INSIDE • Safety Protocols - pg 2 • Bedford Gallery Exhibition - pg 3 • Aquatics Programs - pg 3 • Summer Camp Registration - pg 3 • Youth Classes - pg 4-8 • Adult Classes - pg 8-12 • Holiday Events 2020 - pg 13 • Golf + Tennis Programs - pg 13 • Registration + Scholarship Info - pg 14 • Resources for Seniors - pg 15
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• Facility Rentals - pg 15
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Arts + Rec Open Now Wondering what’s open from Arts + Rec? Check out virtual classes, outdoor events, and more opportunities at walnut-creek.org/artsrecopen.
Arts + Rec Gift Cards Spread joy while supporting your favorite Arts + Rec program! Gift cards are available for future purchases with Bedford Gallery, Center for Community Arts, Lesher Center for the Arts, and Walnut Creek Recreation. Surprise a loved one with access to entertainment, learning, and new discoveries! Learn more at: http://bit.ly/ArtsRecGiftCard
Scholarships Available Are you interested in financial aid to participate in a class, workshop, camp, swim lesson, or preschool program offered by the Center for Community Arts or Walnut Creek Recreation? Whether you’re a young person, adult, senior, or family, we want to hear from you. For eligibility and application forms, visit walnut-creek.org/scholarships.
Customer Support We’re here to help! Hours: Staff are available to assist you Tuesdays - Fridays from 10am-4pm. After hours messages will be answered as soon as possible. If you are unable to reach us by phone, please leave a message and we’ll return your call as soon as possible. Email: artsrec@walnut-creek.org Phone: (925) 295-1490
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Get out, Or Go Virtual, and Join us! Whether joining Arts + Rec in person or virtually, we hope you’ll dedicate some time in 2021 to expanding your skills, nurturing your creativity, and moving your body. A recent UK study showed that people who have spent 30 minutes or more each day during the pandemic on actions such as engaging in a creative hobby have lower reported rates of depression and anxiety and greater life satisfaction. Get out, or go virtual, and join us to improve your daily outlook!
Keeping Arts + Rec Safe We’re keeping Arts + Rec safe with enhanced safety protocols, including face coverings required for participants and staff, access to hand sanitizer and handwashing stations, and reduced class sizes for social distancing. Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve safely served hundreds of participants in physically distanced programs following State and County guidance. All Arts + Rec programs will follow these core safety guidelines: • Protective masks required for all participants (age 2 and older) and staff • Daily wellness checks and temperature screenings for participants and staff • Physical distancing measures in place • Strict handwashing procedures in place • Regular cleaning and disinfecting of spaces • Dedicated custodial team for cleaning and sanitation • Hand sanitizer readily available • Contact-free registration and ticket purchasing available • Soft barriers at all guest-facing stations Learn more about our safety protocols at walnut-creek.org/artsrecsafety.
BEDFORD GALLERY EXHIBITION See it before it flies off! Bird, Nest, Nature is on view at Bedford Gallery through February 7, 2021 Flock to Bedford Gallery for their uplifting exhibition Bird, Nest, Nature! This juried and invitational show features over 150 local, national and international artists all inspired by the exquisite beauty of creatures of flight. For the latest information on virtual and in person ways to view the exhibition, visit bedfordgallery.org. In person options are available based on current County health orders. Angela Moulton, Nuthatches and Wisteria, oil on cradled panel, 11 x 14 inches
AQUATICS PROGRAMS Clarke Swim Center is now taking one-hour reservations for public lap swimming. All swimmers must have a reservation to enter the facility. Patrons may use reserved lanes for Lap Swim, Water Exercise, or Water Walking. Reservations are available online one week in advance. You may use your lap swim pass to reserve online or pay the drop in fee. Recreational swim and swim lesson opportunities are not currently available. Learn more and reserve at: walnut-creek.org/aquatics
COMING SOON: SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION Be on the lookout for Summer 2021 camp information coming in mid-December! Registration will start January 13, 2021, with special early bird rates for popular day camps such as Camp Community Arts, Walnut Creek Day Camp, and Walnut Creek Sports Camp. For more information, visit walnut-creek.org/summercamp.
3
Youth Classes Ceramics & Sculpture Ages
ID
Course Title
13 17 yr
29755 Virtual Teen Clay: Hand Building and Sculpture
Dates
Time
Jan 15 Mar 19
Days
Sessions
Instructor
04:30PM - Fri 06:00PM
10
Ellen Sachtschale
Dates
Time
Sessions
Instructor
Loc Facility Zoom
Fee $151
Dance Ages
ID
Course Title
Days
Loc Facility
Fee
5-8 yr
29474 Virtual Ballet Level 1
Jan 12 Mar 02
02:00PM - Tue 03:00PM
8
Erin Leedom
Zoom
$110
7 - 10 yr
29477 Virtual Ballet Level 2
Jan 12 Mar 02
03:00PM - Tue 04:00PM
8
Erin Leedom
Zoom
$110
7 - 17 yr
29507 Virtual Hip Hop
Jan 25 Mar 22
05:00PM - Mon 06:00PM
8 (no class
Axe Charmaine
Zoom
$90
8 - 11 yr
29476 Virtual Ballet Level 3
Jan 11 Mar 15
02:00PM - Mon 03:00PM
8 (no class
Erin Leedom
Zoom
$110
10 16 yr
29475 Virtual Ballet Level 4
Jan 11 Mar 15
03:00PM - Mon 04:00PM
8 (no class
Erin Leedom
Zoom
$110
Dates
Time
Sessions
Instructor
Jan 11 Mar 15
04:00PM - Mon 06:00PM
8 (no class
Brian Shapiro
Zoom
$174
1/18, 2/15) 1/18, 2/15) 1/18, 2/15)
Digital Media & Photography Ages
ID
10 18 yr
29510 Virtual Digital Photography
Course Title
Days
Loc Facility
Fee
10 18 yr
29509 Virtual Adobe Photoshop
Jan 14 Mar 18
04:00PM - Thu 06:00PM
10
Brian Shapiro
Zoom
$174
10 18 yr
29508 Virtual Stop Motion Animation
Jan 12 Mar 16
04:00PM - Tue 06:00PM
10
Brian Shapiro
Zoom
$174
Dates
Time
Sessions
Instructor
Loc Facility
Fee
1/18, 2/15)
Drawing & Painting Ages
ID
Course Title
Days
5 - 10 yr
29513 Introduction to Drawing and Painting
Jan 15 Mar 19
04:00PM - Fri 05:00PM
10
Alex Hagerty
SH
Youth Art 1
$151
7 - 14 yr
29511 Introduction to Watercolor
Jan 11 Mar 15
04:00PM - Mon 05:30PM
8 (no class
Jeannette Fromm
SH
Youth Art 1
$121
1/18, 2/15)
8 - 14 yr
29512 Virtual Introduction to Anime
Jan 20 Mar 10
04:15PM - Wed 05:45PM
8
Monico Jacobo
Zoom
$130
10 16 yr
29543 Virtual Introduction to Cartooning
Jan 11 Mar 15
04:15PM - Mon 05:45PM
8 (no class
Monico Jacobo
Zoom
$130
10 16 yr
29547 Virtual Introduction to Figure Drawing
Jan 14 Mar 18
04:15PM - Thu 05:45PM
10
Monico Jacobo
Zoom
$151
10 16 yr
29545 Virtual Introduction to Mixed Media
Jan 13 Mar 17
04:15PM - Wed 05:45PM
10
Monico Jacobo
Zoom
$151
12 17 yr
29542 Virtual Acrylic Painting Studio
Jan 12 Mar 16
04:00PM - Tue 05:00PM
10
Alex Hagerty
Zoom
$110
12 17 yr
29549 Virtual Teen Drawing and Painting
Jan 13 Mar 03
04:00PM - Wed 05:30PM
8
Elizabeth Selna
Zoom
$145
12 17 yr
29548 Virtual Advocacy in Art - Youth Voice
Jan 15 Mar 19
04:15PM - Fri 05:45PM
10
Monico Jacobo
Zoom
$151
Dates
Time
Sessions
Instructor
1/18, 2/15)
Food & Cooking Ages
ID
6 - 13 yr
29781 Island Cooking
Feb 02 Feb 18
03:30PM - Tue, 05:00PM Thu
6
Cooking Round CP the World
Conf Room
$153
6 - 13 yr
29680 Street Food Round the World
Feb 23 Mar 11
03:30PM - Tue, 05:00PM Thu
6
Cooking Round CP the World
Social Hall Kitchen
$153
4
Course Title
Registration Opens December 2 at 9am cityofwalnutcreek.perfectmind.com
Days
Loc Facility
Fee
YOUTH CLASSES 6 - 13 yr
29678 Eat Your Colors!
Jan 12 Jan 28
03:30PM - Tue, 05:00PM Thu
6
Cooking Round CP the World
Social Hall Kitchen
$153
6 - 14 yr
29685 Virtual: Happy Birthday Martin Luther King
Jan 19 Jan 19
03:30PM - Tue 05:30PM
1
Cooking Round the World
Zoom
$25
6 - 14 yr
29686 Virtual: A Valentine’s Day workshop
Feb 12 Feb 12
03:30PM - Fri 05:30PM
1
Cooking Round the World
Zoom
$25
6 - 14 yr
29687 Virtual: Kiss Me I’m Irish! A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Mar 16 Mar 16
03:30PM - Tue 05:30PM
1
Cooking Round the World
Zoom
$25
Dates
Time
Sessions
Instructor
Loc Facility
Fee
6 mos 29644 Zumbini: Parent and Child - 4 yr Class
Jan 21 Mar 18
04:00PM - Thu 04:45PM
9 (no class
Miriam Lattanzi
CP
Assembly Hall
$156
6 mos 29638 Zumbini: Parent and Child - 4 yr Class
Jan 22 Mar 19
09:30AM Fri - 10:15AM
9
Miriam Lattanzi
CP
Assembly Hall
$156
7 - 13 yr
29642 Zumba® Kids
Jan 12 Feb 09
04:00PM - Tue 05:00PM
5
Berrin Alyanak
CP
Assembly Hall
$78
7 - 13 yr
29664 Zumba® Kids
Feb 16 Mar 16
04:00PM - Tue 05:00PM
5
Berrin Alyanak
CP
Assembly Hall
$78
Dates
Time
Sessions
Instructor
Loc Facility
Fee
Jan 22 Mar 19
10:45AM Fri - 11:45AM
9
Miriam Lattanzi
CP
$147
Loc Facility
Health & Fitness Ages
ID
Course Title
Days
2/15)
Languages Ages
ID
4-6 yr
29637 Spanish for Children
Course Title
Days
Social Hall
Music Ages
Dates
Time
Sessions
Instructor
1 mos 29703 Virtual: Canta y Baila Conmigo® Sing & Dance with me - 5 yr
ID
Course Title
Jan 07 Feb 25
12:30PM - Thu 01:15PM
8
Music Together Tri-Valley, Inc.
Zoom
$199
1 mos 29702 Virtual: Music Together - 5 yr
Jan 10 Mar 14
11:00AM Sun - 11:45AM
10
Music Together Tri-Valley, Inc.
Zoom
$240
1 mos 29701 Virtual: Music Together - 5 yr
Jan 12 Mar 16
05:00PM - Tue 05:45PM
10
Music Together Tri-Valley, Inc.
Zoom
$240
3 mos 29704 Music Together - 5 yr
Jan 12 Mar 16
09:15AM Tue - 10:00AM
10
Music Together CP Tri-Valley, Inc.
Social Hall
$253 / $140 sib
3 mos 29727 Music Together - 5 yr
Jan 12 Mar 16
10:15AM Tue - 11:00AM
10
Music Together CP Tri-Valley, Inc.
Social Hall
$253 / $140 sib
3 mos 29728 Music Together - 5 yr
Jan 12 Mar 16
11:15AM - Tue 12:00PM
10
Music Together CP Tri-Valley, Inc.
Social Hall
$253 / $140 sib
3 mos 29729 Music Together - 5 yr
Jan 14 Mar 18
09:15AM Thu - 10:00AM
10
Music Together CP Tri-Valley, Inc.
Social Hall
$253 / $140 sib
3 mos 29730 Music Together - 5 yr
Jan 14 Mar 18
10:15AM Thu - 11:00AM
10
Music Together CP Tri-Valley, Inc.
Social Hall
$253 / $140 sib
3 mos 29731 Music Together - 5 yr
Jan 14 Mar 18
11:15AM - Thu 12:00PM
10
Music Together CP Tri-Valley, Inc.
Social Hall
$253 / $140 sib
6 - 10 yr
29541 Virtual Fun with a Recorder
Jan 14 Mar 18
03:30PM - Thu 04:15PM
10
Monica Williams
Zoom
$110
6 - 11 yr
29551 Guitar for Kids
Jan 20 Feb 17
03:00PM - Wed 04:00PM
5
John Waller
SH
Dance Studio
$67
6 - 12 yr
29538 Drumming for Fun
Mar 03 Mar 31
03:45PM - Wed 04:45PM
5
John Waller
SH
Dance Studio
$110
8 - 18 yr
29650 Outdoor Class: Community Arts
Jan 12 Mar 16
03:30PM - Tue 04:30PM
10
Rem Djemilev
SH
Auditorium
$110
10 18 yr
29539 Cello Ensemble
Jan 12 Mar 16
05:00PM - Tue 06:00PM
10
Stephen Evans
SH
Auditorium
$110
Youth String Orchestra (Int-Adv)
Days
Fee
Locations: AB = Arbolado Park; CP = Civic Park; HF = Heather Farm Park; SH = Shadelands Art Center; TI = Tice Valley Park
5
Youth Classes Personal Enrichment Ages
ID
0-6 mos
Course Title
Dates
Time
29662 Respect-Based Parenting
Jan 14 Feb 18
5 - 12 yr
29603 Kids’ Carpentry
5 - 12 yr
Sessions
Instructor
Loc Facility
Fee
11:00AM - Thu 12:30PM
6
Shiva Behrouzi
CP
Lounge
$103
Jan 12 Jan 28
03:00PM - Tue, 05:00PM Thu
6
Nino Rytokoski
CP
MP Room
$293
29607 Kids’ Carpentry
Feb 02 Feb 18
03:00PM - Tue, 05:00PM Thu
6
Nino Rytokoski
CP
MP Room
$293
5 - 12 yr
29608 Kids’ Carpentry
Feb 23 Mar 11
03:00PM - Tue, 05:00PM Thu
6
Nino Rytokoski
CP
MP Room
$293
7 - 12 yr
29361 Virtual: Tips for Becoming a
Jan 07 Feb 25
04:15PM - Thu 05:15PM
8
Gurus Education East Bay
Zoom
$158
7 - 14 yr
29693 Present to Inspire and Persuade:
Jan 14 Mar 18
04:00PM - Thu 05:30PM
10
Gurus Education East Bay
CP
Lounge
$268
Dates
Time
Sessions
Instructor
Loc Facility
Fee
SH
Youth Art 2
$1,728
Zoom
$180
Youth Art 3
$2,394
Zoom
$360
CP
Preschool
$1,980
HF
Preschool
$1,980
Zoom
$540
Successful Speaker, Writer & Debater! Speech & Debating Skills
Days
Preschools Ages
ID
Course Title
Days
2-3 yr
29582 Shadelands Twos Preschool (MW pm)
Jan 11 May 26
12:45PM - Mon, 03:30PM Wed
36 (no class Julie Tadena
2-3 yr
29540 Virtual 2’s Preschool
Jan 15 May 21
09:30AM Fri - 10:10AM
18 (no class Julie Tadena
3-4 yr
29580 Shadelands Threes Preschool (TWTh pm)
Jan 12 May 27
12:30PM - Tue, 03:15PM Wed, Thu
57 (no class Karen Quesada
3-4 yr
28375 Virtual 3’s Preschool MW
Jan 11 May 19
09:30AM Mon, - 10:10AM Wed
34 (no class Denise Santoro
34.75 yr
29581 Civic Park Mixed Age Preschool (MTW pm)
Jan 11 May 26
12:30PM - Mon, 03:15PM Tue, Wed
55 (no class Lorie Ansaldo
34.75 yr
29579 Heather Farm Mixed Age Preschool (MWF pm)
Jan 11 May 28
12:30PM - Mon, 03:15PM Wed, Fri
55 (no class Megan 1/18, 2/15, Tolentino
3.5 5 yr
28377 Virtual Mixed Age Preschool MWF
Jan 11 May 21
10:30AM Mon, - 11:10AM Wed, Fri
52 (no class Denise Santoro
Dates
Time
Sessions
Instructor
1 mos 30081 Music Together - 5 yr
Jan 12 Mar 16
11:15AM - Tue 12:00PM
10
Music Together CP Tri-Valley, Inc.
Social Hall
$253 / $140 sib
1 mos 30084 Music Together - 5 yr
Jan 14 Mar 18
09:15AM Thu - 10:00AM
10
Music Together CP Tri-Valley, Inc.
Social Hall
$253 / $140 sib
Dates
Time
Sessions
Instructor
1/18, 2/15, 3/29, 3/31) 4/2)
SH
3/30, 3/31, 4/1) 1/18, 2/15, 3/29, 3/31) 1/18, 2/15, 3/29, 3/31)
3/29, 3/31, 4/2) 1/18, 2/15, 3/29, 3/31, 4/2)
Specialized Recreation Ages
ID
Course Title
Days
Loc Facility
Fee
Sports Ages
ID
23.5 yr
29332 Virtual Parent & Me Soccer
Jan 09 Jan 30
09:00AM Sat - 09:30AM
4
Kidz Love Soccer
Zoom
$49
23.5 yr
29342 Virtual Parent & Me Soccer
Feb 06 Feb 27
09:00AM Sat - 09:30AM
4
Kidz Love Soccer
Zoom
$49
23.5 yr
29348 Virtual Parent & Me Soccer
Mar 06 Mar 27
09:00AM Sat - 09:30AM
4
Kidz Love Soccer
Zoom
$49
6
Course Title
Registration Opens December 2 at 9am cityofwalnutcreek.perfectmind.com
Days
Loc Facility
Fee
YOUTH CLASSES 3 yr
29732 Skyhawks Tot Sports (Social Distance Class)
Jan 07 Feb 11
10:15AM Thu - 11:00AM
6
Skyhawks
TI
Soccer Field
$173
3 yr
29733 Skyhawks Tot Sports (Social Distance Class)
Feb 18 Mar 25
10:15AM Thu - 11:00AM
6
Skyhawks
TI
Soccer Field
$173
3-4 yr
29459 Virtual: Hoopin at Home Live with Pivotal Training
Jan 05 Jan 26
04:00PM - Tue 04:20PM
4
Pivotal Training LLC
Zoom
$28
3-4 yr
29460 Virtual: Hoopin at Home Live with Pivotal Training
Feb 09 Mar 02
04:00PM - Tue 04:20PM
4
Pivotal Training LLC
Zoom
$28
3.5 4 yr
29333 Virtual Tot Soccer
Jan 09 Jan 30
09:40AM Sat - 10:10AM
4
Kidz Love Soccer
Zoom
$49
3.5 4 yr
29343 Virtual Tot Soccer
Feb 06 Feb 27
09:40AM Sat - 10:10AM
4
Kidz Love Soccer
Zoom
$49
3.5 4 yr
29349 Virtual Tot Soccer
Mar 06 Mar 27
09:40AM Sat - 10:10AM
4
Kidz Love Soccer
Zoom
$49
4-5 yr
29734 Skyhawks Preschool Sports (Social Distance Class)
Jan 07 Feb 11
11:30AM - Thu 12:15PM
6
Skyhawks
TI
Soccer Field
$173
4-5 yr
29735 Skyhawks Preschool Sports (Social Distance Class)
Feb 18 Mar 25
11:30AM - Thu 12:15PM
6
Skyhawks
TI
Soccer Field
$173
4-5 yr
29334 Virtual Pre Soccer
Jan 09 Jan 30
10:20AM Sat - 10:50AM
4
Kidz Love Soccer
Zoom
$49
4-5 yr
29345 Virtual Pre Soccer
Feb 06 Feb 27
10:20AM Sat - 10:50AM
4
Kidz Love Soccer
Zoom
$49
4-5 yr
29350 Virtual Pre Soccer
Mar 06 Mar 27
10:20AM Sat - 10:50AM
4
Kidz Love Soccer
Zoom
$49
4-6 yr
29736 Skyhawks After-School Olympics
Jan 07 Feb 11
01:30PM - Thu 02:15PM
6
Skyhawks
CP
Gazebo
$173
4-6 yr
29737 Skyhawks After-School Olympics
Feb 18 Mar 25
01:30PM - Thu 02:15PM
6
Skyhawks
CP
Gazebo
$173
4-6 yr
29656 Super Soccer Stars: After School Pod
Jan 11 Jan 29
03:00PM 05:00PM
Mon, Wed, Fri
9
Super Soccer Stars
AR
Lower Bowl
$408
4-6 yr
29658 Super Soccer Stars: After School Pod
Feb 08 Feb 26
03:00PM 05:00PM
Mon, Wed, Fri
9
Super Soccer Stars
AR
Lower Bowl
$408
5-6 yr
29335 Virtual Soccer 1: Techniques and Teamwork
Jan 09 Jan 30
11:00AM Sat - 11:30AM
4
Kidz Love Soccer
Zoom
$49
5-6 yr
29346 Virtual Soccer 1: Techniques and Teamwork
Feb 06 Feb 27
11:00AM Sat - 11:30AM
4
Kidz Love Soccer
Zoom
$49
5-6 yr
29351 Virtual Soccer 1: Techniques and Teamwork
Mar 06 Mar 27
11:00AM Sat - 11:30AM
4
Kidz Love Soccer
Zoom
$49
5-7 yr
29738 Skyhawks After-School Olympics
Jan 07 Feb 11
02:45PM - Thu 03:30PM
6
Skyhawks
CP
Gazebo
$173
5-7 yr
29739 Skyhawks After-School Olympics (Social Distance Class)
Feb 18 Mar 25
02:45PM - Thu 03:30PM
6
Skyhawks
CP
Gazebo
$173
5-7 yr
29466 Virtual: Hoopin at Home Live with Pivotal Training
Jan 05 Jan 26
04:30PM - Tue 04:50PM
4
Pivotal Training LLC
Zoom
$28
5-7 yr
29467 Virtual: Hoopin at Home Live with Pivotal Training
Feb 09 Mar 02
04:30PM - Tue 04:50PM
4
Pivotal Training LLC
Zoom
$28
5-8 yr
29726 Outdoor: Skyhawks AfterSchool Multi-Sport Camp
Jan 04 Jan 21
03:30PM - Mon05:00PM Thu
11 (no class Skyhawks
HF
#2 Sports Field
$498
5-8 yr
29744 Outdoor: Skyhawks AfterSchool Multi-Sport Camp
Jan 25 Feb 11
03:30PM - Mon05:00PM Thu
12
Skyhawks
HF
#2 Sports Field
$543
5-8 yr
29745 Outdoor: Skyhawks AfterSchool Multi-Sport Camp
Feb 16 Mar 04
03:30PM - Mon05:00PM Thu
11
Skyhawks
HF
#2 Sports Field
$498
5-8 yr
29746 Outdoor: Skyhawks AfterSchool Multi-Sport Camp
Mar 08 Mar 25
03:30PM - Mon05:00PM Thu
12
Skyhawks
HF
#2 Sports Field
$543
(Social Distance Class) (Social Distance Class)
(Social Distance Class)
1/18)
Locations: AB = Arbolado Park; CP = Civic Park; HF = Heather Farm Park; SH = Shadelands Art Center; TI = Tice Valley Park
7
YOUTH / ADULT Classes 7 - 10 yr
29741 Skyhawks After-School Olympics
Jan 07 Feb 11
04:00PM - Thu 04:45PM
6
Skyhawks
CP
Gazebo
$173
7 - 10 yr
29743 Skyhawks After-School Olympics
Feb 18 Mar 25
04:00PM - Thu 04:45PM
6
Skyhawks
CP
Gazebo
$173
7 - 10 yr
29336 Virtual Soccer 2: Skillz and Scrimmages
Jan 09 Jan 30
11:40AM - Sat 12:10PM
4
Kidz Love Soccer
Zoom
$49
7 - 10 yr
29347 Virtual Soccer 2: Skillz and Scrimmages
Feb 06 Feb 27
11:40AM - Sat 12:10PM
4
Kidz Love Soccer
Zoom
$49
7 - 10 yr
29352 Virtual Soccer 2: Skillz and Scrimmages
Mar 06 Mar 27
11:40AM - Sat 12:10PM
4
Kidz Love Soccer
Zoom
$49
Ages
ID
Dates
Time
Sessions
Instructor
Loc Facility
Fee
5 - 10 yr
29457 Jedi Engineering using Lego®
Feb 02 Feb 17
03:30PM - Tue, 05:30PM Wed
6
Play-Well Teknologies
CP
Lounge
$225
8 - 12 yr
29698 Virtual: Fun w/ Programming &
Jan 20 Mar 24
04:00PM - Wed 05:00PM
10
Fun with Academics LLC
Zoom
$202
8 - 12 yr
29170 Virtual: Fun with Code and Art Jan 20 - Sound Effects with JavaScript Mar 24
04:00PM - Wed 05:00PM
10
Fun with Academics LLC
Zoom
$202
8 - 12 yr
29700 Virtual: Fun w/ Programming &
Games w/ JavaScript - Tricky Targets
Jan 22 Mar 26
04:00PM - Fri 05:00PM
10
Fun with Academics LLC
Zoom
$202
8 - 12 yr
29699 Virtual: Fun with Code and Art - Living Art with JavaScript
Jan 22 Mar 26
04:00PM - Fri 05:00PM
10
Fun with Academics LLC
Zoom
$202
Dates
Time
Days
Sessions
Instructor
(Social Distance Class) (Social Distance Class)
STEM Course Title
Games w/ JavaScript - Super Pong
Days
ADULT CLASSES Ceramics & Sculpture Ages
ID
18 yr +
29596 Virtual Garden Vessels, Handbuilding (Beg-Adv) LAB
Jan 11 Mar 15
09:30AM Mon - 11:00AM
8 (no class
Ellen Sachtschale
Zoom
$130
1/18, 2/15)
18 yr +
29599 Virtual Basic Handbuilding (Beg-Int) LAB
Jan 11 Mar 15
12:30PM - Mon 02:00PM
8 (no class
Lesley Jensen
Zoom
$130
18 yr +
29602 Virtual Funk Figurative
Jan 14 Mar 18
02:00PM - Thu 03:30PM
10
Staff
Zoom
$151
18 yr +
29598 Virtual Honing Your Wheel Skills (Beg-Adv) LAB
Jan 13 Mar 17
12:30PM - Wed 02:00PM
10
Christopher Fortin
Zoom
$151
18 yr +
29597 Virtual Intro to Sculpture, Hand-building (Beg-Adv) LAB
Jan 12 Mar 16
09:30AM Tue - 11:00AM
10
Christopher Fortin
Zoom
$151
18 yr +
29601 Virtual Texture Tools and Surface
Jan 14 Mar 18
07:00PM - Thu 08:30PM
10
Ellen Sachtschale
Zoom
$151
18 yr +
29756 Outdoor Open Glaze Studio A
Jan 25 Mar 15
11:30AM - Mon 01:00PM
7 (no class
Staff
CP
Studio E
$70 / $56 CAG
18 yr +
29877 Outdoor Open Glaze Studio B
Jan 25 Mar 15
01:30PM - Mon 03:00PM
7 (no class
Staff
CP
Studio E
$70 / $56 CAG
18 yr +
29878 Outdoor Open Glaze Studio C
Jan 25 Mar 15
03:30PM - Mon 05:00PM
7 (no class
Staff
CP
Studio E
$70 / $56 CAG
18 yr +
29879 Outdoor Open Glaze Studio D
Jan 26 Mar 16
01:30PM - Tue 03:00PM
8
Staff
CP
Studio E
$80 / $64 CAG
18 yr +
29880 Outdoor Open Glaze Studio E
Jan 26 Mar 16
03:30PM - Tue 05:00PM
8
Staff
CP
Studio E
$80 / $64 CAG
8
Course Title
Treatments (Int-Adv) LAB
Registration Opens December 2 at 9am cityofwalnutcreek.perfectmind.com
Loc Facility
Fee
1/18, 2/15)
2/15) 2/15) 2/15)
ADULT CLASSES 18 yr +
29881 Outdoor Open Glaze Studio F
Jan 28 Mar 18
11:30AM - Thu 01:00PM
8
Staff
CP
Studio E
$80 / $64 CAG
18 yr +
29882 Outdoor Open Glaze Studio G
Jan 28 Mar 18
01:30PM - Thu 03:00PM
8
Staff
CP
Studio E
$80 / $64 CAG
18 yr +
29883 Outdoor Open Glaze Studio H
Jan 28 Mar 18
03:30PM - Thu 05:00PM
8
Staff
CP
Studio E
$80 / $64 CAG
18 yr +
29884 Outdoor Open Glaze Studio I
Jan 29 Mar 19
11:30AM - Fri 01:00PM
8
Staff
CP
Studio E
$80 / $64 CAG
18 yr +
29885 Outdoor Open Glaze Studio J
Jan 29 Mar 19
01:30PM - Fri 03:00PM
8
Staff
CP
Studio E
$80 / $64 CAG
18 yr +
29886 Outdoor Open Glaze Studio K
Jan 30 Mar 20
01:30PM - Sat 03:00PM
8
Staff
CP
Studio E
$80 / $64 CAG
18 yr +
29887 Outdoor Open Glaze Studio L
Jan 30 Mar 20
03:30PM - Sat 05:00PM
8
Staff
CP
Studio E
$80 / $64 CAG
Dates
Time
Sessions
Instructor
Loc Facility
Dance Ages
ID
Course Title
Days
18 yr +
29430 Virtual Contemporary Dance
Jan 12 Mar 16
07:15PM - Tue 08:15PM
10
Jennifer O’Neill
Zoom
$110
18 yr +
29429 Virtual Ballet
Jan 12 Mar 16
06:00PM - Tue 07:00PM
10
Jennifer O’Neill
Zoom
$110
18 yr +
29428 Virtual Hip Hop
Jan 11 Mar 15
06:30PM - Mon 07:30PM
8 (no class
Jennifer O’Neill
Zoom
$90
18 yr +
29419 Virtual Intermediate Jazz
Jan 11 Mar 15
07:45PM - Mon 08:45PM
8 (no class
Jennifer O’Neill
Zoom
$90
1/18, 2/15)
1/18, 2/15)
Fee
Decorative & Fiber Arts Ages
ID
Dates
Time
Sessions
Instructor
18 yr +
29653 Mixed Level Weaving
Course Title
Jan 12 Mar 16
02:00PM - Tue 03:00PM
Days
10
Reba Siero
Loc Facility Zoom
Fee $110
18 yr +
29654 Mixed Level Weaving
Jan 14 Mar 18
07:30PM - Thu 08:30PM
10
Reba Siero
Zoom
$110
Dates
Time
Sessions
Instructor
Digital Media & Photography Ages
ID
Course Title
Days
Loc Facility
Fee
18 yr +
29431 Virtual Introduction to Photography
Jan 17 Feb 14
01:00PM - Sun 01:30PM
5
Brian Shapiro
Zoom
$110
18 yr +
29458 Virtual Int/Adv Photography
Jan 14 Mar 18
07:00PM - Thu 09:00PM
10
Brian Shapiro
Zoom
$174
Dates
Time
Days
Sessions
Instructor Jody Mattison
Zoom
$145
Drawing, Painting & Printmaking Ages
ID
Course Title
16 yr +
29440 Virtual Drawing and Painting with Pastel
Jan 11 Mar 15
11:30AM - Mon 01:30PM
8 (no class
16 yr +
29439 Virtual Old Masters Painting:
Jan 14 Mar 04
09:30AM Thu - 11:30AM
8
Jody Mattison
Zoom
$174
16 yr +
29651 Zen Calligraphy and Abstract Expression
Jan 15 Mar 19
10:00AM - Fri 12:00PM
10
Fumiyo Yoshikawa
Zoom
$174
18 yr +
29652 Abstract Acrylic Painting
Jan 11 Feb 22
01:00PM - Mon 03:00PM
5 (no class 1/18, 2/15)
Cybele Gerachis
18 yr +
29742 Virtual Portrait & Landscape Painting
Feb 17 Mar 17
01:00PM - Wed 03:00PM
5
Gary Bergren
Zoom
$125
18 yr +
29740 Virtual Portrait & Landscape Painting
Feb 17 Mar 17
10:30AM - Wed 12:30PM
5
Gary Bergren
Zoom
$125
Exploring Western Classical Techniques
From Photos: Oils & Acrylics From Photos: Oils & Acrylics
Loc Facility
Fee
1/18, 2/15)
SH
Studio B $110
Locations: AB = Arbolado Park; CP = Civic Park; HF = Heather Farm Park; SH = Shadelands Art Center; TI = Tice Valley Park
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ADULT Classes 18 yr +
29453 Virtual Portrait & Landscape Painting
Jan 13 Feb 10
10:30AM - Wed 12:30PM
5
Gary Bergren
Zoom
$125
18 yr +
29451 Virtual Portrait & Landscape Painting
Jan 13 Feb 10
01:00PM - Wed 03:00PM
5
Gary Bergren
Zoom
$125
18 yr +
29432 Virtual Portraits in Pan Pastel and Charcoal Pencil
Jan 16 Mar 06
02:00PM - Sat 03:30PM
8
Seema Mahboob
Zoom
$130
18 yr +
29455 Virtual/Outdoor Monday Morning Painting
Jan 11 Mar 15
09:30AM - Mon 12:00PM
8 (no class
Patsy Taylor
Zoom
$130
18 yr +
29435 Virtual - Painting figures with costumes and head dresses
Jan 15 Mar 05
02:00PM - Fri 03:30PM
8
Seema Mahboob
Zoom
$130
18 yr +
29442 Virtual Figure Drawing
Jan 15 Mar 05
09:30AM Fri - 11:30AM
8
Jody Mattison
Zoom
$145
18 yr +
29441 Virtual Into the Abstract
Jan 13 Mar 03
09:30AM Wed - 11:30AM
8
Jody Mattison
Zoom
$145
18 yr +
29445 Virtual Drawing, Sketching and
Jan 13 Mar 10
06:00PM - Wed 08:00PM
8 (no class
Elizabeth Selna
Zoom
$145
18 yr +
29438 Virtual Night Painting
Jan 14 Mar 18
06:00PM - Thu 07:30PM
10
Patsy Taylor
Zoom
$151
18 yr +
29446 Virtual Absolute Beginning Watercolor
Jan 12 Mar 16
09:30AM Tue - 11:00AM
10
Wendy Soneson
Zoom
$151
18 yr +
29876 Virtual Intermediate Painting
Jan 13 Mar 17
06:00PM - Wed 07:30PM
10
Patsy Taylor
Zoom
$151
18 yr +
29449 Virtual Watercolor Painting (Int/Adv)
Jan 11 Mar 29
02:30PM - Mon 04:00PM
10 (no class Leslie Wilson
Zoom
$157
18 yr +
29447 Virtual Watercolor Painting (Int/Adv)
Jan 13 Mar 17
02:30PM - Wed 04:00PM
10
Leslie Wilson
Zoom
$151
18 yr +
29448 Virtual Watercolor Painting (Int/Adv)
Jan 15 Mar 19
02:30PM - Fri 04:00PM
10 (no class Leslie Wilson
Zoom
$151
18 yr +
29437 Virtual Advanced Painting
Jan 12 Mar 16
09:30AM Tue - 11:00AM
10
Patsy Taylor
Zoom
$151
18 yr +
29444 Virtual Nature Based Watercolor
Jan 11 Mar 15
06:00PM - Mon 08:00PM
8 (no class
Elizabeth Selna
Zoom
$174
18 yr +
29443 Virtual Figure Painting & Drawing
Jan 12 Mar 16
06:00PM - Tue 08:00PM
10
Elizabeth Selna
Zoom
$174
18 yr +
29456 Virtual Learning to see like an Artist
Jan 13 Mar 17
06:30PM - Wed 08:30PM
10
Moose Wesler
Zoom
$174
18 yr +
29418 Outdoor Class: Out of the Blue: Cyanotypes
Feb 16 Feb 16
01:00PM - Tue 04:00PM
1
Brian Shapiro
SH
Parking Lot
$50
Dates
Time
Sessions
Instructor
Loc Facility
Jan 13 Feb 17
10:00AM - Wed 12:30PM
6
Penny Ruhter
Dates
Time
Sessions
Instructor
From Photos: Oils & Acrylics From Photos: Oils & Acrylics
Rendering: Intro to Drawing
and Gouache Painting
1/18, 2/15)
2/17)
1/18, 2/15)
1/18, 2/15)
1/18, 2/15)
Glass Ages
ID
Course Title
18 yr +
29454 Virtual Fused Glass (Int-Adv)
Days
Zoom
Fee $185
Health & Fitness Ages
ID
Course Title
18 yr +
29397 Virtual Coach Tilda’s Stretch and Mobility Workout
Jan 15 Mar 19
02:15PM - Fri 03:00PM
10
Anna Matilda Loftin
Zoom
$100
18 yr +
29399 Virtual Gentle Yoga with Helen
Jan 13 Mar 17
10:00AM Wed - 10:40AM
10
Helen Maxie
Zoom
$100
18 yr +
29400 Virtual Gentle Yoga with Helen
Jan 16 Mar 20
10:00AM Sat - 10:40AM
10
Helen Maxie
Zoom
$100
18 yr +
29401 Virtual Meditation for Everyone
Jan 12 Mar 16
12:00PM - Tue 12:40PM
10
Helen Maxie
Zoom
$100
Registration Opens December 2 at 9am
10 cityofwalnutcreek.perfectmind.com
Days
Loc Facility
Fee
ADULT CLASSES 18 yr +
29402 Virtual Meditation for Everyone
Jan 14 Mar 18
12:00PM - Thu 12:40PM
10
Helen Maxie
Zoom
$100
18 yr +
29398 Virtual Coach Tilda’s Strength Class
Jan 14 Mar 18
10:00AM Thu - 10:45AM
10
Anna Matilda Loftin
Zoom
$100
18 yr +
29396 Virtual Coach Tilda’s Strength Class for Seniors
Jan 12 Mar 16
10:00AM Tue - 10:45AM
10
Anna Matilda Loftin
Zoom
$100
18 yr +
29639 Zumba®
Jan 12 Mar 16
09:30AM Tue - 10:30AM
10
Berrin Alyanak
CP
Assembly Hall
$103
18 yr +
29641 Zumba®
Jan 14 Mar 18
09:30AM Thu - 10:30AM
10
Berrin Alyanak
CP
Assembly Hall
$103
18 yr +
29766 Hatha Yoga
Jan 15 Mar 19
02:30PM - Fri 03:30PM
10
Nancy Spiecker
Zoom
$110
18 yr +
29635 Adult Recovery/Yin Yoga
Feb 19 Mar 19
08:00AM Fri - 08:45AM
5
Marie A. Ramagli
CP
Assembly Hall
$148
18 yr +
29631 Adult Yoga Basics
Jan 08 Feb 12
07:00AM Fri - 07:45AM
6
Marie A. Ramagli
CP
Assembly Hall
$155
18 yr +
29633 Adult Yoga Basics
Feb 19 Mar 19
07:00AM Fri - 07:45AM
5
Marie A. Ramagli
CP
Assembly Hall
$148
18 yr +
29626 Adult Recovery/Yin Yoga
Jan 08 Feb 12
08:00AM Fri - 08:45AM
6
Marie A. Ramagli
CP
Assembly Hall
$155
18 yr +
29916 Adult Recovery/Yin Yoga
Jan 12 Feb 16
08:00AM Tue - 08:45AM
6
Marie A. Ramagli
CP
Assembly Hall
$155
18 yr +
29377 Virtual Senior Fitness
Jan 11 Mar 08
10:30AM Mon - 11:30AM
7 (no class
Carolynne Levers
Zoom
$46
1/18, 2/15)
18 yr +
29468 Virtual Zumba®
Jan 05 Mar 16
07:00PM - Tue 08:00PM
11
Janice Litvin
Zoom
$55
18 yr +
29378 Virtual Senior Fitness
Jan 12 Mar 09
10:30AM Tue - 11:30AM
9
Carolynne Levers
Zoom
$59
18 yr +
29379 Virtual Senior Fitness
Jan 13 Mar 10
10:30AM Wed - 11:30AM
9
Carolynne Levers
Zoom
$59
18 yr +
29380 Virtual Senior Fitness
Jan 14 Mar 11
10:30AM Thu - 11:30AM
9
Carolynne Levers
Zoom
$59
18 yr +
29366 Virtual Mat Pilates
Jan 11 Mar 15
03:30PM - Mon 04:15PM
8 (no class
Jo Nash
Zoom
$72
18 yr +
29367 Virtual Mat Pilates
Jan 13 Mar 17
12:30PM - Wed 01:15PM
10
Jo Nash
Zoom
$90
18 yr +
29374 Virtual Zumba for Beginners
Jan 13 Mar 17
11:30AM - Wed 12:15PM
10
Jo Nash
Zoom
$90
18 yr +
29375 Virtual Zumba for Beginners
Jan 15 Mar 19
10:45AM Fri - 11:30AM
10
Jo Nash
Zoom
$90
18 yr +
29368 Virtual Mat Stretch & Relax
Jan 15 Mar 19
09:45AM Fri - 10:30AM
10
Jo Nash
Zoom
$90
18 yr +
29371 Virtual Abs and Back (Beg.)
Jan 12 Mar 16
11:00AM Tue - 11:45AM
10
Jo Nash
Zoom
$90
18 yr +
29373 Virtual Abs and Back (Beg.)
Jan 14 Mar 18
11:00AM Thu - 11:45AM
10
Jo Nash
Zoom
$90
18 yr +
29369 Virtual Abs and Back Advanced
Jan 12 Mar 16
10:00AM Tue - 10:45AM
10
Jo Nash
Zoom
$90
18 yr +
29370 Virtual Abs and Back Advanced
Jan 14 Mar 18
10:00AM Thu - 10:45AM
10
Jo Nash
Zoom
$90
1/18, 2/15)
Locations: AB = Arbolado Park; CP = Civic Park; HF = Heather Farm Park; SH = Shadelands Art Center; TI = Tice Valley Park
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ADULT Classes Languages Ages
ID
18 yr +
Course Title
Dates
Time
29286 Virtual-French for Continued Beginners
Jan 14 Feb 04
18 yr +
29752 Virtual-French for Continued Beginners
18 yr +
Days
Sessions
Instructor
Loc Facility
Fee
05:00PM - Thu 06:00PM
4
Lori Hope Izabelle
Zoom
$64
Feb 11 Mar 04
05:00PM - Thu 06:00PM
4
Lori Hope Izabelle
Zoom
$64
29287 Virtual-French for Continued Beginners
Mar 11 Apr 01
05:00PM - Thu 06:00PM
4
Lori Hope Izabelle
Zoom
$64
18 yr +
29283 Virtual-French for Beginners
Jan 14 Feb 04
03:30PM - Thu 04:30PM
4
Lori Hope Izabelle
Zoom
$64
18 yr +
29284 Virtual-French for Beginners
Feb 11 Mar 04
03:30PM - Thu 04:30PM
4
Lori Hope Izabelle
Zoom
$64
18 yr +
29285 Virtual-French for Beginners
Mar 11 Apr 01
03:30PM - Thu 04:30PM
4
Lori Hope Izabelle
Zoom
$64
Dates
Time
Sessions
Instructor
Jan 12 Mar 16
08:00PM - Tue 09:00PM
10
Monica Williams
Music Ages
ID
Course Title
12 yr +
29452 Virtual Flock of Flutes
Days
Loc Facility Zoom
Fee $110
Personal Enrichment Ages
ID
Dates
Time
Sessions
Instructor
18 yr +
29470 Virtual Downsizing Made Easy
Course Title
Feb 11 Feb 11
10:00AM Thu - 11:30AM
Days
1
Jean Goldman
Loc Facility Zoom
Fee $40
18 yr +
29471 Virtual Downsizing Made Easy
Mar 11 Mar 11
10:00AM Thu - 11:30AM
1
Jean Goldman
Zoom
$40
Dates
Time
Sessions
Instructor
Loc Facility
Specialized Recreation Ages
ID
Course Title
Days
16 yr +
29929 Movie Fest
Jan 16 Jan 16
01:00PM - Sat 04:00PM
1
Staff
HF
Lakeside $15 Room
16 yr +
29933 Heather Farm Walk & Picnic
Feb 20 Feb 20
11:00AM - Sat 02:00PM
1
Staff
HF
Back Patio
16 yr +
30036 Artistic Fun
Mar 20 Mar 20
01:00PM - Sat 04:00PM
1
Staff
HF
Lakeside $25 Room
16 yr +
29786 Adaptive Cardio Fitness
Jan 25 Mar 15
05:30PM - Mon 06:15PM
7 (no class
Staff
HF
Lakeside $51 Room
16 yr +
29783 Adaptive Yoga
Jan 27 Mar 17
05:30PM - Wed 06:15PM
8
Staff
HF
Lakeside $57 Room
Dates
Time
Sessions
Instructor
Loc Facility
2/15)
Fee
$20
Technology & Business Ages
ID
Course Title
Days
Fee
18 yr +
29408 Virtual Technology: Mind Your Health
Jan 25 Jan 25
10:00AM - Mon 12:00PM
1
Michael Matthews
Zoom
$33
18 yr +
29407 Virtual What’s a Podcast?
Jan 11 Jan 11
10:00AM - Mon 12:00PM
1
Michael Matthews
Zoom
$33
18 yr +
29403 Virtual iCloud Essentials
Mar 01 Mar 01
10:00AM - Mon 12:00PM
1
Michael Matthews
Zoom
$33
18 yr +
29406 Virtual iPhone Photos: Take, Organize & Share
Feb 22 Feb 24
10:00AM - Mon, 12:00PM Tue, Wed
3
Michael Matthews
Zoom
$83
Dates
Time
Sessions
Instructor
Jan 20 Mar 10
05:00PM - Wed 06:30PM
8
Amanda Montei
Writing & Literature Ages
ID
17 yr +
29436 Virtual Creative Non-Fiction
12
Course Title
Days
Loc Facility Zoom
Fee $130
HOLIDAY EVENTS SOCIALLY DISTANCED HOLIDAY EVENTS 2020 Register today for these December offerings Streaming: Center REP’s production of A Christmas Carol Keep the annual tradition alive! Viewings of the holiday favorite are available via streaming in your home. More info at lesherartscenter.org. Visit to the North Pole December 15 – 23, 2020 Lesher Center for the Arts Join Santa and Mrs. Claus in the North Pole, during this immersive, live theatre-like experience. Family photo opportunity! Tickets at lesherartscenter.org. Holiday Rec-Tivity Packets for Grades TK-5th Registration ends 12/7 Keep the holiday spirit and cheer alive with this fun and engaging take home activity packet for your child. Activities include crafts, holiday recipes, puzzles and more! Register for $20, course 30122, at https://bit.ly/RecTivityPackets. Luminary Walk – Boundary Oak by Candlelight December 9, 5:30-7:30pm Boundary Oak Golf Course Close out 2020 with a memorable evening stroll lit by candlelight through the beauty of Boundary Oak Golf Course. Register for $10 per family of up to 6 individuals at https://bit.ly/ArtsRecEvents. Video Zoom with Santa Registration ends 12/10 This holiday season book a personalized 5 minute video call for your child with Santa from the North Pole. Register for $10 at https://bit.ly/WCRecSantaVisits.
Adult & Me Gingerbread House Decorating Class December 15, 3:30-4:30pm Civic Park Assembly Hall Skip the prep and mess at home! Each adult and child pair will decorate a gingerbread house to take home and enjoy. Register for $35, course 30113, at https://bit.ly/ artsrecregistration. Letters to Santa Registration ends 12/15 Your little one can write to Santa at the North Pole and will receive a personalized letter from Santa, a certificate and some stickers! Register for $5 per letter, course 30097, at https://bit.ly/ArtsRecEvents. Virtual Christmas Cookie Workshop (ages 6-14 yrs) December 17, 3:30-5:30pm Children will welcome in the holidays by baking gingerbread man and woman, candy cane cookies, and marshmallow melting snowman cookies. Register for $25, course 29682, at https://bit.ly/artsrecregistration. Festive Lights for Festive Nights Decoration Contest Registration ends 12/18 Decorate your house, business and/or car with decorations from all faiths and holiday themes. Register for free to be on the map, or pay $10 to enter the raffle for prizes, at https://bit.ly/ArtsRecEvents. Virtual Art Parties Hands-on Ceramics Workshops Reach out to us to plan your next birthday party or social event with a Community Arts ceramic teaching artist over Zoom. For more details, email info@communityarts.org.
Boundary Oak Golf Course
LIFETIME ACTIVITIES: TENNIS & PICKLEBALL
Boundary Oak Golf Course is open for tee times and use of the driving range. Visit playboundaryoak.com for information.
Walnut Creek Tennis Center in Heather Farm Park and various tennis/pickleball courts in city parks are open. Visit lifetimeactivities.com for information.
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Registration WInter 2021 REgistration Begins December 2 at 9am REGISTER ONLINE cityofwalnutcreek. perfectmind.com CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm (925) 295-1490 or artsrec@walnut-creek.org STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: For the enjoyment and safety of everyone, the City of Walnut Creek expects all participants and spectators to treat the people and facilities connected with the program with respect and abide by all rules and direction from the staff. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for failure to abide by these standards. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Walnut Creek does not discriminate on the basis of disability in any of its policies, procedures, or practices. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission to, treatment in or employment in City of Walnut Creek programs and activities. For information about Walnut Creek’s equal opportunity policies, the process for filing of grievances or to request a copy of the City’s grievance procedures, contact ADA Liaison at (925) 943-5899 ext.2203. PHOTOS: The City of Walnut Creek reserves the right to photograph facilities, activities, and program participants for potential future use. All photos will remain the property of the City of Walnut Creek and may be used for publicity or promotional purposes only.
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REGISTRATION POLICIES
PRE-REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is required for participation in programs. Please do not attend a class if you have not been registered. CONFIRMATION: Confirmations can be printed or emailed upon registration. If you do not receive your confirmation, please call (925) 295-1490. WITHDRAWALS: If you wish to withdraw, call us at least five (5) business days before the start date for a refund. A $12 withdrawal fee per person, per class will be charged. No refunds or credits after this time. Refunds are processed within three weeks. No refunds for non-attendance or lack of student participation. TRANSFERS: If you wish to transfer to another course within the same session, call us at least five (5) full business days before the start date for a transfer to be processed. QUALITY ASSURANCE: If, after attending the first class, you are not happy with the quality of the program, call us right away. Tell us what was wrong so we can make it right. WAITING LISTS: Waiting lists are established once a class has reached maximum enrollment. If space opens or a new class is created, you will be notified.
CANCELLATION: A class may be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not met. A full refund is available. If a session is canceled due to weather and no make-up class is offered, a refund will be provided. MAKE-UP CLASSES: Make-up dates for missed classes will only be granted for class cancellations resulting from inclement weather or from direction of the Arts + Recreation Department. ADA ACCOMMODATIONS: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Walnut Creek encourages those with disabilities to participate in our programs. If you have any special needs that may require specific accommodations, please call (925) 295-1490. PAYMENT & ACCOUNT CREDIT POLICIES: • Fees must be paid in full at time of registration by cash, credit card or check payable to the City of Walnut Creek, unless otherwise stated. • All payments are processed upon receipt. • Supply fees are payable to the instructor at the first class. Please do not include supply fees with your registration fees. Supply fees are non-refundable. • If payment plans are offered, customers must provide a credit card for automatic payment processing. • All credits on account are valid for a maximum of one year.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE Are you interested in financial aid to participate in a class, workshop, camp, swim lesson, or preschool program offered by the Center for Community Arts or Walnut Creek Recreation? Whether you’re a young person, adult, senior, or family, we want to hear from you. Scholarship awards cover a percentage of the class or program fee dependent upon income or participation in a government safety net program. APPLY NOW For eligibility and application forms, visit walnut-creek.org/ scholarships.
DONATE TOWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS Help us make sure more community members have access to scholarship funding. Make a donation to scholarships through the Community Arts Foundation at commartsfoundation.org
RESOURCES FOR SENIORS
Facility REntals
Senior Hotline For help with general questions about what stores are open, where to find information, how to get transportation and how to navigate online services call the Senior Hotline at (925) 943-5852 or email cpcc@walnut-creek.org. Calls are answered Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., but you can leave a message after hours and your call will be returned.
The health and safety of our community is our highest priority. Facilities will be available to rent based on the current guidelines from Contra Costa Health Services, which may include restrictions on usage and size of groups.
Senior Transportation Program The City of Walnut Creek is utilizing the ride sharing app Lyft to expand its transportation services. In addition to the Senior Mini Bus program (which is currently not operating), the Lyft pilot program will provide rides, allowing members the freedom to get where they need to be within the borders of Walnut Creek. Learn more at walnutcreekrec.org or call (925) 256-3533.
For the latest information on potential rentals, please visit:
Most facilities can be booked up to a year in advance, so reserve your space now for that future gathering!
• Community Centers (Civic Park Community Center, Heather Farm Community Center, Shadelands Art Center, Walnut Creek Library): walnut-creek.org/rentals • Bedford Gallery: bedfordgallery.org/about/venue-rental
Neighbor Express - Free Grocery Delivery Anyone in Walnut Creek who is at extra risk from COVID-19 can request a delivery at walnutcreek. neighborexpress.org. Deliveries can include a custom shopping list of groceries and household essentials. This program also supports delivery of fruit and veggie boxes from the Walnut Creek Farmers Market. Need help filling out the forms? Call us at (925) 943-5852.
• Boundary Oak Golf Course: playboundaryoak.com • Lesher Center for the Arts: lesherartscenter.org/rental-information.html • Tice Valley Gym, Sports Fields & Picnic Areas: walnutcreekrec.org
Virtual Social Activities & Education Opportunities Join our email list for the latest free virtual programs available to seniors from the comfort of your home. Our community partners have also expanded counseling and legal services with virtual options. View a list of current virtual programs and sign up for email notifications at https://bit.ly/WCRecSeniorVirtual.
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Arts + Rec Gift CarDs
Arts + Rec Open Now: walnut-creek.org/artsrecopen
Spread joy while supporting your favorite Arts + Rec program! Gift cards are available for future purchases with Bedford Gallery, Center for Community Arts, Lesher Center for the Arts, and Walnut Creek Recreation. Surprise a loved one with access to entertainment, learning, and new discoveries!
Community Arts and Recreation class registration: cityofwalnutcreek.perfectmind.com Lesher Center for the Arts and Bedford Gallery ticketing: lesherartscenter.showare.com
Learn more at: http://bit.ly/ArtsRecGiftCard
Walnut Creek Arts + Recreation • Bedford Gallery • Boundary Oak Golf Course • Center for Community Arts • Center REPertory Company • Lesher Center for the Arts • Walnut Creek Aquatics • Walnut Creek Recreation
Learn more at walnut-creek.org/ArtsAndRec