Glendale @ Play

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GLENDALE@PLAY

SUMMER 2018 MAY-JUNE JULY-AUGUST

Glendale kids age 6-12 can play the field this summer in the G LE N DA LE YO U T H S P O R T S LE AG U E .

YOU’LL FLIP FOR OUR AQUATICS PROGRAMS – TURN OVER MAGAZINE AND FLIP! THEY’RE PLAYING YOUR SONG. SUMMER BAND CONCERT SERIES - PAGE 29

LITTLE GIRLS AND THEIR DADS ARE INVITED TO A SPECIAL DANCE – PAGE 35 WE WANT TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER WITH NEW REGISTRATION SOFTWARE – PAGE 21

G E T S O M E FAC E TI M E W IT H T H E B I G G U Y during the off season at downtown Glendale’s Christmas in July! Event information below.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS* APRIL

MAY

JULY

7 – HandsOn Serve-A-Thon, 8 a.m. - noon

12 – Mother’s Day Celebration, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

5,12,19,26 – Summer Band Concerts, 8 p.m.

13-15 – Fiesta Bowl 3-on-3 Classic

12 – Glendale Police Department Shred Event,

14 – 12th Annual Christmas in July,

14,28 – Glendale Farmers Market, 9 a.m.

21 – Party for the Planet River & Trail Cleanup, 7 - 10 a.m.

21 – Saguaro Astonomy Club Star Party,

8 - 11 a.m.

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

12, 28 – Glendale Farmers Market, 9 a.m.

19 – Women's Health and Beauty Expo, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

JUNE

22 – Glendale Family Bike Ride, 8 a.m.

2 – 3rd Annual Summer Scavenger Stroll,

*Event dates and times are subject to change.

Check online for most current information.

4 p.m.

7,14,21,28 – Summer Band Concerts, 8 p.m.

23 – Daddy Daughter Dance, 7 - 9 p.m.

Glendale Parks & Recreation Division

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LOCATION KEY

5970 W. Brown St. • 623-930-2820 www.glendaleaz.com/parksandrecreation

Glendale Civic Center 5750 W. Glenn Dr. • 623-930-4300 www.glendaleciviccenter.com

New River Trail System

Glendale Visitor Center / Downtown Glendale

99th Ave & Northern • 623-930-2663 myates@glendaleaz.com

5800 W. Glenn Dr. Suite 140 • 623-930-4500 www.visitglendale.com

Thunderbird Conservation Park

Historic Sahuaro Ranch E. Lowell Rogers Amphitheatre, Murphy Park www.visitglendale.com

Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center

9802 N. 59th Ave. • 623-930-2820 www.historicsahuaroranch.org Farmers Market 59th Ave. and Myrtle Dr. • 623-930-4500 www.visitglendale.com

(main entrance) 59th Avenue between Deer Valley and Pinnacle Peak roads 623-930-2820 • www.glendaleaz.com/ parksandrecreation Westgate Entertainment District www.specialolympicsarizona.org/events

Contact Us City of Glendale Public Facilities, Recreation & Special Events Department Jim Burke, Director 5970 W. Brown St. Glendale, AZ 85302 623-930-2820 glendaleaz.com/parksandrecreation glendaleaz.com/events glendaleciviccenter.com visitglendale.com Connect to our various social media outlets through the above websites.

Residency To verify your residency in Glendale you must provide a recent city of Glendale water bill. While your address may list your city as Glendale, the Post Office assigns addresses based on zip codes, not city boundaries. If you receive city of Glendale water service, you reside in Glendale.

Advertising For advertising information, call 623-9303527. Advertising contained herein does not constitute an endorsement by the city of Glendale or its staff. Information in this publication is subject to change without notice.

CAPRA Glendale Parks and Recreation is Nationally Accredited. The Glendale Parks and Recreation Department became one of only 139 agencies in the world to have received national accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). CAPRA provides quality assurance and quality improvement of accredited park and recreation agencies throughout the United States. CAPRA is the only national accreditation of park and recreation agencies, and is a valuable measure of an agency’s overall quality of operation, management, and service to the community.

Disclaimer Notice

ADA Interpreter assistance or reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities may be made available with a minimum 72-hour notice. For more information, call 623-930-2820.

Hearing impaired persons may use the Arizona Relay Service 1-800-367-8939.

Photo Credits Cover: Tim Aulger Other: Maya Pazos, Kim Larson, John Penic

Happenings

Event Calendar......................................................................................................... 2 Library....................................................................................................................... 4 Facilities

Facility Rentals.......................................................................................................... 6

Historic Sahuaro Ranch.......................................................................................... 7

Facility Map............................................................................................................... 8

Glendale Golf & Tennis Facilities......................................................................... 32 Recreation Centers

Foothills Recreation &

Aquatics Center........................................................................................................ 9

Glendale Adult Center........................................................................................... 10 Youth Programs

Community Centers.............................................................................................. 11

After School Activities........................................................................................... 12

Adaptive Recreation.............................................................................................. 12

Youth Scholarship Fund........................................................................................ 30 Special Interest Classes

Adult......................................................................................................................... 13 Youth and Teen ..................................................................................................... 22 Sports Leagues Adult................................................................................................................... 18 Youth.................................................................................................................. 31 Featured Articles

Keep Yourself, Pets Safe When Outdoors In The Heat...................................... 5

Summer is for Recreating: Play, Learn, Stay Healthy....................................... 20

New Software Makes Sign-up Quicker, Easier................................................... 21

NEW! SPANISH CUSTOMER SERVICE ¿Le gustaría hablar con alguien en español? Llame a nuestra nueva línea telefónica para hablar con un operador bilingüe de servicio al cliente. Si el operador no está disponible, por favor deje un mensaje y alguien se pondrá en contacto con usted de manera oportuna. El número es 623-930-3310.

HOW DO I SIGN UP? NEED HELP? CALL 623-930-4600 OR 623-930-2820.

Register online, by phone, in person or via mail. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation of your activity/class. Online, you will receive a screen receipt that you can print; if registering by mail or phone, a receipt will be mailed to you. If you don’t receive confirmation prior to the start of your activity start date, call 623-930-2820. All activities are subject to change, depending upon instructor availability, minimum/maximum enrollment and are subject to cancellation due to insufficient enrollment. In the event of a cancellation, you will be notified by phone and may request a transfer or refund. For cancellation/refund policy, see page 20. All information is subject to change without notice. Some fees do not include materials or supplies. Estimated cost of materials or supplies will vary with the quality and quantity used.

BY PHONE OR IN PERSON Glendale Adult Center 5970 W. Brown St. 623-930-2320 M-TH: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

F: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center - 5600 W. Union Hills Dr. 623-930-4600 M-F: 5:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

SA: 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., SU: 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

ONLINE glendaleaz.com/ParksAndRecreation

BY MAIL Check/money order payable to City of Glendale. Call to request a registration form. Send completed form, payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope to the location noted on the form.

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Participants should be aware that there is some risk involved in these activities and all participants do so at their own risk. Medical insurance is not provided by the city of Glendale. Participants should also be aware that photographs taken at city facilities, during classes and activities may be used to promote future city programs and events.

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We Are Your Healthcare Team.

Midwester n University Clinics

• Multispecialty Clinic • Dental Institute • Eye Institute

• Animal Health Institute Companion Animal Clinic Equine and Bovine Center

For an appointment, call

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623.537.6000 or 623.806.7387 (PETS).

Midwestern University Clinics Your Family’s Home for Healthcare 5865 West Utopia Road | Glendale, Arizona 85308 www.mwuclinics.com | www.mwuanimalhealth.com

R AN G E R I S O N TH E LO O KO UT for dogs and their humans that have the right foot wear and water with them as they hike Thunderbird Conservation Park.

Remember: it's best to leave your dog at home when you go hiking during the hot summer months!

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Important information to keep in mind this time of year to avoid heatrelated illness:

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Increase fluid intake, regardless of activity level.

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Limit exercise/outdoor activity 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Wear a hat, loose-fitting, lightweight clothing and sunglasses.

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Rest frequently in shaded areas to recover and cool down.

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This is especially important for hiking enthusiasts who may be out at Thunderbird Conservation Park or other Glendale trails; heat-related tips specific to hiking include: •

Drink 1-2 liters of water per hour while hiking (1 L = approx. 34 oz.)

The body can lose 2-4 liters of water when active during high temps.

Never leave infants, children or pets inside a parked vehicle.

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When half of your water is gone, it’s time to turn around and go back.

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Check on elderly neighbors to make sure their air conditioning is working and in use.

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Avoid bringing your dog on the trails during the summer.

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Take advantage of free airconditioned spaces by visiting shopping malls, libraries, or other heat refuge locations.

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Choose a trail that is within your ability. Check out the trail rating system online: www.glendaleaz. com/parksandrecreation/trails.

Find more pet safety information on page 34!

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uly and August may be considered the Dog Days of Summer, but in Arizona, dogs and many times people should not be outside in the heat of the day.

Glendale officials want to remind residents to stay safe and protect themselves from the potentially deadly heat this summer. The high night temperatures do not allow for the body to cool down and can result in more people being at risk for dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Children, elderly and animals are even more susceptible to heat-related illness.

From ping pong to pinochle, whatever your needs are, the G LE N DA LE A D U LT C E N T E R probably has the space to hold your event, meeting or party, offering space for groups of 20 to 250, depending on set up needs. More information below.

FACILITY RENTALS The Department of Public Facilities, Recreation and Special Events offers a wide variety of facilities available for your next party, meeting or reception — all available at reasonable rates. For information on rates and availability, contact any of the following facilities.

They’ll be glad to assist you!

Civic Center 5750 W. Glenn Dr. | 623-930-4300 glendaleciviccenter.com An award-winning meeting and banquet facility located in historic downtown Glendale. Ranked #1 for the 6th year in a row by Arizona Business Magazine’s – Ranking Arizona publication, this venue is recognized for its outstanding customer service and beautiful facilities. As one of the largest of its kind in the West Valley, it can accommodate up to 1,500 people for meetings, conferences and graduations. The Crowne Ballroom and its adjacent Annex can host a variety of events including tradeshows, weddings and banquets. Full service catering and banquet service is provided by Arizona Catering. Please visit our website for pricing and additional information.

Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center

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5600 W. Union Hills Dr. | 623-930-4611 glendaleaz.com/foothillscenter/ FoothillsRentalinformation.cfm A welcoming environment for activities of all sizes. Host a birthday party, class, graduation party, business meeting, reception or wedding. An optional catering kitchen is also available for your gathering.

Glendale Adult Center 5970 W. Brown St. | 623-930-2027

Murphy Park & E. Lowell Rogers Amphitheatre

glendaleaz.com/adultcenter/ AdultCenterRentals.cfm

In Historic Downtown Glendale 58th Ave. & Glendale Ave.

The perfect place for your next event, meeting or reception featuring facilities for up to 250 guests, a stage and optional catering kitchen.

Attention nonprofits! Plan your organization’s next free public event or performance at the Murph! Ask about our special rental fee waiver program for this facility only. Call 623-930-2820 or visit GlendaleAZ.com/AtTheMurphto learn more.

Glendale Libraries Main Library | 623-930-3545 Foothills Branch | 623-930-3849 glendaleaz.com/Library/Rental_ Opportunities.cfm Glendale’s libraries offer a wide variety of rental opportunities both indoors and out. Plan your next birthday party, business seminar, meeting or outdoor concert. They can even host small gatherings, weddings or conferences.

Historic Sahuaro Ranch 9802 N. 59th Ave. | 623-930-4202 historicsahuaroranch.org Unique venue surrounded by historic buildings in a rustic setting. The Fruit Packing Shed has country charm ideal for your next gathering. It is large enough to fit 150 guests and outside caterers are allowed. For weddings in the Rose Garden contact Glendale Historical Society at 623-435-0072.

Visit our website for pricing and information.

Park Ramadas (Select Parks) 623-930-2820 glendaleaz.com/ParksandRecreation/ RamadaReservations.cfm

Sports Fields (Select Fields) 623-930-2820 glendaleaz.com/ParksandRecreation/ SportsFields.cfm Softball and multi-purpose fields available for reservation.

Looking across the FOREMAN’S HOUSE PORCH (circa 1890s) to the Fruit Packing Shed, which was built in the summer of 1891, just in time for the harvesting of figs that were grown on the ranch at that time. Get more history of the ranch online: www.glendaleaz.com/srpha/history.cfm.

HISTORIC SAHUARO RANCH The Historic Sahuaro Ranch, a 17-acre site, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The buildings were built between 1887 and 1961 and the property also includes a landscape of historic fruit orchards. Our mission is to preserve the history of the ranch and engage the community in the ongoing development of educational and social experiences that connect Glendale residents and visitors. The historic area is open daily from sun-up to sunset.

Opportunities Educational Field Trips Teachers! School’s out for summer but you can get a head start on your fall curriculum. School tours are offered from October through April with educational activities and tours of the Main House, Barnyard area, and Agricultural Areas. Modules include “Life in the 1930’s”, the Importance of Water in the Desert, Agriculture and Ranching. Learning modules are based on state educational requirements. For details call 623-930-4201.

Volunteer Opportunities Share your love of this unique Glendale historic property with others!

Volunteers are needed to help with a variety of historic tours, school groups, and preservation projects at this 100 year old ranch. Learn how your interests can meet our volunteer needs by calling 623-930-4201.

Media Permits Media permits for photography and videography are required for ALL staged photographs and video.

Sahuaro Ranch Park is a national historic landmark and this allows preservation of the historic aspects of the land and buildings. A permit costs $100 and is valid for one year from the date of purchase. For more information, please visit glendaleaz. com/ParksandRecreation/Permits.cfm.

Free Historic Main House Tours June & July: Fri. & Sat.: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Closed for August.

The highlight of a trip to the Historic Sahuaro Ranch should include a free tour of the historic Main House, built in 1891. The house is furnished with some original furniture used by the Smith family who moved into the house in 1927. Also included are 1930’s furnishings and decorations that were owned by original Glendale families.

Private group tours available by appointment only. Call 623-930-4201 for tour information.

Event Rentals

Historic Sahuaro Ranch is a favorite place for children. Stop by on a summer evening for a visit with the peacocks and maybe some other animals and walk the grounds for a beautiful evening stroll.

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The Fruit Packing Shed is surrounded by historic buildings in a rustic setting.

It has been restored to its original beauty to accommodate wedding receptions, social events and meetings.

For details, call 623-930-4202. For information on wedding ceremonies at the Historic Rose Garden area contact the Glendale Historic Society at 623-435-0072.

FACILITIES & PARKS

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AZ Ice* 15829 N. 83rd Ave.

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Bonsall North & South 59th Ave. & Bethany Home Rd.

Bridle Path 51st Ave. Cactus to Bell roads

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Desert Mirage Golf Course 8710 W. Maryland Ave.

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Elsie McCarthy Sensory Garden 55th Ave. & Morten Ave.

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Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center, Park and SK8 Court 5600 W. Union Hills Dr.

Glendale Adult Center 5970 W. Brown St.

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Glendale Amphitheatre 5850 W. Glendale Ave.

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Glendale Youth Sports Complex 6222 N. 91st Ave.

Hidden Meadows 76th Ave. & St. John Ave.

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Arizona Shotokan Karate* 5815 W. Glendale Ave.

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Purely Dance* 4236 W. Bell Rd., Suite B1

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D I D YO U K N OW a Foothills membership fee includes a variety of fitness classes? Check out the monthly schedule at www.glendaleaz.com/ foothillscenter/index.cfm.

FOOTHILLS RECREATION & AQUATICS CENTER 5600 W. Union Hills Dr. | 623-930-4600 WELLNESS | LEARNING | FUN | NO CONTRACTS | NO JOINING FEES HOURS: Mon.–Fri., 5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Sat., 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Sun., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Holidays as posted.

For aquatics hours and more, see back of the guide and flip over.

Get your pass today and enjoy the benefits of membership which includes the use of the fitness center, rock wall, walking/jogging track, racquetball courts, activity room, locker room facilities, recreational basketball, badminton, pickle ball, volleyball, wally ball, basic land and water aerobics classes and scheduled fitness lap swimming.

Foothills Recreation membership options include a Day Pass, 15-Punch Pass, 1-Month or Annual Membership – all at great rates! Stop by the Foothills service desk for more information.

Foothills Aquatics See Aquatics information in the back of this guide - just flip it over!

The Foothills Center Is A Silver Sneakers® Location!

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Foothills 360 It’s back! The Foothills 360 Summer Camp

$110 R /$145 NR (weekly) Monday - Friday

7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Give your kids, ages 6-11, a memorable summer at this popular, supervised summer program, where staff provide fun, age-appropriate programming in a variety of spaces within the facility. All Foothills 360 sessions are drop-in programs and participants may come and go at their own will. Kids will enjoy swimming at least once a week, the rock wall, gymnasium games, arts ‘n crafts, guest speakers and active games. This Monday-Friday program fills quickly! Space is limited and available on a first-registered, first-served basis.

Registration begins April 2, and you may register for one week or multiple weeks as long as there is space available. Each child will need to bring a daily, non-perishable lunch and snacks, but lunch and snacks can also be purchased at the on-site café.

Weekly Enrollment fees: $110/week (nonresidents $145). No pre-registration fees all refund or cancellation requests must be

made by Wednesday at 8 p.m. of the week before your scheduled attendance to allow for those on the wait list to register. All cancellation/refund requests will include a $25 processing fee per week/per child.

For more information, call 623-930-4600.

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*Week with a holiday will be prorated due to the loss of a program day. No program Memorial Day, May 28 or 4th of July.

Jr. Racquetball League 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $25 R /$33 NR 3 TU/TH

(Ages 10-15) Learn the game of racquetball in a fun environment.

Instructor will share rules, tips and teach participants how to play against other players. Each day will build on the previous skills learned. Participants should come dressed in workout clothes with tennis shoes. All equipment is provided or bring your own. Call 623-930-4600 for more information.

Mark your calendar for the 4th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance on June 23!

See our ad on page 35.

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Enjoy an active lifestyle. Check out the fitness center, indoor track, pickle ball, racquetball, water aerobics and fitness classes, all included with your membership.

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There is always something happening at the G LE N DA LE A D U LT C E N T E R , including artistic and cultural performances, which are scheduled periodically for members throughout the year.

GLENDALE ADULT CENTER

Ages 18+

5970 W. Brown St. | 623-930-4321 Hours: Mon. - Thur.: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fri.: 8 a.m. - 5 .pm., closed Sat. and Sun. Center hours and fees subject to change.

Whether you’re looking for a challenging activity, such as a fitness program, or just a friendly place to spend time, the Glendale Adult Center is the place for you! We offer aerobics, dance, cards and games, Wii bowling, bingo, a lunch program and more!

The center is open to both Glendale residents and non-residents ages 18+. To ensure that participants enjoy quality facilities and programming, a center membership fee is collected.

The $40 ($60 non-Glendale resident) annual fee covers fitness, billiards, and helps off-set operations, staffing and programming expenses. To join us, just stop at the front desk to learn more membership benefits or get a tour of the facility.

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The Glendale Adult Center is the perfect place to hold your special celebration. For room rental details, call 623-930-4328.

Additional Operating Hours: Did you know the facility is now open later Monday through Thursday? Visit until 7 p.m. those days and use the following: • fitness center • billiards • library • computer lab Fitness Activities at the Glendale Adult Center!

Fitness Center Mon.-Thur.: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Fri.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Orientation provided upon request

Exercise Programs

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Cardio Moves 8:10 a.m.

Come join this fun, high energy, fat burning class with easy to follow routines. This cardio class is great way to start your day and it won’t even feel like a workout.

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Cardio Moves 3:10 p.m.

Total Body 9:15 a.m.

Low impact aerobics/medium intensity followed by toning exercises using bands, balls, and hand weights. During the mat exercises, you may request alternative chair exercises that are just as effective.

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Silver Sneakers Classic 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Have fun and move to music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activity for daily living skills. Handheld weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball are offered for resistance. A chair is used for seated and/or standing support.

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Zumba Gold 2 p.m.

This class is for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity. Come ready to sweat and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong!

Instructor: Cyndi Picker

Exercise Programs

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SilverSneakers Yoga 10 a.m.

Get ready to move through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered so you can perform a variety of seated and standing postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. This class is suitable for nearly every fitness level.

Instructor: Cyndi Picker

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T’ai Chi - Essentials 1 p.m.

Discover 5 easy to learn exercises taken directly from the Tai Chi form. Exercises are designed to help improve balance, relaxation, flexibility, strength, & body awareness. Adapted for people of all ages, especially those who do not want to learn the entire Tai Chi form, but still want the benefits.

Instructor: Charlie Gill

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Zumba Toning 2:15 p.m.

This Zumba class will put extra emphasis on toning and sculpting to define muscles. Adding resistance using Zumba Toning Sticks (or light weights) helps you focus on specific muscle groups, so you (and your muscles) stay engaged! This class will enhance your sense of rhythm and coordination, while toning target zones, including arms, core and lower body.

Instructor: Cyndi Picker

H E LP KE E P YOUR KID ' S B R AIN WAVE S ACTIVE this summer with Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM.) Many of Glendale's partners offer STEAM programming at these community and recreation centers at no cost to residents.

GLENDALE COMMUNITY CENTERS Find information on all five city community centers online at glendaleaz.com/parksandrecreation/centers/index.cfm.

All five of Glendale's community centers, operated by non-profit partners will offer summer hours and programming. To find out specific informaiton, visit the site's individual website or contact them in person or over the phone!

You can also obtain general information through our website (listed above) or by calling the Parks & Recreation Office at 623-930-2820.

14075 N. 59th Ave. | 623-240-2206

O’Neil Recreation Center 6448 W. Missouri Ave. | 623-937-3925 R.O.O.T.S. After School

Arizona STE[+a}M Shop Program

Rose Lane Recreation Center 5003 W. Marlette Ave. | 623-930-7945

Glendale Community Center 5401 W. Ocotillo Rd. | 623-930-4700

Glendale Heroes Park Recreation Center 83rd Ave. and Bethany Home Rd. | 623-930-2820 Wheels in Motion

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¡NUEVO! Línea de servicio al cliente en Español: 623-930-3310

Glendale Community Center North

F I E LD T R I P S are a must this summer – don’t miss out on these fun activities!

Glendale Recreation After School Program (Qualifies for DES assistance)

LICENSED GRASP Summer Youth Program

M-F

Desert Mirage Drop-In Recreation Program 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

May 29 - July 27 (closed July 4) $50/week R /$60/week NR

(entering K-8th grade) Looking for summer activities for your child(ren)?

Look no further. Glendale’s summer drop-in recreation program will provide enriching recreational opportunities in a comfortable, fun atmosphere.

Kids will learn new ways to express themselves, meet new friends and be physically active. Program activities include sports, group games, free play, creative art, STEM experiments, game challenges, summer reading adventures, movie time, special

events and lots of fun. All participants must wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. Youth must be the appropriate age by the first day of entering the program. This program is a drop-in format and is not a licensed program (during the summer). “Dropin” means that children are able to sign themselves in and out and do not require a parent or guardian with them.

Contact Glendale Parks and Recreation Office at 623-930-2820, option 1 glendaleaz.com/ParksandRecreation/ AfterSchoolPrograms Registration begins April 2.

Location: Desert Mirage Elementary School, 8605 W. Maryland Ave.

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$110 R /$130 NR

There are five exciting outings in the field trip package this summer. The trips will include Peter Piper Pizza, Jump Street, Rose Lane Aquatics Center, Great Skate and Wet & Wild Waterpark.

All children must be registered and participate in the Desert Mirage DropIn Recreation Program to sign up for the field trip package. Registration for the summer program and the field trip package both begin May 1 and spaces are limited for the field trip package!

Scholarship opportunities are available, call the Parks & Recreation Office at 623-930-2820 for more information.

NOTE: Glendale offers another dropin program at Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center. See page 9 for information on that program.

ADAPTIVE RECREATION

The city of Glendale strives to provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities and has specially designed these adaptive recreation programs for individuals with physical, mental, emotional or social disabilities. For more information, contact 623-930-4610. Visit us at GlendaleAZ.com/ParksandRecreation/ Adaptive.cfm.

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More Sizzling Summer Fun: Field Trip Package 2018

Adaptive Bowling

Session #1 – June 30 - August 18 (8+) Improve your bowling game; enjoy the support of others and make new friends! Parents, guardians and caregivers volunteer and assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience. Bowling ramps are available to registered bowlers. Instruction is not provided. Includes a bowling ball and shoes. Registration starts June 9. For more information call 623-930-4610.

Location: Glenfair Lanes Bowling Alley, 6110 N. 59th Ave.

Watch for information on the next session of Theatre Kidz starting late summer 2018.

Looking for fitness classes? F R O M A E R O B I C S TO Z U M B A , we've got you covered. Find all adult fitness offerings on pages 13-14.

ADULT SPECIAL INTEREST ACTIVITIES ADULT FITNESS:

Yogalates

Hatha Yoga

$29 R /$35 NR

Zumba - Drop-In $5 Drop in

All classes are 13+ unless noted.

$29 R /$35 NR

Date

Days

Times

Dates

Days

Times

4 TU

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

May 12

4 SA

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

4 TH

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

June 9

4 SA

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Dates

Days

Times

May 8

May Aug.

Mondays

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

May 10 June 5

4 TU

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

July 7

4 SA

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

May Aug.

Tuesday

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

June 7

4 TH

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Aug 4

4 SA

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

May Aug.

Wednesdays

6 – 7 p.m.

July 3

4 TU

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

May 1 - 10

Thursday

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

May 17 Aug. 16

Thursday

6 - 7 p.m.

May Aug.

Saturdays

10 – 11 a.m.

(15+) Come join the party! Zumba fuses Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program.

Class includes interval training sessions using fast and slow rhythms. No class May 28 or July 4.

M/W/Sa Instructor: Haren T/Th Instructor: Baker

4 TH

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

4 TU

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Aug 2

4 TH

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

(+18) Yogalates is a great workout that combines both Yoga and Pilates. This class allows the body to stretch through yoga poses and strengthen the core.

Exercise bands, Pilate rings and small medicine balls will be used. Improve core strength and balance by strengthening the muscles around the joints and improving the way your body functions and feels. Focus will be on breathing, pelvic placement, rib cage placement, scapular movement and head and cervical spine placement. Bring peace to your mind, body and spirit. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel and water.

Instructor: Juneau Location: Foothills Rec Center

Easy Flow Basic Yoga – All Levels $59 R /$69 NR

Dates

Days

Times

May 7

8M

8 – 8:50 a.m.

July 9

8M

8 – 8:50 a.m.

This class is for those looking to reignite or begin their yoga practice and improve flexibility, strength and stamina. This is a vinyasa flow class (linking breath and movement) that will move you through many of the familiar asanas (postures), but with modifications and a more deliberate, gentle pace. Great for increasing mobility and flexibility. Become a more serious practitioner or simply stay active and mobile.

No class May 28. Instructor: Gutierrez Location: Foothills Rec Center

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Location: Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center

July 5 July 31

(+18) This is a great class for all levels of yoga.

Participants practice yoga poses that allow their body to stretch. This workout will be done with yoga straps, yoga blocks and small medicine balls. Participants will improve balance by strengthening the muscles around joints, improve the way your body functions, focus on yoga poses and breathing. Come join a challenging yoga class and end the day in a great way. This is done with upbeat music and a great workout from beginners to advanced. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel and water. Instructor: Juneau Location: Foothills Rec Center

Yin Yoga

T’ai Chi – Beginning Yang Style

$59 R /$69 NR

$59 R /$69 NR

Days

Times

Dates

Days

Times

May 2

8W

10:30 – 11:20 a.m.

May 3

8 TH

7 – 8:30 p.m.

May 7

8M

9 – 9:50 a.m.

July 12

8 TH

7 – 8:30 p.m.

July 9

8M

9 – 9:50 a.m.

July 11

8W

10:30 – 11:20 a.m.

Warrior X-Fit $35 R /$42 NR

Dates

Days

Times

May 1

4 TU/TH

7:35 - 8:05 p.m.

June 5

4 TU/TH

7:35 - 8:05 p.m.

July 3

4 TU/TH

7:35 - 8:05 p.m.

Aug 7

4 TU/TH

7:35 - 8:05 p.m.

Are you looking for a workout that is not your typical same old gym workout and where every class is different?

It’s time to get your sweat on with X-Fit’s intense, heart-pumping, fitnessenhancing class. All fitness levels welcome, from beginner to expert.

Resistance bands needed and are available for purchase, $20. Bag gloves optional. Instructor: Keene’s Staff Location: Keene’s ATA Martial Arts

(+18) The gentle flowing movements of this ancient Chinese exercise help improve balance, reduce stress, increase circulation and more. Investigate the first third of the 36 postures. Loose, comfortable clothing is recommended.Instructor: Gill Location: Foothills Rec Center T’ai Chi - Essentials $43 R /$52 NR

Dates

Days

Times

June 6

8W

9 - 10 a.m.

Tai Chi Essentials, a simplified form of Tai Chi Chuan offers a personal pathway to better balance, focused attention, relaxation and a vigorous mindset to students of all levels of physical ability. Learn the five easy movements in just eight weeks. Have fun and enjoy the benefits for years to come. No class July 4. Instructor: Burr Location: Foothills Rec Center

ADULT SPORTS Beginning Shotokan Karate $157 R /$167 NR

Days

Times

June 4

M/W

6 - 7 p.m.

TU/TH/SA

10 - 11 a.m.

TU/TH

7 - 8 p.m.

Learn traditional Japanese-style karate basics, forms and sparring. Emphasis is placed on traditional manners and selfdiscipline. Beginning students will receive a Gi (karate uniform). Instructor: Hyder/Staff Location: Arizona Shotokan Karate

AUG

$45 R /$55 NR

10 Weeks

Dates

T’ai Chi - Essentials

2

Beginning/Intermediate Archery

Dates

Days

Times

May 3

8 TH

6 - 7 p.m.

6 - 7 p.m.

(8+) Aiming for a great activity for adults and youth? Try archery. Our classes are for new archers with little or no experience and intermediate archers who want to enhance their skills. Instruction is based on USA Archery’s National Training System (NTS).

Classes will start with a basic safety lesson and then begin teaching the foundations for a lifetime of shooting. All necessary equipment is provided. If you want to purchase equipment, please consult with one of our experienced coaches first. They will help you make informed decisions that will save you time, money and frustration.

3Garchery.org. No class August 23.

Instructor: 3G Coaching Staff Location: Foothills Rec Center

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Dates

Yin Yoga targets the deep connective tissues of the body, especially the hips, sacrum and spine. Yin asanas (postures) are more passive and mainly on the floor.

Yin Yoga is unique in that you are asked to relax in the asanas, soften the muscles and move closer to the connective tissues, offering deeper access to the body. Flexibility decreases over time and Yin Yoga is a wonderful way to maintain your flexibility. No class May 28 and 30.

Instructor: Gutierrez Location: Foothills Rec Center

8 TH

(+18) Discover five easy-to-learn exercises taken directly from the T’ai Chi form. Exercises are designed to help improve balance, relaxation, flexibility, strength and body awareness. Adapted for people of all ages, especially those who do not want to learn the entire T’ai Chi form, but still want the benefits. Instructor: Gill Location: Foothills Rec Center

JUN

$85 R /$95 NR 4 TH

6:30 - 8 p.m.

Tennis I $66 R /$76 NR 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

8 W

(18+) For those who have played little or no tennis. Learn the basic strokes to enjoy the game. No class July 4.

Instructor: Paseo Racquet Center Professionals Location: Paseo Racquet Center

JUN 6

Tennis II $66 R /$76 NR 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

8 W

(18+) For those who have graduated from Tennis I or haven’t played for a while. Learn advanced strokes, scoring and playing strategies. No class July 4. Instructor: Paseo Racquet Center Professionals Location: Paseo Racquet Center

ADULT CULTURAL ARTS: Adult Ballet II (INT/ADV) $56 R /$66 NR

Dates

Days

Times

May 9

8W

7:15 – 8:15 p.m.

July 11

8W

7:15 – 8:15 p.m.

(15+) Did you take ballet classes when you were younger? Or, do you miss dancing? This class is designed for adult dancers who have an existing knowledge of ballet. Enjoy a fantastic workout while we have fun at the barre and across the floor, with combinations including turns, petite allegro, grande allegro, and adagio. Prerequisite prior ballet/dance experience. Wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothes (dance wear or fitness attire) and bring ballet shoes. Instructor: Soto Location: Foothills Rec Center - EXA Healthy Chinese Cooking $69 R /$79 NR

Dates

Days

Times

May 9

6W

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

July 11

6W

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

(+18) Discover cooking techniques to make Chinese cooking easy and fast. Learn the right ingredients to use in each dish by providing the right nutrients to aid in improving your overall health. This class will cover traditional Chinese cuisine as well as contemporary Chinese cuisine, including dishes from the different regions; Mandarin, Shanghai, Sichuan, Cantonese and Hong Kong. Instructor will collect $30 supply fee at first class.

Instructor: Wang Lam Location: Foothills Rec Center

Advanced Cake Decorating $31 R /$37 NR

ADULT PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Painting $60 R /$70 NR

JUN 3

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People

Dates

Days

Times

Dates

Days

Times

June 16

1 SA

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

May 1

8 TU

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

July 10

8 TU

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

(+18) Some music teachers may not want you to know this, but you don’t need years of weekly lessons to learn piano. In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. How do we do it? While regular piano instructors teach note reading, piano professionals use chords. You will learn all the chords you’ll need to play any song in this one session – any song, any style and in any key. If you can find middle C and know the meaning of “Every Good Boy Does Fine,” you already know enough to enroll. Topics include how to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it, how to form the three main types of chords, how to handle different keys and time signatures and how to avoid counting. This is a lecture demo, not a hands-on class. Materials fee of $29 will be collected in class for the book and online instructional material.

Instructor: Coffman Location: Foothills Rec Center

If you’ve always been intimidated with making buttercream flowers, fear no more. After this class and with practice, you are on you way to confidently creating beautiful and delicate buttercream flowers, roses, leaves, shells, stars, and simple borders. You will be using various tips along with the new Russian tips. Learn to frost your cake like a pro and get the extra smooth effects using colored icing.

Cake decorating is a fantastic opportunity to fully express your creativity. All supplies, tools and equipment will be provided. You will be given a round, 8”x 3”, vanilla cake, buttercream icing, boards and a cake box. Instructor will collect $10 supply fee at class Instructor: Finan Location: Foothills Rec Center

The ultimate relaxation is drawing a soft brush of color across a smooth canvas.

Learn to create a pleasing composition, mix and apply colors, and use light and shadow to create a masterpiece you would be proud to hang in your own home. Acrylics, oils, watercolor paints, finger paints or whatever you have or prefer, you are sure to enjoy this friendly, relaxing, low pressure class, as you meet new friends and play in the paint. Come prepared with something to paint on and with. Optional projects will be presented to teach and challenge you, or you can do your own thing. Questions?

Email be.a.light12@gmail.com. No class May 29.

Instructor: Kathleen Moody Location: Foothills Rec Center

Marzipan Cake & Cake Lace Clay Modeling - Critters

$31 R /$37 NR

$60 R /$70 NR

Dates

Days

Times

May 12

1 SA

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Dates

Days

Times

Aug 18

1 SA

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

May 2

8W

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

July 11

8W

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Have you ever wondered how to make those beautiful lace decorated cakes?

During this hands-on class, you will learn to cover a cake with marzipan and apply decorative cake lace made with silicone molds. This elegant cake will surely impress your family and friends. All tools and equipment will be provided for use during class. You will be taking your project home. Instructor will collect a $15 supply fee. Instructor: Finan Location: Foothills Rec Center

AUG 11

Royal Icing Flowers $31 R /$37 NR 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

1 SA

24

1 - 4 p.m.

1 SU

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People $35 R /$42 NR

1:30 - 4 p.m.

1 SU

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Topics include how chords work in a song, how to form the three main types of chords, how to tune your guitar, basic strumming patterns and how to buy a good guitar. Bring your acoustic guitar. Class limited to 15 students. For more information, go to justonceclasses.com. Materials fee of $29 will be collected in class for the book and online instructional videos.

Instructor: Coffman Location: Foothills Rec Center

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In this class, you will learn to elaborate royal icing. Great selections of flowers will be created. You’ll explore sophisticated ways to bring your cakes and desserts to life! You will learn to make beautiful icing flowers such as pansies, morning glory, daisies, primrose, rosebuds, leaf and the famous rose. You will discover the secrets of arranging them in a beautifully cake or cupcakes. You can keep these flowers for a long time in a container and when you need them just make your cake or cupcakes and attach your flowers with icing. All tools, equipment is provided for use during the class and will be returned when class is completed. You will be taking project home.

Instructor will collect a $10.00 supply fee on the day of class.Instructor: Finan Location: Foothills Rec Center

Expand your thinking to a new way of experiencing objects! In this class, you will learn to see your favorite critter in both two and three dimensions.

The focus is animals, but you can use these techniques to create anything you envision using polymer clay. If you can “see” it you, you can build it, even life-size! Learn everything you need to know to create one or more completed, painted sculptures. If you like a challenge, and want to learn a fun, new skill, this class is for you. Some previous drawing experience if helpful. Supply fee of $15 will be collected at the first class. Questions? Email be.a.light12@ gmail.com. No class May 30.

Instructor: Kathleen Moody Location: Foothills Rec Center

JUN

$35R /$42 NR

MAY 10

Introduction to Managing Stress with Healing Meditations

$36 R /$43 NR

7 - 8 p.m.

4 TH

(+18) Healing meditations are tools that can be used at a moment’s notice and can be planned to start or end your day. These tools can help you cope with traumatic memories, the aging process, the loss of a loved one, career demands, difficult relationships and the many other thoughts that continue to circle around and around, creating a very busy mind that won’t be quiet. Learn and experience a variety of meditations; self-compassion, audio, visual and kinetic (movement).

Together, we will learn how to begin lessening the impact of stress and gain a peaceful mind that promotes the healing of mind, body and spiritual aches and pains. No class May 31.

Instructor: Weldum, Certified Stress Manager Location: Foothills Rec Center

Easy Qigong & Tai Chi Movement Healing Meditation $54 R /$64 NR 6 Weeks

Dates

Days

Times

July 26

6 TH

7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Qigong (cheegung) is a 5,000-yearold mind-body practice, cultivating vital energy by integrating movement, breathing techniques and mental focus. Health Benefits include stress relief, balance, heart health, immune boost and mental focus.Tai Chi is a series of Qigong movements that are gentle, flowing, meditative and selfhealing. This class is good for any age or physical condition and can be done sitting or standing. Let’s get moving together by having fun with building energy within us and calming the mind.

Instructor: Weldum, Certified Stress Manager Location: Foothills Rec Center Meditations – Mini Sessions $18 R /$21 NR

JUN 14

Managing Stress with Healing Meditations – Part II $36 R /$43 NR

7 - 8 p.m.

4 TH

(+18) This class is a follow-up to the introduction class when you learned the effects of stress and a variety of meditations in each category; selfcompassion, audio, visual and kinetic (movement). Most of the class will be spent experiencing the four types of meditations. No class July 5.

Instructor: Weldum, Certified Stress Manager Location: Foothills Rec Center

Class

Dates

Days

Times

SelfCompassion

May 9

2W

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Auditory

May 23

2W

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Visual

June 13

2W

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Kinetic

June 27

2W

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

(+18) Learn and experience four different types of meditations in these introductory mini sessions. Instructor will guide you through meditations in the areas of self-compassions, audio, visual or kinetic (movement). Sign up for as many sessions as you like. No class May 30 and July 4.

Instructor: Weldum, Certified Stress Manager Location: Foothills Rec Center

MAY 9

Learn to Speak French with Andre’ $88 R /$98 NR

6:30 - 8 p.m.

8W

For students who have some knowledge of French. This conversation class, taught by a native speaker, will cover correct pronunciation, practical vocabulary, common idiomatic expressions and basic grammar through the study of simple dialogs.

Instructor will supply class materials.

Instructor: Andre’ Klein Location: Foothills Rec Center

JUN 25

Financial Fitness For Women $15 R /$18 NR

Dates

Days

Times

May 29

1 TU

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

June 26

1 TU

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

July 24

1 TU

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Aug 28

1 TU

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Nearly all women will be responsible for planning major life events alone at some point in their lives. You and a guest are invited to attend an educational seminar to review the financial needs of women in retirement.

Learn how to become empowered when it comes to your financial future.

The following topics will be addressed: why you shouldn’t leave all money matters to your spouse; why women, more than men, should be concerned with outliving their retirement income; how to avoid common mistakes with estate planning documents; and how to leverage government benefits to maximize your retirement income.

You will receive a complimentary Empowering Women Kit, including a “Financial To-Do List” and “From the Heart Journal,” to help consolidate all of your important financial information for your loved ones. Light refreshments will be served. Instructor: Gislason Location: Foothills Rec Center Introduction to Voiceovers $49 R /$59 NR 1 M

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Class Cancellation & Refund Policies Cancellation Policy: All class cancellation requests must be submitted at least 7 calendar days prior to class start date. All class registrations are subject to a $5 cancellation fee per class/program per participant. Refunds will not be given for missed classes. Cancellation requests due to medical reasons that are not submitted 7 days prior must provide documentation to receive a pro-rated refund.

Refund Policy: For refunds less than $25, a credit will be applied to the registrant's household account and can be used for future classes/programs with Glendale Parks & Recreation. Refunds $25+ will be processed either by credit card or check depending on original payment method.

6 - 8 p.m.

(18+) Explore the voiceover industry!

Discover current trends, opportunities, and tools you need to find success.

Read a real script and receive coaching from your instructor, a professional, working voice actor from Voices For All, to improve your delivery. Receive a professional voiceover evaluation later.

One-time, 2 hour, introductory class!

Instructor: Voice For All Staff Location: Foothills Rec Center

Intro to Voiceovers – One on One Live Video Chat $49 R /$59 NR

Explore the voiceover industry!

Discover current trends, opportunities, and tools you need to find success.

Read a real script and receive coaching from your instructor, a professional voice actor, to improve your delivery.

Onetime, 90 minute, one-on-one, video-chat class! Learn more: http:// www.voicesforall.com/ooo Fundamentals for Retirement Planning $15 R /$18 NR

Dates

Days

Times

May 15

1 TU

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

June 12

1 TU

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

July 17

1 TU

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Aug 14

1 TU

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Describe the need for a fiduciary level of service and provide an overview of the NEW (2017) fiduciary requirements for retirement accounts. Examine the fundamentals required to build your retirement foundation, including how to determine the level of risk your retirement nest egg is exposed to, how to manage your assets to generate income, when to file for social security to maximize your lifetime benefit and how technology can be a key to creating a retirement income plan.

Light refreshments will be served Instructor: Gislason Location: Foothills Rec Center

Mah Jongg - American Version $67 R /$77 NR

Pet CPR and First Aid Training $42 R /$50 NR

Dates

Days

Times

Location

Dates

Days Times

May 8

4 TU

12:30 – 2:45 p.m.

Foothills

May 10

1 TH

6 - 9 p.m.

June 5

4 TU

12:30 – 2:45 p.m.

Arrowhead

June 16

1 SA

12 – 3 p.m.

July 10

4 TU

12:30 – 2:45 p.m.

Foothills

July 19

1 TH

6 – 9 p.m.

Arrowhead

Aug 18

1 SA

12 – 3 p.m.

(18+) Learn to play Mah Jongg, the American version. Instruction provided to play this mentally-challenging and seductive game of ancient China.

Classes cover three distinct parts of this skillful game: set up and rules, defensive and offensive moves and increasing speed and agility of play.

Instructor: Weiner Location: Foothills Rec Center CPR/AED Training $37 R /$42 NR

Location

Dates

Day

Times

Arrowhead

May 26

1 SA

3:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Foothills

June 28

1 TH

5 - 9 p.m.

Arrowhead

July 28

1 SA

3:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Foothills

Aug 30

1 Th

5 - 9 p.m.

Discuss the immediate care and temporary assistance that can be given to an injured or suddenly ill pet until competent veterinary care is available.

Properly applied first aid can save your pet’s life, reduce recovery time and be the difference between temporary and lifelong disability. In addition to basic emergency care, CPR and emergency choking, learn of the common illnesses and other problems that your pet may experience. Each participant will receive a student handbook and certificate of completion. This program is endorsed by the ASPCA. Instructor: American Emergency Response Training

The CPR/AED Training program is designed to provide those with an occupational requirement or personal enrichment interest with the core knowledge and hands-on skills to provide care for the injured until EMS arrives.

This course will include: adult handsonly CPR, adult/child/infant CPR, AED (automated external defibrillator) usage, and how to relieve choking in an adult, child or infant. Course content conforms to the American Heart Association guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiac Care. Upon successful completion, each participant will receive a two-year certification card. Instructor: American Emergency Response Training

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All activities are subject to change depending upon instructor availability, minimum/maximum enrollment and are subject to cancellation due to insufficient enrollment. In the event of a cancellation, you will be notified by phone and may request a transfer or refund. FOR CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY, SEE PAGE X. All information is subject to change without notice. Some fees do not include materials or supplies. Estimated cost of materials or supplies will vary with the quality and quantity used.

BY PHONE OR IN PERSON Glendale Adult Center - 5970 W. Brown St. 623-930-2320 M-F: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center - 5600 W. Union Hills Dr. 623-930-4600 M-F: 5:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

SA: 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., SU: 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

ONLINE glendaleaz.com/ParksAndRecreation

BY MAIL Pay with check/money order payable to City of Glendale. Call to request a registration form. Send completed form, payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope to the location noted on the form.

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For assistance, call 602-930-4600 or 623-930-2820.

Sign up online, by phone, in person or by mail. After you sign up, you will receive a confirmation of your registered activity.

Online you will receive a screen receipt that can be printed. If you do not receive confirmation prior to your class/activity start date, call 623-930-2820. Your confirmation will serve as notice for you to attend on the specific start date. You will not be able to attend if your name is not on the activity roster.

Think you got game?

Join the M E N ’ S B A S K E T B A LL LE AG U E beginning June 5.

ADULT MEN’S COMPETITIVE BASKETBALL LEAGUE League Begins

Registration Fee

Tues., June 5

Team Classification

$350 R /$420 NR

Registration Dates April 23 - May 4

Mandatory Managers Meeting Wed., May 23 | 6 p.m.

All registered teams will be required to have one team representative attend this meeting.

Location: Raven Room at the Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center, 5600 West Union Hills Drive, Glendale, AZ

Fee includes total games, administration fees, lights, gym facility, equipment, awards for winning team, two officials and site staff.

League Format The Adult Men’s Basketball League will be offered on Tuesday evenings. Games will be scheduled at 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. The League is limited to 6 teams; however a waiting list will be taken for a possible second league. Teams will play weekly a round robin format with a single elimination tournament.

Teams are responsible for signing up in their appropriate leagues.

Competitive League players have more experience. (i.e. ex college/high school players with knowledge of the rules and more experience.) Recreational League players are players that have less experience then the competitive players. (i.e. Knowledge of rules or parks and recreation experiences.)

For additional league information, call Mike Davis at 623-930-4612.

Location: Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center Adult Men’s Competitive Basketball League – SUMMER 2018 Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center

TEAM REGISTRATION FORM

TEAM NAME:_____________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________________________________________ PLAYER 1 - TEAM MANAGER:

Submit this form to the Front Desk at the Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center, 5600 W. Union Hills Dr., Glendale, AZ, along with payment by cash, check (payable to: City of Glendale), Visa, MasterCard or American Express. The League is limited to 6 teams. Registration is April 2 - May 4, 2018.

Name:______________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________ Phone:______________________________________________________ E-Mail:____________________________________________________________________________

Name

Address

Phone

PLAYER 2: _________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________ PLAYER 3: _________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________ PLAYER 4: _________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________ PLAYER 5: _________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________ PLAYER 6: _________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________

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PLAYER 7: _________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________ PLAYER 8: _________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________ Glendale Parks and Recreation complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need special accommodations, please call 623-9304610. Hearing impaired may call the TDD line at 623-930-2197. The city of Glendale Parks and Recreation Department prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, and/or disabling conditions, such as, but not limited to, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in its programs and activities. Discrimination complaints may be filed with either the Glendale Parks and Recreation Department or the Director of Equal Opportunity Program, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, D.C. 20013-7127. 7081PR 3/07

Find this information online at G LE N DA LE A Z .C O M / PA R KSA N D R E C R E ATI O N /S P O R T S.

ADULT SOFTBALL Glendale Parks & Recreation Office | 5970 W. Brown St. Glendale, AZ 85302

JUN Important Information • League registration takes place at the Glendale Parks & Recreation office from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Leagues begin on the dates noted under each sport.

• Glendale Parks & Recreation does not place individuals on teams, but keeps a free agent list, which is made available to teams short on players.

If you would like to be placed on the free agent list or have any questions about the Adult Sports program, contact Mike D. at 623-930-4612 or mdavis@glendaleaz.com.

• Adult Sports program participants must be age 18 or older.

• To receive Glendale resident rates, proof of residency must be provided. Document must show address and be current within 60 days (examples: driver’s license, water bill, etc.) Teams will pay the maximum non-resident fee until proof of residency is verified, then a refund will be issued for the appropriate amount. Refunds typically take 7-10 business days to process.

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New Teams Roster/Temporary Receipt Deadline Must arrive by 5 p.m.

Location: Glendale Parks & Recreation Office

Confirm Residency New teams applying to be a resident team may call 623-930-4612 on or after June 9 to confirm approval of team’s resident status.

Fees Includes double-header, 14-game regular season and a single elimination tournament; administrative fees; ASA registration fee; softballs; lights; awards for winning teams; officials and field staff). Please note: $50 off league fees will be given to teams who attend the organizational meeting. The above listed rates do NOT include the $50 discount.

Returning and Glendale resident teams: $505 New Resident Teams (minimum number of four Glendale residents): $505 New Non-resident Teams: $595 Number Of Teams Leagues are based on eight maximum, six minimum. If leagues do not fill, teams will be placed in another league if space permits.

Format/Days/Locations

Adult Coed Summer Softball Leagues

MAY

Returning teams: 6 p.m.

New teams: 7 p.m.

Location: Glendale Main Library, Auditorium, 5959 W. Brown St. Teams represented by a manager or team player during the entire meeting will receive $50 off league registration fee.

Meeting topics will include league format, rule changes and how to sign up.

MAY 31

JUN 6-9

Registration Packets For more information, call 623-930-4612.

Location: Glendale Parks & Recreation Office Returning Teams Roster/Temporary Receipt Deadline Location: Glendale Parks & Recreation Office

League

Night

Park

Start Date

Coed C/D

Friday

FSC

July 6

Coed B/C

Sunday

SRP

July 8

Coed C/D

Sunday

FSC

July 8

Coed B/C

Friday

SRP

July 6

Coed C/D

Sunday

SRP

July 8

FSC = Foothills Sports Complex SRP = Sahuaro Ranch Sports Complex

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Organizational Meetings

Teams play a double-header format one night a week at the following times and locations.

H AV E A B L AS T TH I S S U M M E R! With Glendale Parks & Recreation, your possibilities for summer adventure are endless!

Read more below.

SUMMER IS FOR RECREATING: PLAY, LEARN, STAY HEALTHY

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e never really get over the childhood excitement of a fun-filled summer adventure ahead of us, do we? Well, you may not be a kid any longer, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make your summer an adventure.

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Glendale Parks and Recreation programs are here to provide something for everyone, which means we’re here to help you discover the possibilities for adventure right in your backyard.

Want to learn a new language for your bucket list trip to another continent? Check. Cook gourmet cuisine like a famous chef? We can help with that. Make new friends over a game of pickleball or bridge;

unlock the history and heritage of your community with a tour of Historic Sahuaro Ranch; or your mission may be to host a family reunion. Yep, all of the above.

If you’re not on this adventure alone, we’ve got the activities for your kids and things for parents and kids to do together. Introduce your 7-year-old to the world of athletics with our Youth Sports League, or start them out with a skills class to learn the basics; or sign up for a parent-tot swim lesson and make a splash together.

The summer fun might entail day camp for your child, and Glendale offers two options that help keep the little ones active, engaged and entertained all school break long.

It is our hope that you will take advantage of the many amenities available to you. Don’t forget the two fitness centers, two full-size aquatics complexes, a historic ranch, an archery range, multiple sports fields, a rock climbing wall, BMX, skate and in-line facilities, and a fishing lake stocked with fish year-round.

Spend your summer with us – you will be amazed at all we have to offer!

Drop us a line! We truly strive to address a wide variety of needs by providing low cost, high value programs and facility amenities for all residents.

We understand how busy your lives are and we are honored you choose to spend your leisure time with us. We appreciate your feedback to continue making improvements to our facilities and programs. Email us at glendaleprteam@glendaleaz.com.

We're helping to make your life easier with new software that will enable you to sign up for our programs and rent park facilities online AND FRO M YO U R M O B I LE D E VI C E !

NEW SOFTWARE MAKES SIGN-UP QUICKER, EASIER

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We are pleased to offer improved customer service to Glendale residents and all customers, with the hopes that we can save you time and make your life easier. We hope that these improvements will mean that you and your family will participate in a multitude of Glendale recreation programs!

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Now offering online management of your recreation center membership; online ramada and ballfield reservations

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Register easily – anytime, anywhere!

Some of the improvements include:

If you have any questions regarding the software or require assistance with setting up your account, contact our Customer Service team at 623-930-2820 , option 1.

Our registration system is on our website at www.glendaleaz.com/parksandrecreation.cfm.

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Better, user-friendly, online registration process

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Mobile friendly

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Intuitive household management

What happened to codes? You may have noticed that classes listed in this guide no longer have a code number; with the new system, simply find the name of the class or activity and the day and time you prefer, and register with that info. See? We told you it would be easier!

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ood news! The city of Glendale has just launched a new software system to make it more convenient for customers to register for Parks & Recreation activities. The new software is more customer friendly and offers online and mobile registrations for current members. Please be sure to check out the new online features and update your account. If you have registered for activities recently, you should have received an email from us to update your account information, as your login information will need to be updated. Users who do not have active registrations with us will need to create a new account.

TE N N I S C L AS S E S are offered for kids, ages 4-17 this summer at Paseo Racquet Center. For more information about the tennis center, see page 32.

YOUTH & TEEN SPECIAL INTEREST ACTIVITIES YOUTH SPORTS & FITNESS: Japanese Judo - Beginner $21 R /$25 NR

Japanese Judo - Intermediate $21 R /$25 NR

$60 R /$70 NR

Dates

Days

Times

Dates

Days

Times

May 2

4 M/W

6 - 7:30 p.m.

June 5

4 TU/TH

10 – 11:00 a.m.

July 10

4 TU/TH

10 – 11:00 a.m.

Dates

Days

Times

May 2

4 M/W

5:30 - 6 p.m.

June 4

4 M/W

6 - 7:30 p.m.

5:30 - 6 p.m.

July 9

4 M/W

6 - 7:30 p.m.

Aug 6

4 M/W

6 - 7:30 p.m.

June 4

4 M/W

July 9

4 M/W

5:30 - 6 p.m.

Aug 6

4 M/W

5:30 - 6 p.m.

(6-13) Learn basic judo postures and salutations, how to move on the mat, control your opponent and be thrown safely. No class May 28 and July 4.

Instructor: Dr. Moore Location: Foothills Rec Center

(8-18) Must have taken prior judo classes and have instructor approval.

Techniques of grappling, locking, choking, escaping and sequence combinations taught. No class May 28 and July 4. Instructor: Dr. Moore Location: Foothills Rec Center

(9-10) Students will be trained under USTA “Quick Start” guidelines. Age appropriate equipment will be used to speed up the learning curve. Play will be on 60-foot courts with slower moving balls to assist in developing tennis skills. Instructor: Paseo Racquet Center Staff Location: Paseo Racquet Center Tennis

Tennis

$60 R /$70 NR

$45 R /$54 NR

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Tennis

Dates

Days

Times

June 4

4 M/W

10 – 10:30 a.m.

July 9

4 M/W

10 – 10:30 a.m.

(4-8) Students will be trained under USTA “Quick Start” guidelines. Class will utilize smaller courts (36’), smaller nets, smaller racquets and special balls. Play-based drills will be geared toward increasing enjoyment and skill development. Instructor: Paseo Racquet Center Staff Location: Paseo Racquet Center

Dates

Days

Times

June 5

4 TU/TH

10 – 11:00 a.m.

July 10

4 TU/TH

10 – 11:00 a.m.

(11-17) Bring your racquet and enjoy professional instruction geared toward beginners. Basic skills, etiquette and rules are covered using drills and games.

Loaner racquets available upon request.

Instructor: Paseo Racquet Center Staff Location: Paseo Racquet Center

Beginning Shotokan Karate $80 R /$90 NR

YOUTH CULINARY ARTS: Kids Cake Decorating $31 R /$37 NR

Dates

Days

Times

June 5

5 TU/TH

5:30 – 6 p.m.

Dates

Days

Time

July 10

5 TU/TH

5:30 – 6 p.m.

June 23

1 Sat

11 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

July 7

1 Sat

11 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

(4-6) Introduces the basics of Shotokan karate. Beginning students will receive a Gi (karate uniform). Instructor: Hyder/Staff Location: Arizona Shotokan Karate Beginning Shotokan Karate $157 R /$167 NR

10 Weeks

Date

Days

Times

June 4

M-TH

6 - 7 p.m.

TU/TH/SA

10 – 11 a.m.

(7-12) Learn traditional Japanese-style karate basics, forms and sparring.

Emphasis is placed on traditional manners and self-discipline. Beginning students will receive a Gi (karate uniform). Classes are available 5 days a week, 7 scheduled class times. Students are suggested to train at least 3 days a week. Instructor: Hyder/Staff Location: Arizona Shotokan Karate

(+11) Come and learn the basics of cake decorating. During this class you will learn to frost a cake with buttercream icing, how to use the piping bags and tips, color your icing and decorate your cake. You can combine art and pastry recipes, and enjoy these delicious cakes. Not only are they a delight dessert but they are so beautiful, you will impress at your next family gathering. This class includes all supplies provided by the instructor. You will be provided with an 8”x 3” round vanilla cake, buttercream icing, boards and a cake box. All tools, equipment are provided for use during the class and will be returned when class is completed. You will be taking project home. Instructor will collect a $10.00 supply fee on the day of class.

Instructor: Finan Location: Foothills Rec Center

ATA Tigers

Dates Ages

Days

Times

June 4

5-7

1 M/ TU/W/ TH/FR

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

June 25

8-17

1 M/ TU/W/ TH/FR

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

July 16

8-17

1 M/ TU/W/ TH/FR

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

July 23

5-7

1 M/ TU/W/ TH/FR

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

(5-17) Is your child interested in dance?

This weeklong day camp is a cool way to experience dance class in a fun, encouraging way. Participants will learn the basics of different dance styles through the use of movement, music, arts and crafts and more! Each camp will end with a small performance.

Please send your child with a water bottle and a healthy (nut-free) snack for snack time. Please inform instructor of any food allergies. Instructor: Shauna Morales Location: Foothills Rec Center Tumbling - Parent & Toddler

Kids Cooking

$64 R /$74 NR

Ballet

$59 R /$69 NR

$37 R /$44 NR

4 Weeks

$55 R /$65 NR

6 Weeks

Dates

Day

Times

May 1

4 TU/TH

4 – 4:25 p.m.

Dates

Days

Times

Dates

Days

Times

June 5

4 TU/TH

4 – 4:25 p.m.

May 12

4 SA

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

May 7

4M

10 - 10:30 a.m.

July 3

4 TU/TH

4 – 4:25 p.m.

June 18

6M

10 - 10:30 a.m.

Aug 7

4 TU/TH

4 – 4:25 p.m.

Aug 6

4M

10 - 10:30 a.m.

(4-6) ATA Tigers inspires self-discipline, courtesy and respect and is designed to improve motor skills, focus and listening skills. Free uniform for firsttime students. Instructor: Keene’s Staff Location: Keene’s ATA Martial Arts Karate for Kids

(7-12) Calling all chefs-to-be! Learn to use ingredients to create yummy dishes from scratch. Learn to make a breakfast, lunch and dinner item, along with a dessert. Also learn basic kitchen safety, safe food-handling and proper use of kitchen tools. Class may be repeated as the recipes change each session. $20 supply fee collected at the first class. Instructor: Barbour Location: Foothills Rec Center Dance Camp!

$64 R /$74 NR

Day

Times

May 1

4 TU/TH

4:35 - 5:05 p.m.

June 5

4 TU/TH

4:35 - 5:05 p.m.

July 3

4 TU/TH

4:35 - 5:05 p.m.

Aug 7

4 TU/TH

4:35 - 5:05 p.m.

(7-12) Instruction promotes self-confidence, coordination, balance, agility, poise and thinking instead of panicking in potentially serious situations. It’s fun and structured for beginners. Free uniform for first-time students. Instructor: Keene’s Staff Location: Keene’s ATA Martial Arts

$75 R /$85 NR

Hip Hop Dates Ages

Days

Times

June 11

8-17

1 M/ TU/W/ TH/FR

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

June 18

5-7

1 M/ TU/W/ TH/FR

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

July 9

5-7

1 M/ TU/W/ TH/FR

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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(2-4) Learn tumbling skills such as forward rolls, backward rolls, bridges, back bends, cartwheels, handstands, back walkovers and more. Build strength, balance, coordination, flexibility and motor skills. No class May 28 and July 2. Instructor: Monk, AZ Tumble N Dance Company Location: Foothills Rec Center

Tumbling

Tumbling – Steppin’ Out

$37 R /$44 NR

4 Weeks

$55 R /$65 NR

6 Weeks

Ages 4-6 Dates

Days

Times

May 7

4M

10:45 - 11:25 a.m.

June 18

6M

10:45 - 11:25 a.m.

Aug 6

4M

10:45 - 11:25 a.m.

Ages 7-12 Dates

Days

Times

June 18

6M

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

(4-12) Learn tumbling skills such as forward rolls, backward rolls, bridges, back bends, cart wheels, handstands, back walkovers and more. Build strength, balance coordination, flexibility and motor skills. No class May 28 and July 2. Instructor: Monk, AZ Tumble N Dance Company Location: Foothills Rec Center Dance & Tumbling Combo $55 R /$65 NR

Ages 4-6 Dates

Days

Times

June 14

6 TH

9:15 – 9:55 a.m.

Ages 7-12 Dates

Days

Times

June 14

6 TH

10 – 10:40 a.m.

Cheer & Tumble Combo $55 R /$65 NR

Dates

Days

Times

June 14

6 TH

10:45 – 11:25 a.m.

(6-10) In this high-energy class, your little cheerleader will learn basics such as jumps, kicks, chants and tumbling skills that build coordination and strength. The skills learned will be combined into a fun routine. Pom Poms will be provided for class. No class July 5. Instructor: Monk, AZ Tumble N Dance Company Location: Foothills Rec Center

Cheer & Hip Hop Combo $60 R /$70 NR

(3-5)

Dates

Days

Times

Dates

Days

Times

June 14

6 TH

6:30 - 7:15 p.m.

June 16

6 SA

10 - 10:45 a.m.

June 16

6 SA

2 - 2:45 p.m.

(6-12) Dates

Days

Times

June 16

6 SA

11 - 11:45 a.m.

(3-12) A fun and exciting way to build strength, flexibility and coordination.

Learn tumbling basics, such as forward rolls, handstands, cartwheels, back walkovers and more. Each child will be encouraged to advance at his or her own pace safely. Wear form fitting clothing and hair should be pulled back. No experience necessary.

Instructor: Steppin’ Out Performing Arts Location: Foothills Rec Center

(Ages 6-12) Students will learn some of the newest dance styles, jumps, and tricks in this high-energy class.

These skills will be combined into fun dance combos. Students can wear any type of comfortable clothing (for easy movement and tennis shoes. Students will participate in a class presentation for parents on the final day of class.

Costume fee: $40 collected by instructor by 2nd class. Instructor: Steppin’ Out Performing Arts Location: Foothills Rec Center Fairy Tale Ballet $60 R /$70 NR

Ballet/Tap Combo 1

(2-4) Parent & Tot

$60 R /$70 NR

(3-5) Dates

Days

Times

June 13

6W

11 - 11:45 a.m.

June 14

6 TH

4:30 – 5:15 p.m.

June 16

6 SA

12 - 12:45 p.m.

Dates

Days

Times

June 14

6 TH

5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

June 16

6 SA

1 - 1:45 p.m.

(6-8)

Learn dance and tumbling skills to help build strength, coordination, and confidence, while having fun and getting a workout. In this high-energy class, they will learn jazz, musical theater and the latest hip hop dance moves and routines. All choreography and music are age appropriate. Join us for a performance for family and friends on the last day of class. Great for boys and girls. No class July 5. Instructor: Monk, AZ Tumble N Dance Company Location: Foothills Rec Center

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$60 R /$70 NR

(Ages 3-5) An introduction to ballet, tap, creative movement and tumbling skills. The focus is on having fun and giving your child a positive introduction to dance. No experience is necessary.

Black tap shoes required and pink leather ballet shoes recommended.

Students can wear any type of comfortable clothing. We recommend that you put your child’s initials in their shoes and bring a bag with their ballet shoes inside. Students will start the class in their tap shoes. Students will participate in a class presentation for parents on the final day of class.

Costume fee: $40 collected by instructor by 2nd class. No class July 4 Instructor: Steppin’ Out Performing Arts Location: Foothills Rec Center

Dates

Days

Times

June 13

6W

9 - 9:45 a.m.

Dates

Days

Times

June 13

6W

10 - 10:45 a.m.

(3-5)

(Ages 2-5) Fairytale ballet is an enchanting introduction to ballet and jazz techniques in a creative environment using story time, props, and imagination to make each class a magical experience. The focus is on having fun and giving your child a positive introduction to dance. No experience is necessary. Pink leather ballet shoes recommended and any type of comfortable clothing may be worn. Parent participation is required in the ages 2-4 class. Students will participate in a class presentation for parents on the final day of class.

Costume fee: $40 collected by instructor by 2nd class. No class July 4.

Instructor: Steppin’ Out Performing Arts Location: Foothills Rec Center

Weekly Summer Intensives at Purely Dance $90 Full Summer $15 Weekly Age 3-6

Dates June 11 - Aug 3 (FULL) June 11 - June 15 (WEEK) June 18 - June 22 (WEEK) June 25 - June 29 (WEEK) July 9 - July 13 (WEEK)

YOUTH SPORTS

Beginning/Intermediate Archery $85 R /$95 NR

Basketball Clinic $59 R /$69 NR

Ages 6-7 Dates

Days

Times

June 4

4 M/W

10:15 – 11:15 a.m.

July 9

4 M/W

10:15 – 11:15 a.m.

Ages 8-10

July 16 - July 20 (WEEK)

Dates

Days

Times

July 23 - July 27 (WEEK)

June 4

4 M/W

11:25 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.

July 30 - Aug 3 (WEEK)

July 9

4 M/W

11:25 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.

$250 Full Summer $40 Weekly Age 7-18

Ages 11-15

Dates

Dates

Days

Times

June 11 - Aug 3 (FULL)

June 4

4 M/W

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

June 11 - June 15 (WEEK)

July 9

4 M/W

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

June 18 - June 22 (WEEK) June 25 - June 29 (WEEK) July 9 - July 13 (WEEK) July 16 - July 20 (WEEK) July 23 - July 27 (WEEK) July 30 - Aug 3 (WEEK)

Archery Camp $159 R /$169 NR

Days

Times

Aug 2

4 TH

6:30 – 8 p.m.

(8+) Aiming for a great activity for adults and youth?

Try archery. Our classes are for new archers with little or no experience and intermediate archers who want to enhance their skills. Instruction is based on USA Archery’s National Training System (NTS).

Classes will start with a basic safety lesson and then begin teaching the foundations for a lifetime of shooting. All necessary equipment is provided.

If you want to purchase equipment, please consult with one of our experienced coaches first. They will help you make informed decisions that will save you time, money and frustration. 3Garchery.org. No class August 23. Instructor: 3G Coaching Staff Location: Foothills 5-Sport Multi Sport by B.E.S.T. Sports $71 R /$81 NR

Dates

Ages

Days

Times

May 12

3-6

5 SA

11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.

May 12

7-11

5 SA

12 - 1 p.m.

May 13

2-4

5 SU

11 – 11:45 a.m.

May 13

5-8

5 SU

2 – 3 p.m.

May 16

3-6

5W

6 - 6:45 p.m.

May 16

7-11

5W

6:45 – 7:45 p.m.

June 20

3-6

5W

6 - 6:45 p.m.

June 20

7-11

5W

6:45 – 7:45 p.m.

Dates

Days

Times

June 23

3-6

5 SA

11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.

June 4

M -TH

7:30 – 10:30 a.m.

June 23

7-11

5 SA

12 - 1 p.m.

2-4

5 SU

11 - 11:45 a.m.

June 4

M -TH

1 – 4 p.m.

June 24

July 19

TH - SU

1 – 4 p.m.

June 24

5-8

5 SU

2 – 3 p.m.

July 28

3-6

5 SA

11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.

July 28

7-11

5 SA

12 - 1 p.m.

July 29

2-4

5 SU

11 -11:45 a.m.

July 29

5-8

5 SU

2 – 3 p.m.

Aug 1

3-6

5W

6 - 6:45 p.m.

Aug 1

7-11

5W

6:45 – 7:45 p.m.

(8-18) No experience or equipment is needed. With our experienced coaching, you will be popping balloons on the first day. Your camp days will be filled with basic shooting techniques, scoring, games, and you’ll even make an arrow pen to take home. You’ll have lots of fun with your friends. On the last day, you will be able to show off your skills when parents are invited to a tournament with awards. 3Garchery. org. Instructor: 3G Coaching Staff Location: Glendale Regional Park Archery Range

(2-11) (Soccer, Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Track & Field, Dodgeball/Kickball) NEW! Our industryleading 5-Sport program brings you multiple weeks of 5 fantastic sports: Soccer, Baseball/ Softball, Basketball, Track and Dodgeball/Kickball.

We will teach your player how to kick and control a soccer ball, how to hit, catch, throw and run the bases, shoot and dribble a basketball and running, jumping and building strength + endurance in our Track & Field program. Our goal and focus is to maintain an energetic & highly active program that will teach, encourage and advance your young players regardless of their skill level. Please bring an age-appropriate soccer ball for the first week. A hitting tee and a basketball is needed later in the session. No Additional Fees Ever! No class May 26, 27 and July 4. Instructor: Beginners Edge Sports Training Staff Location: Foothills Rec Center

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(Ages 3-18) Looking for a fun and healthy activity for your child this summer? Look no further! Purely Dance is offering weekly dance intensives this summer! No prior dance experience required! Classes are for all experience and skill levels. Your dancer can come to some or all of the classes offered for their age group Monday-Thursday each week. Classes for ages 3-6 years old are 1 hour long. Classes for ages 6+ are 2 hours long. Each class will include technique training and choreography for a short dance to be performed at our in-studio show on Fridays. Please visit www.purelydance.com for the most current class schedule and for more information about the studio!

Also, feel free to call us at (602) 3750018 for more information. *Class schedule is subject to change. For the most current information, check our website. No classes the week of July 2-6 Instructor: Purely Dance Location: Purely Dance - 4236 W. Bell Rd. Suite B1 Glendale AZ 85038

(6-15) Learn and improve the basic fundamentals of shooting, ball handling, offense, defense and intramural games in this interactive basketball clinic. Clinic will wrap up with full competition on last day of class. T-shirt will be provided at completion of clinic. Instructor: Lee Bradley Location: Foothills Rec Center

Dates

Baseball/Softball Skills by B.E.S.T. Sports $71 R /$81 NR

$71 R /$81 NR

Dates

Ages

Days Times

Dates

Days

Time

May 12

3-6

5 SA

May 29

1 TU/TH/SA

1 - 2:30 p.m.

Ages

Days

Times

May 17

2-4

6 TH

6 - 6:45 p.m.

May 12

1.5-2

5 SA

10:15 – 11 a.m.

May 17

5-8

6 TH

6:45 - 7:45 p.m.

May 13

2-4

5 SU

12 – 12:45 p.m.

June 21

2-4

6 TH

6 - 6:45 p.m.

May 13

5-8

5 SU

1 – 2 p.m.

June 21

5-8

6 TH

6:45 - 7:45 p.m.

June 23

3-6

5 SA

9:15 – 10 a.m.

Aug 2

2-4

6 TH

6 - 6:45 p.m.

June 23

1.5-2

5 SA

10:15 – 11:00 a.m.

Aug 2

5-8

6 TH

6:45 - 7:45 p.m.

June 24

2-4

5 SU

12 – 12:45 p.m.

June 24

5-8

5 SU

1 – 2 p.m.

July 28

3-6

5 SA

9:15 – 10 a.m.

Basketball Skills and Drills by B.E.S.T. Sports $71 R /$81 NR

Dates

Ages

Days

Times

May 15

3-6

6 TU

3:30 - 4:15 p.m.

May 15

7-11

6 TU

4:15 - 5:15 p.m.

9:15 – 10 a.m.

July 28

1.5-2

5 SA

10:15 – 11:00 a.m.

July 29

2-4

5 SU

12 – 12:45 p.m.

July 29

5-8

5 SU

1– 2 p.m.

(18 months - 8) NEW! Our industryleading weekly soccer class will teach your kids the skills of soccer by offering activities such as: dribbling, kicking, throw-ins, goalie skills, (age permitting: scrimmaging) and more! Our goal and focus is to maintain an energetic & highly active program that will teach, encourage and advance your young players regardless of their skill level.

Please bring an age appropriate soccer ball with your child’s name on it and a water bottle. No Additional Fees Ever!

No class May 26 and 27. Instructor: Beginners Edge Sports Training Staff Location: Foothills Rec Center

YOUTH PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: Child Care & Babysitting Workshop

June 19

3-6

6 TU

3:30 - 4:15 p.m.

June 19

7-11

6 TU

4:15 - 5:15 p.m.

July 31

3-6

6 TU

3:30 - 4:15 p.m.

Dates

Days

Time

July 31

7-11

6 TU

4:15 - 5:15 p.m.

June 16

1 SA

3:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Aug 18

1 SA

3:30 - 8:30 p.m.

(3-11) NEW! Our industry-leading basketball skills and drills clinics introduce and advance your players ability for ball handling, dribbling, defense, jumping, passing, shooting and the triple threat position. Our goal and focus is to maintain an energetic & highly active program that will teach, encourage and advance your young players regardless of their skill level. This is an extremely active, endurance-based class. Please bring your child’s favorite basketball with their name on it. This is a NON-PARENT participation class. No Additional Fees Ever! Instructor: Beginners Edge Sports Training Staff Location: Foothills Rec Center

Art Camp $55 R /$65 NR

Dates

(2-8) NEW! Our industry-leading weekly Sluggers program will teach your kids the skills of baseball & softball by offering activities such as: fielding, throwing, hitting, base recognition, (sometimes) sliding and more! Our goal and focus is to maintain an energetic & highly active program that will teach, encourage and advance your young players regardless of their skill level. A glove is not mandatory for kids under 4. Please provide your own baseball hitting tee. This is a NON-PARENT participation class. No Additional Fees Ever! Instructor: Beginners Edge Sports Training Staff Location: Foothills Rec Center

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Soccer Skills & Training with B.E.S.T.

$65 R /$75 NR

(12-18) Learn safe and fun ways to babysit and care for children. Class covers CPR, first aid, techniques for active children and how to have a successful babysitting adventure.

Build confidence, self-esteem and skills necessary to care for infants and children on a daily basis and in emergency situations. Bring a sack lunch. Instructor: American Emergency Response Training Location: Arrowhead Towne Center

(8-16) Taught by a professional artist, children will discover their artistic ability using several art mediums.

Professional material will be used to help explore the artist inside the participants. Projects may include pottery making, oil painting on canvas, pastels, watercolors, drawing, sand painting, glass painting, glass fusion and more. A supply fee of $20 will be collected at the first class. Instructor: Barbour (former arts academy instructor) Location: Foothills Rec Center

• GO GLENDALE • You’ll Love Every Moment!

With so much to see and do, you’ll love every moment of your visit.

See why Glendale was named the #1 Emerging Tourist Destination in the U.S. by Trivago.

10:45 a.m.

2:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

Give us a call at 877-800-2601 or check out VisitGlendale.com to learn more about all the action happening in Glendale & Arizona’s West Valley.

877.800.2601 | VisitGlendale.com | #VisitGlendaleAZ

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7:05 a.m.

RANGER SAYS...

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Always watch your kids around water, all year long.

•

Make sure they learn to swim.

Swim lesson info is on page 6-7 of Splashbook!

Learn more: glendaleaz.com/parksandrecreation.cfm Follow Ranger on Instagram! @Ranger_GlendaleAZ

The city of Glendale Parks & Recreation Division’s G OA L FO R 2 0 1 8 I S TO R A I S E $ 1 0,0 0 0 ! Help reach that goal by donating to the fund.

Information is below.

PUT A LITTLE PLAY IN A KID’S DAY B

GLENDALE’S YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND

eing a kid is defined by one very important thing: playing. Playing house, playing dress-up, playing bored games, playing ball and playing tag are all important.

Can you imagine childhood without many of those things? The opportunity to play sports and learning skills, like art, music and cooking, among others, is not available to all kids in Glendale, unfortunately. If the cost of sports leagues and activities is an obstacle for some families, the City of Glendale hopes to remove that barrier by providing scholarships for those who need it. Based on economic need, families can apply to receive scholarship funds for their children for activities such as those listed above, in a limited capacity for the calendar year.

The account is credited so participants can register for classes or leagues through that account, when ready.

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The scholarship account is dependent on fundraising and donations throughout the year. Organizations such as the Anthony Holly Foundation, based here in Glendale, have donated funds to further the cause. Their mission is to “support activities, organizations and facilities that encourage young people to live joyous and meaningful lives and to, in turn, encourage them to improve their families, their communities and their futures.” The donations that the city received from the foundation are earmarked for swim lessons for Glendale children, which helps Parks & Recreation further one of its missions—ensuring all children in Glendale learn to swim.

Anthony “Tony” Holly, a former Glendale police officer, was very involved in the community, volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters and coaching Little League when he was in the Air Force. He became a police officer to help people in need, and was especially grateful when he could help a child to better his or her life or to assist with getting them to a safer environment. His mother, Nancy Bonner, who runs the foundation in his honor, says “Tony loved to swim!

He learned when he was very young, and got so much enjoyment from it. Being born and raised in Arizona, he was very aware of the importance of water safety and… keeping children safe around water. The best way to be safe? Know how to swim! We hope others

will join us in donating to Glendale Parks and Recreation. Recreation teaches children teamwork, helps to keep them healthy, gives them productive choices for their downtime and adds fun to their lives!”

The donation from the Anthony Holly Foundation goes a long way in helping to make sure all children are able to play, learn, swim, paint, make music and much more; however, the division set a goal of raising $10,000 in 2017, and more donations are needed – from corporations, nonprofits, individuals and families – to help reach that goal. To donate, simply do so online at http://www.glendaleaz.com/ParksandRecreation/scholarshipprogram.cfm.

Or mail a check (made out to City of Glendale Scholarship Fund), to: Glendale Parks and Recreation Department 5970 W. Brown St., Glendale, Arizona 85302

Do you have kids, or do you know of kids who can benefit from Glendale’s Youth Scholarship Program?

It’s easy to apply. An application is available online at www.glendaleaz.com/ ParksandRecreation/scholarshipprogram.cfm.

Criteria for application approval is consistent with the Department of Economic Security standards. For additional information, you can also call

623-930-2820.

YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUE Glendale Parks & Recreation Office | 5970 W. Brown St. Glendale, AZ 85302

Flag Football League This recreational, but fast-paced five-on-five flag football league, is for boys and girls ages 7-12. The program provides young players a fun and exciting opportunity to engage in limited contact and continuous action while learning lessons in teamwork. The league teaches the fundamentals of football offense and defensive plays, rules and sportsmanship.

Games are held on Saturdays, Sept. 29 – Nov. 17 and are played at Sahuaro Ranch Park at the NE/NW multi-purpose soccer fields. Game times are usually between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Volunteer coaches needed!

Please indicate your desire to coach on the registration form when registering your child (does not guarantee coaching position). Those who do not have children in the league are also welcome to become a volunteer coach in our sports program.

Here are the requirements and steps involved: Step 1: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Step 2: Fill out a coach’s application and return it to the recreation office at the Glendale Adult Center, 5970 W. Brown St., by Friday, Aug. 31.

Participants will receive a team shirt, up to eight games and a participation award.

Step 3: Attend the mandatory coaches’ meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 5.

Age categories for all sports are based on the child’s age as of Sept. 29, 2018.

Step 4: Must be fingerprinted and background checked

Registration will be held July 16 – Aug. 17. Late registration is held the week of Aug. 18-24, with an additional $10 added to the registration fee. No registrations will be accepted after 5 p.m. on Aug. 24. Participants will be placed on a waiting list after the registration deadline.

Step 6: Adhere to the city of Glendale’s Coaches Code of Conduct and department philosophy, “The outcome of the child is more important than the outcome of the game.”

Register/More information: www.glendaleaz.com/parksandrecreation

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Practices will begin after Sept. 10, if enough volunteers have shown an interest in coaching. The volunteer coach determines the exact site, day(s) and time(s). Even if you have a busy schedule you may want to consider being a coach, since you can structure your own practice schedule. Generally, practices are held during the week in the early evening.

Step 5: Complete the NYSCA online coaches’ training

These sports centers are city-owned, but privately operated. SEE INDIVIDUAL LISTINGS FOR HOURS OF OPERATION and more information.

GLENDALE GOLF & TENNIS FACILITIES Desert Mirage Golf Course 8710 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale 623-772-0110 | www.golfdm.com

5450 W. Northern Ave., Glendale 623-930-1111 | www.glenlakesgolfaz.com

Desert Mirage Golf Course offers excellent practice facilities, reasonably priced gear in the golf shop and nine holes of challenging golf. If you haven’t played Desert Mirage Golf Course lately, you will not believe the improvements that have been made.

There are four par 4s and five par 3s, at varying distances, to get you through all the clubs in your bag. The Golf Shop offers a variety of clothing, golf gear, rental club sets and custom golf club/ golf bag sales.

Under new management! Glen Lakes is a 9-hole executive golf course offering a wide range of golfing activities. Friendly to the beginner and challenging for golfers of any level, this par-33 course offers a memorable experience every time. The serene setting includes three lakes surrounded by palms and pines that come into play throughout the course. Glen Lakes is perfect for holding any nine- or 18hole event. The course rating is 31.0 and it has a slope rating of 98. Visit the website for information on private and group lessons, as well as junior clinics.

Stop by and experience the new Desert Mirage today!

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Glen Lakes

Summer Hours (daily) Golf Course: 6 a.m. to Dusk Driving Range: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

PICTURED ABOVE: DESERT MIRAGE; LEFT: GLEN LAKES; RIGHT: PASEO RACQUET CENTER.

Paseo Racquet Center 6268 W. Thunderbird Rd., Glendale 623-979-1234 | www.paseoracquetcenter.com M- F: 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Sat.- Sun.: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Court rentals, pro shop, youth and adult programs, and cardio tennis. Check out the facility's newly refinished courts and nets!

Find tennis lesson information on pages 14 and 22-23.

gccaz.edu/fw 623-845-3800

GET FIT

Fitness Centers at GCC Main and GCC North 1-on-1 personal training Classes for every level and interest Sports Performance Lab Senior fitness programs Adaptive Fitness Center Career pathways, degrees and certificates in Exercise Science, Personal Training and Nutrition

Highlights of Glendale Bike Lanes and Pathways • Helmet Swap – recycle your old bike helmet • Bike Check-Up Station Bike Safety Information • Kids Activities • Health & Wellness Booths • NEW: Bike Rodeo – youth bike skills course

FREE FOR EVERYONE! Riders under 18 must be accompanied by an adult Registration, Waiver & Helmets Required Info at 623.930.2940

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REGISTER at GlendaleAZ.com/FamilyBikeRide.cfm BIKE RAFFLE - WIN A FREE BIKE!

PROTECT YOUR PETS FROM THE HEAT KNOW THE SIGNS OF HEAT STROKE • Red gums and tongue • Loud, rapid panting • Excessive/lack of drool • Rapid pulse • Excessive thirst • Vomiting/diarrhea

• Glazed eyes • Elevated temperature • Weakness, collapse • Seizures WHAT TO DO • Unconsciousness • 103+ body temperature • Call your veterinarian WHAT NOT TO DO • Move your pet to a cool place • Place a cool, wet cloth on their bellies, • Do not force water ears, paws and neck • Do not leave the pet alone • Direct a fan to blow on your pet • Do not use cold water to cool your pet to avoid shock.

Q: IS IT TOO HOT TO WALK? TEST IT!

Hold your bare foot on the ground for 7 seconds

SAFE SUMMER TIPS

A:

If it’s too hot for bare feet, it’s too hot for bare paws.

1. Keep your pet indoors when possible 2. Limit outdoor exercise to early morning or evening 3. Avoid long walks, hikes and excessive play 4. Provide pets with extra, cool water sources 5. Consider dog booties for hot pavement 6. Play in the sprinklers or a kiddie pool 7. Never chain your pet

PET TRAPPED IN A CAR IF IN IMMINENT DANGER: • Call 911 • If the vehicle is locked, you may break the window using no more force than is necessary • Remain with the pet until the authorities arrive

NEVER LEAVE A PET IN THE CAR If it’s 100 outside, the inside of your car can reach 129 in just 20 minutes.

Even a 75 day can be deadly in a car.

AZHUMANE.ORG

OUT OF THIS WORLD FUN Saguaro Astronomy Club Spring Star Party

Saturday, April 21, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Thunderbird Conservation Park 59th Avenue, between Deer Valley and Pinnacle Peak Roads (main entrance)

You'll feel like you can reach out and touch the stars, and other celestial objects at this free event, with telescopes and information provided by the saguaro astronomy club.

INFO: WWW.SAGUAROASTRO.ORG OR 623-930-2820

Saturday, June 23, 7- 9 p.m.

Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center Learn how to shoot Cupid’s arrow at the 3G Archery shoot!

Ages 5 and up

$10/person | Registration required by Thursday, June 21 For more information or to register, call 623-930-4600

Glendale Parks & Recreation Division

For special accommodations call 623.930.4610. Hearing impaired persons may use the Arizona Relay Service at 1.800.367.8939

Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center 5600 W. Union Hills Dr.

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