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WINTER 2015 SOLON Citywide Activity Guide

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City of Solon Mayor Susan A. Drucker Dear Solon Resident: Solon City Council Ward 1 - Richard A. Bell Ward 2 - Robert N. Pelunis As another exciting season at the City of Solon Ward 3 - Jeffrey M. Pedicino approaches, I encourage you to register and Ward 4 - Marc R. Kotora participate in a wide variety of programming Ward 5 - Nancy E. Meany offered. This Citywide Activity Guide is a col- Ward 6 - Edward H. Kraus, Vice Mayor laboration of all the city departments and it is Ward 7 - William I. Russo my hope that you find it useful in bringing information to you on the various programs, events, and other city resources available.

Arts Center (440) 337-1400 The Solon Recreation Department continues to provide opportunities City Hall (440) 248-1155 for our community to be physically active for many years. Our So- Fire Station #1 (440) 349-6333 lon Center for the Arts will offer entertainment for the whole family Fire Station #2 (440) 248-6939 including the Solon Philharmonic, 4th Fridays, and productions by the Fire Station #3 (440) 337-1500 Spotlight Youth Theatre to name a few. Grantwood (440) 248-4646 Gather your family, neighbors and friends and take advantage of some Police (440) 248-2932 of the wonderful things our community has to offer. I know you will Recreation (440) 248-5747 agree that Solon has something for everyone. Senior Center (440) 349-6363 Service (440) 248-5834 Thank you for your support, and I look forward to seeing you around town!

Explore the Website Sincerely, Flip through the online Citywide Activity Guide, search each department online, find city newsletters and information at www.solonohio.org Susan A. Drucker Mayor

The Solon Service Department, in conjunction with the Solon Civic Club, will be hosting Solon’s 2nd Annual America Like us on Facebook Recycles Day celebration. This family friendly event will be held Get notifictions regarding special events on Saturday November 15th from 9 am to 3 pm at the Solon at Solon Center for the Arts and Solon Community Center. Sign the recyclying pledge and enter a con- Recreation. test to receive FREE mulch or compost! www.facebook.com/solonarts www.facebook.com/solonrec America Recycles Day is a nationally recognized day to raise awareness on the importance of recycling. Solon Service Department and Solon Civic Club representatives will host educational sessions and displays, have games and activities for children, and present recycling facts and figures. Artwork by Solon’s 3rd graders, depicting how their family recycles at home, will be displayed. Used footwear of any kind will be collected for donation to Souls 4 Souls and Volunteers of America in Aurora. For more information on America Recycles Day, please check their web site at Follow us on Twitter www.americarecyclesday.org or www.solonohio.org. Follow @CityofSolon to find out what’s happening right now.

Non-Discrimination Clause The City of Solon, Ohio does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disabled status in employment or the provision of services. For more information regarding compliance with the American With Disabilities Act of 1990, please call Peggy Weil Dorfman, 1 ADA Coordinator, (440) 349-6327; TDD (440) 248-1176 TABLE OF CONTENTS Recreation Events 3 Community Center Guidelines and Memberships 4 Community Center Hours 4 Recreation - Summer Camp 5 Recreation - Rentals 6 4 rec Recreation - Aquatics 7 Recreation - Basketball 9 Recreation - Fencing 10 Recreation - Adult Activities 10 Recreation - Soccer 11 Recreation - Baseball 12 blue Recreation - Activities 13 ribbon Recreation - Fitness/Wellness 15 17 Blue Ribbon 17

Senior Center Activities 21 Senior Events 22 Act II 23 Fitness Classes 23 21 seniors Distance Learning 24 SCA Summer Camp Preview 25 Theater Classes and Productions 26 Art Classes 29 Dance Classes 31 Afterschool Programs 34 25 arts Specialty Classes 35 Music Offerings 36

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www.solonohio.org 2 See the tree lit and then walk on over to SCA for refreshments, performances in the theater and pictures with Santa! A great way to kick off the holiday season!

DAYS DATE TIME FEE The Solon Civic Club will host its 40th Annual Wed. 11/26 7:00 pm Free! LOCATION: SOLON CITY HALL & SCA Lunch with Santa SATURDAY DECEMBER 6 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Holiday Helper! Solon Middle School, 6835 SOM Center Attention Parents! Don’t miss the Rd. opportunity to have the big guy come to your house. That’s right; you can surprise Admission ticket includes children’s your little ones by having Santa knock games, ‘make it and take it’ crafts, hand on your door to deliver their special gift. painting, balloon fun, and a pizza lunch. Sign ups begin at the Community Center Kids can visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus, on November 15 with a limit of 35 households/stops. What you and Pocket Lady and enjoy a fun magic show. Kids don’t forget to need to do: Purchase a present, wrap it in secret, and bring it into bring your ‘wish list’ for Santa!

the Community Center and register. Tags from Santa will be provided at registration. All gifts must be shoebox size or PRESALE TICKETS ON SALE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES ONLY! smaller. You will be contacted by the Recreation Department with Saturday, November 22 (10 am - 12 noon) the approximate time that your visitors will be on your street. Tuesday, November 25 and December 2 (6:30-8:30 pm) NO REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED FOR DELIVERY TIMES. In the lobby of the Solon Community Center DAYS DATE TIME FEE Tickets: $7.00 presale per person, $8.00 day of the event. Sat. 12/6 TBD $15 per stop Adults & children ages 2 and older must have a ticket. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. LOCATION: At your house REGISTRATION: November 15 - November 30 LIMIT: 35 households/stops

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SOLON COMMUNITY CENTER Membership Rates - Effective October 1, 2012 12-Month Community Center Memberships Solon Resident Glenwillow Resident Working in Solon Family Pass $395 $670 Adult (Ages 24-59) $265 $400 Couple (Married, no Kids) $330 $575 Senior (Ages 60+) $135 $245 Senior Couple (Both 60+) $235 $475 Young Adult (Ages 19-23) $110 $135 Youth/Child (Ages 7-18) $ 80 $135 Toddler (6 and Under) Free Free COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS (Indoor pool hours may not adhere 6-Month Community Center Memberships to this schedule) Solon Resident Glenwillow Resident Monday - Friday Working in Solon 5:30 am - 9:30 pm Family Pass $200 $340 Adult (Ages 24-59) $140 $200 Saturday & Sunday Couple (Married, no Kids) $175 $295 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Senior (Ages 60+) $ 70 $125 Senior Couple (Both 60+) $120 $245 RECREATION DEPARTMENT Young Adult (Ages 19-23) $ 65 $ 75 BUSINESS HOURS Youth/Child (Ages 7-18) $ 50 $ 75 Monday - Friday Toddler (6 and Under) Free Free 5:30 am - 7:00 pm

3-Month Community Center Memberships Saturday & Sunday Solon Resident Glenwillow Resident 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Working in Solon Family Pass $110 $190 Adult (Ages 24-59) $ 80 $110 Couple (Married, no Kids) $ 95 $165 Please note the Community Center hours Senior (Ages 60+) $ 40 $ 70 will be adjusted on the following days Senior Couple (Both 60+) $ 70 $140 Young Adult (Ages 19-23) $ 40 $ 45 November 27: Closed in observance Youth/Child (Ages 7-18) $ 30 $ 40 of Thanksgiving Toddler (6 and Under) Free Free December 24: Closes at 1:00 pm

December 25: Closes in observance of Christmas

December 31: Closes at 1:00 pm

January 1: Closed in observance of New Year’s Day

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The Solon Recreation Department offers two day camps that run in conjunction with one another. The Summer Camp is for pre-kindergarten to fourth grade (child must be 5 years old and no older than 12 on their first day of camp). The Adventure Camp is for current fifth and sixth grade students(child must be 12 years old or younger on their first day of camp). Camp con- sists of sports, swimming, activities, field trips and more! The schedules and activities are age-appropriate. A tentative calendar for 2015 will be available at the Solon Community Center or on-line after February 15. The Camper Handbook, calendar, and registration information will be posted at www.solonohio.org. If you have further questions, please call Tracy at (440) 248-5747.

SUMMER AND ADVENTURE CAMP REGISTRATION March 7 – 14, 2015 **ONE WEEK ONLY!!** Registration Days and Times Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday through Friday: 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm NO SUNDAY REGISTRATION!

Registration Information Camp Fees Registration begins at the Solon Community Center on Saturday, March 7 at 8:00 am Summer Camp: $265.00 per child/session and ends on Saturday, March 14. There is a limit of 110 campers per session in Adven- Adventure Camp: $290.00 per child/session ture Camp. Any child registered during this week for the K-4 Summer Camp is guar- Bus Fee: $35.00 per session for the first child, anteed a spot. Any child registered after March 14 will be placed on a waiting list. You $30.00 per session each additional child. will only be called if a spot becomes available. **Please note: registration is accepted for only ONE WEEK. Please plan accordingly** A $20.00 discount will be applied for the second through the fourth child for Sessions 1-4. Session 1 M-F 6/8-6/19 9 am - 3 pm Session 2 M-F 6/22-7/3 9 am - 3 pm Extended Care: $3.00 per child/hour Session 3 M-F 7/6-7/17 9 am - 3 pm Extended care is offered from 7:00 am to 9:00 am Session 4 M-F 7/20-7/31 9 am - 3 pm and 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Summer Camp Counselor The Recreation Department is looking for people interested in becoming summer camp counselors. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age by June 8, 2015 and want to work with children and peers. All applicants under the age of 18 must provide a work permit from the Solon High School office once hired. CPR, FIRST AID & AED certification is required by the first day of camp. The Recreation Department will provide a select number of classes for these certifications. All applications must be submitted between November 1, 2014 and January 31, 2015. Please submit your application online at www. solonohio.org (under Job Postings in the Human Resources Department). If you have any questions about this position, call Tracy Sullivan at the Recre- ation Department, (440) 248-5747.

5 SOLON COMMUNITY CENTER BANQUET HALL AND MEETING ROOM RENTALS Whether planning an important business meeting, family party, wedding reception, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, First Communion, birthday party, baby or bridal shower, the Solon Community Center is the ideal location. Conveniently and centrally located, the Solon Community Center is reasonably priced and is geared for a variety of personal and business functions. The community center features three meeting rooms along a large banquet hall and a fully equipped catering kitchen. Parties being held on Friday and Saturday must conclude by 12:00 am. Functions being held Sunday through Thursday must conclude by 11:00 pm.

Banquet Hall The banquet hall can be rented as one large room to accommodate up to 240 people based on set-up, or it can be separated into three separate rooms. Each individual banquet room can accommodate up to 75 people based on set-up. The banquet hall opens to a beautiful terrace, which is ideal for cocktails, dining alfresco or just for conversation.

All three banquet rooms have drop-down ceiling screens for audio-visual presentations and come equipped with a PA system and internet service. Audio-visual equipment is available for groups to rent. The Solon Community Center provides tables and chairs and the renter is re- sponsible for all event decorations. Renters must complete a Rental Contract and provide a $300 refundable security deposit when booking a room. Upon conclusion, the renter will receive a security deposit refund unless damage has been caused. The Solon Community Center allows renters to use the caterer of their choice. Alcohol is permitted at functions. If alcohol is being served or if a party takes place on Friday, Saturday or Sunday nights, then a security officer must be present. The Recreation Department will secure the officer from the Solon Police Department, and the renter is responsible to pay the officer at the conclusion of the function. (The hourly rate is set and is subject to change by the Solon Police Department.)

Banquet Facility Rental Rates Prices are subject to change. Friday, Sunday and Holiday Rates: Service Group Private Group Full Banquet Hall $120.00/Hour $170.00/Hour One-Third (One Part) of Banquet Hall $55.00/Hour $75.00/Hour

Monday - Thursday Rates: Service Group Private Group Full Banquet Hall $85.00/Hour $100.00/Hour One-Third (One Part) of Banquet Hall $45.00/Hour $50.00/Hour

Saturday Rate: There is a minimum charge of $1,175 for Saturday rentals. The banquet hall will be available as of 1:00 pm and is not sepa- rated. If a renter would like to rent the lobby area of the Community Center for a party from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm, there is an additional charge of $225.00, for a total rental fee of $1,400.

Meeting Rooms There are two meeting rooms that are ideal for groups ranging in size from 20 to 65 based on the requested set-up. Each separate room features Internet access, a dry erase board and kitchen access. Meeting Room A also features a pull-down ceiling screen for audio-visual presentations. Audio-visual equipment is available for groups to rent. The Solon Community Center provides tables and chairs, while the renter is responsible for all event decorations. The Solon Community Center allows renters to use the caterer of their choice. Alcohol is permitted at functions. If alcohol is being served or if a party takes place on Friday, Saturday or Sunday nights, then a security officer must be present. The Solon Recreation Department will secure the officer from the Solon Police Department, and the renter is responsible to pay the officer at the conclusion of the function. (The hourly rate is set and is subject to change by the Solon Police Department.)

Meeting Room Rental Rates Prices are subject to change. Room: Service Group Private Group Meeting Rooms A & B (Combined) $45.00/Hour $60.00/Hour Meeting Room A $25.00/Hour $35.00/Hour Meeting Room B $20.00/Hour $25.00/Hour

Youth Lounge The Youth Lounge is ideal for small meetings or parties of groups up to 30 people. Even though this room is not directly connected to the banquet kitchen, renters have access to the kitchen if necessary. This room has a flat rental rate of $45.00 per hour.

For additional banquet hall, meeting room or youth lounge information, facility availability or to schedule a function, please contact E. David Peleg ([email protected]) via e-mail or by calling (440) 248-5747. www.solonohio.org SOLON COMMUNITY CENTER AQUATICS

DJ at the Pool

Looking for something to do on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Come start the short school week off right! January 19 there is no school, so let’s have some fun! The Solon Community Center will provide the music all you need to do is show up.

Monday, January 19 12 - 3 pm SCC Indoor Pool FREE! to all members, guests pay the normal facility admission.

Open Swim American Red Cross Lifeguard Solon Recreation Fall *Please note new times this school year* Certification Learn To Swim Registration The Solon Recreation Department is DAY DATE TIME DAY TIME offering the American Red Cross Lifeguard Sat 11/15 8:00 am - 11:00 pm Mon-Thurs 3:30 - 4:30 pm Training Course. This version contains the Mon 11/17 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 6:30 - 8 pm latest science in First Aid, CPR for the PR, LOCATION: Solon Community Center Fri 3:30 - 8 pm AED, emergency cardiovascular care (ECC), Sat 12 - 5:30 pm rescue skills and safety protocols. This im- If you are not sure what swim level your Sun 12 - 5:30 pm proved course will help potential lifeguards child should be in, please come to the pool * On weekdays, when there are no swim to concentrate on the basic skills and rescue for an evaluation. lessons scheduled, the pool will open at situations that are most likely to occur on 3:30 pm. the job. As a pre-requisite the participants Swim Evaluation Days: must be able to swim 12 lengths of the pool DAY DATE TIME Adult Lap Swim efficiently and be able to submerge to a Thurs 11/13 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm depth of 12 feet. Registration is currently Fri 11/14 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm DAY TIME taking place at the SCC. Mon - Fri 5:30 am - 9 pm Additional registration information will be avail- Sat & Sun 8:00 am - 5:30 pm ATTENDANCE AT ALL able online at www.solonohio.org on Nov 3. CLASSES IS MANDATORY Adult & Toddler DAY DATE TIME DAY TIME Sun 1/4 3:00 - 6:00 pm Mon, Wed & Fri 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sun 1/11 12:00 - 6:00 pm Tue & Thur 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Sun 1/18 12:00 - 6:00 pm Sun 1/25 CPR PR 9:00 am-5:00 pm * Toddler Swim will be cancelled on days that Sun 2/1 12:00 - 6:00 pm the Solon Schools are scheduled to be closed. Sun 2/8 test day 3:00 - 6:00 pm However, Toddler Swim will be held on snow AGES: 15 years old or older by the last class days. Child must be accompanied in the water LOCATION: SHS Pool by an adult. The Play Feature will be turned on FEE: $185 Solon Residents and at the last ½ hour of toddler swim. Solon Community Center Members $240 Non-Residents REGISTRATION: Begins October 1

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Winter / Spring Water Exercise Classes August 18, 2014 – June 3, 2015

DAY CLASS INSTRUCTOR TIME LOCATION

MON. Water Jogging Paula 8:30 am @ SCC starts 8/18/14 Silver Splashes Paula 9:30 am @SCC starts 8/18/14 Watercise Lynn 10:20 am @SCC starts 8/18/14 Water Jogging Paula 8:00 pm @SCC starts 8/18/14 TUES. Watercise Lynn 9:00 am @SCC starts 8/19/14 WED. Water Jogging Paula 8:30 am @SCC starts 8/20/14 Silver Splashes Paula 9:30 am @SCC starts 8/20/14 Watercise Lynn 10:20 am @SCC starts 8/20/14 Water Jogging Paula 8:00 pm @SCC starts 8/20/14 THURS. Watercise Lynn 9:00 am @SCC starts 8/21/14 Breakfast Club after FRI. Water Jogging Paula 8:30 am @SCC starts 8/22/14 Silver Splashes Paula 9:30 am @SCC starts 8/22/14 SAT. Watercise Lynn 8:45 am @SCC starts 8/23/14 SUN. Water Jogging Paula 11:15 am @SCC starts 8/24/14 SCC = Solon Community Center Indoor Pool

MOVIE BY THE POOL

The Solon Community Center invites all our members and guests visiting the center on Tuesday, December 30 to join us as we show the movie “FROZEN” in the pool area. Prin- cess Anna along with Kristoff and his reindeer Sven set off on a journey to find Anna’s older sister, Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped their kingdom in eternal winter. They encounter extreme cold conditions and a hilarious snowman named Olaff, as they hurry to save the kingdom.The movie will start as close to 6:00 pm as possible. We will have a coloring table set up for those that do not want to swim. Bring your suits and sit in the pool. Regular pool programming will end at 6:00 pm.

FROZEN will be shown for all Solon Community Center Members and Guests on Decem- ber 30 at 6:00 pm at the SCC Indoor Pool. This event is FREE to all members. Guests pay the normal facility admission.

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Solon Little Hoop Stars Basketball Program

Pee Wee Basketball Minor and Majors Girls Basketball OFFERED BY GRADES 1 - 2 GRADES 3 - 8

This instructional program focuses on the New for this year, we will be playing with basic skills and terminology of the game. neighboring communities. Girls in grades and SOLON RECREATION This program also offers the opportunity to 3-5 will be in the Minors and girls in grades play some organized games after a couple 5-7 will be in the Majors. All players will PRESCHOOL - KINDERGARTEN weeks of drills and instruction. 1st and 2nd go through an evaluation and draft. Players Introductory basketball for boys and girls graders will be separated. When registering will be evaluated on November 18 at the in Kindergarten and Pre-K (must be at least sign up for 9 am, 10 am or 11 am. Community Center. Minors will be held at 4 years old). Children learn the basics of DAY DATE FEE 6:00 pm and Majors will be at 7:15 pm. dribbling, passing, shooting and defense, Sat. 1/10-2/14 $50 DAYS DATE TIME FEE utilizing fun drills designed to teach good M-Th 11/18-3/14/15 6 - 9 pm $70* fundamentals to such young children. Teams play a short scrimmage game at the end of TIMES: 9-9:45 am, 10-10:45 am, 11-11:45 am Sat 10 am - 5 pm each session. LOCATION: Solon Community Center Grades 3 - 5 Minors REGISTRATION: Now Grades 6 - 8 Minors Coaching: All practices and instruction will MAXIMUM: 45 kids per session be conducted by Jump Start Sports basket- LOCATION: Solon Middle School, Parkside ball staff coaches, but parents are welcome Elementary, Arthur Road, SCC and neigh- to assist in the coaching. One parent from Minor and Major Boys Basketball boring communities each team will be designated as a Head GRADES 3 - 6 FEE: $70 *$60 before November 7 Coach, but he or she will not be expected REGISTRATION: Now There will be two separate leagues for to plan or run the instruction. Jump Start boys in grades 3 and 4 (Minors) and grades Sports staff coaches will also supervise 5 and 6 (Majors). Teams will be organized Middle School Boys Basketball League each game and/or scrimmage. in both leagues after evaluation and draft. GRADES 7 - 8 Note: All game play is for the purpose of Minor evaluations will be held on Saturday, League evaluations will be held Sunday, No- instruction of team concepts. All players will be November 15 at 9:00 am and Major eval- vember 16 at 12:00 pm at the Community expected to display good sportsmanship at all uations will be held Saturday, November Center. The league will end in early March. times. All spectators will be expected to root 15 at 10:30 am at the Solon Community Volunteer coaches needed for this league. for all players on both teams. Center. These leagues are structured to encourage teamwork, to learn the game DAY DATE TIME FEE DAY DATE TIME FEE and to improve skills. Sun 11/16-3/15/15 11 - 5 pm $70* Sat 1/17-2/21 12:15 - 3:15 pm $85* DAYS DATE TIME FEE DAYS: some Wednesday practices due to NO CLASS: November 29 M-Th 11/15-3/14/15 6 - 9 pm $70* number of teams in league LOCATION: Community Center Gym Sat 10 am - 5 pm LOCATION: Solon Community Center, FEE: $85 per session includes shirt & trophy Grades 3 - 4 Minors Parkside Elementary *REGISTER ONLINE: www.Jump- Grades 5 - 6 Majors FEE: $70 StartSports.com for $75 plus a nominal REGISTRATION: Now convenience fee LOCATION: Solon Middle School, MORE INFORMATION: Contact Rick Parkside, Arthur Road, SCC Hart at (330) 656-0090 or e-mail RHart@ FEE: $70 *$60 before November 7 JumpStartSports.com. REGISTRATION: Now

6th Annual Solon Recreation Junior Cavaliers Day “Solon Recreation Youth Basketball will continue to be a part of the Jr. Cavaliers! Each registered participant will receive a Cavaliers ticket ($30 value) to a game to be deter- mined. Additional tickets will be made available to family and friends at a discounted rate. Solon youth basketball participants will have the opportunity to shoot where the Cavs players shoot on the main floor among many other exciting activities planned for the night. See you at “The Q”.

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Adult Open Volleyball Beginner Foil Fencing ADULTS 18 AND OVER AGES 8 AND UP Adult volleyball will be offered throughout En Garde...Come and join Tom Nagy, the Head Coach of the ON TARGET Fencing the school year. Join us for a fun-filled night Team, in learning the fundamentals and techniques of Foil Fencing. Boys and girls of action above the nets at the Orchard will learn the proper aspects of stretching, footwork, lunges, attack, strategy, tactics, and Solon Middle School. SCC members bouting and parry-riposte. Foil fencing has a positive effect and improves eye hand are admitted free with a CC pass. Open coordination, agility, dexterity and stamina. Education, safety and fun are key elements volleyball will not be held when school is of the class. All equipment is provided. closed. SESSION DAY DATE TIME DAY TIME FEE 1 Wed 11/5-12/17 6 - 7:30 pm Wed 6:30 - 9 pm $3* II Wed 1/14-2/18 6 - 7:30 pm FEE: $3 per sessions with ID DATES: Throughout the school year FEE: $65 per session NO LESSONS: November 26 Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League LOCATION: Solon Community Center ADULTS 18 AND OVER REGISTRATION: Session I through November 1, Session II through January 18 The Recreation Department’s Volleyball LIMIT: 6 Minimum/24 Maximum League is a co-ed program. Contact the Solon Recreation Department for a com- Intermediate Foil Fencing plete list of rules. Teams must register, pay AGES 8 AND UP team fees, and submit a complete roster at the SCC by December 29 to be placed on For boys and girls who have completed the Beginner Class, the 7th, 8th parries will the schedule. Organizational meetings may be added with lateral and circular parries, offenses and penalties and referee training. be called before season begins to discuss Students will learn proper stretching, footwork, lunges, attack, strategy, tactics, bout- league format or rule changes from previous ing and parry-riposte. All equipment provided. seasons. SESSION DAY DATE TIME DAY DATE TIME FEE 1 Wed 11/5-12/17 7:30 - 9 pm Thurs 1/15-5/14 6 - 9 pm $20 II Wed 1/14-2/18 7:30 - 9 pm LOCATION: Community Center Gym FEE: $65 NO GAMES: April 2 and April 23 NO LESSONS: November 26 TIMES: 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm or 8:30 pm LOCATION: Solon Community Center FEE: $125 per team (12 team maximum) REGISTRATION: Session1 through November 1, Session II through January 18 LIMIT: 6 Minimum / 24 Maximum

Adult Open Hoops ADULTS 18 AND OVER Open adult basketball will again be offered during the school year. This program is open to all Solon residents and those players that either work in Solon or have graduated from Solon High School. Organized “pick-up” games will be played at the Orchard Middle School Gym. SCC members are admitted free with CC pass. Open hoops not held when school is closed. DAY TIME FEE Sat 9 - 11 am $5

DATES: Throughout the school year. FEE: $5 per session with identification. www.solonohio.org 10 SOLON COMMUNITY CENTER SOCCER

Pee Wee Soccer AGES 3 - 5 Want to teach your kids the basics of soccer? Now is your chance. The Solon Recreation Department will be offering a Pee Wee Soccer Clinic. The program will introduce basic soccer skills in a fun-filled environment. Instructors will focus on foot- work, dribbling, passing, and teamwork. The program director will be Dennis Weyn. DAY DATE TIME FEE Mon 2/2-3/16 1 - 2 pm $99 Mon 4/13-5/18 1 - 2 pm $99 Spring Soccer GRADES K - 8 NO PRACTICE: February 16 Hey kids - playing soccer is a lot of fun. Come and join the recreation department for LOCATION: Solon Community Center another fun-filled spring soccer season. The Solon Recreation Department will again be playing spring outdoor soccer at the Community Park. Games will begin in mid-April and Soccer Foot Skills Clinic run through end of May and will be played on Saturdays between 10 am and 7 pm. Due to GRADES K - 6 the increase in league size, games may be scheduled on weeknights. Keep up on your soccer skills during the off season with this excellent program. Divisions: Division K Kindergarten Co-ed *must turn 5 by 8/31 This six week training session will focus on Division I-G Grade 1-2 Girls developing soccer skills and techniques. All Division I-B Grade 1-2 Boys instructions will be introduced in a pos- Division II-G Grade 3-5 Girls itive environment that will increase each Division II-B Grade 3-4 Boys player’s confidence. Please bring a ball to Division III-G Grade 6-8 Girls the first class. Questions, call Dennis Weyn Division III-B Grade 5-6 Boys at (440)567-9893. DAY DATE TIME FEE LOCATION: Solon Community Park Mon 2/2-3/16 4 - 5 pm $99 FEE: $55 *$45 before March 8 Mon 4/13-5/18 4 - 5 pm $99 REGISTRATION: January 2-March 8 PRACTICES: Begin early April NO PRACTICE: February 16 LOCATION: Solon Community Center Team Placement: Brothers or sisters that are in the same division will automatically be placed on the same team. Otherwise, no requests for team placement will be accepted. Teams will be formed after early registration and players may be placed on waiting lists if teams are full. Teams will be formed according to schools and geographic location depending on registration numbers. Teams may have split neighborhood teams depending on number of participants.

2015 Youth Baseball / Softball / Soccer Sponsorship Information The Solon Recreation Department will be taking sponsors for Youth Baseball/Softball/Soccer programs. The cost to sponsor a baseball/softball team is $275.00 and a soccer team is $225.00. Your sponsorship helps defray the costs for the children. With your sponsorship, we ask that you include the name that you would like to have on the back of your team’s uniform. Please do not hesitate to call with any questions. We greatly appreciate your support and the tremendous help you have been to our department in developing successful programs for the youth of Solon.

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Youth Baseball / Softball GRADES KINDERGARTEN - 11

LEAGUE AGE/GRADE GAME DAYS T-Ball Kindergarten (coed) Mon, Wed, Fri *Must turn 5 by August 31 K Coach Pitch Kindergarten only Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat *No Pre K (coed) Pee Wee Grade 1-2 Boys Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat Minor Kid Pitch Grade 3-4 Boys Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat Major Grade 5-6 Boys Monday - Saturday Pony Grade 7-8 Boys Monday - Saturday Division A Grade 1-2 Girls Tues, Thurs, Sat Division B Grade 3-4 Girls Tues, Thurs, Sat Division C Grade 5-6-7 Girls Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat High School Division Grade 8-9-10-11 Girls Sun Evenings

EVALUATIONS Thursday, April 23 Saturday, April 18 6:15 - 7:15 pm Division C 8:30 - 10:00 am Majors 7:30 - 8:30 pm High School 10:15 - 11:15 am Minors 11:00 - 12:00 pm Pony

REGISTRATION: January 2 - March 22 FEES: T-ball, K Coach Pitch, Pee Wee, Division A $60 *$50 before March 22 3rd grade, 4th grade, Major, Pony, Division B, C, High School: $65 *$55 before March 22

Solon Recreation 16 & Under Baseball FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORES The Solon Recreation Department will be taking registration for 15 & 16 year old base- ball teams for the summer. These teams will play neighboring communities in the greater Cleveland area. The league is called the East- ern Suburban Travel League. To be eligible for this program, you must be a freshman or sophomore in high school and cannot turn 17 before August 1st. Games will begin approximately June 1st. Sign up early. Spots are limited.

Game Days: Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays Fee: $110 *$100 before March 22 Registration: January 2-March 22 or until full Limit: 32 participants

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Progress With Chess Parent / Child Pre-school Open Gym GRADES 1 - 4 Skating Lessons 4 YEARS AND YOUNGER Many studies have shown that chess playing AGES 2 - 5 We are opening half of the Community improves higher-level thinking skills such Do you want to get your Center Gym just for moms, dads, grand- as memory, concentration and pattern kid moving? Bring them to parents, caregivers etc. and tots. Bring your recognition. No previous experience nec- the Chagrin Valley Roller little ones to play on our equipment and essary - students start at their own level. Rink for a Parent & Tot mats. Let them run around in our house Instructors will be provided by Progress class. This 6-week class for your 2-5 year instead of yours! With Chess, a non-profit organization old will teach the basics of skating while DAY DATE TIME which has initiated chess programs in over getting exercise. A parent/guardian must Mon/Wed Now 10 am - 12 pm 50 Cleveland area schools and recreation accompany each child on the rink each centers. Students will learn basic rules and time. If you choose not to skate, please NO CLASS: 11/26, 12/22, 12/24, 12/29, principles, tactical themes and checkmate wear tennis shoes. Rental skates included in 12/31, 1/19, 2/16, 3/30, 4/1, 4/6, 5/25 patterns in a supportive setting. Sessions fee. If you have questions, call the CVRR at FEE: Free to members, non-members must will include a healthy mixture of interactive (440) 247-4224. Lessons will be cancelled if pay daily drop-in fee lessons and supervised open play. Chess Kenston, Solon, Aurora or Orange schools sets and written curriculum provided. are cancelled due to weather. DAY DATE TIME FEE SESSION DAY DATE TIME Future Scientists 2 Wed 11/5-12/17* 1:30-2:15 pm Thurs 1/22-3/12 3:30 - 4:30 pm $80 GRADES K - 2 3 Wed 1/7-2/11 1:30-2:15 pm Thurs 3/26-5/21 3:30 - 4:30 pm $80 Future Scientists is a program where 4 Wed 2/18-3/25 1:30-2:15 pm children question, challenge and examine 5 Wed 4/8-5/13 1:30-2:15 pm NO CLASS: April 2 their world with excitement and hands-on FEE: $45 per session activities! Each class, students will experi- LOCATION: Solon Community Center NO CLASS: November 26 REGISTRATION: Now ment, analyze, predict and make a project LOCATION: Chagrin Valley Roller Rink emphasizing the topic. Taught by FUTURE REGISTRATION: At the SCC now until one SCIENTISTS trained and certified teachers. week prior to the start of the session. Class Topics Session 3 Beginner Skating Lessons (1) Animal Genes & Heredity GRADES K - 5 (2) Simple Machines This class is for kids Grades K-5, who (3) Rocky Rocks and Erupting Volcanoes want to learn how to roller-skate or (4) Moving Matter roller-blade. The Chagrin Valley Roller Rink offers a 6-week program consisting of 5 Class Topics Session 5 classes that will teach you the basics and (1) Science in the Kitchen one party day where you can bring a friend (2) Beautiful Bugs for a minimal charge. Rental skates are (3) Animating Animals included. Call the CVRR with questions at Blood Pressure Screenings (4) Communication Science. (440) 247-4224. Lessons will be cancelled if AGES 12 and Up Kenston, Solon, Aurora or Orange schools SESSION DAY DATE TIME Come and get a gauge of your health when are cancelled due to weather. 3 Mon 1/5-2/2* 3:30-4:15 pm the Recreation Department and the Cleve- SESSION DAY DATE TIME 4 No Class Offered land Clinic - Solon Family Medical Center 2 Wed 11/5-12/17* 4:30-5:15 pm 5 Mon 4/20-5/11 3:30-4:15 pm offer FREE blood pressure screenings. 3 Wed 1/7-2/11 4:30-5:15 pm FEE: $52 per session DAY DATE TIME FEE 4 Wed 2/18-3/25 4:30-5:15 pm NO CLASS: January 19 Mon 11/17, 12/15, 6 - 8 pm FREE 5 Wed 4/8-5/13 4:30-5:15 pm LOCATION: SCC Banquet Area 1/19, 2/16, 3/16 FEE: $45 per session REGISTRATION: Now until one week NO CLASS: November 26 prior to the start of the session LOCATION: Community Center Lobby LOCATION: Chagrin Valley Roller Rink LIMIT: Minimum 5 / 12 Maximum REGISTRATION: At the SCC now until one week prior to the start of the session. 13 RECREATION ACTIVITIES

Winter Break Fun Days GRADES K-4 What are you doing over break? Why not spend a day or two with us? We’ll play at the center, watch movies, rock climb and go on field trips. 9:00 am drop off and 4:00 pm pick up will be at the Solon Community Center Banquet Rooms. Participants should come dressed to play in tennis shoes and socks. A small afternoon snack will be provided. Register for each day separately. AFTER-SCHOOL Monday, Dec. 22: Macedonia Cinemark (bring packed lunch) $40 PROGRAM 2015-2016 Tuesday, Dec. 23: Chuck E. Cheese’s (pizza lunch provided) $40 Registration will be on Saturday, May 9, 2015 Monday, Dec. 29: Cleveland Metropark Zoo (bring packed lunch) $37 at the Solon Community Tuesday, Dec. 30: Chagrin Valley Roller Rink (bring packed lunch) - $35 Center. Registration will start at 8:00am and end Friday, Jan. 2: Solon Freeway Lanes (pizza lunch provided) - $40 when sessions are full. Information will be available TIME: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm in mid-April 2015. LOCATION: SCC Banquet Rooms REGISTRATION: Deadline is December 6 LIMITS: Minimum 25 / Maximum 40

Bricks 4 Kidz GRADES K - 6 Bricks 4 Kidz is offering an innovative Session 5: World of Super Heroes educational program for elementary Join Bricks 4 Kidz for a class building Super children at the Community Center!!! An Heroes with LEGO® bricks. Explore all the exciting LEGO® adventure is happening, caped crusaders and discover their super and you’re invited to join the adventure! Participants will build a new transportation powers. We will build Batman mobile, Some sessions include a take-home custom and building structure model. Then they Spider-Man slinger, Incredible Hulk punch- mini-figure on the last day. Each session has will help fight Lord Business and the bad er and many more SUPER Heroes out of a new topic. Topics may be the same for Cop and protect the “Kragle”. They will LEGO® bricks and using motorized Bricks both age groups, but the lesson plans will design their own thrills and challenges. 4 Kidz models. This class is not affiliated with vary according to age group. Join us for lots Motorized models maximize the action and Marvel Comics. of high-impact learning and fun! the fun. SESSION DAY DATE Session 2: Remote Control Mania Session 4: Mining and Crafting: Ad- 2 Tues 11/11-12/2 Making it move is the name of the game venture into the World of Minecraft! 3 Tues 1/27-2/17 at this exciting session! Kids will love to Minecraft is a game about creating any- 4 Tues 2/24-3/17 see their creations in motion using Lego thing you can imagine. Experience the 5 Tues 5/5-5/26 wireless remote controls. Students will use world of Minecraft with LEGO® bricks! FEE: $40 per session fascinating and challenging LEGO® compo Kids will start by crafting their shelters, TIME: Grades K-2: 3:30-4:30 pm nents to create dynamic vehicles, inven- some mobs, critters and tools using Grade 3-6: 4:30-5:30 pm tions, machines and more. LEGO® bricks. Students will face new challenges each week building motorized LOCATION: SCC Meeting Rooms Session 3: Emmet’s World and Bricks 4 Kidz models and crafting key el- REGISTRATION: Now until 1 week prior Transportation ements from the popular Minecraft game. to the start of class Become extraordinary and help save the This class is not affiliated with Minecraft.net. LIMIT: Minimum 8 / Maximum 20 world at this exciting session! www.solonohio.org RECREATION WELLNESS SERVICES

Need a personal trainer, dietitian or want to participate in a small group class to help you with your fitness goals? Check out the Wellness Services brochure and sign up with our team of experts to give you the tools you need to reach your goals. The Solon Community Center offers the following Wellness Services.

Personal Training: Certified trainers will design a fitness program specific to your goals and needs. Whether just starting out or ready to take your program to an advanced level, personal WELLNESS SERVICES PRICE LIST training will help you achieve optimal health and performance. Personal Training Individual Couple(2) Group(3-5) Fitness Assessment: This comprehensive assessment will Single Session $45 $35 each $25 each evaluate cardiovascular endurance, blood pressure, muscular 5 Session Package $210 $160 each $115 each strength, flexibility, body composition and posture. Your Fitness Report will determine your baseline fitness and health status. 10 Session Package $390 $290 each $210 each Body Composition: Assessments for weight, height, circum- 20 Session Package $680 $480 each $380 each ference and skinfolds will be taken to determine your body mass *Packages include a FREE Fitness Assessment index, waist to hip ratio and body fat percentage. Your report will Fitness Assesment $45 provide recommendations and health risk appraisal information. *Free with the purchase of any Personal Training Package Nutritional Consultation: Our registered dietitian will help (not included in the price of a single session) you establish healthy eating patterns, nutritional assessments,

calculation of calorie needed etc. while helping you reach your Body Composition Assessment $20 fitness goal.

Nutritional Consultation Metabolic Testing: Have your resting metabolic rate (RMR) Single Session $45 accurately measured using the MedGem indirect calorimeter 3 Session Package $130 analyzer, and learn how to determine your caloric input. 5 Session Package $210 *Packages include a FREE Medgem Metabolic Test

Medgem Metabolic Test $45 *Free with the purchase of any Nutritional Consultation Package (not included in the price of a single session)

Combination Packages -Train and Trim Basic Package $255 3 personal training sessions + 3 nutritional consultations *Includes FREE Fitness Assessment and Medgem Meta- bolic Test ASK THE TRAINER Ultimate Package $395 Have a question about your fitness or nutrition goals? Ask your 5 personal training sessions + 5 nutritional consultations friendly Wellness Services Staff! Free assessments for blood *Includes FREE Fitness Assessment and Medgem Meta- pressure, body composition and flexibility are also offered. Stop bolic Test by the Community Center lobby to talk to our Certified Personal Ultimate Assessment $85 Trainers and Dietitians during the times listed below. Fitness Assessment +Medgem Metabolic Test DATE TIME For more info or to make an appointment call Jen Luca, Wednesday, November 12 6 - 8 pm Fitness Coordinator, (440)248-5747 ext. 2125. All Sunday, November 23 9:30 - 11:30 am appointments require a minimum of 24 hour notice for Thursday, December 4 8:30 - 10:30 am cancellation. Gift Certificates available. Saturday, December 13 9 - 11 am Wednesday, January 7 6 - 8 pm Sunday, January 18 9:30 - 11:30 am Wednesday, February 4 5:30 - 7:30 pm 15 Saturday, February 28 8:30 - 10:30 am SOLON COMMUNITY CENTER WELLNESS SERVICES

The Community Center offers Affordable Small Group Training Classes Call for class times and fees The 6th Annual Solon Community PilatesStick Training: An advanced Pilates format that adds resistance to the traditional Pilates mat exercises. Offered in a small group or individual training sessions, you will expe- Indoor Triathlon rience many of the traditional Pilates exercises with an innovative tool that simulates the Sunday, March 15 • 8:00 am-12:00 pm traditional Pilates equipment.

Stretch & Stability: Offers a method of movement to stretch, strengthen and balance the body with focused breathing patterns, led by an industry certified, experienced Pilates Instructor and Personal Trainer

Indoor/Outdoor Boot Camp: Challenge your limits with a combination of strength, power, endurance, core and flexibility stations. Train with a military twist and never have an- other boring workout again! Level=Advanced (may not be suitable for individuals with medical Together. Everyone. Achieves. More. limitations.) Ready for the ultimate challenge? Fitness Machines: Unsure how to begin a basic strength training program? Want to Become a triathlete in under an hour! All make sure you are getting the most out of your workout? Let our trainers teach you how to levels welcomed,from the novice to the use our Nautilus machines to improve strength of the muscles in your legs, chest, back, arms, seasoned competitor. abs/trunk. Experience the numerous benefits of increased strength. Level=All levels SWIM. TRX Training: The TRX System is here and offers suspension full body training to build power, strength, flexbility, and balance - all with the use of a cutting-edge training tool of RIDE. STRIDE. suspension straps. Change the way you train and make your body your machine! Don’t want to do all three events? Level=Advanced Make a TEAM of 3 family members or friends. Compete in all three events as an Swim Technique: Improve your swim stroke and speed with this combination class of individual or team of 3: both technique instruction and fitness training. Individual feedback and drills will be recom- Swim 15 minutes • Bike 20 minutes mended to improve stroke efficiency within the eight classes. Whether you are looking for Run 20 minutes personal performance enhancement or development of swim technique, our instructors will assist you in reaching your goals. Level - Intermediate to Advanced Performance measured by distance covered in each leg of the race. Awards given to top performers! T-shirts and FITNESS ROOM ORIENTATION CLASSES refreshments provided to all participants! For more information on any of these fitness programs, call (440)248-5747 ext. 2125 Look for additional information and or stop by the Community Center to register! registration forms in February.

Youth Fitness Certification Class:This FREE 90-minute class is designed to teach kids age 11 through 13 how to use the Fitness Room equipment safely and properly. The Need help preparing for this event or class is interactive, allowing kids to try the equipment with instruction on proper set up and other triathlons? Our training staff will technique. Exercise guidelines appropriate for this age group are also discussed. Certificates help get you ready with our Train for a are issued upon completion of the class. Kids (ages 11-13) must complete this class prior to Triathlon weekly training class, begin- using any equipment in the fitness room and after completion must be accompanied by an ning in February. This 4 week training adult at all times. schedule will provide weekly workouts and training tips to help prepare for the Fitness Room Orientation Class: Need help learning how to use the fitness equip- indoor event in March and prepare for ment? Sign up for this FREE class offered to give patrons ages 14 and up a basic introduction the summer outdoor race season. Stop to the cardio and strength training equipment. The fitness staff will instruct you on exercise by the fitness desk or call Jen Luca, 440- guidelines, proper technique and set up of machines, and basic equipment function. 248-5747, x2125 for more information.

www.solonohio.org 16 The mission of the Solon Blue Ribbon Adapted Recreation Program is to provide high quality community based recreation and leisure activities for persons with developmental disabilities, enabling each to enhance his or her personal potential by sharing in the emotional, social, and physical benefits inherent in such community based activities.

Blue Ribbon programs are open to non-Solon residents as well as residents. Register at the Solon Community Center between 6 am and 7:30 pm (weekdays) and 8 am and 5:30 pm (weekends) at 35000 Portz Parkway, Solon, Ohio 44139, or a mail in regis- tration form can be found at the website: www.solonohio.org. Click on “Recreation” in the center of the screen, then the “Blue Ribbon Programming” tab, then the link to the “Blue Ribbon Registration Form”. Please allow enough time prior to registration deadline for mail-in registration. For more information, contact Linda Creviston at 440-337-1427 or [email protected].

In order to obtain the most up to date programming information, it is highly recommended to subscribe to the “Notify Me” Blue Ribbon Recreation Program email list. Just go to the www.solonohio.org website, scroll down to “Notify Me” in the center of the screen on the home page, type in your email address, click sign in, and click on the subscribe icon next to the Blue Ribbon Recreation Program and/or Blue Ribbon Volunteers. Like us at www.facebook/solonblueribbon. Go to: www.cuyahogabdd.org/ en-US/Social-Recreational-Activities.aspx, to access information regarding ALL recreation/social programs in the Cleveland area that provide activities for those with developmental disabilities.

**All events are held at Solon Community Center, 35000 Portz Parkway, Solon unless indicated.

Karaoke “Everyone Wins” Competitive Cinema Cruisers AGES 14 AND OVER Basketball League AGES 14 AND OVER Come sing, dance and be merry. Our AGES 13 AND OVER Let’s catch a movie. Transportation to and amazing DJ, Denise Formica, will be serving The league will teach participants how to from the Community Center provided. up the best music jams and we’ll experi- play an organized basketball game with DAY DATE TIME ence the awesome talents of our karaoke emphasis on following rules, sportsmanship, Sat 12/6 1 - 4 pm (TBD) singers. A full dinner will be served. being a good teammate and enjoying the Sat 3/14 1 - 4 pm ( TBD) SESSION DAY DATE TIME game. The first two weeks, dedicated to 1 Fri 11/21 6:30 - 9 pm teaching fundamentals and practicing game FEE: $3, plus bring along $6.75 for the mov- 2 Fri 2/6 6:30 - 9pm situations, will be critical to helping foster ie and money for concessions. chemistry and teamwork between all par- LOCATION: Solon Cinemas, FEE: $10 ticipants, giving the group the feeling that (440) 248-6845 LOCATION: Community Ctr. Banquet Rm. they are part of a “team”. REGISTRATION: Through November 28, REGISTRATION: Through November 14 For games, we will bring in high school and March 6 and January 30 teams from around northeast Ohio. These LIMIT: Minimum 6 / Maximum 11 LIMIT: Maximum 120 groups will be given instruction to facilitate opportunities for our players to succeed in Lolly the Trolley & Dibella’s Subs Cosmic Bowling the game. The teams will be integrated to AGES 16 AND OVER AGES 14 AND OVER give our group the chance to play alongside Come share a one hour Cleveland Sight- Bowl as many games as you can in a truly and not against the visiting teams. seeing Tour. We’ll view the Flats, North cosmic experience! Shoe rental and one DAY DATE TIME FEE Coast Harbor, Downtown Cleveland, the slice of pizza included. Mon 11/24-1/5 7 - 8:30 pm $70 Warehouse District, Ohio City, the West SESSION DAY DATE TIME Side Market and the Gateway Sports 1 Fri 11/28 5 - 7 pm LOCATION: Community Center Gym Complex. We will then stop at DiBella’s in 2 Fri 12/26 5 - 7 pm REGISTRATION: Through November 10. Solon. Transportation provided. 3 Fri 2/27 5 - 7 pm Register online at www.empowersports. DAY DATE TIME org. Call Tom Heines at (216) 308-2887 for Sat 12/13 11:15 am - 4 pm FEE: $17 each session more information. LOCATION: Solon Freeway Lanes, LIMIT: Maximum 20 FEE: $13, plus bring $15 to cover DiBella’s 33185 Bainbridge Road, Solon LOCATION: Lolly the Trolley Station, 1790 REGISTRATION: Through November 21, Columbus Rd, Cleveland. (216) 771-4484 December 19 and February 20 REGISTRATION: Through November 28 LIMIT: Minimum 12 / Maximum 30 LIMIT: Minimum 6 / Maximum 11 BLUE RIBBON ADAPTED RECREATION

Holiday Party World of Books Baking Up A Storm AGES 14 AND OVER AGES 15 AND OVER AGES 14 AND OVER The outrageously fantastic Conklin Brothers Join Dr. Lisa Audet for an opportunity to You will bake and creatively decorate cup- Band will return for our entertainment and enjoy shared readings, story writings, and the cakes, cookies and brownies to taste and dancing enjoyment. HoneyBaked Ham will world of books. Each session will be custom- take home. provide the dinner of smoked ham, smoked ized to the levels of the participants so that DAY DATE TIME turkey and sides. they have the opportunity to expand their Wed 1/14 6 - 7:30 pm DAY DATE TIME FEE enjoyment of books in hand, on CDs, on Wed 2/11 6 - 7:30 pm Fri 12/19 6:30 - 9 pm $10 the web (e-books) and to create an original Wed 3/11 6 - 7:30 pm LOCATION: Community Ctr. Banquet Rm. story. Dr. Audet has 25 years of experience FEE: $12 all 3 classes REGISTRATION: Through December 12 in the field of speech, language and behavior, LOCATION: Community Center Kitchen LIMIT: Maximum 120 with specialty in autism spectrum and relat- REGISTRATION:Through January 2 ed disorders. She is an Assistant Professor LIMIT: Minimum 4 / Maximum 8 of Speech Pathology at Kent State and is the owner of Communication & Learning Con- sultation Services. Participants should bring books in any media format.

SESSION DAY DATE TIME 3 Mon 1/5-2/9 3:30 - 5 pm 4 Mon 2/16-3/16 3:30 - 5 pm Lake Erie Monsters 5 Mon 3/30-5/4 3:30 - 5 pm AGES 16 AND OVER FEE: Sessions 3 and 5:$78, Session 4: $65. Come cheer on the Lake Erie Monsters Pro- LOCATION: Community Ctr. Meeting Rm. fessional Hockey team. There will be all kinds REGISTRATION: Through December 26, of fun and exciting action to see. Transporta- February 6 and March 20 tion to and from the community center. LIMIT: Maximum 10 DAY DATE TIME Sat 1/3 5:30 - 10:30 pm YogaReach AGES 13 AND OVER Crawford Auto Museum The focus will be on abilities-not disabilities. AGES 16 AND OVER FEE: $28, plus spending money for conces- This fun yoga class will help your body flow, Experience a guided tour of the Western sions/souvenirs teach you mindfulness, and will connect you Reserve Historical Society, witnessing a LOCATION: The Q Arena, Cleveland with new friends. YogaReach has been a pop- treasured collection of cars and planes. REGISTRATION: Through December 19 ular experience for a long time in Mayfield We will also visit exhibits focusing on the LIMIT:Minimum 6 / Maximum 11 Village and we are pleased to be able to history of the Cleveland Browns, auto and

provide this opportunity. Try it - you’ll love aviation technologies, inventive leadership Cinema Sensation your abilities! Instructor: Char Grossman, in the business world, and Chief Wahoo of AGES 12 AND OVER Therapeutic Yoga Specialist, Certified School the Cleveland Indians. Transportation will be Join us for a theater experience at the Com- Psychologist and YogaReach member (yo- provided to and from the Community Ctr. munity Center. Gourmet popcorn provided. ga-reach.org). Parent/caregiver/sibling may DAY DATE TIME FEE attend at no charge. Sun 1/18 12 - 4 pm $14 DAY DATE TIME FEE SESSION DAY DATE TIME Fri 1/9 6:30 - 8:30 pm $6 5 Mon 1/12-2/16 6:30-7:30 pm LOCATION: Crawford Auto Museum, LOCATION: Community Ctr. Meeting Rm. 6 Mon 3/2-4/6 6:30-7:30 pm 10825 East Blvd. Cleveland (216) 721-5722 REGISTRATION: Through January 2 REGISTRATION: January 9 LIMIT: Minimum 12 / Maximum 60 FEE: $64 LIMIT: Minimum 6 / Maximum 11 LOCATION: Community Ctr. Meeting Rms. REGISTRATION:Through January 2 and February 20 LIMIT: Minimum 8

www.solonohio.org 18 Snowshoe Adventure Cross Country Skiing AGES 12 AND OVER AGES 12 AND OVER Experience an easy way of hiking in the What a great way to enjoy winter and snow! Have some fun with your friends and exercise at the same time! We will experi- Lake Metroparks staff, traversing Chapin ence night time skiing on lit trails through- Forest on illuminated trails. Wear your own out Chapin Forest. Lake Metroparks staff outdoor winter boots. Instructions and will provide all equipment and instruction. snowshoes will be provided. Transportation Transportation will be provided from the will be provided from the Community Ctr. Community Ctr.

DAY DATE TIME FEE DAY DATE TIME FEE Fri 1/23 5:30 - 8:30 pm $8 Fri 2/20 5:30 - 8:30 pm $8 LOCATION: Chapin Forest Reservation, Route 306, Kirtland LOCATION: Chapin Forest Reservation, Rt. REGISTRATION: Through January 9 West Side Market 306, Kirtland LIMIT: Minimum 6 / Maximum 11 AGES 16 AND OVER REGISTRATION: Through February 6 Come browse and shop at the renowned LIMIT: Minimum 6 / Maximum 11 Sledding West Side Market, known as one of Cleve- AGES 12 AND OVER land’s oldest and most popular community Fun Fest Let’s slip, slide and soar down on a nearby attractions. Bring along your grocery list. ALL AGES slope, enjoying the snowfall that we’re sure Transportation will be provided to and from It’s time again for the 12th annual FUN to have! We will follow this favorite winter the Solon Community Center. FEST for individuals with special needs, their past time by sipping on a delightful cup of families, friends and caregivers. Please join us hot cocoa. If you have your own sled, bring it DAY DATE TIME FEE at the St. Patrick’s Day themed Solon Com- along. Transportation will be provided to and Sat 2/14 11 - 3:00 pm $3* munity Center for a little bit of Irish music, from the Solon Community Center. FEE: Plus bring money for your groceries games, air bouncers, bingo, D.J. dancing, family LOCATION: West Side Market, W 25th St., information center, and many other very DAY DATE TIME FEE Cleveland special attractions of the evening. Sun 2/1 12 - 3 pm $4 REGISTRATION: Through January 30 LOCATION: Sledding hill, South Chagrin LIMIT: Minimum 6 / Maximum 9 DAY DATE TIME FEE Reservation, Cleveland Metroparks Sat 3/7 6:30-9 pm $3 in advance* REGISTRATION: Through January 23 FEE: $5 at the door (caregivers must have ticket) LIMIT: Minimum 6 / Maximum 20 LOCATION: Solon Community Center

Omnimax Theater & Dinner AGES 16 AND OVER BLUE RIBBON SUMMER CAMP Enjoy the amazing IMAX experience in a GRADE K - 12 whole new way. Movie is yet to be deter- Solon Schools and the Recreation Department jointly sponsor a six-week summer mined. We will then have an afternoon meal camp for students with developmental disabilities. The camp will provide service for at Solon Applebee’s. Transportation will be students receiving Extended School Year (ESY) servcies and will also include a recre- provided from the Community Center. ation component. Extended School Year eligibility and programming will be discussed by your child’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) team. DAY DATE TIME FEE DAY DATE TIME FEE Sun 3/22 12:45 - 5:15 pm $14* M-F 6/23-8/7 9 am - 2 pm $1100 FEE: Plus money for dinner at Applebee’s LOCATION: Great Lakes Science Center, LOCATION: Specific classrooms within Solon School District TBD. 601 Erie Side Av. Cleveland (216) 621-2400 REGISTRATION: Through March 7 - packets available at the SCC after 1/1/15. REGISTRATION: Through March 6 LIMIT: Maximum 12 per elementary, middle and high school classroom. LIMIT: Minimum 6 / Maximum 11

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Bocce Training & Competition REGISTER AGES 14 AND OVER www.grantwoodgolf.comONLINE AT Coach Jillian Ricca and members of the For more information Solon Italian Club will be paired with Blue Ribbon participants in bocce training and call the Pro Shop competition. Sessions are designed to teach (440) 248-4646 the fundamentals of the sport, in training for the Area Special Olympic competition in Unified Doubles Bocce, where one team- mate has a developmental disability and the Grantwood other teammate does not. Registration is a perfect gathering spot for intimate groups of 50 in Ohio Special Olympics will be required. or groups up to 150. Whether it is business or pleasure, It is expected that anyone in training will the staff at Grantwood will be happy to meet your needs. compete with his/her partner on May 2nd in PRIME TIME Wickliffe. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS

Grantwood will provide tables/chairs to your specification TRAINING: Flat rate $500.00 plus tax DAY DATE TIME (bring your own Wine & Liquor) Wed 3/18-4/29 5:45 - 6:30 pm POP ONLY $2.00 per person COMPETITION: BEER ½ KEG $145.00 ¼ keg $80.00 DAY DATE TIME Sat 5/2 9 - 2 pm (TBD) $75.00 security deposit required to hold the date. Deposit is non-refundable unless the hall is rebooked, FEE: $16 Deposit is refundable if hall is left in acceptable condition LOCATION: Community Center Bocce as deemed by management…. See contract. Courts or Gym, weather dependent Bartender $20.00 per hour REGISTRATION: Through February 27 Security Guard $35.00 per hour LIMIT:Minimum 4 / Maximum 8 (when alcohol is served & off season) Hall Monitor $20.00 per hour Cleveland Museum of Art AFTERNOON SPECIAL AGES 16 AND OVER SATURDAY AND SUNDAY Experience masterpieces created by Grantwood will provide 4-hour room usage (between the hours renowned artists from around the world. of 9:00 am - 4:00 pm) including tables/chairs set to your specifi- Stroll through the amazing collections of cation. ($25.00 an hour for any party exceeding the 4-hour limit, paintings, sculptures, and historical artifacts. until 6:00 pm). We will conclude our tour with a luncheon $225.00 plus tax at the Provenance Café, located in the muse- um’s Atrium. Transportation will be provided $75.00 Deposit required to hold date. Deposits are refundable to and from the Community Center. only if hall is rebooked and only if left in acceptable condition as deemed by management… see contract. DAY DATE TIME FEE Sat 3/28 9:15 am - 2 pm $3* MONDAY – THURSDAY AND SUNDAY EVENING SPECIAL FEE: Plus bring $20 for lunch Grantwood will provide tables/chairs as well as a microphone LOCATION: Cleveland Museum of Art, and podium. 11150 East Blvd, Cleveland $75.00 (per hour) REGISTRATION: Through March 13 Above pricing does not include 7.5% Sales Tax LIMIT: Minimum 6 / Maximum 11 CALL LESLIE FOR AN APPOINTMENT 440-248-4646 X1752

www.solonohio.org 20 SOLON SENIOR CENTER REGULAR ACTIVITIES

Ballroom Dance Card Playing EXCURSIONS Open to the public - no partner required! Pinochle, Poker and more... Refreshments! Mondays: Pinochle, Maj, Bridge Travel to local and regional attractions as DAY TIME FEE Tuesdays: International Rummy, Poker well as casinos, restaurants, performing arts Varies Varies $5 Thursdays: International Rummy (1st & and sporting events, shopping and more. 3rd), Poker, Bridge (eve) Excursions happen throughout the month; Bingo and Lunch Friday: Bridge (eve) refer to the Senior Newsletter for addi- DAY TIME FEE Time: Varies, no charge tional trips. Monthly 12:00 pm $5 Life Writing The Cleveland Orchestra Share your lifetime of experiences. Holiday Concert Brainercise Travel to Severance Hall to enjoy this DAY TIME FEE Exercise your brain with non-computerized holiday performance of the Cleveland games. Supported by Family Tree Home Care 2nd Tues 10:00 am FREE Orchestra.

DAY TIME FEE DAY DATE TIME FEE 3rd Wed 1:00 pm FREE Mah-Jongg Sat 12/13 1:30 pm $64 Are you a beginner? Not a problem. Mary Book Discussion at SSC Triest will teach you how to arrange your Dinner and a Play Lively discussion facilitated by librarians tiles into a winning hand. More advanced? Stop for dinner on the way to the Clague from the Solon Public Library. Books are on Join in at another table. Playhouse to see the performance of reserve at the library or can be picked-up Uh-Oh, Here Comes Christmas. for the next month on discussion day. DAY TIME FEE Mon 12:00 pm FREE DAY DATE TIME FEE DAY TIME FEE Thurs 12/4 5:30 pm $20 4th Tues 10:30 am FREE Solon Senior Chinese Group *Fee includes ticket and transportation. Cooking Demos Join other local Chinese Seniors for social- *Dinner not included Cooking demonstrations and samplings. ization, cards and dance. Coordinated by Home Instead Senior Care DAY TIME FEE DAY TIME FEE Wed 11:00 am FREE 3rd Thurs 1:00 pm $2 Parties Current Events Themed luncheons, dinners, dances and Share views on local, state and national more take place throughout the month; issues. refer to the Senior Newsletter.

DAY TIME FEE 2nd & 10:30 am FREE 4th Fri

Movie Madness Enjoy a movie and popcorn. Movies are shown throughout the month, refer to the Senior Newsletter for more information. DAY TIME FEE Varies Varies $2

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SPEAKERS Community Life Programs Continue your quest for knowledge. Learn assist older adults in remaining healthy about a wide array of topics including and independent in the Solon Commu- health, wellness, finances, history, technolo- nity, the Department of Senior Services gy and more. Multiple offerings throughout offers the following programs: the month. Refer to the Senior Newsletter Van Transportation • Social Work for additional speakers and topics. Consultation • Health Screenings • Alzheimer & Parkinson Support November is National Groups • Meals on Wheels Write-a-Novel Month • Personal Emergency Response Join two local authors as they speak about “A Christmas Memory of the Systems • Connect4Seniors Chore their recently published books. Signed cop- 50s” with Bill Brauning Referral Program • Senior Rubbish ies of their books will be available for sale. Remember growing up in the 50s and the Collection • Senior Snowplowing sights and sounds of the holidays including: • Morning Sunshine Calls “Up in Smoke” by Nicholas D. TV Christmas Specials from stars like Bob Timcisko Hope, Nat King Cole and Bing Crosby, crazy Contact the Senior Center at The story of an interesting journey through commercials and the music of the era? (440) 349-6363 for program specifics. life...it’s just that. Nicholas worked 50 DAY DATE TIME FEE years in music and for some of the largest Tues 12/2 2:00 pm FREE companies in the world, as well as being self-employed. Learn how his writing con- veys a sense of hope, optimism and love. Cleveland’s Short Vincent - The DAY DATE TIME FEE Theatrical Grill and its Notorious Thurs 11/6 2:00 pm FREE Neighbors with Alan F. Dutka Do you know that while police raided Short “The Apple of My Eye” by Mary Vincent’s seedy bars, once the center of Ellen Bramwell Cleveland’s bawdy behavior and edgy enter- This fiction/mystery-love story is about a tainment, celebrities including Frank Sinatra young woman named Brea whose hus- and Judy Garland gravitated to the legendary band dies, and her whole world is shaken. Theatrical Grill for dinner or drinks? Join us Searching for answers about his death, she to learn more. uncovers secrets she’d rather not know. DAY DATE TIME FEE Will she be able to move forward despite Thurs 2/5 2:00 pm FREE her heartache? VAN SERVICE DAY DATE TIME FEE In-Town Thurs 11/13 2:00 pm FREE Tell Me Your Story Join this group that share techniques for Monday through Friday recording vignettes from your past. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Computer Security with Mike DAY TIME FEE No Charge Abbamonte 2nd Tues 10:30 am FREE Learn about what you need to know to protect your PC from hackers. Out-of-Town DAY DATE TIME FEE Tea with the Mayor Monday through Friday Tues 11/18 2:00 pm FREE Join Mayor Susan Drucker and other Solon 8:00 am - 4:00 pm seniors for an informal discussion. This pro- One-Way Cost: gram takes place every other month, refer to $3.00 - 0-10 miles the Senior Newsletter for dates and times. $4.00 - 10-15 miles $5.00 - Over 15 miles www.solonohio.org 22 SOLON SENIOR CENTER ACT II / FITNESS

FITNESS

All classes are open to BOTH Solon Senior Center AND SilverSneakers members.

Jewelry/Craft Classes Aerobic SSC Increase your muscle Tai Chi Series of gentle movements done Create beautiful pieces for yourself or to strength, endurance and flexibility. Burn in a slow focused manner to help reduce share with someone you love! Date, time calories in this energetic low-impact class. stress, increase flexibility & improve bal- and price vary. Refer to the Senior News- ance. letter. Supported by Aurora Manor. Arthritis Exercise Challenging class including stretching, joint mobility, cardio Yoga Flow Experience yoga geared for Cardmaking and strengthening exercises. Class will help the mature adult, with/without physical Handcrafted cards add a personal touch. improve daily function; with/without weights. limitations. Learn breathing techniques, as Join us to make cards for your family and well as standing & chair yoga poses that will Delay the Disease Class designed to friends. Refer to the Senior Newsletter. refresh your mind, body, spirit and improve empower people with Parkinson’s Disease Supported by Solon Pointe. balance. Supported by Hamlet Village. by optimizing physical functioning & to help delay the progression of symptoms. No ACT II PLAYERS charge-donations. Sponsored by the Amalia Zumba Gold Easy to follow program that Discover your talents on stage. Foundation. lets you move to the beat, at your own No line memorization necessary! speed. It’s an invigorating dance fitness class. DAY TIME FEE Hike, Stretch and Core Strengthening! Hike and stretch at the Community Center, 1st Wed 2:30 pm FREE Pickle-Ball indoors or oudoors (weather permitting). A bit of tennis, racquetball, badminton and Finish in the gym with core strengthening ping-pong all rolled up into one, using a ACT II SINGERS exercises to improve balance. paddleball racquet and slower ball. Instruc- No vocal experience required. Rehearse tion provided for new players. Competition weekly at the SSC and perform at various SILVERSNEAKERS® Cardio Circuit local events and senior living communities. available for those with experience. Play in Cardiovascular exercises are highlighted in SCC gym. Supported by The Atrium and Solon Founda- this class, which also features an upper-body tion. DAY TIME FEE strength workout using hand weights. DAY TIME FEE Tues 11:00 am FREE Thurs 10:00 am FREE Tues 12:00 pm FREE SILVERSNEAKERS CARDIOFIT® Low-impact cardiovascular workout for Country Line Dancing active older adults. Handheld weights and PAINT ALONG SERIES Glide, slide, step and stomp your way to fit- elastic tubing exercises follow to promote Learn how to paint with watercolors using ness. This cardio activity does not require a “paint along” approach to complete a fin- muscle endurance and strength. ished painting in 3 simple steps. Supported by experience or a partner. Monday Evening and Solon Pointe SILVERSNEAKERS® Classic This class Wednesday Afternoon. Evening class open to adults of all ages. DAY TIME FEE improves overall strength and flexibility. Wed 10:00 am $40/6 wk session Smart Start Tone and tighten muscles Hike, Stretch and Rejuvenate with light weights, work your core with floor Experience the great outdoors! Hike and exercises, and finish with relaxation! stretch through the MetroParks or at the Solon Community Center.

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This program brings videoconferencing in real-time directly to the Solon Community Center, and then follows-up the learning with field trips to University Circle and other cultural experiences in the Cleveland area. Adults of all ages may register. Attend video conferences only or at least one of the video conferences to participate in the field trip.

NOVEMBER DECEMBER TRIP: Disney’s Newsies at Playhouse VIDEOCONFERENCE: St. Nicholas Square was a Real Person Winner of the 2012 Tony Award for Best Score Born to Move Adventures and Best Choreography. Venture back to the 3rd and 4th century Newsies has audiences and critics alike calling AD to learn about St. Nicholas’ birth, life it “a musical worth singing about”. and various legends that his reputation has spawned around the globe, culminating DAY DATE TIME FEE with the widely observed St. Nick’s Day on Tues 11/11 6:30 pm $35 December 6.

DAY DATE TIME FEE Thurs 12/4 1:00 pm $10

TRIP: Holiday Trip to the Cleveland Botanical Gardens

This is always a special time of the year where holiday music fills the air. Stroll VIDEOCONFERENCE: Western through the Botanical Gardens taking in the Reserve Historical Society decorated trees and gingerbread houses on display. Learn about newspaper history and journal- ism in Northeast Ohio. DAY DATE TIME FEE DAY DATE TIME FEE Thurs 12/4 12:30 pm $15 Fri 11/14 1:00 pm $10 VIDEOCONFERENCE: Season of Supported by Light - Special Holiday Program Cleveland Museum of Art

Season of Light explores origins and rituals connected with Christmas, Hanukkah and Diwali, a festival of light celebrated among Hindus, Jains and Sikhs. In this program we’ll view and discuss illuminated manuscripts, Indian scriptures and other votive objects from the CMA, as well as menorahs from the collection of the Temple Tiffereth Israel.

Assistance for this Programming is received from DAY DATE TIME FEE University Circle Interactive Cleveland - a videocon- Thurs 12/11 1:00 pm $10 ference initiative of University Circle Inc. Supported by Hamlet Village

www.solonohio.org 24 SOLON CENTER FOR THE ARTS 2015 SUMMER CAMP PREVIEW

Lil’ Art Camp Lil’ Music Camp Musical Theater Worskhop Intergenerational Production AGES 3 - 5 AGES 3 - 5 AGES 8 - 14 *going into grade 8 A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD, Monday - Friday Monday - Friday Monday - Friday A One-Act Musical 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 9:00 am - 10:30 am 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Auditions open to anyone age 6 and up! 1-week sessions June 8 - July10 Book and Lyrics by Willie Reale, Music by Rob- Session A: June 8 - June 12 *Must be able to commit to performances on ert Reale, Based on the books by Arnold Lobel Session C: June 22 - June 26 Thursday, July 9 (4:00 pm and 7:30 pm) & Session D: June 29 - July 3 Friday, July 10 (12:00 pm) Arnold Lobel’s treasured characters hop Session E: July 6 - July 10 from page to stage in a story of friendship Session F: July 13 - July 17 SCA Theater Camp and adventure. This whimsical show follows Session H: July 27 - July 31 AGES 6 - 9 AGES 9 - 13 two great friends - the cheerful, popular Frog Session I: August 3 - August 7 Monday - Friday Monday - Friday and the rather grumpy Toad - through four, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm fun-filled seasons. SCA Art Camp 1-week sessions *Content provided by MTIShows.com AGES 9 - 13 AGES 6 - 9 Session A: June 8 - June 12 Audition & Performance dates TBD Monday - Friday Monday - Friday Session B: June 15 - June 19 9:00 am - 12:30 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Prima Princess Dance Camp Session C: June 22 - June 26 AGES 3 - 5 1-week sessions Session D: June 29 - July 3 Session A: June 8 - June 12 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Session B: June 15 - June 19 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Montage Arts Camp Session A: June 8 - June 12 Session C: June 22 - June 26 AGES 7 - 12 Session D: June 29 - July 3 Session C: June 22 - June 26 Monday - Friday Session F: July 13 - July 17 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Session H: July 27 - July 31 Lil’ Combo Camp 2-week sessions AGES 3 - 5 Session E: July 6 - July 17 Super Hero Dance Camp 1-week sessions Session H: July 27 - August 7 AGES 3 - 5 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday Session I: Week B June 15 - June 19 Triple Threat Camp 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Session II: Week G July 20 - August 24 AGES 10 - 14 Session E: July 6 - July 10 Monday - Friday Session I: August 3 - August 7 Sewing Camp 9:00 am - 4:30 pm AGES 10 - 14 Session G: July 20 - July 24 Mini Mover Dance Camp 1-week session AGES 6 - 8 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Improvisation Intensive Monday, Wednesday, Friday Monday - Friday AGES 13 - 18 9:00am - 12:00pm Session D: June 29 - July 3 Monday - Friday Session D: June 29 - July 3 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Session G: July 20 - 24 All Day Art Camp/Art Museum Session A: June 8 - June 12 Field Trip Session C: June 22 - June26 Diva Dolls Dance Camp AGES 10 - 14 AGES 9 - 12 1-week session Stage Combat Intensive Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm AGES 13 - 18 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday Monday - Friday Session D: June 29 - July 3 Session G: July 20 - July 24 * Field trip on Friday 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Session G: July 20 - 24 Session B: June 15 - June 19 Pottery Camp Session D: June 29 - July 3 SCA Dancer Boot Camp AGES 9 - 13 AGES 13 AND UP 2-week session Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday Session E: July 6 - July 10 Session B: June 15 - June 26 Session I: August 3 - August 7 SOLON CENTER FOR THE ARTS SCA YOUTH THEATER PRODUCTIONS

WINTER 2015 SPOTLIGHT YOUTH THEATER (Grades 5 - 8) PETER PAN & WENDY By J.M. Barrie, Adapted by Doug Rand Directed by Dominick Chicotel

Rediscover the loopy fun and the darker corners of J.M. Barrie’s original novel with this faithful, fast-moving, and easy-to-stage adaptation. When the carefree and careless Peter Pan flies into the nursery of the Darling home, Wendy follows her instincts for maternity and adventure, bringing her little brothers along to the magical Neverland to take care of the motherless Lost Boys. Soon, the Darling children are swept into Peter’s deadly battle with Captain Hook and his mostly-fearsome pirate crew. With so much excitement, why ever go home again...? *Content furnished by Playscripts.com Students MUST LIST ALL conflicts with regular rehearsals on audition form & cast contract. Availability will be a consideration in casting.

Absences from rehearsals not previously disclosed will mean removal from parts of or the entire show (except in cases of emergency or illness).

There are NO ABSENCES permitted during Mandatory Technical or Dress Rehearsals.

Individual Monologue Audition Appointments: Tuesday, January 6 & Wednesday, January 7 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm) *Students should prepare a 1-minute monologue to perform from memory. Call Backs: Thursday, January 8 (6 pm - 9 pm) *By invitation only. Students will do acting exercises and cold readings from the show. Cast List Posted: Friday, January 9 at 3:30 pm at SCA & Via Email Mandatory Parent Meeting: Wednesday, January 14 (6:45 pm - 7 pm) Regular Rehearsals: Wednesdays (5 pm - 7 pm), Saturdays (11 am - 2:30 pm) January 14 - March 11 Mandatory Technical Rehearsals: Saturday, March 14 (11 am - 2:30 pm) & Tuesday, March 17 (6 pm - 9 pm) Mandatory Dress Rehearsals: Wednesday, March 18 & Thursday, March 19 (6 pm - 9 pm) Performances: Friday, March 20 (7:30 pm); Saturday, March 21 (2:00 pm & 7:30 pm) and Sunday, March 22 (2 pm) at SCA. Production Fee: $125.00 *Due by Wednesday, January 14, 2015

STORIES ON STAGE (Grades 3 - 4) DINOSAURS BEFORE DARK-KIDS Based on the Magic Tree House Collection Directed by Dusten Welch, Musical Director & Choreographer TBD What would you do if a tree house in your neighborhood could transport you anywhere you wanted to go? While exploring one afternoon, siblings Jack and Annie discover a tree house full of books. Jack looks through a book about dinosaurs and wishes he could see a real one. Suddenly the wind begins to blow and the tree house starts to spin wildly. When it finally stops, Jack and Annie open their eyes to find they have been transported back to the time of the dinosaurs. Join Jack and Annie on their adventure back in time to experience an amazing group of dinosaurs face to face. *Content furnished by MTIShows.com Group Audition: Tuesday, January 13 & Thursday, January 15 (6 pm - 8 pm) *Students must attend both audition days. Mandatory Parent Meeting: Thursday, January 22 (7:45 pm) *Mandatory for all parents with students in the production Rehearsals: Tuesdays and Thursdays (6:30 pm - 8 pm) January 22 - March 26 Mandatory Technical Rehearsals: Tuesday, April 7 & Wednesday, April 8 (6 pm - 9 pm) Mandatory Dress Rehearsals: Thursday, April 9 (6 pm - 9 pm) Performances: Friday, April 10 (7 pm) and Saturday, April 11 (12 pm & 2:30 pm) Production Fee: $125.00 *Due by Thursday, January 22, 2015

~ CALL SCA AT (440) 337-1400 TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION TIME FOR YOUR FAVORITE SHOW! ~ www.solonohio.org 26 SOLON CENTER FOR THE ARTS THEATER

WINTER 2015 7th Annual SCA Playwriting Competition GRADES 7 - 12 Students, grades 7 - 12, are eligible to enter a short play of their own creation (no more than 10 pages typed) into this competition. The win- ners will get the chance to see their work performed by the Spotlight Youth Theater Students (grades 5 - 8) on the SCA stage. Participants must submit their work to Christine Madden at cmadden@solonohio. org, enclosed with their name, age, grade, email, phone number and ad- dress by January 16, 2015. A return email will be sent to confirm receipt of each play submission.

SCA Youth Reader’s Theater Madden GRADES 3 - 8 At this meeting students will familiarize themselves with upcoming works in the current youth theater season, Peter Pan & Wendy and Dino- saur’s Before Dark-KIDS. After the meeting, students will have an hour to socialize and engage in a holiday get-together. To participate in this free event simply call (440) 337-1400 and let SCA know what part(s) of the evening your child will be attending. Also, please let Christine Madden know if you would like to provide a small food donation for the party. *SCA will provide Pizza DAY DATE TIME FEE Monday 12/15 5:30 - 6:30 pm FREE NEED HELP PREPARING FOR YOUR AUDITION? SPRING 2015 Spotlight Youth Theater Monologue Audition Workshop Welch GRADES 5 - 8 GRADES 5 - 8 7th ANNUAL SCA ONE-ACT FESTIVAL This class is great for any student preparing to audition. SCA In- Featuring the Winner of the 7th Annual SCA Playwriting Competition structor Dusten Welch will explain audition etiquette and help each Directed by Dusten Welch student work on a monologue for future auditions. Monologue Auditions: April 14 & 15 (6 pm - 8 pm) selections will be provided in class or students may bring their own Rehearsals: Wed., Sat. & some Mon., 4/15 - 5/23 selection to work on. Tech Week: 5/26-5/28 DAY DATE TIME FEE Performances: 5/29 & 5/30 (7:30 pm) Wednesday 12/10 6:00 - 8:00 pm $40 Stories on Stage GRADES 3 - 4 Private Acting ~ and ~ Private Voice THE BEST OF SHEL SILVERSTEIN AGES 8 & up AGES 12 & up Featuring select Poems by Shel Silverstein Private acting and vocal lessons are now available with any of SCA’s Directed by Dominick Chicotel Group Auditions: April 21 (6 pm - 8 pm) highly-trained theater or vocal instructors. Private coaching will Rehearsals: Tues., Thurs. & some Sat., 4/23 - 5/23 help prepare students for any theatrical or musical endeavor. Call Library Rehearsal: May 26 Christine A. Madden for private acting instructor bios, pricing & Performances: May 28 (7 pm) & May 30 (2 pm) availability. Call the SCA front desk to schedule a voice lesson with 27 one of SCA’s voice instructors! (440) 337-1400. THEATER OTHER THEATER OPPORTUNITIES

THEATER TECHNIQUE CLASSES Theater Technique classes have been created to help build each student’s core theatrical skills by giving them the opportunity to concen- trate on the educational aspect of theater. The curriculum in each class has been designed to shape and enhance the specific skills the students will need for upcoming productions at SCA. Theater Building Blocks Welch GRADES 3 - 4 Students will focus on developing larger-than-life characters as they set out on their journey as young performing artists. This class also provides students with the building blocks of theater by introducing them to improvisation, memorization techniques, stage direction and blocking concepts. DAY DATE TIME FEE Tues & Thurs 1/27-3/12 6:00 - 6:30 pm $95

Character Development Chicotel GRADES 5 - 8 Students will focus on character analysis by exploring a variety of different acting methods and improvisational techniques. Students will build upon their theatrical skills and fine-tune their abilities as actors. DAY DATE TIME FEE Wednesday 1/14-2/25 7:15 - 8:15 pm $95

Improv. Showcase Koger GRADES 7 - 9 Homeschool Theater Welch/Chicotel This class focuses on the basics of improvisational acting. Students AGES 6 - 16 learn how to initiate scenes, build scenes with a partner and create SCA is excited to offer this unique and educational experience to scenes with a solid foundation. Through improvisation, actors all non-traditional students. Homeschool Theater classes provide a learn such valuable skills as agreement (“yes and”), active listening, nurturing and comfortable environment in which students can ex- teamwork, using the environment, basic narrative skills, and making perience the magic of theater while socializing with their peers. Ba- fellow actors look good on stage. The final class will end in an Im- sics of the theater craft will be taught through games, improvisation provisational Showcase for family and friends. and creative script collaboration. Each session will conclude with a DAY DATE TIME FEE presentation for family and friends. * Those interested in Homeschool Saturday 1/17-2/28 9:45 - 10:45 am $95 Art, See page 29. Students staying for both classes will have lunch in the gallery from 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm. AGE DAY DATE TIME FEE 6 - 11 Tues 1/6-2/24 1:00 - 2:30 pm $108 12 - 16 Thurs 1/8-2/26 11:00 - 12:30 pm $108 6 - 11 Tues 3/3-4/28 1:00 - 2:30 pm $108 12 - 16 Thurs 3/5-4/30 11:00 - 12:30 pm $108 NO CLASS: 3/31, 4/2 For more information about the Theater Department, call Christine A. Madden at (440) 337-1401 or email [email protected]. www.solonohio.org 28 SOLON CENTER FOR THE ARTS VISUAL ART

Preschool Art Functional Forms Youth Pottery Homeschool Art AGES 2,3,4 AGES 6 - 12 AGES 6 - 12 Preschool age students will express Ceramics is offered for kids who like to The Homeschool curriculum is based on themselves in paint, clay and multi-media get their hands dirty! Subject matter may many multi-media projects as well as incor- while building coordination, thinking, motor vary due to the session, but clay basics porating art history, style and techniques of and social skills. This class is designed for such as slab rolling, coil construction, some popular artists. caregivers and students to share and create wheel-throwing and glazing techniques are AGE DAY DATE TIME together. introduced. 6 - 11 Tues 1/6-2/24 11 - 12:30 pm Session III: Enchanted Forest Session IV: Buggin’ Out SESSION DAY DATE TIME 12 - 16 Thurs 1/8-2/26 1 - 2:30 pm SESSION DAY DATE TIME Session III Tues 1/6-2/10 6:30-7:45 pm 6 - 11 Tues 3/3-4/28 11 - 12:30 pm Session III Mon 1/5-2/23 9:30 - 10:15 am Session IV Tues 2/17-3/24 6:30-7:45 pm 12 - 16 Thurs 3/5-4/30 1 - 2:30 pm Session IV Mon 3/2-4/20 9:30 - 10:15 am FEE: $95 per session, *$90 before 12/20 NO CLASS: 3/31, 4/2 NO CLASS: 1/19, 2/16, 3/30, 4/6 LOCATION: SCA Art Room FEE: $116 per session, *$110 before 12/20 FEE: $62 per session, *$57 before 12/20 LOCATION: SCA Art Room LOCATION: SCA Art Room Specialty Art Interested in Homeschool Theater? See Page 28 Grades K - 4 Specialty classes in art are offered weekly Creative Writing/Art Journaling both Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 AGES 10 - 14 - 6:00 in association with the Arts4Kids Students will be guided from writing into Afterschool Program; however, these illustration as they generate poems and classes ARE OPEN to anyone grades K - 4 short stories. Theme and idea prompts will interested in the subject matter offered. be given to inspire and aid in guided writing See the Arts4Kids section for Session IIII and Session IV Specialty Class information. session. PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION SESSION DAY DATE TIME Opening Reception: Session III Mon 1/5-2/23 7:00 - 8:00 pm Friday, April 17, 2015 Session IV Mon 3/2-4/20 7:00 - 8:00 pm CATEGORIES: NO CLASS: 1/19, 2/16, 3/30, 4/6 A) PEOPLE/PORTRAIT FEE: $70 per session, *$65 before 12/20 B) TRAVEL/PLACES LOCATION: SCA Art Room C) NATURE/LANDSCAPE D) ANIMALS/WILDLIFE E) BOTANICAL F) ELEMENTS OF DESIGN ***AMATEUR & SEASONED IN THE GALLERY... PROFESSIONAL DIVISION JANUARY: George Kocar, Illustrator DEADLINE: FEBRUARY: Girls Night Out Create-A-Class Deadline for registration is March 21, APRIL - MAY: Focus Photography Show Don’t see a class that works for you 2015. Application forms can be found JUNE: Staff and Student Art Show here? Get together 5 students or more online at: www.solonarts.org AUGUST - SEPTEMBER: Anthe to create-a-class of your own. Class ses- Competition limited to first 400 pho- sion would be approximately 4-6 weeks. tos. Register early! Contact Maria Klein at (440)337-1400 or [email protected] for further information and tuition! For more information visit www.solonarts.org! 29 VISUAL ART Adult Ceramics SCA DRAWING PROGRAM AGES 14 - Adult Drawing classes are offered to enrich student development and improve draw- Ceramics for students ages 14 - Adult is ing ability through practice of many principles of art including line, texture, value, offered on Monday evenings throughout composition, design, light and color. Various mediums such as pencil, pen and ink, the year. Hand-building and wheel-throw- charcoal and pastels may be introduced. ing is offered for the beginner or seasoned Introduction/Basic Drawing Adult Beginner Drawing potter. All supplies are included. AGES 5 - 10 AGES 14 - Adult SESSION DAY DATE TIME SESSION DAY DATE TIME SESSION DAY DATE TIME Session III Mon 1/5-2/23 6:30 - 7:30 pm Session III Mon 1/5-2/23 6:15 - 7:15 pm Session III Thurs 1/8-2/12 6:00 - 7:15 pm Session IV Mon 3/2-4/20 6:30 - 7:30 pm Session IV Mon 3/2-4/20 6:15 - 7:15 pm Session IV Thurs 2/19-3/26 6:00 - 7:15 pm NO CLASS: 1/19, 2/16, 3/30, 4/6 NO CLASS: 1/19, 2/16, 3/30, 4/6 FEE: $85 per session, *$80 before 12/20 FEE: $95 per session, *$90 before 12/20 FEE: $70 per session, *$65 before 12/20 LOCATION: SCA Art Room LOCATION: SCA Art Room LOCATION: SCA Art Room Adult Painting Drawing Skills Development Advanced Drawing AGES 14 - Adult AGES 10 - 14 AGES 14 - Adult Skill level of student will be assessed to Basic painting applications and introduction SESSION DAY DATE TIME enroll or remain in this advanced level class. to medium Session III Wed 1/7-2/11 6:15 - 7:30 pm SESSION DAY DATE TIME Session III: Watercolor, Guest Instructor Session IV Wed 2/18-3/25 6:15 - 7:30 pm Session III Thurs 1/8-2/12 7:15 - 8:45 pm Session IV: Acrylic FEE: $85 per session, *$80 before 12/20 Session IV Thurs 2/19-3/26 7:15 - 8:45 pm SESSION DAY DATE TIME LOCATION: SCA Art Room FEE: $98 per session, *$93 before 12/20 Session III Tues 1/6-2/10 7 - 8:15 pm Session IV Tues 2/17-3/24 7 - 8:15 pm LOCATION: SCA Art Room FEE: $100 Session III FEE: $90 Session IV LOCATION: SCA Art Room

TANGLED AGES 13 - ADULT This workshop introduces you to the concept of zen doodling. It is WORKSHOPS creating beautiful images from repet- Join us for this BYOB painting class! Even if you itive patterns that flow freely from have never picked up a brush, you can do this! your mind onto the paper. Bring your friends! Check website one week prior to class for painting sample. Purchase DATE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 tickets online at www.solonarts.org or in per- TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 PM son at the SCA front desk. Class size is limited FEE: $10 to 12. LOCATION: SCA Art Room Needle Felting and Scumbling DATE: FRIDAY, MARCH 13 ADULT TIME: 7:00 PM Needle Felting is a technique that offers FEE: $35 PER PERSON - 21 & OVER PLEASE Fairy Dream House you great results! Use needle-felting to LOCATION: GRANTWOOD GOLF COURSE AGES 6 - 12 create embellishments or design elements Make your very own fairy dream house! which may be incorporated in another Jewelry Learn how to construct a miniature process called scumbling. If textiles such as AGE 13 - ADULT home using natural woodland materials fabric and yarn interest you, this workshop This necklace is just beautiful. and found objects. Will your whimsical promises to spark your creativity. Triple-strand, multi-shade fairy house have acorn shingles or a path DATE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 pearl clusters completely made from buttons? Push the limits of TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 PM designed by you! your imagination and have fun! FEE: $25 DATE: MONDAY, FEB 2 DATES: SATURDAY, 1/10, 1/17 & 1/24 LOCATION: SCA Art Room TIME: 7:00 - 8:30 PM TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM FEE: $20 FEE: $35 LOCATION: SCA Art Room LOCATION: SCA Art Room

**All workshop registration must be completed one week prior to first class. www.solonohio.org 30 SOLON CENTER FOR THE ARTS DANCE

SCA dance classes encourage creativity while emphasizing proper technique and terminology so that students become strong, knowl- edgeable and passionate dancers. Each student will learn steps in a progressive manner that will allow them to focus on body placement, timing, fluidity, musicality and expression. SCA dance instructors teach with a nurturing and supportive attitude so that students are able to learn in an environment conducive to growth and development.

• There are no requirements for enrolling in Intro to Movement, Creative Movement or Adult Classes • It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that students wishing to advance their technique take a ballet class AND a second technique class. • SCA’s Annual Dance Recital will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2015. A MANDATORY dress rehearsal will take place during the week of June 1st. Students wishing to participate in the Annual Dance Recital must be enrolled by Monday, January 12, 2015. • SCA offers low-cost, high quality dance education. Tuition and costume fees are kept affordable so that your family can enjoy dance without feeling a financial strain. However, payment plans are available please contact SCA Studios at (440) 337-1301 for information.

Intro to Movement (Ages 3 - 4) Pointe (Ages 14 - Adult) This fun and exciting class was designed to introduce young Once students have mastered proper alignment, technique and students to a form of self-expression and imagination through strength, pointe work will begin. Students eligible for this class must movement! Students will improve basic coordination and be enrolled concurrently in at least one upper-level Ballet class at rhythm while learning to dance. SCA.

Creative Movement (Ages 4 - 6) Beginning Jazz/Hip Hop (Ages 5 - 10), Jazz/Hip Hop II Creative Movement introduces children to the basics of ballet, (Ages 10 - 13) tap and creative forms of movement. Students will learn to Students will explore classic and contemporary jazz techniques as express themselves through movement as well as develop a well as popular hip-hop. Isolations, rhythm, attitude and performance sense of grace, coordination and rhythm in a focused and fun quality will be emphasized. environment. Musical Theater (Ages 12 - Adult) Dance Combo I (Ages 5 - 7), Dance Combo II This class is designed for those students wishing to improve their (Ages 7 - 9), Dance Combo III (Ages 9 - 12) dancing skills for theater and show choir. Students will study ballet If you want to explore multiple styles of dance, Dance Combo and jazz technique as well as movement for the stage. is for you! Students will learn basics of ballet, jazz, modern, tap and basic gymnastics. Students must have ballet shoes, tap shoes Modern IV/V (Ages 14 - Adult) and footless or convertible tights. Jazz shoes are recommended. Dancers will learn the basics of modern dance, focusing on technique, history and kinesiological terms while being introduced to choreo- Pre-Ballet/Jazz (Ages 5 - 8) graphic concepts and various repertories. This class fuses two important styles of dance. Ballet forms the basis of dance technique and allows students to grow into Lyrical/Contemporary II (Ages 14 - Adult) strong dancers. Jazz offers students the opportunity to explore With shows like So You Think You Can Dance, lyrical and contempo- more rhythmic styles of movement. This combined class gives rary styles have become more popular. This class will teach students students the opportunity to focus on both techniques and style how to express emotion while dancing and learn to move in a fluid thereby becoming more well-rounded dancers. and melodic manner. This class will explore the qualities of released dancing while daring students to find disparate qualities of stillness Ballet I (Ages 8 - 10), Ballet II/III (Ages 10 - 14), and explosion. Ballet IV/V (Ages 14 - Adult) Dancers will gain a sense of self-discipline, confidence and poise Adult Classes (18 & Up) as they explore work at the barre, center and across the floor. Stay in shape and have fun doing it! Students will gain flexibility, Emphasis will be placed on proper alignment, terminology and increase stamina and strengthen their bodies and minds. Classes are phrasing. As students progress, musicality, choreography, tech- suitable for new and previously-trained dancers. nique and artistry will be stressed. Ballet II/III students will focus on perfecting the art of ballet, while bringing personality and fluidity to the movement. Ballet IV/V is for advanced students. Please contact the SCA Studios for placement. 31 DANCE

STUDIO A

MONDAY (16 WEEKS) JANUARY 5 - MAY 18 Tuition Tuition After 12/20 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm Modern IV/V $240.00 $250.00 *No class on 1/19, 2/16, 3/30, 4/6, 5/25

WEDNESDAY (20 WEEKS) JANUARY 7 - MAY 27 Tuition Tuition After 12/20 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Ballet I $240.00 $250.00 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm Dance Combo III $300.00 $310.00 *No class on 4/1

THURSDAY (20 WEEKS) JANUARY 8 - MAY 28 Tuition Tuition After 12/20 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Dance Combo I $240.00 $250.00 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Pointe $120.00 $130.00 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Ballet IV/V $360.00 $370.00 *No class on 4/2

SATURDAY (19 WEEKS) JANUARY 10 - MAY 30 Tuition Tuition After 12/20 Photo by AMH Creatives 10:00 am - 11:00 am Beginning Jazz/Hip Hop $228.00 $238.00 *No class on 4/4, 5/23

There’s a in chillthe air! Frozen Day AGES 4 - 6 Monday, December 22 9:00 am - 3:00 pm $30.00 per child

Disney’s hit movie, Frozen, has taken this world by ‘snow’ storm! This storm has blown right into SCA for a full day of Frozen! Your child will jump into the world of Arendelle with classes and activities inspired by the movie and charac- ters. The children will explore their magical icy powers through movement, sing songs from the popular soundtrack, and will be able to bring home arts and crafts from this exciting day. There will be a showing of the movie followed by a meet and greet with Elsa! This day will be officially frozen but that’s ok, the cold never bothered us anyway! Bring a light snack and a bagged lunch. Frozen attire welcome!

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STUDIO B

MONDAY (16 WEEKS) JANUARY 5 - MAY 18 Tuition Tuition After 12/20 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Intro to Movement $96.00 $106.00 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm Creative Movement $144.00 $154.00 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm Adult Tap $144.00 $154.00 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm Adult Ballet $144.00 $154.00 *No class on 1/19, 2/16, 3/30, 4/6, 5/25

Photo by AMH Creatives TUESDAY (19 WEEKS) JANUARY 6 - MAY 26 Tuition Tuition After 12/20 9:15 am - 9:45 am Intro to Movement $114.00 $124.00 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Creative Movement $171.00 $181.00 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Intro to Movement $114.00 $124.00 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dance Combo I $228.00 $238.00 7:45 pm - 9:00 pm Lyrical/Contemporary II $285.00 $295.00 *No class on 1/20, 3/31

Photo by AMH Creatives WEDNESDAY (20 WEEKS) JANUARY 7 - MAY 27 Tuition Tuition After 12/20 9:30 am - 10:00 am Intro to Movement $120.00 $130.00 1:30 pm- 2:15 pm Creative Movement $180.00 $190.00 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Creative Movement $180.00 $190.00 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Dance Combo II $240.00 $250.00 *No class on 4/1

THURSDAY (20 WEEKS) JANUARY 8 - MAY 28 Tuition Tuition After 12/20 Photo by AMH Creatives 10:00 am - 10:45 am Creative Movement $180.00 $190.00 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Creative Movement $180.00 $190.00 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Beginning Jazz/Hip Hop $240.00 $250.00 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm Jazz/Hip Hop II $240.00 $250.00 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm Ballet II/III $300.00 $310.00 *No class on 4/2

FRIDAY (20 WEEKS) JANUARY 9 - MAY 29 Tuition Tuition After 12/20 10:15 am - 10:45 am Intro to Movement $120.00 $130.00 *No class on 4/3

SATURDAY (19 WEEKS) JANUARY 10 - MAY 30 Tuition Tuition After 12/20 9:30 am - 10:15 am Creative Movement $171.00 $181.00 10:45 am - 11:45 am Dance Combo I $228.00 $238.00 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Pre-Ballet/Jazz $228.00 $238.00 *No class on 4/4, 5/23 Photo by AMH Creatives 33 SOLON CENTER FOR THE ARTS AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS

ARTS4KIDS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM GRADES KINDERGARTEN - 4

SCA’s after school program provides an artistic and creative extended classroom experience for children in grades K - 4. This exciting program, which takes place Monday through Friday from 2:45 pm - 4:30 pm throughout the school year, is comprised of classes in Music, Theater, Art and Movement. Students are bussed from Solon City Schools and provided a snack upon arrival. The 2014 - 2015 school year’s program is currently completely full.

REGISTRATION BEGINS: SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2015 (8:00 AM) AT THE SOLON COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE 2015 - 2016 SCHOOL YEAR.

ABOUT ARTS4KIDS PLUS 2014 - 2015 Tuition: $18.00 per day GRADES 5 - 6 Tuesday - Thursday 3:45 pm - 6:00 pm Arts4Kids Plus! is an exclusive art program specifically designed for students in grades five and six to provide an artistic and creative extended classroom experience. Bus transportation may be provided from Orchard Middle School. A snack will be provided. Tuition: $18.00 per day *Tuition is paid by the session and Arts4Kids Plus! follows the Arts4kids schedule.

Session Dates • Session III: January 6, 2015 - February 20, 2015 • Session IV: February 23, 2015 - April 17, 2015 • Session V: April 20, 2015 - June 3, 2015 *The Arts4Kids Plus! program follows the Solon School Calendar including teacher in-services, breaks and vacation schedules. If Solon Schools are closed due to inclement weather the Center will not hold Arts4Kids Plus!. Please call Maria Klein for additional information at 440.337.1400 or [email protected].

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SESSION III SESSION IV SESSION III & IV January 5 - February 20 February 23 - April 17 FRIDAY *No class 1/19, 1/20 & 2/16 *No class 3/30 - 4/6 FRIDAY FUN DAY! After a long week, students appreciate MONDAY MONDAY the opportunity to relax and just have WHAT’S BUGGIN YOU THE GREAT OUTDOORS fun. Students will take part in laid-back, Colorful in nature and interesting in Nature inspires many creative projects but productive play time where they shapes, bugs will be the inspiration to from the backyard pond to the bounty can explore many fun activities with a complete creepy, crawly projects. of spring. teacher to guide them. From learning Tuition: $65 Tuition: $78 to knit, making play-dough from scratch to playing board games and watching TUESDAY TUESDAY classic movies in the Theater. FAIRYTALE FUN STORYBOOK THEATER Tuition: $91 per session This class will incorporate theater Explore the art of storytelling in this exercises and games while encouraging entertaining and educational class. Stu- students to develop a performance dents will play theater games, explore piece based on a classic fairy tale. Class scripts and engage in ensemble building will culminate in a performance for exercises while creating a performance family and friends. piece based on children’s books. Tuition: $78 Tuition: $91

WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY STRIPES, SPOTS & SCALES THE LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE Patterns in nature become the basis of Animals, castles, fairies, princesses, all projects created in this class. goblins, trolls. These may just be some Tuition: $91 of the things that you will encounter in this whimsical class. THURSDAY Tuition: $91 SUPER HERO FOR A DAY Discover the art of acting by creating a THURSDAY performance piece based on superhe- MAKE ‘EM LAUGH roes with imaginative powers! Through Every wonder what makes people character development, improvisation laugh? In this fun and funny class stu- and structured play students will create dents will learn the basics of comedy a performance piece featuring their by exploring techniques used in vaude- very own superhero persona. ville, classic clowning and improvisation. Tuition: $91 On the final day, this class is sure to be a laugh as students get to share their new found funny with friends and family. Tuition: $91

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Private Music Instruction Solon Center for the Arts offers a wide variety of private music lessons for students of all levels. Lessons are available for piano, voice, woodwinds, brass, percussion, guitar, and string instruments. All of SCA’s instructors hold de- Early Childhood Music Classes gree-level certification on their instruments and are accomplished performers. Instruction is offered in 30-minute, 45-minute, or one-hour lessons. For more TUNES FOR TOTS information about private music lessons, please call SCA at (440) 337-1400. AGES 3 - 4 Private music instruction is available for: Cuddle your baby close and sing songs to height- en your baby’s awareness of sound, tone, shapes Piano Lessons begin at… and colors. Stretching and gentle massage gives your baby a loving, gentle music experience with Dr. Daniel Barber Age 6 you. Basic child developmental milestones from Jan Bis Age 4 birth - 2 1/2 are covered including perceptual Dr. Alexander Kostritsa Age 5 discovery and movement milestones. Omar Roy Age 5 SESSION DAY DATE TIME Jeanine Waisala Age 5 Session I Tues 1/6-2/10 1:00-1:45pm Session II Tues 2/17-3/24 1:00-1:45pm Orchestral Strings FEE: $60 per session Timothy Bontje - Cello, Suzuki Cello Age 5 LOCATION: SCA Studios Nataliya Shehluk - Violin, Viola Age 3 Timothy Staron - Violin, Viola Age 7 BABY BOOGIE WOOGIE Jerry Yarovich - Cello Age 8 AGES NEWBORN - 2 Join in a joyful first music experience for your Guitar little one. Toddlers and parents share in a music Tom Poore Age 4 making progression of rhythms, finger-plays, active movement, games, instrument playing and singing. Parental involvement in class and at home Woodwinds is encourages. Vanessa Majewski - Flute Age 10 SESSION DAY DATE TIME Ethan Miller - Saxophone, Clarinet, Jazz Studies Age 10 Session I Tues 1/6-2/10 1:45-2:15pm Heidi Kushious - Flute Age 8 Session II Tues 2/17-3/24 1:45-2:15pm FEE: $45 per session Brass LOCATION: SCA Studios Brett Tomko - Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba Age 10

Drums & Percussion Dr. Kevin Lewis Age 8

Voice Mary Krason Wiker Age 12

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S O L O N O R C H E S T R A Philharmonic

The Solon Philharmonic Orchestra is an exciting opportunity for talented amateur and professional musicians (high school to adult) to collaborate in a rewarding musical environment. Whether a seasoned veteran or a musician who has recently rediscovered a passion for playing, SPO members are presented with experiences designed to strengthen musical skills through performance of the Classics. SPO presents three to four concerts each season including performances with noted soloists and the winner of the annual Young Artists Concerto Competition. Please call SCA at (440) 337-1400 for more information.

Rehearsals: Mondays Concert Dates: Novemer 23, 2014 7:30 pm - 9:45 pm March 1, 2015 May 17, 2015

Music Therapy (Ages Infant - Senior Adult) Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday SCA is excited to continue its collaboration with our sister community music school, The Music Settlement, located in University Circle. Drawing upon their expertise and 46 years of history in the field of Music Therapy, the Settlement sends a Board Certified Music Therapist to SCA to create music experiences for individuals of all ages with special needs and/or medical issues. Both individual and group sessions are available.

Music therapy sessions are built around the strengths and interests of each client. For young children, a tailored program can include singing, movement, songwriting, dramatization, improvisation, listening, and instrument playing. For school-aged children, engaging music therapy sessions are custom-designed to provide support and practice for goals such as task-orientation, communication, and behavioral control in school, at home or in the community. Adapted instruction is offered on piano, guitar, drums, and other instruments. Completion of an intake form and an assessment are required prior to registration. Call The Music Settlement Department of Music Therapy at (216) 421-5806, ext. 140 or email [email protected] for more information.

FINANCIAL AID AND OTHER FINANCIAL RESOURCES The Music Settlement offers need based financial aid to qualifying families and accepts third party payments from County Boards of Developmental Disabilities and other agencies. Our Department of Music Therapy is an approved Autism Scholarship provider with the Ohio Department of Educa- tion. Please call for information, or download a financial aid application at TheMusicSettlement.org.

37 THE POLAR EXPRESS MOVIE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2014 7:30 pm at SOLON CENTER FOR THE ARTS ~FAMILY FUN!~ FREE!! - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED *Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. All aboard The Polar Express! Come in your pajamas, enjoy popcorn and cocoa and watch the film on the big screen! If he isn’t too busy, Santa might even stop by for a visit!

COMEDY NIGHT! FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2015 7:30 pm at GRANTWOOD GOLF COURSE ~ADULTS 21 & OVER~ $10.00 Bring a date and a friend and shake off the winter blues! Headliner Billy Ray Bauer (Guest on the Bob and Tom Show, the Dick Purtan Radio Show. and has appeared with Drew Carey, Tim Allen, The Smothers Brothers, Lewis Black, Doug Stanhope and many other great comedians) and opener Chris Young will keep you laughing all night long!

GIRLS NIGHT OUT! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2015 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm SCA GALLERY ~ADULTS~ $5.00 Call the girls and come over to SCA for a great night out just for the ladies! Come shop at SCA’s boutique full of jewelry, purses and handmade treasures perfect for any occasion or just for you!

THE MAGIC OF RICK SMITH, JR. FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2015 7:30 pm ~FAMILY FUN~ $10.00 Experience the unforgettable Magic of Rick Smith Jr. The show will be filled with predictions, escapes, illusions and even audience participation. He has been seen on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Ellen, Ripley’s Believe it or not, Minute to Win it and many more. This is a night you won’t want to miss!

PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINEwww.solonohio.org AT WWW.SOLONARTS.ORG TODAY! The Hobbit 2: The Desolation of Smaug Come and enjoy a fun evening of family entertainment! Guests will be treated to the movie, giveaways and prizes. DAYS DATE TIME FEE Fri. 12/5 6-9 pm FREE

REGISTRATION: Space is limited! Reserve your spot by emailing ADULT We’re shaking it up this [email protected] year!! It’s time to pick LOCATION: Solon Community Center Banquet Rooms Adults your most talented, knowledgeable, and en- 21 & tertaining friends to form over a team of 6 for our first ever Adult Game Night. Get ready to laugh as your team competes head to head in this fun-filled night of entertainment. Touch-up on your tunes! Memorize your movies! Sharpen your acting skills! Each team will participate in 4 rounds consisting of different game styles. The top two teams with the most points will battle in the final round. Ap- petizers, finger foods and wash will be provided...so bring your own alcohol. Each team must have at least one Solon resident. Maximum of 24 teams/6 members each. DAYS DATE TIME FEE Sat. 1/24/15 below $120 per team

TIME: Teams must check-in at 6:30 pm, games start at 7 pm. Championship game is scheduled to start at 10:00pm. LOCATION: Community Center Banquet Rooms REGISTRATION: December 1-January 11

Saturday, February 7 6:30 - 9:00 pm

GRADES K - 4 & DADS Hey Dads, get that special little girl and dance the night away! This year, our Once Upon A Time theme will transform the SCC into a fairytale! Dress in your favorite pretty party outfit or princess dress. Which ever you like, formal, fancy or comfy, it’s all cool! This dance is for girls in Kindergarten through 4th grade ONLY and their daddies! Each girl will receive a party favor and refreshments will be available.

FEE: $20 per daddy & his little girl *$10 each additional special girl LOCATION: SCC Lobby & Gym REGISTRATION: December 1 - February 1