Program Guide
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Program Guide
Program Guide Fall 2014 City of Monroe Parks and Recreation Department Inside… Facilities ………………Page 2 Recreation Centers ………………Pages 3 - 7 Athletics & Special Events ………………Page 8 P.O. Box 69 Monroe, NC 28111 704-282-4651 Fax 704-282-4665 WELCOME The City of Monroe is pleased to present the Monroe Parks and Recreation Fall 2014 Program Guide. This brochure includes a wide variety of programs offered at our Recreation Facilities from September through November. Pre-registration is required for most programs. You may register by calling the Center where the program is scheduled to take place. All of our facilities are open to the public! Parks and facilities may be reserved and rented. DICKERSON CENTER 282-4649 Gym & Racquetball 899 N. Johnson St. Operating Hours: M&W 7am – 2pm /5 – 9pm T &T 8am – 2pm /5 – 9pm Fri. 7am – 2pm Sat 9am – 4 pm Sun. 1:00pm – 5:00pm Facilities: Gymnasium, Weights, Racquetball, Disc Golf, Softball Fields, Picnic Tables, Playground, Shelters, Tennis, Fees: Gym & Weights Under 15: Free Over 15: $1.00 Racquetball: $3.50/person Memberships available SUTTON PARK 282-4656 2303 Brooks St. Operating Hours: Mon-Thurs 12-8pm Fri. 2-6pm Sat. 10-6pm Sun. 3-6pm Facilities: Gymnasium, Game Room, Meeting Room, Playground, Tennis, Softball, Basketball OLD ARMORY COMMUNITY CENTER 282-4669 500 S. Johnson St. Operating Hours: Mon-Fri. 9am-6pm Sat. 9am-12pm Facilities: Meeting Room/Game Room, Computer Lab, Fitness Room and Playground WINCHESTER CENTER 1005 Winchester Avenue 282-4652 Gym 282-4654 Bazemore Center 225-1299 Ceramics Operating Hours: Gym Mon. 2-6pm Tues-Fri 12-8pm Sat. 9am-5pm Bazemore Mon-Fri 12-6pm Facilities: Gymnasium, Ceramics, Meeting Room, Game Room, Playground, and Picnic Tables Rosa Bell Ceramic Room: Mon. & Thurs. 10am-2pm Tues. Wed. & Fri. 2-6pm Located behind Winchester Gym on Fairley Avenue. Free instruction available. Groups welcome please call for a reservation. J. RAY SHUTE CENTER 282-4655 506 Green St. Operating Hours: Mon. 2-6pm Tue-Fri 12-8pm Sat 9-5pm Facilities: Meeting Room, Gymnasium, Game Room, Playground MONROE COUNTRY CLUB Municipal Golf Course & Country Club 282-4661 Hwy 601 South Operating Hours: Pro Shop/Golf Course Mon. – Fri. 8am – 5pm Sat. & Sun. 7:30am – 5pm Facilities: 18 Hole Golf Course, Pro Shop, Ballroom, 1.5 mile Nature/Walking Trail, Picnic Area, and Driving Range (located at 1716 E. Roosevelt Blvd.) ELLEN FITZGERALD SENIOR CENTER 282-4657 327 S. Hayne St. Open to Seniors Age 55 and up Operating Hours: Mon-Thurs 8-5 Fri. 8-12 Facilities: Meeting Room, Ceramics Shop, Wood Shop, Pottery Studio, Aerobics, Dancing, Craft Classes, and Art Classes WHO TO CONTACT!!!! Director Parks and Recreation Brian Borne 282-4659 [email protected] Reservations/Rentals Carol Hinson 282-4651 [email protected] Assistant Director Tonya Edwards 282-4695 [email protected] Athletic Director Greg Gregory 282-4663 [email protected] Parks Superintendent Eric Purser 282-4664 [email protected] After School Care Debbie Reynolds 282-4649 [email protected] Senior Programs Julia Mitchell 282-4657 [email protected] Aquatics & Fitness Center Kathy Henderson 282-4662 [email protected] Golf Course Nick Jacobi 282-4661 [email protected] Scott Huss 282-4660 [email protected] Fax Number 282-4665 OUTDOOR PARKS Belk Tonawanda – 217 I.B. Shive Dr. Picnic Tables, Amphitheater, Shelter, Open Space, Playground Equipment Don Griffin Park – 147 Cedar St. Picnic Tables, Playground Equipment, Little League Field, Tennis Courts Sunset Park – 306 W. Sunset Dr. Playground Equipment, Little League Fields, Picnic Tables Creft Park – 803 Burke St. Playground Equipment, Softball Field, Picnic Shelter Parks Williams Athletic Complex – 2011 Ashton Ave. Soccer, Softball, Walking Track 2 DICKERSON CENTER 704-282-4649 Center Director Debbie Reynolds [email protected] Cheer America Cheerleading Learn cheerleading chants and pom-pom routines. This program is for boys and girls ages 4-14. Cheer America is a fun and exciting cheerleading program for children. The class promotes coordination, confidence and physical fitness. This program will teach the basic requirements for middle and high school tryouts. Classes are 45 minutes of “Fun and Instruction”. Date: Time: Date: Time: Fee: Registration & 1st Class Fri., Sept. 19th 6 – 7pm Ages 4 – 6yrs. 6:45 – 7:45 pm Ages 7 – 9yrs. Registration & 1st Class Sat., Sept. 20th 9 – 10 am Ages 10 – 12yrs. 10 – 11am Ages 13yrs. & Up 11am – 12 pm Nationals Team $7.00 per class and can be paid on a weekly basis. There is a $8.00 registration fee. Pom- Poms are available for $13.00 Self-Defense Class This class promotes safety awareness, self-discipline, physical fitness, self-confidence and lots of fun. This fun course for children is designed for self-defense purposes emphasizing child safety awareness. We do not teach “Bullying Tactics”. Self-discipline rather than aggressiveness is promoted. A certified black belt will teach various basic self-defense/karate techniques and forms. NO physical contact is allowed in beginner class. Students completing the course with perfect attendance will receive a karate medal. Date: Time: Fee: Registration & 1st Class Wed., Sept. 17th New Students/White Belts 5:30 – 6:30 pm Returning Yellow/Green Belts 6:15 – 7:15 pm Blue & Purple Belts 7 – 8 pm Returning blue & above $7.00 per class and can be paid on weekly basis. There is an $8.00 registration fee. Uniforms are recommended but not required. Teacher Workdays and Holiday Care Need care on the days your child is out of school? We can provide fun, safe and affordable care for your child. Must pre-register at least one week prior to break. Ages: 4 – 12yrs. Fee: $20.00 per day Parent’s Night Out Get a jump on your holiday shopping while we watch the kids! Fun activities including games, crafts and sports activities. Dinner included in the price! Date: Friday, Dec. 5th Time: 6:30 – 10:30 pm Ages: 5 – 12 Fee: $8.00 Registration Deadline: Nov. 21st 3 After School Program This program offers a wide range of activities for the children to enjoy on a daily basis. Program activities include arts and crafts, sports, games, homework assistance and field trips. Hours: Mon-Fri After School – 6:30 pm Teacher Workdays & School Breaks 7am – 6:30 pm Daily pickup provided from Benton Heights, East, Walter Bickett, Walter Bickett Education Center, Sardis, Porter Ridge, Rocky River, Poplin, and Union Academy’s Upper and Lower Schools. For more information on this program Contact Debbie Reynolds at 704-282-4649. We have spaces available for Fall Intercession and Holiday breaks. Monroe Recreational Table Tennis Club All skill levels welcome. Equipment provided. For more information please call Karen Ritter at (586)596-2661 or visit http://monroerecreationaltabletenn is.wordpress.com/ Date: Mon. & Wed Time: 11am – 1 pm Cost: $1.00 J. RAY SHUTE CENTER 704-282-4655 Center Director Patricia Huntley [email protected] ACTIVITIES Gym Play Dates: Monday – Friday Times: 4 – 5:30 K – 5th Graders 5:30 – 8 pm Middle/High School 9 am – 6 pm Saturdays Hours may change due to rental schedule. Tutorial/Homework Assistance Date: Mon. - Thurs. Time: 2:30 – 3:30 pm Ages: 5 and Up Bobcat/Presbyterian Children’s Community Cruiser Providing free health services for children without medical insurance. Date: 2nd Monday of each month Time: 9 am – 12 and 1 – 3 pm Cost: Free Ages: Infants – 17 years Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Tea-N-Talk 2nd Tuesday of each month 12 – 1 pm Free Adults Dates: Time: Cost: Ages: Pumpkin Bowling Thurs., Oct. 2nd 4 – 5 pm Free 5 and Up Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Winter Storm Safety Mon., Nov. 3rd 3:30 – 4 pm Free 5 and Up Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Foosball Tournament Thurs., Oct. 16th 4 pm Free 9 and Up Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Learn To Recycle Fri., Nov. 14th 2:30 – 3 pm Free 5 and Up Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Halloween Party Fri., Oct. 31st 3 - 5 pm Free 5 and Up Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Pool Tournament Tues., Nov. 25th 1 – 2 pm Free 9 and Up Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Thanksgiving Gathering Wed., Nov. 26th 12 – 2 pm Free 5 and Up CRAFTS All Craft Activities Are Free. Date: Time: Ages: Patriotic Necklaces Mon., Sept. 1st 3:30 – 4 pm 5 and Up Date: Time: Ages: Autumn Hat Thurs., Sept. 18th 4 – 4:30 pm 5 and Up Date: Time: Ages: Halloween Windsock Fri., Oct. 10th 12:30 – 1 pm 5 and Up WORKSHOPS Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Say No to Gangs Wed. Sept. 10th 3:30 – 4 pm Free 7 and Up Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Movie Day Fridays 3 – 4:30 pm Free 5 and Up Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Saving the Environment Tues., Sept. 16th 3:30 – 4 pm Free 5 and Up Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Delta Gems 3rd Sat. of each month 9:30 am – 12 pm Free Middle/High School Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Fire Safety House Wed., Oct. 8th 1 – 2 pm Free 5 and Up Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Vegetarian Snacks Wed., Oct. 1st 3:30 – 4 pm Free 5 and Up Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Halloween Safety Thurs, Oct. 9th 1 - 2 pm Free 5 and Up Date: Time: Ages: Date: Time: Mini Fall Wreaths Tues., Nov. 4th 2:30 – 4 pm Ages: 5 and Up Date: Time: Ages: Football Necklaces Thurs., Nov. 7th 3:30 – 4:30 pm 5 and Up Date: Time: Ages: Harvest Bracelets Tues., Nov. 12th 3:30 – 4:30 pm 5 and Up Thanksgiving Turkey Craft Date: Thurs., Nov. 20th Time: 3:30 – 4 pm Ages: 5 and Up Date: Time: Ages: 4 Leaf Painting Tues., Oct. 21st 3:30 – 4 pm 5 and Up Thanksgiving Bookmark Tues., Nov. 25th 12 – 1 pm 5 and Up WINCHESTER CENTER Gym: 704-282-4652 Gail Coffey, Center Director [email protected] Bazemore Center: 704-282-4654 Rosa Bell Ceramic Room: 704- 225-1299 Karen Ratliff, Center Director [email protected] Carowinds Trip Date: Sat., Sept. 20th Time: 8 am - 6 pm Cost: $2.00 bus fee plus admission Ages: 13 – 18 Registration Deadline: Sept. 10th Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Pool Tournament Tues., Sept. 30th 5 – 8 pm Free 12 – 18 Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Crayons & Markers Day Tuesdays in October 5 – 6 pm Free 6 – 12 ACTIVITIES Tutoring – Homework Helpers Date: Mon. - Thurs. Time: 2:30 – 4 pm Cost: Free Ages: 5 and Up Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Creative Art 1st & 3rd Mondays 4 – 5 pm Free 5 and Up Make It, Take It Snack 2nd Monday 4 – 5 pm Free 5 and Up Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Corn Hole Toss Tuesdays 6 – 8 pm Free 15 and Up Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Movie Day 4th Thursday 4 – 5 pm Free 5 and Up Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Kate’s Skating Trip Date: Fri., Oct. 3rd Time: 5 – 10 pm Cost: $7.00 (Skate Rental) Ages: 11 – 16 Registration Deadline: Sept. 18th Tie Dye Date: Fri., Nov. 14th Time: 4 – 5:30 pm Cost: Free Ages 7 – 12 Registration Deadline: Nov. 7th Bring a white t-shirt, socks or pillowcase to tie dye. SENIOR PROGRAMS All Senior Programs are for 55yrs and better. Date: Time: Cost: Fit City Walkers 2nd, 3rd & 4th Wed. in Gym 10 – 11 am Free Ping Pong Mania Thursdays in Sept. 6 – 8 pm Free 16 – 18 Date: Time: Cost: Health Check-Up 1st Thurs. of each month 9 – 11 am Free Date; Time: Ages: Table Games Fri., Sept. 5th 4 – 6 pm 10 – 18 Date: Time: Cost: Bingo and A Snack 1st & 4th Wednesday 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Free Date: Time: Ages: Midnight Basketball Fri., Sept. 19th 9:30 pm - Midnight 13 – 18 5 4 Senior’s Beach Trip Let travel to Myrtle Beach to shop, walk on the beach and eat a great lunch at K & W. Date; Tues., Sept. 23rd Time: 8 am – 6 pm Cost: $10 (transportation) Register and pay half by Sept. 19th Pot Luck Lunch A time for fellowship, food and fun with your neighbors. Everyone is encouraged to bring a favorite dish to share. Date: Fri., Sept. 26th Time: 11 am – 12 pm Thanksgiving Dinner Date: Fri., Nov. 21st Time: 3 – 5 pm Cost: Free Everyone is encouraged to bring a covered dish of their choice. Rosa Bell Ceramic Room Date: This is an ongoing program. Time: Mon. & Thurs.10 am – 2 pm Tues., 1st & 4th 10 am – 5 pm Tues., 2nd & 3rd 1 – 5 pm Wed. & Fri. 1 – 5 pm Cost: Based on cost of piece selected. (Firing, paints, and glaze included.) Instruction Free Ages: All ages welcome. Fun activity for individuals and families. Please call for group reservations. Getting Ready for Christmas Make two or three Christmas items. Learn how to clean, paint and glaze. Must register for class. Only 15 spaces available. Registration Deadline: Oct. 10th Date: Thurs. Nov. 6th Time: 2 – 4 pm Cost: $5.00 SUTTON PARK CENTER 704-282-4656 Center Director Thomas Latimer [email protected] General Information Computers are available daily for job searches, college applications and interactive educational games to improve skills in reading, writing, and math. Computers are available for adult use before 3 pm and after 6 pm due to programming and workshop schedules. Tutoring and Homework assistance is available Monday through Thursday 3 – 4 pm. Special events and trips to be announced. Please check with the Center Supervisor for further updates. Date: Time: Cost: Ages: DIY Slap Bracelets Wed., Sept. 3rd 4 – 5 pm Free 8 – 16 Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Color Me Backpacks Wed., Sept. 17th 4 – 5 pm Free 8 – 16 Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Understanding Fractions Mon. & Wed. in Oct. 3 – 4 pm Free 10 -18 Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Dealing with Decimals Tues. & Thurs. in Oct. 3 – 4 pm Free 10 – 18 Pool Table/Girl Scouts/XBox Date: Mon. & Wed. in Oct. Time: 4 – 5 pm Cost: Free Ages: All Ages Football/Volleyball Tues. & Thurs. in Oct. 4 – 5 pm Free All Ages ACTIVITIES Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Reading Comprehension Strategies Date: Mon. & Wed. in Sept. Time: 3 – 4 pm Cost: Free Ages: 8 – 18 Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Design a Pumpkin Head Thurs., Oct. 9th 4 – 5 pm Free All Ages Context Clues Strategies Date: Tues. & Thurs. in Sept. Time: 3 – 4 pm Cost: Free Ages: 8 – 18 Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Velvet Art Posters Fri., Oct. 17th 4 – 5 pm Free All Ages Cards/Board Games/Wii Date: Mon. & Wed. in Sept. Time: 4 – 5 pm Cost: Free Ages: 8 – 18 Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Exploring History Mon. & Wed. in Nov. 3 – 4 pm Free 8 – 18 Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Science Adventures Tues. & Thurs. in Nov. 3 – 4 pm Free 8 – 18 Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Dodgeball/Kickball Tues & Thurs in Sept. 4 – 5 pm Free 8 – 16 6 4 Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Soccer/Wiffle Ball Mon. & Wed.. in Nov. 4 – 5 pm Free All Ages Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Hula Hoop Race/ 3 Point Shoot Out Tues., & Thurs. in Nov. 4 – 5 pm Free All Ages Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Design a Turkey Wed., Nov. 12th 4 – 5 pm Free 8 – 16 Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Sneaker Key Chains Wed., Nov. 19th 4 – 5 pm Free 8 – 16 WORKSHOPS Prepping for High School Date: Mon., Sept. 15th Time: 4 – 5 pm Cost: Free Ages: 6 – 8 graders Date: Time: Cost: Ages: How to Enroll in College Fri., Sept. 26th 4 – 5 pm Free High School Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Say No To Gangs Tues., Oct. 21st 4 – 5 pm Free All Ages Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Healthy Living Thurs., Oct. 30th 4 – 5 pm Free All Ages Date: Time: Cost: Ages: College Fair Sat., Nov. 8th 12 – 4 pm Free High School Creating Good Study Habits Date: Fri., Nov. 14th Time: 4 – 5 pm Cost: Free Ages: 10 – 18 OLD ARMORY COMMUNITY CENTER 704-282-4669 Center Director Hope Tanner [email protected] ACTIVITIES Senior Card Games & Social Date: Tues. & Thurs. Time: 11 am – 1 pm Cost: Free Ages: 55 and Up Date: Time: Cost: Ages: All Things Kale Thurs., Sept. 4th 11 am – 12 pm and 6 – 7 pm Free 55and Up Girl Scouts Date: Thursdays Time: 4 – 5 pm Cost: Free Ages: 6 – 17 Please call to register! Date: Time: Cost: Ages: . Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Fri., Oct. 17th 4 – 5 pm Free 6 – 11 Date: Time: Cost: Ages: No Bake Cinnamon Rolls Tues., Nov. 11th 4 – 5:30 pm Free 6 – 17 Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Popcorn and a Movie Fri., Nov. 14th 3 – 5 pm Free 12 – 17 Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Finger Paint Social Tues., Nov. 25th 2 – 3:30 pm Free 6 – 17 CRAFTS Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Paper Apple Craft Thurs., Sept. 18th 5 – 6:30 pm Free 6 – 11 Fall Word Search Puzzles Date: Tues., Sept. 16th Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm Cost: Free Ages: 6 – 11 Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Nutty Mouse Tues., Oct. 14th 4:30 – 5:30 pm Free 6 – 11 Online Safety, What to Know Date: Tues., Sept. 23rd Time: 5 – 6 pm Cost: Free Ages: 6 – 17 Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Ladybug Apple Treats Tues., Sept. 9th 5 – 6:30 pm Free 6 and Up I Am Awesome Thurs., Oct. 9th 3 – 4 pm 6 – 11 yr olds 5 – 6 pm 12 – 17 yr olds Cost: Free Explore and learn new ways to be creative & boost self esteem! Date: Time: Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Dirt Cake Fri., Oct. 10th 2 – 3 pm Free 6 – 11 Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Thanksgiving Paper Ring Garland Date: Thurs., Nov. 13th Time: 4 – 5 pm Cost: Free Ages: 6 – 11 Thanksgiving Coloring Sheets Date: Wed., Nov. 26th Time: 2 – 3 pm Cost: Free Ages: 6 – 11 WORKSHOPS Job Fair Date: Thurs., Sept. 11th Time: 10 am – 2 pm Cost: Free Ages: 18 and Up Sponsored by Union & Anson County Workforce Centers Keys to a Good Friendship Date: Tues., Oct. 21st Time: 5 – 5:30 pm 6 – 11 yr olds 6 – 6:30 pm 12 – 17 yr olds Cost: Free Date: Time: Cost: Ages: Halloween Fun & Safety Tues., Oct. 28th 5:30 – 6:30 pm Free 6 and Up TRIPS Halloween Pumpkin Hat Thurs., Oct. 16th 4 – 6 pm Free 6 – 11 Balloon Turkey Mon., Nov. 10th 4 – 5 pm Free 6 – 11 Thanksgiving Pilgrim Hat & Bonnet Date: Wed., Nov. 12th Time: 4 – 5:30 pm Cost: Free Ages: 6 – 11 7 4 Consignment Shopping Date: Fri., Oct. 3rd Time: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Ages: 55 and Up Cost: $2.00 (Please bring money for shopping and lunch. Limited seating, register by Wed., Oct. 1st) Senior Shopping Trip Charlotte Outlet Mall Date: Fri., Nov. 7th Time: 8:30 am – 1 pm Ages: 55 and Up Cost: $3.00 (Please bring money for shopping and lunch. Limited seating, register by Mon., Nov. 3rd) ATHLETICS 704-282-4663 Athletic Director Greg Gregory [email protected] MEN’S AND WOMEN’S OPEN AND CHURCH SOFTBALL LEAGUES If interested, please call 704-282-4663 for more information. Cost: $450.00/team. Registration Deadline: Aug 25th Registration for all Youth Sports are held at Dickerson Gym at 899 N. Johnson St. in Monroe YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE For boys and girls, ages 6-17yrs. old. Registration will be held on October 15th and 16th from 5:30-7pm. Cost: $35.00 for Monroe Residents $70.00 for Non- City Residents ADULT BASKETBALL Men’s Open: Games played on Mondays & Wednesdays. Church League: Games played on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost: $400.00/team Call 704-282-4663 if interested. ADULT FLAG FOOTBALL If interested please call 704-282-4663 for more information. Cost: $200.00/team YOUTH & ADULT GOLF CLINICS AT MONROE COUNTRY CLUB For golfers or want to be golfers of all skill levels and ages. Clinics and lessons are offered on an ongoing basis by Master PGA Teaching Pro Nick Jacobi. Please call Nick at 704-282-4661 more information. "HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS" October 18th 12 - 4pm Everyone is invited to participate in this safe, fun, family day of Halloween activities! This festival is held on Main St. in Downtown Monroe and is sponsored by Downtown Monroe and Monroe Parks and Recreation. All activities and booths are free and concessions will be available for purchase. Come and enjoy Halloween Crafts, Moon Bounce, Dome Theater Bucking Bull, Costume Contest, Pumpkin Bowling, Petting Zoo, and much more! During the day there will be plenty of candy and prizes to win. So come and get an early start on your "Trick or Treat" activities! For more information please call Tonya Edwards at 704-282-4695 or Franco McGee at 704-292-1705. 8