February 2018 LONG CENTER NEWSLETTER

Open Lane Schedule The Therapeutic Pool is Closed Monday -Thursday February 4:30pm - 7:15pm for swim Lessons. Closures Thur. 2/1 All Courts Close at Noon Long course: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Wednesday: Short Course Fri. 2/2 All Courts Closed 6:00a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 6:00am - 8:30am 10 lanes Sat. 2/3 All Courts Closed Monday: 9:00 – 3:00 p.m. 12 lanes Mon. 2/5 All Courts Closed until Noon 6:00 - 8:30 a.m. 5 lanes Long Course 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. 6 lanes Fri. 2/9 Both Pools at 3pm Lane Change 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. 5 lanes Fri. 2/9 All Courts Closed 9:00 – 3:00 p.m. 12 lanes 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 4 lanes Sat. 2/10 Both Pools Closed 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. 6 lanes 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. 8 lanes Fri. 2/16 All Courts Close at 4pm 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. 5 lanes Friday: Short Course Sat. 2/17 All Courts Closed 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 4 lanes 6am - 8:30am 10 lanes Mon. 2/19 Long Center Closed 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. 8 lanes 9:00 – 3:00 p.m. 12 lanes Thurs. 2/22 - 2/24 Both Pools Closed Tuesday/Thursday 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. 6 lanes Mon. 2/26 & Tue. 2/27 All Courts Closed 6:00 - 7:00 a.m. 7 lanes Long Course 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. 5 lanes 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. 10 lanes Long Course 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 4 lanes Lane Change Saturday: Short Course Cancelled 9:00 – 3:00 p.m. 12 lanes 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. 6 lanes 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. 6 lanes 9:00 - noon 12 lanes Activities 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. 5 lanes Drop-in Volleyball: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 4 lanes Canceled Feb 3,5,17,19,26 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. 8 lanes

Table Tennis: Canceled Feb.1,3,17,27

Pickleball: Canceled Feb. 1,2,5 (am only) 9,19,26 Hours of Operation Mon. - Thu., 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun. and holidays closed Pool Mon. - Thu. 6 a.m. - 8:45 p.m. Fri., 6 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. Sat., 8 a.m. - Noon Please Note: The Long Center pool is closed on federal holidays and during some swim meets. Sun. and holidays closed Please check facility closures. Number of open lanes are subject to change.

1501 N. Belcher Road Clearwater FL 33765 / (727) 793-2320 / Fax: (727) 793-2328 Recreation Center: [email protected], 793-2320 ext. 227 Pool: [email protected], 793-2320 ext. 107 SilverSneakers® Signature Exercise Classes Free for SilverSneakers members. • BOOM: Mon., Wed., 6 to 6:45 p.m. A 60-minute class divided Non SilverSneakers fees; $4(W)/$5(W/O) into two segments that combines the cardiovascular benefits of dance with the benefits of weight training in a fun, easy- to-follow, high-impact class format. • Cardio Fit – Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. 9-9:45 a.m. Increase – (30 min.). A heart-healthy cardio cardiovascular strength, muscular endurance. • Boom Move It workout in the form of a non-stop dance • Splash –Tues. Thurs 9am -9:45am Improve flexibility and party. cardiovascular endurance. Olympic Pool shallow end. Class – (30 min.). An action-based, functional will return fall of 2017. • Boom Muscle and strength-conditioning class that provides a dynamic • Yoga – Tue., Thurs., 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. Sat., 10 to 10:45 a.m. workout. Increase range of movement, strength and balance. Chair based exercises, yoga mat not required. Personal Training Need a new workout routine? Have you been coming to the Long Center for awhile and are getting bored of doing the same things all the time? Do you have a specific goal and would like some new exercises to train a specific muscle group? Why not schedule a one time 30-60 minute session with a personal trainer? Contact Christina Wilkinson, she can help you develop a workout routine, or just add a few new moves to freshen up your current workout. Fitness Orientations With Christina Learn how to operate all of the equipment in the Long Center Fitness Room. Saturday, 11 am Free

Personal Training Group Fitness With Christina Designed to help individuals safely achieve their highest level of general health and fitness. Call Christina for more information (727) 686-9599. By appointment. Mon. – Sat. by appointment $20 (W) / $22 (W/O) per session

One on One Personal Training With Christina Focus on your individual needs with a private session Call Christina for more information (727) 686-9599 Mon. – Sat. by appointment $40 (W) / $44 (W/O) per session Basketball Schedule Monday Thursday 6-830am & 1230-4:45pm 6 - 8:30am & 12:30-4:45pm Tuesday Friday 6am-4:45pm 6am-7pm Wednesday Saturday 6am-4:45pm Open Court: 8 am. - 5 pm Times are subject to change. Please call (727) 793-2320 in advance to confirm open gym times. Aquatic Classes Unless noted contact Mark Roberson for aqua class information 793-2320 ext. 107, [email protected] American Red Cross Long Center Swim Club City of Clearwater Lifeguard Training (Level 4-6) Learn to Swim Program Ages 15+ LCSC is the next step in swimming once Call Megan Maclean (727)793-2320 ext. Learn life saving skills to help keep people a child has completed Level 3 learn-to- 225 safe in and around the water. Includes swim program. By entering into LCSC your Ages 6 months and up certification in CPR/AED and First Aid. goal is to get your child ready for swim Offering Parent/Child and Books and pocket mask included. team; we practice 3 times per week for Levels 1, 2, 3, 4. Adult Email Mark for more information. 45 minutes. The goals are to continue the [email protected] development of all 4 strokes (Freestyle, (8 classes per session) $ 235 (W) / $255 (W/O) Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly), along Register Online at, with flip-turns; open turns. and starts. https://webtrac.myclearwater.com/ With LCSC your child will learn the correct swimming terminology to make the step Clearwater Aquatic Team Arthritis Foundation into year-round competitive swimming a Water Exercise Class breeze. (CAT) Must have valid Clearwater Rec Card to With Li Practice Times: Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday participate. Feel The effects of better health, A year-round competitive swim program strength, and vitality by joining an 6-6:45pm $60 (W) / $66 (W/O) per session under the United States and Florida arthritis water exercise class. Swimming organizations. CAT provides a Mon.,Wed, Fri. 10:00am - 11:00am positive learning environment for children Mon., Wed., Fri. 10:00-11:00 a.m. Arthritis Foundation wishing to get involved in competitive $5 (W) / $6 (W/O) Water Exercise Class swimming. Swimmers are grouped according to age and ability. With Claudia CAT office, 791-9542 Feel The effects of better health, strength, clearwateraquatics.com and vitality by joining an arthritis water exercise class. Mon.,Wed, Fri. 1:00pm - 1:45pm Private Swim Lessons $4 (W) / $5 (W/O) Call Megan (727)793-2320 ext. 225 Children, teens and adults, one-on-one instruction with certified instructor. Call (727)793-2320 for prices and more information Silver Splash Improve flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. Lap Pool With Claudia Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:00-9:45 a.m. Free for Silver Sneakers members, $4 (W) / $5 (W/O) per class Youth Swim Workshop Activities to develop stamina and improve strokes. Participant must be able to swim 25 yards. Tue. 11:15am-Noon School year only $ 5 (W) / $6 (W/O) Youth Classes Gymnastics Holiday Camps Mixed Martial Arts Ages 4-16 School’s out but the fun is “in” at our with Rick Beginners to advanced students learn camps. Children will participate in Ages 16+ acrobatic floor work exercises. games, crafts, sports and lots of fun! Street defense using martial art Wed., 3:30 - 7 p.m. Camps are for children K-8th grade and techniques from boxing, kali-eskrima Please call Diane to schedule an evaluation run 7:30am - 5:30pm each day. and grappling. (727) 422-4946. Tue., Fri., 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Times vary depending on skill Spring Break Camp $56 (W) / $64 (W/O) Average monthly fee level of participant. March 26-30 Beginners & Intermediate: $90 (W) / $100 (W/O) Summer Camp: 30 minute class, Elementary Camp & Teen Camp Advanced: 45 minute class. Children entering 1st thru 8th grade Beginner: $28 (W) / $32 (W/O) Home School Karate/ $90 (W) / $100 (W/O) per weekly session. Average monthly fee Jiu-jitsu with Rick Intermediate: $32 (W) / $36 (W/O) Martial arts instructed by Summer Camp Registration Begins Thursday, March 22 Average monthly fee black belt instructor for Clearwater Residents and Friday, Thu., 10 - 11 a.m. March 23 for Non-Residents. Home School Archery $44 (W) / $48 (W/O) Average monthly fee with Rick Third Fridays Basics of archery Karate/Jiu-jitsu with Rick Grades 1-8 Tue., 9 - 9:50 a.m. Ages 6+ Come join us every 3rd Friday of each During school year only. Learn discipline and respect while having month for a night of games, swimming, $5 (W) / $6 (W/O) fun and making Friends. pizza and refreshments! All levels Mon. & Wed. 5:00-5:45pm 3rd Friday of each month $56 (W) / $64 (W/O) Average monthly fee 6:00- 10:00 p.m. Home School Must arrive before 7pm Physical Education $15 (W) / $17 (W/O) with Rick Must preregister by the Thursday Children participate in a variety of before event. physical education activities. Held during school year only. Tue., 10 - 11 a.m. $5 (W) / $6 (W/O) Home School Weight Training with Rick Ages 13 – 18 Introduction to weightlifting, proper exercise form, use of equipment, basic routine, and Gym etiquette will be covered. Thur., 9 - 9:45 a.m. $24 (W) / $28 (W/O) Average monthly fee Pickleball Senior Exercise Played on a badminton court with a With Nellie Kellog Adult Classes wooden paddle and whiffle ball. Designed to increase flexibility, muscular Mon.,9 a.m. - noon & 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. strength, balance and range of movement Adaptive Karate Wed., 9 a.m. - noon for daily living. Increase self-esteem, independence, Thur. 9-noon Wed., 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. discipline, fitness, coordination Fri., 1 - 4 p.m. $3 (W) / $4 (W/O) per class Thu., 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Free (SS/Plus) $2 (W) / $3 (W/O) per day Pre-registration required $44 (W) / $48 (W/O) Average monthly fee Table Tennis Club Private Pickleball Lessons A friendly and experienced group With Bob of adult table tennis players that are eager Drop-in Volleyball For availability and information call Bob to help you learn and improve. Open drop-in adult volleyball program for at 813-363-5958 (SunriseTableTennis.com) medium to high skill level players. 38 (W) / $42 (W/O) per 1/2 hour Tue., Thu., 9 a.m. - noon, Sat., 8 - 11:30 a.m. & Mon 9:30-11:30 a.m. $54 (W) / $60 (W/O) per hour Sat., 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Free (SS/Plus) $1 (W) / $2 (W/O) per class Free (SS/Plus) $2 (W) / $3 (W/O) per day Rungo Dance Fitness Happy Tap With Corrine Yoga With Nellie Learn basic dance rhythms while burning cal- with Julie Learn the fundamentals of tap and ories, reinforcing coordination and balance. Proper alignment of yoga postures and improve balance and memory while This class is part dance, part fitness. stress-reducing breathing techniques having fun. Opportunities to perform Mon., 6 - 7 p.m. Sat., 10 - 11 a.m. Tue.,Thu., 7 - 8:15 p.m. available. $8 (W) / $9 (W/O) per class $7 (W) / $8 (W/O) per class Beginner Class:Tue., 11a.m. - noon See instructor for private lessons. Advanced Class:Thu., 10:30 a.m.- noon $2 (W) / $3 (W/O) per class Zumba Rungo Performance with Claudia High energy cardio-dance class. Kali/ Eskrima Dance All fitness levels. Awaken the star inside you with this An ancient martial art from the Mon & Wed 7:00-8:00 p.m. dance choreography class. Philippines that emphasizes the Sat., 11:00 a.m. - Noon use of weapons. Mon., 7:15-8:30 p.m. $6 (W) / $7 (W/O) per class Wed., 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. $8 (W) / $9 (W/O) per class $44 (W) / $48 (W/O) Average monthly fee Strong by Zumba Salsa Class with Claudia with Corrine Music-lead, high intensity interval Mixed Martial Arts A salsa class for beginners to have fun and Street-oriented training. training workout. learn the latest dance moves. No partner Tue., Thu., 6-7 p.m. Tue., Fri., 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. necessary. $56 (W) / $64 (W/O) Average monthly fee $6 (W) / $7 (W/O) per class Thur., 5:30-6:30p.m. Sat 11:30-12:30p.m. $11 (W) / $12 (W/O/) per class Ballroom Dance Class With Arielle Learn the Rumba, the Cha Cha, Salsa, Waltz, and Swing; have fun, get fit with ballroom dancing. Tue. 5:30 - 6:30pm $10 (W) $11 (W/O) per class Meet Keely

By Sean Maxfield “She gets to know all the patrons’ names and asks them who they are,” Schultz said. “She always has a positive tone with people.” If you happen to hear someone singing when you enter the Long Center, chances are good it is Keely Utterback, a recreation leader and fresh face at the front desk. She loves music and is a spark- Utterback’s stats: plug of personality whose upbeat attitude will make you smile. Favorite Movies: Up, The Little Mermaid, The Princess Diaries, “I like it a lot,” Utterback said of her job at the LC. “I like the Wall-E, (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe), The Devil people. I like the stories and talking with people. I like creating Wears Prada, Ratatouille, Water for the Elephants, The relationships.” Incredibles, 13 Going on 30, The Jungle Book (animated) She said she has already gotten a good response from patrons, Favorite TV Shows: Grey’s Anatomy, Lost, The Walking Dead, too. Stranger Things, CSI: Miami, Friends, 13 Reasons Why “They have been overall nice and understanding as well,” Favorite Sports Teams: Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Bay Rays Utterback said. Favorite Foods: “I like cheesecake (New York style-cherries on Utterback is no stranger to the Long Center. She actually top).” started as a camper before 4th grade. In 10th grade, Utterback said she became a Counselor In Training, or CIT. She was a CIT “Anything seafood I love (shrimp, crab, etc.). I love hash browns-I for 2 years before becoming a camp counselor. Utterback was a love potatoes in general so much. I’m really hungry. I love pasta camp counselor for 4 years and was on call to work at the Long (especially alfredo).” Center until an opening let her apply for the recreation-leader “Pasta and chicken is my thing now. I love chicken so much. I like position. And she got the job! Utterback has been at the front steak and chicken.” desk for about four months and counting now. Utterback also likes Arnold Palmers (lemonade and iced tea) and “I got pretty excited,” Utterback said of getting the job. “I finally milk-not together lol. was moving up in the center after four years.” One of her favorite dishes is char-grilled tuna stuffed avocadoes Utterback said she still has things to learn, but she has learned that she gets at Frenchy’s off the Dunedin causeway-“The best a lot. She said scanning people’s cards has been the easiest task thing ever.” to learn. The hardest thing has been trying to explain to people Favorite Music: Pop, Hip Hop, ‘80s, ‘90s about where they live in Clearwater which determines prices for recreation cards-depending on where their taxes go to, city or “I’ve been listening to the ‘80s a lot lately.” county will determine what kind of recreation card they can get. She also likes a little bit of alternative. She is also working on learning more about Silver Sneakers and becoming more comfortable with that program. Favorite artists and groups: Coldplay, Rush, Green Day, Sting, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Taj Mahal, Billy Joel, Sheryl Utterback said her camp counselor days have prepared her for Crow, Journey, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Simon, Red Hot Chili Peppers, becoming a recreation leader. Harry Nilsson, Taylor Swift, John Mayer, Beyonce, U2, Aerosmith, “Kids want to tell you everything,” Utterback said. “Kids are Maroon 5, Men at Work, Alanis Morissette, Fleetwood Mac, always excited.” Prince, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, The Cars, Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Buffett She said she uses compassion, enthusiasm, and empathizing with others from being a camp counselor and applying those Interesting Fact: “I just recently became an avid Disney-pin traits to her new position. Those traits have served her well at the collector.” Her first pin was from the Disney movie “Up” (Carl and front desk with the many types and different ages of people she Ellie to be exact). meets. Paul Roskey, a recreation programmer at the Long Center, has worked with Utterback for camp and now at the front desk. He has positive praise for his coworker. “She greets customers when they come in the door with a friendly smile and a bubbly personality,” Roskey said. “She has a good work ethic, is reliable, and is a team player.” Courtney Schultz, a recreation leader who was also interviewed for this newsletter in the past, likes having Utterback at the front desk with her. “She brings the goofy out in me, and it’s always such a joy to work with her,” Schultz said. “Two positive energies at once. She’s the kiwi to my strawberry.” Schultz said one of Utterback’s strengths is her customer service.