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contents ON THE COVER School's Out Fun Days........................ 7 Shop Local.......................................... 6 Open House......................... Back Cover
INFANTS & TODDLERS SWIM ACADEMY Lessons............................................... 4 ENRICHMENT Music.................................................. 9 Busy Brains......................................... 9 SPORTS Gymnastics....................................... 16
ENRICHMENT Clay.................................................... 7 Drawing............................................. 8 Cake Decorating................................. 8 FITNESS/HEALTH Fitness Programs.............................. 14 SPORTS Gymnastics....................................... 16 Martial Arts...................................... 17
TEEN (13-17 years)
SWIM ACADEMY Lessons............................................... 4 CAMPS Little Feet........................................... 6 ENRICHMENT Drawing............................................. 8 Music.................................................. 9 Busy Brains......................................... 9 SPORTS Gymnastics....................................... 16
SPECIAL EVENTS Hallow-Teen Dance............................. 3 SWIM ACADEMY Lessons............................................... 4 ENRICHMENT Cake Decorating................................. 8 FITNESS/HEALTH Drop-In Group Exercise..................... 13 Nutrition.......................................... 14 Fitness Programs.............................. 14 SPORTS Gymnastics....................................... 16 Martial Arts...................................... 17 Track................................................. 17
YOUTH (5-12 years)
ADULT (18+ years)
PRESCHOOL (3-4 years)
SPECIAL EVENTS I-Fit Inclusive Programming............... 3 SWIM ACADEMY Lessons............................................... 4 CAMPS School Closure.................................... 7
Technology Classes........................... 10 FITNESS/HEALTH Special Events.................................. 11 Assessments & Screenings............... 12 Drop-In Group Exercise..................... 13 Nutrition.......................................... 14 Fitness Programs.............................. 14 Personal Training.............................. 15 SPORTS Martial Arts...................................... 17 Track................................................. 17
FAMILY SPECIAL EVENTS New Resident Coffee.......................... 3 Parents’ Night Out.............................. 3 Volunteer Fair..................................... 3 I-Fit Inclusive Programming............... 3 Kids & Family Expo............................. 3 FITNESS/HEALTH Live Well in Mason............................ 11 Fit Families Workout......................... 14 SPORTS Martial Arts...................................... 17 Track................................................. 17
SWIM ACADEMY Private Lessons................................... 5 Masters Swimming............................ 6 ENRICHMENT Cake Decorating................................. 8 Dance................................................. 8 Personal Development....................... 9
registration ALL PROGRAMS Premier Registration: (Community Center Premier members only) begins September 14, 8 a.m. Walk-in, online, or by phone.
Open Registration: September 17, 8 a.m. Walk-in, online, or by phone Location: Mason Community Center www.imaginemason.org • 513.229.8555
Indoor Swim Lesson Registration Premier: September 14 Open: September 17 Closes: October 29 New to Community Center programs? Please obtain your username and password from the front desk before registering online.
Holiday Hours Thanksgiving 6 a.m. - 12 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.
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.
Bad weather?
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 ON THE COVER: Mason Community Center is your hub for all things Mason. Don’t miss our Open House or Shop Local! Details inside. Photo provided by City of Mason
SPECIAL EVENTS New Resident Coffee 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 W W
Date 10/3 11/7
Time 10:30-11:30A 10:30-11:30A
Age All All
Day Date F 10/19
Parents' Night Out Kids Korner
OF MASON
Parents, enjoy a night out on the town while your children engage in a night full of fun at 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 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. 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. To allow all Premier families to enjoy this activity, we ask that each family sign up for only one Parents' Night Out per month. Day F F F F
Date 10/5 10/19 11/2 11/16
Time 6:00-9:30P 6:00-9:30P 6:00-9:30P 6:00-9:30P
Age 3-12 3-12 3-12 3-12
Deadline 9/28 10/12 10/26 11/9
Fee (PRE) Free Free Free Free
Activity 633806-01 633806-02 633806-03 633806-04
I-Fit! Check out the Special Olympics Basketball Team play at Mason Community Center on Friday nights beginning November 2.
Inclusive Zumba with Jackie Studio A Day Date Sa 10/6 Sa 11/17
Time 12:30-1:30P 12:30-1:30P
Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 6-12 9/29 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 661300-01 6-12 11/10 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 661300-02
Gym Fit with Michelle Multipurpose Room Day Date Sa 10/20 Sa 11/3
Time 2:00-3:00P 2:00-3:00P
Mason Community Center Celebrate Halloween with a costume contest and dance. Prizes will be awarded for costumes in five categories: Best Superhero, Best Pair, Best Homemade Costume, Funniest Costume, and Overall Winner.
Fee Free Free
(Premier Members Only!)
Hallow-Teen Dance
Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 6-12 10/13 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 661301-01 6-12 10/27 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 661301-02
Time 8:00-10:00P
Age 15-17
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 10/12 $10 /$12 /$15 /$18
Activity 633100-01
Volunteer Fair Entrance Lobby Serving others is powerful and can enrich your sense of purpose in life! If you've wanted to make a difference in your community but didn't know where to start, this event is for you. During the Volunteer Fair, you can talk to 25 to 30 non-profit/service organizations who will explain their mission and the unique volunteer opportunities they offer. Volunteering doesn't have to be a full-time occupation and there's a place for EVERYONE (adults, students, groups, teams, clubs, etc.) who wants to help the community in some way. There is no better way to use your passion, time, and talents than giving back to your community. We invite you to come and be the change. Day Sa
Date 10/27
Time 10:00A-2:00P
Age All
Fee Free
kids & family EXPO 2012 saturday, november 10 • 10 am – 3 pm Mason Community Center • Over 40 booths • Local businesses and children’s programs including after-school enrichment programs • Family entertainment • Prize giveaways
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To register, see page 2.
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Level 1
Leisure Pool Prerequisite: Three years old and comfortable in the group class setting without a parent. Working with the coach, your child will learn to put his or her face in the water and blow bubbles. Students will advance to the next level when they can do ten relaxed bobs. To participate in this class your child must be comfortable in the group class setting without a parent. If you register and the first class is difficult for your child, we will transfer your enrollment to a Mason Swim Academy Level 1 w/ Parent class.
powered by SwimAmerica™
Activity number: 652321 Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $46 /$55 /$69 /$83
Mason Community Center is proud to feature the Mason Swim Academy, presenting learn-to-swim instruction based on a proven lesson program developed by SwimAmerica™. Students will be taught by certified coaches as they progress through ten stations of competency.
Level 2
The techniques for developing good swimming skills are the same whether your goal is to increase safety around water, enjoy better fitness and health, increase opportunities for recreation, or compete by joining a swim team. The SwimAmerica format was developed by experienced Olympic coaches and is offered in cooperation with the Mason Manta Rays swim team, one of the top swim teams of its size in the country. Let the team’s experience help you or your child become a competent swimmer even if you do not expect to swim competitively. Group swim lessons are for children 3 to 17 years old. Adults interested in swim lessons are invited to register for private or semi-private swim lessons. All lessons are held in the Leisure Pool unless otherwise noted.
6 week sessions: 11/5 – 12/22 Please note that our fall/winter lessons meet 6 times. (No lessons Thanksgiving week.)
In this parent-assisted class, your 6- to 23-month old child will become acclimated to the aquatic environment. Children in diapers must wear swim diapers or securely fitted pants. Please come prepared to accompany your child in the water. Activity number: 652311 Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $46 /$55 /$69 /$83
Level 3
Leisure Pool Prerequisite: Have a Mason Swim Academy Level 2 certificate or have the ability to do 10 relaxed bobs and push off the wall and glide on front and back for five seconds in a streamline position. Your child will be introduced to streamline kicking on front and back. Students will advance when they can streamline kick on their front and back for 15 feet.
Leisure Pool Prerequisite: Have a Mason Swim Academy Level 3 certificate or have the ability to do ten relaxed bobs, push off the wall and glide on front and back for five seconds, and streamline kick on front and back for 15 feet. Your child will begin side gliding and the front crawl stroke. Students will advance when they can side glide for 20 feet and front crawl with side breathing for 20 feet. Activity number: 652324 Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $46 /$55 /$69 /$83
Swim Toddlers Leisure Pool
In this parent-assisted class, your 24- to 36- month old toddler will become acclimated to the aquatic environment. Children in diapers must wear swim diapers or securely fitted pants. Please come prepared to accompany your child in the water.
Level 5/6
Leisure Pool Prerequisite: Have a Mason Swim Academy Level 4 certificate or be able to do ten relaxed bobs, push off the wall and glide on front and back for five seconds, streamline kick on front and back for 15 feet, side glide for 20 feet, and front crawl with side breathing for 20 feet. Your child will learn the freestyle stroke with rotary breathing and the back stroke. Students may advance to the Mason Swim Academy Stroke School when they can swim 25 yards of proper freestyle with rotary breathing and 25 yards of backstroke with ease.
Activity number: 652312 Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $46 /$55 /$69 /$83
Level 1 w/Parent
Activity number: 652325 Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $46 /$55 /$69 /$83
Leisure Pool Prerequisite: Three years old.
Some children need a little extra reassurance when first introduced to swim lessons. This parent/child class will do just that. Working with the coach, you will assist your child in learning the Swim Academy Level 1 skills. With your help, your child will learn to put his or her face in the water and blow bubbles. Class is geared toward slowly acclimating your child to the aquatic environment without parental assistance. Please come prepared to accompany your child in the water.
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Activity number: 652322 Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $46 /$55 /$69 /$83
Level 4
Leisure Pool
4
Your child will learn to glide on front and back in a streamline position. Students will advance when they can push off the wall and glide on their front and back for five seconds with proper body position.
Activity number: 652323 Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $46 /$55 /$69 /$83
Swim Tots
Activity number: 652320 Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $46 /$55 /$69 /$83
Leisure Pool Prerequisite: Have a Mason Swim Academy Level 1 certificate or have the ability to do ten relaxed bobs while blowing bubbles with the mouth and nose.
Volunteer to be a Coach Part of the success of the Mason Swim Academy is due to many men and women who volunteer to coach or assistant coach. If you have past experience swimming, coaching or teaching and are interested in volunteering for the Mason Swim Academy, please contact our Site Supervisors at 513.229.8555 x5510. All volunteers are required to fill out a volunteer application and be fingerprinted at the Mason Police Department prior to the start of the first practice. All coaches and volunteers are trained in the SwimAmerica system prior to the start of the session.
PRE: Premier pass holder
BAS: Basic pass holder
MR: Mason resident
NR: Non-resident
To register, you will need an activity number and section number. Activity numbers are assigned by the class level and are found in the class descriptions and in the activity table below. Section numbers are associated with the day and time of the class and are in the second table below. To register for Level 3 at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays, for example, you would register for 652323 and section number 14. If signing your child up for multiple sessions, we recommend you choose classes on different days. Please note that sessions are 6 weeks long. Program Swim Tots Swim Toddlers Level 1 w/Parent Level 1
Abbreviation Tots Toddlers L1+ L1
Activity Number 652311 652312 652320 652321
Program Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5/6
Day Date Time Tots Toddlers L1+ M 11/5-12/17* 9:30-10:00A M 11/5-12/17* 10:00-10:30A 01 M 11/5-12/17* 10:30-11:00A 01 01 M 11/5-12/17* 5:00-5:30P M 11/5-12/17* 5:30-6:00P 02 M 11/5-12/17* 6:00-6:30P Tu 11/6-12/18* 12:45-1:15P Tu 11/6-12/18* 1:15-1:45P 03 Tu 11/6-12/18* 1:45-2:15P 02 02 Tu 11/6-12/18* 5:30-6:00P 03 03 Tu 11/6-12/18* 6:00-6:30P 04 Tu 11/6-12/18* 6:30-7:00P W 11/7-12/19* 9:30-10:00A W 11/7-12/19* 10:00-10:30A 05 W 11/7-12/19* 10:30-11:00A 04 04 W 11/7-12/19* 5:00-5:30P W 11/7-12/19* 5:30-6:00P 06 W 11/7-12/19* 6:00-6:30P Th 11/8-12/20* 12:45-1:15P Th 11/8-12/20* 1:15-1:45P 07 Th 11/8-12/20* 1:45-2:15P 05 05 Th 11/8-12/20* 5:30-6:00P 06 06 Th 11/8-12/20* 6:00-6:30P 08 Th 11/8-12/20* 6:30-7:00P Sa 11/10-12/22* 9:00-9:30A Sa 11/10-12/22* 9:30-10:00A Sa 11/10-12/22* 10:00-10:30A Sa 11/10-12/22* 10:30-11:00A 09 Sa 11/10-12/22* 11:00-11:30A 07 07 *Registration closes 10/29. No class Thanksgiving week, 11/22-11/27
Abbreviation L2 L3 L4 L5/6
L1 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
L2 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Activity Number 652322 652323 652324 652325
L3 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Private and SemiPrivate Swim Lessons We offer lessons for all ages, from preschool to seniors!
L4 01 02
L5/6 01 02
03 04 05 06 07
03 04 05 06 07
08 09 10 11 12
08 09 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17
13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Whether you’re looking for comfort in the water, improved stroke technique and water skills, added endurance for lap swimming, to become a Masters' swimmer, a supplement to Mason Swim Academy lessons, or tips and techniques for triathlon training, our trained Mason Swim Academy and Manta Ray coaches will customize lessons to suit your needs. Please call a Swim Program Supervisor at 513.229.8555, extension 5510, to register. Day Age Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Semi-Private (4 session package) Various 3 & up $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 Private (4 session package) Various 3 & up $100 /$100 /$125 /$125
Adaptive Swim Lessons Adaptive Aquatics is a Learn-to Swim program designed for children and adults requiring special assistance. Qualified staff will help participants enhance their swimming ability and comfort level. These lessons will be held in a private lesson format. Please call a Swim Program Supervisor at 513.229.8555, extension 5510, to register. Day Age Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Various 3 & up $100 /$100 /$125 /$125
Stroke School
SwimFit
Leisure Pool
Leisure Pool
Prerequisite: Have a Mason Swim Academy Level 5/6 certificate or be able to complete 25 yards each of freestyle with rotary breathing and backstroke.
After completing Stroke School, swimmers can move up to SwimFit, where the focus is on building the swimmer's strength and endurance in every stroke through drills, multiple laps, and on-deck coaching. SwimFit allows swimmers to get the feeling of being on a swim team without the competition. If a swimmer desires to be on a swim team like the Manta Rays Swim Team at Mason Community Center, SwimFit will provide a smooth transition.
Stroke school is for swimmers who intend to learn advanced elements and stroke efficiency in all four stroke types. The stroke school includes the skills taught in Levels 7 and 8 of the Mason Swim Academy. Day Date Time M,W 11/5-12/19 6:30-7:15P Tu,Th 11/6-12/20 4:45-5:30P *No Class 11/19-11/22
To register, see page 2.
Age 3-17 3-17
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 10/29 $92 /$109 /$134 /$159 10/29 $92 /$109 /$134 /$159
Activity 652326-01* 652326-02*
Day Date Time Tu,Th 11/6-12/20 4:45-5:30P *No Class 11/20-11/22
Age 3-17
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 10/29 $92 /$109 /$134 /$159
Activity 652327-01*
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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.
SWIM TEAM
Manta Ray Masters 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 from 6 to 7:30 a.m. Additional practice times without a coach present are available from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays and from 7 to 8:30 a.m. and 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Sundays. You are not required to attend all practices. Interested swimmers should be able to swim at least one lap freestyle to participate. A Mason Community Center pass is NOT needed to participate in this program. Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity M-W-F 10/1-10/31 6:00-7:30A 19 & up 10/31 $10 /$25 /$38 /$45 552008-10* Tu/Th 11/1-11/30 6:00-7:30A 19 & up 11/30 $10 /$25 /$38 /$45 552008-11* *You may join at any time during the month by paying the monthly fee in full.
Please pack a lunch, drink, plenty of snacks, and an extra change of clothes for each day (just in case). This camp is for children who are potty trained. Camp will not be held on days when Mason City Schools are not in session. Please note: Pricing listed below is per day. Website pricing will state the program is free until you select how many days per week your child will be attending. Once the number of days has been selected, your fee will be adjusted accordingly. Day Date Time Down on the Farm M-F 10/1-10/5 9:00A-12:00P Fall is in the Air M-Th 10/8-10/11 9:00A-12:00P Fairy Tales and Nursery Rhymes M-F 10/15-10/19 9:00A-12:00P Pumpkins Galore M-F 10/22-10/26 9:00A-12:00P Ghosts and Goblins M-F 10/29-11/2 9:00A-12:00P Autumn Wonders M-F 11/5-11/9 9:00A-12:00P Giving Thanks! M-Th 11/12-11/15 9:00A-12:00P All About Eric Carle M-F 11/26-11/30 9:00A-12:00P *No Class 10/12, 11/16
Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR)
Activity
3-5
9/24
$12/ $15/ $19/ $23
636514-01
3-5
10/1
$12/ $15/ $19/ $23
636514-02*
3-5
10/8
$12/ $15/ $19/ $23
636514-03
3-5
10/15
$12/ $15/ $19/ $23
636514-04
3-5
10/22
$12/ $15/ $19/ $23
636514-05
3-5
10/29
$12/ $15/ $19/ $23
636514-06
3-5
11/5
$12/ $15/ $19/ $23
636514-07*
3-5
11/19
$12/ $15/ $19/ $23
636514-08
Little Feet Lunch and Show Activity Room B
“Shop Local” at Mason Community Center
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 day or by the week for lunch out with friends of the same age. Please pack a lunch and a drink each day. This activity is for children who are potty trained. Camp will not be held on days when Mason City Schools are not in session.
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Featuring Mason area merchants and home sales representatives.
Cash and carry, or place your order for Christmas.
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 ���.���.����. Booth fee is $��. Applications will be accepted through November ��.
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Please note: Pricing listed below is per day. Website pricing will state the program is free until you select how many days per week your child will be attending. Once the number of days has been selected, your fee will be adjusted accordingly. Day Date Time M-F 10/1-10/5 12:00-1:00P M-Th 10/8-10/11 12:00-1:00P M-F 10/15-10/19 12:00-1:00P M-F 10/22-10/26 12:00-1:00P M-F 10/29-11/2 12:00-1:00P M-F 11/5-11/9 12:00-1:00P M-Th 11/12-11/15 12:00-1:00P M-F 11/26-11/30 12:00-1:00P *No Class 10/12, 11/16
PRE: Premier pass holder
Age 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5
BAS: Basic pass holder
Deadline 9/24 10/1 10/8 10/15 10/22 10/29 11/5 11/19
Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $1/ $2/ $3/ $3 $1/ $2/ $3/ $3 $1/ $2/ $3/ $3 $1/ $2/ $3/ $3 $1/ $2/ $3/ $3 $1/ $2/ $3/ $3 $1/ $2/ $3/ $3 $1/ $2/ $3/ $3
MR: Mason resident
Activity 636540-01 636540-02* 636540-03 636540-04 636540-05 636540-06 636540-07* 636540-08
NR: Non-resident
Little Feet Afternoon Adventure
Chess Camp
Activity Room B
Activity Room A
This half-day afternoon program is based on our popular morning program. Your child will engage in activities to promote social and motor skill development, including swimming, gymnastics, and an exercise class. This is a perfect program for introducing your child to a school-type environment.
From first moves to checkmate, join this club to play one of the world's greatest games! Beginners will learn the basic rules, moves, and strategies. Experienced players will improve their game with strategy tips and training exercises. Every club meeting, players will be paired off to play a couple rounds of chess. The camp will end with an exciting tournament and prizes!
Please bring a bag with swim suit and towel, and a snack and drink for after swimming. This camp is for children who are potty trained. Camp will not be held when Mason City Schools are not in session. Please note: Pricing listed below is per day. Website pricing will state the program is free until you select how many days per week your child will be attending. Once the number of days has been selected, your fee will be adjusted accordingly. Day Date Time M-F 10/1-10/5 1:00-4:00P M-Th 10/8-10/11 1:00-4:00P M-F 10/15-10/19 1:00-4:00P M-F 10/22-10/26 1:00-4:00P M-F 10/29-11/2 1:00-4:00P M-F 11/5-11/9 1:00-4:00P M-Th 11/12-11/15 1:00-4:00P M-F 11/26-11/30 1:00-4:00P *No Class 10/12, 11/16
Age 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5
Deadline 9/24 10/1 10/8 10/15 10/22 10/29 11/5 11/19
Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $12/ $15/ $19/ $23 $12/ $15/ $19/ $23 $12/ $15/ $19/ $23 $12/ $15/ $19/ $23 $12/ $15/ $19/ $23 $12/ $15/ $19/ $23 $12/ $15/ $19/ $23 $12/ $15/ $19/ $23
Activity 636550-01 636550-02* 636550-03 636550-04 636550-05 636550-06 636550-07* 636550-08
Bricks 4 Kidz: LEGO速 Lab
Day Date W 10/17-11/14 *No Class 10/31
This hands-on class will teach your child to build machines, buildings, vehicles, and other structures out of LEGO速 components including bricks, gears, axels, and motors. Each week, children will learn a concept and then bring that concept to life by building a model. At the end of each session, your child will have the opportunity to explore the effects of changing pieces on their model to customize their own creation. Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity Th 10/11-11/15 5:30-6:30P 6-11 10/4 $78 /$92 /$115 /$138 631610-01 LEGO速 is a registered trademark of The LEGO速 Group and is not affiliated with Bricks 4 Kidz.
School's Out Fun Days Activity Room B On scheduled break days in the Mason City School District, Mason Community Center offers special programming. 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. Be prepared for an active day and make sure your child is wearing comfortable clothes and gym shoes. Please pack a lunch, multiple snacks, swimsuit, towel, and refillable water bottle.
Grade Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 1-9 10/10 $45 /$53 /$62 /$70
Activity 631600-01*
Snow Days Mason Community Center Snow Day Camp takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. whenever the Mason City School District cancels classes due to inclement weather. Each snow day will feature group games, crafts, sport activities, a movie, and swimming. Please pack a full lunch, refillable water bottle, plenty of snacks, extra clothing, gym shoes, swimsuit, and towel for your child. For same day announcements, registration begins at 5:30 a.m. or when the announcement is made, whichever is later. If announced the night before, early registration is available online only. To register, call 513.229.8555 or register online at www.imaginemason.org for activity 433807. Space is limited to the first 30 registered participants. Day M-F
Activity Room A
Time 6:00-7:30P
Date 12/3-4/30
Time 9:00A-5:00P
Age 6-12
Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $30 /$36 /$45 /$54
Activity 433807
Enrichment ARTS & CRAFTS
Clay for Kids Activity Room B Have fun turning a lump of clay into an animal figure. Children will explore hand-building techniques using the coil, slab, pinch, and hollow body methods along with the basics of shaping and joining. Then they will learn how to apply textures like elephant skin, fish scales, and fur before applying glazes to their clay creation. Each session will have an animal theme perfect for the beginner 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 10/16-11/6
Time 5:00-6:00P
Age 6-10
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/9 $47 /$56 /$70 /$84 631100-01
Schedule: 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Early drop-off Camp begins Gym/park (weather permitting) Lunch Pool Movie Camp ends Extended hours for late pick-up
Day Date Time F 10/12 7:30A-5:30P F 11/16 7:30A-5:30P W 11/21 7:30A-5:30P *See next issue for more dates!
To register, see page 2.
Age 6-12 6-12 6-12
Deadline 10/5 11/9 11/14
Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $30 /$36 /$45 /$54 $30 /$36 /$45 /$54 $30 /$36 /$45 /$54
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Young Rembrandts® Drawing Classes Activity Room B Drawing is the fundamental skill of the visual arts and can give children an academic advantage in the classroom. Young Rembrandts® focuses on teaching children to draw using demonstration and a structured step-by-step process. This method of directed drawing gives young students instruction on how to draw increasingly complex images at a crucial time in their development. Through the process of weekly instruction, students are exposed to a wide variety of subject matter, artistic concepts, art history, and mastery of their materials.
Pre-School Drawing Classes
Cake Decorating Basics for Teens Activity Room B
Young Rembrandts® pre-school program is designed with the youngest learners in mind. Subjects that youngsters are familiar with, such as animals and toys, are used along with their favorite learning tools— pictures, stories, touching, and doing—to enhance social and conflict resolution skills while improving listening, fine motor skills, and staying on task. You’ll be amazed at what they create!
Cake decorating can become your favorite hobby with the help of Pastry Chef and Professional Cake Decorator Jennifer Warren. A plain Jane cake from home becomes a beautiful masterpiece at the end of each class, using only icing as a medium. This delicious art form has been displayed across television screens and can be brought home with this cake decorating basics class.
Day Date Time M 11/5-12/17 5:00-5:45P W 11/7-12/19 6:00-6:45P *No Class 11/19, 11/21
The class fee includes a packet containing delicious cake recipes, a class schedule, and a list of supplies required for the course.
Age 4-6 4-6
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/29 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 631200-01* 10/31 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 631200-02*
Day Tu Tu
Date 10/2-10/23 11/6-11/27
Time 6:00-7:00P 6:00-7:00P
Age 13-17 13-17
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 9/25 $50 /$58 /$73 /$87 632111-01 10/30 $50 /$58 /$73 /$87 632111-02
Elementary Drawing Give your school-ager the tools needed to succeed as an artist. Young Rembrandts® programs work because they’re hands-on, visual, and just plain fun. Add innovative guided instruction, topics that kids love and relate to, and instructors that know how to reach this group, and you’ve got a “Young Rembrandt” in the making!
Cake Decorating Basics for Adults
Day Date W 11/7-12/19 *No Class 11/21
Learn cake decorating from a professional Pastry Chef and Cake Decorator! Jennifer Warren will teach you cake decorating basics to turn your homemade cakes from drab to fab. Your colorful creations will be one-of-a-kind and the talk of your next event. Icing made from scratch will become the pallet and a cake, the blank canvas, as you create a delicious masterpiece all your own.
Time 4:45-5:45P
Age 6-12
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/31 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 631202-01*
Cartooning This entertaining program combines Young Rembrandts'® innovative, hands-on teaching method with light-hearted subject matter that engages children, their sense of humor, and their vivid imaginations. Maintaining a quick pace and drawings that tell a story also helps kids to stay on task, learn from their mistakes, find new solutions to a problem, and communicate ideas and concepts through pictures—skills with lifetime benefits! Day Date M 11/5-12/17 *No Class 11/19
Time 6:00-7:00P
Age 7-13
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/29 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 631201-01*
Activity Room B Your child will learn how to ice a cake and create his or her very own artistic—and delicious—masterpiece! Lessons include borders, icing techniques, and how to make icing decorations from scratch. Your child will love showing off his or her edible creations. The class fee includes a packet containing delicious cake recipes, a class schedule, and a list of supplies required for the course. Date 10/2-10/23 11/6-11/27
The class fee includes a packet containing delicious cake recipes, a class schedule, and a list of supplies required for the course. Day Tu Tu
Age 18 & up 18 & up
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 9/25 $50 /$58 /$73 /$87 632112-01 10/30 $50 /$58 /$73 /$87 632112-02
DANCE
Upbeat Social Dancing: Beginner
Time 5:00-6:00P 5:00-6:00P
Age 5-12 5-12
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 9/25 $50 /$58 /$73 /$87 632110-01 10/30 $50 /$58 /$73 /$87 632110-02
This beginner’s course will teach you the basics of Cha Cha, Swing, Salsa, and Disco Hustle. Smooth soled shoes are a must and partners are required. This is a great chance to see how easy and fun dancing can be. Day W
October / November 2012
Date Time 10/3-10/24 7:00-8:15P
Age 18 & up
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 9/26 $39 /$46 /$58 /$69 621310-01
Smooth Social Dances: Beginner Studio B This beginner’s course focuses on the art of dancing with a partner. Learn to Fox Trot, Waltz, Tango, and Rumba. Partners are required and smooth soled shoes are a must. Day W
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Date Time 10/2-10/23 7:00-8:00P 11/6-11/27 7:00-8:00P
Studio B
Cake Decorating Basics for Kids
Day Tu Tu
Activity Room B
Date Time 10/3-10/24 8:15-9:30P
PRE: Premier pass holder
Age 18 & up
BAS: Basic pass holder
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 9/26 $39 /$46 /$58 /$69 621112-01
MR: Mason resident
NR: Non-resident
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Musikgarten Early Childhood Music Classes
Mason Community Center
Meeting Room When music and movement are a natural, joyous part of childhood, children benefit greatly in many areas of life. Language development, self-expression, memory skills, concentration, social interaction, fine motor skills, listening, problem solving, teamwork, goal setting, and coordination are all impacted by early music and movement education. What’s more, as a child learns to play music, other areas of development—creativity, family bonding, self-esteem, confidence, and emotional development—are also positively impacted.
Family Music for Babies Play musically with your baby through bouncing and rocking songs, wiggle and peek-a-boo games, dancing, moving, and singing. Music play activities are designed to increase your child's curiosity about music, to develop listening skills and a sense of beat, and to establish the foundation for singing and musical thought. All new participants of this program must purchase the supply kit. Parent participation is required. Day Date Time W 10/3-11/28 5:30-6:00P Supply Kit *No Class 10/31, 11/21
Age 0-18mo
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 9/26 $70 /$81 /$101 /$121 631101-01* $35 /$35 /$35 /$35 631101-02
Family Music for Toddlers Participate with your toddler in singing, chanting, moving, dancing, listening, and playing simple instruments while developing a strong musical bond with your child. Through activities that bridge the natural connection between music and movement, your child's musical aptitude and listening abilities are enhanced and further developed. All new participants of this program must purchase the supply kit. Parent participation is required. Day Date Time W 10/3-11/28 6:15-6:45P Supply Kit *No Class 10/31, 11/21
Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 15mo-3.5yrs 9/26 $70 /$81 /$101 /$121 631102-01* $30 /$30 /$30 /$30 631102-02
Cycle of Seasons Celebrate your child's love of nature and growing independence through activities which focus on the seasons of the year. Classes are designed to build attention and self-expression and include singing, chanting, moving, focused listening, musical games, exploring musical instruments, creative movement, and storytelling. All new participants of this program must purchase the supply kit. Day Date Time W 10/3-11/28 7:00-7:45P Supply Kit *No Class 10/31, 11/21
Age 3-5
Busy Brains Intervention
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 9/26 $96 /$111 /$136 /$161 631103-01* $40 /$40 /$40 /$40 631103-02
Nurture a growing mind or challenge your advanced student to reach new heights with Busy Brain Enrichment's Intervention program. With two areas of focus, reading and mathematics, you can choose based on your child's strengths. Your child will receive learning opportunities presented at his or her level and learn through a variety of challenges. Every child can reach his or her potential with continued academic opportunities and challenges in this excellent addition to school studies. Day Date Mathematics M 10/1-10/22 Reading W 10/3-10/24
Time
Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR)
Activity
6:00-6:50P
2-5
9/24
$145 /$156 /$173 /$190 631121-01
6:00-6:50P
2-5
9/26
$145 /$156 /$173 /$190 631121-02
World Wonders Activity Room A In this simulated adventure, your child will become a geographic guru while caravanning worldwide in search of priceless artifacts. Children will earn valuable "Travel Dots" as they complete fact sheets and scour the world's greatest cities for treasure. Travelers will give reports to the group covering worldwide news, language, government, religion, leaders, and famous landmarks. Day Date Time Tu 10/9-11/27 6:00-7:15P
Age 2-6
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 10/2 $130 /$153 /$178 /$203
Activity 631122-01
Segway Instruction Mason Community Center Take a test ride on a Segway! This quick instructional course will teach you the basics of Segway ownership and maintenance. At the end of the course, each participant will get a chance to drive a Segway. If you are interested in buying a Segway or just want to learn more about them, this program is perfect for you. Day Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M
Date 10/9 10/9 10/9 10/9 10/9 10/22 10/22 10/22 10/22 10/22 11/5 11/5 11/5 11/5 11/5 11/19 11/19 11/19 11/19 11/19
Time 8:00-9:00A 10:00-11:00A 12:00-1:00P 5:00-6:00P 7:00-8:00P 8:00-9:00A 10:00-11:00A 12:00-1:00P 5:00-6:00P 7:00-8:00P 8:00-9:00A 10:00-11:00A 12:00-1:00P 5:00-6:00P 7:00-8:00P 8:00-9:00A 10:00-11:00A 12:00-1:00P 5:00-6:00P 7:00-8:00P
Age 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up
Deadline 10/2 10/2 10/2 10/2 10/2 10/15 10/15 10/15 10/15 10/15 10/29 10/29 10/29 10/29 10/29 11/12 11/12 11/12 11/12 11/12
Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44
Activity 621600-01 621600-02 621600-03 621600-04 621600-05 621600-06 621600-07 621600-08 621600-09 621600-10 621600-11 621600-12 621600-13 621600-14 621600-15 621600-16 621600-17 621600-18 621600-19 621600-20
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CPR/AED Classes
Humor for Sweethearts
Fire Station 51 - Community Room
Activity Room A
As part of our effort to make the community a safer place to live and work, the City of Mason Fire Department is offering a series of CPR classes in 2012.
Are you and your sweetheart looking for a unique way to celebrate Sweetest Day? Join husband and wife humorists, Joe and Cheryl Denton, and learn how to laugh at life together. Through songs, group dances, team challenges, and clowning activities, you might just crack a smile or giggle for the first time in ages. Take home new skills, lasting memories, and a two-bit prize. To learn more, visit www.cheryldenton.com.
The course is free of charge to Mason residents. All CPR instructors are Mason Firefighter/Paramedics and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members. During the sessions, residents will learn adult and child CPR as well as the proper operation of an automated external defibrillator (AED). After the four-hour class, participants will receive a certification from the American Heart Association. Classes will be held in the community room at Fire Station 51, 4420 Mason-Montgomery Road. Please register through Mason Community Center. Day Date Time Age W 10/3 8:00A-12:00P 18 & up *Mason residents only. Proof of residency required.
Deadline 9/26
Fee Free*
Activity 621620-01
CPR Training for Your Business! In addition to the bi-monthly classes for residents, Mason Fire Department also offers CPR classes to local businesses. Please contact Mason Fire Administration at 513.229.8540 during regular business hours (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F) to learn about classes for your business.
Credit Score Seminar Activity Room A What does your credit score say about you? Companies access your credit score when you purchase large items, apply for loans, buy a house, and even when you apply for a job. Learn how this number can affect your life and what you can do to change it. This seminar will cover an overall view of what is contained in a credit report, how information reported by lenders can affect your credit score, and how you can request a free credit report. If you are just starting out, you can learn what items will build and lower your credit score, and what effect significant life cycle changes will have on your credit score. Instructor Terri Williams is a Sales Associate for Experian and has worked in the credit industry for 15 years. Day W W W W
Date 10/3 10/17 11/7 11/28
Time 7:00-8:00P 7:00-8:00P 7:00-8:00P 7:00-8:00P
Age 16 & up 16 & up 16 & up 16 & up
Deadline 9/26 10/10 10/31 11/21
Fee Free Free Free Free
Activity 621632-01 621632-02 621632-03 621632-04
Day Date Time F 10/19 7:00-8:30P *Price is per couple.
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/12 $36 /$43 /$54 /$65* 621610-01
Business Plan Development Activity Room A A business plan is a new entrepreneur's most valuable tool. It defines the business' strategy and serves as a road map to help with making key business decisions, the marketing plan, and the fund raising process. This document will be evolving with you in the entrepreneurial process while helping you anchor the fundamental principles of your business. Begin this important step with the help of MSBC of America, a Medium & Small Business Consulting firm based in Mason with expertise in professional business management. You will learn each step of the business start-up process; from determining the legal entity type that is suitable to your business, to registering your business in Ohio, and to understanding the content and development of a successful business plan in order to secure a grant, loan, or equity financing for your business. Enjoy a more detailed, comprehensive, and guided review of the business plan development process at a slower pace in a multisession course or complete the condensed high level course in a one-day seminar. Each option is offered with interactive tools to keep the session animated and productive. Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity One-Day Seminar Sa 10/20 8:30A-12:00P 18 & up 10/13 $60 /$71 /$89 /$107 621630-01 Multisession Course Sa 11/3-11/17 8:30-11:00A 18 & up 10/27 $100 /$118 /$143 /$168 621630-02
TECHNOLOGY CLASSES
Digital Photography Senior Center Lounge
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.
Retirement Planning Seminar
Day W
Activity Room A
Digital Photo 2
Financial concerns are a constant battle for anyone and financial troubles can start to compound as you get closer to retirement age. This seminar, perfect for anyone approaching retirement age or already retired, will help you begin planning for your retirement and teach you the fundamental basics of retirement finances. Each class will be focused on a different topic: Risk and Retirement, Sources of Income, and Income Strategies.
Age 18 & up
Date 11/7
Time 10:00A-12:00P
Age 18 & up
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/31 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 641418-01
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. Day W
Date 11/14
Time 10:00A-12:00P
Age 18 & up
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 11/7 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 641419-01
Instructor Mike Paul has been a Financial Advisor for 29 years. Guest presenter Cam McClung has been a Portfolio Manager for 15 years. Day Date Time Th 10/18-11/1 7:00-8:15P
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October / November 2012
Age 18 & up
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/11 $18 /$22 /$28 /$33 621631-01
PRE: Premier pass holder
BAS: Basic pass holder
MR: Mason resident
NR: Non-resident
Digital Photo 3 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. Day W
Date 11/21
Time 10:00A-12:00P
Age 18 & up
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 11/14 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 641420-01
Digital Photo 4 Prerequisite: Digital Photo 3 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 W
Date 11/28
Time 10:00A-12:00P
Age 18 & up
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 11/21 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 641421-01
Computer Basics Senior Center Lounge 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 Tu 10/9-10/30 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/2 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 641400-01
Microsoft Excel Basics Senior Center Lounge Create and edit spreadsheets and workbooks as you learn to use and understand formulas, functions, and labels. This class requires a good understanding of Microsoft Explorer and Windows, menus and tool bars, and basic concepts such as file/save, copy/paste, when to left or right click, and how to highlight text. Day Date Tu 10/9-10/30
Time 6:30-8:30P
Age 18 & up
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/2 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 641403-01
Beginning Internet Senior Center Lounge 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 Tu 11/6-11/27
Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up 10/30 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 641401-01
eBay Buying Senior Center Lounge 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 10/10
Time 10:00A-12:00P
Age 18 & up
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/3 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 641422-01
eBay Selling Senior Center Lounge 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. Day Date W 10/17
Time 10:00A-12:00P
Age 18 & up
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/10 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 641423-01
FITNESS/HEALTH Live Well in Mason Live Well in Mason offers free programming to encourage healthy lifestyles. These programs are provided through a partnership between the City of Mason, Group Health Associates, and Bethesda Physical Therapy. Look for programs with the distinct 3-leaf logo throughout this brochure for more great programs.
Pavilion Spa Massage Mason Community Center We offer TriHealth Pavilion Spa Massage Therapy Services from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays at Mason Community Center.
Spyware and Anti-Viruses
10 minute chair massage: Premier $10/ Basic or non-member: $12 30 minute massage: Premier $42/ Basic or non-member: $50 60 minute massage: Premier $63/ Basic or non-member: $75 90 minute massage: Premier $81/ Basic or non-member: $96
Senior Center Lounge
Call 513.229.8555 to schedule your appointment.
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.
Chili Cook-Off & Chili Lunch
Day Date W 10/24
Meeting Room
Time 10:00A-12:00P
Age 18 & up
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/17 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 641411-01
Enter your chili into the Live Well in Mason Chili Cook-Off! Chili will be judged based on taste, creativity, and name. Then the chili entries will be served to the community for lunch. To enter the contest, please pick up your entry form from the Customer Service Desk at Mason Community Center or call 513.229.8555 by September 29. Day Date Time Age Deadline Sa 10/6 11:00A All 9/29 *To attend the chili lunch, pre-registration is recommended.
To register, see page 2.
Fee Free
Activity 686105-01*
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Diabetes Awareness: Team Type 1 Meeting Room Welcome riders from Sanofi's Team Type 1 Cycling Team. The mission of Team Type 1 is to instill hope and inspiration for people around the world who are affected by diabetes. With appropriate diet, exercise, treatment, and technology, Team Type 1 believes anyone with diabetes can achieve their dreams. Meet members of this team and hear their triumphant stories of working to control their disease and become incredible athletes.
The Healthy Home Create a healthy home environment and protect your family from an increasingly toxic world. Dangerous toxins abound in the air we breathe, the food and water we consume, and even in the very place we are supposed to be safe from harm: our homes. The decline in children’s health coincides with a rise in the four A’s (Allergies, Asthma, ADHD, and Autism), and many new diseases such as IBS, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Fibromyalgia are attributed to environmental causes. Join eco-consultant Laurie Mitroff to gain a better understanding of the toxins in your environment, and learn easy and practical steps for creating a greener nest for you and your family. Day Date Time Age Tu 10/2-10/23 11:00A-12:00P 18 & up
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 9/25 $52 /$63 /$82 /$100 621500-01
Community Wellness Expo Community Center Join us for the second annual Community Wellness Expo, a fun and informative way to discover new and time-honored ways to get and stay healthy. The expo features an array of vendors geared to hit every aspect of health and wellness. Bring the family to browse vendors, win a door prize, or play in our Kid Zone in the gym. Day Sa
Date 10/6
Time 9:00-1:00P
Age All
Deadline 10/6
Fee Free
Activity 686104-01
Healthy-U
Date 11/12
Time 6:00-7:00P
Age All
Deadline 11/5
Fee Free
Activity 686110-02
ASSESSMENTS & SCREENINGS
Flu Shots Meeting Room Live Well in Mason is pleased to make flu shots available to Mason Community Center members through Group Health Associates. They are available through self-pay or your insurance provider. A copy of your insurance card must be presented at the time of the injection if you will be filing an insurance claim. Please pick up a form on your next visit to Mason Community Center. Day W W Th Th
Date 10/3 10/3 10/11 10/11
Time 7:30-11:00A 3:00-7:00P 7:30-11:00A 3:00-7:00P
Age All All All All
Deadline 9/26 9/26 10/4 10/4
Activity 686100-01 686100-02 686100-03 686100-04
Mammogram, Manicure, & Massage Mason Community Center
Are you struggling with a health condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, fibromyalgia, or arthritis? The Healthy-U Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is proven to improve quality of life and save money by reducing health care expenses. It's free to adults with an on-going health condition and/or their caregivers. This program is sponsored by the Council on Aging.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In partnership with TriHealth Mammography Van, Live Well in Mason is pleased to offer mammograms to the community. Please bring your insurance card and a form of ID. Sign up for a mammogram and receive a polish change compliments of the Paul Mitchell School of Cincinnati, and a chair massage provided by Trihealth Pavilion Spa. Appointments are set for every 15 minutes. To schedule: Visit community.trihealthmobile. timetrade.com or call 513.569.6565.
Day Tu
*Please note that insurance will be charged for your mammogram (copay will apply)*
Meeting Room
Date 10/9-11/13
Time 1:00-3:30P
Age 18 & up
Deadline Fee 10/2 Free
Activity 661500-01
Day F
Blood Drive Meeting Room Every day, people like you make a difference in Greater Cincinnati by sharing their good health. They do it through the simple act of giving blood. In partnership with TriHealth, we’ve made it convenient for you to donate by bringing Hoxworth Blood Center technicians to Mason Community Center. Your donated blood will be utilized by TriHealth to help save lives at their hospital locations. To schedule your appointment, please visit: www.hoxworth.org/groups/ mason Day M M
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Day M
Date 10/15 10/15
Time 8:00-10:15A 11:30A-2:00P
October / November 2012
Age 17 & up 17 & up
Deadline 10/8 10/8
Fee Free Free
Date 10/12
Time 9:00A-1:00P
Age 35 & up
Deadline 10/5
Fee *insurance will be charged
Cholesterol & Glucose Screening Meeting Room Live Well in Mason offers bi-annual fasting cholesterol and glucose screenings. You will receive your results the day of your screening and have an opportunity to discuss your results with a TriHealth specialist. Day Date Time Age W 11/7 7:00-7:15A 18 & up W 11/7 7:15-7:30A 18 & up W 11/7 7:30-7:45A 18 & up W 11/7 7:45-8:00A 18 & up W 11/7 8:00-8:15A 18 & up W 11/7 8:15-8:30A 18 & up W 11/7 8:30-8:45A 18 & up W 11/7 8:45-9:00A 18 & up *No food or drink 8 hours prior to screening.
PRE: Premier pass holder
BAS: Basic pass holder
Deadline 10/31 10/31 10/31 10/31 10/31 10/31 10/31 10/31
Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $20 /$24 /$30 /$36 $20 /$24 /$30 /$36 $20 /$24 /$30 /$36 $20 /$24 /$30 /$36 $20 /$24 /$30 /$36 $20 /$24 /$30 /$36 $20 /$24 /$30 /$36 $20 /$24 /$30 /$36
MR: Mason resident
Activity 686200-02* 686200-03* 686200-04* 686200-05* 686200-06* 686200-07* 686200-08* 686200-09*
NR: Non-resident
To register, see page 2.
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Enjoy The Journey A fitness tip from Richard Back, Personal Trainer at Mason Community Center Goals are not the most important aspect of your fitness training. Enjoying the journey to reach those goals is.
NUTRITION
If you enjoy the workouts with your heart pounding in your chest and your legs quivering from exertion, then you will stay the course. You will continue your journey to a healthier, more fit life when you enjoy the journey.
Diabetes Awareness Luncheon Meeting Room
If, however, you set a goal of 100 pushups, 50 burpees, 25 pull-ups, or a marathon—and dread the effort and commitment it takes to achieve those goals, your likelihood of success is diminished.
Live Well in Mason is pleased to feature a Sanofi A1C Champion and TriHealth's Dr. Padma Mangu at a luncheon. The A1C Champions Program unites "champions" who are successfully managing their diabetes with patients who are striving to do the same. Hear their inspirational story. Dr. Mangu will speak about diabetes health and awareness today and provide tips to help you control your diabetes. Day W
Date 11/7
Time 11:30A-1:00P
Age 12 & up
Deadline 10/31
Fee Free
The journey is the goal. Your passion for the endeavor is its own reward. No goal required!
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Jerry Garcia sang, “There is a road, no simple highway, between the dawn and the dark of night, and if you go, no one may follow; that path is for your steps alone.” Enjoy the journey!
Enjoying the Holidays Mason Community Center Main Street Corridor Be health conscious this holiday season! Come sample an array of traditional Thanksgiving foods that have been revised to provide a healthier meal. View displays along Mason Community Center’s Main Street corridor and try small samples. Recipe cards will be available so you can make a healthier meal at home. Day M M
Date 11/19 11/19
Time 11:00A-1:00P 5:00-7:00P
Age All All
Fee Free Free
Fit Families Workout Studio A Fitness should be a family affair! What better way to spend some quality time with your loved ones each week than with this cardio and strength circuit class? A group exercise instructor/personal trainer will have you and your family getting fit together! Age 6 & up
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 9/26 $0 /$16 /$160 /$160 621311-01
Become stronger, quicker, and smarter this off season! Student athletes, are you looking to improve your conditioning before going into your next sports season or want to continue your fitness after your season is over? Use your off season to work with our skilled trainers to improve your strength, speed, and endurance while helping you prevent injuries that could keep you sidelined the whole season.
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October / November 2012
Date 10/3 10/10 10/17 10/24 10/31 11/7 11/14 11/21 10/3-11/21
Time 9:15-11:45A 9:15-11:45A 9:15-11:45A 9:15-11:45A 9:15-11:45A 9:15-11:45A 9:15-11:45A 9:15-11:45A 9:15-11:45A
Age 13 & up 13 & up 13 & up 13 & up 13 & up 13 & up 13 & up 13 & up 13 & up
Deadline 9/26 10/3 10/10 10/17 10/24 10/31 11/7 11/14 9/26
Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 $40 /$48 /$60 /$72
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Studio B
Gymnasium
Age 9-14 9-14
Day W W W W W W W W W
Hula Hoop Playshop
Youth Strength & Agility
Day Date Time Tu,Th 10/16-11/8 6:00-6:45P Tu,Th 11/20-12/13 6:00-6:45P *No class 11/22
Activity Room A Get the whole package as you blend Power, yoga, and Pilates for cardio, toning, strength, and stretching. This class begins with Power through various aerobic activities and changes into a fusion of Pilates/yoga movements with 60 minutes of PiYo. For the best results, sign up for all 8 weeks.
FITNESS PROGRAMS
Day Date Time W 10/3-11/21 4:00-4:45P
Power PiYo
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/9 $48 /$57 /$72 /$86 661600-01 11/13 $48 /$57 /$72 /$86 661600-02*
Attention ladies! This "playshop" is all about moving and having fun. Using a weighted Hula Hoop, you’ll wiggle your way through a great aerobic workout, burning up to 420 calories. After the instructor-led workouts, stick around for hooping contests and prizes. Mothers, daughters, sisters, cousins, aunts, and nieces are welcome to attend this girls' only party. Day Th Th Th Th
Date 10/4 10/18 11/1 11/15
PRE: Premier pass holder
Time 7:30-8:45P 7:30-8:45P 7:30-8:45P 7:30-8:45P
Age 13 & up 13 & up 13 & up 13 & up
BAS: Basic pass holder
Deadline 9/27 10/11 10/25 11/8
Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12
MR: Mason resident
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NR: Non-resident
Wicked Workout
Personal Training
Studio A
Activity Room
Put on your Halloween workout gear and join Mason Community Center's Group Exercise Instructors for a wicked BODYPUMP workout. They have put together the toughest mix of all time. Participants who enroll in the Wicked Workout will receive form coaching from the instructors with the option of digital photos. Everyone who comes will have the opportunity to participate in fitness competitions, raffles, and a great workout!
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 cater to individual needs, no matter what the goal. Stop by the Customer Service desk for more information or call 513.229.8555 to get started!
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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
Date 10/28
Time 3:00-5:00P
Age 15 & up
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/21 $6 /$7 /$9 /$11 621314-01
Bodies in Balance: Water Leisure Pool Bodies in Balance is ideal for those who have arthritis, Parkinson’s, 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 more medically inclined approach to your water program, this is the class for you. Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Beginner M 10/22-12/17 11:00-11:45A 18 & up 10/15 $45 /$53 /$67 /$80 Advanced W 10/24-12/12 11:00-11:45A 18 & up 10/17 $45 /$53 /$67 /$80
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Bodies in Balance: Land Studio B Bodies in Balance: Land is ideal for those who have arthritis, Parkinson’s, Fibromyalgia, balance issues, or any other joint pain. This is a basic class for those starting an exercise program or those who want to transition from aquatics exercises to a land-based program. The class is led by a certified athletic trainer and features more rehab-based exercises compared to a traditional fitness class. If you are looking for a medically inclined approach to your fitness program, this is the class for you. Day Date Time Age F 10/26-12/14 11:00-11:45A 18 & up
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/19 $45 /$53 /$67 /$80 661604-03
PERSONAL TRAINING
Clinical Exercise Program Fitness Center The program is designed for those who are looking for a more medically based exercise program. Using the various services the community center offers—the fitness floor, track, and the warm water therapy pool—a certified athletic trainer will design a personalized exercise prescription to ensure your safe return to exercise and activity. • F all Special: Buy your first sessions in our warm water therapy pool and receive the Basic price on your clinical exercise package if you are a non-member. Please stop in to talk with the Fitness Supervisor for more information or call 513.229.8555. Please note that a note or referral from your physician is required before beginning this program. Session Package 1 Session 4 Sessions 8 Sessions
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Fee (Premier/ Basic/ Non-Member) $51 $60 $90 $125 $146 $219 $238 $280 $420
Ask about our large group training or private group exercise classes.
Mason’s Post Rehab Program Let our Certified Athletic Trainer help you transition from managed physical therapy to your own exercise program. • ��-week program • Certified Athletic Trainer guidance • A workout routine specific to your needs • Full membership at Mason Community Center for �� weeks • No enrollment fee to continue your Community Center membership
To learn more, stop in to talk to our Wellness Supervisior or call ���.���.���� Mason Community Center ���� Mason-Montgomery Road Mason, Ohio ����� ���.���.���� www.imaginemason.org
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Sassy Sixes and Sevens
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. Day Date Time Tu 10/23-12/11 5:00-6:00P W 10/24-12/19 7:15-8:15P Th 10/25-12/20 5:00-6:00P Sa 10/27-12/22 12:15-1:15P *No Class 10/31, 11/22-11/24
SPORTS
Age 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7
Deadline 10/16 10/17 10/18 10/20
Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $71 /$84 /$105 /$126 $71 /$84 /$105 /$126 $71 /$84 /$105 /$126 $71 /$84 /$105 /$126
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GYMNASTICS
Beginners
Gymnastics
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.
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 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.
Mom and Me 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. Day Date Time M 10/22-12/10 10:00-10:30A Tu 10/23-12/11 10:30-11:00A W 10/24-12/19 10:00-10:30A F 10/26-12/21 9:45-10:15A Sa 10/27-12/22 10:00-10:30A *No Class 10/31, 11/23-11/24
Age 18mo-3yr 18mo-3yr 18mo-3yr 18mo-3yr 18mo-3yr
Deadline 10/15 10/16 10/17 10/19 10/20
Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $56 /$66 /$83 /$99 $56 /$66 /$83 /$99 $56 /$66 /$83 /$99 $56 /$66 /$83 /$99 $56 /$66 /$83 /$99
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Day Date Tu 10/23-12/11 Th 10/25-12/20 *No Class 11/22
Time 6:00-7:00P 7:00-8:00P
Age 8-17 8-17
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10/16 $71 /$84 /$105 /$126 632384-01 10/18 $71 /$84 /$105 /$126 632384-02*
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 Date W 10/24-12/19 *No Class 10/31
Time 6:00-7:15P
Age 8-17
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 10/17 $88 /$104 /$129 /$154
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8-week sessions Please note that gymnastics classes are 8 weeks long.
Tiny Tumblers 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. Day Date Time M 10/22-12/10 10:30-11:15A Tu 10/23-12/11 11:00-11:45A W 10/24-12/19 4:15-5:00P Th 10/25-12/20 4:00-4:45P F 10/26-12/21 11:15A-12:00P Sa 10/27-12/22 10:30-11:15A *No Class 10/31, 11/22-11/24
Age 3 3 3 3 3 3
Deadline 10/15 10/16 10/17 10/18 10/19 10/20
Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $56 /$66 /$83 /$99 $56 /$66 /$83 /$99 $56 /$66 /$83 /$99 $56 /$66 /$83 /$99 $56 /$66 /$83 /$99 $56 /$66 /$83 /$99
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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 Date Time M 10/22-12/10 11:15A-12:15P W 10/24-12/19 10:30-11:30A W 10/24-12/19 5:00-6:00P Th 10/25-12/20 6:00-7:00P Th 10/25-12/20 11:00A-12:00P F 10/26-12/21 10:15-11:15A Sa 10/27-12/22 11:15A-12:15P *No Class 10/31, 11/22-11/24
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October / November 2012
Age 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5
Deadline 10/15 10/17 10/17 10/18 10/18 10/19 10/20
Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $71 /$84 /$105 /$126 $71 /$84 /$105 /$126 $71 /$84 /$105 /$126 $71 /$84 /$105 /$126 $71 /$84 /$105 /$126 $71 /$84 /$105 /$126 $71 /$84 /$105 /$126
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Fall is a Great Time for Golf A tip from Andy Horn, golf pro at the Golf Center at Kings Island Playing golf in fall or winter conditions calls for some adjustment in technique and strategy. Cold weather dictates that you warm up and stretch more than usual before the round. Pay particular attention to stretching your back muscles so a full turn can be made. When wearing extra layers of clothing, your swing will tend to shorten. This, coupled with playing a cold golf ball, requires that you take more club to reach the desired distance. Do not be afraid to take an extra club. Practice your short game before you go out, also. During the off season, greens could be running a little slower, so you may need to hit your pitch or putt harder. This is a great time to play, so take advantage of the season and dress for the conditions. Have fun!
PRE: Premier pass holder
BAS: Basic pass holder
MR: Mason resident
NR: Non-resident
MARTIAL ARTS
TRACK
Tae Kwon Do Meeting Room
Presented By I. K. Kim Tae Kwon Do
Tae Kwon Do is a well-balanced Korean martial art that specializes in kicking skills. I.K. Kim Ja Be Ryu Tae Kwon Do Centers, Inc., teaches traditional martial arts focusing on the development of students as martial artists while emphasizing overall self-improvement, self-control, discipline, physical fitness, self-defense, balance, flexibility, and strength. Parents of all participants under the age of 13 are asked to remain on site during class.
Beginner No previous experience is necessary for this class. Adults, teens, and children will train together in a family-oriented program. Day Date Tu,Th 10/2-10/25 Tu,Th 11/6-12/4 *No Class 11/22
Time 6:30-7:30P 6:30-7:30P
Age 5 & up 5 & up
Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 9/25 $39 /$45 /$55 /$60 611100-01 10/30 $39 /$45 /$55 /$60 611100-02*
Buckeye Running Training Group Mason Community Center Lobby Buckeye Running Company Training Group meets and runs throughout the week from Mason Community Center's Main Lobby*. Enjoy group runs with the benefit of great coaches who will help you improve every step of the way. *Wednesday runs are for members only and meet in the Membership Lounge. Non-members may participate by purchasing a day pass to the center. Day Need for Speed Tu Out-and-Back W Training Run Sa
Time
Age
Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR)
6:00-7:00P
All
Free
9:00-10:00A
All
$0 /$2/ $20/ $20
7:30-10:00A
All
Free
How to treat and prevent three of the most common types of pain in a runner’s body. While you are running, do your knees hurt? Feeling sharp pain in your shins? Having discomfort in your heel(s)? If you are suffering from any of these symptoms, you are not alone. These three ailments are some of the most common topics of pain amongst runners. Knowing what is causing your pain will make the process of healing and preventing further injury smoother. SHIN PAIN: This is what is referred to as “shin splints.” This pain can be anywhere from dull, sharp, or excruciating. Although there can be several causes for this type of pain, the most common seems to be either being in the wrong pair of shoes—or being in the right pair that has worn down and is no longer doing its job. If you have a flat foot, this means that your arch collapses. You need to be fitted for a pair of shoes that has a good amount of arch support so that your arch does not collapse when you run. Icing your shins and taking Ibuprofen to reduce the inflammation are the most common ways to treat shin splints. Taking a week or two off from running and switching to swimming, biking, or the elliptical will also help to reduce the stress of impact on your shins and give the inflammation time reduce. KNEE PAIN: There are many tendons and ligaments within the knee, which means many different types and causes of pain. The most common is a sharp or dull pain just below the kneecap and above the top of your shins. Typically, this ends up being tendonitis of the knee. The tricky thing about tendons is they make you think you are healed, and then the pain will strike out of nowhere! This is because as you move, the tendon will “warm up” and loosen. You may start to feel better as your workout goes on because the tendon is moving. While it is moving, it’s rubbing against other parts of your body, causing friction and essentially, inflammation. The pain typically becomes greater once you have stopped moving and then try to start again. In the short time you have stopped, the tendon has already begun to tighten again and the amount of inflammation has become greater due to the friction with other parts of your body. To help heal this, you can ice and take Ibuprofen to reduce swelling and inflammation. To prevent this from getting worse and having to take extended time off to heal, you can purchase a band to go around the lower portion of your knee. The band will keep the tendon in To register, see page 2.
place while you move through the day and prevent that friction that is causing inflammation! HEEL PAIN: This heel pain can be first thing in the morning when you get out of bed, while you are walking, while you are running, or all three. We most commonly find this to be planter fasciitis. This happens when the ligament known as the plantar fascia becomes strained or inflamed. Since this is the ligament that connects from your heel to your toes, the strain can come from a number of things. If you have high arches or flat fleet and you are not supported in the shoes you are wearing, a strain can occur. This can also happen from a tight Achilles tendon or a tight calve muscle. To get rid of this pain, it is most effective to take time off and give your foot a rest. You can also ice the area and take Ibuprofen to reduce the swelling. Adding in toe and calve stretches can also help. Some will say that adding a gel heel cup to your shoe will provide more of an immediate relief during the healing process, although this will not heal the injury itself. A new, properly fitting pair of shoes should be your first step! A new and properly fitting pair of shoes, bands for your tendons, and gel heel cups can all be found at Buckeye Running Company. Stop by the Symbiosis store at Mason Community Center to learn more about our store. October / November 2012
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