Winter Spring 2019 - 20

Guide R-Center Locations & Amenities Playground Gym Computer Lab Outdoor Courts Game Room Meals Indoor Pool Teen Lounge Community Meeting Space Did you know? Outdoor Pool Fitness Center You can rent our facilities for Performance Space private use—parties, birthdays, Spray Park After-school Satellite reunions and more! Find a * spot that’s perfect for you. Northwest: Edgerton Stardust Ballroom 41 Backus St. Edgerton: $445: four-hour increment 41 Backus Street • 428 - 6769 • M - F, 2:30 - 9:30 p.m., Closed Sat $820: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., 240 max dinner style, 400 max. theater Tyshaun Cauldwell R-Center for Hope : style seating. 524 Campbell St. • 428 - 7860 • M - F, 2:30 - 9:30 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Genesee Valley Field House 17 School: 1316 Genesee St. Extension, Genesee Valley Park 158 Orchard St. • 428- 7247 • M - F, 3 - 7 p.m., Closed Sat $145: four-hour increment Northeast: $195: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 48 people max. Ave D: Lake Riley Lodge 200 Avenue D • 428-7934 • M - F, 2:30 - 9:30 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 100 Norris Dr., Cobbs Hill $270: four-hour increment Carter: $470: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Weekend 500 Carter St. • 428-7890 • M - F, 2:30 - 9:30 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. rental only, 125 people max. David F. Gantt: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, MLK Lodge, 353 Court St. 700 North St. • 428-7149 • M - F, 2:30 - 9:30 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $370: four-hour increment $670: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., 170 seated Clinton-Baden R-Center max, 300 cocktail style max. 485 N. Clinton Ave. • M - F, 2:30 - 9:30 p.m., Closed Sat Norton Village, 300 Waring Rd. Southwest: $120: four-hour increment $170: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Adams: 50 people max. 85 Adams St. • 428-7456 • M - F, 2:30 - 9:30 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tay House at Cobbs Hill Flint: 85 Hillside Ave. $145: four-hour increment 271 Flint St. • 428-7001 • M - F, 2:30 - 9:30 p.m. , Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $195, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Roxie Ann Sinkler: 50 people max. 75 Grover St. • 428-7827 • M - Th 4:30 - 8:30 p.m., F 4:30 - 10:30 p.m., Closed Sat * All pricing includes a $20 applica- tion fee. Additional fees will apply for Southeast: extended hours and holidays. Humboldt: The Department of Recreation and Youth Services also processes rentals 1045 Atlantic Ave. • 428-7294 • M - F, 12 - 7 p.m., Closed Sat of parks, baseball diamonds, athletic Frederick Douglass: fields, tennis courts, indoor/ outdoor basketball courts, ice skating rinks, 999 South Ave. • 428-6015 • M - F, 2:30 - 9:30 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. pools, R-Center facilities and snow Thomas P. Ryan: shoes. 530 Webster Ave. • 428-7828 • M - F, 2:30 - 9:30 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Call 428-6755 or visit cityofrochester.gov/facilityrental There’s something about the crisp cold air heralding Department ofD RecreationR andY Youth Services the approach of winter that Important Dates reinvigorates the senses. Plus, Dec. 6: Rochester City School District we know one of the best ways (RCSD) Half Day R-Centers open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. to keep warm is to keep moving! Dec. 23 & 24: RSCD Recess begins R-Centers open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Not only are our R-Centers a place Dec. 25: Christmas Day of warmth and community, we offer an R-Centers closed array of programs, from dance to athletics, Dec. 26 - 31: RCSD Recess NEW R-Centers open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. all guaranteed to get your heart pumping. There’s plenty Jan. 1: New Year’s Day of opportunity to stimulate the mind as well - with fun and R-Centers closed educational options for everyone, including arts & crafts, Jan. 10: Staff Meeting R-Centers Closed at 8 p.m. literacy enrichment, music, baking and game nights. Jan. 20: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, R-Centers closed Before you know it, spring is around the corner, bringing with Feb. 7: Staff Meeting R-Centers Closed at 8 p.m. it rebirth and a new beginning. Every season offers a chance Feb. 17: President’s Day to start fresh and make the most of life. Your neighborhood R-Centers closed R-Centers can help you achieve your goals, whether that’s to Feb. 18 - 21: RCSD Recess R-Centers open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. eat better, get fit, make new friends or enjoy more quality Mar. 6: RCSD half day time with your family. Our R-Centers have it all. Get off the R-Center open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mar. 13: Staff Meeting sidelines and join us! R-Centers close at 8 p.m. Apr. 3: RCSD Superintendents Day Mayor Lovely A. Warren, R-Centers open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. City of Rochester Apr. 6 - 9: RCSD Recess R-Centers open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Apr. 10: Good Friday R-Centers Closed Apr. 11: Easter weekend R-Centers Closed Apr.13: RCSD Recess R-Centers open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mayor Lovely A. Warren May 1: Staff Meeting City of Rochester R-Centers close at 8 p.m. May 4: RCSD Superintendents Day R-Centers open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. May 25: Memorial Day R-Centers closed Jun. 5: Staff Meeting R-Centers close at 8 p.m. We’ve moved! Jun. 19: FWS Program Ends The City of Rochester Department of Recreation and Youth Services R-Centers closed 57 St. Paul St. Rochester, NY, 14604 • Phone: 428-6755 June 22 - 26: Rec Staff Training Office hours: Weekdays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Week, R-Centers closed Dr. Daniele J. Lyman-Torres, City of Rochester, Commissioner NY

3 Exploreand Grow! Program Dates Location Notes and Contact After School In The Park (ASIP): Runs from Lake Riley Lodge 428-6373 Throughout the school year, the ASIP September Carmen Mayoliz program provides an engaging and 10, 2019 to nurturing after-school environment for June 26, 2020 carmen.mayoliz@ kids in grades K-6. Parents can arrange on weekdays cityofrochester.gov with the RCSD for bus transportation from 2 p.m. - $55 per week for city youth; to the program. ASIP provides great 6:30 p.m. $45 per week for siblings. activities and benefits for youth and $85 per week, all day care families including: through ASIP during winter • Friendly and well-trained staff and spring recess. Non-city • Fitness and arts activities residents should call for • Healthy snacks and hot dinners pricing and availability. • Homework help • Field trips ArtSmart and Sports Camp Begins Lake Riley Lodge and www.cityofrochester.gov/ Registration March 4, 2020 Genesee Valley Park Field summercamps/ or House 428-9777

Earth Explorers: Rochester boasts a Please contact Adams R-Center 428-6683 rich natural environment which makes a your local Edgerton R-Center Stephanie Benway wonderful outdoor classroom. Become R-Center for Flint R-Center immersed in nature-related activities their Earth stephanie.benway@ Frederick Douglass cityofrochester.gov and learn by doing! Adventures include Explorers R-Center schedule. STEAM experiments, nature hikes, Gantt R-Center gardening/nutrition activities and trips Humboldt R-Center to parks and cultural institutions. Ryan R-Center Rec On the Move: We’re taking it May 4 - 8: Susan B. Anthony Park & 428-6274 Grand Ave. to the streets! The Rec on the Move Kristina Walker (ROTM) mobile recreation centers May 11 - 15: Pierpont (School #7) & bring the benefits of City R-Centers School #8 Kristina.Walker@ cityofrochester.gov right to city neighborhoods from 3:30 May 18 - 22 Aberdeen Square & - 6:30 pm. ROTM increases access to Don Samuel Torres Park Sign up for Spring 2020! the many healthy, educational and fun May 25 - 29: Troup St. & Marie Daley Park Visit www.cityofrochester. activities that City R-Centers provide. Jones Square Park & First gov/reconthemove for an ROTM activities include: group games, Jun. 1 - 5: Street Playground application. STEAM activities, homework help, arts activities, healthy snacks and more. Jun. 8 - 12: West High Field & Ellwanger-Barry Park Please note, due to high demand for Bronson Park & Charlotte the ROTM team, we cannot book Jun. 15 - 19: Village Green events that are less than three hours. Jun. 22 - 26: LaGrange Park & Conkey

4 Program Dates Location Notes and Contact Flower City AmeriCorps offers a year-long 2020 Service Various Sara Scott apprenticeship in the field of human services. Over the Dates: January 585-820-8860 (text) course of the service year, members will be provided 7 - December with skills, information and experiences for career 16, 2020 Sara.Scott@cityofrochester. gov success. Comprehensive orientation begins with Applications exploring community needs and resources, leadership due: To learn more about the development and community collaboration. Then December 1, Flower City AmeriCorps members embark on hands-on apprenticeships at 2019 program and apply for the a local nonprofit or government agency where they 2020 Service Year visit: will receive mentorship and training in a specialized www.cityofrochester.gov/ service area including: community building, economic americorps/ opportunity, health and wellness, or positive youth Flower City AmeriCorps development. Members also receive ongoing applications are also professional development in the areas of teamwork, available at your local project planning and implementation and goal setting. R-Center front desk. R.I.S.E. (Reach Inside, Strive for Excellence) Mon. - Fri. Programming 428-8877 is a community-wide collaboration to promote 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. offered Jamila Crossdale healthy behaviors through hands-on experiences. at RSCD, Certified health educators facilitate comprehensive, R-Centers jamila.crossdale@ age-appropriate, evidence-based and medically and cityofrochester.gov accurate sexuality education for ages 10 - 21. R.I.S.E community Visit cityofrochester.gov/ offers a variety of positive development opportunities agencies RISE or email RISE@ including health and nutrition, healthy relationship cityofrochester.gov workshops, youth-friendly special events and youth leadership opportunities.

Improve your coordination and flexibility in this game of Bingo for older adults infused with simple yoga exercise moves! Classes are about an hour and open to caregivers of people with memory challenges and anyone 55+ at Adams BING St. R-Center. Participants at all levels of activity are able to have fun at Bing-Yo! For More Information: Linda Armstrong: 585-287-6459 Kristina Walker: 585-428-6274 YO! [email protected]

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BlockR-Center clubs, classes, sports, dance and fitness, and youth and adult enrichment programs are the cornerstone to a healthier, more productive community. Your local R-Center offers some or all of the enrichment programs listed below. Find the R-Center nearest you to participate in programs for the whole family.

Roc Kids Read: Literacy enrichment using multi-sensory activities. Grades K-3. Literacy Enrichment Programming: Literacy and phonemic awareness enrichment activities. Grades 3-12. Wellness Hour: Have simple health, physical, mental and sexual health questions answered by our team of qualified sexual health educators.All ages welcome. The Circle: Trauma informed youth development group for female youth ages 8-13 & 14-18 regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (preferred pronouns she/her/they). The Council: Trauma informed youth development group for male youth ages 8-13 & 14-18 regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (preferred pronouns he/him/they). Youth Voice One Vision (YVOV): Join Mayor Lovely Warren’s Youth Advisory Council and have your voice heard. YVOV is dedicated to connecting, training and advising Rochester’s youth leaders. The goal is to establish a diverse membership of youth who can provide expertise in various fields and to inform and impact policies related to youth issues.Youth ages 12-18. ROCmusic: Want to learn to be a musician? Come learn to read and create music, and to play the violin, viola, cello or bass with students from all over the city. Elective classes available on Wednesdays in West African drumming, choir, conducting and recording technology. Opportunity to perform in concerts all over the city. Grades 1-12

6 Edgerton R-Center • 41 Backus St. • 428-6769 Mon. - Fri. Clubs/Groups Classes Sports * Enrichment Programs 2:30 - 9:30 p.m. (See descriptions page 6) Closed Sat. Ceramics Club Roc Music Step Team Literacy Enrichment Mon., 6:30 - 830 p.m. Adults Tue., Wed, Mon. - Thu. Programming and Teen Ceramics, $3 per & Thu. 6 - 7 p.m. Mon. - Thu., 2:30 - 4 p.m. class, 10 ppl per class, basic 4 - 6 p.m. ceramics and greenware Recycle, Repurpose, Movie Night: Fri., 6 - 8:30 p.m. Reuse Art: Wed., 7 - 8 p.m. Intergenerational Card Club Wellness Hour: Mon., 6 - 7 p.m. Thu., 7 - 8:30 p.m. Smart Phone Club The Circle: Tue., 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Fri., 6 - 7 p.m. The Council: Tue., 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Youth Voice One Vision (YVOV): Thu. 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Tyshaun Cauldwell R-Center for Hope • 524 Campbell St. • 428-7860 Mon. - Fri. Sports * Enrichment Programs 2:30 - 9:30 p.m. (See descriptions page 6) Sat. Soccer Training, All Ages Roc Kids Read: Mon. - Thu., 2:30 - 4 p.m. Nov. 3 - Dec. 22, Mon. - Fri., 6 - 8 p.m. Grades K-3. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. - Sun., 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. RocE6 for Lacrosse Training, All Ages Literacy Enrichment Programming Jan. 6 - Mar. 29, Mon. & Tue., 6 - 8 p.m. Mon. - Thu., 2:30 - 4 p.m. Sun., 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Baseball Training, All Ages: Jan. 6 - Mar. 29, Wellness Hour: Mon., 6 - 7 p.m. Thu. - Fri. 6 - 8 p.m., Sat., 12 - 3 p.m. Adult Open Gym: Mon.-Fri., The Circle: Tue., 6 - 7 p.m. 8:30 a.m.-9:15 p.m., Sat., 4 - 5:30 p.m. The Council: Tue., 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Youth Voice One Vision (YVOV): Thu. 6 - 7:30 p.m.

#17 School R-Center • 158 Orchard St. • 428-7247 Mon. - Fri. Clubs/Groups Sports * Enrichment Programs 3- 7 p.m. (See descriptions page 6) Closed Sat. STEAM: City Wide Sports: Literacy Enrichment Programming Mon., 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Mon. - Thur. 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Mon. - Thu., 3 - 4 p.m., Grades 3-12 Girl’s Roc Athletics: Youth Basketball: Wellness Hour: Mon., 4 - 5 p.m. Wed., 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Fri., 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Call: 428-7248 Peewee Soccer (K - 3) The Circle: Tue., 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Mon., (Dec. 2 - Jan. 27) 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. The Council: Tue., 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Youth Voice One Vision (YVOV): Thu. 5 - 6:30 p.m.

7 On Blockyour Avenue D R-Center • 200 Avenue D • 428-7934 Mon. - Fri. Classes Sports Dance/Fitness * Enrichment Programs 2-30 - 9:30 p.m. (See descriptions page 6) Sat. Cooking Class Adult Open Gym Fitness Center Literacy Enrichment 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wed. Mon. & Wed. Mon. - Fri. Programming 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 7 - 9 p.m. 2:30 - 9 p.m. Mon. - Fri., Learn the basics Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. of cooking. Cardiovascular, Ages 6-18. weightlifting and circuit training. Ages 13+

Floor Hockey Yoga: Mon. - Thu. Wellness Hour and Basketball 3:15 - 4 p.m. Mon., 5 - 7 p.m. Practice/Games Ages 6 - 18 Mon. - Thu. 4 - 8:30 p.m. The Circle Tue., 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Basketball Skills The Council Tue. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. and Training Mon. - Thu., 4 - 5 p.m. Youth Voice One Vision (YVOV): Develop basic Thu., 6 - 7:30 p.m. basketball skills. Ages 5+.

8 Carter St. R-Center • 500 Carter St. • 428-7980 Mon. - Fri. Clubs/Groups Sports Dance/Fitness * Enrichment Programs 2:30 - 9:30 p.m. (See descriptions page 6) Sat. STEAM (Earth Open Gym Hip-Hop Roc Kids Read 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Explorer): Tue. Mon. - Fri. Dance Club Mon. - Thu., 2:30 - 5 p.m. & Thu., 5 - 6 p.m. 4:30 - 6 p.m. Mon. Wed. & Fri. Fun activities using 6 - 8 p.m. science, technology, Learn the basics principles of math, of hip-hop dance. engineering and art! Ages 6+ Grades K-6.

Senior Horseshoe Floor Hockey Fitness Boot Camp Literacy Enrichment Club and Basketball Wed. 6 - 7 p.m. Programming Mon. - Thu. Practice/Games Ages 6 - 18 Mon. - Thu. , 2:30 - 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mon. - Thu. 6 - 7:30 p.m. Ages 6 - 18

Girls’ ROC Wellness Hour Athletics East Mon. 4 - 5 p.m. Thu. 6 - 8 p.m. Wed. 5 - 7:30 p.m. Women Ages 14+

The Circle Tue., 6 - 7:30 p.m.

The Council Tue. 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Youth Voice One Vision (YVOV): Thu. 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Clinton - Baden R-Center • 485 N. Clinton Ave. Mon. - Fri. Clubs/Groups * Enrichment Programs 2:30 - 9:30 (See descriptions page 6) p.m. Play Date: Wed., 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Literacy Enrichment Closed Sat. Adults and their preschool aged youth Programming: can take part in a variety of art and Mon. - Thu. , 2:30 - 5 p.m. literacy activities that help in the devel- opment of sensory and motor skills.

Wellness Hour: Thu., 6 - 7 p.m. The Circle: Tue., 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Youth Voice One Vision (YVOV): Thu., 6 - 7:30 p.m.

9 On Blockyour David Gantt R-Center • 700 North St. • 428-7149 Mon. - Fri. Clubs/Groups Sports * Enrichment Programs 2:30 - 9:30 p.m. (See descriptions page 6) Sat. Roc the Roc: Calling all budding Adult Open Gym Roc Kids Read 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. musicians! Come learn how to Mon. & Tue. Mon. - Thu., 2:30 - 4 p.m. create music using rhythm section 7 - 9 p.m. instruments (piano, bass, and drum-set) and technology, as well as develop your stage presence Martial Arts Mon. - Wed. and musical persona. Sessions are 6:30 - 8 p.m. limited to 15 students. All students are invited back to participate in the Spring Showcase. Registration City-Wide required. Basketball and Floor Hockey Rhythm Section Instruments and Mon.-Thurs Studio 101 Ages 8+, Tue. Jan. 14 5 - 7 p.m. - Jun. 8 Tue. & Thu. 5 - 6:30 p.m. (limited space available). Two major concerts

ROCmusic: Become a musician! Adult Soccer Literacy Enrichment Programming Learn to read and create music League: Tues. Mon. - Thu., 2:30 - 4 p.m. on the violin, viola, cello or bass 6 - 9 p.m. Tue., 5 - 6 p.m. with students from all over the city. The Circle: Classes on Wednesdays in West The Council: Tue., 4 - 5 p.m. African drumming, choir, conducting : and recording technology. Youth Voice One Vision (YVOV) Thu., 6 - 7:30 p.m. Opportunity to perform in concerts all over the city. Grades: 1 - 12. Movie Night: 1st and 2nd Fridays Mon., Wed, & Fri. 4 - 6 p.m 6 p.m.

three Tracks to choose from: • DJ/MC Production • Musical Instruments • Studio 101 David F. Gantt R-Center: Tuesdays & Thursdays 5 - 6:30 p.m. • Ages 10 - 18 To register or for more information call (585) 752-4045 email: [email protected] Adams Street R-Center • 85 Adams St. • 428-7456 Mon. - Fri. Clubs/Groups Sports Dance/Fitness * Enrichment Programs 2:30 - 9:30 p.m. (See descriptions page 6) Sat. Adults Play Date Adult Dance with Roc Kids Read 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Second Fri., Open Gym Adria Delancy Mon. - Thu., 2:30 - 4 p.m. 7 - 9:30 p.m. Mon. & Tue. Tue. & Thu. When was the last 7 - 9 p.m. 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. time you played? Learn a variety of Literacy Enrichment Relive some dances. Ages 8 - 12. Programming favorite childhood Mon. - Thu., 2:30 - 4 p.m. games with friends and great music!

Martial Arts City-Wide Step with Ms. Mills Wellness Hour: Mon. 6 - 7 p.m. Tue., 6 -7 p.m. Basketball, Tue. & Thu. Floor Hockey, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. and Soccer Learn new step Mon. - Fri. routines and The Circle: Tue., 6 - 7 p.m. 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. participate in area wide competitions. Ages 8+

Martial Arts with The Council: Tue., 5 - 6 p.m. Dr. Kamae Tue. 6:30 - 9 p.m. Sat. 1 - 4 p.m. Learn the importance of Youth Voice One Vision (YVOV): discipline and martial Thu., 6 - 7:30 p.m arts culture. Ages 6+

11 On Blockyour Flint Street R-Center • 271 Flint St. • 428-7001 Mon. - Fri. Classes Sports Dance/Fitness * Enrichment Programs 2:30 - 9:30 p.m. (See descriptions page 6) Sat. Cooking at Adult Open Cardio with Tony Roc Kids Read 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Flint Gym Tue., 6 - 8 p.m. Cost Mon. - Thu., 2:30 - 4 p.m. Wed., Mon. & Tue., $5 6 -7:30 p.m. 7 - 9 p.m.

City-Wide Zumba with Jackie Literacy Enrichment Programming Basketball Sat., 10 - 11 a.m. Cost Mon. - Thu. , 2:30 - 4 p.m. and Floor $5 Hockey Wellness Hour: Mon. 6 - 7 p.m. Mon. - Fri. 4 - 6 p.m. Line Dancing with The Circle: Tue., 6 - 7:30 p.m. Roc Line Dancing Sat., 11 a.m. - 12:30 The Council: Tue., 5 - 6 p.m. p.m. Cost $5

Youth Voice One Vision (YVOV) Thu. 6 - 7:30 p.m.

SRAE CLUB IS: FOOD • FIELD TRIPS • FUN ENGAGING ACTIVITIES • NUTRITION EDUCATION

SRAE CLUB WILL HELP YOUTH: • Develop healthy life skills and avoid risky behavior • Learn the skills to set goals with the help of mentors • Understand self-esteem and a sense of purpose

WHEN WE MEET: Once a week at various R-Centers

WANT TO JOIN? Fill out the SRAE application to get started today!

Learn more: Call (585) 428-1291 Or email: atashia.walker@ cityofrochester.gov

12 Roxie Ann Sinkler R-Center • 75 Grover St. • 428-7827 Mon. - Thu. Clubs/Groups Sports Dance/Fitness * Enrichment Programs 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. (See descriptions page 6) Fri. Earth Explorers U13 Open Ball Hip Hop Dancing Literacy Enrichment 4:30 - 10:30 p.m. Fri., 4:30 - 5:30 Mon. -Thu., Fri., 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Programming p.m. 4:30 - 6 p.m. Mon. - Thu., 2:30 - 4 p.m. Closed Sat. Wellness Hour: Mon., 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Lego Club: Tue, Sr. Basketball The Circle: Thur, and Fri. League Fri., Tue., 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 5-6 p.m. 8 - 10:15 p.m. The Council: Tue., 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Youth Voice One Vision (YVOV): Thu., 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Humboldt R-Center • 1045 Humboldt St. • 428-7294 Mon. - Fri. Clubs/Groups Classes Sports * Enrichment Programs 12 - 7 p.m. (See descriptions page 6) Closed Sat. Family Talk Lunch & Learn Baking with Amor City Wide Wellness Hour 1st Fridays of every month, Mon. Jan. 13 - Feb. Sports Mon., 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. 12 - 1 p.m. DRYS welcomes 24 (no class Jan. 20 Basketball parents/guardians on their or Feb 17). 2:30 - & Floor lunch break to develop 4:30 p.m. Children Hockey skills for talking with their ages eight (8) and Mon. - Thu. youth about making older are invited to 4 - 6 p.m. healthy decisions related to join award-winning nutrition, drugs and alcohol, pastry chef, Eliz- The Circle: Tue., 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. and sexual activity. Light abeth Rodriguez, refreshments provided. at her critically Please schedule 1 month acclaimed Tu Amor in advance and registration Cakery. The Council: is required. For more Tue., 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. information email RISE@ cityofrochester.gov

PlayDate: Tue., 1 - 2 p.m. Youth Voice One Vision (YVOV): Thu., 6 - 7:30 p.m. Market Day Thu., 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Join active adults for a trip to the Public Market. Call to reserve your spot the day Chef Elizabeth Rodriguez before. (Van leaves at 9 a.m.)

13 On Blockyour Frederick Douglass R-Center • 999 South Ave. • 428-6015 Mon. - Fri. Sports Dance/Fitness Classes * Enrichment Programs 2:30 - 9:30 p.m. (See descriptions page 6) Sat. Adult Open Dizzy Dancers Baking with Amor Roc Kids Read 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Gym Sat., 1 - 2 p.m. Mon. Apr. 20 - Jun.1 Mon. - Thu., 2:30 - 4 p.m. Mon. & Tue., (ages 2 - 4) (no class May 4 or 25), 7 - 9 p.m. 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Chil- (ages 5 - 10) dren ages eight (8) and Introduction older are invited to join Literacy Enrichment to dance award-winning pastry Programming chef, Elizabeth Rodri- Mon. - Thu. , 2:30 - 4 p.m. guez at her critically ac- claimed Tu Amor Cakery.

U12 City-wide Youth Fitness ROCmusic: Mon., Wed, Wellness Hour: Mon. 6 - 7 p.m. Basketball Mon., 2 - 3 p.m. & Fri., 3 - 4:30 p.m. Wed., Ages 5+ The Circle: Tue., 6 - 7:30 p.m. 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

U15 City-wide Dance and The Council: Basketball Zumba Tue. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Thu., 4:30 - Fri., 4 - 5 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Ages 8+

Girls Roc Fitness Center Youth Voice One Vision (YVOV): Sports Mon. - Fri. Thu. 6 - 7:30 p.m. Wed., 2 - 9:15 p.m. 2 - 3 p.m.

14 Thomas P. Ryan R-Center • 530 Webster Ave. • 428-7828 Mon. - Fri. Sports Classes * Enrichment Programs 2:30 - 9:30 p.m. (See descriptions page 6) Sat. Adult Open Gym: Mon. & Tue., 7 - 9 p.m. Baking with Amor: Roc Kids Read 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mar. 2 - 30, Call the Mon. - Thu., 2:30 - 4 p.m. R-Center for more information

CCWA Youth Wrestling program: Mon. & Literacy Enrichment Wed. starts in December, 6 - 8 p.m. Certified Programming wrestling coaches will teach youth the basics Mon. - Thu., 2:30 - 4 p.m. of high school-style wrestling. There will be opportunity for youth to compete against other wrestling programs throughout the season.

ROC Sports Adult Basketball League: Wellness Hour: Tue. & Thu. Starts in January, 6 - 9 p.m., Mon. 6 - 7 p.m. run by ROC sports.

Roc E6 Lacrosse clinics: Sun. Starts in The Circle: January, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Learn and practice Tue., 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Lacrosse. Boys and girls up to grade 6

Wrestling Club: Mon. & Wed., 6 - 8 p.m. The Council: Call 428-7721, Mike Georgetti Tue. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

RocHoops: Men’s Adult Basketball League, Youth Voice One Vision Tue. & Thu. 6 p.m. 455-7827, Pat Nothnagle (YVOV): Thu. 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Community Wide Basketball League: Feb. 29 - Apr. 25, 10:30 am - 2 pm. Call 428-7592, Don Corey

15 AthleticsProgram Dates Location Contact Rochester City Soccer Indoor Futsal Games Various R-Centers 305-1136, Nicole Hercules League for Boys and Girls: begin Jan. 6, 2020 nicole@rochestercitysoccer- Co-Ed Indoor soccer ages U7, league.com U10, U13, U16, U19 428-7592, Don Corey [email protected] Cobbs Hill Fitness Court: Every day between Cobbs Hill Park, near Field 428-6755 Leslie Green Comprehensive outdoor circuit Apr. 15 - Nov. 15 #1 and Basketball court leslie.green@cityofrochester. training system supports 28 Purchase permit for gov simultaneous users on 30 exclusive use. separate pieces of equipment. Outdoor Ice Skating: This Nov. 23 - Mar. 15, 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 428-7541, Mike Corey downtown outdoor rink is home Opens at noon. Memorial Ice Skating Rink [email protected] to the popular Roc Holiday Village and other events. Indoor Ice Skating: Sep. 7 - Apr. 5, 2020 Genesee Valley Park Ice 428-7888, Mike Corey Recreational skating for all ages, Arena at Genesee Valley [email protected] including youth hockey club, Sports Complex. adult hockey leagues, speed skating and sled hockey. Ice Sled Hockey: Families & Dec. 7 - Jan. 11, Genesee Valley Park Ice 428-7888, Mike Corey friends play hockey with people February 15 & Mar. 7 Arena at Genesee Valley [email protected] of all abilities on Ice Sleds. Gear Sat. 12 - 1:30 p.m. Sports Complex. provided. Co-Sponsored w/ Rochester Accessible Adventures. Community-wide Indoor Dec. 3 - Feb. 6 Tues. Frederick Douglass 428-7592, Don Corey, Youth Floor Hockey Register at your local Weds. & Thurs., Carter St. [email protected] League: For youth U15 with R-Center. support from the Rochester Games 5:30, 6:30 & Amerks. Learn the game and 7:30 p.m. hone your skills. RocHoops: Men’s Adult Tue. & Thu. Ryan R-Center 455-7827, Pat Nothnagle Basketball League. $75 for free Jan. 14 - Mar. 26, 6 p.m. [email protected] agents, $600 per team

16 Program Dates Location Contact Community-wide Basketball League: Saturdays, Feb. 29 - Apr. 25 Ryan 428-7592, Don Corey Three age divisions are available for girls & (8 weeks) 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. R-Center coreyd@cityofrochester. boys: Pee Wee (6-7 yrs), Juniors (9-10 yrs), *Registrations dates: Jan. 4, gov Seniors (10-12 yrs). Proof of age required. Player 11, 18 and 25, 2020 evaluations and draft will be held in February. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fee per person is $30.00. Rochester Razorsharks: New home of Season opener: Dec. 31 Genesee 428-7888, Mike Corey Rochester’s professional Premier Basketball Home Games: Jan. 4, Valley coreym@cityofrochester. League (PBL). Since 2005, Coach Troy Jackson Feb. 8, and 15, Mar. 7, Sports gov Jr. and the Razorsharks have played in 8 13, 14, 21 and 28, no games Complex championships. See professional talent and on 2/29, 4/4, and 4/11 exciting affordable entertainment! Exhibition Game at Ryan on Dec.14 and Feb 17 City-Wide Competitive Basketball U12: Mon. & Weds. Various 428-7592, Don Corey League: Enhance and develop basketball U15: Tue. & Thurs. R-Centers coreyd@ skills with coaches certified in “How to Coach Game times: 6 and 7 p.m. cityofrochester.gov Kids Right” through the Aspen Institute Project League Begins March 2, Play initiative. Registration required. Free of ends May 7, 2020. charge. Girls & boys ages: 10 - 12 and 13 - 15.

Girls Roc Athletics: A sports-focus on Eight week blocks of Soccer, #17 428-7248, Rocky Glessing fundamentals & development skills program Volleyball, Basketball and School Rocky.Glessing@cityof- designed exclusively for girls between the ages Softball rochester.gov of 8 - 14. Begins 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 8

Wrestling Club: Teaches youth ages Practices beginning 12/2: Ryan 428-7721 Mike Georgetti 8-14 the relationship between effort and Mon. & Weds., 6 - 8 p.m. R-Center Mike.Georgetti@ achievement as a team and individuals. The cityofrochester.gov City and City-Catholic Wrestling Association are 733-9693, Leo Rhodes offering this exciting opportunity for the 7th year. [email protected]

17 AquaticsProgram Dates Location Contact Baby and Me Swim Lessons: Parents Sep. 9 - Jun. 13, 2020 Adams St. 428-7456, Brittany Bowman or guardians introduce children to the water 9 a.m. Start time R-Center bbowman@cityofrochester. using songs while learning how to work Sessions are six weeks long gov with their child safely. One adult per child is and are 30 minute classes. 428-6908, Kevin Porter required. Swim diapers must be worn. [email protected]

Lifeguard Prep Class: Build your skills Jan. 4 - Feb. 8 Adams St. 428-7456, Brittany Bowman for the lifeguarding class held in March or Feb. 29 - April 4 R-Center bbowman@cityofrochester. May 2020. gov Tue. & Thu., Feb. 4 - Feb. 27

Lifeguard Training Program: Red Session 1: 3/3 - 4/30 Adams St. 428-7456, Brittany Bowman Cross certified lifeguard training. Two Tue. & Thu. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. R-Center bbowman@cityofrochester. options; one eight week session or one gov Session 2: 5/4 - 5/9 week long course where a base level of skills Cost City Students: Free will be needed to complete successfully. Non-City Students: $75 Adults $125 Lifeguard Red Cross Mon. - Fri. 5:30 - 9:30 Adams St. 428-7456, Brittany Bowman Recertification Course: Sat. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. R-Center bbowman@cityofrochester. CPR Recertification $25 Tue. - Thu. gov Lifeguard & CPR 5/12-5/14 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 428-6908, Kevin Porter Recertification $75 5/19-5/21 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. [email protected] Inclusive Open Swim: Accessible and Mon. - Fri., 12/1 - 6/12 Adams St. 428-7456, Brittany Bowman adaptable open swim in a safe space for city 4:30 - 6 p.m. & 8 - 9 p.m. R-Center bbowman@cityofrochester. residents requiring accommodations and gov additional support. A portable ramp and Sat. 12 - 3 p.m. accessible lift are available. Rochester Rapids Swim Team: Mon. - Fri. 6 - 8 pm. Adams St. 857-5356 A competitive swim team ages 6-21. This Fri. 4:30 - 6 p.m. R-Center Dan Delehanty, President fun, family-oriented club is committed to beginning [email protected] building and supporting strong swimmers September 9. with strong character. Levels vary from beginners to top level.

Learn to Swim Classes: Fri. 6 - 8 p.m., Adams St. 428-7456, Brittany Bowman American Red Cross Swim Levels 1-6. Sat. 10 am - Noon R-Center bbowman@cityofrochester. Winter Session gov Jan. 3 - Feb. 15 Baden St. 428-6908, Kevin Porter Spring Session R-Center [email protected] Feb. 28 - Apr. 4

18 The City of Rochester ublicMarket

P Yeah, there’s an App for that! Making your Market shopping experience easy and fun is what the new Rochester Public Market App is all about! Stay connected at the Market and get real time information onprofiles vendor and locations, more! products, App today! Go to the Google or Apple Store and download the FREE Roc Public Market Shopper You’ll be glad you did! Did you know that the 114-year old City of Rochester Public Market at 280 North Union Street is a facility and program of the Department of Recreation and Youth Services? And did you know that this iconic Rochester institution is open year-round? And that it also offers almost 50 days each year with free-admission special events such as Community Garage Sales, Food Truck Rodeos, Flower City Days, Bands on the Bricks, Halloween at the Market and Holidays at the Market? The Market is commerce and community year round—make it part of your Rochester routine! For more information, go to www.cityofrochester.gov/publicmarket

The Public Market offers a huge the grounds); its hours are Tuesdays May through October. The Market volume and wide variety of produce and Thursdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m., and offers a year-round Bike Incentive/ and other foods and general Saturdays 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. The Reward Program for those who use merchandise from the most local Market Token Program is run by bicycles as transport to the Market; to the most international. In many the Friends of the Rochester Public there are also two Pace bike share ways, it is an “old world” market Market, the Market’s non-profit stations right at the Market! experience complete with musicians partner organization. Wondering if Regional Transit Service (RTS) bus and other street performers, you might qualify for SNAP? You stops serve the Market, they are community organization exhibits can learn if you are eligible by just a few hundred feet north of the and tables, free nutrition and calling Legal Assistance of Western Market entrance on North Union cooking demonstrations, samplings, New York, 585-295-5624. Street, and are served by RTS Route and much more to enhance your For more information: 39. Market experience. www.cityofrochester.gov/ Selling at the Market Variety and Value: Use SNAP markettokenprogram. The Public Market makes it easy for Benefits at the Market Getting to the Market businesses and entrepreneurs to sell The Market Token Program is If you’re driving, the best access foods, general merchandise the nation’s best farmers’ market point to the Market is from the and arts/crafts to a program for SNAP (Supplemental Scio Street entrance, which opens large, diverse and Nutrition or “food stamp”) benefit into the largest Market surface enthusiastic recipients. It allows SNAP recipients parking lot. A handy pedestrian/ customer to easily get a lot of fresh, healthy, trolley bridge over North Union base. To affordable foods with their benefits! Street is available from this lot, SNAP recipients simply visit the built on a retired railroad spur. The Market Token Center with their tractor-pulled, open-air Market electronic benefits card and receive Trolley also ferries customers wooden tokens that function as from the Market to the cash with dozens of Market vendors. distant parking areas The Market Token Center is the and bus stop locations white “boxcar”like structure right on Thursdays and behind the Market Office (the two Saturdays from story brick house at the center of Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Saturdays: 5 a.m. - 3 p.m. • cityofrochester.gov/publicmarket

learn more about qualifying holiday-focused Sundays: December 1, products and the vendor process, vendors (trees, December 8, December 15, call 585-428-6907 Tuesday through decorations, 2019 - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Friday mornings, or go to www. holiday foods and Thursday, December 19, cityofrochester.gov/marketvendors. crafts, gifts and 5 - 9 p.m. more), free horse- Free-Admission Market (Carriage rides and Santa, drawn carriage rides Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. only) Special Events with Santa, cookie The Market mixes it up all year long decorating and more! www.cityofrochester.gov/ holidaysatmarket with free-admission special events New this year, holiday cooking that supplement and complement demos from around the world and Community Garage Sales regular Market shopping days! specialty vendors featuring crafts and and Super Fleas The special events lineup for the items from our newest Americans An amazing array of collectibles, remainder of the year is listed and a special evening market curios and more! Cafes and coffee here; you can always check www. Thursday, December 19, 5 - 9 p.m., shops open on the Market and in the cityofrochester.gov/marketevents for in collaboration with the Market surrounding Market District too. the full slate. District Business Association and Free admission. Holidays at the Market Roc Holiday Village. (Shuttles to run between the two venues all evening) Sundays, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Spring A Rochester holiday tradition Specials at all Market District dates: Sundays, April 26, May 3, for over 25 years, restaurants and shops, horse-drawn June 14, June 21 and June 28. Holidays at the Market wagon rides around the District and www.cityofrochester.gov/garagesales features dozens of more.

21 FOOD TRUCK RODEOS FLOWER CITY DAYS Are You Interested in being Rodeos bring our community’s The sights and smells of spring flood a Market Vendor? creative mobile cuisine to the the Market, with dozens and dozens Call 585-428-6907 Tuesday through Market. Local brew and bands add of horticultural vendors on hand, Friday mornings, or go to www. to the flavor and fun. Over 30 trucks along with prepared food and drink cityofrochester.gov/marketvendors. each event. Free admission--bring vendors! 2020 dates: Sundays May Qualifying city-based businesses your own folding chairs and tables! 10, 17, 24, 31 and June 7. can get their first vending day at Spring dates: Wednesdays, April 29; Extra Memorial Day Weekend dates: the Market free through the new May 27; June 24. 5 - 9 p.m. www. Friday, May 22; Monday, May 25. City Entrepreneurs at the Market cityofrochester.gov/foodtruckrodeo All sales 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. www. program. Go to www.cityofrochester. cityofrochester.gov/flowercitydays gov/CEAM for more information.

Would you like to help out and get involved? Learn about joining the Public Market Friends! at www.marketfriends.org or call 585-428-7292.

Bringing in over 50,000 visitors to sponsored by Wegmans, clinics and Free holiday fun! the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ice performances on the rink, visit Santa, Roc Holiday Village: Rink, The City of Rochester Roc shop for gifts from local vendors and Holiday Village focuses on bringing artisans, eat at pop-up restaurants the magic of the holidays back to and so much more. Downtown Rochester! Check out www.rocholidayvillage. When the Village is open, enjoy com for more! Every Friday, Saturday free ice skating and skate rentals & Sunday In December 2019!

SPECIAL THURSDAY! December 19, 5 - 9 p.m., Double the fun and experience both! Shuttle to and from the Rochester Public Market and Roc Holiday Village all night long! 22 September 4, 2019 - June 26, 2020 Call 585-428-9777 for information City of Rochester, Department of PRESORTED Recreation and Youth Services STANDARD MAIL 400 Dewey Ave. US POSTAGE PAID Rochester, NY 14613 ROCHESTER, NY Permit No. 4380

Youth ages 14 -20 are invited to apply for 6-8 weeks paid summer work experience. Online applications will be available March 1 - March 26, 2020. Visit www.summeryouthemployment.org to apply Please Note: Youth who apply must be currently enrolled in middle/high school, or a high school equivalency program (TASK). This program is not for college students. For More Information Call (585) 428-6366