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Concord City News and Activity Guide www.cityofconcord.org Fall 2016 Farm Bureau Road Repair Ukulele page 4 pages 19 and 20 TaeKwonDo Centre Concord Renovation pages 16 and 20 page 8 Concord Concord Connect New mobile app makes it easy to submit non-emergency requests for service Report potholes, illegal dumping, abandoned vehicles, graffiti, malfunctioning streetlights or signals, and other neighborhood issues Your report is sent directly to the appropriate City department You can track the status of your request See a map of all requests in your area and the status of each one Access City information from the home page Available in the Apple app store and Android Google Play store Upload Concord Connect Today! CITY NEWS www.cityofconcord.org City of Concord Laura M. HoffmeisterMayor Ronald E. Leone Vice Mayor Edi E.BirsanCouncilmember Timothy S. Grayson Councilmember Daniel C. HelixCouncilmember Tim McGallian City Treasurer Valerie J. Barone City Manager Leslye Asera Community Relations Manager and Editor 4 2 City Contacts 3 Concord at a Glance 3 Letter to Residents 5 4 2015-2016 Project Highlights 5 Economic Development Spotlight 6 Budget Overview 8 ACTIVITY GUIDE 9 Activity Guide 10 Preschool On the cover: Clockwise from top left (1) Crews work on Farm Bureau Road; (2) Ukulele enthusiasts strum their favorite songs in the popular Ukulele classes; (3) A much-needed renovation was completed at Centre Concord; (4) Students warm up for K.O. TaeKwonDo. 10 13 Camp Concord 14 Afterschool Enrichment 16 Youth 17 18 Teens 19 Adults 25 Online Classes 2 6 Special Recreation 21 27 Trips & Tours 31 Picnic Site Rentals 32 50 & Better 34 39 Rental Facilities 40 Swimming 42 Downtown Events 40 Concord City News & Activity Guide 43 Registration Fall 2016 www.cityofconcord.org CONTACT Web site:....................................................... www.cityofconcord.org Events:.............................................................www.concordfirst.org Classes:............................................................. www.concordreg.org E-mail:..................................................... [email protected] Phone:..........................................................................(925) 671-CITY Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator...................671-3021 Building..................................................................................671-3107 Business Licenses..................................................................671-3307 Cable TV Astound Broadband............................................................459-1000 Comcast..................................................................1-800-945-2288 City Council............................................................................671-3158 City Manager..........................................................................671-3150 Code Enforcement Hotline......................................................671-3075 Concord Community Pool.......................................................671-3480 Concord Naval Weapons Station Reuse Project.......................671-3001 Concord Pavilion Information..................................................676-8742 Resident Hotline.................................................................363-5701 Downtown Hotline..................................................................671-3464 Economic Development..........................................................671-3355 Engineering............................................................................671-3361 Flood Zone Inquiries...............................................................671-3425 Garbage Collection.................................................................682-9113 Graffiti Hotline........................................................................671-3080 Housing..................................................................................671-3370 Mayor.....................................................................................671-3158 Permit Center.........................................................................671-3454 Picnic Site Reservations.........................................................671-3404 Planning.................................................................................671-3152 Police and Fire Emergencies........................................................... 911 Police/Information..............................................................671-3220 Pothole Hotline.......................................................................671-3228 Public Works..........................................................................671-3448 Park Maintenance..................................................................671-3444 Recreation/Registration..........................................................671-3404 Sewer Problems.....................................................................671-3099 Shopping Cart Hotline..................................................1-800-252-4613 Street Light Outages Hotline...................................................671-3213 Street Sweeping.....................................................................671-3448 Street Trees............................................................................671-3445 Traffic Safety and Signals.......................................................671-3132 Baldwin Park Dance Studio – 2790 Parkside Circle Baldwin Park Preschool – 2790 Parkside Circle Camp Concord, South Lake Tahoe..........................................671-2267 Centre Concord – 5298 Clayton Road.....................................671-3382 Concord City News & Activity Guide Rain Information Hotline for City of Concord Parks and Outdoor Facilities......................671-3479 Sports Organizations Youth Baseball/Softball Bears Softball Association............................... www.bears-softball.com Clayton Valley Little League............................................... www.cvll.org Concord American Little League........................... www.callbaseball.org Concord Lady Hawks................................www.concordladyhawks.com JOBL Baseball & Softball.....................................www.joblconcord.com Payless Batting Cages............................................................825-7526 Youth Football / Cheerleading Clayton Valley Athletic Assn............................... www.cvaajreagles.com Concord Youth Football......................... www.concordyouthfootball.com Youth Soccer Concord AYSO.....................................................www.concordayso.org Diablo FC www.diablofc.org.................................................. 798-GOAL Liga Latina................................................. www.ligalatinaconcord.com Mt. Diablo Soccer Association.................................. www.mdsoccer.org Adult Soccer Contra Costa Mixed Soccer.............................. www.eteamz.com/ccmsl East Bay Senior Soccer..................................................www.ebssl.com Adult Kickball / Softball Concord Parks & Recreation www.teamsideline.com/concord........................................671-3279 Bocce Concord Bocce Federation.................................www.concordbocce.org Swimming Terrapins Swim Team............................................................680-8372 Recreation Program Locations 2 Clayton Valley Bowl – 5300 Clayton Road...............................689-4631 Concord Community Park and Pool – 3501 Cowell Road.........671-3474 Concord Library – 2900 Salvio St...........................................646-5455 Concord Senior Center – 2727 Parkside Circle........................671-3320 Diablo Creek Golf Course – 4050 Port Chicago Highway.........686-6262 Newhall Park – 1351 Newhall Parkway Village Music School – 1720 Linda Drive, Pleasant Hill...........676-8400 Willow Pass Community Center and Park – 2748 E.Olivera Road....671-3423 Parks & Recreation Class Registration Registration Office..............................................................671-3404 en Español.........................................................................671-3324 Fall 2016 Tennis Concord Tennis Club..............................................................686-1701 Concord Table Tennis Club www.concordtabletennisclub.com......................................689-7463 www.cityofconcord.org CITY NEWS A N N UA L R E P O R T E D ITI O N Fall 2016 www.cityofconcord.org Concord at a Glance Concord at a Glance Area..................... 31.13 sq. miles Elevation.......................... 72 feet Letter to Residents City leaders are proud to present this year’s Annual Report to Concord residents and business owners. The 2015-16 fiscal year was one of cautious celebration, as the economy continued to recover and the City was able to start repairing some of the infrastructure that had been neglected during the recession. Founded.............................. 1868 Concord also started to see the first results from a strong economic development Incorporated........................ 1905 program, championed by the City Council as a tool to boost the economy and get the City back on its feet after the recession. Riders on BART and subscribers to Community Profile business publications saw a new advertising campaign inviting decisions makers Population.......................127,493 to locate in Concord. Over a dozen stories ran in local and national publications Households...................... 49,483 talking about the benefits Concord offers, from less expensive rents and high Household average income....$91,651 Median home value........$417,885 Median age.......................... 38.7 Business Profile Total working residents..... 63,200 Education beyond high school.... 53.4% quality of life to a well-educated workforce and a convenient location served by two BART stations. Between the strengthening economy and the city’s marketing efforts, Concord has seen a sharp decrease in office vacancies, and an increase in sales and hotel occupancy tax. New projects are coming to town. For example, CenterCal Properties chose to build the first new shopping center in the I-80 corridor in over two decades in Concord. Called Veranda, the project will go up on the 30-acre site of the former Chevron campus on Diamond Boulevard with “chefdriven” restaurants, a Whole Foods 365, and other unique stores. By the Numbers ■Largest city in Contra Costa County including being first in total sales and sales tax collected, first in auto sales ■8th largest city in the Bay Area and first in the number of jobs available in the City. The well-respected Conde’ ■46th largest city in California Nast Traveler magazine listed Concord as one of the ten best places in the world ■29 miles east of San Francisco ■27 parks and playfields ■379 acres of developed parkland ■1,080 acres of open space ■8,091 licensed businesses ■4 million square feet of Class A office space ■Ranked as one of America’s 50 greenest cities ■Ranked as one of the 100 best Concord continues to lead Concord Costa County in a number of areas to retire, and called Concord “a big little city, home to excellent health care facilities, free community activities with a desirable proximity to San Francisco and a relatively low crime rate.” As Concord continues to recover from the recession, we want to thank residents for their continued support of local businesses and City programs. We present this Annual Report to the residents and business owners of Concord as part of the City’s on-going commitment to transparency and accountability. Respectfully, Mayor, City Council, City Treasurer City Manager, City Attorney, City of Concord Employees places to raise a family. 3 A N N UA L R E P O R T 2015–16 Project Highlights Concord Naval Weapons Station Redevelopment The Concord City Council, sitting as the Local Reuse Authority (LRA), selected Lennar as the Master Developer for Phase 1 of the redevelopment of the 5,028-acre site. The first phase is approximately 500 acres of the 2,248-acre Concord Reuse Plan project area. The East Bay Regional Parks District announced a planning effort for a world class regional park on 2,500 plus acres on the site, preserving it for open space, trails and limited activity areas. Rental Housing Workshop With rents going up all over the Bay Area, the City Council hosted a Rental Housing Workshop to hear different perspectives on the issue. Regional experts, a tenant organization and an association of apartment owners were brought together to educate the City Council and the public on this important topic. Encouraging in-law units The City launched a two-year pilot program to encourage property owners to build small (640 sq. ft. or less), secondary living units, sometimes called in-law units, on their property to increase the amount of affordable housing available in the community. Another successful year at the Pavilion The Concord Pavilion enjoyed another success season in 2015, and has hosted several sell-out shows in the 2016 season going on now. As part of the City’s contract with Live Nation to operate the facility, Concord residents have access to tickets to Pavilion shows before they go on sale to the general public. In addition, 2,000 complimentary tickets were distributed in the community. Crews work on Farm Bureau Road improvements Farm Bureau Road gets an update Sidewalks, curbs, gutters, ADA ramps, and a bicycle lane were constructed on Farm Bureau Road between Willow Pass Road and Wren Avenue. The improvements are one of several Safe Routes to Schools projects that have been completed around town. The rest of Farm Bureau will receive a similar upgrade over the next several years. ADA improvement project Forty-eight sidewalk curb access ramps were constructed on locations on Concord Boulevard, Arnold Industrial Way, Mohr Lane at Del Rio Circle, Harrison Street at Broadway Avenue and Michigan Boulevard at Washington Boulevard. Each year, additional ramps are constructed as funding permits. New Asphalt Zipper Public Works acquired a new tool that boosts the department’s capacity for repairing potholes. The Asphalt Zipper is a piece of portable equipment that grinds the existing asphalt and turns it into reusable material. This allows for compaction and restoration of the base, making repairs much more efficient. Food trucks roll into downtown After a few weeks of testing, Off the Grid decided to bring its selection of food trucks to Todos Santos Plaza on Monday evenings from 5 to 9 p.m. This new downtown event is proving popular with those looking to sample fare from around the world from the rotating selection of food trucks. Residential street improvements Pavement maintenance improvements were made to 78 residential streets. The project included slurry or cape seal overlay treatments and covered approximately 231,744 square yards of pavement. Project Highlights continued on page 8 4 Concord City News & Activity Guide Fall 2016 www.cityofconcord.org A N N UA L R E P O R T Economic Development Spotlight As the county’s job center, Concord is home to one of every eight jobs in Contra Costa County, and the City recently attracted several more significant companies that were looking to relocate. Leading financial institution Wells Fargo Bank has signed a lease that will bring approximately 1,100 employees to the downtown when it occupies 285,000 square feet of office space at Swift Plaza in early- to mid-2017. Swift Plaza is the former Bank of America campus near the downtown BART station. In north Concord, home and business security company Bay Alarm will establish its new headquarters in the former Heald Business College campus on Commercial Circle. Some of Concord’s competitive advantages that helped to attract these types of companies include mass transit accessibility with two BART stations, an educated workforce, a pro-business environment and lower lease rates compared to other Bay Area cities. In fact, Concord’s Class A office rates range from $2.25 to $3.00 per square foot per month compared to San Francisco’s Class A office rates, which run up to $6.50 per square foot per month. The City’s unemployment rate has been steadily decreasing over the past year. Concord registered a 4.3 percent unemployment rate for May 2016 compared to 5.0 percent only six months prior. At just 4.3 percent, Concord is outperforming the state and the nation, which during the same period registered unemployment rates of 4.7 percent and 5.5 percent, respectively. Downtown Concord Downtown Concord attracted more visitors than last year thanks to the popularity of its trendy micro-breweries, the family-friendly Music & Market series and an eclectic global dining scene that is still growing as five more dining options are in the process of locating in the downtown. Four of the five new establishments will be occupying space in Salvio Pacheco Square, including an Asian fusion restaurant, a Peruvian restaurant, a Poke restaurant and an Asian tea house. The fifth newcomer is craft brewery Hop Heavy Brewing Co., which is currently under construction just a block away on Pacheco St. www.cityofconcord.org Destination for retail and dining Concord added to its reputation as a regional destination for retail and dining, generating more retail sales than any other city in Contra Costa County. In 2015, Concord generated nearly $3.27 billion in taxable sales, an increase of about 8.6 percent over 2014. One of the most exciting announcements in the past year concerns the redevelopment of the former 30-acre Chevron campus on Diamond Boulevard. Look for construction starting soon on Veranda, a proposed 375,000-square foot lifestyle center that has already signed a lease with Whole Foods 365. Veranda is the first new shopping center to open on the I-80 corridor in over two decades and reinforces Concord’s reputation as a regional shopping destination. Several new restaurants have opened at the Willows Shopping Center The close of 2015 and beginning of 2016 was been a busy time for restaurant openings in Concord. At The Willows Shopping Center on Diamond Boulevard, Eureka! Restaurant, Ike’s Place and Rick’s Rather Rich Ice Cream opened near the end of 2015; the first-ever Bay Area location of Dos Coyotes Border Café will open later this year. A new Buffalo Wild Wings opened on the former Marie Callender’s site on Diamond Boulevard, and just down the road at the former Peppermill site – now known as Meridian Square – four more restaurants recently opened: Noodles & Company, Blaze Pizza, Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches and The Habit Burger Grill. In addition, Sunvalley Shopping Center completed its 23,000-square foot food court with seating for 525 people and will soon be home to Round 1 offering bowling, karaoke, arcade games, billiards, darts, ping pong and food. In other restaurant news, the former Coco’s Bakery Restaurant on Treat Boulevard is being converted to an Original Mel’s Diner. Fall 2016 Concord City News & Activity Guide 5 A N N UA L R E P O R T Budget Overview Shift to two-year budgeting The City Council passed a balanced budget in June, in time for the start of the City’s fiscal year on July 1. Last year, the City Council approved a plan to transition from one-year Operating and Capital budgets to two-year budgets. Biennial budgeting allows the City Council and residents to better understand the City’s budgeting process by concentrating on either the Operating Budget or the Capital Budget each year. The new process also makes more efficient use of staff time. In June 2015, the Council adopted the 2015-2017 Operating budget and a one-year Capital budget. This year, the Council adopted a twoyear Capital budget and updated the 2015-17 Operating budget. Measure Q funding During the recession, Concord voters approved Measure Q, a half-cent use and transaction tax that provides revenue to the City to protect and maintain Concord’s city services, including 911 emergency response times, police officers, gang FY 2016-17 Measure Q Revenue Total $12,911,000* General Fund Operations $7.5 M 58% Capital Projects $2.4 M 19% Roadway Maintenance Debt Service $2.5 M 19% Other types of Capital funding sources Growing the Local Economy & Building Maintenance $0.5 M 4% *An additional $6.7 M is programmed for the FY 2016-17 and FY 2017-18 Capital Budget from the Lease Revenue Finance Agreement that is paid for by Measure Q. 6 Concord City News & Activity Guide prevention, crime investigation, neighborhood police patrols, city streets and pothole repair, senior services and nutrition programs, youth and teen programs, and other general city services. Measure Q was originally passed by the voters in 2010 with an extension of the measure in 2014, which passed overwhelmingly with 76 percent of the vote. Measure Q brings in approximately $12 to $13 million each year and is appropriated to both the Operating and Capital budgets. The Operating budget, or the part of the budget that pays for day-to-day operations, includes the General Fund. The FY 2015-16 General Fund budget of $94 million included $7.8 million in Measure Q dollars. The FY 2016-17 General Fund budget of $89.4 million includes $7.5 million in Measure Q dollars and reduces the general fund’s reliance on Measure Q by $300,000. These additional funds have made it possible for the City to avoid reductions in essential services and to replenish its reserve, which has now returned to 30 percent. However, the City Council realizes that the measure sunsets in 2025 and has directed staff to reduce reliance on Measure Q funds over the next nine years. The two-year Capital budget for 2016-2018 allocated $32.4 million in funding for projects that maintain or improve the City’s infrastructure (roads, parks, sewer, facilities, etc.). Measure Q funds make up 16 percent of that budget, or $5 million. In addition, the City Council approved a Lease Revenue Financing Agreement (LRFA) in 2015 to provide an immediate $22.4 million surge of funding over five years for badly needed road repair projects. Payments on this loan are made from Measure Q revenue. The Capital budget also includes $6.7 million of these dollars or 21 percent of the two year budget. In total, Measure Q will provide approximately 36 percent of funds for capital projects. Fall 2016 The City’s Capital budget relies on a wide array of sources to support the nearly 100 on-going and new Capital projects that have been approved to go forward over the next two years. In addition to the Measure Q funds discussed in the preceding section, Capital projects can be funded by the General Fund, Enterprise Funds (such as sewer and stormwater), grant funds, and internal service funds (monies set aside over time for replacement of City equipment). Many funds are dedicated to one type of project and may not be spent in other areas. www.cityofconcord.org A N N UA L R E P O R T The City Council relies on a detailed evaluation criteria to decide which projects should be approved including health and safety needs, regulatory compliance, cost reduction, improved efficiency, promotion of economic development, implementation of the City’s Complete Streets Plan, Climate Action Plan or General Plan, and projects that support one or more of the City Council’s own initiatives (Public Safety, Infrastructure Maintenance, Long Term Financial Stability, Customer Service, Quality of Life, Economic Development, Organizational Strength and Employee Success). Complete Streets Improvements Complete streets improvements along Salvio Street between Port Chicago Highway and Parkside Drive, including pavement rehabilitation, new bike lanes and a new sidewalk on the north side of the street Complete streets improvements along Farm Bureau Road between Wren Avenue and Walnut Avenue. Ellis Lake Park Improvements Construction of a new restroom building Installation of a new playground serving ages 2-5 Capital Project Highlights While there is not room to list all of the items in the approved Capital budget, below are highlights of some of the projects approved for design and/or construction over the next two years. Several of the projects address the backlog of maintenance on City streets. Street Pavement Maintenance Projects Additional park safety lighting and other safety features as well as park and picnic benches Meadow Homes Park Improvements Installation of a new multi-age playground equipment serving ages 2-5 and 5-12 with an intervening swing area, near the Meadow Homes Spray Park Hillsborough Drive from St. George Drive to Labrador Street and Olivera Road from Port Chicago Highway to Wexford Drive Walters Way from Detroit Avenue to Monument Boulevard, and the rehabilitation of the Monument Boulevard / Detroit Avenue intersection FY 2016-17 and FY 2017-18 Biennial Capital Budget Funding Sources Total $32,436,116 Pothole and street base repairs in various locations Pavement maintenance and repairs in four of the City’s Pavement Management Zones in residential neighborhoods CDBG & Grants $7.7 M 24% Street rehabilitation projects Concord Boulevard between Port Chicago and Sixth Street, and Arnold Industrial Way between Port Chicago Highway and Pike Lane, including bike lane improvements on Arnold Industrial Way Measure Q Capital $11.7 M 36% Oak Grove Road from Monument Boulevard to Whitman Road Willow Pass Road from Market Street to Galindo Street, a new traffic signal at the Concord Boulevard/Clayton Road/Sutter Street intersection, and crosswalk repairs at various intersections in the downtown www.cityofconcord.org Fall 2016 Sewer Enterprise $6.3 M 20% Transportation & Roadways $2.3 M 7% General Fund $1.6 M 5% Various Enterprise, Special Revenue and Maintenance District Information $1.4 M Technology 4% $1.4 M 4% Concord City News & Activity Guide 7 A N N UA L R E P O R T 2015–16 Project Highlights (continued) Concord Connect cell phone app launched The City launched a new cell phone app called Concord Connect that makes it easy to submit non-emergency requests for service. The new app replaced the old Civic Hero app. Residents can report issues such as graffiti, potholes, streetlight outages and much more. The app sends the service request directly to the appropriate City department and tracks the status. New ways to connect with Concord Police Attendees at a bike planning workshop Bike and pedestrian plan moves forward Residents participated in several community workshops to create the City’s Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Routes to Transit Plan. Bicycle and pedestrian planning experts and City staff heard from residents and incorporated their comments into the plan. Tennis courts return with a twist Several tennis courts that have been out of commission for years due to the recession are now back in service. Three tennis courts at Concord Community Park and eight courts at Willow Pass Park were resurfaced. As part of this project, four tennis courts at Willow Pass Park were converted to 14 pickle ball courts, reflecting the popularity of this new sport. Community center celebrates re-opening Centre Concord, the City’s popular community center at 5298 Clayton Rd., received a much-needed renovation. The ballroom was refurbished with new moveable walls and covering, and extensive upgrades were made to the restrooms, lobby and parking lot to improve ADA accessibility. New arches and lights for Todos Santos Plaza Todos Santos Plaza, Concord’s favorite family-friendly meeting place, received an upgrade with the installation of two new entry arches and the replacement of the lights in the trees that encircle the plaza. The arches welcome visitors on the Willow Pass Road side of the plaza and the new twinkle lights announce the plaza as a lively and inviting place to enjoy the numerous events that take place there. New lights were also installed in trees between Mt. Diablo Street and Galindo Street, leading the way to the plaza. 8 Concord City News & Activity Guide Fall 2016 The Concord Police Department launched Facebook (ConcordPolice) and Twitter (@concordpd) accounts to share news and information with the public. The social media sites provide safety tips and announcements well as new Street Smart videos, an updated version of the former cable TV program by the same name. Detroit Avenue pedestrian and bicycle project Improvements on Detroit Avenue between Monument Boulevard and Clayton Road included sidewalk and accessibility improvements, buffered bike lanes, installation of street lighting and pavement replacement, including green asphalt for the bike lanes. Earth Day celebration The City sponsored its first Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 23 at Newhall Community Park. The event included tree plantings, path restoration, creek clean-up, trash pick-up and the planting of a butterfly garden. Corridors plan connects BART and downtown Residents and staff worked to create a Corridors Streetscape Plan for three downtown street corridors: Oak Street, Grant Street (from Oak Street to Salvio Street) and Salvio Street (from Grant Street to Broadway). The project will improve connections for pedestrians and bicyclists between the Concord BART station and the downtown area around Todos Santos Plaza. Concord library gets bike locker A new bike locker was installed at the Concord Library, 2900 Salvio St. The locker holds four bikes at a time, and makes it convenient for residents to take a bike ride to the library instead of driving the car. www.cityofconcord.org City of Concord Parks & Recreation Department ACTIVITY GUIDE Adult Softball See page 24. ACTIVIT Y GUIDE LISTINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE www.ConcordReg.org Fall 2016 Concord City News & Activity Guide 9 . PR E S C H O O L FALL 2 016 PRESCHOOL CL ASSES Register Now! Walk-In Only! 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–3 p.m. Willow Pass Center, 2748 E. Olivera Rd. Concord, CA 94519 BALDWIN PARK 2790 PARKSIDE CIRCLE 3 Year Olds – Melissa Gardner Session Days TimeCourse Sep 6–May 18 Tu, Th 9–11:30 a.m. #99865 Sep 7–May 19 M, W, F 9–11:30 a.m. #99864 Preschool Age 2 Your child will experience fun inter-action and play with other 2-year-olds. They have the opportunity to develop language and gain valuable social skills. As well as participating in age appropriate songs, crafts, structured and unstructured play. Preschool Age 3 Through age appropriate fun songs, crafts, games and supervised play with other 3-year-olds, children have the opportunity to develop and build friendships, as well as, independent social and academic skills. Preschool Age 4 Your child will learn important life and pre-academic skills through fun activities and programs. Each child will have the opportunity to learn their numbers, colors, shapes, calendar and days of the week. By the time children graduate they are well on their way to kindergarten with many fond memories of preschool. Requirements: Session Days TimeCourse Sep 6–May 18 Tu, Th 9–11:30 a.m. #99871 Sep 7–May 19 M, W, F 9–11:30 a.m. #99870 4 Year Olds – Melissa Gardner Session Days TimeCourse Sep 7–May 19 M, W, F 12–2:30 p.m. #99872 CENTRE CONCORD 5298 CLAYTON ROAD 2 Year Olds – Beth Severa Session Days TimeCourse Sep 6–May 18 Tu, Th 9–11:30 a.m. #99859 Sep 6–May 18 Tu, Th 12–2:30 p.m. #99860 Sep 7–May 19 M, W, F 9–11:30 a.m. #99857 Sep 7–May 19 M, W, F 12–2:30 p.m. #99858 3 Year Olds – Sean Berry Session Days TimeCourse Sep 6–May 18 Tu, Th 9–11:30 a.m. #99863 Sep 7–May 19 M, W, F 9–11:30 a.m. #99861 2-year-olds must be age 2 by September 1, 2016. 3-year-olds must be age 3 by September 1, 2016. 4-year-olds must be age 4 by September 1, 2016. *3 and 4-year-olds must be toilet trained. 3 Year Olds – Shannon Cervantes Monthly and Additional Fees: Session Days TimeCourse Sep 6–May 18 Tu, Th 12–2:30 p.m. #99866 Sep 7–May 19 M, W, F 12–2:30 p.m. #99862 A $35 non-refundable processing fee and a non-refundable first month’s tuition payment are due at the time of registration. The remaining 8 tuition installments are due by the 20th of each month from September 2016–April 2017 There is a $75 cancellation and withdrawal fee for program. 4 Year Olds – Sonja Stanley 2-day classes $125 R / $130 NR 3-day classes $189 R / $194 NR Parent Involvement: Parents in all classes are asked to bring a healthy snack for the whole class once every other month. 10 4 Year Olds – Gina Murdock Concord City News & Activity Guide Fall 2016 Session Days TimeCourse Sep 6–May 18 Tu, Th 9–11:30 a.m. #99869 Sep 6–May 18 Tu, Th 12–2:30 p.m. #99873 Sep 7–May 19 M, W, F 9–11:30 a.m. #99867 Sep 7–May 19 M, W, F 12–2:30 p.m. #99868 Some classes are full for the 2016–17 session. Call the registration office at 671-3404 for more information. www.ConcordReg.org Pre-Dance Preschool dancers will be introduced to the world of dance through creative movement, rhythm, and improvisation. Dancers will focus on body positioning, balance, body isolation and fundamental dance vocabulary. The instructor has more than 20 years of dance experience. Appropriate attire: ballet shoes, tights or leggings, and leotards. No class September 3, November 12 or 26. Age: 3-4 Baldwin Park Dance Studio Luana Avalos Aug 27-Oct 8 Sa 9-9:30 a.m. $59 R/$64 NR #101956 Oct 15-Dec 3 Sa 9-9:30 a.m. $59 R/$64 NR #101957 Little Dragons Beginning Ballet 1 Beginning ballet students will learn the fundamentals and the vocabulary of ballet, basic technique, coordination, barre exercises, and ballet positions. The instructor has more than 20 years of dance experience. No class September 3, November 12 or 26. Is your child interested in the martial arts? Try this class first. Children participate in fun activities designed to increase attention span, focus and coordination while learning basic skills in preparation for more disciplined training when they are older. $35 uniform fee is required and payable at the first class. No class November 24. Age: 4-6 Baldwin Park Dance Studio Luana Avalos Aug 27-Oct 8 Sa 9:30-10:15 a.m. $72 R/$77 NR #101959 Oct 15-Dec 3 Sa 9:30-10:15 a.m. $72 R/$77 NR #101960 Age: 3-5 Baldwin Park Dance Studio Kevin Oliver Sep 1-Oct 20 Th 5-5:40 p.m. $82 R/$87 NR #102362 Oct 27-Dec 15 Th 5-5:40 p.m. $72 R/$77 NR #102363 PR E S C H O O L DANCE, MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS Songs of a Princess Students will step into the shoes of their favorite characters while singing timeless songs of animated fairytales from Frozen to the Lion King! Our class focus is for each child to have a great time as they build strong voices and fond memories of a magical age. Join us on our musical journey from the 100 Acre Wood to Arendelle! Class participants are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite Princess, Hero, Creature, or Pirate attire. No class November 26. Age: 3½-7 Village Center for the Arts Village Music Sep 3-24 Sa 10:30-11:20 a.m. $93 R/$98 NR #102338 Oct 1-29 Sa 10:30-11:20 a.m. $93 R/$98 NR #102339 Nov 5-Dec 17* Sa 10:30-11:20 a.m. $138 R/$143 NR#102340 *6-week class ENRICHMENT Busy Bee Cooks 5-week session: Have fun with Chef Lynda and Staff. Your children are guided in how to make delicious, healthy food, that builds their self-esteem and supports their body. Kids eat what they cook. Your family will spend more time in the kitchen eating your children’s creations. Age: 4-5 Centre Concord Cooking with Kids Foundation Nov 10-Dec 8 Th 3:30-5 p.m. $204 R/$209 NR#102135 Spanish Immersion Preschool Class Your child will learn Spanish in a hands-on interactive and stimulating environment. In this class your child will develop social, fine, and gross motor skills. Children will have fun singing, doing art, enjoying new friends and many more fun activities. A $7 materials fee is payable to the instructor the first day of class. No class November 22 or 24. Age: 3-6 Centre Concord Miriam Lattanzi Sep 6-Oct 11 Tu 3:15-5:15 p.m. $180 R/$185 NR#102102 Oct 18-Nov 29 Tu 3:15-5:15 p.m. $180 R/$185 NR#102103 Sep 8-Oct 13 Th 3:15-5:15 p.m. $180 R/$185 NR#102104 Oct 20-Dec 1 Th 3:15-5:15 p.m. $180 R/$185 NR#102105 Sep 6-Oct 13 Tu, Th 3:15-5:15 p.m. $306 R/$311 NR#102106 Oct 18-Dec 1 Tu, Th 3:15-5:15 p.m. $306 R/$311 NR#102107 R = Concord Resident www.ConcordReg.org Fall 2016 NR = Concord Non-Resident Concord City News & Activity Guide 11 PR E S C H O O L PRESCHOOL SPORTS Skyhawks Tot Baseball The fun happens on the field, so don’t just watch from the sidelines! Here is your chance to join in your toddler’s introduction to the world’s most popular sport. You’ll participate in fun, age-appropriate activities, and help your child to develop their motor and socialization skills. Adult participation is required. All kids will receive a Kidz Love Soccer jersey! Skyhawks Tot Baseball was designed to give children a positive first step into America’s Pastime. Using our progressional curriculum and modified equipment, participants learn Baseball fundamentals and social skills through a series of fast-paced instructional circuits and developmental games. Our primary development objectives include throwing, catching, hitting, base-running, balance, body movement, hand/eye coordination, self-esteem, teamwork, and sportsmanship! All participants receive a Skyhawks T-Shirt and Merit Award. Age: 2-3½ Newhall Park Kidz Love Soccer Sep 19-Nov 14 M 9:30-10 a.m. $115 R/$120 NR #101748 Sep 24-Nov 19 Sa 9:30-10 a.m. $115 R/$120 NR#101750 Age: 3-5 Concord Community Park Skyhawks Sports Academy Sep 23-Dec 9 F 3:30-3:45 p.m. $145 R/$150 NR#101754 Sep 24-Dec 10 Sa 4-4:45 p.m. $145 R/$150 NR#101755 Age: 2-3½ Concord Community Park Kidz Love Soccer Sep 15-Oct 20 Th 5:15-5:45 p.m. $82 R/$87 NR #101749 Skyhawks Tot Basketball Mommy/Daddy and Me Soccer Kidz Love Soccer-Tot Soccer Little tykes enjoy running and kicking just like the big kids! Tot Soccer teaches the basic techniques of the game and builds self-esteem through participation and fun soccer activities. Children learn to follow instructions in a nurturing, age appropriate environment. Each participant receives a Kidz Love Soccer jersey! Shin guards are required after the first meeting. Age: 3½-4 Newhall Park Kidz Love Soccer Sep 24-Nov 19 Sa 10:10-10:40 a.m. $115 R/$120 NR#101742 Kidz Love Soccer-Tot/Pre Soccer Skyhawks Tot Basketball was designed to give children a positive first step to the exciting game of Basketball. Using our progressional curriculum and modified equipment, participants learn Basketball fundamentals and social skills through a series of fast-paced instructional circuits and developmental games. Our primary development objectives include dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding, balance, body movement, hand/eye coordination, self-esteem, teamwork, and sportsmanship! All participants receive a Skyhawks T-Shirt and Merit Award. Age: 3-5 Concord Community Park Skyhawks Sports Academy Sep 23-Dec 9 F 4-4:45 p.m. $145 R/$150 NR#101760 Sep 24-Dec 10 Sa 3-3:45 p.m. $90 R/$95 NR #101761 Little tykes enjoy running and kicking just like the big kids! Teaches the basic techniques of the game and builds selfesteem through participation and fun soccer activities. Children learn to follow instructions in a nurturing, age appropriate environment. Each participant receives a Kidz Love Soccer jersey! Shin guards are required after the first meeting. Age: 3½ -5 Newhall Park Kidz Love Soccer Sep 19-Nov 14 M 10:15-10:50 a.m. $115 R/$120 NR#101730 Sep 19-Nov 14 M 3:05-3:40 p.m. $115 R/$120 NR#101731 Age: 3½ -5 Concord Community Park Kidz Love Soccer Sep 15-Nov 10 Th 3:45-4:20 p.m. $115 R/$120 NR#101732 Kidz Love Soccer-Pre Soccer Pre Soccer teaches the basic techniques of the game and builds self-esteem through participation and fun soccer activities. Children learn to follow instructions in a nurturing, age appropriate environment. Each participant receives a Kidz Love Soccer jersey! Shin guards are required after the first meeting. Age: 4-5 Newhall Park Kidz Love Soccer Sep 24-Nov 19 Sa 10:40-11:15 a.m. $115 R/$120 NR#101744 R = Concord Resident 12 NR = Concord Non-Resident Concord City News & Activity Guide Fall 2016 www.ConcordReg.org 50 & Better Camp Camp Concord is offering a special Lake Tahoe getaway for adults 50 years and older. It is the perfect setting for a relaxing and/or adventurous vacation – your choice! Your camp experience can include activities from hiking and canoeing to arts and bingo. All meals are included and will be served in the dining hall unless otherwise noted. Our rustic cabins have electricity and convenient access to restrooms, hot showers and the main lodge. Go to our website for more information www.campconcord.org. Cabins-please include the names of friends you want to bunk with at time of registration. Single cabins not available. If you choose not to designate bunk mates, you will be assigned bunk mates by gender. DaySession Fee M–F Aug 15–19 $225 R / $250 NR M–F Aug 22–26 $225 R / $250 NR M–F Aug 29–Sep 2 $225 R / $250 NR Course #99879 #99880 #99935 There is no better way to end your summer than spending it at the Happiest Place on Dirt with your family! Labor Day Escape at Camp Concord offers all the Family Favorites in one weekend. From our popular “Luau night” and “Breakfast on the Beach” to canoeing, archery, and tie dye, you will be able to enjoy quality time with your family away from busy schedules and technology. Meals, accommodations, programming and activities will be provided so you don’t have to worry about a thing. Labor Day Escape will give you and your family a long weekend of relaxation, fun, memories and so much more! For more information, please visit www.concordreg.org or call 671-3404. DaySession Fee F–M Sep 2–5 $195/person R $210/person NR Course #99882 CA M P C O N C O R D Labor Day Escape at Camp Concord NEW Group Reservations Group Rentals available May to mid-June and mid-August to mid-October. Camp Concord provides stunning scenery and affordable rates for groups as small as 10 to as large as 200. From family reunions to non-profit retreats, customized packages are created for each client group in order to meet their unique needs. Group reservations are personally handled by the Camp Director. If you have questions regarding Camp Concord or wish to book your group, please contact us at (925) 671-3006 or email [email protected]. How do I register? Go to www.concordreg.org, visit our website at www.campconcord.org for a registration form or call our registration office Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–3 p.m. at (925) 671-3404. www.ConcordReg.org Fall 2016 Concord City News & Activity Guide 13 A F TE R S C H O O L E N R I C H M E NT Afterschool Enrichment The City of Concord Parks & Recreation Department in cooperation with the Mt. Diablo Unified School District is offering After School Enrichment classes at select elementary schools in Concord. A wide variety of fun and exciting recreation classes are offered for children in grades 1st-5th. Benefits include increased self-esteem, new skills and abilities, improved social skills, higher school performance, and encouraging lifelong learning. For Safety Reasons and to sign waiver, PARENTS MUST COME INTO12 CLASSROOM and pick up students AFTER EVERY CLASS. No class dates: Teacher In-Service Days, October 10; Thanksgiving Break, November 21-25; Winter Break December 19-January 2. See course grid on page 15 for dates, times, locations and costs. NEW Building Public Speaking Confidence This course teaches the beginning building blocks of public speaking. Starting with being ready, practiced and focused, they learn the importance of body language and variation in their voices. Within the fun milieu of show and tell, storytelling and poetry recitals, the goal is for your child to start developing more confidence and skill in expressing themselves to a group. NEW Chess Wizards Chess Wizards’ interactive classes make learning fun for new and seasoned students alike. Join us for tons of challenging chess lessons and exciting games. You’ll improve your chess skills, meet new friends, and work out your most powerful muscle – your brain! Gymnastics Develop strength, flexibility, agility, and confidence while having fun in a non-competitive environment. Beginning and intermediate gymnastics and tumbling skills are taught. Learn the basics of all gymnastic events including vaulting skills, bar and balance beam. Strength and flexibility exercises with fun and challenging games are included. Mats and gymnastic equipment provided. NEW K.O. Taekwondo Instructor, Benjamin Ofori is a world winner of African traditional drumming and dancing. He will teach you how to play and dance like a star. Ethnic African music instruments are used. The students will also have the opportunity to perform at the end of the season for an audience of parents and friends. Little Medical School Students explore the world of medicine, science, and importance of health in an engaging and fun way. They will enjoy dressing up as doctors; learn about medical equipment and functions of the human body. Using demonstrations, crafts, and games, students learn to tie sutures like a real surgeon, administer first aid, the connections between our brain and spine and much more. At the end of the session each child receives a fully functional stethoscope and a diploma. Session 1: $25 materials fee due to instructor at first class. Session 2 (new students welcome): $20 materials fee due to instructor at first class. Mad Science - Crazy Chemworks Use your hands as a real Mad Scientist in this whirlwind class on how a lab works! Students will learn to recognize chemical reactions and add a few reactive ingredients for some sensational results. We will explore the pH extremes with our Reaction Tubes that are sure-to-be a popping experience! Create slime using the Mad Science recipe, and then enter the Slime Olympics to test our polymers. Probe the properties of light and explore some unusual applications of glow-in-the-dark technology! We will melt metal in boiling water and freeze water with just a breath of dry ice! NEW Make Me A Pro Basketball This is a traditional style Taekwondo that helps focus on core values and is good for all ages and abilities. Emphasis is on self-defense techniques, increased flexibility and stamina, improving overall muscle tone, and a great cardiovascular workout. Available in 2-day or 3-day per week option. Optional uniforms are available at cost, payable to instructor. 50% discount for family members that sign up together. Learn techniques of shooting, dribbling, and passing from the triple threat position. Each day concludes with game play and an NBA tournament series! Make Me A Pro Sports Basketball is a fun and educational way for kids to participate in a safe environment and receive great coaching. A 10-1 ratio is maintained at all times during this amazing camp. Bring your friends as you won’t want to miss out. Peer Piano NEW What a great way to introduce piano to your child, in a fun, supportive environment! Learn piano basics while being introduced to a new song every class. Students participate and learn together while composing, rehearsing, and performing their music. In the end, students will complete a music book and celebrate what they have learned. $10 materials fee for a music book is payable to the instructor the first class. 14 West African Drumming & Dance Concord City News & Activity Guide Fall 2016 Tiny Techs Club Bring Minecraft to life using LEGO! Build a walking Creeper, a terrifying Ghast, and a motorized Minecart! Designed by Play-Well instructors, this class combines the format of our core engineering programs with the world of Minecraft. Explore real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture while building your favorite Minecraft objects. www.ConcordReg.org AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT Class Little Medical School 1 Little Medical School 2 NEW! Make Me A Pro Basketball West African Drumming & Dance NEW! Chess Wizards NEW! K.O. Taekwondo Peer Piano Peer Piano Mad Science–Crazy Chemworks CourseAges Instructor Sessions Day #102055 6–11 Little Medical School Oct 18–Nov 3 T/Th #102059 6–11 Little Medical School Nov 8–Dec 1 T/Th #102058 7–11 Make Me A Pro Sports Oct 11–Nov 15 T #102061 7–11 Ben Ofori Oct 17–Dec 28 M #102056 6–11 Chess Wizards Oct 4–Nov 29 T #102054 6–11 Kevin Oliver Oct 6–Dec 1 Th #102057 6–11 Nadine Petersen Oct 3–Dec 5 M #102060 6–11 Nadine Petersen Oct 6–Dec 1 Th #102052 6–11 Mad Science Oct 3–Dec 5 M Monte Gardens Elementary School Class NEW! Chess Wizards West African Drumming & Dance Mad Science–Crazy Chemworks NEW! Tiny Techs Club–LEGOS CourseAges Instructor #102063 6–11 Chess Wizards #102064 7–11 Ben Ofori #102062 6–11 Mad Science #1023486–11 Tiny Techs Mt. Diablo Elementary School Class Peer Piano Peer Piano Mad Science–Crazy Chemworks NEW! Chess Wizards Little Medical School 1 Little Medical School 2 West African Drumming & Dance CourseAges Instructor #102070 6–11 Nadine Petersen #102074 6–11 Nadine Petersen #102068 6–11 Mad Science #102066 6–11 Chess Wizards #102069 6–11 Little Medical School #102071 6–11 Little Medical School #102073 7–11 Ben Ofori Time 2:35–3:40 p.m. 2:35–3:40 p.m. 2:35–3:35 p.m. 2:35–3:45 p.m. 2:35–3:35 p.m. 2:35–3:35 p.m. 2:35–3:35 p.m. 2:35–3:35 p.m. 2:35–3:35 p.m. Fee $120 R/$125 NR $120 R/$125 NR $111 R/$116 NR $113 R/$118 NR $180 R/$185 NR $65 R/$70 NR $94 R/$99 NR $94 R/$99 NR $210 R/$215 NR Day Tu W Th F Time 2:50–3:50 p.m 12:45–1:55 p.m. 2:50–3:50 p.m. 2:50–3:50 p.m. Fee $180 R/$185 NR $113 R/$118 NR $210 R/$215 NR $168 R/$173 NR Sessions Day Oct 4–Nov 29 T Oct 7–Dec 9 F Oct 4–Nov 29 Tu Oct 3–Dec 5 M Oct 18–Nov 3 T/Th Nov 8–Dec 1 T/Th Oct 13–Nov 17 Th Time 2:20–3:20 p.m. 2:20–3:20 p.m. 2:20–3:20 p.m. 2:20–3:20 p.m. 2:20–3:25 p.m. 2:20–3:25 p.m. 2:20–3:40 p.m. Fee $94 R/$94 NR $94 R/$94 NR $210 R/$210 NR $180 R/$180 NR $120 R/$120 NR $148 R/$148 NR $115 R/$115 NR Sessions Oct 4–Nov 29 Oct 12–Nov 16 Oct 13–Dec 8 Oct 14–Nov 18 Mountain View Elementary School Class NEW! Make Me A Pro Basketball NEW! Building Public Speaking Confidence NEW! Chess Wizards Gymnastics NEW! K.O. Taekwondo CourseAges Instructor Sessions #102080 7–11 Make Me A Pro Sports Oct 17–Nov 28 Day Time M 2:25–3:25 p.m. Fee $111 R/$116 NR #102079 9–11 #102351 6–11 #1023526–11 #102353 6–11 Gurus Education Chess Wizards CGS Gymnastics Kevin Oliver Sep 29–Nov 17 Oct 6–Dec 1 Oct 12–Nov 16 Oct 4–Dec 6 T Th W T 2:25–3:30 p.m. 2:25–3:25 p.m. 1:00–1:45 p.m. 2:25–3:25 p.m. $163 R/$168 NR $180 R/$185 NR $89 R/$94 NR $65 R/$70 NR CourseAges Instructor #102082 6–11 Mad Science #1020846–11 CGS Gymnastics #102355 6–11 Kevin Oliver #102083 7–11 Ben Ofori #102356 6–11 Chess Wizards Dates Oct 12–Dec 7 Oct 12–Nov 16 Oct 3–Dec 12 Oct 11–Nov 15 Oct 6–Dec 1 Day W W M T Th Time 2:45–3:45 p.m. 1:30–2:15 p.m. 2:45–3:45 p.m. 2:25–3:35 p.m. 2:45–3:45 p.m. Fee $210 R/$215 NR $89 R/$94 NR $65 R/$70 NR $113 R/$118 NR $180 R/$185 NR Dates Oct 4–Nov 29 Oct 6–Dec 1 Day Time T 2:10–3:10 p.m. Th 2:10–3:10 p.m. Fee $210 R/$215 NR $180 R/$185 NR Silverwood Elementary School Class Mad Science–Crazy Chemworks Gymnastics NEW! K.O. Taekwondo West African Drumming & Dance NEW! Chess Wizards Westwood Elementary School Class Mad Science–Crazy Chemworks NEW! Chess Wizards CourseAges Instructor #102078 6–11 Mad Science #102076 6–11 Chess Wizards www.ConcordReg.org Fall 2016 Concord City News & Activity Guide A F TE R S C H O O L E N R I C H M E NT Highlands Elementary School 15 YO U TH ARTS AND CRAFTS ENRICHMENT FUNdamental Drawing for Kids Learn to draw with our step-by-step method! Develop observations skills, increase fine motor skills, handwriting readiness and attention to detail. Children learn to follow directions, hold and use a pencil, increase their attention span and grow their self-confidence so they will be successful in kindergarten. No class November 11. Age: 4-7 Centre Concord Young Rembrandts Sep 9-Oct 7 F 3-4 p.m. $103 R/$108 NR#102346 Oct 14-Nov 18 F 3-4 p.m. $103 R/$108 NR#102347 DANCE, MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS We Teach Your Kids to Cook a Mexican Dinner 5-week session: Have fun with Chef Lynda and Staff. Your children are guided in how to make delicious, healthy food, that builds their self-esteem and supports their body. Kids eat what they cook. Your family will spend more time in the kitchen eating your children’s creations. Age: 6-10 Centre Concord Cooking with Kids Foundation Nov 10-Dec 8 Th 5:30-7 p.m. $204 R/$209 NR#102136 Beginning Ballet 2 Increase your strength, flexibility, and body coordination while building on the techniques from Ballet 1. Ballet 2 will concentrate on the dancer’s ability to connect steps and create fluidity in their movement. The instructor has more than 20 years of dance experience. Appropriate attire: ballet shoes, tights, and leotards. No class September 3, November 12 or 26. Age: 6-8 Baldwin Park Dance Studio Luana Avalos Aug 27-Oct 8 Sa 10:15-11 a.m. $72 R/$77 NR #101961 Oct 15-Dec 3 Sa 10:15-11 a.m. $72 R/$77 NR #101962 Musical Theatre Workshop A willingness to sing and have fun are required! The class instructor will accompany the group, while encouraging everyone to perform at their best. Basic vocal techniques and choreography will be introduced while students have a blast singing classic and current pop songs! This fun group vocal class focuses on teamwork and camaraderie. No class November 24. Age: 7-12 Village Center for the Arts Village Music Sep 1-29 Th 6:30-7:20 p.m. $93 R/$98 NR #102336 Oct 6-27 Th 6:30-7:20 p.m. $93 R/$98 NR #102337 Nov 3-17 Th 6:30-7:20 p.m. $93 R/$98 NR #102393 Dec 1-29 Th 6:30-7:20 p.m. $93 R/$98 NR #102394 R = Concord Resident 16 HEALTH AND FITNESS K.O. Taekwondo-Youth & Teen This is a traditional style Taekwondo that helps focus on core values and is good for all ages and abilities. Emphasis is on self-defense techniques, increased f lexibility and stamina, improving overall muscle tone, and a great cardiovascular workout. Available in 2-day or 3-day per week option. Optional uniforms are available at cost, payable to instructor. 50% discount for family members that sign up together. No class September 3, November 23, 25, 26, December 24, 28, 30 or 31. Age: 6-14 Baldwin Park Dance Studio Kevin Oliver Sep 2-30 W, F 6-7 p.m. $60 R/$65 NR Oct 5-28 W, F 6-7 p.m. $60 R/$65 NR Nov 2-30 W, F 6-7 p.m. $60 R/$65 NR Dec 2-28 W, F 6-7 p.m. $60 R/$65 NR Sep 2-30 W, F 6-7 p.m. and Sa 12-1 p.m. $79 R/$84 NR Oct 1-29 W, F 6-7 p.m. and Sa 12-1 p.m. $79 R/$84 NR Nov 2-30 W, F 6-7 p.m. and Sa 12-1 p.m. $79 R/$84 NR Dec 2-28 W, F 6-7 p.m. and Sa 12-1 p.m. $79 R/$84 NR NR = Concord Non-Resident Concord City News & Activity Guide Fall 2016 www.ConcordReg.org #102119 #102120 #102121 #102122 #102123 #102124 #102125 #102126 YOUTH SPORTS Junior Tennis Willow Pass Park 2840 E. Olivera Road Concord CA 94519 (925) 825-7526 Fax (925) 685-1809 The junior tennis program is geared towards both development and excellence in tennis. You will be introduced to techniques, movement and the concept of rallying. The program uses tennis related games designed to help students learn how to keep score and employ strategies involved in playing the game. Classes are taught by certified teaching professionals. No class November 24. www.paylessbattingcages.com NEW NETS! Age: 7-12 Willow Pass Park Calvin McCullough Sep 6-Oct 25 Tu 4:30-5:30 p.m. $123 R/$163 NR #102109 Sep 8-Oct 27 Th 4-5:30 p.m. $163 R/$168 NR #102110 Better Hitting Experience with the Same Low Rates Age: 10-17 Willow Pass Park Calvin McCullough Sep 6-29 Tu, Th 5:30-7:30 p.m. $243 R/$248 NR #102111 Oct 11-Nov 3 Tu, Th 5:30-7:30 p.m. $243 R/$248 NR #102112 TOKEN $3.00 (20 Balls) Rent Batting Cages by the Hour or ½ Hour Age: 7-17 Willow Pass Park Calvin McCullough Nov 15-Dec 13 Tu, Th 5:30-7:30 p.m. $243 R/$248 NR #102113 HOURS OF OPERATION Mon–Fri Kidz Love Soccer-Soccer 1 Technique & Teamwork Perfect for first time players while being fun and engaging for kids with some experience. 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. Each participant receives a Kidz Love Soccer Jersey! Shin guards are required after the first meeting. Age: 5-6 Newhall Park Kidz Love Soccer Sep 19-Nov 14 M 3:40-4:25 p.m. $115 R/$120 NR#101736 Sep 24-Nov 19 Sa 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. $115 R/$120 NR#101738 Age: 5-6 Concord Community Park Kidz Love Soccer Sep 15-Nov 10 Th 4:20-5:05 p.m. $115 R/$120 NR#101737 YO U TH PAYLESS BATTING CAGES Sat & Sun Winter: Noon – 7 p.m. 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. Spring: Noon – 8 p.m. 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. Summer: Noon – 9p.m. 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. Camps and Professional Instruction For more information call (925) 825-7526 (SLAM) Help enhance the life of an underprivileged child, join Friends of Camp Concord TODAY! Beach Fun Cabin Mates Kidz Love Soccer 2 Skillz and Scrimmages Kids ages 7 to 10 will enjoy advanced skill building in a team play format. Attention is paid to both individual skill development and positional play. Each class will include small-sided scrimmages to improve team tactics, positions and finer technical skills. All skill levels are welcome and all participants will receive a Kidz Love Soccer jersey! Age: 7-10 Newhall Park Kidz Love Soccer Sep 19-Nov 14 M 4:25-5:10 p.m. $115 R/$120 NR#101746 www.ConcordReg.org For membership information, please call the Camp Concord Office at 925.671.3006 or download additional information from our web page at www.friendsofcamp.com Fall 2016 Concord City News & Activity Guide 17 TE E N S MUSIC Beginning Keyboard/Piano Using Alfred’s Chord Approach as a textbook, you will learn the basic keyboard skills needed to play thousands of simple popular songs. Learn how to read both bass and treble clef, playing both chords and melodies. Bring keyboard. $10 Materials fee payable to instructor. No class November 22. Age: 10+ Centre Concord Ted Crowley Sep 6-Oct 18 Tu 3:30-4:15 p.m. $108 R/$113 NR#102090 Oct 25-Dec 13 Tu 3:30-4:15 p.m. $108 R/$113 NR#102091 Guitar Did you know that most popular songs consist of only three or four basic chords? Class teaches the chord progressions necessary to quickly learn to play your favorite songs. With no more than 8 students per class, you will get the personal attention needed. Instructor has a Master’s degree in Music Education and more than 20 years teaching experience. Bring a guitar (any kind). $5 Materials Fee payable to instructor. No class November 22. Age: 12+ Centre Concord Ted Crowley Sep 6-Oct 18 Tu 4:15-5 p.m. $108 R/$113 NR#102086 Oct 25-Dec 13 Tu 4:15-5 p.m. $108 R/$113 NR#102087 ENRICHMENT SAT Test Preparation Learn skills and strategies for doing well on the SAT. Math focuses on algebra, geometry, statistics, data analysis, probability, functions and trigonometry. English focuses on critical reading, sentence completion strategies, and development of a five-point persuasive essay. A $25 materials fee is payable at the first class. Age: 14-19 Centre Concord Monica Lo and Phil Newton Sep 24-Oct 29 Sa 1-4 p.m. $302 R/$307 NR#102108 HEALTH AND FITNESS Dan Zan Ryu Jujitsu Dan Zan Ryu Jujitsu has been studied by many for selfbetterment. This includes building self-confidence, better coordination and self-defense applications. Come and learn Dan Zan Ryu! Be sure to come in comfortable attire, preferably a Judogi, but gym clothing works well. No Class November 23. Age: 13+ Willow Pass Community Center Thomas Jelen Sep 5-28 M, W 4-5:30 p.m. $49 R/$54 NR #102099 Oct 3-26 M, W 4-5:30 p.m. $49 R/$54 NR #102100 Nov 2-Dec 5 M, W 4-5:30 p.m. $49 R/$54 NR #102101 SPECIAL INTEREST Online Driver’s Ed for Teens Computer Programming Don’t just play the game, create them. Students taking this course will develop an action based platform game using Unity 2D. This course will teach you how to work with sprite sheets, create sky backdrops, terrain, items, and set game play conditions through the use of the Un22ity programming language JavaScript. These principals will set the foundation needed to understand advance concepts in programming and graphic design. Age: 12-17 Centre Concord Laurence Carew Oct 29-Dec 3 Sa 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $171 R/$176 NR#102364 18 Concord City News & Activity Guide Fall 2016 Independence is just a click away. Complete your Driver’s Education requirement from home on your computer, tablet or phone. This is an interactive, online course with videos and animated driving scenarios. Learn the rules of the road, driver responsibility, DMV procedures and much more. Receive DMV-approved Certificate of Completion. A licensed instructor is available to answer any questions. Sign up any time. Age: 15+ On-Line LLC Safety Driver’s Ed Sep 1-30 $43 R/$48 NR #102115 Oct 1-31 $43 R/$48 NR #102116 Nov 1-30 $43 R/$48 NR #102117 Dec 1-31 $43 R/$48 NR #102118 R = Concord Resident www.ConcordReg.org NR = Concord Non-Resident DANCE AND MUSIC Mixed Media Art-European Style Sketching NEW Create classical-style black and white and color drawings from life, step-by-step. Students will learn ‘Old Masters’ drawing techniques such as proportion measuring, color mixing and shading, combining diverse media such as graphite, charcoal and wate rcolor pencils and pastels. Class is suited for beginners as well as advanced students, and the instructor will individualize assignments according to students’ abilities. No experience needed. No class September 22 and November 24. Age: 21+ Senior Center Tatyana Yurkhova Sep 8-Oct 27 Th 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $56 R/$61 NR #101699 Nov 3-Dec 22 Th 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $56 R/$61 NR #101700 Ballet Fit This ballet inspired workout is a great way to help lift, tone and lengthen your entire body while improving your posture and flexibility. Low impact dance routines focus on endurance and grace. Classes are set to music to inspire fun and artistry. No class September 5 and November 21. Age: 18+ Baldwin Park Dance Studio Luana Avalos Aug 29-Oct 10 M 6:30-7:30 p.m. $54 R/$59 NR #101963 Oct 17-Nov 28 M 6:30-7:30 p.m. $54 R/$59 NR #101964 Argentine Tango Have more fun! Learn the exciting Argentine Tango-a passionate, romantic kind of tango. There are tango parties all over the Bay Area you can enjoy once you finish this tango course. Learn basic and intermediate patterns. Navigate the dance floor with confidence! No partner needed. No class on November 8. A D U LT S ARTS AND CRAFTS Age: 17+ Willow Pass Community Center Phil Seyer Sep 6-27 Tu 8-9 p.m. $43 R/$48 NR #102004 Oct 4-25 Tu 8-9 p.m. $43 R/$48 NR #102005 Nov 1-29 Tu 8-9 p.m. $43 R/$48 NR #102006 Get Your Salsa On! Art Journaling Art Journaling is a great way to explore your creativity, get your thoughts on paper and enjoy the process of making your own kind of art. We’ll play with different techniques such as line drawing, water color, and layering papers. There’s no right or wrong style in this fun craft for ages 15 and up! Materials list provided the first day of class. Materials fee is $15 payable to instructor at the first class. Bring any sized journal with 90# weight paper or heavier. No class September 22, 24, October 15, November 24 and 26. Age: 15+ Senior Center Kim Lawson Sep 15-Oct 27 Th 6-7:30 p.m. Sep 17-Oct 29 Sa 9-10:30 a.m. Nov 5-Dec 17 Sa 9:30-10:30 a.m. Nov 3-Dec 22 Th 6-7:30 p.m. $51 R/$56 NR #101436 $43 R/$48 NR #101437 $51 R/$56 NR #101439 $59 R/$64 NR #101440 Exploring Crafts Each week you’ll learn a fun new craft project using low cost materials perfect for home decor and holiday gift giving. Projects will include jewelry making, decorating birdhouses, garden art, altered books, and more! Fun crafts for ages 15 and up. Materials fee of $15 is payable to instructor on the first day of class. No class September 22, 24, October 15, November 24 and 26. Age: 15+ Senior Center Kim Lawson Sep 15-Oct 27 Th 7:30-9 p.m. Sep 17-Nov 5 Sa 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Nov 3-Dec 22 Th 7:30-9 p.m. Nov 5-Dec 17 Sa 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. $51 R/$56 NR #101441 $51 R/$56 NR #101442 $59 R/$64 NR #101443 $51 R/$56 NR #101444 Learn and/or improve your salsa dancing from a patient, experienced dance instructor. Learn beginning and intermediate salsa dance patterns. Each lesson will review the basic steps and add a new intermediate level pattern. Enjoy dancing at salsa dance parties in the Bay Area. No partner required and beginners are welcome. No class November 24. Age: 17+ Willow Pass Community Center Phil Seyer Sep 1-29 Th 8-9 p.m. $53 R/$58 NR #102007 Oct 6-27 Th 8-9 p.m. $43 R/$48 NR #102008 Nov 3-Dec 8 Th 8-9 p.m. $53 R/$58 NR #102009 Hula For Exercise You will learn the simple hand and foot movement of the Hula set to upbeat Hawaiian music. Instructor Rose Ramos will focus on one song each session, and you will learn Hula movements while exercising and having fun! Wear comfortable clothes. No class September 19, November 11, 25 and December 2. Age: 21+ Senior Center Rose Ramos Sep 27-Oct 25 Tu 6-7 p.m. Nov 8-Dec 27 Tu 6-7 p.m. Sep 30-Dec 16 F 10:30-11:30 a.m. $28 R/$33 NR #101259 $43 R/$48 NR #101260 $48 R/$53 NR #101261 Ukulele for Beginners So you have an ukulele. Now what? Come join us and gain the basic understanding of this wonderful instrument. Soon you’ll be strumming your favorite melodies for your family and friends. Please bring your ukulele and tuner. Age: 18+ Senior Center Nola-Joy Boyd Sep 26-Dec 19 M 5-6 p.m. $68 R/$73 NR #101461 www.ConcordReg.org Fall 2016 Concord City News & Activity Guide 19 A D U LT S HEALTH AND FITNESS Dan Zan Ryu Jujitsu Dan Zan Ryu Jujitsu has been studied by many for selfbetterment. This includes building self-confidence, better coordination and self-defense applications. Come and learn Dan Zan Ryu! Be sure to come in comfortable attire, preferably a Judogi, but gym clothing works well. No class November 23. Age: 13+ Willow Pass Community Center Thomas Jelen Sep 5-28 M, W 4-5:30 p.m. $49 R/$54 NR #102099 Oct 3-26 M, W 4-5:30 p.m. $49 R/$54 NR #102100 Nov 2-Dec 5 M, W 4-5:30 p.m. $49 R/$54 NR #102101 Ukulele Jam Club-Advanced Add some music to your life! Come, play, sing and jam with advanced Ukulele enthusiasts! About the instructor Hawaiian music and hula have been a family tradition for generations. Now I get to share with you the joy of playing Ukulele. As a graduate of Kamehameha Schools, I have shared my love of music, dance and Hawaiian culture with people in several countries. Come, learn and know what ‘Ohana’ feels like. Aloha. Material fee of $40 is payable to instructor at first class. Age: 10+ Senior Center Nola-Joy Boyd Sep 26-Dec 19 M 6:30-8 p.m. $35 R/$40 NR #101459 NEW Intro to Filipino Banduria Discover the passion of Filipino Rondalla. Learn to play traditional and contemporary Filipino and American music using the 14-stringed banduria, the Filipino version of the Spanish mandolin. Learning is easy using simple Do-Re-Mi notation. Celebration recital at session’s end for family and friends. Bring own instrument. Age: 16+ Baldwin Park Dance Studio Rhu Bigay Oct 6-Dec 1 Th 7-8 p.m. $84 R/$89 NR #102354 Beginning Keyboard/Piano-Adult Using Alfred’s Chord Approach as a textbook, you will learn the basic keyboard skills needed to play thousands of simple popular songs. Learn how to read both bass and treble clef, playing both chords and melodies. Bring keyboard. $10 materials fee is payable to instructor. No class November 22. Age: 18+ Centre Concord Ted Crowley Sep 6-Oct 18 Tu 3:30-4:15 p.m. $108 R/$113 NR#102092 Oct 25-Dec 13 Tu 3:30-4:15 p.m. $108 R/$113 NR#102093 Guitar-Adults Did you know that most popular songs consist of only three or four basic chords? Class teaches the chord progressions necessary to quickly learn to play your favorite songs. With no more than 8 students per class, you get the personal attention needed. Instructor has a Master’s degree in Music Education and 20+ years of teaching experience. Bring guitar (any kind). No class November 22. Age: 18+ Centre Concord Ted Crowley Sep 6-Oct 18 Tu 4:15-5 p.m. $108 R/$113 NR#102088 Oct 25-Dec 13 Tu 4:15-5 p.m. $103 R/$108 NR#102089 20 Concord City News & Activity Guide Fall 2016 K.O. Taekwondo-Adults This traditional style Taekwondo helps focus on core values and is good for all ages and abilities. Emphasis is on self-defense techniques, increased flexibility and stamina, improving overall muscle tone, and a great cardiovascular workout. Available in 2-day or 3-day per week option. Optional uniforms are available at cost, payable to instructor. 50% discount for family members that sign up together. No class September 3, November 23, 25, 26, December 24, 28, 30, or 31. Age: 14+ Baldwin Park Dance Studio Kevin Oliver Sep 2-30 W, F 7-8 p.m. $60 R/$65 NR Oct 5-28 W, F 7-8 p.m. $60 R/$65 NR Nov 2-30 W, F 7-8 p.m. $60 R/$65 NR Dec 2-Jan 4 W, F 7-8 p.m. $60 R/$65 NR Sep 2-30 W, F 7-8 p.m. and Sa 12-1 p.m. $79R/$84 NR Oct 1-29 W, F 7-8 p.m. and Sa 12-1 p.m. $79R/$84 NR Nov 2-30 W, F 7-8 p.m. and Sa 12-1 p.m. $79R/$84 NR Dec 2-28 W, F 7-8 p.m. and Sa 12-1 p.m. $79R/$84 NR #102127 #102128 #102129 #102130 #102131 #102132 #102133 #102134 Tai Chi For Health-Beginning Sun style is a very gentle, healing and energizing form of Tai Chi that contains powerful Qi gong and agile stepping. Practicing Sun Style Tai Chi strengthens muscles, improves balance, flexibility, hypertension, cardiovascular health and lowers stress by promoting relaxation. Class will cover beginning movements of Sun Style, along with short sets of Qi gong to strengthen immunity and Tai Chi Ruler to open energy channels. Suitable for all ages. Instructor Robin Malby has studied/taught since 1999, holds multiple certifications and is Master Trainer for Dr. Lam and the Tai Chi for Health Institute. No class November 24. Age: 21+ Senior Center Robin Malby Oct 6-Dec 15 Th 4:55-5:55 p.m. R = Concord Resident www.ConcordReg.org $66 R/$71 NR #101458 NR = Concord Non-Resident Tai Chi Beginning Yang 24 Age: 21+ Senior Center Robin Malby Oct 6-Dec 15 Th 6-7:15 p.m. $68 R/$73 NR #101453 Tai Chi Gong This class is designed to help you relieve stress, increase flexibility, improve balance, strengthen and tone muscles and quiet the mind. Through gentle movements and meditative breathing, the natural healing rhythms of the body are reestablished. These ancient Chinese traditions offer personal insight and practical tools for change. Age: 18+ Centre Concord Amy Erez Sep 6-Oct 18 Tu 6-7:15 p.m. Oct 25-Dec 13 Tu 6-7:15 p.m. $82 R/$87 NR #101977 $93 R/$98 NR #101978 Multi-Session Discount Sep 6-Dec 13 Tu $138 R/$143 NR #101980 6-7:15 p.m. Push Hands-Partner’s Exercise This class is for students who want to go to the next step in their Tai Chi practice. Through a wide variety of partner exercises, you will learn how to sense, cultivate and circulate chi. Benefits include developing a strong sense of self, cultivating clear boundaries in relationships, and physical self-defense. Push Hands class does not replace your regular Tai Chi Gong practice. It is intended as an additional element of your practice. Age: 18+ Centre Concord Amy Erez Sep 6-Oct 18 Tu 7:15-8 p.m. Oct 25-Dec 13 Tu 7:15-8 p.m. $59 R/$64 NR #101981 $67 R/$72 NR #101982 Multi-Session Discount Sep 6-Dec 13 Tu $99 R/$104 NR #101984 7:15-8 p.m. Tai Chi for Health-Sun Style 73 Form Sun Style 73 Form is characterized by its powerful Qigong element, agile stepping and flowing movements. It is ideal for developing core strength, better balance and enhancing healing and relaxation. This form is safe and easy to learn. It is suitable for all ages and adaptable for most fitness levels. No class September 20, October 4 and November 22. Age: 18+ Baldwin Park Dance Studio Terry Crews Sep 6-Dec 13 Tu 5:45-6:45 p.m. $84 R/$89 NR #101434 ZUMBA We take ‘work’ out of workout by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you’ll see why Zumba Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Age: 16+ Centre Concord Sepi Teferra Sep 17-Oct 29 Sa 10-11 a.m. $38 R/$43 NR #102380 Nov 12-Dec 17 Sa 10-11 a.m. $33 R/$38 NR #102381 Zumba and Tone Zumba and Tone is a unique, fun, and beneficial class that combines traditional Latin dance styles, including salsa, mambo, cha-cha, cumbia and merengue. It also includes hiphop and belly dancing moves along with a blend of calorieburning, strength-training techniques. You will get a half-hour of Zumba Fitness and a half-hour of Zumba Tone. No class September 27, 29, November 24 or December 15. A D U LT S Learn the movements of one of the most popular sets of Tai Chi, the Yang Style 24 Forms. Suitable for beginners and seasoned Tai Chi practitioners, the course includes short sets of qi gong to build energy and boost immunity. Tai Chi ruler sets will also be introduced. Tai Chi strengthens muscles, improves balance, flexibility and reduces stress. This is an ongoing class. Instructor Robin Malby has studied/taught Tai Chi since 1999 and holds multiple certifications in qi gong and Tai Chi styles. She is a Master Trainer for Dr. Paul Lam and the Tai Chi for Health Institute. No class November 24. Age: 15+ Centre Concord Cynthia Ryan Sep 1-Oct 27 Th 6:30-7:30 p.m. $43 R/$48 NR #101985 Nov 3-Dec 22 Th 6:30-7:30 p.m. $33 R/$38 NR #101986 Age: 15+ Willow Pass Community Center Cynthia Ryan Sep 6-Nov 1 Tu 6:30-7:30 p.m. $43 R/$48 NR #102029 Nov 8-Dec 20 Tu 6:30-7:30 p.m. $38 R/$43 NR #102030 Zumba Sentao A perfect way to get some serious (core) work done, this class tones your entire body. It combines strength and resistance training with innovative dance moves, using a chair as your dance partner. It is a high intensity workout that focuses on defining muscles while improving overall cardiovascular health and burning major calories in the process. No class September 28. Age: 15+ Willow Pass Community Center Cynthia Ryan Sep 7-Nov 2 W 6:15-7:15 p.m. $43 R/$48 NR #102031 Nov 9-Dec 21 W 6:15-7:15 p.m. $38 R/$43 NR #102032 Zumba Step Zumba Step is perfect for toning and strengthening your legs and glutes. As part of the Zumba family, this class uses simple, easy to follow dance and step moves to guarantee great results. It combines the awesome toning and strengthening power of step aerobics with the fun fitness-party environment that only Zumba® brings to the dance floor. Steps will be provided. Wear gym attire and bring a bottle of water and small towel. No class September 26 and October 10. Age: 18+ Centre Concord Cynthia Ryan Sep 12-Nov 7 M 6:30-7:30 p.m. $38 R/$43 NR #101975 Nov 14-Dec 19 M 6:30-7:30 p.m. $33 R/$38 NR #101976 www.ConcordReg.org Fall 2016 Concord City News & Activity Guide 21 A D U LT S Pilates Jazzercise Class Torch fat, sculpt lean muscle and crush calories with this high intensity workout that mixes dance-based cardio with strength training. Fresh music and moves will ignite your energy and bring the intensity to transform your body, #thenewJazzercise features Dance Mixx, Interval, Fusion, Core, Strike, and Strength. Please bring a mat and hand weights. No class November 5 and December 15. Age: 18+ Centre Concord Teri Crippen Sep 12-26 M 5:15-6:15 p.m. Oct 3-31 M 5:15-6:15 p.m. Nov 7-28 M 5:15-6:15 p.m. Dec 5-19 M 5:15-6:15 p.m. Sep 1-29 Th 5:15-6:15 p.m. Oct 6-27 Th 5:15-6:15 p.m. Nov 3-17 Th 5:15-6:15 p.m. Dec 1-22 Th 5:15-6:15 p.m. Sep 3-24 Sa 8:30-9:30 a.m. Oct 1-29 Sa 8:30-9:30 a.m. Nov 12-26 Sa 8:30-9:30 a.m. Dec 3-17 Sa 8:30-9:30 a.m. Sep 1-29 M, Th 5:15-6:15 p.m. and Sa 8:30-9:30 a.m. Oct 1-31 M, Th 5:15-6:15 p.m. and Sa 8:30-9:30 a.m. Nov 3-28 M, Th 5:15-6:15 p.m. and Sa 8:30-9:30 a.m. Dec 1-22 M, Th 5:15-6:15 p.m. and Sa 8:30-9:30 a.m. $21 R/$26 NR #101987 $33 R/$38 NR #101988 $27 R/$32 NR #101989 $21 R/$26 NR #101990 $33 R/$38 NR #101991 $27 R/$32 NR #101992 $21 R/$26 NR #101993 $21 R/$26 NR #101994 $27 R/$32 NR #101995 $33 R/$38 NR #101996 $21 R/$26 NR #101997 $21 R/$26 NR #101998 $108 R/$113 NR #102016 $9 3 R/$98 NR #102019 Rejuvenating Yoga This class uses ASANAS (poses) and breath in a fluid, physical challenging manner that engages the practitioner and brings one into balance. It’s energizing and amazingly relaxing. Yoga increases vitality, improves health, state of mind and well-being. Develop f lexibility, strength, and freedom. Bring sticky mat, block and strap. No class November 8. $87 R/$92 NR #102000 Multi-Session Discount Sep 6-Dec 13 Tu 6:30-7:20 p.m. $63 R/$68 NR #102001 $57 R/$62 NR #102002 Age: 18+ Willow Pass Community Center Irene Larson Sep 2-30 M, W, F 9:30-10:30 a.m. $51 R/$56 NR #102010 Oct 3-31 M, W, F 9:30-10:30 a.m. $55 R/$60 NR #102011 Nov 2-30 M, W, F 9:30-10:30 a.m. $47 R/$52 NR #102012 Sep 7-28 M, W, F 9:30-10:30 a.m. $21 R/$26 NR #101473 Oct 5-26 M, W, F 9:30-10:30 a.m. $27 R/$32 NR #101476 Nov 2-30 M, W, F 9:30-10:30 a.m. $33 R/$38 NR #101475 Dec 7-28 M, W, F 9:30-10:30 a.m. $27 R/$32 NR #101474 Concord City News & Activity Guide Multi-Session Discount Sep 6-Dec 13 Tu 5:30-6:20 p.m. Sep 8-Dec 8 Th 6:30-7:20 p.m. #102014 #102015 #102017 #102018 $75 R/$80 NR #101999 You’ll have fun using your muscles, not momentum, rocking out without hopping to pulse pounding music during this dancebased cardio and strength building workout. You’ll love how it boosts your mood, energy, and increases your metabolism, balance and flexibility. Bring a mat for toning. Hand weights are optional. Irene has been a Certified Jazzercise instructor for 37 years. No class September 5, 19 and 21, November 11 and 25. 22 Age: 18+ Willow Pass Community Center David Henry Sep 6-Oct 18 Tu 5:30-6:20 p.m. $63 R/$68 NR Oct 25-Dec 13 Tu 5:30-6:20 p.m. $63 R/$68 NR Sep 8-Oct 20 Th 6:30-7:20 p.m. $63 R/$68 NR Oct 27-Dec 8 Th 6:30-7:20 p.m. $46 R/$51 NR Age: 18+ Willow Pass Community Center David Henry Sep 6-Oct 18 Tu 6:30-7:20 p.m. $63 R/$68 NR #102020 Oct 25-Dec 13 Tu 6:30-7:20 p.m. $63 R/$68 NR #102021 Jazzercise Lite Age: 18+ Senior Center Irene Larson Sep 12-26 W 5:45-6:45 p.m. Oct 3-31 W 5:45-6:45 p.m. Nov 7-28 M 5:45-6:45 p.m. Dec 7-19 M 5:45-6:45 p.m. Engage in a unique set of low impact exercises that strengthen and tone your body’s core muscles, improve posture and flexibility, and create a more streamline figure. Pilates increase your inner strength, complementing almost all physical activities and enhancing overall health, posture, performance and physical appearance. Bring a sticky mat. A 3’ foam roller is optional. Discounted rate available for students registering for the entire season. No class November 8, 10 and 24. $18 R/$23 NR #102399 $30 R/$35 NR #102400 $24 R/$29 NR #102401 $18 R/$23 NR #101474 Fall 2016 $108 R/$113 NR #102022 Yoga-Beginning Everyone can practice yoga! You will gain strength and flexibility and leave your stress behind in this Iyengar style class. The benefits are too numerous to list. Bare feet are essential. Bring a sticky mat. No class November 25 Age: 18+ Willow Pass Community Center Susan Killoran Sep 12-Oct 17 M 5:30-6:30 p.m. $45 R/$50 NR #102023 Nov 7-Dec 12 M 5:30-6:30 p.m. $45 R/$50 NR #102024 Sep 7-Oct 12 W 6:10-7:10 p.m. $45 R/$50 NR #102025 Nov 2-Dec 14 W 6:10-7:10 p.m. $45 R/$50 NR #102026 Yoga-Intermediate This Iyengar style intermediate class will take you deeper into the poses, as well as introduce the practice of inverted poses bringing together mind and body. Prerequisite: Must have completed at least one year of yoga. Age: 18+ Willow Pass Community Center Susan Killoran Sep 12-Oct 17 M 6:35-7:45 p.m. $45 R/$50 NR #102027 Nov 7-Dec 12 M 6:35-7:45 p.m. $45 R/$50 NR #102028 R = Concord Resident www.ConcordReg.org NR = Concord Non-Resident HIKES Lunchtime Yoga Age: 18+ Baldwin Park Dance Studio Sherry Ellingson Sep 7-Oct 26 W 12-12:55 p.m. $93 R/$98 NR #102358 Nov 2-Dec 21 W 12-12:55 p.m. $93 R/$98 NR #102392 Yoga for Lunch Make the most of your lunch hour with this Yoga for Lunch class. This Hatha Yoga class uses ASANAS (poses) and PRANAYAMA (breathwork) in a fluid physical manner that brings the practitioner into balance which is both relaxing and energizing at the same time! Yoga increases energy and vitality, promoting improved health and well-being. Bring a sticky mat, block and strap. No class November 7. Multisession discount if you sign up for both sessions. Age: 18+ Concord Library David Henry Sep 12-Oct 17 M 12:10-1 p.m. $54 R/$59 NR #102094 Oct 24-Dec 12 M 12:10-1 p.m. $63 R/$68 NR #102095 Multi-Session Discount Sep 12-Dec 12 M 12:10-1 p.m. $101 R/$106 NR#102098 Meditation 1: for Health and Well-Being Meditation promotes inner peace and well-being, leading to inspiration, self-knowledge, health, and a deeper spiritual connection. In this class, you will learn to quiet your thoughts and tune into a higher state of consciousness. Instructor, Mary Bruns, has practiced and taught meditation for over 30 years. $3 materials fee payable to instructor. Optional CD $10. Age: 18+ Centre Concord Mary Bruns Sep 15-Oct 13 Th 7-8:45 p.m. $63 R/$68 NR #101970 Meditation 2: Continuing the Journey In Meditation 2, we deepen our connection to the Higher Mind to fine-tune our practice, reduce stress, enhance personal growth, and experience transformation. Through class discussion and handouts, you will better understand dream/meditation images and your unique developmental path. $5 payable to instructor for handouts. Optional CD $10. No class November 24. Age: 18+ Centre Concord Mary Bruns Oct 27-Dec 1 Th 7-8:45 p.m. $63 R/$68 NR #101971 Meditation 3: Ongoing Meditation In Meditation 3, we apply what we have learned to improve our responses to current life experiences, healing the negative impact of the past, learning to communicate at a higher level, and becoming an instrument of peace and wisdom. Offered in two 5-week sections per Activity Guide. Pre-requisite: Meditation 1 and 2. Age: 18+ Centre Concord Mary Bruns Sep 21-Oct 19 W 7-8:45 p.m. $63 R/$68 NR #101972 Oct 26-Nov 30 W 7-8:45 p.m. $63 R/$68 NR #101973 Coyote Peak/Redwood Forest and Wine Castle Adventure A moderate 5-7 mile unique adventure including the farthest Eastern Grove of Coastal California Redwoods. Creek and bridge crossings, incredible views from Coyote Peak, an amazing waterfall and more. We will have a picnic at a private island with a lakeside setting. We then will ramble through an authentic Tuscan style War castle and taste fine wines. Don’t forget the camera. The Castle admission is an additional $25, and completely optional. Directions provided upon registration. Age: 18+ Transport Self Tom Bold Sep 17 Sa 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. A D U LT S This class is a flow yoga geared towards relieving pain in the neck and shoulders while strengthening the core. Movements are matched with breath. This class is great for all levels. Yoga mat is required. $34 R/$39 NR #101965 Giant Sequoia Tree Wine Hike Moderate 7-8 mile trek in Glen Ellen (Sonoma Valley). Gradual climb near Jack London State Park, through meadows, creek crossings, bridges, abandoned orchards, redwoods giant Douglas Firs, a hidden Sparking Lake, and more. Featuring an amazing photo opportunity with the Great Grandmother Giant Sequoia. We’ll lunch on the trail and return by 4:30. There will be an optional wine and chocolate tasting on Sonoma Creek. Meet at 9:30 a.m. in North lot at the Jack London village complex. Age: 18+ Transport Self Tom Bold Oct 15 Sa 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $34 R/$39 NR #101966 Point Reyes Lighthouse and Drakes Bay This moderate 3 mile round trip hike to the tip with the cliffs of Drakes Estero and Bay is a photographer’s paradise. In addition to the breathtaking views, we are sure to encounter wildlife, such as deer, elk, elephant seals, whales, dolphins, birds, the cliffs and more. This amazing outing starts from the Light House as we go down 308 steps cliff top to this historic gem. After our 308 steps up, we will have a picnic lunch at a hidden clifftop location with a breathtaking ocean view. Age: 18+ Transport Self Tom Bold Oct 29 Sa 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $34 R/$39 NR #101968 Duxbury Reef/ Ocean / Cliff Adventure This hike takes us cliff top above the beach near Bolinas. Through meadow and creek crossings and lush Eucalyptus groves, we will explore the area on the reef with all the sea critters. Our beach walk will bring us some rocky areas to climb over for a picnic lunch on the beach. The final trek will have us rope climbing out and up to the top (easy to do). This hike is rated slightly moderate and is approximately 4.5 miles. Optional oyster dinner stop follows. Directions provided upon registration. Age: 18+ Transport Self Tom Bold Nov 19 Sa 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $34 R/$39 NR #101969 www.ConcordReg.org Fall 2016 Concord City News & Activity Guide 23 A D U LT S First Tee of Contra Costa DIABLO CREEK GOLF COURSE 4050 Port Chicago Highway, Concord, CA 94520 The First Tee is a non-profit youth program established to teach Life Skills and instill Core Values through the game of golf in a year-round program for boys and girls. Custom Club-Fitting Center The First Tee Program consists of golf skills, games and challenges, life skills education, golf etiquette and golf rules. All participants (ages 7 and up) enter the program at our PLAYer level and advance through the levels, PAR,BIRDIE and EAGLE by mastering the skills and concepts presented at each level. Target classes are available to participants ages 5–6. ■ Fall Session : Week of Sept. 12–Nov. 19 Group Classes ■ Fall Session Fees: $109 for 10 weeks (1 day/week) ■ Target Program – Boys & Girls 5–6 years old Fee $99 one day per week ■ Registration opens August 1. $10 discount for all registrations prior to August 31. SWING INTO FALL with a golf tune-up or learn to play golf with lessons from one of our qualified instructors! Come try out the newest golf product and be personally fit by one of our certified instructors with the latest Flightscope technology which measures all facets of the ball flight. We carry all major brands. Call today to set an appointment. Bring a friend, co-workers, or just join a class. Lessons are 1 hour each and are conducted in 5-week sessions. Cost per person: • Four (4) or more adults – $85 per person • Three (3) adults – $100 per person • Two (2) adults – $125 per person Private Lessons • 30-minute sessions are $40 per lesson or $200 for six (6) lessons • Seniors 55 & up are $35 per lesson or $175 for six (6) lessons • Four (4) private lessons and one (1) on course playing lesson for $225 (cart and green fees included) ■ Players Club Membership – (Includes Youth On Course) $20 for the calendar year *Fee assistance available. Please visit the homepage of www.thefirstteecontracosta.org to see our schedule of classes for the Summer Session. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. PLEASE CONTACT US! See how you can become part of this rewarding program. Donations to our fee assistance program are always appreciated. Ask about our Fee Assistance Program For more information, call 925-446-6701 [email protected] www.thefirstteecontracosta.org Chapter Office 2290 Diamond Blvd., Ste. 203, Concord, CA 94520 Call (925) 686-6267 to schedule a lesson or clubfitting. Lighted driving range open until 9:30 p.m. except Sunday close at 8:30 p.m. and full-service Pro Shop (925) 686-6267 www.diablocreekgc.com City of Concord’s Fall Adult Softball League Offering Men’s, Women’s and Coed teams Fall league games run from September - November Monday thru Friday evenings & Sunday afternoon/evenings Level of play to meet everyone’s ability (925) 671-3279 www.teamsideline.com/concord 24 Concord City News & Activity Guide Fall 2016 www.ConcordReg.org More than 300 online courses Our instructor-facilitated online courses are informative, fun, convenient, and highly interactive. >Instructor-Facilitated Online Courses Concord Parks & Recreation Introduction to Microsoft Excel Microsoft Excel Discover the secrets to setting up fully formatted worksheets quickly and efficiently. Work faster and more productively with Excel’s most powerful tools. All courses run for six weeks (with a Creating Web Pages Real Estate Investing 10-day grace period at the end). 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Introduction to PowerPoint Build impressive slide presentations filled with text, images, video, audio, charts, and more. Discover Digital Photography An informative introduction to the fascinating world of digital photography equipment. (925) 671-3319 Courses as Low as: $99 MORE COURSES AVAILABLE AT OUR ONLINE INSTRUCTION CENTER www.ed2go.com/concordleisure www.ConcordReg.org Fall 2016 Concord City News & Activity Guide 25 S PE C I A L R E C R E ATI O N SPECIAL RECRE ATION Special Recreation offers inclusive and specialized programs for people with disabilities. Access to recreation provides accommodation to recreational classes and programs for people with disabilities (developmental, physical, ADD/ADHD, mental, etc.) Programs are designed for people 18 years of age or older. It is our goal to ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to our programs and that the experience is successful and meaningful. Bocce Ball Enjoy the bocce courts at Baldwin Park. This ancient game, whose modern adaptation most closely resembles bowling, requires skill, strategy and just a little luck. Bocce ball is a great game to play outside on a beautiful day. Come learn how to play this fun game of bocce. Meet at the Baldwin Park bocce courts. Age: 18+ Baldwin Park Oct 3-24 M 5:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. $30 DAKILA Community with special guestDances-Special DA ISLAND WAY Recreation Latin BeatCome with a Filipino Twistall with Polynesian one and and have aDance good time dancing your http://www.dakilaband.com/ Special Recreation Bowling heart out! Bring a snack to share. Pay $7 at the door with Meet new people, make new friends or hang out with 7/28/2016 old exact cash or check. friends. Play three games of bowling. Shoes are included. FOREVERLAND Age: 18+ Walnut Creek Heather Farm 301 N. San Carlos Drive Join our bowling team, the ‘Strikers!’. Come join the bowling An Electrifying 14-Piece Tribute to Michael Jackson Sep 16 F 7–9 p.m. Pay $7 at the door http://foreverlandsf.com party on the last day, September 27, course number #101254. Dec 16 F 7–9 p.m. Pay $7 at the door This recreation is for adults with disabilities. It is designed 8/4/2016 Age: 18+ Pleasant Hill Senior Center 233 Gregory Lane for people 18 years of age or older. Zepparella Oct 7 F 7–9 p.m. Pay $7 at the door Age: 18+ Clayton Valley Bowl Sep 6-27 Tu 3:30-5:30 p.m. $28 The All-Female Zeppelin Powerhouse Age: 18+ Concord Senior Center 2727 Parkside Circle http://www.zepparella.com #101255 Nov 4 F 7–9 p.m. Pay $7 at the door 8/11/2016 Carlos Reyes & the Electric Symphony Original Latin Jazz Harp and Violin Virtuoso th http://carlosreyesmusic.com The 28 8/18/2016 Annual Music & Market Series Project 4 Band Thursdays, 6:30–8 p.m. High Energy Dance & Show band Pop/Soul/Funk Todos Santos Plaza in Downtown http://www.proj4band.com/ 8/25/2016 AUGUST 11 CaravanseraiCarlos Reyes & the Electric Symphony Latin Jazz Harp and Violin Virtuoso The LegendaryOriginal Music of Santana http://www.santanatributeband.com 9/1/2016 Award Night Party AUGUST 18 Project 4 Band PUSH--featuring ABC7'sDance Dan &Ashley High Energy Show band Pop/Soul/Funk Join us at the awards night as we share this special time. Classic Rock with Original Roll http://rockwithpush.com/ Celebrate the highlights and achievements of our bowling team, AUGUST 25 the Strikers! Awards will be presented. Please remember to Caravanserai 9/8/2016 The Legendary Music of Santana register attending family and friends. Evolution Age: 16+ Clayton Valley Bowl Sep 27 Tu 5:30-7:30 p.m. $6 The Ultimate Tribute to Journey http://evolutionjourneytribute.com/ SEPTEMBER 1 #101254 9/15/2016 PUSH—featuring ABC7’s Dan Ashley Classic Rock with Original Roll The Purple Ones In Memoriam to PRINCE SEPTEMBER 8 http://www.purpleones.com/ Evolution The Ultimate Tribute to Journey SEPTEMBER 15 The Purple Ones A 10-piece Tribute to Prince 26 #102383 7/21/2016 Concord City News & Activity Guide Fall 2016 www.ConcordReg.org Concord O ur trip Difficulty Rating System ranks each trip from 1 to 4 according to the degree of activity and general travel rigors. For example, 1 is the easiest and 4 indicates the most strenuous. There is a limit of one flat fold walker on van trips rated 1 or 2 and 30 passenger bus trips. Please inform registration staff when registering a participant that uses a walker or wheelchair 2 weeks prior to trip departure. There is a limit of 1 wheelchair for casino motorcoach trips. There is a limit of 1 wheelchair on the new 30 passenger bus. Wheelchair users need to be able to propel self in wheelchair and care for self or bring a paid caregiver. Beautiful Musical tells the inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. She wrote the soundtrack to a generation-OURS! Remember ‘I feel the Earth Move, One Fine Day, You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman, You’ve Got A Friend’ and the title song, ‘Beautiful’. With Two Tony Awards and a Grammy Award, this will refresh your memory and enliven your heart with song. Limited Rear Orchestra Seating will go fast. Reserve early. No refunds or cancellations after September 6. All Ages Senior Center Mary Ann Sams Sep 17 Sa 12-5 p.m. E ASY Up to 2 blocks of walking on even terrain and a few stairs. Periodic rest stops and intermittent seating available throughout the day. MILD Between 2–4 blocks of even walking and short flight(s) of stairs. Resting areas vary. Standing approximately 30 minutes periodically over the day. M O D E R AT E Up to 4 blocks of walking and some incline and/or steps involved. Resting areas available at end of tour. Standing approximately 1 hour periodically over the day. Not appropriate for walkers and wheelchairs. STRENUOUS More than 4 blocks of walking with many stairs and uneven terrain. No resting areas available for long periods of time. More than 1 hour of standing. Not appropriate for canes, walkers or wheelchairs. ADULT TRIPS Cruise on the “Floating White House” Register early for a 3-hour narrated cruise of the San Francisco Bay Islands, WWII Shipyards, and the Alameda Estuary aboard the USS Potomac, Franklin D. Roosevelt’s ‘Floating White House’ a 165 foot vessel. Box lunch included. No refunds or cancellations after September 2. All Ages Senior Center Mary Rae Lehman Sep 10 Sa 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $100 $76 #102044 Frank Family Vineyards & St. Helena Located in the historic Larkmead winery in Calistoga, the third oldest winery in Napa, and favorite of Marilyn Monroe. We visit for wine tasting of wines only available through this tasting room. Yelp.com states ‘bursting with entertainment and tasty wines,’ ‘our favorite’, ‘rockin,’ and ‘not pretentious.’ California Visitor’s Review writes, ‘You can taste wine at hundreds of wineries throughout California, but you will never have a better wine, or a better time than at Frank Vineyards.’ We then visit the Marilyn room with a display of her photographs. This is the sparkling wine in which it was reported Marilyn took baths in. In a jovial spirit we will travel to St. Helena for a drive tour and lunch on your own with time for shopping and browsing. No refunds or cancellations after September 9. All Ages Senior Center Mary Ann Sams Sep 18 Su 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $62 TR I P S & TO U R S Beautiful Musical Orpheum Theatre Trip Difficulty Rating System #102036 Angel Island and Historical Immigration Tour A ferry ride on the Blue and Gold Fleet from Pier 41 begins our tour to Angel Island. A shuttle will take us to the Immigration Tour area. A docent will take us through the historic buildings (there are ADA ramps for some of the buildings) telling us stories about the processing of Asians, mostly Chinese. Witness the living conditions, the poems and writings scribbled on the walls by some of them waiting, often months, to be allowed into the United States. We will lunch (on your own) at the Ayala Cove. No refunds of cancellations after September 1. Age: 21+ Senior Center Mary Ann Sams Sep 22 Th 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $65 #101696 #101463 www.ConcordReg.org Fall 2016 Concord City News & Activity Guide 27 TR I P S & TO U R S Renaissance Fair in Hollister Step back in time and enjoy the hilarity of the Renaissance culture. Visit over 200 Fine Artisan craft booths, enjoy an ale at one of the pubs, try your hand at Archery or one of the other game booths, or watch a show on the Centre Stage. Why not make the whole experience even more memorable by wearing your own costume and becoming part of the day’s entertainment. No refunds or cancellations after September 9. All Ages Senior Center Mary Rae Lehman Sep 25 Su 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $40 #101464 Visit St. Francis of Assisi Church, the National Shrine of St. Francis in San Francisco. The Porziuncola is the only internationally authorized, exact scaled replica of the Chapel rebuilt by Francis in Assisi. Tour North Beach and have lunch (on your own) at one of the many fine Italian restaurants in the area. No refunds or cancellations after September 23. $55 #101498 Fleet Week 2016 Fleet Week comes to the San Francisco Bay once a year, this is your opportunity to see Fleet Week festivities and the heralded Blue Angels perform their spectacular air show acrobatics. Also watch the parade of ships at the Marina Green where you’ll have the best seat in the house. The Parade of Ships is the official start of the Fleet Week celebrations in San Francisco. All of the ships for the event come in under the Golden Gate Bridge and head to their designated pier in San Francisco. Register by October 5. No cancellations or refunds after October 5. $70 #101465 Golden Gate Bridge and Sausalito We have an in-depth docent tour of the Golden Gate Bridge, starting at the South View to learn the history, bridge facts and stories of the building and maintenance of this San Francisco icon. Learn how it got its name, the real designer (recently uncovered) and plans for the Bridge. Visit the recently built Visitor’s Center. Then we travel across the Bridge, to the North View area for continued information. Then off to Sausalito for a driving tour, lunch on your own and shopping. No refunds or cancellations after September 29. Age: 21+ Senior Center Mary Ann Sams Oct 13 Th 9 a.m.-5 p.m. #102043 Trips & Tours Procedures Full Payment is required for all day trips and overnighters at the time of registration, unless specified otherwise. $52 • Walk in to the Senior Center Travel Desk. (Travel Desk is open from 9 a.m.–noon, Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri) • Phone in to (925) 671-3320 Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri from 9 a.m.– noon •www.ConcordReg.org Van trips operate on first-come, first-served seating. The vans are equipped with bench style seating and limited accessibility. Seats are assigned for Motorcoach trips. Refunds may be requested up to the trip cut off date with a $5 cancellation fee incurred. Unfortunately, refunds will not be honored after the trip cut off date. Refunds, less $5, may be requested with 30 days or more notice on trips without cut off dates. In the event that you request a refund after the trip cut off date the following may occur: If there is a wait list for the trip and someone from the waiting list is willing to take the space vacated by you, you will receive all but $5 of the amount that you have paid for the trip. Transportation Ride in comfort in our new 30-passenger wheelchair accessible bus (unless another mode of transportation is indicated). #102039 NR = Concord Non-Resident Concord City News & Activity Guide $15 Customers have the following ways to register. All Ages Senior Center Mary Ann Sams Oct 6 Th 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. All Ages Senior Center Staff Oct 7 F 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 28 Dubbed as the ‘World Pumpkin Capital, the Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival puts the spotlight on autumn’s favorite flavor. Highlights of the event include car-sized pumpkin weighoffs, a 1,200 pound pumpkin carving and sculpture, local artists, area bands, pumpkin inspired classic cocktails, a haunted barn, pie eating competition and costume contests. There will be plenty of places to grab a bite to eat (not provided) and is sure to be a fun family get-away. No refunds or cancellations after September 30. All Ages Senior Center Mary Rae Lehman Oct 15 Sa 9 a.m.-5 p.m. St. Francis of Assisi Porziuncola and North Beach R = Concord Resident Pumpkin Festival at Half Moon Bay Fall 2016 www.ConcordReg.org Beach Chalet & Golden Gate Park All Ages Senior Center TBD Oct 20 Th 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $52 #102042 Thunder Valley Close to home and designed for fun! Try your luck at this Lincoln, California casino. Receive $15 slot free play and $5 food credit. Register by October 5. No refunds or cancellations after October 5. Age: 21+ Senior Center Staff Oct 21 F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wheelchair Enjoy a Naturalist-guided program and get a firsthand look at the marine and shore life in the San Francisco Bay. Learn about the history of Alameda at the Crown Memorial State Beach. After seeing bay creatures in an 800-gallon aquarium system, viewing microscopic animals and building a crab from the inside out, we’ll take a short trip to the South Shore Center where you can enjoy lunch (not provided) at a restaurant of your choice in this shopping center. No refunds or cancellations after October 13. $20 #101469 Lodi Sand Hill Crane Flyover See the incredible Sand Hill Crane at dusk, as it flies over a private area for us to watch. Some cranes come as far as Siberia!! A Fish and Game Naturalist will guide us to viewing these bright red forehead cranes vocalizing, feeding, dancing, flying or resting. Learn about the history of the cranes and the lands they call their winter home in Lodi’s rich delta wetlands. Have lunch on your own in Lodi prior to the dusk viewing. Register by October 21. No cancellations or refunds after the cutoff date. Age: 21+ Senior Center Mary Ann Sams Nov 3 Th 12-6:45 p.m. Ever wonder how news is broadcast? Want to observe a live newscast? Take a trip to KRON TV station. At the end of the morning news show you’ll have the opportunity for questions and answers with the anchors. Afterwards, we will mosey on down to the Exploratorium. The Exploratorium isn’t just a museum; it’s an ongoing exploration of science, art and human perception-a vast collection of online experiences that feed your curiosity. No refunds or cancellations after October 26. All Ages Senior Center Nov 10 Th 7 a.m.-5 p.m. $52 #102037 Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/CityofConcordCA.ParksRecreation $55 #101695 Golden Gate Fields “A Day at The Races” $32 #101467 $32#101468 Crab Cove Visitors Center Alameda All Ages Senior Center Mary Rae Lehman Oct 27 Th 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. KRON Facility Tour & Exploratorium Place your bets and have fun-even if you don’t win at all. We are off to the Races at the elegant Turf Club to try Lady Luck at Win, Place or Show. We will travel by Center bus and dine at the Prime Rib Buffet Luncheon. We will remain to the end of the sixth race. A truly FUN DAY! No refunds or cancellations after October 21. Age: 21+ Senior Center Dario Sanchez Nov 4 F 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $55 TR I P S & TO U R S Join us for a private tour of the popular Beach Chalet with a docent tour of the WPA 1930s Murals and the historic building. We will have lunch on your own following the tour with your choice of the Garden Court or the unique upstairs Brewery, with its spectacular view of Ocean Beach. Following lunch, we will have a drive thru of Golden Gate Park and the Haight-Ashbury area before our return to the Center. No refunds or cancellations after October 6. #101470 Diablo Ballet-A Swingin’ Holiday Your holiday begins at the Del Valle Theatre with its annual production of A Swingin’ Holiday. You will love the swingin’ music and son gs from the 1930s and 1940s by legends such as Duke Ellington and Nat ‘King’ Cole. This performance includes a live 16-piece big band orchestra, an opportunity to meet the dancers in their costumes, and complimentary reception with coffee and delectable sweets after the performance. No refunds or cancellations after October 21. Age: 21+ Senior Center Staff Nov 12 Sa 12-4 p.m. $40 #102388 Gifts n Tyme Holiday Fair in Napa Kick off the holiday season with a nice trip to Wine Country! The ‘Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire’ highlights 85 booths of fine crafts, art, holiday pieces, stocking stuffers, and gourmet foods. Artists will be present. They offer hot breakfast, lunch and dinner. Two blocks away, visit the Oxbow Public Market, a famous, fun place that has wine and cheese tasting, restaurants, and lots of other wine/food fare. Historic downtown Napa is also two blocks away across the river. Come be a part of Napa Holiday TRADITION! No refunds and cancellations after November 11. Age: 21+ Senior Center Staff Nov 19 Sa 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wheelchair www.ConcordReg.org Fall 2016 $25 #101726 $25#101727 Concord City News & Activity Guide 29 TR I P S & TO U R S Hellmar Cheese Co. & Poinsettia Farm Following a docent tour of the popular Hellmar Cheese Co., in Ailmar, with its expansive array of quality cheeses, you will have the opportunity to create your own Gift Basket(s). You choose and pay by cash or credit card only. We will have lunch on your own at Hellmar, known for their signature cream cheese brownies. Then off we go to the Durate Poinsettia Nursery Company to tour with a docent and learn about selection and care of this holiday traditional plant. There are over 30 varieties to choose from, all with perfect bracts of diverse colors. No refunds or cancellations after November 16. All Ages Senior Center Mary Ann Sams Nov 29 Tu 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $41 #102035 Beach Blanket Babylon Prepare yourself for jaw dropping costumes and HATS, along with belly bending laughter as the Troupe engages you in Snow White’s search for her Prince. Along the way she meets contemporary politicians, actors, sports idols and more. This magical spoof has been a San Francisco holiday tradition for decades. Have lunch (on your own) in North Beach prior to the show and take a driving tour of Columbus Street. Register by November 21. No refunds or cancellations after November 21. Age: 14+ Senior Center Staff Dec 4 Su 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $50 #101471 Academy of Sciences The California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park is the only place on the planet where you can explore a planetarium, an aquarium, a 4-story Rain Forest and a natural history museum under one Living Roof. It has received the Platinum Award for its amazing concept and its beautiful architecture. See the many spectacular exhibits as Earthquake, Claude, the albino crocodile, the feeding of the African Penguins and the new Planetarium Show: Habitat Earth. This trip is a Senior Lunch Package trip. Please select only 1 item from the list: 1) Capay Farms Radicchio Salad; 2) Anchor Porter Short Rib Sandwich; 3) Mary’s Organic Chicken Sandwich; 4) White Shrimp Tostadas. No refunds or cancellations after November 23. Age: 18+ Senior Center-Van Staff Dec 8 Th 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $70 #101472 Red Hawk Casino Mare Island Historic Park Holiday Tour Enjoy tours of the seasonally decorated Mare Island Historic Mansion on Officers Row, St. Peter’s Chapel with its Tiffany stained windows and have lunch (provided) in the Mare Island Museum. There will be plenty of time to walk around and browse the many artifacts. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress warmly (in layers). Register by November 18. No refunds or cancellations after November 18. All Ages Senior Center Staff Dec 10 Sa 9 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Wheelchair White Christmas Music of Irving Berlin If you are dreaming of a White Christmas just like the one you used to know, then come and be entertained by Irving Berlin’s treasured holiday songs with a generous helping of yuletide cheer. The timeless movie ‘White Christmas’ is adapted for the stage in a lavish new production that the New York Times says to ‘put on your wish list.’ No refunds or cancellation after November 23. Age: 21+ Senior Center Staff Dec 14 W 12 p.m.-5:30 p.m. 30 Concord City News & Activity Guide #101499 Join us for our premier, exclusive tour of the Holiday Lights and Lobbies of San Francisco. See the traditional Tree of Cranes in City Hall. Visit the delightful Queen Anne Victorian Christmas Hotel; the Palace Hotel and the Marriott for the Gingerbread House. Then off to Union Square for the St. Francis Hotel 15’ Gingerbread Castle, Union Square’s 80’ tree, Menorah and Macy’s Holiday Lane. Snack will be provided at Union Square. Next is the Fairmont Hotel on Nob Hill for their Sized Gingerbread House followed by the Hyatt Regency spectacular Lobby with its Miniature Village, Ice Rink and more. We conclude with a drive thru Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39 stop. Receive a personal special discount book. Enjoy a fun night on the town with lots of Holiday Spirit. No refunds or cancellations after December 6. Age: 21+ Senior Center Mary Ann Sams Dec 20 Tu 3-10 p.m. Wheelchair $32 #101494 $32#101495 Fall 2016 $50 San Francisco Holiday Highlights Red Hawk Casino in Placerville offers all the amenities and attractions you’d expect in a Northern California casino. It is surrounded by beautiful views and breathtaking scenery. It will be an unforgettable experience. Red Hawk Casino has a game for you - in every way you like to play - in their world class gaming floor. Your luck is about to change, 2000 Slot Machines, Progressive Jackpots, 75 Table Games, great restaurants, gift shop, and much more! Minimum 40 registered by November 18. No refunds or cancellations after November 18. Age: 50+ Senior Center Staff Dec 9 F 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wheelchair $50 #101496 $50#101497 www.ConcordReg.org $50 #101697 $50#101698 PICNIC SITE RENTALS Hillcrest Park Rotary Centennial Pavilion Concord Community Park Meadow Homes Park PI C N I C S ITE R E NTA L S The City of Concord has reservable picnic sites at: Baldwin Park Concord Community Park Hillcrest Park Meadow Homes Park Newhall Park Ygnacio Valley Park www.cityofconcord.org/picnic (925) 671-3404 www.ConcordReg.org Fall 2016 Concord City News & Activity Guide 31 5 0 & B E T TE R ARTS AND CRAFTS TECHNOLOGY & COMPUTERS Facebook You will be introduced to the popular social networking website-Facebook. Through discussion and hands-on experience, you will set up an account. Experience the excitement and benefit that can come from networking with friends and family. Registered students should have a basic knowledge of how to use the Internet. Participants need an email address prior to attending this class. Age: 21+ Senior Center Staff Oct 8 Sa 10-11:30 a.m. Oct 15 Sa 10-11:30 a.m. Drawing Made Easy Now is the time to enjoy drawing and painting. Create personal and time treasured keepsakes for family and friends. Experienced instructor, Ann, will provide all levels of instruction covering colored pencils and Japanese brush painting. A supply list will be provided, purchase the supplies from the instructor. No class September 21. Age: 50+ Senior Center Ann Nakatani Sep 14-Oct 26 W 10:30-11:30 a.m. Nov 2-Dec 21 W 10:30-11:30 a.m. $51 $67 #101481 #101482 Drawing, Water Color and Color Pencil As a beginner or advanced student, you can learn color pencil and water color techniques. A demonstration, individual help and critiques are included in each class meeting. You may work in the style of your choice: flowers or animals. A supply list will be available from the instructor on the first day of class. You may purchase on your own or from the instructor. No class September 21. Age: 21+ Senior Center Ann Nakatani Sep 14-Oct 26 W 9:30-10:30 a.m. Nov 2-Dec 21 W 9:30-10:30 a.m. $51 $67 #101479 #101480 Friday Morning Quilters Sew In Have fun quilting your own project with peers. Bring your own sewing machine, and extension cord. No Instructor. This group is open to experienced quilters only. No class on September 23, November 11 and 25. Age: 21+ Senior Center Patricia Abernathy Sep 9-Dec 16 F 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $55 #101257 Fun with Yarn Bring the craft that you enjoy or come to learn a new craft, knitting or crocheting. Join other crafty people and enjoy their company as you work on your craft or learn a new one. Enjoy camaraderie and support of people of all levels. This class is for beginners or those refreshing their skills. No class September 23, November 11 and 25. Age: 21+ Senior Center Staff Sep 2-Dec 16 F 9:30-11:30 a.m. 32 Concord City News & Activity Guide $23 Fall 2016 $13 $13 #101710 #101711 How to Buy and Sell on eBay and Craig’s List Want to buy and sell items? eBay is an online auction and shopping website featuring a variety of new and used goods and services. Craig’s List consists of classified advertisements devoted to jobs, housing, personals, for sale, and services. Learn how to buy or sell items of your choice or learn how to use Craig’s List and get that item you have been wanting or find that dream job you’ve been dreaming about. Age: 21+ Senior Center Staff Sep 10 Sa 10-11:30 a.m. Sep 17 Sa 10-11:30 a.m. $13 $13 #101708 #101709 Private Help with Your Tablet, Computer or Cell Phone Is your smart phone or device making you feel dumb? Receive 1-on-1 assistance with your tech device: tablet, cell phone or computer. A monitor will attempt to trouble shoot and provide guidance to help you operate your device. Bring your device to this 1-on-1 session. Optimize your time by bringing in a list of your questions. Call 671-3320 for appointment dates. All Ages Senior Center Staff M 9:30-10:30 a.m. $15 M 10:30-11:30 a.m. $15 M 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $15 M 12:30-1:30 p.m. $15 Save Money with Your Phone, Tablet, Computer Want to know how to cut your phone bill drastically? Make free calls to US and Canada with your cell phone, tablet, or computer. Make international calls for pennies. Get cell phone immediately without waiting. This 2-hour course will explain the ins and outs of electronic technology. Age: 50+ Senior Center Phil Seyer Sep 14 W 6:30-8:30 p.m. #101258 www.ConcordReg.org $28 #101701 The Cloud, Pinterest, Instagram All Ages Senior Center Staff Nov 12 Sa 10-11:30 a.m. Nov 19 Sa 10-11:30 a.m. Dec 10 Sa 10-11:30 a.m. $13 $13 $13 #101712 #101713 #101714 The Better-Living Dancers This dance setting will feature dancing to Country Western, Latin, Popular, and Soul-R4 hythm music. The dances will be challenging but enjoyable and satisfying. New and exciting dances will be taught and reviewed while retaining the classic and well-liked dances. Dancers will be guaranteed exercise and wholesome social interaction. Intermediate level line dance. No class September 19. Age: 21+ Senior Center John Seman Sep 6-Oct 25 Tu 9:30-10:30 a.m. Nov 8-Dec 27 Tu 9:30-10:30 a.m. $38 $43 #101279 #101280 Beginning Tap DANCE, MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS This class is for the beginner who wants to learn tap and have a low impact workout. You will learn fun dances that focus on basic tap steps. These steps are repeated weekly. No class November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 16 and 23. Latin Moments Dance / Momentos de Baile Latino Spanish: Todas las personas de 50 años y más están cordialmente invitados(as) los primeros lunes de cada mes al Baile Latino de 1:30 p.m. a 3:30 p.m. Venga a bailar cumbia, salsa y merengue mientras comparte momentos agradables disfrutando de aperitivos saludables y rifas; contribución es de $3. English: Come enjoy every first Monday of each month from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to an afternoon of Latin Moments dancing salsa, cumbia and merengue with other Spanish speaking adults from 50+. Light healthy refreshments are served. No class in September. Age: 21+ Senior Center TBD Oct 3 M 1:30-3:30 p.m. Nov 7 M 1:30-3:30 p.m. Dec 5 M 1:30-3:30 p.m. NEW $3 $3 $3 #101265 #101266 #101267 Age: 50+ Baldwin Park Dance Studio Terry Davis Sep 12-Oct 24 M 5:45-6:30 p.m. $38 Nov 7-Dec 19 M 5:45-6:30 p.m. $38 Sep 2-Dec 30 F 9:15-10 a.m. $58 #101420 #101421 #101422 Intermediate Tap 5 0 & B E T TE R Learn about popular cloud services, Tumblr, Pinterest and Flickr. Experience the excitement and benefit of networking with friends and family through hands-on practice. Use the cloud to store, share and organize photos, videos and documents. Prerequisite: Students must have an email account and basic knowledge of how to use the Internet. This class is for the adult student with previous experience in Tap dance. You will enjoy learning challenging rhythms and fun routines set to great music in a comfortable and welcoming environment. The instructor has been teaching Tap dance for over 20 years at various dance studios in the Bay Area. No class November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 16 and 23. Age: 50+ Baldwin Park Dance Studio Terry Davis Sep 2-Dec 30 F 10:15-11 a.m. $58 Sep 12-Oct 24 M 5-5:45 p.m. $38 Nov 7-Dec 19 M 5-5:45 p.m. $38 #102384 #102385 #102387 High Beginning / Low Intermediate Line Dance This class has progressed from a beginner level to high beginner, low intermediate line dance. Once you learn the basic patterns which will be reviewed ten minutes before class, you will be able to do any of the dances. It’s a fun class still featuring semi-easy dances incorporating patterns used in all line dances. No class September 29, November, 11, 25, December 2 and 23. Age: 21+ Senior Center Dorothy F. Moore Sep 2-Oct 28 F 9:10-10:10 a.m. Nov 4-Dec 30 F 9:10-10:10 a.m. $43 $28 #101277 #101278 You can find us on YouTube www.youtube.com/concordfirst HEALTH AND FITNESS Diabetes Empowerment & Education What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that affects many systems in the body, and can create complications in different parts of the body. You are going to learn about the human body and its main organs and functions related to diabetes. You will learn about monitoring your body, physical activity, management through meal planning, identification and prevention of complications. Age: 21+ Senior Center Frances Lockwood Sep 29-Nov 3 Th 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. $18 www.ConcordReg.org Fall 2016 #101477 Concord City News & Activity Guide 33 5 0 & B E T TE R Fall Prevention Workshop Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, unintentional injuries, and hospital admissions for trauma. Falls can take a serious toll on older adults’ quality of life and independence. Join Alayne Balke, Fall Prevention Program Manager, as she talks about fall prevention. Fall Prevention of Contra Costa, Enhancing the quality of life for older adults in Contra Costa County. All Ages Senior Center Alayne Balke Sep 15 Th 9:30-10:30 a.m. $3 #101955 Qigong Walking Safely-Improving Balance and Preventing Falls Every 18 seconds a senior visits the emergency room for a fall. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for seniors. You will be given a home exercise program including important balance and strengthening exercises along with informational handouts. This is an interactive presentation to increase awareness and knowledge of fall prevention principles, group participatory discussion, and a question and answer session. This is a unique class from a Physical Therapist’s perspective. Age: 21+ Senior Center Linda Meneken Sep 29 Th 9:30-11 a.m. $3 Qigong is the practice of a series of slow gentle movements accompanied by visualizations which are designed to reduce stress, improve vitality, foster creativity and the enjoyment of life. No class September 19. Age: 50+ Senior Center Han and Angela Ong Sep 12-Oct 31 M 10:30-11:30 a.m. $31 Sep 12-Oct 31 M 9:10-10:10 a.m. $31 Nov 7-Dec 19 M 10:30-11:30 a.m. $31 Nov 7-Dec 19 M 9:10-10:10 a.m. $31 #101273 #101274 #101275 #101276 #102367 Welcome to Medicare This course is for those new to Medicare, or soon to enroll, who want to understand the many benefits available. Learn about enrolling, the benefits and costs, and selecting drug and supplemental coverage. Materials are provided. Presented by Contra Costa County Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP). HICAP does not sell or endorse insurance products. Age: 21+ Senior Center HICAP Leah McIntosh Sep 26 M 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Free #101235 Medicare Plan Review It’s Medicare Open Enrollment time-what should you do? Do you have questions about your Medicare health plan or prescription plan for 2017? Is your current plan changing? Do you need help choosing the plan that’s right for you? Contra Costa HICAP will talk about what’s new for 2017 and provide one-on-one help reviewing your plan. Please bring a list of your medications with you. All Ages Senior Center HICAP Brown, Pam Nov 17 Th 1-4 p.m. Free #101234 Qigong for Balanced Health and Tai Chi Ruler Qi gong is a gentle movement practice that promotes relaxation, strengthens muscles, balance and flexibility while increasing energy flow. Explore sets created by respected Qi gong leaders, along with one of the oldest known forms: Five Animal Frolics. Further enhance the body’s energy channels and unwind tension by exploring Tai Chi Ruler: movement using a small stick. Instructor Robin Malby is fully certified in Qi gong and Tai Chi, and is a Master Trainer for Dr. Paul Lam and the Tai Chi for Health Institute. No class November 23. Age: 50+ Baldwin Park Dance Studio Robin Malby Oct 5-Dec 14 W 9:30-10:45 a.m. $66 34 Concord City News & Activity Guide Fall 2016 www.ConcordReg.org #101455 Yoga and Wellness-Chair Reverse Mortgages: Wealth Management Tool Retirement Planning If you are 62 or older, learn how a reverse mortgage can extend the life of your retirement assets. Not only can your home equity provide you urgent funds, but also a reverse mortgage can be used to supplement your income, to deal with healthcare costs, or just more thoroughly enjoy your retirement. Age: 45+ Baldwin Park Dance Studio Elizabeth Bronson Sep 6-Oct 25 Tu 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $63 #101500 Nov 1-Dec 20 Tu 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $73 #101501 Age: 62+ Senior Center Jon Carlson Sep 29 Th 1:30-2:30 p.m. Nov 17 Th 1:30-2:30 p.m. Yoga and Wellness-Floor Work Home Purchasing and Selling Yoga reduces stress, improves strength and flexibility, balance and concentration. It promotes a sense of well-being. Join today and start to experience it for yourself. Maxine specializes in modifying poses to accommodate older adults. Bring a yoga mat and towel or light blanket. Age: 45+ Baldwin Park Dance Studio Maxine Davis Sep 6-Oct 25 Tu 10-11 a.m. $86 Nov 1-Dec 20 Tu 10-11 a.m. $86 #101504 #101505 Zumba Gold Active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class can recreate the original moves you love at a lowerintensity. The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. No class September 15, November 3 and 24. Age: 50+ Senior Center Rosa Straka Sep 6-Oct 25 Tu 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sep 6-Oct 25 Tu 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov 1-Dec 27 Tu 10:30-11:30 a.m. Nov 1-Dec 27 Tu 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $38 $38 $48 $48 #101483 #101484 #101485 #101486 Age: 50+ Centre Concord Elisa Borges Sep 1-Oct 13 Th 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Oct 20-Dec 8 Th 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. $33 $33 #101487 #101488 SPECIAL INTEREST Lotería All Ages Senior Center TBD Sep 29 Th 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct 27 Th 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov 17 Th 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec 22 Th 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $3 $3 $3 $3 #101715 #101716 This class will introduce you to the people, procedures, documents, pitfalls and dangers you may confront in purchasing and/or selling a home. You will learn the role played by realtors, mortgage brokers, inspectors, and others. An experienced attorney will outline little known strategies which you can use to your advantage. A $4 materials fee is payable to instructor. All Ages Senior Center Oct 12-19 W 6-7:30 p.m. $10 #102361 Wills, Power of Attorney and Advanced Health Care Directives In this workshop, each student will receive a ‘fill in the blanks’ Will, Durable Power of Attorney and Advanced Health Care Directive Form. All forms are in compliance with California Law. The instructor is an experienced estate planning attorney who will assist students in completing their forms. All Ages Senior Center Raymond McFalone Nov 7-14 M 1:30-3:30 p.m. $13 #101281 Trusts and Estate Planning Made Simple Revocable Living Trusts avoid probate. But did you know that there are different kinds of Revocable Living Trusts? On death, a Trust can be expensive and complicated or simple and economical to administer, depending on which kind you choose. Have your questions answered by an experienced attorney who will explain exactly how Trusts and Wills work in a way that is easy to understand. Nov 21-28 Lotería Mexicana y bingo son actividades bilingües y divertidas para mantener nuestra mente activa. Una contribución de $2 incluye almuerzo ligero y ocho juegos. Incluye ocho juegos. Lotería Mexicana and Bingo is a bilingual senior memory enhancement and gathering activity in a fun atmosphere. Light lunch is provided. Fee includes eight games. $2 $2 5 0 & B E T TE R If you want to exercise more, but prefer not to get down on the floor, this class is for you. It’s all done standing near a bar or seated. Yoga offers many benefits including: flexibility, balance, and some strength. Also a supportive group of health-minded friends is the major benefit of taking this class. No class September 6 and November 15. M 1:30-3:30 p.m. $13 #102396 Volunteer Orientation Learn about volunteer opportunities at the Concord Senior Center. Please print a volunteer application from www.cityofconcord.org/senior. Please turn in application to the senior center a week before the orientation. Age: 16+ Senior Center Sep 27 Tu 10:30-11:30 a.m. Oct 25 Tu 10:30-11:30 a.m. Nov 29 Tu 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free Free Free #101702 #101703 #101704 #101449 #101450 #101451 #101452 www.ConcordReg.org Fall 2016 Concord City News & Activity Guide 35 5 0 & B E T TE R al nn u Hawaiian Entertainment, Hawaiian Buffet & Boutique Sat., Sept. 24, 2016 4:30pm Concord Senior Center 2727 Parkside Circle hA 15t Tickets: $50each $430/table of 10 For information and tickets visit Hawaiian Fusion Committee http://cityofconcord.org/hawaiianfusion HOME EQUITY CONVERSION MORTGAGE Reverse Mortgages as a Retirement Planning Tool • Extend retirement accounts, delay start of Social Security benefits with tax-free cash* • Downsizing or moving? Consider a reverse purchase option *consult a tax specialist Contact Jon Carlson, NMLS ID 257040 for a free consultation at 925-639-2711 or [email protected] D NE in Concord Senior Center • Eliminate mortgages, credit cards or other debt • Fund health care, in-home care, & home improvements Golden Willow Pop-up Dinner Monday, October 10 @ 5:00pm Chef Dicky and Vance, former owners of the Golden Willow Restaurant will be serving another delicious menu at the Concord Senior Center. Dinner service will begin at 5:30pm with open seating until 7:30pm. Meals can be prepared for takeout upon request that evening. Menu: Pot Stickers, Beef with Mixed Vegetables, Hunan Chicken, Vegetable Chow Mein and Steamed Rice. $18 per person. To reserve your seat Call (925) 671-3320 #1 Monday-Friday 9am-12noon or email: [email protected] You may also register online at www.ConcordReg.org course #101718 Concord Senior Center, 2727 Parkside Circle No Refunds Synergy One Lending, Inc. d/b/a Retirement Funding Solutions NMLS 1025894. Licensed by the Department of Business Oversight under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act California License 4131356. These materials are not from HUD or FHA and the document was not approved by HUD, FHA or any Government Agency. 36 Concord City News & Activity Guide Fall 2016 NOTE: Many of these dishes may contain allergens. www.ConcordReg.org Concord Senior Center – 50 & Better Program Age Strong, Live Long Health Expo February 24, 2017, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Presentation, Interactive Exercises, Health Screenings, Resources on Programs and Services Care Manager Discover a wide variety of assistance and resources available to you in the community. Appointments are available on Monday and Wednesday from 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. and Thursday from 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment contact the center. CC Café Hot Lunch Program Café is open to adults 60+ and younger spouses and seniors. Meals are served daily at 11:30 a.m. You are required to register prior to starting the program. Contact the Café at (925) 825-1488 between 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. for more information and a menu. Senior Peer Individual Counseling Contra Costa Health Services Senior Peer Counseling offers one-on-one, 45-minute counseling sessions every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Services are free and confidential. Call for an appointment. Vision Support Group Michael Mailer with the Lions Center for the Visually Impaired leads a FREE monthly support group for the visually impaired every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. No registration necessary. HICAP – Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program Call (925) 602-4168 for an appointment. Program provides free counseling about Medicare Benefits, Medicare Supplements, HMO’s and Nursing Home Insurance. Advisors are available on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Friday of each month from 1 p.m.–3 p.m. and 1st & 2nd Tuesday from 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. 5 0 & B E T TE R Health & Human Services Notary Services Services are provided free of charge from 10 a.m.–11 a.m. every Wednesday. AARP Driver Safety This course is taught on the 1st and 2nd Wednesday every other month from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. Cost for AARP members: $15; cost for non members: $20. Call to register. Senior Center Scholarship Program Scholarship Program is available to adults 50+ residing in Concord who wish to participate in the Parks and Recreation Program. Approved applicants receive a maximum of $100 per individual, per year with $5 co-pay. Complete application, activity choice and supporting documents to center staff for review. Applicant will be notified when scholarship has been approved. Memory Screenings Screenings are held on the 4th Monday of each month from 1 p.m.–3 p.m. with the exception of May (holiday). Alzheimer’s Support Group Alzheimer’s Support group meets on the 4th Wed from 1:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Get Around Taxi Program Program is available to Concord residents 65 years and older. Applications will be accepted on Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m.–noon at the center. Each book is $15 with a scrip value of $30. Registered seniors may purchase a maximum of 2 books per month. For brochure and application go to www.cityofconcord.org/senior and click on Get Around Taxi Program. Advance Health Care Directives FREE Advance Health Care Directive. Everyone, in particular seniors, should have an Advance Health Care Directive. It is the legally recognized document that insures your health care wishes are known and considered if you cannot speak for yourself. This important document allows you to appoint a representative or agent to make health care decisions for you. Contra Costa Senior Legal Services’ attorneys will prepare an Advance Health Care Directive for you for FREE every 2nd Thursday of the month. By appointment only, 6 separate 45-minute appointment slots offered simultaneously at the following times: 9:15am, 10:00am and 10:45am call (925) 671-3320 Legal Assistance A free legal clinic preparing Advance Health Care Directives is held by Contra Costa Senior Legal Services (CCSLS) on the 2nd Thursday of every month, 9:15-11:30 a.m. For assistance with other legal issues, call CCSLS headquarters in Concord at (925) 609-7900 or email [email protected]. CCSLS is a 40-year-old non-profit agency that provides free legal services to seniors. The Senior Center partners with non-profit agencies in expanding services to meet the needs of the 50 & Better community. This joint effort is vital to serving the entire community. Call the Senior Center at (925) 671-3320 for an appointment or for more information between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., after 12 p.m. press option 1, or email [email protected]. Concord Senior Center – 2727 Parkside Circle, Concord, CA 94519 www.ConcordReg.org Fall 2016 Concord City News & Activity Guide 37 5 0 & B E T TE R Handmade Crafts, Clothing, Jewelry, Plants, and Delicious Baked Goods Friday, December 2, 2016 9:30am - 2:30pm Concord Senior Center - 2727 Parkside Circle (925) 671-3320 opt.1 www.cityofconcord.org/senior Shop and enjoy entertainment at the Gift & Craft Fair. For vendor registration, visit www.ConcordReg.org, course #101381 for call (925) 671-3320 for more information. Holiday Program Helps Concord Seniors Share the holiday spirit and take part in the Be a Santa to a Senior (BASTAS) service program. This program has touched so many lives... the BASTAS program will positively impact our community by providing holiday cheer and gift giving to seniors who are least likely to receive a present and who are lonely and financially needy. Pick up an ornament tag, purchase gift wishes and return unwrapped gifts along with the ornament gift tag at the following locations starting November 13 – December 11. Min’s Kitchen, 3505 Clayton Rd (El Monte Shopping Center) Minamoto (Japanese Restaurant), 4305 Clayton Rd - Ste A City of Concord Civic Center, 1950 Parkside Drive- Wing A Concord Police Department, 1350 Galindo Street The Old Spaghetti Factory, 1955 Mt. Diablo (November 25– December 11) If you would like to contribute with donations or attend our gift wrapping party on December 20 or have questions about the program contact Avis Connolly at (925)671-3419 or by email [email protected]. 38 Concord City News & Activity Guide Fall 2016 www.ConcordReg.org weddings, quinceñeras, receptions, seminars, corporate events, meetings Centre Concord 5298 Clayton Road Concord, CA 94521 (925) 671-3382 Willow Pass Center 2748 E. Olivera Road Concord, CA 94519 (925) 671-3423 R E N TA L FAC I LITI E S Rental facilities for all occasions Concord Senior Center 2727 Parkside Circle Concord, CA 94519 (925) 671-3320 ext. 3 Take a virtual tour of our facilities! www.cityofconcord.org/rentals www.ConcordReg.org Fall 2016 Concord City News & Activity Guide 39 SW I M M I N G CONCORD COMMUNITY POOL 3501 COWELL ROAD, CONCORD ■ 671-3480 SWIM LESSONS - SATURDAY SWIM LESSONS - WEEKDAYS Swimming, Aquatot-Parent & Me Come and enjoy a new way to bond and cool-off with your child in our Parent and Me Aquatots course. This course will give you the opportunity to introduce your child to a lifetime of swimming enjoyment all while being done in a playful environment. Participants still in diapers must wear swim diapers. Age: 10-36 months Concord Community Pool Sep 10-Oct 15 Sa 12:10-12:40 p.m. $49 R/$53 NR #102344 Swimming, Elementary Emphasis is on developing an enjoyment of the water, endurance, stroke proficiency, and safety as they progress through levels I-IV. Age: 6-14 Concord Community Pool Sep 10-Oct 15 Sa 9:50-10:20 a.m. $49 R/$54 NR #102204 Sep 10-Oct 15 Sa 10:25-10:55 a.m. $49 R/$54 NR #102205 Sep 10-Oct 15 Sa 11-11:30 a.m. $49 R/$54 NR #102206 Sep 10-Oct 15 Sa 11:35 a.m.-12:05 p.m. $49 R/$54 NR #102207 Sep 10-Oct 15 Sa 12:10-12:40 p.m. $49 R/$54 NR #102208 Swimming, Preschool Emphasis is on developing a high comfort level in the water and having fun as they progress through the levels. Pre-requisites: Must be 36’ tall and be able to take the class independent of parent. Age: 3-5 Concord Community Pool Sep 10-Oct 15 Sa 9:50-10:20 a.m. $49 R/$54 NR #102194 Sep 10-Oct 15 Sa 10:25-10:55 a.m. $49 R/$54 NR #102195 Sep 10-Oct 15 Sa 11-11:30 a.m. $49 R/$54 NR #102196 Sep 10-Oct 15 Sa 11:35 a.m.-12:05 p.m. $49 R/$54 NR #102197 Sep 10-Oct 15 Sa 12:10-12:40 p.m. $49 R/$54 NR #102198 Swimming, Private Private lessons are designed for one-on-one instruction to help meet the specific needs of the participant. Age: 3-Adult Concord Community Pool Sep 10-24 Sa 9:50-10:20 a.m. $79 R/$84 NR #102309 Sep 10-24 Sa 10:25-10:55 a.m. $79 R/$84 NR #102310 Sep 10-24 Sa 11-11:30 a.m. $79 R/$84 NR #102311 Sep 10-24 Sa 11:35 a.m.-12:05 p.m. $79 R/$84 NR #102312 Sep 10-24 Sa 12:10-12:40 p.m. $79 R/$84 NR #102313 Oct 1-15 Sa 9:50-10:20 a.m. $79 R/$84 NR #102314 Oct 1-15 Sa 10:25-10:55 a.m. $79 R/$84 NR #102315 Oct 1-15 Sa 11-11:30 a.m. $79 R/$84 NR #102316 Oct 1-15 Sa 11:35 a.m.-12:05 p.m. $79 R/$84 NR #102317 Oct 1-15 Sa 12:10-12:40 p.m. $79 R/$84 NR #102318 R = Concord Resident 40 Aquatot-Parent & Me Come and enjoy a new way to bond and cool-off with your child in our Parent and Me Aquatots course. This course will give you the opportunity to introduce your child to a lifetime of swimming enjoyment all while being done in a playful environment. Participants still in diapers must wear swim diapers. Age: 10-36 months Concord Community Pool Sep 6-29 Tu, Th 12:10-12:40 p.m. $35 R/$40 NR #102345 Swimming, Elementary Emphasis is on developing an enjoyment of the water, endurance, stroke proficiency, and safety as they progress through levels I-IV. Age: 6-14 Concord Community Pool Sep 12-15 M-Th 4:20-4:50 p.m. Sep 12-15 M-Th 5:30-6 p.m. Sep 19-22 M-Th 5:30-6 p.m. Sep 19-22 M-Th 4:20-4:50 p.m. Sep 26-29 M-Th 4:20-4:50 p.m. Sep 26-29 M-Th 5:30-6 p.m. Swimming, Preschool Emphasis is on developing a high comfort level in the water and having fun as they progress through the levels. Pre-requisites: Must be 36’ tall and be able to take the class independent of parent. Age: 3-5 Concord Community Pool Sep 26-29 M-Th 3:45-4:15 p.m. Sep 26-29 M-Th 4:55-5:25 p.m. Sep 12-15 M-Th 3:45-4:15 p.m. Sep 12-22 M-Th 4:55-5:25 p.m. Sep 19-22 M-Th 3:45-4:15 p.m. Sep 19-29 M-Th 4:55-5:25 p.m. NR = Concord Non-Resident Concord City News & Activity Guide Fall 2016 $35 R/$40 NR #102209 $35 R/$40 NR #102210 $35 R/$40 NR #102211 $35 R/$40 NR #102212 $35 R/$40 NR #102213 $35 R/$40 NR #102214 www.ConcordReg.org $35 R/$40 NR #102190 $35 R/$40 NR #102192 $35 R/$40 NR #102199 $35 R/$40 NR #102200 $35 R/$40 NR #102201 $35 R/$40 NR #102202 Swimming, Private Age: 3-Adult Concord Community Pool Sep 12-15 M-Th 3:45-4:15 p.m. Sep 12-15 M-Th 4:20-4:50 p.m. Sep 12-15 M-Th 4:55-5:25 p.m. Sep 12-15 M-Th 5:30-6 p.m. Sep 19-22 M-Th 3:45-4:15 p.m. Sep 19-22 M-Th 4:20-4:50 p.m. Sep 19-22 M-Th 4:55-5:25 p.m. Sep 19-22 M-Th 5:30-6 p.m. Sep 26-29 M-Th 3:45-4:15 p.m. Sep 26-29 M-Th 4:20-4:50 p.m. Sep 26-29 M-Th 4:55-5:25 p.m. Sep 26-29 M-Th 5:30-6 p.m. Oct 3-6 M-Th 3:45-4:15 p.m. Oct 3-6 M-Th 4:20-4:50 p.m. Oct 3-6 M-Th 4:55-5:25 p.m. Oct 3-6 M-Th 5:30-6 p.m. Oct 10-13 M-Th 3:45-4:15 p.m. Oct 10-13 M-Th 4:20-4:50 p.m. Oct 10-13 M-Th 4:55-5:25 p.m. Oct 10-13 M-Th 5:30-6 p.m. $105 R/$110 NR#102319 $105 R/$110 NR#102321 $105 R/$110 NR#102322 $105 R/$110 NR#102323 $105 R/$110 NR#102320 $105 R/$110 NR#102325 $105 R/$110 NR#102326 $105 R/$110 NR#102329 $105 R/$110 NR#102324 $105 R/$110 NR#102327 $105 R/$110 NR#102328 $105 R/$110 NR#102330 $105 R/$110 NR#102332 $105 R/$110 NR#102331 $105 R/$110 NR#102301 $105 R/$110 NR#102334 $105 R/$110 NR#102304 $105 R/$110 NR#102303 $105 R/$110 NR#102302 $105 R/$110 NR#102305 HEALTH AND FITNESS Deep Water Workout Deep water is an enjoyable and effective non-impact aquatic training medium for a full range of exercise challenges. We are suspended in 12 feet of water. A floatation device is strongly recommended. SW I M M I N G Private lessons are designed for one-on-one instruction to help meet the specific needs of the participant. Age: 18+ Concord Community Pool Andrea Legault Aug 30-Oct 4 Tu 10-11 a.m. $30 R/$35 NR #102368 Sep 1-Oct 6 Th 10-11 a.m. $30 R/$35 NR #102369 Oct 11-Nov 8 Tu 10-11 a.m. $30 R/$35 NR #102370 Oct 13-Nov 10 Th 10-11 a.m. $30 R/$35 NR #102371 Nov 15-Dec 13 Tu 10-11 a.m. $30 R/$35 NR #102372 Nov 17-Dec 15 Th 10-11 a.m. $30 R/$35 NR #102374 Lap Swim Open year–round Pool heated to a comfortable 80 degrees 50 meter/25 yard lap pools Heated locker rooms and showers Certified Professional Lifeguards Fees Daily Daily (Senior 65+) Monthly 15 Swims 30 Swims 45 Swims 2016 Fall Programs Year-Round competitive swim team mem- bership open throughout the year. $5.25 R/$6.25 NR $4.50 R/$5.50 NR $70 R/$75 NR $66 R/$76 NR $123 R/$133 NR $171 R/$181 NR Lap Swim September 6–November 30 M, W, F 6 a.m.–1 p.m. Tu, Th 7 a.m.–1 p.m. M–Th 7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. (Short Course Only) Sa & Su 10 a.m.–Noon Fall Technique Development Program Holiday Hours 10 a.m.–Noon Veterans Day Nov 11 Day After Thanksgiving Nov 24 High School Pre-Season Training Program Pool Closures Swim Meet Nov 19–20 Thanksgiving Nov 25 September through December November through Beginning of February Private Competitive Swim Lessons are available Program information, details, and online registration can all be found on our website WWW.TERRAPINSWIM.COM Or call our office to speak with a staff member (925) 680-8372 Fall Recreational Swim September 10–25 Sa & Su 1–4 p.m. Admission Daily 15 swim pass Adult (18+) $5.25R/$6.25 NR $66 R/$76 NR Child (3–17) $4.50R/$5.25 NR $55 R/$66 NR Tot (2 & Under) Free Senior (65+) $4.50 R/$5.50 NR Inflatables$2 www.ConcordReg.org Fall 2016 Concord City News & Activity Guide 41 D OW NTOW N E V E NT S Farmers’ Market • Music and Market Special Events at Todos Santos Plaza Concord Library Fall Children’s Programs 2 9 0 0 S a l v io ( 9 2 5 ) 6 4 6 - 5 4 5 5 Baby & Toddler Time Books, songs, bounces and finger plays for children 6 months to 3 ½ years old Tuesdays, 10:15 & 11:15 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories, songs and finger plays for children 3 ½ – 5 and caregiver Wednesdays 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. August 31 – October 5 October 26 – November 30 Concord Farmers’ Market Tuesdays: Year-round, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursdays: April 21 – October 20, 4 – 8 p.m. 1-800-949-FARM Homework Help Mondays and Wednesdays 4 – 6 p.m. Music and Market – Thursday Evenings May 19–September 15, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Farmers’ Market and free music concerts in the Park with a great line-up of wonderful Bay Area musicians. Salsa, jazz, zydeco, blues and more. Crafty Tuesday 2nd Tuesday each Month Call or go online to reserve a spot! Teen Tuesday Emergency Preparedness Fair 3rd Tuesday each Month Thursday, September 1, 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Learn how to respond to earthquakes, public health issues and disasters of all kinds. Anime Club Every Thursday Concord’s Official Tree-Lighting and Mayor’s Sing-Along Santa’s Grand Arrival: Saturday, December 3 at 4 p.m. On-stage entertainment: 5 p.m. School choirs and community entertainment on stage with traditional tree-lighting and holiday sing-along; carriage rides by the Todos Santos Business Association. Contest winner! C O N T R A C O S T A C O U N T Y All events subject to change without notice www.concordfirst.org 42 Concord City News & Activity Guide Fall 2016 L I B R A R Y Bringing People and Ideas Together Check with Library, days /hours subject to change www.ConcordReg.org SIGN UP NOW – FIVE (5) E ASY WAYS TO SIGN UP 2. By Fax Send your completed form and credit card information to 689-8169. www.ConcordReg.org 3. By Mail Pay by check, MasterCard, Visa or American Express. Mail your completed form with payment to: Concord Parks & Recreation Department Registration 1950 Parkside Drive, MS/11 Concord, CA 94519-2578 4.Drop–off R E G I S TR ATI O N 1.Online Registration www.ConcordReg.org During business hours secure drop slots at Willow Pass Center and Centre Concord. 5. In person registration and customer service hours at the following locations: Willow Pass Community Center 2748 E. Olivera Road (In Willow Pass Park) Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1–3 p.m. Centre Concord 5298 Clayton Road, Concord (In the Clayton Fair Shopping Center next to Clayton Valley Bowl) Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1–3 p.m. Please Remember: •Register early! Classes with low enrollment may be canceled before the first class. •If the class you select is full, you will be notified and your check returned. •If you live within the city limits of Concord, you enjoy the Concord resident discount. •Information in this brochure, including fees and locations, is subject to change. •For the most up–to–date class information call 671–3404. •Para información en Español llame al 671-3324. www.ConcordReg.org Fall 2016 Concord City News & Activity Guide 43 R E G I S TR ATI O N REGISTR ATION WITHDRAWALS AND TRANSFERS If you wish to drop a class or transfer to another session, call us at least five (5) full working days before the start date for a refund or credit. No refunds for non-attendance, one-day workshops, trips or materials fees. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CREDITS / REFUNDS Try our classes. If, after attending the first class, you are not happy with the quality of the program, call us right away. Tell us what was wrong so we can make it right. If you call before the second class we will give you a full refund or credit. There are no refunds for non-attendance, one-day workshops, trips or materials fees. Refunds due to course cancellations can take up to 2 to 4 weeks to process. Cash payments will be refunded by check. A credit left on a customer’s account will expire 12 months after the date of issuance. Fees and locations are subject to change. HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS PROGRAM? ❑ Activity Guide ❑ On-going Program ❑ Friend or Family ❑ Brochure or flyer through school ❑ City Website ❑ Email Newsletter ❑ Cable TV Channel ❑ Banner/Public Display ❑ Newspaper ❑ Other ___________________________________ Head of Household ❑ Concord Resident ❑ Non-Resident Address If you or your child have a special need or disability, please check here. ❑ City State Email Zip Phone (Day) ACTIVITY REGISTRATION: This is for (check one) Participant Name Date of Birth Phone (Eve) ❑ Winter ❑ Spring ❑ Summer ❑ Fall Course # Course Title Fee Total Fees $ WAIVER AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY / ASSUMPTION OF RISK I, the undersigned, wish to participate in one or more activities (hereinafter collectively referred to as “the Activity”) conducted in collaboration with the City of Concord’s Parks & Recreation Department. I am aware that serious accidents and injuries occasionally occur during recreational pursuits such as the Activity. In consideration of my participation in the Activity, I knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks arising therefrom, and on behalf of myself, my heirs and assignees release the City of Concord, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers from any and all claims, liens, damages, lawsuits, or liability for property damage, injury or death, resulting from, arising out of, or in any way connected with my participation in the Activity. I agree and acknowledge that this Waiver and Release From Liability/Assumption of Risk shall apply even in the event that I suffer death, personal injury, or property damage as the result of passive or active negligence on the part of the City of Concord, its officers, agents, employees, or volunteers of the City (with the exception of sole, active negligence, or willful misconduct). In the event that the individual participating in the Activity is a minor, I certify that I am his/her parent or legal guardian and I give my permission for him/her to participate in the Activity. I understand my signature is a legal and binding signature and will be considered original if received by fax. USE OF PARTICIPANT PHOTOGRAPHS/VIDEO In addition to the forgoing, I give consent to Concord Parks & Recreation Department or any other media agency authorized by the City of Concord to photograph or video me (or the minor on whose behalf I am signing this waiver), and to use such photographs/video footage in brochures, newspapers, social media, or other forms of media describing City of Concord activities. I agree to advise the City of Concord Parks & Recreation Department in writing if I do not agree to the forgoing. (check one) ❑ Self ❑ Parent ❑ Guardian Signature_______________________________________________________________ Date___________________ Method of payment: ❑ Check payable to: Concord Parks & Recreation Amount $ ❑ Card #: ❑ ❑ 3 or 4 Digit Security Code: Print name as it appears on card 44 Concord City News & Activity Guide Exp. Date Month / Day / Year Signature Fall 2016 www.ConcordReg.org / / CONCORD PARK LOCATIONS 11 4 25 16 17 nt S Gra t 27 26 13 12 9 18 8 22 21 6 23 24 7 10 19 14 20 28 5 15 Legend 1. John F. Baldwin Park 15. Highlands Park 2. BART Linear Park 3. BART Park 4. Bayview Circle Park 5. Boatwright Youth Sports Complex 6. Brazil Quarry 7. Cambridge Park 8. Concord Community Park 9. Concord Skate Park 10. Dave Brubeck Park 16. Hillcrest Community Park 17. Iron Horse Park 18. Krueger Fields 19. Lime Ridge Open Space 20. Greater Lime Ridge Open Space 21. Markham Nature Park and Arboretum 22. Meadow Homes Park 23. Newhall Community Park 24. Rick Seers Park 11. Diablo Creek Golf Course 12. El Dorado Middle School Play Fields 25. Sun Terrace Park 26. Todos Santos Plaza 13. Ellis Lake Park 14. Len Hester Park 27. Willow Pass Community Park 28. Ygnacio Valley Park PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID CONCORD, CA PERMIT NO. 207 City of Concord 1950 Parkside Drive Concord, CA 94519–2578 *******ECRWSSEDDM******* POSTAL CUSTOMER 14 New Pickleball Courts 14 New Pickleball Courts Coming to Willow Pass Park! Coming to Willow Pass Park! Grand Opening September 17 Grand Opening September 17 2748 E. Olivera Rd., Concord 2748 E. Olivera Rd., Concord 9:30 a.m. Ribbon Cutting 9:30 a.m. Ribbon Cutting Pickleball demonstrations Jack Hodges Jack Hodges 7 Resurfaced Tennis Courts 7 Resurfaced Tennis Courts Willow Pass Park Willow Park ConcordPass Community Park Concord Community Park Pickleball Pickleball demonstrations activities Pickleball activities Learn the sport Learn the sport Giveaways Giveaways