Fall/Winter 2021
Decatur Active Living • Children & Youth Services
AfterSchool 2022-2023! See page 12
3 athletics 4 tennis 6 active adults 7 afterschool 12 youth classes
Thank you, Cheryl Burnette!
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n Aug. 26, Cheryl Burnette retired after serving 22 years in the City of Decatur. Cheryl started with the city as a volunteer with the Recycling Task Force, which later became the Waste Management Advisory Board. In 1996 she was a Hometown Hero for her work on the Olympic Museum and Heritage Festival.
Cheryl began working for the Decatur Arts Alliance as executive director in 1999 and continued in this position until 2008 when she became the City of Decatur’s first Special Events coordinator. In 2008, the Arts Alliance hired a full-time director and Cheryl focused on city events, still lending support for DBA events, Earth Day, Beach Party, July 4th events, BBQ and Blues, Oakhurst Festival, Wine Festival, Tour of Homes, holiday events, Book Festival and Arts Festival. In 2010 Cheryl joined Active Living as the assistant director, leaving her footprint around biking and walking. She was the champion for Safe Routes to School and Streets Alive. Thank you, Cheryl, for carrying the torch so that our communities are Bike Friendly and Walk Friendly.
calendar/ gym activities Sports for L’il Ones see page 4
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COVID-19 INFORMATION
BIKING IN DECATUR
Visit decaturga.com/ decaturactiveliving for the latest on COVID protocols. Masks are currently required.
Adult Third Friday Bike Ride
Sept. and Oct. • 6:30 p.m.
Join Decatur Active Living staff for this fun, all-levels bike ride. Meet in front of the Decatur Recreation Center and be ready to put wheels down at 6:30 p.m. The route is five-six miles at a comfortable pace, but is not appropriate for children. This is a no-drop ride – no one will be left behind. Helmets and lights are required. Bring your water bottle and come ride with us! For updates and weather cancellations visit beactivedecatur.com or the Decatur Active Living Facebook page.
Family Bike Ride Saturday, Sept. 18 • 10 a.m.
The ride will start at the Decatur Recreation Center and go approximately two miles at a slow, child-friendly pace. Bring your water bottle and join the fun. Helmets are required.
Senior Bike Rides
Friday, Sept. 24, and Friday, Oct. 29 • 10 a.m. Let’s take a 2-3 mile bike ride around the city. The route will be relatively flat with a few small hills. We will have our four tricycles and make several stops. To reserve a tricycle, contact Sara Holmes, sara.holmes@decaturga.com. Or bring your own bike and join the fun.
Silver Spokes (Ebster) Fridays in Sept. and Oct. • 10 a.m.
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.
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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 Rashad Crowell..............................Program Supervisor Bryan Smith......................................Program Supervisor Lillie Johnson........................Administrative Assistant Stephen Chapital ......................................... Site Director Rashawn Jackson ........................................ Site Director Jamera Jones ................................................. Site Director Dajānē Martin ................................................ Site Director Jazmine Milton-Dates .............................. Site Director O’Cephus Starks ........................................... Site Director Mekala Williams ............................................ 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 ATHLETIC SERVICES
Stacy Green......................................program supervisor Jada Jordan ................assistant program supervisor Jarrod Lindsay............assistant program supervisor Michael Bennamon........Asst. Program Supervisor Gavriel Bailey.............................................program leader Traven Robinson.....................................program leader RECREATION SERVICES
Lee Williams.....................................program supervisor Sara Holmes.....................................program supervisor Anthony Bethel.......................................program leader Arteshia Chaney......................................program leader Jonathan Holloman..............................program leader TENNIS/AQUATICS STAFF
Jabari Cole........................................ program supervisor Arnie Ahn.....................................................program leader Nia Willis........................................................program leader SUPPORT STAFF
Virginia Atchison.................. administrative assistant Juanita Tyson................................................ morning clerk Eugenia Kelley-Minor...............................evening clerk ACTIVE LIVING BOARD MEMBERS
Jack Kittle, Chair Wendy Childers • Pete Duitsman Shelly Head • Adam Pinsley Aaron Wiener • Sheila Payton Abbey Griffith
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Youth Classes CAPOEIRA MACULELÊ Tuesdays • 7:30 p.m. Decatur Recreation Center $50/$75 trycapoeira.com/404-578-7386 Capoeira Maculelê Decatur is the #1 place to learn capoeira and the only six-time award-winning capoeira academy. We offer beginner friendly and advanced capoeira classes. Our classes consist of martial arts, acrobatics, music, dance, fitness and more. To learn more visit trycapoeira.com or call 404-578-7386.
DANCERS UNLEASHED Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Decatur Recreation Center $100/session + $25 registration fee Instruction for youth that will explore and unleash participants’ potential and passion for dance. Instructor Tiffany Anderson focuses on a combination of hip-hop technique, jazz and modern dance that will prepare students to achieve their dance goals and stay active. No dance experience required.
For more information contact dancersunleashedga@gmail or404-805-0458.
KARATE (beginning Oct. 9) Mondays • 6:30 p.m. Saturdays • 10 a.m. Decatur Recreation Center $40/$55 A systematic approach to learning karate through functional body strength, stretching, and cardio exercises, self-defense techniques, and competitive sparring aligned with international amateur sport karate organization guidelines. Registration deadline: before the first class of each month. For more information, contact Adesi Brown, adesi2274@comcast.net or 404-729-1025. LOTUS FENCING Wednesdays • 4 p.m. Decatur Recreation Center $80/$95 register.communitypass.net/ cityofdecatur Interested in swordfighting? Then fencing is
the sport for you – it requires mental quickness and physical strength. Develop speed, endurance, precision and flexibility. Intellectually, you’ll develop focus and discipline.
THEATER AND PERFORMING ARTS Saturdays • 10 a.m. Decatur Recreation Center $350 for semester, Sept. 8-Dec 11 Ages 5-11 CandiNews Productions provides a youth theatre experience designed to awaken the creative spirit and imagination through acting, musical theater, and movement in a safe, noncompetitive environment. We work on all aspects of theatre, including acting, dancing, and music. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for your child to have fun exploring the creative arts and discovering new talents while building on those they already have. This semester we will explore acting techniques, improvisation, scene study, and much more. There will be a performance for family and friends on the last day of class.
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Kick, Pass, Cheer, Dribble, Run: We Do It All in Youth Sports Introduce Team Sports to Your Li’l Ones Decatur Active Living offers Li’l Kickers, Li’l Dribblers, Mini Soccer and Mini Basketball, which are introductory instructional programs for girls and boys ages 3-6.
LI’L KICKERS AND LI’L DRIBBLERS • 3-5 YRS These four-week courses are designed to develop basic soccer and basketball skills. Spaces are limited.
MINI SOCCER • 4-5 YRS (BOYS AND GIRLS) 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 practice. Mini Soccer consists of eight players. All games and practices are held on Saturdays, beginning Sept. 25. Mini Soccer coaches are always needed – please consider volunteering.
MINI BASKETBALL • 5-6 YRS (BOYS AND GIRLS) The focus is on fun and basic skills like passing, shooting the basketball and dribbling, while introducing beginners to the game. Each team has one 30-minute game following a 30-minute practice. Mini Basketball consists of six players. All games and practices are held on Saturdays beginning Dec. 4. Mini Basketball coaches are always needed – please consider volunteering.
LI’L LAX • 5-6 YRS (BOYS AND GIRLS) This introductory program teaches the fundamentals of lacrosse. Participants take part in passing, catching and stick drills, with creative games to help them develop listening skills, cooperation, and teamwork.
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LACROSSE • 6TH-8TH GRADE (BOYS AND GIRLS) Grab your stick and join in the fun! Each player receives a jersey, shorts and an endof-season award. Practices are held at local schools and fields. The girls’ 6th-8th grade team will participate in the Southern Edge Girls Lacrosse League and the boys’ 6th-8th grade team will participate in the Gwinnett Lacrosse League.
Soccer and Basketball LEAGUE SOCCER • 6-11 YRS Co-ed teams are divided by age groups: 6-7, 8-9, and 10-11. All levels and skill ranges are welcome. Participants will have a one-hour practice during the week, beginning the week of Sept. 13. Games will be played on Saturdays starting Sept. 25.
BASKETBALL 7-12 YRS Dribble, pass, shoot and have fun! Age divisions are 7-8, 9-10 and 1112. An all-girls league is also available in all age groups. All skill levels are welcome. Each age division has a skills assessment and draft to determine team assignments. Teams have one practice and one game per week at local gyms.
COMPETITIVE BASKETBALL TEAMS • 11-12 YRS Players must try out for these teams. The 11-12 boys, girls middle school, and the Junior League will play games against Decatur DeKalb YMCA and PSG Leagues.
JUNIOR AND SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL • 13-15 YRS This league is an alternative to school teams for older players. It is more competitive and offers an excellent way to improve and enhance your basketball skills. Please note that the all-girls team, 11-12 boys travel team, and the Junior/Senior boys teams will schedule games with the Decatur YMCA and DeKalb County Parks and Recreation.
CHEERLEADING • 6-12 YRS Moving your arms, jumping up and down and kicking your feet can create an ACTIVE cheerleading routine. The cheerleading season includes an eight-game regular season and tournament games. Cheerleading squads have one practice and cheer one game per week. A cheerleading clinic will be held at Ebster Recreation Center at noon on Saturday, Nov. 6. A parents meeting will immediately follow.
• Decatur Active Living • Children and Youth Services • register.communitypass.net/cityofdecatur
Contact Stacy Green • 678-553-6549 stacy.green@decaturga.com
Athletics
Athletics at a Glance Sport
Ages
Fee
Resident Fee
Registration
Li’l Lax
4-6
$80
$65
Li’l Kickers
3-5
$80
$65
Parent Mtg
Practice Begins
Game Schedule
Game Site
9/1- 9/30
M/W 5:30-6:30 pm
10/11-11/3
Adair Park
9/1-9/11
M/W 5:30-6:30 pm T/TH 5:30-6:30 pm
9/13-10/6
Adair Park
Mini Soccer
5-6
$70
$55
9/11
Soccer
6-11
$130
$165
9/11
Li’l Dribblers
3-5
$80
$65
Mini Basketball
5-6
Basketball Co-ed League Competitive Girls MIddle Girls League Junior
7-12 11-12 11-12 7-12 13-15
Cheerleading
6-12
10/1-10/30
$80
$65
9/18-10/23
11/6
$165
$130
9/18-10/23
11/6
$180
$165
9/18-10/23
11/6
9/14-10/7 10/2-11/6
LP
9/13
10/2-11/20
ERC, B&G Club, LP
M/W 5:30-6:30 pm T/TH 5:30-6:30 pm
11/8-12/1
DRC
11/9-12/2 12/4-1/19
DRC
11/12
12/4-2/9
DRC/RMS/DHS
11/8
12/4-2/19
DRC
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Tennis
Active Adults and Seniors
Contact Jabari Cole 404-377-7231 • jabari.cole @decaturga.com Contact Tracie Sanchez • 678-553-6559, tracie.sanchez@decaturga.com
Let’s Play Tennis! Looking for some basic instruction, practice drills or a team? Glenlake Tennis Center offers these tennis services: ALTA and USTA leagues for juniors and adults, private, semi-private, group lessons, and team coaching. Call the tennis center: 404-377-7231. Decatur has nine courts dedicated to tennis action. Courts are available 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Glenlake Tennis Courts 1121 Church St. • Five Courts Scott Park Courts 231 Sycamore St. • Two Courts Oakhurst Park Courts 307 Feld Ave. • Two Courts Court Reservations: Patrons can reserve the courts at Glenlake, Scott and Oakhurst for tennis play. Resident court fees are free before 6 p.m. and $5 per hour after 6 p.m. Nonresident court fees are $5 per hour before 6 p.m. and $10 per hour after 6 p.m. Fees are per person/per hour. Free Court Time: To take advantage of the free court time residents should come to Glenlake Tennis Center and show a picture ID and a recent tax/utility bill to register. Private Lessons: If you are looking for private lessons for an adult or a junior give us a call at 404-377-7231 and we will connect you with an instructor who is right for you.
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Adult Tennis Programs
Tennis programs are conducted at Glenlake Tennis Center.
ADULT BEGINNER TENNIS CLINIC Glenlake Tennis Center offers six-week adult beginner tennis clinics. Whether you have never picked up a racket before, or you are a seasoned veteran looking to make your strokes better, this course is the best value in Metro Atlanta. The course covers forehands, backhands, proper tennis movement, serves, overheads, and the basics of singles and doubles play. The cost for the six week course is $110 if you are a city of Decatur resident and $135 for all others. Contact Glenlake Tennis Center, 404-3777231, for the start date of the next clinic and to reserve your spot.
ADULT ROUND ROBIN Glenlake Tennis Center offers adult round robin on Friday evenings, 6:30-8 p.m., and
Sunday mornings, 9:30-11 a.m. Players play a number of mini sets in singles and doubles during the 90-minute session. The cost of each round robin session is $15 for residents and $20 for non-residents. You can drop in at any time.
TEAM TENNIS Glenlake Tennis Center is home to a large number of ALTA and USTA teams. If you are looking to join a tennis team, you can call the tennis center with your name, phone number, and current skill level. If teams are looking for players we will gladly pass on your contact information. The best way to find a team could be a visit to Friday night drills. They are frequented by some of the team captains and if you are unsure of your current level, then one of them will assist you.
Youth Tennnis MUNCHKIN TENNIS (4-6 YRS.)
BEGINNING TENNIS (7-17 YRS.)
Munchkin tennis is offered every Monday afternoon from 4:10-4:50 p.m. The cost of the class is $10/resident and $15/nonresident and classes are offered all year long. The instructors use backdoor learning techniques and games to teach the children proper stroke form and footwork while keeping the major focus of the class about fun. Minimum of 4 children required.
Monday evening from 5-6 p.m. throughout the year Glenlake Tennis Center offers lessons to any child looking to get out on the tennis court. The cost of each session is $15/ resident and $20/nonresident and the focus of each hour revolves around proper stroke development and movement. Minimum of 4 children required.
Skill Level
Age
Day
Time
Fee/nonresident fee
Munchkin Tennis Beginning Tennis Adult Beginner Adult Round Robin Adult Round Robin
4-6 7-17 adult adult adult
M M TBA F Sun
4:10-4:50 pm 5-6 pm 11 am 6:30-8 pm 9:30-11 am
$10/$15 $15/$20 $110/$135 $15/$20 $15/$20
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Contact Sara HolmesContact • 678-553-6559 Sara Holmes • 678-553-6559 sara.holmes@decaturga.com sara.holmes@decaturga.com
Active Adults
Great Activities for Active Adults ADULT GAME DAY Have fun with your peers for an afternoon of games. Meets on the Third Monday of each Month at 2 p.m.
There will be opportunities to meet Deaf speakers and see language at hand. Other opportunities to keep your ASL alive will be discussed in class.
AEROBIC DANCE EXERCISE
ART CLASS WITH MS. GUSSY
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.
Get crafty with Ms. Gussy! Each class will have a new art project and all materials are provided. Classes are held on the first and third Thursday of each month.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
BADMINTON (EBSTER)
This ASL class is designed for beginner students. Students will be introduced to ASL and Deaf Culture during class activities and discussions. By the end of class, students should be able to keep up a basic conversation, introducing themselves and talking about likes and dislikes, hobbies, transportation, and time. They should also know appropriate behaviors in the Deaf community.
Open play badminton for all skill levels, beginning in September. Join the fun and meet new friends at Ebster gym.
BINGO Join us for Bingo fun! RSVP to Sara Holmes at sara.holmes@decaturga.com. $1 per card. No limit on winning!
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 Nancy Reid, 404-284-1549, to reserve your spot.
All classes are held at Decatur Recreation Center and are priced per month (unless otherwise indicated). See the At-a-Glance table on page 11 for complete details on fees, dates and times. Please register in advance at register.communitypass.net/ cityofdecatur. Contact Sara Holmes, 678-553-6559, or sara. holmes@decaturga.com. SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2021 •
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Active Adults and Seniors
Contact Tracie Sanchez • 678-553-6559, tracie.sanchez@decaturga.com
CAPOEIRA MACULELÊ Capoeira Maculelê Decatur is the #1 place to learn capoeira and the only six-time awardwinning capoeira academy. We offer beginner friendly and advanced capoeira classes. Our classes consist of martial arts, acrobatics, music, dance, fitness and more. To learn more visit trycapoeira.com
COUCH TO 5K/10K RUNNING GROUP Have you always wanted to become a runner? This group is for you. We will work through an eight-week Couch to 5K program and a 14-week 10k program.
DECATUR WALKING GROUP 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 is an easy way to stay healthy in mind and body.
FLAMENCO DANCE FOR JOY Study Flamenco dance technique and pasos (dance steps), with a focus on rhythm. We will explore the connection of movement with the music of flamenco to gain an understanding of how flamenco improvisa-
tion takes place in the tablaos of Spain. No experience is necessary. Flamenco shoes are encouraged but not required.
using a mat. The class is low impact and is accessible to most everyone.
FUNCTIONAL EXERCISES
Join our gardeners for social, educational and friendly gardening year-round. If interested in joining, contact Sara Holmes, sara. holmes@decaturga.com.
This seated senior aerobics class for those with mobility or balance challenges includes music and workouts using elastic straps, small weights and Swiss balls.
FUTSAL (INDOOR SOCCER) Drop in and play on Sundays at Decatur Recreation Center.
PICKLEBALL (EBSTER) Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. Two or four players use a solid paddle to hit a plastic ball over a net on a badminton-size court. Wear your tennis shoes and start playing the fastest growing sport in America.
QIGONG/DAOYIN Beginners/in-person only. Use the gentle movements of Daoyin and Qigong to reduce stress and energize – in the first half of class standing, in the second half lying down
SCOTT PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN
SENIOR BIKE RIDES Let’s take a 2-3 mile bike ride around the city. The route will be relatively flat with a few small hills. We will have our four tricycles on hand and make several stops. To reserve a tricycle, contact Sara Holmes at sara. holmes@decaturga.com. Or bring your own bike and join the fun.
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.
TABLE TENNIS Participate in a sport you can play for a lifetime. All skill levels are welcome. Questions? Call Charlie Slater, 404-944-8556.
TAI CHI FLOW Advancing practitioners use robust Qigong, Tai Chi, and other internal practices to clean and refurbish one’s energy system. Basic knowledge of Yang Style Short Form and some Qigong are mandatory. The aim is to create a breath, balance, body flow so that the student is better able to practice meditation in motion.
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• Decatur Active Living • Children and Youth Services • register.communitypass.net/cityofdecatur
Contact Sara Holmes • 678-553-6559 sara.holmes@decaturga.com
Active Adults
TAI CHI PRACTICE
TAI CHI/QIGONG
WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL
Midlevel practitioners use robust Qigong practice with Yang Style Short Tai Chi form to create a full body, brain, and energy workout. This practice helps cleanse one’s system, refurbish chi and create a flowing practice. Knowledge of some Qigong and Tai Chi Yang Short form is a prerequisite.
Beginners/Hybrid class. Engage 60 minutes to restore your energy. The class uses Qigong/Tai Chi to help with balance and relaxation while building strength and flexibility. It is low impact and accessible to almost everyone.
Decatur Active Living has collaborated with Atlanta VA Medical Center’s recreational therapy program to offer wheelchair basketball to anyone 18 and older with a physical disability. Every skill level is welcomed, veteran status not required.
Special Events for Seniors MEDICARE 101 – NAVIGATING THE MEDICARE MAZE Tuesday, Aug. 31 • 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4 • 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 • 10 a.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.
UNDERSTANDING AND MAXIMIZING YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS Thursday, Sept. 9 • 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11 • 6:30 p.m. A great resource for anyone who plans to retire 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.
IN THEIR OWN VOICE Tuesday, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 • 11 a.m. This program allows people who have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder to share their lived experience. The purpose is to provide education and awareness, and promote advocacy, with the goal of eliminating the stigma. The In Our Own Voice program is free, and offers virtual presentations to all organizations and groups. The presentation: • Provides an opportunity to hear open and honest perspectives on a highly misunderstood topic. • Promotes a deeper understanding of mental health conditions, dispelling ste-
reotypes and misconceptions while helping to eliminate the stigma. • Promotes the understanding that people with mental health conditions have lives enriched by hopes, dreams and goals. • Provides information on how to learn more about mental health and get involved with the mental health community.
TRAILS & ALES Thursday, Sept. 23, and Oct. 21 • 6:30 p.m. $20 per person We will meet at the brewery, walk three
miles around Decatur, and then head back to the brewery for a pint. Registration fee includes a custom t-shirt and a FREE pint. Contact Sara Holmes at sara.holmes@decaturga. com to register via Community Pass.
HALLOWEEN BASH Wednesday, Oct. 27 • 11 a.m-1 p.m. Decatur Recreation Center Get spooky with Decatur Active Living! Wear your best Halloween costume and win a prize. Music, food, scary activities, and always lots of fun. RSVP to Sara Holmes, sara. holmes@decaturga.com, or 678-553-6559.
URBAN NATURE IN THREE LINES Sunday, Oct. 3, 9:30-11 a.m. Decatur Green Space TBD In the spirit of discovery, we will walk in one of Decatur’s natural places and learn about our native landscapes, and the plants, trees, birds and wildlife that inhabit them – and maybe a little about ourselves. Participants will also be encouraged to create haiku poems, short verses meant to promote awareness of the present. Co-led by Eco Addendum director and naturalist Kathryn Kolb and published Decatur poet Marti Keller. To register, contact Sara Holmes at 678553-6559, sara.holmes@ decaturga.com. Program limited to 15 participants.
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SENIORS HOLIDAY PARTY
Wednesday, Dec. 15 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Decatur Recreation Center
Celebrate the holiday season with Decatur Active Living’s annual holiday party. We will have music, food, activities and lots of Fun! RSVP to Sara Holmes, sara.holmes@decaturga.com, or 678-553-6559.
Edward Jones Financial Literacy Classes COLLEGE: GETTING THEM THERE FROM HERE Thursday, Sept. 16 • 6:30 p.m. Discusses establishing a college savings goal, strategies to help achieve the goal and the features and benefits of a 529 savings plan. Geared specifically towards setting up and saving toward a grandchild’s future college and college age expenses.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE PAYCHECKS STOP? Thursday, Oct. 14 • 6:30 p.m. A retirement income primer seminar. Examine how to budget for retirement expenses, potential sources of retirement income and potential risks such as Long Term Care and other costs.
RULES OF THE ROAD ABOUT INVESTING Thursday, Nov. 18 • 6:30 p.m. Teaches fundamental concepts of investing and potential strategies to help individuals interested in investing or who have questions about their investments.
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TERRI’S TRAINING FOR DOGS AND PEOPLE – DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING Saturdays, Oct. 2-Nov. 13 • 10 a.m. Decatur Recreation Center Outdoor Classroom $160 per session This six-week class helps owners work together with their dogs to become confident and happy companions. The focus is on learning and practicing basic dog obedience manners as well as solving behavioral problems such as jumping, pulling and barking. The course is good preparation for pet therapy certification as well as learning ways to stimulate your dog’s brain. Dogs need to be at least 5 months old and have all required health vaccinations.
DOG AGILITY FOR FUN TRAINING Thursdays, Sept. 23-Nov. 4 • 5:45 p.m. Location TBD $160 per session This six-week session is for dogs who are active, alert and in need of more exercise in their life – or anxious and in need of building selfconfidence. The focus is on teaching dogs to go over, through, and on obstacles, and how humans guide their dogs through an Agility Course. Dogs need to be at least one year old, have all health vaccinations, and know basic obedience commands. Small or large dogs participate and work at their own pace to become a team with their owners.
• Decatur Active Living • Children and Youth Services • register.communitypass.net/cityofdecatur
Active Adults
Contact Sara Holmes • 678-553-6559 sara.holmes@decaturga.com
Active Adults At-a-Glance September-December 2021 Class title
Registration details
Time
Day
Monthly Fee Res/NonRes Instructor
Aerobic Dance
LZaerobics.com
9 am 5:30 pm
M/W/F M/W
$90/session $7/per class
Bobbie Elzey
American Sign Language
Adesi2274@comcast.net
6:30 pm
TU (9/14-11/16)
$225
Adesi Brown
Art Class
Sara.holmes@decaturga.com
10 am
1st & 3rd TH
$10
Ms. Gussy
Badminton (Ebster)
Drop In
6:30 pm
TH (Sept-Oct)
FREE/$5
Sue Weiloch
Bingo
Drop In
10 am
2nd TU of each month
$1 per card
DAL Staff
Bocce Ball
Drop In
1-3 pm
M, TH
FREE
Bridge Club
404-284-1549
10 am
2nd, 4th TH
FREE/$2
Nancy Reed
Capoeira Maculele
trycapoeira.com/404-578-7386
7:30 pm
TU
$65/$75
Mestre Fran
Couch to 5K/10K Running Club (Starting Sept. 13)
Sara.holmes@decaturga.com
6:30 pm 7 am
M F
FREE
DAL Staff
Decatur Walking Group
Drop In
9 am, May- Sept 10 am, Oct-April
W
FREE
DAL Staff
Dog Obedience Training
tkruzan@bellsouth.net
10 am
SA, 10/2-11/13
$160/session
Terri Kruzan
Dog Agility for Fun Training
tkruzan@bellsouth.net
5:45 pm
TH, 9/23-11/4
$160/session
Terri Kruzan
Flamenco Dance
Community Pass
7 pm
W
$50/$60
Julie Baggenstoss
Functional Exercises for Seniors LZaerobics.com
10:15 am
M/W/F
$3
Bobbie Elzey
Futsal – Indoor soccer
Drop in
2:30 pm
SU
FREE/$2
Aaron Marks
Game Day
Drop In
2 pm
3rd Mondays
FREE
DAL Staff
Pickleball (Ebster)
Drop in
11 am 11 am
TU F
FREE/$3
Qigong/Daoyin
404-271-6526
7 pm
W
$15 per class
Neil Norton
Scott Park Community Garden
Sara.holmes@decaturga.com
10 am
Various Dates
$50 per year
Sara Holmes
Senior Bike Rides
Sara.holmes@decaturga.com
10 am
9/24 10/29
FREE
DAL Staff
Silver Spokes (Ebster)
Sara.holmes@decaturga.com
1 0 am
F (Sept-Oct)
$20
DAL Staff
Table Tennis
Drop In
7 pm 9:30 am
TH SU
Free/$2
Charlie Slater
Tai Chi Practice
404-617-0071
5 pm
M
$15 per class
Steve Dorage
Tai Chi/Qigong
404-271-6526
9 am 9 am
TU SA
Free $15 per class
Neil Norton & Steve Dorage
Tai Chi Flow
404-617-0071
11 am
SA
$15 per class
Steve Dorage
Wheelchair Basketball
Drop In
12 pm
M/TH
FREE
DAL Staff
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After School and All-Day Camp Dates to Remember Sept. 20-24
All Day Camps at Legacy Park 7:30 am-pm daily
Nov. 1, 22, 23 All Day Camps at Legacy Park
7:30 am-6:00 pm daily Dec. 10
Online release of Camp 2022 Playbook
Jan. 8
Summer Camp 2022 Registration Opens online at 9 am
Feb. 22
2022-23 Afterschool Lottery registration opens at 10 am
April 22
2022-23 Lottery registration closes 6 pm
April 29
2022-23 Lottery spin
May 3
Afterschool 2022-23 registration resumes at 10 am following the lottery
Decatur’s Afterschool Program Fees 2021-2022 Afterschool Program
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Monthly Session Fee/Nonresident Fee
Part-time Session Fee/Nonresident Fee
Location(s)
Animal Crackers, Grades K-2 $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
Whiz Kids, Grades 3-5 $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
5th Avenue Upper Elementary Talley Street Upper Elementary
• Decatur Active Living • Children and Youth Services • register.communitypass.net/cityofdecatur
Contact Nancy Brune • 404-378-1082 nancy.brune@decaturga.com
K-5th All-Day Camps Children and Youth Services provides care for K-5th children on Teacher Work Days and other school breaks. All-Day Camps are open to any family wishing to register, including nonresidents and families not enrolled in City of Decatur afterschool programs. Children must be at least 5 years old and must have experience with full-day programs.
Afterschool
DATE THEME DEADLINE Sept. 20-24 Sept. 20 Sept. 21 Sept. 22 Sept. 23 Sept. 24 Nov. 1 Nov. 22 Nov. 23
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Registration is limited. Programs open 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at Decatur Legacy Park, 500 S. Columbia Dr., Cochran Building. Cost is $50/day for residents, $60/day for nonresidents. Bring your own lunch. Daily snack is provided.
NOW HIRING!
Awesome afterschool staff needed
The Children and Youth Services Division seeks motivated, qualified applicants for the Afterschool Counselor position. If you or someone you know is looking for rewarding, high energy, part-time work, please share this opportunity with them. The position works during the City Schools of Decatur school year and shifts are 1:45-6:15 pm at 3rd-5th grade programs and 2:15-6:15 at K-2nd grade programs with some Tuesday night and Saturday morning meetings. The position pay rate is $14 or $15 per hour depending on qualifications. Applications are online at www.decaturga. com/hr under Current Job Opportunities.
Give to the Mary Miller Decatur Youth Fund
Decatur Embraces the Child Friendly Cities Initiative
To support children and families in need of afterschool, camp and athletics services who may not have the means to afford the full cost of programs, please consider a contribution to the Mary Miller Decatur Youth Fund. The Mary Miller Decatur Youth Fund makes it possible for children in the City of Decatur whose families cannot afford to pay for athletics, swim team, afterschool, and camp programs to participate in these enriching opportunities. The Decatur Education Foundation graciously manages this fund, which allows Decatur children in need to participate in Active Living and Children and Youth Services activities throughout the year. To make a financial contribution to the Decatur Youth Fund, mail a check made out to the Decatur Education Foundation (please write “Decatur Youth Fund” in notes) to 500 S Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030. Contributions are tax deductible. For more information, contact Claire Miller at 404-378-1082 or claire.miller@decaturga.com.
The Children and Youth Services Division is partnering with Decatur Active Living, Decatur Education Foundation, Decatur Housing Authority, and City Schools of Decatur to pursue recognition from UNICEF as a Child Friendly City. Decatur is among the first six cities in the United States to sign a memorandum of agreement with UNICEF to pursue this exciting, important designation.
What is a Child Friendly City? A child-friendly city is a city, town, community or any system of local governance committed to improving the lives of children within their jurisdiction by realizing their rights as articulated in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
What does it Mean in Decatur? The Child Friendly Cities Initiative project is a multi-year project designed to engage community members – especially children and youth – to identify priorities and take action in five key goal areas: 1. Safety and Inclusion: Every child and young person is valued, respected and treated fairly within their communities and by local authorities. 2. Children’s Participation: Every child and young person has their voice, needs and priorities heard and taken into account in public laws, policies, budgets, programs and decisions that affect them. 3. Equitable Social Services: Every child and young person has access to quality essential social services. 4. Safe Living Environments: Every child and young person lives in a safe, secure and clean environment. 5. Play and Leisure: Every child and young person has opportunities to enjoy family life, play and leisure. Please visit www.childfriendlycities.org for more information on this exciting national pilot. To get connected with the City of Decatur’s CFCI effort, please contact Claire Miller at Claire.miller@decaturga.com or 404-378-1082.
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Calendar • Gym Play
Gym Activities EBSTER RECREATION CENTER
105 Electric Ave. • lee.williams@decaturga.com
BADMINTON
PICKLEBALL
September-October Thursday • 6-8:30 p.m. Residents free/nonresidents $5
September-December Tuesdays and Fridays 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Residents free/nonresidents $3
DECATUR RECREATION CENTER
231 Sycamore St. • lee.williams@decaturga.com 678-553-6742 • Residents free/nonresidents $2
Dates to Remember Sept. 6 City of Decatur offices closed for Labor Day Ebster/Glenlake/McKoy Pools Open
ADULT BASKETBALL
BOCCE BALL
September-October Monday through Thursday Noon-2:30 p.m.
Monday/Thursday 1-3 p.m.
Year-round Thursday • 7-9:30 p.m. Sunday • 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sept. 11
9/11 Event at Beacon Municipal Complex Soccer Parents Meeting
AFTER-SCHOOL BASKETBALL GRADES 9-12
Sept. 18
Family Bike Ride Basketball registration begins
During the school year Monday through Friday 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Sept. 20-24
City Schools of Decatur Fall Break
Sept. 24
Senior Bike Ride
Oct. 2
Youth Soccer Begins
Oct. 6 International Walk to School Day Nov. 13
Youth Basketball Parent Meeting
Nov. 25-26
City of Decatur offices closed for Thanksgiving
Participation in Adult Open Gym activities at Decatur Recreation Center and Ebster Recxreation Center are limited and require physical distancing to meet COVID-19 precautions. Visit decaturga.com for COVID-19 updates for Decatur Recreation Center and Ebster Recreation Center.
Dec. 4 Youth Basketball Begins Dec. 24-27
Christmas – City of Decatur offices closed
Jan. 3 New Years Day – City of Decatur offices closed
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• Decatur Active Living • Children and Youth Services • register.communitypass.net/cityofdecatur