2023 Winter Spring Activity Guide

Help maintain our public fields in Piedmont.

Make your donation go twice as far with a matching funds donation opportunity With all the challenges from the pandemic, we have been the beneficiary of our well-maintained, lovely outdoor spaces that have allowed us as a community to spend time together. Our precious public spaces are more important than ever. Make your donation go twice as far, and create a lasting legacy by donating to the Piedmont Beautification Foundation’s Sport Fields Endowment Fund. Your donation will be matched by John Bates, Jr. and Charles Bates, in loving memory of their sister Katy Bates Kreitler. The endowment will generate in come to be used exclusively for the maintenance and preservation of the public fields and courts in Piedmont. Please make a donation to the PBF Sport Fields Endowment Fund at piedmontbeautificationfoundation.org.

Karen Sullivan, PBF President Chelle Putzer, Recreation Director

Photo: Julie Reichle

Spring Session I January 9th–February 17th Spring Session II February 27th–April 7th Spring Session III April 17th–May 26th Holiday Camps December 27th–29th, January 3rd–6th, February 21st–24th, April 10th–14th

No Programs December 24th–26th, December 30th–January 2nd, January 16th, February 20th, March 13th,

Photo: Julie Reichle

Information & Policies

Three ways to register

Online: Visit piedmont ca gov/activityguide You can register use Visa, Mastercard, Discover or eCheck with your username and password

Walk-in: Register in person Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm at the Recreation Depart ment, 358 Hillside Avenue, Piedmont .

By phone: Call the Recreation Department Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm at 510 4203070 Have your payment information ready

When to register

Online registration for Piedmont residents begins on December 6th at 9:00am. Online registration for non-Piedmont residents begins on December 13th at 9:00am. Registration is required for all programs and activities You are not consid ered registered until you have paid all fees and have received a confirmation

Withdrawals

All withdrawal requests must be submitted to PRD via email (prdrefunds@piedmont ca gov) or phone (510) 420-3070 during office hours, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm (excluding City holidays)

A request made:

■ 10 Business Days or More prior to the start of the program will receive a full refund or credit to account

■ Within 5–10 Business Days prior to the start of the program may receive a refund to the original form of payments, minus the convenience fee (3% for credit cards, 1% for echecks) or credit to account . For an account credit, the amount credited will also be less the convenience fee However it will not be charged again when the credit is used for a future registration of equal or lesser value

Missed Classes

Refunds are not issued for missed classes

Class Transfers requests 5 business days or more prior to the start of the class are reviewed by PRD Staff and are only permis sible if the original program is over the min imum enrollment Transfer must be to a program of equal or greater cost Trans fer requests after PRD withdrawal window are not allowed unless approved by both the instructor and PRD staff

Inclement Weather or Smoke Days

If classes or recreation activities are canceled due to inclement weather or poor air quality, (and rescheduling is not an option) a credit will be issued at the end of the session

Photo Policy

Up-to-the-Minute

Activities Activities are sometimes added after this pub lication goes to print Please visit our regis tration website, CommunityPass, for the

■ Less than 5 Business Days prior to the start of the program will be considered on a case by case basis and only permissible if the original program is over the minimum enroll ment required Request must be approved by the instructor and PRD Staff If approved a refund or credit to account minus a 10% Class Withdrawal Fee

■ Late Withdrawal Requests after the start of a program will not be issued unless there is an exceptional situation and it is approved by the instructor and PRD staff A 10% Class Withdrawal Fee will be charged, the prorated amount for any classes attended, and any additional fees (if applicable: non-resident fee, Facility Preservation Fee) Instructors will need to approve the return of any material fees Credit to account only, no refunds .

Schoolmates and Preschool Programs have sep arate refund policies.

Cancellations

When the class minimum is not reached, we reserve the right to either postpone the begin ning of the program, or cancel the program and issue refunds

PRD occasionally takes photos of department programs that may include enrolled partici pants Photos taken during programs, events or activities may be used in future department promotional materials If you do not want your child’s photo used, please contact the Recreation Department

Inclusion Statement

The Piedmont Recreation Department is com mitted to providing inclusive and equitable programs for all, regardless of gender identity, age, race, health status, national origin, rela tionship status, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and religion Please contact PRD staff to determine the best fit for your child .

Certain programs are listed as being either for girls or boys—PRD recognizes that these terms do not fit every individual PRD welcomes all cis, trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming, gender queer and any male or female-identi fied participants

Facility Preservation Fee (FPF) f

For each sports program sign-up with a fee of $50 or higher, a surcharge will be added to the program fee, to be deposited into a dedicated fund for preservation and replacement of ath letic facilities or maintenance

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Facilities Rentals

HOST

YOUR NEXT EVENT

Piedmont’s Community Hall

Veterans Memorial Building

801 Magnolia Avenue

From weddings to parties to conferences and everything in between, we have the perfect location to hold your next event!

The Piedmont Community Hall offers several unique areas with endless design options including a peaceful Japanese Tea Garden, an inviting patio and a rustic outdoor amphitheater.

The Piedmont Veterans Memorial Building offers a spacious struc ture with vintage hardwood floors and neutral walls that help you envision your perfect event.

Piedmont Recreation is now renting 801 Magnolia Avenue. This is a lovely and affordable space with a beautiful lobby and landscaped outdoor area.

For more information, visit: piedmont.ca.gov/facilityrentals or contact prdrentals@piedmont.ca.gov

Photo: Julie Reichle

City of Piedmont Directory

Piedmont Recreation Department

Main Office

510 420-3070 prd@piedmont .ca .gov

Chelle Putzer, Recreaton Director

510 420-3070 cputzer@piedmont ca gov

Liam Kelly, Recreation Supervisor

510 420-3075 lkelly@piedmont ca gov

Katrina Morris, Recreation Supervisor

510 420-3072 kmorris@piedmont ca gov

Eva Phalen, Recreation Supervisor

510 420-3087 ephalen@piedmont ca gov

Cora Wood, Administrative Assistant

510 420-3070 cwood@piedmont ca gov

Jessica Pomey, Administrative Assistant

510 420-3070 jpomey@piedmont ca gov

Ivy Sandoval, Facilities Coordinator, 510 420-6223 isandoval@piedmont .ca gov

Carrie Villa, Recreation Coordinator

510 420-3074 cvilla@piedmont ca gov

Akil Danjuma, Recreation Coordinator

510 420-3089 adanjuma@piedmont ca gov

David Hopkins, Asst. Childcare Coordinator

510 420-3078 dhopkins@piedmont ca gov

Beach Schoolmates

510 420-3077 bsm@piedmont ca gov

Havens Schoolmates

510 420-3078 hsm@piedmont ca gov

Wildwood Schoolmates

510 420-3076 wsm@piedmont ca .gov

Piedmont Recreation Commission*

Susan Terrill, Chair

Dick Carter, Vice Chair

Lisa Gardner

Rebecca Posamentier

Jenny Feinberg

Ruchi Medhekar

Pool Advisory Committee*

Steve Roland, Chair

Sarah Olson Meyjes

Carolyn Pan

Lynne Wright

David del Villar Fernandez

City Administration

Sara Lillevand, City Adm ini strator 510 420-3040 slillevand@piedmont ca .gov

John Tulloch, Asst. City Admin/City Clerk 510 420-3041 jtulloch@piedmont ca gov

Jeremy Bowers, Police Chief 510 420-3010 jbowers@piedmont ca gov

David Brannigan, Fire Chief 510 420-3030 dbrannigan@piedmont ca gov

Daniel Gonzales, Public Works Director 510 420-3050 dgonzales@piedmont ca gov

Kevin Jackson, Planning/Building Director 510 420-3050 kjackson@piedmont ca gov

Michael Szczech, Finance Director

510 420-3045 mszczech@piedmont ca gov

Chelle Putzer, Recreaton Director 510 420-3070 cputzer@piedmont ca gov

City Council*

Teddy King, Mayor

Jen Cavenaugh, Vice Mayor Betsy Smegal Andersen

Conna McCarthy Jennifer Long

Piedmont Unified School District Office of the Superintendent 510 594-2614

Beach Elementary School 510 594-2666

Havens Elementary School 510 594-2680

Wildwood Elementary School 510 594-2780

Piedmont Middle School 510 594-2668

Piedmont High School 510 594-2626

Millenium High School 510 594-2703

Community Directory

Dress Best for Less dressbestforless org

Oakland Libraries oaklandlibrary org

Piedmont Arts Fund piedmontartsfund org

P.R.A.I.S.E. Sarah KarlinSky@gmail com

Piedmont Adult School piedmontadultschool org

Piedmont Advanced Learners piedmontalps org

Piedmont Asian/American Club piedmontpaac@gmail com

Piedmont Baseball & Softball piedmontbaseball org

Piedmont Beautification Foundation piedmontbeautificationfoundation org

Piedmont Center for the Arts piedmontcenterforthearts org

Piedmont Choir piedmontchoirs org

Piedmont Community Church piedmontchurch org

Piedmont Diversity Committee padc info

Piedmont Education Foundation piedmontedfoundation org

Piedmont High School Boosters piedmontathletics com/boosters

Piedmont High School Wellness piedmont k12 ca us/phs/wellness-center

Piedmont Historical Society piedmonthistorical org

Piedmont Ladies Tennis Club bhurwich@comcast . net

Piedmont Language School piedmontlanguageschool com

Piedmont League of Women Voters lwvpiedmont org

Piedmont Makers piedmontmakers org

Piedmont Middle School Boosters piedmont . k12 ca us/pms/activities-athletics /boosters

Piedmont Neighbors & Newcomers piedmontpnnc org

Piedmont Parents Network piedmontparentsnetwork org

Piedmont Racial Equity Campaign piedmontracialequity org

Piedmont Recreation Facilities Organization prfo .org

Piedmont Soccer Club piedmontsoccer .org

Piedmont Swim Team piedmontswimteam org

*Please note: Council/Commission/Committee membe R s may have changed afte R the guide was P osted

Saturday,

Enter the magical world of Santa’s Workshop! Kids can get a picture with Santa, create/share their holiday wish lists, assemble holiday crafts and savor toasty drinks Join the festivities! Open to all Children under 2 years are free

Play Like a Girl+ Piedmont

Sunday, April 23 | 10 am–1 pm | Witter Field | Free!

PRD will host the 2nd Annual Play Like a Girl+ Piedmont event! More than 20 sports organizations from around the Bay Area will have hands-on activities for girls+ ages 2–18 to try From skateboarding to fencing to boxing, there will truly be something for everyone! There will be live demonstra tions, professional and Olympic athletes and fabulous raffle prizes

Registration will open on March 15, 2023 For event information visit piedmont .ca .gov/recreation or contact Eva Phalen at ephalen@piedmont ca gov

Piedmont Recreation Department

Noon Year’s Eve

Saturday, December 31, 2022 | 11 am–12:30 pm

$10/participant

Piedmont Veterans Memorial Building 401 Highland Avenue

Ring in 2023 with PRD! Celebrate with music, crafts, a countdown at noon, balloon drop and a whole lot of fun! Children under 2 years are free

Red Cross Blood Drive

Bunny Blast

Egg Hunts, Crafts & Games

Saturday, April 1, 2023 9:30–11:00 am $10/participant Egg Hunts: Ages 2–7 years

Piedmont Main Park 711 Highland Avenue

Saturday, January 21, 2023 | 9 am–3 pm

Piedmont Community Hall Saturday, April 15, 2023 | 9 am–3 pm Veterans Hall

To make your appointment, go to RedCrossBlood org (enter sponsor code PIEDMONT) or call 1-800-REDCROSS

Fall Leftovers

Fall Leftovers November Break

Flag Football Camp

grades 1–8

This camp is perfect for new, intermedi ate and advanced players Players learn posi tions, plays, formations, route combinations and how to use a real playbook Our devel opment objectives include passing, rushing, receiving, route running, defense, and Football F A C E S training (Flexibility, Agility, Condition ing, Explosiveness, Speed)

grades 1–3 r$170 N$190f Mon–W ed Nov 21–Nov 23 (3×) 9:00am–12:00pm

grades 4–5 r$295 N$325f Mon–W ed Nov 21–Nov 23 (3×) 9:00am–3:00pm

grades 6–8 r$295 N$325f Mon–W ed Nov 21–Nov 23 (3×) 9:00am–3:00pm

Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Staff

Location: PHS Witter Football Field Min: 10; Max: 20

Field Hockey 101

ages 6–12 r$90 N$102f

Enjoy 3 fun-filled days and learn field hockey basics This camp is for beginners to advanced players Your skills will be put to the test and you’ll have a blast!

Mon–W ed Nov 21–Nov 23 (3×) 9:00am–1:00pm

Instructor: East Bay Field Hockey Location: Linda Beach Playfield Min: 8; Max: 30

Jedi Engineering Strikes Back using LEGO® Materials

grades 1–5 r$150 N$170

Get ready to embark on your LEGO® journey as we defend the Wookies on Kashyyyk, repair the Rebel shield generator on Hoth, and rescue Baby Yoda from Moff Gideon Come explore a galaxy far, far away and learn which “Force” is actually with us!

Mon–W ed Nov 21–Nov 23 (3×) 9:00am–12:00pm

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies

Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 10; Max: 16

Artist’s Workshop

ages 5–8 r$225 N$250

Let’s make art inspired by the works of famous artists We’ll paint, draw and sculpt together Come and create your own masterpieces Material Fee: $45

Mon–W ed Nov 21–Nov 23 (3×) 1:00–4:00pm

Instructor: Giena Vogel

Location: Havens School, Room 109 Min: 10; Max: 25

Aloha Ukulele

ages 5–8 r$260 N$290

Aloha Ukulele takes students on a musi cal journey through the beautiful islands of Hawai’i The keiki, meaning “little ones,” will learn how to play songs on their ukulele while also learning the art, language and traditions of Hawai’i . All students will receive a uku lele to use during class and a songbook that’s theirs to keep

Mon–W ed Nov 21–Nov 23 (3×) 1:00–4:00pm

Instructor: I.R. Guitar Lessons

Location: Wildwood Schoolmates Facility Min: 6; Max: 12

Creative Arts & Music

Creative Arts & Music Youth

Nanci’s Musiktime Classes for Children

ages 0–4 r$102 N$122

Come join us for an enjoyable morning of music making! Each six-week session will fea ture different engaging songs and activi ties This is a wonderful way to bond with your child as well as a great way to support their social/emotional, physical, and cognitive development Class activities will include sing ing, bounces, chants, simple instrument play, puppets, movement exploration and more!

Participants will be given a Spotify playlist with songs used in the class Bring a blanket to sit on Sibling discount available

session i

Thur Jan 12–Feb 16 (6×) 9:45–10:15am

Thur Jan 12–Feb 16 (6×) 10:30–11:00am

Thur Jan 12–Feb 16 (6×) 11:15–11:45am

session ii

Thur Mar 2–Apr 6 (6×) 9:45–10:15am

Thur Mar 2–Apr 6 (6×) 10:30–11:00am

Thur Mar 2–Apr 6 (6×) 11:15–11:45am

session iii

Thur Apr 20–May 25 (6×) 9:45–10:15am

Thur Apr 20–May 25 (6×) 10:30–11:00am

Thur Apr 20–May 25 (6×) 11:15–11:45am

Instructor: Nanci Schneidinger

Location: Piedmont Park (PRD Classroom if raining)

Min: 4; Max: 12

Kids’ Carpentry

ages 5–10 r$161 N$181

Kids Carpentry teaches children the safe use of hand tools in a fun environment Kids build their own wooden projects from scratch, gain ing experience in physical engineering, applied math, problem solving and patience . The les sons, projects and tools evolve with each stu dent’s individual pace We build from a variety of project examples such as boats, trucks, bird feeders, doll furniture, spinning tops, airplanes, shelves, boxes, games and much more Please wear closed toe shoes and bring a water bot tle Material Fee: $25

grade K

Thur Jan 12–Feb 16 (6×) 2:05–3:05pm

Thur Mar 2–Apr 6 (6×) 2:05–3:05pm

Thur Apr 20–May 25 (6×) 2:05–3:05pm

ages 6–8

Thur Jan 12–Feb 16 (6×) 3:10–4:15pm

Thur Mar 2–Apr 6 (6×) 3:10–4:15pm

Thur Apr 20–May 25 (6×) 3:10–4:15pm

ages 7–10

Thur Jan 12–Feb 16 (6×) 4:20–5:30pm

Thur Mar 2–Apr 6 (6×) 4:20–5:30pm

Thur Apr 20–May 25 (6×) 4:20–5:30pm

Instructor: Casey Nutt

Location: Veterans Memorial Building

Min: 4; Max: 7 (Grade K) Min: 5; Max: 8 (Ages 6–10)

Clay Exploration

ages 5–7

Basic hand building techniques and tool use is covered, but the emphasis is on exploration and fun Projects are taught each class but students are welcome to come up with their own ideas Material Fee: $25 (Session I & II), $35 (Session III)

session i r$193 N$223

Mon Jan 9–Feb 13 (4×)* 3:30–4:30pm

session ii r$193 N$223

Mon Feb 27–Mar 27 (4×)* 3:30–4:30pm

session iii r$287 N$317

Mon Apr 17–May 22 (6×) 3:30–4:30pm

Instructor: Catrina Marchetti

Location: Recreation Building Attic Min: 5; Max: 10 *No class Jan 16, Jan 30 & Mar 13

My Parent/Guardian & Me Art Class

ages 4–10 + adult

We will have a fun-filled Saturday morning hour of creative experimentation with kiln fired clay Led by instructor, parent/guardian will work with their child(ren) to create fun and colorful artworks—you may each decide to create your own projects or work together on one Fee includes 1 child and 1 adult Siblings are discounted 50% Each adult may register up to 2 siblings per class Material Fee (per per son): $35 (Session I & III), $20 (Session II)

session i r$260 N$290

Saturday Jan 14–Feb 11 (5×) 10:30am–12:00pm

Saturday Jan 14–Feb 11 (5×) 12:45–2:15pm

session ii r$155 N$175

Saturday Mar 4–Mar 18 (3×) 10:30am–12:00pm

Saturday Mar 4–Mar 18 (3×) 12:45–2:15pm

session iii r$260 N$290

Saturday Apr 22–May 20 (5×) 10:30am–12:00pm

Saturday Apr 22–May 20 (5×) 12:45–2:15pm

Instructor: Catrina Marchetti

Location: Recreation Building Attic Min: 5; Max: 8

Creative Arts Class

ages 4–5

Children explore the world of creating some thing from various materials! Class works with a variety of mediums and materials, paints, clay-molding with plaster gauze, drawing and glueing Students construct and build while increasing awareness to color, textures, free flowing designs as they express their own cre ativity This class is a small group with close individual instruction in a quiet home-like set ting Each fun project is designed so the stu dent can build and apply what they’ve learned in the prior class—increasing their awareness, excitement and self satisfaction of creating something from nothing!

session i r$138 N$158

Mon Jan 9–Feb 13 (5×)* 3:45–5:15pm session ii r$138 N$158

Mon Feb 27–Apr 3 (5×)* 3:45–5:15pm session iii r$165 N$190

Mon Apr 17–May 22 (6×) 3:45–5:15pm

Instructor: Jane Backus

Location: Hampton Park Building Min: 3; Max: 6 *No class on Jan 16 & Mar 13

Photo: Julie Reichle

SF Rock Project: Private 1-on-1 Instrument Instruction

ages 5–adult

Meet with an instructor who can teach you the fundamentals and beyond on guitar, bass, piano/organ, ukulele or voice No prior expe rience is required Instructors will teach song specific lessons decided upon by the student and instructor to best progress their musical skills and maintain high levels of motivation! Learn your favorite song! Gain invaluable fun damental music knowledge Lesson slots are 30 minutes weekly

session i & ii r$225 N$255

Mon Jan 9–Feb 13 (5×)* 3:30–6:30pm

Mon Feb 27–Apr 3 (5×)* 3:30–6:30pm

session iii r$250 N$280

Mon Apr 17–May 22 (6×) 3:30–6:30pm session i iii r$250 N$280

Tue Jan 10–Feb 14 (6×) 3:30–6:30pm

Tue Feb 28–Apr 4 (6×) 3:30–6:30pm

Tue Apr 18–May 23 (6×) 3:30–6:30pm

Instructor: SF Rock Project Staff

Location: PMS Classroom Min: 1; Max: 3 *No class on Jan 16 & Mar 13

Beginning Knitting

ages 6–12 r$165 N$190

Students learn to knit with step by step instruction—working with two knitting nee dles and a ball of yarn, to make a scarf, a purse, a hat or a mouse! Using colorful yarns and large and child size needles, students learn to cast on and use the basic knit and purl stitches, bind off as well as many knit ting terms Class held in a quiet focus friendly home-like setting

Tue Jan 10–Feb 14 (6×) 3:45–5:15pm

Tue Feb 28–Apr 4 (6×) 3:45–5:15pm

Tue Apr 18–May 23 (6×) 3:45–5:15pm

Instructor: Jane Backus

Location: Hampton Park Building Min: 3; Max: 8

Quick Knits to Get Your Closet Ready for Summer

grades 6–12 r$635 N$665

Join us in knitting up some cute and fun fastknits for your summer wardrobe We will learn how to knit a bikini top, hair scrunch ies, twisted headbands, bralettes and sum mer weight cropped cardigans to go with your beachwear Beginner knitting skills highly rec ommended including cast-on, knit and purl

Material Fee: $35

Tue/Thur Apr 18–May 25 (12×) 3:30–5:30pm

Instructor: Caryn Palliser

Location: Recreation Building Classroom Min: 5; Max: 12

Knitting for Charity

grades 6–12 r$325 N$355

Join us to create beanies, booties and blan kets for babies and children in local hospitals

You will learn beginning knitting skills includ ing cast-on (multiple methods), knitting, purl ing, bind-off, knitting in the round with dou ble pointed needles, straight knitting, finish ing, blocking and how to read a pattern When the class is finished you will have basic skills that can be applied to many future knitting projects for yourself and to be made as gifts

Material Fee: $25

Thur Jan 12–Feb 16 (6×) 3:30–5:30pm

Instructor: Caryn Palliser Location: Recreation Building Classroom Min: 5; Max: 12

Knitting for Me & My Friends

grades 6–12 r$635 N$665

Join us in making fashion forward items for all seasons (spring, summer, fall and winter) by changing the yarn fiber to fit the desired weather and temperatures We will learn how to make things that look like they belong in the top clothing store windows Included in our repertoire this class will be a crop sweater, crop tank top and sleeve shrug If you’re fast, you can make one of each, in matching colors, or unique color and size selections, all custom made exactly for you or for the lucky recipient of this treasured homemade favorite Beginner knitting skills highly recommended including cast-on, knit and purl Material Fee: $35

Tue/Thur Feb 28–Apr 6 (12×) 3:30–5:30pm

Instructor: Caryn Palliser

Location: Recreation Building, Classroom Min: 5; Max: 12

Clay, Crafts & Goodies

ages 8–14

We will explore ways to hand build clay ani mal sculptures, houses, penguins and monster jars, jewelry boxes, plates or even your favor ite video game character On the wheel, we will learn how to throw bowls, cups and vases Sky’s the limit, it’s student’s choice A vari ety of craft projects will be taught Past proj ects for crafts weeks have been: resin pour ing, light jars, mix media sculpture, marble ized paintings, lava lamps and fidget cubes . On Wednesdays, we will start the day with a spe cial snack the kids vote on Students have cho sen to have nachos, pizza, garlic bread, muf fins, cupcakes, ice cream sundaes and more A delicious mid-week treat! A delicious midweek treat! Material Fee: $60 (Session I & III), $50 (Session II)

session i r$564 N$594

Wed/Fri Jan 11–Feb 17 (12×) 3:30–5:00pm

session ii r$470 N$500

Wed/Fri Mar 1–Apr 5 (10×)* 3:30–5:00pm

session iii r$564 N$594

Wed/Fri Apr 19–May 26 (12×) 3:30–5:00pm

Instructor: Catrina Marchetti

Location: Recreation Building Attic

Min: 5; Max: 12 *No class on Mar 24 & Apr 7

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Piedmont Spotlights

Youth Theatre

ages 9–12

Do you like playing make-believe? Join acclaimed performer and playwright Evan Johnson (Pansy, Barn Owl) for this excit ing, collaborative workshop series designed to support young performers! Students will learn text analysis and acting techniques, and explore creative vocal and movement choices! Scripts will be sourced from plays, poems, songs, and you! This class aims to nurture and develop theatrical ideas within a support ive ensemble No prior acting experience is required This series will culminate in a special recital for invited guests Material Fee $20

session i r$195 N$220

Mon Jan 9–Feb 13 (5×)* 3:30–5:00pm

session iii r$195 N$220 Mon Feb 27–Apr 3 (5×)* 3:30–5:00pm

session iii r$230 N$260

Mon Apr 17–May 22 (6×) 3:30–5:00pm

Instructor: Evan Johnson

Location: Piedmont Community Hall Min: 3; Max: 12 *No class on Jan 16 & Mar 13

Beginning Sewing

ages 7–12 r$495 N$525

A fun class learning to sew something new! Sew a soft pillow using colorful fabric and move on to sewing more fun projects Class focuses on hand-eye and focusing develop ment Each student learns basic hand stitches such as the back stitch, running stitch, whip stitch and the magical prick stitch! Students learn safe and proper use of needles, scissors, threads and fabric types With each completed hand-sewn project, the student moves on at their own pace to a more advanced sewing project, all while learning different techniques and sewing terms such as patterns and seam This is a small group class held in a homelike cottage Students listen to stories on tapes/ CD’s while sewing on their projects

Wed Jan 11–May 24 (18×)* 3:45–5:15pm

Instructor: Jane Backus

Location: Hampton Park Building

Min: 3; Max: 6 *No class on Feb 22 & Apr 12

Digital Photography

ages 10–16 r$240 N$270

Want to learn the basics of digital photogra phy? Want to develop your skills? If so, this class is for you Learn lighting, composition and subject matter We’ll take photos inside to experiment with portraits and learn about indoor photography and venture out into the neighborhood to learn about landscapes and setting We’ll review images by project ing them in a larger format onto a big screen Most importantly, we’ll have a lot of fun

Bring your cell phone, ipad or digital cam era You’ll receive individual instruction on using your device This class is for you if you’re the one wanting to digitally capture your time with friends, the photographer at your holiday events, or fascinated by nature . Please join me in sharing my photographic passion with you

Sat Jan 28–Feb 4 (2×) 1:00–4:00pm

Sat Mar 18–Mar 25 (2×) 1:00–4:00pm

Sat May 6–May 13 (2×) 1:00–4:00pm

Instructor: Karen Frock Photography

Location: Recreation Building Classroom Min: 4; Max: 14

Bagpipe Band

ages 16–adult

Grab your pipes (or drums) and join the Pied mont Highlanders Pipe Band! We are an award-winning traditional Scottish bagpipe band, welcoming all levels We emphasize indi vidual improvement and ensemble playing Don’t let our fun attitude fool you—we work a lot on getting a quality sound Pipers need own pipes/practice chanter; drums provided for drummers if available If you have ques tions email lionscourt@hotmail com

session i r$45 N$53

Mon Jan 9–Feb 13 (5×)* 7:00–9:00pm session ii r$54 N$64

Mon Feb 27–Apr 3 (6×) 7:00–9:00pm session iii r$54 N$64

Mon Apr 17–May 22 (6×) 7:00–9:00pm

Instructor: Herschel Ellison Dunlap

Location: Piedmont Community Hall

Min: 2; Max: 25 *No class on Jan 16

Parent and Me Dirty Art

ages 2–12 + adult

Ever tried finger painting with your toes? Squirting paint all over your parents? Paint ing with mud? Let’s have fun making dirty art with chalk, mud and tempera paints Come ready to get messy and have a great time! Wear your messy clothes Last week of class, wear all white clothes for the painting party! Fee is per family Material Fee $25

session i r$129 N$149

Sun Jan 22–Feb 12 (4×) 10:30–11:30am session iii r$154 N$174

Sun Mar 5–Apr 2 (5×) 10:30–11:30am

session iii r$154 N$174

Sun Apr 23–May 21 (5×) 10:30–11:30am

Instructor: Karin Linden

Location: Recreation Building, Attic Min: 3; Max: 12 *No class on Jan 16 & Mar 13

Karin Linden has a diverse background from art to dog training to martial arts Karin stud ied Plein Air watercolor at UC Berkeley in her undergraduate Landscape Architecture degree .

After graduating, Karin took up Kajukenbo, the original mixed martial art from Hawaii During her initial five years of training, Karin assisted and ran self-defense classes She has attended several classes for self-defense instructors with Special Training, a yearly self-defense instructor workshop on the East Coast Karin currently trains at Oakland Kajukenbo with her two daughters

During the pandemic, Karin took up quilting, amassing quite the stash of fabric and took regular classes at Quilt Shows Karin has absorbed quilting techniques from several award-winning quilters including Pat Connolly, Mel Beach and Sarah Bond .

Adaptive Programming

Sidekicks: Adaptive Programming

Because every super hero needs a sidekick!

The Piedmont Recreation Department (PRD) is committed to meet the needs of the community by creating safe, fun and affordable inclusive programs for schoolaged kids with neurodiverse needs

Volunteer Opportunity for Teens: Teen Sidekicks

The Sidekicks program aims to provide children with exciting and social af ter-school programs to better strengthen their friendships while having a blast! Teen Sidekicks assist teachers with activities and support children interact with their peers, build relationships and strengthen their recreational skills

Teen Sidekicks are truly committed to helping children enjoy recreational activ ities and working closely with students with special needs Sidekicks are respon sible, punctual and enjoy working with children!

If you are interested in playing an integral role in supporting the growth and overall experience for a child with neuro diverse needs, please contact Eva Phalen, Recreation Supervisor Applicants must be 14 years of age . Experience working with elementary-aged children is a bonus but not required

Community service hours available upon request . Volunteers may be eligible to receive a letter of recommendation No experience is necessary

School Year Sidekicks

School Year Sidekicks help create more recreational opportunities for children with neurodiverse needs PRD offers several different after school and weekend adaptive programs throughout the school year With the assistance of paraprofessionals and Teen Sidekicks, these classes are designed to get kids moving, socializing and having fun with their peers!

Summer Camp Sidekicks

Summer Camp Sidekicks integrate neu rodiverse children into our mainstream camps Teen Sidekicks are paired with a camper, attend camp together and help them build relationships and strengthen their recreational skills while having a fun summer camp experience

For more information contact Eva Phalen, ephalen@piedmont.ca.gov.

Shake, Rattle, and Roll

grades 1–5 r$265 N$295

A program of creative movement, music, rhythm exploration, and physical activities for elementary school children with special needs, their typical peers of siblings, and Teen Side kicks

We’ll utilize outdoor and indoor spaces at Beach Elementary School in our pursuit of fun, fitness and friendship We are all in this together! Taught by Nancy Henderson, Adapted Physical Education Specialist extraor dinaire and experienced paraprofessionals Each family will be asked to fill out a partici pant intake form following registration so that we can ensure the best experience for your child

Tue Feb 28–Apr 4 (6×) 3:30–5:00pm

Tue Apr 18–May 23 (6×) 3:30–5:00pm

Instructor: Nancy Henderson

Location: Beach Elementary Music Room & Outside Min: 5; Max: 8

Super Social Explorers

ages 7–12 r$355 N$385

An after-school program for children who have social and communication challenges This class offers elementary-aged students the opportunity to participate in cooperative play and everyday activities within peer dyads and Kids will get to meet and engage in fun activities to practice different social

This includes a focus on skills such as staying with the group, greetings, turn taking, participating independently in activities and brief exchanges with peers! Material Fee: $35

Jan 12–Feb 16 (6×) 3:30–4:45pm

Mar 2–Apr 6 (6×) 3:30–4:45pm

Apr 20–May 25 (6×) 3:30–4:45pm

Instructor: Alle Cauterucci

Location: Beach Elementary Music Room & Outside

← Photo: Julie Reichle

Martial Arts

Hanabi-Fireworks!

Chibi/ Pre-Judo

ages 3–5 r$216 N$246

Chibi (little) Judo helps children grow in won derful ways As we jump, run and roll, we develop balance, coordination and confidence And we have fun! We start out learning our names in Japanese then do movement exercises, tumbling and some simple judo techniques that teach us to fall safely . We place a strong emphasis on culture so everyone plays games, sing songs and speaks the language of Japan We learn to “nete” (lie down) and to “tonde “ (leap) like a “raion” (lion) In our positive learning environment we bow politely to Sensei (teacher) and to one another At Hanabi, respect comes as naturally as smiling Partic ipants will need to have a judo gi . Instructor can supply them for $95 (plus tax)

Thur Jan 12–Feb 16 (6×) 4:30–5:15pm

Thur Mar 2–Apr 6 (6×) 4:30–5:15pm

Thur Apr 20–May 25 (6×) 4:30–5:15pm

Instructor: Hanabi Judo

Location: PMS Multi Purpose Room

Min: 3; Max: 20

Hanabi-Fireworks! Hajime/Beginning Judo

ages 5–adult r$234 N$264

Hajime! (Begin!) establishes a strong base of judo technique, culture, and character Fun tumbling, jumping and running warm us up before we practice falling techniques: Hajime students learn to fall safely, effortlessly and without discomfort Judo allows a smaller person to control a bigger opponent . We learn to hold a person down with “kesa-gatame” (scarf hold) and we practice throws—where our opponent can be flipped upside down on Sensei Class finishes with games that develop physical coordination, balance and laughter We sing in Japanese about inspiration and bow to each other respectfully Respect and dis cipline are as much a part of Hanabi as smil ing Participants will need to have a judo gi Instructor can supply them for $95 (plus tax)

Thur Jan 12–Feb 16 (6×) 5:25–6:25pm

Thur Mar 2–Apr 6 (6×) 5:25–6:25pm

Thur Apr 20–May 25 (6×) 5:25–6:25pm

Instructor: Hanabi Judo

Location: PMS Multi Purpose Room Min: 3; Max: 25

Hanabi-Fireworks! Honto/ Real Judo

ages 5–adult r$246 N$276 Honto is more advanced judo for experienced judoka We use our techniques in actual “ran dori” or free practice in both standing, “tachiwaza”, and ground-work, “ne-waza” Senseis carefully and supportively watch for effort, efficiency, and safety Training is intense but our smiles are wide Participants will need to have a judo gi . Instructor can supply them for $95 (plus tax) .

Thur Jan 12–Feb 16 (6×) 6:30–8:00pm

Thur Mar 2–Apr 6 (6×) 6:30–8:00pm

Thur Apr 20–May 25 (6×) 6:30–8:00pm

Instructor: Hanabi Judo

Location: PMS Multi Purpose Room Min: 3; Max: 25

Taekwondo: Beginning

ages 6–18

Taekwondo, the ancient Korean Martial Art, over 10,000 years old, and an Olympic sport . It will help the student to learn about the philosophy, and history of Taekwondo as a martial art It brings the person as a unit in mind, body and spirit Through forms devel ops patience, concentration and attention to details Through free sparring develops quick reflexes and humility . Through meditation develops inner awareness and confidence . All these aspects teach a person: self-confidence, self-discipline, self-control, self-defense, self-respect and respect to others

session i & ii r$248 N$278

Mon/Fri Jan 9–Feb 17 (11×)* 3:30–5:00pm Mon/Fri Feb 27–Apr 7 (11×)* 3:30–5:00pm session iii r$270 N$300 Mon/Fri Apr 17–May 26 (12×) 3:30–5:00pm

Instructor: Arnoldo Bolanos

Location: PMS Multi-Purpose Room

Min: 3; Max: 15 *No class Jan 16 & Mar 13

Taekwondo: Intermediate/Advanced

ages 6–18

Taekwondo, the ancient Korean Martial Art, over 10,000 years old, and an Olympic sport

It will help the student to learn about the philosophy, and history of Taekwondo as a martial art . It brings the person as a unit in mind, body and spirit . Through forms devel ops patience, concentration and attention to details Through free sparring develops quick reflexes and humility Through meditation develops inner awareness and confidence All these aspects teach a person: self-confidence, self-discipline, self-control, self-defense, self-respect and respect to others

session i r$248 N$278

Mon/Fri Jan 9–Feb 17 (11×)* 5:00–6:30pm

Mon/Fri Feb 27–Apr 7 (11×)* 5:00–6:30pm

session iii r$270 N$300

Mon/Fri Apr 17–May 26 (12×) 5:00–6:30pm

Instructor: Arnoldo Bolanos

Location: PMS Multi-Purpose Room

Min: 3; Max: 15 *No class Jan 16 & Mar 13

Photo: Julie Reichle

Special Interest

Special Interest Youth

Smart Money & Investing

ages 8–14 r$319 N$349

A useful and fun course that benefits and is loved by children and parents alike! This class introduces students to money management using activities like comparative shopping, salary analysis, budgeting a trip, wants and need planning . Students learn how to track expenses and analyze them

Thur Mar 2–Apr 6 (6×)* 3:30–5:00pm

Instructor: Gurus Education

Location: PMS Classroom Min: 7; Max: 15

Public Speaking & Debate

Skills

ages 8–11 r$319 N$349

Building confidence in children so they can express in group setting has immeasurable benefits in their school, personal and profes sional lives The students in this program learn how to manage public speaking anxiety, pres ent themselves with confidence, bring emo tions, and connect with the audience flu ently . In the debate portion of the module, they learn how to make strong arguments by providing reasoning and evidence, creating a foundation of critical thinking and essentials of debating With lot of thought-provoking and stimulating

Tue Jan 10–Feb 14 (6×) 3:30–5:00pm

Instructor: Gurus Education

Location: Recreation Building Classroom Min: 7; Max: 15

STEM FUNdamentals with LEGO® Materials

grades 1–5 r$180 N$205

Level up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engi neer-designed projects Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that even returning stu dents get a new experience, so join us to design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas

Fri Jan 13–Feb 17 (6×) 3:30–5:00pm

Fri Mar 3–Apr 7 (6×) 3:30–5:00pm

Fri Apr 21–May 26 (6×) 3:30–5:00pm

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies

Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 10; Max: 16

Yoga Flow & Tumbling

ages 5–9 r$132 N$152

Happy Kids Yoga Flow and Tumbling classes encourage a deeper sense of body awareness and interpersonal skills Alive with flowing sequences, balancing poses, breathing exer cises, movement games, tumbling skills and creative relaxation techniques, children are sure to awaken to the beauty and strength within . Our classes convey lessons in self-ex pression, body image, social skills, positive thinking and environmental awareness Part ner poses (during non-pandemic times) and cooperative yoga games inspire empathetic peer interactions which they will carry as a powerful tool into their futures We also prac tice yoga style tumbling skills such as front and back rolls, cartwheels, headstands and handstands Come join the fun! Please have your child bring their own yoga mat

Tue Jan 10–Feb 14 (6×) 3:30–4:15pm

Tue Feb 28–Apr 4 (6×) 3:30–4:15pm

Tue Apr 18–May 23 (6×) 3:30–4:15pm

Instructor: Happy Kids Classes

Location: PMS Multi Purpose Room Min: 6; Max: 14

Consent Matters!

grade 5 r$195 N$220

In this popular three-part class, students learn key concepts that can support them in devel oping a foundation for healthy social relation ships We will address bodily autonomy, con sent, asserting and respecting boundaries, gender dynamics and friendships in the 5th grade Together, we will call-in and practice social norms that can support kids in being respectful of themselves and others .

Fri Apr 21–May 5 (3×) 3:15–4:15pm

Instructor: Natasha Singh

Location: Recreation Building Classroom Min: 8; Max: 25

Happy Kids: Spanish Class

ages 3.5–9 r$142 N$162

Our classes are designed to introduce Spanish to your child through seeing, hearing and con necting pictures/objects to Spanish sounds and vocabulary by utilizing songs, crafts, move ment, stories, creative visual aids and games to reinforce the innate ability of your child to learn languages Students will learn colores, frutas, numeros, alfabeto, animales, dias de la semana (days of the week), saludos (greet ings), vocabulario del cuerpo (body), de la casa (house) y mucho mas (lots more)! Ven y unete a la diversion (Come and join the fun!)!

Material Fee: $10 ages 3.5–5

Wed Jan 11–Feb 15 (6×) 3:30–4:15pm

Wed Mar 1–Apr 5 (6×) 3:30–4:15pm

Wed Apr 19–May 24 (6×) 3:30–4:15pm ages 5.5–9

Wed Jan 11–Feb 15 (6×) 4:15–5:00pm

Wed Mar 1–Apr 5 (6×) 4:15–5:00pm

Wed Apr 19–May 24 (6×) 4:15–5:00pm

Instructor: Happy Kids Classes

Location: Recreation Building Classroom Min: 6; Max: 12

Photo: Julie Reichle

Special Interest Youth–Adult

Hip Hop Fun & Fitness

ages 5.5–7.5 r$105 N$125

The popular Hip Hop Fun & Fitness is back for another session! During this high energy class, students will begin with a warm-up, build their stamina and agility in circuit drills and conclude with a hip hop dance combination to some of their favorite tunes No prior expe rience is needed Please bring a yoga mat or towel (not required) Comfortable clothing, no open toe shoes or sandals If skirts are worn, shorts must be worn underneath

Mon Jan 9–Feb 13 (5×)* 4:45–5:35pm

Mon Feb 27–Apr 3 (5×)* 4:45–5:35pm

Instructor: Beat Box Dance Academy

Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 8; Max: 12 *No class Jan 13 & March 13

Camp WriteOn!: Creative Writing Workshop

grades 3–5

In Camp WriteOn!: Creative Writing Workshop, we inspire young writers by fostering creativ ity and self-expression Students will play cre ative games and have fun stretching their imaginations! They will learn to create their own characters and stories Classes will be held with an experienced writer and teacher Mate rials provided All students need to bring to class is their imagination! Material Fee $5

session i r$105 N$120

Sat Jan 21–Feb 11 (4×) 10:30–11:30am

session ii r$130 N$150

Sat Mar 4–Apr 1 (5×) 10:30–11:30am session iii r$130 N$150

Sat Apr 22–May 20 (5×) 10:30–11:30am

Instructor: Ani Tascian, Camp WriteOn!

Location: Recreation Building Classroom Min: 6; Max: 12

5 Bites of Deliciousness

ages 6–12 r$240 N$265

From mini quiche, to mac and cheese cups, to pizza muffins, to kugel noodle muffins—chil dren will explore savory and sweet cooking yumminess that fits in a muffin tin! Material Fee $60

Wed Jan 11–Feb 15 (6×) 3:30–5:00pm

Instructor: Cooking Round the World

Location: Veterans Memorial Building, Kitchen Min: 6; Max: 12

Tacos and Burritos

ages 6–12 r$240 N$265

Soft or crunchy when its wrapped in a bur rito or taco it’s always delicious! Children will create fillings—some traditional fillings like chicken, beans, vegetables and some unusual fillings They will also make sauces like pico de gallo, salsa, guacamole and more!

Material Fee $60

Wed Mar 1–Apr 5 (6×) 3:30–5:00pm

Instructor: Cooking Round the World

Location: Veterans Memorial Building, Kitchen Min: 6; Max: 12

Dumplings Round the World

ages 6–12 r$240 N$265

Some call them perogies, others call them won tons; still other call them kreplach What ever you call them, international dumplings are delicious with various fillings and dipping sauces Material Fee $60

Wed Apr 19–May 24 (6×) 3:30–5:00pm

Instructor: Cooking Round the World Location: Veterans Memorial Building, Kitchen Min: 6; Max: 12

Yoga Alive

ages 16–adult

Yoga Alive is exactly that It brings yoga to new heights with breath, asana, affirma tions and contemplations Come alive and live powerfully in the now Face your challenges, open to joy, get physically strong and flexible . Let your shining spirit soar with Shelly . Come experience Yoga Alive! All levels welcomed

session i r$75 N$87

Sat Jan 21–Feb 18 (5×) 9:00–10:00am

session ii r$90 N$105

Sat Mar 4–Apr 8 (6×) 9:00–10:00am

Instructor: Shelly Ross Yoga Alive

Location: Recreation Building Classroom Min: 4; Max: 15

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Raven Grizzle has been cooking since she was a little girl, often helping her mom in the kitchen . She fondly remembers making Moroc can stew and watching her family devour her creation

Raven has a myriad of different cuisines that she loves to cook but enjoys focusing on international fares when teaches Raven has taught all ages, from young children to seniors, and relishes in sharing the foods she loves with all of her students

Raven will be teaching Cooking Round the World classes this spring

Photo: Julie Reichle

Sports

Sports Youth

Skyhawks 1st DownTots

ages 3–5 r$135 N$155

Developing your child’s passion for football is a touch down with Skyhawks 1st DownTots

Skyhawks Parent & Me Sports

Medley

ages 2–3

This multi-sport program teaches young ath letes the fundamentals of baseball, basket ball, flag football, soccer, and track & field, in one action-packed program Our age-appropri ate curriculum and modified equipment allows to develop their skills, confidence, and pas sion for sports through play! Our developmen tal objectives include sport specific skill devel opment, coordination, body movement, bal ance, teamwork, sportsmanship and self-es teem Our expert staff provide a positive environment where kids can develop at their own pace with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun!

session i r$95 N$115

Sat Jan 21–Feb 11 (4×) 11:00–11:30am

session ii & iii r$120 N$140

Sat Mar 4–Apr 1 (5×) 11:00–11:30am

Sat Apr 22–May 20 (5×) 11:00–11:30am

Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Staff

Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 6; Max: 8

Super Soccer Stars

FUNdamentals

ages 2–3 r$241N$271f

Soccer classes at this age are an exciting phys ical learning experience allowing your child to improve their natural ability in a fun and engaging way, with aspects of parent par ticipation incorporated into the curriculum Activities are presented using imagery relat able to children at this age to support learning about the body and ball awareness The pri mary focus of each 40-minute class is to intro duce physical activities, rich language expo sure, and movements such as running, hop ping and jumping Classes include fun dribbling and shooting activities to teach positive social interaction and the basic skills of soccer! All participants must bring their own soccer ball

Tue Jan 10–Feb 14 (6×) 2:00–2:40pm

Tue Feb 28–Apr 4 (6×) 2:00–2:40pm

Tue Apr 18–May 23 (6×) 2:00–2:40pm

Instructor: Super Soccer Stars

Location: Linda Beach Playfield, Field A Min: 4; Max 12

Skyhawks SuperTots

Sports Medley

ages 3–5

This multi-sport program teaches young ath letes the fundamentals of baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, and track & field, in one action-packed program Our age-appropriate curriculum and modified equipment allows to develop their skills, confidence and passion for sports through play! Our developmental objec tives include sport specific skill development, coordination, body movement, balance, team work, sportsmanship and self-esteem Our expert staff provide a positive environment where kids can develop at their own pace with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun!

session i r$95 N$110

Sat Jan 21–Feb 11 (4×) 11:45–12:30pm

session ii & iii r$120 N$140

Sat Mar 4–Apr 1 (5×) 11:45–12:30pm

Sat Apr 22–May 20 (5×) 11:45–12:30pm

Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Staff

Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 6; Max: 8

Super Soccer Stars

FUNdamentals

ages 3–4 r$241N$271f

The focal point at this age group is for your child to be comfortable with the ball by fur ther developing soccer skills such as dribbling, shooting and the introduction of passing 45-minute classes include partner activities to promote sharing, listening, respect and coop eration Physical activities include dynamic exercises like moving with pace, changing directions, and lateral agility This class is the perfect fit for older 3 to young 4 year olds .

All participants must bring their own soccer ball

Tue Jan 10–Feb 14 (6×) 2:50pm–3:35pm

Tue Feb 28–Apr 4 (6×) 2:50pm–3:35pm

Tue Apr 18–May 23 (6×) 2:50pm–3:35pm

Instructor: Super Soccer Stars

Location: Linda Beach Playfield, Field A Min: 4; Max 12

Through a series of age-appropriate games, participants gain the skills, confidence and passion to take the next step in their foot ball careers Skyhawks coaches provide a posi tive environment where kids of all abilities can develop at their own pace with lots of encour agement and a big focus on fun! Our devel opment objectives include passing, rushing, receiving, route running, flag pulling, confi dence, teamwork, sportsmanship, coordina tion, balance, body movement and self-es teem Your child will leave with new skills, new friends and a new love for flag football!

Wed Jan 11–Feb 15 (6×) 12:15–1:00pm

Wed Mar 1–Apr 5 (6×) 12:15–1:00pm

Wed Apr 19–May 24 (6×) 12:15–1:00pm

Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Staff

Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 6; Max: 8

Skyhawks Preschool BaseballTots

ages 3–5

Developing your child’s passion for baseball is a home run with Skyhawks BaseballTots

Through a series of age-appropriate games, participants gain the skills, confidence, and passion, to take the next step in their base ball careers Skyhawks coaches provide a posi tive environment where kids of all abilities can develop at their own pace with lots of encour agement and a big focus on fun! Our devel opment objectives include base-running, hit ting, catching/fielding, throwing, coordination, balance, body movement, teamwork, sports manship and self-esteem Your child will leave with new skills, new friends and a new love for baseball!

session i r$95 N$110

Sat Jan 21–Feb 11 (4×) 12:45–1:30pm

session ii & iii r$120 N$140

Sat Mar 4–Apr 1 (5×) 12:45–1:30pm

Sat Apr 22–May 20 (5×) 12:45–1:30pm

Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Staff

Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 6; Max: 8

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Skyhawks HoopsterTots

ages 3–5 r$135 N$155

Developing your child’s passion for basketball is a slam dunk with Skyhawks HoopsterTots

Through a series of age-appropriate games, participants gain the skills, confidence, and passion, to take the next step in their basket ball careers . Skyhawks coaches provide a posi tive environment where kids of all abilities can develop at their own pace with lots of encour agement and a big focus on fun! Our devel opment objectives include ball control, drib bling, passing, shooting, coordination, bal ance, body movement, teamwork, sportsman ship and self-esteem Your child will leave with new skills, new friends and a new love for bas ketball!

Tue Jan 10–Feb 14 (6×) 1:15–2:00pm

Tue Feb 28–Apr 4 (6×) 1:15–2:00pm

Tue Apr 18–May 23 (6×) 1:15–2:00pm

Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Staff

Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 6; Max: 8

Super Soccer Stars FUNdamentals

ages 5–7 r$241N$271f

The goal of the program at this stage is to improve children’s elementary capacity through fun games, technical skill develop ment, and group activities The primary focus is to increase familiarity of space to enable children to develop team skills in a game envi ronment Emphasis is placed on the aware ness of teammates constantly so that these skills can be easily transferred into the soccer game . Every class includes ball activities with high repetitions to promote muscle memory that builds confidence and ball control skills All participants must bring their own soccer ball

Tue Jan 10–Feb 14 (6×) 3:45pm–4:35pm

Tue Feb 28–Apr 4 (6×) 3:45pm–4:35pm

Tue Apr 18–May 23 (6×) 3:45pm–4:35pm

Instructor: Super Soccer Stars

Location: Linda Beach Playfield, Field A

Min: 4; Max 12

Coed Jr. Running Club

grade 4–5 r$125 N$145

24-7 UK Soccer Academy: U9–U10 Soccer SkillSKOOL

ages 8–10

SkillSKOOL is a technical program focusing on ball manipulation and ball mastery to produce confident and creative players in a fun soccer environment!

session i r$265 N$295f

Tue Jan 10–Feb 14 (6×) 4:15–5:15pm

Fri Jan 13–Feb 17 (6×) 4:15–5:15pm

session ii & iii r$325 N$355f

Tue Mar 7–Apr 25 (7×)* 4:15–5:15pm

Fri Mar 10–Apr 28 (7×)* 4:15–5:15pm

Instructor: 24-7 UK Soccer Academy

Location: Becker Playfield Min: 8; Max: 30 *No class Apr 11 & Apr 14

24-7 UK Soccer Academy: U11–U12 Soccer SkillSKOOL

ages 10–12

SkillSKOOL is a technical program focusing on ball manipulation and ball mastery to produce confident and creative players in a fun soccer environment!

session i r$265 N$295f

Thur Jan 12–Feb 16 (6×) 4:15–5:15pm

session ii & iii r$325 N$355f

Tue Mar 7–Apr 25 (7×)* 4:15–5:15pm

Fri Mar 10–Apr 28 (7×)* 4:15–5:15pm

Instructor: 24-7 UK Soccer Academy

Location: Becker Playfield Min: 8; Max: 30 *No class Apr 11 & Apr 14

This popular program for each elementary school provides kids an introduction to run ning and it's various aspects . Practices includes warm-up exercises, stretching, games, agility drills and an endurance run of about one mile Program meets on Mondays and Wednesdays

Note: 5th graders who want to challenge themselves will have the option of train ing instead with the Piedmont Middle School Track Conditioning program that meets at Witter Field, Mondays and Thursdays, 3:30–5:00pm See our Middle School Track Condi tioning on page 37 for more details

Beach

Mon Jan 18–Mar 8 (13×)* 3:00pm–4:15pm Wed 2:00pm–3:15pm

Mon Mar 27–May 17 (14×)* 3:00pm–4:15pm Wed 2:00pm–3:15pm

WildWood

Mon Jan 18–Mar 8 (13×)* 3:00pm–4:15pm Wed 2:00pm–3:15pm

Mon Mar 27–May 17 (14×)* 3:00pm–4:15pm Wed 2:00pm–3:15pm

havens

Mon Jan 18–Mar 8 (13×)* 3:00pm–4:15pm Wed 2:00pm–3:15pm

Mon Mar 27–May 17 (14×)* 3:00pm–4:15pm Wed 2:00pm–3:15pm

Instructor: PRD Staff Location: Meets at School Min: 6; Max: 20 *No class Feb 20, Feb 22, March 13, Apr 10 & Apr 12

Looking for private tennis lessons?

Private lessons (one or two students) can be arranged by contacting the Recreation Department (510 420-3070) Payment is not made directly to the in structor Please contact PRD for current private instructors and hourly rates Only private lessons sanctioned by the Recreation Department are permitted on City courts.

Sports Youth & Teen Jr. Fencing Team

ages 9–18 r$1820 N$1850

Spiders Ultimate Frisbee

ages 8–11 r$215 N$240f

Have a blast playing with your friends and the Spiders, Oakland’s professional ultimate fris bee team! Each week in class, your child will learn through play—learning ultimate with the pros including throwing, catching, and the fun damental X’s and O’s Throughout each game we emphasize Spirit of the Game and devel oping social-emotional skills to help players thrive on any team Registration includes a Spiders disc and fun prizes throughout the ses sion! Material Fee $20

Wed Jan 11–Feb 15 (6×) 3:30–4:30pm

Wed Mar 1–Apr 5 (6×) 3:30–4:30pm

Wed Apr 19–May 24 (6×) 3:30–4:30pm

Instructor: Spiders Community Web

Location: Becker Playfield at Havens School

Min: 8; Max: 24

Flag Football Performance Clinic

grades 6–8 r$160N$180f

This skill-based clinic was designed to give players a competitive advantage on the field . Through interactive drills, skill reinforcement games, and simulated scrimmages, young ath letes develop the skills, strategy, confidence, and passion, to take the next step in their football career Our development objectives include passing, rushing, receiving, route run ning, flag pulling, game rules/strategy, confi dence, teamwork, sportsmanship and self-es teem Your child will leave with new friends, new skills, and a new love for sports

grades 2–5 r$96 N$108f

Sat Jan 14–Feb 18 (6 weeks)

Beginning Fencing

ages 8–16

Learn the art of fencing! David is USFCA and AAI Certified Coach with over 40 years expe rience Fencing is often referred to as physi cal chess and combines the mental challenges of having to out think your opponent, while using the agility of martial arts This class teaches the fundamentals including tactical, drills and bouting Bring water bottle, wear comfortable clothes (no shorts) and athletic shoes Protective gear provided upon return able deposit Material Fee: $5

tuesdays r$530 N$560

Tue Jan 17–May 23 (15×)* 3:30–5:00pm thursdays r$565 N$595

Thur Jan 19–May 25 (16×)* 3:30–5:00pm

Instructor: David Sinkkonen

Location: Piedmont Community Church Min: 6; Max: 18 *No class Jan 31, Feb 2, Feb 7, Feb 21, Feb 23, Apr 11 & Apr 13

Intermediate Fencing

ages 8–14 r$535 N$565

This class is for intermediate fencer who has taken Beginning Fencing at least two times Student must be familiar with the rules of fencing and be competent with advancing/ retreating, lunging/parrying and riposting Pro tective gear provided upon returnable deposit Bring water bottle, wear comfortable clothes (no shorts) and athletic shoes and long pants Material Fee: $10

Tue Jan 17–May 23 (15×)* 5:00–6:00pm

Instructor: David Sinkkonen

Junior Fencers must have taken Intermediate Fencing and be familiar with advanced foot work and blade work, USFA rules and right of way We focus on new parries, strategies and advanced footwork . We prep for competition

The class meets 3 days a week Protective gear provided Bring water bottle, wear comfortable clothes (no shorts) and athletic shoes and long pants Material Fee: $20

Tue/Fri Jan 17–May 26 (45×)* 6:30–8:30pm Sat 10:00am–1:00pm

Instructor: David Sinkkonen

Location: Piedmont Community Church Min: 6; Max: 20 *No class Jan 28, Jan 31, Feb 3, Feb 4, Feb 7, Feb 21, Feb 24, Feb 25, Apr 11, Apr 14 & Apr 15

Coed High School Volleyball Open Gym

ages 14–19

This co-ed program is for intermediate and advanced high school volleyball players (min imum of two years competitive playing expe rience) looking for a fun, fast-paced, play-fo cused opportunity to stay court-ready Have fun meeting new people in a casual open gym style setting!

session i & ii r$60 N$70f

Sun Jan 8–Feb 12 (5×)* 6:00–8:00pm Sun Feb 26–Apr 2 (5×)* 6:00–8:00pm

session iii r$72 N$82f

Sun Apr 16–May 21 (6×) 6:00–8:00pm

Instructor: PRD Staff & Volunteers

Location: PMS Morrison Gym

Min: 8; Max: 24 *No class on Jan 15 & Mar 12

Field Hockey Fun!

2:30–3:15pm

Sat Mar 4–Apr 8 (6 weeks) 2:30–3:15pm

Sat Apr 22–May 27 (6 weeks) 2:30–3:15pm

grades 6–8 r$145 N$165f

Sat Jan 14–Feb 18 (6 weeks)

Sat Mar 4–Apr 8 (6 weeks)

Location: Piedmont Community Church Min: 6; Max: 16 *No class Jan 31, Feb 7, Feb 21 & Apr 11

3:30–4:30pm

3:30–4:30pm

Sat Apr 22–May 27 (6 weeks) 3:30–4:30pm

Instructor: PRD Staff

Location: Bern Court (Behind PMS)

Min: 10; Max: 24

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ages 8–12

Join us for a fun season of field hockey! Play ers will learn the fundamental skills of hockey and build on that to play at the next level

session ii r$96 N$108f

Wed Mar 15–Apr 5 (4×) 4:45–6:15pm session iii r$145 N$165f

Wed Apr 19–May 24 (6×) 4:45–6:15pm

Instructor: East Bay Field Hockey

Location: Becker Playfield at Havens School

Min: 10; Max: 25

ANTS Tennis

ages 4–6

ANTS tennis classes provide an encourag ing team environment with positive coaching, learning and fun tennis games Our program welcomes players of all skill levels—even those who have never touched a racket . We teach the fundamentals of tennis through individual hand-eye coordination, partner activities and fun team tennis games Using modified equip ment adopted by the USTA (smaller nets and rackets and easier to hit balls), your child will explore tennis at the right pace We’ll focus on building healthy habits, team camaraderie and good sportsmanship .

session i r$350 N$380f

Mon Jan 9–Feb 13 (5×)* 3:30–5:00pm session ii r$235 N$265f

Mon Feb 27–Apr 3 (5×)* 3:30–4:30pm

session ii & iii r$280 N$310f

Fri Mar 3–Apr 7 (6×) 3:30–4:30pm

Mon Apr 17–May 22 (6×) 3:30–4:30pm

Fri Apr 21–May 26 (6×) 3:30–4:30pm

Instructor: ANTS Sports

Location: Park Tennis Courts Min: 8; Max: 12 *No class Jan 16, Mar 13

Tennis Clinic: Beginning Middle School

ages 10–15 r$350 N$380f

We will learn the fundamental strokes of ten nis including forehands, backhands, volleys and serves We will also cover footwork and court positioning Bring your own racket and wear tennis shoes

Wed Mar 15–May 10 (8×)* 7:00–8:30pm

Instructor: James Landes

Location: Corey Reich Tennis Center

Min: 8; Max: 32 *No class on Apr 12

ANTS Tennis

ages 6–8

ANTS tennis classes provide an encourag ing team environment with positive coaching, learning and fun tennis games Our program welcomes players of all skill levels—even those who have never touched a racket We teach the fundamentals of tennis through individual hand-eye coordination, partner activities and fun team tennis games Using modified equip ment adopted by the USTA (smaller nets and rackets and easier to hit balls), your child will explore tennis at the right pace We’ll focus on building healthy habits, team camaraderie and good sportsmanship .

session i r$400 N$430f

Wed Jan 11–Feb 15 (6×) 3:30–5:00pm

session ii r$235 N$265f

Mon Feb 27–Apr 3 (5×)* 4:30–5:30pm

session ii r$280 N$310f

Wed Mar 1–Apr 5 (6×) 4:00–5:00pm

Fri Mar 3–Apr 7 (6×) 4:30–5:30pm

session iii r$280 N$310f

Mon Apr 17–May 22 (6×) 4:30–5:30pm

Wed Apr 19–May 24 (6×) 4:00–5:00pm

Fri Apr 21–May 26 (6×) 4:30–5:30pm

Instructor: ANTS Sports

Location: Park Tennis Courts

Min: 8; Max: 12 *No class Mar 13

Tennis Clinic: Intermediate/Advanced Middle School

ages 10–15 r$675 N$705f

We will practice all the strokes including groundstrokes, volleys, serves and cover move ment, court positioning and match strategy Must have 1 year of tennis playing experience Bring your own racket and wear tennis shoes

Tue/Thur Mar 14–May 11 (16×)* 7:00–8:30pm

Instructor: James Landes

Location: Corey Reich Tennis Center Min: 8; Max: 32 *No class on Apr 11 & Apr 13

ANTS Tennis

ages 8–11

ANTS tennis classes provide an encourag ing team environment with positive coaching, learning and fun tennis games Our program welcomes players of all skill levels—even those who have never touched a racket We teach the fundamentals of tennis through individual hand-eye coordination, partner activities and fun team tennis games . Using modified equip ment adopted by the USTA (smaller nets and rackets and easier to hit balls), your child will explore tennis at the right pace We’ll focus on building healthy habits, team camaraderie and good sportsmanship

session i r$400 N$430f

Fri Jan 13–Feb 17 (6×) 3:30–5:00pm

session ii r$235 N$265f

Mon Feb 27–Apr 3 (5×)* 5:30–6:30pm

session ii r$280 N$310f

Wed Mar 1–Apr 5 (6×) 5:00–6:00pm

Fri Mar 3–Apr 7 (6×) 5:30–6:30pm

session iii r$280 N$310f

Mon Apr 17–May 22 (6×) 5:30–6:30pm

Wed Apr 19–May 24 (6×) 5:00–6:00pm

Fri Apr 21–May 26 (6×) 5:30–6:30pm

Instructor: ANTS Sports

Location: Park Tennis Courts

Min: 8; Max: 12 *No class Mar 13

Tennis: JV High School Boys Warm-up

grades 9–12 r$445 N$475 f

Class will focus on stroke mechanics and ball control . We will drill, play games and practice matches Bring your own racket and wear ten nis shoes

Tue/Thur Jan 10–Feb 2 (8×) 3:45–5:45pm

Instructor: James Landes

Location: Corey Reich Tennis Center Min: 8; Max: 24

Tennis: Varsity High School Boys Warm-up

grades 9–12 r$600 N$630f

Class will focus on match play including court positioning, shot selection, movement and overall strategy We will drill, play games and practice matches

M/W/F Jan 9–Feb 3 (11×)* 3:45–5:45pm

Instructor: James Landes

Location: Corey Reich Tennis Center

Min: 8; Max: 24 *No class on Jan 16

Play Like a Girl+ Piedmont!

The City of Piedmont Recreation Department will host Play Like a Girl+ Piedmont! on Sunday, April 23rd . The event is aimed at getting girls+* in volved in sports in a fun and supportive environment! More than 20 sports organizations from around the Bay Area will have hands-on activities for girls+ ages 2-18 to try From hockey to long jump to rowing, there will truly be something for everyone! At this year’s event, there will be live demon strations, professional and Olympic athletes and fabulous raffle prizes!

The event is free, however advanced registration is preferred . Registration will open on March 15th This is not a drop-off event Parent participation is encouraged

*To ensure that our community is inclusive and equitable, we are intentionally using a ‘+’ in Girl+ to include cis, trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming, gender queer and any female-identified individuals .

Photo: oakland Roots sc

The 37 words that changed everything:

“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972

Middle School Sports

Piedmont Middle School Sports

Did you know that PRD runs Piedmont Middle School Athletics?

It's true! The year-round competitive and recreational athletic programming for Piedmont Middle School (PMS) students is offered and organized by the Piedmont Recreation Depart ment (PRD)!

This unique collaboration embodies Pied mont’s sense of community and instills a com mitment of providing a wide range of quality sports programs that emphasize skill-building, teamwork, and healthy, happy living Fall sports include Coed Cross-Country, Coed Flag Football, Girls Basketball and Girls Volleyball Winter and spring sports include Boys Basketball, Boys Volleyball, Coed Ultimate

Sports Sampler

Grades 6th–8th

Frisbee and Coed Track & Field Teams will have practices and play a schedule of home and away games against other local middle schools Students must be enrolled at Piedmont Middle School to be eligible for participation in competitive sports programs

PRD also offers a number of clinics, sport sam plers, developmental programs and sports con ditioning camps during the year These programs are designed to help encourage participation, build confidence and help middle schoolers learn how to play the game . Go Scots!

Piedmont Recreation Dept Recreation Coordinator

PMS Athletic Director adanjuma@piedmont ca gov

Sample the spring sports before the season starts! The Middle School Sports Samplers offer a supportive and fun environment to experience hands-on demonstration with our amazing coaching staff before committing to the full season Sports Samplers are free Advanced registration requested Bring a friend!

Track & Field Sports Sampler

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

3:30–5:00pm: PHS Witter Track

Ultimate Frisbee Sports Sampler

Saturday, March 4, 2023

4:15–6:15pm: Becker Playfield at Havens School

Boys Volleyball Sports Sampler Saturday, March 18, 2023

3:00–4:30pm: PMS Morrison Gym

Pre-Season Sports Clinics

Grades 6th–8th

Are you are on the fence about registering for a Piedmont Middle School Team? Join us for pre-season skill building clinics with the middle school coaches This will be a great way to learn some of the basics before you register for a Piedmont Middle School team . Bring a friend! Clinics are free! Advanced registration requested

Boys Volleyball

Monday–Thursday, March 20–March 23, 2023 6:00–7:30pm, PMS Morrison Gym

Ultimate Frisbee

Mondays and Wednesdays, February 27–March 8, 2023 4:15–6:15pm (dark), Becker Playfield at Havens School

Akil Danjuma

Photo: Julie Reichle

Middle School Sports Teams

PMS Boys Basketball Teams

grades 7 & 8 r$395 f

For the player ready to commit four days a week to practice and competitions Work alongside teammates and coaches to develop and expand your knowledge of the game while having the opportunity to play other middle school team and represent the Scots Register by December 16th for mandatory pre season assessments Assessments are used for team placements—all registered participants will be placed on either a 7th grade team or an 8th grade team Piedmont Middle School enrollment is required. Practice times and game schedules will be finalized after teams are created Registration costs cover team uni form

M–Th Dec 19–Mar 23 (10 weeks)* 3:30–6:00pm

Instructor: PRD Sports Staff Location: PMS Buzz & Morrison Gyms Min: 12; Max: 30 *No meeting on Dec 26–Jan 5, Jan 16, Feb 20–24, Mar 13

Register for 7th & 8th Grade Boys Basket ball by December 16th to be eligible for pre-season assessments!

Pre-Season Assessments: Monday, December 19th, Tuesday, December 20th & Thursday, December 22nd 5:30–7:00pm | PMS Buzz Gym

PMS Coed Ultimate Frisbee

grades 6–8 r$290 f

Be a part of the Piedmont Middle School Ulti mate Frisbee! Ultimate Frisbee is an exciting, non-contact team sport with unique charac teristics like self-officiation and co-ed play at the highest levels Not only will your kids get great exercise and have fun playing Ultimate, but they will also develop strong social and emotional skills through teamwork, sports manship, and other character-building values that make the sport unique Piedmont Mid dle School Enrollment is required All play ers must be registered by March 10th to be eligible for regular season play Registration includes cost of jersey .

Team will meet at Becker Playfield (Mon & Wed) from Feb 27th–Mar 8th Wednesdays at Beach Playfield will begin on March 15th M/W Feb 27–May 26 (13 weeks)* 4:15–6:15pm

Instructor: PRD Staff Location: Becker Playfield (Mon) & Beach Playfield (Wed) Min: 16; Max: 40 *No meeting on Mar 13 &

PMS Boys Volleyball

grade 7–8 r$395f

Show your Scot Pride while growing as a player and teammate Be challenged by coaches that are eager to see you develop and are dedicated to expanding your knowledge of the game through practices and competitions against neighboring schools . All skill levels wel come! Piedmont Middle School enrollment is required. Practice times and game schedules will be finalized after teams are created Regis tration includes cost of jersey All players must be registered by March 10th to be eligible for regular season play

Developmental volleyball is available for 6th–8th graders Players may not participate in both competitive and developmental pro grams

M/T/Th Mar 20–June 2 (10 weeks)* 3:30–6:00pm

Wed 3:00–4:30pm

Instructor: PRD Staff

Location: PMS Morrison Gym Min: 10; Max: 36 *No meeting on Mar 13 & Apr 10–13

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PMS Coed Track & Field

grades 6–8 r$320f

Join our competitive PMS Track and Field Team! There will be 4-5 meets with other schools followed by Championship meets for A and B Divisions Every athlete is eligible to par ticipate in Championship meets Track events include the 100M, 200M, 400M, 800M, Mile, 4x100 relay and the 4x400 relay, plus shot put, long jump, triple jump and high jump Full schedule announced in March Practice held rain or shine All abilities welcome Wear shorts and running shoes Piedmont Middle School Enrollment is required, and runners must attend 1 practice per week and at least three track meets for the season Registration covers cost of jersey

Register for PMS Track Conditioning to stay in shape this winter and meet your coaches before the season starts, details on page 37 Piedmont Middle School Enrollment is required .

M/W/Th Mar 27–May 25 (9 wks)* 4:30–6:00pm

Instructor: PRD Staff

Location: Witter Track Min: 16; Max: 50 *No meeting on Apr 10–13

Piedmont Middle School Sports

PMS Coed

Developmental Volleyball

grades 6–8 r$280f

Come join the fun and engaging game of vol leyball This coed program is designed as an introduction to help develop an understanding of the sport Players will be taught the rules, practice skills and technique through drills, and intramural scrimmages to become a more knowledgeable player Whether you’re expe rienced or brand new to the sport, come have fun practicing and socializing with other play ers in the community Registration covers cost of jersey

Wed/Fri Mar 29–May 19 (7 weeks)* 3:00–4:30pm

Instructor: PRD Sports Staff

Location: PMS Buzz Gym

Min: 10; Max: 32 *No meeting Apr 10–13 & Mar 27

PMS Coed Track Conditioning

grades 5–8 r$250N$280f

Stay in running shape throughout the season with our winter conditioning program Condi tioning activities include endurance training, form improvement, warm-up exercises, cool down, and stretching core muscles Program wide relay race at Witter Track on the second to last meeting of each session Non Piedmont residents welcome

Note: 5th graders are welcome to run and train in the Middle School program See details under Piedmont Jr Running Club in the youth sports section, page 29

M/W/Th Jan 9–Mar 16 (10 weeks)* 3:30–5:00pm

Instructor: PRD Staff

Location: Witter Track

Min: 16; Max: 75 *No meeting on Jan 16, Feb 21–23 & Mar 13

PMS Flag Football Performance Clinic

grades 6–8 r$170N$190f

This skill-based clinic was designed to give players a competitive advantage on the field Through interactive drills, skill reinforcement games, and simulated scrimmages, young ath letes develop the skills, strategy, confidence, and passion, to take the next step in their football career . Our development objectives include passing, rushing, receiving, route run ning, flag pulling, game rules/strategy, confi dence, teamwork, sportsmanship and self-es teem Your child will leave with new friends, new skills, and a new love for sports

Sat Jan 14–Feb 18 (6 weeks) 3:30–4:30pm

Sat Mar 4–Apr 8 (6 weeks) 3:30–4:30pm

Sat Apr 22–May 27 (6 weeks) 3:30–4:30pm

Instructor: Skyhawks Staff

Location: Bern Court (Behind PMS) Min: 10; Max: 24

Tennis Clinic: Beginning Middle School

ages 10–15 r$350 N$380f

We will learn the fundamental strokes of ten nis including forehands, backhands, volleys and serves We will also cover footwork and court positioning Bring your own racket and wear tennis shoes

Wed Mar 15–May 10 (8×)* 7:00–8:30pm

Instructor: James Landes

Location: Corey Reich Tennis Center Min: 8; Max: 32 *No class on Apr 12

Tennis Clinic: Intermediate/Advanced Middle School

ages 10–15 r$675 N$705f

We will practice all the strokes including groundstrokes, volleys, serves and cover move ment, court positioning and match strategy Bring your own racket and wear tennis shoes .

Tue/Thur Mar 14–May 11 (16×)* 7:00–8:30pm

Instructor: James Landes

Location: Corey Reich Tennis Center Min: 8; Max: 32 *No class on Apr 11 & Apr 13

Piedmont Recreation Department & PMS Boosters

Each year Piedmont Recreation Department is proud to partner with PUSD and the Piedmont Middle School Boosters to pro vide competitive interscholastic athletic programs for Piedmont Middle School Students. PRD serves as the PMS Athletic Department including hiring and training coaches, organiz ing games and tournaments for each team. PRD works with Boosters to ensure every athlete succeeds on the field, in the gym, and in the classroom.

If you have questions or would like to work with the Piedmont Middle School teams, please contact Akil Danjuma at adanjuma@piedmont.ca.gov or (510) 420-3089.

Holiday Camps

Holiday Camps November Break

Flag Football Camp

grades 1–8

This camp is perfect for new, intermedi ate and advanced players Players learn posi tions, plays, formations, route combinations and how to use a real playbook Our devel opment objectives include passing, rushing, receiving, route running, defense, and Football F A C E S training (Flexibility, Agility, Condition ing, Explosiveness, Speed)

grades 1–3 r$170 N$190f Mon–W ed Nov 21–Nov 23 (3×) 9:00am–12:00pm

grades 4–5 r$295 N$325f Mon–W ed Nov 21–Nov 23 (3×) 9:00am–3:00pm

grades 6–8 r$295 N$325f Mon–W ed Nov 21–Nov 23 (3×) 9:00am–3:00pm

Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Staff

Location: PHS Witter Football Field Min: 10; Max: 20

Field Hockey 101

ages 6–12 r$90 N$102f

Enjoy 3 fun-filled days and learn field hockey basics This camp is for beginners to advanced players Your skills will be put to the test and you’ll have a blast!

Mon–W ed Nov 21–Nov 23 (3×) 9:00am–1:00pm

Instructor: East Bay Field Hockey Location: Linda Beach Playfield Min: 8; Max: 30

Jedi Engineering Strikes Back using LEGO® Materials

grades 1–5 r$150 N$170

Get ready to embark on your LEGO® journey as we defend the Wookies on Kashyyyk, repair the Rebel shield generator on Hoth, and rescue Baby Yoda from Moff Gideon Come explore a galaxy far, far away and learn which “Force” is actually with us!

Mon–W ed Nov 21–Nov 23 (3×) 9:00am–12:00pm

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies

Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 10; Max: 16

Artist’s Workshop

ages 5–8 r$225 N$250

Let’s make art inspired by the works of famous artists We’ll paint, draw and sculpt together Come and create your own masterpieces

Material Fee: $45

Mon–W ed Nov 21–Nov 23 (3×) 1:00–4:00pm

Instructor: Giena Vogel

Location: Havens School, Room 109 Min: 10; Max: 25

Aloha Ukulele

ages 5–8 r$260 N$290

Aloha Ukulele takes students on a musi cal journey through the beautiful islands of Hawai’i The keiki, meaning “little ones,” will learn how to play songs on their ukulele while also learning the art, language and traditions of Hawai’i . All students will receive a uku lele to use during class and a songbook that’s theirs to keep

Mon–W ed Nov 21–Nov 23 (3×) 1:00–4:00pm

Instructor: I.R. Guitar Lessons

Location: Wildwood Schoolmates Facility Min: 6; Max: 12

Photo: Julie Reichle

Holiday Camps Winter Break

Schoolmates Winter Holiday Camp

grades tK–5 r$79 N$94

School is out and it’s time to dive into play the Schoolmates way Join our talented School mates staff and your friends for one-day adventures during the holiday breaks this year Creative themes, holiday inspired activities and camps, schoolyard games, and all the FUN we can pack into one day Fee is per day

Tue–Thur Dec 27–Dec 29 (3×) 9:00am–4:00pm

Tue–Thur Jan 3–Jan 5 (3x) 9:00am–4:00pm

Instructor: Schoolmates Staff

Location: Wildwood Schoolmates Min: 10; Max: 30

Creation Station

ages 4–7 r$300 N$330

Let’s build, experiment and get busy with sci ence and engineering! In this camp we’ll make bottle rockets, coloring robots, kaleidoscopes and more! Material Fee: $60

Tue–Fri Jan 3–Jan 6 (4×) 1:00–4:00pm

Instructor: Giena Vogel

Location: Havens School, Room 109 Min: 10; Max: 24

Chess Challenge

grades 1–5 r$260 N$290

Immerse yourself in the exciting world of chess! Chess is fun and can be learned quickly and easily . Studies have shown that chess improves test results in reading, science and math, and produces growth in critical cogni tive skills Beyond academia, chess influences social behavior including self-esteem, respect for others, patience and good manners And did we mention: It’s fun!

Tue–Fri Jan 3–Jan 6 (4×) 9:00am–12:00pm

Instructor: The Berkeley Chess School

Location: Havens Schoolmates Facility

Min: 10; Max: 20

Unplugged Gaming using LEGO® Materials

ages 5–7 r$150 N$170

Level up your LEGO® Engineering skills in this arcade-inspired experience Our Play-Well instructors are here to help make your favorite video game adventures a reality Using LEGO®, we can build go-karts to race Mario, blast asteroids with Star Fox, build neighborhoods with your favorite friends from Animal Cross ing, and join Link to restore peace to Hyrule All the fun of an arcade adventure with no screen necessary!

Tue–Fri Jan 3–Jan 6 (4×) 9:00am–12:00pm

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies

Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 10; Max: 16

Next Level Gaming using LEGO® Materials

ages 7–12 r$150 N$170

Ready to take your LEGO® Engineering skills to the next level? Give the controller a rest and put your skills to the test by Barrel Blast ing with Donkey Kong, Flinging Fireballs with Mario, and battling foes with Kirby Under the guidance of a Play-Well instructor, you will gear up to take down the final boss Are you game?

Tue–Fri Jan 3–Jan 6 (4×) 1:00–4:00pm

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies

Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 10; Max: 16

Fantastic Fairies

ages 4–7 r$300 N$330

Do you love fairies? If so, you’ll love this camp! Each day we’ll make something wonderful to take home: a fairy garden, a fairy home, a fairy wand, a fairy doll and much more We’ll share lots of fairy stories to learn all about what fairies do and how they live! Material Fee: $60

Tue–Fri Jan 3–Jan 6 (4×) 9:00am–12:00pm

Instructor: Giena Vogel

Location: Havens School, Room 109 Min: 10; Max: 24

Picture Book Art Explorations

grades 3–5 r$265 N$295

We will immerse ourselves in the work of sev eral picture book artists and create our own art in response using a variety of materi als including, pencil, ink, tempera, watercolor and collage Each day will include read-alouds, explorations of materials and techniques and lots of time to create Students will take home their own art pieces, a recipe book of tech niques and materials and a list of picture books to discover or re-visit Material Fee: $25

Tue–Fri Jan 3–Jan 6 (4×) 9:00am–12:00pm

Instructor: Vanessa Miller

Location: Recreation Building Classroom Min: 8; Max: 12

Basketball FUNdamentals Camp

ages 8–13 r$229 N$259 f

Putting the FUN back in basketball FUNda mentals! This program is designed to make a better basketball player and improve your skills Coach Bryan Gardere will train athletes to be comfortable in the most uncomfort able situations Athletes will have a blast and make new friends while improving their skills through drills and games . Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, drills taught at this camp will help you improve your game This camp is open to all genders and abilities!

Tue–Fri Jan 3–Jan 6 (4×) 9:00am–12:00pm

Instructor: Bryan Gardere

Location: PMS Buzz & Morrison Gyms Min: 10; Max: 50

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Schoolmates February Break Camp

grades tK–5 r$79 N$94

School is out and it’s time to dive into play the Schoolmates way Join our talented School mates staff and your friends for one-day adventures during the holiday breaks this year Creative themes, holiday inspired activities and camps, schoolyard games and all the FUN we can pack into one day Fee is per day

Tue–Fri Feb 21–Feb 24 (4×) 9:00am–4:00pm

Instructor: Schoolmates Staff Location: Beach Schoolmates Min: 10; Max: 30

Soccer Stars Fun in the Sun Camp

ages 5–9 r$225 N$250f

When school is out, soccer is in! Kids can have a blast in a safe, high-energy soccer camp that will keep them active and allow them to socialize with friends

Tue–Fri Feb 21–Feb 24 (4×) 12:00–2:00pm

Instructor: Super Soccer Stars Location: Beach Playfield, Field A Min: 6; Max: 12

TEAM FUNdamentals

grades 2–5 r$422 N$452f

Join local coach and PE teacher Chad Hamil ton for a week of fun, games and teamwork

Each day will consist of the children’s favor ite PE style games like capture the flag, Star Wars, castle ball and much more . Campers will also participate in group projects and compe titions that will teach leadership and commu nication skills Make new friends, have fun and be a leader!

Tue–Fri Feb 21–Feb 24 (4×) 9:00am–3:00pm

Instructor: Chad Hamilton

Location: Hampton Playfield & Basketball Courts Min: 10; Max: 24

Basketball FUNdamentals Camp

ages 7–12 r$253 N$283f

Putting the fun back in basketball FUNdamen tals! This program is designed to make you a better basketball player and improve your skills Girls’ Varsity/JV Basketball Coach Bryan Gardere has coached for PHS for 19 years Coach Gardere will train athletes to be com fortable in the most uncomfortable situa tions All abilities welcome—whether you are a beginner or advanced player, drills taught at this camp will help you improve your game

Tue–Fri Feb 21–Feb 24 (4×) 9:00am–12:00pm

Instructor: Bryan Gardere

Location: PMS Morrison Gym

Min: 10; Max: 50

ANTS Tennis Camp

ages 6–11 r$320 N$350f

ANTS Tennis Camp will be an encourag ing team environment with positive coach ing, learning, and fun live-ball play scenarios for your children Our program welcomes all new and experienced players of all skill levels, even those who have never touched a racket Our approach is to teach the FUNdamentals of tennis through individual work, partner work, and fun team games Campers will learn and develop all aspects of their game including forehands, backhands, rallies, volleys, serves, and so much more You’d never believe tennis could be so fun!

ages 6–8

Tue–Fri Feb 21–Feb 24 (4×) 9:00–11:00am ages 8–11

Tue–Fri Feb 21–Feb 24 (4×) 12:00–2:00pm

Instructor: ANTS Sports Location: Park Tennis Courts Min: 8; Max: 12

Spiders Ultimate Sport Camp

ages 8–11 r$385 N$415f

Have a blast playing with your friends and the Spiders, Oakland’s professional ultimate fris bee team! Each week in class your child will learn through play—learning Ultimate with the pros including throwing, catching, and the fundamental X’s and O’s Throughout each game we emphasize Spirit of the Game and developing social-emotional skills to help play ers thrive on any team Registration includes a Spiders disc and fun prizes throughout the session!

Tue–Fri Feb 21–Feb 24 (4×) 9:00am–12:00pm

Instructor: Spiders Community Web Location: Beach Playfield Min: 8; Max: 24

Holiday Camps February Break

Art & Action Camp

ages 5–7 r$470 N$500

Join our dynamic small group holiday camp to exercise your creativity and get active Each day, campers will take on cool art projects and challenging and fun activities .

Art time: 3 days of the week will be ded icated to clay projects The other day will be dedicated to doing craft projects such as mosaics, exploding chalk, marbleized rocks, slime and light jars

Action time: We’ll start with circle time games and move into more active games Some of the games we play are Sharks and Minnows, Poison Dart frog, Steal the Bacon, Bocci, Pool Noodle tag and Obstacle course

Free time: Each day, campers can, walk on stilts, read, make giant bubbles, play board or active games, play on the climbing structure or draw

This camp will be held indoors for the art portion and outdoors for action weather per mitting Two special snacks will be provided each week Material Fee: $40 Tue–Fri Feb 21–Feb 24 (4×) 9:00am–3:00pm

Instructor: Catrina Marchetti

Location: Recreation Building Attic Min: 5; Max: 10

Maker Camp: STEM Exploration

ages 4–7 r$360 N$390

Let’s build and play! In this camp, we’ll make spin drums, glowing lava lamps, domino tracks, a jumping origami frog and much more Material Fee: $60

Tue–Fri Feb 21–Feb 24 (4×) 9:00am–12:00pm

Instructor: Giena Vogel

Location: Havens School, Room 109 Min: 12; Max: 24

Rainforest Safari

ages 4–7 r$360 N$390

Let’s explore the rainforest and learn about the colorful animals who live there We’ll learn about snakes, sloths, cheetahs, and toucans and much more! Each day, we’ll share books, songs and make fun animals projects . Mate rial Fee: $60

Tue–Fri Feb 21–Feb 24 (4×) 1:00–4:00pm

Instructor: Giena Vogel

Location: Havens School, Room 109 Min: 12; Max: 24

Pirate Adventures

ages 5–8 r$500 N$530

Arrrr you ready for some adventure? In this action packed camp, we will make trea sure chests, read pirate stories, create pirate themed clothing and crafts Material Fee: $60 Tue–Fri Feb 21–Feb 24 (4×) 9:00am–2:30pm

Instructor: Diana Thomas

Location: Havens School, Room 101 Min: 8; Max: 18

RobotED: ViNee BOTS

grades K–3 r$300 N$330

Come join us for a fun-filled camp creating dif ferent robot models using ViNee—our amaz ing, new and unique robot hub and kit rolled into one! Learn simple machine concepts like gears, cranks, levers, etc Each team of two gets a computer and ViNee to learn with .

Exclusive curriculum with an emphasis on technology, engineering, and programming All participants get to take home the kit at the end of camp! Material Fee: $50

Tue–Fri Feb 21–Feb 24 (4×) 1:00–4:00pm

Instructor: Tiny Techs Club

Location: Recreation Building Classroom Min: 8; Max: 14

Cooking Round the World

ages 6–12 r$380 N$410

Cooking Round the World gives children the opportunity to learn about countries ‘round the world by cooking… and eating! By com bining cultural education and culinary arts, they learn cooking skills while experiencing a country’s flavors . Material Fee: $80

Tue–Fri Feb 21–Feb 24 (4×) 9:00am–1:00pm

Instructor: Cooking Round the World Location: Veterans Memorial Building, Kitchen Min: 6; Max: 12

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Holiday Camps Spring Break

Schoolmates Spring Break Camp

grades tK–5 r$79 N$94

School is out and it’s time to dive into play the Schoolmates way Join our talented School mates staff and your friends for one-day adventures during the holiday breaks this year Creative themes, holiday inspired activities and camps, schoolyard games, and all the FUN we can pack into one day Fee is per day Mon–Fri Apr 10–Apr 14 (5×) 9:00am–4:00pm

Instructor: Schoolmates Staff Location: Havens Schoolmates Min: 10; Max: 30

ANTS Tennis Camp

ages 6–11 r$390 N$420f

ANTS Tennis Camp will be an encourag ing team environment with positive coach ing, learning, and fun live-ball play scenarios for your children Our program welcomes all new and experienced players of all skill levels, even those who have never touched a racket Our approach is to teach the FUNdamentals of tennis through individual work, partner work, and fun team games Campers will learn and develop all aspects of their game including forehands, backhands, rallies, volleys, serves, and so much more . You’d never believe tennis could be so fun!

ages 6–8

Mon–Fri Apr 10–Apr 14 (5×) 9:00–11:00am

ages 8–11

Mon–Fri Apr 10–Apr 14 (5×) 12:00–2:00pm

Instructor: ANTS Sports

Location: Park Tennis Courts Min: 8; Max: 12

Soccer Stars Fun in the Sun Camp

ages 5–9 r$275 N$305f

When school is out, soccer is in! Kids can have a blast in a safe, high-energy soccer camp that will keep them active and allow them to socialize with friends

Mon–Fri Apr 10–Apr 14 (5×) 12:00–2:00pm

Instructor: Super Soccer Stars Location: Beach Playfield, Field A Min: 6; Max: 12

TEAM FUNdamentals

grades 2–5 r$513 N$543f

Join local coach and PE teacher Chad Hamil ton for a week of fun, games and teamwork Each day will consist of the children’s favor ite PE style games like capture the flag, Star Wars, castle ball and much more Campers will also participate in group projects and compe titions that will teach leadership and commu nication skills Make new friends, have fun and be a leader!

Mon–Fri Apr 10–Apr 14 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm

Instructor: Chad Hamilton Location: Hampton Playfield & Basketball Courts Min: 10; Max: 24

The Rainbow Club

ages 4–7 r$510 N$540

Join us for another round of cooking and crafts while we celebrate the colors of the rainbow! We will make colorful crafts, offer colorful spirit days and enjoy foods inspired by all the colors of the rainbow Material Fee: $60 Mon–Fri Apr 10–Apr 14 (5×) 9:00am–1:00pm

Instructor: Kerstie Mulligan

Location: Havens School, Room 110 Min: 12; Max: 24

Basketball FUNdamentals Camp

ages 7–12 r$310 N$340f

Putting the fun back in basketball FUNdamen tals! This program is designed to make you a better basketball player and improve your skills . Girls’ Varsity/JV Basketball Coach Bryan Gardere has coached for PHS for 19 years

Coach Gardere will train athletes to be com fortable in the most uncomfortable situa tions All abilities welcome—whether you are a beginner or advanced player, drills taught at this camp will help you improve your game

Mon–Fri Apr 10–Apr 14 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm

Instructor: Bryan Gardere Location: PMS Morrison Gym Min: 10; Max: 50

Cooking Round the World

ages 6–12 r$475 N$505

Campers will visit a different US state each day, learn about what that state is distinctly known for, and eat delicious foods associated with from that state Material Fee: $100 Mon–Fri Apr 10–Apr 14 (5×) 9:00am–1:00pm

Instructor: Cooking Round the World Location: Veterans Memorial Building, Kitchen Min: 6; Max: 12

RobotED: GameBOTS

grades K–3 r$335 N$365

Ready, set, play! Inspired by your favorite video and arcade games, these robots teach the fundamentals of mechanics like gears, levers, pulleys, etc Each team of two gets a computer and our custom ViNee kit to learn with Exclusive curriculum with an emphasis on technology, engineering and hands-on fun Campers take home the kit at the end of camp to continue building with our online designs Game on! Material Fee: $50

Mon–Fri Apr 10–Apr 14 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm

Instructor: Tiny Techs Club

Location: Wildwood Schoolmates Facility Min: 8; Max: 16

Holiday Camps Spring Break

Maker

Camp:

Games & Toys

ages 4–7 r$425 N$455

Do you love games and toys? Then you will love this camp! We will make sling shot cars, kaleidoscopes, mazes, a ring toss game, bubble wands and much more! Material Fee: $75 Mon–Fri Apr 10–Apr 14 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm

Instructor: Giena Vogel

Location: Havens School, Room 109 Min: 12; Max: 24

Ocean Adventures

ages 4–7 r$425 N$455

Let’s dive into the ocean and learn about the fascinating creatures that live there . We’ll learn fun facts about starfish, seahorses, her mit crabs, sharks, whales, dolphins and more Each day, we’ll read books, sing songs and makes art projects about each ocean animal Material Fee: $75

Mon–Fri Apr 10–Apr 14 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm

Instructor: Giena Vogel

Location: Havens School, Room 109 Min: 12; Max: 24

GameMaker: Programming with Scratch

ages 8–12 r$630 N$660

Use your magical programming power to cre ate games that you can share with your friends! During this camp, you will be intro duced to Scratch programming and build sev eral games: multi-player, artistic creations, multi-level games If you have previous expe rience with Scratch, you will work on more challenging projects On the last day, you will present a game you created using the Design Thinking process

Mon–Fri Apr 10–Apr 14 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm

Instructor: Code for Fun

Location: Recreation Building, Classroom Min: 4; Max: 24

Art & Action Camp

ages 8–13 r$570 N$600

Join our dynamic small group holiday camp to exercise your creativity and get active Each day, campers will take on cool art projects and challenging, fun activities

Art time: 3 days of the week will be dedi cated to clay projects The other 2 days will have changing art themes Mosaics, mixed media sculpture, marbleized rocks, resin pour, light jars, and fidget cubes are examples of past projects

Action time: We’ll start with circle time games and move into more active games

Some of the games we play are Sharks and Minnows, Poison Dart frog, Steal the Bacon, Bocci, Pool Noodle tag and Obstacle course

Free time: Each day, campers can, walk on stilts, read, make giant bubbles, play board or active games, play on the climbing structure or draw

This camp will be held indoors for the art portion and outdoors for action weather per mitting Two special snacks will be provided each week Material Fee: $45 Mon–Fri Apr 10–Apr 14 (5×) 9:00am–4:00pm

Instructor: Catrina Marchetti Location: Recreation Building, Attic Min: 5; Max: 12

Mythical Creatures Camp

ages 5–8 r$625 N$655

Discover the world of imagination! Join us for adventure as we read stories, and create crafts based on our favorite mythical creatures like unicorns, dragons, mermaids, and gnomes!

Material Fee: $75

Mon–Fri Apr 10–Apr 14 (5×) 9:00am–2:30pm

Instructor: Diana Thomas

Location: Havens School, Room 101 Min: 8; Max: 18

Animal Adventures with LEGO® Materials

ages 5–7 r$215 N$245

Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts as we design and build leaping dolphins, buzzing beehives, and towering giraffes Play, create, and learn in a world inspired by the animal kingdom Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas .

Mon–Fri Apr 10–Apr 14 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies

Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 10; Max: 16

Minecraft Master Engineering with LEGO® Materials

ages 7–12 r$215 N$245

Bring your favorite Minecraft adventures to life with our enthusiastic Play-Well instruc tors . In a Minecraft world powered by LEGO® resources, we will build shelters to keep out Creepers, craft mystical items that only true masters can wield, and perfect our crossbow skills to stop the Wither from taking over! If you can imagine it, we can build it

Mon–Fri Apr 10–Apr 14 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies

Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 10; Max: 16

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Adults

Activities Adults

Mobile Phone Photography

adults r$250 N$280

Take your mobile phone photography skill to the next level Control the settings beyond auto and start capturing stunning images the way you like it During this course, you will get to know more about your mobile phone cam era as well as learn various settings and func tions You will also learn basic photographic concepts of exposure, composition, lighting, and subject matter while exploring the won ders of Piedmont Park

Fri Jan 20–Feb 10 (4×) 10:00am–12:00pm

Fri Apr 21–May 12 (4×) 10:00am–12:00pm

Instructor: Joffrey Baylon

Location: Recreation Building Classroom Min: 5; Max: 12

Basic Digital Photography

adults r$310 N$340

Move beyond the automatic settings of your digital SLR camera and start creating works of art . During this class, you will explore basic photographic concepts of exposure, composi tion, lighting, and subject matter Each week, you will learn a new aspect of the photo graphic process and share your work with the class You will be spending the class listen ing to lectures, observing demonstrations, and participating in some hands-on activities and actual shooting time .

Fri Mar 3–Apr 7 (6×) 10:00am–12:00pm

Instructor: Joffrey Baylon

Location: Recreation Building Classroom Min: 5; Max: 10

Intro to Quilting

adults

r$179 N$199

Want to make a nice and cozy quilt for your friends and family? Quilting is easier than it looks Bring a pal and learn quilting basics from Instructor Karin In our first class, you’ll learn basic hand quilting on a beautiful panel, bind it and you’ll have your first crib quilt completed! Materials provided at the first class The second class will be a field trip to the Cotton Patch in Lafayette for you to buy sup plies and a pattern for your next quilt The last four weeks we will be working toward com pleting your second quilt with the materials you purchased . This class is for both new and seasoned quilters Material Fee: $30

Thur Jan 12–Feb 16 (6×) 9:00–10:30am

Thur Mar 2–Apr 6 (6×) 9:00–10:30am

Thur Apr 20–May 25 (6×) 9:00–10:30am

Instructor: Karin Linden

Location: 801 Magnolia Main Hall Min: 4; Max: 8

Plein Air Painting

adult r$297 N$327

Painting outdoors gives you so many options

It is sometimes difficult to decide what to paint or how to feature the subject you are passionate about Learn the art of finding sim ple scenes, how to edit more complex scenes, and how to train your eye to look for certain visual cues to help you create three-dimen sional paintings We will practice these tech niques by drawing sketches first, and then practicing with watercolor painting over our sketches We will paint the breathtaking East Bay landscapes as we explore different loca tions each class . Instructor will provide a list of materials to bring to class as well as a list of locations (students provide their own trans portation to class locations) Weather permit ting

Wed Jan 11–Mar 15 (6×) 9:00am–12:00pm

Wed Mar 1–Apr 5 (6×) 9:00am–12:00pm

Wed Apr 19–May 24 (6×) 9:00am–12:00pm

Instructor: Karin Linden

Location: Recreation Building Classroom Min: 4; Max: 20

Mindfulness Meditation

adult Free

Meditation provides a sense of calm, peace and balance that benefits both emotional well-being and overall health If stress has you anxious, tense, and worried, consider try ing meditation Spending a few minutes med itating restores calm and inner peace Anyone can meditate It’s simple and inexpensive and doesn’t require any special equipment

Meditation is to your mind what exercise is to your body, building four mental “muscles:” Concentration, Clarity, Friendliness and Equa nimity This course introduces five kinds of meditation in a safe and supportive environ ment, so each participant can become com fortable meditating at home

John’s Hopkins found meditation reduces stress, depression, anxiety, pain, PTSD, lowers inflammation, increases telomerase enzyme, decreases blood pressure, slows shrinkage of brain, improves attention and memory . Join anytime Must register in advance

Wed Jan 11–May 24 (20×) 9:00–10:00am

Instructor: Mark Herrick

Location: 801 Magnolia Main Hall Min: 6; Max: 25

Learn to Play Bridge

adults r$200 N$225

Do you want to join your friend’s bridge group or maybe start your own? Maybe you would like to drop-in on a duplicate bridge club and compete for Masterpoints Perhaps you would like to refresh your knowledge of the game It doesn’t matter why you want to learn to play This 10-week course will have you playing by week two Emphasis is on having fun .

Tue Jan 17–Mar 21 (10×) 7:00–9:00pm

Instructor: Fred Schwartz

Location: 801 Magnolia Main Hall

Min: 8; Max: 16

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Activities Adults

Yoga Alive

ages 16–adult

Yoga Alive is exactly that It brings yoga to new heights with breath, asana, affirma tions and contemplations Come alive and live powerfully in the now Face your challenges, open to joy, get physically strong and flexible Let your shining spirit soar with Shelly Come experience Yoga Alive! All levels welcomed

session i r$75 N$87

Sat Jan 21–Feb 18 (5×) 9:00–10:00am session ii r$90 N$105

Sat Mar 4–Apr 8 (6×) 9:00–10:00am

Instructor: Shelly Ross Yoga Alive

Location: Recreation Building Classroom Min: 4; Max: 15

Essential Yoga

adults

Join our easy-going class and wipe away the stress of the day The class is designed to fos ter a deep connection with the heart of yoga practice Through this practice you will gain increased flexibility, strength, balance and mindfulness Laura is certified in Iyengar and Amirit yoga and has advanced training in med itation, prenatal and restorative yoga Stu dents that are new to yoga are always wel come . Please come a few minutes before the start of class to get settled Wear comfortable clothing, have bare feet and an empty stom ach, and bring a firm blanket and a yoga mat session i r$84 N$99

Tue Jan 10–Feb 14 (6×) 5:15–6:30pm

Thur Jan 12–Feb 16 (6×) 5:15–6:30pm session ii r$84 N$99

Tue Feb 28–Apr 4 (6×) 5:15–6:30pm

Thur Mar 2–Apr 6 (6×) 5:15–6:30pm session iii r$56 N$66

Tue Apr 18–May 23 (4×)* 5:15–6:30pm

Thur Apr 20–May 25 (4×)* 5:15–6:30pm

Instructor: Laura Timothy

Location: Piedmont Community Hall Min: 6; Max: 22 *No class Apr 25, Apr 27, May 2 & May 4

The Principles of T’ai Chi, Breath & Flow I

adult r$115 N$135

We will work on alignment, grounding, bal ance, natural breath, relaxation, and flow of chi Being a Moving Meditation, T’ai Chi addresses the constant Change of Yin and Yang How do we stay flexible and with an open mind? As life intensifies, we need to become like a tree We will learn to lower our center of gravity, strengthening our thighs Karina brings to her 45-years of experience as a teacher, play & precision as well as improvi sation & form With her intimate and personal approach, she emphasizes awareness and wholeness of our mind-body-being to bring about healing, growth, serenity, and joy of life .

Tue Jan 10–Feb 14 (6×) 8:30–9:30am

Tue Feb 28–Apr 4 (6×) 8:30–9:30am

Tue Apr 18–May 23 (6×) 8:30–9:30am

Instructor: Karina Epperlein

Location: Piedmont Community Hall, Tea House Min: 4; Max: 20

The Principles of T’ai Chi, Breath & Flow II

adult r$150 N$175

We will work on alignment, grounding, bal ance, natural breath, relaxation and flow of Chi . Being a moving meditation, T’ai Chi addresses the constant change of Yin and Yang The first hour of this intermediary class, we practice together with newcomers—the beginner’s mind is important but we’ll explore finer aspects, increasing sensitivity and aware ness In the last half-hour, we will dive deeper, adding new practices and starting to learn the First Third of the Cheng Man-ch’ing T’ai Chi Form of 37 movements Must complete Prin ciples of T'ai Chi, Breath and Flow I or have instructor approval

Tue Jan 10–Feb 14 (6×) 8:30–10:00am

Tue Feb 28–Apr 4 (6×) 8:30–10:00am

Tue Apr 18–May 23 (6×) 8:30–10:00am

Instructor: Karina Epperlein

Location: Piedmont Community Hall, Tea House Min: 2; Max: 15

POLES for Hiking & Outdoor Exercise

adults

r$75 N$87

Power with Poles! Expert training—learn how to use poles to engage your whole body while hiking and significantly improve performance and confidence on varied terrain Uphill pole techniques empower you to feel more push, improving your endurance and pace; downhill techniques help preserve your knees, hips and spine! Optimal use of poles improves your pos ture, balance, upper body strength and your enjoyment of the outdoors

A variety of top quality poles will be avail able; discover which poles fit you best Hik ers of all experience levels are welcome Easy, relaxed pace Class size limited to ensure indi vidual attention

Fri March 17 (1×) 8:30am–12:00pm

Sat April 29 (1×) 9:00am–12:30pm

Instructor: Jayah Faye Paley

Location: Piedmont Community Hall Min: 6; Max: 12

Activities Adults

SF Rock Project: Private 1-on-1 Instrument Instruction

ages 5–adult

Meet with an instructor who can teach you the fundamentals and beyond on guitar, bass, piano/organ, ukulele or voice No prior expe rience is required Instructors will teach song specific lessons decided upon by the student and instructor to best progress their musical skills and maintain high levels of motivation! Learn your favorite song! Gain invaluable fun damental music knowledge Lesson slots are 30-minutes weekly

session i & ii r$225 N$255

Mon Jan 9–Feb 13 (5×)* 3:30–6:30pm

Mon Feb 27–Apr 3 (5×)* 3:30–6:30pm

session iii r$250 N$280

Mon Apr 17–May 22 (6×) 3:30–6:30pm

session i iii r$250 N$280

Tue Jan 10–Feb 14 (6×) 3:30–6:30pm

Tue Feb 28–Apr 4 (6×) 3:30–6:30pm

Tue Apr 18–May 23 (6×) 3:30–6:30pm

Instructor: SF Rock Project Staff

Location: PMS Classroom

Min: 1; Max: 3 *No class on Jan 16 & Mar 13

Ladies’ (Art) Night Out

ages 21+ r$350 N$380

Ladies’ night out—unwind and get creative! Bring a friend or come solo Class starts with a glass of wine, cheese and chocolate…we’ll unwind a little and talk about the evenings project Then it’s time to get creative!

We will explore sculptural and func tional clay projects Do you have an idea for a ceramic project? This is the perfect class to work it out in! Instructor will demonstrate dif ferent projects each week although you may choose to work on your own idea Basic and advanced tool use, hand building and throw ing techniques will be covered in this class . All tools and materials provided We will rotate providing snacks Project subject matter will be based on class interest Material Fee: $50

Wed Jan 11–Feb 15 (6×) 6:30–8:30pm

Wed Mar 1–Apr 5 (6×) 6:30–8:30pm

Wed Apr 19–May 24 (6×) 6:30–8:30pm

Instructor: Catrina Marchetti

Location: Recreation Building Attic

Min: 5; Max: 15

Beginning Dog Obedience

adults r$200 N$225 Basic Obedience is the foundation for all train ing goals We teach you how to motivate your dog to want to learn the basics of heel, sit, and down We teach how to shape the “leave it” and “come” commands, and the com mand “wait” to prevent your dog from bolting through doors This is a critical step in devel oping a healthy bond, and puts your dog on the road to a more meaningful life The first class of the session is mandatory, and for han dlers only It will be held online, live virtual format The remaining classes are in person Minimum age limit for handler is 18 years old .

Thur Jan 12–Feb 16 (6×)

Thur Mar 2–Apr 6 (6×)

10:00–10:45am

10:00–10:45am

Thur Apr 17–May 26 (6×) 10:00–10:45am

Instructor: Dog Dynamics, Inc.

Location: Coaches Field Parking Lot Min: 4; Max: 12

Stitch and Kvetch/Intro to Sewing Machines

ages 21+ r$293 N$323

Dust off your sewing machine and grab a pal for Tuesday night Stitch and Kvetch…with a glass of wine! Learn to patch your kids’ jeans, replace buttons, make a pair of cute bloom ers for your baby, or alter a shirt to actually fits you

Do you want to learn to crochet or knit or just need a refresher? No problem, Instruc tor Karin can get you started on your very first piece Karin has made dresses for her daugh ters, knit everything from mittens to a brioche cowl, and crocheted her daughter’s halloween costume, a chicken nugget dipped in ketchup In the first class, Karin will cover how to work your machine and hand stitching for repairs . We’ll discuss the items you’ll need to purchase for the remainder of the classes

Tue Jan 10–Feb 14 (6×) 6:30–8:30pm

Tue Mar 28–Apr 4 (6×) 6:30–8:30pm

Tue Apr 18–May 23 (6×) 6:30–8:30pm

Instructor: Karin Linden

Location: Piedmont Community Hall Min: 4; Max: 15

Puppy Head Start

adults r$200 N$225 Get a headstart on socialization and puppy manners by enrolling your pup in this fun and safe interactive class Your pup will roll and play with other puppies and interact with new people We cover house breaking, manners, rudimentary obedience, leash training and coming when called It is a class suitable for the entire family to attend, however all pup pies must be accompanied by a handler who is 18 years or older Puppies must be between the ages of 9–20 weeks

Thur Jan 12–Feb 16 (6×) 9:00–9:45am

Thur Mar 2–Apr 6 (6×) 9:00–9:45am

Thur Apr 20–May 25 (6×) 9:00–9:45am

Instructor: Dog Dynamics, Inc.

Location: Coaches Field Parking Lot

Min: 4; Max: 12

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Activities Adults

Piedmont Meditation Group

adults Free

Helping build unity in the world as we allow greater balance, peace and compassion to unfold in ourselves Back to basics Meditation with a focus simply on the breath Registration is required and can be done when you attend Everyone welcome and wheelchair accessi ble No experience necessary Please email piedmontmeditationgroup@gmail com prior to attending class for any updated schedule changes or any questions .

Tue Jan 10–May 23 (20×) 7:00–8:00am

Instructor: Dara Birnbaum

Location: Piedmont Community Hall, Tea House Min: 2; Max: 10

Bagpipe Band

ages 16–adult

Grab your pipes (or drums) and join the Pied mont Highlanders Pipe Band! We are an award-winning traditional Scottish bagpipe band, welcoming all levels We emphasize indi vidual improvement and ensemble playing Don’t let our fun attitude fool you—we work a lot on getting a quality sound Pipers need own pipes/practice chanter; drums provided for drummers if available If you have questions email lionscourt@hotmail com

session i r$45 N$53

Mon Jan 9–Feb 13 (5×)* 7:00–9:00pm session ii r$54 N$64

Mon Feb 27–Apr 3 (6×) 7:00–9:00pm

session iii r$54 N$64

Mon Apr 17–May 22 (6×) 7:00–9:00pm

Instructor: Herschel Ellison Dunlap

Location: Piedmont Community Hall Min: 2; Max: 25 *No class on Jan 16

Cooking with Your Valentine

adult

r$100 N$112

Bring your valentine and learn to prepare a romantic dinner together! All ingredients and equipment will be provided and you will get to enjoy the food you have cooked together at the end of the night Take home new recipes, new skills and new memories Chef Beth will work with participants on the menu we pre pare ahead of the class to be sure all dietary needs are covered Note that the price is per-person and you’re welcome to sign-up as a single too! Material Fee: $20

Tue February 14 (1×) 6:00–9:00pm

Instructor: Beth Nichols

Location: Veterans Memorial Hall, Kitchen Min: 4; Max: 10

Seasonal, Local, Spring Cooking

adult r$100 N$112

Join Chef Beth in preparing the best local spring produce the Bay Area has to offer You will be provided with all the necessary equip ment and recipes to join her in creating a suc culent lunch that you will then enjoy together Material Fee: $20

Wed March 15 (1×) 10:00am–1:00pm

Instructor: Beth Nichols

Location: Veterans Memorial Hall, Kitchen Min: 4; Max: 10

Learn to Love Salads

adult r$100 N$112

If you love salads or even if you are not so sure about them, you are in for a treat! Learn to make amazing, fresh and flavorful salads with Chef Beth! Learn what makes a killer salad, prepare some together, and get ideas on how to make endless variations at home Sit down together and eat the delicious results of your work at the end of class Material Fee: $20

Wed May 10 (1×) 10:00am–1:00pm

Instructor: Beth Nichols

Location: Veterans Memorial Hall, Kitchen Min: 4; Max: 10

Beth Nichols moved to California in 2000 after college, planning to become a high school math teacher Instead, she quickly got sucked into the tech industry as a software engineer Since she was a child, she has always been passionate about cooking, so nine years later, she leapt at the chance to design her own kitchen, hire staff and become a corporate chef Beth was able to create any food, from amazing vegan dishes to perfect chicken wings, despite being a vegetarian since she was 11! Beth has dabbled in catering, selling fresh sourdough and scones at local farmer’s markets, and keeping everyone around her very well fed

Beth looks forward to sharing her passion for unique flavors and cooking with color!

Older Adults & Seniors

Activities Older Adults & Seniors

Beginning Line Dance: Level 1

ages 50+ r$85 N$97

Are you new to line dancing? Then this class is for you Get started with step-by-step instruc tion of easy-to-do dances choreographed to basic dance rhythms Gradually learn line dance’s unique vocabulary and come to recog nize its typical steps and patterns while also improving your stamina, balance, footwork and cardiovascular endurance You will be kept moving to a variety of music from Old Stan dards to Country, Latin, Rock and Roll, HipHop and the latest Pop hit tunes Line danc ing requires no partners and is a great way to meet people, make friends, exercise and just have fun!

Mon Jan 9–May 22 (17×)* 10:30am–12:00pm

Instructor: Delia Schletter

Location: Piedmont Community Hall

Min: 10; Max: 25 *No class on Jan 16, Feb 20 & Apr 10

Improver & Intermediate Line Dance: Level 2

ages 50+ r$133 N$153

Learn more challenging choreography, step patterns, syncopated rhythms, and turn tech niques This class extends the difficulty from Level 1 for those who have graduated to the improver and intermediate level of dances It will still keep the focus on flow, fun and nonstop movement to build cardiovascular fit ness and endurance New choreography, set to a variety of music styles, will be taught each week along with a review of dances taught in previous sessions thereby boosting your “mus cle memory” and enlarging your mental cata logue of learned dances!

Tue Jan 10–May 30 (19×)* 10:30am–12:30pm

Instructor: Delia Schletter

Location: Veterans Memorial Building

Min: 7; Max: 25 *No class on Feb 21 & Apr 11

Sewing & Crafting Circle

ages 50+

Free

Join the Piedmont Recreation Department’s new Sewing & Crafting Circle and socialize while you spend quality time working on your current project All types of handiwork such as sewing, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, nee dlepoint, painting, beading, jewelry making, (just to name a few) are welcome If you don’t have a project to bring, consider starting one! This a no-instructor/social activity We hope to see you soon

Every Monday

10:30am–12:30pm

Instructor: Sewing & Crafting Group

Location: 801 Magnolia Main Hall

Min: 1; Max: 50 *No meeting on Jan 2 & Jan 16

Walking on Wednesdays

ages 50+ Free

The Walking on Wednesdays group meets every Wednesday at the Exedra (Highland & Magnolia Avenues) at 10:30am Everyone is invited to join the group . New walkers and their friendly K-9 best friends are especially welcome Registration with the Piedmont Rec reation is required Please call 510 420-3070 for more information

Every Wednesday 10:30am–12:00pm

Instructor: Dick Carter & Prisicilla Wanerus

Location: Exedra Arch, Highland & Magnolia Avenue

First Mondays Reading Group

ages 50+ Free

A fun, and intellectually stimulating activ ity for active adults Registration with the Piedmont Recreation Department is required please call 510 420-3070 for more information .

First Monday of the Month 1:30–3:00pm

Instructor: Dick Carter, Prisicilla Wanerus & Carol Long

Location: Piedmont Park Tea House

Coming Soon! Film Appreciation Group

adults Free

“Movies, the Universe, and Everything " This new group will be a way for movie lovers to get together, see fine films, and talk about them afterward (optional) We will watch a movie of a different genre each month, fol lowed by a chat session for those so inclined The specific selections will be determined by that month's volunteer host (with some input from the group) All are welcome Meeting dates and times will be announced in the Recreation Department eNews

Activities Older Adults & Seniors

POLE Walking for Balance &

Maintaining Mobility

ages 50+ r$65 N$77

When pole walking, you feel taller and more confident! Join us to learn skills that will reduce fall risk and improve your balance, endurance, walking gait, agility, spine func tion, and posture Easy-to-learn techniques help people with mobility challenges navigate everyday obstacles Easy pace and gentle flat terrain More benefits of this training: improve upper body muscle strength, preserve joints Enjoy the outdoors, connect with your friends, and get great exercise! Class size is extremely limited to allow for individual attention and distancing Variety of top-quality poles pro vided for your use so you can learn which poles fit you best .

Fri February 24 (1×) 8:45–11:45am

Fri April 21 (1×) 8:45–11:45am

Instructor: Jayah Faye Paley

Location: Piedmont Community Hall Min: 6; Max: 12

Aging Well with Yoga

ages 50+ r$90 N$105

Achy knees, hips, or back? This yoga class is designed to improve your balance and joint health and develop a better relationship with your body, mind, and breath We work on developing strength and functional mobility to keep you in a good shape for all the things you want to do in life Total beginners welcome We use props and modifications to make poses accessible to all Petra is a certified yoga thera pist specializing in working with seniors .

Thur Jan 12–Feb 16 (6×) 10:30–11:30am

Thur Mar 2–Apr 13 (6×)* 10:30–11:30am

Thur Apr 20–May 25 (6×) 10:30–11:30am

Instructor: Petra Fibrichova

Location: Piedmont Community Hall

Min: 5; Max: 18 *No class on Apr 6

Self-Defense for Older Adults

ages 50+

Self-defense training teaches you how to stay aware of your surroundings and focus on your safety Learn to recognize where poten tial attackers could be lurking and where you could go to escape You will also learn how to prepare for the unexpected and how to quickly disable an assailant if necessary Instructor Karin has been teaching people of all ages self-defense for years We’ll cover ver bal self defense techniques, wrist releases, and more Find your voice and feel safe in your skin! This class is for able-bodied seniors

session i r$83 N$98 Mon Jan 9–Feb 13 (5×)* 1:30–2:30pm session ii r$99 N$114 Mon Feb 27–Apr 3 (6×) 1:30–2:30pm session iii r$99 N$114 Mon Apr 17–May 22 (6×) 1:30–2:30pm

Instructor: Karin Linden

Location: Recreation Building Classroom Min: 4; Max: 12 *No class on Jan 16

Fitness for 2023 and for LIFE!

ages 50+ r$75 N$87

Start 2023 with focus on health and fitness Socially-distanced, interactive, small group session Learn about the 6 elements of phys ical health Movements and exercises will be geared towards improving participants’ issues and goals, including: joint health, bal ance, endurance, strength, flexibility, pain management, or just accomplishing everyday tasks more easily . Join us to learn and practice game-changing exercises and strategies for enhancing longevity and quality of life Cus tomized programming helps you achieve opti mal results with the least amount of time and effort All levels welcome, exertion level will be what each participant is comfortable with Bring your body

Sat January 27 (1×) 8:45–11:45am

Instructor: Jayah Faye Paley

Location: Piedmont Community Hall Min: 8; Max: 15

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Intro to Mixed Media

ages 50+

In this class, Instructor Karin will cover all the basics and teach you how to lay out a mixed media art piece, step-by-step and item-byitem You’ll learn about common materials and how each media within the piece works and interacts with the others . You’ll learn how to create collage on paper, draw with pen and ink, lead and pastels, use stencils to create texture and/or imagery and add texture with acrylic paints

Let’s play together making art in a low key and fun environment! You will learn which materials work well together and get lots of tips you can use when creating pieces in the future Even the most inexperienced begin ner will develop a new appreciation for the art form and learn skills they can use to start making their own mixed media art Tea/coffee and pastries provided

session i r$123 N$143

Mon Jan 9–Feb 13 (5×)* 9:00–10:30am session ii r$149 N$169 Mon Feb 27–Apr 3 (6×) 9:00–10:30am

session iii r$99 N$114

Mon May 1–May 22 (4×) 9:00–10:30am

Instructor: Karin Linden

Location: Recreation Building Classroom

Min: 4; Max: 20 *No class on Jan 16

Activities Older Adults & Seniors

Extended Travel Opportunities by Collette Vacations

The Piedmont Seniors is pleased to offer two exciting travel itiner aries for 2023 provided by Collette Vacations, the oldest travel agency in the United States. Detailed bro chures of the Collette trips (below) are available upon request. For more information contact Janet Epstein at jepstein@piedmont.ca.gov.

Spotlight on New York City

ages 50+

Dates: March 30–April 3, 2023

Trip Includes: Greenwich Village, Wall Street, two Broadway shows, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, 9/11 Memorial, 9/11 Museum Rate includes travel insurance, round-trip air from SFO, taxes and fees, and hotel transfers

Per person rate: Double: $2,698; Single: $3,298; Triple: $2,668

Southern Charm

ages 50+

Dates: April 30–May 6, 2023

Trip Includes: Historic Charleston, choice of walking tour or Fort Sumter Cruise in Charles ton; Boone Hall Plantations and Gardens, Savannah, St Simons Island, Jekyll Island, Golden Isles Cruise Rate includes travel insur ance, round-trip air from SFO, taxes and fees, and hotel transfers .

Per person rate: Double: $3,298; Single: $3,998; Triple: $3,268

Piedmont Seniors Group

ages 50+ r$55 N$70

A bit of “Joie de Vivre” for Piedmont seniors— especially senior singles— but couples and older “baby boomers” are also encouraged to join We welcome you to join us as we culti vate new friendships, provide guest speak ers, and plan enjoyable excursions such as the aters, museums, restaurants, historical places, and more Please join us for refreshments at our next friendly and informal Wednes day gatherings! We usually meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 10 am–12:00pm at the Piedmont Community Hall If you want more information, you may request a quar terly newsletter We also offer Extended Travel Opportunities by Collette Vacations see 2023 on left side of page 4th Wednesday of the month 10am–12pm Instructor: Janet Epstein, PRD Staff Location: Piedmont Community Hall

Piedmont Adult School Moonlighter offers a broad range of classes on subjects such as arts & crafts, computers, language, and music as well as creative retirement activities See all the offerings in the Adult School’s Moonlighter catalog at piedmontadultschool org, or call 510 594-2655 for more information .

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