Parks & Recreation Brochure - Winter 2014

Nov 2014 - Jan 2015

NEW! MCC Massage Pg. 12

Maplewood Community Center’s Membership Special!

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Exciting Adult Day Trips Pg. 22 - 23

Wellness, Arts, & Fun for Everyone!

General Info

What is Recreation Online?

Contact Us Visit Us

By Phone At MCC Customer Service MCC/Fitness/Aquatics 2100 White Bear Ave Programs Mon. 9:00AM - 7:00PM

651.249.2230 Tues. - Fri. 9:00AM - 5:00PM

At the Nature Center Nature Center 2659 East 7th Street Programs Tues. - Sat. 8:30AM - 4:30PM 651.249.2170

Parks & Recreation Programs 651.249.2120

Table of Contents Special Events. ..........................................3-5 MCC............................................................6-7 MCC Membership Info...................................8 Aquatics ..................................................9-10 Fitness ....................................................11-15 Youth Recreation.....................................16-19 Adult Recreation......................................20-21 Day Trips.................................................22-23 Maplewood Nature Center ......................24-26 Community Partnerships.............................. 27

It’s simple, just send your email to recreationonline@ci.maplewood.mn.us and we will enroll you in our email system. You can stay current with our latest events and programs so you never miss a deadline again!

Sign up today to avoid disappointment!

Wondering if your registration was processed?

Registrations will be confirmed via email (or mail if requested).

If you do not receive a receipt, please call 651.249.2230 or 651.249.2120. Unless otherwise notified, all programs will be held at the time and location indicated at the time of registration.

Don’t Wait to Register!

Many programs have minimum enrollment numbers and may be cancelled if they are not met by the registration deadlines.

Register early so you don’t miss out on the fun!

Thank you to our Youth Scholarship Sponsor

Through generous donations from our Maplewood community members, scholarship money is now available to Maplewood residents. For more information, visit www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/recreation

Locally Owned & Operated Spotlight a Park: Maplewood Community Center

The Maplewood Community Center offers a performing arts theatre, family-friendly aquatics center, two full-size gymnasiums, banquet and events facilities, and state-of-the-art cardio and strength centers all in a convenient location with very affordable pricing. The Maplewood Community Center offers Wellness, Arts, and Fun for Everyone!

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East African Women Storytellers

Jam the Gym (Grades K-5)

FREE! Early Childhood Resource Fair

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER Thanksgiving Session THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 6:15PM - 7:15PM Join us and create fun and easy crafts that will put you in the holiday spirit! Music, stories, and yummy snacks are all part of the fun. Grab your paint shirt and come have a great time.

Cost is $7.00 per child.

AT CARVER COMMUNITY GYM, 2680 Upper Afton Road FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 & JANUARY 16, 6:00PM - 8:00PM Activities, music, games and more! Join other kids looking to have a fun time getting out of the house at our Jam the Gym night. Snacks will be available for purchase. Cost is $5.00 at the door.

Carver Youth Dance (Grades 4-6)

AT CARVER COMMUNITY GYM, 2680 Upper Afton Road FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 7:00PM - 9:00PM Join your friends, meet new friends and come dance the night away! The DJ will play from an edited playlist. Snacks will be available for purchase. Cost is $5.00 at the door.

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 7:30PM Join us for an evening of stories from our East African Women neighbors. In exploring tales of struggles and triumphants of womanhood and family, we see a glimpse of the east African culture in our Minnesota community. Cost is $10.00 (advance), $15.00 (day of show).

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 10:00AM – 1:00PM Come learn more about resources available for you and your family at Maplewood Community Center’s Early Childhood Resource Fair! Over 30 community organizations will be providing information and access to a variety of services for young children in the Twin Cities area. Learn about the latest educational tools and local resources designed to help your child reach their full potential. Visit with a wide variety of educational institutions and learn more about how one program differs from another. While parents are learning about area education offerings children can enjoy free face painting, crafts, and other activities. Don’t miss this fabulous FREE fun event!

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Special Events

Maplewood Neighborhood Ice Rinks

Maplewood maintains nine skating rinks throughout the city, four of which have supervised shelters. Skating facilities and shelters will open December 26 and close February 15 (weather permitting). Shelters will not be open when temperatures reach 10 degrees below zero or the windchill reaches 25 degrees below zero. Shelters will also be closed until the rinks are cleared following snow and when warm temperature softens the ice. Please visit our website for the most up to date information. Call the weather information hotline for condition information details at 651.249.2190.

Shelter Dates: December 26 - February 15 Closed: December 31 and January 1 Shelter Hours Monday - Friday, 5:30PM - 8:30PM Saturday and Sunday, 1:00PM - 4:00PM Rink Locations Afton Heights (shelter) 63 N Sterling Street Four Seasons (shelter) 1685 Gervais Avenue Gethsemane (shelter) 2401 E 7th Street Wakefield (shelter) 1590 Frost Avenue Edgerton 2001 Bradley Street Harvest 2561 Barclay Street Kohlman 1000 County Road C Maplecrest 2101 Arcade Street Pleasantview 1100 Marnie Street

Holiday Happenings at Maplewood Community Center Letters for Santa (Ages 2-10)

Tuesday, December 9, 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Calling all boys and girls. Bring your wish lists and join us for our Letters to Santa get together. Our elves will have everything that you need to write and decorate the perfect letter to Santa – we’ll even mail it for you! Enjoy holiday stories and delicious treats while you create. Parents are welcome to stay. Children must be potty trained if parents choose to leave. Cost is $5.00.

Santa’s Workshop Party (Ages 3-10) Saturday, December 13, 9:30AM - 11:30AM

Hey kids, join us for breakfast treats while your parents are out shopping or enjoying a workout at the MCC. Join Santa and the gang for a razzle-dazzle good ol’ time. We’ll have a visit from Santa and much more! Bring an unwrapped gift for Toys for Tots and you’ll receive a special prize. Cost is $10.00 ($7.00 for MCC members).

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Special Events

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MCC General Info

Offering Wellness, Arts, & Fun For Everyone!

Are you looking for an affordable and family friendly environment? Are you interested in state-of-art eqiuipment and innovative programming options? If so, visit the Maplewood Community Center today and experience all that we have to offer! We recognize that your time is valuable. To help you make the most of it, the Maplewood Community Center offers a convenient, centrally located facility with state-of-the-art equipment and top-notch amenities. Open 358 days a year, as early as 5:00am on weekdays our facility is designed with you in mind!

• Family-friendly atmosphere • Convenient location & friendly staff

MCC Operating Hours

• Newly renovated aquatic center & fitness center • 25-Yard lap/excercise/recreation pool & whirlpool • Leisure pool with interactive play area & waterslides • Cardio & strength center, two fitness rooms & spinning room • 11-Lap per mile walking & running track • Two full-size gymnasiums & two racquetball/wallyball courts • Over 80 group fitness classes each week • Nationally certified group exercise instructors • Free fitness orientations & daily locker use • Program discounts including Zumba, swim lessons, & more • Drop-in child care (free with family memberships) • Half-mile scenic pond trail connected to the Gateway Trail • And so much more!

Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

5:00AM - 10:00PM 5:00AM - 9:00PM 6:00AM - 8:00PM 8:00AM - 7:00PM

Please check the Gym and Aquatic Center schedules for specific operating hours of these areas.

Racquetball and Wallyball

Challenge yourself with one of these enjoyable sports. To reserve a court, call 651-249-2210.

Racquetball Fees Free for members and cost of daily admission for non-members Wallyball Fees (Per court/per hour/per group) Non-Member: $14.00 (+ tax)

Member: $10.00 (+ tax)

Racquetball Leagues

JANUARY 10 THRU APPROXIMATELY MARCH 13 Racquetball leagues are now being formed at the MCC. These are adult co-ed recreational leagues at B+ and B- levels. The coordinator will generate a schedule of players and numbers for weekly matches. Opponents call each other to schedule matches and court times during the week they are scheduled to play each other.

Fee:

$14 MCC Members $44 Non-Members

Registration deadline: Monday, January 5 at 7:00pm (no exceptions)

Schedules will be emailed to participants and posted outside the courts by 5:00pm Wednesday, January 7 at 5:00pm.

Co-Rec Leagues: Level B+ (Very Competitive) • Level B- (Competitive)

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FITNESS CENTER Maplewood Community Center’s newly renovated fitness center offers state of the art cardiovascular and strength equipment. Our wide variety of cardio machines includes treadmills, elliptical cross-trainers, step mills, summit trainers, stationary bikes, stair climbers and rowers. Most machines have an entertainment system, allowing you to watch television or use your iPod during your workout. We also offer weight training equipment to work every part of your body. A certified fitness professional can provide initial and ongoing instruction on how to use the equipment to meet your goals.

GROUP FITNESS Enjoy access to over 80 complimentary group exercise classes every week! Classes are held in our two studio spaces, the spinning room, the lap pool and the gym. The broad range of formats includes spinning, kickboxing, muscle madness, yoga, Pilates, and many others. Be sure to try our newest program, Les Mills BODYPUMP™! Intensities range from calm to exceptionally rigorous, so classes can be enjoyed by members of all ages and fitness levels.

WALKING/JOGGING TRACK Rain or shine, take a walk around Maplewood Community Center’s indoor track. This suspended track is 1/11 of a mile long with three spacious lanes for walkers and runners.

PERSONAL TRAINING Let Maplewood Community Center personal trainers motivate and inspire you! Our trained, experienced, and professional staff will design a program that fits your style and schedule.

Let our fitness experts help you determine attainable goals, overcome stubborn plateaus, maximize your time by teaching you how to train more efficiently, and hold you accountable!

We offer both one-on-one training and small group training for groups of 2 - 4. Call 651-249-2207 to set up a free consultation and find out it personal training is right for you!

NOT A MEMBER? Not a problem! The Community Center is open to the public. Just pay the Daily Admission Fee. Youth/Senior Adult Family

$6.00 $8.00 $20.00

MCC General Info

Maplewood Community Center Amenities

AQUATIC CENTER Thrilling family fun and fitness adventures await you. This fabulous aquatic center features a 6-lane lap pool, an interactive leisure pool (zero-depth), a 120-foot twirling water slide, and a soothing hot tub. A jaunty, interactive submarine takes center stage in the zero-depth entry leisure pool allowing children to climb inside the access hatch, slide out the turbo prop, or take a seat at the submarine’s control console. Children can peer through the interactive periscope, play with pressure activated sprayers and floor geysers, or use the submarine’s control panel to push button activate the sub’s roof-top spray guns. Murals of the coral reef and other underwater wonders grace the walls of the facility.

GYM Bring a group of friends and challenge them to a game of basketball, volleyball, pickle ball, floor hockey or badminton. A variety of other fun gym activities are available and posted on the monthly gym schedule.

RACQUETBALL/WALLYBALL Maplewood Community Center has a variety of options for those that enjoy playing racquetball or wallyball. Visit the bulletin board for leagues, or call 651.249.2210 to reserve a court.

SPECIALTY GROUP FITNESS In addition to our group fitness classes, the Maplewood Community Center also offers you the opportunity to get connected with one of our fitness programs. These fee-based programs offer more accountability and motivation and are taught by nationally certified instructors. Try TRX suspension training, kettlebell training, adult fitness camps, boot camp, or Zumba!

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MCC Membership

2014 MEMBERSHIP RATES MONTHLY

ANNUAL Youth/Senior Senior HH Adult Couple/Dual Family/HH

Rate Resident $391 $338 $502 $449 $581 $475 $676 $570 $818 $713

Youth/Senior Senior HH Adult Couple/Dual Family/HH

Rate Resident $35 $31 $50 $47 $53 $43 $66 $55 $79 $68

MINIMUM OF 3 MONTH MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT

MEMBERSHIP DEFINITIONS

3-MONTH* Youth/Senior Senior HH Adult Couple/Dual Family/HH

Rate Resident $132 $127 $171 $161 $178 $156 $222 $200 $264 $233

*NO ADMINISTRATIVE FEE

A one time non-refundable $75 administrative fee is payable upon joining and will only be reassessed if a membership lapses more than 30 days.

Youth: 17 & Under Adults: 18 & Older Seniors: 62 & Older Senior Household: Two individuals 62+ living in the same dwelling Couple/Dual: Two individuals living in the same dwelling Family/Household: Up to 6 individuals living in the same dwelling. Each individual after 6 will require an additional $5/month $50/annually (Verification of residency will be required on all types of memberships.)

ANNUAL & MONTHLY MEMBERSHIPS MAY BE PUT ON HOLD FOR UP TO 6 MONTHS FOR A COST OF $10 PER MONTH.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

DAILY ADMISSION

Monthly: First month paid to Maplewood Community Center; remaining months are automatic monthly withdrawals from a checking or savings account.

Youth/Senior Adult Family*

$6 $8 $20

10 VISIT PASS CARD

A renewable swipe card!

Access the entire facility including group fitness classes & racquetball for $75 (or 20 visits for $130*) * ONLY $6.50 PER VISIT!

MID-DAY MEMBERSHIPS No Adminstrative Fee! (M-F 10AM-2PM)

3 Months Annual Individual $88 Individual $349 Family $140 Family $559

3-Month, Annual, & Mid-Day: Use cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, or Discover to pre-pay

*Daily admission family consists of father, mother, sons, daughters, foster children, and foreign exchange students living in the same household. No more than two adults 18 years of age or older.

All rates are subject to change and sales tax will be assessed.

MEMBERSHIP DEFINITIONS

Youth: 17 & Under Adults: 18 & Older Seniors: 62 & Older3-MONTH MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER Senior Household: Two individuals 62 & older living in the same dwelling Couple/Dual: Two individuals living in the same dwelling Family/Household: Up to 6 individuals living in the same dwelling.

Each individual after 6 will require an additional $5/month $50/annually (Verification of residency will be required on all types of memberships.)

GET FIT, FOR LESS!

PAYMENT OPTIONS

BUY 3 MONTHS, GET 1 MONTH FREE!

3-Month, Annual, & Mid-Day: Use cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, or Discover to pre-pay Monthly: First month paid to Maplewood Community Center; remaining months are automatic monthly withdrawals from a checking or savings account.

2100 WHITE BEAR AVENUE • MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109 WWW.MAPLEWOODCOMMUNITYCENTER.COM • 651.249.2230

+ NO INITIAL FEE Purchase a 3-month membership in the month of November & get 1 month free to enjoy everything the MCC has to offer!

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DECEMBER MINI SESSION SWIM REGISTRATION!

MCC Aquatics

Registration is going on now for December mini session swim lessons at the Maplewood Community Center. Here are just a few of the reasons you should consider signing your water baby (or yourself!) up for Maplewood Community Center swim lessons today: Zero-Depth Leisure Pool: Our fun and interactive zero-depth leisure pool provides the perfect water environment for beginning swimmers. With a maximum depth of just four-feet, our versatile leisure pool allows instructors to safely challenge beginning swimmers.

Warm Water Temperatures: No one wants to learn how to swim in a cold pool! For the comfort of our swim lesson participants we keep our leisure pool at a very comfortable 87-degrees.

Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructors: All Maplewood Community Center aquatic instructors are Red Cross Certified and are committed to helping your child become comfortable and safe in the water. With an emphasis on fun, education, and water safety, our instructors are pros at making sure each participant is reaching their full potential!

Course descriptions may be found on our website at www.maplewoodcommunitycenter.com. All December mini sessions include six lessons and cost $50.00 ($40.00 for MCC members). To register, stop by the Maplewood Community Center Customer Service Desk (Mondays 9:00AM - 7:00PM or Tuesdays - Fridays 9:00AM - 5:00PM). Online registration is also available at www.ci.maplewood.mn.us. Or register by phone at 651-249-2230.

DECEMBER MINI SESSION SWIM SCHEDULE

December 2014 Mini Session Monday and Wednesday

Tuesday and Thursday

Time

Time

December 1, 3, 8, 10, December 2, 4, 9, 11, 15, 17 16, 18 Preschool Swimming Classes (All Classes are 30 Minutes Long) Dates Classes Held

6:15 PM 6:15 PM Preschool 2 6:15 PM 6:15 PM Preschool 3 Red Cross Levels 1-6 and Adult Lessons (All Classes are 45 Minutes Time

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

Time

5:30 PM 5:30 PM

5:30 PM

6:45 PM

6:45 PM

6:45 PM

5:30 PM 6:45 PM

Visit maplewoodcommunitycenter.com for course descriptions, registration and more and more!

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MCC Aquatics

DO YOU LOVE MCC SWIM LESSONS? REFER A FRIEND AND SAVE!

To thank you for your continued support, we would like to reward you for spreading the word about everything you love about MCC Swim Lessons to your friends and family. In fact, every time you refer a friend who purchases their first MCC swim lesson, we’ll give you AND your friend $10.00 off your next swim lesson purchase. Simply have your friend mention the referall when they make their first swim lesson reservation. Cannot be used in conjunction with other specials. Friend must be a first-time swim lesson participant.

HOMESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS

The Maplewood Community Center offers swim lessons specifically for homeschool families. Contact Ron Horwath at 651-249-2206 or at ron.horwath@ci.maplewood.mn.us or for more details.

FLOTATION DAYS

FREE FOR MEMBERS AND COST OF DAILY ADMISSION FOR NON-MEMBERS. Come jump, splash, float, and slide. The Inflatable Magic Island, beach balls, tubes, and almost everything the MCC has that floats will be available in the pool for everyone to enjoy. Bring your friends and family! Free for members and cost of daily admission for non-members.

UPCOMING FLOTATION DATES (5:00 - 7:30PM) • NOVEMBER 28 • DECEMBER 26

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POOL HOURS Monthly Pool and Lap Swim Calendars are available on our website at: www.maplewoodcommunitycenter.com.

Please note that pool hours vary during sessions of swim lessons; changes are listed in the Pool and Lap Swim Calendars.

ADULT ONLY SWIM TIME We now offer “Adult Only” swim times on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-3:00 pm. No one under the age of 18 will be allowed in the lap pool during these times.

Adult non-members can pay the very low admission rate of $3 + Tax on Tuesday and Thursdays from 1:00-3:00 pm. Some exceptions apply. Check the monthly pool schedule for specific dates and exceptions.

Maplewood lifeguards and water safety instructors are certified by the American Red Cross and participate in regular in-service training and updates.

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AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER New at the MCC this fall is Aerialates® body leverage training. Aerialates® is described as a dynamic exercise that combines the aerial arts with Pilates, challenging and inspiring the body and spirit. This artistic movement incorporates Pilates techniques while suspended, using trapeze or fabric for support. According to aerialates.com, the AERIALATES® brand of aerial pilates is designed to do the following:

• Strengthen the entire body through Pilates exercises and techniques used by circus and aerial performers

• Challenge the body in ways unavailable with standard Pilates equipment

• Inspire the spirit to think creatively and imagine new possibilities

• Teach the heart to trust oneself and others

Specialty Fitness

Aerialates®

The MCC will be offering Personal Aerialates® training and Cirque-It® small group classes for 2-6 participants. Call 651-249-2207 to set up a free consultation to see if personal or small group training is right for you.

Cirque-It - Small Group Aerialates® Training

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER THURSDAYS, 10:15AM - 11:00AM NINE WEEKS! NOVEMBER 13 - JANUARY 29 Courtney Raney, Aerialtes and Cirque-It trainer at the MCC No class November 27, December 25, and January 1.

Cirque-It combines exercises from the Aerialates® curriculum with standard resistance training for a fast-paced, full-body workout.

The Cirque-It program takes participants through a 45-minute workout and is designed to challenge all fitness levels. Class meets 45 minutes each week for 9 weeks, 2-6 participants per group. Cost is $252.00 ($172.00 for MCC members).

Reformer

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER Mind-body, Core Strength, and Core Stability are keys to a healthier lifestyle through mindful movement and Pilates. A Pilates Reformer is elegant, spring-based resistance equipment that allows one to work very precisely, developing strength and flexibility. Pilates teaches body awareness, good posture and easy, graceful movement. There is an emphasis on proper breathing and correct body alignment where quality of movement is valued over quantity of repetitions. These movements create a sleek toned body while simultaneously alleviating pain and reducing stress. MCC will now be offering Personal Pilates Reformer Training. Call 651-249-2207 to set up a free consultation to see if Personal Pilates Reformer training is right for you.

Tennis Ball Therapy

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER FRIDAYS, 10:10AM - 10:55AM OCTOBER 31 - DECEMBER 19 (No class November 14 and November 28) JANUARY 10 - FEBRUARY 14 Do you struggle with overly tight muscles? Are your feet tired and cranky? Do you have excess tension in your hips, legs, or back? Come learn simple tricks you can do to help relieve tight muscles. The goal of tennis ball therapy is to release tension by applying just the right amount of pressure, enough to release tension without irritation. Join us for this six week course to learn these simple techniques, reconnect with your body and release tight muscles. Cost is $78.00 ($63.00 for MCC members)

KPOP

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER SUNDAYS, 2:30PM - 3:30PM S7: NOVEMBER 8 – DECEMBER 13 The movement and culture that brought “Gangnam Style” and “The Horse Dance” to the world, KPOP is coming to MCC. Join our KPOP class to learn the popular dances of famous KPOP groups from Psy to EXO to F(x) to Girl’s Generation. Our first session will feature the song and choreography from Got7’s “A!” Hop on youtube to check them out, then come join the craze!

Cost is $78.00 ($63.00 for MCC members)

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Specialty Fitness

MCC Massage

In September of 2014, the MCC welcomed the Massage program as an “in-house” service that will now be offered through our Health and Fitness Department. We believe that massage therapy fits in well as part of a complete wellness program and are excited to be able to offer this service to the community.

What will we offer?

• A wide range of appointment availability and the option of booking online!

• Massage Memberships • A renovated massage room • Spa-like add-ons to enhance your experience!

• An increased number of licensed massage practictioners to meet you “kneads” and schedule!

• Open communication! Tell us how we are doing!

Fees: 60 Minute Therapeutic Massage: $61.00 ($55.00 for MCC members). *Three Month Massage Membership: $165.00 ($144 for MCC members) *Includes three 60-minute massages and unlimited additional massages during the three month membership at a reduced rate of $52.00 ($45.00 for MCC members).

10 Pounds Down!

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER WEDNESDAYS, 11:30AM - 10:30AM S7: November 5 - December 16 FRIDAYS, 10:30AM -11:30AM S7: November 7 - December 18 Connect, Commit, and Change! Guided by a certified personal trainer, you will be given the tools for success! Weekly exercise sessions, weigh-ins, fitness assignments/tracking, discussion topics and nutritional tracking tips are all part of the class (body composition testing/measurements taken at the beginning and end of session). Cost is $78.00 ($63.00 for MCC members).

TRX Suspension Training

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER MONDAYS, 6:15PM - 7:00PM S7: November 3 - December 8 WEDNESDAYS, 12:30PM - 1:15PM or 6:15PM - 7:15PM S7: November 5 - December 10 Build total body strength, balance, flexibility, and joint stability simultaneously utilizing a TRX Suspension Trainer. Because of its demands on the core, Suspension Training essentially turns every movement into total-body activation, reducing the chance of injury. Because of increased muscular demand, Suspension Training increases caloric demand making it an effective tool for weight loss. Class size is limited to six participants. Cost is $78.00 ($63.00 for MCC members).

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Zumba

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER 4 week session: $20.00/members $32.00/non-members 5 week session: $25.00/members $40.00/non-members Drop-in fee: $8.00/members $10.00/non-members TUESDAYS, 5:40PM - 6:35PM December 2 - December 30 January 6 - January 27 SATURDAYS, 11:15AM - 12:15PM December 6 - December 27 January 3 - January 31 Zumba Fitness is a global lifestyle brand that fuses fitness, entertainment and culture into an exhilarating dance-fitness sensation! Zumba® exercise classes are “fitness parties” that blend upbeat world rhythms with easy-to-follow choreography, for a total-body workout that feels like a celebration. Before you know it, you’ll be getting fit and your energy levels will be soaring!

Zumba Gold

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER 4 week session: $16.00/members $24.00/non-members 5 week session: $20.00/members $30.00/non-members Drop-in fee: $5.00/members $7.00/non-members MONDAYS, 10:30AM - 11:15AM December 1 - December 29 January 5 - January 26 WEDNESDAYS, 10:30AM - 11:15AM December 3 - December 31 (no class December 24) January 7 - January 28 FRIDAYS, 10:30AM - 11:15AM December 5 - December 26 January 2 - January 30 Zumba Gold is an easy-to-follow program that lets you move to the beat at your own speed. It’s an invigorating, communityoriented dance-fitness class that feels fresh, and most of all, exhilarating! Zumba Gold® classes provide modified, lowimpact moves for active older adults. Visit our website or call 651.249.2230 for details.

Kettlebell/ TRX Fusion (4-8 participants)

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER TUESDAYS, 5:45AM - 6:30AM S7: November 4 - December 9 WEDNESDAYS, 5:15PM - 6:00PM S7: November 5 - December 10 Develop overall fitness, flexibility, strength and stamina with Kettlebells while building long lean muscle. The movements in Kettlebell class can be tailored to match just about any real life movement. Cost is $78.00 ($63.00 for MCC members).

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MAINTAIN, Don’t Gain! Holiday Challenge

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER Register Now through November 26!

This year, why not enjoy a healthier Holiday season and MAINTAIN, Don’t Gain! Don’t let holiday weight gain be the gift you receive, but never asked for! We are offering you accountability and a little motivation! Cost is $7.00 TO GET STARTED: 1. Between Nov. 1 and Nov. 26, register online or in person at the MCC and pick up a MAINTAIN, Don’t Gain! scorecard at the MCC Admissions Desk. Do your initial “weigh in”.

2. On your own, you can track your progress and read through the MAINTAIN, Don’t Gain helpful tips e‐mailed to you weekly when you provide your e-mail to us.

3. Challenge ends on January 1st! Stop in for your final weigh in between January 2 - January 9, 2015, turn in your card and collect your prize – that is if you don’t gain!

Take a Bite Out of Nutrition

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER MONDAYS, 6:00PM - 7:00PM S7: NOVEMBER 10 - DECEMBER 15 Do you know how many calories you consume per day or if it should differ if you’re working out regular? Ever wonder the percentage of fat, carbohydrates, or protein a healthy diet consists of? What about water intake? Sign up for this class to learn more about nutrition and what a balanced diet looks like. Get nutrition tips on how to lose/maintain weight, healthy recipes, resources to track nutrition, set goals, weekly weighin, and to make more sense of it all! Cost is $78.00 ($63.00 for MCC members).

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER 4 week session: $24.00/members $32.00/non-members, 5 week session: $30.00/members $40.00/non-members Drop-in fee: $8.00/members $10.00/non-members Time for results! Boot Camp is designed to challenge every major muscle group. Using a variety of equipment, including your own body weight, your Certified Personal Trainer will blend strength, resistance, cardio and flexibility training, speed and agility drills and stretching into one concentrated hour. Designed for all fitness levels. Register for THREE or more

Specialty Fitness

Boot Camp

sessions and receive $5.00 off each class!

TUESDAYS, 5:00PM - 6:00PM November 4 - November 25 December 2 - December 30 January 6 - January 27 WEDNESDAYS, 5:30AM - 6:15AM November 5 - November 26 December 3 - December 31 (no class 12/24) January 7 - January 28 THURSDAYS, 6:00PM - 7:00PM November 6 - November 20 December 4 - December 18 (no class 12/25) January 6 - January 29 FRIDAYS, 5:30AM - 6:15AM November 7 - November 28 December 5 - December 26 January 2 - January 30

MOMENTUM! (4-8 participants)

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER TUESDAYS, 10:30AM - 11:30AM OR 6:30PM - 7:30PM S7: November 11 - December 16 Do you enjoy small group workouts, support, and accountability?

Momentum is for you! Do you struggle to fit your exercise into your day and need motivation, guidance and support? You’re not alone! Most people know the basics about how to lose weight and get fit, they just get bored, frustrated and lose motivation trying to do it all by themselves. Join us and you have the opportunity to be coached and trained with a small group of like-minded individuals working as a team to provide additional support and encouragement. Cost is $78.00 ($63.00 for MCC members).

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Group Fitness

Group Fitness Classes at the Maplewood Community Center *At the MCC we offer over 80 Group Fitness Classes/week that are INCLUDED with your membership rates, or drop-in rates. The following are just a few of our popular classes and descriptions. For more information or to download the LATEST group fitness schedule, please visit www.maplewoodcommunitycenter.com Class times and days are subject to change.

BODYPUMP™

This barbell class will sculpt tone and strengthen your entire body, fast! Great bodies aren't born; they are transformed, using the proven BODYPUMP™ formula: THE REP EFFECT™ a breakthrough in resistance workout training. Focusing on low weight loads and high repetition movements, you'll burn fat, gain strength and quickly produce lean body muscle conditioning. BODYPUMP™ is one of the world's fastest ways to get in shape as it challenges all of your major muscle groups while you squat, press, lift and curl. BODYPUMP™ offers cutting-edge choreography and chart-topping music with new moves every three months, so with your choice of weight and highly-trained instructors you can get the group effect and the results you've been looking for! Cost is daily admission rates for non-members $6.00 for seniors and $8.00 for adults (FREE for MCC members).

Muscle Madness

Whether you are looking to build muscular strength, muscular endurance, tone, or shape, this class offers it all. Instructors bring a variety of workouts so you will never get the same class twice. Dumbbells, barbells, bench, bosu, resistance bands, you’ll learn to use them all! Cost is daily admission rates for non-members $6.00 for seniors and $8.00 for adults (FREE for MCC members).

Insanity

You’ve seen it on TV, now experience it for yourself. A cardiobased, total body-conditioning program. This calorie torching, shirt-soaking workout is based on the principles of MAX interval training. Plyometric drills with nonstop intervals of strength, power, resistance and core training moves – INSANITY. Cost is daily admission rates for non-members $6.00 for seniors and $8.00 for adults (FREE for MCC members).

PiYo

Pronounced “pie-yo,” PiYo™ is a unique class designed to build strength & increase flexibility. The moves fit perfectly together to form a class filled with intense choreography,with energy, power, and rhythm. Think sculpted abdominals, increased overall core strength, and greater stability. PiYo delivers a higher-intensity workout that burns serious calories and strengthens your core. Cost is daily admission rates for non-members $6.00 for seniors and $8.00 for adults (FREE for MCC members).

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NEW! Family Hip Hop

An energetic class exploring the basics of hip hop dance from rhythm to groove, to learning simple choreography. This workout is a family friendly workout alone or come dance and exercise with your children. Cost is daily admission rates for non-members $6.00 for seniors and $8.00 for adults (FREE for MCC members).

SilverSneakers®Yoga (Ongoing)

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS, 12:45PM-1:30PM Our gentlest class, SilverSneakers Yoga, will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and a final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. This class is held in the motion zone. Free for SilverSneakers® members and MCC members. Daily admission rates for nonmembers: ($6.00 for Seniors/$8.00 for adults).

SilverSneakers Classic® (Ongoing)

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUITY CENTER MONDAYS, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAYS: 9:30AM - 10:15AM AND 12:45PM - 1:30PM MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS 10:30AM - 11:15AM Exercises will work all major and minor muscle groups addressing strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, balance, coordination, agility, speed and power. This is a multi-level, total body conditioning class in which students use hand held weights, elastic tubing with handles, a SilverSneakers ball and a chair for standing and/or seated support. This class is held in the motion zone. Free for SilverSneakers® members and MCC members. Daily admission rate for non-members ($6.00 for Seniors/$8.00 for adults).

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55+ TRX Training

See our Group Fitness Schedule for days and times at www.maplewoodcommunitycenter.com Cost is FREE for MCC members. For non-members cost is daily admission: $6.00 for seniors and $8.00 for adults.

Yoga – Explore&Restore This class cultivates knowledge of the instinctual physical needs of each student and offers a ‘spacious’ pace of yoga.

Students are encouraged to explore using their individual rhythm of breath to guide their practice and to indulge in a restorative savasana at the end of each class.

Yoga Fusion Mat Blend of Pilates, and Yoga, increases flexibility, posture, and coordination, includes relaxation.

Yoga Light A gentle yoga class that incorporates breathing exercises with restorative and gentle stretching. This class systematically builds on the elements of yoga that include asanas, breathing, relaxation, meditation, and positive thinking. A well organized class that is certain to leave you relaxed in mind, loose in body and elevated in spirit.

Yoga – Power Sweat-producing, muscle building Yoga. Each move flows into the next, making it an intense aerobic workout that combines stretching, strength training, and meditative breathing.

Group Fitness

Yoga Classes at the Maplewood Community Center

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER MONDAYS, 9:30AM - 10:15AM S7: November 3 - December 8 The TRX Suspension Trainer is the system that leverages gravity and your bodyweight to perform hundreds of exercises. It helps you develop strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously. You are in control of how much you want to challenge yourself on each exercise because you can simply adjust your body position to add or decrease resistance. Join Certified Personal Trainer Barb Johnson as she guides you through this 6 week strength training program specifically geared for participants ages 55 and older. Cost is $78.00 ($63.00 for MCC members)

Senior Strength Training

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER TUESDAYS, 1:00PM- 2:00PM S7: November 4 - December 9 If you’re interested in feeling stronger, healthier, and more vital, this program is for you! Join Certified Personal Trainer Jerry Smith as he guides you through this six-week strength training program. This program will increase the strength of your muscles, maintain the integrity of your bones, and improve your balance, coordination, and mobility. In addition, strength training can help reduce the signs and symptoms of many chronic diseases, including arthritis. Cost is $78.00 ($63.00 for MCC members).

Yoga – Vinyasa Yoga that focuses on coordination of breath and movement and it is a very physically active form of yoga.

Yogafit® Blends balance, strength, flexibility and power in a fitness format. Delivers a practical, user-friendly style, which is accessible, understandable, and doable by individuals at any level of fitness.

Yoga - Hatha Hatha Yoga is the foundation of all Yoga styles. It incorporates postures, breathing and meditation into a complete system that has become very popular in America as source of exercise and stress management. The ideal way to practice the Hatha Yoga poses is to approach the practice session in a calm, meditative mood.

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Youth Recreation

Tumblin’ Tots (Walking Age-2 years)

Karate (Ages 4-Adult)

Beginner MONDAYS, 5:45PM - 6:15PM: Ages 7+

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER TUESDAYS, 5:30PM - 6:15PM S1: NOVEMBER 11 - DECEMBER 16 S2: MARCH 3 - APRIL 14 (No class March 31) SATURDAYS, 9:30AM - 10:15AM S1: NOVEMBER 8 - JANUARY 3 (No class November 29 and December 27) S2: MARCH 7 - APRIL 18 (No class April 4) This program is designed to introduce tots to tumbling, mats and equipment, play fun games and activities while giving your child a great first experience participating in a class with others. Cost is $45.00 ($35.00 for MCC members).

Advanced Beginner MONDAYS, 6:15PM - 7:00PM: Gold Belt and Higher

Beginning Tumbling (Ages 2-6)

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER Unleash Your Child’s Potential with the Power of Martial Arts!

Each student receives the individual attention they deserve, ensuring success and helping them attain their highest personal potential. Taught by Mr. Welsh of The Edge Martial Arts Academy. Cost is $63.00 ($50.00 for MCC members).

Register for 3 months and receive $5.00 off each month!

Lil’ Dragons Program: MONDAYS, 5:15PM - 5:45PM: Ages 4-6

Preschool Gymboree (Ages 1-5)

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER THURSDAYS, OCTOBER 23 - MARCH 26, 10:00AM - 11:30AM (No Gymboree November 27, December 25, January 1) This is for all kids ages 1-5 with energy to burn and the grownups who love them! Join us in the gym for a roly poly good time. We provide the balls, mats, music, toys & games – you bring the fun. Preschool Gymboree is not a structured program and children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. If you bring outside equipment along, it must be approved by the gym monitor. Jump Castle is included in admission fee! Cost is $5.00 per child per day ($4.00 for MCC members per child per day). Children one and under are free.

Just Go! Sports (Ages 3-6)

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER MONDAYS, JANUARY 5 - FEBRUARY 9, 5:00PM - 5:45PM Join your child in a fun, non-competitive environment that will introduce them to the world of sports. Children and their parents will participate in fun games and drills using special equipment designed for younger children. Max 8 participants.

Parents must accompany child during classes. Cost is $45.00 ($35.00 for MCC members).

Gym & Swim (Ages 3-6)

Gymnastics (Ages 6+)

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER TUESDAYS, NOVEMBER 11 - DECEMBER 16, 6:15PM - 7:00PM SATURDAYS, NOVEMBER 8 - JANUARY 3, 11:45AM - 12:30PM (No class November 29 and December 27) This class is for boys and girls who have little to no gymnastics experience. Tumbling will include forward/backward rolls, cartwheels, headstands, leaps, turns and more. Equipment will consist of floor mats, beams and vaults. Cost is $45.00 ($35.00 for MCC members).

Young Rembrandts (Ages 6-12)

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER MONDAYS, JANUARY 5 - FEBRUARY 9, 5:45PM - 6:45PM Give your active preschooler the opportunity to burn some energy in this great class! Fun gym games and plenty of splashing in the pool is bound to make for a fabulous day. Please have your child dressed with a swimsuit under their clothes. Cost is $50.00 ($40.00 for MCC members).

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AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER MONDAYS, NOVEMBER 10 - DECEMBER 15 5:30PM - 6:15PM (Ages 2-3) 6:15PM - 7:00PM (Ages 4-6) SATURDAYS, NOVEMBER 8 - JANUARY 3 (No class November 29 and December 27) 10:15AM - 11:00AM (Ages 2-3) 11:00AM - 11:45AM (Ages 4-6) These classes are designed especially for little ones to practice their coordination while learning to take turns, follow directions, interact with others and most importantly, have fun! They will be introduced to floor mats, wedges, and low and high balance beams. Cost is $45.00 ($35.00 for MCC members).

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Drawing Adventures!

THURSDAYS, 6:30PM - 7:30PM S2: JANUARY 8 - FEBRUARY 12 OR SATURDAYS, 10:00AM - 11:00AM S1: NOVEMBER 8 - DECEMBER 20 (No class November 29) S2: JANUARY 10 - FEBRUARY 14 Drawing Adventures is a core class for any young artist building skills and exploring art! Cost is $60.00 per student.

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Youth Recreation

Spring Dance Classes with Mayer Arts

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER Dance Recital Theme: The Pirate Fairy!

Dance Recital: May 17, 2:00PM and 3:30PM Dress Rehearsal: May 16, 10:00AM - 11:30AM Come be a part of our spring show! Each class will perform a dance from or inspired by the “Pirate Fairy”!

Sign up by January 17 and receive a FREE fairy wand or pirate hat on the first day of class!

Pre Ballet and Tap (Ages 3-5) SATURDAYS, JANUARY 31 - MAY 9, 9:30AM -10:15AM or 10:15AM -11:00AM, (No class April 4) This class includes the Wish Upon a Ballet curriculum with the added fun of tap! An introduction to the movements and vocabulary of these disciplines are taught with the help of musical instruments, parachutes and scarves. Students will develop poise, strength and flexibility. Ballet and tap shoes are required. Cost is $140.00* ($130.00 for MCC members).

Wish Upon a Ballet (Ages 3-5) SATURDAYS, JANUARY 31 - MAY 9, 11:00AM -11:45AM (No class April 4) MONDAYS, JANUARY 26 - MAY 11, 5:15PM - 6:00PM (No class February 2, March 30) Wish Upon a Ballet is a dance program for children that incorporates popular children’s stories as well as ballet stories to create a dance class that is more than ballet steps. Using musical instruments, parachutes and scarves we will create a complete fairy tale experience while we skip, leap, jump and spin. This way an introduction to the movements and vocabulary of ballet are taught in a fun and creative manner. Children will learn an appreciation of dance and music while developing strength and flexibility. Parents, family and friends will be invited to observe a special performance at the end of each session. Come join the fun! Girls and boys will need ballet shoes. Girls should wear a leotard and tights. Boys should wear comfortable clothes they can move around in.

Cost is $140.00* ($130.00 for MCC members).

Ballet and Tap (Ages 6-9) SATURDAYS, JANUARY 31 - MAY 9, 11:45AM - 12:45PM (No class April 4) We can’t stop the beat! Young dancers will float and leap in ballet and then jump and jive to fun songs while learning about tap.

An introduction to the movements and vocabulary of these disciplines are taught with the help of musical instruments, parachutes and scarves. Students will develop poise, strength and flexibility. Ballet and tap shoes are required. Cost is $150.00* ($140.00 for MCC members).

Hip Hop and Tap (Ages 5-8) MONDAYS, JANUARY 26 - MAY 11, 6:00PM - 7:00PM (No class February 2, March 30) Growing dancers will experience the upbeat and energetic style of hip hop as well as the exciting rhythms of tap. Proper terms for dance steps will be taught as well as body awareness to improve posture, strength and flexibility. Students will gain poise and confidence as they leap and spin! Ballet and tap shoes are required. Cost is $150.00* ($140.00 for MCC members).

Hip Hop (Ages 8-12) MONDAYS, JANUARY 26 - MAY 11, 7:00PM - 8:00PM (No class February 2, March 30) Get into the Groove! Our Hip Hop Classes will be sure to keep students active. The students will learn warm-ups such as stretching, isolations and across the floor exercises as well as dances to their favorite songs! Come learn to leap, turn and shine. This class is not only fun but will improve posture, strength and flexibility in a positive and self-esteem building atmosphere. Ballet or jazz shoes are required. Cost is $150.00* ($140.00 for MCC members). *Registration fee does not include the costume fee for recital.

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Youth Recreation

Senior High Dodgeball League

(Grades 9-12) AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER SUNDAYS, APRIL 12 - JUNE 14, No games May 24 Game times are between 4:00PM - 7:00PM Join other people interested in experiencing the fun of a recreational dodgeball league in a structured and exciting environment! Each team must consist of 6-10 participants containing any combination of males or females. The league will be eight weeks long with a four team playoff the ninth week. League champions will receive league champion t-shirts. At the mandatory team manager meeting schedules will be handed out, rules will be explained and questions will be answered. Call 651-2492204 for more information. Registration deadline is April 2. Cost is $320.00 per team.

Floor Hockey League (Grades K-5)

AT EDGERTON GYM SATURDAYS, APRIL 11 - MAY 16 Games are played between 9:00AM - 1:30PM This league teaches the basic floor hockey skills and promotes cooperation and the value of sportsmanship. Participants will play every position during the season. Volunteer parents needed for each team to assist in game play and substitutions. For more information call 651-249-2204. Cost is $50.00.

Registration deadline is March 23.

Youth Soccer Clinic (Ages 4-12)

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER THURSDAYS, JANUARY 8 - FEBRUARY 12 In these clinics your child will learn the basic fundamentals of each sport. Step-by-step instruction and fun games will help each student learn proper technique while having fun! Each participant will receive a clinic shirt! Cost is $55.00 ($45.00 for MCC members).

Ages 4-6 : 5:30PM - 6:25PM Ages: 7-9: 6:30PM - 7:25PM Ages 10-12: 7:30PM - 8:25PM

Advanced Soccer Skills Program

(U6-U9: Ages 5-8 birthdate: 07/2009 - 08/2005) AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER TUESDAYS & SUNDAYS, JANUARY 6 - FEBRUARY 15 Tuesdays, 6:30PM - 7:30PM, Sundays, 1:00PM - 2:00PM This comprehensive and fun program will be dedicated to developing and improving two basic but integral areas of the game; ball control and ball striking. Participants will learn and apply technical skills and moves such as inside cut, outside cut and more. *Prerequisite: Must have attended a minimum of three Maplewood Parks & Recreation soccer programs or a try-out may be used for certain cases. Cost is $170.00 ($150.00 for MCC members).

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Beginner Group Guitar Lessons

(Adults, Teens, and Kids 10+) AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER THURSDAYS, JANUARY 22 - FEBRUARY 26, 6:00PM - 7:00PM If you always wanted to learn how to play guitar here’s your chance! Learn to play chords, songs and tune your guitar with easy instructions. Participants are required to bring their own guitar. Cost is $110.00 ($100.00 for MCC members).

Senior High Basketball League

(Grades 9-12) AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS SUNDAYS, JANUARY - MID-MARCH Maplewood Parks & Recreation in cooperation with White Bear Lake Public Schools Community Services and Recreation Department, is offering a senior high basketball league. All players must be in high school. Players on varsity, junior varsity, or Bsquad basketball team are NOT ELIGIBLE to play in this league.

Each team must have an adult manager who is a parent of a rostered player. All rosters must be handed in when you register.

Fee includes jersey and two referees per game. Cost is $525.00 per team (no individual registrations accepted). Registration deadline is December 12.

Divisions: Boys: 9/10 and 11/12 Girls: 9/10 and 11/12

After School Youth Volleyball Clinic Instructed by Minnesota Youth Volleyball Headquarters (Ages 7-12) AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER S1: WEDNESDAYS, NOVEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 10 No class November 26 S2: WEDNESDAYS, FEBRUARY 4 - FEBRUARY 25 Ages 7-9: 4:00PM - 5:00PM Ages 10-12: 5:00PM - 6:00PM

AT EDGERTON COMMUNITY GYM MONDAYS, JANUARY 5 - FEBRUARY 2 No class January 19 Ages 7-9: 4:15PM - 5:15PM (Court 1) Ages 10-12: 4:15PM - 5:15PM (Court 2) Get your volleyball game on! Experienced, enthusiastic, and excited coaches are waiting for your player to hit the courts!

Volleyball fundamentals will be covered. Cost is $55.00 ($50.00 for MCC members).

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AT THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER

Ashland Productions is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to providing high quality, family friendly theater productions, and arts education opportunities for arts enthusiasts of all ages.

Beginning Magic (Ages 6-8) Tuesdays, January 13 - February 17, 4:30PM - 5:30PM Ages 6-8: 4:30PM - 5:30PM Students will have the opportunity to learn and practice magic with a local magician. This team approach will allow students to work together and help each other fine tune their skills. Each week students will get to learn a new trick! Cost is $100.00.

Youth Recreation

Ashland Productions Theater Classes (Ages 6-14)

Magician Training (Ages 9-12) Tuesdays, January 13 - February 17, 5:30PM - 6:30PM Students will have the opportunity to learn and practice magic with a local magician. This team approach will allow students to work together and help each other fine tune their skills. Each week student will get to learn a new trick! Cost is $100.00.

Intro to Theater - Skill Building and Games (Ages 7-10) Thursdays, January 15 - February 19, 4:30PM - 5:30PM This class is designed as an introduction to musical theater for beginning students. Through theater games and activities students will have fun learning about theater. Cost is $100.00.

Musical Theater Class (Ages 8-12) Thursdays, January 15 - February 19, 5:30PM - 6:30PM Students will be singing, dancing and acting using songs and scenes from some favorite children’s musicals. A great first experience for kids interested in trying musical theater! Cost is $100.00.

Registration Information: To register, or for more information, visit www.ashlandproductions.org or call 651.274.8020.

New! Kidcreate Studio Art Classes

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER Kidcreate Studio launches children into the incredible world of art. Our energized classes and camps offer an exciting format for art exploration. We focus on art creation and art education.

Lesson plans, designed by an art education professional, are age appropriate and devised to inspire the individual child. Visit www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/recreation for full class descriptions. * Must be accompanied by an adult *Holiday Keepsake Art Class (Ages 18 months-6 years) Saturdays, November 15 – December 13, 9:30AM - 10:15AM No Class November 29 Cost is $60.00 Sesame Street Gang Art Class (Ages 3-6) Tuesdays, November 18 - December 9, 6:00PM - 7:00PM Cost is $60.00 Frozen Art Camp (4-9 years) Monday, January 19 - Tuesday, January 20, 1:00PM - 4:00PM Cost is $70.00 Lego Dino Land Art Class (Ages 3-6) Monday, February 16, 1:00PM - 4:00PM Cost is $35.00

School’s Out! (Grades K-6)

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER Are you looking for a great way to spend those non-school days? We have the answer for you! From 9:00AM - 4:00PM kids are invited for action packed days full of sports, swimming, crafts and more. AND check out our great field trips!

Bring your tennis shoes, swimsuit, lunch and towel and we’ll bring the fun! Cost is $38.00 per child for field trip days and $28.00 per child for all other days. Register for FIVE or more days and each day (including field trips) are only $28.00! Before Care (7:00AM - 9:00AM) or After Care (4:00PM - 6:00PM) is $5.00 per child per day. Both Before and After Care is $7.00 per child per day. Registration deadline is one week before program date. Sign up today dates may be cancelled due to low enrollment.

School’s Out Dates: Dec. 26 Dec. 29 (Cosmic Bowling) Dec. 30 March 30

March 31 (Grand Slam) April 1 April 2 (Good Times Park) April 3

Pizza lunch included on field trip days

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Adlut Recreation

T’ai Chi Ch’uan (Ages 16+)

AT DRAGONS KUNG FU STUDIO 2572 7TH AVE. E. NORTH ST. PAUL WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 7 - MARCH 11, 7:30PM - 8:30PM T’ai Chi Ch’uan has been practiced in China for 2500 years and is a traditional form of Chinese exercise. Slow relaxed movements are used to develop strength while eliminating tension. This will strengthen arms, legs, improve balance and flexibility, reduce stress and help increase energy levels. Cost is $68.00 ($58.00 for MCC members).

Dodgeball League (Ages 18+)

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER FRIDAYS, DECEMBER 12 - FEBRUARY 13 No games December 26 Join other people interested in experiencing the fun of a recreational dodgeball league in a structured and exciting environment! Each team must consist of 6-10 participants containing any combination of males or females. The league will be eight weeks long with a four team playoff the ninth week. League champions will receive champion’s t-shirts. At the mandatory team manager meeting schedules will be handed out, rules will be explained and questions will be answered. Mandatory manager’s meeting will be December 4 at 6:00PM. Cost is $320.00 per team. Register by December 1.

Winter Volleyball Leagues (Ages 18+)

AT EDGERTON COMMUNITY GYM & MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER WOMENS: WEDNESDAY EVENINGS CO-REC: FRIDAY EVENINGS Maplewood Parks & Recreation womens and co-rec fall volleyball leagues are offered at various levels of competition.

Teams will play one match per week for ten weeks starting in early January 2015. All leagues are officiated and play by the same rules; the difference in leagues being in the skill of the players. Registration closes December 15 or when leagues fill.

League Fees: $315.00 - Teams with two or fewer non-residents $335.00 - Teams with three or more non-residents Registration Dates: November 10 : Returning teams (two or less non-residents) November 12: Returning teams (three or more non-residents) December 1: First day for new teams to register.

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Maplewood Community Gyms Carver Community Gym 2680 Upper Afton Road 651.249.2135

Edgerton Community Gym 1929 Edgerton Community Gym 651.249.2145 These gymnasiums are available for rental for basketball, volleyball, tournaments, birthday parties and special events.

Rental Rates: $35.00/ Court Per Hour $45.00/ Full Court Per Hour $500.00/ Full Gym 8 hours

Community Gym Party Packages

Looking for somewhere to have a party or just get together with friends for some fun? Join us at one of our community gyms! You can rent the gym alone or add the jump castle for an additional fee when available. We offer party goers equipment to play volleyball, basketball, soccer, floor hockey, football and other activities. Have a game or activity you would like to play? Bring it with! (must be approved by gym supervisor) This is a great option for adult outings, family gatherings, birthday parties and more!

For parties we allow light decorating of the area during your scheduled rental time and will have tables set up when you arrive for gifts, cake or pizza and have the gym ready for fun.

Call 651-249-2204 with any questions.

Party Package: $150.00 2 hour ½ court gym rental with jump castle Gym Rental: $35.00/hr+tax *Jump Castle Rental: $50.00/hr+tax *Subject to availability

Golf Lessons (Ages 18+)

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER S1: MONDAYS, NOVEMBER 17 - DECEMBER 15 S2: MONDAYS, FEBRUARY 9 - MARCH 9 Beginners: 7:30PM - 8:15PM Intermediates: 8:15PM - 9:00PM Stay sharp over the winter! Golf is a game of a lifetime, enjoyed by juniors and seniors and all in between. If you are an avid golfer or new to the sport, this series of five lessons is for you! You will learn all aspects of golf improvement with special emphasis on improving your fitness with golf-specific testing and drills. Cost is $130.00 ($115.00 for MCC members).

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AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER ONGOING FRIDAYS, 1:00PM - 3:00PM Are you looking for a natural way to relieve pain and stress?

Then look no further! We now offer Acupuncture every Friday at the Maplewood Community Center from 1:00PM-3:00PM. Each session is 30 minutes long and you’ll leave feeling invigorated and refreshed. To make an appointment and register: Call 651-249-2230.

Meet Dr. Crystalin Montgomery Dr. Crystalin Montgomery earned a Doctorate of Naturopathic medicine and a Masters of Acupuncture from the National College of Natural Medicine, the oldest accredited Naturopathic school in the nation. She is a Registered Naturopathic Doctor in the State of Minnesota. She has a Diplomate of Acupuncture from the NCCAOM, and is licensed in acupuncture in the State of Minnesota. She is also a certified Holistic Pelvic Care practitioner. Cost is (2014) $20.00.

Cost will increase to $25.00 per session January 1, 2015. Call 651.249.2230 to make your appointment today!

Senior Bingo! (Ages 50+)

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER DEC. 4, JAN. 8, FEB. 5, MARCH 5, 1:30PM - 3:00PM Come join the fun! Each lucky winner receives a mystery grab bag! We play 10 games or until the prizes are gone. Cost is $3.00 at the door and includes coffee.*Participants limited to two grab bags per session.

Lunch Bunch (Ages 50+)

AT VARIOUS LOCAL RESTAURANTS NOV. 17, DEC. 15, JAN. 12, FEB. 9, 11:30AM - 1:30PM Join us on the third Monday of the month as we try a new restaurant for lunch! Transportation is provided and we will depart and return to the Maplewood Community Center. Entrees will typically cost between $6.00 - $15.00 (plus gratuity). Cost is $5.00 per person for transportation.

Daytime Line Dance

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER TUESDAYS, FEBRUARY 21 - MARCH 14, 1:00PM - 2:00PM We all know the physical, mental, and social benefits of dancing, so jump right in and learn a variety of line dances for a variety of music styles. Line Dancing is not just your honky tonk Boot Scootin’ Boogie anymore; we’ll Samba, Twist, Tango, Charleston, and more! Classes taught by instructors of Dance and Entertainment. Cost is $40.00 ($35.00 for MCC members).

Adult Recreation

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AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER MONDAYS, 11:00AM - 3:00PM AND FRIDAYS, 1:00PM - 3:00PM The room is open to anyone that wants to have a place to gather, play cards, Mah Jong, or any other group you may be a part of which would like somewhere to meet! On Mondays there are people playing games such as 500, Bridge, Hand and Foot, Mah Jong and more! Fridays there is a group that plays Texas Hold ‘Em. If you have a game that you’d like to share, be our guest! Coffee is provided. Call 651-249-2204 if you have any questions or have a group that would like to meet. Cost is $2.00 ($1.00 for MCC members) payable at the door.

Table Tennis League

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER DECEMBER 6 - FEBRUARY 6 This adult co-rec community league is designed for the recreational player. Fee includes table usage and a package of 3-star balls. Provide an email at time of registration to have the schedule and any updates emailed to you. Cost is $47.00 ($37.00 for MCC members). Register by December 1.

Ballroom Dance (Ages 16+)

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER SATURDAYS, FEBRUARY 7 - MARCH 14, 2:00PM - 3:00PM Learn to dance for exercise, date night, vacation, weddings, galas, company parties, or- just for fun! In this 6 week class, you will learn the basics of Swing, Salsa, and Waltz- three styles that cover a wide variety of music styles and venues.

Cost for couples is $115.00 ($100.00 for MCC members).

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Adult Day Trips

Exciting Adult Theatre Trips!

Come and join us for one of our fabulous adult day trips! From plays to group lunch outings, we offer a variety of opportunities to get out and have a blast! Sign up with friends for a fun getaway or on your own and meet new people. Have a trip idea that you think others would enjoy? Contact us with information and we will look into adding it to our offerings.

All day trips depart and return to the Maplewood Community Center’s upper main entrance. In an effort to limit trip cancellations, full refunds are allowed until the registration deadline. A $20.00 cancellation fee will be charged for refunds after the trip deadline.

Day Trips are limited to nine participants and a minimum of six participants. Registration deadline is two weeks prior to trip. Trips are limited to 10 AND are filling fast!

Ring of Fire

AT PLYMOUTH PLAYHOUSE NOVEMBER 19, LEAVE THE MCC AT 12:15PM The Jukebox Musical based on the music of Johnny Cash. Through words and music, “Ring of Fire” honors and brings to life a remarkable musical legend – Johnny Cash.

Full of love and emotion, humor and empathy, Ring of Fire: The Life and Music of Johnny Cash pays tribute to the legendary Man in Black with dance, comedy, stories, tragedy and love. Space is limited to 10. Cost is $35.00 (*includes transportation and theatre ticket).

A Christmas Carol, A Ghost Story of Christmas

AT LYRIC ARTS DECEMBER 5, LEAVE THE MCC AT 6:30PM A magical re-telling puts the fantastic qualities of Dickens’ classic story center stage with a swirling, dancing chorus of ghosts weaving in and out Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey through Christmas Eves of the past, present, and future. Space is limited to 10. Cost is $35.00 (*includes transportation and theatre ticket).

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The Nutcrakers Nutz! Christmas Comedy

AT DAYTRIPPER DINNER THEATRE DECEMBER 10, LEAVE THE MCC AT 11:15AM The play opens at a meeting of the Residents’ Council of Simon’s Rest, a retirement community in Frankfort, Michigan. For years the committee has relied on an annual performance of A Christmas Carol as a holiday fundraiser, but the guy who plays Scrooge can’t remember his lines anymore. After the loss of their director, the program committee decides to look for another script. Not realizing it’s a ballet, they plan a production of the Nutcracker. Before they know it the show is sold out, and they’re committed to producing some form of the Nutcracker - complete with ballet! Think of it as a Charlie Brown Christmas for 70 year olds. Space is limited to 10. Cost is $50.00 (*includes transportation, buffet lunch, tax, gratuity and theatre ticket).

Don’t Hug Me We’re Married

AT ST. CROIX OFF BROADWAY JANUARY 3, LEAVE THE MCC AT 11:30AM Set in a North Woods bar in Bunyan Bay, Minnesota, plans are on tap for a double wedding.

Before the nuptials transpire though, we’ll have to deal with two un-Hallmark proposals, a stag and stagette party, uber-mosquitoes, a gigantic hangover, a scary forest ranger, a rapping minister, and the dreaded wedding dress. One small hitch before the hitchings, they can’t find anyone who will pay for the wedding. And who is getting married to whom? The answer will surprise, shock, and tickle Don’t Hug Me audiences. Will anyone get cold feet? Would someone try to derail the wedding?

What could possibly go wrong? A lot. Rest assured, nothing will go as wedding-planned in Bunyan Bay. With 16 original songs including “The Greatest Love Song Ever,” “The Marriage Test,” “The Day that Bob Dylan Was Here,” and “We’re All Gonna Die.” Space is limited to 10. Cost is $55.00 (*includes transportation, lunch, tax, gratuity, and theatre ticket).

MAPLEWOOD PARKS & RECREATION • NOV 2014 - JAN 2015

AT LAKESHORE PLAYERS THEATRE JANUARY 23, LEAVE THE MCC AT 7:00PM Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, and a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunnit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! Adapted from the Hitchock movie

by Patrick Barlow, this two-time Tony® and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, zany characters, a plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers and some good oldfashioned romance! Space is limited to 10. Cost is $30.00 (*includes transportation and theatre ticket)

OUTSIDE MULLINGAR

AT OLD LOG THEATRE FEBRUARY 11, LEAVE THE MCC AT 11:00AM 2014 Tony Award Nominee for Best New Play OUTSIDE MULLIGER is a regional premiere exclusively at The Old Log Theatre. Written by John Patrick Shanley, author of Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Doubt and Academy Award winner Moonstruck, OUTSIDE MULLINGAR is a romantic comedy about Anthony and Rosemary, neighbors in rural Ireland, who are nearing their middle years. It is by turns poetic, uplifting, dark and funny. Anthony is an introverted farmer and Rosemary is the woman that vows to have him at all costs. When Anthony’s father threatens to disinherit his son, Rosemary steps into the middle of a land feud and family eccentricities beyond what one might imagine. On the brink of romantic catastrophe, this is one of a kind Irish heroine fights against time and mortality in hopes of securing her dream love. Space is limited to 10.

Cost is $60.00 (*includes transportation, lunch, gratuity, and theatre ticket).

The Foreigner

AT LAKESHORE PLAYERS THEATRE MARCH 21, LEAVE THE MCC AT 7:00PM In this hysterical show, The Nerd playwright Larry Shue demonstrates what can happen when devious people meet a stranger who they think is a “foreigner.”

The non-stop inventive hilarity is fueled by others thinking that the stranger doesn’t understand a word being said. This situation sets-up the wildly funny climax in which things go uproariously awry for the “bad guys,” and the “good guys” emerge triumphant. Space is limited to 10. Cost is $30.00 (*includes transportation and theatre ticket).

Good People

AT LYRIC ARTS THEATRE MARCH 22, LEAVE THE MCC AT 1:00PM In South Boston, this month’s paycheck covers last month’s bills, bingo is a night on the town, and tough, sharp-tongued singlemom Margie Walsh has just been let go from yet another job.

Scrambling to make ends meet, she looks up an old flame— now a successful doctor—and risks everything in the hope he’ll help her make a fresh start. An insightful comedy of class and culture, this recent Broadway hit about how the twists of fate determine our path is both darkly funny and surprisingly touching.

Space is limited to 10. Cost is $35.00 (*includes transportation and theatre ticket).

Adult Day Trips

Alfred Hitchcok’s The 39 Steps!

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

AT OLD LOG THEATRE APRIL 9, LEAVE THE MCC AT 11:00AM Nominated for 10 Tony Awards Based on the popular film, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS is set in the colorful world of the French Riviera where casino culture is rife. Master con-artist Lawrence Jameson makes a living tricking old, rich ladies into giving him their money. When an American rival, Freddy, arrives on the French coast, he challenges the status quo and Lawrence’s position as chief con-artist is threatened. They decide the town just isn’t big enough for the two of them and challenge each other to a bet; the first one to swindle $50,000 wins. As they both take on the bet, they fall for the same woman, but quickly realize that they may have bitten off more than they can chew.

Space is limited to 10. Cost is $60.00 (*Includes transportation, lunch, tax, gratuity, and theater ticket).

The Odd Couple: Female Version

AT THE PHIPPS THEATRE APRIL 19, LEAVE THE MCC AT 1:15PM When separated from their spouses, messy Olive Madison and neatnik Florence Unger decide to share an apartment. Their circle of Trivial Pursuit-playing friends and a pair of crazy brothers from Spain join the mismatched roommates in this classic comedy. Space is limited to 10. Cost is $35.00 (*Includes transportation and theater ticket).

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Nature Center

Great Adult, Family, and Youth Programs offered At The Maplewood Nature Center 2659 7th Street East, Maplewood, MN 55119, 651.249.2170 www.maplewoodnaturecenter.com

About Maplewood Nature Center Maplewood Nature Center is a 40-acre preserve operated by the City of Maplewood. The Visitor Center is located at 2659 East Seventh Street in Maplewood and is open Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The Nature Play Yard adjoins the Visitor Center. Trails wind through oak woods and marsh and are open every day from dawn to dusk. Trails are available to explore every day from dawn to dusk. Use of facilities is free of charge. For more information about Maplewood Nature Center and its programs visit www.maplewoodnaturecenter.com or call 651-249-2170.

To Register for a Nature Center Program: Register by credit card in person, by phone or http://registration.ci.maplewood.mn.us/registrationmain.sdi. You may also send or drop off a check or cash to Maplewood Nature Center, 2659 7th St. E, Maplewood, MN 55119, by the date indicated. Program sizes are limited, register early. For more information please call 651-249-2170 or visit www.maplewoodnaturecenter.com.

Nature Family Fun Naturalist Activities for Webelos Scouts

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 10:00AM - 12:00PM or 1:00pm - 3:00pm Scout leaders register online by October 27. Visit hands-on learning stations to identify common Minnesota wildlife and their tracks & signs. Hike with binoculars to spy on critters in their wetland and woodland habitats. Many of the activities during this program help you meet requirements for a Webelos Naturalist Activity Badge. Badges are not provided by the nature center. Cost is $4.00 per child.

Owl Moon Storyhike (Ages 3.5-6 w/ Adult)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 6:15PM - 7:30PM Read “Owl Moon” and take a walk by the light of the full moon, listen and look for owl, mouse and raccoon. This is a great opportunity to learn to get comfortable with the night. Cost is $4.00 per child. Register online by November 4.

Superior Agates and MN Geology

(Grades 3-5, and parents) AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1:00PM - 2:30PM Learn about rocks and minerals and Minnesota’s state gem, the Lake Superior Agate. Unearth the secrets of Minnesota’s long geologic history from volcanoes and inland sea to glaciers. Test rocks and minerals for their characteristic hardness, magnetic qualities and more. Make a piece of rock jewelry to take home. Agate Phil will share his rock collection and help you identify really cool rocks. Cost is $5.00 per child.

Register by November 6.

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(For children birth - 5 years, before kindergarten) AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER Time: 10:00AM - 11:30AM Saturday, Nov. 15: Meet the Snake & Salamander Saturday, Feb. 14: Valentines for Owls Saturday, March 21: Sap Into Syrup Saturday, April 25: Spring Pond Creatures Make nature discoveries together and meet new friends! This class is offered at the Maplewood Nature Center in collaboration with Early Childhood and Family Education staff. Parents stay with their child(ren) during the entire class. To register contact ECFE: 651-748-7280 or register online at http://www. isd622.org/page/6774

FREE! Growing Up Around the Nature Center: History Conversation (Adults)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 9:30AM - 10:30AM Gather with long time residents and staff for stories and memories of Maplewood Nature Center’s 35 year old history. Share stories of growing up in the area which would become Maplewood Nature Center, saved by neighbors who lobbied to preserve the Swamp from being filled in for ball fields. Enjoy Anniversary sweet rolls as we reminisce about bygone days when parents never worried and neighborhood kids roamed freely in the ‘swamp’. Call 651.249.2170 to register.

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FREE! Talk Turkey (Ages 3-8 w/ Adult)

Animal Habitats for Junior Girl Scouts AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 10:00AM - 12:00PM Visit hands-on learning stations to identify common Minnesota wildlife and their tracks and signs. Hike with binoculars to spy on critters in their wetland and woodland habitats. Many of the activities during this programs help you meet requirements for Junior Girl Scout Animal Habitats Badge. Badges are not provided by the Nature Center. Cost is $4.00 per child. Scout leaders register by November 17.

Build a Birdfeeder (Grades 2+ w/ Adult)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 10:00AM - 11:00AM OR 11:00AM - 12:00PM Perfect for small scout groups! Build a birdfeeder with reclaimed cedar fencing. Birdfeeders make a cherished homemade gift for a special someone, or are wonderful to keep for your own winter enjoyment! Learn about our native winter birds. Cost is $5.00 per birdfeeder. Registration deadline is December 11.

FREE! Live Animals (Ages 3+ w/ Adult)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1:00PM - 2:15PM Touch and see our live snake, toad and salamander. Watch them slurp up a treat! No registration necessary.

FREE! Snowflake Wonders (All Ages)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1:00PM -3:00PM Cut and create beautiful snowflakes for your windows. Learn how snowflakes are formed in the sky, and peer at preserved snowflake crystals up close on the microcam. Drop in for a half-hour for self-guiding activities or stay the whole time!

Nature Center exhibits and trails open. Snowshoes available for rent all day if snow. Drop-in, registration not required.

New Year’s Party at the Nature Center (Families w/ children ages 3-10)

Nature Center

AT NORTH ST. PAUL LIBRARY (2290 North 1st Street) WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 10:30AM - 12:00PM Learn all about Wild Turkeys and other winter active animals.

Gather acorns for winter, touch and feel animal feathers and fur, and explore all that a Minnesota autumn has to offer. Drop-in program.

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Bring in the New Year with fun indoor and outdoor activities, treats, crafts, music, and games including a glow in the dark scavenger hunt. We’ll provide hotdogs and a campfire. You provide the laughter and the New Year’s stories!

Cost is $15.00 per family. Registration deadline is December 30.

Animals in Winter Storytime (Ages 3-8 w/ Adult)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 10:00AM - 11:00AM Take part in fun stories and activities to learn about animals in winter. Hibernate like a bear. Pet a live rabbit and watch it hop in snow. Trot like a fox in snow. Peek in on our hibernating Snake and sleeping Toad. Dress in layers with snowpants and boots so we can be Indoors and out according to the weather. Cost is $5.00 per child. Registration deadline is January 8.

FREE! Winter Open House: Snowshoes & Tracks (All Ages) AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 10:00AM - 3:00PM Learn how to strap on and walk, run, and turn around on snowshoes. Learn about Animal Tracks and Signs from self -guiding activities. A naturalist will answer nature questions, and orient you to the nature center trails. Try wood or metal snowshoes (wood snowshoes require 6+ inches of snow). Sleds will be available for pulling young kids. Dress in layers and wear winter boots. Hot chocolate for all attendees! Drop-in program.

Snowshoe rental is $5.00 per pair. Snowshoes available for rent (ages 4 - adult).

Let it Snow Puppet Show (Ages 3-8 w/ Adult) AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 10:30AM Laugh and sing along with our wild animal puppets as they show you how they survive the winter! Great for families and small day care groups (up to 8 kids) Snowshoe (if snow) or hike afterwards. Get a prize for hiking all the way around the pond. Cost is $5.00 per child. Registration deadline is December 28.

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Nature Center

Brr, Brr Birdie

(Ages 3-5 w/ Adult or Small Daycare Groups) AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 10:30AM - 11:30AM DeeDee the chickadee puppet will help you learn all about Minnesota birds. Make a pine cone birdfeeder to take home. Cost is $4.00 per child. Registration deadline is January 20.

FREE! Early Childhood Resource Fair!

Snowshoe Hike (Ages 4+ w/ Adult)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 10:00AM - 12:00PM Learn about snowshoes, strap on a pair, and walk with a naturalist through our Winter Wonderland. Instruction and snowshoes provided. Wear sturdy winter boots and bring your own mug for hot cocoa. *Note: if snow is scarce, we will hike to search for animal tracks. Cost is $5.00 per person. Registration deadline is February 20.

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 10:00AM - 1:00PM Visit the Maplewood Nature Center’s booth at this fun event for a make-and-take craft, and check out lots of other great booths, exhibits, & entertainment..

Fur Trade Heritage

(Best for Adults and kids ages 6+) AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 1:30PM - 2:30PM Assume the persona of a voyageur from this historical era!

Examine historical replicas of fur trade items. Make a spark from flint and steel, drill a hole with a pump drill. Try on a capote and moustache and practice your French Accent! Ooh la la, c’est fun! Small scout groups are welcome. Snowshoe rental available afterward. Cost is $5.00 per family.

Friends of Maplewood Nature 2015 Calendars For SALE! Proceeds are used to support Nature Center exhibits and programs.

Cost is $12.50 per calendar or three calendars for $30.00.

Please send your check or money order to: Friends of Maplewood Nature 2659 E. 7th Street Maplewood, MN 55119 Check out the Friends on the web at www.maplewoodnaturecenter.com or http://www.maplewoodnature.blogspot.com/

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Jr. Polar Football Jr. Polar Football is a volunteer youth sports organization committed to building teamwork, understanding the fundamentals of the game, developing skills, encouraging sportsmanship and most importantly having fun playing football. The program is open to residents that live within or attend school (public or private) within the geographic boundary of North St. Paul - Maplewood - Oakdale and is part of the North St Paul Athletic Association. The football program is open to all youth. The goal of the football program is to encourage sportsmanship and to teach the fundamentals of football. Flag Football is available to boys & girls entering Kindergarten up to 2nd grade. Tackle football begins in 3rd grade and continues through 8th grade. For more information visit www.jrpolars.com or contact Jon Halko at jhalko72@yahoo.com

Community Partnerships

Community Partnerships Maplewood Parks & Recreation would like to recognize the athletic associations that we partner with to serve the youth of Maplewood. *Note that these associations operate independently of Maplewood Parks & Recreation Department.

Maplewood Athletic Association MAA offers baseball for youth in grades 2 -12 for the communities of Maplewood, Oakdale and North St. Paul. For more information visit www.maplewoodbaseball.org or contact Erv Carlson at ervcarlson@centurylink.net NESA

It is our mission to promote, provide and teach soccer in the “Spirit of the Game.” FUN, FAIRNESS and SAFETY. We provide traveling soccer for players; boys and girls ages 9-19. We try to provide the best competition for all players at their level of play. Our traveling soccer teams compete against other soccer clubs from communities in the East Metro Area. Travel distances are within 15-45 minutes from Maplewood. For more information visit http://www.nesasoccer.org or contact LeRoy Andrle at leroyandrle@outlook.com

North Polars Fastpitch The North Polars Fastpitch Association (NPFA) is a non-profit organization established to foster the girl’s fastpitch softball program in the area of Independent School District 622, which is within the boundaries of North St. Paul High School. This includes all or portions of the communities of North St. Paul, Maplewood, Lake Elmo and Oakdale. The association exists to fulfill the girls fastpitch softball needs of the community and is the primary advocate of the traveling program. The association supports good sportsmanship and the sound development of softball fundamentals within the community to ensure that girls participating in the program will have a positive and rewarding experience that will maximize personal and team growth. The association requires quality coaching and provides an atmosphere for learning softball skills for both coaches and players. The association sponsors membership in appropriate leagues to encourage quality competition. For more information visit www.northpolarsfastpitch.com or contact Pat Hogan at radatzave@msn.com

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