Recreation Spring 2011 Activities Guide

Walnut Creek Recreation Division

Hats off to fun spring activities!

Over 15 new classes inside!

Classes & Activities Registration for Spring Classes Begins February 22

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Spring 2011

FA C I L I T Y R E N TA L S Looking for that special place for a memorable wedding reception, family reunion, or company picnic? Do you need space to hold a seminar, meeting, or banquet? Walnut Creek Recreation Division has just the place for you! Heather Farm Community Center, Shadelands Arts Center, Civic Park Community Center, and the new Walnut Creek Library are available for private use. Let our professional staff help you find the perfect place for your event.

Heather Farm Community Center sits comfortably in the middle of beautiful Heather Farm Park, directly off Ygnacio Valley Road.

The attractive Lakeside Room has banquet seating for up to 200, a kitchen, dry bar, and a large outdoor patio, while the Club Room is great for small meetings.

Shadelands Arts Center is directly off Ygnacio Valley Road and has been extensively remodeled. The facilSite/Room

Capacity

ity is in-demand for large social and corporate events and has banquet seating for 300 guests. The Dance Studio is great for small events up to 100 guests and several classrooms are also available.

Civic Park Community Center is nestled among oak and redwood trees and features immediate access to large grassy areas. This center has several rooms available for rental, the

Use Weekdays

Heather Farm Community Center Club Room (Small) Lakeside Room (Large)

60 200

Civic Park Community Center Conference Room (Small) 40-60 Lounge (Small) Social Hall (Medium)

90-100

Assembly Hall (Large)

200-225

largest of which accommodates 250 people and the smallest of which holds up to 65. A large, lovely gazebo is also available for rentals at Civic Park.

Walnut Creek Library is a convenient location in downtown Walnut Creek.

The Oak View Room has a capacity of 50-150 guests and the Las Trampas Conference Room can accommodate 16 seated at a large conference table.

Hourly Rate Saturdays

(M-Th and F until 5pm)

Private/Commercial Public/Non-Profit Private/Commercial Public/Non-Profit Private/Commercial Public/Non-Profit Private/Commercial Public/Non-Profit Private/Commercial Non-Profit

Fridays (after 5pm & Sundays)

$80 $65

$65 $45 $150 $120

$125 $105

$80 $65

$65 $45 $100 $65 $150 $120

$125 $105

Shadelands Art Center Classroom/Conference

20-50

Dance Studio (Medium)

100

Auditorium (Large)

300

Walnut Creek Library Las Trampas Conference Room/Classroom Oak View Room (Medium)

Private/Commercial Public/Non-Profit Private/Commercial Public/Non-Profit Private/Commercial Non-Profit

$25

$80 $65

$100 $65 $175 $145

16 (seated)

All

$25

50-150

Private/Commercial Public/Non-Profit

$100 $65

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Addresses of Class Locations Arbolado Community Park Arbolado Drive at Doncaster, WC

Bay Mountain Martial Arts 2956 Treat Blvd, Ste. H, Concord 94518 (925) 798-6235 Civic Park Community Center 1375 Civic Drive, WC 94596 (925) 943-5851 Clarke Memorial Swim Center 1750 Heather Drive, WC 94598 (925) 943-5856 Color and Image Studio 1430B Arroyo Way, WC 94596 (Behind Fuddruckers) (925) 933-3233 Dublin Iceland 7212 San Ramon Rd., Dublin 94568 (925) 829-4445

Table of Contents Heather Farm Community Center 301 N San Carlos Drive, WC 94598 (925) 943-5858 Heather Farm Preschool 500 N San Carlos Drive, WC 94598 (In Heather Farm Park) Larkey Park Swim Center 2771 Buena Vista Avenue, WC 94597 (925) 943-5861 Lindsay Wildlife Museum 1931 First Avenue, WC 94597 (925) 935-1978 Moksha Yoga Shala 2940 Camino Diablo, Ste 200, WC 94596 (925) 888-4140 Tice Valley Community Gymnasium 2055 Tice Valley Boulevard, WC 94595 (925) 256-3572 Cover Photo by: Kym Chappler

Arts, Recreation & Community Services Department

Mission Statement Together we create a better community through services that strengthen heart, mind and body

Information Activities Guide: The Activities Guide is published four times a year by the City of Walnut Creek Recreation Division as a community service. For comments and information, please contact the Recreation Division at 943-5858. Every effort has been made to insure the accuracy and completeness of the information and events in the publication. Updated information is available by contacting the Recreation Division or by accessing our website at www.WalnutCreekRec.org.

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 Chris Erdle, ADA Liaison,

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1666 North Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, or call (925) 943-5899, ext. 2203 (voice/TDD). Further information is available at our website: www.walnut-creek.org.

Photos: The City of Walnut Creek Recreation Division 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 Recreation Division and may be used for publicity or promotional purposes only.

Standards of Behavior: For the enjoyment and safety of everyone, the Recreation Division 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. The Recreation Division reserves the right to refuse service to anyone for failure to abide by these standards.

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Boundary Oak Golf Course 3800 Valley Vista Road, WC 94598 (925) 934-4775

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DANCE

Music Together

Kinderdance®

A musical buffet! At any level of your child’s music development, whether newborn, toddler or preschooler, everything he/she needs for basic music competence is laid out both in class and in the materials used at home, for them to sample, learn from and enjoy.

Classes are mixed age—bring siblings together! (Siblings under 8 months, of an enrolled older sibling, attend free!). Winner of Bay Area Parent Magazine’s “Best Children’s Music Program.” Now in its 21st year. The materials fee per family includes CDs, songbook and parent guide DVD. Instructor: Music Together. No class 4/23, 4/25, 4/26, 5/28, 5/30.

Age: 3mos-5y $197 10 classes Classroom, Tice Valley Gym $132 Add’l siblings over 8 mos. old (as of class start) Additional siblings under 8 mos. old can attend at no charge $40 lab fee per family due at first class Class 16312 Sat 9:15-10:00am 4/2-6/18 Class 16313 Sat 10:15-11:00am 4/2-6/18 Class 16314 Sat 11:15am-12:00pm 4/2-6/18 Class 16310 Mon 5:00-5:45pm 4/4-6/20 Class 16311 Mon 6:00-6:45pm 4/4-6/20 Class 16315 Tue 4:30-5:15pm 4/5-6/14 Class 16316 Tue 5:30-6:15pm 4/5-6/14 Class 16317 Tue 9:15-10:00am 4/5-6/14 Class 16318 Tue 10:15-11:00am 4/5-6/14 Class 16319 Tue 11:15am-12:00pm 4/5-6/14

This program is a developmental dance, movement and fitness program. Each class begins with stretching and body isolations. We also include the basics of ballet, tap, floor acrobatics, creative movement and gross motor development while blending educational concepts such as numbers, colors, shapes and vocabulary. Attire: Girls-leotards and ballet shoes; Boys-shorts, T-shirts and ballet/ gym shoes. Tap shoes optional. Instructor: Kinderdance®.

No class 5/30.

Age: 3y-5y $72 5 classes Exercise Room, Tice Valley Gym Class 16487 Mon 10:45-11:45am 4/4-5/2 Class 16482 Wed 10:45-11:45am 4/6-5/4 Class 16485 Thu 10:30-11:30am 4/7-5/5 Class 16484 Wed 10:45-11:45am 5/11-6/8 Class 16486 Thu 10:30-11:30am 5/12-6/9 $58 4 classes Exercise Room, Tice Valley Gym Class 16489 Mon 10:45-11:45am 5/9-6/6

MUSIC Big Kids Family Music This program with new curriculum from Music Together includes game songs, folk dances, jam sessions, dramatic play, and more structured work in rhythm and tonality geared for older children. Although this is a drop-off class, families still play an important role, joining children for the last 15 minutes to preserve a family musical experience. Learn how to support your child musically as he or she develops interests and skills in singing, playing instruments, creating, and dancing. Materials must still be purchased if you have another child currently enrolled in Music Together; materials include CDs, songbook, parent guide and more. Instructor: Music Together. No class 4/26.

Age: 5y-7y $197 10 classes Classroom, Tice Valley Gym $142 Add’l siblings over 8 mos. old (as of class start) $40 lab fee per family due at first class Class 16435 Tue 2:00-3:00pm 4/5-6/14 Class 16436 Tue 3:15-4:15pm 4/5-6/14

Avoid class cancellations!

Classes/activities may be cancelled due to insufficient advance registration.

So, please, enroll early!

FOOD & COOKING Busy Bee Cooks Cooking can be a lot of fun when you know your way around the kitchen. Learn proper nutrition and healthy eating habits while having fun and learning to cook.

Children will learn to safely use various utensils and appliances plus the importance of proper cleanup. Please mention any food allergies when registering. Funds received by the Cooking with Kids Foundation for this class will go to support its work in bringing the program to underserved children at risk for obesity and diabetes who can’t afford these much-needed classes. Please mention any food allergies when registering. Instructor: Lynda Rexroat.

Age: 4y-5y $133 5 classes Lakeside Room, Heather Farm CC $18 lab fee due at first class Class 16438 Mon 2:00-3:00pm 4/11-5/9

All fee courses include a $2 administrative processing fee.

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Civic Park Preschool (Ponies)

Well-rounded, nurturing, developmentally age-appropriate programs and curriculums for young children ages 24 to 60 months. We offer hands-on learning opportunities that develop and expand social/emotional, physical, and cognitive capabilities through creative learning experiences.

Group activities include the arts, with small focus groups exploring pre-math, science, and early language/literacy experiences.

Heather Farm and Civic Park Preschools are now part of Civic Arts Education programming. Doug Rowe, Civic Arts program supervisor, has been working with the teaching staff on this transition and will be supervising both programs as well as the Fine Arts Preschool at the Shadelands Art Center. The unique qualities and teaching staff of all three of these developmental programs will remain the same. We are excited about this new partnership and look forward to continuing the quality developmental education to which we are committed.

The “Ponies� are taught by Head Teacher Thea Sorscher and her team. Thea has 15 years of experience teaching young children. Healthy snacks are included in the program fee. Children must be age-appropriate by 12/1 and toilet-trained.

Assembly Hall, Civic Park CC Age: 36-60mos Class 15008 Mon, Wed 9:00am-12:30pm through 6/8/11

Heather Farm Preschool The Heather Farm classes are taught by Head Teacher Trish Konzak and her team. Trish has more than 20 years of experience teaching young children. Healthy snacks are provided by parents on a rotating basis. Children must be age-appropriate by 12/1.

Heather Farm Preschool, Heather Farm Penguins Age: 30-35mos Class 15004 Tue, Thu 10:30am-12:00pm through 6/9/11 Bears Age: 36-47mos Class 15006 Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00-11:30am through 6/10/11 Owls Age: 48-60mos Class 15007 Mon, Wed, Fri 12:30-3:30pm through 6/10/11 Registration for the Summer 2011 and School Year 2011-2012, will begin on March 1, 2011.

Age: 36-60mos Class 15009 Tue, Thu

9:00am-12:30pm through 6/9/11

Fine Arts Preschool Fine Arts Preschool is taught by Kathy Faut, Julie Tadena and Karen Quesada and their teams. It is a developmental early childhood program using an integrated curriculum based in the arts that provides for a meaningful, experiential and creative learning experience for young children.

Children must be age appropriate by start of class.

Shadelands Art Center Ages: 24-36mos Class 15475 Mon, Wed 8:35-11:35am through 6/1/11 Class 15476 Tue, Thu 8:35-11:35am through 6/2/11 Ages: 33-45mos Class 15477 Tue, Thu Class 15478 Tue, Thu

8:35-11:35am 12:30-3:30pm

through 6/2/11 through 6/2/11

Ages: 45-57mos Class 15479 M, W, F Class 15480 M, W, F

8:35-11:35am 12:30-3:30pm

through 6/3/11 through 6/3/11

2010-2011 Pricing Heather Farm Preschool Penguins $999 Bears $1,827 Owls $2,196

Civic Park Preschools Ponies $1,881-$1,989 Fine Arts Preschool Ages 24-36 mos $2,574 Ages 33-45 mos $2,187 Ages 45-57 mos $3,348

New students may enroll at any time, and fees will be prorated based on actual start date for mid-season enrollment. Payment plans available. Detailed information for Heather Farm and Civic Park Preschools is available at www.WalnutCreekRec.org or by calling (925) 943-5858. Detailed information for Fine Arts Preschool is available at www.arts-ed.org or by calling (925) 943-5846.

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H E A LT H & F I T N E SS

MARTIAL ARTS

Gymnastics—Parent/Child

Tiny Tigers Karate

This popular class, designed for parents and toddlers, will enhance your child’s motor development and confidence.

Emphasis is on movement, rolling, climbing, hanging and jumping. Parent participation required. Instructor: California Gymnastics.

Age: 11/2y-3y $74 6 classes Lakeside Room, Heather Farm CC Class 16463 Tue 9:30-10:15am 3/22-4/26

This program is a good base for your child’s journey into martial arts. Each week is themed and focuses on specific skills in a fun learning environment. Instructors are all black belts with over 5 years of teaching experience.

Classes are broken down into groups based on age if necessary. Participants will need to purchase a uniform on the first day of class for $35. Instructor: Bay Mountain Martial Arts. No class 5/30.

Age: 3y-6y $60 5 classes Studio, Bay Mountain Martial Arts Class 16476 Mon 6:00-6:30pm 3/21-4/18 Class 16478 Tue 3:30-4:00pm 3/22-4/19 Class 16480 Thu 5:00-5:30pm 3/24-4/21 Class 16477 Mon 6:00-6:30pm 5/2-6/6

$62 5 classes Lakeside Room, Heather Farm CC Class 16464 Tue 9:30-10:15am 5/3-5/31

Preschool Ages

Gymnastics-Preschool Classes are designed to enhance your child’s strength, coordination and confidence. Emphasis is placed on beginning gymnastics skills and equipment use.

Instructor: California Gymnastics.

Age: 3y-5y $74 6 classes Lakeside Room, Heather Farm CC Class 16467 Tue 10:15-11:00am 3/22-4/26 $62 5 classes Lakeside Room, Heather Farm CC Class 16468 Tue 10:15-11:00am 5/3-5/31

Ice Skating—Parent & Me This introduction to ice skating class is designed for parents with their child, ages 3-6. Each session includes a lesson for the child followed by a supervised snack break.

During the snack break, parents take to the ice for a lesson. Both parent and child will finish up with fun activities and skating together with the instructors on the ice.

Parents must take the class with their child and participate. There will be a $42 charge for each additional parent or sibling. Instructor: Dublin Iceland. No class 4/7.

Age: 3y-6y $82 4 classes Dublin Iceland Class 16443 Thu 10:00-11:00am 3/31-4/28 Class 16444 Thu 10:00-11:00am 5/5-5/26

Ice Skating—Preschool This class is designed for beginners as an introduction to ice skating. We will teach the proper way to fall and get up, forward/backward skating, and stopping. Instructor: Dublin Iceland.

Age: 3y-6y $80 6 classes Dublin Iceland Class 16447 Mon 3:30-4:00pm 4/18-5/23 Class 16449 Tue 3:30-4:00pm 4/19-5/24

All fee courses include a $2 administrative processing fee.

$72 6 classes Studio, Bay Mountain Martial Arts Class 16479 Tue 3:30-4:00pm 5/3-6/7 Class 16481 Thu 5:00-5:30pm 5/5-6/9

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT Kindertots Your child will enjoy a wide variety of activities designed to develop gross motor skills, creative movement, and physical awareness while learning numbers, colors, shapes and songs. Attire: leotards or gym shorts and ballet or other softsoled shoes. Instructor: Kinderdance. No class 5/30.

Age: 2y $57 5 classes Classroom, Tice Valley Gym Class 16490 Mon 10:00-10:30am 4/4-5/2 Class 16491 Wed 10:00-10:30am 4/6-5/4 Class 16493 Wed 10:00-10:30am 5/11-6/8 $46 4 classes Classroom, Tice Valley Gym Class 16492 Mon 10:00-10:30am 5/9-6/6

Toddling Around Mount Diablo Come toddle around local cities with us! This class is all about getting out and about to sample a variety of parks and activities that are locally available for you and your little one to enjoy together. Each week, we’ll try something new. On the menu: parks, the farmers market, Skipolini’s, Borges Ranch, Buchanan Field’s airport viewing area and making friends! Class is taught by the authors of Toddling Around Mount Diablo, and participants will receive a copy of the latest edition of their family guidebook. Siblings are welcome to attend for free. Instructors: Brenna Shafizadeh and Sarah Becker. No class 4/26.

Age: 1mo-5y $51 6 classes Club Room, Heather Farm CC Class 16470 Tue 10:30-11:30am* 4/5-5/17 *5/17 class will be held from 12:00-1:00pm.

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Spanish Immersion Program for Preschoolers

$272 9 classes Club Room, Heather Farm CC Class 16406 Mon, Wed, Fri 9:30am-12:00pm 5/2-5/20

Learn the world’s most popular sport from professional coaches licensed in the Kidz Love Soccer method which includes age-appropriate skill demonstrations, fun games, and instructional scrimmages conducted in a non-competitive, recreational format. Children will learn the basic techniques of soccer while building self-esteem and learning to follow instructions in a nurturing teaching environment. Shin guards required by the second class for all programs except Parent & Me Soccer.

Parent & Me Soccer As you and your child participate in our fun, age-appropriate activities, your child will develop both large motor skills and socialization skills. A variety of activities designed around the game of soccer will be played each week. The fun happens on the field so you won’t have to watch from the sidelines. No class 5/28, 5/30.

Age: 2y-3 1/2y $99 9 classes Lower Bowl, Arbolado Park* Class 16276 Mon 11:00-11:30am 4/4-6/6 Class 16277 Fri 4:45-5:15pm 4/8-6/3 Class 16278 Fri 5:20-5:50pm 4/8-6/3 Class 16279 Sat 11:00-11:30am 4/9-6/11 Class 16280 Sat 11:35am-12:05pm 4/9-6/11

Spanish Immersion for Pre K Let your children explore a new language in a class full of adventure, music, craft, and more. This wonderful new class will provide age-appropriate activities to prepare your child for the next upcoming year of Kindergarten.

Instructor: Miriam Lattanzi. No class 4/28.

Age: 4y-6y $242 8 classes Club Room, Heather Farm CC $8 lab fee due at first class Class 16421 Thu 9:00-11:30am 3/24-5/19 When registering, please provide your e-mail address.

This way, we can keep you posted on some of the new and exciting programs we have to offer.

Pre Soccer Children will learn the basic techniques of soccer while building self-esteem and learning to follow instructions in a nurturing teaching environment. No class 5/28, 5/30.

Age: 4y-5y $99 9 classes Lower Bowl, Arbolado Park* Class 16255 Mon 10:15-10:50am 4/4-6/6 Class 16257 Mon 5:35-6:10pm 4/4-6/6 Class 16258 Thu 10:35-11:10am 4/7-6/2 Class 16260 Thu 3:45-4:20pm 4/7-6/2 Class 16261 Thu 5:55-6:30pm 4/7-6/2 Class 16262 Sat 9:30-10:05am 4/9-6/11 Class 16263 Sat 10:05-10:40am 4/9-6/11

Tot Soccer Young children will develop large motor skills while having fun running and kicking just like the big kids!

No class 5/28, 5/30.

Age: 3 1/2y-4y $99 9 classes Lower Bowl, Arbolado Park* Class 16250 Mon 9:45-10:15am 4/4-6/6 Class 16251 Mon 5:05-5:35pm 4/4-6/6 Class 16252 Thu 10:05-10:35am 4/7-6/2 Class 16253 Thu 5:25-5:55pm 4/7-6/2 Class 16254 Sat 9:00-9:30am 4/9-6/11 *Please note: Due to field closures, Spring Kidz Love Soccer is held in the Lower Bowl at Arbolado Park.

KIDZ LOVE SOCCER WEATHER WATCH: In case of rainouts, please call the KLS Field Hotline at 1-888-372-5803 hour prior to your class start time. All rainouts will be made up at the regular class time during the week(s) following the end of the session. No credits will be issued if make-ups are offered. If we are unable to schedule a make-up, credits will be issued.

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Children will learn Spanish in a hands-on, interactive and stimulating environment. In this class your child will develop social, fine and gross motor skills. Your child will have fun singing, doing creative art, making puzzles, enjoying new friends and other fun activities. Parents sign-up to help out in the class one day each quarter.

Instructor: Miriam Lattanzi.

Age: 2 1/2y-4 1/2y $12 lab fee due at first class $452 15 classes Club Room, Heather Farm CC Class 16405 Mon, Wed, Fri 9:30am-12:00pm 3/21-4/22

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Preschool / School Ages

Children

WEE HOOP

Cooking with Kids

This program is designed to provide children with a positive basketball experience while promoting a physically active lifestyle. Children can master basketball skills from one class to the next, build self-confidence and selfesteem and learn how to behave in a more structured environment while having fun. Participants will need to purchase a Wee Hoop basketball on the first day of class for $6. Instructor: Wee Hoop.

Court 1, Tice Valley Gym

Cooking can be a lot of fun when you know your way around the kitchen. We teach healthy eating as a lifestyle, kitchen safety and proper use of cooking appliances, plus the importance of clean up. Don’t be surprised if your kids want to show off what they have learned at home. Funds received by the Cooking with Kids Foundation for this class will go to support its work in bringing the program to underserved children at risk for obesity and diabetes who can’t afford these much-needed classes. Please mention any food allergies when registering. Instructor: Lynda Rexroat.

Age: 6y-12y $133 5 classes Lakeside Room, Heather Farm CC $18 lab fee due at first class Class 16440 Mon 4:00-5:00pm 4/11-5/9

Dribblers

H E A LT H & F I T N E SS

This parent interactive class develops gross motor skills and coordination pertinent to the game of basketball.

Children experience the joy of mastering a skill through repetition. Activities include catching bubbles and organized games that help children develop listening skills.

Parent participation required. $62 5 classes Age: 1 1/2y-3 Class 16286 Tue 11:15-11:50am 3/29-4/26 Class 16289 Tue 11:15-11:50am 5/3-5/31

Golf—Junior Beginner

Hot Shots This class places more of an emphasis on developing basketball skills and learning basic rules of the game. The activities in this class will encourage teamwork and new friendships. $62 5 classes Age: 4y-5y Class 16288 Tue 12:00-12:45pm 3/29-4/26 Class 16291 Tue 12:00-12:45pm 5/3-5/31

DANCE & MUSIC Tahitian Dance, Drum & Music Experience the motions and songs of the Pacific Islands and learn the Polynesian culture. Instruction includes dances from Tahiti and neighboring islands for all levels.

Instructor: Lisa and Rey Aguilar. No class 4/30.

Tahitian/Polynesian Culture Beg. Age: 6y-12y $52* 8 classes Multipurpose Room, Civic Park CC Class 16236 Sat 9:30-10:30am 4/2-5/28

Develop your skills with Head Golf Pro and former PGA Tour player Dave De Long.

This beginning class is designed for new golfers with minimal experience. The group lessons cover fundamentals such as the swing, short game, rules and etiquette. Class size is limited to ensure quality instruction. Bring a seven iron to the first class. Clubs provided upon request at class. Instructor: Dave De Long.

Age: 6y-9y $77 5 classes Boundary Oak Municipal Golf Course $5 ball fee due at each class Class 16455 Tue 3:30-4:30pm 3/22-4/19

Ice Skating—Youth This class is designed for beginners as an introduction to ice skating. We will teach the proper way to fall and get up, forward/backward skating, and stopping. Instructor: Dublin Iceland.

Age: 7y-13y $80 6 classes Dublin Iceland Class 16451 Mon 4:00-4:30pm 4/18-5/23 Class 16453 Wed 4:00-4:30pm 4/20-5/25

Tahitian/Polynesian Culture Int./Adv. Age: 6y-12y $52 8 classes Multipurpose Room, Civic Park CC Class 16237 Sat 10:30am-12:00pm 4/2-5/28 All fee courses include a $2 administrative processing fee.

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PERSONAL ENRICHMENT

Cutting Edge Martial Arts

NEW | Chess Class

This fun and innovative program is open to all students and styles. Chief instructor and developer, Sensei Preston Jones (5th degree black belt), blends five traditions to bring you a fun and challenging, ongoing program that takes students from white belt to black belt at a pace they are comfortable with. This program works with character development as much as physical conditioning. Equipment and uniforms are available for purchase at class.

Instructor: Sensei Preston Jones.

Age: 6y-11y $52 5 classes Assembly Hall, Civic Park CC Class 16520 Tue 5:30-6:30pm 3/22-4/19 Class 16523 Fri 6:30-7:30pm 3/25-4/22 Class 16521 Tue 5:30-6:30pm 5/3-5/31 Class 16527 Fri 6:30-7:30pm 5/6-6/3

Each lesson consists of instructions, analysis, and tournament games during which students play each other.

Lessons are fun, easy to follow, and include individual written instructions to practice at home. Students are divided into groups based on experience and knowledge: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. All equipment provided. Trophies and prizes presented at last class.

Instructor: Pacific Chess Academy. No class 4/25, 5/30.

Age: 7y-13y $122 10 classes Multipurpose Room, Civic Park CC Class 16544 Mon 6:00-7:00pm 3/21-6/6

Karate Kids All of our Karate Kids are taught in a professional facility dedicated to small class sizes and methods focused on the challenges of school-aged children. Through fun drills and exercises, your child will develop self-esteem, self-discipline, safety awareness, respect and increased athletic abilities. Participants will need to purchase a uniform on the first day of class for $35. Instructor: Bay Mountain Martial Arts. No class 5/30.

Age: 7y-12y $73 5 classes Studio, Bay Mountain Martial Arts Class 16472 Mon 4:00-4:45pm 3/21-4/18 Class 16473 Tue 6:15-7:00pm 3/22-4/19 Class 16474 Mon 4:00-4:45pm 5/2-6/6 $87 6 classes Studio, Bay Mountain Martial Arts Class 16475 Tue 6:15-7:00pm 5/3-6/7

Keeping Kids Safe A fun and innovative ongoing program for the health and safety of your child. Program involves lessons with handson activities and games to help children learn how to better focus and keep themselves safe when approached by strangers or bullies. This program goes the extra mile and helps children understand a variety of safety concerns from germs to fire safety. Instructor: Preston Jones.

Age: 6y-11y $52 5 classes Assembly Hall, Civic Park CC Class 16516 Fri 5:30-6:20pm 3/25-4/22 Class 16517 Fri 5:30-6:20pm 5/6-6/3

Martial Arts build strength, discipline and confidence.

Kids Carpentry Lifetime carpentry skills such as problem-solving, measuring and applied mathematics are taught in a fun, supportive atmosphere. The safe use of woodworking hand tools is emphasized while boys and girls work together on boats, bird feeders, doll furniture, games, clocks and more. Tools and wood are provided.

Program may be taken year round with different projects offered each session. Established in 1982, our motto is: Building confidence and teaching with respect and humor, in a safe and happy environment. Instructor: Director Michael Glass and his wife Jeab.

Age: 5y-12y $110 6 classes Club Room, Heather Farm CC Class 16399 Thu 2:00-3:15pm 4/14-5/19 Class 16400 Thu 3:15-4:30pm 4/14-5/19 Class 16401 Thu 4:30-5:45pm 4/14-5/19

Spanish Camp Let your child explore a new language in a camp full of adventure, music, art, stories, outdoor games, and more.

This is a great opportunity for your child to learn Spanish.

Their imagination will take them down to the wonderful outdoor world and learn all about spring, everyday conversation and more. Snack is provided, bring a lunch.

Instructor: Miriam Lattanzi.

Age: 5y-12y $146 3 classes Heather Farm Preschool $6 lab fee due at first class Class 16500 Tue-Thu 9:00am-1:00pm 4/26-4/28

Save this brochure for reference through the spring.

The Summer Activities Guide will be available by early May 2011.

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Age: 6y and up $52 5 classes Exercise Room, Tice Valley Gym Class 16524 Sat 3:30-4:30pm 3/26-4/23 Class 16525 Sat 3:30-4:30pm 5/7-6/4

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NEW | Birds of Prey

NEW | Disgusting Science

It’s a bird, it’s a hawk, it is a living mousetrap. Birds of prey—hawks, owls, and falcons—are nature’s way of controlling the rodent population. Come find out how these birds hunt rodents and other interesting facts about these terrific raptors. Instructor: Lindsay Wildlife Museum.

Age: 8y-10y $42 3 classes Classroom, Lindsay Wildlife Museum Class 16499 Thu 3:30-4:30pm 5/19-6/2

Do animals burp, fart and barf, or just humans? Does a plant ever have snot? Explore lots of subjects that are ‘disgusting’ to adults, but fascinating to kids. We will even discover what color blood really is. Instructor: Lindsay Wildlife Museum. No class 4/26.

Age: 5y-8y $62 5 classes Classroom, Lindsay Wildlife Museum Class 16502 Tue 3:30-4:30pm 4/5-5/10

School Ages

NEW | Bottle Biology Biology is the study of living things. Learn what plants and animals need for survival. One of your projects will be making a living ecosystem in a bottle. Come join in the fun and meet Lindsay animal ambassadors who may or may not live in a bottle. Instructor: Lindsay Wildlife Museum.

Age: 5y-8y $47 3 classes Classroom, Lindsay Wildlife Museum Class 16503 Fri 3:30-4:30pm 5/20-6/3

KIDZ LOVE SOCCER Learn the world’s most popular sport from professional coaches licensed in the Kidz Love Soccer method which includes age-appropriate skill demonstrations, fun games, and instructional scrimmages conducted in a non-competitive, recreational format. Children will learn the basic techniques of soccer while building self-esteem and learning to follow instructions in a nurturing teaching environment.

Shin guards required by the second class for all programs.

NEW | Skillz and Scrimmages Players will enjoy advanced skill building; dribbling, passing and shooting in a team play format. Each class will focus on scrimmages that emphasize application of finer technical points. All levels are welcome. Each participant receives a soccer jersey. No class 5/28.

Age: 7y-10y $104 9 classes Lower Bowl, Arbolado Park* Class 16495 Thu 4:30-5:15pm 4/7-6/2 Class 16496 Sat 11:30am-12:15pm 4/9-6/11 *Please note: Due to field closures, Spring Kidz Love Soccer is held in the Lower Bowl at Arbolado Park.

Creatures of the Earth Feathers, fins, fur, and more! Explore the animal and insect kingdoms as well as incredible sea life. Find out about these creatures’ quirky behaviors, unique adaptations, and extreme habitats. Examine and investigate starfish, sea urchins and shells. Make your own animal track and marine animal print, experiment with camouflage and explore the amazing sounds animals make to communicate.

Uncover what human and animal bodies have in common.

Instructor: Mad Science Staff. No class 4/26.

Age: 6y-8y $119 6 classes Club Room, Heather Farm CC Class 16437 Tue 3:15-4:15pm 4/12-5/24

Soccer 1 Beginning players learn dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, age-specific defense, etc. Fun skill games are played at every session, and every participant will have a ball at his or her feet. Small-sided soccer matches will be introduced gradually. No class 5/28, 5/30.

Age: 5y-6y $99 9 classes Lower Bowl, Arbolado Park* Class 16264 Mon 3:35-4:20pm 4/4-6/6 Class 16265 Mon 6:10-6:55pm 4/4-6/6 Class 16266 Thu 6:30-7:15pm 4/7-6/2 Class 16268 Sat 10:40-11:25am 4/9-6/11

Soccer 2 Explore the real sport, yet still in an instructional and nurturing environment. Be challenged by real soccer situations and venture into the fun tactical side of scrimmaging. Players will enjoy age-appropriate soccer matches and be guided through the possibilities by a KLS youth specialist. Themes such as attack and scoring goals, pace and possession, defense and transition-themes as well as continued skill building will be explored fully on the soccer field by young soccer aficionados. No class 5/30.

Age: 7y-8y $99 9 classes Lower Bowl, Arbolado Park* Class 16270 Mon 4:20-5:05pm 4/4-6/6

KIDZ LOVE SOCCER WEATHER WATCH: In case of rainouts, please call the KLS Field Hotline at 1-888-372-5803 1/2 hour prior to your class start time. All rainouts will be made up at the regular class time during the week(s) following the end of the session. No credits will be issued if make-ups are offered. If we are unable to schedule a make-up, credits will be issued.

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Babysitting for Beginners Learn the skills needed to be a trusted and responsible babysitter. Learn all about child development, bedtime strategies, discipline, how to get jobs, and ways to make babysitting fun for you and the kids. Basic first aid, general safety, and what to do in an emergency will also be covered. Students should dress to play and bring a lunch.

Students will receive a certificate of completion.

Instructor: Suzy McCreary.

Age: 10y-16y $50 1 class Club Room, Heather Farm CC Class 16284 Sat 9:00am-2:30pm 4/16

Teens

Each lesson consists of instructions, analysis, and tournament games during which students play each other.

Lessons are fun, easy to follow, and include individual written instructions to practice at home. Students are divided into groups based on experience and knowledge: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. All equipment provided. Trophies and prizes presented at last class.

Instructor: Pacific Chess Academy. No class 4/25, 5/30.

Age: 7y-13y $122 10 classes Multipurpose Room, Civic Park CC Class 16544 Mon 6:00-7:00pm 3/21-6/6

T R I P S & T R AV E L Ski and Snowboard Trips for Teens 12-18 years

Hosted by the Bay Area Ski Bus All trips feature luxury bus transportation (reclining seats, restroom, TV/VCR), continental breakfast, lift ticket, movies on board and experienced adult hosts. The Bay Area Ski Bus has been running safe, successful trips for Teens, Adults, and Families since 1996 and the owners have over 20 years of experience facilitating trips for teens.

H E A LT H & F I T N E SS Golf—Junior Beginner/Intermediate Develop your skills with Head Golf Pro and former PGA Tour player Dave De Long. This beginning class is designed for new golfers with minimal experience.

The group lessons cover fundamentals such as the swing, short game, rules and etiquette. Class size is limited to ensure quality instruction. Bring a seven iron to the first class. Clubs provided upon request at class. Instructor: Dave De Long.

Age: 10y-17y $77 5 classes Boundary Oak Municipal Golf Course $5 ball fee due at each class Class 16457 Thu 4:00-5:00pm 3/24-4/21

Teen trips offered every Saturday beginning December 4.

PLUS—Trips offered during Holiday breaks.

Please check website for complete schedule and rate schedule.

• Cost varies per resort • $5 late fee after registration deadline (if space available) • No refunds after the registration deadline • Exciting non-City trips require separate registration form

For more information, or to register, www.BayAreaSkiBus.com or call 925-680-4FUN

All fee courses include a $2 administrative processing fee.

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DANCE & MUSIC

Belly Dance—Beginning/Intermediate

All About Social Ballroom, Swing and Hot Latin Salsa

Strengthen your core muscles and learn the gorgeously fluid and ancient art of belly dance. Class will cover basic hip movements, traveling steps and veil work, as well as more advanced combinations and choreography for the continuing student. We will also discuss a variety of styles of Middle Eastern Music, basic rhythms and discuss belly dance history and culture. Come and learn this dynamic and exotic dance form and learn to move your body in ways you never thought possible! Instructor: Allison (Mielle) Randall. $112 8 classes Exercise Room, Tice Valley Gym Class 16282 Thu 7:15-8:15pm 4/7-5/26

Have a great time and learn foxtrot, jitterbug, cha-cha, waltz, swing, hot Latin salsa, mambo, tango and much more. Easy, smooth-flowing combinations and a great method of teaching will make you feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor and prepare you for any dance party or wedding. We change partners so you can meet new friends. Singles and couples are welcome.

Instructor: Anna Magid. $77 5 classes Social Hall, Civic Park CC Class 16506 Mon 7:00-8:15pm 4/18-5/23

Line Dance Argentine Tango Argentine Tango is very popular in the Bay Area, one of the most developed and dedicated tango communities in the world. Learning Tango will open your possibilities for social connections not only locally, but also worldwide.

Learn fundamentals, technique, rhythm and musicality while gaining movement awareness and the satisfaction of being able to dance the most challenging of all dances.

Please wear leather-soled shoes. Instructor: Marcelo Solis. $47 5 classes Social Hall, Civic Park CC Beginning Class 16226 Thu 7:30-8:30pm 3/24-4/21 Class 16227 Thu 7:30-8:30pm 5/5-6/2 Intermediate Class 16228 Class 16229

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Ballroom Dance for My Generation This class is especially designed for ages 45 and up, but all are welcome. Have fun meeting people while learning or improving your waltz, fox trot, east coast swing, rumba, cha-cha and tango. Two dances are taught each week including technique and review. Smile, step and sway into better balance and flexibility. Come join us on the dance floor! Leather-soled shoes recommended. Instructors: Barbara and Jerry Steck. No class 4/25. $82 8 classes Assembly Hall, Civic Park CC Class 16216 Mon 6:00-7:00pm 3/28-5/23

Interested in teaching a class?

The Recreation Division is currently seeking qualified, part-time instructors to teach a variety of activities and programs. For more information, contact the Recreation Division office at (925) 943-5858.

We have classes for many different skill levels.

Introductory classes are for the first-time line dancer and those wanting a slower-paced class. Learn the basic line dance steps and beginning dances. Continuing classes are for those who know the basic line dance steps and want to learn new dances being played in the area. These classes are fast-paced with non-stop dancing. Our intermediate class is for the experienced line dancer who wants to learn new line dances and review the classics. All classes are taught to reflect the experience level and interest of the class. Instructor: John Trentacosti. $37 5 classes Social Hall, Civic Park CC Introductory Class 16210 Wed 5:30-6:30pm 3/23-4/20 Class 16213 Wed 5:30-6:30pm 5/4-6/1 Continuing Class 16211 Class 16214

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Salsa & Latin Rhythms Dance For those who want to experience Salsa and any Latin Dance. Learn how to move your body, hips, and feet. We will cover techniques for posture and smooth movement.

Detailed instruction will allow you to lead or follow to any type of Latin rhythm. Great tips and lots of fun. Instructor: Marcelo Solis. $47 5 classes Social Hall, Civic Park CC Class 16224 Thu 6:30-7:30pm 3/24-4/21 Class 16225 Thu 6:30-7:30pm 5/5-6/2

All fee courses include a $2 administrative processing fee.

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NEW | Spring Wardrobe Update

This class offers various Tahitian dance styles from the oteas (dances to percussion), aparimas, to ahuro’as (story telling dances) and drumming/music technique for men and women. Student should be in fairly fit health without any major health issues. Instructor: Lisa and Rey Aguilar.

No class 4/27, 4/30. $52 8 classes Assembly Hall, Civic Park CC Tahitian Ahuro’a Women Class 16238 Wed 6:30-7:30pm 3/30-5/25

Time to get your Spring wardrobe singing with color and style on a recession chic budget. Learn 10 new ways to add bright color and perk up those basics, add punch with accessories, correct figure flaws with the right garments and maximize your clothing dollars . . . all on a budget.

Latest style, color and trends for Spring shown. Wear your favorite pieces for us to update on you. Great handouts in class. Instructor: Diane Oles $22 1 class Color & Image Studio Class 16413 Sat 9:00-10:30am 4/9

$52 8 classes Asembly Hall, Civic Park CC Tahitian 1 Beginning Women and Men Class 16239 Wed 7:30-8:30pm 3/30-5/25 Tahitian II* Intermediate Women and Men Class 16240 Wed 8:30-9:15pm Tahitian III* Advanced Women and Men Class 16241 Wed 9:15-10:00pm *Registration by instructor invitation only.

FOOD & COOKING NEW I Wine Tasting—Italy Uncorked

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$52 8 classes Conference Room, Civic Park CC Tahitian Drumming/Music Class 16242 Sat 9:30-10:30am 4/2-5/28

FASHION & BEAUT Y Best Face Forward Learn skincare and makeup techniques from a pro. Topics we’ll cover include: the latest skin care ingredients; problems such as rosacea, acne, brown spots and anti-aging treatments and solutions. The latest makeup colors and techniques will be presented. Daytime and evening looks will be applied to two live models using the best tools of the trade. As part of the class you will be invited to a private one-on-one session at a later date. Instructor: Diane Oles. $22 1 class Color & Image Studio Class 16410 Sat 9:00-10:30am 3/26

Color + Wardrobe: Just For You Learn which colors are really right for you. Based on the hue, value and chroma of your skin, hair and eyes, a palette of your best colors will be custom-made. In this class you’ll learn the difference between what you should and should not wear, what clothing pieces to select in each color family and how to combine colors in your wardrobe. Also, you’ll learn to select the very best styles in jackets, skirts, pants, skirt and jacket length to compliment your unique figure. In addition, a capsule wardrobe will be custom-built . . . Just For You. A swatch palette is to be purchased at first class. Instructor: Diane Oles. $27 2 classes Color & Image Studio $59 lab fee due at first class Class 16411 Thu 6:30-8:30pm 3/31, 4/14

Dancing is a fun way to get your daily exercise.

The wines of Italy have something for everyone! Take a tour with us to a few favorite regions of Italy; Tuscany, Piedmont, Southern Italy, Veneto. The sheer diversity of styles, regions, and varieties offered up from Italy is amazing. From the tip of the boot to the northern Alps: tasty and unique wines in a range of prices and styles. Come join us for an informative evening discovering the best Italy has to offer in wine & food. The class includes five wines and food tasting, take home materials and two hours of instruction. Please bring five wine glasses to class.

Instructor: Monica Chappell. $27 1 class Conference Room, Civic Park CC $15 lab fee due at class Class 16230 Fri 6:30-8:30pm 4/8

Asian Stir-fries Wok and stir-fry cooking techniques were invented in China, but all Asian cultures have adapted and modified the classic techniques to make them their own. We’ll learn about the various methods of stir-frying, all of them providing quick and easy food preparation, using the freshest ingredients, taking little time to cook, and employing the simplest techniques. Let’s make delicious dishes from Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and Thai cuisine and make them healthier and more personalized by adding our own twists. Menu includes Beef and Broccoli, Eggplant and Thai Basil, Chow Mein, Peppered Shrimp, and more.

Please bring your sharp chef’s knife, cutting board, hand towel, and beverage. Instructor: Chat Mingkwan. $52 1 class Kitchen, Civic Park CC $12 lab fee due at class Class 16221 Wed 6:30-9:30pm 3/23

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Sushi and Nigiri

Asian Vegetarian Cuisine

Discover the secret to slicing fresh fish and shaping it into bite-size offerings for sushi and nigiri.

You’ll convert plain rice into flavorful sushi rice, wrap it and roll it into traditional and trendy rolls. Have fun creating popular rolls such as California, Philadelphia, cucumber and spicy. Bring your pointed-tip chef’s knife, large cutting board bamboo mat, cloth hand towel, beverage, and a to-go box. Instructor: Chat Mingkwan $52 1 class Kitchen, Civic Park CC $12 lab fee due at class Class 16222 Tue 6:30-9:30pm 4/19

Using our instructor’s new cookbook Vegetarian Fusion, you’ll modify popular Asian dishes into healthy vegetarian-friendly meals that maintain the soul of Asian cuisine.

We will make dishes from China, India, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Bring your sharp chef’s knife or cleaver, cutting board, apron, hand towel, and beverage. Instructor: Chat Mingkwan. No class 5/10. $152 4 classes Kitchen, Civic Park CC $45 lab fee due at class Class 16494 Tue 6:30-9:30pm 5/3-5/31

Asian Grill & BBQ Outdoor grilling is a popular cooking technique yearround using rubs and marinades. Learn to season with Asian herbs & spices such as lemongrass, kefir, five-spice, curry, and sweet soy as we make a variety of grilled foods from around Asia. We will prepare marinades, rubs, and tenderizers for a variety of meats, seafood, and vegetables.

Bring your sharp chef’s knife or cleaver, cutting board, hand towel, and beverage. Instructor: Chat Mingkwan. $52 1 class Kitchen, Civic Park CC $12 lab fee due at class Class 16223 Wed 6:30-9:30pm 6/1

Chinese Cooking Series Learn to make popular Chinese dishes with simple and easy cooking techniques. In this hands-on class, we’ll use all the cooking techniques of stir-frying, deep-frying, steaming and poaching to make chicken salad, wonton soup, steamed fish, stir-fried noodles, and more. Bring your sharp chef’s knife or clever, cutting board, hand towel, and beverage. Instructor: Chat Mingkwan. $132 3 classes Kitchen, Civic Park CC $35 lab fee due at class Class 16219 Wed 6:30-9:30pm 5/4-5/18

Thai Cooking Series Recently returning from Thailand with new trends, Chat invites you to get into Thai with this 4-week intensive Thai cooking series, beginning with simple recipes and basic ingredients and then moving on to more complex recipes of popular dishes, such as squid salad, stir-fried Thai basil, and pad thai. Bring your sharp chef’s knife, cutting board, hand towel, and your own beverage. Instructor: Chat Mingkwan. $152 4 classes Kitchen, Civic Park CC $45 lab fee due at first class Class 16218 Wed 6:30-9:30pm 3/30-4/20

Creating Quick & Healthy Meals from Costco & Trader Joe’s Are you ready for new, delicious and easy-to-prepare meal ideas? Discover which products you can simply ‘heat and eat’ as well as how to use simple ingredients to create delicious, healthy meals in under 15 minutes. If you are looking for inspiration, specific product information and simple, yet flavorful recipes, this class is for you-whether you are cooking for one, two or more. Save room for samples.

Our instructor has authored 3 cookbooks, including her new cookbook using Trader Joe’s products. Instructor: Jamie Davidson. $42 1 class Kitchen, Civic Park CC $7 lab fee due at class Class 16320 Tue 7:00-9:30pm 4/12

International Crepes Crepes can be found in one form or another around the world, and they can be served as an appetizer, snack, salad, main entrée, or dessert. We will prepare the most popular crepes from a variety of world cuisines including blintzes with cheese sauce, Chinese mu chu, crepe Suzette with fresh fruit, Thai crepes, and Vietnamese moon crepes. Bring your crepe pan, sharp chef’s knife, cutting board, apron, hand towel, and beverage. Instructor: Chat Mingkwan. $52 1 class Kitchen, Civic Park CC $12 lab fee due at class Class 16220 Tue 6:30-9:30pm 4/5

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How to Use Your Pasta Machine

Homemade Gnocchi

Are you thinking about buying a pasta machine or do you have one and wonder what to do with it? Discover the secrets to making fresh pasta easily so you can thrill your family and friends with delicious, authentic meals. If you have one, bring your pasta machine to class. Students without a machine are welcome! Instructor: Elizabeth Seaholm. $27 1 class Kitchen, Civic Park CC Class 16419 Mon 7:00-8:00pm 3/21

Gnocchi, a type of Italian dumpling, is a delicious small potato pasta dish traditionally served on its own. This hands-on class will show you how to prepare these lovely little dumplings and once you taste them you’ll realize they taste nothing like the packaged ones from the store.

Required materials: flour sifter and fork. Ricers will be available in class to purchase. Instructor: Elizabeth Seaholm. $47 1 class Kitchen, Civic Park CC $8 lab fee due at class Class 16432 Mon 6:30-8:00pm 5/2

Homemade Ravioli You will learn to make homemade ravioli using two different methods, one filling will be demonstrated. The class will finish with a tasting. Students must have taken the Basic Pasta Class or already know how to make basic pasta.

Additional materials: flour sifter and 2 forks. Ravioli trays and pastry cutters will be available in class to purchase.

Instructor: Elizabeth Seaholm $47 1 class Kitchen, Civic Park CC $8 lab fee due at class Class 16497 Mon 6:30-8:00pm 5/23

Homemade Pasta—Easier Than You Think Learn to make homemade pasta from a few basic ingredients using a few simple techniques. The small, intimate class size provides students personalized attention with one-on-one instruction. Each student will learn to make basic pasta, taste fresh pasta, and even bring home their own homemade pasta. Additional materials: flour sifter, fork, non-serrated knife and pizza cutter. Instructor: Elizabeth Seaholm. $37 1 class Kitchen, Civic Park CC Class 16416 Mon 6:30-8:00pm 3/28 Class 16417 Mon 6:30-8:00pm 4/18 Class 16418 Mon 6:30-8:00pm 5/16

NEW | Dinner for 4: An Italian Experience You and three guests are cordially invited to a private dinner party class featuring a fun evening of culinary learning. Your dining experience begins with an authentic antipasti dish and culminates with a sumptuous Old-World, Italian meal that you personally have designed and prepared.

You (and your entire party, if you wish) will work side-by-side with your instructor as sous chefs for the evening, learning how to prepare and cook a traditional four-course meal. You’ll choose from three menus (enhanced menus can be selected for an additional cost). Upon registration you will be contacted to make final menu arrangements. $208 (up to party of 4) 1 class Kitchen, Civic Park CC $10 per person lab fee due in class Class 16803 Sat 6:00-9:00pm 3/26 Class 16841 Sat 6:00-9:00pm 4/2 See page 40 for Registration Information

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There’s nothing like the taste of fresh pasta! Experience the old world charm of pasta-making in these hands-on classes.

The small, intimate class size provides students personalized attention with one-on-one instruction. For all classes, please bring a rolling pin, non-serrated knife or pizza cutter, apron, and a 12" long plastic ware take-home container in addition to any extra materials noted. Also be sure to wear closed, comfortable shoes and pulled back hair. Instructor: Elizabeth Seaholm.

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Shake Your Soul

Feldenkrais Method: Awareness Through Movement

This unique fitness class is a holistic experience for anyone with any level of movement experience. Shake Your Soul is influenced by aerobics, connected to yoga and movement therapy, inspired by modern and African dance, and is set to an ever-changing list of eclectic world music. You will leave feeling joyful and alive while getting a great workout, increasing your body’s flexibility, endurance and cardiovascular health. Unleash the dancer within! Instructor: Megan Joseph. $98 8 classes Lakeside Room, Heather Farm CC Class 16186 Mon 6:00-7:00pm 4/4-5/23

Explore and expand your options for pain-free, easy ways of moving. We begin with comfortable, gentle movements that gradually evolve into movements of greater range and complexity. Participants can reduce or eliminate bodily discomfort and pain as they learn to move with greater ease. What you learn in this class is transferable to daily activities and to sports and recreation. Safe for all ages.

Please dress comfortably and bring a big towel and pillow.

Instructor: Tancha McKnight. $122 10 classes Lakeside Room, Heather Farm CC Class 16231 Thu 3:30-4:30pm 3/31-6/2

Pilates: Slow Method Flexband/Roller A blend of traditional Pilates mat work and the Slow Method, this class takes Pilates to a whole new level. The roller adds elements of self-massage, circulation, balance and control while the flexband increases resistance for arm and leg sculpting. Increase your overall body strength, awareness, flexibility and coordination all in one enjoyable and dynamic workout. Supply list provided first night of class. By second class please have a 3ft. by 6 in. foam, roller and flexband.

Flexbands available from instructor for $6. (Expect to pay approx. $18 for a roller). Instructor: Connie English. $134 11 classes Lakeside Room, Heather Farm CC Class 16246 Wed 9:30-10:20am 3/23-6/1 $134 11 classes Club Room, Heather Farm CC Class 16247 Thu 6:50-7:40pm 3/24-6/2

NEW I Pilates: Slow Method Magic Circle/Flexband The Magic Circle is a resistance ring designed to work your muscles together correctly to improve muscle tone and endurance while using the flexband for stretching and added arm and leg sculpting. Using the Slow Method, you will increase your overall body strength, awareness, flexibility and coordination all in one enjoyable and dynamic workout. Flexbands $6 for the 1st class. Magic circle shopping list provided in 1st class, not required until 2nd class. Instructor: Connie English. $124 10 classes Lakeside Room, Heather Farm CC Class 16249 Mon 9:30-10:20am 3/21-5/23

Tai Chi & Chi Kung Learn the ancient Chinese ways to health and longevity through meditation and exercise. In this class we use gentle movement and learn how to realign our posture, breathe for relaxation and stretch in stillness. Begin the beautiful routine of classical Yang style Tai Chi Chuan.

Appropriate for all ages and fitness levels. Instructor: Jan Diepersloot. $62 8 classes Bridge Cul-de-Sac, Civic Park Class 16176 Thu 9:30-10:45am 3/24-5/12 Class 16177 Sat 9:30-10:45am 3/26-5/14 $62 8 classes Moksha Yoga Shala Class 16175 Wed 7:30-8:45pm

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Jazzercise (925) 947-6987 Jazzercise is an aerobic fitness program with popular classes in Walnut Creek for over 20 years. Classes are designed for all fitness levels and ages, with both high- and lowimpact and intensity options given in each class. Classes also include strengthening floor routines for toning the major muscles. All classes are approximately 60-65 minutes in length. Call instructor for information. Note: Class times are subject to change; call instructor to confirm.

Classes are ongoing. You can register at anytime.

Tice Valley Gym Mon-Thu 9:00 am & 6:15 pm Fri 9:00 am & 5:45 pm Sat 8:30 am Sun 9:00 am Class Prices: (All ticket packages have a 30-day expiration) 1 class: Varies with instructor 8 classes: $50.00 ($6.25/class) Unlimited: $60.00 (EFT-Electronic Funds Transfer) New Student Special—Unlimited: $35 monthly pass Youth/Student Prices—Unlimited: $35 monthly pass

All fee courses include a $2 administrative processing fee.

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$123 11 classes Lakeside Room, Heather Farm CC Class 16292 Wed 6:00-7:20pm 3/23-6/1 Class 16294 Thu 9:30-10:45am 3/24-6/2 Class 16295 Thu 5:35-6:50pm 3/24-6/2

Yoga Heart for Continuing Students This class is designed for students who have taken Yoga Heart or have had prior yoga experience and would like to expand their practice. We will explore and deepen breathing techniques, meditation and introduce new postures.

We will also further our understanding of yoga philosophy, its history and teachings. Instructor: Yoga Learning Center. $112 10 classes Lakeside Room, Heather Farm CC Class 16283 Mon 7:30-8:50pm 3/21-5/23

Zumba® Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin/International rhythms and dance moves to create an exhilarating and dynamic funfilled interval training and toning hour. Zumba is known as the exercise in disguise. Beginners welcome as the steps are very basic and easy to follow. Bring towel and water to class. Instructor: Daytime classes—Debbie Wiesenthal; Evening classes—Janice Litvin. No class 4/5, 4/6. $99 10 classes Exercise Room, Tice Valley Gym Class 16243 Tue 12:00-1:00pm 3/22-5/31 Class 16245 Tue 7:30-8:30pm 3/22-5/31 $99 10 classes Lakeside Room, Heather Farm CC Class 16244 Wed 10:45-11:45am 3/23-6/1

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Golf Develop your skills with Boundary Oak Director of Instruction and former PGA tour player Dave DeLong.

Beginning golfers will learn fundamentals such as the swing, short game, rules and etiquette. Class size limited to 10 to ensure quality instruction. Bring a seven iron and putter to the first class. Clubs provided upon request at class. Instructor: Dave DeLong. $87 6 classes Boundary Oak Municipal Golf Course $5 ball fee to be paid at each class Beg/Int Women Class 16458 Tue 9:30-10:30am 3/22-4/26 Beg/Int Golf Coed Class 16459 Tue Class 16460 Tue Class 16461 Thu Class 16462 Thu

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MARTIAL ARTS Cutting Edge Martial Arts Be the best you can be! This fun and innovative program is open to all students and styles with no initiation fees.

Chief instructor and developer, Sensei Preston Jones (5th degree black belt), blends five traditions to bring you a fun and challenging, ongoing program that takes students from white belt to black belt at a pace they are comfortable with. This program works with character development as much as physical conditioning. Students from other styles will be recognized at their current rank. Equipment and uniforms are available for purchase at class. Instructor: Sensei Preston Jones. $52 5 classes Assembly Hall, Civic Park CC Class 16540 Tue 6:30-7:30pm 3/22-4/19 Class 16541 Tue 6:30-7:30pm 5/3-5/31 Class 16542 Fri 7:30-8:30pm 3/25-4/22 Class 16543 Fri 7:30-8:30pm 5/6-6/3 $52 5 classes Exercise Room, Tice Valley Gym Class 16524 Sat 3:30-4:30pm 3/26-4/23 Class 16525 Sat 3:30-4:30pm 5/7-6/4

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT Basic Creative Writing Thinking about writing a novel or memoir? Stop thinking and start writing as you discover techniques to crafting your own novel, short story or memoir. Class includes inclass writing exercises, reading assignments and sharing of written work. Learn the basics of both fiction and creative non-fiction. Instructor: Janice De Jesus. No class 4/27. $87 6 classes Multipurpose Room, Civic Park CC $5 lab fee due at first class Class 16325 Wed 7:00-9:00pm 3/23-5/4 w w w.Wa l n u t C r e e k Re c . o r g

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Experience yoga in its authentic form; a nourishing practice that integrates breath, movement, intention and exploration in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. Yoga Heart is a practice that fosters our connection to ourselves, our community and our world through meditative movement; fluid and graceful, restoring inner balance, clarity, strength and ease. Through this practice that originated thousands of years ago, you will discover the Art of Total Balance. Our certified instructors share with you the fruits of their experience, combining years of personal practice and teaching. Beginners and more experienced yogis are welcome as the pace of this class is mindful and slow moving, yet revitalizing and awakening. Dress comfortably. Registration is open throughout the session. Instructor: Yoga Learning Center. $123 11 classes Club Room, Heather Farm CC Class 16293 Tue 9:00-10:20am 3/22-5/31

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COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY

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NEW I Computers: An Introduction to Your PC In a small group environment you’ll take the first steps into the world of computers. By the end of this class, you will have an understanding of how to use and care for your computer. You’ll gain a basic knowledge of computer terminology, how to hookup a computer, use the mouse, what the parts of a computer are and most importantly, how to start and stop it. Instructor: Elizabeth Seaholm. $32 1 class Technology Room, Walnut Creek Library Class 16707 Wed 10:30am-12:30pm 3/23

NEW I Internet Introduction: Discovering the Web There’s a whole new world waiting at your fingertips when you can surf the web.

Just come and learn the vocabulary along with what to do, and you’re ready to jump in and go. Using simple language combined with a friendly and supportive environment, you’ll learn to search on the net; discover email; find pictures; save your favorite web sites; discover different web browsers; use keywords and much more.

Beginning students should take Computers: An Introduction to Your PC before enrolling in this class. Instructor: Elizabeth Seaholm. $32 1 class Technology Room, Walnut Creek Library $5 lab fee due at class Class 16646 Tue 10:30am-12:30pm 3/29

NEW I MS Word: An Introduction For anyone wanting to learn the basics of MS Word in a fun and supportive environment, this class is just for you.

You’ll learn how to start and exit Word; understand the screen; understand the tool bar and how to use it; open a document; work with Office Assistant; and select text fonts and sizes. You’ll discover how to insert, replace and delete words; create, save and close a document; check your spelling; use the Thesaurus; and print your document. Beginning students should take Computers: An Introduction to Your PC before enrolling in this class.

Instructor: Elizabeth Seaholm. $32 1 class Technology Room, Walnut Creek Library $5 lab fee due at class Class 16642 Tue 10:30am-12:30pm 5/3 Class 16643 Wed 7:00-9:00pm 5/4

NEW I Cell Phones Simplified Now that you have a cell phone, are you wondering what you can do with it? Are you ready to surprise your family with some newly acquired tech skills? In that case, this is the class for you. In this supportive and fun class you’ll be guided through the basics of cell phone use including how to make calls and answer calls. You’ll add to your skills the ability to put phone numbers into your contacts, retrieve messages, speed dial and many of the other fun actions that can be puzzling when you try and figure them out on your own. Instructor: Elizabeth Seaholm. $27 1 class Conference Room, Civic Park CC Class 16644 Mon 2:00-4:00pm 4/11

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT

Dog Obedience: Off-Leash Preparation

Dog Obedience: Building a Relationship

Does your dog seem hard of hearing when the leash is not attached? This class prepares your dog for off-leash control around the house, backyard and safe public areas. Your dog will learn to obey voice commands and hand signals to help make the transition from on-leash obedience to off-leash obedience. This class is a great stepping-stone for agility training, obedience trials, hunting dogs or search dogs.

Not suitable for aggressive dogs. Pre-requisite: Beg. dog obedience or instructor’s approval. Bring dog, 6 foot leash, training treats, and trainer’s bag. Instructor: Bonnie BrownCali, Dog Dynamics, Inc., contributor to “Cesar’s Rules.” $147 6 classes Lakeside Room, Heather Farm CC Class 16206 Tue 8:15-9:00pm 4/12-5/17 5/10 class will meet at Civic Park Community Center in the Assembly Hall.

Does your dog not come when you call, pull you down the street on the leash, jump up and chew everything in sight?

Teach your dog to become responsible and well-mannered, whether you are training for a family companion or working toward specific obedience goals. Training manuals provided. Suitable for dogs 4 months and older. Please attend the first class without your dog. Proof of vaccinations is required. Please bring a copy for instructor’s records. Instructor: Bonnie Brown-Cali, Dog Dynamics, Inc., contributor to “Cesar’s Rules.” $147 6 classes Lakeside Room, Heather Farm CC Class 16204 Tue 7:15-8:00pm 4/12-5/17 5/10 class will meet at Civic Park Community Center in the Assembly Hall.

All fee courses include a $2 administrative processing fee.

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We Reduce Healthcare Costs

CPR & First Aid Combo

First responders dealing with an animal medical emergency are dependent upon their own skills, knowledge and resources.

Calling 911 is not generally an option. Prior preparation and planning is the key to an effective response. This class covers a wide range of injuries and illnesses and focuses on stabilization, maintaining viability, minimizing further suffering and continuing effective treatment while transporting the animal to the vet. Certificates of Completion and Pet First Books will be available for purchase at class. Instructor: Need to Know Training. $42 1 class Club Room, Heather Farm CC Class 16203 Sat 9:00am-1:00pm 4/9

Receive certification in both Community CPR and Standard First Aid. Both certifications are through EMS Safety Services and are good for 2 years. Includes introduction in use of defibrillator (AED). Please bring a lunch and drink.

Wear comfortable clothing. Instructor: Sandie Pettus. $64 1 class Club Room, Heather Farm CC $10 lab fee due at class Class 16296 Sat 9:00am-3:30pm 3/26 Class 16297 Sat 9:00am-3:30pm 5/7

NEW I Retirement Planning Today Planning for retirement can feel like driving blindfolded; you’re moving forward, but there’s no way to know what lies ahead. In order to lift the blindfold, The Financial Educator’s Network, a group of financial professionals who donate their time to provide financial education to the public, has developed this enlightening and informative course. Taught at over 300 locations across the country, the class is designed to educate the consumer to make informed decisions and avoid the pitfalls that come when we don’t fully understand the long-range consequences of our financial decisions. Included in your fee is an accompanying 233-page course notebook. Instructors:Tim Menez, ChFC, Registered Principal, Bill Lahl, MBA, Registered Principal. $51 /couple or individual 2 classes Oak View Room, Library Class 16857 Tue 6:30-9:30pm 5/17-5/24 Class 16898 Sat 9:30am-12:30pm 5/14-5/21

Oils, Acrylics & Collage: A Painter’s Workshop Learn the basics and experiment with contemporary ideas in your choice of media. Beginners follow a structured program while continuing painters work on individual projects. Regular demonstrations, informal lecture and personal instruction. Materials list upon registration.

Instructor: Mira M. White. No class 4/26. $117 10 classes Social Hall, Civic Park CC Class 16179 Tue 1:15-4:15pm 3/22-5/31

Community CPR Learn the proper techniques for recognizing the signals of a heart attack and stroke, giving CPR, and applying first aid for choking victims of all ages. Other respiratory emergencies will be covered. Includes introduction to use of defibrillator (AED). An EMS Community CPR certificate, good for 2 years, will be issued upon completion. Students may not audit this class. Instructor: Sandie Pettus. $37 1 class Club Room, Heather Farm CC $7 lab fee due at class Class 16299 Wed 6:30-9:30pm 3/30 Class 16300 Wed 6:30-9:30pm 5/11

First Aid Learn first aid training for burns, fractures, sprains, strokes, seizures, poisoning emergencies and heat/cold exposure. We will also cover diabetic emergencies, nosebleeds, bites and allergic reactions. Includes introduction in use of defibrillator (AED). An EMS Safety Services certificate, good for 2 years, will be issued upon successful completion. Students may not audit this class. Instructor: Sandie Pettus. $37 1 class Club Room, Heather Farm CC $7 lab fee due at class Class 16303 Wed 6:30-9:30pm 4/6 Class 16304 Wed 6:30-9:30pm 5/18

NEW I Who Am I Meant To Be? Do you know how to find the career path that is best for you? Do you have a career you love but need to learn how to identify the best employer in your field and get hired?

In this innovative workshop, you will explore all seven components of a job and focus on specifics such as transferrable skills, favorite subject areas, values, salary and much more. You’ll use the workbook that is a companion to the best selling career book What Color Is Your Parachute? to help you discover who you are meant to be. Perfect for anyone preparing to enter or return to the workforce or currently employed. Instructors: John Connell, MS Career Counseling and Susan Padan, Career Counselor. $117 2 classes Oak View Room, Walnut Creek Library Class 16565 Sat 9:00am-12:00pm 3/26-4/2

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Specialized Recreation

Leisure and recreational activities designed specifically for the developmentally disabled

MARTIAL ARTS Specialized Recreation Karate

EVENTS Specialized Recreation Dances Join us for merriment and music as we celebrate the season with song and dance. Each month, our Friday dance will be hosted at a different location. Please arrange for drop-off and pick-up at the location of the dance.

Age: 16y and up $6 at the door 1 class Heather Farm CC March Madness Dance Fri 7:00-9:00pm 3/18 Concord Senior Center April Dance Fri

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Heather Farm CC May Pole Dance

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Concord Senior Center June Dance Fri

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Specialized Recreation Movie Fest Specialized Recreation presents two great movies for one great time! All of the movies we play are appropriate for general audiences and are usually based on a particular theme. So sit back, enjoy our popcorn and let our surround sound system and big screen presentation bring the action right to your seat. Price includes admission to both movies and popcorn.

Age: 16y and up $17 1 class Lounge, Civic Park CC Sat 11:00-3:00pm 3/12

H E A LT H & F I T N E SS Specialized Recreation Cardio Fitness Join cardio fitness instructor Debbie Landesman for this specially designed cardio program for special needs adults ages 14 and above. Instructor: Debbie Landesman.

Age: 14y and up $52 9 classes Lounge, Civic Park CC Fri 5:30-6:15pm 3/18-5/20

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If you have ever wanted to try the martial arts but thought that your ‘disability’ limited you . . . think again! This program will challenge you and show you just how fun and adaptable Karate can be. The program has been adapted and designed for participants of all ages and abilities. Wear loose comfortable clothing. Shorts are NOT recommended. Instructor: Sensai Preston Jones.

Age: 8y and up $52 10 classes Assembly Hall, Civic Park CC Thu 5:30-6:15pm 3/17-5/26

T R I P S & T R AV E L Specialized Recreation Dinner Club Join us as we tour the world in 90 days to sample foods of various cultures. Our very own Bay Area hosts some of the best restaurants in the state and we’ll take the opportunity to try as many as we can. Our Dinner Club meets one Wednesday each month and is limited to the first ten participants who sign up. If needed, staff will assist each participant with their meal and beverage selection. Dropoff and pick-up will be from the Civic Park Community Center. Price includes dinner, gratuity and transportation.

Age: 16y and up $37 1 class Locations TBD Wed 5:45-8:30pm 3/16 Wed 5:45-8:30pm 4/20 Wed 5:45-8:30pm 5/18

Specialized Recreation Saturday Trips Specialized Recreation offers two Saturday excursions each month for special needs adults ages 16 and above. The purpose of each excursion is to provide the participant the opportunity for fun and adventure. We take the opportunity to experience excursions like baseball games (both Giants & A’s), overnight camping, cross-country skiing, bowling, railroad rides, swimming, museum tours, theme parks, live theatre, and a host of others. Most excursions are limited to 20 participants and are on a first-come/firstserved basis. Our excursions have been extremely popular and tend to fill quickly.

Spring Saturday Trip Dates: 3/26, 4/9, 4/23, 5/7, 5/21

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The Boundary Oak Championship Golf Course is owned by the City of Walnut Creek and operated by CourseCo Incorporated. Complete golf amenities are provided for golfers: 55-stall driving range with grass tees and night lighting; Dave De Long’s #1-ranked, NCPGA Junior Camp, running weekly during the summer months; LPGA/USGA Girl’s Golf Program and First Tee; and a fully-stocked golf shop. Visit our website for all your golfing information and seasonal specials.

Program Spotlight: The Clubhouse at Boundary Oak The Clubhouse at Boundary Oak is the premier event location in Walnut Creek.

We have perhaps the most beautiful view and we are renowned in the area for our exceptional cuisine and spectacular service.

We feel confident that you will be at ease with our exceptional catering team.

We can accommodate both large functions (up to 275) and small intimate parties; elegant black tie events and casual dining; all of our menus are prepared by our Executive Chef from scratch, using only the finest and freshest ingredients. We guarantee that our menus and service will impress even the most seasoned guests. To schedule a tour or learn more about events at The Clubhouse at Boundary Oak, please call the Catering Sales Director at (925) 934-3600, ext. 21.

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Reservation Procedures To reserve a tee time, please call the reservation line during daylight hours at (925) 934-4775, ext. 10.

Resident ID cards can be obtained at any time.

Fees Our fees and rates are available online at www.PlayBoundaryOak.com. Check our website often for special promotions! Fees and rates subject to change.

Golf Classes Dave De Long (925) 997-3683

Tournament Information Mark Wiese (925) 934-4775, ext. 13 Banquets/Events: (925) 934-3600, ext. 21

Contacts for Boundary Oak Golf Clubs Men’s Club: Buddie Johnson, (925) 984-1102 Women’s 18-hole group: Sandy Mehus, (510) 549-2221 Women’s 9-hole group: Lynne Van Luchene, (925) 934-1977

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Aquatics

City of Walnut Creek Aquatics Year-round Facility and Swimming Programs

LAP SWIM & FITNESS CENTER All swimmers must swim continuous laps, in the true tradition of lap swimming. Circle swimming will be enforced in order to accommodate more swimmers if crowded. Recreational swimming and horseplay are prohibited.

7-17 yr. old swimmers must be accompanied by a lap swimming adult.

Swimming instruction of any kind is not permitted. Fitness Center for use by adults, 18 & older. Closed-toed shoes and clothing must be worn at all times.

Swimming instruction of any kind is prohibited.

Adult Lap Swim & Fitness Center Hours Clarke Memorial Swim Center Mon-Fri 5:30am–4:00pm

Mon-Thu 7:00pm–9:00pm

Sat-Sun 11:00am–4:00pm

Family Lap Swimming Fitness swimming for the entire family! Ages: 7 & up Sat-Sun, 11:00am–4:00pm

Home of the following swim programs: • Walnut Creek Aquabears—Age Group Year Round U.S. Swim Team • Walnut Creek Aquanuts—Age Group Synchronized Swim Team • Walnut Creek Masters—Adult Swim Team • Walnut Creek Swim Club—Summer Recreational Age Group Swim Team

Facility Closed 2/26, 2/27, 5/28

Weekend Hours 5/30

RECREATIONAL

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SWIMMING

Clarke Memorial Swim Center lap pool only. Baby pool & diving well closed.

Children 6 & under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Horseplay & instruction is not permitted.

Clarke Memorial Swim Center

Spring Schedule (April 2-June 12)

Located in Heather Farm Park 1750 Heather Drive, Walnut Creek

Sat-Sun, 12:00-4:00pm Held in lap pool only (baby pool & diving well closed)

(925) 943-5856

Facility Closed 2/26, 2/27, 5/28

• Heated pools open year-round • Olympic size 20-lane lap pool • Certified professional lifeguards • Heated locker rooms and showers • Fitness center with cardiovascular and weight equipment • Seasonal diving pool with 1-meter diving board • Seasonal children’s pool • Vending machines Facility Closed: 2/26, 2/27, 5/28 Weekend Hours: 5/30 Other Dates: TBA

Larkey Park Swim Center Located by the Lindsay Wildlife Museum 2771 Buena Vista Avenue, Walnut Creek

(925) 943-5861 • Open summer months • L-shaped recreation and lap pool (25 yards by 25 meters) • Diving area with 1-meter spring board • Children’s wading pool (1 foot deep) • Grass area • Vending machines • Spring season private rentals

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Weekend Hours 5/30

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Admission Fees Daily Admission Fees Everyone entering the facility must pay an admission fee.

No refunds.

Children (6 & under) Youth (7-17) Adults (18 & up) $3.50 $4.25 $4.75 Discount 15 Swim Passes Valid for 1 year. No refunds Children (6 & under) Youth (7-17) Adults (18 & up) $45.00 $56.25 $63.75 Adult Lap Swim/Fitness Center Monthly Pass Adult (18 & up) $71

Family Recreational Pass Enjoy unlimited use of the Clarke and Larkey Swim Centers during recreational swim times. Buy a family pass for immediate family members living at your address.

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COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS Walnut Creek Aquabears Swim Team

Walnut Creek Masters Swim Team Our masters (19-90) team is one of the finest (and most fun) in the country, providing a competitive swimming program and structured fitness program for adults. Group workouts are held 5:30-6:30am, 6:45-7:45am, 10:30-11:30am, Noon-1:00pm, Mon-Fri, and 7:00-8:00pm Mon-Thu. For more information, call 943-5899, ext. 2431 | Head Coach, Kerry O’Brien | swim4wc@netscape.net or visit www.swim4wc.org

Walnut Creek Aquanuts Synchronized Swim Team The Walnut Creek Aquanuts is one of the most acclaimed teams in international synchronized swimming and home of Olympic champions. The Aquanuts provide a yearround program for swimmers of all ages and abilities.

For more information, call 934-4792 | Head Coach, Kim Probst | www.aquanuts.org

Walnut Creek Masters: Try-out for Fitness Swimmers Fitness swimmers are invited to sample our program and experience an encouraging atmosphere dedicated to stroke instruction and improved conditioning. “Competitive Spirit” and competition are not a requirement to be a member and are only one aspect of this largely successful adult fitness program. All practices are coached by the same experienced staff that trains some of the finest adult swimmers in the world. For more information contact: Head Coach Kerry O’Brien at swim4wc@netscape.net or (925) 943-5899, ext. 2431 or visit www.swim4wc.org. You can also stop by during practice to talk with a coach.

Practice times: Mon-Fri 5:30am; 6:45am; 10:30am; 12:00pm Mon-Thu 7:00pm Daily Admission Fee: $5.00 Register for tryout at front counter

FACILIT Y RENTAL PROGR AM S (925) 943-5899, ext. 2438 Our facilities are great for end-of-the-year school parties and summer day camp programs. Call now to reserve your spot for hours of summer fun. Contact Karen HeastonMartin at 943-5899, ext. 2438 for more information. Space is limited so sign up early!

Party Area Reservations Walnut Creek Swim Club (WCSC) WCSC is one of the oldest and finest recreational swim teams in the county. Tryouts for new potential members will be held at Clarke Swim Center March 26, 11:00am-12:00pm.

For more information, call (925) 301-6787 | Head Coach, John Tsubota | www.walnutcreekswimclub.org

FITNESS PROGRAMS Aquasize (Co-ed water exercise class) This co-ed class is designed to use the water’s natural buoyancy and resistance as an excellent form of exercise for swimmers, non-swimmers, and those with special considerations. Both shallow water and deep water classes offered.

Clarke Memorial Swim Center Mon-Fri 8:00am-9:00am and 9:00am-10:00am ongoing Fee: Drop in, $7 20-use punch card: $85 No refunds.

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Reserve table space for your pool party. You can reserve our party area for just $50. Individual entry fees not included.

Call for more information: 925-943-5899, ext. 2438.

Employment Opportunities Walnut Creek Aquatics is NOW HIRING for Spring & Summer 2011 We are looking for Lifeguards and/or Swim Instructors (15 yrs+) and support staff. We accept American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificates or Ellis & Associates International Lifeguarding Certificates. Desirable candidates must enjoy the water, outdoors, children, and possess a current lifeguarding certificate. For more information please call 943-5856. For an application, visit our web site at www.walnutcreekrec.org or come to Clarke Memorial Swim Center in Heather Farm Park. We will accept applications until all positions are filled. w w w.Wa l n u t C r e e k Re c . o r g

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The nationally ranked Walnut Creek Aquabears Swim Team is a year-round United States Swimming competitive program. It provides novice, age group, through Olympic level training for swimmers of all ages and abilities.

For information, call 939-5990 | Head coach, Rick Millington | www.aquabears.org

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

Youth Competitive Swim and Stroke Class

This course will provide you with the skills and certifications including first aid, CPR-FPR, and AED (oxygen admin. optional) to become a lifeguard.

These four-week sessions are designed with the recreational swim team swimmers in mind. Instruction includes each of the four competitive strokes and their associated turns, skills, and drills. Course meets county Meet eligibility guidelines for 2011. Classes are taught by USS Walnut Creek Aquabears coaches.

Fee: $132 8 classes Clark Memorial Swim Center Days

5:00–5:45p 6y–8y

4:00–4:45p 9y–14y

3/7–3/30

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Tue/Thu

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Mon/Wed

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Tue/Thu

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NEW | Learn to Synchro Age: 6y-11y Beginning synchronized swimming students learn all the basics of synchronized swimming. Become familiar with the fundamentals of synchronized swimming including; basic sculling, figures and synchronized routines in the comfort of shallow water. Explore music and costume development and end with a show recital for parents and guests. Coached by Walnut Creek Aquanut coaching staff. $162 10 classes Clarke Swim Center, wading pool Session Dates Days Times Class Mon 4:30-6:00pm I 4/11-5/4 16899 Sat 11:00am-12:30pm Mon 4:30-6:00pm II 5/16-6/18 16900 Sat 11:00am-12:30pm

CERTIF ICATIO N COURSES American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course This comprehensive course trains instructor candidates to teach all American Red Cross Learn to Swim Programs.

Prerequisites: All students must be 16 years of age by the last date of class and pass a swimming skills test.

Larkey Swim Center Fee: $212 Class 16901 Mon-Fri 10:00am-5:00pm 4/4-4/8

• Must pass all written and practical exams to earn certificate.

• Must be 15 years old by the last day of class.

• Must attend ALL classes to be eligible to take final exams.

Fee: $212 (books & cert. included) Clarke Memorial Swim Center.

Session Dates Days Times Class * I 4/4–4/9 M-Sa 10:00am-5:00pm 15903 II 4/25–4/30* M-Sa 10:00am-5:00pm 15904 III 5/1–6/5 Su 10:00am-5:00pm 16708 *Session I–Spring Break 1; Session II–Spring Break 2

CPR–Professional Rescuer Review Course For those previously trained and needing to re-certify in CPR/AED, this course is a review of the CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Participants must have been certified within two years of the start of this course. Participants will bring proof of certification and their book. Participation in class does not constitute automatic renewal of certification.

• Must pass all written and practical exams to earn certificate.

Fee: $67 1 class Clarke Memorial Swim Center (Includes Pocket Mask, CPR for Lifeguard Cert.

Card, AED Cert. Card) Day Dates Times Class Sat 3/26 10:00am-5:00pm 15899 Sat 4/16 10:00am-5:00pm 15900 Sat 5/14 10:00am-5:00pm 15901

Before Registering for Swim Lessons: The aquatics program offers a variety of classes for all ages.

Find the class that is right for you!

• Please read the course descriptions carefully. It is important to register your child for the proper class. Please think carefully about the prerequisites. Placing your child in the correct class is crucial for his/her development.

• Please know that it may take your child more than one class session to graduate to the next level.

• Transfers between classes may only be at the discretion of aquatics staff. Parents may request transfers prior to the first day of the class. An evaluation of the student may take place the first through third day of a session. Instructors reserve the right to place your child in a different program if needed.

• Spaces cannot be “held.” In order to register, completely fill out the registration slip. List your 2nd and 3rd choices for classes. Please make full payment when registering.

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FREE Spring Swim Lesson Test Dates:

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Swim Lessons at Clarke Swim Center (See page 26 for registration information) Please pay close attention to student requirements prior to registering for desired class.

Guppy

Ages 10 mos-3y 6 classes Tue-Thu Fee: $36.50 Parent/toddler basic water orientation class. Both parent and toddler participate in this 20-minute class. Skills include water adjustment for parents and toddlers, holding techniques, entry and exit from the pool edge, games and songs. Floating, arm and leg movement, and breath control may also be included for older toddlers. All this makes for a positive experience for the child.

Session Times Clark 4:05pm Swim Center 5:50pm

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Starfish

Ages 3y-5y 6 classes Tue-Thu Fee: $50.00 Water adjustment for young children. Playing activities in the water, students will work on bubble blowing, breath control, kicking (with support), floating (with support), and arm movement.

Session Times Clark 3:55pm Swim 4:30pm Center 5:05pm

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Seahorse Ages 3y-7y

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6 classes Tue-Thu Fee: $50.00

Prerequisite: Pass Starfish or ability to perform equivalent skills. Fundamental skill building class.

Students must be comfortable with floating on front and back with support and submerge head for at least 5 to 10 seconds. Class objective: float without support and recover to a vertical position.

Continue to work on kicking, arm strokes, and independence in shallow water.

Session Times Clark 4:30pm Swim 5:05pm Center 5:40pm

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Adult/Teen Ages 15y-Adult Tue-Thu Fee: $50.00 Instructors will work with students at their own pace to develop basic swimming skills. Skills will include floating, kicking, freestyle and backstroke, and more depending on individual skill level.

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Lobster Ages 4y-11y

6 classes Tue-Thu Fee: $50.00 Prerequisite: Pass Seahorse or ability to perform equivalent skills. Focus on unsupported front and back crawl skills.

Students must be able to do front and back crawl strokes with support, 10 bobs, and float unsupported for at least 20 seconds. Class objective: introduce students to the basics of elementary backstroke, diving into deep water and treading water. Continue with front & back crawl.

Session Times

I II III IV 4/12-4/21 4/26-5/5 5/10-5/19 5/24-6/2

3:55pm Clark 4:30pm Swim Center 5:05pm 5:40pm

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Seal Ages 5y-11y

6 classes Tue-Thu Fee: $50.00 Prerequisite: Pass Lobster or ability to perform equivalent skills. Increase endurance of front and back crawl. Students must be able to swim front and back crawl 15 yards, do 20 bobs, glide underwater, and tread water for at least 45 seconds. Class objective: continue with front and back crawl refinement, treading water, diving, and introduction of breaststroke, and scissor kick.

Session Times

Clark 5:40pm Swim Center 6:15pm

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16689

16690

16686

16691

16692

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Dolphin Ages 6y-12y

6 classes Tue-Thu Fee: $50.00 Prerequisite: Pass Seal or ability to perform equivalent skills.

Stroke refinement, coordination and endurance. Students must be able to swim at least 25 yards of front and back crawl, 15 yards of elementary backstroke and breaststroke kick, and tread water for 1 minute. Class objective: continue stroke refinement & endurance. Introduce breaststroke arms, dolphin kick, open turns and more diving.

Session Clark Swim Times Center 6:15pm

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Session Clark Swim Times Center 6:15pm

I II III IV 4/12-4/21 4/26-5/5 5/10-5/19 5/24-6/2

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Day Dates Times Not sure which swim lesson level your child should be in? Come to one Sun 4/10 12:00pm-4:00pm of our free testing dates to help place your child in the correct level.

Children (ages 3 and older) will be getting in the water. Please plan accordingly. Pre-registration (free) online: www.walnutcreekrec.org or register day of testing.

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Aquatics Class Refunds

SPORTS/FITNESS GROUPS

Refunds are allowed up to seven business days prior to the first day of class; a $10 service fee per class will be applied to each refund. Cancellation requests received after the refund period but prior to the first day of class will receive a credit, minus the $10 service fee, valid for one year. No refunds or credits will be offered once classes begin. If you must drop a class due to serious illness or injury, please contact the Clarke Swim Center at 943-5856. (Please provide a doctor’s note.) We do not give refunds for weather or lack of student participation. Transfers between classes may only be done if there is room and transfer is approved by the manager on duty.

Bronco Volleyball Club | (925) 457-0091

Aquatics Registration (Registration form on page 41) • Online/Mail/Fax-in/Walk-in* Registration Begins: March 1, 2010 *No phone-in registration taken • Walk-in Registration Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-4pm • Register Online*: Make registration easy! www.WalnutCreekRec.org *Must have Client ID number and Family PIN to register online. To set up an account, visit www.walnutcreekrec.org (Accounts take one business day to process.)

A basic volleyball program benefiting the Northgate High School volleyball program. For information, email coachchangaris@sbcglobal.net.

Continental Little League | (925) 210-6141 Baseball and softball programs for boys and girls aged 7-15. Log onto www.continentalbaseball.com for info.

CCJCC | (925) 938-7800 Adjacent to the Tice Valley Gym, the Contra Costa Jewish Community Center offers a variety of programs to members and non-members in the community. Log onto www.ccjcc.org. for info.

CYO Sports St. John Vianney boys and girls basketball—call (510) 376-5423. St. Mary’s boys and girls basketball, crosscountry, and track & field—call (925) 256-8453.

Odyssey/Jrs. Girls Volleyball | (925) 974-6219 Odyssey/Jrs. is a volleyball instructional program designed for 4th-7th grade girls to learn or enhance their game.

Email OdysseyVball@astound.net for more info.

• Fax to: (925) 944-3598

Walnut Creek Adult Softball, Inc. | (925) 943-1955

• Walk-in to: Clarke Memorial Swim Center (Weekdays, 9am-4pm)

WCASI provides a recreational slow-pitch softball program at Heather Farm Park. For dates and for more info, log onto www.wcasi.org.

• Mail to: City of Walnut Creek, Attn: Aquatics Registration 301 N San Carlos Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Baseball and softball programs for boys and girls aged 8-16. For information, log onto www.wcbaseball.org.

Free Home Composting Workshops

Walnut Creek Marauders and Cheer | (925) 941-4745

Join a free composting workshop in Walnut Creek that explains how to reduce your garbage by one third or more and spend less than 15 minutes a week doing it!

Registration is required. Call the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority at (925) 906-1801 for reservations.

Heather Farm CC—Hildebrand Room 301 N. San Carlos Drive Upcoming Composting & Vermicompost Workshops:

Thu

7:00pm-8:30pm

Walnut Creek Little League | (925) 806-8242

This contact football organization competes in the Diablo Valley Youth Football Conference and is open to boys and girls aged 5-15 years old. Log onto www.wcyfmarauders.com.

Walnut Creek Soccer Club | (925) 407-5662 The WCSC is a youth soccer organization only, with players ages 6-18. For info, visit www.wcsc.org.

Walnut Creek Youth Athletic Association | (925) 933-4884 WCYAA offers recreational sports for boys and girls in grades K-11, including basketball, t-ball/baseball, and summer soccer. Log onto www.wcyaa.com for info.

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Tennis Programs at Walnut Creek Tennis Center in Heather Farm Park

Tice Valley and Foothill Community Gymnasiums are available for public and private rentals. Book your special events (birthday parties, basketball/volleyball practices, luncheons, business meetings, etc.) with us.

For further information, call Leo Harrod or Wes Allnutt at (925) 256-3572

More information on the Walnut Creek Tennis Center, tennis class offerings and program registration is on pages 28-30. For additional information, (925) 945-0105 or www.lifetimetennis.com.

Badminton/Pickle Ball

Turf & Dog Park Hotline (925) 256-3574 Prior to field or dog park use, all groups and individuals should check for updated conditions of all City fields and the Heather Farm Dog Park by calling (925) 256-3574 or visiting www.WalnutCreekRec.org.

The drop-in programs meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 10:00am-12:00pm at Tice Valley Gym. Cost is $3.

Drop-in Basketball Drop-in basketball meets Monday through Friday from 12:00-3:30pm at Tice Valley Gymnasium. Cost is $3.

Summer Adult Basketball Leagues (925) 943-5899, ext. 5866 Thursday/Sunday 5-on-5 Registration packets for the adult 5-on-5 basketball leagues are available at the Tice Valley Gym or you can have it emailed to you by sending a request to Hope Keung at keung@walnut-creek.org. Games are played at Tice Valley Community Gymnasium. Individuals looking to join a team may be placed on a waiting list by emailing Hope Keung at Keung@walnut-creek.org.

afterschool sports programs Practice Your Sport Year-round or Try Something Completely New!

Fitness Programs Information about our popular Jazzercise program as well as details about many other exciting fitness classes can be found on page 16.

Volleyball Adult Volleyball Leagues (925) 943-5899, ext. 5866 Monday Night Coed League Wednesday Night Women’s 4’s Registration packets for the Monday Summer adult volleyball coed league and Wednesday Women’s 4’s are available at the Tice Valley Community Gym. Individuals looking to join a team may be placed on a waiting list by emailing Hope Keung at Keung@walnut-creek.org.

Drop-in Volleyball The volleyball drop-in program meets on Friday evenings from 7:00-10:00pm at the Tice Valley Community Gym. Cost is $5 and is open to the first 28 participants.

Te a m s p o r t s b u i l d f r i e n d s h i p s a n d f i t n e s s .

Afterschool sports programs for Walnut Creek Intermediate and Foothill Middle School students are available throughout the school year. A great way to have fun, meet friends, learn new skills, and stay active!

Spring Coed Golf: 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade—Tryouts Required Boys Intramural Volleyball: 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Coed Tennis: 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Girls Intramural Volleyball Part II: 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade

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WALNUT CREEK TENNIS CENTER Tennis

Heather Farm Park, 1751 Heather Drive www.lifetimetennis.com • (925) 945-0105 Register for tennis programs online at www.lifetimetennis.com The tennis courts at the Walnut Creek Tennis Center in Heather Farm Park are available on a pay-as-you-play basis. The fee is based on a higher level of service, which includes the ability to reserve court use, provision of a well-stocked pro shop with racket stringing service, and a higher level of maintenance. Other public tennis courts located at community parks and schools in Walnut Creek are available free of charge.

Office & Court Hours Mon-Fri Sat-Sun

8:00am-10:00pm 8:00am-8:00pm

Rain Procedure On rainy days, staff may close the courts until they are playable. Call 945-0105 to see if courts are dry. Makeups will be scheduled for lesson and league rainouts.

Class makeup dates can be found online at www.lifetimetennis.com.

Lessons and Programs Individual and group lessons are available for all ages and playing levels. For further information regarding lessons and programs, please call 945-0105.

Tennis Program Notes 1. Pre-registration is required for all tennis programs.

2. No registration for classes accepted by phone.

3. Lessons may be combined or cancelled based on registrations. Participants may be reassigned according to age, ability, and class size.

4. Class refunds are only given if requested no less than 10 days prior to the first class meeting. Requests made after that time but at least 3 days prior to first class meeting will incur a $5 service charge. No refunds or credits given less than 3 days prior to the start of class.

5. Full refunds will be granted for classes or programs cancelled by Lifetime Tennis.

6. No refunds given for non-attendance.

7. Rainouts will be made up on days specified in Guide.

No refunds given unless makeups are cancelled.

Court Rules 1. Please do not bring the following on court: food, drinks, skateboards, bikes, in-line skates, scooters, pets or small children who are not playing tennis.

Drinking water is okay on court.

2. Shirts and non-marking shoes required.

3. No personal ball machines.

4. City-sponsored lessons only.

TENNIS PROGRAMS

Program Registration

Youth Tennis (4-15 years old)

Please make checks payable to Lifetime Tennis. Please do NOT use the City of Walnut Creek registration form. Use the Lifetime Tennis registration form at www.lifetimetennis.com.

Little Tennis & Sports Development Program:

Registration Methods • Online at www.lifetimetennis.com • Mail in to Lifetime Tennis, 1751 Heather Drive, Walnut Creek 94598 • In-person at the Walnut Creek Tennis Center

Advance Court Reservations Court reservations for Heather Farm may be made up to 8 days in advance by calling the Tennis Center at 945-0105 during pro shop hours or at www.lifetimetennis.com.

Court is forfeited after 15 minutes.

Ball Machine Rental Ball machine rental is available. No one under the age of 15 years old may use the ball machine unless accompanied by an adult.

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This specialized program is designed to stimulate, challenge and appeal to children 4- to 6-years-old. A team of highly-trained and motivated “team leaders” will help provide a wonderful environment of intellectual and physical intrigue. Students and parents alike will be impressed by the dynamic range of learning aides and carefully designed development plans used throughout this program. Equipment can be purchased in the Heather Farm Park Tennis Center Pro Shop.

Competition Programs: These year round programs are designed to prepare students for tennis tournaments. Students learn from certified instructors and former touring pros with over 20 years of coaching experience. Contact Roy Cosio for more information at royc@lifetimetennis.com .

Beginning, Adv. Beginning & Intermediate Levels: This three-tiered introduction program is designed to develop early tennis skills that include stage 1, 2 and 3 balls, ground strokes (stationary and moving), serving ( 1/2 and full motion), volleys, overheads, and basic vocabulary.

Students are grouped by age and ability levels the 1st day of class. Class goal: to maintain “full court” rallies and serve 1 of 3 balls into correct service box while using proper technique. Graduates are encouraged to join the Bronze, Silver and Gold program. w w w. l i f e t i m e t e n n i s . c o m

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Adult Tennis (16 & Older)

Elite Future Stars (6-9 years old)

Beginning

Bronze, Silver & Gold Levels:

For students with little or no previous tennis instruction. Students will be introduced to forehand, backhand, serve, and basic vocabulary. Class goal: maintain a six-to-ten shot “short court” rally and serve an average of 1 out of 3 balls into the correct service box.

Advanced Beginning For students completing 10 or more hours of beginning tennis. In this level, we will be adding movement to groundstroke rallying and improving serving technique. Class goal: maintain a full-court rally and serve an average of 1 out of 2 balls into the correct service box.

For students who have graduated from the multilevel program or can fulfill the program requirements.

Students will learn topspin, under spin sidespin; add and reduce the power to shots, and develop specialty shots.

Program drills enhance quickness, balance and racquet control for improved consistency and accuracy. Class goal: Develop foundation to become a well-rounded tennis player, successfully play singles and doubles matches, and to play in local tennis leagues, school teams or tournaments.

Intermediate/Advanced

Little Tennis & Ralleyer Camps

This innovative program is designed for 3.5 to 4.0 level players looking to improve their results in interclub, USTA league/tournaments or just to further develop their game playing skills. Students will thrive in our rotating court training system which has produced fantastic results throughout local and national junior competitions.

Specially designed tennis nets, racquets & low bouncing balls are used to provide an enjoyable learning experience for younger players (4-6 years).

Several short breaks are taken so that students can regain energy (bring a snack) and cool down (ice water provided). Little Tennis students will learn to recognize, demonstrate and successfully hit the forehand, backhand and serve. They will learn parts of the racquet and court, and improve coordination and motor skills (i.e. balancing, overhand throwing, catching, shuffling). Little Rallyers will work to improve their full court abilities through a series of drills and games.

Junior Improvement & Matchplay Camps: Students are grouped by age and ability levels on 1st day of class.

Introductory students will learn and improve their forehand, backhand, volley, overhead and serve through our unique “court rotation and activity system”. Intermediate and Junior Team students will develop specialty shots and play in Singles and Doubles Round Robin Tournaments. The instructor(s) will help players with scoring, rules and match strategy. Players should bring a snack; ice water is provided.

For students who have completed 10-20 hours of advanced beginning tennis. Students will be introduced to volleys and overheads while improving overall confidence and consistency of forehand, backhand and serve.

Added movement becomes a key component at this level. Class goal: to be able to play an actual singles or doubles match.

Drill Class Prerequisite: Intermediate course or instructor approval. Workouts cover ground strokes, volleys, overheads, and serving drills. A great class for those wanting to move and hit lots of tennis balls.

Women’s Tennis Academy

Men’s Drill Class Turn up your game with drills focused on movement and shot development.

Classes are designed to maximize the number of balls hit per session. Each lesson will include a variety of drills that cover a wide range of shots.

Doubles Strategy Always poaching when you shouldn’t? Can’t figure out what to do against those tough pushers? The Doubles Strategy class will give you an edge over the competition through proven techniques and strategies that you can implement in your game right away. The class will cover a variety of common scenarios and playing styles to help tailor your game with the perfect strategy.

SPRING TENNIS PROGRAMS Little Tennis & Athletic Development (Ages 4-6) • Session is 12 weeks long • Student / teacher ratio is 6:1 *No lesson on 4/24 (See Bonus/makeup days for rain outs on page 30) Level Ages Day Time Dates Session Fee Fantastic 4, 5 & 6 Year Olds 4-6 Sun 9:15-10:00am 3/27-6/19 $119Res/$131Non-Res Fantastic 4, 5 & 6 Year Olds 4-6 Sun 1:15-2:00pm 3/27-6/19 $119Res/$131Non-Res Fantastic 4, 5 & 6 Year Olds 4-6 Thurs 4:00-4:45pm 3/31-6/16 $119Res/$131Non-Res Fantastic 4, 5 & 6 Year Olds 4-6 Fri 3:15-4:00pm 4/1-6/17 $119Res/$131Non-Res Fantastic 4, 5 & 6 Year Olds 4-6 Sat 9:15-10:00am 4/2-6/18 $119Res/$131Non-Res Fantastic 4, 5 & 6 Year Olds 4-6 Sat 2:15-3:00pm 4/2-6/18 $119Res/$131Non-Res

Elite Future Stars (Ages 6-9) • Session is 12 weeks long • Student / teacher ratio is 4:1 *No lesson on 4/24 Elite Future Stars 6-9 Sun 3:00-3:45pm Elite Future Stars 6-9 Sat 2:15-3:00pm L i f e t i m e Te n n i s | 9 2 5 -945 - 0 1 0 5

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The Lifetime Tennis Elite Future Stars program is for promising young players that demonstrate the skills necessary to become future tournament players.

This program is designed to give our future stars rigorous training in technique, footwork, and rallying skills. Registration with instuctor approval only. For details please contact our Tennis Director, Roy Cosio, at royc@lifetimetennis.com.

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*Bonus/Makeup Days—All Sunday through Friday classes will meet for bonus/rain makeup class on Sat, May 14 and June 11.

All Saturday classes will meet for bonus/rain makeup class on Sun, May 15 and June 12. Times to be determined.

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Youth Tennis Lessons (Ages 7-15) • Session is 12 weeks long • Student / teacher ratio is 8:1 Level Ages Beginning, Adv. Beginning & Intermediate 7-12 Beginning, Adv. Beginning & Intermediate 7-12 Beginning, Adv. Beginning & Intermediate 7-12 Beginning, Adv. Beginning & Intermediate 7-12 Beginning, Adv. Beginning & Intermediate 10-15 Beginning, Adv. Beginning & Intermediate 10-15 Beginning, Adv. Beginning & Intermediate 10-15

*No lesson on 4/24 (See Bonus/makeup days for rain outs) Day Time Dates Session Fee Sun 11:00-12:00pm 3/27-6/19 $119Res/$131Non-Res Thur 5:00-6:00pm 3/31-6/16 $119Res/$131Non-Res Fri 5:00-6:00pm 4/1-6/17 $119Res/$131Non-Res Sat 10:00-11:00am 4/2-6/18 $119Res/$131Non-Res Sun 2:00-3:00pm 3/27-6/19 $119Res/$131Non-Res Fri 4:00-5:00pm 4/1-6/17 $119Res/$131Non-Res Sat 11:00am-12:00pm 4/2-6/18 $119Res/$131Non-Res

Junior Development Teams (Ages 8-17) • Session is 12 weeks long • Student / teacher ratio is 8:1 Level Ages Bronze, Silver & Gold Levels 8-17 Bronze, Silver & Gold Levels 8-17 Bronze, Silver & Gold Levels 8-17

*No lesson on 4/24 (See Bonus/makeup days for rain outs) Day Time Dates Session Fee Mon 4:00-6:00pm 3/28-6/13 $239Res/$263Non-Res Fri 6:00-8:00pm 4/1-6/17 $239Res/$263Non-Res Sat 3:00-5:00pm 4/2-6/18 $239Res/$263Non-Res

Adult Tennis Lessons (16 & older) • Session is 12 weeks long • Student / teacher ratio is 8:1 Level Ages Cardio 16+ Cardio 16+ Cardio 16+ Beginning Adult 16+ Beginning Adult 16+ Beginning Adult 16+ Beginning Adult 16+ Advanced Beginning Adult 16+ Advanced Beginning Adult 16+ Advanced Beginning Adult 16+ Advanced Beginning Adult 16+ Advanced Beginning Adult 16+ Intermediate/Advanced Adult 16+ Intermediate/Advanced Adult 16+ Intermediate/Advanced Adult 16+ Intermediate/Advanced Adult 16+ Improve Your Serve & Backhand 16+ Improve Your Serve & Backhand 16+ Drill Class 16+ Men’s Drill 16+ Women’s Academy 3.5-4.0 16+ Doubles Strategy 16+

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SPRING TENNIS CAMPS • Camps are 1 week long • Students should bring snack for break Little Tennis & Ralleyer Camps (Ages 4-6) • Student / teacher ratio is 6:1 Little Tennis/Rallyer Summer Camp Little Tennis/Rallyer Summer Camp

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Sing-a-Long

Bazaar Group

If you love to sing in the shower and the idea of singing for fun sounds attractive, then this is the group for you! Meet once each week to sing your favorite songs from the past including movies, musicals, and more. No meeting 4/29.

Free Lounge, Civic Park CC Every Fri 9:30-11:00am

A drop-in opportunity to learn or share craft ideas while socializing with others and fundraising for the Club.

Projects include a variety of crafts from decorative painting to crocheting to anything you’d like to explore. This is a group of fun-loving members who welcome newcomers.

Materials for projects are provided and items created are sold in the display case and at the Annual Holiday Boutique.

Call 943-5851 for more information. No meeting 4/27.

Free Multipurpose Room, Civic Park CC Every Wed 9:00am-3:00pm

Cardmaking Workshops Linda Rogers is returning to teach more fabulous, fun and easy workshops for us. $5 of your fee covers all materials.

Plan on going home with several cards to share with family and friends. No special artistic skills required. You’ll be guided through the cardmaking process one step at a time.

Advance sign-ups required, class size is limited. Please bring a pair of scissors to class. $10 Lounge, Civic Park CC Mon 9:00-10:30am Spring and Easter Cards 3/28 Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day Cards 4/18 Graduation & General Greeting Cards 5/23

Tuesday Line Dance Join us for an afternoon of fun and exercise while learning popular line dances. Instructor: Dennis Maguire. No class 4/12, 4/26. $7 drop-in Assembly Hall, Civic Park CC Tue 2:00-3:30pm 3/22-5/31

Zumba® for Beginners Zumba is fun! It’s different, it’s effective and it’s an aerobic workout. Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easyto-follow moves to create an hour of fun. You’ll forget you’re exercising! Come check it out. Instructor: Jo Nash.

No class 4/25, 4/27, 5/30. $5 drop-in or $40/10-class punch card Assembly Hall, Civic Park CC Mon 1:45-2:30pm 3/21-5/23 Wed 1:45-2:30pm 3/23-6/3

EVENTS Oils, Acrylics & Collage: A Painter’s Workshop

Celebrating Mother’s and Father’s Day Luncheon

Learn the basics and experiment with contemporary ideas in your choice of media. Beginners follow a structured program while continuing painters work on individual projects. Regular demonstrations, informal lecture and personal instruction. Materials list upon registration. Instructor: Mira M. White. No class 4/26. $117 10 classes Social Hall, Civic Park CC Class 16179 Tue 1:15-4:15pm 3/22-5/31

Join us today as we celebrate Mother’s and Father’s Day together. We’ll enjoy a delicious catered luncheon and special entertainment that will combine to make this an event to remember. Call (925) 943-5851 for tickets. $12 Assembly Hall, Civic Park CC Fri 11:00am-1:00pm 5/6

DANCE & MUSIC

Mark your calendar for our monthly Friday Socials and treat yourself to an afternoon of great entertainment. A delicious soup and sandwich lunch can also be purchased for $2. Lunch reservations must be made at least one week in advance of the lunch date by calling 943-5851. Pay at the door. If your plans change, please cancel your reservation. Reservations are only held until 11:30am. For those not having lunch, there is no charge to attend. We look forward to seeing you there.

Free /$2 Assembly Hall, Civic Park CC Fri 11:00am-1:00pm Harmony 4/15 Taiko Drumming 5/20

Ballroom Dance with the Stecks Come have fun! Make new friends and begin to improve your waltz, foxtrot, swing, rumba, cha cha and tango. Two dances will be taught each week, with technique and review. Step and sway into better balance and flexibility.

See you on the dance floor. Instructors: Barbara and Jerry Steck. No class 4/28. $8 drop-in Assembly Hall, Civic Park CC Thu 2:00-3:30pm 3/31-5/26

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Movie Matinee

H E A LT H & F I T N E SS

Enjoy popular, recently released feature length films on the first Monday of each month. Your 50-cent admission price includes a bag of freshly popped popcorn. Bring your friends. Reservations are not required; however seating is limited.

50 ¢ drop-in Lounge, Civic Park CC Mon 1:00-3:00pm 4/4, 5/2

Chair Yoga

Pancake Breakfast Come and enjoy the best pancake breakfast in town. This event is held on the 1st Sunday of each month and is open to everyone. This popular community event plays host to families large and small, grandparents and friends alike.

Just a reminder, we stop serving at 11:45am, so be sure to come early! Due to the Spring Break closure, there will be no breakfast in May. $2.25 Social Hall, Civic Park CC Sun 9:00am-12:00pm 4/3, 6/5

WCSC Anniversary Party Walnut Creek Seniors Club Anniversary Celebration is an event not-to-be-missed. Honoring the Club’s many years of dedication to wonderful programs at Civic Park Community Center, both new and long-time members are sure to have a great time. Celebrate our 59th Anniversary at the Walnut Creek Senior Club. Includes catered dinner, dancing to the George Campi Orchestra. For ticket information, call 943-5851. $25 members/$30 non-members Assembly Hall, Civic Park CC Fri 5:30-10:00pm 3/25

Walnut Creek Seniors Club Ready to kick-start your retirement? Join the Walnut Creek Seniors Club. You’ll discover exciting recreational, social and volunteer opportunities. More than 2,900 members visit the Civic Park Community Center, a place for active adults age 50 and better, where a dynamic, successful recreation program flourishes.

For only $10 annually, you’ll enjoy: • A monthly newsletter to keep you up-to-date on special events, classes, services and travel opportunities.

• Discounts on special events, savings on local and international trips, 10% to 20% off senior classes • Free social services including financial counseling, blood pressure checks, medical insurance counseling, income tax preparation, will preparation and legal advice.

Call 943-5851 for more information or drop by the Civic Park Community Center between 9 am and 4 pm, Monday through Friday.

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This class involves practicing yoga using a chair instead of on the floor and is ideal for those who are challenged with mobility or for those looking for an alternative to other yoga programs. Wear loose clothing, and bring a non-slip yoga floor mat as well as a firm blanket to class. Before registering for this class, please call the instructor at 925-4625285. Instructor: Marcia Conroy. No class 4/28. $82 members/ $92 non-members 10 classes Conference Room, Civic Park CC Class 16323 Thu 10:15-11:15am 3/24-6/2

Gentle Yoga It is never too late to begin yoga. Each individual will develop a unique yoga practice modifying it to fit their specific needs. The focus will include stretching to promote flexibility; asanas to enhance bone health; pose sequences to slightly increase heart rate; and restorative poses to relieve stress. Before registering for class, please call instructor at 925-462-5285. Instructor: Marcia Conroy. No class 4/28. $82 members/$92 non-members 10 classes Conference Room, Civic Park CC Class 16321 Thu 8:45-10:00am 3/24-6/2

NEW I Feel The Stretch This is a feel-good stretch class with no pain, that will challenge you. It’s designed for those who can go beyond a light stretch. We will do standing stretches as well as sit on the floor. You can bring a Yoga mat or bring a towel to sit on. Join us now to enhance your agility and balance.

Instructor: Jo Nash. No class 4/29. $42 members/$52 non-members 8 classes Conference Room, Civic Park CC Class 16469 Fri 1:30-2:15pm 4/1-5/27

Gentle Exercise Increase your mobility, vitality and well being. Improve your flexibility and range of motion through mild yoga stretches. Tone your muscles with easy strength exercises.

Get in touch with your body through movement-awareness. Tune the nervous system through conscious relaxation. Increase your vitality with deep breathing. This class is designed to accommodate all, from the fit to the frail.

The exercises can be done sitting or standing. Come, and have fun with Gentle Exercise. Instructor: Ziv Porat. No class 4/29. $7 member/$9 non-member drop-in Lounge, Civic Park CC Fri 1:00-2:00pm 3/25- 6/3

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Bridge Programs

Fitness and fun for men and women with low-impact exercises that include stretching, aerobics, strengthening and cool down. Get a great cardio workout with low and moderate impact moves. Burn calories and have lots of fun. Allover muscle conditioning (with or without weights), and stretching included. Instructor: Sylvia Rodriguez, NASM Certified Personal Trainer. No class 3/25, 4/25, 4/29, 5/30. $6 drop-in or $50/10-class punch card Assembly Hall, Civic Park CC Mon 3:00-4:00pm 3/21-5/23 Fri 2:00-3:00pm 3/25-6/3

Open bridge for experienced players. Partners are not required. Players are rotated into the group for that day’s play.

For Marathon Bridge, pre-registration through the Marathon Bridge coordinator is required. No meetings 4/24, 4/26, 4/28, 4/29, 5/1.

Drop-In Bridge 50¢ drop-in Multipurpose Room, Civic Park CC Every Sun 12:30-4:00pm Every Tue 8:45am-12:00pm

Walking Buddies Enjoy the company of friends and exercise at the same time. The Tuesday group is for all walkers on local trails for one to one-and-a-half hours. The Thursday group is more strenuous for experienced hikers lasting two to three hours or more. Some Thursday hikes that are out of the area require the consent of the coordinator. No meeting 4/26, 4/28. $1 drop-in Lobby, Civic Park Community Center Walking Buddies I Every Tue 8:00am-12:00pm Walking Buddies II Every Thu 8:00am-12:00pm

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT Bridge Class—Heart Series Text: Defense in the 21st Century Learn to play bridge or learn to be a better player in a friendly, relaxed, atmosphere by enrolling in one of four bridge courses offered throughout the year. New players should begin with the Club Series class offered in the Fall.

Whether you are interested in playing bridge just for fun or in serious competition, these classes will improve your game. Half of a bridge player’s time at the table is spent playing defense. This course covers opening leads against both suit and no trump contracts, defensive signals, developing defensive tricks and more. Prerequisites are the Club and Diamond series courses or equivalent experience.

Instructor: Larry Miller. No class 4/27.

Heart Series-Defense $62 members /$72 non-members 8 classes Conference Room, Civic Park CC Class 16307 Wed 1:30-3:30pm 4/6-6/1

Save this brochure for reference through the spring.

The Summer Activities Guide will be available by early May 2011.

Conference Rm, Civic Park CC Every Thu 12:30-4:00pm Marathon Bridge $20 Multipurpose Room, Civic Park CC Every Fri 12:00-4:00pm

NEW I Cell Phones Simplified Now that you have a cell phone, are you wondering what you can do with it? Are you ready to surprise your family with some newly acquired tech skills? In that case, this is the class for you. In this supportive class you’ll be guided through the basics of cell phone use including how to make calls and answer calls. You’ll add to your skills the ability to put phone numbers into your contacts, retrieve messages, speed dial and many of the other fun actions that can be puzzling when you try and figure them out on your own. Instructor: Elizabeth Seaholm. $27 1 class Conference Room, Civic Park CC Class 16644 Mon 2:00-4:00pm 4/11

NEW I Computers: An Introduction to Your PC In a small group environment, you’ll take the first steps into the world of computers. By the end of this class you will have an understanding of how to use and care for your computer. You’ll gain a basic knowledge of computer terminology, how to hookup a computer, use the mouse, what the parts of a computer are and most importantly, how to start and stop it. You don’t have to be a tech wizard to use a computer, but you’ll save yourself lots of time and feel much more confident knowing what you’re doing, how your computer works and how to take care of it right from the start. Instructor: Elizabeth Seaholm. $32 1 class Technology Rm, Walnut Creek Library Class 16707 Wed 10:30am-12:30pm 3/23

Regular physical activity reduces risk of high blood pressure, stroke and osteoporosis.

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Drop-In Bingo

NEW I MS Word: An Introduction

Enjoy a fun day of Bingo with other Bingo lovers. Play is divided into morning and afternoon sessions. Morning session begins at 11:00am. Afternoon session begins at 12:45pm. Cards are sold separately for each session and are 50¢ each. Paper games are also played and are 25¢ for each card. This is a great activity for keeping your brain healthy and challenged, as well as having fun with friends.

No meeting 4/28.

Afternoon Bingo 50 ¢ drop-in Multipurpose Room, Civic Park CC

For anyone wanting to learn the basics of MS Word in a fun and supportive environment, this class is for you.

Beginners should be able to use the mouse. Learn how to navigate your way through MS Word with ease. You’ll learn everything from the basics such as how to start and exit Word; understand the screen; understand the tool bar and how to use it; open a document; work with Office Assistant; and select text fonts and sizes. You’ll discover how to insert, replace and delete words; create, save and close a document. With Word, writing is a breeze. You can check your spelling, use the Thesaurus and when you’re finished, you’ll be able to save and print your document.

Instructor: Elizabeth Seaholm. $32 1 class Technology Room, Walnut Creek Library $5 lab fee due at class Class 16642 Tue 10:30am-12:30pm 5/3 Class 16643 Wed 7:00-9:00pm 5/4

Early-Bird Bingo Every Thu 11:00-11:45am Afternoon Bingo Every Thu 12:45-2:45pm

Hooked On Books If you love to read, enjoy talking about the books you’ve read and want to spend time with others just like you, then this is a great group to join. A wonderful club member, volunteer and avid reader has stepped forward to coordinate this program. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month to discuss our reading selections.

50¢ drop-in Lounge, Civic Park CC Tue 1:00-3:00pm 4/5, 5/3

Pinochle Join a great group of card-playing men and women for a fun afternoon. All ability levels are welcome including those who want to learn how to play. No meeting 4/25, 5/30.

50¢ drop-in Multipurpose Room, Civic Park CC Every Mon 12:30-3:30pm

Snappy Cats NEW I Internet Introduction: Discovering the Web There’s a whole new world waiting at your fingertips when you can surf the web. Just come and learn the vocabulary along with what to do and you’re ready to jump in and go.

Using simple language combined with a friendly and supportive environment, you’ll learn to search on the net; discover e-mail; find pictures; save your favorite web sites; discover different web browsers, use keywords and much more. If you’ve decided it’s time to join in the fun, this is the class for you. Instructor: Elizabeth Seaholm. $32 1 class Technology Room, Walnut Creek Library $5 lab fee due at class Class 16646 Tue 10:30am-12:30pm 3/29

Join the snappiest kazoo band in town!This fabulous group of musicians rehearses once each week and performs for area retirement communities. No meeting 3/25, 4/29.

Free Assembly Hall, Civic Park CC Every Fri 9:30-11:00am

Write Your Memoirs Learn how to find your own voice to tell your life story in an interesting and lively manner. Learn how to start the fascinating process of recording some of our unique life experiences. Facilitator: Bob Lewis. No class 4/29. $20 members/$25 non-members 9 classes Social Hall, Civic Park CC Fri 1:30-3:00pm 4/1-6/3

Investment Club All those interested in the market and investments are encouraged to join the investment discussion group to share experiences and insight with others. Visitors are welcome any time. No investing, this is purely a discussion group. We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. For questions, contact the Senior Club at (925) 943-5851 or group coordinator Wayne Slater at (925) 938-2705.

Free Lounge, Civic Park CC Tue 1:30-4:00pm 4/19, 5/17

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Class Info Classes take place at the Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Drive at the corner of Civic Drive and N. Broadway in downtown Walnut Creek unless otherwise noted. For addresses of other class locations, please see page 3.

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SENIOR SERVICES Blood Pressure Screening Drop-in on the 2nd Wednesday of the month to check your blood pressure for free.

Free Lobby, Civic Park Community Center Wed 9:00-11:00am 4/13, 5/11

Deaf Seniors Club Deaf seniors from all over the Bay Area gather to enjoy informative speakers, table and card games, and parties.

For information call California Relay Services, VOICE 1800-735-2922 or TDD by calling 1-800-735-2929.

Contact the Seniors Club by calling (925) 943-5851.

No meeting 4/27.

Free Lounge, Civic Park CC Every Wed 9:30am-4:00pm

Hot Meals Hot Meals are served daily, and anyone over 50 years is welcome. Call 280-7310 from 10:00am-noon, one day ahead for a reservation. Closed 4/25-4/29, 5/30. $2 suggested donation Social Hall, Civic Park CC Mon-Thurs 12:00-1:00pm Fri 11:30am-1:00pm

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Drop-In Activities See activity descriptions for more info. No drop in activities 4/25-5/1, 5/30.

Mondays Pinochle: 12:30-3:30pm, Multipurpose Room Movie Matinee: 1:00-3:00pm, Lounge*

Tuesdays Bridge: 8:45am-12:00pm, Multipurpose Room Line Dance: 2:00-3:30pm, Assembly Hall Walking Buddies I: Meet 8:00am, Lobby

Wednesdays Bazaar Group: 9:00am-3:00pm, Multipurpose Room

Thursdays Bingo: 11:00am-2:45pm, Multipurpose Room Bridge: 12:30pm-4:00pm, Conference Room Cycling Club: Meet 9:00am, Lobby Walking Buddies II: Meet 8:00am, Lobby

Fridays Friday Socials: 11:00am-1:00pm, Assembly Hall* Snappy Cats: 9:30-11:00am, Assembly Hall Sing-a-Long: 9:30-10:30am, Lounge

Sundays Pancake Breakfast: 9:00-11:45am, Social Hall* Bridge: 12:30-4:00pm, Multipurpose Room *See activity description for exact dates.

Transportation Services You can go many places in Walnut Creek with the Walnut Creek Seniors Club Mini Bus service. Just call 933-1434 from 9:00-11:00am the day before you need a ride. To make a reservation for Monday, please call the Friday before. Service runs Monday through Friday from 9:15am to 11:30am and from 1:00pm to 3:30pm. (Please note: due to Wednesday reservations having limited availability, we encourage you to make your medical appointments on most other days of the week.) Please call 943-5851 for more information. You must be a Walnut Creek Seniors Club member to participate.

Do you have a question or comment for the Recreation Division?

Email us at Recreation@walnut-creek.org

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Join other tennis players at Larkey Park for a fun morning of tennis. This is an ongoing program and open to all adults over 50.

Free Tennis Courts, Larkey Park Every Mon 8:00am-12:00pm Every Wed 8:00am-12:00pm Every Fri 8:00am-12:00pm

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Open Space Programming Information • Programs are available for reservation upon receipt of this brochure • Reservations are required for all programs if you are bringing a group of five or more • Dogs are not permitted at Ranger-led interpretive programs, camping or special events • Most programs are 1 to 1 1/2 hours in length • Children under 16 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult • Rain the day of the program or heavy rain in the days leading up to a program will cancel that activity • You may call the Ranger listed for more information or to confirm that weather has cancelled a program • Open Space maps are available at Ranger Stations or by sending a message including your mailing address to dollard@walnut-creek.org

RANGER-LED PROGRAMS Fire Defensible Spaces in a Grassland Neighborhood Thursday, March 24, 6:30-7:30pm, Borges Ranch Barn, Shell Ridge Saturday, March 26, 9:00-10:00am, Howe Homestead Park Each year the Open Space Division spends over $28,000 to create firebreaks around the Open Space sites to help protect our neighbors from grassland fires. Staff will discuss the Open Space Division’s actions and share ideas on what adjacent homeowners can do to help protect their property.

Reservations are required.

Please call Supervising Ranger Nancy Dawson Dollard at (925) 943-5899, ext. 2135, for more information and to register.

Blacksmithing at Old Borges Forge Saturday, April 2, 10:00am and 2:00pm, Old Borges Ranch, Shell Ridge Relive your childhood as you get dirty, make noise, smash things, and play with fire! Here’s your chance to bang on some hot iron and make a simple hook or just come by and watch others. Meet at the Old Borges Ranch. $2 per person materials fee and the minimum age to work on the forge is 12 years old.

Please call Ranger Bruce Weidman at (925) 943-5899, ext. 2665 to reserve your spot.

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For more information, call Ranger Nancy Dawson Dollard at (925) 943-5899, ext. 2135.

Project Learning Tree Teacher Training: Focus on our History Saturday, April 9, 9:00 am-3:00 pm Borges Ranch, Shell Ridge Project Learning Tree is an interdisciplinary environmental education program sponsored by Cal Fire and recognized by the state of CA for inclusion into school curriculum. These activities provide enrichment activities for youth organizations involved in environmental awareness.

The historic Borges Ranch will be the setting for a day of training on using PLT materials for Pre-K through eighth grade youth. A special emphasis will be placed on history and social studies activities using the restored 1900 ranch.

Pre-registration and a materials fee of $5 per person are required.

For more information, call Ranger Nancy Dawson Dollard at (925) 943-5899, ext. 2135.

The Truth about Horny Toads Saturday, April 9, 11:00 am-1:00 pm, Lime Ridge Horny Toads or Horned Lizards? No matter what you call them, they are fascinating creatures! We will climb Lime Ridge in search of these elusive reptiles and along the way, we will discuss everything there is to know about these miniature dinosaurs. With any luck, we might just catch a glimpse of this toad-bodied lizard. This is a moderately strenuous hike up the ridge. Bring water, wear a hat, and wear sturdy hiking boots for this two-hour hike. Meet at the end of Valley Vista Rd. in the parking lot to the right of Boundary Oak Golf Course.

For more information, call Ranger Dan Bylin at (925) 943-5899, ext. 2162.

Who Pooped in the Park?

Sunday, April 10, 1:00-2:30pm Lime Ridge Open Space Many animals call Lime Ridge home, yet they are rarely seen. How do we know they are here? The signs they leave behind tell us who’s in the park and what they’re doing.

Join us on a search for scat, tracks and other animal signs in the park. Meet at the parking lot located at the corner of Ygnacio Valley Road and Montecito Drive.

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Celebrate Earth Day in Walnut Creek

Frog Fanatics Saturday April 30, 7:30-9:30pm Borges Ranch, Shell Ridge Join us for our 2nd annual Frog Fanatics Program. We will take an evening stroll around Borges Ranch and Bob Pond as we search for our resident amphibians. Learn about the different species that live here and the facts and fiction that make frogs and toads so interesting. Rain will not cancel the program, but be sure to dress appropriately, wear sturdy shoes, and carry a flashlight. Meet the Ranger near the windmill in the upper parking lot at Borges Ranch.

For more information, call Ranger Dan Bylin at (925) 943-5899, ext. 2162.

Migratory Bird Day: Go Wild, Go Birding Saturday, May 7, 10:00am -2:00pm Borges Ranch and Shell Ridge Open Space Birders and nature lovers of all ages are invited to join us at Shell Ridge Open Space for a variety of activities to introduce you to the world of migratory birds or help you hone your skills. Bird identification activities, children and family crafts, walks, presentations and environmental education games await you and your family. More detailed information will be available soon.

For more information, call Ranger Dan Bylin at (925) 943-5899, ext. 2162.

Harvesting Howe Honey Sunday, May 15, 10:00-11:30am and 1:00-2:30pm Howe Homestead We’ll be busy as bees as we harvest and sample fresh local honey. Humans have harvested honey for thousands of years for a number of uses. Come and learn about honeybees and enjoy a taste of their labor.

Reservations are required for this program and can be made by calling Ranger Art Janke at (925) 943-5899, ext. 3521.

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Ancient Ways Saturday—Make a Rabbitstick Saturday, May 28, 10:00am-12:00pm Sugarloaf Open Space The rabbitstick is a non-returnable boomerang used for thousands of years by indigenous people. In addition to hunting, it is a multifaceted implement, used as a digging stick, musical clapper stick, scraper, weapon of war, and work of art. Spend a morning woodworking a tree branch into this ancient tool and then test it on the throwing range. The required minimum age of 16 is due to necessary crafting skills and use of sharp tools required. $10 per person material fee.

Please call Ranger Bruce Weidman at (925) 943-5899, ext.

2665 to register.

ON-GOING PROGRAMS Lime Ridge Monthly Hike 2nd Sunday of each month; March 13, April 10, May 8 and June 12, 9:00-10:30am Lime Ridge at Montecito Parking Lot Put on your hiking boots and grab some water, a snack and a hat. It’s time to join Ranger Art Janke on a guided hike into incredible Lime Ridge. The trails pass through oak woodlands, grasslands and inland scrub habitats that are home to a great variety of animals. Every month there’s something new to see and share. Meet at the parking lot at the intersection of Ygnacio Valley Road and Montecito Drive. See the rain notice in the Program Information section on page 36.

For more information, call Ranger Art Janke at (925) 943-5899, ext. 3521.

Old Borges Ranch Tours 4th Saturday of each month; March 26, April 23, May 28 and June 25, 2:00-3:30pm Borges Ranch, Shell Ridge Join Ranger Dan Bylin on a tour to explore historic Borges Ranch. The Borges family settled in Walnut Creek over 100 years ago, and their ranch is now on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour the 1901 ranch house and the 1903 carriage barn while learning what life was like on the ranch 100 years ago. Meet under the windmill near the parking lot at Borges Ranch. Rain cancels.

For more information, call Ranger Dan Bylin at (925) 943-5899, ext. 2162.

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Saturday, April 23, 9:00am-3:30pm Throughout the Open Space Plans are being finalized for a Walnut Creek-sized celebration of the 41st anniversary of the first Earth Day in 1970.

Watch for more information on this day of celebration that will include children’s nature education activities, bird walks and plant walks, a community service project, community picnic at Hanna Grove, recognition of Open Space volunteers, and to complete the day, a campfire program for all ages at Sugarloaf Open Space. Sounds like fun to us too!

For more information, call Supervising Ranger Nancy Dawson Dollard at (925) 943-5899, ext. 2135.

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Open Space

Monthly Beginning Bird Walks Come on out and learn about our local bird life as we tromp through woods and grasslands in search of our fine feathered friends. If you don’t know the difference between a titmouse and a sapsucker, then this program is for you.

Bird watching can open up a new and beautiful world that is right in front of you. Bring binoculars and a small notepad to record your observations. Carry water, wear a hat, and don your sturdy hiking shoes.

For more information, call Ranger Dan Bylin at (925) 943-5899, ext. 2162.

Borges Ranch and Shell Ridge Open Space Saturday, April 16, 8:00-10:00am Spring is here and we will be welcoming back our migrants. We should see orioles, warblers, swallows, flycatchers, and numerous other spring migrants as they return from the tropics to raise their families in our backyards. This is an easy stroll around Borges Ranch and the woodlands near Bob Pond. We will meet under the windmill at Borges Ranch.

Putnum Creek and Acalanes Open Space Saturday, May 21, 8:00-10:00am This beautiful hike will lead us into the riparian woodlands along Putnum Creek and the grasslands of Acalanes Ridge. Acalanes is a great place for nesting vireos, chickadees, nuthatches, and, if we’re lucky, even brown creepers. This is an easy hike to a hidden gem in our Open Space. We will meet at the end of Sousa Dr. at Acalanes Open Space.

Spring Plantapaloosa—Wildflower Hikes & More The City of Walnut Creek’s Preserve system contains hundreds of species of plants. Everything common and colorful, fragrant and elegant and all unimaginably unique. Forming carpets and canopies, or sentinels of solitude, myriad plant life abounds. From novice to knower these hikes will provide any plant enthusiast an opportunity to experience the rich diversity in our local protected parklands. Dress for weather and wear sturdy footwear.

Each walk is approximately two hours.

For more information, call Ranger Bruce Weidman at (925) 943-5899, ext. 2665.

Wildflowers of Shell Ridge Saturday, April 9, 2:00pm First, we’ll meander through the drier, open quarries to view penstemon, fuchsia, and stonecrops. Then it’s on to the shady Indian Creek drainage to seek out ferns and Wa l n u t C r e e k O p e n S p a c e | p h 9 2 5 -94 3 - 5 8 6 0

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Habitats of Acalanes Open Space Saturday, April 16, 2:00pm Sousa Trail starts with open woodlands before dropping into a dark, fern-laden gorge and then climbs back up into open grassland. All this in the first one-half mile! This moderate hike includes the Putnam Creek drainage as well as the Monarch Ridge area. This plantapaloosa will be two plus hours. Meet at the end of Sousa Drive.

Useful Plants of Lime Ridge Saturday, April 23, 2:00pm What can relieve an itch? What can make your feet smell better? What’s edible or not? Join us and discover the sustainable world our local plants can provide. This is an easy hike on mostly flat trails. Meet behind Boundary Oak Golf Course. Follow the signs to the meeting spot.

Explore Sugarloaf’s Native Plant Garden Sundays, May 8, 15 and 22, 2:00pm Over 30 species of plants are now growing in the garden.

Drop by and tour the garden. You’ll even get a close look at plant parts and the bugs that hide inside using a hand lens, stereomicroscope and the live-action Scope-on-aRope, hooked up to our computer. For a materials fee of $2 each, snap and print your own picture of a world hidden within a flower.

For more information, call Ranger Bruce Weidman at (925) 943-5899, ext. 2665.

Moon Stalkers—Night Hikes in the Preserves Sunday, April 17, 7:30pm, Acalanes Ridge Tuesday, May 17, 8:00pm, Lime Ridge Join us as we take to the trails when the sun goes down.

We’ll do some nightfall activities as we explore the world of darkness and maybe get a chance to see nature’s night shift in action. Bring binoculars and a flashlight. Be a MOON STALKER and get your button. Due to the popularity of these special hikes, reservations are required.

Please call Ranger Bruce Weidman at (925) 943-5899, ext.

2665 to reserve your spot.

LOOKING AHEAD Mark your calendars now for Heritage Day at Old Borges Ranch. This year our special day of celebration will be Saturday, June 11 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. There will be music, food, displays, games and lots more fun at the ranch. More information available soon and in the Summer Activity Guide. w w w.w a l n u t - c r e e k . o r g

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• Ceramics • Sculpture • Dance • Decorative & Fiber Arts

BEDFORD gallery Through March 27, 2011

Nature’s Beloved Son Rediscovering John Muir’s Botanical Legacy This exhibition highlights the life’s work of America’s most famous and influential Stephen J. Joseph, Epilobium naturalist and conservation- obcordatum Gray, Rock Fringe ist John Muir. Muir’s travels and discoveries are represented in a series of vivid images of botanical specimens, photographed by award winning photographer Stephen J. Joseph.

Sponsored with generous support from Shell Oil additional support comes DRAA and the Lesher Center for the Arts.

• Painting April 10–June 12, 2011

• Music

Land of Magic: Artists Explore Make-Believe

• Photography • Printmaking • Special Workshops

David Huffman, Dig It!, 2008, oil, acrylic and glitter on panel

The artists in this exhibition leave conventional reality behind to create alternate universes on canvas and paper. Themes of controversy and escape are portrayed with eccentric charm by Esther Pearl Watson, David Huffman, Lauren Cohen and Weston Teruya.

• Glass 2011 Artist Workshop Series

• Jewelry • Theater

For complete descriptions of over 120 classes in the visual and performing arts, refer to the Civic Arts Education Class Catalog. View the

Nancy Selvin: Multiples: Printing on Clay March 4, 2011, 1:00–5:00 p.m.

This workshop will introduce a simple low tech screen printing process for layering text and images on ceramic surfaces.

Workshops are $75 each and all the info can be found on the Bedford website.

For more information on receptions, workshops and programs call 925/295/1417 or go to www.bedfordgallery.org

catalog online at www.arts-ed.org, or you can call 943-5846 to have a copy sent to you.

1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, Noon-5:00pm; evenings from 6:00-8:00pm when there are performances in the LCA. Your theater ticket gets you in free the day of the performance.

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Our Spring Civic Arts Education Class Catalog Is Ready for You!

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Registration begins February 22, 2011

Mail Online

Fax

Available 24/7— Log onto www.WalnutCreekRec.org and click on Programs & Classes or Registration

Registration, with VISA or MasterCard information to : (925) 938-7529 or (925) 944-3598 for Aquatics

Registration Form with payment to: Walnut Creek Recreation Registration 301 N. San Carlos Drive Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Please do not call to confirm if your fax was received

Make checks payable to City of Walnut Creek

Phone

Walk-in

Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm (No phone registration available for Aquatics) (925) 943-5858

Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm Heather Farm Community Center 301 N. San Carlos Drive, Heather Farm Park Aquatics: Clarke Memorial Swim Center 1750 Heather Drive, Heather Farm Park

Please have your class title, number and credit card information ready

Confirmations will be sent for all mail-in, fax-in and phone registrations Confirmations are sent via email when possible, by post if necessary. If you do not receive your confirmation within 2 weeks, please call (925) 943-5858 prior to the start of class or before purchasing supplies or materials.

Pre-registration is required for participation in programs.

Please do not attend a class if you have not been registered.

Registration forms received prior to the dates specified will not be given priority consideration; however, you may fax, mail, or drop off your form at any time.

Complete one registration form per family. Forms may also be downloaded from our website.

Policies Refunds/Credits • Refunds/credits are subject to a $10 service charge per person, per class. Refunds are processed within three weeks.

• Refunds will be considered if requests are submitted to the Recreation Division up to seven days prior to the first day of class.

• For withdrawal requests received after the refund period but prior to the first day of class, a credit valid for one year may be permitted for use toward a future course.

• Withdrawal requests after the first class meeting are subject to partial credit less service charge and pro-rated course fees.

• No refund requests are accepted after the last class meeting.

• Failure to attend program or “no-shows” will not be granted a refund/credit.

Waiting lists are established once a class has reached maximum enrollment. If space opens or a new class is created, you will be notified.

A class may be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not met.

A full refund is available.

Make-up dates for missed classes will only be granted for class cancellations resulting from inclement weather or from direction of the Recreation Division.

Refunds/Credits, continued

ADA Accomodations

• Refund policies may vary for Adults 50+ (Seniors) programs.

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 require specific accommodations so you can fully enjoy one of our classes or programs, please call the Recreation Division office at (925) 943-5858.

Fees • All fee courses and camp registrations include a $2 administrative processing fee.

• Fees must be paid in full at time of registration by cash, money order, VISA, MasterCard or check payable to the City of Walnut Creek, unless otherwise stated in program description.

• All payments are processed upon receipt.

• Lab fees are payable to the instructor at the first class. Please do not include lab fees with your registration fees.

Donations If you wish to make a tax-deductible donation to our community programs, please indicate so on your registration.

Thank you!

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Recreation Division Telephone (Home)

Telephone (Cell/Work)

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City

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Email address Participant Name

M/F DOB

Activity Name

1st Choice Class # Start Date

2nd Choice Class # Start Date

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Account #______________________________________________Exp. Date______________ TOTAL Authorizing Signature___________________________________________________________ WAIVER OF LIABILITY: I consent to the above person’s participation in these activities and agree on behalf of said person and the undersigned that we assume the risk of accident or injuries sustained from whatever cause in connection therewith and release the City of Walnut Creek and its officers, agents and employees from any and all liability for such accident or injury. I understand I am responsible for all registration policies and procedures outlined in the department brochure. I further understand the City of Walnut Creek reserves the right to photograph facilities, activities, and program participants for potential future use. All photos remain the property of the City of Walnut Creek Recreation Division and may be used for publicity or promotional purposes only.

Dated:________________ Signature___________________________________________________________________________ Please indicate whether: Parent_______ Participant_______ Guardian_______

WHERE WE ARE Recreation Division Administrative Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 943-5858 301 N. San Carlos Drive 94598 Park/Picnic Reservations, Recreation Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . 943-5858 Civic Park Community Center. . . . . . . . . . 943-5852 1375 Civic Drive 94596 Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 943-5853 Seniors’ Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 943-5851 Seniors’ Volunteer Mini-Bus. . . . . . . . . 943-1434 Special Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256-3531 Civic Park Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 943-5858 1375 Civic Drive 94596 Dog Park Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256-3574 Foothill Community Gymnasium. . . . . . . . 256-3539 2775 Cedro Lane 94598 Golf Course Pro Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 934-4775 Reservations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 934-4775, x. 10 Heather Farm Community Ctr. . . . . . . . . . 943-5858 301 N. San Carlos Drive 94598 Park Rental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 943-5858 Facility Rental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256-3575 Heather Farm Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 943-4908 500 N. San Carlos Drive 94598 Skate Park Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256-3584 Swimming Pools Heather Farm, Clarke Pool . . . . . . . . . 943-5856 Larkey Swim Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 943-5861 Tennis Center & Pro Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 945-0105 1751 Heather Drive (Heather Farm Park) Tice Valley Community Gymnasium . . . . . 256-3572 2055 Tice Valley Blvd. 94595 Turf Hotline (Field Conditions). . . . . . . . . . . 256-3574 Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.WalnutCreekRec.org

City Council

Directory of Organizations

Sue Rainey, Mayor; Cindy Silva, Mayor Pro Tem; Kish Rajan; Bob Simmons; Gary Skrel until 12/7 City Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken Nordhoff

Acalanes Adult Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 935-0170 WC Adult Softball, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 943-1955 WC Aquabears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 939-5990 WC Aquanuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 934-4792 Boundary Oak Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . 934-4775 Continental Little League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210-6141 WC Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . 934-2007 WC Chess Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 939-7937 CC Jewish Community Center . . . . . . . . . 938-7800 Diablo Regional Arts Association. . . . . . . . . 932-1731 Diablo Sailing Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 935-2131 Diablo Singles Dance Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 820-4299 D.V. Fly Fisherman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 935-0360 D.V. Stamp Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 672-4610 D.V. Volleyball Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451-6581 Diablo Women’s Choral. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 682-3769 Equestrian Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 939-2929 4-H Club Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 646-6543 The Gardens at Heather Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . 947-1678 Lindsay Wildlife Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 935-1978 WC Little League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 806-8242 Model Train & Railroad Society . . . . . . . . . . 937-1888 Mt. Diablo Adult Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 937-1530 Mt. Diablo Mothers’ Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 927-2424 Odyssey Girls Volleyball Club . . . . . . . . . . . 941-0895 Pinnacle Volleyball Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457-6230 WC Racquet Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 945-0105 Shadelands Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 935-7871 Walnut Festival Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 935-6766 WC Downtown Business Assoc. . . . . . . . . . 932-9001 WC Marauders Football/Cheerleading. . . 941-4745 WC Swim Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 935-4372 WC Soccer Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-5662 WC Tennis Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 945-0105 WC Youth Athletic Association . . . . . . . . . 933-4884

City Website: . . . . . . . . . . . http://walnut-creek.org Park, Recreation and Open Space Commission Meets 1st Monday, 7pm 1666 North Main Street 94596 Sandra Jacobsen, Chair Dan Lawrence, Vice Chair Rich Carlston, Carla Ludwig, Joe Stadum, Rick Underwood, Tom Worthy

Arts Recreation & Community Svcs. Dept.

Administrative Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 943-5848 1666 North Main Street 94596 Lesher Center for the Arts Ticket Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 943-SHOW 1601 Civic Drive 94596 Open Tue-Sun Center Administrative Office. . . . . . . . . . . . 295-1400 Bedford Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295-1417 1601 Civic Drive 94596 Open Tue-Sun, noon–5pm Fri-Sat, 5–8pm Civic Arts Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 943-5846 1666 North Main Street 94596 Shadelands Art Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 943-5846 111 North Wiget Lane 94598 Fine Arts Preschool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 943-5842

Open Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 943-5899, x. 2135 Ranger Stations: Old Borges Ranch/Shell Ridge . . 943-5899, x. 2162 Howe HomesteadPark/Lime Ridge . . . . . . 930-7731 Sugarloaf & Acalanes Ridges . . . . . . . . . . . . 944-5766

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Index

Adults 50+: Ballroom Dance, 31 Bazaar Group, 31 Bingo, Drop-In, 34 Bridge Class and Programs, 33 Cardmaking Workshops, 31 Celebrating Mother’s and Father’s Day Luncheon, 31 Cell Phones Simplified, 33 Chair Yoga, 32 Class Info, 34 Computers Classes, 33, 34 Drop-In Activities, 35 Feel the Stretch, 32 Friday Socials, 31 Gental Exercise, 32 Gental Yoga, 32 Heartshapers, 33 Hooked on Books, 34 Investment Club, 34 Movie Matinee, 32 Oils, Acrylics & Collage, 31 Pancake Breakfast, 32 Pinochle, 34 Senior Services, 35 Sing-a-Long, 31 Snappy Cats, 34 Tennis, 35 Tuesday Line Dance, 31 Walking Buddies, 33 Walnut Creek Seniors Club, 32 WCSC Anniversary Party, 32 Write Your Memoirs, 34 Zumba®, 31

Aquatics: American Red Cross Courses & Training, 24 Aquasize, 23 Competitive Programs, 23 Employment Opportunities, 23 Facility Information, 22 Facility Rental Programs, 23 Fitness Programs, 23 Lap Swim & Fitness Center, 22 Learn to Synchro, 24 Recreational Swimming, 22 Registration Information, 24, 26 Swim Lessons, 25 Walnut Creek Masters Tryout, 23 Youth Competitive Swim & Stroke Class, 24

Arts Programs: Bedford Gallery, 39 Civic Arts Education Spring Catalog, 39

Boundary Oak Golf Course: Reservations & Fees, 21

Dance & Music: Argentine Tango, 12 Ballroom Dance for My Generation, 12 Belly Dance, 12 Big Kids Family Music, 4 Kinderdance®, 4 Line Dance, 12 Music Together, 4 Salsa & Latin Rhythms Dance, 12 Social Ballroom, Swing and Hot Latin Salsa, 12 Tahitian Dance & Drumming, 13

Tahitian Dance, Drum & Music, 8

Fashion & Beauty: Best Face Forward, 13 Color + Wardrobe: Just for You, 13 Spring Wardrobe Update, 13

Features: Picnic Site Reservations, 44

Food & Cooking: Asian Stir-fries, 13 Asian Vegetarian Cuisine, 14 Busy Bee Cooks, 4 Chinese Cooking Series, 14 Cooking with Kids, 8 Creating Quick & Healthy Meals from Costco & Trader Joe’s, 14 Homemade Gnocchi, 15 Homemade Pasta—Easier Than You Think, 15 Homemade Ravioli, 15 How to Use Your Pasta Machine, 15 International Crepes, 15 Sushi and Nigiri, 14 Thai Cooking Series, 14 Wine Tasting—Italy Uncorked, 13

General Information: Addresses of Class Locations, 3 Community Map, 43 Course Registration Form/Addresses, 41 Facility Rentals, 2 Information, 3 Registration Information, 40

Health & Fitness: Feldenkrais Method, 16 Golf—Junior, 8, 11 Golf—Adult, 17 Gymnastics—Parent/Child, 6 Gymnastics—Preschool, 6 Ice Skating—Parent & Me, 6 Ice Skating—Preschool, 6 Ice Skating—Youth, 8 Jazzercise, 16 Kidz Love Soccer, 7, 10 Shake Your Soul, 16 Pilates: Slow Method, 16 Tai Chi & Chi Kung, 16 Yoga Heart, 17 Zumba®, 17

Martial Arts: Cutting Edge Martial Arts, 9, 17 Karate Kids, 9 Keeping Kids Safe, 9 Specialized Recreation Karate, 20 Tiny Tigers Karate, 6

Open Space Programs: Ancient Ways Saturday, 37 Bird Walks, Monthly, 38 Blacksmithing at Old Borges Forge, 36 Celebrate Earth Day in Walnut Creek, 37 Explore Sugarloaf’s Native Plant Garden, 36 Fire Defensible Spaces, 36 Frog Fanatics, 37 Habitats of Acalanes Open Space, 38 Harvesting Howe Honey, 37 Lime Ridge Monthly Hike, 37 Migratory Bird Day, 36

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Moon Stalkers—Night Hikes in the Preserves, 38 Old Borges Ranch Tours, 37 Project Teacher Training, 36 Spring Plantapaloosa—Wildflower Hikes, 38 Truth about Horny Toads, The, 36 Useful Plants of Lime Ridge, 38 Who Pooped in the Park?, 36 Wildflowers of Shell Ridge, 38

Personal Enrichment: Babysitting for Beginners, 11 Chess Class, 9, 11 Community CPR, 19 CPR & First Aid Combo, 19 Creative Writing, Basic, 17 Dog Obedience Classes, 18 First Aid, 19 Home Composting, 26 Kids’ Carpentry, 9 Kindertots, 6 Oils, Acrylics & Collage, 19 Pet First Aid & CPR, 19 Retirement Planning Today, 19 Spanish Immersion Program, 7 Spanish Camp, 9 Toddling Around Mount Diablo, 6 Who Am I Meant to Be?, 19

Preschools: Civic Park Preschool (Ponies), 5 Fine Arts Preschool, 5 Heather Farm Preschool, 5

Science & Technology: Birds of Prey, 10 Bottle Biology, 10 Creatures of the Earth, 10 Disgusting Science, 10

Specialized Recreation: Weekly & Monthly Activities for the Developmentally Disabled, 20

Sports: Afterschool Sports Programs, 27 Badminton/Pickleball, 27 Basketball, Drop-In, 27 Basketball Leagues, 27 Kidz Love Soccer, 7, 10 Sports/Fitness Groups, 26 Tennis Programs, 27 Turf & Dog Park Hotline, 27 Volleyball, Drop-In, 27 Volleyball, League, 27 Wee Hoop, 8

Tennis: Adult Tennis Lessons, 30 Tennis Center Information, 28-29 Tennis Camps, 30 Youth Tennis Lessons, 29-30

Trips & Travel: Ski and Snowboard Trips for Teens, 11 Specialized Recreation Dinner Club, 20 Specialized Recreation Saturday Trips, 20

Computers & Technology: Cell Phones Simplified, 18 Computers: An Introduction to Your PC, 18 Internet Introduction: Discovering the Web, 18 MS Word: An Introduction, 18

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Foothill Gymnasium 2775 Cedro Ln.

Alma Park California & Olympic Boulevard 3 Arbolado Community Park Arbolado Drive 3 Castle Rock Youth Sports Park Hutchinson Road 3 Civic Park Civic Drive & North Broadway 3 Boundary Oak Golf Course Valley Vista Road 3 Diablo Shadows Neighborhood Park Diablo Shadows Dr. 3 El Divisadero Neighborhood Park El Divisadero Avenue 3 Heather Farm Park N. San Carlos Dr. & Ygnacio Valley Rd. 3 Howe-Homestead Park Walnut Boulevard 3 Larkey Community Park Buena Vista Ave. & First Ave. 3 Liberty Bell Plaza Broadway & Mt. Diablo Boulevard 3 Northgate Neighborhood Park Castle Rock Road 3 Old Oak Park Rossmore Parkway 3 Rudgear Community Park Stewart Ave. & Dapplegray Ln. 3 San Miguel Neighborhood Park San Jose Court 3 Tice Valley Community Park Tice Valley Boulevard 3 Valle Verde Neighborhood Park Banyan Circle 3 Walden Neighborhood Park Oak Road 3 Ygnacio Heights Park Ygnacio Valley Road 3 Pine Creek Park Trails End Drive 3 Shadelands Ranch Museum Ygnacio Valley Road 3

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PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PA I D WALNUT CREEK CA PERMIT NO. 282 ECRWSS

RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER

Recreation Division City of Walnut Creek 301 N. San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 • www.WalnutCreekRec.org

Reservations for our group picnic areas available February 1:

Heather Farm Park Small picnic area for up to 30 people: $55/day Large picnic area for up to 300 people: $275/day

Larkey Park Medium picnic area for up to 75 people: $165/day Large picnic area for up to 300 people: $275/day All other picnic sites are available on a first-come/first-served basis, free of charge.

For more information call 943-5858