Decatur Active Living Playbook, Winter 2014

January-May September2014 2013

Adult Softball Neighborhood Softball Tournament

Decatur Active Living • Children & Youth Services

Details on page 11

active adults

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tennis Could ‘Walk With a Doc’ be part of your new year plan for active living in 2014? See page 5!

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Design Your Fitness Strategy for 2014

Decatur Active Living New Classes Start Soon wing by the New Class Expo at the Decatur Recreation Center on Saturday, Jan. 11 to see what’s new for the new year. Enjoy live fitness and group exercise demonstrations that will make you want to get up and move! Play fitness bingo for prize drawings! See more event information on page 3, and detailed descriptions of all of our new offerings beginning on page 4.

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Get moving with our new Nia Dance program.

Details on page 4!

Every day in February

Enjoy healthy meals at select Decatur restaurants and earn an exclusive booklet of nutritious recipes from local chefs!

Details on page 16.

Active News

Team Decatur Challenges YOU! Get fit (or more fit) in 2014 with Team Decatur and Decatur Active Living.

The Grand Slam Fitness Challenge continues in 2014 and we are excited to welcome Dancer’s Heart in June as a new participating race. Dancer’s Heart honors the memory of former Decatur High School Student Imani Twine Thompson.

Decatur Active Living Director Greg White (right) and some Team Decatur members at the KP Corporate Run/Walk at Turner Field.

How To Become a Grand Slam Fitness Champion Run or walk in three of the participating run/ walks and the KP Corporate Run/Walk in September and you will hit a Grand Slam!

January 11 • Run With the Dogs March 15 • Tour deCatur May 3 • Beat the Street for Little Feet June 14 • Dancer’s Heart September • KP Corporate Run/Walk (mandatory to receive the GSFC Award) October 11 • Oakhurst Arts Run November 8 • Run For Justice

Register your races with Decatur Active Living by November 30 and you will be honored in January 2015 with a special award and be featured in the Decatur FOCUS newsletter.

Team Decatur offers social nights at local restaurants so participants can get to know each other and make new friends for walking and running sessions.

Join us! For more information visit decaturga. com/teamdecatur or contact cheryl.burnette@decaturga.com, 678-553-6541.

Playbook Children & Youth Services Division 231 Sycamore St. • P.O. Box 220 Decatur, GA 30031 404-378-1082 • fax 404-378-1281 www.decaturga.com/cys

Claire Miller..............................................................director Nancy Brune......................................assistant director Glenda Lee..................................program supervisor Lillie Johnson.....................administrative assistant Lartesha Chaney.........................................site director Caudieu Cook...............................................site director Rashad Crowell............................................site director Tiffany Little...................................................site director Renae Madison............................................site director Cathy Morgan Davenport....................site director Danielle Perry...............................................site director

Decatur Active Living Division 231 Sycamore St. • P.O. Box 220 Decatur, GA 30031 404-377-0494 • fax 404-370-4130 www.decaturga.com • www.beactivedecatur.com

Greg White..............................................................director Cheryl Burnette...............................assistant director

Athletic Services Stacy Green.................................program supervisor Lindsey Struck......assistant program supervisor

Recreation Services Lee Williams................................program supervisor Bessie Hall..............................................program leader Tavelus Johnson................................program leader Irin Pittman............................................program leader Tracie Sanchez...................... adult program leader

Tennis/Aquatics Staff Jabari Cole...................................program supervisor Sharon Hulette...................................program leader Kyle Morton..........................................program leader Marlene Scott......................................program leader

Support Staff Virginia Atchison..............administrative assistant Juanita Tyson.......................................... morning clerk Arlana Nicholas...................................afternoon clerk Eugenia Kelley-Minor..........................evening clerk

Active Living Board Members

Beacon Hill Complex Prepares to Open in 2014 Decatur Active Living will soon open a new gym facility, pool and meeting space at the Beacon Hill Complex, 410 W. Trinity Place. Our neighbors in the complex will be City Schools of Decatur Administrative Offices and the City of Decatur Police Department. More information about the grand opening in 2014 is coming soon.

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Kellly Walsh, Chair • Bill Adams • Sally Brozek Michael Harbin • Wendy Heaps Paul Jacxsens • Don Rigger • Miriam Vos

Active Living Staff Appointments to Georgia Recreation and Parks Association for 2014: Gregory White, Board of Trustees and District 6 Commissioner. Lindsey Struck, District 6 Secretary. District 6 Committee Appointments: Leadership–Stacy Green; Technology–Jabari Cole; Visibility/Marketing–Cheryl Burnette.

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Active Adults and Seniors

Active Adults

Contact Tracie Sanchez • 678-553-6559, tracie.sanchez@decaturga.com Contact Lee Williams • 678-553-6551, lee.williams@decaturga.com or Tracie Sanchez • 678-553-6559, tracie.sanchez@decaturga.com

Lively Pursuits for Active Adults

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ll classes are held at the Decatur Recreation Center (DRC) and are priced per month unless otherwise indicated. See the At-a-Glance table on pages 6 and 7 for complete details about fees, dates, times, etc. Please register in advance at decaturga.com/webtrac.

Active Classes NEW! Ageless Grace

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are taught by experienced instructor Jerilynn Bedingfield.

NEW! Hula Hoops In this eight-week series Lisa Shaw instructs how to hula hoop for fitness. You will learn basic moves, and routines set to music in a group setting. Class incorporates a full fitness workout and requires that you bring or purchase a professional hula hoop. Lisa can advise you on purchase or design one for you. This class is going to be fun, so bring a friend.

NEW! Yoga Classes are designed for mixed levels to benefit beginners and advanced yoga students.

The chair/mat version allows participants to choose to practice in a chair, on a mat, or both as needed to address and support mobility and healing issues. Monday classes are chair/mat and Fridays are mat only.

Returning Favorites Aerobic Dance Shape up with LZ Aerobics. Classes include dance exercise and senior aerobics. For more information, visit lzaerobics.com or call 678380-3861. Registration ongoing.

Learn 21 simple tools for lifelong comfort and ease. Based on the science of neuroplasticity, Ageless Grace is a seated fitness program that improves cardiovascular functioning by working your core, all five areas of the brain and 21 different “aging factors.”

Great for baby-boomers, seniors, and people with balance or joint issues or other physical challenges. Instructor: Sandy Bramlett.

NEW! Nia Dance

NEW! Ballet Fit for Beginners

NEW! Playout – Family Fitness

Afridancercise

Try our new beginner-level Ballet Fit course for a ballet-inspired workout using principles of classical dance to tone and sculpt the body. No dance experience is necessary and all levels of fitness are welcome. Tuesday/ Thursday class is suitable for seniors. Wednesday class is open for 13 years and up. Classes

Playout is a card game created at Emory University that makes fitness fun. Cards issue challenges for certain combinations of exercises and activities. This is an active living class for the entire family. Fee includes takehome card game.

This unique body workout combines deepbreathing techniques, stretching, and low to medium aerobics mixed with traditional West African dance steps. Over time, as choreography develops, interested participants may perform at other venues to music provided by professional drummers.

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Blending eastern and western movement arts, including tai chi, tai kwon do, aikido, yoga and modern dance, Nia creates a unique, non-impact barefoot aerobic workout with an emphasis on the joy of movement. With 30+ years experience as a teacher and entrepreneur, Sandy Bramlett is among the elite Nia black belt teachers.

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Aerobics for Seniors Experienced instructors have extensive training and certifications. For more information, and to register, call LZ Aerobics, 678-380-3861 or visit lzaerobics.com.

Active Adults

Contact Tracie Sanchez • 678-553-6559, tracie.sanchez@decaturga.com

Atlanta Fencers Club

Walk With a Doc

Fencing is a European-originated Olympic sport based on the art of sword play. For new students, classes concentrate on providing an enjoyable epee/foil fencing experience, improving physical fitness, and creating the foundation needed to understand and appreciate the sport. More advanced, motivated students can continue studying epee/ foil at a higher level. All participants should dress in loose, athletic clothing. Protective equipment is provided.

Our free active walking class offers 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-mile options. In inclement weather, we walk indoors on the elevated walking track. A professional joins us each week to chat as we walk, and answer casual questions about hot topics in the active adult aging population.

These guests represent fields such as optometry, dentistry, neurology, naturopathy, orthopedics, fire and rescue, veterinary, reiki, nutrition, psychiatry, pediatrics and horticultural and gardening therapy.

Body Conditioning

Zumba

A cardio/core and muscle toning class, Body Conditioning will build muscle and boost your metabolism. This class requires the use of dumbbells, resistance bands, stability balls, jump ropes weights and weighted balls.

(Modifications will be made for persons with limited mobility).

Zumbia is a Latin-inspired cardio dance workout in which you will burn 300 calories or more depending on how much you exert yourself. Have fun dancing while toning and sculpting your body with instructor Ina Claggette.

Decatur Stride Walkers Walk yourself into a healthy lifestyle. Join Stride Walkers for a pleasant walk and stressfree exercise. Stride Walkers meet at Decatur Recreation Center at 8 am.

Karate A holistic approach to learning the art of karate. Registration deadline: before the first class of each month.

Line Dancing for Active Adults Line dancing encourages an active lifestyle to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, improve your muscle tone and increase your energy. Instructor: Sylvia Irvin.

Table Tennis (Open Play) Participate in a sport you can play for a lifetime. Beginners to advanced players are welcome.

Tai Chi 4 L. I. F. E This class is for beginners to intermediate students. Emphasis is on the health and longevity benefits of Tai Chi practices. Goals could be improved balance, reduced blood pressure, improved self-esteem, increased energy, improved breathing. To register, contact the instructor, Stephen Dorage, 404617-0071 or sdorage@mindspring.com.

Enrichment Classes NEW! Active Living Lunch and Learn Series 4th Fridays • 11:30 am Health and wellness professionals will speak on issues relevant to the aging community.

Bring a brown bag lunch, put it in the fridge, attend your senior aerobics class and enjoy an informative 30-min. talk after class on fourth Fridays. Free and no need to register.

NEW! Craft Series: Needlework and Jewelry-making Two alternating classes: one features needlework such as crochet, knitting, weaving and the other covers jewelry-making. Both are taught by the talented artist and metalsmith Gillian Gussack. Items you might make include scarves, hats, bags, shawls or earrings, bracelets, necklaces, or a set of all three. Take one or both classes in this series.

NEW! 28 Day Program: Turn on Your Sparkling Health Feeling tired, seeing the signs of aging, want to reenergize and rejuvenate? This 28-day workshop from Rosie Milan, vitality coach and expert, can help. Set a goal during weekly coaching meetings each Friday and reclaim true natural beauty as we gently guide you into healthier habits. Guidance, motivation, inspiration, support, and accountability are our goals.

Returning Favorites Bridge Club Get your trump ready, grab your tallies and make your bids – Bridge Club has a table waiting for you. Bring a snack. Coffee provided. Call 404-377-0494 for a reservation for your foursome.

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Monthly topics are: • Simply Delicious Cooking Philosophy • Ageless Grace and Balancing Act • Music Therapy for Caregivers • Nutrition 101 • Plan to Plate Frugal Fresh Shopping • Vertigo, Dizziness, and Balance Issues • Caregivers Program

NEW! Internet for Seniors This class is for Decatur seniors 60+ who want an introduction to using a computer and Internet searches for senior services.

Focus is on social use of the tools and is not designed for workforce or employment pursuits. All materials are provided. Limited to first 10 registered each month.

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Active Adults and Seniors

Active Adults

Contact Tracie Sanchez • 678-553-6559, tracie.sanchez@decaturga.com Contact Lee Williams • 678-553-6551, lee.williams@decaturga.com or Tracie Sanchez • 678-553-6559, tracie.sanchez@decaturga.com

Active Adult Classes At-a-Glance Class

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Session

Active Living Lunch Drop-in 11:30 am 4th Fri Monthly and Learn Aerobic Dance lzaerobics.com 9-10 am M/W/F 1/6-5/30

5:30-6:30 pm M/W

Aerobics for Seniors lzaerobics.com 10:15-11:30 am M/W/F 1/6-5/30 Afridancercise 344010-21 Noon M/W Jan Ageless Grace 344010-09 11:30 am Tu/Th Jan Atlanta Fencers Club 344010-01 (Jan); -02 (Feb); 7:30-8:45 pm T Jan-May

-03 (Mar); -04 (Apr); -05 (May) Ballet Fit for Beginners 344010-12 9:30 am Tu Feb

344010-13 9:30 am Th

344010-14 6:30 pm W (13 + up) Body Conditioning

6-7 pm S 1/14-3/4

T 5/6-6/24 Bridge Club 344010-04 10 am 2nd/4th Tu Jan Craft Series Jewelry making 344010-16 1 pm Th Mar, May Needle work 344010-15 1 pm Th Feb, Apr Hula Hoops 344010-29 Noon Tu Feb Internet for Seniors 344010-05 (Feb); -06 (Mar); 2 pm 1st Fr Feb-May

-07 (May) Karate 344010-19 (Jan); -20 (Feb); 6:30-8 pm M/W Jan-May

-21 (Mar); -22 (Apr); -23 (May)

Keenagers (K) 544010-06 10 am 1st Th Jan 2 Red Hats 544010-07 11 am 4th Tu Jan Cosi Fan Tutte 344010-01 3 pm Sat Jan 11 Re:loom Project 344010-02 10 am Tu Mar 25 Annual Picnic 344010-03 Noon Th May 1 Cookbook Release Drop-in Noon Mon May 19 Nia Dance 344010-10 7:15 pm Tu Jan-May

344010-11 7:15 pm Th Playout Family Fitness 344010-17 6 pm Fr Feb Scott Park Garden Club 544010-01 Noon 3rd Th Feb-Oct Sewing Made Easy

Instructor

Free

Various

$75/$80 2 days; or $80/$85 unlimited; or $70/$75 seniors $2/$3 class $15/$20 $32/$40 $75/$90

Bobby Elzey

Bobby Elzey Mrs. Nashid Sandy Bramlett Anthony DuBose

$40/ $55

Jerilynn Beddingfield

$70/$85 Brenda Roberts- Claggette $12/$15 walk-in Free/$2 Nancy Reed $75/$90 $75/$90 $96 /$111 (2 months) Free (Decatur residents only)

Gillian Gussack Gillian Gussack Lisa Shaw Library staff

$40/$55 individual; or Adesi Brown $50/$65 2 persons; or $60/$75 3 persons $15/$20 (annual) Tracie Sanchez $5 + K Tracie Sanchez $10 Tracie Sanchez Free Tracie Sanchez Free Tracie Sanchez Free Tracie Sanchez $80/$95 (2 months) Sandy Bramlett $15/$30 $25 (Decatur residents only)

Staff Staff

$45/$60

Chrissy Weeks

Simple Pillow 343010-10

9:30 am-2:30 pm Mon 6:30-9:30 pm Wed

Feb 3 Feb 5

Pajama Pants 343010-11

9:30 am-noon 6:30 -9:30 pm

Mon Wed

Feb 10 $45/$60 Chrissy Weeks Feb 12

Simple Skirt 343010-12

9:30 am-noon 6:30 -9:30 pm

Mon Wed

March 3 March 5

Tote Bag with Lining 343010-13 9:30 am-noon

6:30 -9:30 pm Sign Language (II) 343010-11 6:30-8 pm Simply Delicious 7-9 pm register at www.wyldecenter.org Sparkling Health 344010-28 11 am Stridewalkers 344010-38 8 am Table Tennis (Open Play) Drop-in 7-9:30 pm

Drop-in 10 am-1 pm

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$45/$60

Chrissy Weeks

Mon March 17 $45/$60 Chrissy Weeks Wed March 19 Th 1/23-5/13 $250/$275 Adesi Brown 1st Tu Jan-May $30 /$40 class Andrea Zoppo 3rd Tu F Feb $40 / $55 class Rosie Milan Tu/Th Jan-May Free/$2 Reggie Howze Th Ongoing Free/$2 Staff Sun Ongoing

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Active Adults

Contact Tracie Sanchez • 678-553-6559, tracie.sanchez@decaturga.com

Active Adult Classes At-a-Glance (Continued) Class

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Tai Chi 4 L.I.F.E. register by phone: 404-617-0071 Walk With a Doc Drop-in Watercolor & Tea 344010-08 Yoga (chair/mat) 344010-26 Yoga (mat only) 344010-27 Zumba 344010-14

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Instructor

9-10:30 am 6-7 pm 11 am 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 10 am 6-7 pm 6-7 pm

S M W Th M F Th Th

1/4-3/29 1/6-3/31 Weekly Monthly Monthly Monthly 1/16-3/6 (SI) 5/8-6/26 (SII)

$45/$60; or $13/$18 walk-in Free $50/$65 $40/$55 $40/$55 $70/$85; or $12/$15 walk-in

Steve Dorage Staff Sylvia Cross Mariam Gilmer Mariam Gilmer Ina Claggette

DRC – Decatur Recreation Center. Limited financial assistance is available for Decatur residents who demonstrate a need.

KeenAgers Are on the Move and Living with Energy!

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eenAgers live with energy, keep moving and stay healthy. Regular programs cover topics like diabetes awareness, disaster preparedness, nutrition, wellness coaching, vertigo, memory loss, music therapy, and community gardening. KeenAgers take trips around the Decatur area to dine out, see a concert or play, and volunteer in the community. Come and learn with us at our monthly meetings at the Decatur Recreation Center. Here are some special events to note on your calendar. Register for them at decaturga.com/webtrac, with our friendly staff at the Decatur Recreation Center, or call 404-377-0494.

Cosi Fan Tutte/Senior Day Saturday, Jan. 11 • 3 pm • $10 each for groups of 10. This English-language opera, a delightful comedy of love and disguise, is performed locally at Avondale Baptist Church. Nancy Martin, singer, hostess and master gardener at our Scott Community Garden, invites you.

Re:loom Volunteer Project Tuesday, March 25. Join Red Hatters and KeenAgers as they give back to the community. Volunteer day at re:loom in Decatur involves sorting fabric and cutting to prepare for weaving. All proceeds from sales of woven goods support the Homeless Shelter.

Annual KeenAgers Picnic

Sewing Made Easy

Workshops for Adults Learn some basic construction skills while completing simple, useful projects. Instructor Chrissy Weeks will provide the patterns.

Each participant must know how to thread a sewing machine and sew a straight stitch.

Machine rental fee is $5 (a limited number is available on a first-come-first-served basis).

Visit chrissyweeks.com/classes.html for a supplies list.

Simple Pillow • Complete a simple throw pillow. Supplies: one-half yard of fabric or two fat quarters, one 16-inch pillow insert.

Pajama Pants • Create a simple pair of pajama pants for you or a child. (Could be a great Valentine’s Day gift!)

Thursday, May 1 • McKoy Park. Join us for the annual picnic in McKoy Park in Oakhurst. Enjoy potluck dishes from the community, performances from active adult classes, and games to play in the park on a fine spring day.

Simple Skirt • Fashion a simple skirt for

Decatur Seniors Cookbook Release

Lined Tote Bag • Complete a cute and

Monday, May 19 • DRC. Come and get your copy (if you contributed a recipe) of the local family recipes collection from seniors in our community. The Active Living Board has reviewed and recommended (with a heart symbol) many recipes for you to share for generations to come. Bring a dish to share as we unveil the new collection.

TAX HELP!

you or a child.

useful tote bag. Supplies: one yard of outer fabric and one yard of lining fabric.

AARP tax counselors will be on hand at the Recretion Center to assist you with your federal income tax returns every Wednesday and Friday, 10 am until 2 pm, February 5 through tax day.

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Youth Classes Classes for Youth and Adults

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Returning Adult Enrichment Favorites (Continued)

Decatur Red Hat Society Looking for a great social event? Put on your red hat and purple dress and tour Decatur, Atlanta and surrounding areas with fellow members. This chapter is the largest in DeKalb County.

Scott Park Garden Club Join 30 gardeners for social, educational, and friendly gardening at Decatur’s organic Scott Park Garden. The club is led by several master gardeners and meets monthly February through October on the third Thursday for a potluck lunch/meeting/talk. Members gather for a communal workday the Saturday following that monthly meet-up.

Simply Delicious Cooking Classes Wylde Center chefs Charli, Jerilyn and Jennifer, offer hands-on cooking classes featuring seasonal produce in tasty and healthy dishes. This collaborative effort of the Wylde Center and the Decatur Active Living team, conducts classes in the Decatur Recreation Center’s new teaching kitchen. Advance registration at wyldecenter.org is required.

Jan. 7: Green Smoothies in the New Year Jan. 21: Making Lotions, Salves and Oils Feb. 4: Sassy Citrus Explosion Feb. 25: Gluten- , Dairy- and Egg-free Baking March 4: Eggstraordinary Eggs March 25: Fermenting Foods April 1: Spring Greens and Wild Things April 29: Foraging and Medicine-making May 6: Late Spring Harvest – Asian Style

Sign Language (ASL 2) For people who took ASL 1 or are able to maintain a basic conversation in ASL. This class teaches students more complex sentence structure. Contact Adesi Brown, adesi2274@comcast.net or 404-729-1025.

Watercolor and Tea Discuss books and art as you mix your paint, choose your palette and make your own mark on paper and canvas. Bring a mug for tea, watercolor pencils, a sharpener and the primary paints, paper and three brushes to your first class. We may take our class to a café or garden within walking distance.

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ll classes are held at the Decatur Recreation Center (DRC) and are priced per month unless otherwise indicated. See the At-a-Glance tables on page 9 for complete details about fees, dates, times, etc. Please register in advance at decaturga.com/webtrac.

New! Baby Sign • 5 mo-3 yrs This class introduces children to American Sign Language (ASL) with the help of their parents. Children attend the class with a parent and learn this second language through music, movement, story time and puppets. Benefits: concentration and communication skills, self-esteem development and just plain fun. Parents receive a sign language booklet to facilitate learning at home. For more information contact the instructor, Adesi C. Brown, at 404-729-1025 or adesi2274@comcast.net.

Musikgarten for Toddlers 16 mo-3.5 yrs Through music-instrument-playing, dancing, singing and nursery toddlers develop language skills, fine motor and gross motor skills along with social skills. American Sign Language is integrated into the class through signing to music and basic commands. Class tuition includes a toddler music-making kit with a card for activities

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done at home. For more information contact the instructor, Adesi C. Brown, 404-7291025 or adesi2274@comcast.net.

Magical Mornings • 2-5 yrs Storytelling and entertainment to engage the minds of pre-school children. Groups of 10 or more must make reservations and pre-pay. Call 404-377-0494.

Multi-Media • 4-5 yrs Participants work with a variety of media including clay, paint and collages. They create sculptures using mixed media. Bring a cover-up shirt.

Start Smart Golf • 3-5 yrs This developmentally appropriate golf program for children introduces participants to the fundamental of golf. Equipment is child proof and children are taught in a safe learning environment.

Youth Classes

Contact Lee Williams • 678-553-6551, lee.williams@decaturga.com

Youth Classes

Karate • 7-13 yrs

Decatur Fencing • 8-17 yrs Fencing is a European-originated Olympic sport based on the art of sword play. For new students, classes concentrate on providing an enjoyable epee/foil fencing experience, improving physical fitness, and creating the foundation needed to understand and appreciate the sport. More advanced, motivated students can continue studying epee/ foil at a higher level. All participants should dress in loose, athletic clothing. Protective equipment is provided.

Gymnastics • 5-9 yrs This non-competitive program emphasizes fun, strength, flexibility and balance. Vault, uneven bars, balance beam and floor exercises are taught.

A holistic approach to learning Karate, promoting the concept and ideology of intellectualism in conjunction with mental and physical discipline, theory and application of realistic combative techniques.

Multi Media • 6-9 yrs Art history-and music-themed approaches to working with paint, clay, sculpture, and collage. Registration deadline: before the first class of each month.

Serious Sketchers 8-12 yrs/12-17 yrs Kids develop a sincere interest in drawing, combining classical approaches from still life with the wonders of imagination. Please bring a sketchbook and sharpened pencils to the first class. Registration deadline: before the first class of each month.

Youth Sewing Workshops Machine rental fee is $5 (limited availability).

Supplies list: chrissyweeks.com/classes.html

Valentine’s Gifts • 8-14 yrs Learn the basics of how your sewing machine works as we make sewn cards, a heat pillow and a small hand embroidery hoop project. Cards, pillow stuffing and embroidery hoops and floss are provided.

Simple Skirt • 8-14 yrs Complete a simple skirt. Instructor provides the pattern and waistband elastic. Supplies: Fabric Yardage depending on the size of the skirt you make.

Children’s Activities At-a-Glance (Newborn-5 yrs) Class Baby Sign Musikgarten for Toddlers Magical Mornings

Multi-Media (4-5 yrs) Start Smart Golf

WebTrac No. Time Day 342010-02 10-10:30 am F 342010-02 11-11:30 am F 545030-04 11 am-noon W 545030-05 545030-06 545030-07 342010-20 4-5:15 pm T 342010-28 2-2:45 pm T 342010-29

Session Fee/Nonresident Fee 1/31-3/21 $145/$160 1/31-4/25 $235/$250 1/15 $2/$4 2/19 3/19 4/16 Ongoing $95/$110 2/4-2/25 (SI) $55/$70 3/5-3/26 (SII)

Instructor Adesi Brown Adesi Brown Dave Ellington Lee Bryan Puppets Betty Wylie Flamenco Dancers Sylvia Cross Lee Williams

Location DRC DRC DRC

Session

Fee/Nonresident Fee

Instructor

Location

$65/$80

Anthony DuBose

DRC

$70/$85

Mobile Gym Adv.

DRC

$55/$70

$40/$55 individual; or $50/$65 two persons; or $60/$75 three persons $95/$110 $95/$110 $95/$110

Tiffany Anderson

DRC

Adesi Brown

DRC

Sylvia Cross Sylvia Cross Sylvia Cross

SPG SPG SPG

$45/$60 $30/$45

Chrissy Weeks Chrissy Weeks

DRC DRC

SPG DRC

Youth Classes At-a-Glance (6-17 yrs) Class

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Day

6-8 pm T Jan-May Decatur Fencing (8-17 yrs) 342010-01 (Jan); -02 (Feb);

-03 (Mar); -04 (Apr); -05 (May) Gymnastics (5-9 yrs) 342010-74 (Feb); -75 (Mar); 4-5 pm Th Feb-May

-76 (Apr); -77 (May) Hip Hop Dance 342010-42 6:30 pm M Jan-May

2 pm S Karate 342010-32 (Jan); -33 (Feb); 6:30-8 pm M/W Jan-May

-34 (Mar); -35 (Apr); -36 (May)

Multi-Media (6-9 yrs) 342010-18 4-5 pm W Ongoing Serious Sketchers (7-11 yrs) 342010-28 5-6 pm W Ongoing Serious Sketchers (12-17 yrs) 342010-24 7-8 pm M Ongoing Youth Sewing Workshops Simple Skirt (8-14 yrs) 342010-12 9 am-noon Sat 3/15 Valentine’s Gifts (8-14 yrs) 342010-11 9 am-noon Sat 3/8

DRC – Decatur Recreation Center; SPG – Sycamore Place Gallery. Limited financial assistance is available for Decatur residents who demonstrate a need.

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Athletics

Stacy Green • 678-553-6549, stacy.green@decaturga.com

Active Kids Are Happy Kids!

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et them active early with Li’l Kickers, Li’l Sluggers and Mini Soccer – introductory instructional programs for girls and boys ages 3-6. Li’l Kickers and Li’l Sluggers are four-week courses designed to develop basic soccer and basketball skills. Spaces are limited. Look for complete registration details in the At-A-Glance table on page 11.

Li’l Sluggers • 3-5 yrs

Li’l Kickers Soccer • 3-5 yrs A four-week introductory course designed to develop basic soccer skills for ages 4-5.

Space is limited. Registration accepted on a first come, first served basis beginning March 16.

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Coed League Soccer

A four-week introductory course designed to develop basic baseball skills for ages 3-5.

Space is limited. Registration accepted on a first come, first served basis beginning in April.

Coed teams are divided by age groups. All levels and skill ranges are welcome. Participants will have one one-hour weekly practice beginning the week of March 3. Games will be played on Saturdays.

Mini Soccer • 4-6 yrs

Youth Baseball/Tee Ball

Participants have one 30-minute practice and one 30-minute game each week. Everyone gets to play. All games and practices are on Saturday at Glenlake Park. Note: Four year olds must have completed one season of Li’l Kickers.

• Decatur Active Living • Children and Youth Services • Register at decaturga.com/webtrac

Come out and play some baseball with us!

Join the Opening Day Parade and games on June 7 in Oakhurst Park.

Girls Fast Pitch Softball The players will participate in the Rough Riders League sponsored by First Baptist Church.

Athletics

Stacy Green • 678-553-6549, stacy.green@decaturga.com

Let’s Take It to the Field Boys Lacrosse

Girls Lacrosse

Players must provide their own equipment, including a lacrosse stick, helmet, gloves and mouth guard. Teams have two practices per week at local school or park fields and play both home and away games.

Players must provide their own equipment, including a lacrosse stick and mouth guard. Teams have two practices per week at local school or park fields and play both home and away games.

Youth Sports at a Glance Sport

Ages

WebTrac No.

Fee/Nonresident Fee Registration

Baseball/Tee Ball 5-6 132010-01 $110/$145

7-8 132011-01

9-10 132012-01

11-12 132013-01 Fast Pitch Softball 7-8 332011-01 $110/$145

9-10 332011-02

11-12 332011-03

13-14 332011-04 Lacrosse, Boys 7-8 332060-01 $110/$145

9-10 332060-02

11-12 332060-03

13-14 332060-04 Lacrosse, Girls 7-8 332061-04 $110/$145

9-10 332061-01

11-12 332061-02

13-14 332061-03 Li’l Kickers (M/W) 3-5 342010-07 $55/$70 Li’l Kickers (T/Th) 3-5 342010-08 $55/$70 Li’l Sluggers (M/W) 3-5 342010-09 $55/$70 Li’l Sluggers (T/Th) 3-5 342010-10 $55/$70 Mini Soccer 4-6 32020-01 $55/$70 Coed League Soccer 6-7 332031-01 $110/$145

8-9 332032-01

10-11 332033-01

Parent Meeting

Practice

Games

Site(s)

5/10

5/12

6/7-7/31

Oakhurst

1/25-2/15

3/10

3/22-5/17 Oakhurst

1/4-1/25

2/3

3/1-5/17

B&G Club/RMS

1/4-1/25

2/3

3/1-5/17

B&G Club/RMS

3/31 3/31 5/5 5/5 3/15-4/27 3/14-5/11

Glenlake Park Glenlake Park Glenlake Park Glenlake Park Glenlake Park Glenlake Park

4/5-5/3

3/31-4/23 4/1-4/24 5/5-5/28 5/6-5/29 1/25-2/15 3/1 3/3 1/25-2/15 3/1 3/3

Adult Athletics

Neighborhood Softball Tournament

Saturday, May 10, 11 am • McKoy Park Decatur neighborhood associations are invited to participate in the annual Neighborhood The way a team plays as a whole determines its success – Babe Ruth Softball Tournament. You never really get Join the coed and men’s softball league this spring. Decatur businesses and neighborhood to know your neighbors until you play as a associations are welcome. neighborhood team. Active Living provides Softball League Age Registration Fee Game Day Season Starts Site hotdogs and punch. Teams are coed and must Coed Softball 18+ 2/1-4/19 $450 M/W 5/5 McKoy Park have four women on the field at all times. For Men’s Softball 18+ 2/1-4/19 $450 T/TH 5/5 McKoy Park additional information contact Stacy Green, 678-553-6549 or stacy.green@decaturga.com.

Decatur Softball Under the Lights

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Tennis

Contact Jabari Cole • 404-377-7231, jabari.cole@decaturga.com

Play More Tennis for a Healthy Lifestyle

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lasses and drills are held at the Glenlake Tennis Center and are priced per session unless otherwise indicated. See the At-a-Glance table below for complete details about fees, dates, times, etc. Please register in advance at the Glenlake Tennis Center unless otherwise indicated.

Adult Beginners

Junior Advanced Tennis • 7-17 yrs

Whether you’ve never picked up a racket before, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking to improve your strokes, this six-week course is the best value in metro Atlanta. The course covers forehands, backhands, proper tennis movement, serves, overheads, and the basics of singles and doubles play.

Advanced Tennis is for juniors who want to take their game to the next level and want to play serious, competitive tennis. During each session the focus is on advanced stroke training, movement, physical fitness, and match strategy. Each session includes 30 minutes of stroke instruction, 30 minutes of drills, and 30 minutes of supervised play.

Adult Drills (drop in anytime) The drills are designed so players of all skill levels are sure to hit lots of balls, have lots of fun, and get a wonderful workout. Each drill session ends with a game of the “Wave.”

Junior Beginner Tennis • 7-15 yrs

Team Tennis 2014

Munchkin Tennis • 4-6 yrs

Glenlake Tennis Center is home to many ALTA and USTA teams. If you want to join a team, call the center with your name, phone number, and current skill level. If teams are looking for players we will pass on your information. One great way to find a team is to visit our Friday night drills. They are attended by many team captains and if you are unsure of your current level, one of the coaches can help you assess your skills.

The instructors use backdoor learning techniques and games to teach the children proper stroke form and footwork while keeping the major focus of the class about fun.

Classes are ongoing, no signup necessary.

The focus is on proper stroke development and movement. Lessons are offered throughout the year.

Tennis At-a-Glance Class

Age

Day Time

Session

Fee/Nonresident Fee

Adult Beginners Adult Adult Drills Adult

Jr. Advanced 7-17 Jr. Beginner 7-15

Th F S T/Th F

6-7:30 pm 6:30-8 pm 9:30-11 am 4:30-6 pm 5-6 pm

Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing

$75/$100 (6 weeks) $10/$15 $10/$15 $15/$20 $5/$6.50

Munchkin

T

4-5 pm

Ongoing

$5/$6

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Right: Girls 12 and Under Fall 2013 City Champions: Team members from bottom left: Mai Nguyen, Neena Katauskas, Zidia Gibson, Clara Balcom, From top left: Avery Smith, Sidney Balcom, Ariana Stephens, Emma Soorikian. Not pictured: Aly Yamamoto, Bella DeHaven. Coaches: Jabari Cole, Nia Willis

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• Decatur Active Living • Children and Youth Services • Register at decaturga.com/webtrac

Glenlake Tennis Center 1121 Church St. • Five lighted courts

Scott Park Courts 231 Sycamore St. Two newly renovated, lighted courts

Oakhurst Park Courts 307 Feld Ave. • Two lighted courts

Hours of Operation Monday–Friday • 9 am-10 pm Weekends • 9 am-6 pm

Fees $2 before 6 pm, $2.50 after Nonresidents: $3 before 6 pm, $3.50 after Oakhurst Courts are free to residents before 6 pm on weekdays. Residents must register at Glenlake Tennis Center for free court time. Proof of residency (drivers license, utility bill) may be required.

Tennis Services Private, semi-private and group lessons, team coaching and league play are offered at Glenlake Tennis Center. To reserve a court call 404-377-7231.

After School

Contact Nancy Brune • 404-378-1082, nancy.brune@decaturga.com

After School Programs 2013-14

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or the current school year, Decatur offers seven afterschool programs for K-8th graders throughout the city.

The Animal Crackers program is for K-3rd graders at Oakhurst, Winnona Park, Clairemont, and Glennwood elementary schools and at Decatur Recreation Center. The Whiz Kids program is for 4th-5th graders at Fifth Avenue Academy and Project REAL is for middle schoolers at Renfroe Middle School. Currently our K-3 programs are full with waiting lists. Call the Children and Youth Services office or email cys@decaturga.com to inquire about enrollment status.

Fees Fees are charged in advance for nine 20-day sessions throughout the school year. Registration is based on how many days per week a child is registered to attend.

Program Animal Crackers Whiz Kids Project REAL

Registration Fee $35 $35 $35

5 days/Nonresident $300/$325 $300/$325 $220/$245

Per Day/Nonresident $75/$85 $75/$85 $55/$65

Whiz Kids offers after-school programming to 4th and 5th graders at the Fifth Avenue 4/5 Academy. Project R.E.A.L. serves middle schoolers at Renfroe Middle School.

Lottery Registration opens Feb. 24 WHO: For new kindergarten families, families just moving to Decatur, and any family seeking to enroll in Decatur after-school programs in the 2014-15 school year.

WHEN: Lottery registration will be open Feb. 24 through April 25. Visit the After School Lottery page at www.decaturga.com/cys for further details on this process. Detailed instructions will be published online

by Feb. 1.

The lottery will be run May 2 and families will be notified via email and regular mail of their enrollment status no later than May 17. If your child is not assigned a space in the lottery spin, then s/he will be automatically placed on the waitlist for that program.

Pre-Registration for Currently Enrolled Families WHO: Families with all fees paid through Jan. 15 (Session 6), with at least one child enrolled in a Decatur after-school program in the 201314 school year as of Jan. 15, are eligible to pre-register.

WHEN: Jan. 21-Feb. 7 at program site.

Registration In 2014-15 Decatur will offer eight after-school programs for K-8th graders, including a program at the newly reopened Westchester Elementary School. Animal Crackers will operate in six sites: all five K-3 elementary schools and Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St.

Registration Forms for 2014-15 will be available to enrolled families at Animal Crackers, Whiz Kids and Project REAL programs. The forms should be completed and returned by Feb. 7 at your child’s afterschool program site or at the Decatur Recreation Center. See your site director for more details.

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After School

Contact Nancy Brune • 404-378-1082, nancy.brune@decaturga.com

K-3rd Grade All-Day Camps 7:30 am-6 pm • Decatur Recreation Center Bring a lunch. Snack is provided by program. Additional $7 charge for financial assistance recipients on field trip days.

Date

Theme

WebTrac No.

Reg. Deadline

February All Day Camps – Fantastic Fable Frenzy

Kids Spend the Day with Friends at All-Day Camp hildren and Youth Services provides care for students on Teacher Work Days and other holidays. This allows parents to be at work and gives the children a day with friends, new and old. All-Day Camps are open to any family wishing to register, including nonresidents and families not enrolled in Decatur after-school programs.nRegistration is limited. Programs for grades K-8 are open 7:30 am-6 pm at the Decatur Recreation Center.

No camps are offered on city holidays, including New Year’s Day, MLK Day, and Memorial Day.

Feb. 18 Feb. 19

Feb. 20 Feb. 21 March 10

How the Elephant Got His Trunk The Boy Who Cried Wolf (Special Guest: Puppeteer) The Tortoise and the Hare The Ugly Duckling Dr. Seuss’s Birthday

582010-12 582010-13 582010-14 582010-15 582010-16

Feb. 2

Feb. 22

Spring Break All-Day Camps – Dream Vacation April 7 April 8 April 9

April 10 April 11

Paris – Oui, Oui, Mon Ami Puerto Rico – Que Pasa?

Hawaiian Luau – Aloha Field Trip: Piedmont Park Africa – Jambo Australia – G’Day Mate

582012-01 582012-02 582012-03

March 22

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4th-8th Grade All-Day Camps 7:30 am-6 pm • Decatur Recreation Center Daily off-site trip. Lunch, snack, and field trip included in daily rate.

Date

Trip

WebTrac No.

Reg. Deadline

584100-12 584100-13 584100-14 584100-15 584100-16

Feb. 2

February All-Day Camps – Fashion 101 Feb. 18 Feb. 19 Feb. 20 Feb. 21 March 10

Art Institute Presentation (Decatur) Hancock Fabrics (Decatur) Atlanta Fabric Warehouse (Atlanta) Jo-Ann’s Fabric Stores (Decatur) A Day at the Movies – AMC Theater

Feb. 22

Spring Break All-Day Camps – Big Kids Life in the Fast Lane April 7 April 8 April 9 April 10 April 11

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Streetside Classics (Lithia Springs) Atlanta Motor Speedway (Hampton) Chick-fil-a Tour (Decatur) Delta Flight Museum (Atlanta) Dave & Busters (Lawrenceville)

• Decatur Active Living • Children and Youth Services • Register at decaturga.com/webtrac

584102-01 584102-02 584102-03 584102-04 584102-05

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After School

Contact Nancy Brune • 404-378-1082, nancy.brune@decaturga.com

All-Day Camp Fees K-3rd: $35/day; $40/day nonresident 4th-8th: $45/day; $50/day nonresident

Financial Assistance Limited financial assistance for after-school programs and all-day camps is available on a sliding scale to Decatur residents who demonstrate a need. If you have questions or need additional information, call Decatur Children and Youth Services, 404-378-1082.

Coming in the March Playbook: 2014 Summer Camp Information Look for the Playbook inside the March edition of the Decatur Focus for complete Information about all of our summer camp offerings.

Registration begins March 15, and online registration will be available. Families that have not previously participated in after-school programs, activities or events through Active Living must obtain a household ID and user password for online registration. Contact Nancy Brune at 404-378-1082 or nancy.brune@decaturga.com.

Families seeking financial aid for summer camp must complete a financial aid application in addition to the camper registration form.

Download the application from decaturga.com/cys or pick up at the Recreation Center. Bring completed applications and required documentation to the Decatur Recreation Center any time before March 15 to register for camp at a reduced rate.

Funds are provided in part by the Mary Miller Decatur Youth Fund and are awarded to city residents who have a documented need.

Dates to Remember Feb. 24

After School Lottery Registration opens for 2014-15

March 15

Summer Camp Registration opens online and at Decatur Recreation Center, 9 am

April 17

After School Celebration at Decatur Recreation Center, 6:30-8 pm

April 25

After School Lottery Registration Closes

May 2 After School Lottery Spin for 2014-15 May 17

Notification of Lottery/Waitlist Enrollment

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Special Events

Contact Cheryl Burnette • 678-553-6541, cheryl.burnette@decaturga.com

Valentine’s Day Dance Saturday, Feb. 8 • Grades 1-3/11:30 am • Grades 4-5/6:30-8:30 pm • $5 Let’s dance! Enjoy an evening of music, food, fun and friends at the Decatur Recreation Center. For more information contact Stacy Green, 678-553-6549, or stacy.green@decaturga.com.

Decatur’s Day to Walk and Roll to School

New Year, New Goal: Eat Well!

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ack by popular demand, Eat Well Indie-catur returns in February.

This month-long event encourages Decatur diners to choose healthy foods when dining out.

Select the healthy option at participating restaurants any time throughout the month. Get your tracker cards signed by your server. After three meals you may redeem your card at the Decatur Visitor’s Center at 113 Clairemont Ave. and receive an Eat Well Indie-catur recipe booklet.

Pick up your tracker card from the Decatur Visitors Center and at participating Decatur restaurants in late January. Details and participating restaurants will be posted at visitdecaturgeorgia.com/eatwell.

Dates to Remember Jan. 20 Closed for MLK Holiday Feb. 18-21

Winter Break (City Schools of Decatur)

Feb. 17 Closed for Presidents Day March 10

All-Day Camp

March 15

Summer Camp Registration

April 7-11

Spring Break (City Schools of Decatur)

May 26 Closed for Memorial Day

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March 5 • City Schools of Decatur participate in Georgia Walk & Roll to School Day as part of the Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS). Parents, school staff and community members walk and bike with students to encourage the fun of walking, biking and physical activity. The program also reduces traffic congestion and auto emissions around the schools. Decatur began its active SRTS program in 2005. This year we welcome College Heights Preschool as a new participant – the first preschool in Georgia to start a Safe Routes to School Program!

Touch-A-Truck, Help Feed the Hungry Saturday, March 8 • 10 am–1 pm Callaway Parking Lot • Free Children of all ages are welcome to touch, explore and see their favorite truck or equipment on wheels. Vehicles include police cars, fire trucks, tractors, dump truck and more.

This year Active Living celebrates national nutrition month at Decatur’s annual Touch-ATruck event to focus attention on making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. Because many in our communities struggle with simply getting enough to eat each day, please contribute to the Active Living food drive with your donation of canned or non-perishable food. All items will be delivered to DEAM, Decatur Emergency Assistance Ministry.Rain date is April 26.

Celebrate Earth Day Funk Pirate Style Saturday, April 19 • 1–4 pm • Free Celebrate Earth Day in the Oakhurst Garden.

Dress in your favorite pirate gear and join the Funk Pirates for the parade. Line-up is at noon. wyldecenter.org

Get Crafty at the Children’s Arts Festival Saturday, May 24 • 10 am–2 pm • Free Scott Garden and Decatur Recreation Center The Children’s Arts Festival, part of the Decatur Arts Festival, offers arts and crafts activities, clowns, music and more. decaturartsfestival.org.

• Decatur Active Living • Children and Youth Services • Register at decaturga.com/webtrac