Parks & Recreation

 

 

 


Recreation Review


August 2010


4TH ANNUAL TRASH TO TREASURE DAY
Date: August 7, 2010 Time: 9:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.
No garage sale shall offer any merchandise for sale that has been purchased for purposes of resale. No garage sale shall be conducted on the same property more than two times in any twelve month period. Signs can only be posted in the front yard or tree lawn of the resident conducting the garage sales.

ANNUAL PET FAIR AND DOG WALK/SWIM
Date: Saturday, August 28 Time: 10:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Registration fee/deadline: $10, August 20 Location: Outdoor Water Park
The Water Park will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. There is a separate dog walk at approximately 11:00 a.m. We will also have vendors, photos with your pets, Pet Fair logo t-shirts and prize raffles. All proceeds support the Brook Park Animal Shelter and their Animal Education/Adoption Programs. Contact Karen King or Rich Solich at (216) 265-3647 for details.

RELAXATION TECHNIQUES
Date: Tuesday, August 31 Time: 10:00 a.m.
Join Amy Clayman as she talks about the effects of stress on mental and physical health, ways to relax and overcoming barriers to relaxation.

DEFENSE WITH THE CANE
Date: Saturday, August 21 Time: 11:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Cost: $15.00 Contact: Alan Plechaty, 216-780-1020
This class was designed to be an effective and efficient self-defense system that will allow anyone with a simple walking cane to better defend themselves and their family. The can is an excellent self-defense tool that is legal to carry anywhere. Discover for yourself the power and versatility of this overlooked self-defense tool.

TRI-CITY COLLABORATIVE GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Grades: 6-8 Cost: $20
Open to girls residing within the boundaries of or attending a school in the Berea School System. Girls must sign up in their city of residence. Only individual registrations will be accepted. Teams will be formed by the recreation departments. Games will be played evenings and weekends in Middleburg Heights, Berea and Brook Park.

KOREAN AMERICAN MARTIAL ARTS (KAMA)
Days/Times: Thursday 5:45 p.m.—6:30 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.
KAMA is a training program that empowers children with powerful techniques and strategies for lifelong success. KAMA provides children with the common values martial arts instill including honesty, respect, responsibility, integrity, courage, tolerance, justice, self-confidence, politeness and courtesy. For more information, visit www.kamartialarts.com or email info@kamartialarts.com.

SUMMER YOUTH AND ADULT TENNIS LESSONS
Contact: Karyn Rafalke, 216-513-8098, klr16@case.edu
Location: Brook Park Recreation Tennis Courts
Levels:
Beginner—Intro to basic tennis skills, including racquet handling, forehand and backhand ground strokes, rallying, sportsmanship and rules knowledge
Advanced Beginner—Review of beginner skills and an introduction to more advanced techniques, volleying and serving
Intermediate—Review of advanced beginner skills with more advanced techniques, introduction to overhead smash
Cost:
Individual lessons—$30 per person per session
Group lessons—
2 students, $15 per person per lesson
4 students, $10 per person per lesson
While developing a love for the game, athletes will learn the rules and etiquette that help make tennis a lifelong game. Taught by Karyn Rafalke, Head Varsity Tennis Coach for Lorain Admiral King High School Girls Tennis Team.

IRON YOGA
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays Time: 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Session: August 4—August 30 Place: Senior Citizen Room
Cost: Resident Member $20, Resident Non-Member $25, Non-Resident Member $ 25, Non-Resident/Non-Member $30
Restore your inner vitality! Yoga postures and Pilate’s type movements done properly can improve your flexibility, concentration, energy and help cope with PMS, menopause, back pain and put some inner peace back into your busy life. Bring light hand held weights (1-5 pounds each), a mat or beach towel and water. Monday class is more relaxation and stretching. Wednesday class is more strengthening and toning. Keep and open mind and enjoy! Make checks payable to Barb Evans.

KICKS FAMILY SELF DEFENSE
Ages: 7 years and up Fees: As low as $5
Self Defense Classes: Monday 6:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.
Monday 7:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.
Saturday 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m.
No membership or contracts required. Promotes coordination, strength, weight loss and discipline. Belt level advancement. Fun for the whole family. For more information call (216) 855-1400 or visit www.kicksfsd.com.

KIM & COMPANY YOUTH PROFESSIONAL DANCE TRAINING
Fall session: August 30 throughout the year
Monday classes offered:
Preschool (1-5 years) 4:00 p.m.—4:45 p.m.
Beginner/Intermediate Ballet 4:45 p.m.—5:45 p.m.
Make all checks payable to Kim Abkemeier. Fees due on or before the first of every month. Class instructor is Kim Abkemeier, a former Principal Dancer with the Ohio Ballet and a soloist with Miami City Ballet. Call for more information at 440-885-9601.

AEROBICS
Classes/Days/Times:
Low Impact Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Low/No Impact Cardio Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.
Fees—morning classes:
Residents $22, Non-Residents $42, Resident Seniors $5, Non-Resident Seniors $36
Registration entitles a participant to attend all the classes above. Fees will be collected at the front desk at the beginning of every month. All participants are required to check off their names on a class roster.

AQUATICS INFORMATION
WATER EXERCISE
Monthly on-going sessions will be offered. The Aquatics Department offers medium-high intensity water exercise, water walking, deep water, and Arthritis water exercise. Current class offerings are located at the front desk. Registrations will be taken the last week of each month.
Aquastics Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m.
Arthritis Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:30 p.m.—2:15 p.m.
Senior Water Fit Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2:15 p.m.—3:00 p.m.
Aqua Fit Saturday 8:30 a.m.—9:30 a.m.
Splashtastics Monday & Wednesday 7:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.
Deep Water Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.
All participants may attend any class offering. Registration fees will be collected at the front desk at the beginning of every month. All participants are required to sign in for each class attending. Class times and fees are subject to change.
Monthly fee:
Resident $20, Non--Resident $40, Resident Senior $5, Non-Resident Senior $36, Resident Walk-In $5, Non-Resident Walk-In $7

WATER PARK 2010 RENTALS:
If you are interested in having a birthday party, family reunion or a friendly get-together, rent the patio area at the Water Park.
Cost: Resident: Non-Resident:
Parties of 25 or less $165 $205
Parties of 26 or more $195 $235
Fees include admissions, swim passes (valid all day), private rental to the patio area. Patio area is valid for three hours. An additional $6 per person per resident and $8 per person per non-resident for counts above the number on the contract.
Important information:
Rental Hours: 12:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.
Renters supply own decorations which much be approved.
A rental deposit (50%) must be paid at the time of the contract signing. The remainder is due the day of the party.
Renters are responsible for clean up.
Renters are responsible for any damage.
Refunds are only issued for inclement weather. The Rec Center will work with renters to make alternate arrangements. The Rec Center will permit moving the party inside as able when the Rec Center is open. The indoor pool closes for severe weather.

SWGHC WELLNESS CLINICS
Blood pressure screening 1st Tuesday every month, 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Glucose screening 3rd Wednesday every month, 8:00 a.m.—9:30 a.m.
Stop in and get your blood pressure and blood glucose checked. Fasting is recommended for blood glucose test, but not required.

SWGHC NURSE PROGRAM
Laurie Pfahler, RN
Blood Pressure & Diabetes Screening
at Brook Park Recreation Center
Stop in and get your blood pressure and blood glucose checked. Fasting is recommended for blood glucose test, but not required.
Blood Pressure Screening
1st Tuesday every month 9 a.m.-noon. Sept 7
Glucose Screening
3rd Wednesday every month 8-9:30 a.m. Sept 15
Brook Park Seniors: Arthritis Update: Tuesday Sept 28, 10 a.m.
Research shows that as people learn more about arthritis, they may increase their ability to manage this disease resulting in less pain and better quality of life. Dr. Sujaya Vijayakumar from South West General Health Center will discuss treatments for arthritis and the latest updates.


BROOK PARK RECREATION SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB
AUGUST
3 10:30 a.m. Heart burn and acid reflux with Tom Strong, “Right at Home”
10 Crossroad Outreach—Living Better with Laughter
17 International Ethnic Tour of Cleveland II
24 9:00 a.m. Old fashioned picnic in the park
27 9:00 a.m. Senior Day at the zoo
31 Pizza Day, SWGHC—“Relaxation”

 

 

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