McFun Activity Guide Spring 2011

2011

SPRING PROGRAMS REGISTER TODAY! Programs Start January 31st

McALLEN PARKS AND RECREATION

1000 S. Ware Rd McAllen, TX 78501 Phone: (956) 681-3333 Fax: (956) 681-3300 www.mcallen.net/parks

YOUTH

EVENING CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

EVENING CLASS SCHEDULE

All classes are held two days a week unless otherwise noted. Class length varies by program. Classes will begin the week of January 31st and end the week of April 15th.

Classes not meeting minimum enrollment (10 students) by the first class meeting are subject to cancellation.

PROGRAM LOCATION DAY Ballet LCC T & TH

LPCC T & TH

AGE 3 - 5 6 & Up 3 - 4 5 - 6

TIME 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

6:45 - 7:30 p.m.

5:30 - 6:00 p.m.

6:30 - 7:00 p.m.

COURSE # 180032.E1 180033.E1 190032.E3 190033.B1

30 MINUTE CLASS FEE 45 MINUTE CLASS FEE $30 McAllen Residents $38 McAllen Residents $48 Non-Residents $60 Non-Residents

Basketball Skills LCC M & W

6 - 7 8 - 12

6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

6:30 - 7:15 p.m.

180343.C1 180346.C1

Cheerleading LCC M & W

3 - 5 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

6 & Up 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.

180362.C1 180363.C1

Drawing LCC T & TH

5 - 6 6:00 - 6:30 p.m 7 & Up 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.

180182.C1 180183.C1

Etiquette/Modeling LPCC

M&W

11 - 15 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.

190515.B3

Folklorico LPCC T & TH

7 & Up 5:15 - 6:00 p.m.

3 - 4 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

5 - 6 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.

190042.C1 190043.C1 190046.C1

Hands On Art LPCC T &TH

3 - 6 7-11

5:15 - 5:45 p.m.

5:45 - 6:30 p.m.

190227.B1 190227.B2

Hip-Hop Kids

LPCC

M & W

7 - 12

5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

190026.C1

Jazz

LPCC

T & TH

3 - 6

6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

190022.C1

Kids Aerobics LCC T & TH

3 - 5 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

6 & Up 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.

180406.A1 180406.A2

Mat-cercise PVCC T & TH

7 - 9 3 - 4 5 - 6

6:00 - 6:45 p.m.

6:45 - 7:15 p.m.

7:15 - 7:45 p.m.

170356.B1 170352.B1 170353.B1

Mini-Masterpieces PVCC T & TH

4 - 6 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

7 - 10 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.

11 - 13 7:15 - 8:00 p.m.

170227.B1 170227.B2 170227.B3

Modern Dance LCC M & W

6 & Up 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.

3 - 5 6:45 - 7:15 p.m.

180662.C2 180662.B2

Music Mania

7 - 13

5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

190546.D1

Painting/Sculpting LCC M & W

5 - 6 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

7 & Up 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.

180192.C1 180193.C1

Performing Folklorico LPCC

T & TH

7-16

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

190056.C1

Spirit Angels PVCC T & TH

3 - 4 5 - 6 7 - 9

6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

6:30 - 7:00 p.m.

7:00 - 7:45 p.m.

170362.B1 170363.B1 170366.B1

Twinkle Toes PVCC M & W

2 yrs.

2 yrs.

3 - 5 6 - 8

5:30 - 6:00 p.m.

6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

6:30 - 7:00 p.m.

7:00 - 7:45 p.m.

170032.C1 170032.C2 170033.C1 170033.C2

Urban Stepz PVCC M & W

4 - 5 6 - 8 9 - 13

6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

6:30 - 7:00 p.m.

7:00 - 7:45 p.m.

170053.C1 170056.C1 170056.C2

PERFORMING GROUP FEE $46 McAllen Residents $74 Non-Residents

Ballet - Build graceful and healthy bodies. Learn ballet positions, balance and coordination.

Basketball Skills - Learn fundamentals dribbling, passing, shooting and footwork.

Cheerleading - Learn cheerleading techniques including jumps, cheers and great dances.

Drawing - Use pencils to learn basic sketching, shading and painting.

Etiquette & Modeling - Look good and learn to walk the runway.

Folklorico - Learn different styles of traditional Mexican dance and choreography.

Hands on Art - Hands on art fun with a variety of mini art projects with different media.

Hip Hop Kids - Learn to move to the rockin’ beats of today’s popular hip-hop music.

Jazz - Strut your stuff to music from across the decades.

Kid Aerobics - Put away the remote and put on your sneakers for fun fitness activities.

Mat-cercise - Learn basic tumbling forward rolls, toe touches and stretching techniques.

Mini-Masterpieces - Work with paint and beads to create your own art by hand.

Modern Dance - Express yourself using footwork, coordination and rhythm.

Music Mania - Great for beginners. Come and learn about music, instruments and more.

Painting & Sculpture - Paint while learning concepts of depth, perspective and color.

Performing Folklorico- Learn advanced Mexican folk dance choreography and routines. Instructor approval required. Register at Las Palmas Community Center.

Spirit Angels - Introduction to cheer techniques including jumps, cheers and dances.

Super Sports - Get out and play! Play indoor and outdoor sports and organized games.

Twinkle Toes - Twirl in tights and learn the basic steps of ballet.

Urban Stepz - Learn basic jazz and hip-hop moves to today’s latest hip-hop hits.

AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS Keep your kids entertained and safe afterschool. In cooperation with the McAllen Independent School District, McAllen Parks and Recreation offers supervised play and homework help at the following sites.

FEE: None DATE: Monday - Friday (school days) TIME: 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Alvarez Elementary School 2606 Gumwood Bonham Elementary School 2400 Jordan Crockett Elementary School 2112 North Main Escandon Elementary School 2901 Colbath Fields Elementary School 500 Dallas Jackson Elementary School 501 Harvey Lark Community Center 2601 Lark Avenue McAuliffe Elementary School 3000 Daffodil Navarro Elementary School 2100 Hackberry Sam Houston Elementary School 3221 Olga Avenue Space is limited. Please contact McAllen Parks and Recreation at (956) 681-3333 for more information.

LPCC

T & TH

TEEN PROGRAMS

Are you in Middle School or High School? Want to meet other teens with your same interests? Come participate in sports, creative activities, dance, games and interesting arts and crafts. Find out about community projects with the Teen Time Service Organization (TTSO) and just have some fun. Detailed information flyer available at Palm View Community Center.

FEE: None AGES: 6th grade to 16 years LOCATION: Palm View CC

Monday - Thursday 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Friday 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Dance of the Month Come and dance to the sounds of a live band FEE: None TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30p.m.

LOCATION: Las Palmas Commuity DATE: 3rd Wednesday of each month

(Jan. 19, Feb. 16, April 20, May 18)

Monthly Trip Each month seniors involved in the daily programs at each center get together and take a day trip. to various places around the Valley. Participants may register at any of the three community centers. Dates subject to change. Limited space available.

FEE: Varies, depending on trip DATES: TBA

ADULT PROGRAMS Adult Step Aerobics - Get in shape by toning your abs, legs, glut and lower back with resistant stretch exercises and aerobic dance movements using steps and music. Strengthen upper body by learning combinations of cardio movements and weights.

Lark CC M – TH 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

No Fee Ceramics - Learn to create beautiful ceramic pieces.

Lark CC T & TH 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Fee applies

Drawing and Painting - Create your own masterpiece. Beginners to advanced participants will learn drawing and painthing techniques.

Lark CC M & W 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Fee applies Maybe Someday Classes - Everyone has said, “Maybe someday I’ll try that.” Here is your chance. Enjoy a vairety of intro classes while your child enjoys a recreational activity at Las Palmas Community Center. Everyone is welcome! Pick and choose what interests you.

Las Palmas CC Adult Ceramics T & TH 6:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Price per piece and supplies Salsa Dancing M & W 6:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. $15 Per month Walking With Me M & W 6:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Free at the Park McAllen Town Band - This is the perfect outlet for the musicians. Practice and play in monthly concerts from November through April.

Las Palmas CC Monday 7:00 p.m.

Membership Fee Safety Driving Refresher Course - Get information on updated driving laws and more.

Las Palmas CC $12 or $14 Depending on AARP membership 2nd & 3rd Monday of the Month 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

3rd Tuesday of the Month 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Spanish for Beginners - ¡Hola! Como estás? Want to say “How are you?” to neighbors or “Good Morning!” in the grocery stores? Make traveling more rewarding, gain basic language skills in Español and increase cultural awareness and confidence in a relaxed atmosphere.

Lark CC T & TH 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Fee: $18 Resident/ $26 Non-Resident Spanish Continuing - Continue to improve listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities while learning new phrases and sentences. Cover grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and more more. Acquire basic skills for communicating in everyday life. Prerequisite Beginning Spanish Lark CC T & TH 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Fee: $18 Resident/ $26 Non-Resident Open Gym (must bring valid photo ID) Adult Basketball Palm View CC

Lark CC

Palm View & Lark CC

M & W 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

T & TH 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Adult Volleyball Palm View CC T & TH* 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. *Volleyball available Thursdays if no league play is scheduled

SENIOR CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Arts & Crafts - Create seasonal projects using various techniques and materials.

Basic Computers - Step by step class helps you learn how to use computers.

Basic Painting - Create your own piece of art with various forms of painting.

Billiards - Compete against yourself or others during a game of pool.

Bingo - Test your luck during the Mexican version of bingo. You might win!

Board Games/Card Games - Play various board or card games.

Ceramics - Create unique home accents or gifts by making your own piece of ceramics. Choose your design and apply colors.

Club de Estambre - Create masterpieces of yarn while learning to crochet.

Conjunto Las Palmas - Explore the sounds of a Spanish music group.

Dance Fitness - Freestyle dance to Tejano, Oldies, Salsa and Mexican music.

Golden Larks City Singers - Perform traditional and favorite English tunes.

Healthier You! - Monthly discussion/presentations on current health topics.

Line Dancing - Dance along to traditional line dance tunes.

Poker - It’s time to play Texas Hold ‘em. Collect points and win!

Senior Fitness - Maintain flexibility and strength with low impact exercise.

Senior Stretch - Stretching and light movement will help keep you active.

Silver Note Choir - Become a part of this English musical group where your talent will be showcased during senior birthday parties and special events.

Walking Club - Walk indoors around the gym or outdoors on the park trails.

Yoga - Breathing techniques help you relax and lower stress in your life.

Zumba Aerobics - Latin dance moves beat the stress and melt away pounds.

Lark Community Center Bingo Every Other Friday Board/Card Games M-F 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Daily Nutrition M-F 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Dominoes M-F 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Golden Larks T 12:00 p.m.

Heathier You Check center for schedule.

Senior Stretch M-F 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Walking Club M-F 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Yoga M-F 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Las Palmas Community Center Arts & Crafts M - F 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Billiards M - F 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Bingo Last Thursday of month Board/Card Games M - F 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Ceramics M - F 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Conjunto TH 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Daily Nutrition M - F 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Heathier You W 10:30 a.m.

Dance Fitness M - F 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Senior Fitness M - F 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Silver Note Choir TH 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Walking Club M - F 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Palm View Community Center Basic Computers M & T 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Basic Painting T 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Bingo/Chalupa M - F 11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Board/Card Games M - F 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Club de Estambre W 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Daily Nutrition M - F 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Heathier You Check center for schedule Poker T 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Senior Aerobics M - F 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Line Dancing M & W 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Walking Club M - F 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Tai-Chi T & TH 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Zumba T & F 11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

ADULT & SENIOR

SENIOR SPECIAL EVENTS

QUINTA MAZATLAN

ADULT PROGRAMS

DISCOVER A WORLD OF WONDERS

Quinta Mazatlan, the McAllen Wing of the World Birding Center, offers you enjoyment, education, camaraderie and an introduction to the natural and cultural history of the Valley – both past and present. Guests will enjoy the interpretive presentations including the history of the families of Quinta Mazatlan, flora and fauna of South Texas and more. Plus don’t forget to visit the Art Gallery & Gift Store!

600 Sunset Drive in McAllen (956) 681-3370 www.quintamazatlan.com OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Tuesday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday evenings until dark DIRECTIONS: Take Exp. 83 to 10th St. Travel south on 10th St. Turn east on Sunset Dr. (hotel on corner) Park in the lot outside the front gates. Enjoy the walk and sign-in at the front desk to begin your visit.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Tours and Speakers are included in the Entrance Fee $2.00 for Adults, $1.00 for Seniors & Children Private tours (minimum of 15 people) call in advance to schedule STROLL THROUGH HISTORY TOUR

Interpretive tour includes the home’s history and families, Spanish architecture, art gallery and introduction to the nature trails. The 1930s adobe home is recognized as one of the largest adobe homes in the state of Texas.

DATE: Friday mornings (October through April) TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

GARDEN OF EATIN’ TOUR

Enjoy a short tour learning about edible and medicinal uses of our South Texas native plants!

DATE: TIME:

Thursdays (October through April) 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

WOODLAND WALKABOUT TOUR

Explore the wonders on a guided tour along the half-mile of nature trails. Discover the immense variety of native Enjoy hands-on and interactive programs involving gardening for wildlife, nature themed plants and animals of the Thornforest. art projects and guided trail walks through the woods.

DATE: Saturdays (October through April) JUNIOR MASTER GARDENER

AGES: 6 and up DATES: 3rd Saturday of the month TIME: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

FEE: $5 per student (supplies included) January 15 Winterizing for Wildlife Friends February 19 Planting Seeds of Greatness March 19 Thornforest Critters April 16 Vida Verde Earth Day Festival May 21 Camouflage – The Big Cover Up! SCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES

Educational and grade specific programming designed to meet science and social studies TEKS objectives while learning about the unique South Texas habitat and wildlife.

AGES: Kinder and up (max 60 students per tour) DATES: Thursdays and Fridays Advance registration required TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

FEE: $5.00 per student Pre-K: Nature Treasure Hunt Kinder: Using Senses to Explore Outdoors 1st Grade: Living and Non-living Things 2nd Grade: Budding Botanist 3rd Grade: Adaptations Everywhere 4th Grade: Exploring Texas from Soil to Leaves 5th Grade: Let’s Explore as an Ornithologist 6th & 7th: Environment Investigations 8th Grade: Exploring Biomes Up to 5th: Endangered Species of Texas SCOUT PROGRAMS

Fun completing merit badge requirements.

AGES: 6 and up DATES: Saturdays Advance registration required TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

FEE: $5.00 per scout (supplies included) GIRL SCOUT BADGES Daisy Learning Petals Brownie Eco-Explorer & Listening to the Past Junior Earth Connections & Wildlife Girl Scout Wings over the Valley BOY SCOUT BADGES Webelo Forester & Naturalist Boy Scout Bird Study

TIME:

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

WALK WITH A GUEST NATURALIST

Come and enjoy a walk in the woods! Each month seasonal aspects of nature will be shared through the eyes of a Guest Naturalist.

DATE: Second Saturday of the month TIME: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30a.m.

January 8 Lupe Medina “Insects of the Thornforest February 12 Allen Williams “Design a Water Feature for your Backyard” March 12 John Yochum “Migration Sensation” April 9 Mary Thorne “Butterflies in the Springtime”

NATURE SPEAKER SERIES SPONSORED BY THURMOND EYE ASSOCIATES DATE: Thursday Evenings TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

January 6 Jennifer Wilson “Roses in a Butterfly Lover’s Garden” 13 Walt & Isabel Davis “Exploring the Edges of Texas” 20 Frederic Zaidan “Snakes of Texas” 27 Mary Thorne “Raise a Monarch Butterfly” February 3 Cliff Shackelford 10 Alex Racelis 17 Ouina Rutledge 24 Grover T. Beaman

“Identify & Attract Birds” “Future of the Rainforest” “Vegetable Gardening” “Sketch in the Courtyard”

March 17 Michael L. Heep 31 Dina Saldana

“Native Plant Talk & Sale” “Courtyard Sponge Painting”

April 7 George Blasing 14 Paul Juergens

“Feathered Dinosaurs & Other Discoveries” “An Effort to Restore the Aplomado Falcon”

SPECIAL EVENTS VALENTINE LUNCHEON WITH TWO BIRDING LEGENDS

Enjoy a gourmet lunch catered by the Spanish Room followed by a presentation and book signing by Kenn and Kimberly Kaufman. Advance registration required.

DATE: TIME: FEE:

Sunday, February 13 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. $25.00 per person

Speakers Kenn & Kimberly Kaufman

Athletic leagues play under the rules and regulations of the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) and the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF). All adult leagues play a 10-game schedule. All league participants must be no younger than 18 years of age as of the first day of league play.

Registration is accepted at the McAllen Parks and Recreation Office located at 1000 S. Ware Road Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Each team manager must attend the mandatory meeting. See schedule below for dates, times and locations of manager meetings.

CO-ED ADULT KICKBALL TEAM FEE: $225 REGISTER: January 17 – February 11 GAMES: Wednesdays, February 23 – April 27 MEETING: February 16th 7:00 p.m. Palm View CC CO-ED ADULT INDOOR VOLLEYBALL TEAM FEE: $225 REGISTER: January 17 - February 11 GAMES: Thursdays, February 24 – April 28 MEETING: February 15th 7:00 p.m. Palm View CC ADULT BASKETBALL DIVISIONS: Men’s Open, Men’s Recreational & Women’s Open TEAM FEE: $275 REGISTER: January 17 - February 11 GAMES: Monday (Men’s Recreational) February 22 – April 26

Tuesdays (Men’s Open) February 22 – April 26

Thursdays (Women’s Open) February 22 – April 26 MEETING: February 16th 7:00 p.m. Lark CC ADULT SOFTBALL DIVISIONS: B, C, D, E & Co-Ed TEAM FEE: $350 REGISTER: January 17 - February 11 GAMES: Monday - Friday, February 21 – May 6 MEETING: February 17th 7:00 p.m. Palm View CC 7 ON 7 FLAG FOOTBALL TEAM FEE: $250 REGISTER: January 17 - February 11 GAMES: Thursdays, February 24 - April 28 MEETING: February 14th 7:00 p.m. Lark CC

ATHLETIC EVENTS RUN WILD 5K Kick off your training for the summer 5k Sunchase Series. Medals awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each age group.

DATE: Saturday, April 16 TIME: 7:00 a.m.

LOCATION: Quinta Mazatlan (600 Sunset Dr.) FEE: $10 Early Registration/ $15 Day of Event AQUAFINA PITCH, HIT & RUN Pitch, Hit & Run is the Official Skills Competition of Major League Baseball®. This grassroots program is designed to provide youngsters with an opportunity to compete in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball skills.

DATE: Saturday, April 30 TIME: 9:00 a.m.

LOCATION: Westside Park FEE: FREE AGE: Boys and Girls 7 to 14 MUST BRING BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR BAPTISMAL RECORD TO PARTICIPATE.

GUS & GOLDIE LEARN-TO-SWIM PROGRAM PROUD SPONSORS

AQUATIC PROGRAMS LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM FEE: $20.00 resident/$30.00 non-resident DATE: Monday - Thursdays LOCATION: Municipal Pool TIME: Parent-Baby 6:10 p.m. - 6:40 p.m. Pre-school 6:10 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.

Youth 6:00 p.m. - 6:40 p.m. Adult & Teen 6:00 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.

PARENT/BABY (6 mo. - 2 yrs. 11 mo.): Parents learn techniques for teaching their child fundamental water skills. At least one parent per child will be strictly enforced. All persons must wear swimming suits. Lined swim diapers are required for infants. NO DIAPERS OR DISPOSABLE SWIM DIAPERS!!!

PRE-SCHOOL (3, 4 & 5 yr. olds): Children learn to submerge their faces, hold their breath without discomfort, float and basic arm strokes.

YOUTH (6-14 yr. olds): Beginning through advanced swimming is scheduled at all class times.

ADULT & TEEN (15 & Up): The individual is taken through a series of progressive steps, allowing everyone to learn at their own pace.

SESSION 1 April 11 - April 21 SESSION 2 April 25 - May 5 Parent-Baby 140011.21 Parent-Baby 140011.31 Pre-school 140022.21 Pre-school 140022.31 Youth 140036.21 Youth 140036.31 Adult & Teen 140048.21 Adult & Teen 140048.31 LIFEGUARD TRAINING COURSE Train to become certified American Red Cross lifeguards. Attendance is mandatory to receive certification.

Lifeguards hired by the City of McAllen Parks & Recreation will receive a reimbursement of $40.

FEE: $95.00 CLASS: Friday 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Boys Club Pool SESSION 1: April 8 - 17 140987.L1 SESSION 3: May 6 - 15 140987.L3 SESSION 5: June 3 - 12 140987.L5

SESSION 2: April 22- May 1 140987.L2 SESSION 4: May 20 - 29 140987.L4

SPRING TAAF SWIMMING PRACTICE FEE: $15.00 resident/$24.00 non-resident 140966.03 DATE: Monday - Thursday, May 2 - 26 TIME: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Boys Club Pool PUBLIC SWIM LOCATION: Municipal Pool (April 9)

Los Encinos Pool (May 7) DATE: Saturdays & Sunday TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Lap Swimming/Water Aerobics FEE: $1.00 per person Municipal Pool Morning Laps Monday - Friday 5:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Thru May 9 Noon Laps Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Boys Club Pool Evening Laps Monday - Friday 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Begin May 9 Noon Laps Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Nikki Rowe Evening Laps Monday - Friday 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Water Aerobics Monday - Friday 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

POOL RENTALS April 9 Weekend rentals begin at Municipal Pool May 7 Weekend rentals begin at Boys Club & Los Encinos Pools May 9 Weekday rentals begin at Municipal Pool

AQUATICS & ATHLETICS

ADULT ATHLETIC LEAGUES LEAGUES ADULT ATHLETIC

SPECIAL EVENTS

VIDA VERDE EARTH DAY FESTIVAL Be a part of McAllen’s annual Earth Day Celebration!

Saturday, April 16 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $2.00 for Adults Children FREE

GOLDEN AGE OLYMPICS The 31st Annual Golden Age Olympics is an Olympic-style competition for participants age 50 & over. Beginning in January and ending in March with an Awards Ceremony, the Golden Age Olympics offfers competition in a number of events including swimming, table tennis, card games, shuffleboard, billiards, volleyball, and much more.

Interested participants may register at any of the community centers or call the Parks and Recreation Department for more information.

Golden Age Olympics 2011 Events 500 Card Game Bake-Off Billiards 8-Ball Billiards 9-Ball Contract Bridge Crossword Puzzles Golf Hearts Poker Pinochle Shuffleboard Swimming The Great Chase Volleyball Petanque & Washers

Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen ENJOY & EXPERIENCE

Live Reptile Show Live Birds of Prey Show Magical Magician Eco-Arts & Crafts Green Expo with Vendors Music & Entertainment Food Court And much more!

For more information visit www.quintamazatlan.com or call (956) 681-3370.

Basketball Bowling Duplicate Bridge Horseshoes Race Walk Table Tennis Walk & Talk

Bicycle Tour Cribbage Euchre Miniature Golf Raceway Thunder Tennis

Overall olympians Man & Woman will win two round-trip tickets to Las Vegas, Nevada courtesy of Allegiant Airlines!

Generously Sponsored By:

ANNUAL UNDER WATER EASTER EGG HUNT It’s time again for the annual Under Water Easter Egg Hunt! Bring the kids for some spring time fun. Enjoy food, prizes, music and special appearances by the Easter Bunny and everyone’s favorite learn to swim program mascots Gus & Goldie!

DATE: Saturday, April 16 TIME: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Municipal Pool FEE: $2 per person AGES: 4 to 6, 7 to 9, & 10 to 12 Enjoy Open Swim from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

McALLEN SYMPHONIC BAND Under the Direction of David Isadore & Associate Director Manuel Arambula academy.com

SPORTS + OUTDOORS

PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER Bring your friends and family to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board annual pancake fundraiser pancake breakfast! Enjoy three delicious buttermilk pancakes, two scrumptious sausage links, yummy scrambled eggs, hot coffee and orange juice. While you eat there will be plenty of entertainment. All proceeds from this annual fundraiser benefit senior recreation programs.

DATE: Saturday, January 22 TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

LOCATION: Palm View Community Center

3401 Jordan Rd. (956) 681-3360 DONATION: $4.00 per person

Enjoy your meal dine-in or carry-out

2011 Spring Concert Schedule “Bullets & Broadway” Tuesday, February 15th “Water Music” Tuesday, March 22nd 7:30 p.m.

McAllen Civic Center Auditorium 1300 S. 10th Street in McAllen Tickets are $5.00 each and can be purchased at the McAllen Convention Center Box Office, McAllen and Weslaco Chambers of Commerce, all Wilder Resort locations and at the door the night of the concert (if available). For more information call (956)781-0481.

McALLEN PARKS & RECREATION STAFF ADMINISTRATION Sally Gavlik, Director Mike Hernandez, Deputy Director Programs Dave Melaas, Deputy Director Operations Shane Stockton, Management Assistant Gracie Garza, Accounts Supervisor RECREATION ADMINISTRATION Richard Krauss, Recreation Superintendent Victor Ayala, Athletics Superintendent Marco De Leon, Aquatics Coordinator Leslie Howland, Interim Events Coordinator PARKS ADMINISTRATION Brad Bentsen, Parks Superintendent Ken Krause, Assistant Parks Superintendent Richard Martinez, Building Maintenance Superintendent

LARK COMMUNITY CENTER Rosemary Fuentes, Manager Jorge Alanis, Recreation Supervisor LAS PALMAS COMMUNITY CENTER Samm Mercado, Manager Sarai Garcia, Recreation Supervisor PALM VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER Ana Romero, Manager QUINTA MAZATLAN Colleen Hook, Manager Gaby Torres, Recreation Supervisor Assalia Belmares, Recreation Supervisor

COMMUNITY CENTERS LARK COMMUNITY CENTER 2601 Lark Ave McAllen, TX 78501 Phone: (956) 681-3340 Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Lark Branch Library Hours (inside Lark Community Center) Phone: (956) 688-3320 Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

PALM VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER 3401 Jordan Road McAllen, TX 78501 Phone: (956) 681-3360 Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

PALM VIEW Branch Library Hours (inside Palm View Commuity Center) Phone: (956) 688-3322 Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

LAS PALMAS COMMUNITY CENTER 1921 N. 25th Street McAllen, TX 78501 Phone: (956) 681-3350 Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

QUINTA MAZATLAN 600 Sunset Drive McAllen, TX 78501 Phone: (956) 681-3370 Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday Open until Dark

Happy 10th Anniversary Lark & Palm View Community Centers

REGISTRATION INFORMATION Spring registration begins Monday, January 10th.

Payment must be made at time of registration. Forms of payment accepted include cash, check, Visa or Mastercard. Advance registration required, unless otherwise noted.

IN-PERSON Register in person at any of McAllen Community Center (Lark, Las Palmas or Palm View) during regular business hours. Registration is taken on a first come, first serve basis, pending space availability. Walk-in registration will not be accepted at the Parks and Recreation Office on Ware Rd. ONLINE Register online at http://www.mcallen.net/vsiwebtrac.html. Create a username and password, as well as enter all pertinent household information before the website will allow you to register online. Online registration payments must be made with a Visa or Mastercard.

BY MAIL Mail-in registration must be received in the Parks and Recreation Office no later than Friday, January 28th.

RETURNED CHECK POLICY A $25 service charge will be assessed for all returned checks, and students will be removed from classes until finances are settled.

REFUNDS/TRANSFERS We constantly strive to provide the highest quality recreation programs. If, for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with a class or activity, please tell us so we can respond to your concerns. In addition to using your feedback to help us improve, for nearly all of our programs, we will arrange one of the following: TRANSFERS between classes will be allowed only prior to the third class meeting, at no charge. After the third class meeting, transfers may be made, pending space availability, with a charge of $5 per class. REFUNDS for classes will be allowed only prior to the third class meeting and will carry a $5 fee per class. Requests for transfers, credits, and refunds must be in writing. A refund check will be mailed with 30 days following a written request.

MEDICAL POLICY The City of McAllen Parks and Recreation Department will not prohibit any person from participating in an activity due to a medical condition or handicap, unless such condition is likely to cause injury to that individual or other participants in the activity.

A participant who has been notified by a qualified medical professional that he/she has a medical condition that is likely to cause injury to themselves or other participants, is obligated to inform the Parks and Recreation Department, at the time of registration, of the condition and willingly withdraw from the program or activity if requested by the Department. It is recommended that all participants receive medical authorization before participating in these programs.