CP2011-12_DecJan.pdf

DEERFIELD DIGEST

News and information about Deerfield Township

Mason Matters Keeping Mason residents in the know

Mason, Ohio: rated 24th BEST PLACE TO LIVE by Money magazine 2011

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Body Pump Empowered to   Lose BIG Challenge Swim Lessons Snow Day Camp

Premier Registration Begins November 18 See page 2 for registration details!

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December 2011 / January 2012

contents INFANTS & TODDLERS AQUATICS

Lessons............................................... 4 SPORTS

Gymnastics....................................... 18

PRESCHOOL (3 – 4 years) AQUATICS

Lessons............................................... 4 CAMPS

Little Feet........................................... 7 SPORTS

Gymnastics....................................... 18

YOUTH (5 – 12 years) AQUATICS

Lessons............................................... 4 CAMPS

Little Feet........................................... 7

School’s Out Fun Days......................... 7

Snow Day Camp................................. 7

Caribbean Stay-cation........................ 8 ENRICHMENT

Clay.................................................... 8

Drawing............................................. 8 FITNESS AND HEALTH

Fitness Programs.............................. 14 SPORTS

Gymnastics....................................... 18

Martial Arts...................................... 19

TEEN (13 – 17 years) SPECIAL EVENTS

Winter Camping Lock-In..................... 4 AQUATICS

Lessons..............................................6 ENRICHMENT

Drawing............................................. 8 It’s What I Want! Teen Programming..... 9

FITNESS AND HEALTH

Group Exercise.................................. 12

Give it a TRI....................................... 13

Assessments and Screenings............ 13

Fitness Programs.............................. 14 SPORTS

Gymnastics....................................... 19

Martial Arts...................................... 19

ADULT (18+ years) AQUATICS

Lessons............................................... 6

Swim Team......................................... 6 ENRICHMENT

Technology Classes............................. 9 FITNESS AND HEALTH

Empowered to Lose BIG.................... 11

Group Exercise.................................. 12

Give it a TRI....................................... 13

Assessments and Screenings............ 13

Fitness Programs.............................. 14

Personal Training.............................. 15

The programs and events in CenterPoint are brought to you by the City of Mason, which operates the Mason Community Center.

Mason Community Center 6050 Mason-Montgomery Road Mason, Ohio 45040 p 513.229.8555 f 513.229.8556 Recreation programs and facilities presented by the City of Mason are open to all citizens regardless of race, gender, color, religion, nationality, or disability, including those who live outside of Mason and those who do not have a community center membership. Program fees are set by membership and residency. City of Mason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact us if you require special accommodations.

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SPORTS

Edge................................................. 18

Martial Arts...................................... 19

FAMILY SPECIAL EVENTS

New Resident Coffee.......................... 3

Parents’ Night Out.............................. 3

Santa’s Coming to Town...................... 3

Try It: SPORTS!.................................... 3

Mocktails.......................................... 10

Shop Local........................................ 14 FITNESS AND HEALTH

Live Well in Mason events................ 10 SPORTS

Martial Arts...................................... 19

Track................................................. 19

Holiday Hours Christmas Eve

5 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Christmas Day*

12 – 4 p.m.

New Year’s Eve

5 a.m. – 5 p.m.

New Year’s Day

8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

*Limited facility access. The fitness center, gymnasium, track, and locker rooms will be open. All other areas of the facility will be closed and regularly scheduled drop-in group exercise programs are cancelled.

This symbol designates a Live Well in Mason program provided through a partnership between the City of Mason, Group Health Associates, and Bethesda Physical Therapy.

This symbol designates a program where volunteers are needed.

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out a volunteer application form located on our web site at www.imaginemason.org.

This symbol designates a Young Rembrandts™ program. Young Rembrandts™ encourages creativity, technique, and joy of the artistic process by offering a unique, step-by-step method that successfully teaches children how to draw.

ALL PROGRAMS Except Swim Lessons

Indoor Swim Lesson Registration

(Community Center Premier members only)

New to Community Center programs? Please obtain your username and password from the front desk before registering online.

Premier Registration:

begins November 18, 8 a.m. Walk-in, online, or by phone. www.imaginemason.org • 513.229.8555

Premier Members: November 18 Open: November 21 Closes: November 27

Open Registration: November 21, 8 a.m.

Bad weather?

Registration will be held at the Mason Community Center.

Call the weather hotline to check the status of your activity Programs: option 5 Field rainouts: option 6 513.229.8502 Swim team: option 7

Location: Mason Community Center

ON THE COVER: Get ready for the latest fitness craze to hit the community center!

See page 16 for details.

Photo by: Colleen Kelley

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Santa's Coming to Town

New Resident Coffee

Community Center

Meeting Room

New to the area? Meet other new residents and learn more about the area at the monthly new resident coffee. Residents who recently moved to the City of Mason or the Mason City School District are invited.

The coffee is hosted by Community Basket and is sponsored by the City of Mason and the Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce.

Refreshments will be provided and tours of the Community Center will be included. Those in attendance will also receive a one-day family pass to the Community Center. Children are welcome.

Day 12/7 1/4

Date 10:30-11:30A 10:30-11:30A

Time All All

Age Free Free

Fee Free Free

Parents' Night Out

(Premier Members Only!)

Kids Korner

OF MASON

Parents, enjoy a night out on the town while your children engage in a night full of fun at the Mason Community Center. The evening will consist of a pizza party sponsored by LaRosa’s of Mason, group games, swimming, snack time, and meeting new friends. We ask that you please pack a snack, drink, towel, and a swimsuit for your child.

The program welcomes children ages 3 to 12 years of age. Please note that children under 6 will participate in preschool-themed activities during swim time for children ages 6 and up.

LOTTERY REGISTRATION FOR PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT Parents' Night Out registrations have changed to give you more time to register. Participants will be chosen by a random drawing after the registration deadline. Families will stick together and those selected for the first week each month will not be eligible for the second week.

This new way of registering will give everyone an equal opportunity to enroll. The drawing will be held the day after the deadline closes and the participant confirmations will be sent via e-mail or mail. Please register each child separately.

Parents' Night Out is available to Premier Members only. Please stop at the Membership Services Desk to upgrade your membership if you would like to take part in this program and the many other benefits of premier membership.

Day F F F F

Date 12/2 12/16 1/13 1/27

Time 6:00-9:30P 6:00-9:30P 6:00-9:30P 6:00-9:30P

To register, see page 2.

Age 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12

Deadline 11/18 12/2 12/30 1/13

Fee (PRE) Free Free Free Free

Activity 113806-01 113806-02 113806-03 113806-04

He sees you when you’re sleeping, he knows when you’re awake, he knows if you've been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake!

Enjoy a visit with Santa and receive a special photo to remember your visit.

After the event, enjoy a day of play at Mason Community Center.

Registration is not required and payment can be made on the day of the event. A Mason Community Center day pass is included in the registration cost for each non-member family.

Day Date Time Family: 4 Participants Sa 12/3 9:00-11:00A Each additional family member (Participants 5+) Sa 12/3 9:00-11:00A

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $0 /$0 /$10 /$10 $0 /$0 /$5 /$5

Try It: SPORTS! Community Center Mason Community Center is proud to partner with several special needs organizations in the Mason area to provide information about programming for all abilities.

This unique one-day program allows families with special needs to feel comfortable trying a new activity without the pressure of having to join a team or class to participate. "Try It" offers a safe, sensory-friendly room to try out several great sports, including soccer, baseball, and a Zumba class sampler, to begin a new healthy lifestyle for your child.

As parents, you will meet the experienced individuals who will be supporting your child and answer any questions you may have.

Their programs have been designed to work with your child to support any and all levels of participation. In addition, buddies will be available to come alongside your child to make sure he or she has a positive experience while trying a new skill.

Day Sa

Date 1/28

Time 2:00-4:00P

Age All

Fee Free

December 2011 / January 2012

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Winter Camping Lock-In

Preschool 1

Our first ever winter camping lock-in offers new and exciting opportunities to get the outdoor camping experience—but in the comfort of the indoors.

Prerequisite: Three years old and comfortable in a class setting without a parent.

Gymnasium

Leisure Pool

Teen campers are invited to bring in camping equipment such as sleeping bags and tents but leave the bug spray at home! Campers will participate in rock wall climbing, flashlight tag, campfire stories, s’mores, survival skills, hiking, and more! Many of the activities will promote leadership, teamwork, and responsibility. Dinner and breakfast will be provided. Campers and chaperones will be separated by gender at the conclusion of the night’s activities.

Day Date Th-F 12/22-12/23

Time 7:00P-8:00A

Age 13-17

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 12/15 $19/$22/$28/$33 131150-01

AQUATICS Registration hours for swim lessons have been extended to 11 p.m.!

Premier registration begins at 8 a.m. on Friday, November 18 Open registration begins at 8 a.m. on Monday, November 21 Registration closes at 11 p.m. on Thursday, November 24

Age 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5

Deadline 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75

Activity 652008-02* 652008-03* 652008-05* 652008-07* 652008-08* 652008-09* 652008-10* 652008-11* 652008-12* 652008-13* 652008-14* 652008-15* 652008-16* 652008-18* 652008-19* 652008-20* 652008-21* 652008-22*

Leisure Pool

The City of Mason is pleased to offer swim instructions using the updated American Red Cross aquatics program. Enrollment in the listed programs is determined by age and skill performance. Please note that participants can be registered for only one class per session. If you do not have a community center membership, please stop at the desk at the front entrance to check in on the days of your lesson. Make-up swim lessons will be scheduled only if the pool is closed for weather or maintenance. The make-up class will be on the corresponding day of the week after the last scheduled class.

Water Tots Leisure Pool

Learn basic water safety and self-help skills for your infant or toddler while focusing on water adjustment, preparatory activities for swimming, and enjoyment for you and your child. An adult must accompany the child in the water. Children in diapers must wear swim diapers or securely fitted rubber pants.

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Day Date Time M 12/5-2/6 9:40-10:10A M 12/5-2/6 1:30-2:00P M 12/5-2/6 5:25-5:55P Tu 12/6-2/7 12:55-1:25P Tu 12/6-2/7 2:05-2:35P Tu 12/6-2/7 4:50-5:20P W 12/7-2/8 9:40-10:10A W 12/7-2/8 2:05-2:35P W 12/7-2/8 4:15-4:45P W 12/7-2/8 5:25-5:55P Th 12/8-2/9 9:40-10:10A Th 12/8-2/9 12:55-1:25P Th 12/8-2/9 2:05-2:35P Th 12/8-2/9 5:25-5:55P Th 12/8-2/9 6:00-6:30P Sa 12/10-2/11 8:45-9:15A Sa 12/10-2/11 9:55-10:25A Sa 12/10-2/11 10:30-11:00A *No Class 12/20-1/3, 1/16

Preschool 2

SWIM LESSONS

Day Date Time M 12/5-2/6 6:00-6:30P Tu 12/6-2/7 5:25-5:55P W 12/7-2/8 6:00-6:30P Sa 12/10-2/11 11:05-11:35A *No Class 12/20-1/3, 1/16

Your child will become oriented to the aquatic environment and learn elementary skills such as buoyancy, supported floating, water entry and exit, blowing bubbles, and alternating arm action. The skills in this class are modeled after the skills in Level 1.

Age 6mo-2yrs 18mo-2yrs 18mo-2yrs 18mo-2yrs

December 2011 / January 2012

Deadline 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66

Activity 652010-01* 652010-03* 652010-05* 652010-06*

Prerequisite: Three years old and have a Preschool 1 certificate, or able to submerge head and blow underwater bubbles with the mouth and nose, move five yards in the pool, bob five times, float on front and back with minimal support, and open the eyes underwater to recover an object at arm's length.

Your child will learn how to float on front and back without support and recover to a vertical position, the arm and leg motions of treading water, submerge the entire head for five seconds, push off the wall, and swim using a combination of arm and leg action on front and back for 15 feet.

Preschool 2 is a challenging class that is often repeated and modeled after the skills in Level 2.

Day Date Time M 12/5-2/6 10:15-10:45A M 12/5-2/6 2:05-2:35P M 12/5-2/6 4:50-5:20P M 12/5-2/6 5:25-5:55P Tu 12/6-2/7 1:30-2:00P Tu 12/6-2/7 4:15-4:45P Tu 12/6-2/7 6:00-6:30P W 12/7-2/8 9:40-10:10A W 12/7-2/8 12:55-1:25P W 12/7-2/8 4:50-5:20P W 12/7-2/8 6:00-6:30P Th 12/8-2/9 10:15-10:45A Th 12/8-2/9 1:30-2:00P Th 12/8-2/9 5:25-5:55P Sa 12/10-2/11 8:45-9:15A Sa 12/10-2/11 9:20-9:50A Sa 12/10-2/11 11:05-11:35A *No Class 12/20-1/3, 1/16

PRE: Premier pass holder

Age 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5

BAS: Basic pass holder

Deadline 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75

MR: Mason resident

Activity 652009-02* 652009-04* 652009-06* 652009-07* 652009-09* 652009-10* 652009-12* 652009-13* 652009-15* 652009-16* 652009-17* 652009-19* 652009-20* 652009-22* 652009-24* 652009-25* 652009-27*

NR: Non-resident

Preschool 3

Level 2

Prerequisite: Four years old, have a Preschool 2 certificate, and able to swim independently on front and back in deep water.

Prerequisite: Five years old and have a Level 1 or Preschool 1 certificate, or able to blow bubbles with the mouth and nose, move five yards in the pool, bob five times, float on front and back with minimal support, and open the eyes underwater to recover an item at arm's length.

Leisure Pool

Leisure Pool

Your child will learn rotary breathing with the front crawl and continue working on the back crawl, elements of butterfly, and fundamentals of treading water.

Day Date Time M 12/5-2/6 10:15-10:45A M 12/5-2/6 2:05-2:35P M 12/5-2/6 5:25-5:55P Tu 12/6-2/7 10:15-10:45A Tu 12/6-2/7 4:50-5:20P W 12/7-2/8 2:05-2:35P Th 12/8-2/9 9:05-9:35A Th 12/8-2/9 6:00-6:30P Sa 12/10-2/11 9:55-10:25A Sa 12/10-2/11 11:40A-12:10P *No Class 12/20-1/3, 1/16

Age 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5

Deadline 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75

Activity 652019-01* 652019-02* 652019-03* 652019-04* 652019-06* 652019-07* 652019-08* 652019-09* 652019-10* 652019-12*

Level 1 Leisure Pool

Prerequisite: Five years old.

Your child will become oriented to the aquatic environment by learning elementary skills such as buoyancy, supported floating, introductory treading motions, breath control, water entry and exit, rolling from front to back and back to front, and alternating arm action.

Day Date Time M 12/5-2/6 12:55-1:25P M 12/5-2/6 4:15-4:45P M 12/5-2/6 6:00-6:30P Tu 12/6-2/7 9:40-10:10A Tu 12/6-2/7 1:30-2:00P Tu 12/6-2/7 6:00-6:30P W 12/7-2/8 12:55-1:25P W 12/7-2/8 4:50-5:20P W 12/7-2/8 6:00-6:30P Th 12/8-2/9 9:40-10:10A Th 12/8-2/9 4:50-5:20P Sa 12/10-2/11 9:20-9:50A Sa 12/10-2/11 9:55-10:25A Sa 12/10-2/11 10:30-11:00A *No Class 12/20-1/3, 1/16

Age 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10

Deadline 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75

Activity 652001-01* 652001-02* 652001-03* 652001-04* 652001-05* 652001-06* 652001-07* 652001-08* 652001-09* 652001-10* 652001-11* 652001-12* 652001-13* 652001-14*

Splash on in!

Looking for an effective, low-impact exercise? We offer water aerobics as part of our extensive drop-in group exercise program.

Pick up a complete list of all drop-in group exercise offerings at the front desk or view it online at www.imaginemason.org.

Your child will learn to float without support and recover to a vertical position, jump from the side, the arm and leg motions of treading water, push off the wall, fully submerge, glide on front and back, and swim using a combination of arm and leg action on front and back for 15 feet.

Day Date Time M 12/5-2/6 9:40-10:10A M 12/5-2/6 4:15-4:45P M 12/5-2/6 6:00-6:30P Tu 12/6-2/7 9:05-9:35A Tu 12/6-2/7 12:55-1:25P Tu 12/6-2/7 4:50-5:20P Tu 12/6-2/7 5:25-5:55P W 12/7-2/8 9:05-9:35A W 12/7-2/8 1:30-2:00P W 12/7-2/8 5:25-5:55P W 12/7-2/8 6:00-6:30P Th 12/8-2/9 4:15-4:45P Th 12/8-2/9 5:25-5:55P Th 12/8-2/9 6:00-6:30P Sa 12/10-2/11 8:45-9:15A Sa 12/10-2/11 9:20-9:50A Sa 12/10-2/11 9:55-10:25A Sa 12/10-2/11 10:30-11:00A *No Class 12/20-1/3, 1/16

Age 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10

Deadline 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75

Activity 652002-01* 652002-02* 652002-03* 652002-04* 652002-05* 652002-07* 652002-08* 652002-09* 652002-10* 652002-12* 652002-13* 652002-15* 652002-17* 652002-18* 652002-20* 652002-21* 652002-22* 652002-23*

Level 3 Leisure Pool

Prerequisite: Five years old and have a Level 2 certificate, or able to front float for five seconds, then roll over to a back float for five seconds, roll over again to a front float, and return to a standing position independently. Children must also be able to swim 15 yards of a combined stroke on front and back.

Your child will learn rotary breathing with the front crawl, work on the back crawl and treading water, streamline positions on front and back, and learn elements of butterfly and sidestroke.

Day Date Time M 12/5-2/6 12:55-1:25P M 12/5-2/6 4:50-5:20P M 12/5-2/6 5:25-5:55P Tu 12/6-2/7 2:05-2:35P Tu 12/6-2/7 4:15-4:45P Tu 12/6-2/7 6:00-6:30P W 12/7-2/8 1:30-2:00P W 12/7-2/8 4:15-4:45P W 12/7-2/8 4:50-5:20P W 12/7-2/8 6:00-6:30P Th 12/8-2/9 10:15-10:45A Th 12/8-2/9 1:30-2:00P Th 12/8-2/9 4:15-4:45P Th 12/8-2/9 6:00-6:30P Sa 12/10-2/11 8:45-9:15A Sa 12/10-2/11 9:20-9:50A Sa 12/10-2/11 11:05-11:35A *No Class 12/20-1/3, 1/16

Age 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12

Deadline 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75

Activity 652003-01* 652003-03* 652003-05* 652003-06* 652003-07* 652003-09* 652003-11* 652003-12* 652003-14* 652003-15* 652003-16* 652003-17* 652003-18* 652003-20* 652003-23* 652003-24* 652003-26*

December 2011 / January 2012

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Level 4 Leisure Pool

Prerequisite: Five years old and have a Level 3 certificate, or able to jump into chest-deep water from the side, front crawl using rotary breathing for 15 yards, maintain body position by floating or treading water for 30 seconds, and swim the back crawl for 15 yards.

Your child will learn to dive from a compact or stride position, improve skills and endurance by swimming front and back crawl for greater distances, and continue working on butterfly, elementary back, and breast strokes. Elements of the sidestroke will be introduced.

Day Date Time M 12/5-2/6 4:50-5:20P M 12/5-2/6 5:25-5:55P M 12/5-2/6 6:00-6:30P Tu 12/6-2/7 4:50-5:20P Tu 12/6-2/7 5:25-5:55P Tu 12/6-2/7 6:00-6:30P W 12/7-2/8 4:15-4:45P W 12/7-2/8 4:50-5:20P Th 12/8-2/9 2:05-2:35P Th 12/8-2/9 4:50-5:20P Th 12/8-2/9 5:25-5:55P Sa 12/10-2/11 8:45-9:15A Sa 12/10-2/11 11:40A-12:10P *No Class 12/20-1/3, 1/16

Age 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12

Deadline 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75

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Leisure Pool

Prerequisite: Six years old and have a Level 4 certificate, or able to swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for 25 yards, elementary backstroke for 15 yards, breaststroke for 15 yards, back crawl for 25 yards, tread water for one minute, and float on the back in deep water for one minute.

Your child will refine his or her strokes and increase distance while learning flip turns on front and back, sculling, and diving.

Age 6-14 6-14 6-14 6-14 6-14 6-14 6-14

Deadline 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75

Activity 652005-01* 652005-02* 652005-03* 652005-04* 652005-05* 652005-06* 652005-07*

Day Date Time W 12/7-2/8 5:25-5:55P *No Class 12/20-1/3

Age 5-12

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 11/27 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75

Activity 652018-01*

Adult Beginners Leisure Pool

Day Date Time Age Th 12/8-2/9 7:00-7:45P 15 & up Su 12/11-2/12 12:15-1:00P 15 & up *No Class 12/20-1/3

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 11/27 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 11/27 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75

Activity 652011-02* 652011-03*

Adult Intermediate/Advanced Leisure Pool

Refine your freestyle and elementary backstroke and build endurance through lap swimming. Back crawl and breaststroke, deep-water exploration, and treading water will be introduced and built upon.

Day Date Time Su 12/4-2/12 1:05-1:50P *No Class 12/20-1/3

Age 15 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 11/27 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75

Activity 652014-01*

Manta Ray Masters

Leisure Pool

Prerequisite: Six years old and have a Level 5 certificate, or demonstrate the skills necessary to complete Level 5.

Your child will swim 100 yards of front and back crawl and 50 yards of breaststroke, elementary backstroke, and butterfly while working toward better efficiency, strength, and smoothness.

6

Adaptive Aquatics is a Learn-to-Swim program designed for children with special needs requiring assistance. Qualified staff will help participants enhance their swimming ability and comfort level.

SWIM TEAM

Level 6

Day Date Time M 12/5-2/6 4:50-5:20P Tu 12/6-2/7 5:25-5:55P W 12/7-2/8 4:50-5:20P Th 12/8-2/9 4:15-4:45P Sa 12/10-2/11 8:10-8:40A Sa 12/10-2/11 11:05-11:35A *No Class 12/20-1/3, 1/16

Leisure Pool

Improve comfort and technique in the water through basic swim mechanics, including flutter kick, rhythmic breathing and breath control, front crawl arm mechanics, and elementary backstroke. Additional instruction includes the safety skills of bobbing, floating, and gliding.

Level 5

Day Date Time M 12/5-2/6 6:00-6:30P Tu 12/6-2/7 4:15-4:45P Tu 12/6-2/7 6:00-6:30P W 12/7-2/8 5:25-5:55P Th 12/8-2/9 5:25-5:55P Sa 12/10-2/11 9:20-9:50A Sa 12/10-2/11 11:40A-12:10P *No Class 12/20-1/3, 1/16

Adaptive Aquatics

Age 6-14 6-14 6-14 6-14 6-14 6-14

December 2011 / January 2012

Deadline 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/27

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $38 /$44 /$55 /$66 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75 $43 /$50 /$63 /$75

Activity 652006-01* 652006-02* 652006-03* 652006-04* 652006-05* 652006-06*

Competition Pool

Improve your overall fitness, develop better technique, train for a triathlon, swim competitively, or just enjoy the water. Competitions are optional. Swimmers ages 19 and older of all abilities are welcome.

Coaches are available during scheduled practice times to help you attain your personal goals. Additional practices may be added, though you are not required to attend all practices.

A Mason Community Center pass is NOT needed to participate in this program.

Day M-F

Date 12/1-12/30

Time 6:00-7:30A

Age 19 & up

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $26 /$30 /$38 /$45

Activity 552008-12

CAMPS Little Feet Activity Room B

Treat your child to a new environment and new activities! This half-day morning program is designed with age appropriate games and crafts.

Your child will engage in activities to promote social and motor skill development while enjoying a new environment and a new theme every week. This is a perfect program for introducing your child to a school-type environment.

Please pack a drink, snacks, and an extra change of clothes for each day (just in case). Please note that this camp is only for children who are potty trained.

Day Date Time M-F 12/5-12/9 9:00A-12:00P Penguins and Polar Bears M-F 12/12-12/16 9:00A-12:00P Snowmen M-F 1/9-1/13 9:00A-12:00P

Age 3-5

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 11/28 $59 /$69 /$87 /$104

Activity 136514-01

3-5

12/5

$59 /$69 /$87 /$104

136514-02

3-5

1/2

$59 /$69 /$87 /$104

136514-03

No schoNool?worries.

Supervised care on snow days for children ages � to ��.

Snow Day Camp takes place from � a.m. to � p.m. whenever the Mason City School District cancels classes due to inclement weather. Each snow day will feature group games, cra�s, sport activities, a movie, and swimming.

Tu-F 1/17-1/20 9:00A-12:00P 3-5 1/9 $48 /$56 /$70 /$84 136514-04* Winter Wonderland M-F 1/23-1/27 9:00A-12:00P 3-5 1/17 $59 /$69 /$87 /$104 136514-05 Tropical Fun M-F 1/30-2/3 9:00A-12:00P 3-5 1/23 $59 /$69 /$87 /$104 136514-06 All Sorts of Sports *No class 1/16. Camp will not be held on days when Mason City Schools are not in session.

Please pack a full lunch, refillable water bo�le, plenty of snacks, extra clothing, gym shoes, swimsuit, and towel for your child.

For same day announcements, registration begins at ���� a.m. or when the announcement is made, whichever is later. If announced the night before, early registration online is available. To register, call ������������ or register online at www.imaginemason.org for activity ������. Space is limited to the first �� registered participants.

SNOW DAY CAMP FEES: Daily Fee: $��/day for Mason Community Center Premier members $��/day for Basic members $��/day for Mason residents $��/day for non-Mason residents

Little Feet Lunch & Show Activity Room B

Parents need a break, too! Take an hour lunch break for yourself while your child relaxes over a lunch brought from home, then watches a movie, enjoys a relaxing activity, or listens to a story. Sign your child up by the week for the lunch out with friends of the same age. Please pack a lunch and a drink each day. Please note that this activity is only for children who are potty trained.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity M-F 12/5-12/9 12:00-1:00P 3-5 11/28 $6 /$7 /$9 /$11 136515-01 M-F 12/12-12/16 12:00-1:00P 3-5 12/5 $6 /$7 /$9 /$11 136515-02 M-F 1/9-1/13 12:00-1:00P 3-5 1/2 $6 /$7 /$9 /$11 136515-03 Tu-F 1/17-1/20 12:00-1:00P 3-5 1/9 $5 /$6 /$8 /$9 136515-04* M-F 1/23-1/27 12:00-1:00P 3-5 1/17 $6 /$7 /$9 /$11 136515-05 M-F 1/30-2/3 12:00-1:00P 3-5 1/23 $6 /$7 /$9 /$11 136515-06 *No class 1/16. Lunch & Show will not be held on days when Mason City Schools are not in session.

School's Out Fun Days Activity Room B

On scheduled break days in the Mason City School District, Mason Community Center offers special programming. Children will participate in exciting activities including games, arts and crafts, free time, swimming, and more. Take this opportunity for your child to meet new friends and have fun while you have the comfort of knowing where your child will be. Please pack a lunch, two snacks, a swimsuit, and a towel each day.

Day W Th F M Tu M

Date 12/21 12/22 12/23 1/2 1/3 1/16

Time 9:00-4:00P 9:00-4:00P 9:00-4:00P 9:00-4:00P 9:00-4:00P 9:00-4:00P

To register, see page 2.

Age 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12

Deadline 12/14 12/15 12/16 12/26 12/27 1/9

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $19 /$22 /$28 /$33 $19 /$22 /$28 /$33 $19 /$22 /$28 /$33 $19 /$22 /$28 /$33 $19 /$22 /$28 /$33 $19 /$22 /$28 /$33

Activity 536501-04 536501-05 536501-06 536501-12 536501-13 536501-14

School's Out Extended Hours Activity Room B

If it's impossible for you to meet the School's Out Fun Day's pickup and drop-off times, sign up for our Extended Hours Program! This program offers both early drop-off and late pickup times. Free time and special programming will be provided. Please pack an extra snack for your camper.

Day W W Th Th F F M M Tu Tu M M

Date 12/21 12/21 12/22 12/22 12/23 12/23 1/2 1/2 1/3 1/3 1/16 1/16

Time 7:30-9:00A 4:00-5:30P 7:30-9:00A 4:00-5:30P 7:30-9:00A 4:00-5:30P 7:30-9:00A 4:00-5:30P 7:30-9:00A 4:00-5:30P 7:30-9:00A 4:00-5:30P

Age 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12

Deadline 12/14 12/14 12/15 12/15 12/16 12/16 12/26 12/26 12/27 12/27 1/9 1/9

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $2 /$5 /$6 /$7 $2 /$5 /$6 /$7 $2 /$5 /$6 /$7 $2 /$5 /$6 /$7 $2 /$5 /$6 /$7 $2 /$5 /$6 /$7 $2 /$5 /$6 /$7 $2 /$5 /$6 /$7 $2 /$5 /$6 /$7 $2 /$5 /$6 /$7 $2 /$5 /$6 /$7 $2 /$5 /$6 /$7

Activity 536502-04 536503-04 536502-05 536503-05 536502-06 536503-06 536502-12 536503-12 536502-13 536503-13 536502-14 536503-14

December 2011 / January 2012

7

Make the most out of winter break with a Caribbean Stay-cation Enjoy days full of activities mimicking a Caribbean vacation getaway such as: • Rock Climbing • Tennis • “Beach” Volleyball • Swimming • Frisbee • And more!

Pre-School Drawing Classes Activity Room B

Each week, your child will develop fine motor skills, focus on listening, staying on task, spatial organization, and patience, all while drawing along with the instructor. All materials are provided. No lessons will be repeated.

December 26 - December 30, 2011 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Children ages 6 to 12

Day Tu W

Daily and weekly registration available. $145 for Premier members $170 for Basic members $213 for Mason residents $255 for non-residents

Date 1/10-2/14 1/11-2/15

Time 6:15-7:00P 6:00-6:45P

Age 4-6 4-6

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 1/3 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 1/4 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120

Activity 131200-01 131200-02

Elementary Drawing Classes

(Visit www.imaginemason.org for daily rates.)

Activity Room B

Increase your child's confidence and self-esteem through drawing.

Young Rembrandts' innovative, step-by-step method can teach any child how to draw—regardless of artistic ability. All materials and brand new subject matter will be provided every week, ranging from animals and landscapes to still lifes—even art history. No lessons will be repeated.

Day Date W 1/11-2/15

ENRICHMENT Holiday Clay Learn to make a clay gingerbread house and other holiday gifts from stoneware clay. These pieces will be kiln-fired. The second class you will glaze your sculptures and add all the finishing touches to your truly personal gifts. The sculptures will be kiln-fired again and can be picked up 5 days after the last class, just in time for the gift-giving season.

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 11/29 $23 /$26 /$33 /$39

Activity 131100-02

Clay for Kids Have fun turning a lump of clay into an animal figure. Explore handbuilding techniques using the coil, slab, pinch, and hollow body methods along with the basics of shaping and joining. Then learn how to apply textures like elephant skin, fish scales, and fur before applying glazes to their clay creations. Each session will have an animal theme perfect for the beginning to more advanced student. All supplies, tools, clay and glazes are included. The clay sculptures will be kiln-fired and ready to pick up seven days after the last class.

Day Date Tu 1/3-1/31

8

Time 5:00-6:00P

Age 6-10

December 2011 / January 2012

Activity 131202-01

Young artists will learn to tell a story or joke through the use of funny characters and background scenes in this fun and engaging class.

Giggles guaranteed!

Activity Room B

Age 6-10

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 1/4 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120

Activity Room B

Clay for Kids

Time 5:00-6:00P

Age 6-12

Cartooning Drawing

ARTS & CRAFTS

Day Date Tu 12/6-12/13

Time 4:45-5:45P

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 12/27 $47 /$55 /$69 /$83

Activity 131100-01

Day Date M 1/9-2/13

Time 6:00-7:00P

Age 7-13

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 1/2 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120

Activity 131210-01

Pre-Teen Drawing/Cartooning Activity Room B

More complex concepts, such as shading and highlighting, perspective, and color theory, are introduced in this class. This is a fun, social environment for learning foundational art skills that can give your child the academic advantage. No lessons will be repeated.

Day Date Tu 1/10-2/14

Time 7:15-8:15P

Age 8-13

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 1/3 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120

Activity 131207-01

Looking for Dance Classes?

Sessions will begin February 1. Please see the next issue of CenterPoint for specific dates and times.

PRE: Premier pass holder

BAS: Basic pass holder

MR: Mason resident

NR: Non-resident

It’s What I Want!

Teen Programming We’re working on new teen-focused programs at Mason Community Center. One of our first events is the Winter Break Indoor Camping Lock-in for teens ages 13 to 17. Dinner, breakfast, and a night full of fun will be provided! See page 4 for details.

Teens are welcome at many of our programs:

• Teens Boot Camp Studio A – Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. - $0/$2/$10/$10

Digital Photo 2

• Zumba Studio A – Monday/Thursday at 7 p.m. - $0/$2/$10/$10

This course will cover using the camera features and uploading, printing, and archiving the images. How many images will your memory card store? What does fully automatic mean? How do you control the resolution and depth of field aperture setting? Learn the answers in this class.

• Rewind to the 80’s Studio A – Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. - $0/$2/$10/$10

Day Date W 12/14

Time 10:00A-12:00P

Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 18 & up 12/7 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30

Activity 441419-02

• Swim Lessons • Give it a TRI: Triathlon (register before January 25) $15/$17/$22/$26

Digital Photo 3

• Give it a TRI: Duathlon (register before January 25) $16/$18/$23/$27 • Youth Strength & Flexibility Academy (ages 9 to 14) $25/$29/$37/$44 • Glute-iator Boot Camp $14/$16/$20/$24 • Tae Kwon Do Watch for more teen programs to be added in the coming months. If you have ideas for teen programs, please contact Chrissy Avery at 513.229.8555 or e-mail cavery@masonoh.org.

TECHNOLOGY

Time 10:00A-12:00P

Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 18 & up 12/14 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30

Activity 441420-02

This course will cover digital image manipulations. You will learn color adjustments, cropping, layering, retouching, distortion, blurs, and brush filters. Get the answers to all the questions you have about digital image processing. You must have taken Digital Photo 3 prior to attending this class.

Day Date W 12/28

Time 10:00A-12:00P

Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 18 & up 12/21 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30

Activity 441421-03

Computer Basics

Digital Photography

Mason Municipal Center – EOC (meet in Atrium next to elevators)

Mason Municipal Center – EOC (meet in Atrium next to elevators)

Digital Photo 1 Learn the many features of a digital camera while defining those strange terms such as megapixels, jpeg, tiff, resolution, optical versus digital zoom, compression, dpi, and compact flash versus secure digital memory. At the end of the course, you will be able to choose a digital camera that fits your needs.

Time 10:00A-12:00P

Day Date W 12/21

Digital Photo 4

• Gymnastics

Day Date W 12/7

Learn to adjust the color and contrast, crop and resize the photo, save it in a variety of formats, and manage your database of images.

Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 18 & up 11/30 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30

Learn how to define key computer-related terms, navigate using the mouse, and turn the computer on and off properly. You will also learn the concept of Windows, having multiple windows open on your desktop at once, and working with files, folders, and Windows Explorer.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity Tu 1/10-1/31 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up 1/3 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 141400-01

Activity 441418-02

Kids for the Cure T-shirt Design Contest Winner

Kids Korner at Mason Community Center is proud to offer congratulations to Alexis Stevens, winner of the 2011 Kids for the Cure T-shirt design contest!

While visiting Kids’ Korner, 9-year old Alexis participated in a contest to design a T-shirt for the annual Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation’s Race for the Cure. Her design was printed on T-shirts and Alexis was named ambassador for the Kids for the Cure Walk. She also won breakfast for herself and five friends at First Watch.

Alexis shows off her winning design during a visit to Kids Korner.

December 2011 / January 2012

9

Advanced Word

FITNESS & HEALTH

Mason Municipal Center – EOC (meet in Atrium next to elevators)

LIVE WELL IN MASON

Learn how to incorporate tools like word art, tables, objects, columns, margins, page setup, and mail merge while creating text documents, letters, résumés, envelopes, banners, and calendars.

Day Date Tu 1/10-1/24

Time 6:30-8:30P

Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 18 & up 1/3 $51 /$60 /$75 /$90

Activity 141414-01

PowerPoint

Mason Municipal Center – EOC (meet in Atrium next to elevators) Building on your word processing skills, this three-week PowerPoint class will give you the basic tools to create colorful slide presentations, handouts, or flyers for work or school. You'll learn how to use text boxes and insert objects, to create master slides, themes, and backgrounds, and how to use custom animations.

Day Date Tu 12/13-12/27

Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 6:30-8:30P 18 & up 12/6 $51 /$60 /$75 /$90

Join us for the fourth annual

Mocktails

Activity 141409-01

What is a Mocktail, you ask? It’s a cocktail without the alcohol!

Beginning Internet

In preparation for your upcoming holiday party, we invite you to a�end our party and sample some free delicious and safer alternatives to traditional cocktails. Then cast your vote!

Categories will be Best Drink Name, Best Taste, and Best Presentation.

Mason Municipal Center – EOC (meet in Atrium next to elevators)

Navigate browsers, web sites, web pages, and search engines while learning how to use the toolbar and functions of a web site. E-mail will also be discussed in depth.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Tu 12/6-12/27 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up 11/29 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120

When: Wednesday, December �� Where: Mason Community Center Main Street Corridor ���� Mason-Montgomery Road Time: �� a.m. - � p.m.

Activity 141401-01

Spyware and Anti-Viruses Mason Municipal Center – EOC (meet in Atrium next to elevators)

Learn simple tips and tricks that will help keep your computer from being exposed to the dangers of the Internet, including how to deal with pop-ups, avoiding viruses, and protecting your personal information.

Day Date W 1/11

Time 10:00A-12:00P

Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 18 & up 1/4 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30

Activity 141411-01

Member Lounge

eBay Buying

Live Well in Mason offers free blood pressure and body composition testing the first Tuesday of each month. Stop by to keep a regular check on your numbers.

Mason Municipal Center – EOC (meet in Atrium next to elevators) Learn how to use your home computer to buy items on eBay. Electronics, cars, clothing, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods, digital cameras, and everything else are available on eBay, the world's online marketplace. Have you been looking for that one-of-a-kind item? Don't miss this informative hands-on class.

Day Date W 1/18

Time 10:00A-12:00P

Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 18 & up 1/11 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30

Activity 141422-01

Mason Municipal Center – EOC (meet in Atrium next to elevators) Learn how to use your home computer to sell items on eBay. Have fun selling everything quickly and easily. You must have an eBay account and know how to buy on eBay prior to this class.

10

Time 10:00A-12:00P

Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 18 & up 1/18 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30

December 2011 / January 2012

Day Tu Tu

Date 12/6 1/3

Time Age 10:30-11:30A 12 & up 10:30-11:30A 12 & up

Fee Free Free

Activity 186400-01 186400-02

Your Health Matters Series: Exercise is Medicine Meeting Room

eBay Selling

Day Date W 1/25

Know Your Numbers: Blood Pressure & Body Composition Checks

Your health matters! Learn how to use exercise as medicine; a fast and effective tool to help prevent or manage many of the most common chronic health conditions. Check out the Mason Community Center Main Lobby for more information.

Day W

Date 1/11

Age All

Fee Free

Activity 141423-01

PRE: Premier pass holder

BAS: Basic pass holder

MR: Mason resident

NR: Non-resident

Mason Community Center members, start off your New Year’s fitness goals with a ��-week weight loss challenge! Beginning January �, we’ll help you reach your fitness goals with: • weekly interactive how-to clinics • fitness tips • group exercise offerings • healthy eating advice from our nutritionist Prizes will be awarded for the top male and female finishers in the following categories: • Most Pounds Lost • Most Percent Body Weight Lost • Most Pound Rewards Points*

WAYS TO LOSE: In addition to actual weight lost, pound rewards can be earned through the following participant opportunities: • Sign in at the fitness center desk each time you visit �� sign-ins = 1/2 pound reward

*Pound Rewards Points are awarded for sign-ins and activity participation to help you meet your goals. Look le� for “Ways to Lose.”

It’s only $�� to participate. Registrater for activity number ������-��

by December �� to receive an Empowered to Lose BIG T-shirt!

(Registrations a�er December �� are not guaranteed a T-shirt.)

EMPOWERED TO LOSE BIG HOW-TO CLINICS** CLINICS Ge�ing Started

• Fitness Center Orientation = 1/2 pound reward

Cardio Track

• Sign up for personal training = 1/2 pound reward

Core & Back

Earn an additional 1/2 pound reward for every � sessions purchased

Legs

• Participate in any Live Well in Mason event = 1/2 pound reward each program

Cardio: FITT

• Participate in Give it a TRI: Triathlon/Duathlon (see page �� for details) = � pound reward • Participate in How-To Clinics = 1/2 pound reward for each new clinic Participate in all nine How-To Clinics = extra 1/2 pound reward (� pound reward points total)

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Saturday, January � | noon | Fitness Center featuring food, games, prizes, and more!

To register, see page 2.

December 2011 / January 2012

11

40 max

12:30p 12:30p

Kim (60 min) 25 max Yoga (B) Power Power Kim (60Yoga min) (B) 25 max Kim (60 min)

Christmas/Winter Holiday Group Exercise Schedule: 25 max

December 19, 2011 - January 1, 2012 Christmas/Winter Holiday Group Exercise Schedule: December -22January December 19, 2012 2011 - January 2012 Christmas/Winter Exercise Schedule: MON: Dec. 19 TUE: Dec.Holiday 20 WED:19, Dec.Group 212011 THU: Dec. FRI: Dec. 23 1, SAT: Dec. 24 SUN:1, Dec. 25 December 19, 2011 - January 1, 2012 Christmas/Winter Holiday Group Exercise Schedule: The RideDec. (A) 19 Train (A) 20 WED: The RideDec. (A) 21 Train (A) 22 TUE:It!Dec. THU:It!Dec. 5:50a MON: Cynthia Dec. Kathy (60 (60 min) min) 20 WED: min) 21 Viola min) 22 MON: 19 Viola TUE:(60 Dec. Dec. THU:(60Dec. max 23 maxIt! (A) 29 max 23 maxIt! (A) The Ride (A) Train The Ride (A) Train 5:50a 29 The Ride(60 (A)min) Viola Train It! The Ride Train It! Kathy Viola (60(A) min) (60(A) min) (60(A) min) 5:50a Cynthia Block (A) min) Viola Cycling Intervals Train Zumba (A)min) 29 max It! (60 23 max (60 29 maxIt! 23 max (60 Viola min) (A) Kathy (60(A)min) 9:30a Cynthia

9:30a 9:30a 9:45a 9:45a 9:45a 6:00p 6:00p 6:00p 6:30p 6:30p 6:30p

Amy 29 max(60 min)

Kathy 23 max (60 min)

Rachel 23 max (60 min)

Block(60 It! min) (A) Amy Yoga Flexmin) (B) 20 max(60 Amy Lori (60 min) 20 max

Cycling (60 Intervals Train It! (A) Kathy min) (A) Heather (60 min) Yoga Kickboxing 29 maxFlex 23 max (60(B) Kathy Heather (60 (B) min) min) Beth Viola 29 max(60 min) 23 max (60 min)

Zumba (A) Rachel (60 min) Gentle (B) 40 max Yoga Rachel (60 min) Beth 40 max(60 min)

Cycling Intervals Heather (60 min)(A) Power 29 max Yoga Heather (60 (B) min) Kim (60 min) 29 max

Yoga(60 Flexmin) (B) Lori Zumba 25 max Lori (60(A) min) Viola (60 min) 25 max

Yoga Flex (B) Beth (60 min) Total Tone (A) 25 maxBody Beth (60 min) Viola (60 min) 25 max

Kickboxing (B) Viola (60 min) Yoga (B) 23 maxFlow Viola (60 min) Lori (60 min) 23 max

Gentle(60 Yoga Beth min)(B) Zumba (A)min) 25 max(60 Beth Jackie (60 min) 25 max

Power Kim (60Yoga min)(B) 25 max Kim (60 min)

Zumba(60 (A)min) Viola Cycling Intervals 40 max(60 Viola min) (C) Caelin 40 max (60 min) 12 max Intervals (C) Cycling Cycling Intervals Caelin (60 min) (C) 12 max (60 min) Caelin

Total Body Tone (A) Viola (60 min) Power Yoga (B) 25 max (60 Viola min) Kim (60 min) 25 max 25 max Yoga (B) Power Power Kim (60Yoga min)(B) 25 max Kim (60 min)

Yoga(60 Flow (B) Lori min) Cycling 25 max Lori (60Intervals min) (C) Caelin 25 max (60 min) 12 max Intervals (C) Cycling Cycling Intervals Caelin (60 min) (C) 12 max (60 min) Caelin

Zumba (A) Jackie (60 min) Power (B) 40 max Yoga Jackie (60 min) Kim (60 40 max min) 25 max Yoga (B) Power Power Kim (60Yoga min)(B) 25 max Kim (60 min)

Heather 29 max (60 min) 29 max Intervals (A) Train 23 maxIt! (A) Cycling

20 max It! (A) Block

25 maxFlex (B) Yoga

40 max (A) Zumba

12 max

25 maxFlex (B) Yoga

23 max Kickboxing (B)

25 maxBody Tone (A) 25 maxFlow (B) Total Yoga

25 max

12 max

40 max (A) Zumba

25 max Yoga (B) Gentle

40 max (A) Zumba

25 max

The RideDec. (A) 26 Train (A) 27 WED: The RideDec. (A) 28 Train (A) 29 TUE:It!Dec. THU:It!Dec. 5:50a MON: Cynthia Dec. Kathy (60 (60 min) min) 27 WED: min)28 Viola min) 29 MON: 26 Viola TUE:(60 Dec. Dec. THU:(60Dec. max 23 maxIt! (A) 29 max 23 maxIt! (A) The Ride (A) Train The Ride (A) Train 5:50a 29 The Ride (60 (A) min) Viola Train It! The Ride Train It! Kathy Viola (60(A) min) (60(A) min) (60(A) min) 5:50a Cynthia 29 max (60 min) Viola 23 max (60 min) 29 max (60 min) 23 max (60 min) Cynthia Kathy Viola Zumba (A) Cycling Intervals (A) Train It! (A) Zumba (A) 9:30a 29 max 23 max 29 max 23 max

9:45a 9:45a 6:00p 6:00p 6:00p 6:30p 6:30p 6:30p

29 max The Ride (A)

The Ride(60 (A)min) Cynthia Cycling 29 max Intervals Cynthia (60 min)(A) Heather (60 min) 29 max

MON: Dec. 26 TUE: Dec. 27 WED: Dec. 28 THU: Dec. 29

9:30a 9:30a 9:45a

The Ride (A) 23 FRI: Dec.

Cynthia (60 min) FRI: Dec. 23

Jackie (60 min)

Kathy (60 min)

Zumba (A) Jackie (60 min) Yoga 40 maxFlex Jackie (60(B) min) Lori 40 max(60 min)

Cycling (60 Intervals Train It! Kathy min) (A) Viola (60(A) min) Bring Flow (B) 29 maxYour 23 maxYoga Kathy Viola (60 min) (60 min) Pooja Own Body (B) 29 max 23 max (60 min) 25 maxYoga (B) Bring Your Flow Jackie (60 min) Bring Your (B) Flow Yoga (B) 25 max Pooja Own Body (60 min) 25 max (60 min) Pooja Own Body Jackie (60(B) min) Total Body Tone (A) Power Yoga (B) 25 max 25 max (60 min) Jackie Viola Kim (60 min) 25 max (60 min)

Zumba (A) Rachel (60 min) Yoga (B)min) 40 maxFlex(60 Rachel Beth 40 max(60 min)

Total Body Tone (A) Viola (60 min) Power Yoga (B) 25 max (60 Viola min) Kim (60 min) 25 max

Power Kim (60Yoga min)(B) Cycling 25 max Kim (60Intervals min) (C) Caelin (60 min) 25 max

Zumba (A) Jackie (60 min) Power (B) 40 max Yoga Jackie (60 min) Kim (60 40 max min)

Power Kim (60Yoga min)(B) 25 max(60 min) Kim

Cycling Intervals Power Caelin (60 min) (C) Kim (60Yoga min)(B) 12 max (60 min) 25 max Caelin Kim (60 min)

40 max (A) Zumba

25 maxFlex (B) Yoga

Yoga (60 Flexmin) (B) Lori 25 max(60 min) Lori

Zumba 25 max (A) Viola (60 min) 40 max (A) Zumba Zumba(60 (A)min) Viola Cycling Intervals 40 max (60 Viola min) (C) Caelin 40 max (60 min) 12 max Intervals (C) Cycling Cycling Intervals Caelin (60 min) (C) 12 max (60 min) Caelin 12 max

Viola (60 min)

29 max Intervals (A) 23 maxIt! (A) Cycling Train

25 maxBody Tone (A) 25 max Yoga (B) Total Power

25 max Yoga (B) Power 25 max

Rachel (60 min) 40 max (A) Zumba

25 maxFlex (B) Yoga

Yoga Flex (B) Beth (60 min) 25 max(60 min) Beth Zumba 25 max (A)

Jackie (60 min) 40 max (A) Zumba

29 max Intervals (A) Cycling

9:15a 9:15a 11:00a

25 max Yoga (B) Power

11:00a 11:00a

25 max

Zumba: This fusion of Latin and international music and dance themes creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system. All levels welcome.

Body & Strength

Total Body Tone: A non-aerobic, total body strength training session using hand weights, resistance balls, and body bars.

All levels welcome.

Train It!: Promote muscular endurance, improve your fat burning ability, and increase your overall self-confidence through squats, press lifts, and curls. All levels welcome.

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40 max (A) Zumba

Zumba(60 (A)min) Viola 40 max(60 min) Viola 40 max

SAT:Year’s Dec. 31 8:00a New Eve Ride (A) 31 SAT: Dec. New Year’s Kathy (60 min) 8:00a Year’s 29 Evemax Ride (A) 8:00a New Eve Ride Kathy (60(A) min) 9:00a Kathy 29 max (60 min)

29 max The Ride (A)

The Ride(60 (A)min) Cynthia 29 max (60 min) Cynthia Bring 29 maxIt! (A) Kathy (60 min) 29 maxIt! (A) Bring Bring It! Kathy (60(A) min) Bring 29 maxYour Kathy (60 min) Own Body (B) 29 max Bring Your Jackie (60 min) Bring Your (B) 25 max Own Body Own Body Jackie (60(B) min) 25 max (60 min) Jackie 25 max

9:00a 9:00a 9:15a 9:15a 9:15a 9:45a 9:45a 9:45a 11:00a 11:00a 11:00a

29 max

Body Pump Demo (A) Body Pump Chrissy (60 min) Body 23 maxPump Demo (A) Demo (A)(60 min) Chrissy 23 max (60 min) Chrissy

Fitness center, Limitedgymnasium, facilities. track, Limited facilities.

Fitness center, and locker rooms Fitness center, track, gymnasium, are open from track, andtolocker 12 4gymnasium, p.m.rooms and lockerfrom rooms are open are from 12 toopen 4 p.m.

12 to 4 p.m.

SUN: Jan. 1 New Year’s SUN: Jan.Day 1

SUN: Jan. 1

New Year’s Day New Year’s Day The Ride (A)

Caelin (60 min) 29 max The Ride (A)

The Ride(60 (A)min) Caelin 29 max (60 min) Caelin 29 max

Power Yoga (B)

23 max

Kim (60 min)

Zumba (A)

Power Kim (60Yoga min)(B) 25 max Kim (60 min)

Jackie (60 min) 40 max (A) Zumba

25 max Yoga (B) Power 25 max

Zumba (A) Jackie (60 min) 40 max (60 min) Jackie 40 max

Body & Cardio

During listed holiday dates, all regularly schedule drop-in group exercise classes are postponed.

During listed holiday dates, all regularly schedule drop-in group exercise classes are postponed.

Body & Dance

Train It!(60(A)min) Kathy Zumba (A) min) 23 max (60 Kathy Viola 23 max (60 min)

The Ride (A) 30 FRI: Dec.

Cynthia (60 min) FRI: Dec. 30

25 max

Body & Mind

23 maxIt! (A) Train

SAT: Dec. 31

During listed holiday dates, all regularly schedule drop-in group exercise classes are postponed.

Flow Yoga: Move at your own pace as you explore meditative flows of movement linked via breath, classic yoga postures, and creative variations. All levels welcome.

Gentle Yoga: A gently paced sequence of classic Hatha yoga postures to stretch, tone, and strengthen. All levels welcome.

Power Yoga: Combine heat with the breath and movement of Vinyasa Flow for an empowering workout. Intermediate to advanced.

Yoga Flex: Designed for active athletes looking for a good total body stretch. All levels welcome.

Kathy 29 max (60 min)

FRI: Dec. 30

12 max Intervals (C) 25 max Yoga (B) Cycling Power 12 max

Ride (A) 24 SUN: Christmas SAT: Dec. Dec.Day 25 8:00a The Kathy min)24 SUN: Dec. 25 SAT: (60 Dec. 29 max The Ride (A) Christmas Day 8:00a The Ride Christmas Day (60(A) min) 8:00a Kathy Limited facilities.

Train 29 maxIt! (60(A)min) 9:15a Kathy

Block it!: Combine cardio segments using 4- to 6-pound body bars with the squats, lifts, and curls of Train it! in this energetic interval workout. All levels welcome.

Bring it!: High impact and high energy! Combine agility, endurance, and speed drills in this indoor/outdoor (weather permitting) class. Intermediate to advanced.

Bring Your Own Body: An effective body weight exercise program that will push you in ways that a traditional gym workout won’t. Discover how you can maximize your strength, flexibility, and agility using just your body weight.

All levels welcome.

Cycling Intervals: Combine the cardio of cycling with strength training on and off the bicycle in a heart-pumping workout. All levels welcome.

Kickboxing: Challenge your speed, power, and strength with a combination of heavy bag, weighted gloves, and boot camp drills. Gloves and heavy bags are provided. Intermediate to advanced.

The Ride: Vary your intensity level by using your bicycle’s resistance knob. This is a great cardio workout that really challenges your lower body. All levels welcome.

Give it a TRI: Triathlon/Duathlon

Fend Off Holiday Weight Gain

Sunday, February �

By Tiffany Wentzel Fitness Program Coordinator

Test your training on in a non-competitive, multi-sport triathlon or duathlon hosted by Mason Community Center and Mojo Running. ���Participants �� and up will be assigned a start time between � a.m. and �� p.m.

- �� minute swim, �� minute bike, �� minute run OR �� minute run, �� minute bike, additional �� minute run.

- Set transition times between events.

- Performance determined by total distance covered in allo�ed time.

- Registration required by January ��.* - $�� for Premier members, $�� for Basic Members, $�� for Mason residents, $�� for non-residents.* - Register online at www.imaginemason.org or call ���.���.����. Use activity number ������ for the triathlon and activity number ������ for the duathlon.

Mojo Running Live Life in Forward Motion

*Registration will be taken a�er January �� according to availability. Fees a�er January �� are $�� for Premier members, $�� for Basic members, $�� for Mason residents, $�� for non-residents.

Open Gym Usage The Field House will be unavailable due to the wonderful success of the youth basketball program, now serving over 1,200 Mason youth.

Food for Fuel: Healthy Weight Management

As the holidays approach, it gets harder to stay on track with your fitness regimen. We tend to eat more and exercise less—and almost out of nowhere the pounds we tried so hard to lose all summer are back. To help stay on track this winter season, take some time out for yourself.

Don’t have time to go to the gym? Do you feel like you don’t even have 30 minutes to exercise? Intermittent exercise can be just as effective as doing it all at once. You can do 10-15 minute bouts of exercise 3 times a day. Here’s how: • Do a short workout tape (leave it in your DVD player so you don’t have to search for it).

• Take the dog for a walk or go on a walk with the family.

• Walk your stairs for 10 minutes.

• When at work, use your breaks to walk around or walk the stairs.

• When watching TV, use commercial time to do squats, lunges, crunches, etc.

Eating during the holidays: • Use smaller plates at meals. This is an easy way to cut down portions while still seeing a full plate.

• When you gather for meals on the holidays, put the food away after you eat to avoid grazing and overeating.

• Plan activities after meals to avoid sitting around and eating out of boredom.

• Set a house rule that the kitchen is “closed” at a certain time at night to avoid late night snacking (your last meal should be at least 2 hours before bedtime).

• Drink plenty of water. We tend to not feel as thirsty in the winter but our body still needs it just as much as when it’s hot out.

Time to eat, drink and be healthy! Learn the best ways to eat to achieve optimal energy, performance, and weight control with Pavilion Dietitian Becky Diener, RD LD. Take charge of your health today!

Give yourself some incentive: • Start the new year right by joining our new Empowered to Lose BIG Challenge, formerly known as The Biggest Loser.

It’s going to be bigger and better than last year—so don’t miss out!

• Check out the Community Center Facebook page for weekly fitness tips.

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Don’t wait until “Monday” to start eating right or exercising.

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Meeting Room

Date 1/26

Time 5:30-6:30P

Age All

Deadline 1/19

Fee Free

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ASSESSMENTS AND SCREENINGS

Fitness Assessments Assessment Room

Take the first step toward better health or more efficiently track your fitness progress by taking baseline fitness tests and consulting with certified staff, and compare yourself to the national norm. Fitness evaluations include resting heart rate, blood pressure, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardio respiratory fitness, and flexibility. Assessments are recommended every 3 to 6 months or at the start of an exercise routine. A full assessment takes approximately one hour. Please wear gym shoes and shorts or comfortable pants. Pick up the form at the Mason Community Center or contact the Wellness Supervisor at 513.229.8555 today to schedule your appointment.

Day

By Appointment

To register, see page 2.

Age 12 & up

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) FREE /$30 /$38 /$45

Fitness Center Orientations Fitness Center

Whether you are new to fitness or returning to the gym after some time off, schedule a free Fitness Center Orientation with one of our fitness specialists. Get acclimated to the gym environment during your 30-minute orientation to the circuit weight machines and cardiovascular equipment. You’ll also receive a basic workout routine created by a personal trainer. Stop by the fitness customer service desk to arrange a session today.

Time

By Appointment

Age 12 & up

Fee (PRE/BAS) Free to members

December 2011 / January 2012

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Nutrition Tips

Glute-iator Boot Camp

Registered Dietitian Miriam K. Jackobs will be at the center twice a week to answer your nutrition questions. Stop by for some quick and easy tips about proper food planning and nutrition.

It’s never too early to start working on your better body. Our certified personal trainer will lead the class through a specially designed bootcamp that burns fat and gets you fit by targeting the areas of most concern. This 45 minute class features glutes and legs and will help tone and lift your rear into gear.

Member Lounge

Day Tu,Th *No Session 11/24

Time 10:45-11:45A

Fitness Center

Age 15 & up

Fee Free

This class works perfectly as a stand alone class or as a targeted add-on to your current fitness routine. Look for other boot camps in the coming months to help you target your arms, core, and more!

FITNESS PROGRAMS

Day M,W

Youth Strength & Flexibility Academy Have you ever sat on the sidelines and observed your athlete run out of energy, steam, or enthusiasm due to fatigue? Has fatigue impacted his or her true ability to have lasting endurance to play to their potential?

Have you ever thought your athlete’s self-esteem would be higher if he or she performed to their potential by being in better shape? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, then the Youth Strength & Flexibility Academy is the right place for your athlete to improve for the next season.

Personal trainers and youth coaches will apply their knowledge, skill, and ability to facilitate technical instruction to help your athlete enhance his or her skills through strength training and flexibility exercises.

Time 6:00-6:45P 7:00-7:45P

Age 9-11 12-14

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 11/24 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 11/24 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44

Time 9:30-10:15A

Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 12 & up 1/2 $14 /$16 /$20 /$24

Senior Fitness Training

Gymnasium B

Day Date Tu,Th 12/1-12/15 Tu,Th 12/1-12/15

Date 1/9-2/1

Activity 461800-05 461800-06

Fitness Center

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Addition a Class Day l Available !

Stay strong with a senior workout program that is perfect for all fitness levels. Join us in a circuit program designed each week by a certified personal trainer and run by a fitness specialist. Circuit training is a great way to get maximum results in minimum time. It is one of the best methods of exercising since it provides all-around fitness, tone, and strength. Join us in the Fitness Center!

Day Th F Th F

Date 12/22-1/19 12/23-1/20 1/26-2/23 1/27-2/24

Time 5:00-5:45P 11:00-11:45A 5:00-5:45P 11:00-11:45A

Age 55 & up 55 & up 55 & up 55 & up

Deadline 12/15 12/16 1/19 1/20

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $0 /$10 /$13 /$15 $0 /$10 /$13 /$15 $0 /$10 /$13 /$15 $0 /$10 /$13 /$15

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Parent & Youth Workout Time Community Center

Ten to 14-year-olds: spend some quality time with Mom or Dad by working out in the Fitness Center. This is your chance to come in on the weekends and use the Precor cardiovascular equipment, Icarian selectorized weight equipment, exercise balls, and medicine balls in the Fitness Center. The Hammer Strength equipment will be open for use by 12-14 year olds. Please note the following policies: • A parent or legal guardian must accompany student(s) at all times.

• Parent & Youth Workout Time is restricted to the Fitness Center only.

• Mason Community Center staff reserves the right to ask for proof of age at any time.

• All Mason Community Center and Fitness Center policies apply.

Day Sa,Su

Time 1:00-6:00P

Age 10-14

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Free

Fitness Center

Bodies in Balance is ideal for those who have arthritis, Parkinson, Fibromyalgia, or any other joint issues that may benefit from water exercise. By using the high resistance and low impact properties of water on your body, you can increase over-all muscle strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility. This is a basic class for those starting an aquatic exercise program. Led by a certified athletic trainer, Bodies in Balance: Water is more rehab-based exercises compared to a traditional Water Fit class. If you are looking for a medically inclined approach to your water program, this is the class for you.

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Wednesday, December �, ���� ��:�� a.m. to � p.m. � to � p.m.

Bodies in Balance: Water

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Full class series W 12/7-1/25 11:00-11:45A 18 & up 11/30 $45 /$52 /$65 /$78 Individual Class option available provided the class is not filled W 12/7-1/25 11:00-11:45A 18 & up * $9 /$10 /$13 /$15 *One day prior to class. Drop-in option not currently available.

“Shop Local” at Mason Community Center

Activity

Featuring Mason area merchants and home sales representatives. Cash and carry, or place your order for delivery before December ��. Members and non-members welcome! Ask for a tour of the community center a�er you shop.

If you or your store would like to participate in the event, please call ���.���.�������Applications will be accepted through December �.

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PRE: Premier pass holder

BAS: Basic pass holder

MR: Mason resident

NR: Non-resident

Bodies in Balance: Group Classes for Disease specific patients Bodies in Balance is a new program that was created for those who have arthritis, Parkinsons, fibromyalgia, or any other joint issues that may benefit from exercise. Exercise can help control progression and pain associated with joint diseases. A program that helps you stay active will help you live a more functional life Several options for continued exercise are available at Mason Community Center. Private sessions in the center’s Clinical Exercise and Post Rehabilitation programs are one option. Others may enjoy the social aspect and comfort of working with others in similar situations, as well as the lower cost of the new “Bodies in Balance” program.

Bodies in Balance is a rehab-based exercise class and, compared to other land classes or to a traditional water fit class, takes more of a medical approach while also serving as a fitness class. Led by a certified athletic trainer, it is a basic class for starting an exercise program.

The idea is to train to keep your “body in balance.”

Initially, Bodies in Balance: Water will be offered. If you prefer land-based programs, watch for the debut of Bodies in Balance: Land.

Bodies in Balance: Water By using the high resistance and low impact properties that water creates on your body, you can increase overall muscle strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility through activities that may be hard to do on land.

The class is ideal for those who have arthritis, Parkinson, fibromyalgia, or any other joint issues that may benefit from water exercise. By using the high resistance and low impact properties that water creates on your body, you can increase overall muscle strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility.

All classes are held at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays and are led by a certified personal trainer. Please see the program listing on page 14 for enrollment information.

PERSONAL TRAINING

Clinical Exercise Program

Fitness Center

Clinical Exercise Program Helps You Get Back to Fitness Are you ready to go to the gym, but there’s an ache or pain preventing you from doing so? Maybe it’s lingering issues with an old injury or something that’s been an annoyance for a while. Perhaps you are hesitating because you’re not sure whether exercise will help it or make it worse. The solution may be a more medicallybased workout program through the Mason Community Center’s clinical exercise program.

This program pairs you with a certified athletic trainer from TriHealth. The athletic trainer will work with you to design a personalized exercise program to ensure your safe return to exercise and activity. All you need is a referral from your physician describing the issue and releasing you to exercise. The certified athletic trainer will then meet with you to discuss your medical conditions and design a program focused on your specific needs. The Community Center offers a variety of facilities to help you on your wellness journey, ranging from equipment in the fitness center to the track and warm water therapy pool.

To learn more, please ask to see the Wellness Supervisor on one of your visits to the center, or call the Wellness Supervisor at 513.229.8555.

Session Package 1 Session 4 Sessions 8 Sessions

To register, see page 2.

Fee (Premier/ Basic/ Non-Member) $51 $60 $90 $125 $146 $219 $238 $280 $420

• One-on-one sessions with a Certified Athletic Trainer • High-resistance, low-impact environment • Ideal for a wide variety of individuals and injuries • Improve strenghth, flexibility, and cardiovascular conditioning • Available through our Clinical Exercise Program (a medical referral from your physician is required) • One-, four-, and eight-session packages available for purchase

MASON COMMUNITY CENTER 6050 Mason-Montgomery Road Mason, Ohio 45040 513.229.8555 • www.imaginemason.org

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New Group Exercise Class Format Debuts in January Mason Community Center is proud to begin featuring BODYPUMP™ classes beginning in January. BODYPUMP will help you burn calories while you improve your strength and endurance in all the major muscle groups. · Ideal for both men and women · Gets you going with lively music and choreography · Keeps your interest with new routines every three months or so · Strengthens your entire body · Combines free weights, barbells, and aerobic step · Is part of a well established global group fitness program When you join this group exercise class, you’ll be joining a community of like-minded individuals in 75 countries who are building better strength, shaping and toning muscles, improving bone density, and improving overall fitness. You’ll burn up to 600 calories per class— great for weight control—and come away feeling strong and confident.

BODYPUMP is a barbell class that combines the best weight-room exercises like squats, presses, lifts, and curls, with great music, trained instructors, and your choice of weights. All equipment will be provided. You just need comfortable workout clothes, a water bottle, a towel—or plan to use the center’s free towel service, and gym shoes.

Cross-trainers are recommended because they will provide better foot support for the types of movements you will be doing in class.

A typical class is 60 minutes and begins with a warm-up using light weights to get you moving. A certified BODYPUMP instructor will then guide you through the main

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part of the workout, focusing on exercises for each of the major muscle groups: legs/squats, chest, back, triceps, biceps, lunges, shoulders, and abdominals. You’ll finish with stretches to help reduce the risk of muscle soreness or injury.

You’ll probably feel a little sore after the first class—but keep at it! It’ll get easier! After your first few classes, take just two or three BODYPUMP classes a week. Your body needs recovery time between workouts and you should rest at least one day between classes.

BODYPUMP is now one of many group exercise classes offered each week at Mason Community Center.

Pick up a group exercise schedule at the center or visit www.imaginemason.org. Start today and begin reaping the benefits of BODYPUMP!

Tips for getting the most out of BODYPUMP • Good posture is the foundation of all exercise.

Focus on getting your technique right from the beginning.

• Don’t overdo it with the weights. Remember that BODYPUMP™ uses high repetition to tone and strengthen. Start gradually increasing them after six weeks.

• Look after your joints by always keeping them slightly bent—not locked—and perform the movements smoothly.

PRE: Premier pass holder

BAS: Basic pass holder

MR: Mason resident

NR: Non-resident

Personal Training

Mason’s Post Rehab Program

Activity Room

Need a little extra motivation and accountability?

Not getting results?

Crunched for time?

Want to improve your appearance?

Hope to improve your athletic performance?

Want better health?

Need to reduce stress?

If you answered yes to any of these items, you can benefit from personal training. Take the guesswork out of your workout and maximize your effort with the help of a Certified Personal Trainer. Our certified personal trainers will assess your current fitness level and coach you through an effective exercise program tailored to fit your needs. Mason Community Center offers a variety of training packages to match your goals. Stop by the Customer Service desk for more information or call 513.229.8555 to get started!

30-Minute Personal Training Packages Individual One 30-Minute Session: Six 30-Minute Sessions: Twelve 30-Minute Sessions:

Premier $30 $162 $316

Basic $35 $190 $371

Non-Member $53

Partner One 30-Minute Session: Six 30-Minute Sessions: Twelve 30-Minute Sessions:

Premier $45 $243 $475

Basic $52 $285 $558

Non-Member $78

1-Hour Personal Training Packages Individual One 1-Hour Session: Six 1-Hour Sessions: Twelve 1-Hour Sessions:

Premier $50 $270 $528

Basic $58 $317 $621

Non-Member $87

Partner One 1-Hour Session: Six 1-Hour Sessions: Twelve 1-Hour Sessions:

Premier $75 $405 $792

Basic $88 $476 $931

Non-Member $132

Small Group Training 30 Minutes 3 Participants 4 Participants

Premier $17 $13

Basic $20 $15

Non-Member $30 $23

1 Hour 3 Participants 4 Participants

Premier $34 $25

Basic $39 $29

Non-Member $59 $44

Let our Certified Personal Trainer help you transition from managed physical therapy to your own exercise program • 12-week program • Certified Personal Trainer guidance • A workout routine specific to your needs • Full membership at Mason Community Center for 12 weeks • No enrollment fee to continue your Community Center membership

To learn more, stop in to talk with our Wellness Supervisor or call 513.229.8555 Mason Community Center 6050 Mason-Montgomery Road Mason OH 45040 513.229.8555 www.imaginemason.org

Give family fun and fitness!

Ask about our large group training or private group exercise classes.

Meet the Trainer Community Center New Year = New You! Looking to change your lifestyle, lose some weight, become stronger, or even train for an event? Let us help you. Meet the personal training team, sign up for the Empowered to Lose Big weight loss challenge, and take advantage of our limited time promotional training offer to help you become an amazing new you.

Receive 15% off of any personal training purchase when you sign up with a trainer at the January "Meet the Trainer" event!*

Give your friends and family the gi� of fun and fitness this holiday season. Mason Community Center gi� cards can be used toward membership purchases and upgrades, program fees, and café and Symbiosis* purchases. *Restrictions apply. See store for details.

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Day Date Time Sa 1/7 9:00-11:00A *Discount available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. the day of the event only.

To register, see page 2.

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GYMNASTICS

Gymnastics Multipurpose Room

The City of Mason is pleased to offer state-of-the-art facilities for gymnastics programs. The 8,200 square foot gymnastics area is complete with tumbling tracks, a table vault, and a Resi-Pit-lined gymnastics pit. Students are able to participate recreationally or move on to the competition level with the Mason Community Center’s own Mason Twisters. Make-up classes will be scheduled only if the facility is closed for weather or maintenance, or if class is cancelled due to instructor illness. The make-up class will be on the corresponding day of the week after the last scheduled class.

SPORTS

Mom and Me

Golf Tip

This parent and child class will help develop your child's basic motor skills through jumping, skipping, hopping, running, and rolling. You will use beams, wedges, and mats to engage your child through structured play.

A tip from Andy Horn, golf pro at the Golf Center at Kings Island As we enter into the winter golf season, the hardy winter golfer will dress very differently.

With several layers of clothing on, we all try to overswing to hit the ball like we do in the summer. Keep in mind that if you swing back a little shorter this time of year, you will hit the ball straighter. With the cold hard ground, your ball will go just as far.

Work on your balance and a short backswing in the off season. This will help you hit the ball solidly in the wintertime.

EDGE

Belay Certification The Edge

Obtain independence through the knowledge of basic climbing and belaying skills. Belaying is the process of managing the climbing rope by taking it in or playing it out depending on the direction in which you are moving, and locking it off securely in the event of a fall. As a belayer, you have in your hands the safety of a climber high above who is counting on you to perform well.

Date 12/3 12/10 12/17 1/7 1/14 1/21 1/28

Time 12:00-1:00P 12:00-1:00P 12:00-1:00P 12:00-1:00P 12:00-1:00P 12:00-1:00P 12:00-1:00P

Age 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up

Deadline 11/26 12/3 12/10 12/31 1/7 1/14 1/21

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $0 /$5 /$7 /$8 $0 /$5 /$7 /$8 $0 /$5 /$7 /$8 $0 /$5 /$7 /$8 $0 /$5 /$7 /$8 $0 /$5 /$7 /$8 $0 /$5 /$7 /$8

Activity 111300-01 111300-02 111300-03 111300-04 111300-05 111300-06 111300-07

December 2011 / January 2012

Deadline 12/26 12/27 12/28 12/29 12/30 12/31

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $56 /$65 /$82 /$98 $56 /$65 /$82 /$98 $56 /$65 /$82 /$98 $56 /$65 /$82 /$98 $56 /$65 /$82 /$98 $56 /$65 /$82 /$98

Activity 132360-01* 132360-02 132360-03 132360-04 132360-05 132360-06

Tiny Tumblers

Day Date M 1/2-2/27 Tu 1/3-2/21 W 1/4-2/22 Th 1/5-2/23 Th 1/5-2/23 F 1/6-2/24 Sa 1/7-2/25 *No Class 2/20

Time 10:30-11:15A 11:00-11:45A 4:15-5:00P 10:15-11:00A 4:00-4:45P 11:15A-12:00P 10:30-11:15A

Age 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Deadline 12/26 12/27 12/28 12/29 12/29 12/30 12/31

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $56 /$65 /$82 /$98 $56 /$65 /$82 /$98 $56 /$65 /$82 /$98 $56 /$65 /$82 /$98 $56 /$65 /$82 /$98 $56 /$65 /$82 /$98 $56 /$65 /$82 /$98

Activity 132369-01* 132369-02 132369-03 132369-04 132369-05 132369-06 132369-07

Jumping Jacks Your child will improve gross motor skills, flexibility, and coordination through circuit training, and will have the opportunity to put the skills together to form a small routine. He or she will also be introduced to the vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor.

Day W W Th Th F Sa

Date 1/4-2/22 1/4-2/22 1/5-2/23 1/5-2/23 1/6-2/24 1/7-2/25

Time 10:30-11:30A 5:00-6:00P 11:00A-12:00P 6:00-7:00P 10:15-11:15A 11:15A-12:15P

Age 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5

Deadline 12/28 12/28 12/29 12/29 12/30 12/31

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $71 /$83 /$104 /$125 $71 /$83 /$104 /$125 $71 /$83 /$104 /$125 $71 /$83 /$104 /$125 $71 /$83 /$104 /$125 $71 /$83 /$104 /$125

Activity 132370-02 132370-03 132370-04 132370-05 132370-06 132370-07

Students will work on gymnastics drills, conditioning, and routines similar to those introduced in the Beginners and Advanced Beginners classes and continue to improve on basic gymnastic skills, flexibility, and strength.

5 a.m. – 5 p.m.

12 – 4 p.m.

5 a.m. – 5 p.m.

8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

*Limited facility access. The fitness center, gymnasium, track, and locker rooms will be open. All other areas of the facility will be closed and regularly scheduled drop-in group exercise programs are cancelled.

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Age 18mo-3yr 18mo-3yr 18mo-3yr 18mo-3yr 18mo-3yr 18mo-3yr

Sassy Sixes and Sevens

Holiday Hours Christmas Eve Christmas Day* New Year’s Eve New Year’s Day

Time 10:00-10:30A 10:30-11:00A 10:00-10:30A 9:45-10:15A 9:45-10:15A 10:00-10:30A

Designed just for 3-year olds, your child will learn to follow directions without the assistance of a parent and focus on basic gymnastics skills such as forward rolls, backward rolls, headstands, and backbends. He or she will also work on circuit training and be introduced to the vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor.

Have fun and play some winter golf at the Grizzly!

Day Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa

Day Date M 1/2-2/27 Tu 1/3-2/21 W 1/4-2/22 Th 1/5-2/23 F 1/6-2/24 Sa 1/7-2/25 *No Class 2/20

Day Tu W Th Sa

Date 1/3-2/21 1/4-2/22 1/5-2/23 1/7-2/25

PRE: Premier pass holder

Time 5:00-6:00P 7:15-8:15P 5:00-6:00P 12:15-1:15P

Age 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7

BAS: Basic pass holder

Deadline 12/27 12/28 12/29 12/31

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $71 /$83 /$104 /$125 $71 /$83 /$104 /$125 $71 /$83 /$104 /$125 $71 /$83 /$104 /$125

MR: Mason resident

Activity 132371-06 132371-07 132371-08 132371-09

NR: Non-resident

Beginners Introduce your child to the world of gymnastics. Students will learn basic gymnastics skills on the floor, uneven bars, balance beam, and vault.

Your child will then learn to put the skills together to form a routine.

Conditioning and flexibility are also introduced at this level.

Day Tu Th

Date 1/3-2/21 1/5-2/23

Time 6:00-7:00P 7:00-8:00P

Age 8-17 8-17

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 12/27 $71 /$83 /$104 /$125 12/29 $71 /$83 /$104 /$125

Activity 132384-01 132384-02

Advanced Beginners Students in this class have some gymnastics experience and have mastered the basic Beginner skills. They should be able to perform all Beginner routines. This class will provide a greater challenge to students on the floor, uneven bars, balance beam, and vault.

Day W

Date 1/4-2/22

Time 6:00-7:15P

Age 8-17

MARTIAL ARTS

Tae Kwon Do

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 12/28 $88 /$103 /$129 /$155 132381-01

Presented By I. K. Kim Tae Kwon Do

The whole family can learn Tae Kwon Do, a Korean martial art that specializes in kicking skills. I.K. Kim Tae Kwon Do Centers teach traditional martial arts, focusing on the development of students as martial artists and emphasizing overall self improvement, self control, and discipline as well as physical fitness, self-defense, balance, flexibility, and strength. Parents must remain as spectators of the class for all children under the age of 13.

Tiny Tigers Studio B This is an age-specific curriculum designed to enhance your child's mental and physical development in a fun, positive, and motivating way while learning basic Tae Kwon Do techniques. Children advance at their own pace and earn colored belts through rank promotion testing.

Day Th Th

Date 12/8-12/29 1/5-1/26

Time 4:30-5:00P 4:30-5:00P

Age 4-5 4-5

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 12/1 $24 /$30 /$35 /$40 12/29 $24 /$30 /$35 /$40

Activity 111101-01 111101-02

Beginners Gymnasium B No previous experience is necessary. Adults, teens, and children will learn the basic motions of Tae Kwon Do together in this family-oriented program.

Day Date Time Tu,Th 12/6-12/29 6:00-7:30P Tu,Th 1/3-1/26 6:00-7:30P

Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 6 & up 11/29 $39 /$45 /$55 /$60 6 & up 12/27 $39 /$45 /$55 /$60

Activity 111102-01 111102-02

Train the Pig Upstairs Track

Have you yearned to do the Flying Pig Marathon but you don’t want to run? Join the Mighty Mason Walkers instead as they train for this premier event. Training begins in January at the Mason Community Center and will include outdoor and indoor training sessions, nutritional information, and a great team atmosphere. Start your new year off right.

A free informational meeting will be held on November 17 at 5:30 p.m. and December 8 at 5:30 p.m. in Activity Room A. Date 1/10-5/3

Time 5:00-6:30P

To register, see page 2.

Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 18 & up 1/3 $26 /$30 /$38 /$45

A tip from Paul Heintz, owner of Mojo Running. Visit Mojo Running’s kiosk in the Symbiosis store at Mason Community Center or the main Mojo Running store in West Chester.

Cold temperatures and winter weather don’t mean you have to give up on your outdoor training. Running and walking can still be enjoyed year round if you follow a few simple guidelines. Take the guesswork out of your winter clothing strategy with these guidelines: 1. LAYERING 1-2-3: Perspiration moves more easily through two thin layers than it does through one thick layer. A well-designed layering system keeps you warm and dry, yet still allows freedom of movement.

2. YOU GOTTA BREATHE: Breathable fabrics wick perspiration away from your skin and pass it on to the next layer. One wrong (i.e., non-breathable) piece, and the layering system breaks down—translating into heavy, damp clothing and an unpleasant experience.

3. USE YOUR HEAD: It is a commonly known fact that you lose more than 50 percent of your body heat through your head. Keep your head and other extremities well covered when the temperature dips below 40 degrees.

4. FACE UP TO IT: On cold, windy days, remember to cover your face. Consider buying a neck gaiter or balaclava. If you have neither of these, you can always dab some Vaseline on your face.

5. DON'T OVERDO IT: More runners overdress than under dress. A good rule of thumb: you should feel chilly during the first mile or so of your run. If you feel toasty soon after heading out the door, you'll likely get too hot and sweaty later on.

6. SAFETY: Incorporate reflective gear into your layering strategy or on top of it. You always want to be seen.

TRACK

Day Tu,Th

Dressing For Winter Running/ Walking

The proper gear is a critical part of continuing to enjoy your outdoor workouts. You no longer need to dress like the Michelin Man to remain warm because today’s technologies make for a lighter and more enjoyable experience.

If you have any questions about technical winter running gear, head over to Mojo Running where skilled staff members can help you pick out the right pieces and fabrics to keep you outdoors, no matter what the weather brings.

Activity 436500-01

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Manta Rays Begin Eighth Season with Tie-Dye Party & Intrasquad Swim Meet More than 260 Manta Ray swimmers kicked off the 2011-2012 swimming season with a tie-dye party and the Annual Manta Rays Intrasquad Swim Meet in October.

“We have a record number of swimmers this year with over 350 swimmers including our 19 & older adult Masters team,” said Head Coach Ken Heis. “Our annual intrasquad meet is a great opportunity for both the swimmers and our parent volunteers to kick off the season.”

A few days before the Intrasquad meet, the team hosted a Tie-dye Big/Little Party outside in front of the natatorium. The Big/Little program was started to keep swimmers from getting lost in all of the excitement of a large team. The program pairs younger swimmers on the team with the older swimmers to bring the growing team together as a thriving unit. The swimmers tie-dyed shirts, made posters, and learned team cheers together, creating a basis for the long-term success of the team.

The Mason Manta Rays, a City of Mason USA Swimming team, will host the Southwest Regional Championships on the weekend of February 18-20, 2012. Swim meets bring thousands of swimmers, parents, and officials to the City of Mason’s Mason Community Center. In addition to entry fees helping to raise funds for the city, the High School Swim Boosters operate a concession stand. Many local businesses also reap the rewards of hosting these big meets because these swimmers have such huge appetites.

With more than 350 total swimmers on the team ranging in age from 6 to 18, plus a growing adult Masters program, the Mason Manta Rays have become one of the biggest and strongest teams in Southwest Ohio. The program has grown from 110 swimmers to over 350 in seven years. The Manta Rays team has placed very high in the state and is nationally ranked at 60 out of over 2700 teams in the nation.

Running a top USA swim program requires a big commitment from parents. In addition to paying the annual fees to the City of Mason, parents volunteer an average of around 30 hours per year, with some parents putting in a lot more.

Mason Manta Rays Big/Little swimmers Gabe Fraga (left) and John Galvin show off the team poster they created.

“Our parents time, run the timing board, officiate, sell T-shirts, organize events, manage the web site, yell and scream for their kids, clean up the bathrooms, take pictures, direct traffic, and never say no,” said Geoff Thatcher, a parent with three swimmers on the Mason Manta Rays.

The Mason Manta Rays swim team currently has three swimmers qualified to try out for the USA Olympic team at the 2012 Olympic Trials in Omaha: Dani Barbiea, Austin Caldwell, Amanda Smith Head Coach Ken Heis has been selected by Ohio Swimming to coach the Elite USA Swimming High Altitude Training Camp at the USA Olympic Training center in Colorado Springs on October 14-17. Several Manta Ray swimmers will be attendance.

There is no cost to the City for Coach Heis to attend.

T hank you to our sponsor for the November 9, Your Health Matters: Diabetes Awareness presentation.

Special for our readers: BRAVO Italian Restaurant will give you $20 in free gift certificates when you purchase $100 in gift certificates, just in time for the holidays! See store for details.

5 0 4 5 Deerfield Blvd. | Mason, Ohio 45040 5 13.234.7900 | www.br avoitalian.com

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December 2011 / January 2012

PRE: Premier pass holder

BAS: Basic pass holder

MR: Mason resident

NR: Non-resident

Ready to take on the New Year?

This is the year to live up to your resolutions. We can help.

Mason Community Center is much more than a fitness center. The climbing wall, exergaming, drop-in group exercise classes, and unique programs are just some of the fun, fresh ways to keep you motivated this year. Or push your workout into overdrive with a personal training session. Be a member and get fit this year.

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