Fall 2021 Activity Menu

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GET YOUR GLOW ON!

Neon fun under the blacklights, zipline, live DJ, inflatable maze and more. Purchase glow swag at Wylie Parks and Recreation Glow in the Park section of Boo on Ballard at Olde City Park in downtown Wylie; then head down to the Historic Thomas and Mattie Brown House for the Victorian Haunt and some spooktacular photo opportunities. Bring money for glow swag, glow swords, wands, and more. Cash and credit card accepted.

MESSAGE TO OUR COMMUNITY: All activities are published with hopeful optimism. Due to the pandemic, various aspects of offerings may be scaled, canceled, or changed with little to no notice. Visit our website for related information.

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FEATURE SHOP WYLIE

Small choices make a huge difference. Support parks and

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“Who dun it” dress-up dinner event, and holiday favorites you love

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Stay active, busy and creative with sports, arts, and STEAM options

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Get into dance, fine art, crafts and more

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5% discount is available for online registrations processed during the week prior to standard registration: September 1 – 7.

REC PASS

15% discount is available to Rec Pass holders. May be combined with Early Bird discount when applicable for a 20% discount: September 1 – 7

DID YOU KNOW?

Half a cent of sales tax dollars spent in Wylie supports health and fitness, fun, and friendship. Sales tax and user fees provide 100% of the funding needed for all Recreation programs, including passes, classes, rentals, daily operations, and promotions.

ark and recreation departments across the country contribute to the vitality of the local economy, support health and wellbeing, and enhance the quality of life. In Wylie, this happens by way of parks and recreation opportunities and activities, beautiful outdoor spaces, wellness programs, and public health initiatives. It is our mission to spark connection with self, family, and community through meaningful park and recreation experiences.

When you choose to keep it local, the cyclical benefits of business, community, and jobs spark connections with the people that surround you and enhance the quality of life in Wylie. Mike Agnew, Wylie Chamber of Commerce president knows what a difference small choices make. “As the Chamber of Commerce in Wylie, we have always supported our local businesses of all sizes,” says Mike. “To us, “shopping local” just makes sense as it increases the City’s tax base and results in improved services and amenities without raising taxes on its citizens. The fact that sales tax plays a vital role in funding Parks and Recreation in Wylie – whose goal is to create a healthier citizenry through exercise and education – makes it even more important. So now we say “Shop Local, it’s good for your health!”

At the heart of Wylie, and located in the Municipal Complex, Wylie Recreation Center supports the health and well-being of more than 405,000 guests annually. Located in Wylie’s Community Park, the Senior Recreation Center connects more than 90,000

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guests to fun, friendship, and fitness, each year. The community plays at 19 playgrounds, 24 soccer, baseball, and softball fields, and enjoys 17.8 miles of trail. Pavilions and many other amenities accommodate birthday parties, family reunions, and more. Wylie Parks and Recreation supports the community’s job market by providing more than 100 jobs, and generates economic benefit by providing mission-driven, mostly

no-charge and low-charge offerings to citizens. This fall explore historic Downtown Wylie. The vibrant Ballard Avenue provides plenty of unique holiday shopping experiences, playtime at Olde City Park, and festive holiday events including Glow in the Park at Boo on Ballard, and the annual Parade and Tree Lighting. Enjoy the endless benefits of Parks and Recreation in your community and shop Wylie. We have roots here.

“It helps me maintain my goals, maintain my health — but I think more than that, it’s about community. I’ve made a lot of friends and that keeps me healthy. It’s not just about your physical health, but also your mental wellbeing.”

— Eugene G., Wylie Recreation Center Guest since 2012

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Pancake Breakfast

Pancakes and syrup and bacon, oh my. Start your day off right with a hot breakfast provided by Garnet Hill Rehabilitation and Skilled Care. Once you have your fill of flapjacks, coffee, and more, stick around to play favorite games.

Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / PARD Staff

F 10/1 9:30 – 10:30 AM No Charge 12531

Donuts with Santa

Santa Claus is coming to town. The jolly old elf and his famous team of helpers are stopping in Wylie to share a kid-friendly breakfast. Capture precious memories and milestones, honor a holiday tradition, and share in themed activity time. Take home crafts, a festive picture with Santa, and a digital album.

Ages: 1 – 10 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / PARD Staff

Sa 12/4 8:30 – 9:30 AM $19

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Santa’s Furry Helpers

Santa Paws is coming to town with a sack full of treats for his furry friends. Create a new tradition and capture doggy smiles with St. Nick. Spoil your pup with dog-friendly holiday treats and create a keepsake festive bandana. Take home a photo with Santa and a digital album. Dogs must be on a leash. Register by owner. Two dog maximum per registration.

Ages: 18 Yrs + Wylie Recreation Center / PARD Staff Sa

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Pumpkins on the Prairie

Add fall cheer to your front porch. Make memories with your family, enhance creativity, and share in a fall tradition. Paint or carve a hand-selected pumpkin. Create a silly, scary, goofy, or toothless jack-o-lantern to take home. Parent participation required. Register per person. All supplies provided.

Ages: 2 – 12 Yrs

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Turkey Trot Zumba

Dance away the turkey and dressing. Effortlessly burn through calories while moving to lively, energetic tunes. This interval style workout features a combination of fast and slower rhythms that all fitness levels enjoy. Turkey costumes applauded. No prior Zumba experience necessary. In the event of rain, class moves indoors. Please check in at the front desk.

Ages: 12 Yrs +

Wylie Recreation Center / Erin Larew

Howl-O-Ween Ghouls

Pup-kin spice and everything nice. Dress to impress, pawty with new friends, and capture doggy smiles. Spoil your pup with dog-friendly spooky treats, create a keepsake Halloween bandana, and vote on the best dog costume. Winner takes home a special dog swag bag. Dogs must be on a leash. Register by owner. Two dog maximum per registration.

Ages: 18 Yrs + Wylie Recreation Center / PARD Staff

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Parent’s Night Out

Enjoy an evening out while your kids have fun at Wylie Rec. Active and organized activities increase social skills, boost creativity, and enhance motor skills. Activities include supervised crafts, games, rock climbing, pizza for dinner, and a movie. Extended care available, register separately. Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing. Kids are divided into age-appropriate groups. If your child has dietary restrictions, please pack a dinner.

Ages: 4 – 12 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / PARD Staff

Extended Care

Later movie time? Out of town sporting event? No problem! Keep the kids active, busy, and engaged with additional activities, games, and crafts. Parent’s Night Out registration required to register for Extended Care.

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Masters of Mystery

Food, fun, and fracas. Put your sleuthing skills to the test as you investigate the scene, piece together the clues, and solve a fictitious murder. Remember to keep a sharp eye on fellow dinner guests to uncover the motive, method, and villainous culprit. Enjoy professional actors, and dinner catered by Napoli’s Italian Restaurant. Victorian-inspired attire and participation encouraged.

Ages: 55 Yrs + Wylie Recreation Center / PARD Staff

Sa 10/9 6 – 9 PM $49 12599

Gingerbread Workshop

Decorate your Christmas with joy. Delight in a festive tradition, create precious family moments, and express holiday cheer. Design, assemble, and adorn your gingerbread house with icing, gumdrops, candy canes, chocolates, and more. Take home your gingerbread house and a digital memory album. Snacks and refreshments provided. Parent participation required. Register per person. All supplies provided.

Christmas Celebration

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Share friendship, cheer, and merriment during this special season of joy. Enjoy a catered meal and delicious dessert. Sing along to Christmas carols with friends. Delight in live seasonal entertainment, lots of door prizes, laughter, and loads of fun. Event will take place at First Baptist Wylie Event Center. Register by 12/1.

Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / PARD Staff

F 12/10 11 AM – 1 PM No Charge 12566

Hot Chocolate Zumba

Ditch the workout and join the party outdoors. This fusion of Latin and international music and dance creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective cardio session. The routines feature interval training techniques with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Lose yourself in energetic moves while shaping up. Please dress appropriately for weather. In the event of rain, class moves indoors. Please check in at Front Desk.

Ages: 12 Yrs +

Wylie Recreation Center / Erin Larew

Sa 12/11 10:30 – 11:30 AM $9 12567

Ages: 2 – 12 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / PARD Staff

Noon Year’s Eve Zumba Party

Start your new year resolutions a day early. Dance and groove your way to 2022 with a dynamic, exciting, and fun-filled cardio session. End the workout with a sparkling grape juice countdown-tonoon toast. No prior Zumba experience necessary. Please check-in at the front desk.

Ages: 12 Yrs + Wylie Recreation Center / Erin Larew

F 12/31 11 AM – 12 PM $9

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Adventures in Art

Young Picassos! Explore color theory, perspective, and various brushstrokes. Utilize oil paint, acrylic, watercolors, charcoal, and pastels to create fall landscapes, winter wonderlands, and more. $60 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Bring paper towels, a box to put an 8x10 painting in, and dress to mess.

Ages: 6 – 13 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Sandy Elkins

Fall Foliage

Falling for fall colors! Brush up on painting stunning fall scenery, colorful autumn landscapes, classic harvest favorites, and more.

M - Th 10/11 – 10/14 1 – 4 PM $69 + supply fee 12493

Winter Wonderland

Snow much to paint, snow little time. Utilize oil paint, acrylic, watercolors, charcoal, and pastels to depict snowcapped mountains, igloos, and other winter scenes.

M - Th 12/27 – 12/30 1 – 4 PM $69 + supply fee 12494

DJ Beats

Remix! Discover new skills and techniques to mix, scratch, and match beats and music. Foster creativity, and excite in a new challenge while building confidence, and exploring multiple genres of music. Explore the technology and programs needed to engineer sounds. Laptop, turntable, and equipment provided.

Ages: 8 – 14 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / The American DJ Company

M - Th 12/20 – 12/23 1 – 4 PM $125 12495

Multi-Sport Allstars

Be a champion. Try your hand at a new sport and enhance physical fitness, boost leadership skills, and advance coordination. Develop essential skills, comprehend rules, and participate in game play for a variety of sports. Discover basketball, soccer, track and field, and more in one cohesive setting. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Sky Hawks

M - Th 10/11 – 10/14 9 AM – 12 PM $129

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Basketball Skills & Games

Take it to the net. Develop basketball skills and fine-tune fundamentals. Boost physical and mental endurance, improve abilities, and enhance teamwork. Compete in a series of challenges, drills, and games to refine footwork, agility, and overall fitness. Work with a team to enhance your leadership skills, and participate in a basketball tournament. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / PARD Staff

M - Th 12/27 – 12/30 9 AM – 12 PM $105 12516

Friday Workshop

Plunge into exciting brain-teasing activities while gaining knowledge, new skills, and friendship. Choose mini workshops that introduce science, art, math, sports, and more. Experiment with a variety of tools, equipment, and materials and learn how to apply your new skills to everyday life. Wylie Rec staff-led unless otherwise indicated.

Space Odyssey

Mission Control Center, do you copy? Explore the stars using scratch software. Discover alien life in outer space, and program a rocket for blastoff.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Engineering For Kids®

Soccer Kicks

Next up ... World Cup! Conquer soccer fundamentals, magnify overall fitness, and develop coordination on the field. Work with your team during drills, games, and friendly competitions. Enhance dribbling, passing, shooting, and active teamwork strategies. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Sky Hawks

M - Th 12/20 – 12/23 9 AM – 12 PM $129 12515

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F 10/15 9 AM – 12 PM $29

Archery

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Take aim. Gain skills for shooting with accuracy and precision. Practice the steps of proper shooting technique and become familiar with the various parts of the bow. Wear comfortable clothing that is not loose fitting and tie back loose hair. Wear closed-toed shoes.

Ages: 8 – 12 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / PARD Staff

F 12/24 9 AM – 12 PM $29

Rock Climbing

Get a hold of rock climbing. Build confidence, enhance problem-solving skills, and fine-tune communication methods. Learn basic climbing techniques, become familiar with equipment, and practice tying three different knots. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / PARD Staff

F 12/31 9 AM – 12 PM $29

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Forensic Investigators

Unravel the mystery. Investigate evidence and materials to analyze fingerprints, impressions, and imprints. Enhance leadership skills, increase critical thinking, and master communication. Decipher the clues of ransom notes, lie detector tests, and other evidence to identify the perpetrator. $25 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class.

Ages: 7 – 14 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Engineering For Kids®

M - Th 10/11 – 10/14 9 AM – 12 PM $125 + supply fee 12518

Amazing Fall Race

On your mark, get set, go! Travel around the world and discover mechanical engineering, enhance creativity, and increase problem-solving skills. Design and build boats, planes, rockets, and dragsters strong enough to traverse through the most treacherous terrain, brave the stormiest seas, and soar in the clouds. Work with your team to see whose apparatus can travel the world the fastest. $30 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class.

Ages: 7 – 13 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Engineering For Kids®

M - Th 10/11 – 10/14 1 – 4 PM $125 + supply fee 12519

Llama Sewing

No prob-llama! Learn about sewing machines, thread, fabric, seams, and bobbins. Enhance fine motor skills, boost reading comprehension, and apply STEM principles while making an oven mitt, pillows, pin cushion, and more. Snacks included. $25 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Bring sewing machine; a few available upon request.

Ages: 9 – 16 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Amber Smith

M - Th 10/11 – 10/14 9 AM – 12 PM $129 + supply fee 12550

Let It Sew

Bobbin’ in the snow. Enhance fine motor skills, boost STEAM principles, and increase problem-solving skills. Discover how to operate a sewing machine and create a stuffed winter fox, soup bowl hot pad, owl hand warmers, and more. $25 supply fee payable to instructor at first class. Bring sewing machine; a few available upon request.

Ages: 9 – 16 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Amber Smith

M - Th 12/27 – 12/30 9 AM – 12 PM $129 + supply fee 12551

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STEAM Tank Entrepreneur

Attention! Entrepreneurs wanted. Inspire innovation, unleash creativity, and foster an entrepreneurial spirit. Work with a team daily to design, create, and open a new business. Present your new, innovative business to the peer sharks. Persuade the sharks to green light your business opening and receive entrepreneurial success.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Challenge Island

Retro STEAM Explorers

Blast from the past! Ignite creativity, improve leadership skills, and let your imagination run wild. Work with peers to create a time machine and transform to a different decade daily. Conduct science experiments, engineer pop culture products, discover technology from the past, and build iconic toys.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Challenge Island

Slimetopia

Ooey, gooey, squishy slime extravaganza! Enhance critical thinking, solve scientific problems, and stimulate creativity with fun-loving gloop. Discover the science behind slime and create 10 different types of playful polymers including, bubbly, fluffy, foamy, and more. Put your slime to the test and see who can create the best consistency, texture, and stretch.

Ages: 5 – 10 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Challenge Island

M - Th 12/20 – 12/23 1 – 4 PM

STEAM Space Quest

3 ... 2 ... 1 ... blast off! STEAM across the universe with new friends, generate creativity, and boost problemsolving skills. Engineer your own mission control station, launch a rocket, and recreate the moon. Soar through the planets, discover the stars, and identify comets with STEAM principals.

Ages: 5 – 10 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Challenge Island

M - Th 12/20 – 12/23 9 AM – 12 PM

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Holiday Magic Tricks

Abracadabra ... the holidays are here! Inspire curiosity, build self-confidence, and develop fine motor skills through an introduction to magic. Discover incredible magic tricks that you can do with everyday objects and impress friends and family at your next holiday gathering. Perform your unique magic show with custom props and one-of-a-kind showmanship to your peers. Supply list prints on receipt.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Dal Sanders

M - Th 12/20 – 12/23 9 AM – 12 PM $135 12638

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Ballet and Tap Combo

Discover the dancer within. Enhance overall body control, improve confidence, and increase strength through progressive movements. Learn fun and artistic choreography that emphasizes technique, coordination, and creativity. Study proper foot placement, dance terminology, and body alignment while learning the fundamentals of ballet and tap. Wear black leotard, white tights, and ballet and tap shoes.

Ages: 5 – 10 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Anderson Performing Arts

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Tutus and Tap

Tap, twist, and twirl. Young dancers increase coordination, enhance balance, and improve confidence as you plié, chassé, and pirouette across the floor. Learn the techniques needed to build a foundation in ballet, tap, and rhythm. Enjoy a variety of fun equipment such as balls, hula hoops, and mats. Wear black leotard, white tights, and ballet and tap shoes.

Ages: 2 – 4 Yrs

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Craft Corner

Get crafty. Create one-of-a-kind treasures to keep or share with your friends and family. Quick and easy projects include something for everyone. Learn a new skill, or show off an old one in a friendly environment with fellow crafters. All supplies provided.

Ages: 55 Yrs +

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Card Making

Think outside the card store. Create your own greetings, birthday wishes, and thank you notes. Embellish paper with stamps, stickers, folds, fonts, and more. Get hands-on assistance crafting two unique, personalized cards for friends and family. All supplies provided.

Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Angela Daniel

Model Masters

Release your inner craftsman. Glue, hammer, and paint wood model kits into custom works of art while progressing at your own pace. Enjoy a new pastime, enhance dexterity, and create a model masterpiece. New project featured each month. All supplies provided.

Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Matt Kruse

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Good Yarns

Get hooked. Chain, slip stitch, and double crochet your next craft project. Learn the basic steps of crochet while experimenting with a variety of color schemes and textures. Take home a great handmade project and the skills to make many more. All supplies provided.

Ages: 55 Yrs +

Senior Recreation Center / Michelle Stone

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Wreath Making

Deck out your door. Create a beautiful wreath using a variety of textures, ribbon, and décor. Learn how to select and place stems and color for a balanced and whimsical look. Take it home or surprise a friend with a unique handmade gift. All supplies provided.

Ages: 55 Yrs +

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Cooking Craze

Food quality not food quantity. Discover kitchen and food safety, meal preparation, and study international cuisines. Experiment with different flavors and ingredients to create a variety of tasty meals. Work with a chef and take your culinary skills to the next level. Enjoy eating the delicious treats you prepared at the end of each class. $15 supply fee payable to instructor.

Ages: 7 – 14 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Chefsville®

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Cakeology

The icing on the cake! Take your cake decorating and icing skills to the next level. Discover different types of icings and how to use each for the best results. Receive hands-on training when using icing tips and piping bags. Practice your new decorating techniques on a personal 6-inch cake, and take home a yummy masterpiece. All supplies provided.

Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Debra Meyer Tu

Piano

Step aside, Mozart Jr. in training! Understand the layout of the piano keys and gain knowledge in proper playing techniques, note recognition, and the fundamentals of music theory. Discover songs that encourage self-expression, creativity, and ingenuity. Collaborate with your peers and practice group performance skills. $5 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class.

Ages: 7 – 13 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Rich Verde

Guitar

Don’t fret, conquer guitar! Understand the layout and functions of the guitar fingerboard, grow music literacy skills, recognize notes, and boost rhythm. Practice solo performances and collaborate with your peers to develop ensemble concert skills. Learn to play a repertoire of classical, jazz, and popular guitar music. $10 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Bring acoustic guitar.

Ages: 8 – 14 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Rich Verde

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Gardening

Embrace your green thumb. Learn and share gardening tips while socializing with friends. Grow your very own fruits and vegetables alongside a skilled instructor. Gain valuable plant care tips. Seeds, tools, and soil provided.

Ages: 55 Yrs +

Senior Recreation Center / Kate Philippi

Palette Party

Color your world. Create a painting masterpiece with step-by-step instructions while socializing with friends. Use acrylic paints and discover basic color theory, how best to layer colors, and form a one-ofa-kind piece of art to adorn your wall. All supplies provided. Dress to mess.

Ages: 55 Yrs +

Senior Recreation Center / Lindsay Bain

Basic Floral Design

Fill your world with color. Under the guidance of a professional florist, design a floral masterpiece by combining colors, choosing proper flower combinations, and creating the right balance. Make anything from quaint corsages to beautiful arrangements for your home. All supplies provided.

Ages: 55 Yrs +

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Charming Card & Co.

Handmade hellos. Discover the art of crafting oneof-a-kind cards and envelopes through step-by-step project instruction. Dress up greeting cards with embellishments, cutouts, charming designs, and more. Share tips and tricks with fellow crafters and take home six unique cards to share with friends and family. Bring crafting glue and scissors. All other supplies included.

Ages: 18 Yrs +

Wylie Recreation Center / Sandra Ballas

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Calligraphy Workshop

Get inked! Enjoy the calming meditative process of calligraphy, hone fine motor skills, and add creative flair to projects. Explore the principles behind artistic handwriting, practice various strokes, and fine-tune lettering techniques. Gain the confidence to create beautiful text through step-by-step instruction. Bring a calligraphy pen and ink.

Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Nakita Christensen Th

Sewing Workshop

I needle little more thread. Increase attention to detail, enhance concentration, and socialize with friends. Learn to operate a sewing machine and then measure, pin, and cut fabrics. Utilize a variety of patterns to create unique sewn items. Bring sewing machine; a few available upon request.

Ages: 9 – 16 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Amber Smith

Leaf Pillow

Beleaf in yourself! Uncover straight and whip stitches to fabricate your pillow. Then design, cut, and sew fabric leaves for a custom embellishment. $10 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class.

Sa 10/9 9:30 AM – 12 PM $25 + supply fee 12612

Holiday Sewing

Let it sew, let it sew, let it sew! Check off your shopping list and choose from a variety of holiday themed projects to sew and stitch. Create one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones. $12 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Complete multiple projects.

Sa 11/13 9:30 AM – 12 PM $25 + supply fee 12615

Rock On

#WylieRocks. Join in the painted-rock craze that provides creative time with friends. Turn plain rocks into works of art in this award-winning program. Follow step-by-step painting instruction to create a beautiful addition for your home garden or the Senior Rec Center’s Inspirational Rock Garden. All supplies provided.

Ages: 55 Yrs +

Senior Recreation Center / Pam Little

W 10/6 10 – 11:30 AM No Charge 12631

W 11/3 10 – 11:30 AM No Charge 12632

W 12/1 10 – 11:30 AM No Charge 12633

W 10/6 12:30 – 2 PM No Charge 12635

W 11/3 12:30 – 2 PM No Charge 12636

W 12/1 12:30 – 2 PM No Charge 12637

North Pole At-Home Helpers

Treat yo’elf to a season off from the North Pole helpers. No need to stress the helpers plan the scene, purchase supplies, and come up with a unique script. Kit includes how-to directions, photo of daily setup, and all supplies needed for 24 days of unique themes. Leave the scout elves up to us! Pick-up at Wylie Recreation Center during open hours.

Ages: 18 Yrs + Virtual Rec Center / PARD Staff 11/1 – 12/31 $35 12621

Ready Set Sew

All about sewing. Express creativity, stretch STEAM principles, and enhance critical thinking skills. Explore the ins and outs of a sewing machine, cut and pin fabric, and construct uniquely sewn items. Uncover a variety of stitching techniques, box corners, zipper installs, and more. $10 supply fee is payable to instructor at first class. Bring sewing machine; a few available upon request.

Ages: 8 – 16 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Amber Smith

Fall Apron

Tu 10/5 – 10/26* 5 – 6 PM $55 12628 *No class 10/12.

Stuffed Christmas Tree

Tu 11/2 – 11/16 5 – 6 PM $55 12630

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Heard Natural Science Museum

Become one with nature. Discover local animal habitats, conservation and preservation measures, and appreciate nature through education during a docent led tour. Visit the resident lemurs, owls, snakes, and turtles throughout the Wildlife Sanctuary, and get moving with friends on the Heard nature trails.

Ages: 55 Yrs +

Th 10/14 12:45 – 4 PM $25

Autumn at the Arboretum

Falling leaves are summer saying goodbye. Celebrate the changing seasons with a festival of fall colors at the Dallas Arboretum. Walk through fields of favorite fall flowers, the 1-acre pumpkin village full of thousands of pumpkins, gourds and squash, and even a hay bale maze. Bring money for lunch at the Arboretum.

Ages: 55 Yrs +

Th 10/21 9 AM – 2:30 PM $25 12614

Prairie Lights

Be merry and bright. Two miles of holiday-themed lights await you at Grand Prairie’s famous Prairie Lights. Wind your way through the park to the Holiday Village to purchase snacks and visit the gift shop. Finish the fabulous light-filled spectacle with an animated light tunnel. Bring money for dinner and snacks.

Ages: 55 Yrs +

Th 12/2 3:15 – 9:15 PM $25 12616

Fort Worth Zoo

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Discover more than 540 species, including mammals, birds, and ectoderms during a zoo adventure. Admire the newly opened Elephant Springs habitat and get to know the three-generation family of Asian elephants that live there. Bring money for lunch at the zoo.

Ages: 55 Yrs +

Christmas in Grapevine

’Tis the season to be merry! Surround yourself with the holiday spirit at the Christmas Capital of Texas. Wander Grapevine’s historic downtown, finish your Christmas gifting with a unique shopping experience, and enjoy a tasty meal with friends on the decorated square. Bring money for shopping and dining.

Ages: 55 Yrs +

Truck Yard

3:30 – 9:30 PM $19

Calling all foodies! Expand your palette with a night out at the Truck Yard in downtown Dallas. Fill your tank with a variety of food from various food trucks, have a drink with friends, and enjoy live music from a local musician. Bring money for dinner and drinks.

Ages: 55 Yrs +

HEALTH & FITNESS

CPR and First Aid Training

Be a life saver. Discover the tools needed to react efficiently in a high-stress situation. Identify when an emergency occurs and when CPR, AED, or first aid is needed. Use real-life scenarios and hands-on practice to be prepared to provide aid if presented with a life-threatening emergency. Learn first aid, AED, and proper CPR techniques for infants, children, and adults. Optional $10 Certification Card fee paid to instructor at class.

Ages: 12 Yrs +

Wylie Recreation Center / Francisco Carrero Sa

Ages: 18 Yrs +

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Gentle Flow Yoga

Gentle Flow Yoga offers guided instruction that welcomes all fitness and experience levels. Gain muscle strength, improve core balance, and increase overall relaxation through essential yoga poses and breathing techniques. Coordinate breathing with movement to improve mental and physical health and release stress. No prior yoga experience necessary.

Ages: 13 Yrs + Wylie Recreation Center / Katharine Isbell

Zumba

Ditch the workout and join the party. This fusion of Latin and international music and dance creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective cardio session. The routines feature interval training techniques with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Lose yourself in energetic moves while shaping up.

Ages: 13 Yrs +

Wylie Recreation Center / Erin Larew

Tu Th 6:15 - 7:15 PM $6 / Class Meeting

Boot Camp

Need a workout boost? Power up to the next level of strength, stability, and endurance. Target the entire body with calisthenics, core workouts, cardio exercises, and weight training. Feel good about fitness. Working out with a group promotes enhanced energy levels, reduces stress, and increases your commitment to a fitness routine.

Ages: 13 Yrs +

Wylie Recreation Center / Leslie Williams

M W 5:15 - 6:15 PM $6 / Class meeting

Sa 9 AM - 10 AM $6 / Class Meeting

Pick the individual class dates you want.

Latin Aerobics

Join in the aerobic dance craze. This low-impact fitness program with Latin flare fits your needs. Practice the basic steps of samba, salsa, merengue, and mambo set to upbeat Latin rhythms. Move to the beat at a comfortable speed, or modify the intensity of your workout with the use of a chair. All dance levels welcome. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Lori Jaynes

W 1:15 - 2:15 PM $3 / Class Meeting

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Soccer Sparks

Kick-it. Magnify overall physical development and coordination in a low-pressure, high-skill learning environment. Develop soccer and social skills participating as a group in a structured activity. Enhance dribbling, passing, shooting, and active teamwork strategies. Tennis shoes only. No cleats.

Ages: 2 – 3 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Soccer Sparks M

Ages: 4 – 5 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Soccer Sparks

Basketball Champs

Ages: 6 – 9 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Soccer Sparks M

Ages: 10 – 12 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Soccer Sparks

Slam-dunk! Boost physical fitness, increase leadership skills, and enhance fundamentals. Take it to the court and practice shooting, passing, dribbling, ball handling, and more. Fine-tune new talents during games, scrimmages, and friendly competitions. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / PARD Staff

Volleyball

Bump, set, and spike. Get a handle on ball control, develop self-confidence, and learn to work strategically as a team. Practice basic volleyball skills like digging, spiking, and serving. Move through various rotations and plays individually and as a team. Kneepads recommended.

Beginner

Ages: 6 – 10 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Gina Katin

Intermediate

Ages: 11 – 16 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Gina Katin

Advanced

Ages: 12 – 16 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Gina Katin

Archery

Take aim. Gain skills for shooting with accuracy and precision. Develop self-confidence, increase coordination, and build strength. Practice the steps of proper shooting technique, learn range setup, and become familiar with the various parts of the bow. Wear comfortable fitted clothing, closed- toed shoes, and tie back loose hair.

Ages: 8 – 14 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / PARD Staff

Beginner

Th

Th

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Th 12/2 – 12/30* 5:30 – 6:15 PM $39

*No class 12/09.

Advanced

Prerequisite: Beginner Archery or instructor approval.

Th 10/7 – 10/28 6:30 – 7:15 PM $39

Th 11/4 – 11/18 6:30 – 7:15 PM $29

Th 12/2 – 12/30* 6:30 – 7:15 PM $39

*No class 12/09.

Karate

Master the Ryubukai Okinawan art of self-defense that employs hand strikes and kicks with swift and calculated movements used to disable or subdue an opponent. Focus on the flow of movement, sparring, and weapons while attaining discipline, self-control, and physical fitness. Uniform required.

Ages: 6 – 14 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Dan Thompson

W 10/6 – 12/15* 6:30 – 8 PM $79 12426 *No class 11/24.

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ACTIVITY INDEX

BY LOCATION

WYLIE REC CENTER

: Adventures in Art, 9

: Amazing Fall Race, 11

R Archery, 23

: Ballet and Tap Combo, 13

R Basketball Champs, 22

R Basketball Skills & Games, 10 Boot Camp, 21

: Charming Card & Co., 17

: Cooking Craze, 14

R CPR and First Aid Training, 20

: DJ Beats, 9

R Donuts with Santa, 6

: Forensic Investigators, 11

R Friday Workshop, 10

Gentle Flow Yoga, 20

R Gingerbread Workshop, 8

BY AGE GROUP

KIDS

: Adventures in Art, 9

: Amazing Fall Race, 11

R Archery, 23

: Ballet and Tap Combo, 13

R Basketball Champs, 22

R Basketball Skills & Games, 10

: Cooking Craze, 14

R CPR and First Aid Training, 20

: DJ Beats, 9

R Donuts with Santa, 6

: Forensic Investigators, 11

R Friday Workshop, 10

R Gingerbread Workshop, 8

: Guitar, 15

: Holiday Magic Tricks, 12

R Hot Chocolate Zumba, 8

R Karate, 23

: Let It Sew, 11

: Llama Sewing, 11

R Multi-Sport Allstars, 9

R Noon Year’s Eve Zumba Party, 8

Parent’s Night Out, 7

Personal Training, 30

: Piano, 15

R Pumpkins on the Prairie, 6

: Ready Set Sew, 18

: Guitar, 15

COVID-19 impact on Recreation Activities: Due to the pandemic, some activity locations may be modified to meet outdoors (R) or online (:) if needed.

Location modifications will be communicated to all registered participants in the event of change.

: Holiday Magic Tricks, 12

R Hot Chocolate Zumba, 8

R Howl-O-Ween Ghouls, 7

R Karate, 23

: Let It Sew, 11

: Llama Sewing, 11

R Multi-Sport Allstars, 9

R Noon Year’s Eve

Zumba Party, 8

Parent’s Night Out, 7 Personal Training, 30

: Piano, 15

R Pumpkins on the Prairie, 6

: Ready Set Sew, 18

: Retro STEAM Explorers, 12

R Santa’s Furry Helpers, 6

: Sewing Workshop, 17

: Slimetopia, 12

R Soccer Kicks, 10

: Retro STEAM Explorers, 12

: Sewing Workshop, 17

: Slimetopia, 12

R Soccer Kicks, 10

R Soccer Sparks, 22

: STEAM Tank Entrepreneur, 12

R Turkey Trot Zumba, 7

R Volleyball, 23

: STEAM Space Quest, 12

: Tutus and Tap, 13

TEENS

: Adventures in Art, 9

: Amazing Fall Race, 11

R Archery, 23

Boot Camp, 21

: Cooking Craze, 14

R CPR and First Aid Training, 20

: DJ Beats, 9

: Forensic Investigators, 11

Gentle Flow Yoga, 20

R Gingerbread Workshop, 8

: Guitar, 15

R Hot Chocolate Zumba, 8

R Karate, 23

: Let It Sew, 11

: Llama Sewing, 11

R Noon Year’s Eve Zumba Party, 8

Personal Training, 30

: Piano, 15

R Soccer Sparks, 22

: STEAM Space Quest, 12

: STEAM Tank Entrepreneur, 12

R Turkey Trot Zumba, 7

: Tutus and Tap, 13

R Volleyball, 23

Zumba, 21

WYLIE SENIOR REC CENTER

Autumn at the Arboretum, 19

R Basic Floral Design, 16

Cakeology, 15

Calligraphy Workshop, 17

: Card Making, 13

Christmas Celebration, 8

Christmas in Grapevine, 19

R CPR and First Aid Training, 20

: Craft Corner, 13

R Pumpkins on the Prairie, 6

: Ready Set Sew, 18

: Sewing Workshop, 17

R Turkey Trot Zumba, 7

R Volleyball, 23

Zumba, 21

ADULTS

Boot Camp, 21

: Charming Card & Co., 17

R CPR and First Aid Training, 20

Gentle Flow Yoga, 20

R Gingerbread Workshop, 8

R Hot Chocolate Zumba, 8

R Howl-O-Ween Ghouls, 7

R Noon Year’s Eve Zumba Party, 8

North Pole At-Home Helpers, 18

Personal Training, 30

R Pumpkins on the Prairie, 6

R Santa’s Furry Helpers, 6

R Turkey Trot Zumba, 7

Zumba, 21

ADULTS 55 YRS+

Autumn at the Arboretum, 19

R Basic Floral Design, 16 Boot Camp, 21

Cakeology,15

Calligraphy Workshop, 17

: Card Making, 13

Fort Worth Zoo, 19

R Gardening, 16

R Good Yarns, 14

Heard Natural Science Museum, 19

Latin Aerobics, 21

Masters of Mystery, 8

R Model Masters, 13

R Palette Party, 16

Pancake Breakfast, 6

Prairie Lights, 19

R Rock On, 18

Truck Yard, 19

: Wreath Making, 14

VIRTUAL REC CENTER

North Pole At-Home Helpers, 18

: Charming Card & Co., 17

Christmas Celebration, 8

Christmas in Grapevine, 19

R CPR and First Aid Training, 20

: Craft Corner, 13 Fort Worth Zoo, 19

R Gardening, 16

Gentle Flow Yoga, 20

R Gingerbread Workshop, 8

R Good Yarns, 14

Heard Natural Science Museum, 19

R Hot Chocolate Zumba, 8

R Howl-O-Ween Ghouls, 7

Latin Aerobics, 21

Masters of Mystery, 8

R Model Masters, 13

R Noon Year’s Eve Zumba Party, 8 North Pole At-Home Helpers, 18

R Palette Party, 16

Pancake Breakfast, 6 Personal Training, 30 Prairie Lights, 19

R Pumpkins on the Prairie, 6

R Rock On, 18

R Santa’s Furry Helpers, 6 Truck Yard, 19

R Turkey Trot Zumba, 7

: Wreath Making, 14 Zumba, 21

AWESOME EXPERTS

THE AMERICAN DJ COMPANY is focused on teaching youth what it means to be a professional DJ. The Company prioritizes educating kids about the vast careers that they can pursue with DJing such as sound engineers, producers, radio personalities, tech directors, and more. The Company fosters an environment for kids to explore creativity, try something new, and make friends. Their motto is B.E.A.T. Believe in yourself. Engage with everyone. Activate your talent. Train to be prepared.

ANDERSON PERFORMING ARTS

is owned and operated by Kristine Anderson. Mrs. Kristine was born and raised in Orange County, California, where she began her dancing journey at the tender age of 3. She continued dancing and competing with local dance studios throughout her childhood. In 2007, Mrs. Kristine began teaching classes. Her vision is to share her love and passion of dance, cheer, music, and theater with children. She hopes to inspire her students and create performers of tomorrow. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2017.

LINDSAY BAIN teaches Palette Party at the Senior Recreation Center. She enjoys expressing herself through colors and painting, and professionally with her photography business. She is excited to share her passion for the arts and is ready to help participants find inner artistic talents. Lindsay has been a part of the Senior Recreation Center team since 2019.

SANDRA BALLAS teaches

Charming Cards & Co. at Wylie Recreation Center. She has always enjoyed creating homemade gifts but found her passion for making oneof-a-kind greeting cards for friends and family in 2017. Sandra loves the friendships and camaraderie that comes from crafting together. She can’t wait to share her passion with a new group of card makers and teach them to create beautiful greetings.

FRANSISCO CARREO has been a firefighter and Paramedic since 2012. He is a certified CPR Instructor with the American Heart Association and Safety Services. During Fransisco’s career as a first responder, he has gained hands-on experience with a variety of emergencies, CPR, and First Aid. He desires to equip bystanders with the tools needed to perform CPR to help increase the chances of survival. Fransisco’s goal is to teach CPR and First Aid to help prepare individuals to help others when an emergency occurs.

CHALLENGE ISLAND strives to provide an unmistakable and unique camp experience utilizing STEAMbased curriculum that is rich in spirit, flair, and zeal. Their interdisciplinary approach turns kids into innovators, leaders, and big thinkers. They focus on project- based learning with a strong emphasis on collaboration and communication. Challenge Island empowers students to use imagination, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to come up with creative solutions to challenges. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since July 2016.

CHEFSVILLE® has been owned by Scott Horwitz, executive director, since May 2006. His program empowers kids to make healthier food choices by providing opportunities to experiment with various flavors and food groups while learning about nutrition. Scott brings his years of chef experience to the classroom to give youngsters the opportunity to play with food because food should be fun! Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since September 2015.

NAKITA CHRISTENSEN teaches Calligraphy Workshop at Wylie Senior Recreation Center. Her love of cursive writing and calligraphy began as a child. She continued to discover the art of calligraphy and expanded her lettering skills using different techniques, and styling. Nakita is excited to share her passion and help others discover how to give their written words more power with calligraphy.

ANGELA DANIEL teaches Creative Confections and Card Making. She has been working for the City of Wylie since 2010 and at the Senior Recreation Center since 2016. Angela loves sharing her creativity and recipes with those around her. She has many great memories of cooking and baking with her grandmother, mother, and children. Her favorite quote is, “The fondest memories happen while gathered around the table.” Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since September 2016.

SANDY ELKINS offers fine art painting classes. She started painting as a hobby in 2005. In 2011, she became a Robert Garden Certified Instructor. Her lessons include using oil paint, acrylic paint, watercolors, oil pastels, and charcoal. She teaches several techniques using the different mediums, through monthly classes and camps. She teaches perspective, color theory, and timesaving brush strokes, so students may develop a greater understanding of the visual world. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since July 2012.

ENGINEERING FOR KIDS®

brings math, science, technology, and engineering to children in a fun and challenging way. They encourage children to have fun while using their knowledge of engineering and science to design, create, and improve solutions to engineering problems. Programs are designed to meet national standards in STEM education from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics-affiliated associations. Engineering for Kids® engages students in hands-on, real-world engineering experiences. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2014.

AWESOME EXPERTS CONTINUED

LAURA HUDDLESTON is an outstanding Personal Trainer. She is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Behavior Change Specialist, Corrective Exercise Specialist and Performance Enhancement Specialist. She has taught and trained since 2003, both in the U.S. and abroad, teaching her first cycling class in China in 2004. Her areas of experience include metabolic resistance, heart rate, and body weight training as well as detoxification, nutrition training, and much more. Laura is passionate about helping people become the best versions of themselves through the cultivation of healthy habits. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since January 2013.

KATHARINE ISBELL, a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance, has completed over 500 hours of yoga training and has been teaching in the Wylie area since 2008. Her specialty is Gentle Flow Yoga in which poses and flows, chosen to suit the student’s abilities, are sequenced into a coherent practice. Her desire is to build stronger, healthier participants by sequentially relaxing different areas of the body while strengthening others. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since February 2008.

LORI JAYNES teaches Zumba Fitness. She considers herself a late bloomer in the exercise world, but believes it is never too late to begin a healthy lifestyle. Lori began working for the Senior Recreation Center in 2016, and received her Zumba Basic certification in 2017, and Zumba Gold certification in 2018 in order to share her passion for dance and music with seniors. Lori?s goal is to get you moving and show that exercise should be about having fun. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since October 2017.

GINA KATIN has been coaching volleyball since 2011. She plays competitive sand volleyball every week, but her true passion is teaching kids. Gina has coached all ages, from kindergarten all the way through high school. Her classes focus on the rules, plays, and techniques of volleyball. Gina’s goal is to coach in such a way that kids become confident with handling the ball and acquire a love for the sport. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since September 2017.

MATT KRUSE leads Model Masters and Texas Hold ‘Em instruction. Since joining the Senior Recreation Center staff in 2013, he has become the goto handyman and card dealer. Matt is an experienced woodcrafter who can build anything from cabinetry to decorative figurines. Matt perfected his woodworking and whittling skills while growing up on the family farm. He loves to teach others the trade. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2014.

ERIN LAREW has a passion for both people and Zumba that led to her becoming an instructor in early 2009. Erin brings a positive, vivacious attitude to the classroom, and it is reflected in her dance style. Classes are lively and interactive. Erin has participated in several major Wylie Recreation Center events, including Club Sweat. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since April 2011.

PAM LITTLE leads the Rock On class at Wylie Senior Recreation Center. She has been part of the Senior Recreation Center team since 2016 and strongly believes in expressing yourself through art. Her love for crafting began when she was a Brownie in Girl Scouts and has grown into a full-time hobby in her adult life. Pam is a patient leader and enjoys engaging with her students in new crafting projects. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since October 2017.

DEBRA MEYER teaches craft corner. She has been part of the Senior Recreation Center team since 2019, and is excited to share fresh inspiration, and design techniques. Debra has always enjoyed making one-of-a-kind creations to decorate her house and give away as gifts and can’t wait to pass along the ideas and tricks she has learned.

KATE PHILIPPI teaches Basic Floral Design and Gardening. She has been an active participant of the Senior Recreation Center since 2014. Kate started in the floral industry in 1973. She studied floral design and earned her Florist Transworld Delivery master design certification. She has owned four flower shops in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and taught floral design at the Tulsa Technology Center for 12 years. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2016.

DAL SANDERS, founder of the Dallas Magic Academy and former Ronald McDonald, has been teaching and performing magic since the 1980’s. Dal has performed all over the world, appeared on variety of television shows, and served as the President of the Society of American Magicians. Dal has a passion for sharing his love of magic with kids. He believes that magic connects people together and teaches vital interpersonal skills.

SKYHAWKS has been a leader in providing safe, fun, and skill-based sports experience for kids since 1979. They pride themselves on teaching sport-specific skills to all children of varying athletic levels. Skyhawks has a vision that every child should experience the joy and benefits of sports. They emphasize critical life lessons, such as sportsmanship, teamwork, and winning and losing with grace. Skyhawks’ goal is to teach life skills through sports.

AMBER SMITH has been sewing since 1992. Her passion for fabrics, stitches, and embroidery began with her mother, who taught her the art of sewing and quilting. At the age of 11, Amber began selling her sewn items and handmade doll clothes. Amber strives to boost hand-eye coordination, self-confidence, and creativity within her students. She has taught sewing and held private lessons since 2011. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since January 2013.

SOCCER SPARKS has been teaching soccer skills in the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 2009. Their focus is the physical development of children and the community as a whole. Their classes are designed to teach kids the proper skills and sound principles of the game while focusing on fun in a non-competitive environment. This allows youth soccer players the opportunity to simply enjoy the sport while acquiring the necessary skill set and passion for the game without the pressure of outcomes. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since September 2018.

MICHELLE STONE teaches Good

Yarns. Michelle has been working at the Senior Recreation Center since 2015. She has been crocheting since she was a teenager and continues to learn new stitches to bring to her students. Michelle enjoys sharing what she has learned with others and loves seeing the joy on students’ faces when they understand a concept or master a new skill. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2016.

ACTIVITY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

So you tried Macramé Comeback and it just wasn’t for you. A full refund is available through the first day of most contracted courses. If you are dissatisfied with the quality of a registered activity, please contact a staff person immediately so we may have an opportunity to solve the problem.

ENHANCEMENT REQUEST

Wylie Recreation encourages Guests to suggest enhancements at Wylie Recreation Center, Wylie Senior Recreation Center, and Brown House. Visit our website to complete a request: www.WylieTexas.gov/Facilities > Forms, Rules and FAQs

DAN THOMPSON holds a black belt in karate. He began training in martial arts in 1990, beginning with four years of tai chi and then moving on to karate. Dan wants to share his experience, knowledge, passion, and skills with his students. Dan believes karate is a lifelong activity and that there is always a new skill, technique, and move to learn. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since January 2019.

RICH VERDE has been teaching guitar and piano lessons since 2000. He earned his associates in music from Richland College. Rich believes that music enriches lives, and brings joy and happiness to those that hear and play music. He is enthusiastic and dedicated to teaching music to the next generation, and fosters an environment for kids to believe in themselves and tap into their creativity. He is committed to the musical arts and enjoys sharing his passion to students.

LESLIE WILLIAMS is a health and fitness enthusiast. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science and was a springboard diving coach for five years. Leslie has been teaching Boot Camp classes since 2016. One of her favorite aspects about the Boot Camp format is that it is a group activity. This builds community and allows people to encourage each other and grow stronger together. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since November 2018.

INCLUSION

The City of Wylie encourages people of all abilities to participate in recreation activities together and to register for activities that are of interest to them. We strive to promote activities that provide a positive, independent recreation experience for everyone. Reasonable accommodations are provided based on the individual needs and abilities of each participant who has a disability. To make a request for accommodation, please contact the facility supervisor where the activity is coordinated prior to registration.

WYLIE RECREATION CENTER

300 Country Club - 200 | 972-516-6340 | Recreation@Wylietexas.gov

REC PASS

Get exclusive activity registration discounts open only to Rec Pass holders at Wylie Recreation Center. Gain access to Open Play areas and equipment including Open Gym and Open Climb. Ages 12 years plus may also access the Fitness Area equipment and the Indoor Track (access for ages 12 - 15 years with adult age 18 years or older).

No-charge childcare is available to parent or legal guardian users who have a valid Annual Adult, Annual Senior, or Annual Family Rec Pass.

Open Play schedules for the climbing wall and gym are available online at www.WylieTexas.gov.

Auto Renew

Available for ONE MONTH Rec Passes with valid credit card. Please review Rec Pass Terms of Use, Policies and Guidelines prior to purchase, page 30.

Family Pass

2 – 6 Household Family Members

ANNUAL $405

Wylie Resident: $325

ONE MONTH $50

Wylie Resident: $40

Adult Age 18+

ANNUAL $225

Wylie Resident: $175

ONE MONTH $27

Wylie Resident: $22

Adult Age 55+

ANNUAL $135

Wylie Resident: $105

ONE MONTH $14

Wylie Resident: $10

Kid Ages 7 – 17

ANNUAL $135

Wylie Resident: $105

ONE MONTH $14

Wylie Resident: $10

One-Day Pass

Adult $8

Adults age 55+ $5

Kids $5

Replacement: $5 per ID Card

OPEN PLAY SCHEDULES

View the Open Play and Open Gym schedules on the website.

www.wylietexas.gov/facilities/forms_rules_and_faqs/

WYLIE REC CENTER

AREA FITNESS

Kick-start your healthy lifestyle, maintain a healthy weight, or train for an athletic event.

Clean, friendly, and close to home, Wylie Recreation Center offers a range of options to meet your fitness needs. Keep your workout fresh and choose from 40 cardio machines, including treadmills and the flexible and highly adjustable Adaptive Motion Trainers (AMT). Ellipticals, recumbent bikes, stair climbers, and rowing machines are also available.

Treadmill not your thing? Walk, jog, or run the 3-lane 1/10th mile walking track. Strength train every muscle group on 23 easy-to-use weight machines. Take advantage of the plate-loaded machines, resistance bands, stability balls, and medicine balls for your advanced workouts.

YOUR GOALS

YOUR WORKOUT

Set and track your goals at Wylie Rec Center. Log into the Preva-enabled treadmills and trainers to track your progress, and set fitness goals. Keep your training focused and handy with the mobile app. Watch your favorite shows and surf the web from the machine’s easy to use touchscreen. Our friendly staff are available to help get you started.

WYLIE RECREATION CENTER

PERSONAL TRAINING

How about a push? We’ve got you covered. Work one-on-one or bring a friend. A Certified Personal Trainer is here to help you with every aspect of your fitness from proper form to maximizing your workout structure based on your specific goals. You can do this. Let’s do it, together. 60-minute sessions.

CHILDCARE

Available for children ages 6 months – 6 years

Childcare Areas are available as a benefit to adults participating in Open Play and registered activities. Drop-in childcare is available during scheduled hours on a first-come, first-served basis with limited availability. Schedule is subject to change.

A parent or legal guardian user who has a valid Annual Adult, Annual Senior, or Annual Family Rec Pass may access the Childcare Area Service at no additional charge. For all other users, fees apply.

Prior to arrival:

• Review the Facility Rules and Guidelines

• Print and complete the Annual Childcare I.C.E. Form

Monday – Thursday 7 am – 12:30 pm 4 pm – 9 pm

Friday 8 am - 12:30 pm Saturday 8 am – 1 pm

Per Visit $4

10-Visit Punch Card

$20 Rec Pass Holders

$30 Non-Rec Pass Holders

My husband handled check in. May I pick up my kids?

The person who drops the child off must come in to pick up the child. We release only to the person who checks them in.

I want to bring my grandkid and neighbor. Is that ok?

Sure thing! As long as the child’s parent/legal guardian has signed the waiver and listed you as an Authorized Pick-up/Drop-off person. As for fees, you may choose either the Per Visit fee option or one of the Punch Card options.

May I purchase a Punch Card and Rec Day Pass in the Childcare area?

Registrations, purchases, and financial transactions are conducted at the front desk. Any required fees for use of childcare are due prior to admittance at the front desk.

Can you feed my toddler or change my baby’s diaper?

Bring the kids fed and in a clean diaper or potty trained so you may maximize your workout time. For safety, food, drink, and gum are prohibited. Water in a spill-proof plastic cup is ok. We will come get you for your child’s diapering or toileting needs.

Who is staffed?

Childcare is supervised at a staff to child ratio of 1:6. The maximum number of children permitted in Childcare at one time is 18. Staff may use discretion to lower that number based on the age and needs of participants.

SENIOR RECREATION CENTER

800 Thomas - 100 | 972-516-6340 | Recreation@Wylietexas.gov

SENIOR REC CENTER DROP IN CARD

Senior Rec Center Drop In cards are available at no charge for adults, ages 55 years plus, at the Senior Recreation Center. Gain access to Drop In Play activities and the Fitness Area at Wylie Senior Recreation Center.

JOIN THE FUN!

Gather with friends and take part in games, exercise, and social outings. Programs focus on being active and engaging, with something for everyone. Take a trip, start a hobby, and get involved with fellow seniors.

DROP IN PLAY SCHEDULES

View Drop In Play schedule and Monthly Newsletters on the website. www.wylietexas.gov/facilities/forms_rules_and_faqs/

SENIOR REC CENTER GROUP

EXERCISE

Participate in a fit and fun low-impact workout. This unique curriculum accommodates the needs of people who have trouble standing on the floor to exercise. The combination of resistance bands, arm weights, and chair exercises keep you engaged and feeling great. View Drop In Play, and monthly newsletters for current schedule.

FITNESS AREA

Stay healthy and if in a safe, clean, and accessible environment. Wylie Senior Recreation Center offers your choice of four treadmills, four recumbent bikes, two Aviron rowers with lumbar support, an elliptical machine, Inflight Fitness Vanguard Multi Gym, stair stepper machine, exercise balls, and various hand weights to keep your exercise routine exciting. Pick up literature featuring nutritional guidelines and healthy living tips. If an indoor workout is not for you take a stroll at Wylie’s Community Park located outside the Senior Recreation Center.

Questions?

Recreation@WylieTexas.gov

972-516-6340

TRAILS MAPS FAQS

www.WylieTexas.gov/Parks

648 Acres of Parkland and Open Space

In those parks, you’ll find 17.8 miles of trails, 19 playgrounds, and 11 pavilions available for reservation, soccer fields, baseball fields, football fields, a nine-hole disc golf course, a cricket pitch, and much more. Over the next few years, the Parks and Recreation Department plans to continue implementation of the 2012 Trails Master Plan, which will increase the miles of trail in Wylie to better connect you with your community.

CREEKSIDE ESTATES PARK

3105 HINNANT COURT

Creekside Estates Park is one of Wylie’s largest neighborhood parks. At 31-acres, this park has something for everyone. A .85-mile trail meanders through the park along a creek, and a playground, soccer field, and baseball backstop provide opportunities for plenty of activity. Picnic tables, benches and grills round out the amenities that make this park a great place to relax in Wylie. A second playground, located at 300 Nathan Drive on the north side of Creekside Estates, offers a modular playground and swings with a nearby shaded picnic area.

WYLIE LAKES PARK

2124 COLBY LANE

Wylie Lakes Park is located on the northeast side of the city and features multiple attractive amenities for the community. The park features a playground for ages 5-12, complete with a shade cover, baby and tot swing, and an all-inclusive swing seat. Enjoy an afternoon of fishing at the beautiful catch and release pond, or take a stroll along the .85-mile hike and bike trail. This 5.5-acre park has plenty of open space and activities for the little ones, providing the perfect spot for a scenic afternoon outing.

GREYHAWK PARK

2301 RAY HUBBARD WAY

Greyhawk Park is the fourth and the newest of its kind as an HOAmaintained park that resides on City property. An eight-foot-wide concrete trail measuring .5-miles in length winds through the park complete with a picnic shelter, picnic tables, benches and pet waste stations. Greyhawk Park sits on approximately eight-acres, and offers several pleasantries. Take a quiet stroll through the woods on the trail, or celebrate a birthday party at the shaded shelter.

RENTALS

Pavilion Rentals and Athletic Field Reservations now available online: apm.activecommunities.com/wylie

Schedule your next special event, meeting, party, or gathering with us!

PAVILIONS

Perfect picnic and outdoor party spots

Covered pavilions with lights, electrical outlets, BBQ grills, tables, and benches are available at Olde City Park and Community Park, $25 per hour or $10 per hour Wylie Resident rate.

Pavilions are available only on a first-come first-served basis at Eureka Park, Friendship Park, Kreymer Estates Park, Valentine Park, and Riverway Park.

For more information, please contact Wylie Parks & Recreation Administration, Parks@WylieTexas.gov or 972-516-6340.

Olde City Park Pavilion in downtown Wylie

WYLIE RECREATION CENTER

Gym

basketball, volleyball, and other games

2 hours +

$65 / hour / 1 side

$55 Wylie Resident +Deposit / Permit $100

AVAILABLE HOURS:

Fri 5 pm – 11 pm

Sat 8 pm – 11 pm

Sun 9 am – 11:30 am

Climbing Wall

small groups or party add-on Parties of 11+ guests must also reserve a room.

1 hour + $65 / hour

$55 Wylie Resident +Deposit / Permit $100

AVAILABLE HOURS:

Sat 9 am – 12 pm 5:30 pm – 11 pm

Classroom

small parties or meetings

2 hours +

$40 / hour

$30 Wylie Resident +Deposit / Permit $100

Meeting Room

larger parties and meetings

2 hours +

$55 / hour / 1 side

$45 Wylie Resident +Deposit / Permit $100

2 hours + $110 / hour / full room

$90 Wylie Resident +Deposit / Permit $100

4 hours + $81.25 / hour / full room

$63.75 Wylie Resident +Deposit / Permit $100

Kitchen Add-on

Available with rental of North room or Full Meeting Room

1 hour + $45 / hour

$35 Wylie Resident

AVAILABLE HOURS: (for Class/Meeting Rooms)

For more information about rental locations, capacities, and amenities, visit www.WylieTexas.gov

LOCATE&CONNECT

RECREATION

Wylie Recreation Center

300 Country Club Road – 200

Located center of Wylie Municipal Complex 972-516-6340

Recreation@WylieTexas.gov

PUBLIC HOURS

Monday – Thursday 5 am – 9 pm

Friday 8 am – 5 pm

Saturday 8 am – 8 pm

Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm

Wylie Senior Recreation Center

800 Thomas Street – 100

Located in Community Park 972-516-6340

Recreation@WylieTexas.gov

PUBLIC HOURS

Monday – Friday 8 am – 4 pm

Thomas and Mattie Brown House

301 North Ballard Avenue Historical Downtown Wylie 972-516-6340

Recreation@WylieTexas.gov

CLOSED:

Thomas and Mattie Brown House is closed until further notice due to the pandemic.

ADMINISTRATION

Parks and Recreation Administration & Maintenance 949 Hensley Lane – 200 972-516-6340

Parks@WylieTexas.gov

PUBLIC HOURS

Monday – Friday 8 am – 4 pm

DIGITAL

Registration https://apm.activecommunities.com/wylie Email Recreation@WylieTexas.gov Digital Flip Book Issuu.com/WylieRecreation

City of Wylie WylieTexas.gov Instagram @WylieRecreation

Facebook Wylie Recreation and City of Wylie, TX Twitter @WylieRecreation and @WylieParks

POLICIES & GUIDELINES

To access Activity Registration, Withdraw and Refund Information, Enhancement Requests, Rec Pass Registration Terms of Use, Qualifications for Residency, and Rental Terms and Condition, visit our website.

www.WylieTexas.gov/Facilities > Forms, Rules & FAQs QUESTIONS? Recreation@WylieTexas.gov

PARK AND REC BOARD

Meets the second Monday of each month. Information available at www.WylieTexas.gov

SPORTS LEAGUES

Independently managed sports leagues are not coordinated by the City of Wylie. Contact available at www.WylieTexas.gov

PARKS / TRAILS / OPEN SPACES