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Decatur Active Living • Children & Youth Services

After School 2019-2020!

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3 athletics 6 active adults & youth 8 afterschool 12 decatur parks 14 calendar / open gym 16 pools & aquatics

Decatur Pools Open Saturday, May 25 Is Mayonal Nati Safety r WateMonth

Make a splash at Decatur pools this summer! The 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 the pools for your special event.

Opening Day

Baseball and Parade Saturday, June 1 • 11 a.m.

The parade starts at McKoy Park and ends at Oakhurst Park as the 2019 season gets underway. Come enjoy great baseball action and opening day activities.

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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 Avenue for an easy 11-mile ride through Avondale Estates, Oakhurst and Decatur. No drop ride.

May 5: Family Bike Ride, 2 p.m. – Meet at Harmony Park for this short ride around Oakhurst. All ages are welcome. Helmets are required.

May 8: Bike to School Day May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30: Silver Spokes Program – Ride with trikes. Pre-registration is required. $25 per month. Held at Legacy Park.

May 13-17: Bike to Work Week May 17: Bike to Work Day – Riders are invited to stop by Decatur Recreation Center between 7 and 9 a.m. for coffee and pastries on their way to work.

May 17: 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. Not recommended for children.

May 19: Easy No-Drop Ride to Stone Mountain Park – 9 a.m. Offered by Bicycle South, 2098 N. Decatur Rd. The ride begins from Bicycle South, and there will be refreshments served at the store after the ride.

May 24: Senior Bike Ride – 10 a.m. Bring your own bike for this fun, slow-paced bike ride geared toward seniors. Helmets are required.

May 25-26: Bike Valet parking at the Decatur Arts Festival – Sponsored by the Decatur Arts Alliance and the City of Decatur.

May 25: Bike Registration at the Decatur Arts Festival – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring your bike to the Bike Valet and have it registered by the Decatur Police. Pick up some Bike Safety information.

Helmets are required for all city-sponsored rides. For more information visit decaturga.com/ biking and our blog, beactivedecatur.com.

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 Eric Lambkins II ................................. Program Supervisor Bryan Smith ......................................... Program Supervisor Lillie Johnson ............................. Administrative Assistant Lartesha Chaney ................................................ Site Director Caudieu Cook ...................................................... Site Director Rashad Crowell ................................................... Site Director Ashton Hudson..................................................... Site Director Rashawn Jackson................................................ Site Director Dajānē Martin......................................................... 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 Arielle Register................ assistant program supervisor Recreation Services

Lee Williams............................................program supervisor Sara Holmes............................................program supervisor Portia Langley..... program supervisor-Ebster Center Anthony Bethel...............................program leader (DRC) Cameron Baker.................................program leader (ERC) Kimberly Brown................................program leader (ERC) Artesha Chaney.. ............................program leader (ERC) Jonathan Hollomon......................program leader (ERC) Cordele Jackson.. ..........................program leader (DRC) Tennis/Aquatics Staff

Jabari Cole.............................................. program supervisor Arnie Ahn............................................................program leader Thanh Doan......................................................program leader Luretha Hanson..............................................program leader Amy Hixson.......................................................program leader Sharon Hulette................................................program leader Kerri-Ann Watson..........................................program leader Nia Willis...............................................................program leader Support Staff

Third Friday Bike Rides!

Third Friday of the Month, 6:30 p.m.

Join Decatur Active Living staff for our monthly Third Friday Bike Rides March through October. These rides are designed for all levels – no one will be left behind. Not recommended for children.

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, 678553-6541. Free to the community.

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

Wendy Childers, Chair Pete Duitsman • Shelly Head Jack Kittle • Adam Pinsley Clay Scarborough • 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 is the most recently renovated pool in the city of Decatur. Home of the Decatur Gators Swim Team, the pool has eight lanes, a new splash pad, lights and a renovated pool house. Ebster Pool is on W. Trinity Place at Atlanta Avenue, 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, along with a new sand filter. It offers a snack area, a patio for enjoying the sun, shade shelter, and shallow water for small children.

The pool is 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 is a popular place for families and was recently resurfaced. The pool has zero-depth entry (beach entry) access, making it easier for elderly guests and those with disabilities; bubbler features to entertain younger swimmers; and dedicated lap lines that can be scheduled for adult-only lap swimmers.

Decatur’s 2019 Swim Season

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ecatur Active Living offers a variety of summer aquatic programs. Pools open May 25. Glenlake Pool will be open until Sept. 8. Ebster and McKoy pools will close Sept. 2. 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 Gator swim team, or to make suggestions on aquatic programming, call Jabari Cole, Tennis/Aquatic Services, 404-377-7231.

Decatur Swim Passes

Purchase a family 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

$300 + $30 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 25-July 31 Public Swimming

Lap Swimming Gators Swim Team Gators Morning Practice

Gators Evening Practice

M/W • noon-4:15 p.m.

Tu/Th • 1-4:15 p.m.

Fri/Sa/Su • 10 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

Tu/Th • 10 a.m.-noon M-Th • 4:30-8 p.m.

M, W, F 10 a.m. beginners 11 a.m. advanced M-Th 4:30-6 p.m./Mini Gators 6-7 p.m./Intermediate 7-8 p.m./Advanced

Post-Season • Aug. 1-Sept. 2 Public Swimming Lap Swimming Labor Day

Sat/Sun • 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sat/Sun • 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

M • 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Glenlake Pool

Regular Season • May 25-July 31 Public Swimming

M-F • 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Sat/Sun • 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Post-Season • Aug. 1-Sept. 2 Public Swimming

Labor Day

M- F • 4-8 p.m.

Sat/Sun • 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

M • 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Post-Season • Sept. 7 and Sept. 8 Public Swimming

Sat/Sun • 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

McKoy Pool

Regular Season • May 25-July 31 Public Swimming

M-F • 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Sat/Sun • 10 a.m-6 p.m.

Post-Season • Aug. 1-Sept. 2 Public Swimming

Labor Day

M-F • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sat/Sun • 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

M • 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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

Pool Staff Jabari Cole, program supervisor, tennis/aquatics Josh Weston, aquatics director Beth Costello, swim team head coach

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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 and under

Free/$4

2-17 years

$2/$4

18-59 years

$3/$6

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.

60+ Free/$6

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 coast guard approved 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 old and younger.

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

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Groups 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 Josh Weston 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.

Group Policies • 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 supervision/counselor to youth must be 1-to-6.

• Groups must sign an agreement and: – Come at a scheduled time only

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– Provide general supervision of youth – 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.

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

Swim Teams Neighborhood Associations

swim lessons Oakhurst Indoor Pool Private swim lessons will be 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. Our current vendor is Dynamo Pool Management. Visit dynamoswimschool.com to sign up for private lessons or call 404-378-2423.

Pool Events 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.

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.

How to Reserve a Decatur Pool Decatur pools are No. in party 2 hours (Resident/Nonresident) rented on a first1-50 $250/$300 come basis. Pools 51-75 $300/$350 may be reserved for private parties 76-100 $350/$400 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 above, 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 Live in the Water!

Decatur Gators Swim Team • 4-18 Yrs Swim Meets • Tuesdays at Ebster Pool Swim Season • April 29-June 28 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 can graduate to the Gators Swim Team – perhaps before the end of the season. Mini Gators enrollment has a strict limit of 40 participants.

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.

Swim Teams At-a-Glance Team

Mini Gators • 4-12 yrs For swimmers who want to join the Gators but aren’t able to swim 25 meters, we offer the Mini Gator 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 problems 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 multiplechild 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.

Web Trac No. Morning Practice Evening Practice

Decatur Gators Swim Team (4-18 yrs) 192090-04 Swim Season: May 1-June 30 Practice Begins: April 29

Swim Meets

Fee/Nonresident Fee

M, W, F M-Th 10-11 am (beginner) 6-7 pm (beginner) 11 am-noon 7-8 pm (advanced)

Mini Gators (4-12 yrs) Swim Season: May 1-June 30 192090-05 Practice Begins: May 1 192090-06

Tu $175/$200 Home Meets: 5-9 pm Residents applying for financial at Ebster Pool assistance must pay a minimum of $25. Second child 25 percent off, 3rd child 33 percent M-Th $135/$160 off, 4th child 50 percent off 4:30-5:15 pm 5:15-6 pm

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Athletics

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

Opening Day Parade • June 1

FALL sports Li’L Kickers Soccer • 3-5 yrs

Flag Football • 5-13 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 Aug. 1. Instructors: Teresa Davis and Derante Stephens.

A six-week Flag Football program in which players enjoy two weeks of basic introduction to the game. Players are then divided into teams. Children 8-13 years old will have one practice a week and children 5-7 years old will put their skills to work in weeks three-six with a 20-minute practice followed by a 40-minute game. Practices will be held at local fields and games will be held at Ebster Field and the Jones Boys and Girls Club Field (450 East Lake Dr.). A skills assessment will be held on Sunday, Aug. 11.

Mini Soccer • 4-5 yrs These programs for boys and girls focus 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 practice. Mini soccer teams consist of eight players. All games and practices are held on Saturdays. Mini Soccer coaches are always needed – please consider volunteering.

League Soccer • 6-11 yrs 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. 16. Games will be played on Saturdays starting Sept. 28.

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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.

NEW! Competitive 7 on 7 Flag Football This competitive flag football team is for boys and girls in grades 6th-8th. The team will participate in the Premier Sportz Group League. Practices will be held at local fields and games will be played on Fridays and Saturdays beginning Aug. 30.

Tackle Football Tackle Football will be offered this fall for 4th, 5th and 6th grade boys and girls.

Equipment (helmet and shoulder pads) is available for rent on a first-come first-served

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basis for $60 with a security deposit of $200. Players will need a helmet, shoulder pads, protective cup, practice pants, thigh, hip and kneepads, and cleats. Practices will be held on local fields beginning June 3.

Games will be played on Saturdays beginning in July.

Coed Ultimate Frisbee Registration is Saturday, July 6, for Coed Ultimate Frisbee, offered to middle-school-age boys and girls. Practices will be held twice a week (Wednesday and Sunday) on Ebster Field, beginning Wednesday, Aug. 14. Teams will play in the Metro Atlanta Middle School Ultimate League. League games will be played weekdays after school SeptemberOctober, with a tournament in November.

Teams will be coached by Decatur High’s coaches and captains.

NEW! Middle School Girls Volleyball Registration begins Saturday, July 6. Practices will be held twice a week at Decatur Recreation Center beginning the week of Aug. 5. Games will be played on Saturdays, beginning Sept. 7. Players must provide their own kneepads, shoes and shorts.

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

Candinews Acting Class

Youth Activities

Finally, the students harvest the fruits and vegetables and learn how to turn them into delicious meals. Every few weeks we host a garden club party so kids can eat what they have grown.

This class will awaken the creative spirit and imagination through acting, music and movement in a safe, non-competitive environment. We’ll work on all aspects of theater, acting, dancing and music. Registration monthly.

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 class trial. Registration deadline: before the first class of each month. Note: Participants are required to meet with the instructor

Ebster Garden Club 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.

Youth Classes At-a-Glance Location Age

prior to enrolling to gain an understanding of the class and class expectations.

Youth Platform 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.

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

Class/Activity

Web Trac No.

Time

Day

Session

Fee/Nonresident

Reg. Deadline Instructor

Karate

342010-36 May DRC 7-18 142010-11 June 142010-12 July 142010-13 Aug.

6:30-8 pm 10 am

M S

Monthly

$40/55

Ongoing

Adesi Brown

CandiNews

2421010-09 Aug. DRC 5-12 2421010-10 Sept..

2421010-11 Oct. 2421010-13 Nov.

9:30-10:45 am (K-2nd grade) 11:30 am-12:45 pm (3rd-6th grade)

S

Monthly

$80/$95

Ongoing

Candice Newsum

Ebster-Subsidized Program Class/Activity

Location

Age

Time

Day

Session

Fee: Resident/ Nonresident Instructor

Notes

Ebster Garden Club

ERC Courtyard

5-17

noon-2 pm

Saturday

Ongoing

FREE

Limit – 10 kids

Athletics At-a-Glance

Yvonne Hill

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

Sport

Web Trac

Ages

Fee

Registration

ParentsMtg

Practice begins

Game Schedule

Li’l Kickers

242010-07 242010-08

3-5

$65

8/1-8/31

Mini Soccer

232030-01

5-6

$80

7/20-8/24

9/7

9/9

9/21-10/26

Legacy Park

Soccer

232031-01 232032-01 232033-01

6-7 8-9 10-11

$130

7/20-8/24

9/7

9/9

9/21-11/9

Ebster/SLJ/WC

9/16

begins 9/28

Flag Football

232070-01 232070-02 232070-03

JV 5-6 Varsity 8-10 Pro 11-12

$80 $165

7/20-8/24

SUN M-TH

Sun

Ebster

7on7 Flag Football

232070-04

Grades 6-8th

$165

7/6-8/3

8/5

Fri/Sat Oct 29

Maynard Jackson High School

M/W T/Th

Game Site Adair Park

Ultimate Frisbee

232080-01

Grades 6-8th

$165

7/6-8/10

8/14

SeptemberNovember

Ebster

Tackle Football

232090-01 232090-02 232090-03

4th grade 5th grade 6th grade

$200

5/4-7/13

6/3

August-October

DHS

Girls Volleyball

232080-03

Grades 6-8th

$165

7/6-8/3

8/7

September-October

DRD/ERC

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Active Adults

Active Adults and Seniors

Contact Sara Holmes • 678-553-6559 Contactsara.holmes@decaturga.com Tracie Sanchez • 678-553-6559, tracie.sanchez@decaturga.com

Lively Pursuits for Active Adults 50+ Walks

Basic Paint I

Bridge Club

Walking is a low-intensive activity that almost everyone can do. It’s 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.

Learn the basic how-to’s and paints needed, surfaces, preparations, and hands-on techniques. Save yourself time and money, and avoid many frustrations. We teach the correct choice of inexpensive tools, basic paints, colors and procedures you need to learn and develop courage to paint your next project.

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 Nancy Reid, 404-284-1549, to reserve your spot.

Acting 101 This 16-week level 1 course covers many vital topics – the Actor’s Instrument; trusting your instinct; objectives and tactics; breathing; psychology relevant to acting – and more. You’ll learn the imaginative tools and processes actors use: imagination work, relaxation, stretching, breathing, movement, vocal exploration, sensory work, ensemble games and more.

Aerobic Dance Exercise Shape up with LZ Aerobics classes, including dance exercise and senior aerobics. For more information, visit lzaerobics.com or call 678-380-3861. Registration is ongoing.

Badminton (Ebster) Open play badminton for all skill levels.

Join the fun and meet new friends at Ebster gym.

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Bingo Join us for some Bingo fun! Bring your own lunch and RSVP to Sara Holmes at sara. holmes@decaturga.com.

Cooking with Friends International Café is a four-day minicamp for adults who want to learn how to cook various styles of food. You’ll cook Asian Fusion, Italian Summers, Moroccan Delight, and Royal Caribbean.

Body Conditioning

Flamenco Dance

This cardio/core and muscle toning class builds muscle and boosts metabolism, using dumbbells, resistance bands, stability balls, jump ropes, weights and weighted balls. You’ll get your heart rate pumping while developing core strengths to support you in a wide variety of activities.

This class is geared to adults who want to dance to celebrate through songs of sevillanas, tangos, and bulerias. Study the technique that’s used for basic marking steps, footwork, llamadas, and then use it in combinations and improvisation.

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.

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

Games & Tricks for Your Dog: Level 1

contact instructor Steve Dorage, 404-6170071, or sdorage@mindspring.com.

As dogs moved from being working animals with specific jobs to being pets, many lost the mental stimulation vital for their health and happiness. One way dog owners can address this loss is to stimulate their dog’s brains through games, tricks and tasks.

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.

Goals are the same as the introductory class and, in addition, this class will focus on feeling energy flow. The class is on Saturdays, 11 a.m.-noon. To register, contact Steve Dorage, instructor (Tai Chi 4 L.I.F.E.), 404-617-0071, or sdorage@mindspring.com.

Karate 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). Registration deadline: before the first class of each month. For more information contact Adesi Brown, adesi2274@comcast.net, 404-7291025, or Sensei McCormick, alouisemccormick@gmail.com.

Line Dancing A fun and social way to exercise and keep a body moving through dance. Participants learn basic dance steps choreographed into a routine repeated throughout the song.

Pet Therapy Prep Workshop Two-session workshop for human/dog teams to learn and practice skills needed to become certified as a Pet Therapy Volunteer Team – and to share the comfort, healing, and connection of the human-animal bond with people of all ages.

Pickleball (Ebster) Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. Two or four players use solid paddles to hit a plastic ball over a net on a badmintonsize court. Wear your tennis shoes and start playing the fastest growing sport in America.

Scott Park Community Garden Join our gardeners for social, educational and friendly gardening year-round. The club is led by several master gardeners, who host garden workshops and workdays throughout the year. To join, contact Sara Holmes at sara.holmes@decaturga.com.

Selfie 101 Join this fun class with DeKalb Library to learn various selfie techniques. Bring your own phone and/or tablet.

Silver Spokes (Ebster) This senior bicycling workshop uses adult tricycles to support those with mobility challenges and to help maintain good balance.

Learn to ride or get back on the saddle! Trike along with several drills that help maintain balance and support. Silver Spokes classes will be held in May. The fee is $5 per class or $25 for the month. During your last class our instructors will take you on a bike ride around Decatur.

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

Tai Chi 4 Life This beginner’s class emphasizes the health benefits of an ongoing Qigong/Tai Chi practice. Goals are to improve balance, reduce blood pressure, improve self-esteem, increase energy and improve breathing. To register,

Volleyball Drop in and play in our recreational league, started by three ringleaders who know the net and are ready to teach and play. We have two nets set up on Sundays and staff on site to manage the flow and help you get your volleyball game on.

Walk Fit Decatur!

This free walking group meets on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. We meet at Decatur Recreation Center and walk about three miles.

Yoga-Chair/Mat Learn efficient breathing techniques while learning more about yourself from the inside out. In the practice of yoga you will tone, stretch and strengthen the muscles and the organs – creating health and wellness for the entire system. 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 set to Latin and hip hop popular music that builds muscle and boosts metabolism. You are sure to get your heart rate pumping while developing core-strengthening exercises that will support you in a wide variety of activities.

Zumba Gold This class, intended for “Baby Boomers,” provides a fun, low-to-moderate-intensity exercise session with easy-to-follow dance steps. Routines are designed to be exhilarating, utilizing a variety of music genres.

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Active Adults and Seniors

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

Special Events for Seniors Picnic in a Park Wednesday, May 8 • 11 a.m.

McKoy Park, 1000 Adams St. Join us for our annual picnic with games and entertainment. We’ll provide the meat, desserts, and drinks – you’ll need to bring a side dish. Activities start at 11 a.m. RSVP required for lunch.

National Senior Health & Fitness Day Wednesday, May 29 • 10 a.m.

A nationwide health and fitness event for older adults. Save the date – more information to come.

First Time Home Buyers Seminar Thursday, June 6 • 6 p.m.

Meet a lender, a realtor team and a real estate attorney to ask questions and collect information on buying and selling land, condos, townhomes or houses. Learn the first steps toward home ownership and average costs for selling or buying properties. Ask questions specific to your needs.

Medicare 101: Navigating the Medicare Maze Thursday, June 13 • 6:30 p.m.

This course assists the attendee in understanding the many facets and particulars of Medicare. Attendees gain a foundation of Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C (Medicare Advantage) and Part D (Prescription Drug Plan).

Areas include when to apply, how to apply, how it interacts with private insurance, deductibles and what factors to include in choosing the right plan.

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

tire in the next 15 years. Topics include how your benefits are calculated, spousal and exspousal benefits, survivor benefits, potential taxation of benefits, early retirement and delayed retirement strategies, and more.

Disaster Preparedness Friday, June 28 • 11:15 a.m.

Don’t be caught off guard! Learn how older adults and persons with disabilities can prepare their homes, pets and themselves for emergency situations.

Access to Services/Benefits Assistance

Trips for Seniors Limited seats available. Must register by date listed. First come, first served and spaces fill up quickly. No refunds.

Georgia State Botanical Gardens Friday, June 21 • 9 a.m.

Join us as we travel to Athens to visit the gardens, followed by lunch in downtown Athens. $25 per person, paid by June 7.

Take the Lead in Your Care

Georgia State Capitol Thursday, July 18 • 9:30 a.m.

Let’s take a free trip to the Georgia State Capitol, tour the museum, and learn how you can get involved.

Friday, July 26 • 11:15 a.m.

Learn how to keep a Personal Health Record, prepare for a hospital stay and discharge, and about the advance directives.

Free Home Buyers Workshop with NACA Saturday, July 27 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Become a homeowner with America’s best mortgage – NACA. There are no down pay-

CATCH Up to Fitness

Understanding and Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits Thursday, June 27 • 6:30 p.m.

A great resource for anyone who plans to re-

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Art Classes with Ms. Gussy Register with Sara Holmes, sara.holmes@decaturga.com, or 678-553-6559. Registration is required.

June 11 • 10 a.m.: Watercolor Painting July 16 • 10 a.m.: Stamped Jewelry August 13 • 10 a.m.: Wire Wrapping

Friday, July 19 • 11:15 a.m.

Learn how, when and where to contact federal, state and local programs about services and resources, including discounts and savings programs.

Friday, June 14 • 11:15 a.m.

A one-hour nutrition, education and fitness class based on the award-winning Oasis CATCH Healthy Habits program. Class includes a discussion of nutrition, and 30 minutes of physical activity.

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ments, no closing costs, no fees, below-market fixed rate, and no perfect credit needed.

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

World of Coca-Cola Friday, Aug. 9 • 9:30 a.m. $30 per person, paid by July 26 We’ll get to taste all the flavors and see how everything is done. Shssh…we might learn some secrets!

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

Active Adults

Active Adults At-a-Glance Class title

Registration details

Time

Day

Monthly Fee Resident/Non Res.

Instructor

50+ Walks

sara.holmes@decaturga.com

10 am (Oct-Apr) 9 am (May-Sept)

W

Free

Sara Holmes

Acting 101

144020-01

7 pm (8/22-12/12)

TH

$80

Candice Newsum

Aerobic Dance

lzaerobics.com

9 am 5:30 pm

M/W/F M/W

$80/85 $70/75

Bobbie Elzey

Badminton (Ebster)

Drop in

6:30 pm

TH

FREE/$5

Sue Weiloch

Basic Paint I

144020-18

6 pm

June 18 & 19

$55/$75

Patricia Joe

Bingo

sara.holmes@decaturga.com

11:30 am

6/17, 7/15, 8/2

FREE

Sara Holmes

Body Conditioning

706-424-2802

5:30 pm

TU

$35/$40

Brenda Roberts

Bridge Club

Nancy Reed / 404-284-1549

10 am

2nd, 4th TH

FREE/$2

Nancy Reed

Cooking with Friends: International Café

144020-02

11 am-1 pm

July 9-12

$120 for seniors/$180 for adults

Christine Benta

Flamenco Dance

144020-15

7:15 pm

TU (no July classes)

$50/$60

Julie Baggenstoss

Functional Exercises 4 Seniors

lzaerobics.com

10:15 am

M/W/F

$2/$4

Bobbie Elzey

Games & Tricks for Your Dog Level 1

144020-03

10 am

June 15

$30

Terri Kruzan

Karate (7 yrs. to adults)

143010-11

6:30 pm 10 am

M SA

$40/$55 (1)

Adesi Brown

Line Dancing

144020-05

9 am

TU

$25/$35

Charleen McBrayer

Medicare Basics 101

144020-09

6:30 pm

June 13

FREE

Robert Cox

Pet Therapy Prep Workshop

144020-04

10 am (6/1 & 6/8)

SA (6/1, 6/8)

$60

Terri Kruzan

Pickleball (Ebster)

Drop in

11:15 am 2:30 pm 11:15 am

TU W F

FREE/$3

Portia Langley

QuickBooks Desktop

systemhappy.com

9 am-1 pm

May 16

$147

Kristin Diver

QuickBooks Online

systemhappy.com

9 am-1 pm

Aug 15

$147

Kristin Diver

Scott Park Community Garden

544010-10

10 am

3rd SA

$25 per year

Sara Holmes

Selfie 101

sara.holmes@decaturga.com

11:15 am

June 12 & 26

FREE

MyGauil Chappel

Silver Spokes (Ebster)

344020-27

10 am

Thursdays

$5/$25

DAL Staff

Table Tennis

Drop In

7 pm 9:30 am

TH SU

Free/$2

Charlie Slater

Tai Chi 4 LIFE

sdorage@mindspring.com

6:30 pm 9 am

MO SA

$60/75

Steve Dorage Drew Bracewell

Tai Chi Flow

sdorage@mindspring.com

11 am

SA

$60/75

Steve Dorage

Understanding & Maximizing your Social Security Benefits

144020-10

6:30 pm

June 27

FREE

Robert Cox

Volleyball

Drop in

630 pm

SU

FREE/$2

Bethany + Steve

Walk Fit Decatur!

sara.holmes@decaturga.com

10 am

2nd SA of month

FREE

Sara

Yoga – Chair/Mat

144020-19

10:30 am

TU

$40/55

Carla DeRosa

Zumba

706-424-2802

5:30 pm

TH

$35/$40

Ina Claggette

Zumba Gold

144020-11

9 am

TH

$25/$35

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2019-20 After School Programs

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he City of Decatur’s after school programs will operate in nine locations in the 201920 school year with five Animal Crackers K2nd grade programs, three Whiz Kids 3rd5th grade programs and Project REAL for middle schoolers at Renfroe. Eight of the nine programs take place in school buildings. 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 youth-directed activities, service learning projects, and special events.

Decatur’s After School Programs At-a-Glance After School Program

Registration Fee

Monthly Session Fee/Nonresident Fee

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

Whiz Kids, Grades 3-5 $35 $340/$365 (M-F) Hours: M-F, dismissal to 6:15 pm

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

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Part-time Session Fee/Nonresident Fee $80/$90 one day/week $160/$180 two days/week $240/$270 three days/week $320/$360 four days/week $80/$90 one day/week $160/$180 two days/week $240/$270 three days/week $320/$360 four days/week $60/$70 one day/week $120/$140 two days/week $180/$210 three days/week $210/$240 four days/week

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

Location(s) Clairemont, Glennwood, Oakhurst, Westchester Winnona Park 5th Ave. Upper Elem., Talley St. Upper Elem., Ebster Recreation Center Renfroe Middle School

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

After School Lottery Registration for 2019-20 closed on April 19. The lottery spin took place April 26. Families may check their registration status online via WebTrac. Children and Youth Services will contact families by May 10 to confirm registration status. If you missed lottery registration, open registration for those who missed the lottery will begin May 1 at 10 am.

Missed the Lottery?

New households will need to complete a 2019-20 After school Participant Information and Release Form and Health History Form for each child in order to generate a household identification number in our registration system. Forms are completed and submitted online and require a digital photograph.

Please 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.

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program(s). Children may attend Ebster Whiz Kids and also remain on the waitlist for the Fifth Avenue Whiz Kids program.

As spaces open during the course of the year, Children and Youth Services Division will contact families in the order in which they appear on the waitlist for the respective program. Please make sure CYS has current contact information for your family. In order to be added to the waiting list you must • Complete steps to generate a household ID 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.

Waiting Lists The K-2nd and 3rd-5th sites typically fill through the lottery process. The Whiz Kids program for Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary operates in two locations and any child attending the Fifth Avenue School may enroll at Ebster Whiz Kids or Fifth Avenue Whiz Kids. Talley Street students are limited to the Talley Street program due to transportation constraints. When programs are full, children are placed on a waiting list for the desired

IMPORTANT AFTER SCHOOL DATES April 26 After school Lottery spin for 2019-20 May 1 Open registration for after school 2019-20 resumes at 10 am May 4 Fees due for June camps June 1 Fees due for all July camps Aug. 1 First day of 2019-20 school and afterschool year

Families are strongly encouraged to make other arrangements for afterschool 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 at an after school program.

All-Day Camps Grades K-5

Teacher workdays/most holidays | Resident $40/day • Nonresident $50/day Children and Youth Services offers theme-based all day activities for children in grades K-5 on Teacher Work Days and week-long breaks. Children not enrolled in the after school program are eligible to attend All Day Camps. Registration is limited. Camp meets at Decatur Legacy Park, 500 S. Columbia Dr., 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Each day has a special theme – see our website and the September 2019 Playbook for Fall 2019 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 City of Decatur residents who demonstrate a need.

Looking for Summer Programming?

Plan your Summer in the City with Decatur Summer Camps The City of Decatur is offering dozens of camp sessions in Summer 2019. To check out which camps have available space visit our 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 fullday sessions. Extended hours are available for an additional fee at select camps. Pick up or download the Camp 2019 Playbook from the City’s website or Decatur Recreation Center.

Summer Day Camps include iDiscover Camp for rising K-5th graders, Camp Sycamore for rising K-5th graders.

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

Sports, Tennis & Aquatics Camps focus on skill development and teamwork. See pages 12-13 of the Playbook for dates and times.

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 4. Fees for all July camps are due in full by June 1. After May 4 for June camps and after June 1 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 in order to register online.

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Decatur’s Parks and Greenspaces

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ecatur has 150 acres of city parks, including large recreational areas with pavilions, active greenspaces, and small neighborhood parks.

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, a four-acre neighborhood recreational facility, is home to the Mary Gay House, the 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 Center, the lush greenspace features native plants, pleasant sidewalks and comfortable sitting benches for quiet contemplation.

Ebster Park 105 Electric Ave.

Hidden Cove Park 758 Scott Blvd.

A large multipurpose field is a key feature at this five-acre neighborhood recreational facility. There is a pool with a splash pad, basketball courts and a playground area.

Recent additions include a small pavilion with restrooms. Decatur Active Living’s youth sports and Decatur High School’s 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 to preserve and beautify the three-acre park by planting native species and building a nature trail along the creek running through the park. Located behind Westchester Elementary, it is the perfect place for a walk or some quiet time on a sunny day

Glenlake Park 1121 Church St. This 17-acre park offers picnic tables, grills and trash receptacles, a swimming pool and pool house, a picnic pavilion, and a tennis center with five courts. There is a small up14

per field and a lower youth baseball field, basketball/volleyball court, a playground area, and an enclosed dog park.

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Legacy Park 500 S. Columbia Dr. This 77-acre campus, purchased by Decatur in 2017, was created in 1873 and included a farm, gardens and residential facilities for children. The site offers opportunities for active and passive recreation and is accessible by foot, bike or car, being nestled near downtown Decatur and surrounded by neighborhoods. A conservation easement sets aside approximately 22 acres on the eastern portion of the site, including a pond and a Global Growers Garden.

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

McKoy Park/skate park 534 McKoy St. The nine-acre neighborhood recreational facility has a 330-foot baseball field that is fenced and lighted, grills, bike racks, a newly renovated picnic pavilion with restrooms, a concession/scoring building and McKoy Pool, which has zero depth entry and water features. The freshly painted basketball court has new goals. The adult fitness zone offers a variety of adult fitness equipment options.

There is a playground area, a greenspace for games, picnic tables with grills, and a skate park. The site also includes two separate parking areas and concrete walkways connecting the site features. McKoy is the home of Decatur High School’s varsity baseball team and Decatur Active Living’s adult softball programs.

Mead Road Park 175 Mead Rd. Located on .75 acre adjacent to Oakhurst School, the park offers a large, open grassy area, a play structure, a 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, two buildings, including a picnic pavilion with grills, restrooms, a concession/scoring building, and bike racks. There are two lighted

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

Decatur City Parks

tennis courts, a basketball court and a playground. The park has two parking areas with walkways connecting the site features.

Oakhurst Park is home to Decatur Active Living’s youth sports baseball and girls softball, and Agnes Scott and DHS womens softball.

Dog Park Locations

Parkwood Park Parkwood Road

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

Located between East and West Parkwood Roads, this quiet, natural oasis, is a great place for a pleasant walk using the timberlined trails developed by residents.

Scott Park 231 Sycamore St. Located directly behind Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St., and adjacent to the Decatur Library, Scott Park features a play structure, a community garden, picnic tables and shade trees. The four acres of Scott Park are surrounded by gardens planted by residents and Master Gardener volunteers. Two lighted tennis courts are available for rental. Parking is available in the library/ recreation center parking deck.

Sycamore Park Sycamore Street

Oakhurst Dog Park, next to the Boys and Girls Club, 450 East Lake Dr. Parking at Oakhurst Park is 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 with new dog park agility equipment.

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

Pavilion and Field Rental/Fee Information

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The pavilions and fields at Glenlake, McKoy and Oakhurst 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. For pavilion rentals, contact Jabari Cole, 404-377-7231 or jabari.cole@decaturga.com. For field rentals, contact Stacy Green, 678-553-6549 or stacy.green@decaturga.com

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This green space, west of the Avondale MARTA station, is a natural oasis with trees and wonderful sitting areas. Sycamore Park is a pleasant place to take a walk or to walk your dog. There is a Doggie Station on site.

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

Adair Park • Adair St. Legacy Park • 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 2019 •

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Calendar • Open Gym Dates to Remember May 4 Tackle Football registration begins May 4 Fees due for June camps

Open Gym

May 8 Bike to School Day

Badminton

May 5 Fees due for June camps

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

May 8 Adult Picnic in a Park (McKoy Park) May 11

Neighborhood Softball Tournament (McKoy)

May 13-19 Glenlake Tennis Tournament

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

May 17

Bike to Work Day/Third Friday Bike Ride

May 25

Children’s Arts Festival

May 25

City of Decatur pools open

May 27

Memorial Day – pools open

Basketball Family Play

May 29

National Senior Health and Fitness Day

Saturday • 12-4 p.m. • Ebster Recreation Center Decatur resident free, $2 nonresident

May 31

Last day of School

June 1 Opening Day Youth Baseball and Parade Fees due for all July camps June 9

Decatur Streets Alive

July 4 Parade and Fireworks/Holiday (Pools open, city buildings closed) July 6 Ultimate Frisbee/Girls Volleyball/7v7 Flag Football registration begins July 20 Flag Football/Soccer registration begins Aug. 1 First day of School 2019-20 school and After School Li’l Kickers registration begins Sept. 2 Labor Day (pools open) Sept. 7, 8

Glenlake pool open

Take an Adult Field Trip!

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

Pickleball Wednesday • 2-6 p.m. Tuesday and Friday, 11:15 a.m.

Ebster Recreation Center Decatur resident free, $3 nonresident

Table Tennis Thursday • 7-9 p.m. and Sunday • 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Decatur Recreation Center Decatur resident free, $2 nonresident

Teen Open Gym Wednesday • 7-9 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 contact: Decatur Recreation Center – Lee Williams, lee.williams@decaturga.com Ebster Recreation Center – Portia Langley, portia.langley@decaturga.com

See page 10 to learn more.

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