Fall/Winter 2014 Activity Guide by City of Santa Rosa Recreation and Parks

Fall/Winter 2014

Bocce Anyone?

Or pickleball, horseshoes or tennis? Our parks have it all! SCAN to access online registration

Classes for the Creative!

Jewelry-making, cooking, crafts, writing, music & more!

Get your groove on! Dance classes for every age.

Look up these opportunities and so many more in our handy index! pg. 80

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A strong foundation for life. Sign up anytime at a prorated price.

FOR AGES 18 MONTHS - 7 YEARS

Child Development Program

Lil’ Kickers is a non-competitive introductory soccer, skills and child development program for children 18 months to 7 years old.

Skills Institute is a developmental soccer program teaching fundamental soccer skills for boys and girls 7 to 12 years old.

www.playsportscity.com • 707-526-2884 • 921 Piner Road, Santa Rosa • 6700 Stony Point Road, Cotati

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Advertising Class & Activity Questions Phone Registration System “Adventure Line” TDD For Hearing & Speech Impaired (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, Alternate Friday: closed)

543-3276 activityguide@srcity.org 543-3003 543-3289

Community Centers Bennett Valley Senior Center (Open Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm) Finley Community Center (Open New for Spring Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm; Sat 9am-11am) Person Senior Wing (Open Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm) Steele Lane Community Center (Front Desk Open Mon-Fri, 8:30am-12:30pm-Alternate Friday: closed)

545-8608 543-3737 543-3745 543-3282

Pools Finley Aquatic Center (Open Mon-Fri, 6am-6pm; Sat, 9am-1pm; Sun, 11:30am-1:30pm) Ridgway Swim Center (Mon-Fri, 9:30am-2pm; Sat, 9am-12pm)

543-3760 543-3421

Sports Sports Desk (Open Mon-Thu, 3-7pm, Fri, 3-5pm) Current Field Conditions Report (Updated Mon thru Fri at 3pm)

543-3281 543-3474

Rentals Facility Rental Information Message Line (Available 24 hours) 543-3733 rentfinley@srcity.org Rent Finley Community Center Rent Person Senior Wing rentfinleyseniorcenter@srcity.org Rent Steele Lane Community Center rentsteele@srcity.org Rent Bennett Valley Senior Center rentseniorcenter@srcity.org Rent Deturk Round Barn rentdeturkroundbarn@srcity.org Rent Church of One Tree rentchurchofonetree@srcity.org Group picnics in-person reservations at Finley Comm. Center (Mon, Wed & Fri, 10am-4:30pm) 543-3753

Art Exhibits 6-8 Boating & Sailing 26-27 Community Events 3-4 Department Information 70-73 Differently Abled Adult Programs 69 Howarth Park 2 Luther Burbank Home & Garden 5 Plan a Birthday Party 71 Parks, Facilities & Rentals 1, 73 Picnic Reservations 93 Active Adults (50+) Programs Classes Drop-In Programs Senior Center Information Special Events Special Interest

Adult (18+) Programs Arts & Crafts Business & Computers Cooking Dance Health & Fitness Outdoor Activities Music Safety Education & Self Defense Special Interest Sports

Aquatics

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Facility Information Public Swim Hours Swim Lessons Safety Training Water Fitness Classes

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Youth Programs

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Maia, Lukas and Argo Thompson enjoy a game of bocce on one of the courts located in Juilliard Park. Thanks to the effort and generous donation of the Sonoma County Bocce Federation and Club, there are 2 new courts in Juilliard Park. Bring a bocce set and enjoy your own game with family & friends! For information on additional sports courts and special facilities available for your use in our many parks, check out page 70.

Dance Drama Fitness & Sports Horsemanship Neighborhood Services Special Interest Tot classes Winter Camps

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Stay Connected!

Registration Information

Parks Maintenance & Street Trees Park Division Offices (Open Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, Alternate Friday: closed))

543-3770

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Registration/Refunds Registration Form Index

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H O WA R T H PA R K Howarth Community Park www.howarthpark.com

THINGS TO DO

Come visit Howarth Park, the “jewel” of Santa Rosa. This 152-acre community park provides endless recreational opportunities with a beautiful lake for fishing & boating, a softball field, tennis courts, picnic areas, unique playground structures, miles of hiking and jogging trails, and the K-Land amusement area featuring a miniature train ride, carousel, animal barn & pony rides.

K-Land Attractions

630 Summerfield Rd Phone: 543-3425 Email: howarthpark@srcity.org Take City Bus #8, 4, 7

Rides

Take a ride on the train or carousel or bounce in the jump house. Tickets $2 Family Day Pass $17/10 tickets Ticket Book $40/25 tickets

Ponies

Open 7 days a week Sunrise – Sunset

Ride around the corral in an outdoor setting! Maximum weight limit of 100 lb/rider. $4/ 1 lap $7/2 laps $35/10 ticket pony pass Horsemanship classes offered on page ?.

Boathouse and K-Land Rides and Snack Bar*

Digzone

FALL/WINTER HOURS Trails, Playgrounds, Fishing

Practice your tractor skills at the DigZone! $2 (Credit card or dollar bills only).

Fall Hours: Sat & Sun 11am-5pm K-Land: August 16 - October 26 Boathouse: August 16 - September 28 Also open: Labor Day September 1

Land of Imagination

*Rides are closed on rainy days. Call the Train Station after 9am on the day of your visit to confirm, (707) 543-3425.

The unique playground offers kids “A Walk through Time” where you can dig for dinosaur bones, watch a volcano erupt, stroll the streets of Old West Town, conquer the giant net climber or play in the Spouting Water Orchard. (Open through Labor Day).

Get On Board!

Did you know there is a local non-profit organization, Santa Rosa Parks Foundation, raising money to donate to the City for the purchase of a new train in Howarth Park? If you spend a lot of time in Howarth Park, odds are you have seen the 44 year old train in action as well as out of action due to mechanical failures. If you are ready to “Get on Board!” please visit www.srparksfoundation.com for more information on fundraising efforts.

ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK Boating and Sailing Birthday Parties Halloween at Howarth Movie Nights Pony Classes Picnic Site Reservations

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Sponsorship Opportunities - if you are interested in sponsoring an event or our Movie in the Park Series contact us at howarthpark@srcity.org

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Lake Ralphine Boating

Paddleboats, kayaks, canoes, sailboats, rowboats and paddle boards are available for rent. $5 - $10/hour Much more boating & sailing infomation, including classes on pages 26-27.

Fishing

Lake Ralphine is stocked regularly by California Fish and Game with trout, bluegill, bass and catfish. All California Department of Fish and Game regulations are in effect. Fishing License is required!

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September 5

Gang Prevention Awareness Week

September 19-20

Live at Juilliard Park Juilliard Park, 227 Santa Rosa Avenue Free Sunday concerts come and enjoy a picnic dinner filled with music, food and fun from 5-7pm. A different band performs each Sunday.

Bring your entire family and join us for a series of FREE events showcasing the community’s efforts to reduce gang activity. Come and learn what you can do to support gang prevention efforts! We will have entertainment for the whole family. Scheduled events are below. For more details check out gangprevention.srcity.org.

August 2

Talent Show & Festival Jacobs Park, 850 West Ninth Street Face painting, three-legged races, carnival games, jump houses, and talent show.

August 3

6th Annual Boxing Exhibition presented by the Salvation Army’s Double Punches Boxing Club Santa Rosa Plaza, 1071 Santa Rosa Plaza Watch youth compete in friendly, but spirited boxing match-ups throughout the afternoon.

August 9

South Park “Summer Day & Night Festival” hosted by Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County Martin Luther King Park, 1336 Temple Ave, Santa Rosa Featuring games and prizes, sports activities, live entertainment, resource fair and movie screening on the lawn after dark!

August 9

History Walking Tour at the Rural Cemetery Free 80-minute docent led walk through the cemetery to learn the history of the people of Sonoma County. Tours meet at the Franklin gate and leave every 20 minutes from 10-11am.

August 15 (Lego Movie), 22 (Monsters Univ.), 29 (Planes) Movie in the Park @ Howarth Park Enjoy a free featured movie out on the lower lawn at 7:30pm. Details at www.howarthpark.com.

September September 5 (Despicable Me 2), 12 (Frozen), 19 (Iron Man 3)

Movie in the Park @ Howarth Park Enjoy a free featured movie out on the lower lawn at 7:30pm. Details at www.howarthpark.com.

Recreation information 543-3737

Rec & Parks Scholarship Golf Tournament at Bennett Valley Tee off at Bennett Valley Golf Course for the 8th annual tournament benefitting the Recreation & Parks Scholarship Fund. Registration includes 18 holes of golf, commemorative apparel item, range balls, Bloody Mary bar, plenty of food on the course and a cocktail & hors d’œuvres reception after your round. Shotgun start is at 1:15pm. $125 advanced registration (before Aug.15), $150 (after Aug. 15). Call 543-3757 for more information. Register online at srcity.org/golftourney.

Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery Lamplight Tours Take a night tour of Santa Rosa’s oldest cemetery to experience dramatic portrayals of some of our town’s early settlers. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a flashlight. Come in costume representing a time period between 1850 and 1950 if you desire. Children age 8 and above permitted. (Tour has uneven surfaces and slopes). Tours begin every 20 minutes from 7:309:50pm. Cost is $30. Pre-registration required. Register online at santaorsarec.com.

Friday Tours 7:30pm #71060 7:50pm #71061 8:10pm #71062 8:30pm #71063 8:50pm #71064 9:10pm #71065 9:30pm #71066 9:50pm #71067

Saturday Tours 7:30pm #71068 7:50pm #71069 8:10pm #71070 8:30pm #71071 8:50pm #71072 9:10pm #71073 9:30pm #71074 9:50pm #71075

October October 10-19 (see individual show dates below)

Actors’ Theater For Children This October Actors’ Theater For Children will be presenting another terrific piece of family friendly entertainment for young audiences. This long running theater company has delivered celebrated productions of Hansel & Gretel, Rapunzel, and Jack & the Beanstalk to the children of Sonoma County. Parents have been delighted by the low cost (but high quality) entertainment made possible by ATFC’s partnership with the City of Santa Rosa Recreations & Parks Department, with additional support from the County of Sonoma. Audiences can look forward to experiencing an hour long adventure full of memorable characters and valuable lessons. Visit actorstheaterforchildren.com to learn what magical production is coming this spring. Tickets are sold for $5 and go on sale 1 hour before the performance. There will be preshow entertainment. Performances are in the Dohn Theater located within Steele Lane Community Center. Friday Evenings: October 10th & 17th at 7:30 pm, Saturday Matinees: October 11th & 18th at 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm, Sunday Matinees: October 12th & 19th at 3:00 pm

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October 10

Parent’s Night Out (ages 6-12) Drop off the kids and enjoy a night out! The kids will play games, do arts & crafts and enjoy a pizza dinner, movie and snacks in the Person Senior Wing! Fri, 10/10 - 6-9pm, 2060 West College Ave., $28 (S. R. Resident $18). Register online using barcode #73265.

October 15

Santa Rosa Historic Tour Take a tour on Rosie the Trolley with Santa Rosa’s favorite docent, Bill Montgomery. Tour is from 10am-12pm and meets at Howarth Park. Cost is $20. Register online at santarosarec.com and use barcode #69220.

October 18

Floating Pumpkin Patch Join us for our Floating Pumpkin Patch at Ridgway Swim Center from 2-6pm. Enjoy a day filled with games, pumpkin decorating and pumpkin-splashing fun for participants of all ages. Everyone entering the facility must pay. $5 Entry fee (pumpkin not included); $10 Entry fee (includes pumpkin). Pre-register at santarosarec.com using barcode #71901.

October 25

Halloween at Howarth (ages 12 and under) Dress in your favorite costume and join us in Howarth Park for a day of trick-or-treating and fun! Our Basic Ticket ($6) includes trick-or-treating and a train and carousel ride (1 adult rides for free with child using Halloween pass). Our Deluxe Ticket ($10) includes everything in the Basic Ticket plus a 1-lap pony ride and an ice cream treat from the snack bar. Presale tickets ONLY, available online or at the Finley Community Center beginning October 6. 11:30am-1pm Session $6 Basic Ticket #73317 $10 Deluxe Ticket #73318

1:30-3pm Session $6 Basic Ticket #73319 $10 Deluxe Ticket #73320

Dickens Holiday Crafts Fair at Finley Community Center Attend the 40th annual fair featuring 70+ booths with handcrafted items created and sold by artists. Prize giveaways, free entertainment and refreshments available for purchase, 9am-5pm on 12/6 and 10am4pm on 12/7. Plus, ride Rosie the Trolley free between the Dickens Holiday Crafts Fair at Finley Community Center and Holiday Open House at Luther Burbank Home & Gardens 10am - 4pm each day. Admission is $2 adults; kids under 12 are free. For information, call 543-3737.

December 6-7

Holiday Open House at Luther Burbank Home & Gardens Start off the holiday season by touring the Burbank Home decorated in traditional turn-of-the-century style. Shop for unique gift items in the Carriage House Gift Shop or enjoy tea and cookies in the historic Burbank Museum and Greenhouse. Open house is from 10am - 4pm both days and admission is $2 per person (12 years and over). For information, call 524-5445 or visit www.lutherburbank.org.

December 12

Parent’s Night Out (ages 6-12) Drop off the kids and enjoy a night out! The kids will play games, do arts & crafts and enjoy a pizza dinner, movie and snacks in the Person Senior Wing! Fri, 12/12 - 6-9pm, 2060 West College Ave., $28 (S. R. Resident $18). Register online using barcode #73271.

January January 1

New Year’s Fit Swim Kick off your fitness resolution for 2015 with a splash. Join our year round lap swimmers from 11am-1pm for the first workout of the year. Not only will you be benefiting your body, but the entrance fee of only $5 benefits the Rec & Parks pools!

November

February

Third Annual Crab Feed at Finley Join us for a fabulous evening benefitting Recreation & Parks’ Senior Programs. Enjoy an all-you can eat crab and trimmings dinner with dessert and a silent auction! You will also receive one complimentary drink. Event is from 6-9pm at Finley Community center. Register early, this event sells out! Register online using barcode #67728 $45.

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November 27

Turkey Burner Lap Swim Sneak in a pool workout at Ridgway’s heated pool before football, snacking, and the BIG THANKSGIVING MEAL! This swim benefits Rec & Parks pools! Cost is $7 at the door from 7:30-9am.

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LU T H E R B U R B A N K H O M E & G A R D E N S Luther Burbank Home & Gardens Registered National, State and City Landmark Historic Home, Gardens, Greenhouse, Museum & Gift Shop

www.lutherburbank.org (707) 524-5445 Email: burbankhome@lutherburbank.org Physical Address: Santa Rosa Avenue at Sonoma Avenue Mailing Address: 100 Santa Rosa Ave., Rm 10 Santa Rosa, CA 95404 501(c) (3) Nonprofit Tax ID 26-3008405 MUSEUM & GIFT SHOP AND WALK-IN DOCENT TOURS: Group Tours and Children’s Tours: Available year-round by appointment

GARDENS Open year round 8am-dusk free admission More than an acre of gardens show many of Luther Burbank’s plant developments. Special garden areas include medicinal herbs, a wildlife habitat, ornamental grasses, a cutting garden, an edible landscape demonstration area and a sensory bed. Many unusual varieties of plants and new horticultural introductions are represented at this rare historic site.

HOME AND GREENHOUSE TOURS Offered April-October, Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm for a nominal fee

CARRIAGE HOUSE MUSEUM & GIFT SHOP Open April through October 10am – 4pm Visit the Gift Shop for an exciting array of quality gift items, most of which are designed exclusively for LBH&G and produced here in Sonoma County. Discover changing exhibits at the museum.

GARDEN CELL PHONE AUDIO TOURS These free tours are available 8am-dusk daily whenever walk-in Docent Tours are not available.

Volunteer docents describe Burbank’s life and work and lead tours through the home where he lived, the greenhouse where he worked, and a portion of the gardens.

Leisurely tour the Gardens using your cell phone. There are 28 stops where you will learn historical facts and view Mr. Burbank’s plants, including the Spineless Cactus, Paradox walnut tree, Plumcot and many others. See instructions outside gift shop. This program is sponsored by Dierk’s Parkside Cafe.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

PHOTOGRAPHY OPPORTUNITIES

This event is held the first weekend in December. See “Community Events” on page 4 for details.

For information on how to reserve the site for photo shoots, contact us in advance at the information listed above.

Recreation information 543-3737

BECOME A “FRIEND” OF LUTHER BURBANK HOME & GARDENS As a “Friend,” you will help us carry out our mission to preserve the memory of this extraordinary man, continue to provide education about his life and work, and preserve this historic landmark. Benefits include complimentary Home and Garden tour, Gift Shop discount, free plant coupon, free admission to summer lecture series and more. Contact us for a membership form or join online at www.lutherburbank.org.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: If you love learning about gardens, local history, antiques, nature, and meeting interesting people from around the world, become a Luther Burbank Home & Gardens volunteer. Training is held early March for Docents, Gift Shop staff and Gardeners. Help plan events and work on special projects, plus enjoy exclusive volunteer appreciation events too! Contact us for details.

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ART EXHIBITS The City of Santa Rosa hosts rotating art exhibits in City Hall and our three community centers, the most recent addition being the display cases and the Larry Simons Gallery of the Person Senior Wing (exhibit schedule forthcoming). If you are interested in applying to exhibit, or if you would like to learn more about Santa Rosa’s Arts Program, visit www.srcity.org/arts.

Steele Lane Community Center 415 Steele Lane

Finley Community Center 2060 W. College Avenue

THE SECOND ANNUAL SANTA ROSA STUDENT SHOW October 21 - December 16, 2014 Reception: Wed., October 22, 4-6pm After a successful first year putting on a fall student show at Steele Lane, we are excited to open our doors to student work again this year. Student artwork holds a special place in the art community; often driven by a prompt, classroom-based art gives artists a chance to explore concepts and techniques within the confines of an assignment. Expect to see a variety of works by local student artists.

ART QUILTS/OUR WAY: A POINTLESS SISTERS EXHIBITION August 5 - September 11, 2014 Reception: Thurs., August 7, 5-7pm

PETER MALONEY: AIRPORTERS “SKETCHES FROM THE ROAD” August 27 - October 16, 2014 Reception: Wed., August 27, 4-6 pm Having been a professional drummer for over 20 years, Peter Maloney is familiar with airports. He is interested in the experiences of his fellow travelers, noting their emotionlessness, and feeling, in himself and his fellow airport-goers, a sense of purgatory while waiting to arrive at a destination. He didn’t set out to create this body of work, rather it results from drawings of what he saw and felt while being a drummer on tour. Like with music, Peter’s interest in drawing originates from an interest in rhythm; using feeling, what is in our souls, to communicate to the viewer or listener.

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BARBARA WHITE PERRY: DRAWING SONOMA December 18, 2014 - February 17, 2015 Reception: Thurs., January 15, 5-7pm Fifteen years ago Barbara White Perry began ink and vine-charcoal drawings of Sonoma Valley’s most captivating historic properties. She has documented structures and vistas lost to time, neglect or development, unique barns and buildings that few people have ever seen. Each of her drawings will be exhibited with a brief history of the property. Architecture is more than her hobby, she studied architectural drafting and designed/built her vineyard home that won the Sonoma League’s Preservation Award.

The Pointless Sisters is an art quilt group whose members’ works have been exhibited nationally and internationally. The group’s more than forty members meet regularly to explore surface design and quilting techniques, and challenge each other to produce fiber art with a common theme. Featured in this exhibit are quilts from three recent challenges entitled, Interpreting Red, Sky, and In the Style of… (quilts inspired by other artists. Another highlight is Laguna Watershed, a collaborative environmental quilt, which was constructed to benefit the Laguna Foundation. The group operates under the auspices of the Santa Rosa Quilt Guild, www.santarosaquiltguild.org

ART EXHIBITS Finley Community Center cont.

17TH ANNUAL SENIOR SHOW September 16 - October 23, 2014 Reception: Thurs., September 18, 1-4pm Featuring the art of Sonoma County Seniors, this popular annual exhibit’s goal is to enhance seniors’ lives by encouraging the joy of creativity and providing an opportunity to share their art in a professional setting. Participants are beginning to professional senior artists (over 60) affiliated with agencies that either provide art classes or serve older adults. Make sure to attend the reception and enjoy the music, coffee, cookies, and art demonstrators!

evoke images of the cosmos. Kitchen Space transforms common foods and flowers into dynamic images of striking colors, shapes and reflections that tease the imagination. Irizary uses Nikon DSLR cameras to create his macro images, then prints them on aluminum. A local photographer, Irizary loves capturing images of all kinds from portraits to landscapes, large and small.

UNSEEN: A WELLNESS AND ADVOCACY CENTER EXHIBITION December 12, 2014 - January 29, 2015 Reception: Fri., January 16, 4:30-6:30pm The “unseen” talents are coming to the Finley Center! The Wellness and Advocacy Center is a peer-run self-help center in Sonoma County for people who have or have experienced mental health difficulties. Our art program focuses on the creativity too often buried by the social and economic difficulties associated with having mental or emotional disabilities. Mental illness is often misunderstood and stigmatized. Our society is still working towards being educated and welcoming towards artists who are challenged by these disabilities today. This show will be a genuine proof of how some of these difficulties can enhance creativity.

City Hall Council Chambers

NAOMI MURAKAMI: THINK LOUD November 4 - December 17, 2014 Reception: Fri., November 7, 5-7pm

Call 543-3010 for viewing information and enter at Suite 10

Multimedia artist Naomi Murakami considers everything she does to be art, but paintings are one of her favorite ways to enter her inner utopian world. Everyday incidents influence her art, as they do her dreams. She lets her surroundings and materials influence her decisions. Most often, what might be considered the smallest things (marks, scratches, a smudge, a drip, a shadow, a doodle, an intuition about an unknown, or even distractions) lead her into her world. -- These are the ways she enters her work, and then she constructs her “Pseudo-Realist” world.

100 Santa Rosa Avenue

ABSTRACT ARTIST GROUP OF SONOMA COUNTY October 28 - December 8, 2014 Reception: Thurs., October 30, 5-7pm We formed in 1999 out of a desire for dialogue and a community of like-minded artists. Artists bring their individual styles to the collective conversation and, through our interaction, we influence and inspire each other. As artists, we seek the camaraderie of others who spend many hours expressing themselves. There is an excitement in knowing that we share a desire to create works of art that open views into the uncharted areas of our souls.

Recreation information 543-3737

JESSE IRIZARY: KITCHEN SPACE September 4 - October 29, 2014 Reception: Fri., September 12, 5-7pm Kitchen Space is a collection of macro photographs created with items found in any kitchen or dining room. The images explore colors, textures and luminosity to

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ART EXHIBITS City Hall Council Chambers cont. JAMES CURTIS: “IN APPRECIATION OF LUTHER BURBANK”, THE NINTH STREET MURAL SKETCH, 1979 December 20, 2014 - February 26, 2015 Reception: Fri., February 13, 5-7pm This exhibition showcases the final sketch for the mural “In Appreciation of Luther Burbank”, that was under the 9th Street overpass for nearly 30 years. Having recently returned from display in Nebraska, this work is returning home to Sonoma County to be displayed for the first time in over two decades. Referencing Luther Burbank’s botanical innovations, and our own Sonoma landscape, this mural captures a special moment in our history while it serves as a living document of a mural that was once an integral part of the Santa Rosa landscape.

WORK CONTINUES ON SANTA ROSA’S PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN Project Supported by NEA Our Town Grant Funding

The City of Santa Rosa’s Art in Public Places Program has been working with consultant Todd Bressi since September, 2013. Partnering with Via Partnership, Bressi and his colleagues have made several visits to Santa Rosa since beginning work on the Public Art Master Plan. Their focus has been on legislative research, community engagement, and plan development. Managing the project for the city is Arts Coordinator, Tara MathenySchuster, partnering with the Sonoma County Museum. Visit srcity.org/arts for current information about this project. Looking for art & culture in Santa Rosa? Visit www.santarosaartsdistrict.com for a listing of events and activities in the Arts District!

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Santa Rosa, Show Your Creativity!

Enter your artwork for the chance to win prizes and scholarships The National Arts Program® exhibit and competition is designed to honor the creativity which lies in us all. This annual program, sponsored by The National Arts Program Foundation, allows residents of Santa Rosa or City of Santa Rosa employees and their families to enter one piece of artwork into a community exhibition at Finley Community Center. Registration is FREE and open to all ages and levels of experience. Cash prizes and art class scholarships are awarded in adult and youth categories. Santa Rosa is one of 82 venues across the country hosting National Arts Program exhibits, and we are celebrating our 12th year! Be a part of this exciting celebration of our community’s creativity. Registration opens November 10, 2014: Register online at www.srcity.org/arts or pick up a registration form at Finley and Steele Lane Community Centers Registration Deadline is January 9, 2015: Register early, limited to the first 200 entries! Exhibit dates: February 2 – March 27, 2015 Awards Reception: Sunday, March 1, 3 – 5pm Finley Community Center 2060 West College Ave For questions, or for volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, contact the Arts Specialist at (707) 543-4674.

YO U T H Drama

TINY TOTS THEATER: “THE PRINCESS WITH THE FROZEN HEART” Young children love make-believe, magic, and play! We will use the characters and events from the movie Frozen, to create an opportunity for participants to dress up and use their imaginations as we playfully explore the memorable events in this story about two princesses, the secret which divides them, and the acts of love needed to bring them back together. Participants will have the opportunity to try out being different characters like the princesses, the trolls, the mountain man, or the friendly snowman Olaf, and will discover how fun it can be to prepare a “show” for their parents and friends which we will present on the last day of class. Costumes provided. Min 10 Max 16 Instructor: Bridget Palmer

(Age 4-6) 8 Weeks

Sat, 9/20-11/8 – 9:30-10:30am Performance: 11/8 at 9:45am Bennett Valley Senior Center 704 Bennett Valley Road California Room $118 (S.R. Resident $108) #72297

ENSEMBLE THEATER: “THE WIZARD OF OZ” Take an imaginary journey with Dorothy to the Land of Oz where practically anything is possible! There are tiny munchkin people, helpful witches and evil ones, talking animals, and dancing poppies. When Dorothy sets out to retrieve the Wicked Witch’s broom, she and her friends, the Cowardly Lion, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow, discover inner strengths they never knew they had. Acting and singing in this delightful show will surely create memories that will last a lifetime. Costumes and sets provided. Min 10 Max 16 Instructor: Bridget Palmer

(Age 7-13) 8 Weeks

Wed, 9/17-11/5 – 3:30-4:30pm Dress Rehearsal: 11/5 from 3:30-5pm Performance: 11/5 at 7pm Proctor Terrace School 1711 Bryden Lane $118 (S.R. Resident $108) #72299

(Age 7-13) 7 Weeks

Sat, 9/20-11/1 – 10:45am-12:15pm Performance: 11/1 at 11:45am Bennett Valley Senior Center, 704 Bennett Valley Road California Room $123 (S.R. Resident $113) #72298

Recreation information 543-3737

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YO U T H Dance

TUTUS FOR TWOS (Age 2) 4 Dates A wonderful world of imagination and ballet is created in this child/adult class, specifically designed for the “youngest” dancer! Miss Jeran creates a playful, stress-free atmosphere as young children are supported by a loving adult (parents, grandparents, aunt, nanny, etc. to develop awareness of their bodies, physical skills and creativity. Min 8 Max 10 (adult/child pairs) Instructor: Jeran Urrutia, over 20 yrs dance and teaching experience, Director/Owner of Dance Innovations.

LOOK AT ME, I’M 3! (Age 3) 4 Dates Ballet Tondues and twirls will delight dancers as they discover music and movement. Basic ballet routines and exercises explore all that a 3 year old can really do! Miss Jeran will guide your curious toddler in a simple dance class atmosphere that will allow playful creativity. Ballet style attire is suggested. Family and friends can visit the last class of the session. Min 8 Max 10 Instructor: Jeran Urrutia, over 20 yrs dance and teaching experience, Director/Owner of Dance Innovations.

TUTUS & TAP (Age 3-4) 3-5 Dates Bring the dance experience to the young child in a fun, positive and relaxed group atmosphere! Ballet and tap moves are introduced, nurturing the creativity of the young child. Dancers need tap shoes to wear to class. *Ballet style attire and (labeled) shoes suggested. Family and friends are invited to the last 15 minutes of the last class. Seasonal activities will be included in the 3 date sessions. Min 8 Max 10 Instructor: Marilyn Jakowchik, over 10 yrs experience with tap dance and teaching dance to young children, over 22 years of ballet dance experience.

JINGLE BELL ROCK DANCE NEW (Age 3-6) 3 Dates Celebrate the season with dance! Holiday music will delight this class in a fun and positive way. Dancers learn basic steps while shaking jingle bells, ‘decorating the halls’, and prancing! Dance attire is suggested. 3 yrs - Min 8 Max 10 4-6 yr - Min 10 Max 12 Instructor: Jeran Urrutia (see Look at Me, I’m 3! Bio)

“PLAYING” BALLET (Age 3-4) 3-5 Dates Using music, simple ballet and tumbling, children will explore the possibilities of dance. The atmosphere in this first ballet class is positive and non-competitive, allowing the child to “play” at his or her own level. Ballet style attire is suggested. Family and friends are invited to the last 15 minutes of the last class. Seasonal activities will be included in the 3 date sessions. Min 8 Max 10 Instructor: Marilyn Jakowchik, over 10 yrs experience with tap dance and teaching dance to young children, over 22 years of ballet dance experience. More classes to check out! Aloha Hula for Kids see page 12 for details.

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Tutus for Two - Class fee is $52 (S.R. Resident $42) *3 Dates $41 (S.R. Resident $31) Jeran Urrutia (4 Dates) 72544 Finley/Live Oak Rm 2 Wed 9/3-9/24 10:15-11:15am 72545 Finley/Live Oak Rm 2 Wed 10/1-10/22 10:15-11:15am (4 Dates) (4 Dates) 72546 Finley/Live Oak Rm 2 Wed 10/29-11/19 10:15-11:15am (*3 Dates) 72574 Finley/Live Oak Rm 2 Wed 12/3-12/17 10:15-11:15am 72570 Finley/Live Oak Rm 2 Mon 1/5-2/2 (No 1/19) 9-10am (4 Dates) Tutus for Two - Class fee is $72 (S.R. Resident $62) Jeran Urrutia (6 Dates) 72676 Finley/Live Oak Rm 2 Wed 1/7-2/11 10:15-11:15am Look at Me, I’m 3! - Class fee is $52 (S.R. Resident $42) Jeran Urrutia (4 Dates) 72583 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3 Mon 9/8-9/29 10-11am (4 Dates) 72548 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3 Mon 11/3-11/24 10-11am (4 Dates) 72549 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3 Mon 1/5-2/2 (No 1/19) 10:15-11:15am Look at Me, I’m 3! - Class fee is $41 (S.R. Resident $31) Jeran Urrutia (3 Weeks) 72547 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3 Mon 10/13-10/27 10-11am “Playing” Ballet - Class fee is $50 (S.R. Resident $40) (4 Dates) 72557 Finley/Live Oak Rm (4 Dates) 72567 Finley/Live Oak Rm (4 Dates) 72568 Finley/Live Oak Rm (4 Dates) 72578 Finley/Live Oak Rm (4 Dates) 72579 Finley/Live Oak Rm

Marilyn Jakowchik 3-4 Thu 9/4-9/25 9-10am 3-4 Thu 10/2-10/23 9-10am 3-4 Thu 10/30-11/20 9-10am 3-4 Fri 9/5-9/26 10:30-11:30am 3-4 Fri 10/10-10/31 10:30-11:30am

“Playing” Ballet - Falling Leaves - Class fee is $40 (S.R. Resident $30) Marilyn Jakowchik (3 Dates) 72580 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3-4 Fri 11/7-11/21 10:30-11:30am “Playing” Ballet - Winter Ice & Snow - Class fee is $40 (S.R. Resident $30) Marilyn Jakowchik (3 Dates) 72577 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3-4 Thu 12/4-12/18 9-10am “Playing” Ballet - Class fee is $60 (S.R. Resident $50) Marilyn Jakowchik (5 Dates) 72655 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3-4 Thu 1/15-2/12 9-10am (5 Dates) 72581 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3-4 Fri 1/16-2/13 10:30-11:30am Jingle Bell Rock Dance! - Class fee is $41 (S.R. Resident $31) Jeran Urrutia (3 Dates) 72691 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3 Mon 12/1-12/15 10-11am (3 Dates) 72692 Finley/Live Oak Rm 4-6 Mon 12/1-12/15 4-5pm Tutus and Tap - Class fee is $50 (S.R. Resident $40) (4 Dates) 72551 Finley/Live Oak Rm (4 Dates) 72552 Finley/Live Oak Rm (4 Dates) 72553 Finley/Live Oak Rm (4 Dates) 72554 Finley/Live Oak Rm (4 Dates) 72555 Finley/Live Oak Rm

Marilyn Jakowchik 3-4 Tue 9/2-9/23 9-10am 3-4 Tue 9/30-10/21 9-10am 3-4 Tue 10/28-11/25 (No 11/11) 9-10am 3-4 Fri 9/5-9/26 9:15-10:15am 3-4 Fri 10/10-10/31 9:15-10:15am

Tutus and Tap - Falling Leaves - Class fee is $40 (S.R. Resident $30) Marilyn Jakowchik (3 Dates) 72556 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3-4 Fri 11/7-11/21 9:15-10:15am Tutus and Tap - Winter Ice & Snow - Class fee is $40 (S.R. Resident $30) Marilyn Jakowchik (3 Dates) 72598 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3-4 Tue 12/2-12/16 9-10am Tutus and Tap - Class fee is $60 (S.R. Resident $50) Marilyn Jakowchik (5 Dates) 72569 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3-4 Tue 1/13-2/10 9-10am (5 Dates) 72576 Finley/Live Oak Rm 3-4 Fri 1/16-2/13 9:15-10:15am

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TUTUS & TAP (Age 4-5) 3-4 Dates

BALLET & TAP (AGE 6-7) 5-8 Dates

Ballet and tap moves are introduced, nurturing the creativity of the young child. Dancers need tap shoes to wear to class. *Ballet style attire and (labeled) shoes suggested. Family and friends are invited to the last 15 minutes of the last class. Min 10 Max 10

Fun, festive music and props bring a creative and nurturing dance experience to a slightly older child as they are introduced to ballet and tap moves. Dancers will need tap shoes. Ballet style shoes and attire are suggested and dancers should come wearing tap shoes and bring labeled ballet slippers. Family and friends are invited to watch the last class. Min 10 Max 10

Instructor: Marilyn Jakowchik, over 10 years tap dance and teaching experience, over 22 years of ballet experience.

CHILDREN’S BALLET (Age 4-6) 5-6 Weeks

Instructor: Marilyn Jakowchik, over 10 yrs experience teaching dance to young children, over 10 yrs Tap dance experience, over 22 years ballet dance experience.

Develop the physical and mental skills of ballet. These classes provide specific barre and floor exercises and are taught age appropriately, providing the young dancer a nurturing framework in which to begin their ballet training. Miss Jeran uses “play” as the basis for learning. Ballet shoes and attire suggested. Friends and family are invited to the last 15 minutes of the last class. Min 10 Max 12

Come and learn age-appropriate basic hula steps and hand motions while learning Hawaiian words and songs. A great introduction to the art of hula tailored for a young child. Wear comfortable clothing: shorts, loose pants, t-shirts, and bring water! A pa’u hula cloth skirt will be provided or the information to make your own will be available at the class. Min 8 Max 12

Instructor: Jeran Urrutia, over 20 yrs dance and teaching experience, Director/Owner of Dance Innovations.

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ALOHA HULA FOR KIDS! (AGE 4-12) 5 Dates

Instructor: Krista Strickland, over 15 years, experience with a foundation of Mark Ho’omalu’s teachings, 7 yrs assisting and teaching children and adults.

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Tutus & Tap - Class fee is $78 (S.R. Resident $68) *5 Dates $53 (S.R. Resident $43) Marilyn Jakowchik (8 Dates) 72564 Finley/Live Oak Rm 4-5 Fri 9/5-10/31 (No class 10/3) 3:30-4:30pm (*5 Dates) 72565 Finley/Live Oak Rm 4-5 Fri 11/7-12/19 (No class 11/28, 12/5) 3:30-4:30pm 4-5 Fri 1/16-2/13 3:30-4:30pm (*5 Dates) 72656 Finley/Live Oak Rm Ballet & Tap - Class fee is $78 (S.R. Resident $68) *5 Dates $53 (S.R. Resident $43) Marilyn Jakowchik 6-7 Fri 9/5-10/31 (No class 10/3) 4:45-5:45pm (8 Dates) 72585 Finley/Live Oak Rm (*5 Dates) 72657 Finley/Live Oak Rm 6-7 Fri 11/7-12/19 (No class 11/28, 12/5) 4:45-5:45pm (*5 Dates) 72658 Finley/Live Oak Rm 6-7 Fri 1/16-2/13 4:45-5:45pm Aloha Hula for Kids - Class fee is $36 (S.R. Resident $26) Krista Strickland (5 Dates) 72326 Finley/Live Oak 4-12 Sat 10/11-11/15 (No class 11/1) 9:30-10:30am (5 Dates) 72327 Finley/Live Oak 4-12 Sat 1/10-2/7 9:30-10:30am Children’s Ballet - Class fee is $62 (S.R. Resident $52) Jeran Urrutia (6 Dates) 72560 Finley/Live Oak Rm 4 Mon 9/8-10/13 3:30-4:30pm (6 Dates) 72561 Finley/Live Oak Rm 5-6 Mon 9/8-10/13 4:45-5:45pm (6 Dates) 72582 Finley/Live Oak Rm 4 Mon 10/20-11/24 3:30-4:30pm (6 Dates) 72562 Finley/Live Oak Rm 5-6 Mon 10/20-11/24 4:45-5:45pm Children’s Ballet - Class fee is $53 (S.R. Resident $43) Jeran Urrutia (5 Dates) 72690 Finley/Live Oak Rm 4 Mon 1/5-2/9 (No class 1/19) 3:30-4:30pm (5 Dates) 72563 Finley/Live Oak Rm 5-6 Mon 1/5-2/9 (No class 1/19 ) 4:45-5:45pm

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TEEN BABYSITTER (Age 12-15) 1 Day In this two-day class you will learn about how to set up your babysitting jobs like a real business. Practice baby care with life-like, newborn dolls. Learn how to diaper, bathe and dress infants. Be prepared for any emergency. You will learn infant and child CPR and safety. Upon successful completion you will receive a CPR card through the American Heart Association and a babysitters certificate from The HealthSource at KidSake that you can show potential employers. This program is offered in partnership with The HealthSource at KidSake. There will be a $20 materials fee (cash only) payable to The HealthSource at KidSake due at the first class for an informative book that you keep, a CPR barrier device, CPR card and certificate. Please provide your ownsnacks and lunch for both days. All classes held at the HealthSource at KidSake, 2999 Cleveland Ave., Suite C (across the street from Wells Fargo Bank) Min 10 Max 30 Instructor: The HealthSource at KidSake (546-4656) Mon/Tues, 12/29 & 12/30 9:30am-2:30pm $88 (S.R. Resident $78) #72810 Sat/Sun, 2/7 & 2/8 –9:30-2:30pm $88 (S.R. Resident $78) #72811 Note: For safety reasons, parents required to sign in and out when dropping off and picking up their children. Any parent or guardian arriving late for pick-up will be charged a late fee in 15 minute increments - $15 for 15 minutes late, $30 for 30 minutes late, etc.

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TEST TAKING SECRETS FOR JOBS & SCHOOL (Age 12+) 1 Day

WHAT WERE YOU BORN TO DO? (Age 16+) 1 Day

Those who test well excel in school, get better jobs quicker, and get promoted faster. Discover NEW ways to excel on all tests—by focusing on key underlying principles that apply to all academic exams (from junior high to graduate school); all standardized tests (from the SAT, APs, and Exit Exam, to the BAR Exam); and any employment, entrance, and promotion exam. Learn how to prevent test anxiety, increase focus and concentration, and reason-yourway to the right answer. Discover the 3 biggest mistakes every test-taker makes— and how to correct them—NOW! A $30 material fee is payable to instructor at the workshop. Min 10 Max 12

You were born to make a unique contribution to humanity. Progressing toward this purpose brings joy and abundance. Straying from this path causes stress and emptiness. To accomplish this purpose, one of the 33 Natural Talents is wired into your DNA. It is so subtle, you rarely notice it; yet so powerful, it’s the source of your highest potential. Expressing your Natural Talent ignites passion- relentlessly pursuing it evolves into your destiny. Elvis, Oprah and Einstein were all just “doing what came naturally.” Discover your Natural Talent, how to apply it to all aspects of life, and why it is the source of everything you desire. A materials fee of $30 will be due to the instructor at the workshop. Min 10 Max 12

Instructor: Curtis Adney graduated at the top of his college class with a 4.0 GPA, and has a Juris Doctor degree from BYU. Sat, 11/1 – 9-12pm Finley/Willow Rm $48 (S.R. Resident $38) #72679

Instructor: Curtis Adney, MS, JD, has a Juris Doctor degree from Brigham Young University, and teaches at Fresno State. He is a career consultant, and author of a forthcoming book: Pinpoint Your Destiny. Sat, 11/1 – 1-5pm Finley/Willow Rm $54 (S.R. Resident $44) #72680

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Special Interest MADE TO WEAR NEW (Age 9-13 & 14-18) 1 Day You don’t need fancy kits or $100’s in materials & tools to make great accessories. Create jewelry, scarves, & much more like those sold at the mall or in magazines by using basic items found at many stores or around your own house. 3 different items will be made during every class to take home & wear or give as gifts. Bring a pair of sharp scissors. Material fees included in price. Min 6 Max 12 Instructor: Jessica Snowden – see bio under “Intro to Basic Treasure Hunting.”

(Age 9-13)

Sat, 9/20 - 9:30-12:00pm Finley/Maple Rm $43 (S.R. Residents $33) #72751

(Age 9-13)

Sat, 12/13 – 9:30-12:00pm Finley/Maple Rm $43 (S.R. Residents $33) #72759

(Age 9-13)

Sat, 2/7 – 9:30-12:00pm Finley/Maple Rm $43 (S.R. Residents $33) #72761

(Age 14-18)

Sat, 10/11 – 9:30-12:00pm Finley/Maple Rm $43 (S.R. Residents $33) #72758

(Age 14-18)

Sat, 1/24 – 9:30-12:00pm Finley/Maple Rm $43 (S.R. Residents $33) #72760

INTRO TO BASIC TREASURE HUNTING (Age 8-12) 1 Day Geocaching & Letterboxing are world-wide exploration games. Learn the basics of what they are including solving clues & becoming more aware of your surroundings. You will create your own Letterbox stamp & “cache swag”. We’ll finish class by looking for a “cache” treasure. Wear comfortable clothes & shoes for the weather. Please bring a small snack & water for break. Min 6 Max 10 Instructor: Jessica Snowden is a Santa Rosa mom who has taught children for over 20 years as a school aide & community club leader. Sat, 9/13 – 9:00-12:00pm Finley/Maple Rm $40 (S.R. Residents $30) #72750 Sat, 10/18 – 9:00-12:00pm Finley/Maple Rm $40 (S.R. Residents $30) #72756 Sat, 1/17 – 9:00-12:00pm Finley/Maple Rm $40 (S.R. Residents $30) #72757

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UNDER THE SEA FATHER & DAUGHTER BALL (Age 5+) 1 Day

Bring your favorite girl to an “Under the Sea” father and daughter dance. Designed but not limited to young ladies grades K-5. Dads (or other favorite escorts) and their daughters will create a special memory as they dance to fun music, visit with a ‘real’ princess and enjoy fun activities, light refreshments and more surprises. A family fun event with no gender requirements. Pre-registration is required. Sat, 2/21 – 6-8:30pm Finley/Person Auditorium $30 per couple Extra Youth ticket $10 (limit one additional youth per escort) #72934

More classes to check out! Balloon Art, Twisting the Night Away see page 31 for details.

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Special Interest TUNES FOR TOTS – LITTLE SINGERS! (Age 3-4) 4-6 Dates NEW

TUNES FOR TOTS –BIG SINGERS! (Age 4-5) 4 Dates NEW

Watch your little one blossom with music and song! Through age-appropriate exercises and activities, your child will discover musical concepts like loud and quiet, pitch and beat in a group environment, and then apply and practice these basic fundamentals though imagination as they develop vocal and language skills. Simple rhythm, expressive sounds, repetition, and creative play make it fun! Child-safe instruments are provided, including drums and shakers. Spaces are limited so sign up early! Min 8 Max 8

Come build strong vocals and fun memories in this stimulating environment for early childhood singing! Through imagination, short stories, songs and rhymes, your child will explore the beginnings of music practicum. Song and instrumental play about weather, color and animal association offer self-expression, and child-safe instruments will be provided, including drums and shakers. Classes are designed to help your child develop vocal and language skills through instruction, exercising patience, taking turns and socialization. Each session will introduce new themes, keeping the atmosphere fun and fresh! Spaces are limited so sign up early! Min 8 Max 10

Instructor: TBA

More classes to check out! Kidding Around Yoga see page 21 for details.

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Tunes for Tots - Little Singer - Class Fee is $33 (S.R. Resident $23) TBA (4 Dates) 72407 Finley/Maple Rm 3-4 Mon 9/29-10/20 9:15 – 10am (4 Dates) 72410 Finley/Maple Rm 3-4 Tue 9/30-10/21 10:30 – 11:15 (4 Dates) 72411 Finley/Maple Rm 3-4 Tue 11/18-12/16 (No class 11/25) 10:30 – 11:15am (4 Dates) 72409 Finley/Maple Rm 3-4 Mon 1/12-2/9 (No class 1/19) 9:15 – 10am (4 Dates) 72412 Finley/Maple Rm 3-4 Tue 1/13-2/3 10:30 – 11:15am Tunes for Tots - Little Singers - Class Fee is $45 (S.R. Resident $35) TBA (6 Dates) 72408 Finley/Maple Rm 3-4 Mon 11/3-12/15 (No class 11/24) 9:15 – 10am Tunes for Tots - Big Singers - Class Fee is $40 (S.R. Resident $30) TBA (4 Dates) 72413 Finley/Maple Rm 4-5 Tue 9/30-10/21 9- 10am (4 Dates) 72414 Finley/Maple Rm 4-5 Tue 11/18-12/16 (No 11/25) 9 -10am (4 Dates) 72415 Finley/Maple Rm 4-5 Tue 1/13-2/3 9 – 10am

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Fitness & Sports BABY KINDERGYM (Age 8 to 18 mos.) 4-5 Dates

FAMILY KINDERGYM (Age 1-3) 4-5 Dates

Play, socialize, and build strong bodies and fun memories! This class for crawlers and beginning walkers, offers a stimulating and safe environment where child and parent can explore and grow together. Equipment is geared towards this young age group, with time for open play, songs and hand games.

The benefits of family support and social activities can help a young child work towards a more successful future. Help your child thrive as they crawl, run, jump and play with peers, increase body awareness, and participate in group activities with the help of his or her parent/adult caregivers.

Adult/child ratio is 1 to 1. Min 10 Max 16

Adult/child ratio is 1 to 1. The course fee includes a child/adult pair. Min 10 Max 14

Instructor: Sandy Cavaliere

Instructors: Sandy Cavaliere

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Baby Kindergym - 4 Dates Class fee is $35 (S.R. Resident $25) *5 Dates $41 (S.R. Resident $31) Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm

8mo -1½ 8mo -1½ 8mo -1½ 8mo -1½

Mon Wed Thu Sat

8/25-9/22 (No class 9/1) 8/27-9/17 8/28-9/18 9/6-9/27

11-11:45pm 9:15-10am 9:15-10am 9:30-10:15am

TBA TBA TBA Sandy C.

(Session 2) 71870 Finley/Valley Oak Rm 71865 Finley/Valley Oak Rm 71880 Finley/Valley Oak Rm 71874 Finley/Valley Oak Rm

8mo -1½ 8mo -1½ 8mo -1½ 8mo -1½

Mon Wed Thu Sat

9/29-10/20 10/1-10/22 10/2-10/23 10/11-11/1

11-11:45pm 9:15-10am 9:15-10am 9:30-10:15am

TBA TBA TBA Sandy C.

(Session 3)

71871 71866 71881 71875

Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley/Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm

8mo -1½ 8mo -1½ 8mo -1½ 8mo -1½

Mon* Wed* Thu* Sat*

11/3-12/8 (No class 11/24) 1-11:45pm 11/5-12/10 (No class 11/26) 9:15-10am 11/6-12/11 (No class 11/27) 9:15-10am 11/8-12/20 (No class 11/29,12/6) 9:30-10:15am

TBA TBA TBA Sandy C.

(Session 4)

71872 71867 71882 71876

Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley/Oak Rm Finley/Valley/Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm

8mo -1½ 8mo -1½ 8mo -1½ 8mo -1½

Mon Wed* Thu* Sat*

1/12-2/9 (No class 1/19) 1/14-2/11 1/15-2/12 1/17-2/14

TBA TBA TBA Sandy C.

(Session 1)

71869 71864 71879 71873

11-11:45am 9:15-10am 9:15-10am 9:30-10:15am

*This is a 5 date class.

NEED A FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE? One day Drop-in fee: Baby Gym: $8. Family Gym: $10. Call ahead first (543-3737) then register at the front desk before class. Course Barcode

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Family Kindergym - 4 Week Class fee is $39 (S.R. Resident $29) 5 Weeks $46 (S.R. Resident $36) Finley/Valley Oak Rm 1-3 Sat (Session 1) 72416 (Session 2) 72417 Finley/Valley Oak Rm 1-3 Sat (Session 3) 72418 Finley/Valley Oak Rm 1-3 Sat* (Session 4) 72419 Finley/Valley Oak Rm 1-3 Sat*

9/6-9/27 10/11-11/1 11/8-12/20 (No class 11/29, 12/6) 1/17-2/14

Instructor Sandy C.

10:45-11:45am 10:45-11:45am 10:45-11:45am 10:45-11:45am

*This is a 5 date class.

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Fitness & Sports KINDERGYM (Age 1-3½ Yrs) 4-5 Dates Build strong bodies and fun memories! Supporting your child through social activities can enable him/her towards success. These classes are designed to help your child thrive as they crawl, run, jump and play with peers, increase body awareness, and participate in group activities with the help of his or her parent/adult care giver. The stimulating environment is scaled to the child’s needs, enticing your child to explore their surroundings and abilities. Class format is open play, with special parachute and song time. Adult/child ratio is 1 to 1. NOTE: To keep this time safe and special for you and your child, please do not bring siblings or friends to class. Min 10 Max 16 Instructor: Lacey Fichera Course Barcode

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Kindergym - 4 Dates Class fee is $39 (S.R. Resident $29) *5 Dates - $46 (S.R. Resident $36) (Session 1)

72422 72440 72430 72431

Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm

1 - 2½ 1½ - 3½ 1 - 2½ 2 - 3½

Wed Thu Fri Fri

Finley/Valley Oak Rm 1 - 2½ Wed (Session 2) 72424 72441 Finley/Valley Oak Rm 1½ - 3½ Thu 72433 Finley/Valley Oak Rm 1 - 2½ Fri 72434 Finley/Valley Oak Rm 2 - 3½ Fri (Session 3) 72426 Finley/Valley Oak Rm 1 - 2½ Wed* 72442 Finley/Valley Oak Rm 1½ - 3½ Thu* 72436 Finley/Valley Oak Rm 1 - 2½ Fri* 72437 Finley/Valley Oak Rm 2 - 3½ Fri* (Session 4) 72428 Finley/Valley Oak Rm 1 - 2½ Wed* 72443 Finley/Valley Oak Rm 1½ - 3½ Thu* 72438 Finley/Valley Oak Rm 1 - 2½ Fri* 72439 Finley/Valley Oak Rm 2 - 3½ Fri*

8/27-9/17 8/28-9/18 8/29-9/19 8/29-9/19

10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am 9:15-10:15am 10:30-11:30am

TBA TBA Lacey F. Lacey F.

10/1-10/22 10/2-10/23 10/3-10/24 10/3-10/24

10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am 9:15-10:15am 10:30-11:30am

TBA TBA Lacey F. Lacey F.

11/5-12/10 10:30-11:30am TBA (No class 11/26) 11/6-12/11 (No class 11/27) 10:30-11:30am TBA 11/7-12/19 9:15-10:15am Lacey F. (No class 11/28, 12/5) 11/7-12/19 10:30-11:30am Lacey F. (No class 11/28, 12/5) 1/14-2/11 1/15-2/12 1/16-2/13 1/16-2/13

10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am 9:15-10:15am 10:30-11:30am

TBA TBA Lacey F. Lacey F.

*This is a 5 date class.

NEED A FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE? One day Kindergym Drop-in fee: $10. Call ahead (543-3737) then register at the front desk before class.

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Fitness & Sports TODDLER AND BASIC GYMNASTICS AT SANTA ROSA GYMNASTICS CENTER! (SRGC) (Age 3-5 and 5-10) 4 Weeks Join the fun at Santa Rosa Gymnastics where boys and girls will climb, swing, roll, jump and flip their way to a healthy mind and body! Your child will have a blast learning basic gymnastic skills on all the Olympic apparatus, as well as 3 different types of trampolines. This positive and well-structured program includes specially-designed and scaled equipment to help them gain important motor skills, increase body awareness, strength, coordination and confidence. No experience necessary. Complete viewing area for family and friends. Please wear moveable clothing (no zippers, buttons or snaps), all hair must be tied back, no jewelry and bare feet only. Release forms must be completed for each child by a parent/guardian before attending lessons. Release forms provided at SR Gymnastics. **All classes are held at Santa Rosa Gymnastics Center (SRGC), 2210 Bluebell Drive in Santa Rosa (525-1720). FYI: SRGC has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1 and the Rec and Parks maximum registration number is not necessarily the maximum number allowed at the SRCGC camps. Toddler Gymnastics: Min 6 Max 9 Basic Gymnastics: Min 5 Max 10 Instructor: SRGC Staff, CPR & First Aid Certified and members of USAG & US AIGC

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Toddler Gymnastics – Class fee $65 (S.R. Resident $55) 72599 3-5 Tue 8/26-9/16 72600 3-5 Wed 8/27-9/17 72601 3-5 Thu 8/28-9/18 3-5 Fri 8/29-9/19 72602 72603 3-5 Sat 8/30-9/20 3-5 Tue 9/30-10/21 72604 72605 3-5 Wed 10/1-10/22 72606 3-5 Thu 10/2-10/23 3-5 Fri 10/3-10/24 72607 72608 3-5 Sat 10/4-10/25 3-5 Tue 11/4-11/25 72609 72610 3-5 Wed 11/5-11/26 72611 3-5 Thu 11/6-12/4 (No class 11/27) 72612 3-5 Fri 11/7-12/5 (No class 11/28) 72613 3-5 Sat 11/8-12/6 (No class 11/29) 72614 3-5 Tue 12/9-12/30 72615 3-5 Wed 12/10-1/14 (No class 12/24, 12/31) 72616 3-5 Thu 12/11-1/15 (No class 12/25, 1/1) 72617 3-5 Fri 12/12-1/2 72618 3-5 Sat 12/13-1/3 72619 3-5 Tue 1/20-2/10 72620 3-5 Wed 1/21-2/11 72621 3-5 Thu 1/22-2/12 72622 3-5 Fri 1/23-2/13 72653 3-5 Sat 1/24-2/14

11-11:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 9-9:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 9-9:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 9-9:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 9-9:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 9-9:45am

Basic Gymnastics – Class fee $73 (S.R. Resident $63) 72623 5-10 Tue 8/26-9/16 72624 5-10 Thu 8/28-9/18 72625 5-10 Tue 9/30-10/21 72626 5-10 Thu 10/2-10/23 72627 5-10 Tue 11/4-11/25 72628 5-10 Thu 11/6-12/4 (No class 11/27) 72629 5-10 Tue 12/9-12/30 72630 5-10 Thu 12/11-1/15 (No class 12/25, 1/1) 72631 5-10 Tue 1/20-2/10 72632 5-10 Thu 1/22-2/12

3:30-4:30pm 4:30-5:30pm 3:30-4:30pm 4:30-5:30pm 3:30-4:30pm 4:30-5:30pm 3:30-4:30pm 4:30-5:30pm 3:30-4:30pm 4:30-5:30pm

BEGINNING BATON TWIRLING NEW (Age 8-12) 4 Dates Have fun with baton twirling! Basic twirling skills with dance steps will be presented, along with simple formation and marching techniques, giving the young child a chance to develop coordination, expression and fun visual skills! A baton is required and price ranges from approximately $7 to $30. Baton length should be from the child’s shoulder to palm of hand or to wrist. Questions? Email Pam at tjadedance@gmail.com Min 8 Max 12 Instructor: Pam Svetlik, participated in drill teams and marching bands for many years. Dancer, performer and retired elementary school teacher.

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Wed, 4:30-5:30pm Person Senior Wing/Rm 25 $37 (S.R. Resident $27) Session 1 Wed, 8/27-9/17 #72335 Session 2 Wed, 10/8-10/29 #72343

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Fitness & Sports SAMURAI SPROUTS-AIKIDO (Age 5-7) 4 Dates Based on the principles of Aikido, the Martial Art of Peace, Samurai Sprouts offers joyful practices without technical rigor. Students develop centering, cooperation, commitment and coordination while having a great time. Active games, sharing, art and nature nourish the whole child. Optional cost: uniform, details given in class. Min 7 Max 12 Instructor Michelle Keip, RN, Black Belt has been teaching health and training in the martial arts since 1976 and is the co-founder of Wellspring Aikido

BEGINNING AMERICAN KENPO KARATE (Age 5-13) 8-12 Dates Martial Arts students attempt to gain harmony of body, mind, and spirit. This class is designed to provide instruction leading to accomplishment of the level of Black Belt with focus on Self Defense techniques, Kata (forms), Kumite, fitness, and philosophy Course Barcode

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resulting in achieving rank (white belt through black belt), self confidence, discipline, flexibility, and respect. Optional costs: uniform and certification for belt advancement. Details will be given at the first class. Min 18 Max 35 Instructor: Tom Porter, Clinical Psychology PhD, 6th Degree Black Belt, Martial Arts instructor since 1982.

INTERMEDIATE KENPO KARATE (Age 5-13) 8-12 Dates Move ahead in belt advancement with this intermediate next-step class. The instructor will continue to address needs and goals for students to move forward in achieving rank, self-confidence, discipline, flexibility, and respect. Optional costs: uniform and certification for belt advancement. Details given at the first class. Min.15 Max. 30 Instructor: Dr. Tom Porter, 6th Degree Black Belt, Martial Arts instructor since 1982, Clinical Psychology PhD.

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Samurai Sprouts-Aikido - Class fee is $37 (S.R. Resident $27) (4 Dates) (4 Dates)

72402 72399

Finley/Valley Oak Rm Finley/Valley Oak Rm

5-7 5-7

Wed Wed

10/1-10/22 1/7-1/28

3:30-4:15pm 3:30-4:15pm

T/Th T/Th T/Th T/Th

8/26-9/18 8/26-9/18 9/30-10/23 9/30-10/23

4:45-5:30pm 5:30-6:15pm 4:45-5:30pm 5:30-6:15pm

Beg. Kenpo Karate - Class fee is $45 (S.R. Resident $35) (8 Dates) (8 Dates) (8 Dates) (8 Dates)

72529 72534 72530 72535

Finley/Live Oak Rm Finley/Live Oak Rm Finley/Live Oak Rm Finley/Live Oak Rm

5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13

Beg. Kenpo Karate - Class fee is $58 (S.R. Resident $48) 12 Dates $63 (S.R. Resident $53) (11 Dates) 72531 Finley/Live Oak Rm 5-13 T/Th (11 Dates) 72536 Finley/Live Oak Rm 5-13 T/Th (12 Dates) 72532 Finley/Live Oak Rm 5-13 T/Th (12 Dates) 72537 Finley/Live Oak Rm 5-13 T/Th

11/4-12/18 (No class 11/11, 11/27, 12/4) 11/4-12/18 (No class 11/11, 11/27, 12/4) 1/6-2/12 1/6-2/12

4:45-5:30pm 5:30-6:15pm 4:45-5:30pm 5:30-6:15pm

Interm. Kenpo Karate - Class fee is $45 (S.R. Resident $35) (8 Dates) (8 Dates)

72539 72540

Finley/Live Oak Rm Finley/Live Oak Rm

5-13 5-13

T/Th T/Th

8/26-9/18 9/30-10/23

6:15-7pm 6:15-7pm

Interm. Kenpo Karate - Class fee is $58 (S.R. Resident $48) 12 Dates Class fee is $63 (S.R. Resident $53) (11 Dates) 72541 Finley/Live Oak Rm 5-13 T/Th (12 Dates) 72542 Finley/Live Oak Rm 5-13 T/Th

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11/4-12/18 (No class 11/11, 11/27, 12/4) 1/6-2/12

6:15-7pm 6:15-7pm

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Fitness & Sports 10 & UNDER TENNIS (Age 5-10)

BEGINNER (Age 6-12)

Designed and structured for kids to learn, rally, and play quickly in a rewarding and enjoyable fashion. In a decision that will fundamentally change the future landscape of tennis in the United States, 10 and Under Tennis caters to a child’s age and size by tailoring the equipment, court dimensions, and scoring system. All classes are held at Galvin Community Park, 3330 Yulupa Ave.

Class provides basics of tennis. An emphasis is placed on fun.

Mon, Wed 5:30-6:30pm $60 (S.R. Resident $50) 8/18-8/27 #72896 9/1 -9/10 #72901 9/15-9/24 #72897 9/29-10/8 #72898 10/13-10/22 #72899 10/27-11/5 #72900 11/10-11/19 #72902

ADVANCED BEGINNER (Age 6-16) This fun class provides a review of the basics as well as an introduction to scoring. Students must be able to rally with other students before entering this class. All classes are held at Galvin Community Park, 3330 Yulupa Ave. Mon, Wed 5:30-6:30pm $60 (S.R. Resident $50) 8/18-8/27 #72848 9/1-9/10 #72849 9/15-9/24 #72850 9/29-10/8 #72851 10/13-10/22 #72852 10/27-11/5 #72853 11/10-11/19 #72854

COACHES WANTED!

Call 543-3281 for information about volunteer coaching.

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INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED TOURNAMENT PREP TENNIS (Age 8-17) This class is for students who play competitively. Emphasis is on conditioning, strategy, drills, and positive court behavior. This class is designed to prepare players for high school/tournament level tennis. All classes are held at Galvin Community Park, 3330 Yulupa Ave. Mon, Wed, Sun 4-5:30pm, Sun 4-6pm $80 (S.R. Resident $70) 9/1-9/28 #72894 9/29-10/26 #72895

ADVANCED JUNIOR TENNIS Players train in a highly competitive (but fun!) atmosphere. Most training sessions include instruction, drilling and play. Players are expected to compete outside of class. Attention is paid to strategy and tennis theory. All classes are run by Jason Beard. For more information, call 217-7785 or email jasonbeardmusic@gmail.com.

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Fitness & Sports YOUTH OUTDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE (Age 4-7) Boys and Girls Practices are once a week with games on Saturdays. Sign-ups will continue until September 4, 2013, or until leagues are full. Sat, 9/20-10/25 – Time, TBA Rincon Valley Community Park $80 (S.R. Resident $70) #70528

YOUTH BASKETBALL (Grades K-3) Boys and Girls Sign-ups for this fun and exciting league will continue through November 5, 2014 or until leagues are full. Registration fee includes a pre-season clinic to be held on Saturday, December 6 at Sheppard Elementary School Gym. Grades K-1 Sat, 1/10-2/21 – Time, TBA Steele Lane Community Center/ Sheppard Elementary Gymnasium *$85 (S.R. Resident $75) #72932 Grades 2-3 Sat, 1/11-2/22 – Time, TBA Steele Lane Community Center/ Sheppard Elementary Gymnasium *$85 (S.R. Resident $75) #72933

WINTER BASKETBALL CAMP Boys and Girls

KIDDING AROUND YOGA! NEW (Age 7-12) 6 Dates

Run by the City of Santa Rosa Sports Staff, participants will learn and build upon the fundamentals of basketball through lessons, drills and games.

Embrace your inner ‘warrior’ or ‘goddess’ in this youth yoga class. Original music, games, and fun activities guide children through yoga poses, as well as basic breathing and simple meditation techniques. Bring focus, calmness, and balance into harmony! Please wear comfortable clothing. Namaste! Min 10 Max 12

Ages 5-7 Mon-Wed –12/29-12/31 9am-12pm (Half Day) Half Day: $60 (S.R. Residents $50) #72909 Ages 7-14 Mon-Wed – 12/29-12/31 9am-3pm (Full Day) Full Day: $85 (S.R. Residents $75) #72910

Instructor: Nikki Syth, MSW, certified Mindfulness Instructor for children, and passionate about introducing children to yoga in a FUN way. Person Senior Wing/Rm 25 $52 (S.R. Resident $42) Mon – 9/8-10/20 (No Class 9/22) 5-6pm #73282 Mon – 11/3-12/15 (No Class 11/24) 5-6pm #73283

Recreation information 543-3737

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Tot Classes FINLEY TEENY TINY TOTS (Age 2-3) You and your 2-3 year old are invited to join other children in a safe, stimulating and creative environment. Lots of planned arts and crafts project as well as story time, singing songs, games and having fun in the outdoor enclosed play area. Our teachers are ready to prepare your child for the next step up to our Tiny Tots program and we ask that one parent or adult accompany each child. Min 10 Max 12 Instructors: Kim Hatch and Shannon Pope

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Session I â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 weeks 72665 Finley/Madrone Rm 2-3 72666 Finley/Madrone Rm 2-3

T,Th T,Th

8/26-9/18 8/26-9/18

9-10am 10:30-11:30am

$78 (S.R. Resident $68) $78 (S.R. Resident $68)

Session II - 4 Weeks 72667 Finley/Madrone Rm 2-3 72668 Finley/Madrone Rm 2-3

T,Th T,Th

9/30-10/23 9/30-10/23

9-10am 10:30-11:30am

$78 (S.R. Resident $68) $78 (S.R. Resident $68)

Session III - 5 Weeks 72659 Finley/Madrone Rm 2-3 T,Th 72660 Finley/Madrone Rm 2-3 T,Th

11/4-12/11* 9-10am $86 (S.R. Resident $76) 11/4-12/11* 10:30-11:30am $86 (S.R. Resident $76) *(No class Veterans Day 11/11) *(No class 11/24-11/28 Thanksgiving Break)

Session IV - 5 Weeks Finley/Madrone Rm 2-3 72661 Finley/Madrone Rm 2-3 72662

1/6- 2/5/15 1/6-2/5/15

T,Th T,Th

9-10am 10:30-11:30am

$94 (S.R. Resident $84) $94 (S.R. Resident $84)

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Tot Classes STEELE LANE TINY TOTS (Age 3-5) The Steele Lane Tiny Tots program will provide a caring and nurturing environment for 3-5 year olds to grow in confidence and ability. Tiny Tots teachers will help strengthen Kindergarten readiness through art, songs, stories and socialization as well as organized physical activities with our Kindergym equipment & jumpy in our enclosed Hub room. This valuable readiness program is something your child won’t want to miss! Snacks will be provided. Children must be toilet trained, please (no pull-ups). Proof of age may be requested. Min 10 Max 15

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Session I – 4 weeks 72787 Steele Lane / Rm 1 3-5 M,W,F Steele Lane / Rm 1 3-5 T,Th 72786

8/25-9/19 9-11:30am $164 (S.R.Resident $154) ( No class 9/1, makeup class on 9/22) 8/26-9/18 9-11:30am $112 (S.R. Resident $102)

Session II – 4 Weeks 72794 Steele Lane / Rm 1 3-5 M,W,F 72788 Steele Lane / Rm 1 3-5 T,Th

9/29-10/24 9/30-10/23

9-11:30am 9-11:30am

$164 (S.R. Resident $154) $112 (S.R. Resident $102)

Session III – 3 Weeks 72795 Steele Lane / Rm 1 3-5 M,W,F 72789 Steele Lane / Rm 1 3-5 T,Th

11/3-11/21 9-11:30am 11/4-11/20 9-11:30am (No class 11/11 no make up)

$126 (S.R. Resident $116) $74 (S.R. Resident $64)

Session IV – 3 Weeks 72796 Steele Lane / Rm 1 3-5 M,W,F 72790 Steele Lane / Rm 1 3-5 T,Th

12/1-12/19 12/2-12/18

9-11:30am 9-11:30am

$126 (S.R. Resident $116) $87 (S.R. Resident $77)

Session V – 3 Weeks 72797 Steele Lane / Rm 1 3-5 M,W,F 72791 Steele Lane / Rm 1 3-5 T, Th

1/5-1/23 9-11:30am (No class 1/19 no make up) 1/6-1/22 9-11:30am

$113 (S.R. Resident $103)

Session VI – 3 Weeks 72798 Steele Lane / Rm 1 3-5 M,W,F 72792 Steele Lane / Rm 1 3-5 T,Th

1/26-2/13 1/27-2/12

$126 (S.R.Resident $116) $87 (S.R. Resident $77)

9-11:30a 9-11:30a

$87 (S.R. Resident $77)

Instructors: Maritza and Carmen

FINLEY TINY TOTS (Age 3-5) Plenty of fun projects are in store for your 3-5 year old child and our instructors will provide a caring and nurturing environment for participants to grow in confidence and ability. The program is designed to strengthen Kindergarten readiness through art, songs, stories and socialization as well as physical activities incorporating games, rhythm and music, and our enclosed outdoor play area. Snacks will be provided. Children must be toilet trained, please (no pull ups). Proof of age may be requested. Min 10 Max 15 Instructors: Kim Hatch and Jen Espinoza.

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Session I – 4 weeks $169 (S.R. Resident $159) 72669 Finley/Madrone Rm 3-5 M, W, F

8/25-9/22 9-11:30am (No class Labor Day - 9/1- Make up 9/22)

Session II - 4 Weeks $169 (S.R. Resident $159) 72670 Finley/Madrone Rm 3-5 M, W, F

9/29-10/24

Session III - 5 Weeks $208 (S.R. Resident $198) 72674 Finley/Madrone Rm 3-5 M, W, F

11/3-12/12 9-11:30am (No class 11/24-11/28 Thanksgiving Break)

Session IV - 5 Weeks $208 (S.R. Resident $198) 72675 Finley/Madrone Rm 3-5 M, W, F

1/5-2/9 9-11:30am (No class MLK Day - 1/19 - Make up 2/9)

Recreation information 543-3737

9-11:30am

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Horsemanship

GYMNASTICS THANKSGIVING CAMP (Ages 5-14) 1 Day

HORSEMANSHIP FOR THE HORSE AND PONY LOVER! (Ages 6-12) 4 Weeks

Expect lots of flipping, jumping, swinging and climbing. Child must bring a healthy snack, lunch and something to drink. Each afternoon will be a different activity filled with tumbling, movie day, crafts, game day, water day (summer only) and rock climbing. All of our instructors have CPR and 1st Aid training. Release forms must be filled out prior to start of camp. Camp is held at Santa Rosa Gymnastics Center, 2210 Bluebell Court. Min 6 Max 15 Instructors are all SRGC certified, CPR and First Aid certified and are affiliated and members of USAG and USAIGC. Wed, 11/26 8:30am-3:30pm $60 (S.R. Resident $50) #72649 Fri, 11/28 8:30am-3:30pm $60 (S.R. Resident $50) #72650

GYMNASTICS WINTER CAMP (Ages 5-14) 3 Days

Flip, jump, swing and climb all week long in this camp! Each afternoon will feature a different activity including tumbling, movies, crafts, games and rock climbing. Child must bring a healthy snack, lunch and something to drink. Release forms must be filled out prior to start of camp. Camp is held at Santa Rosa Gymnastics Center, 2210 Bluebell Court. Min 6 Max 15 Instructor: All SRGC certified, CPR and First Aid certified and are affiliated and members of USAG and USAIGC. Mon, Tue, Fri, 12/22, 12/23, 12/26 (No class 12/24,12/25) 8:30am-3:30pm $130 (S.R. Resident $120) #72651 Mon, Tue, Fri, 12/29, 12/30, 1/2/15 (No class 12/31,1/1) 8:30am-3:30pm $130 (S.R. Resident $120) #72652

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WINTER CAMP (Ages 6-12) Molded in the finest of camp traditions and modeled after Camp Wa-Tam, this program offers a variety of activities designed for maximum indoor fun! Activities planned for the week include Baking Fun with Mr. Big, arts and crafts, games, skits, a field trip and a special guest! The week will be topped off with a Friday extravaganza where campers enjoy a meal prepared by their own hands in Chef Big’s Kitchen, and then put on an Awesome Afternoon Theater program for parents, friends and relatives. Children 5¾ years old may attend camp if they are currently enrolled in kindergarten. Min 30 Max 70 Theme: Winter Wonderland

This four-session, one-hour class, is sure to be an amazing experience for any young pony lover. Participants will learn basic ground and riding skills including a balanced seat and proper use of communication aides at the walk, trot and canter. Please Note: All participants are required to bring and wear a properly fitting helmet (either a bike helmet or a USEF approved riding helmet is fine), proper shoes (closed toed, preferably with a heel) and long pants. Riders’ maximum weight limit is 100 lbs. All classes are weather permitting; participants will be called by 9am the morning of class if canceled due to rain. Sat, 8/23-9/13 10-11am $160 (S.R. Resident $150) #72943 Sat, 9/20-10/11 10-11am $160 (S.R. Resident $150) #72944 Classes at Howarth park Pony Corral

Mon. - Fri, 12/29-1/2 (No Camp Thu, 1/1) 8am-3pm Finley/Person Auditorium $145 (S.R. Resident $135) #72677 Extended hours available for Winter Camp 3-5:15pm $40 #72678

WINTER CAMP VERTICAL (Ages 7-14) 4 Days Campers will learn climbing techniques, knots and safety skills with plenty of time for climbing fun and games on Vertex’s 35-foot high walls. Min 4 Max 15. M/Tu/W/F, 12/22-12/26 (No class 12/25) 9am-12pm Vertex Climbing Ctr., 3358 A Coffey Lane $130 (S.R. Resident $120) #72654

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Neighborhood Services

About Neighborhood Services

Neighborhood Services provides innovative youth development programming that serves at-risk, low -income and homeless youth and families throughout Santa Rosa. The programs provide “safe haven” sites where young people can enjoy recreational, social and academic activities without fear of gangs, drugs and other negative influences that occur in their neighborhoods. In partnership with other community agencies, Neighborhood Services also assists families living in high-need neighborhoods improve their quality of life by connecting them to other beneficial programs and services, helping to build a stronger community. SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS

FUTSÁL SEASON

Program Facts:

Neighborhood Services offers a variety of camp programs to keep Santa Rosa’s youth engaged when schools are out on holidays and extended breaks. Free sports camps along with neighborhood recreation camps are offered during school holidays as well as during Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks. An emphasis is placed on safety, respectfulness, positive attitude and sportsmanship. For specific dates and times of the various camps and activities we offer for Santa Rosa youth ages 5 to 18, please check the “Neighborhood Youth Programs” tab at santarosarec. com or call our bilingual information line at (707) 543-4501.

Neighborhood Services Youth Futsál League played out its second season with great dribbling, quick passes, solid defense and amazing goals by our 3rd – 6th grade participants. Gym space was expanded this season as Santa Rosa Middle School and Comstock Middle School both hosted Futsál games. This expansion enabled the program to accommodate additional youth participants in both divisions of 3rd-4th graders and 5th-6th graders. The Quakes, led by Coach Jhirmar Smith, pulled off a great victory to win the 3rd-4th grade division, while the Santa Rosa Sporting, led by Coach Antonio Madriz, triumphed in our 5th-6th grade division! Be on the lookout for the Winter/Spring issue of the BLOCK BLAST bilingual newsletter in October for registration dates and more information about next winter’s Youth Futsál League!

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FAMILY NUTRITION PROGRAM Working closely with the Redwood Empire Food Bank for more than 10 years, we are able to provide food and fresh produce to families in need through our Family Nutrition Program. Information about specific dates, locations and times is available (and updated monthly) by calling our bilingual information line at (707) 543-4501.

More than 150 youth ages 5-18 were served at our neighborhood after school programs throughout this past school year.

• Five middle schools were represented by 165 youth during our spring soccer season. •

More than 390 youth in Kindergarten through 6th Grade participate in our Recreation Sensation summer program each June and July.

• A total of 543 youth were served at our various school break camps held throughout the year in 2013.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER SEASON The spring 2014 Middle School Soccer program continued to be a smashing success! Students from Slater, Cook, Comstock, Roseland Accelerated and Santa Rosa Middle all participated. Each school’s players were evaluated and placed among two squads based on skill: Premier Team and Champions Team. Teams practiced twice a week at their home field and played one game per week. Players developed basic and advanced fundamentals such as passing, defending, shooting, trapping and proper positioning, while always exhibiting good sportsmanship and teamwork! The season ran March through May and concluded on May 3rd with an exciting, all-day playoff tournament held at Trione Fields.

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B OAT I N G & S A I L I N G Boating & Sailing in Howarth Park BOAT RENTAL INFORMATION Lifejackets are provided for free with the rental and all boaters MUST wear a lifejacket. Paddleboat: $10/hour Accommodates: 4 people/740 lbs. Paddleboat w/canopy: $12/hour Accommodates: 4 people/740 lbs. Single Kayak: $5/hour Accommodates: 1 person Double Kayak: $8/hour Accommodates: 2 people Sailboat: $10/hour Accommodates: 2 people/370 lbs. Please Note: You must have experience sailing and pass a short sailing test. Canoe: $10/hour Accommodates: 4 people/730 lbs. Rowboat: $8/hour Accommodates: 5 people/925 lbs. PLEASE NOTE: Boats are rented on a first-come, first-served basis: we do NOT take reservations. We accept cash, checks, Visa or MasterCard. Please, no large bills. Fall Rental Hours: August 16-September 29, Sat/Sun 11am-5pm, weather permitting. Also open Labor Day, Monday, September 2

BRING YOUR OWN BOAT TO HOWARTH You are welcome to bring you own boat to Lake Ralphine. There is a day launch fee of $2 per boat, or a yearly launch permit for $10 per boat. These are available at the Boathouse during rental hours. (If you come during non-rental hours, you can launch your boat for free.) Boats over 20 ft are not allowed. Electric engines only!

PRIVATE SAILING LESSONS Our certified instructors will work with you based on your skill level. Cost is $40/hr with Rec & Parks sailboat or $30/hr using your own sailboat. For more information, email: howarthpark@srcity.org or call 543-3298.

SPECIAL CLASSES FOR YOUR GROUP If you have a group of 4 or more who would like lessons and you would like to set up your own class, please contact us at howarthpark@srcity.org or call 543-3298.

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B OAT I N G & S A I L I N G Boating & Sailing Class Information For all boating classes, please bring clothes/shoes that you wouldn’t mind getting wet. Sailing and Kayaking classes do practice capsizing, so come prepared! Although not all the classes get into the water, it is good to be prepared just in case. You may also wish to bring a towel, hat, sun block, water, and a snack. Please leave any valuables at home or locked securely in your vehicle, out of sight. KAYAKING (Age 5+) 1 Day Paddle around Lake Ralphine enjoying the outdoors and the wildlife! Our experienced instructors will work with you to give you the confidence and skills needed to enjoy kayaking on beautiful Lake Ralphine. Please Note: Children ages 5-8 MUST be accompanied by an adult that is registered for the class! Min 4 Max 8

PADDLEBOARDING (Age 8+) 1 Day Come to Howarth Park to enjoy paddleboarding lessons! Lessons include personal instruction on techniques for the beginner and advanced boarder alike. The first hour of class will be intensive instruction followed by an hour of ‘free paddling” in which the instructor will be on the water for follow up instruction for all students. Min 4 Max 7

BEGINNER’S SAILING CLASS (Age12+) 1 Day Have you ever wanted to learn to sail? Come out to Howarth Park’s Lake Ralphine and our experienced instructors will teach you the basics needed to enjoy sailing around the lake. All participants must be comfortable treading water. NOTE: This class is an introductory class. We recommend taking Intermediate/ Advanced Sailing after completion of this course to develop the skills needed to fully enjoy independent sailing. Min 4 Max 8

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED SAILING CLASS (Age 12+) 1 Day The Intermediate/Advanced Sailing Class is perfect for sailors who would like to have an instructor available to answer questions and give them tips. Our experienced instructors will help you expand on the skills and the knowledge needed to gain more confidence on the water. This class can be repeated as many times as you choose to reach your desired level of ability. All participants must be comfortable treading water. NOTE: Participants must have basic sailing and boating safety knowledge. Completion of either Sailing Camp for Youth, Beginner’s Sailing Class, or Boating Basics is recommended prior to taking this course. Min 2 Max 5

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Time

Kayaking – Class fee is $25 (S.R. Resident $20) 70429 Lake Ralphine 5+ Sat 70440 Lake Ralphine 5+ Sat Lake Ralphine 5+ Sat 70403

8/2 8/16 9/13

10:30am-12:30pm 10:30am-12:30pm 10:30am-12:30pm

Paddle boarding – Class fee is $25 (S.R. Resident $20) 70435 Lake Ralphine 8+ Sat 70441 Lake Ralphine 8+ Sat 70404 Lake Ralphine 8+ Sat

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10:30am-12:30pm 10:30am-12:30pm 10:30am-12:30pm

Beginner’s Sailing Class – Class fee is $40 (S.R. Resident $35) 70421 Lake Ralphine 12+ Sat 8/2 70422 Lake Ralphine 12+ Sat 8/16 70423 Lake Ralphine 12+ Sat 9/6

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Intermediate/Advanced Sailing Class – Class fee is $35 (S.R. Resident $30 70439 Lake Ralphine 12+ Sat 8/30 70449 Lake Ralphine 12+ Sat 9/27

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Fall/Winter 2014/2015

A D U LT S ( 1 8 + ) Arts & Crafts

FALL HARVEST GOURDS (Age 18+) 1 Day

GOURD BIRDHOUSES (Age18+) 1 Day

ACRYLIC PAINTING MADE EASY (Age 18+) 4 Weeks

Learn to decorate gourds using a wood burning tool and various coloring, staining and finishing techniques, and create a unique decoration for your home. This class will focus on incorporating nature designs and fall themes such as a pumpkin, apple or owl gourd! The process is fun and simple, no previous artistic skill required just a creative spirit. All tools, decorating supplies and the gourd are included. Min 6 Max 12

Grace your garden or patio with a lovely environmentally harmonious habitat for your feathered friends created by you from a common garden gourd. Learn valuable techniques for cutting, coloring and finishing your gourd to attract the birds and keep it weather-safe. Gain lots of useful tips about gourd craft, and the use of simple cutting tools and wood burners. Step by step instructions are provided. All the tools, materials and the gourd needed to complete your project are included. No previous skill required. Beginners to advanced welcome. Min 6 Max 12

Discover your inner artist while exploring the versatility of acrylic paints. Learn about mixing and using color for best effects, experiment with texture, from thick to thin, different brushes, use of palette knife, texturing mediums. Are you drawn to realism, impressionism, abstraction? Find out by exploring different subjects: landscape, abstract designs, still life, or fantasy. This class is for beginners as well as more experienced painters looking for stimulus and feedback. Fee includes materials. Min 8 Max 12

Instructor: Jeri Nager. Sat, 9/20 – 1-4pm Finley/Maple Rm $55 (S.R. Resident $45) #72723

GOURD LUMINARIES FOR THE HOLIDAYS (Age 18+) 1 Day Light up your Holidays with stunning, easy-to-make luminaries made from... GOURDS! These unique lights combine the beauty of nature, your creativity and safe technology to bring light into every area of your home. They are the ideal holiday decoration. Use them on the table or, near the tree on your doorstep. No electricity is required and no hazardous materials are involved. Just add a battery operated candle and your gourd will be glowing, attracting nothing but compliments! Design and decorate them to suit your holiday theme. There will be lots of designs available for transfer, and samples to inspire you. All you need to bring is your creativity and holiday spirit. Min 6 Max 12 Instructor: Jeri Nager. Sat, 11/15 – 1-4pm Finley/Maple Rm $55 (S.R. Resident $45) #72721

Sat, 1/24 – 1-4pm Finley/Maple Rm $55 (S.R. Resident $45) #72722 Gourd Craft Instructor: Jeri Nager is a gifted local gourd artist who has been showing her gourds and patiently teaching her craft for several years.

Instructor: Sasha Pepper, over 30 yrs professional artist and teaching experience, M.A. in Art from UC Berkeley. Wed, 10/1-10/22 – 6-8:30pm Finley/Willow Rm $100 (S.R. Resident $90) #73257

BALLOON ART - TWISTING THE NIGHT AWAY! (Age 8+) 1 Day Shape a dog and giraffe or a party hat out of a balloon and impress your friends. You will be taught the basics and can be as creative as you like. This class is designed for the beginner. Young and old alike, balloons are a great way to be creative and entertaining. Everyone will take home their own balloon sculpting creations. Min 8 Max 20 Pamela Sue Porter is a clown/juggler/facepainter/balloon artist. She is with the Hiccup Circus in the winter in Hawaii and is a local performer in Santa Rosa. Wed, 9/24 – 6:30-8pm Finley/Maple Rm $30 (S.R. Resident $20) #72719 Wed, 11/12 – 6:30-8pm Finley/Maple Rm $30 (S.R. Resident $20) #72720

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Arts & Crafts

MIXED MEDIA ART FOR BEGINNERS (Age 18+) 1 Day – NEW Come discover the wonderful world of mixed media! Create beautiful art on an 8x8 canvas board. It is easier than you think! Make beautiful home décor or a personal gift. All materials provided. Bring a pair of sharp fabric shears, paper cutting scissors, an apron and a snack. Min 8 Max 10 Instructor: Carola Bartz, paper crafter and mixed media artist Sat, 11/8 - 9am - 12:30pm Finley/Willow Rm $46 (S.R. Resident $36) #72304

COLORFUL AUTUMN CARDS (Age 18+) 1 Day FUNDAMENTAL DRAWING (Age 18+) 5 Weeks - NEW

THE MAGIC OF MOSAICS (Age 13+) 4 Weeks

Learn the fundamental skills of drawing such as light and shade, figure drawing, landscape and perspective with Artist Christian Quintin. The ability to render what you draw in three dimensions and in a variety of medium will free you to create your own voice. These classes are on-going and open to adults of all levels. Contact Christian at christianquintin@comcast. net or call 916-833-2500 for the class list of supplies. Min 8 Max 24

Create your own “object d’art’ by using a plethora of materials placed creatively and artfully to a multitude of different shapes and objects. Choose your project, from a stepping stone to a frame or vase, and Kathryn will explain and demonstrate each step of the process. It’s so easy and all materials are provided. Just show up! All levels and creative interests are welcome. Min 8 Max 12

Instructor: Christian Quintin, born in Brittany, France, studied at the Beaux Arts Academy in Paris and moved to the United States in 1981. Christian has exhibited his art in galleries and museums in San Francisco, New York and the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento and has been a recipient of numerous public and private commissions. Tue, 6:30-8:30pm Finley Person Senior Wing/Rm 26 $98 (S.R. resident $88) Shading, Ellipses, Depth 9/9 – 10/14 (No class 9/23) #72693 Three Dimensional Perspective 11/18 – 12/16 #72709 Landscape 1/13 -2/10 #72710

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Instructor: Kathryn Cerasoli (Henderson), over 30 years art experience, San Jose University art degree. Tue, 9/30 – 10/21 5:30-7:30pm Finley/Willow Rm $94 (S.R. Resident $84) #72303

Let’s get inspired by the vibrant colors of fall and the holidays of this magnificent season. Create cards for yourself to keep and enjoy or for someone special in your life. This class is designed for beginners as well as for intermediate card makers. All card-making materials are provided. Please bring a pair of sharp paper-cutting scissors. Min 8 Max 10 Instructor: Carola Bartz, paper crafter and mixed media artist Thu, 10/9 - 6:30-8:30pm Finley/Willow Rm $31 (S.R. Resident $21) #72301

CELEBRATE WINTER HOLIDAYS WITH HANDMADE CARDS! (Age 18+) 1 Day December to February offer special holidays, from Christmas and Hanukkah to Valentine’s Day so let’s create some beautiful cards and tags that will stand out “from the crowd”! This class is designed for beginners as well as for intermediate card makers. All card-making materials are provided. Please bring a pair of sharp paper-cutting scissors. Min 8 Max 10 Instructor: Carola Bartz, paper crafter and mixed media artist Wed, 12/3 - 6:30-8:30pm Finley/Maple Rm $31 (S.R. Resident $21) #72302

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Business & Computer THE ART OF FINANCIAL HAPPINESS (Age 18+) 2 Days NEW

How would your life change if money challenges didn’t overwhelm you? This class will help you discover your core money patterns and underlying beliefs and how they are influencing your life today. You will leave with new strategies and actions to create lasting and sustainable change to live a more purposeful and prosperous life. Bring pen and paper or journal to take notes. Min 8 Max 20 Instructor: Donna Colfer, Certified Money Coach & Accredited Financial Counselor, has over twenty-five years experience in financial management and coaching. Wed, 9/10 & 9/17 - 6:30-8:30pm Finley/Manzanita Rm $50 (S.R. Resident $40) #72687 Wed, 11/5 & 11/12 - 6:30-8:30pm Finley/Manzanita Rm $50 (S.R. Resident $40) #72688 Wed, 1/14 & 1/21 - 6:30-8:30pm Finley/Manzanita Rm $50 (S.R. Resident $40) #72689

MASTER-PLAN YOUR AFFAIRS The Estate Documents Organizer (Age 18+) 1 Day

Learn what basic documents and information you need to obtain and, how to organize 30 essential topics in an easyto-follow A-Z records book. Do you have a list of passwords or instructions for your pets? Prepare a book to assist your own personal planning, your family, and professionals in managing important financial, legal and personal affairs. Be prepared for the expected and unexpected events in life...and emergencies too. Honor your life accomplishments and leave a proud and accessible legacy for your heirs. The Estate Documents Organizer book is included in the course fee. Roy Johnston, Santa Rosa estate planning attorney and financial advisor Daren Blonski will join Julie to answer questions. Min 7 Max 20

nia credentialed secondary school teacher, she previously taught this class at the Sonoma Valley Adult School for 5 semesters. For more information, please call (707) 343-1252. Thu, 9/18 – 6-8pm Finley/Manzanita Rm $68 (S.R. Resident $58) #72685 Thu, 10/16 – 6-8pm Finley/Manzanita Rm $68 (S.R. Resident $58) #72694

PC BASICS (Age 18+) 2 Days Does a computer intimidate you? Learn the basics on a Windows computer -- how to create documents, save them, change them, and even have some fun while doing it! There will be time to explore related computer topics, such as purchasing, repairing, and upgrading hardware, installing software, and all the other things you’ve wanted to ask about. Min 6 Max 12

MS POWERPOINT BASICS NEW (Age 18+) 1 Day This is an introduction to presentation software, using PowerPoint 2013. Learn to prepare, edit, and format slide shows. Discover features that will help you convey your message and keep your audience entertained. Learn how to format text size and color, add pictures and insert special animated effects to your slides. Min 6 Max 12 Instructor: Norman Rose, MA, PhD has been an instructor in SRJC’s Computer Studies Department since 1966. Sat, 11/ 1 – 1-5pm Person Senior Wing/Rm 23 $60 (S.R. Resident $50) #72731 Sat, 1/31 - 1-5pm Person Senior Wing/Rm 23 $60 (S.R. Resident $50) #72732

Instructor: Norman Rose MA, PhD, has been an instructor in SRJC’s Computer Studies Department since 1996. Sat, 10/11 – 1-5pm Person Senior Wing/Rm 23 $60 (S.R. Resident $50) #72702 Sat, 1/10 – 1-5pm Person Senior Wing/Rm 23 $60 (S.R. Resident $50) #72703

Instructor: Julie Jones, Consulting Services, created this records book in the process of caring for her mother for 20 years. A Califor-

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Business & Computer MS WORD BASICS (Age 18+) 2 Days Learn the basics of word processing, using Microsoft Word 2013. You’ll learn how to create, save, and modify documents, format text for emphasis, move text, add pictures, check spelling, and perform other useful skills. Min 6 Max 12 Instructor: Norman Rose MA, PhD, has been an instructor in SRJC’s Computer Studies Department since 1996. Sat, 10/18 – 1-5pm Person Senior Wing/Rm 23 $60 (S.R. Resident $50) #72704 Sat, 1/17 – 1-5pm Person Senior Wing/Rm 23 $60 (S.R. Resident $50) #72705

MS EXCEL BASICS (Age 18+) 2 Days Learn the basics of spreadsheet software, using Microsoft Excel 2013. You’ll learn how to create and format a worksheet to perform math operations, so you can create budgets, invoices, financial records, grade books, etc. You’ll also learn how to create charts and graphs from your data. Min 6 Max 12 Instructor: Norman Rose MA, PhD, has been an instructor in SRJC’s Computer Studies Department since 1996. Sat, 10/25 – 1-5pm Person Senior Wing/Rm 23 $60 (S.R. Resident $50) #72706 Sat, 1/24 – 1-5pm Person Senior Wing/Rm 23 $60 (S.R. Resident $50) #72707

INTRODUCTION TO USING YOUR IPHONE & IPAD (Age 18+) 1 Day Your iPhone and iPad can do so much; learn their full potential! This course is for people who have an iPhone or iPad and want to learn how to use it and become more comfortable with it. Learn about the email, iMessaging, and Siri. Master the built-in applications and even how to use FaceTime to see your family and friends while talking

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to them. You will also learn how to find and pick the best applications. This is an interactive, hands-on class, so bring your iPhone or iPad and your questions. Min 8 Max 15 Instructor: Richard Lazovick has a BS-EE from Cornell University and an MBA from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. He has worked as a hardware and software engineer, an inventor, and a teacher. He has also done marketing, website design, and social media. Thu, 9/18 – 6-9pm Finley/Willow Rm $55 (S.R. Resident $45) #72700 Wed, 11/5 – 5:30-8:30pm Finley/Willow Rm $55 (S.R. Resident $45) #72701 Thu, 1/15/2015 – 6-9pm Finley/Manzanita Rm $55 (S.R. Resident $45) #72708

Fall/Winter 2014/2015

A D U LT S ( 1 8 + ) Cooking

Cooking with Jill Nussinow

Wine Education Lecture & Tasting

(Age 18+) 1 Day Workshops

WINE 101 (Age 21+) 6 Weeks NEW

Jill Nussinow, aka The Veggie Queen™, successfully showing people how to use a pressure cooker for over 20 years, avid mushroom lover and gatherer, featured speaker and lead chef at Sonoma Mycological Association (SOMA) Mushroom Camp.

Welcome to this fun and interactive beginner (or refresher!) course on the basics of learning about and appreciating wine. Are you intimidated by the ‘swirling, sniffing, and swishing’? Mark will dispel industry rumors, banish popular wine myths, remove intimidation and deliver information in an easy-to-understand language and format. Learn how wine is made, how to identify aromas and flavors more accurately, how to ‘taste and talk wine like a pro’, understand different wine styles and discover your personal wine style through a series of structured tastings. You will also learn how to correctly read a wine label, learn Sommelier’s secrets and order wine in a restaurant, discover why you like certain types of wine and learn the unique characteristics about each of the major red and white grape varieties grown in Sonoma County. Food pairing guidelines will also be discussed. Please bring 5 matching (GLASS – no plastic) wine glasses to class each night. Class fee includes wine and food pairing. Must be 21+ to attend. Be an extraordinary wine taster and sign up today! Optional field trip –details given in class. Min 8 Max 16

PRESSURE COOK YOUR WAY TO SANITY FOR THE HOLIDAYS Knowing how to use a pressure cooker will make your holiday, and all other days, easier and faster! Let Jill show you how to use a pressure cooker for dishes such as Garlic Parsley Mashed Potatoes, Curried Pear and Squash Soup, Creamy Mushroom Soup, Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts and Parsnips and a Steamed Persimmon Pudding. All good for you and so delicious! Min 10 Max 14 Thu, 11/6 – 6-8:30pm Finley/Kitchen $49 (S.R. Resident $39) #72305

Instructor: Mark DeVincenzi, certified wine educator, wine judge, avid wine collector who shares his wine expertise through college level and private wine education classes from California to New York. Served on the Board of Directors for the Russian River Valley Winegrowers Association and is on the Board of Directors for the Sonoma County Wine Library. Thu, 10/9-11/20 – 6:30-8:30pm (No class 10/30) Person Senior Wing/Rm 26 $178 (S.R. Resident $168) #72718

MUSHROOMS IN THE KITCHEN Mushrooms are not vegetables, they are fungi! Learning how to cook them will make them even tastier. Join Jill as she shows you how to make Oven Roasted Portabella Mushrooms, Rich Mushroom Gravy with homemade Mushroom Broth, Mushroom, Lentil and Walnut Pate and a Thai Red Curried Mushroom dish. A variety of mushrooms will be presented, and if the weather cooperates, there might even be wild mushrooms. Jill will also discuss why mushrooms are so good for your health. Min 10 Max 14 Wed, 2/4 – 6-8:30pm Finley/Kitchen $49 (S.R. Resident $39) #72306

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Celebrate the Season with Chef Monica Almond (Age 18+) 1 Day Workshops NEW SERIES

Chef Monica brings you the richness of fowl, forest, and farm! Join her for chilly nights warmed by the aroma of fresh baked bread, wonderful gifts of fragrant fruits, warm hearty soups, pungent mushrooms, roasting nuts, and the spicy sweetness of stewing pumpkin. Associate of Applied Science Degree in Culinary Arts. Classes are a combination of interactive hands-on and lecture. COZY GINGER CORN SOUP

FESTIVE CORNISH HENS WITH PORT AND BUTTON WHITE MUSHROOMS

Cumin seeds, fennel seeds and cardamom seeds combined with sautéed onions, carrots, fresh ginger and diced celery in a homemade vegetable stock makes this soup learning experience a must! Min 8 Max 12

See how Monica prepares these tasty mini chickens, by first frying in butter and then roasting in the oven. Then serve with mushrooms and carrot purée for a truly delicious and warming dish. Min 8 Max 12

Mon, 10/13 – 6-8pm Finley/Kitchen $48 (S.R. Rosa Resident $38) #72308

Wed, 12/3 – 6-8pm Finley/Kitchen $47 (S.R. Rosa Resident $37) #72310

LATIN VEGETARIAN BLACK BEAN CHILI A very warm dish for those chilly nights! Monica’s adds her own favorite blend of ancho chili and New Mexican chili powders and then combines them with tomatoes and cilantro to awaken your taste buds! Min 8 Max 12 Mon, 10/20 – 6-8pm Finley/Kitchen $48 (S.R. Rosa Resident $38) #72309

CELBRATING WITH BREADS! “Cranberry Almond Bread ” - This fruity quick bread has become a real delight on holiday tables and the cranberries give the bread a juicy tart bite that changes the sweetness of the cake. “Pumpkin Bread” Spices like nutmeg, allspice and cinnamon give this bread plenty of holiday flavor! Or use acorn or butternut squash as an alternative to pumpkin. Min 8 Max 12 Wed, 11/12 – 6-8pm Finley/Kitchen $45 (S.R. Rosa Resident $35) #72396

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Fall/Winter 2014/2015

A D U LT S ( 1 8 + ) Dance

BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE BELLY DANCE (Age 16+) 20 Dates Belly dance is a great way to remain flexible and stay in shape while having fun! With ancient roots, this mixed level class reviews dance basics while learning new combinations on a weekly basis. Wear comfortable clothing: leotard and tights, shorts, loose pants. Information will be given the first week for optional costuming. Min 18 Max 30 Instructor: Theresea Jade, well known performer and belly dance instructor throughout Sonoma County and the Greater Bay Area, bringing her award winning choreographer/dancer expertise to her students in dance.

JEWELS OF BELADI (Age 16+) 20 Dates This performance level class is for students who have taken her beginning/intermediate level classes or have had advanced belly dance classes. Costuming is required along with playing finger cymbals and learning various rhythms from MiddleEastern music. A variety of choreographies will be presented and performance opporCourse Barcode

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tunities will be available. All participants will be invited to participate in a “Hafla” belly dance show! Min 15 Max 20 Instructor: Theresea Jade (see Beg/Inter Belly Dance for full bio)

FLAMENCO DANCE FOR BEGINNERS, LEVEL 1 (Age 18+) 7-8 Dates Stomping feet, graceful hands and - attitude! This is the proud and powerful dance from Spain known as flamenco. Joelle provides an introduction to the basic technique needed, including footwork patterns, arm and hand movements, hip movement, and a general understanding of flamenco rhythms. Learn a new complete choreography with set material and the theory of improvising within a basic structure. Students are encouraged to wear a shoe with a sturdy heel. Character projection and confidence building exercises are also taught. Classes are accompanied by live guitarists. Min 10 Max 20 Instructor: Joelle Goncalves, over 10 yrs. experience, studies with local professionals and world famous flamenco artists in Spain. Artistic Director of local dance troupe ‘Sol Flamenco’. Time

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Flamenco Dance for Beginners - Class fee is $60 (S.R. Resident $50) (7 Dates) 72311 Person Sr. Wing/ Rm 4 18+ Wed 10/8-11/19 5:30-6:30pm

Joelle Goncalves

Flamenco Dance for Beginners - Class fee is $67 (S.R. Resident $57) (8 Dates) 72312 Person Sr. Wing/ Rm 4 18+ Wed 12/3-2/4 5:30-6:30pm (No class 12/24, 12/31)

Joelle Goncalves

Beginning/Intermediate Belly Dance - Class fee is $105 (S.R. Resident $95) (20 Dates) 72332 Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm 16+ Tue 8/26-2/10 6:15-7:15pm (No class 9/23, 10/28, 11/11, 12/23, 12/30)

Theresea Jade

Jewels of Beladi Dance Troupe - Class fee is $175 (S.R. Resident $165) Theresea Jade (20 Dates) 72333 Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm 16+ Tue 8/26-2/10 7:15-8:45pm (No class 9/23, 10/28, 11/11, 12/23, 12/30)

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MIDNIGHT AT THE OASIS (Age 18+) 6 Weeks Belly dancers draw much of their inspiration from the unique traditional women’s dances of N. Africa. Embark on a “dance caravan” as you learn dances from Upper and Lower Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco! No belly dancing experience or stomachbaring required! Bare feet; finger cymbals are optional for Upper Egyptian segment. Class is located at DeTurk Round Barn, 819 Donahue St in Santa Rosa. Instructor: Nelli performed professionally with the Aman Folk Ensemble and Aisha Ali Dance Co., as well as at Los Angeles restaurants. She taught for many years in S. California, gave workshops in Washington DC, and is the subject of instructional videos. 6 Weeks Wed - 5:30-6:30pm DeTurk Round Barn $69 (S.R. Resident $59)

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ALOHA HULA DANCE! (Age 18+) 8 Dates Come take the journey into Hawaiian culture and the beauty of Hawaii. Increase your poise, grace, and flexibility through basic hula steps and hand motions while learning basic Hawaiian words and songs. Wear comfortable clothing: shorts, loose pants, t-shirts, and bring water! A pa’u hula cloth skirt will be provided or the information to make your own will be available in class. Aloha, e kono mai (Hello, come in!) Min 10 Max 15 Instructor: Krista Strickland, 15 years hula dance experience, with a foundation of Mark Ho’omalu’s teachings, 7yrs assisting and teaching children and adults. Tue, 8/26-10/21 – 5:30-6:45pm (No class 9/23) Person Sr. Wing/Rm 25 $59 (S.R. Resident $49) #72315

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Monthly Social Dances “NIGHT CLUB TWO-STEP PARTY” AT FINLEY (Age 18+) For those adults who love to dance. D.J. Steve Luther mixes the greatest sounds from the 40’s to the present. Enjoy dancing to swing, ballroom, Latin, and nightclub favorites in our beautiful auditorium. Enjoy lessons taught by professional dance instructors. Experience the best ballroom dancing in Santa Rosa! Dances are held in the Finley Community Center’s E. Person Auditorium. Admission is $7 (Dance only) or $10 (Lesson & Dance). Beginning Nightclub lesson is from 7-7:30pm; Intermediate Nightclub lesson is from 7:30-8pm; Dancing with DJ Steve is from 8-10:30pm. Dances are the third Friday of each month August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19, and January 16.

Fall/Winter 2014/2015

A D U LT S ( 1 8 + ) Health & Fitness

MOVEMENT FOR PAINTERS AND PAINTING FOR MOVERS (Age 18+) 6 Dates

FELDENKRAIS®: TRANSFORMATIONAL MOVEMENT LESSONS® (Age 18+) 4-6 Dates

A class designed to encourage the creative process through art and movement. Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement® lessons and drawing/marking/painting on paper will be used to 1) Learn how patterns of movement influence your brain and your expression of painting/drawing 2) Move in new ways, exploring a sensory experience that refines or expands your physical practice, be it dance, theatre, yoga, or sports, and embody it in two-dimensional visual form. People with all levels of experience are welcome. Bring own mat. Min 8 Max 20 Instructor: Margot Schaal is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner.

Do you want relief from pain or limitations? To move with greater ease and comfort? Increase your sense of strength and mobility? Transformational movement lessons, based on the work of Moshe Feldenkrais and Anat Baniel can help. You will learn, by doing gentle, novel movements to awaken your brain, change neural connections, and make new patterns. These changes create differences that you can use in your everyday life. Wear layered warm, loose fitting clothing and bring a towel for extra comfort. Min 12 Max 20

CHANGE WITH AGILITY FELDENKRAIS® AWARENESS MOVEMENT (Age 18+) 6 Dates

Whether you are 14, 25, 45 or 80, you are changing! Do you want to be more agile, flexible or fluid, from head to toe? In this class you will 1) become more conscious of how you move and how your thinking and emotions influence your movements and 2) increase your ability to direct change for yourself. Through gentle, non-competitive movement sequences, Feldenkrais® teaches you to move more efficiently and with less effort. You will clarify your mind-body-brain connection. Reduce strain caused by driving or using a computer; improve your sport, yoga or dance. Learn to increase grace, breathe more easily, reduce joint/muscle pain and back pain, improve balance and posture, and expand your sense of wellness. No special clothing and no experience required, and it’s fun - learning new ways to move that help you feel good in your body. Every class is different bring your curiosity, desire to explore, and a blanket or mat to lie on. Min 8 Max 25 Instructor: Margot Schaal is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner.

Instructors: Jan Peterson is a physical therapist, a Guild Certified Feldenkrais and ABM practitioner. Course Barcode

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Feldenkrais® Movement Lessons - Class fee is $41 (S.R. Resident $31) Jan Peterson (4 Dates) 72391 Steele Lane/Hub Rm 18+ Fri 8/29-9/19 11am-12pm (4 Dates) 72392 Steele Lane/Hub Rm 18+ Fri 10/3-10/24 11am-12pm Feldenkrais® Movement Lessons - Class fee is $56 (S.R. Resident $46) Jan Peterson (6 Dates) 72393 Steele Lane/Hub Rm 18+ Fri 11/7-12/19 (No class 11/28) 11am-12pm (6 Dates) 72394 Steele Lane/Hub Rm 11am-12pm 18+ Fri 1/9-2/13 Change with Agility/Age with Agility - Class fee is $? (S.R. Resident $?) Margot Schaal (6 Dates) 73322 Church of One Tree 18+ Wed 9/3-10/15 (No class 9/24) 5:30-6:30pm (6 Dates) 73323 Church of One Tree 18+ Wed 10/29-12/10 (No class 1/26) 5:30-6:30pm (6 Dates) 73324 Church of One Tree 18+ Wed 1/8-2/12 5:30-6:30pm Movement for Painters and Painting for Movers - Class fee is $? (S.R. Resident $?) Margot Schaal (6 Dates) 73325 Church of One Tree 18+ Wed 9/3-10/15 (No class 9/24) 5:30-6:30pm (6 Dates) 73326 Church of One Tree 18+ Wed 10/29-12/10 (No class 1/26 5:30-6:30pm (6 Dates) 73327 Church of One Tree 18+ Wed 1/8-2/12 5:30-6:30pm

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Health & Fitness

QIGONG AND CIRCLE WALKING (Age 18+) 4 Dates

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Experience the life-nurturing arts of ancient China, a 5,000-year-old Chinese healing system for health, physical fitness, and prevention of disease. Qigong practices function in many ways: purify, gather, circulate, store, and transform the Qi. Walking in a circle holding specific arm postures is one of the main class practices and the postures open, unblock and energize specific meridian and other energy centers throughout the body.Qigong is beneficial for all ages, all health conditions and even those practicing the martial arts as a way of developing inner strength. (On-going for continuing students). New students are encouraged to do some preliminary Qigong readings. Min 10 Max 20

Qigong and Circle Walking - Class fee is $42 (S.R. Resident $32 (4 Dates) 72390 Finley/Cypress Rm Mon 8/25-9/22 (No class 9/1) 6-7pm (4 Dates) 72387 Finley/Cypress Rm Mon 9/29-10/20 6-7pm (4 Dates) 72388 Finley/Cypress Rm Mon 11/17-12/8 6-7pm Finley/Cypress Rm Mon 1/5-2/2 (No class 1/19) 6-7pm (4 Dates) 72389

Instructor: Michael Rinaldini is a Level IV (highest) Certified Qigong Teacher by the National Qigong Association, and a Certified Bagua Xundao Gong Qigong Teacher by Master Wan Su Jian, Beijing, China.

FLYING CRANE QIGONG (Age 18+) 6 Weeks Utilize movement, breath and visualization to train one’s energy or Qi. This qigong class can be done sitting or standing and will increase flexibility, balance and stamina. Participants will become acquainted with select acupuncture points for self healing and other qigong exercises. Location: 819 Donahue St. Min 8 Max 20 Instructor: Aleta Drummond, MD – is a practicing Psychiatrist and Medical Acupuncturist. She has over 20 years as a practitioner of yang style Tai Chi and other various Qigong forms.

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Flying Crane Qigong - Class fee is $73 (S.R. Resident $63) (6 weeks) #73331 DeTurk Round Barn Wed 8/27 – 10/1 (6 weeks) #73328 DeTurk Round Barn Wed 10/15 – 11/19 (6 weeks) #73329 DeTurk Round Barn Wed 1/7 – 2/11

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10-11:30am 10-11:30am 10-11:30am

T’AI CHI CH’UAN (Age 16+) 4-6 Dates ‘Think over carefully what the final purpose is: to lengthen life and maintain youth.’ (The Essence of T’ai Chi Ch’uan The Literary Tradition). Tai Chi Chuan offers reduced stress levels, improved balance and coordination, increased energy, stamina and agility and an increased feeling of well-being. People of any age can benefit from Tai Chi practice. Students of all levels are welcome. Min 12 Max 25 Instructor: Steven Rose, over 40 years T’ai Chi experience, has been reaching all ages at his Whirling Wind Tai Chi studio since 1986. 4 Dates Steele Lane/Dohn Rm $35 (S.R. Resident $25) Tue – 8/26-9/16 6-7pm #72510

Tue – 9/30-10/21 6-7pm #72511

6 Dates Steele Lane/Dohn Rm $47 (S.R. Resident $37) Tue – 11/4-12/16 (No Class 11/11) 6-7pm #72512

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YOGA ENERGY (Age 18+) 4-6 Dates Enjoy a complete Vinyasa Yoga fitness program for total well-being! With energizing exercises, expansive breathing, stretching, strengthening, alignment and relaxation, all levels are welcome to experience the benefits of this class. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a yoga mat and your sense of humor! Min 15 Max 20

GENTLE SOMATIC YOGA (Age 18+) 4-6 Dates

YOGA FOR EVERY BODY (Age 18+) 4-6 Dates

Create a deep reservoir of wellness in body and mind with this modern yoga practice designed to increase your awareness of the relationship between mind, body and soul. Learn to bring your curiosity to your everyday experience during yoga practice that blends Somatic and Hatha yoga modalities to help you increase flexibility, integrate left and right sides of the body, and build strength while giving you effective tools for relaxation. All levels welcome. Bring a yoga mat and clothes that allow for movement. Min 14 Max 25

This class adapts practice to suit each personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s condition, experience, and needs. It incorporates gentle movements, postures, and relaxation techniques to increase strength and flexibility, improve posture, and provide a sense of vitality, well-being, and deep tranquility. Bring a yoga mat or towel. Min.10 Max. 20 Instructor: Kathleen Miller

Instructor: Gay Shelton-Ostadi, Certified highest level Yoga Teacher (E500RYT) and Yoga Therapist

Instructor: Maria Battista, CIYT, is a transformational teacher with a clear way of communicating the essence of yoga to her students. She has been practicing for over 30 yrs and has been teaching full time for 18 yrs. Course

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Yoga Energy - Class fee is $47 (S.R. Resident $37) Maria Battista (4 Dates) 72380 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 22 18+ Wed 8/27-9/17 6-7:15pm (4 Dates) 72381 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 22 18+ Wed 10/1-10/22 6-7:15pm Yoga Energy - Class fee is $66 (S.R. Resident $56) Maria Battista (6 Dates) 72382 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 22 18+ Wed 11/5-12/17 (No class 11/26) 6-7:15pm (6 Dates) 72383 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 22 18+ Wed 1/7-2/11 6-7:15pm Gentle Somatic Yoga - Class fee is $46 (S.R. Resident $36) Gay Shelton-Ostadi (4 Dates) 72375 Finley/Cypress Rm 18+ Thu 8/28-9/18 5:45-7pm (4 Dates) 72376 Finley/Cypress Rm 18+ Thu 10/2-10/23 5:45-7pm Gentle Somatic Yoga - Class fee is $55 (S.R. Resident $45) 6 Weeks - $59 (S.R. Resident $49) Gary Shelton-Ostadi (5 Dates) 72377 Finley/Cypress Rm 18+ Thu 11/6-12/18 (No class 11/27, 12/4) 5:45-7pm (6 Dates) 72378 Finley/Cypress Rm 18+ Thu 1/8-2/12 5:45-7pm Yoga For Every Body - Class fee is $50 (SR. Resident $40) Kathleen Miller (4 Dates) (4 Dates)

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18+ 18+

Fri Fri

8/22-9/26 (No class 9/5, 9/12) 9:30-10:45am 10/3-10/24 9:30-10:45am

Yoga For Every Body - Class fee is $70 (SR. Resident $60) Kathleen Miller (6 Dates) 72373 Steele Lane/Dohn Rm 18+ Fri 11/7-12/19 (No class 11/28) 9:30-10:45am (6 Dates) 72386 Steele Lane/Dohn Rm 18+ Fri 1/9-2/13 9:30-10:45am

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MID-DAY PILATES MAT (Age 18+) 5-12 Dates Energize mid-day and take your fitness to the next level! This Pilates class builds on the fundamental Pilates principles using correct spine alignment, core strength, breathing techniques, concentration and relaxation through effective muscle usage. Some Pilates experience is recommended but not necessary. Exercise balls provided. Bring a small towel and fitness mat. Min 12 Max 20 Instructor: Jamie Lowe, Pilates Equipment and Mat Certified through TONE Studios.

IINTRODUCTION TO PILATES MAT-LEVEL 1 (Age 18+) 6 Weeks Do you want better fitness, body toning, relief from back pain or activity related injuries? Pilates will help you move better, feel better and perform your optimal best! This introduction class focuses on basic techniques, engaging breath and core work, giving the student a complete body work-out and creating wonderfully balanced muscle development while challenging more advanced students. Stability balls and flex-bands provided. Min 10 Max 18 Instructor: Nancy Codding, BA Psychology & Health Sciences, Certified Pilates Mat 1 through Tone Studios, CPT NASM. Course Barcode

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Mid-Day Pilates Mat - Class fee is $60 (S.R. Resident $50) Jamie Lowe (8 Dates) 72504 Finley/Live Oak Rm 18+ Tue/Thu 8/26-9/18 11:30am-12:30pm (8 Dates) 72505 Finley/Live Oak Rm 18+ Tue/Thu 9/30-10/23 11:30am-12:30pm Mid-Day Pilates Mat - Class fee is $41 (S.R. Resident $31) 6 Dates - Class fee is $48 (S.R. Resident $38) Jamie Lowe 72506 Finley/Live Oak Rm 18+ Tue/Thu 11/4-11/20 (No Class 11/11) 11:30am-12:30pm (5 Dates) (6 Dates) 72507 Finley/Live Oak Rm 18+ Tue/Thu 12/2-12/18 11:30am-12:30pm Mid-Day Pilates Mat - Class fee is $85 (S.R. Resident $75) Jamie Lowe (12 Dates) 72508 Finley/Live Oak Rm 18+ Tue/Thu 1/6-2/12 11:30am-12:30pm Intro To Pilates Mat-Level 1 - Class fee is $35 (S.R. Resident $25) 72497 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 4 18+ Tue (4 Dates) (4 Dates) 72501 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 4 18+ Thu (4 Dates) 72498 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 4 18+ Tue (4 Dates) 72502 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 4 18+ Thu

Nancy Codding 8/26-9/16 5:30-6:30pm 8/28-9/18 5:30-6:30pm 9/30-10/21 5:30-6:30pm 10/2-10/23 5:30-6:30pm

Intro To Pilates Mat-Level 1 - Class fee is $47 (S.R. Resident $37) 72499 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 4 18+ Tue (6 Dates) (6 Dates) 72503 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 4 18+ Thu (6 Dates) 72500 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 4 18+ Tue (6 Dates) 72509 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 4 18+ Thu

Nancy Codding 11/4-12/16 (No class 11/11) 5:30-6:30pm 11/6-12/18 (No class 11/27) 5:30-6:30pm 1/6-2/10 5:30-6:30pm 1/8-2/12 5:30-6:30pm

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MUSCLE & CARDIO CONDITIONING – LOW IMPACT AEROBIC WEIGHT TRAINING (Age 18+) 8-12 Dates

Get a full body functional workout that is inclusive and challenging for any level of fitness! Experience how increased strength, improved lean body mass and cardiovascular health can increase your metabolism and improve your quality of life. A variety of exercises combined from Pilates, Yoga and Strength Training will keep you interested in your workout as you improve your level of fitness while having fun! Please bring 3-5 lb hand-held weights and a floor mat. Min 28 Max 50 Instructor: Shelly Puntillo, Personal trainer, certified Fitness instructor, 24 yrs fitness experience.

ZUMBA! (Age 16+) 4-6 Dates If the irresistible rhythm of cha cha, salsa or reggae ton makes your toes tap, then get your whole body moving with Zumba Fitness! This dance-inspired workout is effective, easy-to-learn, and will make you feel great! The energizing variety of Latin music and fun moves will challenge and invigorate both your body and your mind. Every level of fitness and dance experience is welcome in this non-intimidating environment and can be modified to a higher or lower intensity. Wear clothes and shoes for exercising, pack a water bottle, and get ready to join the party! Min 25 Max 70

CARDIO-KICKBOXING (AGE 18+) 4-6 Dates

TRX SUSPENSION TRAINING (Age 18+) 8 Dates NEW

Triple the fat-burning workout! It’s fun, exciting and challenging. This class will sculpt your body lean and strong with a combination of unique non-contact kicking and punching. Then end with strength building exercises and stretching. All levels are welcome so come work at your own pace, get stronger, have more energy, and join the fun! Bring a small towel and water bottle. Min 12 Max 20

You can work every muscle group with TRX suspension straps, but most importantly, you will be building and gaining abdominal core strength. A strong core prevents injuries, improves posture and increases overall strength. Our core strength is fundamental to all body movement. We use our core all the time; we engage our core when we walk up and down stairs, when we bend down to pick something up and when we workout. Suspension training builds strength with every exercise by creating an element of stability that calls on your core to provide balance and coordination. Don’t be intimidated if you are a beginner as TRX can be adapted for every fitness level. Moves are modified to decrease or increase intensity based on your ability. Be prepared for a great workout and build your core with TRX Suspension Training. Wear comfortable workout clothes; bring a water bottle and a towel. Min 6 Max 8

Instructor: Pearci Bastiany, 6th Degree Black Belt in Mixed Martial Arts, Olympic Trials competitor, National & State Taekwondo Champion with over 40 years experience in martial arts & fitness.

ZUMBA GOLD (AGE 18+) 4-6 Dates Come and try Zumba that is not too fast, and not too slow…but just right! This class was developed especially for the newcomer who might need a slightly slower pace and more instruction. It’s a low impact workout with high energy fun to a Latin beat! Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for exercising. Min 12 Max 26

Instructor: Cindi Jack is co-owner/trainer at Reps. Just One More..., Level I TRX Certified and is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer.

Instructor: Jill Freed, teaching Zumba since 2007, certified by AEA and AFAA.

Instructors: Tina Stenger, official Zumba Fitness Instructor and certified in Group Exercise.

More classes to check out! Hula Hoop Fitness Dance and Table Tennis see page 43 for details.

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1 DAY “TRY IT!” $8 PASS OPTION FOR *SELECT CLASSES Unsure if a class is right for you? Then “try it” before signing up for the whole series! “Try It” $8 fee applies to the first day of the class only. Call 543-3737 to confirm class openings and then register before class at the front desk on the first day for $8. If the class is what you are looking for, we will apply your $8 to the full course fee. “Try It” is available for the following classes: *ZUMBA! *MUSCLE & CARDIO CONDITIONING Monday classes with Tina Stenger with Shelly Puntillo Course Barcode

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*CARDIO KICKBOXING Monday or Wednesday classes with Pearci Bastiany

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Muscle & Cardio Conditioning - Class fee is $48 (S.R. Resident $38) Shelly Puntillo (8 Dates) 72366 Finley/Auditorium 18+ T/Th 8/26-9/18 5:30-6:30pm (8 Dates) 72349 Finley/Auditorium 18+ T/Th 9/30-10/23 5:30-6:30pm Muscle & Cardio Conditioning - Class fee is $60 (S.R. Resident $50) 12 Dates - Class fee is $65 (S.R. Resident $55) Shelly Puntillo (11 Dates) 72350 Finley/Auditorium 18+ T/Th 11/4-12/18 (No class 11/11, 11/27, 12/4) 5:30-6:30pm (12 Dates) 72351 Finley/Auditorium 18+ T/Th 1/6-2/12 5:30-6:30pm Cardio Kickboxing - Class fee is $36 (S.R. Resident $26) 5 Dates - $43 (S.R. Resident $33) (4 Dates) 72368 Finley/Live Oak Rm 18+ Mon 8/25-9/22 (No class 9/1) (4 Dates) 72344 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 3 18+ Wed 8/27-9/17 (4 Dates) 72352 Finley/Live Oak Rm 18+ Mon 9/29-10/20 (4 Dates) 72345 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 3 18+ Wed 10/1-10/22 (5 Dates) 72353 Finley/Live Oak Rm 18+ Mon 1/5-2/9 (No class 1/19)

Pearci Bastiany 6:30-7:30pm 7-8pm 6:30-7:30pm 7-8pm 6:30-7:30pm

Cardio Kickboxing - Class fee is $49 (S.R. Resident $39) Pearci Bastiany (6 Dates) 72365 Finley/Live Oak Rm 18+ Mon 11/3-12/15 (No class 11/24) 6:30-7:30pm (6 Dates) 72346 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 3 18+ Wed 11/5-12/17 (No class 11/26) 7-8pm (6 Dates) 72347 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 3 18+ Wed 1/7-2/11 7-8pm Zumba! - Class fee is $35 (S.R. Resident $25) 6 Dates - $48 (S.R. Resident $38) Tina Stenger (4 Dates) 72355 Finley/Auditorium 16+ Mon 8/25-9/22 (No class 9/1) 5:30-6:30pm (4 Dates) 72356 Finley/Auditorium 16+ Mon 9/29-10/20 5:30-6:30pm (6 Dates) 72357 Finley/Auditorium 16+ Mon 11/3-12/15 (No class 11/10) 5:30-6:30pm Zumba! - Class fee is $42 (S.R. Resident $32) Tina Stenger (5 Dates) 72363 Finley/Auditorium 16+ Mon 1/5-2/9 (No class 1/19) 5:30-6:30pm Zumba Gold - Class fee is $35 (S.R. Resident $25) (4 Dates) 72367 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 3 18+ Mon 8/25-9/22 (No class 9/1) (4 Dates) 72359 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 3 18+ Wed 8/27-9/17 (4 Dates) 72360 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 3 18+ Mon 9/29-10/20 (4 Dates) 72361 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 3 18+ Wed 10/1-10/22 (4 Dates) 72362 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 3 18+ Mon 11/10-12/8 (No class 11/24) (4 Dates) 72369 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 3 18+ Wed 11/5-12/3 (No class 11/26)

Jill Freed 5:30-6:30pm 5:30-6:30pm 5:30-6:30pm 5:30-6:30pm 5:30-6:30pm 5:30-6:30pm

Zumba Gold - Class fee is $41 (S.R. Resident $31) 6 Weeks - $31 (S.R. Resident $28) (5 Dates) 72370 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 3 18+ Mon 1/5-2/9 (No class 1/19) (6 Dates) 72371 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 3 18+ Wed 1/7-2/11

Jill Freed 5:30-6:30pm 5:30-6:30pm

Trx Suspension Training - Class fee is $66 (S.R. Resident $56)

Cindi Jack 7:30-8:30pm 7:30-8:30pm 7:30-8:30pm 8:30-9:30am 8:30-9:30am 8:30-9:30am

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9/29-10/22 11/17-12/17 (No class 11/24 & 11/26) 1/12-2/11 (No class 1/14 & 1/19) 9/30-10/23 1/18-12/18 (No Class 11/25 & 11/27) 1/20-2/12

* 2460 W. Third St. Suite 2474

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MARATHON TRAINING FOR RUNNERS AND NON-RUNNERS (Age 12+) 8 Weeks

“ATHLETICS FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS” – BEGINNER (Age 18+) 6 Weeks

Ever thought about running a full 26.2 mile marathon? Are you a casual jogger, or a runner who has done 5 and 10 K’s? Are you a non-runner who is looking for an incredible challenge, an accomplishment that will last a lifetime? There’s a reason why marathon running has become the fastest growing sport in the world and why every great city needs to have one. They’re fun and exciting … and there’s something profoundly fulfilling about going the distance. This is a six-month training course, broken down into three 8-week classes that will take you through the entire process – literally step-by-step. Over the course of the training period you can go from being a non-runner to a marathoner, or a casual runner to a dedicated long-distance runner. You will train with a highly dedicated coach who has trained hundreds of runners and non-runners to complete in their first marathon, and do so injury-free. The culmination of this training program is to run in the 37th Annual Napa Valley Marathon – one of the premiere marathons in the United States – on March 1, 2015. You can do it – find out how. For more information e-mail Don at drileygrose@gmail.com. FYI: The first class of each 8-week session will be held at the Finley Community Center – Willow Room. Min 8 Max 15

This boot camp style class that focuses on developing basic athletic movements. Blast the cardiovascular system, increase total body strength and endurance, build a solid core, and challenge your agility with exercises/drills that are both mentally and physically demanding. This class is a beginner course but all are welcome. Be sure to wear active clothing, running or cross-training shoes, and bring a water bottle. Participants will meet at “A Place to Play” soccer field #1 “Celebrate Community Field.” Please call (707) 291-3714 or email guybondifitness@hotmail.com with any questions you may have regarding the class. Min 5 Max 8 Instructor: Guy T. Bondi started personal training in 2007. He is a CPR and Ist Aid instructor with 12 years of Emergency Medical Technician experience. Wednesdays – 10-11am A Place To Play, 2375 W. Third St $54 (S.R. Resident $44) Session 1 8/27-10/1 #72802 Session 2 1/7-2/11 #72803

Instructor: Don Grose has been a runner for 20+ years and has run hundreds of races from 5K’s to marathons. From 2000 to 2011 he trained inner city middle school and high school students to annually run the Los Angeles Marathon. He has worked with individuals and businesses worldwide as a motivational consultant. 8 Weeks, Sundays – 9am-12pm Finley/Willow Rm $106 (S.R. Resident $96) Session 1 – 9/7-10/26 #72799 Session 2 – 11/2-12/21 #72800 Session 3 – 1/4-2/22 #72804

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TABLE TENNIS TUNE UP SESSIONS (*Age 12+) 8 Dates If you enjoy playing ping pong but haven’t played in a while and would like to get back into it – this class is for you! This class is fun, no pressure and non-intimidating environment. Offered are 3 ping pong tables – 2 for playing singles and/or doubles, and 1 to “fine tune” your strokes at the 3rd table. Come join us and play! *Under age 18 yr. must have permission from parent/ guardian. Bring your own paddle. Balls provided. Min 10 Max 10 Instructor: Randy Jew has competed in tournaments and has taught individual and group classes. He is a Gold, Silver and Bronze medal winner in the California Senior Games for Southern Ca and the Bay Area.

INTERMEDIATE TABLE TENNIS STROKES AND STRATEGIES (*Age 12+) 10 Dates This class is for players with at least 6 – 12 months experience playing and a solid basic understanding of the fundamentals of this sport, i.e. different spins, legal serves, moving to the ball, forehand and backhand drives, and have and you desire to go to the next level. Students will drill with Forehand and Backhand Looping, 3rd Ball Attack, generating and hitting against sidespin. Strategies against different style players will be presented and students will be video recorded to help self-learning. Bring your own paddle. Loaner paddles are available in class. Balls provided. *Under age 18 yr. must have permission from parent/guardian. Min 10 Max 10

HULA HOOP DANCE FITNESS! (Age 18+) 5 Dates NEW

Instructor: Randy Jew (see Tune-Up Sessions instructor bio) Course Barcode Location

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Table Tennis Tune up Sessions – Class fee is $74 (S.R. Resident $64) (8 Dates) 72403 Person Sr. Wing /Rm 3 12+ THU 8/28-10/23 6:30-8pm (No Class 9/25)

Intermediate Table Tennis Strokes and Strategies – Class Fee is $90 (S. R. Resident $80) (10 Dates) 72404 Person Sr. Wing /Rm 3 12+ Thu 11/13-2/5 6:30-8pm (No Class 11/27, 12/25, 1/1)

Hula hoops- for total fun and total fitness! Hoop dance is proven to deliver a totalbody workout that can improve flexibility and balance while strengthening the back, abdominal, arm and leg muscles. Drawing moves from belly dance, modern, ballet and ballroom, this class provides a fun workout for all levels. Basic easy-to-follow “waist hooping” will be taught for those who have no recent hoop experience. Class includes warm-up and a cool down period to soothe and de-stress your body. Hula hoops are available to use in class or purchase a custom hoop from the instructor. Details given in class. Min 8 Max 15 Instructor: Kendra Heard, over 6 years of belly dance and 4 years of hoop dance experience. Kendra is also a seasoned performer. 5 Dates Person Sr. Wing/Rm 4 $ 44 (S.R. Resident $34) Mon – 9/22-10/20 6:30-7:30pm #72455

Mon – 11/3-12/8 (No class 11/24) 6:30-7:30pm #72456

5 Dates Finley/Valley Oak Rm $ 44 (S.R. Resident $34) Sat – 10/11-11/8 11-12pm #72457

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Back Roads Wine and Nature Adventures (Age 18+) 1 Day Get off the couch, put away the remote and see what you are missing in the beautiful bay area. Dust off those hiking shoes and tag along to explore a few hidden nature hideouts. Explore places you never knew existed. Taste fine wine in a Castle, or ramble through Wooded Preserves, Waterfalls, Cliffs, and Caves! Trek through a real Sherwood Forest or Oceanside Hideaway. Don’t forget the camera. All you need is the adventurous spirit and your guide will take care of the rest. Min 7 Max 15 NOTE: Wear good hiking shoes. Snacks, hydration beverages, hiking poles & parking lot fees provided. Wine tasting is optional & usually included. Some hikes will have shuttle stops for carpooling. Please try to ride share with others coming from the same area. Directions provided closer to the event date. Instructor: Tom Bold (The Hulaman) 15 years experience leading outdoor events and explorations. He is trained with California wine tours and is a Personal Fitness Trainer. For more information, call (925) 639-2496. Fee: $40 (S.R. Resident $30)

TABLE ROCK HIKE NEW Moderate 6-7 mile hike with far reaching high views to West & Southern Napa valley. This is considered by some writers to be the best Napa valley hike in the whole county. A cool Labyrinth, Sedona like Rock formations, deep cliff drops, vast gorges, caves, & a volcanic terrain. Bring good hiking shoes, camera & layered clothing as it can get warm. Water, juice, trail bars, energy drinks, snacks & hiking poles will be provided. Bring a lunch. Meet time is between 9:30 & 9:45 am. Meet in the dirt lot at the N.W. corner of Lincoln Ave & Silverado trail in Calistoga. If time permits a wine tasting option will follow. Sat, 9/20 - 9:45-4:45pm #72844

VALLEY OF THE MOON (BARTHOLOMEW PRESERVE) A hidden canyon preserve & winery in Sonoma valley, bamboo groves, a variety of unique trees, some caves, creek crossings, a redwood grove next to a hidden lake with a garden waterfall overhang & rope climb below. Hike finishes w/picnic & self guided museum tour & wine tasting. This hike is 3.75 miles round trip and elevation is 800 ft. This hike is rated easy. Sat, 10/11 – 10am-4:30pm #72845

GREAT GRANDMOTHER/GIANT SEQUOIA TREE ADVENTURE TREK This hike is a moderate trek of 7-8 miles gradually rising above the Valley of the Moon area near Glen Ellen. You will see great views, abandoned fruit groves, creeks & canyons, ferns & bridges and a sparkling hidden lake to rest for a few moments. Then, a chance to find the Great Tree. It takes about twenty people holding hands to go around it. The hike finishes at a special/beautiful location overlooking Sonoma creek complete with wine & chocolate tasting (Optional). Our after event dinner option follows at 5pm. Meeting location will be in the North lot of Jack London Village, on Arnold Drive in Glen Ellen. Sat, 11/1 – 9:30am-4:30pm #72843

HIDDEN BOULDER FALLS This is an easy hike that crosses creeks & and takes us under unique rock formations & cliff top bluffs. The only part that may be a bit challenging is the descent to the Waterfalls. There will be huge boulders to climb over & around. The forest is mixed and has redwoods. Have lunch on top of the high falls & then climb a bit to the upper falls. Wine tasting follows at 1-2 nearby wineries (Included but optional). SAT, 1/24 – 10:30am-4:30pm #72847

COYOTE PEAK/REDWOOD FOREST & WINE CASTLE ADVENTURE Don’t miss this 5-7 mile trek through the farthest Eastern Grove of Coastal California Redwoods. Elevation is to 1170 ft. After the hike is a picnic at a private lakeside setting & views of the Northern Napa Valley. Then ramble through an authentic Tuscan style War castle with moat, drawbridge, torture chamber and private wine tasting. (Castle tour & tasting are optional). Sun, 11/16 – 9:30am-5pm #72846

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Adventures with Chas Berlin: Hiking, Biking & Photography in the Great Outdoors (Age 18+) 1 Day Chas Berlin has been an avid outdoorsman all his life. He’s led hikes, cycle events, snowshoe treks and backpacking trips through California, The Rockies, Canada, The Delaware Water Gap and Half Dome. As an avid road cyclist, he rides 5-6 days per week (up to 130/ week) and has led cycle rides all over Sonoma County and along Hwy 1 by San Francisco. He also works as professional photographer, shooting concerts, weddings and corporate events. His work also includes combining hikes and photography, and he is producing a calendar showcasing this effort that will publish in 2015. Whether your passion is hiking, biking, photography or all three – each class promises to be a unique experience in the great outdoors! For questions about any of his classes, e-mail Chas Berlin at chasaberlin@yahoo.co.uk.

PHOTOGRAPHY & HIKING AT ANNADEL (Age 18+) 1 Day NEW In this photography class using a beautiful State Park as the classroom, hike and receive instruction while learning and practicing. The format will include lecture, discussion, questions and assignments – while hiking. The hike will be 2-3 miles and photography topics will include composition, camera settings, lenses/effects, filters, lighting and several discussions on technique. What to bring: camera or cell phone (lessons will be applicable), potluck lunch, drinks/cups, daypack, decent althetic shoes, layered clothing, hat, sunscreen, snacks and at least a liter of water. Min 5 Max 12 Sun, 9/14 - 11am-4pm $56 (S.R. Resident $46) #72801 Sun, 10/26 - 11am-4pm $56 (S.R. Resident $46) #72836 Sun, 11/16 11am-4pm $56 (S.R. Resident $46) #72837

THE RIDGE OVERLOOKING THE RUSSIAN RIVER HIKE (Age 18+) 1 Day NEW This will be a 6 mile hike with an 1100’ elevation gain through this beautiful redwood park. The class will hike through pine and redwood forest areas, crossing several quaint wooden bridges and streams. Pace will be fairly easy going, and class will wait at junctions for everyone. After the hike, there will be a short drive to the picnic area in the shady redwood grove for an after-hike potluck. What to bring: good hiking boots/ shoes, layered clothing, hat, sunscreen, 1-2

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liters of water and potluck food to share. Min 8 Max 20 Sun, 9/28 - 11am-5pm $40 (S.R. Resident $30) #72840

MOUNTAINS, FORESTS, MEADOWS AND ADVENTURE HIKE (Age 18+) 1 Day NEW This will be an 8-mile hike with an elevation gain of 600’ and is rated easy to moderate. This place is a gem and not many people hike into the areas this class will visit. Expect sightings of wild turkeys, ducks, vultures, and deer. The class will hike into the park through forest and meadow. Bring snacks for break along the trail. Eventually the class will have views of the lake before following a descending creek back to the point of origin. What to bring: good hiking boots/ shoes, layered clothing, hat, sunscreen, 1-2 liters of water, food (potluck lunch) and drinks – tea or juice. Min 8 Max 20 Sun, 11/2 - 11am-4:30pm $40 (S.R. Resident $30) #72841

THE TWO PARKS HIKE (Age 18+) 1 Day NEW This will be about a 6-mile hike with an elevation gain of about 1200’. The hike will have a gradual climb, giving participants an increasingly larger view of the valley. Along the trail there will be a snack break before continuing up towards the top, where participants will have a potluck lunch overlooking beautiful views of the valley and river below. Expect sightings of cows, mules, vultures, and even a falcon. What to bring: good hiking boots/

shoes, layered clothing, hat, sunscreen, 1-2 liters of water, lunch, potluck item and drinks – tea or juice. Min 8 Max 20 Sat, 12/6 - 11am-4pm $40 (S.R. Resident $30) #72842

WEST COUNTY BIKE RIDE (Age 18+) 1 Day NEW This ride will be about 20 miles, mostly flat with one or two rolling hills and is considered easy to moderate. The class will head west and take in some of the great Sonoma County scenery. The ride will break at a winery for a complimentary tasting (optional), and lunch on it’s beautiful grounds, then head back to Santa Rosa via a lovely paved trail where riders will likely see egrets, ducks, squirrels, horses, vineyards, cornfields and more. This is a perfect ride for beginner to intermediate riders. What to bring: snacks, water, lunch, potluck item, camera, fanny or daypack, sunscreen, layered clothing & helmet and a repair kit (with spare tube). Min 5 Max 15 Sun, 8/31 - 11am-4pm $40 (S.R. Resident $30) #72838

WESTERN SONOMA COUNTY BIKE RIDE (Age 18+) 1 Day NEW This 24-mile ride, is mostly flat with one or two rolling hills, and is considered easy to moderate. The ride will head off down a paved trail towards West County taking in some beautiful scenery before stopping at a winery for a complimentary tasting (optional). Lunch will be enjoyed on the beautiful backside of the winery next to the vineyards! Then the journey will continue deeper into West County, riding through very small, and quaint towns. Riders will likely see egrets, ducks, squirrels, horses, vineyards, cornfields and more. This is a perfect ride for beginner to intermediate riders. What to bring: snacks, water, lunch, potluck item camera, fanny or daypack, sunscreen, layered clothing and helmet and a repair kit (with spare tube). Min 5 Max 15 Sun, 10/12 - 11am-4pm $47 (S.R. Resident $37) #72839

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BEGINNING GUITAR FUN -DAMENTALS! (Age 12+) 10 Dates

Instructor: Ed Hayes, over 20 years experience teaching guitar.

Calling all first time players! Start working on your musical dream and join us in a fun group setting. You will be introduced to the basics of acoustic guitar playing, including basic chords, strums and tuning, all supported with familiar folk and popular songs. Bring your own 6 string acoustic or nonamplified guitar to each class, or contact Ed at 838-4865 for information on buying or renting an instrument. Don’t delay and start learning to play today! Min 10 Max 20

BEGINNING UKULELE (Age 12+) 10 Dates

Instructor: Ed Hayes, over 20 years experience teaching guitar.

Instructor: Ed Hayes over 50 years playing the ukulele, teaching for over 20 years.

BEG. GUITAR – LEVEL 2 (Age 12+) 10 Dates

Ready for more? For continuing students or those with some guitar experience; this class will continue to build on the fundamentals of guitar playing, learning additional chords, strums, and tuning or practicing to get better. The fun group setting is supported with familiar and simple folk and popular songs. Bring your own six-string guitar (acoustic or non-amplified electric). Contact Ed at (707) 838-4865 for information on purchasing or renting an instrument or to evaluate your level of ability for this next level class. Min 10 Max 20 Course Barcode

The Hawaiian word for ukulele is kanikapila, loosely translates as “to gather together, play music and enjoy yourself” and the late George Harrison, a self-professed ukeo-holic, once said “Everyone I know who is into the ukulele is crackers.” Both are examples of how this light, portable instrument brings smiles to those who hear its beautiful melodies. Basic chords, strums and lyric are introduced as you “play by ear.” Bring a four stringed ukulele. Min 10 Max 20

TAIKO – INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE DRUMS (Age 16+) 5 Weeks Taiko is the ancient Japanese drum that is known as the heartbeat of Japan. Taiko distinguishes itself from other forms of percussion through the way the whole body is incorporated into playing. Much like martial arts, Taiko is about harmonizing your mind, body and spirit together with the drum. In this 5 week session you will be introduced to the basics of playing Taiko and given a cultural context for the art form. We will not only cover skills but learn a few songs to play as well. Please

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wear comfortable clothing such as active wear, t-shirts, shorts or sweats. Bring a water bottle. Min 8 Max 12 Instructors: Arnold Shimizu is the Artistic Director and co-founder of Sonoma County (So. Co.) Taiko. Miwa Smith has been a member of So. Co. Taiko since 1997. Alexa Riner has 10 years of Taiko playing experience. Meg Mitzutani has been with So. Co. Taiko since 2006.

GET ON BOARD - BEGINNING HARMONICA (Age 18+) 4 Dates The ‘people’s instrument’ is calling all riders! Now is the time to discover the magical secrets of the harmonica. For over 150 years the harmonica has been providing joy throughout the world. Learn simple folk, pop and blues melodies. Create your own unique ‘train’ sounds. The harmonica has been a proven stress reducer and latest studies show playing the harmonica help maintain a healthy lifestyle. Students will need a working harmonica in the key of C. Harmonicas can be purchased at the first class for $15. So put a smile on your face and let’s play! Fee include $5 of materials. Min 12 Max 20 Instructor: “Catfish Jack” Chauvin, performing and teaching harmonica for over 20 years, has played with some of the music industries finest musicians including Ruthie Foster, Charlie Musselwhite and Los Lobos.

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Beginning Guitar Fundamentals - Class fee is $65 (S.R. Resident $55) Ed Hayes 12+ Tue 8/26-11/4 (No class 9/23) 5:30-6:30pm (10 Dates) 72523 Steele Lane/Green Rm (10 Dates) 72524 Steele Lane/Green Rm 12+ Tue 11/18-2/3 (No class 12/23, 12/30) 5:30-6:30pm Beginning Guitar Level 2 - Class fee is $65 (S.R. Resident $55) Ed Hayes (10 Dates) 72525 Steele Lane/Green Rm 12+ Tue 8/26-11/4 (No class 9/23) 6:45-7:45pm (10 Dates) 72526 Steele Lane/Green Rm 12+ Tue 11/18-2/3 (No class 12/23, 12/30) 6:45-7:45pm Beginning Ukulele - Class fee is $65 (S.R. Resident $55) Ed Hayes (10 Dates) 72527 Steele Lane/Green Rm 12+ Tue 8/26-11/4 (No class 9/23) 8-9pm (10 Dates) 72528 Steele Lane/Green Rm 12+ Tue 11/18-2/3 (No class 12/23, 12/30) 8-9pm Taiko – Introduction to Japanese Drums - Class fee is $86 (S.R. Resident $76) Arnold Shimizu (5 Weeks) 72819 *So. Co. Taiko Dojo 16+ Wed 9/17-10/15 6-8pm (5 Weeks) 72820 *So. Co. Taiko Dojo 16+ Wed 11/12-12/10 6-8pm (5 Weeks) 72821 *So. Co. Taiko Dojo 16+ Wed 1/7-2/4 6-8pm * Location - 3325 Regional Pkwy Suite #11 (off Airport Blvd.)

Get on Board - Beginning Harmonica - Class fee is $47 (S.R. Resident $37) “Catfish Jack” Chauvin (4 Dates) 72496 72496 Person Sr. Wing/Rm 21 18+ Tue 10/7-10/28 6-7pm

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Safety Education

SURVIVAL SKILLS – STAYIN’ ALIVE! (Age 12+) 1 Day

CPR & FIRST AID (Age 12+) 1 Day Did you know that the brain starts to die in just 4-6 minutes after the heart stops beating? If CPR is not performed properly within that time, the victim will die. Do you know what to do if your husband stops breathing, your child chokes on a piece of meat, your neighbor gets cut by a table saw, a relative has a diabetic emergency, a co-worker has a seizure? These are all accidents that happen every day. How would you feel if you were unable to intervene properly to save the life of a friend or loved one? Don’t let this happen to you. Take this fun, hands-on class and be prepared in the event of a life-threatening emergency. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive two-year infant, child and adult certification from Life Support

Network (LSN) in CPR and First Aid. LSN classes meet the guidelines set by the American Heart Association. Min 8 Max 24 Instructor: Eric Peterson is a certified instructor through the American Safety and Health Institute, EMS Safety Services, American Red Cross, and Life Support Network. 6-10pm Person Sr. Wing/Room 1 $76 (S.R. Resident $66) Thu – 9/25 #72727 Tue – 11/18 #72728 Tue – 2/3 #72730

Unexpected events like an earthquake, fire or vehicle accident could change your life in just seconds. Knowledge in survival skills could mean the difference between life and death. In this class, you will learn what to do before, during and immediately after the types of events that put your survival, security and safety in jeopardy. Earthquakes, fire, vehicle accidents, personal attack, and extreme weather conditions will be covered. You will learn valuable life saving skills like how to start a fire, how to create appropriate shelter, how to signal for help and what a “bug out bag” is and what it should contain. Knowledge is power and survival hinges on the ability to remain calm and take appropriate action before, during and after potentially life-threatening situations present themselves. Min 10 Max 24 IInstructor: Eric Peterson is the owner/lead instructor of Mill Creek Safety. When not giving OSHA/safety-related classes to businesses around the Bay Area, he works on a 911 ambulance. He is a UC Davis graduate in the health & safety program, FEMA’s disaster preparedness/counter terrorism program and has been teaching disaster preparedness classes since 1989. 6-9pm Person Sr. Wing/Room 1 $65 (S.R. Resident $55) Tue – 9/30 #72725 Thu –11/20 #72729

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A D U LT S ( 1 8 + ) Special Interest

FENG SHUI – THE EASY & FUN WAY! (Age 18+) 1 Day NEW An interactive and fun workshop that introduces the fundamental principles of BTB Feng Shui. You will learn easy to use methods for creating prosperity, cultivating good health, and attracting and maintaining loving relationships for your home or office. Discover how placement and energy flow to create harmony and balance in the spaces where you live and work, and what to do if your environment is out of balance. You will be able to map out any space with the nine areas that affect your life, find your personal element, and understand how to use color, shape, and object to create the life you desire. Min 9 Max 20 Instructor: Helen McGee is a disciple of His Holiness Professor Lin Yun Rinpoche, and an Affliate of the art of placement with Katherine Metz. Helen practices the time honored oral tradition of Tibetan Buddhist Black Sect Feng Shui, and is a successful Feng Shui Practioner, Consultant and Lecturer. Mon, 10/13 - 6-8pm Finley/Manzanita Rm $45 (S.R. Resident $35) #72716

FOOD FROM YOUR GARDEN YEAR ROUND (Age 18+) 1 Day With attention to timing and some advance planning, many Sonoma County gardens can provide fresh produce year round. Fall and winter vegetables can give the most production for the longest period with the least amount of effort! Learn about crop scheduling, selection, soil preparation, cover crops, mulches, crop rotations and winter care for fruit trees and other perennials. Good soil care over winter can improve soil health significantly. Tips on getting cool season crops established in late summer weather, as well as making the most of the current harvest will be discussed too. Min 8 Max 20 Instructor: Wendy Krupnick’s passion for over 35 years has been growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers. She was senior horticultural adviser for Shepherd’s Garden Seeds, and teaches classes for Master Gardeners and others. She is Adjunct Faculty with SRJC’s

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Sustainable Agriculture Program. Sat, 8/23 – 9-12pm Finley/Willow Rm $48 (S.R. Resident $38) #72695

CASH FOR GRASS PRE-QUALIFICATION WORKSHOP (Age 18+) 2 Days The City of Santa Rosa offers incentives to transform your lawn to a beautiful low water-use landscape! Learn a simple and effective way to transform your lawn and convert overhead spray irrigation to an efficient drip irrigation system. Qualify to receive up to $250 through the City’s Cash for Grass Rebate program by attending two evening classes. This informative workshop series will include a variety of how-to activities and hand-out materials. You must be a City of Santa Rosa Utility customer and attend BOTH classes to prequalify for Grass Rebate program. Call the Water-Use Efficiency Hotline at 543-3985 for additional program & rebate information. Pre-registration is required. Location: Santa Rosa Utilities Field Operations Building, 35 Stony Point Rd (across from Finley Park). Min 20 Max 60 Instructors: City of Santa Rosa Water-Use Efficiency experts Tue, 10/7, 10/14 – 6-8pm Utilities Field Operations Building/Rm A & F FREE #72740

LOW WATER-USE LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP - PLANT SELECTION (Age 18+) 1 Days Tour a demonstration garden and learn about great, drought-tolerant and California Native plants that will work in any garden. The Master Gardeners of Santa Rosa will talk about general design concepts and answer your specific questions. This class is also great for those participating in the Cash for Grass Pre-qualification Workshop. Call the Water-Use Efficiency Hotline at 543-3985 for program & rebate information. Pre-registration is required. Location: Santa Rosa Utilities Field Operations Building, 35 Stony Point Rd (across from Finley Park). Min 20 Max 60

Instructors: City of Santa Rosa Water-Use Efficiency experts Tue, 10/21 – 6-8pm Utilities Field Operations Building/Rm A & F FREE #73293

COMMON GROUND I: DOG TRAINING (Age *18+) 5 Weeks In this small and intimate Basic Obedience class, the goal is to introduce handlers, with dogs 5 months or older, to the positive methods used for training dogs. Participants will make practical use of basic commands to help canine family members better understand the complexities of household and social etiquette. Proof of current rabies & DHLPP vaccination required. Please bring vaccination records to the first class. The first class is a mandatory orientation for handlers only (no dogs). *Handlers under 18 years can attend if accompanied by an adult. Training manual and Graduation Certificate included. Instructor: Mike Ossenbeck, 22 years experience training dogs- 9 yrs training Assistance Dogs, 14 yrs teaching pet classes and behavior problem solving. “Common Ground Dog Training” has been recommended by wagging tails throughout the North Bay since 1996. Thu, 9/4-10/9 - 6:30-7:15pm (No class 9/25) Finley/Courtyard $82 (S.R. Resident $72) Min 6 Max 6 #72520 Thu, 10/16-11/20 – 6:30-7:15pm (No Class 10/30) Person Sr. Wing/Rm 5 $108 (S.R. Resident $98) Min 4 Max 4 #72521 Thu, 1/15-2/12 – 6:30-7:15pm Person Sr. Wing/Rm 5 $108 (S.R. Resident $98) Min 4 Max 4 #72522

More classes to check out! Let’s Write - Creative Writing see page 59 for details.

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Special Interest

10 TIPS FOR BETTER PHOTOS (Age 16+) 1 Day NEW

Instructors: Kevin Walters, see 10 Tips For Better Photos for bio.

Are photos not coming out how you’d like them to? It doesn’t matter if you are using your smartphone or a SLR camera, these 10 tips will put you in a better place to take better photographs. Regardless of the equipment, most of the time it’s about the where/when/how you are taking a photo that will determine if it will look good or not. Expand your knowledge with this introductory course and think more like a photographer by the end! Bring your cameras and manuals to class and make sure your batteries are charged! Course notes will be provided. Min 6 Max 20

Sat, 10/25 – 9am-12pm Finley/Willow Rm $50 (S.R. Resident $40) #72738

Instructors: Kevin Walters is a local wedding and portrait photographer who enjoys the technical elements of photography and has training as a photojournalist. Kevin has been a professional photographer since 2007. Finley/Willow Rm $35 (S.R. Resident $25) Wed, 9/10 - 6-8pm #72737 Sat, 10/11 - 9-11am) #72744 Tue, 1/13 - 6-8pm #72745

INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY (Age 16+) 1 Day/2 Days NEW Got one of those fancy cameras with interchangeable lenses? Are there way too many buttons on it than you know what to do with? Come and learn about how to maneuver your way around the camera and figure out what settings will get you the results that you like. Take control of the camera in ways that you thought only professionals would know! We will be going over the basic technical elements of the camera and targeting the simpler manual functions of your cameras. Bring your cameras and manuals to class and make sure your batteries are charged! Course notes will be provided. Course Requirements: Participants must have a camera that can be put into manual mode (usually a dial on the top that has an “M” on it). Min 6 Max 12

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Tue/Thu, 12/2/& 12/4 - 6:30-8pm Person Sr. Wing/Room 21 $50 (S.R. Resident $40) #72746 Sat, 1/24 – 9am-12pm Finley/Willow Rm $50 (S.R. Resident $40) #72747

INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY POST PROCESSING (Age 16+) 1 Day NEW Ever wondered why a professional photographer’s photos look way better than yours? It’s what the photographer does AFTER the picture is taken that counts! In this introductory course, we will be exploring the world of Post Processing. We will be looking at software options and discussing the differences between programs like Photoshop, Lightroom and Picasa. Open your eyes to the wonder of possibility that occurs after the camera clicks! Course notes will be provided. Min 6 Max 20 Instructors: Kevin Walters, see 10 Tips For Better Photos for bio. Tue, 11/4 - 6-8pm Person Sr. Wing/Room 21 $35 (S.R. Resident $25) #72739 Sat, 12/20 - 9-11am Finley/Willow Rm $35 (S.R. Resident $25) #72748 Sat, 2/7 - 9-11am Finley/Willow Rm $35 (S.R. Resident $25) #72749

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY, HOW TO MAKE YOUR FLASH GIVE YOU GREAT RESULTS! INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED (Age 18+) 1 Day NEW This class is designed for people who have been taking photos, have a working knowledge of their camera and would like

to add the use of a flash or multiple flashes for improved image results. Class will cover speedlights (small portable flash units) on and off camera. What makes a good flash image? Different types of portable lighting and studio lights. How “White Balance” affects your images – controlling bounce light, the use of light modifiers such as diffusers, umbrellas, soft boxes and more. How and why to use a flash meter.....for remote triggering of one or more flashes. Please bring paper, pen and camera. Min 6 Max 12 Instructors: Owen Scott Shirwo has been a Professional Photographer for over 40 years working in Commercial, Product, Portrait, Event, Public Relations, Food and Architecture Photography. His work experience includes film and digital media, black & white, color and all types of equipment. He has taught photography for more than 35 years. Wed – 6:30-9pm Finley/Maple Rm $55 (S.R. Resident $45) 8/27 #72733

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YOU’RE ON THE AIR! HOW TO REALLY MAKE IT IN VOICE-OVER (Age 18+) 1 Day You don’t have to be an actor to get voice-over work, but it certainly doesn’t hurt! With such notable talent as Morgan Freeman, Glenn Close and Alec Baldwin lending their voices to commercials, films and videos, one would think that it would be next to impossible to break into this field. Not so! In this class you’ll learn about an exciting way to get around the competition and actually turn voice-overs into a thriving full or part time business! Min 6 Max 25 Instructor: Lisa Foster has done numerous voice-over projects for local and national companies, not to mention several TV appearances. Th, 11/6 – 7-9pm Finley/Willow Rm $44 (S.R. Resident $34) #72684

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PICKLEBALL NEW Join the fun! Come and learn to play one of the fastest growing sports in the country. PICKLEBALL is similar to tennis. It is played with a PingPong style paddle and a Whiffle Ball on a sport court (20’ x 44’). Play begins EVERY MORNING at the newly constructed Pickleball courts at Finley Park at 9:00 AM. Beginner instruction is available Mondays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Paddles are available. NO FEE.

SP ORTS OFFICE OFFICE HOURS: Mon – Fri, 3-5pm SPORTS PHONE NUMBERS: Rec & Parks Sports Field Conditions (Updated weekdays 3pm) Boys & Girls Club Neptune Swim Team

543-3281 543-3474 542-3249 543-3421

LITTLE LEAGUE SPORTS OFFICIALS If you are interested in officiating, call Northern Coast Officials Association at 538-5190.

FALL ADULT SOFTBALL Don’t let your softball experience come to an end. Join us for our Fall Softball Season. We will be looking for Men’s, Women’s and Coed Slow Pitch Softball teams. Registration will begin August 4. All leagues will start season play in early September, field conditions and weather permitting. League play will run through the month of October.

GOLF LESSONS Youth and adult golf lessons will be held during the summer months at the Bennett Valley Municipal Golf Course, 3330 Yulupa Avenue. Both group and individual lessons will be offered. For actual class times, fees, and dates, contact the staff at Bennett Valley Golf Course Pro Shop, 528-3673.

Mark West Little League (Northwest Santa Rosa) (Ages 5-16) Rincon Valley Little League (Northeast Santa Rosa) (Ages 5-16) SR Amer. Little League (Southeast Santa Rosa) (Ages 5-16) SR Babe Ruth (Ages 13-15) Westside Little League (Southwest Santa Rosa)

523-9333 537-9426 522-3571 575-7215 528-2006

MISC. SR Bocce League SR Cycling Club SR Express Track Club Santa Rosa Tennis SR Youth Soccer So. Co. Horseshoe Pitchers YMCA

965-9568 545-4133 545-1535 527-0539 544-8369 538-3128 545-9622

BOCCE AT JUILLIARD PARK Learn the fascinating outdoor bowling game of Italian Bocce. Volunteers present each Sunday at 12pm and Wednesday and Friday at 10am at Juilliard Park Bocce courts. For league play and information contact Sonoma County Bocce Federation by visiting their website at sonomacountybocce.org or calling 707-528-2710.

HORSESHOES Sonoma County Horseshoe Pitchers Club is seeking new members for the 2013-2014 season. Those interested in pitching horseshoes for fun are encouraged to take part. Sanctioned by the National Horseshoe Pitching Association, the club participates in tournament schedule with other clubs in Northern California. Facility is located at Doyle Park in Santa Rosa. Weekly meetings are held on Tueday.

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SANTA ROSA TENNIS Rec & Parks has adopted Santa Rosa Tennis and is working closely with the United States Tennis Association/Northern California and Sonoma County Junior Tennis Association to offer you a great variety of tennis programs for all ages and abilities. All tennis lessons are held at Galvin Park and are under the supervision of tennis pro Jason Beard.

Jason Beard, Head Tennis Pro

A native of Sebastopol, Jason Beard has been teaching for Rec & Parks for the past 13 years and teaching in Sonoma County for over 15 years. Prior to coming to Rec & Parks, Jason played for the Santa Rosa Junior College team where he was awarded the Conference Champion Award and the Conference MVP. Jason then went on to play Division I Tennis for UC Santa Barbara. Jason continues to play competitive tennis in the area and enjoys teaching others to play the game he loves. Email Jason at jasonbeardmusic@gmail.com Tennis Rain-Out Policy Make-ups are only offered for rain-outs and instructor cancellations, not for student absences. If there is a rain-out or cancellation, a student may make up the class by attending any other class throughout the year. It is the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility to check the schedule of classes and call ahead of time to make sure the class is running.

League Tennis

Santa Rosa Tennis sponsors league teams of all abilities for our youth and adult players. Our teams compete in USTA play as well as the Sonoma-Napa-Marin league. If you have a team that needs sponsorship or if you are looking for a team, call Jason @ 217-7785. Generally, teams meet once a week for practice and another day for matches. We are currently looking for captains.

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ADULT BEGINNING/ADVANCED BEGINNING TENNIS (Age 17+) Adult Beginning Tennis provides everything you need to get started playing tennis, where as Advanced Beginning builds upon the beginner classes and offers review of all of the shots. These classes run simultaneously. All classes are held at Galvin Community Park, 3330 Yulupa Ave. Tue, Thu 5:30-6:30pm $60 (S.R. Resident $50) 8/19-8/28 #72911 9/2-9/11 #72912 9/16-9/25 #72913 9/30-10/9 #72914 10/14-10/23 #72915 10/28-11/6 #72916 11/11-11/20 #72917

INTERMEDIATE ADULT DRILLS (Age 15+) Adult Beginning Tennis provides everytThis class is for players who play competitively. Classes are usually high energy and require reasonable ball control. Emphasis is on conditioning, drills and strategy. All classes are held at Galvin Community Park, 3330 Yulupa Ave. Tue, Thu 6:30-8pm $60 (S.R. Resident $50) 8/19-8/28 #72918 9/2-9/11 #72919 9/16-9/25 #72920 9/20-10/9 #72921 10/14-10/23 #72922 10/28-11/6 #72923 11/11-11/20 #72924 Sunday 9-10:30am $25 (S.R. Resident $35) 8/17-8/24 #72925 8/31-9/7 #72926 9/14-9/21 #72927 9/28-10/5 #72928 10/12-10/19 #72929 10/26-11/2 #72930 11/9-11/16 #72931

TENNIS PHONE NUMBERS

Santa Rosa Tennis 217-7785 Galvin Park 524-5014 Airport Club 528-2582 578-5689 Competitor Tennis Shop Countryside Tennis Club 527-9948 La Cantera Tennis Club 544-9494 Oak Park Tennis Club 539-0353 SRJC Tennis 527-4368 SCJTA 539-4348 SSU Tennis 664-2657 USTA Nor Cal 528-6982 Wikiup Tennis Club 544-2330 Playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; List Looking for new players to hit with? Sign up and have your name on the players list. Cost is free! Categories are A, B, C or Beginner. To be placed on a players list please email your name and phone number to bhamann@ srcity.org.

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AC T I V E A D U LT S ( 5 0 + ) Senior Center Information

Welcome Active Adults, 50 or Better The Santa Rosa Recreation and Parks Department operates a comprehensive program for Active Adults 50+ that includes recreational activities, lifelong learning and social services. Senior programs currently operate at the Bennett Valley Senior Center and the Person Senior Wing at the Finley Recreation Complex. Bennett Valley Senior Center (BVSC) 704 Bennett Valley Road 545-8608; FAX 545-8622 Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm Bus Route #5, #18 BECOME A MEMBER Membership isn’t required to attend any of our activities, but does have its rewards! For $24/year (Individual)$40/ yr (Couples) per year, you receive a photo ID card, Bimonthly newsletter mailed directly to your home and discounts on a variety of activities throughout the year!

LEISURE ROOM A great place to socialize, pick up a game of cards, a game of 8 or 9-ball (three tables), enjoy coffee and conversation or simply people watch! Open 9am to 2pm daily. There is a minimal charge for playing pool.

CALIFORNIA CAFE Lunch is served 5 days a week at noon at the Bennett Valley Senior Center, courtesy of the Council on Aging Congregate Meal Program. Enjoy a hot, delicious and nutritious meal with your friends or meet new friends. Stay for your favorite afternoon activity after lunch. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. Call (707) 545-8608 to schedule your luncheon. A $4 donation is suggested. Adults 60 or better are welcome. Brunch on Fridays is freshly prepared.

Drop-in Activities Schedule Bennett Valley Senior Center Monday ACTIVITY

FEE

LOCATION

Tai Chi Beginning Computers Morning Exercise Painting w/ Acrylics Needlecraft Bingo Intermediate Computers

$4 * $2 * $2 $2 *

Calif. Rm Rm 17 Rm 19 Rm 16 Rm 18 Rm 19 Rm 17

FEE $2 $2 $2 $2

LOCATION TIME Calif. Rm 9-10:30am Rm 17 9:30-11am Calif. Rm 10:30am-12pm Rm 11 11:15am-12:45pm

Tuesday

ACTIVITY Basic Spanish Intermediate Spanish Introduction to Spanish Advanced Spanish

TIME

9-10:10am 9-10:30am 9-10:00am 9:30am-12pm 10:30am-12pm 11am-2pm 11am-12:30pm

Wednesday ACTIVITY

FEE

Rosen Method Exercise Morning Exercise Ladies Billiards Blood Pressure (4thWed) Line Dancing w/Anita On the Ball Laughter Yoga (2nd Wed) Chinese Mahjong Line Dance w/ David

$7 $2 $2 ** $2 $3 $2 $2 $2

LOCATION

Rm 18 Rm 19 Pool Rm 11 Rm 19 Calif. Rm Rm 16 Rm 18 Rm 19

TIME

9-10am 9-10am 9am-12pm 10am-12pm 10am-11am 10:15am-11am 10am-12am 10:30am-2pm 11am-12:30pm

Thursday ACTIVITY

FEE

LOCATION

Tai Chi Wii Games Stretch & Bend Silver Singers Choral Neuropathy (1st Thu) TMM (2nd Thu) Whist Party Bridge Lessons Caregiver Support (3rd Thu) Use It or Lose It (3rd Thu) Legal Aid Clinic - (1st Thu)

$3 $2 $3 $2 $2 ** $2 $2 ** ** **

Rm 19 Calif. Rm Rm 18 Rm 19 Rm 16 Rm 16 Rm 17 Rm 18 Rm 11 Rm 16 Rm 11

ACTIVITY

FEE

LOCATION

Morning Exercise Chair Yoga Computer Lab Ageless Pilates Bingo

$2 $4 ** $2 $2

Rm 19 Rm 18 Rm 17 Rm 18 Rm 19

TIME

9-10am 9-11am 10-11am 10:15-11:30am 10:30am-12pm 10:30-11:30am 10:30-12:30am 11:15am-2pm 11am-12pm 11am-12pm 12-1pm

Friday TIME

9-10am 9-10am 9-11am 10-11am 11am-2pm

•Pre-Registration required **Free to all members

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AC T I V E A D U LT S ( 5 0 + ) Special Events

SUMMER BBQ

AUTUMN BBQ

Join us on the Patio at the Senior Center for a Hot dog BBQ, members pay $2! All others are $5. (Membership has its rewards!)

Join us on the Patio at the Senior Center for a Hot Dog BBQ, members pay $2! All others are $5. (Membership has its rewards!)

Wed, 8/20 – 11:30 – 1pm BVSC Patio $2 Members $5 Non-Members Pay at the Grill

ANNUAL SUMMER NEIGHBORHOOD FLEA MARKET Join us and our neighbors for a day full of treats and treasures. BBQ is on the patio. Vendors can purchase approx 9’x12’ booth space. Set up at 7am; call 545-8608 for more information. Sat, 8/23– 8am-1pm BVSC parking Lot $20/ Booth #69553

OKTOBERFEST Come celebrate the autumn at our annual Oktoberfest, a complete BBQ lunch w/ biergarten. Then enjoy the oompah sounds at our ballroom dance from 1pm to 4pm. Fri, 9/19–11:30am-1pm Finley Courtyard $5 Pre-sale, $10 at the door #69298

HOPLAND SHO-KA-WAH Get on board and join the fun on our day trip to Hopland Sho-Ka-Wah Casino. First sign ups given to members as seating is limited. Upon arrival you will receive your personal player card with $10 gambling credit. Check in 9:30am. Bring photo I.D. 10am-4pm Meet in BVSC Parking Lot $5 ea Fri, 8/29 #69548 Fri, 9/26 #70746 Fri, 10/31 #70747 Fri, 11/21 #70748

Recreation information 543-3737

Wed, 10/15–11:30-1pm BVSC/Patio $2 Members $5 Non-Members Pay at the Grill

5TH THURSDAY LINE DANCE SOCIALS Bring your dancing shoes for a fun afternoon of line dancing. All levels are welcome. This is an opportunity to bring together line dance enthusiasts from different venues for an afternoon of dancing and socializing. Person Senior Wing Pre-register: $5.00 Thu, 10/30 –1-4pm #71692 Thu, 1/29 –1-4pm #71953

HOLIDAY CHORAL CONCERT Our “Silver Singers” choral group kicks off the holiday season with a festive concert. Light refreshments following the concert. Admission is free - all are welcome! Thu, 12/4 – 11am-1pm BVSC/Rm 19 FREE #69299

HOLIDAY DINNER Don’t miss this Rec and Park’s holiday tradition. Enjoy a seasonal dinner with all the trimmings, fellowship, and holiday cheer. Fri, 12/19 – 4-6pm Person Senior Wing/ Rm. 5 $10 Senior Center Members $14 Non-Members #71749

TALENT SHOW Perk up your winter days with a show of talent- our very own local senior talents. A variety show that is sure to please many with song, dance, and laughs abound. Interested in performing? Please contact JoRene at jwoodworth@srcity.org or call 543-4625 by Nov 1st. Sat, 2/7 – 2pm BVSC – Calif Rm $10/Pre-registration, $15/ at the door #71751

Fall/Winter 2014/2015

AC T I V E A D U LT S ( 5 0 + ) Drop-in Programs Person Senior Wing (PSW) 2060 W College Avenue 543-3745 – FAX 543-3736 Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Bus Route #3, #6, #15

Person Senior Wing Pass Card This electronic scan card is perfect for regular participation in the Person Senior Wing’s drop-in programs. For your convenience, you can purchase your visits in advance (minimum 5 visits). Load your card with drop-in visits, and simply swipe your card at the front desk scanner when you arrive. It’s easier for you, and for us!

Drop-In Program Descriptions for PSW LINE DANCE REBELS ($2 drop-in) Have fun dancing! Difficulty of dances is easy to moderate. Knowledge of basic steps is required. Instructor: Billie Darling

LINE DANCE PRACTICE ($2 drop-in) For those who know the basic steps, but need a refresher. Basic level dances will be practiced; knowledge of basic steps is recommended. Instructor: Billie Darling

EASY INTERMEDIATE LINE DANCE ($2 drop-in) Knowledge of steps and dancing experience is required. This class will focus on teaching line dance patterns. Instructor: Anita Jorge

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ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE LINE DANCE ($4 drop-in) Line dance experience is required. This class works on building on different rhythms. Instructor: Anita Jorge

BELLY DANCE FITNESS ($6 drop-in) A fun workout where we learn traditional Middle Eastern dance steps in a positive, supportive atmosphere using dynamic music. Wear loose comfortable clothes (jingles are provided!). No experience necessary.

BETTER BALANCE ($4 drop-in) It takes regular exercise and consistent practice to increase your steadiness, stability and balance. This class is suitable for people who use walkers or canes, those who have had a fall or near fall.

BOOMER BLAST FITNESS ($6 drop-in) A low-impact aerobics class perfect to keep you in shape. Join this fun group and keep moving!

CARD GAMES ($2 drop-in) Cribbage, Hand & Foot, Pedro, Texas Hold’em Poker, Mah Jong and Pinochle. Some play experience necessary.

DISCUSSION GROUP ($2 drop-in) Up for a lively discussion? Join us for a discussion group that covers many topics from current events to senior issues.

UKULELE ($2 drop-in)

PING-PONG ($2 drop-in)

A group of ukulele enthusiasts who love to have fun! Mondays are for beginners.

Get your workout and improve hand/eye coordination.

HISTORY ($2 drop-in) Join instructor Melinda Napier for her dynamic history presentations. Schedule of topics is available at the front desk.

KNIT PICKERS ($2 drop-in) Bring your knitting, crochet or other handwork. Yarn and needles available for first timers!

PILATES WITH JAE ($7 drop-in) Enjoy this fun mat class for men and women while we work out the kinks and sore spots. Beginning and intermediate students welcome.

SCRABBLE($2 drop-in) A welcoming group of wordsmiths! Bring your Scrabble dictionary or borrow the front desk copy.

YOGA WITH DONNA ($7 drop-in) Easy Flow Vinyasa style Yoga with deep stretching and standing balancing as well as some meditation. Bring a mat and towel.

MAH JONG ($2 drop-in) Mah Jong is a game of skill, strategy and calculation and involves a certain degree of chance. Join instructor Guy Richards for a friendly game of Mah Jong – Eastern and Western styles. All levels are welcome to learn and play.

Zumba ($6 drop-in) Zumba Plus ($7 drop-in) Join us for a fun filled hour as you learn the basic Zumba moves to energetic Latin and international music! Zumba Plus - stay for 30 minutes of weight training.

AC T I V E A D U LT S ( 5 0 + ) Drop-in Programs

Drop-in Activities Schedule Person Senior Wing Monday ACTIVITY

FEE

LOCATION

Boomer Blast Fitness Line Dance Rebels Knit Pickers (Needlecraft) History Ukulele –Beginners Yoga with Donna Party Bridge Pinochle Hand and Foot Book Club 3rd Monday Line Dance Practice

$6 $2 $2 $2 $2 $7 $2 $2 $2 $2 $2

Rm 5 Rm 4 Rm 20 Rm 1 Rm 5 Rm 3 Rm 21 Rm 1 Rm 22 Rm 20 Rm 3

Tuesday

ACTIVITY FEE Pilates with Jae $7 Open Computer Lab $2 Zumba Basics/Plus $6/$7 Yoga with Donna $7 Bridge/Exp Players $2 Pedro $2 Belly Dance Fitness $6 Photography (1st & 2nd Tues) $2

TIME

9-10am 9:30-10:30am 10am-12pm 10:30-12pm 11:00am-11:45am 11:30am-12:30pm 12:30-3:30pm 12:30-4pm 1-4pm 1:30-3pm 2-3pm

Computer & Technology Lab at Person Senior Wing The computer lab at the Person Senior Wing is now open! We have ALL NEW computers loaded with Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2013 ready for you. Our computer lab offers participants the opportunity to check their email, work on a project or just browse the web. The computers will be available during our instructor facilitated lab hours. Our facilitators are prepared to answer the questions you may have been too afraid to ask. Lab hours are open to the public with a $2.00 drop-in fee. The lab can accommodate 12 users, register at the front desk when you arrive. Person Senior Wing Computer “Open Lab Hours” Tu/Th 9am-11am

LOCATION TIME Rm 3 9:30-10:30am Rm 23 9-11am Rm 25 10-11:30am Rm 3 11:30-12:30pm Rm 4B 12:30-4pm Rm 21 1-3pm Rm 25 1:30-3pm Rm 22 2-4pm

Wednesday ACTIVITY

FEE

Line Dance Rebels Discussion Group Yoga with Donna Pinochle Ukulele– Experienced Scrabble Ping Pong

$2 $2 $7 $2 $2 $2 $2

LOCATION

Rm 4 Rm 22 Rm 3 Rm 1 Rm 5 Rm 21 Rm 3

TIME

9:30-10:30am 10:00-11:30am 11:30am-12:30pm 12:30-4pm 12:30-3pm 1-4pm 1:30-4:30pm

Thursday ACTIVITY

FEE

LOCATION

Pilates with Jae Open Computer Lab Yoga With Donna Texas Hold’em Poker Cribbage Advanced Intermediate Line Dance

$7 $2 $7 $2 $2

Rm 3 Rm 23 Rm 3 Rm 21 Rm 22

Rm 5

TIME

9:30-10:30am 9-11am 11:30-12:30pm 1-4pm 2-4pm 2:30-4:30pm

Friday ACTIVITY

FEE

Boomer Blast Fitness $6 Line Dance Rebels $2 Mah Jong $2 Better Balance $4 Easy Intermediate Line Dance $2 Pinochle $2 Bridge/Exp Players $2 Scrabble $2

LOCATION

Rm 5 Rm 4 RM 21 Rm 1 Rm 3 Rm 1 Rm 4B Rm 21

Recreation information 543-3737

TIME

9-10am 9:30-10:30am 10-12:30pm 10:30-11:30am 10:45-12:15pm 12:30-4pm 12:30-4pm 1-4pm

Fall/Winter 2014/2015

AC T I V E A D U LT S ( 5 0 + ) Classes

WATERCOLOR WITH BARBARA BEGINNER TO ADVANCED (Age 50+)

Watercolor with Barbara - Beginning to Advanced

Develop your unique style with glowing watercolor techniques. Monthly themes, daily demos & critiques. Min 10 Max 20

4 Weeks 4 Weeks 3 Weeks 4 Weeks 4 Weeks 4 Weeks

Instructor: Barbara Marlin-Coole

WATERCOLOR WITH BARBARA INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED (Age 50+) Develop your unique style with glowing watercolor techniques. Monthly themes, daily demos & critiques. Instructor Barbara Marlin-Coole Min 8 Max 20 Instructor: Berenice Iriks

FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAWING WITH CHRISTIAN Learn the fundamental skills of drawing such as light and shade, figure drawing, landscape, perspective with Artist Christian Quintin. The ability to render what you draw in three dimensions and in a variety of medium will free you to create your own voice. This is an on-going class open to all levels and ages. A list of supplies will be provided with registration. Min 8 Max 24

# Weeks Barcode Day 72261 72829 72830 72831 72832 72833

Fri Fri Fri Fri Fri Fri

Dates

Time

9/5-9/26 10/10-10/31 11/07-11/21 12/5-01/02* 01/09-01/30 02/06-02/27

9:00am-12pm 9:00am-12pm 9:00am-12pm 9:00am-12pm 9:00am-12pm 9:00am-12pm

Location Resident Fee Non Res Fee PSW RM26 PSW RM26 PSW RM26 PSW RM26 PSW RM26 PSW RM26

$36 $36 $27 $36 $36 $36

$46 $46 $37 $46 $46 $46

* No Class 12/26

Watercolor with Barbara - Intermediate to Advanced # Weeks Barcode Day 4 Weeks 4 Weeks 3 Weeks 4 Weeks 4 Weeks 4 Weeks

72256 72824 72825 72826 72827 72828

Fri Fri Fri Fri Fri Fri

Dates

Time

09/05-09/26 10/10-10/31 11/07-11/21 12/5-01/02* 01/09-01/30 02/06-02/27

12:30-3:30pm 12:30-3:30pm 12:30-3:30pm 12:30-3:30pm 12:30-3:30pm 12:30-3:30pm

Location Resident Fee Non Res Fee PSW RM26 PSW RM26 PSW RM26 PSW RM26 PSW RM26 PSW RM26

$36 $36 $27 $36 $36 $36

$46 $46 $37 $46 $46 $46

* No Class 12/26

Fundamentals of Drawing with Christian # Weeks Barcode Day 4 weeks 5 weeks 3 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks

72280 72250 72279 72247 72248 72249

Thurs Thurs Thurs Thurs Thurs Thurs

Dates 09/04-09/25 10/02-10/30 11/06-11/20 12/04-12/18 01/08-01/29 02/05-02/26

Time 11am-1pm 11am-1pm 11am-1pm 11am-1pm 11am-1pm 11am-1pm

Location Resident Fee Non Res Fee PSW Rm 26 PSW Rm 26 PSW Rm 26 PSW Rm 26 PSW Rm 26 PSW Rm 26

$44 $55 $33 $33 $44 $44

$54 $65 $43 $43 $54 $54

Instructor: Christian Quintin

PAINT WITH CHRISTIAN Join renowned French artist Christian Quintin in this studio-style art class. Working with any medium including oil, pastel and acrylics, this classÂ will greatly improve student techniques while also encouraging students to create their own voice and vision. List of supplies will be provided with registration. Call Christian at (916)833-2500 for information. Min 8 Max 24 Instructor: Christian Quintin

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Paint with with Christian # Weeks Barcode

Day

4 weeks 5 weeks 2 weeks 5 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks

Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues

72270 72271 72272 72274 72275 72273

Dates 9/2-9/23 9/30-10/28 11/4 & 11/18 12/2-12/30 1/6-1/27 2/3-2/24

Time

Location Resident Fee Non Res Fee

3p-5p 3p-5p 3p-5p 3p-5p 3p-5p 3p-5p

PSW Rm 26 PSW Rm 26 PSW Rm 26 PSW Rm 26 PSW Rm 26 PSW Rm 26

$44 $55 $22 $55 $44 $44

$54 $65 $32 $65 $54 $54

AC T I V E A D U LT S ( 5 0 + ) Classes

BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER CLASSES (Age 50+) We offer both “beginning” and “intermediate” computer classes over a three-week period. The 90-minute sessions focus on learning mouse skills, windows manipulations and basic word processing techniques. NOTE: These classes are for PCs only - no MACs. Min 3 Max 6 Location: Bennett Valley Senior Center

Computer Classes Dates Session Barcode Day Beginning Computer Classes at Bennett Valley Senior Center Class Fee $20 Members ($30 Non-Members) (Session I) (Session II) (Session III) (Session IV) (Session V) (Session VI) (Session VII)

68754 68752 68756 68758 68760 68764 68768

Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon

9/8, 9/15, 9/22 10/6, 10/13, 10/20 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 1/5, 1/12, 1/26 * 2/2, 2/9, 2/23 ** 3/9, 3/16, 3/23

Time

9-10:30am 9-10:30am 9-10:30am 9-10:30am 9-10:30am 9-10:30am 9-10:30am

Intermediate Computer Basics at Bennett Valley Senior Center Class Fee $20 Members ($30 Non-Members) (Session I) (Session II) (Session III) (Session IV) (Session V) (Session VI) (Session VII)

68755 68753 68757 68759 68761 68765 68770

Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon

9/8, 9/15, 9/22 10/6, 10/13, 10/20 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 1/5, 1/12, 1/26 * 2/2, 2/9, 2/23 ** 3/9, 3/16, 3/23

11-12:30pm 11-12:30pm 11-12:30pm 11-12:30pm 11-12:30pm 11-12:30pm 11-12:30pm

* NO Class on 1/19/15 due to holiday ** NO Class on 2/16/15 due to holiday COMPUTER LAB at Bennett Valley Senior Center is opened Fridays 9am-11am. Reservations are required, $1.00/hour. Instructor available as reservations require.

Walking Group WALKING GROUP (Age 50+) Walking is a great way to improve health and fitness. This supportive group will help you learn the basics, new routes, and keep you motivated. Participants will meet at the Person Senior Wing and walk the adjacent neighborhoods and trails. Minimum 5 Max 25

# Weeks

Barcode

Day

Dates

Time

Fee

4 weeks 5 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks

72485 72486 72487 72488 72495

Tu/Thu Tu/Thu Tu/Thu Tu/Thu Tu/Thu

9/2-9/25 9/30-10/30 11/4-11/20 12/2-12/30 1/06-1/29

9-10am 9-10am 9-10am 9-10am 9-10am

$16 $20 $10 $16 $16

Instructor: Lynn Millar Location: Person Senior Wing

Recreation information 543-3737

Fall/Winter 2014/2015

AC T I V E A D U LT S ( 5 0 + ) Classes

LINE DANCING FOR BEGINNERS LEVEL 1 (Age 50+) 6 Weeks

TAP DANCING LEVEL 1 (Age 50+) 6 Weeks

Is there a dancer in you waiting to be set free? With Line Dancing, no partner is needed, so come have fun while improving coordination, and getting both physical and mental exercise. Learn terminology, basic steps and 8-10 line dances. This course is for people with NO or very little dance experience. Min 8 Max 25

Prerequisite: Previous tap dancing experience. Refine the basic steps and fundamentals of tap dancing. You will learn to form simple combinations with basic steps and complete tap routines. Tap shoes are required. Min 8 Max 20

Instructor: Billie Darling Tues/Thurs, 9/2-10/9– 2-3pm Person Sr. Wing/Rm 3 $58 (S.R. Resident $48) #71945

LEARN HOW TO USE POLES FOR BALANCE & MOBILITY 1 Day Help improve your balance, endurance, posture, walking gait & strength…and feel taller! Easy-to-learn techniques & gentle movements help you more confidently navigate everyday obstacles and enhance your enjoyment of the outdoors. Variety of top-quality poles provided; discover which poles fit you best and will help you reach your mobility goals. Those with MS, Parkinson’s, arthritis or aging joints, someone facing or recovering from joint replacement and those using a cane or with mild to moderate mobility challenges will find these skills invaluable for maintaining quality of life. Using a walker? Call Jayah at (415) 699-3333 before registering. Min 8 Max 18 Instructor: Jayah Faye Paley, ACE & AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, Educator & Mobility Coach is the creator of the only comprehensive training available on how to use poles. Thurs, 10/9 – 11-2pm Person Sr. Wing/Rm 5 $44 (S.R. Resident $34) #72451 Thurs, 2/19 – 12:45-3:45pm Person Sr. Wing/Rm 5 $44 (S.R. Resident $34) #72452

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Instructor: Billie Darling Tues/Thurs, 10/21-12/11– 2-3pm Person Sr. Wing/Rm 3 $72 (S.R. Resident $62) #71938

Tues/Thurs, 1/13-2/19– 2-3pm Person Sr. Wing/Rm 3 $58 (S.R. Resident $48) #71976

STRENGTH CIRCUIT TRAINING (Age 60+) 6 Weeks Strength Circuit Training for the 60+ adult is a great way to stay in shape to keep doing the things you love to do. Rid yourself of aches and pains while developing strength, endurance and coordination with function focused resistance training. This class is semi-private to ensure you’ll get the attention needed to be your best and stay in the game. Beginning to intermediate clients. Please bring yoga mat, athletic attire and water bottle. Min 5 Max 8 Instructor: Guy T. Bondi started personal training in 2007. He is a CPR and 1st Aid instructor with 12 years of Emergency Medical Technician experience. Mon – 11-12pm Studio – 2460 W. 3rd St., Suite 2474 $80 (S.R. Resident $70) 8/25-10/6 (No Class 9/1) #72805 12/29-2/9 (No Class 1/19) #72813

AC T I V E A D U LT S ( 5 0 + ) Classes

T’AI CHI CH’UAN FOR ACTIVE 50+ (Age 50+) 4-6 Dates

AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM (Age 50+)

‘Think over carefully what the final purpose is: to lengthen life and maintain youth.’ (The Essence of T’ai Chi Ch’uan- The Literary Tradition). Tai Chi Chuan offers reduced stress levels, improved balance and coordination, increased energy, stamina and agility and an increased feeling of well-being. People of any age can benefit from Tai Chi practice. Min 12 Max 25

The AARP Smart Driver Course, offered by AARP Driver Safety, is the nation’s largest classroom and online driver safety course and is designed especially for drivers age 50 and older. By taking a driver safety course you’ll learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. You’ll learn how you can manage and accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. First time students of this driver safety course must take the full 8 hour course. A 4.5 hour renewal classes is available ONLY to those people who have PREVIOUSLY taken the 8 hr class within the last four (4) years.

Instructor: Karen Fleming, over 7 yrs experience and trains with Teacher MT (Steven) Rose at the Whirling Wind Tai Chi Chuan Studio. Tuesday – 11am - 12pm Steele Lane/Dohn Rm 4 Dates - 8/26-9/16 $33 (S.R. Resident $23) #72515 4 Dates -9/30-10/21 $33 (S.R. Resident $23) #72516 6 Dates -11/4-12/16 (No Class 11/11) $44 (S.R. Resident $34) #72517 6 Dates - 1/6-2/10 $44 (S.R. Resident $34) #72518

Course Barcode Day

Date

Time

AARP Driver Safety Program - Class fee is $23 (AARP members $18) Refresher Courses 72593 Tues 09/30 9:30a-2:00p 1 week 1 week 72594 Thurs 11/13 9:30a-2:00p 1 week 72596 Thurs 01/08 9:30a-2:00p Full Courses 1 week 72592 1 week 72595 1 week 72597

Tu/Th Tu/Th Tu/Th

9/23, 9/25 12/9, 12/11 2/17, 2/19

9:30a-1:30p 9:30a-1:30p 9:30a-1:30p

Location

PSW Rm 22 PSW Rm 22 PSW Rm 22 PSW Rm 22 PSW Rm 22 PSW Rm 22

LET’S WRITE! CREATIVE WRITING (Age 18+) 8 Dates

MOSAICS WITH KATHRYN (Age 50+) 4 Weeks

HANDMADE POTTERY WITH KATHRYN (Age 50+) 4 Weeks

In a warm, friendly environment, we’ll discuss character, plot, writing with feeling to connect with the reader, and publishing/ self-publishing options. We’ll also discuss the dreaded self-censorship that comes with our inevitable social conditioning. And we’ll write! So, whether poetry, personal essay, short story; novel, memoir, or other book, discover the story inside you. Bring a notebook and pencil or pen. Min 10 Max 12

Brighten your life with a handcrafted mosaic piece for your home. In this class we will create a mosaic vase, lamp, shelf, or frame using glass and plates. Or, if a garden stepping stone is more to your liking, you may create that in a 12” size. Glass and plates are an ideal mosaic medium as they are lighter and easier to snip to size. Students will become familiar with basic skills, adhesives, tools, tricks and techniques. All materials including vases and frames are included, but students are encouraged to bring favorite plates and glass pieces as well as project pieces to cover. All materials included. Min 8, Max 12.

Express yourself through the art of pottery and build a beautiful piece for your home. Learn the three classic hand-building pottery techniques: pinch, coil and slab. Each class will fully explore one technique; students will become familiar with the basic skills, tools and tricks. The final class will be dedicated to glazing techniques. Note: We will not be working on a pottery wheel. All materials included. Min 8/ Max 12.

Instructor: Valerie Serrano, Master of Fine Arts Degree in Creative Writing, 7 yrs teaching English and Writing, BA in Psychology. Thurs, 8/28-10/23– 1:30-3:30pm (No Class 9/25) Person Sr. Wing/Rm 4B $122 (S.R. Resident $112) #72454

Recreation information 543-3737

Instructor: Kathryn Cerasoli

Instructor: Kathryn Cerasoli Monday, 9/8-9/29 – 10am-12pm Person Sr. Wing/Rm 26 Fee: $80/ $70 S.R. Resident #73303

Tuesday, 10/7-10/28 – 10am-12pm Person Sr. Wing/Rm 26 Fee: $80/ $70 S.R. Resident #73302

Fall/Winter 2014/2015

AC T I V E A D U LT S ( 5 0 + ) Special Interest

LEARN TO RIDE THE BUS CLASS

DROP-IN WEIGHT ROOM

BALLROOM DANCES

Classroom instruction on the City Bus system, then the class takes a ride on the bus! You will learn CityBus routes, the transfer system and fares in this fun and entertaining class. See your City for the first time as a passenger rather than driver.

Please buy passes at the front desk of the Senior Center before participating in the drop-in weight room.

Our mixture of bands and DJ play all your favorite sounds from the 40’s to present. Dance steps from Polka to the Waltz, Cha Cha to Tango will keep your feet and spirits floating. Refreshments will be served. If you love to dance come experience the best ballroom dancing in Santa Rosa.

9:30-11:15am BVSC/Rm 16 FREE Mon, 8/11 Mon, 9/8 Mon, 10/13

#69551 #69371 #69372

LEGAL CLINIC A lawyer is available to give legal advice to seniors. Please call Senior Center for an appointment. 1st Thursday of month – 12-1pm BVSC/Rm 11 FREE

BLOOD PRESSURE Drop-in and get your blood pressure read and recorded. Learn how to keep your blood pressure levels healthy. 4th Wednesday – 10am-12pm BVSC/Rm 11 FREE

FLU SHOT CLINICS Medicare Part B card carriers bring your card and the flu shot is free. All others pay $30 to Sutter Care. Wed, 9/17 – 10am-12pm BVSC/Rm 16

Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm Mon, Wed, Fri, 5:30-7:30pm, BVSC Weight Room Adults 18+ (13-17 years with adult supervision) $18- 6 visit pass $30-12 visit pass $45-20 visit pass Adults 50+ with current membership $12 -6 visit pass $18-12 visit pass $25-20 visit pass

POOL TOURNAMENTS Do you like to play pool? Have a little competitive spirit? Enter to play in one of our pool tournaments. Men and women welcome! Thursdays – 10am-2pm BVSC/Rm 13 $3 8/21 #68009 9/18 #68011 10/16 #68012 11/20 #68013 12/18 #68014 1/15/15 #68015 2/19/15 #68016

Fridays – 1-4pm Finley Community Center $8 drop-in Special Dance Themes and Exceptions Fri, 8/15 Luau Dance Fri, 9/19 Oktoberfest Wed, 10/1 (no dance 10/3) Fri, 10/31 Halloween Fri, 11/21 Thanksgiving Dance Wed, 12/17 Holiday Formal (all dances in Dec are on Wednesday)

THE CREATIVE FLAIR PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS This class is for all levels. Come express yourself with the art of painting on canvas. $15 materials fee paid to instructor at first class. Instructor: Nina Reimer Mondays/4 weeks - 9:30am-12pm BVSC/Rm 16 $65 pre-registration required 8/4 - 8/25 9/8 - 9/29 10/6 - 10/27 11/3 - 11/24 2/2 - 3/2

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BOOK CLUB Join our friendly club to discuss a selected book. Call for current book. 3rd Monday of the Month 1:30-3:30pm PSW/Rm 1 $2

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Facility Information

Ridgway Swim Center

PUBLIC SWIM

PHONE: 543-3760 Fax: 543-3768

Public Swim offers a fun time in the water for all ages. All facilities will be open for use during public swim times and lifeguards will be on duty for your protection. Lockers are available for a 50¢ charge at both facilities. Our concession stand will be open with various food and drink items for sale. See information below for operating hours. Also, please be aware of the following public swim policies: • Flotation devices are not permitted. This includes suits with built-in flotation pieces. • Children under age 8 must be supervised by a responsible person age16+. • Children under age 5 must have an adult in the water with them at all times. • No jean cut-offs, T-shirts or street shorts allowed in the water. • Only clearly identified service animals are permitted. • Children must be 48 inches to ride the Ridgway water slide. • Swimwear with exposed zippers, buckles or metal rivets are not permitted on the Ridgway water slide. • Thong/G-string suits are not permitted in the pool area. • Children over age 5 are not allowed in opposite-sex locker rooms. We have a family change room available

OFFICE HOURS: Mon.-Fri., 6am-8pm; Sat., 9am -1pm; Sun., 10am-1pm

PUBLIC SWIM HOURS

LOCATION: 455 Ridgway Avenue (adjacent to Santa Rosa High School) PHONE: 543-3421

Fax: 543-4350

OFFICE HOURS: Mon. - Fri., 9am-4pm, Sat/Sun., 9am-1pm The Ridgway Swim Center boasts a 25-yard by 25-yard, 9 lane competition pool; and a 2 - 3½ foot deep instructional pool. Ridgway features rim flow gutters, expanded deck space, tumble buckets, 140 ft. water slide as well as revitalized office and locker room areas. Special Closures: August 18th – 29th Ridgway Pool will be closed for scheduled maintenance.

Finley Aquatic Center LOCATION: 2060 West College Avenue (Stony Point Road and West College Avenue)

The Finley Aquatic Center has a 25-yard, 10-lane competition pool and a 2.5 – 3-foot-deep “L” shaped instructional pool. The facility is fully ADA accessible, with pool ramp and wheel chair lift. BIRCH ROOM RENTAL: Rent our meeting room located at the Finley Aquatic Center! The Birch Room is fully equipped with an 8-foot screen, data projector, 5.1 surround sound HD DVD player and dry-erase whiteboard. You can use this room to host a professional meeting, birthday party or any other occasion. The room measures 16’ x 27’ and comfortably seats 24 people in a conference style set-up. Room rates begin as low as $15 per hour when rented with the pool, and $30 per hour when booked separately. Special Closures: September 27-28, October 4th and October 20th – 24th Finley Pool will be closed for scheduled maintenance.

POOL RENTAL Both swim centers are available for rent after regular pool hours. Lifeguards are provided and reservations are needed at least two weeks prior to requested date. Fee:

1-50 participants 51-150 participants 151-250 participants 250+ participants

Ridgway Waterslide:

$120 per hour $140 per hour $160 per hour $180 per hour

• There is a $5 replacement fee for re-printed passes.

FINLEY AQUATIC CENTER August 24th is the last day of Public Swim at Finley for 2014. No fall season public swim at this facility. RIDGWAY SWIM CENTER Through August 17 - Mon- Fri 1-4pm, Sat & Sun 1:30-6pm August 18 - 29 - Ridgway Pool will be closed August 30 - October 5 - Sat & Sun 1:15-6pm August 29 - October 3 - Mon-Fri 2:45-4:45pm (limited space), 3:45-4:45pm October 5th is the last day of Public Swim at Ridgway for 2014.

Please Take Note:

• Weekend Public Swim August 23 & 24 at the Finley Aquatic Center. • The Ridgway Swim Center will be open from 1:15-6pm on Monday, September 1. • Finley Aquatic Center only will be closed November 28, 29 and January 1 . • Both Centers will be closed December 25 . • Ridgway Pool closes at 1pm and Finley Pool closes at 1:15pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

PUBLIC SWIM ENTRANCE FEE All customers entering either facility will be charged the entrance fee. Adults (18-54): $5 Youth (2-17): $4 Seniors (55+): $4 Disabled: $4

$50 per hour additional

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Public & Lap Swim Hours PUBLIC SWIM PASSES Public swim passes are valid for public swim admission to the Finley Aquatic Center and the Ridgway Swim Center. Flexi Pass: Load your pass with as many public swims as you would like to attend (minimum 5 swims.) This pass has no expiration. Adult: $4.50 per swim Youth/Senior/Disabled: $3.50 per swim All-Season Family Pass: $250 Pass valid from April 26 - October 5 Summer Family Pass: $200 Pass valid from June 1 - August 24. Includes unlimited swims for up to 5 family members, additional family members $10 (Limited to 7 household members)

LAP SWIM A time for lap swim fitness. Lane lines will be in place with lanes designated according to speed. Kickboards, pull buoys and hand paddles are available for use during this program. Lockers are available at both facilities for a 50¢ charge. Lap swim is a year-round on-going program. See below for available days, times and lap swim pass information. Availability of lanes will vary.

RIDGWAY SWIM CENTER LAP SWIM Mon-Fri: 9:30am-1pm begins 9/2 Sat/Sun: 9:30am-1pm FINLEY AQUATIC CENTER LAP SWIM Mon-Fri: No walking lane available 7-8am M/W 6-8am (9-11am begins 8/18, no walking lane available), 11:30am-1:15pm Mon/Wed: 6-7pm (5-7pm begins 10/27) Tue/Thu: 6-8pm (No walking lane 7-8pm) Fri: 5-7pm Sat: 9-11am Sat/Sun: 11:30am-1:15pm

LAP SWIM FEES

$5 General Admission $4 Senior 55+/Disabled $55 General Admission Lap Monthly Pass $45 Senior/Disabled Monthly Lap Pass Flexi Pass: $4.50 per swim General Admission, Minimum 5 swims $3.50 per swim Senior 55+/Disabled, Minimum 5 swims

Ridgway Swim Hotline: 543-3421 Finley Swim Hotline: 543-3760

SANTA ROSA MASTERS SWIMMING Masters is a coach-guided aquatic training program for beginning, intermediate and advanced adult swimmers. Correction and development of strokes and techniques will be provided by an on-deck coach. Ridgway Swim Center Fees: Monthly Pass: Admission to any Masters coached workout, $65 per month (S.R. Resident $55 per month) Monthly Plus Pass: Admission to any Masters coached work-out plus all lap swim hours at Ridgway and Finley $69.50 per month Drop-in: $7 per visit Practice Times: “Morning Thunder” Workout, MondayFriday, 6-7am “Afternoon Delight” Workout, Tuesday and Thursday, 11:45am-1pm Hermine Terhorst teaches Private Swim Lessons for Adults. Her balanced approach to teaching makes learning fun. Become 100% successful regardless of your learning fears or restrictions! Contact: (707) 480-0794

Special Event - check it out! Turkey Burner Event see “Community Events” on page 4 for details

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Water Fitness Classes WATER FITNESS (Age 16+) Water Fitness is a fun aquatic activity which uses the resistance of water to provide strength training and aerobic conditioning for people of all fitness levels. These choreographed exercise routines provide smooth variable resistance through a full range of motion; some exercises require side-by-side movement while maintaining spatial awareness. Each instructor incorporates various movements that improve your strength, endurance, flexibility and well-being with little to no impact on the joints. People with minimal aquatic experience are encouraged to join us for this rejuvenating form of exercise. Register for a four-week session or you can drop-in for $6 and try it out! M/W/F, 7-8am M/W/F, 9 -10am M-Sun, 10-11am M-F, 5-6pm T/Th, 7-8pm

THERAPEUTIC WATER EXERCISE (Age 16+) Therapeutic Water Exercise is designed to accommodate people with various physical conditions, physical disabilities or those recovering from injury or surgery. This class can also be used for prehabilitation (pre-operative exercise for optimal surgery outcome). Individual instruction is provided. You may register in person, over the phone or online.

Finley Aquatic Complex, Drop-in fee: $6 Flexi Pass: Load you pass with as many Water Fitness classes as you would like. $5/ class (Minimum 5 classes.) This pass has no expiration.

Instructor: Donna Burch or Rene Bosen (No Drop-ins)

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Monthly Membership Pass: This pass is valid from the first day to the last day of the month in which it is purchased and has no limit of classes one can attend. $75

70033 70044 72946 72947 72948 72949 70041 70042 72950 72951 72952 72953 70049 70050 72954 72955 72956 72957 70054 70055 70025 70026 72958 72959 72960 72961

8/25 – 9/19 9/22 – 10/17 10/27 – 11/21 11/24 – 12/19 12/22 – 1/16 1/19 – 2/13 8/25 – 9/19 9/22 – 10/17 10/27 – 11/21 11/24 – 12/19 12/22 – 1/16 1/19 – 2/13 8/26 – 9/18 9/23 – 10/16 10/28 – 11/20 11/25 – 12/18 12/23 – 1/15 1/20 – 2/12 8/26 – 9/18 9/23 – 10/16 8/26 – 9/20 9/23 – 10/18 10/28 – 11/22 11/25 – 12/20 12/23 – 1/17 1/20 – 2/14

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*Course pro-rated 1 day, **Course pro-rated 2 days (due to scheduled closures) Location: Finley Aquatic Center M/W/F M/W/F M/W/F M/W/F M/W/F M/W/F M/W/F M/W/F M/W/F M/W/F M/W/F M/W/F T/Th T/Th T/Th T/Th T/Th T/Th T/Th T/Th T/Th/Sat T/Th/Sat T/Th/Sat T/Th/Sat T/Th/Sat T/Th/Sat

Time 11:30-12:15PM 11:30-12:15PM 11:30-12:15PM 11:30-12:15PM 11:30-12:15PM 11:30-12:15PM 12:15-1:00 PM 12:15-1:00 PM 12:15-1:00 PM 12:15-1:00 PM 12:15-1:00 PM 12:15-1:00 PM 11:30-12:15pm 11:30-12:15pm 11:30-12:15pm 11:30-12:15pm 11:30-12:15pm 11:30-12:15pm 12:15-1:00 PM 12:15-1:00 PM 9:00-9:45am 9:00-9:45am 9:00-9:45am 9:00-9:45am 9:00-9:45am 9:00-9:45am

Fee $55 (S.R. Resident $45) $55 (S.R. Resident $45) $55 (S.R. Resident $45) $51.25 (S.R. Resident $41.25)* $55 (S.R. Resident $45) $55 (S.R. Resident $45) $55 (S.R. Resident $45) $55 (S.R. Resident $45) $55 (S.R. Resident $45) $51.25 (S.R. Resident $41.25)* $55 (S.R. Resident $45) $55 (S.R. Resident $45) $40 (S.R. Resident $30) $40 (S.R. Resident $30)** $40 (S.R. Resident $30) $36.25 (S.R. Resident $26.25)* $32.50 (S.R. Resident $22.50)** $40 (S.R. Resident $30) $40 (S.R. Resident $30) $40 (S.R. Resident $30)** $55 (S.R. Resident $45) $47.50 (S.R. Resident $37.50)** $55 (S.R. Resident $45) $51.25 (S.R. Resident $41.25)* $47.50 (S.R. Resident $37.50)** $55 (S.R. Resident $45)

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SANTA ROSA DIVE TEAM The Santa Rosa Dive Team is a year-round diving program with emphasis on safe recreation and competitive diving. The team works out three to four days per week. All diving levels workout and compete at various times throughout the year. All coaches hold current USA Diving Coaches Certification and are in good standing with USA Diving. This program emphasizes safety, discipline, positive attitude, respect, camaraderie, spatial awareness and control from beginning to advanced. Training sessions also include graduated levels of instruction emphasizing: physical technique (biomechanics), body awareness, and physiology and skill development. Also included are opportunities to participate in local, invitational, regional, and national competitions depending on skill level. This team follows FINA and USA Diving guidelines. Minimum Requirements: - able to swim 50 yards - able to safely and confidently dive in head first from the low (one meter) springboard - 8 years of age Try-outs for the team take place the last Saturday of each month. Please contact the Coach, Nolan Irwin, to schedule a tryout, srdiving@sbcglobal.net. *Membership in USA Diving and/or AAU Diving is required for all levels.

Beginning Swim Program (Level 1 - Parent Child/Adult Beginner) Our beginning swim program is designed for all ages to gain basic water skills. The focus of these courses is water adjustment and fun in the aquatic environment.

PARENT CHILD (Ages: 6 months - 3 years)

This is a FUN introduction to the water. Participants will work on a variety of skills in a casual setting, including singing songs and playing games. Water adjustment and beginner skills such as blowing bubbles, going underwater, floating, kicking and scooping will be introduced to students as well as parents. The program is designed to teach you to work with your child on water adjustment and introductory skills. Parent participation in the water is required.

TADPOLES (Ages: 3-5 years)

No previous water experience is required for this class. Students will work on being comfortable and enjoying their time in the water. Fun, games and imagination will be used to teach swimming skills including: blowing bubbles, going underwater, floating, kicking and alternating arms.

WATER FROGS (Ages: 4-5 years)

Students must be able to float and glide unassisted with their face in the water and back float with assistance. Students will work on introductory front crawl, back floats, back crawl and elementary backstroke.

SEA STARS (Ages: 6-9 years)

No previous water or swimming experience is required for this class. Students will work on a variety of skills including water adjustment, submerging, front and back floats, kicking, front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke.

DOLPHINS (Ages: 10-15 years)

No previous water experience is required for this class. Students will work on skills including: water adjustment, floats, front and back crawl, and elementary backstroke. The pace of the course will be based on student progress and needs. More advanced skills may also be taught including: breaststroke, sidestroke, treading water, and kneeling and standing dives. This class is taught in 3 1/2 feet of water.

ADULT BEGINNER (Ages: 16 years and up)

No previous water experience is required for this class. Students will work on skills ranging from water adjustment and floating to front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke. The pace of the course will be based on student progress and needs. This class is taught in 3 1/2 feet of water.

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Intermediate Swim Program (Level 2-5) Our intermediate swim program is designed to build swimming proficiency, technique and endurance. The focus of these courses is skill development.

LEVEL 2 (Ages: 5-9 years)

Prerequisite: Swim front crawl and back crawl 5 yards. Students will work on side breathing for front crawl, improving their back crawl and elementary backstroke arms. Attention will be placed on skill proficiency and technique.

LEVEL 3 (Ages: 6 and up)

Prerequisite: Front crawl with side-breathing and back crawl for 15 yards, and elementary backstroke arms for 5 yards. Teaching will emphasize improving side-breathing and endurance for front crawl. Students will be introduced to elementary backstroke kick, breaststroke kick, butterfly kick and sitting and kneeling dives. This course will be taught in deeper water.

LEVEL 4 (Ages: 6 and up)

Prerequisite: 25 yards of front crawl with excellent side-breathing, 25 yards of back crawl, 15 yards of elementary backstroke, breaststroke kick, and dolphin kick. Students will learn to coordinate breaststroke arms and kick and be introduced to butterfly. Students will work on treading water and learning to do a standing dive from the side of the pool.

LEVEL 5 (Ages: 6 and up)

Prerequisite: 50 yards of front crawl and back crawl, 25 yards of the elementary backstroke, 15 yards of breaststroke and butterfly. Students will improve technique and endurance on the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke and breaststroke. Students will work on proficiency in butterfly and the sidestroke, treading water, diving and flip turns.

SWIM LESSON INFORMATION • Age level indicates that the participant must be that age by the first day of class. • Participants may not make-up classes which have been missed. If your child is sick the first few days of class, they are encouraged to take the remaining days. • In the natural progression of children in swim lessons, it is not uncommon to expect your child to take and re-take a particular level before progressing to the next level. • To remedy supervision concerns, please do not send children too early for classes and please pick up children on time. • Persons will not be admitted to any fee program without being registered. • Register early as classes fill up quickly. • Save the registration receipt for presentation to the Swim Center Front Desk at the first class. •

Children registered for a class which they are not qualified for will be placed in the correct class only if there is a vacancy. If there is no vacancy, your money will be refunded. Please read the class descriptions carefully to ensure your child is enrolled in the correct class. See page 64-65 for more information.

• If your child graduates to a higher level than you have them registered for, we will make every effort to accommodate a transfer, subject to availability. However, there may be instances where a refund is necessary.

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FALL SWIM LESSONS AT FINLEY AQUATIC CENTER W. 2060 College Ave 28-Minute Group Lessons, 4 Day Lessons M/W or Tue/Thurs for 2 weeks $34 ($24 S.R. Residents) * Session 1 M/W No Class September 1st Pro-rated $28 (S.R. Resident $18) **No class Wednesday September 24. Pro-rated $28. (S.R. Resident $18) *** No class Thursday September 9 or Thursday September 18. Pro-rated $22. (S.R. Resident $12) **** No class Thursday October 2. Pro-rated $28. (S.R. Resident $18) Private lesson schedule on page 67

Monday/Wednesday Lessons Session 1* Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 8/25–9/3* 9/8–9/17 9/22–10/1 10/6–10/15 4pm Tadpoles 3-5 yrs 73018 73019 73020 73021 Waterfrogs 4-5 yrs 73058 73059 73060 73061 Sea Stars 6-9 yrs 73098 73099 73100 73101 Level 2 5-9 yrs 73130 73131 73132 73133 Level 3 6+ yrs 73162 73163 73164** 73165 4:30pm Tadpoles 3-5 yrs 73022 73023 73024 73025 Waterfrogs 4-5 yrs 73062 73063 73064 73065 Sea Stars 6-9 yrs 73102 73103 73104 73105 Level 2 5-9 yrs 73134 73135 73136 73137 Level 3 6+ yrs 73206 73207 73208** 73209 5pm Parent Child 6m-3 yrs 73002 73003 73004 73005 Tadpoles 3-5 yrs 73026 73027 73028 73029 Waterfrogs 4-5 yrs 73066 73067 73068 73069 Level 4 6+ yrs 73178 73179 73180** 73181 Level 5 6+ yrs 73194 73195 73196** 73197 5:30pm Parent Child 6m-3 yrs 73006 73007 73008 73009 Tadpoles 3-5 yrs 73030 73031 73032 73033 Waterfrogs 4-5 yrs 73070 73071 73072 73073 Level 3 6+ yrs 73166 73167 73168** 73169 Level 4 6+ yrs 73182 73183 73184** 73185 6:00pm Tadpoles 3-5 yrs 73034 73035 73036 73037 Waterfrogs 4-5 yrs 73074 73075 73076 73077 Sea Stars 6-9 yrs 73106 73107 73108 73109 Level 2 5-9 yrs 73138 73139 73140 73141 Adult Beginner 16+ 73198 73199 73200** 73201 Tuesday/Thursday Lessons 4pm 4:30pm 5pm 5:30pm 6:00pm

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Tadpoles Waterfrogs Sea Stars Level 2 Level 3 Tadpoles Waterfrogs Sea Stars Level 2 Level 4 Parent Child Tadpoles Waterfrogs Sea Stars Level 2 Parent Child Tadpoles Waterfrogs Sea Stars Level 3 Tadpoles Waterfrogs SeaStars Level 2 Adult Beginner

3-5 yrs 4-5 yrs 6-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 6+ yrs 3-5 yrs 4-5 yrs 6-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 6+ yrs 6m-3 yrs 3-5 yrs 4-5 yrs 6-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 6m-3 yrs 3-5 yrs 4-5 yrs 6-9 yrs 6+ yrs 3-5 yrs 4-5 yrs 6-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 16+

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 8/26–9/4 9/9–9/18 9/23–10/2 73038 73078 73110 73142 73170 73042 73082 73114 73146 73186 73010 73046 73086 73118 73150 73014 73050 73090 73122 73174 73054 73094 73126 73154 73202

73039 73079 73111 73143 73171 73043 73083 73115 73147 73187 73011 73047 73087 73119 73151 73015 73051 73091 73123 73175*** 73055 73095 73127 73155 73203***

73040 73080 73112 73144 73172 73044 73084 73116 73148 73188 73012 73048 73088 73120 73152 73016 73052 73092 73124 73176**** 73056 73096 73128 73156 73204****

Session 4 10/7–10/16 73041 73081 73113 73145 73173 73045 73085 73117 73149 73189 73013 73049 73089 73121 73153 73017 73053 73093 73125 73177 73057 73097 73129 73157 73205

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Private Swim Lessons/ Waterpolo Waterpolo JR. HAMMERHEAD WATER POLO (Age 10-16) This is a growing program for youth to learn and compete in the sport of water polo. The focus of this program will be water polo skill development and playing in real scrimmages and tournaments. Participants should be able to swim at least 50 yards without rest and tread water for 2 minutes.

FALL PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS AT FINLEY AQUATIC CENTER 28 Minute Lessons (4 Day Lessons) $100 Session 1 (3 Day Lesson) $75 No Class September 1st Private Lessons at 5pm and 5:30pm will be in the L-pool or deep water only.

Monday/Wednesday Lessons Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 8/25 – 9/3* 9/8 – 9/17 9/22 – 10/1 10/6 – 10/15 4:00 S 72962 72963 72964 72965 4:30 S 72966 72967 72968 72969 5:00 S/D 72970 72971 72972 72973 5:30 S/D 72974 72975 72976 72977 6:00 A 72978 72979 72980 72981

Tuesday/Thursday Lessons

Session 1 8/26 – 9/4

4:00 S 72982 4:30 S 72986 5:00 S/D 72990 5:30 S/D 72994 6:00 A 72998

Session 2 9/9 – 9/18 72983 72987 72991 72995 72999

Session 3 Session 4 9/23 – 10/2 10/7 – 10/16 72984 72988 72992 72996 72300

72985 72989 72993 72997 72301

* Week 1 No Class Monday, September 1st. Private Lessons $75 A= Taught in Any Depth S = Taught in Shallow water only (2 1/2 - 3 feet deep) S/D = Taught in shallow (2 1/2 - 3 feet) or deep water (6 - 12 1/2 feet)

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Practice Times: Mon, Wed 7-8pm Sun 10-11:30am Finley Aquatic Complex Monthly Pass: $46 (S.R. Resident $36) Drop-in Fee: $5

HAMMER HEAD WATER POLO (Age 16+) This program offers both a great workout four days a week plus the opportunity to learn the game of water polo. This program also offers the opportunity to compete if one desires to do so. Also, scrimmage games take place each night of the week with quality refereeing. Practice Times: Mon, Wed, Fri 7-9pm Sun 10-11:30am Finley Aquatic Complex Monthly Pass: $46 (S.R. Resident $36) 5 Visit Pass: $25 (w/student ID $20) Drop-in Fee: $6 (w/student ID $5)

SHARK PUPS (Age 8-12) This class is designed for the children who have developed some essential water skills developed and is looking to expand those skills with an emphasis on water polo. Kids enrolled in this class should be able to swim 25 yards without aide or rest. Practice Times: Mon/Wed – 7-7:45pm Sun– 11-11:30pm Finley Aquatic Complex Monthy Pass $46 (S.R. Resident $36) 5 Visit Pass $25 Drop-in Fee $6

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Safety Training Life Guard Training AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING (Full Course) (Age 15+) The ARC, American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course is a 46-hour course that will meet all necessary criteria towards becoming a professional lifeguard. Upon successful course completion, the participant will receive the following certifications: Lifeguarding/Standard First Aid/CPR/AED for the Lifeguard and First Aid for Public Safety Personnel-Title 22 (a Sonoma County ARC Chapter requirement). Course prerequisites, to be evaluated the first day of class, include: • Participant must successfully complete a 300yd. swim, demonstrating a competency command of both the front crawl (a.k.a. free-style) and the breaststroke. This swim is not timed, but must be swum continuously without stopping. Goggles are allowed. • Participant must tread water - legs only - in an upright position with their hands in their armpits for 2 minutes. •

Participant must surface-swim 20yds, dive to a depth of over 7ft., retrieve a 10lb. object from the pool bottom, resurface, return to the initial starting point and climb out without the use of a ladder or steps. This portion must be successfully completed within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Goggles not allowed. Lap swim is a great way to prepare.

• Participant must be at least 15 years old by the end of the course. Instructor’s note: Swimming is an exercise activity like no other! Therefore, if you have not been recently swimming on a somewhat regular basis, it is strongly recommended that you prepare yourself prior to the 300yd. prerequisite swim by doing so. Location: Finley Swim Center Barcode Dates

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Lifeguard Training Course (LG) - Course fee is $210 (S.R. Resident $200) 72935* 12/22-12/27 Mon-Sat 8am – 6pm (No class Wed 12/25) Mon-Th 6-9:30pm Sat 72936 1/28-2/12

9am-5pm

*One week accelerated course, no class on Thursday, December 25th Note: Except for 1-week accelerated course, the first class starts on Wednesday from 7:30-9:30pm for prerequisite training.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Review Course (Age 15+) Lifeguard certifications (Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Title 22) expire every two years. This class is designed as an intensive review, in lieu of retaking the full course. A CURRENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED TO BE ALLOWED TO TAKE A REVIEW COURSE! It is recommended to renew all certifications at the same time so that all certifications need to be renewed at the same time; therefore, this course renews all three certifications. This course will not renew certifications ala cart. The American Red Cross offers CPR for the Professional Rescuer courses as standalone courses. Challenges are no longer available per America Redcross requirements. Location: Finley Swim Center Barcode Dates

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Lifeguard Training Course (LG) - Course fee is $210 (S.R. Resident $200) 72937 12/12 – 12/14 Fri 5:30pm-7:30pm Sat/Sun 72936 2/20 – 2/22 Fri 5:30pm-7:30pm Sat/Sun

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D I F F E R E N T LY A B L E D A D U LT P R O G R A M S Adults & Teens

This program offers social and recreational activities for adults and teens, 16 and older, with developmental disabilities. DANCES - SUPPORTED BY BECOMING INDEPENDENT (Age 16+)

Dances are the second Monday of every Month (unless otherwise noted) at the Steele Lane Community Center from 7-8:30pm. A DJ provides music for dancing. Admission is $5 per person. Soft drinks are available for purchase. Participants must have a current I.D. and emergency phone number for admission. The dances are wheelchair accessible.

ADVENTURE DAYS (Age 16+)

Adventure Days are offered one Saturday a month, September thru May, from 10am to 1:30pm. Participants spend the day at the Steele Lane Community Center. Activities are varied and can include arts and crafts, games, and social time. Check bulletin for details. Fee is $10 per person. Preregistration is required. This event is wheelchair accessible. Bring a lunch; beverages are provided. Monthly events are mailed or emailed to participants every six months. To be added to the mailing list call 543-3737. Participants who need assistance must bring an aide to any activity. No fee is charged for the aide.

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D E P T. I N F O. , PA R K S & FAC I L I T I E S Facility Information FINLEY COMMUNITY CENTER Located at 2060 W. College Ave. (enter off of W. College at Stony Point Road), a 28,000 square foot modern, multi-purpose facility available for rent. This center includes meeting rooms, banquet and conference facilities, and commercial kitchen. Rental guide is available with detailed information. Reservations: 543-3733.

PERSON SENIOR WING

Fenced Dog Parks

Galvin, Rincon Valley, DeTurk, Doyle and Northwest Parks. Off leash play allowed at: Franklin, Southwest, Youth Parks (6-8am) and Doyle Park (6-8:30am). In all other parks, dogs must be on a leash not exceeding 6 feet in length. Please pick up after your dogs.

Fly Casting Pond at Galvin Park.

Horseshoe Facilities

Franklin Park

2095 Franklin Avenue, 13 acres. Lighted softball, playground, soccer field. Picnic area. Off leash dog area, 6-8am.

Galvin Community Park

3330 Yulupa Avenue. 22 acres. Family/ group picnic, BBQ’s, play equipment, tennis, softball, soccer, restrooms, exercise court, fly casting pond and dog park.

Howarth Community Park

This center is located at 415 Steele Lane, 23,000 square foot community center with rental facilities available including meeting rooms/classrooms, auditorium with stage, cooking facilities. Reservations: 543-3284.

Franklin & Monroe Streets. Self-guided walking tours Call 543-3292 for special events schedule. Youth Park. Bring your own equipment. Safety equipment required.

630 Summerfield Road. 152 acres. Lake Ralphine (25 acres) offers boat rentals (seasonal), launch ramp and fishing. Amusement area (seasonal) offers miniature train ride, carousel, pony rides, snack bar. Small & large group picnic facilities, gazebo and children’s birthday party packages are available. Hiking, jogging, biking trails, BBQ’s, picnic tables, play areas, restrooms, 6 lighted tennis courts, softball field, Camp Wa-Tam, Land of Imagination playground, climbing wall. See Page 2 for Howarth Park attractions. Wireless access is provided by sonic.net. Cost is $3.50 for 24 hours and free to sonic.net users.

BENNETT VALLEY SENIOR CENTER

Softball, Baseball and Soccer Fields

Northwest Community Park

This center is a 25,000-square-foot addition to the Finley Recreation Complex. Rental facilities available include an auditorium, fitness/dance room, two multipurpose rooms, library and computer lab. Reservations: 543-3737.

STEELE LANE COMMUNITY CENTER

Locates at 704 Bennett Valley Road, rental facilities available include meeting rooms, classrooms and small auditorium with stage. Reservations: 545-8608.

Swim Facilities Ridgway Swim Center

at Doyle, Finley and Bicentennial Parks. Bring your own equipment.

Park Amphitheater

with reservable campfire area in Howarth and Youth Parks. Reservations: 543-3737.

Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery

Skateboard & Blading Park

are available (weather conditions allowing) for informal recreational use and league play. Call the Sports Desk, 543-3281, (MonThu, 3-7pm; Fri, 3-5pm) for permit use and schedules. The field condition information line, 543-3474, is updated at 3pm, Monday through Friday.

455 Ridgway Ave. 543-3421

Community Parks

Finley Aquatic Center

Special Facilities

Group picnic reservations are available. See page 73 for contact information. For a detailed list of neighborhood parks, go to srcity.org/parks.

Bennett Valley Golf Course

Doyle Community Park

2060 W. College Ave. 543-3760

3328 Yulupa Avenue. 528-3673

Bocce Courts

DeMeo and Juilliard Parks. Bring your own equipment.

Church of One Tree

Juilliard Park. Rent for weddings & special occasions. Call 543-3285.

DeTurk Round Barn

DeTurk Park. Rent for weddings, meetings, parties, conferences. Call 543-3285.

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750 Doyle Park Drive off Sonoma Avenue. 22 acres. Family/group picnic, BBQ’s, play equipment, baseball, horseshoes, restrooms, clubhouse, dog park, Doyle Day Camp. Off -leash dog area, 6-8:30am.

Finley Community Park

2060 W. College Ave (entrance on Stony Point Road). 22 acres. Play equipment, tennis courts, basketball court, sand volleyball, horseshoe pits, restrooms, group and family picnic, BBQ’s, gazebo, Ropes Course, community center and swim complex.

2880 West Steele Lane. 25 acres. Lighted sports fields, restrooms, playground, softball, BBQ’s, parking, dog park. No reservable picnic areas.

Rincon Valley Community Park

5108 Badger Road. 25 acres. Family/group picnic, BBQ’s play equipment, softball, soccer, restrooms, dog Park for large and small dogs.

Southwest Community Park

1698 Hearn Avenue at Burbank, 19 acres. Family/group picnic, BBQ’s, play equipment, basketball, softball, soccer, restrooms, off leash dog area, 6-8am.

Youth Community and Skate Park

1500 Fulton Road. 72 acres. Picnic areas, BBQ’s, gazebo, play equipment, restrooms, skate park for skateboarders and in-line skaters, Camp Yu-Chi, Youth Memorial, off leash dog area, 6-8am.

D E P T. I N F O. , PA R K S & FAC I L I T I E S Department Information

Scholarships:

Thanks to generous donors, Recreation & Parks offers a number of scholarships to enable families in need to participate in programs and activities offered by the Department. Applications are available at the Steele Lane Community Center. For eligibility information, please call 543-3737.

Friends Program:

Invest in Your Community - Here’s How You Can Help: The Friends Program offers individuals, businesses, or organizations the opportunity to financially assist or support a variety of Recreation & Parks programs. Sponsoring a special event, adopting a park, or donating a memorial bench are just a few ideas! Call 543-3737 for more information.

Standards of Behavior:

For the enjoyment and safety of everyone; Recreation & Parks expects all participants to treat the people and facilities connected with the program with respect and abide by all rules and direction from the staff. Recreation & Parks reserves the right to refuse service to anyone for failure to abide by these standards.

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA):

Recreation & Parks is committed to compliance with the ADA. For accommodation requests or inquiries about accessibility, please call 543-3292, or (TDD) 543-3289 (M-F, 8am-5pm), at least 72 hours prior to the event. Accessible parking is available at all City facilities. For more information regarding the closest accessible public transportation and bus lines, please call 543-3325. Complaints regarding department compliance with ADA should be directed to the Director of Recreation & Parks, 415 Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, 543-3292 or (TDD) 543-3289 (M-F, 8am - 5pm – Alternate Fridays: closed)

Discrimination:

Recreation & Parks prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status or sexual orientation. Should you have any concerns, please contact the Director of Recreation & Parks, 415 Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, 543-3292 or (TDD) 5433289 (M-F, 8am -5pm)

Photos:

Recreation & Parks staff reserves the right to photograph facilities, activities and program participants for potential promotional use. All photos will remain the property of Recreation & Parks and may be used for publicity or promotion purposes only. If you or anyone in your family should not be photographed, contact Recreation & Parks at 543-3737.

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Birthday Parties Let Recreation & Parks help you plan your child’s birthday party!

We offer a variety of convenient and affordable party package options that will suit multiple interests. We take care of the details, so you can spend more time having fun with your guests! Below is a sampling of what we offer and full details are available at www.santarosarec.com.

BASKETBALL PARTY!

Enjoy a 2-hour party for ages 6-12 at Steele Lane Community Center. Games, activities, drills, engaging instructor, sport music, party room, fun! Price: $175 plus $50 refundable deposit (12 child maximum). Call 543-3737 to book a party.

DODGE BALL PARTY!

Enjoy a 2-hour party for ages 7-16. Games, activities, drills, engaging instructor, sport music, party room, fun! Price: $175 plus $50 refundable deposit (20 child maximum). Call 543-3737 to book a party.

PARTY AT THE POOL!

The Birch Room at the Finley Aquatic Center and “Under the Awning” at the Ridgway Swim Center can be reserved for birthday parties, $9 per child, includes admission. Minimum party size is ten children. Call Finley (543-3760) or Ridgway (543-3421) to book a party.

PARTY AT HOWARTH PARK!

Voted best Sonoma County birthday party spot by Sonoma Family Life Magazine readers! Package includes party picnic space reservation, unlimited train, carousel, jump house, & animal barn rides for 10 children (one adult may ride free with each child), one pony ride per child (up to 10 children), Howarth Park souvenirs. Total cost is $150 (for 10 children); add additional child guests for $15 each. Parties are held during park operating hours, April 6-October 27. Make your reservation online at howarthpark.com or call 543-3737.

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D E P T. I N F O. , PA R K S & FAC I L I T I E S Información General RESERVACIÓNES DE SALÓNES Podrá recojer un paquete de información en el Centro Comunitario de Finley para planear su fiesta familiar. Llamar al numero 707 543-3737. Quinceañeras Bodas y Recepciónes Aniversários Reuniones de la Iglécias Reuniones de Clubs de Servicio Tásas sin interés Recaudación de fondos Conferéncias Reuniones de Negócios Cumpleaños Bautísmos

OTROS EDIFICIOS DE RENTA: Centro Comunitários Finley Centro Comunitario Person Senior Wing Centro Comunitário Steele Lane Centro Comunitário Bennett Valley La Iglècia de One Tree La Granja de De Turk

CLASES/PROGRAMAS

Todas Las Clases Ofrecen Solamente En Ingles!

La Salud es lo Maximo!

Para distfrutár un ambiente dívertido tenémos varios prográmas para toda la familia incluyéndo desde niños hasta adultos. Estos programas son ofrecidos por la Ciudad de Santa Rosa Recreacion y parques.

Zumba, Aerobica, Karate, Campamentos de verano y otoño, Natacion, Arte, Computación, Balet y mucho mas…. Kindergym:

Su hijo/a aumentara capacidades sociales por medio de convivir con otros pequeñitos y hacer actividades como corer, brincar y gatear. Habrá actividades de canto, juegos con paracaidas.

Servicios Vecindarios Para Jovenes

Ofrece programas para niños desde 6-18 años en Santa Rosa. Ofréce tambien programas gratis y de bajos recursos. Los siguiéntes programas incluyen: Deportes, Asistencia de tareas, Tutoria, Arte, Musica, Clubs y mucho mas… Para mas informacion favor de llamar al 707-543-4501 Santarosarec.com (neighborhood youth programs)

Hay becas disponibles.

Para obtener mas información favor de llamar al 707-543-3737 o pueden venir en persona al Centro Comunitario de Finley en la siguiente direction 2060 W College Avenue. Para personas discapacitadas favor de llamar al 707-543-3292/TDD 543-3289 (Lunes a Viernes 8am-5pm)

PARQUES Parque de los Patos/Howarth Park

Este parque tiene un Carusel, Tren, Brincolín, y Ponis. Hay una fuente de agua que está localizada en el la area de recreo, y tiene una pared de piedras para escalar.

Parque y Granja de Bayer

Este parqué tiene uno de los jardines mas grandes de Santa Rosa! El parque de Bayer ofrece jardines pequeños y disponibles para alquilar. Támbien pueden comprar verduras y flores o simplemente disfrutarlo. Este parque esta localizado en 1550 West Avenue, Santa Rosa CA. Para mas información llame al 707-542-9318 o visite la pagina del internet www.landpaths.org

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Permisos Para Parques:

Tenemos espácios grandes y chicos para hacer reservaciónes en los siguientes parques: Doyle Finley Franklin Galvin Howarth/Parque de los Patos Rincon Valley Southwest Youth Park

Brincolínes:

Usted necesitá usar su propio generador para su brincolín, Las estacas no deben ser mas de 8 pulgadas de profundidad. El brincolín deberá ser puesto encima de una lona. Brincolínes de agua no son permitidos.

Piñatas:

Son permitidos en los parques pero dében ser protegidos los arboles poniendo una toalla entre el arbol y la cuerda. Tambíen deben poner una lona para la basura de la piñata.

Reservaciones de Parques:

Para reservacíones de 50 personas o mas se require un permiso de la Ciudad de Santa Rosa para las areas índicadas. No és permitido sonídos amplificados en los parques de Finley y en Rincon Valley. Para mas informacion o hacer una reservacion favor de hablar al numero 707-543-3753 o venga en persona al Centro Comunitario de Finley durante las horas de 10:00am4:30pm (Lunes, Miercoles y Viernes).

D E P T. I N F O. , PA R K S & FAC I L I T I E S Picnic Reservations

Our parks have picnic areas available on a first-come, first-served basis year round. By reserving a picnic site, you guarantee a spot for your event. PICNIC PERMIT A standard picnic permit allows up to 200 people in a Community Park picnic site. With a standard picnic permit you may bring in an oversized BBQ and/or have your event catered. The standard picnic reservation does not include exclusive use of any lawn area. All regular park rules apply. Visit srcity.org/parks and check the availability of picnic sites. For questions or to make a reservation, call 707-543-3753 or come in to the Finley Community Center on M/W/F 10am - 4:30pm.

SPECIAL USE PERMIT A Special Use Permit is required for events with an expected attendance of 200 + and also for ALL events held in a Neighborhood Park. In addition, a Special Use Permit may be required for any of the following reasons, regardless of attendance: • Event is open to the public and attendance cannot be determined (i.e. fundraisers). • Alcohol will be sold. • Animals or special equipment such as carnival rides, vehicles, band, portable dance floor, tents, etc. will be brought into the park. • Portable toilets and or/additional dumpsters will be needed. • Event is outside the parameters of the picnic site or impacts the other park patrons. • To download a Special Use Permit Application, visit srcity.org/Parks and click on “reservations.”

PARK RULES

• Jump Houses are allowed in several of our parks. We do NOT provide electricity or water. (The rental service must follow our policies for setup. For a complete list of jump house rules, visit srcity.org/parks/park rules.) • No smoking or glass in any City Parks.

FEES • SMALL Picnic Sites: $45 •

Large Picnic Sites: require an additional $100 refundable cleaning/damage deposit, plus the below fees:

Finley Community Park & Howarth Park

Monday- Friday: $110 Saturday/Sunday/Holidays: $123

All Other Large Group Picnic Sites

Monday- Friday: $105 Saturday/Sunday/Holidays: $110

Small Picnic Sites Available: Finley Park (2) Franklin Park Galvin Park Howarth Park (4) Rincon Valley Park Youth Community Park Large Picnic Sites Available: Doyle Park (2) Finley Park Galvin Park Howarth Park (2) Rincon Valley Park Southwest Park Youth Community Park

• Place trash in the garbage cans or dumpsters. • Please respect the “field closed” signs to preserve the turf (13-24.035) • Keep audio players at a sound level that cannot be heard outside your picnic area. • No amplified sound without a sound permit. No amplified sound allowed in small sites. • Alcohol is allowed in Community Parks after 5pm on weekdays and all day on weekends and holidays. For a COMPLETE list of Park Rules and Ordinances please visit: srcity.org/parks

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R E G I S T R AT I O N I N F O R M AT I O N Registration/Refunds 5 Ways to Sign up! ONLINE REGISTRATION

www.santarosarec.com Follow the instructions on the screen. To register, you’ll need:

• • • •

client barcode numbers* Family PIN number* Course barcode number(s) from Activity Guide Credit Card number (VISA or MC only)

Available 24 hours a day/7days a week *To obtain these numbers, call (707) 543-3737 or you can also create a new account online.

ADVENTURE LINE

Call our automated “Adventure Line” at 543-3003 anytime, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. NOTE: In order to use the Adventure Line, user must have a client barcode number for each participant you wish to register along with a family PIN, and you must pay with a valid Visa or MasterCard.

FAX

Fill out the registration form, include a valid VISA/MC number with expiration date & signature; a receipt will be mailed to you. Please use the following FAX phone number: Center Classes: (707) 543-3736 Swim classes: (707) 543-3768.

MAIL

Mail Registration Form on page 76 to: Finley Community Center REGISTRATION, 2060 West College Ave. Santa Rosa, Calif. 95401 OR Steele Lane Center REGISTRATION 415 Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, Calif. 95403 For Swim Classes: Finley Aquatic Center REGISTRATION 2060 W. College Avenue, Santa Rosa, Calif. 95401 OR Ridgway Swim Center, REGISTRATION 455 Ridgway Avenue, Santa Rosa, Calif. 95401 *Include check made out to SRRP or include your VISA/MC number and a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

WALK-IN

REGISTRATION INFORMATION • Registration is on a first come, first served basis. • Registration will not be accepted in class by the instructors. • Your name will automatically be placed on a waiting list when a class is full. (Including swim classes.) • Register online or by mail/Fax/Adventure Line for only those activities which have a barcode. If no barcode is listed, contact a Community Center or the Swim Center. • Please allow at least 10 days to process mailed registration forms. A receipt will be mailed to participants to indicate enrollment status. • For mail/fax registration, if a class is full at the time of registration, you will be given your alternate class, if available, and automatically placed on a waiting list for your first choice. You will be notified by telephone should an opening become available. • If you have not received confirmation, for a non-swim class, or wish to confirm your registration, call either Community Center at 543-3737 or 543-3282, after 9am, Monday - Friday. For a swim class, call the Swim Centers at 543-3760 or 543-3421. • Future program fees are subject to change as City Council reviews the 2013-2014 budget

CITY RESIDENTS Participants living within the Santa Rosa City limits receive a discount on classes and activities.

CLASS REFUND AND TRANSFER INFORMATION • Full refunds will be issued if the request is received 7 days prior to the starting date of the class. • If a refund is requested less than 7 days prior to the start of a class, a 25% cancellation fee will be charged. If preferred, we will transfer the participant to another class whenever possible. • Refunds or changes will not be allowed if submitted within 3 business days prior to the start of a class. • Refund requests for camps are slightly different.

CAMP REFUND POLICY No refunds allowed for Day Camps after 5pm on the Thursday prior to camp.

SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS Donating to our scholarship fund can provide recreational activities for financially challenged families. Your donation is tax deductible. You may donate any amount you wish by completing our mail registration form on page 76.

For swim classes: Ridgway or Finley Swim Center For all other classes: Finley or Steele Lane Community Center See page 2 for facility hours.

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R E G I S T R AT I O N I N F O R M AT I O N Registration Form

ADULT/GUARDIAN CONTACT INFORMATION: **Please sign below Adulto/Información Personal Last Name: Apellido

Additional forms available at Community & Swim Centers

Para formas adiciionales viste a un centro comunitario o de natación

First Nombre

Birthdate: Fecha de Nacimiento

M F Varon Hembra

Address: Domicilio City: Ciudad

State: Estado

Home Phone: Teléfono de Casa

ZIP Code: Código

Resident Residente

Work Phone: Teléfono de Trabajo

*Non-Resident No-residente

Cell Phone: Celular

email Address: E-mail

Emergency Phone: Teléfono de Emergencia

*Non-Resident is anyone who lives outside the city limits of Santa Rosa *Un no residente es alguien quien vive afuera de los limites de la ciudad de Santa Rosa.

Community, Swim, Senior Center Classes & Activities Participant’s Last Name

First

Apellido del participante

Nombre

Date of Birth

Fecha de Nacimiento

Course Barcode Clave del Curso

Course Name

2nd Choice

Nombre del Curso

2nda opción

If paying by check, please make check payable to: Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks Department

Fee

Costo

Total Fees:

Help sponsor a kid for camp or swimming lessons! Add on Scholarship Fund Donation: Ayude a un niño a asistir un programa de campamento o de natación gratis! Agrege su donación aquí:

VISA/MasterCard Account #:

Expiration Date:

Month

Fecha de Vencimiento mes

Número de tarjeta VISA/Mastercard#

Cardholder’s Signature:

Year

año

Total Paid:

Firma de Autorización

Cantidad Total:

The undersigned in consideration of participation in this program agrees to indemnify and hold the City of Santa Rosa harmless and release the City of Santa Rosa, its officers, employees and agents, from any and all liability for any injury arising out of , or in any way connected with participation in this program. I HAVE READ THE ABOVE APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT, AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT I ASSUME ALL RISK FOR ANY INJURIES RECEIVED.

**Signature: Date: Firma

Self Parent Guardian

Fecha

Recreational Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities: Persons with disabilities are welcome to participate in any class or activity offered by Santa Rosa Recreation, Parks & Community Services. If you have a special need or accommodation request, please contact (via phone, e-mail or in person) our staff at either community center at least one week prior to the start of the class or activity. Every effort will be made to reasonably accommodate your request

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SWIMMING AND TREATS

PUMPKIN DECORATING

GAMES AND PRIZES

FOURTH ANNUAL

REGISTER ONLINE AT SANTAROSAREC.COM (BARCODE #71901) OR CALL (707) 543-3421. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT SANTA ROSA REC & PARKS POOLS. FOR ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION, CALL 543-3292/ TDD 543-3298 (M-F 8AM-5PM).

Take care of your creeks The Sonoma County Water Agency and City of Santa Rosa support individuals, businesses, neighbors, and community groups who volunteer as Creek Stewards to help keep local creeks clean and safe. Creek Stewards adopt a stretch of creek and help with restoration projects, pick up litter, and provide suggestions that add to the public's enjoyment of the trails, scenery, and wildlife. To learn more about your local creek, upcoming events, and for information on becoming a Creek Steward call 543-3845 or email ableifuss@srcity.org

Organize your own creek clean up! For help organizing a creek clean up with your neighborhood, school, community group, or business please call (707) 543-3845 or email ableifuss@srcity.org

Creek Stewardship Activities : Every Month! First Saturday Cleanup on Prince Memorial Greenway (ages 5 & up) On the first Saturday of every month help take care of restored Santa Rosa Creek flowing through the heart of downtown. The Greenway provides a home for river otter, kingfishers, egrets, and steelhead trout as well as parks, public art, and recreation along the six mile creek trail. Visit www.firstsaturdaycleanup.org for more information. Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 noon Location: Meet at the Olive Park footbridge. Near 105 Olive Street. On-street parking.

Creek clean ups are a great community service project for students.

5th Annual Creek Week Celebration A week-long celebration of our local creeks with educational and adventurous activities for everyone. All of our creeks are part of a rich and diverse system that provides water supply, wildllife habitat, flood protection, recreation and open space.

Family and Friends Day on the Prince Greenway (all ages welcome) Explore the treasures along Santa Rosa Creek with Environmental Educator Stephanie Lennox. Fun activities for the kids while following the creek trails through downtown Santa Rosa.

Date: September 20 through 28 Events: Visit the Creek Week website at www.srcity.org/creekweek for events, times and locations. 30th Annual Sonoma County Coast and Creek Clean Up (ages 5 & up) Keep the beaches clean! Join the 30th Annual Sonoma County Creek and Coast Clean Up. Santa Rosa’s 100 miles of creeks flow to the Russian River and then out to the Pacific Ocean. Up to 80 % of ocean debris originates from land-based sources. Gloves, tools, and snacks provided. Date: Saturday, September 20 Time: 9:00 PM – 12:00 noon Location: Doyle Park at the Doyle Park Drive entrance, south of Sonoma Ave. (For beach clean ups contact Coastwalk at 829-6689) Sierra Park Creek Clean Up (ages 6 and up) Continue the care of this little creek with Strawberry School, scouts, and neighbors on Bennett Valley Clean Up Day. Call Bennett Valley Vision for info on other neighborhood projects 545-2224. Date: Saturday, September 27 Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Strawberry Elementary School, 2311 Horseshoe Drive.

Date: Saturday, October 18 Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Meet at the Olive Park footbridge. Near 105 Olive Street. On-street parking. Flat Rock Park Volunteer Day (ages 8 and up) Help take care of the Brush Creek Restoration Area and Flat Rock Park. Learn about native California riparian plants and how they provide food and shelter for fish and wildlife. Heavy rain cancels, in light rain the work continues. Date: Saturday, November 8 AND Saturday, December 13 Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 noon Location: Flat Rock footbridge – 4227 Flat Rock Circle (east on Hwy 12 past Brush Creek Road, right on Streamside Drive, right on Wayvern Drive.) 7th Annual MLK National Day of Service on Piner Creek (all ages) Bring out your community spirit to help clean up Piner Creek. Date: Monday, January 19, 2015 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM creek clean up AND 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM watershed education for kids and snacks for volunteers. Location: Meet at Movement Oasis and walk to Piner Creek. 1808-B Empire Industrial Court (west of Coffey Lane, one block north of Piner Road). Contact: Michelle Keip, Lead Steward at 544-2673 or info@movementoasis.com

For up-to-date creek events, maps, and more information on creeks visit: Sign up for creek email updates srcity.org/pages/govdeliveryemailalerts. Follow Creek Stewardship on Facebook and stay updated with events, creek news and photos.

The 40th annual

DICKENS Holiday Crafts Fair jewelry glass art ceramics wreaths fine art wood work and much more

December 6, 9am - 5pm December 7, 10am - 4pm Finley Community Center 2060 West College Ave.

Over 70 artists selling handcrafted goods Live entertainment, prizes & food for purchase Ride â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rosie the Trolleyâ&#x20AC;? for FREE to the Luther Burbank Home & Garden Open House

Admission: $2 for adults; kids 12 and under FREE!

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For accessible information, call (707) 543-3292 TDD (707) 543-3289 (M - F, 8am - 5pm)

INDEX AARP Driver Safety Program Active Adults 50+ Actor’s Theater for Children Aerobic Classes Aikido (Samurai Sprouts) Aquatics Art Exhibits Arts District Arts & Crafts (Adults) Babysitting (Teen) Balloon Art Basketball (Youth) Baton Twirling Bike Riding Birthday Parties Boating & Sailing Classes Bocce Bridge Burbank Home & Gardens Business Camps Cards (Drop-in) Card Making Cemetery Tours Computers (Adult) Computers (Seniors) Cooking (Adults & Teens) CPR & First Aid Creek Activities Dive Team DAA Activities Dodge ball Parties Dance Classes: Ballet/Tap (Youth) Belly dance Father & Daughter Ball Flamenco Tap Line Dance Hula Dance (Youth & Adult) Dances, Social

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Differently Able Program 69 Dog Training 48 Drama (Youth) 9 Events, Community 3-4 Facilities Information 2, 71-72 Feldenkrais 36 Feng Shui 48 Finance 30 Fishing 2 Fitness, Adult 36-43 Fitness, Youth 16-21 Fitness, Seniors 54-59, 57 Floating Pumpkin Patch 4 Friends Program (Donations) 71 Gang Prevention 3 Gardening/Yard Conservation 48 Golf 3, 50 Gourd Craft 28 Guitar & Ukulele 46 Gymnastics (Youth) 18, 24 Halloween at Howarth 4 Harmonica 46 Hiking 44-45 Holiday Crafts Fair 4 Horsemanship 24 Horseshoes 50 Howarth Park 2 Hula Hoop Fitness 43 iPhone & iPad 31 Jewelery Making 14 Karate, Youth 19 Kickboxing (Cardio) 40-41 Kinder Gym 17 Baby & Family Gym 16 Family Gym 16 Mosaics 29 Movie in the Park 3 Neighborhood Services 25 Outdoor Activities 44-45 Park Locations & Features 70 Photography (Adult) 49

Picnic Permit Information Pickleball Pilates Qigong, (Chi Gong) Rec Dept. info in Spanish Registration Rentals, Park & Facility Rock Climbing Running (marathon) SR Children’s Theater Scholarship Donations Scholarship Program Senior Center Activities Soccer, Youth Softball, Adult Sports Survival Skills Swim Table Tennis (Ping Pong) Taiko Drums Tai Chi Tai Chi for 50+ Teeny Tiny Tots

73 50 39 37 72 74-75 2, 70-71 24 42 9 71 71 52-60 21, 25 50 50-51 47 62-68 43 46 37 59 23

Tennis: Adults 51 Youth 20 Test Taking Secrets 13 Treasure Hunting 14 Tiny Tots 22 Water Fitness 63 Waterpolo 67 Weight Room 60 Wine Education 32 Winter Camp 24 Writing 59 Yoga (Adult) 38 Yoga (Youth) 21 You’re On the Air (voice-overs) 49 Zumba 40-41

Fall 2014 Training Groups 5K-10K-13.1-Trail

Upcoming Training Groups: • No Boundaries 5K • Women’s No Boundaries 5K • 10K Training • Healdsburg Half Marathon • Nike Women’s Half Marathon • Kaiser Half Marathon • Rodeo Beach Trail 20K & 30K To find out more info or register for a group, visit fleetfeetsantarosa.com or follow us on FB or Twitter.

Dear Future Runner, There’s a phrase we use here at Fleet Feet Sports called “be the movement.” It’s a phrase meant to encourage and inspire, a phrase used to call out the gold in people. Being the movement starts with you. It starts with you lacing up your shoes, sipping down your cup of coffee and stepping out the door to take the first step. It starts w ith you looking in the mirror and refusing to think negative thoughts like “I need to lose 10 lbs to be beautiful” or “I can’t run a 5K.” It starts with you turning the tide against inactivity and realizing “healthy” is a state of mind. And this? This being the movement thing? We’re all in. We’re with you. Trampling down w alls and tearing down excuses, The Fleet Feet Santa Rosa Staff

Registration for Fall/Winter 2014 classes begins August 4, 2014 – Look for our Spring/Summer 2015 Guide in the mail February 2015 –

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