February 2021
FREMONT REC CONNECT
Parks & Recreation
Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope. – Maya Angelou
PARKS SPOTLIGHT We will be highlighting two parks each newsletter, whether you frequent the outdoors, or are just looking to spend some family time in nature, this is the section for you! Northgate Community Park is located at 34060 Rowland Dr.; it features a large grass area, sports field, playground, restrooms, basketball courts, and a large parking lot with three ADA accessible spots. The park is conveniently located near two popular East Bay Regional Parks, Quarry Lakes and Alameda Creek Trail. Whether you are out enjoying the sunshine on a walk, or having a family picnic, this park is a great destination to enjoy here in Fremont!
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VIRTUAL VIBES HULA with Laura T'eo Fremont is delighted to bring you Virtual Recreation Programs to keep your family engaged and active at home while sheltering in place. Hula with instructor Laura Te'o is just one of the many programs we offer. Learn basic foot patterns, proper posture, and graceful hand motions combined into a dance that tells a story. Classes are available for both youth and adults. Watch a snip-it of youth class with Laura: Click here to view. PAGE 01
Virtual Hula classes begin in March Register at RegeRec.com
EXERCISE TIPS Pre-stretch or warm up Stay hydrated with water Exercise during the day promotes good sleep at night. Add carbohydrates in your pre-exercise snack for added energy. Listen to your body; do not overwork your muscles. Consistency is key to staying healthy and motivated.
PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER! Did you know that Fremont has over 50 parks for public use? Along with the popular Eastbay Regional Park District parks such as Quarry Lakes or Coyote Hills, there are trails such as Sabercat Creek Trail, that allow users great views of nature. One of our most popular parks in Fremont is Central Park, where park users can walk around the 2.2 mile, 83-acre lake, known as Lake Elizabeth. Regardless of which area of Fremont you live in or visit, there is sure to be a park or trail nearby for everyone to enjoy! Look for a park or trail that’s right for you at Fremont.gov/Parks. The City is creating a new Parks and Recreation Master Plan (Master Plan) which will guide park development and recreation services for the next 15 years, and we would like your input about what you would like to see offered. Visit InventFremontParks.com.
Make your workout fun by listening to your favorite music or podcast. Meditation is a form of mental exercise.
You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step. - Martin Luther King Jr.
DYNAMIC STRETCHES Click here to watch video.
HELP KEEP OUR COMMUNITY SAFE Wear a mask and stay 6 feet apart
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by Sports Supervisor Alyssa Hashimoto
A FEEL GOOD WORKOUT YOGA with May Tsoi Learn to breath, build flexibility, and de-stress the body and mind with yoga - a perfect compliment to any workout, for beginners to advanced. Strengthen core, gain more power to your fitness, and prevent injury. Watch May's 10 min. yoga video: Click here to view.
CRAFTY CORNER VALENTINE'S DAY SKITTLES EXPERIMENT MATERIALS:
Skittles Warm Water Curved dish 1. Arrange skittles into the shape of a heart on a dish that is slightly curved in, so that the candy dye will run into the center. Try using red and pink or make a rainbow of colors. 2. Slowly add in warm water into the center of your heart. Try not to get the water beyond the skittles. 3. Now watch the magic! The candy dye will slowly dissolve, and the color will move from the candy to the center of the dish. WHY DO THE COLORS SPREAD?
Skittles are coated in food coloring and sugar. When you pour water over the skittles the colored coating dissolves spreading through the water. The color and sugar dissolve into the water and then diffuse through the water, making it the color of the skittle. See how the project worked out for us! Click here to view. Click here to join an art class today!
Did you know the month of February is known for many things? February is Black History Month, and the theme for 2021 is “The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity”. Black History Month has been celebrated in February for over 40 years. Did you know ‘Sweethearts’ candies started out as lozenges? Don't forget Valentine's Day is February 14! February is a time to honor our past president’s by observing the federal holiday “Presidents’ Day” on February 15.
Each person must live their life as a model for others. -Rosa Parks PAGE 03
MONTHLY FUN FACTS
Last but not least, February is also the shortest month of 2021, with only 28 days.
PARKS SPOTLIGHT
(continued from page 1) Located at Ardenwood Blvd & Commerce Dr in North Fremont, Karl Nordvik Park features playgrounds, basketball courts, and a full-synthetic turf field for soccer or cricket. Use of the synthetic field requires a paid reservation in advance, but the other amenities are free to the public. Along with the spacious grass and playgrounds, the large parking lot area provides plenty of parking for
REGE'S VEGGIE BURGER
the public to use. This park is located next to Coyote Hills Regional Park and Ardenwood Historical Park, which are both in the Eastbay Regional Park District system.
This is a great recipe if you live with hungry kids or like to have meals prepared ahead of time. If you think you hate veggie burgers, it's probably because you've never had a fresh one. Serves 4-8. INGREDIENTS (1) 15oz can of no-salt added black beans, rinsed and drained (1) 15oz can tomatoes with zesty mild chilies, drained (1) garlic clove chopped (2) scallions chopped (1) cup carrots, finely chopped (1) cup parsley or cilantro (no stems) (1) tsp onion powder (2) cups quick rolled oats (8) whole grain buns Fresh veggie toppings + healthy condiments Preheat oven to 450°F. In a food processor, add the first 7 ingredients and pulse to combine. Remove contents into a large bowl and stir in oats. Form into patties, place on a non-stick baking sheet, and bake for 8 minutes. Turn oven up to broil and cook for 2 more minutes until the tops are nicely browned. Toast the buns and pile on your favorite toppings.
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising in every time we fall.
Tip: Little ones love getting messy and making the patties. Bond with your kids by cooking together or join one of our cooking classes.
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- Nelson Mandela