating a more sustainable community and local economy, and curbing global climate change. To meet this goal, it is important to not only look at the emissions being released within Albany, but also at the embodied carbon of goods consumed by the Albany community. Embodied carbon is all the emissions tied to production, transportation, use, and disposal of all goods.

Recycle Right  In addition to reducing the material we send to the landfill, it is important to properly sort materials into the right waste streams.  Think you know what goes where? Test your skills with the Albany Residential Recycling Quiz available online at AlbanyCA.org/Recycle.  Learn the what, where, why, and how of recycling, composting, and general waste reduction with our Recycling 101 Crash Course materials.

Become a Green Business  The City of Albany has partnered with the Alameda County Green Business Program, and has a number of certified green businesses, including restaurants, auto repair shops, and service organizations. Interested in shopping or becoming a green business? Visit greenbusinessca.org.    By becoming a certified Green Business, your business will join a network of over 4000 prominent and highly respected businesses across California, appear in the Green Business directory that will be seen by local consumers looking for your products and services, and receive free marketing and promotional support that will get you noticed!

Induction Cooktop Lending Program

When thinking through the best way to dispose of an item you no longer need, make sure to consider reuse and repair, before recycling or disposing of the item. This prevents another item from being created, and thus creating a larger carbon footprint.    Not sure what to do with an item? Use the RE:Source Guide at StopWaste.org for nearby reuse, repair, recycling and safe disposal options.

Are you considering switching to an induction cooktop, or just curious how it works? Borrow an induction cooktop for free from the City of Albany! Induction cooktops are safe, powerful, and  environmentally-friendly. Try it out for yourself with Albany’s free induction cooktop lending program! Contact mplouse@albanyca.org or call 1(510) 528-5754 for more information.

City of Albany

RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES 1 (510) 524-9283

Albany Public Works is proud to partner with Urban Tilth to maintain and restore the City’s beautiful natural areas! This includes multi-year maintenance and restoration of Albany Hill, Cerrito Creek, and Codornices Creek.     Urban Tilth is a non-profit based in Richmond, which teaches community members about the relationships between natural ecosystems, food, health and justice, and has many educational programs. This includes a Watershed Stewardship Program for young adults, where exceptional graduates go on to become members of Urban Tilth’s staff on the Watershed Stewardship Field Crew.     Since April of this year, the Stewardship Field Crew has worked with City staff in all three of Albany’s natural areas to reduce fire hazards and help native plant communities by mowing grasslands, pruning along pathways and fire roads, weeding around native plantings, and removing invasive plants. In addition, the team installed a job site box at Codornices Creek for storage of tools and supplies for Friends of Five Creeks volunteers.     Future work will include trail repair and maintenance, thinning young oak trees, removing excess accumulations of bark and downed wood, and watering and planting of native plants.

Albany Home Electrification Guide    In Albany, our electricity comes from carbon-free and renewable sources which are much cleaner than fossil fuels, including natural gas. All-electric appliances, powered by clean energy, improve indoor air quality, make buildings more resilient, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Learn more about electrification and clean energy and find resources to help you get started with Albany’s Home Electrification Guide available at albanyca.org/electric.

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Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 44

YOUTH CLASSES Dance

PreSchool Combo Dance Tap/Jazz/Ballet

Combo Dance Tap/Jazz/Ballet A G E S 5 -7

AGES 2.5 - 5

This fun class is designed to introduce students to tap and jazz dance. Learning some basic tap and jazz skills will allow the students to experience each style of dance while improving their flexibility, sense of rhythm and overall coordination.

Our youngest dancers learn basic ballet and tap movements in a positive and fun environment. Proper technique is taught through creative dances, imaginations, songs, games, and props, while learning how to follow directions. Each class starts with ballet and transitions to tap. DATE

DAY

MEETS

PRICE

Jan 25 - Feb 22

10:30-11:30 am

TIME

$130

Mar 01 - Mar 29

10:30-11:30 am

$130

Apr 12 - May 10

10:30-11:30 am

$130

Instructor: DC Dance Staff Location: Albany Community Center, Room 1 & 2 Min: 5; Max: 10

Princess/Prince Ballet AGES 2.5 - 5

Princess/Prince Ballet classes combine the power of imagination, the magic of music and the joy of movement to help children blossom through dance. They will LOVE becoming a Prince/Princess Ballerina! Each week they will hop, skip and twirl through an imaginary adventure!

Preschool Hip-Hop & Jazz AGES 2.5 - 5

This is a fun introductory class for little ones who want to explore many styles of dance. In this class, students will focus on basic movement of each style and coordination. Classes include fun props and music for your little one to have a good time. DATE

DAY

MEETS

PRICE

Jan 27 - Feb 24

11:30 am-12:30 pm

TIME

$130

Mar 03 - Mar 31

11:30 am-12:30 pm

$130

Apr 14 - May 12

11:30 am-12:30 pm

$130

Instructor: DC Dance Staff Location: Albany Community Center, Room 1 & 2 Min: 5; Max: 10

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Hip-Hop & Flop

Jan 29 - Mar 05*

10:30-11:30 am

$130

A G ES 3. 5 - 5

Mar 12 - Apr 09

10:30-11:30 am

$130

Apr 16 - May 14

10:30-11:30 am

$130

Jan 25 - Feb 22

11:30 am-12:30 pm 5x

$130

Mar 01 - Mar 29

11:30 am-12:30 pm 5x

$130

Apr 12 - May 10

11:30 am-12:30 pm 5x

$130

Instructor: DC Dance Staff Location: Albany Community Center, Room 1 & 2 Min: 5; Max: 10 * No class on Feb 12

DAY

MEETS

PRICE

Jan 29 - Mar 05*

11:30 am-12:30 pm

TIME

$130

Mar 12 - Apr 09

11:30 am-12:30 pm

$130

Apr 16 - May 14

11:30 am-12:30 pm

$130

Instructor: DC Dance Staff Location: Albany Community Center, Room 1 & 2 Min: 5; Max: 10 * No class on Feb 12

Hip-Hop A G E S 5 -7

Hip hop is a high-energy class and an amazing workout that infuses the latest styles of dancing, and other traditional styles of hip hop dance. Hip hop is great for beginners. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements.

For the littlest hip hop dancers, this is mainly a hip hop dance class and works on tumbling and acro elements. High energy and super fun! Dancers will focus on beginning hip hop and tumbling basics. TIME

DATE

DAY

MEETS

PRICE

Jan 27 - Feb 24

10:30-11:30 am

$130

Mar 03 - Mar 31

10:30-11:30 am

$130

Apr 14 - May 12

10:30-11:30 am

$130

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Jan 29 - Mar 05*

12:30-1:30 pm

$130

Mar 12 - Apr 09

12:30-1:30 pm

$130

Apr 16 - May 14

12:30-1:30 pm

$130

Instructor: DC Dance Staff Location: Albany Community Center, Room 1 & 2 Min: 5; Max: 10

* No class on Feb 12

Instructor: DC Dance Staff Location: Albany Community Center, Room 1 & 2 Min: 5; Max: 10

City of Albany

RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES 1 (510) 524-9283

Minecraft Modding: Level 1

Digital Arts

Roblox Game Design: Level 1 Obstacle Course!

AGES 9 -13

AGES 10-14

Web Design - Level 1: Magical World of <html> AGES 1 1-1 5

Welcome to the magical world of HTML! This course prepares students to create their own interactive webpages and focuses on the fundamentals of HTML5. Students will learn to use tags to add headings, paragraphs, lists, tables, and images to their web pages. At the conclusion of this course, students will harness their new skills to create a single page website.

Learn how to mod Minecraft, create stories, build mini-games, reconstruct buildings, and turn blocks into gold! Students will have their own private servers to mod as well as the ability to play and collaborate together on a single server. A great addition for students who have taken our Scratch programming course. Material: Mac or Windows PC Note: Minecraft license not required. Code for Fun instructors are experts in computer science and make all of our online sessions fun and engaging for all ages.

Code for Fun instructors are experts in computer science and make all of our online sessions fun and engaging for all students.

DATE

DAY

Jan 31 - Mar 07

DATE

DAY

Jan 31 - Mar 07

Instructor: Code for Fun Staff Location: Online Min: 0; Max: 5

TIME

5:30–6:30 pm

Instructor: Code for Fun Staff Location: Online Min: 0; Max: 5

MEETS

PRICE

$175

TIME

3:30–4:30 pm

MEETS

PRICE

$175

Prerequisite: Web Design Level 1 offered by us or knowledge of <html> Code for Fun instructors are experts in Computer Science and make all of our online classes fun and engaging for all student. DATE

DAY

Mar 14 - Apr 11

TIME

5:30–6:30 pm

MEETS

PRICE

$175

Instructor: Code for Fun Staff Location: Online Min: 0; Max: 5

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Code for Fun instructors are experts in computer science and make all of our online sessions fun and engaging for all ages. DATE

DAY

Feb 03 - Mar 03

TIME

5:30–6:30 pm

MEETS

PRICE

$175

Instructor: Code for Fun Staff Location: Online Min: 0; Max: 5

AGES 10-14

AGES 9 -13

Let's get styling! In the Web Design: Level 2 course, students will continue to explore more HTML tags and are introduced to CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), one of the cornerstone technologies of the World Wide Web. At the conclusion of the course, the students will be able to create a multipage website to show their friends and family.

Materials Needed: Mac or Windows PC only, Roblox and Roblox Studio installed, WebCam, Stable internet connection with access to Zoom Video Conferencing, 3 button mouse with scroll-wheel.

Roblox Game Design: Level 2 Game Time! Minecraft Modding: Level 2

AGES 1 1-1 5

Prior to starting the class, students will need to download Roblox Studio software on their computer and create an account.

*No class on Feb 21

Web Design - Level 2: Intermediate HTML + Style it with CSS

Roblox is an online game platform and game creation system that allows users to program and play games. Using Roblox Studio, students will learn how to create an obstacle course. They will then learn how to manipulate the virtual world to their liking, using the Lua programming language.

Use the power of coding to create a world in Minecraft never seen before! In this block-based coding course, students will learn how to concentrate on logic and computational thinking to build advanced programming algorithms that tie in with the world of Minecraft. Learn how to mod Minecraft, create stories, build minigames, reconstruct buildings, and turn blocks into gold! Students will have their own private servers to mod as well as the ability to play and collaborate together on a single server. A great addition for students who have taken our Scratch programming course. Material: Mac or Windows PC Note: Minecraft license not required. Prerequisite: Minecraft Modding Level 1 offered by us or prior programming experience in Minecraft Modding. Code for Fun instructors are experts in computer science and make all of our online sessions fun and engaging for all ages. DATE

DAY

Mar 14 - Apr 11

TIME

3:30–4:30 pm

Instructor: Code for Fun Staff Location: Online Min: 0; Max: 5

MEETS

PRICE

$175

About half the kids in US play Roblox. You could be the one making the games they play! During this program, you will learn how to create a fun game where their avatar needs to collect cupcakes around their own custom world. This class not only teaches programming and design skills but also provide a safe environment to play with friends when testing your game. LEVEL UP, with this advanced course of Roblox! Materials Needed: Mac or Windows PC only, Roblox and Roblox Studio installed, WebCam, Stable internet connection with access to Zoom Video Conferencing, 3 button mouse with scroll-wheel. Prerequisite: Roblox Level 1 offered by us or prior programming experience in Lua. Code for Fun instructors are experts in computer science and make all of our online sessions fun and engaging for all ages. DATE

DAY

Mar 10 - Apr 07

TIME

5:30–6:30 pm

MEETS

PRICE

$175

Instructor: Code for Fun Staff Location: Online Min: 0; Max: 5

Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 44 Line work

ANTS Tennis

Sports

A G E S 5 -7

Join in on the fun of learning and playing tennis after school with your classmates and Fends! Our program welcomes all players of all skill levels, even those who have never touched a racket. Our approach is to teach the FUNdamentals of tennis through individual work, partner work, and fun team games. In classes we’ll focus on building healthy habits, team camaraderie, and good sportsmanship on and off the court.

ANTS Yoga

DATE

AGES 5 - 8

AGES 9 -12

Jan 25 - Feb 17

ANTS Yoga welcomes all students, providing them a space to explore creative movements and learn yoga technique in a safe and non-competitive environment. This class helps students improve their balance, coordination, confidence, memory, teamwork, and physical health while giving them a creative outlet. Teachers want your child to be excited about exercising and feel comfortable doing it. Come join the fun!

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Jan 25 - Feb 17

Tu/Th

3:30-4:30 pm

$130

Mar 01 - Mar 24

Tu/Th

3:30-4:30 pm

$130

Jan 25 - Feb 17

Tu/Th

4:30-5:30 pm

$130

Mar 01 - Mar 24

Tu/Th

4:30-5:30 pm

Mar 29 -A pr 28* Tu/Th

3:30-4:30 pm

$130

Mar 29 - Apr 28* Tu/Th

4:30-5:30 pm

$130

Jan 25 - Feb 15

3:30-4:30 pm

$70

Jan 25 - Feb 15

4:30-5:30 pm

$70

Mar 01 - Mar 22

3:30-4:30 pm

$70

Mar 01 - Mar 22

4:30-5:30 pm

$70

Mar 29 - Apr 26*

3:30-4:30 pm

$70

Mar 29 - Apr 26*

4:30-5:30 pm

$70

Jan 27 - Feb 17 Mar 03 - Mar 24

3:30-4:30 pm

$70

Jan 27 - Feb 17

4:30-5:30 pm

$70

3:30-4:30 pm

$70

Mar 03 - Mar 24

4:30-5:30 pm

$70

Mar 31 - Apr 28*

3:30-4:30 pm

$70

Mar 31 - Apr 28*

4:30-5:30 pm

$70

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Tu/Th

4-5 pm

$210

Mar 01 - Mar 24 Tu/Th

4-5pm

$210

Mar 29 - Apr 28* Tu/Th

4-5pm

$210

Jan 25 - Feb 15

4-5 pm

$120

Mar 01 - Mar 22

4-5 pm

$120

Mar 29 - Apr 26*

4-5 pm

$120

Jan 27 - Feb 17

4-5 pm

$120

Mar 03 - Mar 24

4-5 pm

$120

Mar 31 - Apr 28*

4-5 pm

$120

AGES 8 -10

DATE

Instructor: ANTS staff Location: Albany Community CTR, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 6; Max: 10 *No class on Apr 5 & 7

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Tu/Th

3-4 pm

$210

Mar 01 - Mar 24 Tu/Th

3-4 pm

$210

Mar 29 - Apr 28* Tu/Th

3-4 pm

$210

Jan 25 - Feb 15

3-4 pm

$120

Mar 01 - Mar 22

3-4 pm

$120

Mar 29 - Apr 26*

3-4 pm

$120

Jan 27 - Feb 17

3-4 pm

$120

Mar 03 - Mar 24

3-4 pm

$120

Mar 31 - Apr 28*

3-4 pm

$120

Jan 25 - Feb 17

AGES 9 -12

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Tu/Th

5-6 pm

$210

Mar 01 - Mar 24 Tu/Th

5-6 pm

$210

Mar 29 - Apr 28* Tu/Th

5-6 pm

$210

Jan 25 - Feb 15

5-6 pm

$120

Mar 01 - Mar 22

5-6 pm

$120

Mar 29 - Apr 26*

5-6 pm

$120

Jan 27 - Feb 17

5-6 pm

$120

Mar 03 - Mar 24

5-6 pm

$120

Mar 31 - Apr 28*

5-6 pm

$120

Jan 25 - Feb 17

Instructor: ANTS Staff Location: Memorial Park Tennis Courts Min: 6; Max: 12 *No class on Apr 5 & 7

City of Albany

RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES 1 (510) 524-9283

Cheerleading Skills & Drills

Martial Arts

AGES 6 -9

Students will learn cheers, chants, and dances. They will learn the fundamentals of cheerleading, a variety of jumps, stunts, all while learning important life values. Students will participate in team building exercises & self-esteem workshops.

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Jan 29 - Feb 19

9a m-12 pm

$200

Feb 26 - Mar 19

9 am-12 pm

$200

Shinshin Toitsu Aikido

Mar 26 - Apr 16

9 am-12 pm

$200

AGES 7–17

AGES 10-12

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Jan 29 - Feb 19

1-4 pm

$200

Feb 26 - Mar 19

1-4 pm

$200

Mar 26 - Apr 16

1-4 pm

$200

Instructor: Techsplosion Staff Location: Albany Senior Center, Multipurpose Room Min: 10; Max: 12

Shinshin Toitsu Aikido is a martial art practice which uses relaxation, coordination exercises, meditation and breathing as a way to see our tendency to collide and redirects our efforts to choose cooperation. The martial techniques are a way to see if these methods apply in real life and do not include competition or submission. Taught by Maida sensei, a full time professional Ki and Aikido instructor (since 1978) who is a senior personal student of Aikido master Koichi Tohei (1920-2011), has lived Monastically in Japan for 4 plus years and is an ordained Rinzai Zen priest.

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

Jan 24 - Feb 16

M/W

4–5 pm

PRICE

$80

Feb 28 - Mar 23

M/W

4-5 pm

$80

Mar 28 - Apr-27* M/W

4-5 pm

$80

Jan 24 - Feb 14

4–5 pm

$60

Feb 28 - Mar 21

4-5 pm

$60

Mar 28 - Apr-25*

4-5 pm

$60

Jan 26 - Feb 16

4–5 pm

$60

Mar 2 - Mar 23

4-5 pm

$60

Mar 30 - Apr-27*

4-5 pm

$60

Instructor: Pietro Maida Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Min: 6; Max: 12 *No class on Apr 4 & 6

ACTIVITY GUIDE WINTER/SPRING 2022

Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 44

Art & Music

AGES NE WBORN - 5

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, and original compositions written for Music Together classes. Music Together is the award-winning program that pioneered parent participation, early childhood music classes. Fun. Fabulous. Uplifting. Magical. These are just a few of the ways that parents describe Music Together. Each week in Music Together classrooms worldwide, babies, toddlers, preschoolers, big kids—and the grown ups who love them! —gather to make music as a community. SING. DANCE. PLAY. LEARN. Your class includes a Songbook, CD/ MP3 download of the current song collection, makeup classes, Parent Guide and Musical Growth Chart, and access to additional online content. Siblings under 6 months attend for free. Register at : eastbaymusictogether.yourvirtuoso.com

AGES 6 -12

A G ES 7- 1 0

This class is a fun art workshop for kids in which we’ll be doing both directed and independent projects. Students will have the opportunity to work in both 2-D and 3-D art by exploring a variety of art materials and related tools. $25 material fee paid to the instructor on first day of class.

Take a walk on the wild side & explore working with leather in this next level jewelry making class. You’ll explore leatherworking techniques such as dying, stamping & burnishing! Learn the properties of leather and jewelry making how to combine them into enviable wearable art. Material Fee: $10 paid directly to the instructor on class date

TIME

MEETS

1 child

2 child

Jan 24 - April 04* M

9:30/10:30 am

10x

$265

$440

Jan 26 - Mar 30

9:30/10:30 am

10x

$265

$440

Jan 28 - Apr 03

9:30/10:30/11:30 am 10x

$265

$440

Jan 30 - Apr 03

Su 9:30/10:30/11:30 am 10x

$265

$440

9:30/10:30 am

10x

$265

MEETS

PRICE

Jan 24- Mar 14 *

3:15-4:15 pm

$150

Jan 24- Mar 14 *

4:15-5:15 pm

$150

Apr 18-May 23

3:15-4:15 pm

$150

Apr 18-May 23

DAY

TIME

4:15-5:15 pm

$150

Instructor: Moira McNamara Location: Albany Community Center, Sharyl Gates Craft Room Min: 6; Max: 12 *No class on Feb 21 & 28

April 04 - Jun 06

$440

Apr-05 - Jun 07

9:30 am

10x

$265

$440

Apr-07 - Jun 09

9:30/10:30 am

10x

$265

$440

Apr 08 - Jun 10

9:30/10:30/11:30 am 10x

$265

$440

Apr 09 - Jun 11

Sa 9:30/10:30/11:30 am 10x

$265

$440

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

Feb 12

10-12 pm

PRICE

$60

Feb 19

10-12 pm

$60

Instructor: Dragon Fly Fun staff Min: 8; Max: 15 Location: Albany Community Center, Sharyl Gates Craft Room

Beading Basics- workshop A G ES 7- 1 0

Write On! Creative Writing Labs AGES 8 -13

For both the enthusiastic and reluctant writer, this fiveweek intensive course aims to make writing fun! Students will stretch their imaginations and writing skills through collaborative and individual writing games that explore various types of writing, including mystery stories, choose-your-own-adventure multi-ending stories and for this class only - multimedia writing games and monologues to be recorded and presented. Students will edit and polish their best work to be published in a magazine. Optional writing exercises will be offered in between classes along with feedback on students' writing. Previous students are encouraged to attend!

Bay Area Parent Magazine Hall, Parents' Press of Fame Best Music Class 2000-2021.

DAY

Leather Working- workshop

DATE

Music Together

DATE

Art Exploration Studio for Kids

Instructor Abby Skrivan, a veteran 8th Grade English teacher at Albany Middle School, has been running the after-school and summer Write-On Creative Writing Labs for fifteen years.

Tap into your natural creative talents and personal style by designing your own jewelry! Create customized jewelry for you and your friends to wear by choosing from a huge selection of hot colors, textures, and unique beads to make one-of-a-kind pieces. Students will begin with the basics by getting to know the tools of the trade and then practice beaded jewelry making skills such as crimping, bead stringing and designing their own pieces. You’ll walk away with the knowledge to make your own beaded jewelry and have 2-3 pieces to wear! Material Fee: $10 paid directly to the instructor on class date.

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

Jan 29

10-12 pm

PRICE

$60

Feb 05

10-12 pm

$60

Instructor: Dragon Fly Fun staff Min: 8; Max: 15 Location: Albany Community Center, Sharyl Gates Craft Room

Cartooning 101 AGES 6–1 1

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

Price

Jan 25 - Mar 01*

4-5 pm

$125

Mar 8 - Apr 12*

4-5 pm

$125

Apr 19 - May 17

4-5 pm

$125

Instructor: Abby Skrivan Location: Albany Middle School, AMS Annex Room 23 Min: 6; Max: 20 *No class on Feb 22 & Apr 5

Beginning Cartooning - Anyone can do this class - if you have a pencil & an imagination! This class will help develop your drawing skills & creativity. Design an original cartoon character. Understand the creative process and development of a cartoon from brainstorming. Create a comic strip and comic book. Learn about: bird's eye view, gag punch lines, props, a flying hamburger, speech bubbles & thumbnail sketches. Come join the fun with our local artist - Jamie Aberegg

Instructor: Music Together Staff - Class length: 45mins Location: Community Center, Room 1 & 2 for Jan- Apr & Ocean View Park for Apr-Jun Min: 6; Max: 12

DATE

Jan 28 - Mar 04* Mar 11 - Apr 15* Apr 22 - May 20

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

3:30–4:30 pm

$150

3:30–4:30 pm

$150

3:30–4:30 pm

$150

F F

Instructor: Jamie Aberegg Location: Albany Community Center, Room 1 Min: 4; Max: 12 * No class Feb 25 & Apr 08

City of Albany

RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES 1 (510) 524-9283

Kids Carpentry

Cooking

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 problem-solving skills while building their own cool projects using applied math and fractions. The kids are also introduced to a wide range of woodworking hand tools, safety, and craftsmanship. Projects include: super tops, boats, clocks, games, doll furniture, bird-feeders, trucks, 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 in a safe and happy environment.” Materials fee: $45 paid to instructor on first day of class

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

Price

Jan 25 - Mar 01

2:15-3:45 pm

$195

Jan 25 - Mar 01

4-5:30 pm

$195

Mar 15 - Apr 26*

2:15-3:45 pm

$195

Mar 15 - Apr 26*

4-5:30 pm

$195

Instructor: Nino Rytokoski Location: Albany Community Center, Sharyl Gates Craft Room Min: 5; Max: 7 *No class on Apr 05

Breakfast Round the World

Baking Round the World

AGES 6 -12

Breakfast does not look the same in every country! In Morocco people eat falafel for breakfast, in Argentina people eat breakfast tostadas; in Bangladesh people eat egg and potato curry, in eastern Africa its common for people to eat mahamri, soft, triangular doughnuts, made with coconut milk and ground cardamom. Children will get an international culinary education.

Baking takes on an international flavor when we explore the world through its baked goods! Both savory and sweet baking will take place in this delicious class, the juncture of international culture and deliciousness!

$30 material fee paid to the instructor on first day of class by check or online at www.cookingroundtheworld. com under Special Payments.

DATE

Jan 24 - Mar 07*

STEM FUNdamentals

DAY

TIME

MEETS

Price

3:30-5 pm

$150

$30 material fee paid to the instructor on first day of class by check or online at www.cookingroundtheworld. com under Special Payments.

DATE

Mar 14 - Apr 25*

DAY

TIME

MEETS

Price

3:30-5 pm

$150

Instructor: Cooking Around the World Staff Location: Albany Community Center, Kitchen Min: 6; Max: 12 *No class on Apr 04

Instructor: Cooking Around the World Staff Location: Albany Community Center, Kitchen Min: 6; Max: 12 *No class on Feb 21

AGES 5 -12

Level up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as: Sailboats, Snowmobiles and Catapults. Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas. DATE

Jan 24 - Apr 25*

DAY

TIME

MEETS

Price

3:35-5:05 pm

14x

$400

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Location: Albany Community CTR, EOC Min: 10; Max: 16 *No class on Feb 21 & Apr 04

ACTIVITY GUIDE WINTER/SPRING 2022

Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 44

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February & Spring Break Camps Not going skiing? Not going to the beach? Keep those kids busy in one of these new camps. Sign-up early: We bet these will fill up fast.

Pokémon Engineering Using LEGO® Materials

JR. Programmers

Roblox Game Design

AGES 6 - 8

AGES 10-1 5

Learn to create your first programs using Scratch Jr.! Start with making a character dance to producing a full simulated environment. In this introductory sequence of projects for Scratch Jr., we gradually introduce a variety of practices and concepts while simultaneously exposing young coders to a variety of blocks and tools in Scratch Jr. Each project is aligned with the algorithms and programming standards developed by the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA).

Learn how to create your own Roblox Games and publish them for others to play! You will use Roblox Studio to create obstacle courses and story and adventure games to collect and sell items. After a few days of guided tutorials, you will be Fee to invent and build a game of your own design. You will become an expert at navigating 3D space. Design and manipulate elements to create the environment you imagine! You will use the Lua programming language to define the rules and mechanics of your games.

Materials: Any 2 devices from - Computer (PC/MAC), iPad, Android Tablet OR 2 Computers (PC/MAC) or computer connected to 2 monitors Code for fun instructors are experts in computer science and make all of our online sessions fun and engaging for all students.

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Feb 21 - Feb 25

M–F

9 am–12 pm

$275

Instructor: Code for Fun Staff Location: Online Min: 0; Max: 5

AGES 5 -10

Join Ash and Pikachu as you build, capture, train and explore the vast world of Pokémon with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts. Design you own Poke Balls, explore the Kanto region and fly with Charizard. Explore engineering through the fun world of Pokémon with guidance of a Play-Well instructor. DATE

Feb 22 - Feb 25

Materials Needed: Mac or Windows PC only, Roblox and Roblox Studio installed, WebCam, Stable internet connection with access to Zoom Video Conferencing, 3 button mouse with scroll-wheel Code for fun instructors are experts in computer science and make all of our online sessions fun and engaging for all ages.

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Feb 21 - Feb 25

M–F

9 am–12 pm

$275

Instructor: Code for Fun Staff Location: Online Min: 0; Max: 5

DAY

TIME

MEETS

Tu–F

9 am–12 pm

PRICE

$186.66

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Staff Location: Albany Community CTR, EOC Min: 10; Max: 16

Programming Minecraft AGES 9 -13

Use the power of coding to create a world in Minecraft never seen before! In this block-based coding course, students will learn how to concentrate on logic and computational thinking to build advanced programming algorithms that tie in with the world of Minecraft. Learn how to mod minecraft, create stories, build mini-games, reconstruct buildings, and turn blocks into gold! A great addition for students who have taken our Scratch programming course. Prerequisite: Block programming experience similar to Scratch Minecraft license not required Code for fun instructors are experts in computer science and make all of our online sessions fun and engaging for all ages. DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Apr 04 - Apr 08

M–F

9 am–noon

$275

Instructor: Code for Fun Staff Location: Online

City of Albany

Min: 0; Max: 5

RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES 1 (510) 524-9283

Super Hero Engineering with LEGO® Materials

Fairytale Cooking AGES 6 -12

AGES 5 -10

Save the world with LEGO® Super Heroes! Enter the Phantom Zone, travel on Wonder Woman's Invisible Jet, and face off against Galactus. Create motorized and architectural projects with imagination and engineering to bring your super powers to life.

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

Apr 4 - Apr 8

M–F

9 am–12 pm

PRICE

Spend the week off from school enjoying your favorite fairytales! After retelling 5 beloved fairytales, we will create dishes representative of our favorite stories: Cinderella's pumpkin coach, Goldilocks' chocolate quinoa porridge, Little Red Riding Hood's breadbasket, and more! $50 material fee paid to the instructor on first day of class by check or online at www.cookingroundtheworld. com under Special Payments.

$233.33 DATE

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Staff Location: Albany Community CTR, EOC Min: 10; Max: 16

Feb 22 - Feb 25

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Tu–F

9 am-1 pm

$240

Instructor: Cooking Round the World Staff Location: Albany Community Center, Kitchen Min: 6; Max:12

"Marvel"-ous Superheroes/ Super Food AGES 6 -12

Creative Explorers Art Camp A Marvel comics week of food and fun awaits your child! From Spiderman pretzel webs to Thor cupcakes, to Wolverine burgers, to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle pizza your child will have a "Marvel"-ous time exploring the world of superheroes! $50 material fee paid to the instructor on first day of class by check or online at www.cookingroundtheworld. com under Special Payments. DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Apr 04 - Apr 08

M–F

9 am-1 pm

$300

Instructor: Cooking Round the World Staff Location: Albany Community Center, Kitchen Min: 6; Max:12

ACTIVITY GUIDE WINTER/SPRING 2022

A G ES 7- 1 0

Unlock the power of creativity with Dragonfly Designs' Creative Explorers Art Camp! Students will explore a variety of art mediums that may include working with clay, paint, paper, wax, dye & more. Students will develop fine motor skills while exploring the limitless possibilities of their own creative spirits. Material Fee: $50 paid directly to the instructor on class date.

DATE

Feb 22 - Feb 25

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Tu–F

9 am–12 pm

$240

Instructor: Dragon Fly Fun Staff Location: Albany Community Center, Sharyl Gates Craft Room Min: 8; Max:15

Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 44

Summer Camp

Sneak Peak!

Get a jump on planning summer activities for the youngsters in your household!

City of Albany

RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES 1 (510) 524-9283

Write On!

Write On! AGES 8 -13

Sports

Soccer Camp - Half Day AGES 6 -14

Join the Challenger Sports International coaching team for an exciting and fun packed week of soccer this year right here in Albany! Explore the cultures, games and activities of the world's top soccer playing nations through Challengers unique curriculum and highly energetic coaches. Players will learn tricks, skills and tactics throughout the week and showcase their skills in our ever popular Camp World Cup!

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Jun 20 - Jun 24

M–F

9 am–12 pm

$220

Instructor: Challenger International Sports

Veteran Albany Middle School English teacher Abby Skrivan, MA, offers weeklong creative writing workshops for kids and early teens. Students join a fun, studentdirected writing community as they engage in all aspects of the writing process. Through a wide range of writing exercises, including cooperative games, observational writing, poetry, story writing and peer-editing, students will develop their writing voices. This unforgettable week will culminate in the production of a bound "literary journal." Morning and afternoon in-person sessions available. NOTE: Students who attended in the summer of 2021 are encouraged to attend! Second and third-year students will deepen the progress made and take their writing to a new level!

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Jun 06 - Jun 10

M–F

9 am–12 pm

$225

Jun 13 - Jun 17

M–F

9 am–12 pm

$225

Jun 20 - Jun 24

M–F

9 am–12 pm

$225

Jun 27 - July 01

M–F

9 am–12 pm

$225

Jun 06 - Jun 10

M–F

1 pm - 4 pm

$225

Jun 13 - Jun 17

M–F

1 pm - 4 pm

$225

Jun 20- Jun 24

M–F

1 pm - 4 pm

$225

Jun 27 - July 01

M–F

1 pm - 4 pm

$225

Instructor: Abby Skrivan

Soccer Camp - Full Day AGES 6 -14

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Jun 20 - Jun 24

M–F

9 am–3 pm

$280

Instructor: Challenger International Sports

ACTIVITY GUIDE WINTER/SPRING 2022

Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 44

Live Action Flix

Jr. Robotics Using LEGO® WeDo® system

Engineering

AGES 7–13

AGES 6 -10

Jedi Engineering Strikes Back Using LEGO® Materials A G E S 5 -7

This is the way! Get ready to embark on your LEGO® journey as we defend the Wookies on Kashyyyk, repair the Rebel shield generator on Hoth, and rescue Baby Yoda from Moff Gideon. Come explore a galaxy far, far away with the help of an experienced Play-Well instructor and learn which "Force" is actually with us!

Build and program robots in this introductory Robotics class using the LEGO® WeDo® system. Learn basic programming skills, simple engineering concepts, and the names of robot components, and complete a variety of projects using tilt and motion sensors. This is a great way to prepare young Robotics enthusiasts for our more advanced Robotics programs.

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

July 25 - Jul 29

M–F

9 am-12 pm

$180

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Jun 20 - Jun 24

M–F

9 am-12 pm

$150

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Staff

Enchanted Engineering Using LEGO® Materials

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

Aug 01 - Aug 05

M–F

9 am-12 pm

PRICE

$308.30

Instructor: IncrediFlix Staff

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Staff

LEGO® Flix MARVELous Engineering Using LEGO® Materials A G ES 7- 1 2

DATE

Discover your film making talents! You don’t have to be an actor to take part, as we'll guide you through the Hollywood process to create, direct, film, act, and more. You won't just make an incredible movie, you'll have the skills to make your own movies with friends. $35 Production fee is included in the price for the camp.*Flix emailed within a month after camp ends.

LEGO® Builders Assemble! We need you to come join our experienced Play-Well Instructors to save the world. We will use LEGO® to build our strongest Avengers to defeat Thanos, help Thor retrieve Mjolnir, swing through the city with Spider-man, and tell Hulk to Smash! Our journey will take us to battles on this world and beyond; are you up to the challenge?

AGES 7–13

Bring Lego worlds to life! We provide Legos. You provide your imagination. Work in groups to create a Lego set with Lego characters for a stop-motion movie you'll storyboard, shoot, and add voice-overs too. $35 Production fee is included in the price for the camp.*Flix emailed within a month after camp ends.

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

Aug 01 - Aug 05

M–F

1-4 pm

PRICE

$308.30

Instructor: IncrediFlix Staff

A G E S 5 -7

Come join our fun and knowledgeable Play-Well Instructors as we use LEGO® materials to build and interact with our favorite fairy tales! Help Cinderella make it back before midnight, fly with Peter Pan and the Lost Boys, and ensure Alice outwits the Queen of Hearts. All we need is your creativity and a little magic to bring it all to life!

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

July 11 - Jul 15

M–F

1 pm-4 pm

$150

Live Action & LEGO®

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Staff

AGES 7–13

Robotics Using LEGO® WeDo® system AGES 9 -14

DATE

July 11 - Jul 15

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

M– F

9 am-12 pm

$150

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Staff

Wizarding World of Engineering Using LEGO® Materials

Rise to the challenge to build and program robots using the LEGO® Mindstorms EV3 system! Learn about mechanical and software design, loops, conditional statements, problem solving, and teamwork skills. Design and construct your robot to avoid obstacles, pick up and carry objects, and play sounds. Projects are structured so that students work in an open-ended, investigative environment while having fun.

AGES 7–12

Master the magic of Harry Potter using LEGO®! Visit Diagon Alley, play a game of Quidditch, and duel the evil Lord Voldemort. Hone your magical skills while learning about advanced Muggle (STEM) concepts.

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Jun 20 - Jun 24

M–F

1-4 pm

$150

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

July 25 - Jul 29

M–F

1-4 pm

$180

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Staff

Join us for the full day combo camp for a discount plus free lunch supervision! Bring snack, lunch and drink. Discover your filmmaking talents! You don’t have to be an actor to take part, as we'll guide you through the Hollywood process to create, direct, film, act, and more. You won't just make an incredible movie, you'll have the skills to make your own movies with friends. Bring Lego worlds to life! We provide Legos. You provide your imagination. Work in groups to create a Lego set with Lego characters for a stop-motion movie you'll storyboard, shoot, and add voice-overs too. $70 Production fee is included in the price for the camp. *Flix emailed within a month after camp ends.

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Aug 01 - Aug 05

M–F

9 am-4 pm

$600

Instructor: IncrediFlix Staff

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Staff

City of Albany

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Cooking

AGES 6 -12

Campers will visit the dark side and light side of the galaxy with imaginative food creations from Star Wars characters like Chewbacca, BB8, R2D2, Princess Leia, Yoda and others. * See for material fee

$50 material fee paid to instructor on first day of class by check or online at www.cookingroundtheworld.com under special payments.

Cooking Round the USA

Pizza Mania

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Jul 18 - Jul 22

M–F

9 am-1 pm

$300

Instructor: Cooking Round the World Staff

AGES 6 -12

If your child is a pizza hound, this is the week for them! Pizza’s Round the World, at least 2 different pizzas each day! From Indian Naan bread pizza to French Benedict Pizza, to German berry dessert pizza… Children will learn to make…and love to eat a variety of pizzas. * See for material fee

AGES 6 -12

Campers will visit a different US state each day, learn about what that state is distinctly known for, and eat delicious food associated with that state. * See for material fee

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Jun 27 - Jul 01

M–F

9 am-1 pm

$300

Instructor: Cooking Round the World Staff

Cooking Round the World AGES 6 -12

You won’t need a passport to cook from 5 different countries! Campers will learn about culture, tastes, and celebrations while enjoying the foods and flavors from different countries. * See for material fee

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Jul 25 - Jul 29

M–F

9 am-1 pm

$300

Instructor: Cooking Round the World Staff DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Jun 06 - Jun 10

M–F

9 am-1 pm

$300

Island Cooking

(4 day camp)

AGES 6 -12

Instructor: Cooking Round the World Staff

A Plate of Pixar

Islands have their own special style of cooking, using ingredients that are available on the island: Pumpkin pancakes with palm sugar syrup from Aruba: yam bread from Trinidad, Filipino pancit rice noodle with shaved carrots…and more! * See for material fee

Harry Potter: Taste the Magic AGES 6 -12

From butterbeer pancakes to double double chocolate cauldron cake, campers will enjoy Hogwarts culinary delights! * See for material fee

DATE

Jul 05 - Jul 08

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Tu–F

9 am-1 pm

$240

Instructor: Cooking Round the World Staff DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Jun 13 - Jun 17

M–F

9 am-1 pm

$300

AGES 6 -12

Children will enjoy a different favorite Pixar movie AND the foods mentioned in films like Ratatouille, Toy Story, Monsters Inc, and others! Kids learn awesome cooking skills through daily demos, experiment with kitchen tools. * See for material fee

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Aug 01 - Aug 05

M–F

9 am-1 pm

$300

Instructor: Cooking Round the World Staff

A Dish of Disney

Instructor: Cooking Round the World Staff

Foods Ala-Cart-oon Network AGES 6 -12

From sandwich of death on The Regular Show; to bacon pancakes from Adventure Time; to ramen noodle bowls From Naruto; kids will re-create the yummy dishes they see on Cartoon Network. * See for material fee

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Jun 20 - Jun 24

M–F

9 am-1 pm

$300

AGES 6 -12

Nickelodeon Cooking

Kids will cook, eat and have fun with Disney characters and movies. Food that we cook is an interpretation of Disney (i.e., Pizza Planet Pizza from Toy Story, grubs and bugs from Lion Kings, meatball stroganoff of Anastasia, etc.). * See for material fee

AGES 6 -12

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Jul 11 - Jul 15

M–F

9 am-1 pm

$300

Instructor: Cooking Round the World Staff

Krabby patty from SpongeBob SquarePants, magic muffins from Fairly Odd parents; to Dora the Explorer’s picnic spread…Children will have fun with the interpretation of foods features on Nickelodeon! * See for material fee

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Aug 08 - Aug 12

M–F

9 am-1 pm

$300

Instructor: Cooking Round the World Staff

ACTIVITY GUIDE WINTER/SPRING 2022

Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 44

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Star Wars: May the Fork Be With You!

he Friendship Club is an afterschool oasis where children are nurtured, respected, and create their own community within our walls. Our curriculum is inquiry based and driven by the needs, interests and conundrums of the children. Children are encouraged to make choices, take risks, and spend time to construct their own understandings. Activities are presented to children in an open-ended approach where there is no single correct way to determine the outcome, emphasizing the process not the product. Participants have the opportunity to play inside and outside along with having time for relaxation and homework. New this year we are offering our program at an additional site, Senior Youth Annex (SYA). Marin Elementary students located at Marin Portland and Marin San Gabriel School campuses will enjoy using SYA and Memorial park spaces.

Friendship Club Fees Friendship Club fees are based on children’s Early Bird/ Late Bird release times. Fees are due on the first of every month. If accepted, fees are due prior to your child’s start date. Enrollment is limited. Register for our waitlist at: albanyca.curacubby.com/fst/Friendshipclub21 Early Bird/6 pm

5 days/week

$620/month

Late Bird/6 pm

$465/month

February CAMP 2022 February 22-25 • Holiday February 21st Tu–F • 9 am–4 pm Fee: $280 Children grades 1–5

Friendship Club Junior Counselor Program

Spring CAMP 2022

The Junior Counselor program offers teens from 6th to 11th grade the opportunity to give back to their community, gain valuable leadership experience, prepare for a future job, and be a mentor to younger children. This program allows teens to join our City of Albany Friendship Club Staff and Camp staff in exploring what it takes to offering fun activities, safe play spaces, and magnificent adventures.

April 4-8 • M–F • 9 am–4 pm Fee: $360 Children grades 1–5 Full week service only for our camps, drop-in service not allowed Campers must pack lunch and 2 snacks

Teens must apply to the program, be involved in specialized training and team building experience, and participate in an interview. Volunteer hours may be used to fulfill school community service requirements.

Pl an ahead for camps! Summer CAMP Preview 2022

Fee: $150 (3-month commitment)

Apply: albanyca.curacubby.com/fst/FCJuniorcounselorprogram

Friendship Camp

For children entering 1st-5th grades in 2022 Located at Ocean View Park

Questions? Please direct them to: 1(510) 559-7220

Friendship Kinder Camp For children entering TK-Kindergarten in 2022 Located at Senior Youth Annex / Memorial Park Friendship Camp engages, delights, and inspires children to have fun. Children freely explore, create art, play games, and go on walking field trips.

ACTIVITY GUIDE WINTER/SPRING 2022

week 1

June 06-10

week 2

June 13-17

week 3

June 20-24

week 4

June 27-July 01

week 5 July *05-08 *No camp July 04

week 6

July 11-15

week 7

July 18-22

week 8

July 25-29

week 9

August 01-05

week 10

August 08-12

Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 44

Adult Classes Yoga

Art

Yoga with Viji

Painting Workshop

AGES

A D U LT

11–OLDER

18–OLDER

In these 90-minute classes, students will learn a range of asanas (poses) and pranayamas (breathing techniques) that Viji has learned from some of India's best yoga teachers. She has included a few other easy immune system-boosting exercises that could be particularly useful in this time of a pandemic but are not a traditional part of yoga. The class includes the practice of meditation and guided relaxation.

In this painting workshop, experienced artists work independently with water-based paints, drawing, collage and other mixed media. Participants bring their own projects and materials. There is no instruction, but we strive to provide a supportive space for creative work. For more information, please email the instructor: charleypaff@gmail.com

Viji has been teaching yoga in the US and in India for almost 30 years. She is certified in the Sivananda system but has taught other systems as well. She is also an acu-yoga teacher, an acupressurist and a Buteyko breathing technique teacher.

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

Feb 02 - Mar 02

6:30-8:00 pm

$60

Mar 09 - Mar 30

6:30-8:00 pm

$48

Apr 06 - Apr 27

6:30-8:00 pm

$48

DAY

TIME

MEETS

Jan 26 - Mar 09

5:30-8:30 pm

PRICE

$55

Mar 16 - Apr 27

5:30-8:30 pm

$55

Instructor: Charley Paffenbarger Location: Albany Community CTR, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 5; Max: 12

PRICE

Instructor: Viji Sundaram Location: Albany Community CTR, Community Hall Min: 6; Max: 20

Cooking with Chat Chat Mingkwan was

classically trained in cooking in Rayon, France. A native of Thailand, he began cultivating and cooking Thai food as a child, working alongside his mother and aunt in their successful restaurant and hotel. He has traveled throughout the Southeast Asia and mastered the local cuisines. Chat is currently a cooking teacher, author, food and restaurant consultant, and Asian antique trader.

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Basic Knife Skills

Healthy Stir-Fry Workshop

Dim Sum Workshop

A D U LT

18–OLDER

Learn to cut and dice like a pro! This basic skill will make your cooking less laborious, less time and more fun. We will learn to julienne, baton, brunoise, chiffonade vegetables and break up whole chickens to make a simple meal including tips on maintaining and sharpen knives. Bring your sharp chef’s knife (minimum 8”), sturdy cutting board, vegetable peeler, hand towel, and beverage. $15 food fee payable to instructor on day of class.

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Jan 27

5:30-8:30 pm

$48

Instructor: Chat Mingkwan Location: Albany Community Center, Kitchen Min: 5; Max: 12

18–OLDER

Chinese invented wok and stir-fry cooking technique and all Asian Cuisines adapted and modified this technique to call their own. Stir-frying is a fresh, quick, and easy food preparation, using freshest ingredients, taking little time to cook, and employing simplest technique. Let’s make 3 delicious and popular stir-fry dishes such as Beef and Broccoli, Asian Eggplant and Thai basil, and Peppered Shrimp. Bring your sharp chef’s knife or clever, cutting board, hand towel and beverage. $15 food fee payable to instructor on day of class.

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Mar 01

5:30-8:30 pm

$48

Instructor: Chat Mingkwan Location: Albany Community Center, Kitchen Min: 5; Max: 12

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Apr 07

5:30-8:30 pm

$48

18–OLDER

Chinese Lunar New Year marks the end of winter and beginning of spring with the celebration that lasts for 7 days. And a special feast is a large part of the celebration with dishes that represent good health and prosperity for the coming new year, Gong Hey Fat Choy! We will prepare three popular dishes for this occasion: steamed sticky rice in lotus leaf, kungpow chicken, and ginger soup. Bring your sharp chef’s knife or cleaver, cutting board, hand towel, and beverage. $15 food fee payable to instructor on day of class.

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Feb 01

5:30-8:30 pm

$48

Indonesian Cuisine A D U LT

Basic Thai Cooking

18–OLDER

A D U LT

The cooking of the “Spice Islands” fills with aromatic flavors and fresh tropical fruits, herbs, and vegetables. Join us in cooking three popular Indonesian dishes for our dinner. Learn to use Indonesian herbs and spices and preparing such as assorted satay with fresh tropical fruit salad, gado gado salad with peanut dressing, and beef curry. Bring your sharp chef’s knife or cleaver, cutting board, hand towel, and beverage. $15 food fee payable to instructor on day of class.

DATE

Instructor: Chat Mingkwan Location: Albany Community Center, Kitchen Min: 5; Max: 12

Mar 23

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

5:30-8:30 pm

$48

18–OLDER

A D U LT

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

5:30-8:30 pm

$48

Instructor: Chat Mingkwan Location: Albany Community Center, Kitchen Min: 5; Max: 12

Asian Vegetarian Cooking

Let’s celebrate Tet, the Vietnamese New Year. Tet, means the first morning of the first day of the New Year. Many scrumptious new year dishes are prepared, and each dish has a significant meaning for the good new year to come. We will make three popular dishes for our feast: Fresh spring rolls, lemongrass chicken, and dried beef noodles. Bring your sharp chef knife or clever, cutting board, hand towel, and your own beverage. $15 food fee payable to instructor on day of class.

18–OLDER

Let’s get into Thai cuisine. Learn Thai culinary philosophy and learn to recognize Thai tastes and flavors by handson preparing a 3-dish Thai meal for your dinner. Learn to use herbs and spices, such as galangal and kaffir lime that are unique to Thai cuisine and transform fresh ingredients into delicious dishes: Tom Kha - hot & sour soup, Pad Thai-stir-fried noodles, and Green Curry. Bring your sharp chef’s knife or clever, cutting board, hand towel and beverage. $15 food fee paid to the instructor on day of class.

Apr 13

Instructor: Chat Mingkwan Location: Albany Community Center, Kitchen Min: 5; Max: 12

Vietnamese-Tet, New Year Feast A D U LT

Dim Sum means "a little bit of heart," and these little savories and sweets surely gladden the heart and palate. Dim sum can be served as an elegant and a fun light appetizer, lunch, snack, or as a special treat. We will learn to use a variety of specialties to create popular items and learn techniques of filling and wrapping in handson preparing delicious dim sum. We will make 3 popular Dim Sum recipes such as Pork & Shrimp Dumplings, BBQ Pork Buns, and Sesame Seed Balls. Bring your sharp chef knife or clever, cutting board, hand towel, beverage, and a to-go box. $15 food fee paid to the instruction on day of class.

Instructor: Chat Mingkwan Location: Albany Community Center, Kitchen Min: 5; Max: 12

Chinese New Year Feast A D U LT

18–OLDER

Korean Cuisine

18–OLDER

A D U LT

18–OLDER

Let’s modify popular Asian dishes into vegetarian friendly meals and maintain the soul that makes Asian cuisine so uniquely popular. Learn to use exotic ingredients, seasonings and herbs from Asia and prepare 3 popular Asian dishes. Some dishes can be made in big batches that last for several meals. Bring your sharp chef’s knife or cleaver, cutting board, hand towel and beverage. $15 food fee payable to instructor on day of class.

Tasty and simple are Korean characteristic when come to food, not to mention the large amount of garlic being used, intense! Join us and cook up some popular 3 Korean dishes. Learn to make Pajong Pancakes, Chup Chae (bean noodles), and BBQ ribs. Bring your sharp chef’s knife or clever, cutting board, hand towel, and beverage. $15 supply fee paid to the instructor on first day of class.

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

PRICE

Feb 15

5:30-8:30 pm

$48

Mar 29

5:30-8:30 pm

$48

Apr 21

5:30-8:30 pm

$48

Instructor: Chat Mingkwan Location: Albany Community Center, Kitchen Min: 5; Max: 12

ACTIVITY GUIDE WINTER/SPRING 2022

Instructor: Chat Mingkwan Location: Albany Community Center, Kitchen Min: 5; Max: 12

Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 44

After everything is shot and recorded, the final movie gets made in the cutting room. In this layperson’s class taught by an industry professional, we'll focus on landmark movies with film clips, visuals, Q&A, and a "Themes and Technique" guide. In 4 films, we'll visit and revisit the core of film editing: MOVIES AS A SOURCE OF AWE AND REFLECTION.

Film

with Editor Eric Pomert

These “watch and discuss” sessions, like a wine-tasting class, will develop your perception and appreciation for the well-disguised arts behind filmmaking. Find out what kind of viewer you are and learn ways to expand your perception. Ask film questions that you’ve wondered about forever. Eric Pomert has worked in broadcast production and postproduction since 1990. His work has aired on the Super Bowl and around the globe, in collaboration with such talents as Will Ferrell, Usain Bolt, Dick Cavett, Lauren Bacall, and Paul Simon.

Foundations of Storytelling A D U LT

18–OLDER

Foundations explores the magic of continuity.

DATE

DAY

TIME

MEETS

Feb 01 - Feb 22

5-6 pm

PRICE

$100

Instructor: Eric Pomert Location: Online/Virtual

Americana: Hopeful/Dreadful A D U LT

18–OLDER

Americana slices across the great and the grim.

DATE

Feb 09 - Mar 02

DAY

TIME

MEETS

5-6 pm

PRICE

$100

Instructor: Eric Pomert Location: Online/Virtual

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Comedy of Culture A D U LT

18–OLDER

Comedy works up and out from the roots of dramatized humor.

DATE

Mar 09 - Mar 30

DAY

TIME

MEETS

5-6 pm

PRICE

$100

Instructor: Eric Pomert Location: Online/Virtual

Unlikely Triumph A D U LT

18–OLDER

Unlikely Triumph attunes us to the idea of story structure.

DATE

Apr 06 - Apr 27

DAY

TIME

MEETS

5-6 pm

PRICE

$100

Instructor: Eric Pomert Location: Online/Virtual

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Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR OR FORM FORM ON ON PAGE PAGE 44 44

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Come join one of our leagues and play in a friendly, open environment! 5-ASIDE CO-ED SOCCER For more information: B.Bell Adult Sports Coordinator bbell@albanyca.org www.albanyca.org/adultsports facebook.com/albanyadultsports twitter@AASCBell 1(510) 524-9283

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Get your cleats on - Albany has Wednesday Night 5-Aside Co-ed Soccer. Albany Adult Soccer is your place for Recreation Level Soccer! This league is for people who have never played soccer before, or are returning from a long hiatus. The emphasis is on learning the game, for players who are a little older but have skills and players who know the game but do not want to play in a hyper-competitive atmosphere. The emphasis is on FUN! Registration opens in January. The season begins in March and goes until June 2022. Details are on our website.

SOFTBALL Albany is the champion when it comes to Softball! Tuesday Co-ed Softball is our fun, recreation league played at Ocean View Park. Registration opens in January. The season begins in March and goes until June 2022. Details are on our website.

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KICKBALL CO-ED LEAGUE 14 weeks of non-stop play kicks off this March. Grab 10 of your best friends and get on the field every Friday night for this schoolyard classic. Registration opens in January. The season begins in March and goes until June 2022. Details are on our website.

PICKLEBALL: DROP-IN Albany loves pickleball! Pickleball mixes tennis, ping-pong, and badminton together for quick play, easy scoring, and low impact aerobic exercise. Outdoor drop-in games are on Tuesdays (4-6 pm) at Ocean View Park Courts. $5 drop-in fee, $2 paddle rental. Email Bell for more information at bbell@albanyca.org. (No Run Around Town Sundays. No Marin Monster.)

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the Senior Center for your event, meeting or party. See page 41 for details.

he Albany Senior Center provides a comprehensive array of recreational programs and services that meet the needs of older adults 50+ 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 8:30 am-5 pm, excluding major holidays.

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TO ENROLL Enrollment or appointments are required to use most of the services provided at the Senior Center. Unless otherwise noted, call 1(510) 524-9122 for more information.

HEALTH 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 1(510) 287-5000 to make an appointment and get an application.

Pharmaceutical Collection Bin: Bring expired/unused prescriptions and over the-counter medicines from your home and dispose of them safely. Bin is accessible during business hours. Vitamins, controlled substances or needles are not accepted.

Taxi Subsidy Program: Using Measure B and BB Funds, Albany Paratransit provides a subsidy on taxi rides to Albany residents 70 years and over and people with disabilities 18 years and over.

Albany Senior Center

Community Shuttle

Keeping seniors active & engaged

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Shopping Trips: The shuttle provides Albany residents (60+) door-to-door transportation From home to nearby grocery stores. Funded by Measures B and BB.

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HICAP Counseling: 3rd Friday of the Month. The Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) provides free and objective information and counseling about Medicare. Volunteer counselors can help you understand your specific rights and health care options. Personal appointments can be made by calling 1(510) 839-0393. Free Blood Pressure Checks: Get your blood pressure checked for Fee at the Albany Senior Center on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. 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 Measures B and BB, administered by the Alameda County Transportation Commission.

Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 44

INFORMATION, RESOURCE REFERRALS AND FORM ASSISTANCE The Albany Senior Center maintains up-todate information on services available to seniors in Alameda County. Computer Lab: Computers are connected to the internet and available for public use in the Senior Center lobby. Sign-in for a 30-minute timeslot. First-come, first-served. Technology One-on-One Help: Free computer, phone or tablet tutoring appointments offered by caring volunteers and staff are available. This is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am-2 pm. Call the Senior Center for more information. Informational Presentations: Presentations held at the Albany Senior Center. Different discussions/talks or fun events. Ask front desk or look in Monthly Chronicle for more information and presentation dates.

NUTRITION SERVICES The Albany Tri City Café: Well-balanced lunches served weekly at 11:30 am. Suggested donation: $4. Call the Albany Senior Center at 1(510) 524-9122 for menu and available days. Grab-n-Go Meal Program: 5 frozen meals and side items available for pick up every Thursday from 10-11 am. Registration is required before picking up. Suggested donation $4 per meal/$20 for the bag. Call the Albany Senior Center for more information. Meals on Wheels: Delivers 7 meals per week to homebound seniors. Suggested donation: $4. Mercy Brown Bag Program: Grocery bags of nutritional food to seniors on a fixed income. $10 yearly contribution.

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j u st- fo r the- fu n o f- it s oc ials ! The Senior Center offers opportunities for adults 50+ with similar interests to gather and have fun together. Socialize with friends and make new ones! Please check-in at the Senior Center Front Desk for room location. Schedule is subject to change. Drop-in fee is $1.

T U E S D AY S

W E D N E S D AY S

POP UP PING PONG

Tuesdays, January 25th – April 26th From 1:30-3 pm

Wednesdays, January 26th – April 27th From 1:30-3 pm

Come play non-competitive Ping Pong (Table Tennis) at the Albany Senior Center. Exercise for physical health and improve your brain health at the same time! All levels welcome.

By playing non-competitive Ping Pong (Table Tennis), you can get exercise for physical health and improve your brain health at the same time! All levels welcome.

NEEDLECRAFT & BEADING

T H U R S D AY S

Tuesdays, January 25th – April 26th From 9:30 am-12 pm Bring your own materials and receive input from peers to improve your craftsmanship.

Thursdays, January 27th – April 28th From 9 am-12 pm

MORNING STRETCHES

Show off your artistic side. Bring your own materials and get positive feedback on your work.

Tuesdays, January 25th – April 26th From 10-11 am Start your day with a nice stretch. We go over a core set of stretches and add a few new ones each week.

M O N D AY S

PAINTING

F R I D AY S FRENCH CONVERSATION

MATINEE MOVIE OF THE MONTH 4th Tuesdays, January 25th – April 26th (Movies start at 1:30 pm)

No Socials on February 21 (City Holidays and Senior Center Closures)

SENIOR CENTER CHORUS

Enjoy a popular movie each month. See our Movie Flyer for a schedule of films being shown. Limited seating available.

Mondays, January 24th – April 25th From 3-4:30 pm

Fridays, May 1st – August 28th From 11 am-12 pm If you are interested in conversing in French this group is for you. Read books and discuss current events en Français.

Enjoy singing with fellow music lovers. ACTIVITY GUIDE WINTER/SPRING 2022

Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 44

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Exercise & Dance

Balance Dancing

Stabilize & Core Strength

AGES 50–OLDER

Chair stretching, conditioning with weights and balance training. Fee is per class.

Has kneeling become more of a challenge? Not standing as tall as you used to? Does your middle have more of a jiggle? If getting up and down off the floor has become more difficult for you, then this class is for you.... The class will focus on building core strength and flexibility. We will work on the back and core abdominal muscle groups to help build and maintain better balance and posture. We will also work with resistance bands and small weights to keep strong and flexible muscles and joints throughout the body. Fee is per class.

DATE

Jan 26 - Apr 27

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

DAY

TIME

3:30-4:30 pm

14x

NONRES.

Instructor: Julia Lee Location: Albany Senior Center Multi Use Room Min: 4; Max: 12

Rosen Movement

Gentle Yoga

AGES 50–OLDER

DATE

DAY

Jan 25 - Apr 29

Tu/F

TIME

11 am-12 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

28x

NONRES.

AGES 50–OLDER

This class provides a gentler approach to the practice of yoga. Enjoy the benefits of increased flexibility, strength, balance, and well-being. Yoga encourages better posture, improves breathing and digestion, relaxes, and calms the mind. Class is suitable for all levels. Wear loose and comfortable clothing. Bring your own mat if you have one. Different monthly options available for both in-person and virtually. In-person fee is per class. DATE

DAY

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

TIME

26x

NONRES.

Feb 01 - Apr-28* Tu/Th

9-10 am

Feb 01 - Feb 28* M-F

9-10 am

$10

Unlimited $99

$99

Feb 01 - Feb 28* M-F

9-10 am

15x

$89

Feb 01 - Feb 28* M-F

9-10 am

10x

$69

Feb 01 - Feb 28* M-F

9-10 am

$39

Mar 01 - Mar 31

M-F

9-10 am

Unlimited $99

$99

Mar 01 - Mar 31

M-F

9-10 am

15x

$89

Mar 01 - Mar 31

M-F

9-10 am

10x

$69

Mar 01 - Mar 31

M-F

9-10 am

$39

Apr 01 - Apr 29

M-F

9-10 am

Unlimited $99

$99

Apr 01 - Apr 29

M-F

9-10 am

15x

$89

Apr 01 - Apr 29

M-F

9-10 am

10x

$69

Apr 01 - Apr 29

M-F

9-10 am

$39

Instructor: Allan Jacinto Locations: Albany Community Center, Multipurpose Room (Tu/Th) VIRTUAL, Zoom (M-F) In person Min: 5; Max: 15 *No Class on Feb 21

Grumpy muscles and joints? This class is for you! Based on Rosen Method Movement, a tradition developed by physical therapist Marion Rosen, who took this class right here at Albany Senior Center through her mid-90's. Classes are playful yet powerful, combining elements of stretch, balance, dance, yoga, and relaxation, all done to a variety of wonderful music. Lengthening and lubricating the joints and muscles, working with balance, and stimulating the brain- while being part of a supportive group- all contribute to feeling more relaxed and alive. Suitable for all fitness and ability levels. Join us! Fee is per class.

DATE

DAY

Jan 26 – Apr 27

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

TIME

12:15-1:15 pm

14x

NONRES.

Instructor: Helen Morgan & Deborah Marks Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi-Use Room Min: 3; Max: 15

Albany Senior Center Walking Group AGES 50–OLDER

Rosen Method: Moving Body & Soul AGES 50–OLDER

This one-hour class is fun and easy, made for everyone, beginners and experienced movers, open to all fitness levels. Exercises are simple, practical and profound, all done to a wide variety of wonderful music. It’s a pathway to presence, awareness and wholeness. Fee is per class.

Jan 28 - Apr 29

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DAY

TIME

9:30-10:30 am

14x

Come enjoy a nice group walk to various places around Albany led by local residents and nature lovers. With the benefits of vitamin D From the sun and cordial social exchange, come get active with us. Starting from the Albany Senior Center or pre-designated locations, the group is led to different locations within walking distance, while accompanied by guest speakers to spark up some conversations. To learn more about the program, call the Albany Senior Center at 1(510) 524-9122.

NONRES.

$10

Instructor: Odile Atthalin Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi-Use Room* Min: 3; Max: 15

AGES 50–OLDER

Walking

DATE

Gentle Tai Chi

Instructor: Amy Winston Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi Use Room Min: 4; Max: 12

DAY

Mondays

TIME

ALBANY NONRESIDENT RES.

1-2:30 pm

Free

Instructor: Volunteer Location: Each walk departs from the Senior Center

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

DAY

Jan 24 - Apr 29 M/W/F

TIME

10:30-11:30 am

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

NONRES.

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Instructor: Yachiyo Otsubo Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Min: 20; Max: 40 *No class on Feb 21

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Read & Write

Technology

Special Interest

Memoir Writing

iPad Partners for Beginners

AARP’s 55 Alive Mature Driving

AGES 50–OLDER

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 low-pressure, respectful atmosphere in which embarrassing events and deep emotions may be safely exposed.

Would you like to feel in control of your phone, tablet, or even the touch screen at the check-out counter? Touch screen devices are a part of our lives, and this drop-in support group is a place to learn, practice, explore and have fun with your senior peers.

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 $20 for AARP Members, $25 for Non-Members. Check or Mail order only (No cash), payable to: AARP. AARP members bring membership number.

We focus on getting around on our devices, learning and reviewing basics and useful skills, practice the how-to’s of e-mail, messaging & internet, and share both fun and problem-solving apps. Bring your touch screen device or use one of ours at any class. Fee is per class.

DATE DATE

Jan 24 - Apr 25

DAY

TIME

1-3 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

13x

$96

NONRES.

$101

Instructor: Bill Hyman Locations: Albany Senior Center, South Room Min: 4; Max: 30 *No Class on Feb 21

Jan 26 - Apr 27

DAY

TIME

2-3 pm

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

14x

Instructor: Mary McKenna Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room Min: 4; Max: 20

NONRES.

DATE

DAY

Jan 27 - Feb 03

TIME

MEETS

AARP MEM.

1–5 pm

$20

NONMEM.

$25

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

World Affairs & Politics AGES 50–OLDER

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

DATE

Jan 24 - Apr 25

DAY

TIME

10-11:30 am

ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT

13x

NONRES.

Instructor: Constance Cole Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi-purpose Room Min: 12; Max: 35 *No class on Feb 21

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Albany FilmFest 2022: Coming in October Submissions open January 15

We’re back!

Join us for the return of Albany FilmFest, a multi-platform, multicultural, multi-voiced celebration of independent short films encourages conversation, community, and connection in the real world. Local filmmakers and youth filmmakers are especially welcome to submit their best work, joining independent filmmakers from the Bay Area and around the world. This year, in addition to our usual eclectic mix of drama, comedy, documentary, and animation, we’re looking for original storytellers and films exploring the issues we face in today’s turbulent world: climate and sustainability, communities in transition, employment, the LGBT+ community, women, and social justice, and more. Celebrating our Year 11 return, we are inaugurating the Joseph Andre McCord Award for the short film that best represents the themes of social justice and racial equity. All categories and genres are eligible. This award is in honor of our friend the late Joe McCord, a long-time supporter of Albany FilmFest who believed in the power of film to change society. Award winners for this honor and Best Film categories are selected by a jury of film industry professionals.

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a rt L i n da Wo n g Kanthas: Paper, Thread & Ink December 10, 2021 – March 7, 2022 Opening Reception: December 12, 3-5 pm Albany Community Center Foyer The word Kantha means “rags” in ancient Sanskrit. As a meditative practice, Buddhist monks traditionally pieced together scraps of cloth to make their robes. Early American quilts were made by stitching together old pieces of clothing using a variety of embroidery stitches. The idea of tearing something apart and reorganizing it in a new way is the inspiration behind Linda’s paper kanthas. The colors and textures of the torn paper remind her of trees and landscapes. Once her printed pieces are set in place, she attaches them using various embroidery stitches. These embroidered “markings” add additional texture and color to her work. Creating these Kanthas has become a meditation practice for Linda. They are a way for her to offer gratitude to the natural world around us. She feels that given so much sadness in the world today, being able to heal through art and sewing is an extraordinary gift. Linda Wong Blue Hydrangea 2020 Mixed Media Collage, 18” x 16”

MoonJi Pickering Ti m e l es s B e a u t y March 19 - June 13, 2022 Opening Reception : March 20, 3-5 pm Albany Community Center Foyer Moonji delights in common and familiar elements that are sometimes overlooked or ignored and believes that those who see the beauty in common elements around them are able to see the world as a piece of art. This philosophy of hers was influenced by her degree in Architecture Design and it evolved into influencing her choice of mediums and subjects as an artist. She uses Colored Pencils as her main medium and her subjects are nature, animals, and ordinary matters. Drawing upon lessons she learned from designing architecture, MoonJi realized that unique and extravagant designs and features may get attention at first, but can quickly become boring rather than timeless.

MoonJi Pickering Sequoia Trees, Colored Pencils on Paper, 14” x 11”

The familiarity of the subject of her art becomes a conversation starter and gives the audience a chance to reminisce about their happy memories. This collection of her art is focused on creating a space for everyone to take a moment to appreciate their surroundings and connect with those memories - like the places you love to visit and or feel a sense of belonging.

The Albany Community Center Art Gallery is

The Gallery has played host to wonderful and talented

The shows are displayed in the Albany Community Center

supported by the City of Albany and managed by the

artists from Albany and our neighboring cities.

Foyer Gallery. Please note we do not accept group shows.

Albany Arts Committee. The Albany Arts Committee

The Albany Arts Committee is accepting

sponsors four art shows per year and each exhibit

submissions now with a deadline of April 1, 2022 for

For information about the application process, visit

runs for approximately three months.

shows starting June 2022 through December 2023.

www.albanyca.org/arts. 1249 Marin Ave, Albany

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Gardening Ocean View Community Organic Garden The Virtual Garden Talk series was established during the pandemic as a fun way for gardening enthusiasts of all levels to gather remotely and learn more about growing and caring for their plants from local experts. This series has provided tips and tricks for growing vegetables, herbs, fruit trees, flowers, house plants, and even pollinators for bee keeping. Find out more about our Winter/Spring Series of Virtual Talks below.

Common Pests and Diseases in the Garden January 11th from 8-9 pm Presenter: Lawrence Lee, Professor at Merritt College’s Environmental Horticulture Dept.

Planting Herbs and Perennials for Butterflies and other Pollinators March 8th from 8-9 pm Presenter: Rose Loveall, Owner of Morningsun Herb Farm in Vacaville

Gardeners Wanted! The Ocean View Community Organic Garden serves Albany residents Enjoy the spirit of community while growing delicious food and flowers. No experience necessary. We are located in the Ocean View Park at 900 Buchanan Street (behind the tennis courts) Contact the Albany Recreation & Community Services Department at (510) 524-9283 or email recinfo@albanyca.org for more information. The non-refundable plot fee is $60.00 per year.  Join us during our “Open Garden” on 2nd & 3rd Sundays of the month, March through October from 11 am-1 pm or whenever the garden gates are open, and a gardener is present.

Hosted by the Berkeley Garden Club in collaboration with the Recreation & Community Services Department.

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Dogs in Albany’s Parks

picnic area rentals The City of Albany has four parks spread throughout Albany. Each park offers a different picnic experience, no matter what size or price range you are looking for. Picnic areas have all the amenities (garbage, recycling, compost, nearby bathrooms) to make your picnic fun and enjoyable. More information and our online reservation system can be found at www.albanyca.org/ picnic. Note: Picnic rentals require a $50 refundable cleaning deposit.

MEMORIAL PARK The Memorial Park picnic area is located between two sports fields, the children’s play area and the Albany Edible Landscape Project. Memorial Park has 2 picnic areas, 9 total tables accommodating a maximum of 54 people (6 per table). Each area has reservable time block from 9:30 am-1:30 pm or 2:30-6:30 pm.

The Albany Dog Park at Memorial Park is open seven days per week from 11 am–8 pm weather permitting. Dogs are not allowed on the main ball field.

OCEAN VIEW PARK The Ocean View Park picnic area is located among Albany’s very own Redwood grove and the Ocean View Community Garden with picturesque views of Albany Hill and slivers of the San Francisco Bay. The children’s play area is spacious and features swings and climbing structures. Ocean View Park has 6 picnic areas, 12 total tables accommodating approximately 72 people. We offer two time blocks, 10 am–2 pm and 3–7 pm.

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TERRACE PARK Terrace Park has 1 picnic area, 5 tables accommodating a maximum of 30 people (6 people per table). The Terrace Park picnic area is located near two children’s play areas and an open green space. Terrace Park is nestled in the Terrace neighborhood and parking is very limited. The Terrace Park picnic area has two time blocks, 9 am–1 pm and 2–6 pm.

peggy thomsen pierce street park Albany’s newest park is located at 720 Pierce Street and boasts panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Albany Bulb. Pierce Street Park has two play areas for kids of all ages to explore. Peggy Thomsen Pierce Street Park has three smaller picnic tables which are available on a first come, first served basis. Street parking is limited.

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For Rent Albany Facilities

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BLOCK PARTIES

The Albany Community Center features a large community room (complete with a commercial kitchen and outdoor patio) with capacity for up to 160 people. The room is equipped with sound and a stage/ 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 the Community Center for a complete price quote and information at: 1(510)524-9283 or visit www.albanyca.org/rentals.

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 the Senior Center at 1(510) 524-9122 for availability and a price quote.

Start planning for your Block Party and get together with friends and family. Organizing a Block Party or picnic in the park is a great way to enjoy the warm weather. Block Party fee is $40 (barrier drop-off/pick-up included in the fee) plus the cost of insurance. You can invite the Albany Fire Department to make a presentation about disaster preparedness at your Block Party. Call the Albany Community Center at 1(510)524-9283 for more information about Block Parties. Visit www.albanyca.org/BlockParties for an application and information.

Due to COVID-19, there may be unexpected changes to the availability of rental spaces.

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Advisory Bodies to the City Council The City of Albany values community participation in City government and welcomes the opportunity for residents to serve on the City’s Advisory Bodies to the City Council. Interested Albany residents are encouraged to apply for vacancies. If you don't know what a City advisory body is, take a look at the list below or see our website for further information at albanyca.org/advise.

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Financial Advisory Committee

Community Media Access Committee

Ge'Nell Gary Preston Jordan Peggy McQuaid Rochelle Nason Aaron Tiedemann Meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at 7:00 pm Email: citycouncil@albanyca.org

Advises the City Council on financial matters including budgeting, audits, and financial sustainability.

Advises the City Council on providing media access within the City.

Anne Benker Judy Kerr Francesco Papalia Mark Priven Kim Traynor Ross Stapleton-Gray

Sandrine Demathieu Jack Kenny Julian Lewis Charles Newton Naomi Sigal Ross Stapleton-Gray Vacant

Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission Advises the City Council on matters related to recreation, public park facilities and open space areas.

Tod Abbott Angela Armendariz Brian Beall Julia Chang Frank Christopher Kent Bryan Marten Julia Price Meets on 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm Email: PROSC@albanyca.org

Meets quarterly (Feb, May, July, Nov), the 1st Wednesday (except July) at 7:00 pm

Email: FAC@albanyca.org

Transportation Commission Advises the City Council on matters related to transportation policy and projects.

Robert del Rosario Ben Fong Sadie Graham Farid Javandel Ken McCroskey Meets the 4th Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm

Email: TC@albanyca.org

Charter Review Committee Advises the City Council on proposed changes to the City Charter.

Kyle Bowman Harry Chomsky Lisa Schneider Miles Tepper Vacant Meets every odd month on 3rd Thursday at 7:00 pm

Email: cityclerk@albanyca.org

Economic Development Committee Advises the City Council on promoting vital and inviting business areas and advancing economic development within the City.

Tod Abbott Linda Carlton Robert Cheasty Deirdre Greene Jennifer Hansen Romero Michael Petrilli Peter Maass Meets the 1st Thursday of every month at 5:00 pm

Email: EDC@albanyca.org

Meets quarterly (Jan, Apr, July, Oct) on the 4th Monday at 6:00 pm Email: CMAC@albanyca.org

Social & Economic Justice Commission Advises the City Council on matters affecting the welfare of the residents of Albany.

William Beynon Cory Dostie Jeremiah Garrett-Pinguelo Bart Grossman Sierra Kenoly Jim Lindsay KZ Zapata Meets the 1st Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm Email: SEJC@albanyca.org

Arts Committee Advises the City Council on art related matters within the City, including public art master planning.

Emilie Bergmann Sheryl Black Aaron Gach Peter Goodman Sarah Samsky Linda Wraxall Vacant

Police & Fire Pension Board Mayor City Treasurer City Clerk Pension Plan Member - Police Pension Plan Member - Fire Meets quarterly (Jan, Apr, July, Oct) on the last Tuesday at 3:00 pm Email: cityclerk@albanyca.org

Planning & Zoning Commission Advises the City Council on matters regarding the City’s General Plan & physical development within the City, and reviews land use, planning, & zoning action.

Doug Donaldson Ian MacLeod Mohammad Momin Nick Pilch Elizabeth Watty Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month at 7:00 pm Email: PZC@albanyca.org

Climate Action Committee Advises the City Council on matters related to greenhouse gas emissions reduction and climate action.

Kate Breeding Daniel Chen Myoslava Figuero Eric Larson Laura Merchant Harshita Mira Venkatesh Nick Peterson Meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm Email: CAC@albanyca.org

the 2nd Monday of every month at 7:00 pm GET INVOLVED IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT Attend aMeets City Council, Commission or Committee meeting, view City Council Email: AC@albanyca.org meetings on local cable KALB Channel 33, or view meeting agendas and minutes at www.AlbanyCA.org

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

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CLASS REFUND POLICY Refunds will not be granted within 1 business day of the first class meeting or after the first class meeting. Refunds requested prior to the first class meeting: Five (5) business days or more: • Payee will be refunded less a $20 withdrawal fee. Four (4) business days or fewer: • Payee will be refunded less a $40 late withdrawal fee.

CAMP REFUND POLICY Refunds will not be granted within 4 business days of the first camp meeting or after the first day of camp. Refunds requested five (5) business days or more prior to the first day of camp will be refunded less a $20 withdrawal fee. All Refund Requests must be made in writing by mail/drop-off to: CITY OF ALBANY Recreation and Community Services 1249 Marin Avenue Albany, CA 94706 or by email to recinfo@albanyca.org

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G E T E N G AG E D COMMIT TO SERVE JANUARY 17, 2022

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service is the only federal holiday observed as a national day of service — a "day on, not a day off." Be a part of this national movement as we honor Martin Luther King Jr. and his commitment to service, community, and unity. Visit www.albanyca.org/our-city/commit-to-serve for more information. Together we can make a difference in our community in 2022!

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MoonJi Pickering Sequoia Trees, Colored Pencils on Paper, 14” x 11”

Linda Wong Blue Hydrangea 2020, Mixed Media Collage, 18” x 16”

MoonJi Pickering Ti m e l es s B e a u t y

L i n da Wo n g Kanthas: Paper, Thread & Ink

March 19 - June 13, 2022 Opening Reception : March 20th, 3 - 5 pm

December 10, 2021 – March 7, 2022 Opening Reception: December 12, 3 - 5 pm

at The Albany Community Center Foyer Art Gallery

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