Playbook May 2018

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AfterSchool 2018-2019!

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3 athletics 7 active adults & youth 9 afterschool 12 decatur parks 14 calendar / open gym 16 pools & aquatics

Decatur Pools Open Saturday, May 26 Is Mayonal Nati Safety r WateMonth

Take a cool splash in the pool this summer! Decatur pools open Memorial Day weekend at all three outdoor locations – Ebster, Glenlake and McKoy. Oakhurst Indoor Pool is open for lap swimming and swim lessons year round. Take advantage of these great facilities for your summer aquatic needs and consider renting a pool for your special event.

Opening Day Baseball and Parade Saturday, June 2 • 11 a.m.

The parade starts at McKoy Park and ends at Oakhurst Park as the 2018 season gets underway. Come enjoy great baseball action and opening day activities.

MAY IS BIKE MONTH see page 2

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May Is National Bike Month Decatur Celebrates with a Variety of Bicycling Opportunities Every Saturday: Sam’s Freight Room Ride, 2 p.m. – meet at 415 E. Howard Ave. for an easy 11 mile ride through Avondale Estates, Oakhurst and Decatur. No drop ride.

May 5: Women and Bike Skills class, Ebster Recreation Center May 9: Bike to School Day May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Silver Spokes Program – Ride with Trikes. Pre-registration is required. $25 per month

May 14-18: Bike to Work Week May 18: Bike to Work Day. Riders are invited to stop by Decatur Recreation Center between 7 and 10 a.m. for coffee and pastries on their way to work.

May 18: Third Friday Decatur Fun Ride, 6:30 p.m. Meet at Decatur Recreation Center.

Followed by a visit to a local pub or restaurant for refreshments.

May 18: Bike Registration at Decatur Recreation Center, 5-7 p.m. Have your bike registered

by Decatur Police.

May 20: Bicycle South, 2098 N. Decatur Rd., offers an easy no-drop ride to Stone Mountain Park, beginning from the store at 9 a.m. Refreshments at Bicycle South after the ride.

May 26-27: Bike Valet parking is offered at the Decatur Arts Festival. Sponsored by the Decatur Arts Alliance and the City of Decatur.

May 26: Decatur PD bike registration at the Bike Valet, Decatur Arts Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

We require helmets for all city-sponsored rides. For more information visit decaturga.com/ biking and our blog, beactivedecatur.com.

Third Friday Fun Bike Rides Third Friday of the Month • 6:30 p.m.

Join Decatur Active Living staff for our monthly Third Friday Bike Rides, through October. The rides are designed for all levels – no one will be left behind.

Meet at the Decatur Recreation Center and be ready to ride at 6:30 p.m. Helmets and lights are required. After the ride, we visit a local watering hole for refreshments. Check our blog, BeActiveDecatur.com, for monthly updates or contact Cheryl.Burnette@decaturga.com, 678-553-6541. Free to the community.

Celebrate Summer Solstice with Yoga on the Square Thursday, June 21 • 6 p.m.

Join Cheryl Burnette and Mamie Mabry on the Decatur square to welcome in the longest day of the year with a Summer Solstice Yoga Practice. Throughout history, many cultures have associated the summer solstice with a renewal of mind, body and spirit and a celebration of the sense of joyfulness and fun that the sunshine evokes in all of us. Come together with the Decatur community to celebrate with a community practice that includes asana, chanting and more. If it rains, we will move into Decatur Recreation Center. Free; $10 donation suggested for the Decatur Youth Fund.

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

500 S. Columbia Dr. • P.O. Box 220 • Decatur, GA 30031 404-378-1082 • fax 404-378-1281 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 Ashton Hudson...................................................... site director Grace Seward ........................................................ site director Ashley Thorpe.......................................................... site director CJ Yancy........................................................................site director

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

Greg White...........................................................................director Cheryl Burnette.......................................... assistant director Athletic Services

Stacy Green.............................................program supervisor Jada Jordan....................... assistant program supervisor Jarrod Lindsay.................. assistant program supervisor Recreation Services

Lee Williams.............................................program supervisor Sara Holmes............................................program supervisor Portia Langley........................................program supervisor Anthony Bethel..............................................program leader Demarcus Bundrage...................................program leader Jerdarius Malcolm.........................................program leader Artesha Chaney..............................................program leader Jonathan Holloman.....................................program leader Tennis/Aquatics Staff

Jabari Cole................................................program supervisor Arni Ahn...............................................................program leader Bruce Donald...................................................program leader Sharon Hulette................................................program leader Kyle Morton.......................................................program leader Nia Willis...................................................program leader Support Stafft

Virginia Atchison....................... administrative assistant Juanita Tyson.......................................................morning clerk Eugenia Kelley-Minor......................................evening clerk Sarah George Durham............................... evening clerk Active Li ving Board Members

Wendy Childers, Chair • Clay Scarborough Bill Adams • Pete Duitsman • Michael Harbin Shelly Head • Jack Kittle • Adam Pinsley Brooke Schembri

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

Decatur Pools

SPLASH! at Decatur Pools Ebster Pool • 404 W. Trinity Place • 404-378-4303 Ebster pool, home of the Decatur Gators Swim Team, has eight lanes, a new splash pad, lights and a renovated pool house. It is located next to the Beacon Municipal Complex.

Glenlake Pool • 1121 Church St. • 404-378-7671 Glenlake Pool is Decatur’s largest and most active pool. It has a new PVC liner and new pump room equipment with a new sand filter. Glenlake offers a snack area, patio for enjoying the sun, shade shelter and shallow water for small children. It is located one block north of Commerce Drive on Church Street.

McKoy Pool • 534 McKoy St. • 404-378-8084

Additional parking at 1006 Adams St.

McKoy Pool, a popular spot for families, was resurfaced this year. The pool has zero-depth entry (beach entry) access, making it easier for elderly guests and those with disabilities to use the space, bubbler features to entertain younger swimmers, and dedicated lap lines that can be scheduled for adult-only lap swimmers.

Decatur’s 2018 Swim Season

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ecatur Active Living offers a variety of summer aquatic programs. Pools open May 26. Glenlake pool will be open until Sept. 9. Ebster and McKoy pools will close Sept. 1. See page 4 for regular and post-season hours. Pools are managed by Dynamo Pool Management, Inc. For more information on general pool operations, swim lessons, pool rentals, the Gators swim team, or to make suggestions on aquatic programming, call Jabari Cole, Tennis/Aquatic Services, 404-377-7231.

Decatur Swim Passes

Purchase a family pool pass before May 18 and receive four individual guest passes free!

Swim Pass

Fee

Nonresident Fee

Individual (2-13 yrs)

$30

$60

Individual (14-59 yrs)

$45

$90

Household (5 or fewer)

$125

$250

Household (5 or more)

$125 + $10 each add’l member

$250 + $20 each add’l member

Decatur has a no-refund policy. Rain checks will be issued for inclement weather, contamination and equipment failure only if the pool is to be closed for the remainder of the day.

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Decatur Pools Pool Hours Ebster Pool

Regular Season • May 26-July 29 Public swimming

Lap swimming Gators swim team Gators morning practice

Gators evening practice

M-F • 10 am-4 pm Sat, Sun • 10 am-6 pm M, F • 9-10 am Mon-Thurs • 4:30-8 pm M, W, F 10 am beginners 11 am advanced Mon-Thurs 4:30-6 pm Mini Gators 6-7 pm intermediate 7-8 pm advanced

Post-season • Aug. 4-Sept. 3 Public swimming Lap swimming Labor Day

Sat, Sun • 10 am-6 pm Sat, Sun • 10 am-6 pm Mon, Sept. 3 • 10 am-6 pm

Glenlake Pool Regular Season • May 26-July 31 Public swimming

M-F • 10 am-8 pm Sat, Sun • 10 am-6 pm

Post-season • Aug. 1-Sept. 3 Public swimming

Labor Day

M-F • 4-8 pm Sat, Sun • 10 am-6 pm Mon, Sept. 3 • 10 am-6 pm

McKoy Pool Regular Season • May 26-July 29 Public swimming

M-F • 10 am-8 pm Sat, Sun • 10 am-6 pm

Post-season • July 30-Sept. 3 Public swimming

Labor Day

M-F • 9 am-1 pm Sat • 10 am-6 pm Mon, Sept. 3 • 10 am-6 pm

Pools will close at 6 pm on all holidays – Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day.

Pool Staff Jabari Cole, program supervisor, tennis/aquatics Kyle Morton, aquatics director Beth Costello, swim team head coach Sidney Smith, swim camp instructor

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

General Admission at Decatur Pools Age Fee/Nonresident Fee

Children 1 Free/$3 and under 2-13 years $2/$3 14-59 years $3/$5 60+ Free/$5

Residents may bring proof of residency in the form of a tax bill or utility bill to Glenlake Tennis Center after May 1 to be issued a City of Decatur residency card. This residency card will be presented to the front desk attendant and will allow the cardholder to be admitted to the pool at the resident rate. A driver’s license presented to the front desk attendant will not allow entry to the pools at the resident rate.

Resident cards do not expire.

Decatur Pool Guidelines • Large floats or inner tubes are not acceptable because they obstruct the view of the lifeguards.

• Water guns, throwing toys or other items that may cause harm are prohibited. Pouring toys and small floating toys for tots are allowed. Safety of items will be determined at the discretion of the pool staff.

• Children may only wear coastguardapproved personal flotation devices with close parent supervision.

• Patrons swimming with children who wear diapers must use leak-proof baby swimsuits or swim diapers. Swim diapers are available at the front desk.

• We encourage parents to accompany their children to the pool and to supervise them closely while they are in the water. We also ask that you discuss pool safety rules with

your children and encourage respect for pool rules and staff. All children under 14 must be accompanied by someone over 14 to be admitted into the pool.

• The toddler section at Glenlake Pool is reserved for children 5 years and younger.

• No cotton T-shirts or shorts allowed – cloth fibers clog the pool filters.

General Information All registration and reservations for pool rentals, group lessons and private lessons are conducted at Glenlake Tennis Center, 121 Church St., 404-377-7231.

Group Policies

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roups of 12 or more must have a reservation to assure adequate supervision and prevent overcrowding of the pool. To make a reservation contact Aquatics Director Kyle Morton for approval of swim time and make an appointment to complete a group swim agreement. Decatur Active Living and Children & Youth Services programs have priority scheduling for group swimming. Call 404-377-7231 for more information.

• Youth groups (day care, camps, etc.) must have a 1-to-12 ratio of supervisors/counselors to youth.

• If there are children under age 5 in the group, the ratio of supervisors/counselors to youth must be 1-to-6.

• Groups must sign an agreement and: – Come at a scheduled time only – Provide general supervision of youth

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– Provide supervision of group belongings – Comply with all pool rules • Non-swimming counselors are not allowed.

• Failure to comply with these rules will result in termination of the group swim agreement.

Swim Teams

Contact Beth Costello • 404-797-6255 decaturgators@gmail.com

Pool Events

Neighborhood Associations

Host your neighborhood meetings at a Decatur pool. Meetings can be held during the evenings on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For more information or to make a reservation, call 404-377-7231.

Independence Day Pool Celebrations July 4 • 4:30 p.m.

Celebrate July 4th with games, fun and much more. Show your colors by dressing up in red, white and blue. Decatur pools will be decorated.

How to Reserve a Decatur Pool Decatur pools are No. in party 2 hours (Resident/Nonresident) rented on a first1-50 $200/$250 come basis. Pools 51-75 $250/$300 may be reserved for private parties 76-100 $300/$350 May 27-Sept. 3. The patron renting the pool must fill out a reservation form at least two weeks prior to the rental and pay for the rental. Rates, listed below, vary in price according to the number of people attending the rental. The count includes all people walking through the door whether swimming or just observing.

Pools available for rental Glenlake/McKoy

Saturday and Sunday, 6:30-8:30 pm

Ebster

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 6:30-8:30 pm

Refunds or rescheduling will be made available only if the city cancels the party due to inclement weather – lightning, thunder – or when swimmers are unable to get into the pool due to contamination.

Gators Social • Sunday, April 29 • 3-5 p.m. at Ebster Pool

Gators Live in the Water!

Mini Gators • 4-12 yrs

Decatur Gators Swim Team • 4-18 Yrs Swim Meets • Tuesdays at Ebster Pool Swim Season • April 30-June 29 Each child must be able to swim 25 meters of either freestyle or backstroke. Children who cannot swim 25 meters should be enrolled in Mini Gators. Mini Gators is an instructional league whose goal is to teach strokes and proper swimming techniques, so that members will be able to graduate to the Gators Swim Team – perhaps before the end of the season. Mini Gators enrollment is limited to 40. If you are unsure whether your child can swim 25 meters, then they should be in Mini Gators. A swim test is available prior to registration.

For swimmers who want to join the Gators but aren’t able to swim 25 meters, we offer the Mini Gators team. This session helps the swimmer get ready to compete. Participants will not swim in meets until they are able to swim 25 meters and are comfortable in deep water, but they will be able to attend meets and cheer on the Gators.

Children must not be afraid of the water and must have no problem placing their entire head under the water. They must be independent swimmers with the ability to do a basic freestyle. Dog paddling is not considered independent swimming. The multiple-child discount does not apply to the Mini Gators program because space is limited.

Please consider purchasing a wetsuit for your child. The pool will be cold in May.

Swim Teams At-a-Glance Team

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Morning Practice

Evening Practice Swim Meets

Decatur Gators Swim Team (4-18 yrs) 192090-04 M, W, F M-Th Tu Swim Season: May 1-June 30 10-11 am (beginner) 6-7 pm (beginner) Home Meets: 5-9 pm Practice Begins: May 1 11 am-noon (advanced) 7-8 pm (advanced) at Ebster Pool

Mini Gators (4-12 yrs) M-Th Swim Season: May 1-June 30 192090-05 4:30-5:15 pm Practice Begins: May 1 192090-06 5:15-6:15 pm

Fee/Nonresident Fee $175/$200 Residents applying for financial assistance must pay a minimum of $25. Second child 25 percent off, 3rd child 33 percent off, 4th child 50 percent off $135/$160

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Swim Camps & Lessons

Healthy Habits

Swim team: Beth Costello • 404-797-6255, decaturgators@gmail.com Camps: Jabari Cole • 404-377-7231, jabari.cole@decaturga.com

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wim campers can improve their swimming techniques and meet new friends. All camps are led by water safety instructors who balance instruction with games and free swim. Instructor/camper ratio is 1-to-6. The fee includes instructor, supplies and snacks.

Minnows • 7-12 yrs Children learn the basic skills of swimming and water safety. Kicking and breathing techniques are refined. Basic freestyle, breaststroke, and backstroke are covered.

Tadpoles • 4-6 yrs This water adjustment camp is for children who are unfamiliar with the water and may have a fear of swimming. Basic skills such as going underwater, kicking and arm movement will be covered. Fun games, encouraging instruction, and free swim time with other children in the group will establish positive attitudes toward swimming.

Sharks • 8 and up This camp will feature advanced stroke training instruction and is for swimmers only. It’s great for children participating on swim teams or interested in year-round competitive swimming.

Private Swim Lessons • 2 yrs-Adult Oakhurst Indoor Pool Private swim lessons are offered at the Oakhurst Indoor Pool inside the Samuel L. Jones Boys and Girls Club (450 East Lake Dr.). Look for the entrance to the pool on the right of the building. Parking is in the Oakhurst Park parking lot. Visit dynamoswimschool.com to sign up for private lessons.

Swim Camps At-a-Glance

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Camp

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Day/Time

Tadpoles • 4-6 yrs

191070-01 (June 4-8) 191070-03 (June 11-15) 191070-05 (June 18-22) 191070-07 (June 25-29) 191070-09 (July 9-13) 191070-11 (July 16-20)

M-F/10:30 am-noon $100/$125

Glenlake Pool

Minnows • 7-12 yrs

191070-02 (June 4-8) 191070-04 (June 11-15) 191070-06 (June 18-22) 191070-08 (June 25-29) 191070-10 (July 9-13) 191070-12 (July 16-20) 191070-06 (July 18-22)

M-F/3:30-5:30 pm

$100/$125

Glenlake Pool

Sharks • 8+ yrs

191070-13 (June 4-8) 191070-14 (June 11-15) 191070-15 (June 18-22) 191070-16 (June 25-29) 191070-17 (July 9-13) 191070-18 (July 16-20)

M-F/12:30-2:30 pm

$100/$125

Glenlake Pool

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Fee/Nonresident Fee Location

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

Opening Day Parade • June 2

FALL sports Fall Sports in Decatur Li’l Kickers Soccer • 3-5 yrs A four-week introductory course designed to develop basic soccer skills. Space is limited. Registration is accepted on a first-comefirst-served basis beginning August 1.

Li’l Lax • 4-6 yrs A four-week introductory course designed to develop basic lacrosse skills. Players learn to scoop, cradle, and pass while also gaining knowledge of how to play the game of lacrosse. No equipment is required. Players receive a lacrosse stick and ball, which they can keep upon conclusion of the session.

Registration begins September 1.

Mini Soccer • 4-5 yrs The focus is on fun and basic skills like passing and dribbling, while introducing beginners to the game. Each team has one 30-minute game following a 30-minute

Athletics

There is no better way to start off the baseball season than with an opening day parade. The parade begins at McKoy Park and continues through the Oakhurst business district, down East Lake Drive and into Oakhurst Park.

Needed: Volunteers, parade watchers, organizers, grill assistants, trucks and convertible vehicles. If you would like to participate and serve on the parade committee contact Stacy Green, 678-553-6549.

practice. Mini Soccer teams consist of eight players. All games and practices are held on Saturdays. Coaches are always needed – please consider volunteering.

League Soccer • 6-11 yrs Children ages 6-11 will get a kick out of soccer this fall! Coed teams are divided by age groups: 6-7, 8-9, and 10-11 leagues. All levels and skill ranges are welcome. Participants will have a one-hour practice during the week, beginning the week of Sept. 10.

Games will be played on Saturdays starting Sept. 22.

Tackle Football • 5th and 6th graders Tackle football is offered this fall for a 5th grade team and a 6th grade team. Equipment (helmet and shoulder pads) is available for rent on a first-come-first-served basis for $60 with a security deposit of $200.

Players will need a helmet, mouth guard, shoulder pads, cup, practice pants, thigh, hip and kneepads, and cleats.

Youth Flag Football A six-week flag football program is offered for boys and girls ages 5-13. Players will enjoy two weeks of basic introduction to the game of flag football. Players will then be divided into teams. 8-13 year olds will have one practice a week and 5-7 year olds will put their skills to work in weeks 3-6 with a 20-minute practice followed by a 40-minute game. Practices will be held at local fields and games will be held on the Jones Boys and Girls Club Field (450 East Lake Dr.) and Ebster Field.

Coed Ultimate Frisbee • Middle School-Age Boys and Girls Registration begins Saturday, July 7. Practice starts Aug. 18. Practices will be held twice a week (Wednesdays and Sundays) on Ebster Field. Teams will play in the Metro Atlanta Middle School Ultimate League. League games will be played weekdays after school September-October, with a tournament in November. Teams will be coached by Decatur High’s coaches and captains.

See the At-a-Glance table on page 8 for registration information.

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Youth Activities

Active Adults and Seniors

Portia Langley • 678-553-6563 Contact Tracie Sanchez • 678-553-6559, tracie.sanchez@decaturga.com portia.langley@decaturga.com

Beginners Sewing Class

class trial. Registration deadline before the first class of each month. Note: Participants are required to meet with the instructor prior to enrolling to gain an understanding of the class and class expectations.

The one-hour classes are designed to spark creativity in junior designers as they learn about fashion. Every project teaches a new design technique while the junior designers express their points of view. All materials are included. All projects are age and skill appropriate.

Youth Platform

Ebster Garden Club garden club party so kids can eat what they have grown.

This youth garden club is a hands-on, fun environment where students take part in every aspect of gardening. They start seedlings, dig and loosen soil, plant the seedlings in the ground, and water the garden.

Finally, the students harvest the fruits and vegetables and learn how to turn them into delicious meals. Every few weeks we host a

Karate • 7-17 yrs A holistic approach to learning the art of karate. This is a family-oriented class. Our philosophy is that adults can learn from children and vice versa. Come for a free

Youth Classes At-a-Glance Class/Activity

Contact Portia Langley • portia.langley@decaturga.com, 678-553-6563

Location

Age

Time

Beginners Sewing

ERC

8-13

6:15-7:15 pm Tu/bi-weekly Ongoing

FREE

Ongoing

Ms. Cynthia

Ebster Garden Club

ERC Courtyard 5-17

Noon-2 pm

Sat.

Ongoing

FREE

Ongoing

Yvonne Hill

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6:30-8 pm 10 am

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Monthly

$40/55

Ongoing

Adesi Brown

6:30-8 pm

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Ongoing

FREE

Ongoing

Teresa Davis

Karate

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Youth Platform

ERC

12-16

Day

Session Fee/Nonresident

Athletics At-a-Glance

Reg. Deadline Instructor

Notes Limit – 10 kids

Limit – 12 teens

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

Sport

Web Trac No.

Ages

Fee

Non-Resident Fee

Registration

Parent Mtg

Practice

Game Schedule

Game Site

Flag Football JV Varsity Pro

232070-01 232070-02 232070-03

5-7 8-10 11-12

$55 $130 $130

$70 $165 $165

7/21-8/25

N/A

Sun M-Th M-Th

Sun Sun Sun

SLJ SLJ SLJ

Li’l Kickers

242010-07 242010-08

3-5

$65

$80

8/1-9/8

M/W T/Th

9/10-10/3 9/11-10/4

Adair Park

Li’l Lax

232070-03

4-6

$65

$80

9/1-9/29

M/W

10/1-10/24

Adair Park

Mini Soccer

232030-01

5-6

$65

$80

7/21-8/25

9/8

9/22- 10/27

Glenlake

Soccer

232031-01 232032-01 232033-01

6-7 8-9 10-11

$130

$165

7/21-8/25

9/8

9/22- 10/10

Glenlake/ Ebster/ SLJ/WC

5th grade 6th grade

$165

$200

5/5-6/4

6/9

8/18-mid Oct.

DHS

11-13

$130

$165

7/7-8/11

Sept.-Nov.

Ebster

Tackle Football Ultimate Frisbee

232080-01

SLJ - Samuel L. Jones Boys and Girls Club; WC - Westchester School ; DHS - Decatur High School

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This middle-school program offers students the opportunity to speak on issues and concerns they face every day. Students will learn their inner talents and the importance of living a positive lifestyle. Each week participants will have a group session, with topics including self-esteem, planning for the future, family peer pressure and current events. There will also be physical activity after each session, encouraging participants to be active and live a healthy lifestyle.

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Contact Sara Holmes • 678-553-6559 sara.holmes@decaturga.com

Active Adults

50+ Walks Walking is a low-intensive activity that almost everyone can do. Walking is fun and provides opportunities for social interaction. It helps us relax or energize. It’s an easy way to stay healthy in mind and body.

Aerobic Dance Exercise Shape up with LZ Aerobics classes, including dance exercise and senior aerobics. For more information, visit lzaerobics.com or call 678380-3861.

Afridancercise (Ebster) This unique body workout combines deep breathing techniques, stretching, and lowto-medium aerobics mixed with traditional West African dance steps.

Lively Pursuits for Active Adults

Badminton (Ebster)

NEW! danceFusion

Karate

Open play badminton for all skill levels. Join the fun and meet new friends at Ebster gym.

DanceFusion incorporates jazz, hip hop, African and Latin techniques for a fun, intense experience. We encourage students to be creative with collaborative choreography.

A holistic approach to learning the art of karate. A preview of the class is required prior to registration. This is an all-ages class (adults and children together).

Body Conditioning This cardio/core and muscle toning class builds muscle and boosts metabolism, using dumbbells, resistance bands, stability balls, jump ropes, weights and weighted balls.

Book Club Join Emory medical students for their last book club discussion of love, life, and the human experience. For May 17, the book is John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men.

Bridge Club Get your trump ready, grab your tallies and make your bids – Bridge Club has a table waiting for you. Coffee and snacks are provided. Call to reserve your spot.

Flamenco Dance

Let’s Drum

Study the technique that’s used for basic marking steps, footwork, llamadas, and then use it in combinations and improvisation. No experience is necessary.

Enjoy the benefits of communal drumming within a drum circle for seniors. This class is open to anyone who loves rhythm, dance, and music. No experience needed.

Functional Exercises

Let’s Play (Ebster)

A seated senior aerobics class for those with mobility or balance challenges, includes music and workouts using elastic straps, small weights and Swiss balls.

Join us at Ebster Recreation Center to socialize and play some games. Games will be provided. Bring a snack and a drink.

Futsal (Indoor Soccer)

Stick around after senior aerobics class or pop in to join us as we host speakers who are health and wellness professionals.

Drop in and play on Sundays at Decatur Recreation Center.

Lunch and Learn

Cultural Jewelry Making Series

John Verlenden’s Open Yoga

Pickleball (Ebster)

This class teaches the basics of jewelry making and offers a glimpse of Native American culture and the opportunity to experience parts of Africa, Asia and India. All supplies included.

This class for beginners and intermediate yoga practitioners will present a sequence of yoga postures and breath control with a meditative aspect. Bring your yoga mat.

Pickleball combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. Wear your tennis shoes and start playing the fastest growing sport in America.

Dance 101 Get ready to boogie with this heart pounding, fun dance workout led by Emory’s medical students. Dance styles will include salsa, hip hop, and aerobic strength exercises.

Silver Spokes (Ebster) Classes are held at the Decatur Recreation Center and are priced per month (unless otherwise indicated). See the At-a-Glance table on page 11 for complete details about fees, dates, times, etc. Please register in advance at decaturga.com/webtrac.

A senior bicycling workshop using adult tricycles to support those with mobility challenges and to help maintain good balance.

Learn to ride or get back on the saddle! Our instructors will take you on a ride around Decatur during your last class.

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Active Adults and Seniors

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

Table Tennis Participate in a sport you can play for a lifetime. All skill levels are welcome.

Tai Chi/Qigong This all-levels class focuses on exposure to a Yang style short form and Qigong routines addressing a variety of challenges. We’ll establish a basis of breath, balance, and alignment that will allow you to enjoy the benefits of Tai Chi/Qigong for years to come.

blood pressure, improve self-esteem, increase energy and improve breathing.

Tai Chi Flow This class is for intermediate students of Tai Chi-Qigong. Instructor permission is needed to register. Emphasis is on deepening the learning of the Yang-Style 24 forms practice.

Volleyball

Tai Chi 4 Life

Drop in and play in our recreational league.

We have two nets set up on Sundays and staff onsite to manage the flow.

This beginner’s class emphasizes the health benefits of an ongoing Qigong/Tai Chi practice. Goals are to improve balance, reduce

Meet at Decatur Recreation Center and walk

Walk Fit Decatur!

Special Events for Seniors Picnic in A Park May 9 • 11 a.m.

Join us at our potluck Picnic in a Park, with games and entertainment. Lunch is at noon.

Bring your favorite side dish – the main course will be provided. Registration is required.

Investment Basics Tuesday, May 29 • 6:30 p.m.

This presentation dives into reasons to invest, understanding your risk tolerance, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other investments.

National Senior Health & Fitness Day, May 30 Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

This nationwide health and fitness event for older adults promotes the importance of regular physical activity and showcases what

about 3 miles. We’ll have a professional with us each month to speak on different topics and interact with each walker.

Yoga – Chair/Mat Learn efficient breathing techniques while learning more about yourself from the inside out. Class is suitable for persons with mobility issues and can be practiced on the mat and/ or chair. Please bring your own mat.

Zumba Zumba is a cardio dance class to Latin and hip hop popular music that builds muscle and boosts metabolism.

Contact Sara Holmes • sara.holmes@decaturga.com, 678-553-6559

local organizations are doing to improve the health and fitness of older adults.

Understanding and Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits

derstanding of Medicare Part A & B, Part C (Medicare Advantage) and Part D (Prescription Drug Plan).

Budget Building

Thursday, June 7 • 6:30 p.m.

A great resource for anyone who plans to retire in the next 15 years and wants to learn when it’s best to start your benefits. Presented by Robert Cox, RICP, CFEi, a professional retirement planner.

Tuesday, July 17 • 6:30 p.m.

This presentation elaborates upon how to assess your income, track your spending, understand expenses, categorize expenses, , and prepare for the unexpected.

Medicare 101 – Navigating the Medicare Maze

Tuesday, August 21 • 6:30 p.m.

More than 85 percent of Americans over the age of 85 are women. This workshop covers the areas of providing funding for longer life expectancy; identifying the higher long term care and medical costs; and assembling a general plan for all those areas.

Tuesday, July 24 • 6:30 p.m.

Did you know that Medicare A and B pay only about 48 percent of your Medical Expenses in retirement? Learn how the other Medicare plans can help eliminate more expenses in this education-only class: Building an un-

Retirement Planning for Women

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Art with Ms. Gussie

Live and Learn Discussion Group

Flash Writing our Lives

Mondays • 1-3 p.m.

Are you ready to get creative with Ms. Gussie?

You’ll have lots of fun getting crafty and you get to take everything home. All supplies included.

June 4: Jewelry Making June 11: Scarf Design June 18: Glass Etching June 25: Flip Book Making

Tuesdays • 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Each week we will choose subjects to research, and the following week each group member will bring their information to share with the group, followed by conversation. If you’re a little shy about talking in a group, you can write down what you learned and read it, or someone else can read it for you. For our first class we will discuss the brain – so come prepared to discuss the latest research.

Tuesdays, June 5 and 12 • 2-3:30 p.m.

Participants will be guided through the craft of flash nonfiction to capture parts of our life stories – some small aspects of what it means to be human. Memory prompts will be provided and intriguing examples shared.

Participants will write one of these short pieces in each class, and share if desired. The class is conducted by Marti Keller, a published columnist, critic, essayist, blogger and poet.

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Active Adults

Contact Sara Holmes • 678-553-6559 sara.holmes@decaturga.com

IT Palooza

Dig In to Gardening

Mystery Trips

Thursdays, June 14, 21, and 28 • 10-11:30 a.m.

Bring your device(s) and questions! Each participant will receive a 15-minute one-on-one instruction. After your 15 minutes stay to listen to other one-on-one sessions – you never know what you’re going to learn. How do I add an app to my phone? How do I save this document on my computer? How do I attach a document to an email?

Fridays, June 1 and 15 • 1-2:30 p.m.

Come and experience the fun and satisfaction that indoor gardening can offer. This hands-on class will cover the basics of plant propagation from seeds and stem cuttings, and will inform about plants that are easy and fool-proof to propagate. Participants will take home their own planted creations.

Join us for three summer mystery trips. Wear your comfortable walking shoes, bring water, and bring some cash if you want to purchase food or gifts. All trips are wheelchair accessible. All trips will be back by 5 p.m. at the latest. Let the adventures begin!

Saturday, June 9 – Leaving at 12:30 p.m.

Friday, June 22 – Leaving at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, June 27 – Leaving at 1 p.m.

Active Adults At-a-Glance

Contact Sara Holmes • sara.holmes@decaturga.com, 678-553-6559

Class

Registration Details

Time

Day

Monthly Fee R/NR

Instructor

50+ Walks

Sara.holmes@decaturga.com

9 am (May-Sept)

W

Free

Sara Holmes

Aerobic Dance

LZaerobics.com

9 am 5:30 pm

M/W/F M/W

$80/85 (10 weeks) $70/75 seniors

Bobbie Elzey

Afridancercise (Ebster)

144020-01

12 pm

M/W

$15/30

Najiyyah + Kody

Badminton (Ebster)

Drop in

6:30 pm

TH

FREE/$5

Sue Weiloch

Body Conditioning

770-424-2802

5:30 pm

TU

$35/$40

Brenda Roberts

Bridge Club

404-284-1549

10 am

2nd ,4th TH

FREE/$2

Nancy Reed

Dance 101

Sara.holmes@decaturga.com

1 pm

5/10, 5/24, 5/30

Free

Emory Medical Students

danceFusion

144020-11

7 pm

TH

$25/$35

Selena Davis

Cultural Jewelry Making Series

144020-07 144020-08

10 am

Friday 5/4-6/1 or 6/15-7/13

$95 for series or $20/$21 per class

Virginia Milner

Flamenco Dance

144020-15

7:15 pm

May 1-29 & July 3-Aug 31

$50/$60

Julie Baggenstoss

Functional Exercises 4 Seniors

LZaerobics.com

10:15 am

M/W/F

$3 per class

Bobbie Elzey

Futsal – Indoor soccer

Drop in

2:30 pm

SU

FREE/$2

Aaron Marks

John Verlenden’s Open Yoga

144020-27

6:30 pm

M/W

$30/$45

John Verlenden

Karate (7 yrs to adults)

142020-44

6:45 pm 9 am (advanced) 10 am

M SA

$40/$55 (1) $50/$65 (2) $60/$75 (3)

Adesi Brown

Let’s Drum

144020-23

6 pm

TH

$50/$12.50 per class

Kenya Engram

Let’s Play (Ebster)

Sara.holmes@decaturga.com

11 am

1st & 3rd SA of month

Free/$2

Sara Holmes

Lunch & Learn

Sara.holmes@decaturga.com

11:30 am

5/25 & 7/27

$5 per person

Sara + Speaker

Pickleball (Ebster)

Drop in

11:15 am 2:30 pm

TU W

FREE/$3

Portia Langley

QuickBooks Desktop

systemhappy.com

9 am-1 pm

5/17

$147

Kristin Diver

QuickBooks Online

systemhappy.com

9 am-1 pm

8/23

$147

Kristin Diver

Silver Spokes (Ebster)

144020-36

10 am

Thursdays

$5 per class/ $20 per month

DAL Staff

Tai Chi/Qigong

sdorage@mindspring.com

9 am

SA

$60/75

Drew Bracewell

Tai Chi 4 LIFE

sdorage@mindspring.com

6:30 pm

MO

$60/75

Steve Dorage

Tai Chi Flow

sdorage@mindspring.com

11 am

SA

$60/75

Steve Dorage

Volleyball

Drop in

6:30 pm

SU

FREE/$2

Bethany + Steve

Walk Fit Decatur!

Sara.holmes@decaturga.com

10 am

2nd SA of month

FREE

Sara + Speaker

Yoga – Chair/Mat

144020-19

10:30 am

TU

$40/55

Vinaya Ananda

Zumba

770-424-2802

5:30 pm

TH

$35/$40

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2018-19 After School Programs

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he City of Decatur’s after school programs will continue in nine locations in the 2018-19 school year with six Animal Crackers K-3rd grade programs, two Whiz Kids 4th-5th grade programs and Project REAL for middle schoolers at Renfroe. Seven of the nine programs take place in school buildings. DRC Animal Crackers takes place at Decatur Recreation Center and Ebster Whiz Kids takes place at Ebster Recreation Center.

Parents, are you new to Decatur’s after school programs?

Please visit the after school programs section of decaturga.com/cys to find forms and instructions for new families.

Project REAL • Grades 6-8 Recreation, Enrichment, Athletics and Learning Project REAL offers recreation, enrichment, athletics and learning to Renfroe Middle School students in the hours after dismissal. The program offers a range of choices from short- and long-term projects, to sports, to food projects, to group activities of all sorts especially designed for middle schoolers. The program also features periodic youthdirected activities, service learning projects, and special events.

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Registration Fee

Monthly Session Fee/Nonresident Fee

Part-time Session Fee/Nonresident Fee

Location(s)

Animal Crackers, Grades K-3 $35 $340/$365 (M-F) Hours: M-F, dismissal to 6:15 pm

$80/$90 one day/week $160/$180 two days/week $240/$270 three days/week $320/$360 four days/week

Clairemont, Glennwood, Oakhurst, Westchester Winnona Park, Decatur Recreation Center

Whiz Kids, Grades 4-5 $35 $340/$365 (M-F) Hours: M-F, dismissal to 6:15 pm

$80/$90 one day/week $160/$180 two days/week $240/$270 three days/week $320/$360 four days/week

4/5 Academy at 5th Avenue, Ebster Recreation Center

Project REAL, Grades 6-8 $35 $250/$275 (M-F) Hours: M-F, dismissal to 6:15

$60/$70 one day/week $120/$140 two days/week $180/$210 three days/week $210/$240 four days/week

Renfroe Middle School

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

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

After school Lottery Registration for 2018-19 closed on April 20. The lottery spin took place April 27. Families may check their registration status online via WebTrac. Children and Youth Services will contact families by May 14 to confirm registration status. Open registration will begin May 1 at 10 a.m.

Missed the Lottery?

New households must complete an After school 2018-19 Participant Information and Release form and Health History form for each child to generate a household identification number in our registration system.

Forms are completed and submitted online and require a digital photograph. Allow five business days for processing new household paperwork. A household ID number is needed for use of the online registration system (WebTrac), accessible via decaturga. com/webtrac.

Waiting Lists The K-3rd and 4th-5th sites typically fill through the lottery process. If space is available, K-3rd graders are eligible for the Animal Crackers program at their school as well as the Decatur Recreation Center (DRC) Animal Crackers program at 231 Sycamore St. The Whiz Kids program operates in two locations and any child attending the Fifth Avenue 4/5 Academy may enroll at Ebster Whiz Kids or Fifth Avenue Whiz Kids. When programs are full, children are placed on a waiting list for

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the desired program(s). Children may attend DRC Animal Crackers or Ebster Whiz Kids and also remain on the waitlist for the desired school-based program.

As spaces open during the course of the year, CYS will contact families in the order in which they appear on the waiting list for the respective program. Please make sure we have current contact information for your family. To be added to the waiting list you must: • Complete steps to generate a household registration number in RecTrac (complete and submit required forms online; proof of residency required for resident fees); • Use WebTrac or contact CYS or Active Living staff to add your child to the desired waiting lists. Please note that placement on a waiting list does not guarantee a future enrollment.

IMPORTANT AFTER SCHOOL DATES April 27 Afters chool lottery spin for 2018-19 May 1 Open registration for after school 2018-19 resumes at 10 am May 5 Fees due for June camps June 2 Fees due for all July camps Aug. 1 First day of 2018-19 school and after school year

Families are strongly encouraged to make other arrangements for after school care if their child is waitlisted for city programs.

Enrollment patterns differ by school and shift substantially from year to year. CYS will contact you when space becomes available for your child/ren in an after school program.

All-Day Camps Grades K-5

Teacher workdays/most holidays | Resident $40/day • Nonresident $50/day CYS offers theme-based all-day activities for children in grades K-5 on teacher work days and weeklong breaks. Children not enrolled in the after school program are eligible to attend All-Day Camps. Registration is limited. Camp meets at Ebster Recreation Center, 105 Electric Ave., 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Each day has a special theme – see our website and the September 2018 Playbook for Fall 2018 All-Day Camp themes. Children bring a lunch from home. Drinks and snacks are provided.

Limited financial assistance for after school programs and summer camps is available on a sliding scale for residents who demonstrate a need.

Looking for Summer Programming?

Unplug and reconnect at camp Decatur offers dozens of different camp sessions in Summer 2018. To check out which camps have available space visit the online registration system at decaturga.com/webtrac. Take a look at Summer Programs and look for camps listed as “Available.”

Camps take place during the day and are offered in half- and full-day sessions. Extended hours are available for an additional fee at select camps. Pick up or download the Camp 2018 Playbook from the Decatur website or Decatur Recreation Center.

Summer Day Camps include iDiscover Camp for rising K-5th graders and Camp Sycamore for rising K-3rd graders.

Summer E Camps focus on a particular area of interest for the entire camp day. Some examples of enrichment camps offered this summer: chess, science, makers, cooking, LEGOs, theatre, and many more.

Sports, Tennis and Aquatics Camps focus on skill development and teamwork.

Camps require a minimum enrollment. Camps are cancelled two weeks before the camp if enrollment requirements are not met. Fees for all June camps are due in full by May 5. Fees for all July camps are due in full by June 2. After May 5 for June camps and after June 2 for July camps fees are due in full at the time of registration. Camp registration is available online via WebTrac. Visit decaturga.com/webtrac to find a link to WebTrac. Have your household ID and password and a Visa or MasterCard to register online.

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Decatur’s Parks and Greenspaces

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ecatur has 115.92 acres of city parks, including large recreational areas with pavilions, active greenspaces, and small neighborhood parks and greenspaces. Parks make life better for all of us in many ways – a cleaner environment, increased safety, healthier people, a strong sense of community and economic development.

Adair Park Adair Street Adair Park is a four-acre neighborhood recreational facility on Adair Street. The park is home to the Mary Gay House, Swanton House and a historic log cabin. There are numerous trees throughout the park and picnic tables with trash receptacles available for public use. There is also a playground area and a dog park. Adair Park is a beautiful addition to the Swanton Heights and Lenox Place communities. Street parking only.

Griffin Park/Rev. Roy Moss Garden S. McDonough Street Located across the street from the College Heights Early Childhood Learning Center, the park features native plants, benches and great walking areas.

Ebster Park 105 Electric Ave.

Hidden Cove Park 758 Scott Blvd.

A large multipurpose field is a key feature of this five-acre neighborhood recreational facility. There is a new pool with a splash pad, basketball courts and a playground area. Recent additions include a small pavilion with restrooms. The Decatur Active Living youth sports and Decatur High School athletic programs use the field. The park sits on the property that houses the Police Department, City Schools of Decatur Administration and Ebster Recreation Center. It shares a parking lot with City Schools of Decatur and Ebster Recreation Center staff.

The Westchester community has worked hard to preserve and beautify this three-acre park with native plants and a nature trail along the creek that runs through it. Located behind Westchester School, the park is the perfect place for a walk or some quiet time on a sunny day.

Glenlake Park 1121 Church St. The newly renovated 17-acre park has picnic tables, grills and trash receptacles, a swimming pool and pool house, a picnic pavilion, and a tennis center with five courts. There 14

is a small upper field and a lower youth baseball field, a basketball/volleyball court, a playground area, and an enclosed dog park for Decatur residents and their pets.

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McKoy Park 534 McKoy St. This nine-acre neighborhood recreational facility offers a 330-foot baseball field that is fenced and lighted; new basketball goals on the freshly painted basketball court; a swimming pool with zero depth entry and water features; new adult fitness equipment; a newly renovated picnic pavilion; a playground area; grills, restrooms and bike racks.

Explore the adult fitness zone, which offers a variety of exercise equipment options.

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There are picnic tables with grills and trash receptacles available for public use. The site also includes two separate parking areas and concrete walkways connecting the site features, an outdoor classroom and a skate park.

McKoy is home to Decatur High School’s varsity baseball team and the Decatur Active Living adult softball programs.

Mead Road Park 175 Mead Rd. Located on .75 acre of land adjacent to Oakhurst School, the park offers a large, open grassy area, a play structure, basketball court and three shaded picnic tables. Parking is available during out-of-school hours in the Oakhurst School parking lot.

Oakhurst Park 307 Feld Ave. This eight-acre neighborhood recreational facility has two multipurpose fields, a picnic pavilion with restrooms, a concession/ scoring building and bike racks. There are two lighted tennis courts, a basketball court and a newly installed playground area. Two separate parking areas have walkways connecting the site features. Oakhurst Park is home to Decatur Active Living youth sports baseball and girls softball, and Agnes Scott and DHS women’s softball. Oakhurst Dog Park is on East Lake Drive, adjacent to the Boys & Girls Club.

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

Parkwood Park Parkwood Road Decatur’s newest park, between East and West Parkwood Roads, is a quiet natural oasis, and a great place for a quiet walk using the timber-lined trails developed by residents.

Scott Park 231 Sycamore St. Located directly behind Decatur Recreation Center at 231 Sycamore St., adjacent to the Decatur Library, Scott Park is the perfect place to stop by and let the kids play on the play structure, take a walk through the community garden or have a picnic under the huge shade tree in the middle of the park. The four acres of Scott Park include gardens planted by residents and Master Gardener volunteers. Treat yourself to the serenity and beauty of Scott Park. Two lighted tennis courts are available for rental. Parking is available in the library/recreation center parking deck.

Children’s Home 500 South Columbia Dr.

Dog Park Locations Adair Dog Park, in Adair Park. Easy access from Trinity Place near the DeKalb History Center’s historic complex. Limited street parking only. Please respect the property of homeowners. Fence and natural boundaries.

Glenlake Dog Park, in Glenlake Park, 1121 Church St. above the large field. Limited parking near the tennis center and at the Norris Street lot. Fence and natural boundaries.

Oakhurst Dog Park, next to the Boys and Girls Club, 450 East Lake Dr. Parking at Oakhurst Park in the Third Avenue lot. No parking in the Boys and Girls Club or Oakhurst Presbyterian Church lots. No dogs allowed on the Boys and Girls Club property. Totally enclosed with fencing.

Note: Report dog park concerns to Jabari Cole, program supervisor, Decatur Active Living, 404-377-7231, or jabari.cole@decaturga.com.

Pavilion Rental/Fee Information

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Glenlake, McKoy and Oakhurst pavilions are available for rental year round.

Pavilions can be rented for picnics, weddings, birthday parties, class reunions, family reunions and graduations. The fees for Glenlake, McKoy and Oakhurst Pavilion are $100/$50 (city of Decatur resident) for the first two hours and $20/$12.50 (city of Decatur resident) for each additional hour. Parties of 60 or more will be charged an additional $10 per hour for clean-up fees. Contact Jabari Cole, 404-377-7231 or jabari.cole@decaturga.com.

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This 77-acre campus, purchased by the City of Decatur in 2017, was created in 1873 and included a farm, gardens and residential facilities for children. Nestled near downtown Decatur and surrounded by neighborhoods, the site offers opportunities for active and passive recreation and is accessible by foot, bike or car. A conservation easement sets aside approximately 22 acres on the eastern portion of the site, including the pond and the Global Growers Garden.

Decatur City Parks

Adair Park • Adair St. Children’s Home • 500 S. Columbia Dr. Ebster Park • 105 Electric Ave. Glenlake Park • 1121 Church St. Griffin Park • 918 S. McDonough St. Hidden Cove • 758 Scott Blvd.

McKoy Park • 534 McKoy St. Mead Road Park • 175 Mead Rd. Oakhurst Park • 307 Feld Ave. Scott Park • 231 Sycamore St. Waddell Park • Great Lakes Parkwood Park • Parkwood Road MAY-AUGUST 2018 •

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Calendar • Open Gym Dates to Remember May 1 After school registration 2018-19 resumes at 10 a.m.

May 5 Tackle football registration

Open Gym

May 5 Fees due for June camps

Badminton

May 9 Bike to School day

Thursday • 6:30-9 p.m. • Ebster Recreation Center Decatur resident free, $5 nonresident

May 9 Adult Picnic in a Park (McKoy Park) May 12

Neighborhood Softball Tournament (McKoy Park)

May 14-20 Glenlake Tennis Tournament

Basketball Adult Open Gym Monday • 7-9 p.m. • Decatur Recreation Center Decatur resident free, $2 nonresident

May 18

Bike to Work Day

Basketball Family Play

May 26

Children’s Arts Festival City of Decatur pools open

Saturday • 2-4 p.m. • Decatur Recreation Center Decatur resident free, $2 nonresident

May 28

Memorial Day – pools open

Basketball Family Play

National Senior Health and Fitness Day

Saturday • noon-4 p.m. • Ebster Recreation Center Decatur resident free, $2 nonresident

May 30

June 2 Youth Baseball opening day and parade Fees due for all July camps June 21

Summer Solstice Yoga (on the Square)

July 4 Parade and fireworks/holiday (Pools open, city buildings closed) July 7 Ultimate Frisbee registration begins Aug. 1 First Day of school and after school 2018-2019 Li’l Kickers registration begins Aug. 21

Flag Football/Soccer registration begins

Sept. 3 Labor Day (pools open)

Pickleball Wednesday • 2:30-6 p.m. • Ebster Recreation Center Decatur resident free, $3 nonresident

Table Tennis Thursday • 7-9 p.m.

Sunday •10 a.m.-1 p.m. • Decatur Recreation Center Decatur resident free, $2 nonresident

Teen Open Gym Wednesday • 7:15-9 p.m. • Ebster Recreation Center Decatur resident free

Volleyball (Adults) Sunday • 6:30-9 p.m. • Decatur Recreation Center Decatur resident free, $2 nonresident For more information about open gym opportunities: Decatur Recreation Center: Lee Williams, lee.williams@decaturga.com Ebster: Portia Langley, portia.langley@decaturga.com

Third Sunday Strolls Third Sunday of the Month • 2 p.m.

Join Decatur Active Living Pedestrian committee members for our Third Sunday Strolls, which will run through October. Meet in front of the Decatur Recreation Center and be ready to walk at 2 p.m. Each walk has a unique theme and route. Wear comfortable shoes and bring your water bottle. For updates and information about each walk visit decaturga.com/walking.

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