City of Albany recreation & community services Summer 2013 © iStockphoto.com/victorhe2002 community-building albany-style Let’s Pool Our Tools

Has the native flora in your backyard grown waist-high, but you really don’t want to own a weed wacker? Have turkeys permanently defaced your power drill? Are you circular-saw impaired? The City of Albany Recreation & Community Services Department is start- ing a tool lending library—Albany Tool Pool—so that we can all share those tools we only need every once in a while. Tool lending libraries work like regular libraries, except you don’t read the tools, you use them instead. Tool lending libraries give the community access to needed tools, without people having to purchase and store such things. Albany Tool Pool will provide For more information: low-cost access to tools, foster sustainability, and build community through www.albanyca.org/toolpool sharing. All good, right? Donations are now being accepted. Drop off your extra hand tools, garden- ing tools, working power tools or anything your neighbors might need for do-it-yourself home improvement projects. Donations will be accepted Sundays between 10 am and 1 pm at the Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic Avenue, beginning April 14. Stay tuned for when Albany Tool Pool opens. contents

Summer Approaches Time to jump on getting signed-up for camps, as they fill up fast. There’ll be no excuse this summer for flip-flopping around when there are so many engaging activities in this Activity Guide!

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Youth Activities Boomers & Beyond Dance. 2 Exercise & Dance. 30 Art . 3 Walking. 31 Martial Arts . 4 Special Interest. 32–33 Music. 5 Travel. 34–35 Sports & Fitness . 6–7 Senior Center . 36–37 Special Interest. 8 Arts Committee . 29 Summer Camps @theCenter . 38 Science . 10 Special Events . 39–43 Sports. 11–13 Special Interest. 14–15 Map. 44 Engineering . 16 Neighborhood Info. 45 Music. 17 Volunteers. 46 Friendship Club. 18–19 Green Things. 47 Sumer Camp Chart. 21 Parks & Facilities. 48–49 Adult Activities City Information . 50–51 Music. 22–23 How to Register. 51 Cooking . 23 Registration Form . 52 Art & Dance. 24 Special Interest. 25 Exercise & Fitness. 26–27 www.twitter.com/AlbanyRecDept Martial Arts . 27 www.facebook.com/albanyrec Adult Leagues . 28

activity guide Summer 2013 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 1 Youth Ballet: Beginning Ballet: Level 2

Ages 3.5–5 Ages 8–13 Dance This is an introduction to basic dance movements, to Your child will be introduced to more specific bal- age appropriate music, using fantasy and imagination let movements, which stimulate musical awareness, which helps develop basic motor movements. grace and muscular development in the older child.

ALBANY NON- ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. May 3–June 14 Fri 11:30 am–noon 7x $60 $70 May 3–June 14 Fri 4:30–5 pm 7x $60 $70 May 3–June 14 Fri 1:30–2 pm 7x $60 $70 June 21–July 12 Fri 4:30–5 pm 4x $36 $46

May 3–June 14 Fri 5:30–6 pm 7x $60 $70 Instructor: Mary Lyons June 21–July 12 Fri 11:30 am–noon 4x $36 $46 Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 6; Max: 25 June 21–July 12 Fri 1:30–2 pm 4x $36 $46 June 21–July 12 Fri 5:30–6 pm 4x $36 $46

Instructor: Mary Lyons Tap: Beginning Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 A g e s 3 . 5 – 5 Min: 6; Max: 25 This class is an introduction to the basic steps of tap dance using age appropriate music and songs. Ballet: Level 1 ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Ages 5–7 May 3–June 14 Fri 2–2:30 pm 7x $60 $70 Your child will be introduced to more specific bal- June 21–July 12 Fri 2–2:30 pm 4x $36 $46 let movements, which stimulate musical awareness, grace and muscular development. Instructor: Mary Lyons Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 ALBANY NON- Min: 6; Max: 25 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES.

May 3–June 14 Fri 3:30–4 pm 7x $60 $70 May 3–June 14 Fri 6–6:30 pm 7x $60 $70 Tap: Level 1 Albany Police Activities League (APAL) June 21–July 12 Fri 3:30–4 pm 4x $36 $46 Ages 5–7 APAL offers alternatives to crime and delinquency June 21–July 12 Fri 6–6:30 pm 4x $36 $46 by engaging youth in wholesome and character This class builds on the techniques to include simple Instructor: Mary Lyons building activities such as Crocodile wrestling combinations with partners. Location: Albany Community (grades 1–5), Girls Rock! Camp (middle school) and Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Open House at ALBANY NON- the Albany Police Youth Academy (high school), DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Min: 6; Max: 25 the last class of while establishing positive relationships between ballet & tap sessions. May 3–June 14 Fri 4–4:30 pm 7x $60 $70 the police and youth. Students can sign up June 21–July 12 Fri 4–4:30 pm 4x $36 $46 APAL also partners with the Albany Y to provide for “SummerHoliday”or Instructor: Mary Lyons Girls Rock! a program for middle school girls “Winter Wonderland.” Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 based on the Girls Circle curriculum. This popular Fee & rehearsal required. Min: 6; Max: 25 program is designed to help girls learn empowering

communications skills. APAL will host its annual Bicycle Rodeo on May Tap: Level 2 18, 2013 (details page 39). For information visit www.albanypal.net. Ages 8–13 This class introduces more complicated rhythms and Police & Youth Working Together for timing with pattern and direction. a Safer Community ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. May 3–June 14 Fri 5–5:30 pm 7x $60 $70 June 21–July 12 Fri 5–5:30 pm 4x $36 $46

Instructor: Mary Lyons Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 6; Max: 25

2 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 Camps YOUTH Art

Clay for Kids Partners in Creativity Draw/Paint from Life & Beyond

Ages 4–7 Ages 2–5 (with Adult) Ages 6–13 Make fun artistic sculptures pots and tiles and do a Even the youngest artists have a long attention span Explore fun techniques in drawing, watercolor and fun painting or drawing project on the last day of when freely exploring color, line, shape and texture, mixed media. Draw and paint figures, faces, mysti- class. Work with Bay Area artist Sharyl Gates. Sign-up while their adult partner observes casually while cal creatures and more with Bay Area artist, Sharyl early, this class fills up quickly. Parents are welcome creating a masterpiece of his/her own or enjoys Gates. Students will also learn a bit of Art History. in the classroom with their younger child. Parents socializing. Participants will have opportunities to Always something new. Bring a sketchbook and #2 may also make a piece or two for a material fee. $10 paint, print, try out different clays and mix media in pencil or ebony drawing pencil to class. material fee paid to the instructor. collages. Special projects include: holiday mask mak- ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ALBANY NON- ing, seasonal and holiday ideas. The class will provide DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. fine arts papers, paints and other material used by May 7–June 4 Tue 3:45–4:45 pm 5x $99 $109 May 8–June 5 Wed 2:15–3:15 pm 5x $109 $119 professional artists as well as, edible, nontoxic mate- Instructor: Sharyl Gates, [email protected], www.artsonia.com/schools/albany2 Instructor: Sharyl Gates, [email protected], rials that produce beautiful art work. $10 material www.artsonia.com/schools/albany2 Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room fee paid to instructor. Min: 4; Max: 16 Min: 4; Max: 8 ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. July 10–July 17 Wed 10 am–noon 2x $47 $57 Advanced Clay for Kids Instructor: Harriet Frank Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room Ages 8–14 Min: 3; Max: 6 Make sculptures pots, and tiles like the ancient Greeks. Learn to use the wheel. We will glaze our clay, and do a fun painting or drawing project the last day. Work with Bay Area Artist Sharyl Gates. Sign-up early, this class tends to fill. $10 material fee paid to the instructor.

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. May 8–June 5 Wed 4–5:15 pm 5x $119 $129

Instructor: Sharyl Gates, [email protected], www.artsonia.com/schools/albany2 Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room Min: 4; Max: 8

activity guide Summer 2013 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 3 Youth Martial Arts

Beginning Ki-Aikido

Ages 7–Adult Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido is a martial discipline, which teaches that relaxation is stronger than tension. Our goal is to bring balance even to our opponents and problems as a solution to conflict. We use martial techniques, meditation and breathing exercises to help develop the power of mind and body. Founded by Master Koichi Tohei, who was responsible for bringing the martial art of Aikido to the world in 1953. Taught and overseen by Maida Sensei, direct student and representative of Tohei Sensei. Maida Sensei holds the rank of 7th Dan Shihan (Master Instructor) and has taught professionally since 1976. This class is suitable for Adults of any level or Kids’ Ki-Aikido Albany Karate For Kids! physical ability, and for children ages 7 and older Ages 7–14 Ages 6–16 with some experience in Aikido. Younger children and children new to Aikido are welcome if accompanied Traditional Japanese Martial Arts instruction in Black-Belt Instructor Sensei Dara Connolly leads this onto the mat by a parent or guardian. The first hour Ki-Aikido for kids. Emphasis on relaxation, self- successful program to develop self-confidence and of class is recommended for all beginners. Continuing control and self-discipline. Students will learn rolls, skill in young people. Her renowned teaching style on to the second hour is recommended for those with throws, pins, meditation and breathing exercises. A develops each student individually in a positive and more experience or who are willing to be pushed a friendly, fun and safe class using positive, non-com- fun, non-aggressive environment. Students receive little. petitive traditional monastic style forms. Overseen one on one instruction in Tae Kwon Do, Japanese weapons and practical Self-Defense techniques. ALBANY NON- and taught by Maida Sensei, Chief Instructor of the DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Northern California Ki Society, 7th Dan, local parent, Throughout the year students may participate in Belt May 4–May 25 Sat 9–11 am 4x $54 $64 Rinzai Zen Priest and professional Aikido Instructor Tests and studio tournaments-family and friends are June 1–June 29 Sat 9–11 am 5x $54 $64 since 1976 and certified staff. invited to watch! New students are always welcome

July 6–July 20 Sat 9–11 am 3x $54 $64 ALBANY NON- and beginners may start at anytime. Please plan DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Instructor: Maida Sensei and certified staff, (510) 290-8640, your schedule carefully; there are no make-ups or [email protected] May 1–May 31* M/W/F 4–5 pm 1x/week $44 $54 credits for missed classes. Uniforms and test fees Location: Albany Community Center, Hall, 2-3x/week $64 $74 are optional and paid to Albany Karate for Kids, see Albany Senior Center (May 18) June 3–June 28 M/W/F 4:15–5:15 pm 1x/week $44 $54 Min: 5; Max: 25 instructor for details. 2-3x/week $64 $74 forms, Self-Defense & Weapons July 1–July 22 M/W/F 4:15–5:15 pm 1x/week $44 $54 Sat: 9–10 am (All levels) 2-3x/week $64 $74 Sat: 10–10:45 am (Advanced Blue Belt & up may attend 2x/wk) Instructor: Maida Sensei and certified staff, (510) 290-8640, ALBANY NON- [email protected] D A T E D A Y M E E T S RESIDENT RES. Location: Albany Community Center, Hall May 4–June 29 Sat 1-2x/week $87 $97 Min: 2; Max: 40 *No class on May 17 & May 27 July 6–Aug 24 Sat 1-2x/week $87 $97

Instructor: Sensei Dara Connolly & Back Belt team, (510) 847-2400, www.albanykarateforkids.com Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Albany Community Center, Hall (May 11 & Aug 24) Min: 4; Max: 50

4 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 EW EW N N YOUTH Guitar Ensemble Beginning Recorder I

Ages 12–Adult Ages 13–Adult Music Join the Albany Community Center Guitar Ensemble Recorder music from VERY beginning! Learn the and share your passion for guitar music and ensemble basics of music making through learning to play the performance. The classes will meet weekly working recorder. Students will learn basic fingering, blowing on pieces selected by the instructor. All the pieces and music reading. Student will study either soprano will be available online in both musical notation and or alto recorder, learning fingerings for an octave tablature form and will have accompanying audio and a half, hand position, blowing, breathing and files. The ensemble group will present a short recital tonguing; basic music reading skills. Beginner bass at the last class meeting of the session. This class is recorder may join class, but must play alto recorder open to guitarists of all skill levels, from beginner already.

to advanced. Visit http://theguitarinstructor.net/ ALBANY NON- Music Together® DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ensemble to find the selected pieces. Ages 0–5 Apr 9–June 11* Tue 6:30–7:30 pm 8x $69 $79 ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Music Together® is the award winning program that Instructor: Frances Feldon May 28–Aug 20* Tue 7–8 pm 12x $100 $110 Location: Albany Teen Center, 1331 Portland Ave, Memorial Park pioneered parent participation, early childhood Min: 8; Max: 50 *No class on May 7 & May 14 music classes. We provide a true family music experi- Instructor: Claude Sprague, (510) 859-4055, [email protected] ence, as siblings can attend the mixed age classes Location: Albany Community Center, Hall NEW together. Moms, dads, aunts, grandparents and best Min: 4; Max: 18 *No class on July 2 Low Intermediate Recorder buddies are all invited to attend. What will you and Ensemble your child find in a Music Together® class? Rainbow NEW Ages 13–Adult colored falling leaves, cows sitting in the old oak Classical Guitar Technique In this class, students will develop proficiency in tree, tyrannosaurus rex, shining stars, rockets to the Ages 16–Adult moon, trains to the beach. You will hear happy vil- ensemble skills playing in recorder ensemble of all Do you wish to read and play music for the guitar? lage harvest dances, Korean lullabies, Cuban rain for- sizes; which allows expansion to other recorder sizes. Learn to play a melody, understand rhythm and where est songs, Jazz, classical, oldies and goodies, music Refine understanding and practice of all elements notes are on the guitar. Students provide their own from around the globe as well as original composi- of music making through learning to play well in instrument, preferably with nylon strings. All levels tions written for Music Together® classes. You'll find recorder ensemble of all four sizes. Work with con- welcome. Please contact Claude Sprague for more drums of all sorts, bells, triangles, shakers, scrap- ductor with greater emphasis on tuning, execution information about the class. $18.50 material fee ers, kitchen instruments, scarves, stretchy dancing of fingerings, phrasing and articulation together. per text (if needed), to be collected by instructor. ribbon–instruments galore! May use class to obtain proficiency on tenor and bass Text: Classic Guitar Technique, Volume One by Aaron License fee: $50 (April), $40 (July) payable to sizes of recorder. Consort music from the Middle Ages Shearer. instructor. Included in the fee is a CD set, Song Book, to the 21st Century. Prerequisite: Beginning Recorder ALBANY NON- II or equivalent. Parent Guide DVD and Musical Growth chart. We offer DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ALBANY NON- two make-up classes per session to be used at any May 25–July 6 Sat 10–11:30 am 7x $88 $98 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. convenient location, day and time. Siblings under 6 July 13–Aug 24 Sat 10–11:30 am 7x $88 $98 Apr 9–June 11* Tue 7:30–8:30 pm 8x $69 $79 months old are free, over 6 months are $120 (April), Instructor: Claude Sprague, (510) 859-4055, Instructor: Frances Feldon $90 (July). [email protected] Location: Albany Teen Center, 1331 Portland Ave, Memorial Park Location: Albany Community Center, EOC & Craft Rooms Bay Area Parent: Best of the Best (2001-2012), Min: 8; Max: 50 *No class on May 7 & May 14 Best Enrichment Program: Parents' Press (2011), Best Min: 5; Max: 16 W Music Class: Oakland Magazine, Alameda Magazine, W NE NE High Intermediate Recorder Lamorinda Moms' Club, NPN, East Bay Express. Vocal Jazz Workshop ALBANY NON- Ensemble DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Ages 16–Adult Ages 13–Adult Apr 12–June 14 Fri 9:30–10:15 am 10x $154 $164 This class is an introduction to modern jazz singing More complex music, emphasis on developing all Apr 12–June 14 Fri 10:30–11:15 am 10x $154 $164 and covers the repertoire, the master singers and recorder technique, including greater facility, sight- July 5–Aug 16* Fri 9:30–10:15 am 6x $104 $114 composers and their styles. Discover the rich tapes- reading, varied articulation and practicing ensemble July 5–Aug 16* Fri 10:30–11:15 am 6x $104 $114 try of Ella’s singing, Duke Ellington’s writing, Billie skills. More one on-a-part playing. Polyphony from Instructor: Music Together Staff Holiday, Carmen McCrae, Sarah Vaughn and many medieval to modern for recorders. Prerequisite: Location: Albany Community Center, EOC Room more. Discover that you too can sing with style and Student must know both C and F fingerings, be able Min: 6; Max: 12 *No class on July 26 excitement! Classroom aids will include sheet music to carry line alone and have substantial previous handouts, youtube videos and mp3s of performances; ensemble experience to participate in this class. discussion of various singers, jazz music and history, Student must already play SATB or be willing to learn technique and style, piano accompaniment. Optional bass. aids: in-class videos of student performances, ALBANY NON- microphone technique, field trips and out of class DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. performances. Apr 9–June 11* Tue 8:30–9:30 pm 8x $69 $79

ALBANY NON- Instructor: Frances Feldon DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Location: Albany Teen Center, 1331 Portland Ave, Memorial Park June 8–Aug 10 Sat 10 am–noon 10x $234 $244 Min: 8; Max: 50 *No class on May 7 & May 14 Instructor: Rich Kalman Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room Min: 4; Max: 10 activity guide Summer 2013 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 5 YOUTH User Friendly Pilates: Increase Core Tennis: Private and Group Instruction

Strength Without Getting Hurt (Mixed Ages All Levels) Sports & Fitness Lessons are taught by our USPTA certified instructor, Ages 14–adult John Fry. Offered on a year-round basis, they are Your core muscles, the deepest abdominal, lumbar tailored to the students needs. Clinics and workouts and pelvic floor muscles, protect your spine and for league teams or tournament players are also prepare you for strenuous activities. Discover how available. Times and locations are arranged with the to develop core strength with the proper awareness instructor upon completing registration. Sign-up for and mental focus to get fit without getting hurt and the 5-session package and save. No refunds for the improve performance in dance, sports and martial 5-session package. arts. Instructor has over 20 years experience special- ALBANY NON- PRIVATE/GROUP TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. izing in movement education and injury prevention, Gentle Yoga Private 1/2 hr 1x $32 $42 and works in many different settings, including Ages 14–Adult Private 1 hr 1x $57 $67 physical therapy clinics, Kaiser hospitals and private Semi-Private 1 hr 1x $29 $39 Learn how to relax and enjoy a body-mind synchron- practice. He is a Certified Pilates Instructor and Group (Min 3) 1 hr 1x $22 $32 icity through the ancient practice of yoga. Students Feldenkrais® Somatic Practitioner with an extensive Group (Min 4) 1 hr 1x $18 $28 will learn how to do classic yoga postures in styles background as a professional dancer. This is a mixed borrowed from several schools of yoga. While hold- level class (beginning to intermediate). Mats pro- 5-Session Package 1 hr 5x $252 $302 ing the yoga poses, they will be shown how to vided. Instructor: John Fry & Staff stimulate acupressure points. The asana session Location: Memorial Park, Ocean View or Terrace Park ALBANY NON- Tennis Courts will be followed by healing pranayamas (breath- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Min: 4; Max: varies ing techniques), meditation and guided relaxation. May 15–June 26 Wed 5:45–6:45 pm 7x $88 $98 Instructor Viji Sundaram has been teaching yoga in July 10–Aug 21 Wed 5:45–6:45 pm 7x $88 $98 India and the US for 22 years. She is a certified yoga Instructor: Ernie Adams, (510) 619-9223, Kidz Love Soccer: Mommy/Daddy and Acu-yoga instructor, as well as, an acupressure www.bodyinaction.com & Me Soccer Location: Albany Community Center, Hall practitioner. Min: 8; Max: 35 Ages 2–3.5 (with parents) ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Introduce yourself and your toddler to the world’s May 1–May 29 Wed 6:30–8 pm 5x $56 $66 Zumba most popular sport! As you and your child participate June 5–July 3 Wed 6:30–8 pm 5x $56 $66 in our fun age-appropriate activities, your child will Ages 13–Adult July 17–Aug 14 Wed 6:30–8 pm 5x $56 $66 be develope their large motor skills and socialization

Instructor: Viji Sundaram Zumba is the popular fitness craze that is sweep- skills. The fun happens on the field, and in Mommy/ Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 ing the world! Zumba is the most fun you will have Daddy & Me Soccer, parents are a part of the action! Min: 5; Max: 20 exercising and it never feels like work! Salsa, Samba, Check the Rainout hotline 30 minutes before the Reggaeton, Cumbia, Merengue are just a few of the start of the class for the most up-to-date many types of Latin Rhythms we dance to. All levels Beginning Yoga information. Cancelled classes will be made up at the welcome. No experience is necessary. Instructor end of the session by adding an additional class at Ages 13–adult quickly previews the moves before each song. You the same day and time. Yoga is the study and integration of the body, mind can be certain to get a great workout, burn lots of ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. and breath to achieve greater health and vitality. calories and have a blast in this Zumba class. Grab Apr 20–June 15* Sat 2:15–2:45 pm 7x $86 $96 Through a series of physical postures, deep breath- your water bottle and bring a towel. Ditch the work- July 13–Aug 24 Sat 2:30–3 pm 7x $86 $96 ing, relaxation and mental concentration, students out, join the party, ZUMBA! Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Staff, will learn how to reduce stress, feel more energized ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Rainout Hotline (888) 372-5803 and enhance the overall quality of their lives. May 7–June 25 Tue 6:15–7:15 pm 8x $84 $94 Location: Jewel's Terrace Park, Tevlin & Terrace Drive, Albany ALBANY NON- Min: 6; Max: 20 *No class on Apr 27 & May 25 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Instructor: Teresa Heath-Hickman May 6–June 24* Mon 6:30–8 pm 7x $91 $101 Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 10; Max: 30 July 1–Aug 19 Mon 6:30–8 pm 8x $104 $114

Instructor: Jennifer Sowerwine Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 (May 6–May 20) Min: 5; Max: 30 *No class on May 27

6 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 Kidz Love Soccer: Tot Soccer Camps YOUTH

Ages 3.5–4 Little tykes will enjoy running and kicking just like the big kids! Encourages large motor skill develop- ment through fun soccer games and introduces small children to the group setting. Shin guards are required after the first meeting. Check the Rainout hotline 30 minutes before the start of the class for the most up-to-date information. Cancelled classes will be made up at the end of the session by adding an additional class at the same day and time.

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Apr 20–June 15* Sat 2:55–3:25 pm 7x $86 $96 July 13–Aug 24 Sat 3:10–3:40 pm 7x $86 $96

Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Staff, Rain-out Hotline (888) 372-5803 Location: Jewel's Terrace Park, Tevlin & Terrace Drive, Albany Min: 6; Max: 24 *No class on Apr 27 & May 25

Kidz Love Soccer: Pre Soccer

Ages 4–5 Children will have fun and learn the basic techniques of the game; all while building self-esteem and learning to follow instructions in a nurturing teach- ing environment. Shin guards are required after the first meeting. Check the Rainout hotline 30 minutes before the start of the class for the most up-to-date information. Cancelled classes will be made up at the end of the session by adding an additional class at the same day and time.

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Apr 20–June 15* Sat 3:25–4 pm 7x $86 $96 July 13–Aug 24 Sat 3:40–4:15 pm 7x $86 $96

Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Staff, Rain-out Hotline (888) 372-5803 Location: Jewel's Terrace Park, Tevlin & Terrace Drive, Albany Min: 6; Max: 24 *No class on Apr 27 & May 25

Kidz Love Soccer: Soccer 1

Ages 5–6 Players will learn dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, age-specific defense, etc. Fun skill games are played at every session and every participant will have a ball at his or her feet. Shin guards are required after the first meeting. Check the Rainout hotline 30 minutes before the start of the class for the most up-to-date information. Cancelled classes will be made up at the end of the session by adding an additional class at the same day and time.

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Apr 20–June 15* Sat 4–4:45 pm 7x $86 $96 July 13–Aug 24 Sat 4:15–5 pm 7x $86 $96

Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Staff, Rain-out Hotline (888) 372-5803 Location: Jewel's Terrace Park, Tevlin & Terrace Drive, Albany Min: 6; Max: 24 *No class on Apr 27 & May 25

activity guide Summer 2013 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 7 NEW Youth American Red Cross: Babysitters Performing Fun Poetry

Training Course Ages 7–9 Special Interest Ages 11–18 In this workshop, we explore various cool and unex- This course is to provide youth who are planning pected ways to bring a poem to life. We may dance, to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary sing, roll around on the floor, whisper or shout it, to safely and responsibly give care for children and stamp our feet or clap, or a little of everything! Wear infants. This training will help participants to devel- loose and comfortable clothes. op leadership skills; learn how to develop a babysit- ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ting business, keep themselves and others safe and May 8–June 12 Wed 3:30–4:30 pm 6x $88 $98 help children behave; and learn about basic child care and basic first aid. Note: 10-day pre-registration Instructor: Pascale Roger-McKeever Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 prior to class start date is required. Math: 3rd-8th Grade, Min: 8; Max: 20 ALBANY NON- Pre-Algebra & Algebra DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. NEW June 22 Sat 8:30–3:30 pm 1x $104 $114 Ages 7–13 Writing and Performing Fun Poetry July 20 Sat 8:30–3:30 pm 1x $104 $114 This class will cover: place value, multiplying three Ages 10–12 digits numbers, division with remainders, factors, Instructor: American Red Cross Staff Location: Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic Ever experience the world in poetry? Whether ordi- common factors and common multiples. It will also Min: 8; Max: 8 nary or enchanting, let’s write a poem together and address: equivalent fractions, fractions in lowest bring it to life like never before–singing, dancing, terms along with algebraic expression integers, deci- NEW A Brief Introduction to clapping, shouting, marching and whispering, in mals, fractions, and polynomial operations. Students slow-motion, maybe a little of everything? Wear Permaculture need to bring a spiral notebook, pencils and erasers. loose and comfortable clothes. ALBANY NON- Ages 14–Adult DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Apr 9–May 21* Tue 3:30–5 pm 6x $154 $164 Come join in an overview and discussion of what May 8–June 12 Wed 4:45–6:15 pm 6x $112 $122 June 27–Aug 8* Thur 9:30–11 am 6x $154 $164 Gaia’s Garden author, Toby Hemenway, calls, a Instructor: Pascale Roger-McKeever Instructor: Karen L. Wang design approach for a new era. Did you know that Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Location: Albany Community Center, Staff Lounge University’s as diverse as CSU, Oregon State and Min: 8; Max: 20 Min: 3; Max: 10 *No class on Apr 16 & July 4 UMass now offer classes in this blossoming field? You will learn about Permaculture’s ethical guide- lines and design principles and get a taste of how Math: Algebra I & II, Geometry & this powerful methodology can inform your own Trigonometry life. Recommended reading: What Permaculture isn’t Ages 12–18 and is (http://www.patternliteracy.com/668-what- This class will address fundamental algebraic laws permaculture-isnt-and-is). Pascale Roger-McKeever is originally from and operations including: absolute values and opera- ALBANY NON- France, grew up in Australia, DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. studied acting in London tions with fractions, algebraic operations, solving lin- May 14 Tue 6:30–9:30 pm 1x $12 $12 ear equations/linear inequalities, graphing quadratic and moved to New York Instructor: Delia Carroll City for the American equations, logarithms, exponentials. Angles and Location: Albany Community Center, EOC Room dream! In New York, trigonometric functions will aslo be taught. Students Min: 10; Max: 40 need to bring a spiral notebook, pencils and erasers. she graduated summa cum laude from ALBANY NON- NEW DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Drama; Just Be Yourself Columbia University Apr 6–May 18* Sat 3–4:30 pm 4x $104 $114 and pursued an acting Ages 10–16 June 27–Aug 8* Thur 11 am–12:30 pm 6x $154 $164 and writing career. She so Through creative and fun team physical and vocal Instructor: Karen L. Wang enjoyed expressing herself through Location: Albany Community Center, Staff Lounge exercises, we celebrate and embrace our uniqueness. poetry that she created a three women Min: 3; Max: 10 *No class on Apr 13, Apr 27 & July 4 We trust our imaginations as a gift to be explored performance piece of her poems. Last and developed. We further our confidence in our- August Pascale moved to Albany from selves and in others. Wear loose comfortable clothes. Halifax, Nova Scotia where she taught

Level I (AGES 10–12) drama and poetry performance to adults

ALBANY NON- and children, (K-8th). Pascale’s workshops DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. focuses on fun physical and vocal exercises May 9–June 13 Thur 3:30–4:30 pm 6x $88 $98 executed in groups, pairs or alone. No

Level II (AGES 13–16) workshop is ever the same; the content

ALBANY NON- is developed according to what happens DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. spontaneously in the group. Pascale is a May 9–June 13 Thur 4:45–6:15 pm 6x $112 $122 devoted teacher interested in supporting Instructor: Pascale Roger-McKeever and nurturing an authentic expression of Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Location: each participant’s individual qualities while Min: 8; Max: 16 also stretching them beyond what they already know about themselves or others.

8 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 summersummer campcamp

Get a jump on setting up summer activi- ties for the youngsters in your household. Following is our listing of camps offered this summer. Programs fill up fast, so register early!

activity guide Summer 2013 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 9 Camps Crazy Chemistry Secret Agent Lab

Ages 6–10 Ages 6–10 Science Explore and create exciting chemical reactions! In The Mad Science Secret Agent Camp is a fun journey this camp we’ll learn about the chemistry of our into the world of detection, spy science, and foren- everyday lives. We’ll make colorful concoctions and sics. Campers will examine the science behind the spy bubbling brews, study the chemistry involved in tools made famous by the world’s greatest spies! We not-so-simple things like chalk and soap and even will reconstruct activities using scientific methods experiment with the chemistry used by artists, spies and use the science of cryptology to send and decode and detectives. secret messages. Kids will get a chance to see what

ALBANY NON- can’t be seen by the naked eye and will follow in DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Sherlock’s steps to learn what tracks can tell us! Join July 8–July 12 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $164 $174 NASA: Journey into Outer Space the Mad Science Bureau of Investigations to help foil Instructor: Mad Science Staff a burglary using state-of-the art security techniques! Ages 6–10 Location: Marin Elementary School, Multi-Purpose Room ALBANY NON- Min: 12; Max: 24 From our atmosphere to the outer reaches of our DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. solar system, this hands-on program sends campers July 8–July 12 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $164 $174 on a quest for exploration! Comets, planets, stars and Flight Academy Instructor: Mad Science Staff Location: Marin Elementary School, Multi-Purpose Room more are all waiting to be discovered. Learn about Ages 6–10 Min: 12; Max: 24 the four forces of flight and the challenges of space Sign-up for Mad Science Flight Academy and explore travel. Camp includes a take home every day. Join us the fundamentals of flight. Learn characteristics of for Earth and Beyond, Astronaut-in-Training, Solar Future Geniuses the planets and discover the wonders of the Milky Launch, Eye on the Sky and Space Voyage! Way. See how air and wind affect kites, hot air bal- Ages 3.5–5.5 ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. loons and parachutes. Discover the fundamentals of Inspire young minds with the hands-on science June 24–June 28 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $164 $174 rocketry, the stages of rocket flight and experiment program! Tailored for pre-school and kindergartners, Instructor: Mad Science Staff with huge water rocket launches. We each build our this camp will use the scientific method to uncover Location: Albany Community Center, EOC Room own launchable rockets to take home. Take-homes the mysteries of motion and energy. We will experi- Min: 12; Max: 24 include the new Mad Science Skyblazer rocket, a rub- ment with everything from color to structures, and ber band-powered airplane, a kite, a boomerang, a from music to space! Each day includes a related take My First Lab: Preschool mini flying disc and more. home project young geniuses will enjoy beyond class ALBANY NON- time. Come have fun in this interactive and engaging DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Ages 4–6 camp. July 15–July 19 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $164 $174 Become a junior Mad Scientist! This camp is a ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. great introduction to science. Preschoolers explore Instructor: Mad Science Staff Location: Marin Elementary School, Multi-Purpose Room June 24–June 28 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $164 $174 their sense of sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. Min: 12; Max: 24 Children use a magnifying glass to discover the Instructor: Mad Science Staff Location: Albany Community Center, EOC Room world of creepy crawly creatures. Explore the science Min: 8; Max: 16 of the sea and the fascinating creatures that live Mad Machines & Robots

there. Campers become paleontologists by searching Ages 8–11 for fossils and participating in a mini dinosaur dig. Ureka! Science Camp Whether your child loves to build things or destroy Finally, take an exciting mission with Mad Science Ages 8–12 them, this week of camp includes lots of both! The to explore the planets, moons and stars. Take-home junior Mad Science engineers will design and build Ureka! Science is back again this summer with excit- projects included each day! structures using simple tools and their imaginations. ing new topics! We are a unique camp that introduces ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Kids will even construct a geodesic dome big enough young scientists to key concepts from biology, June 17–June 21 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $164 $174 for all the campers to sit inside! Then the machine chemistry, and physics. Our program uses engaging activities and experiments to teach concepts which July 22–July 26 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $164 $174 madness starts. Children will discover how many different machines, simple and complex, we use in are then applied to projects. Topics covered include Instructor: Mad Science Staff Location: Albany Community Center, EOC Room our daily lives. Campers will design simple machines energy, surface tension, capillary action, density, Min: 8; Max: 16 using pulleys, wedges, screws and levers and have chromatography, microscopic pond life, study of cells fun learning how catapults work, then we move on and much more! We promote critical thinking, team- to fun with the Mad Science robots! Each camper will work, problem solving and an exchange of ideas. A build robots that you can keep, all the while learn- great opportunity for your child to learn directly from ing the science of robotics. $30 lab fee paid to the instructors who are scientists. $20 material fee paid instructor includes a take home robot. to instructor.

ALBANY NON- ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. July 22–July 26 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $164 $174 July 15–July 19 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $179 $189 July 22–July 26 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $179 $189 Instructor: Mad Science Staff Location: Albany Community Center, EOC Room Instructor: Leera Rahman, Ph.D., Asha Harikrishnan Ph.D. Min: 12; Max: 24 Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 10; Max: 20

10 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 Challenger Sports: British Soccer: Half Day Camp Camps

British Soccer Camps AGES 6–16 Sports AGES 3–18 Emphasis is placed upon individual skill develop- Challenger Sports British Soccer Camps provide young ment, fundamental tactics and player confidence players with the rare opportunity to receive high-level through the Challenger Sports 1,000 touches curricu- coaching from a team of British experts in the heart of lum. Camp ends each day in the ever popular Camp their own community. Each camp offers age and ability World Cup! specific programs to cater to all children through its ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. comprehensive curriculum. Each child receives a camp July 15–July 19 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $155 $165 t-shirt and ball. For more information visit July 15–July 19 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $155 $165 www.challengersports.com. Instructor: Challenger Sports Staff Tennis Camps for Tots, Tweens & Teens HOST A COACH! Location: Ocean View Park, 900 Buchanan, Albany Camps are geared toward developing the young A truly memorable experience! Host a coach for the Min: 6; Max: 20 tennis player who needs to learn or improve their week of camp and you and your family will not only basic strokes and strategy. Focus is on learning, receive a cultural insight into international life but British Soccer: Full Day Camp fitness, and competition in a fun environment. also an $80 rebate. Instructor will break-down participants to groups AGES 10-18 based on their skills/experience. Bring one unopened British Soccer: First Kicks A more advanced camp for serious players. Elite can of tennis balls. Student to Coach ration is 8:1. camps focus on game-related techniques, tactical AGES 3–5 tiny Tots camp: AGES 4–6 development and coached match play. Camp meets A fun introduction to the basic elements of the game. for six hours per day and players should bring a lunch ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Small coaching groups, lots of running, kicking, and water with them to camp. laughing and new friends. Camp meets one hour per June 17–June 21 M–F 9­–10 am 5x $58 $68 ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. June 24–June 28 M–F 9­–10 am 5x $58 $68 day. July 15–July 19 M–F 9 am–4 pm 5x $214 $224 July 1–July 5* M, T, W, F 9–10­ am 4x $47 $57 ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. July 8–July 12 M–F 9­–10 am 5x $58 $68 Instructor: Challenger Sports Staff July 15–July 19 M–F 9–10 am 5x $88 $98 Location: Ocean View Park, 900 Buchanan, Albany July 15–July 19 M–F 9­–10 am 5x $58 $68 July 15–July 19 M–F 10–11 am 5x $88 $98 Min: 6; Max: 20 July 22–July 26 M–F 9­–10 am 5x $58 $68 July 15–July 19 M–F 3–4 pm 5x $88 $98 July 29–Aug 2 M–F 9­–10 am 5x $58 $68 Instructor: Challenger Sports Staff Aug 5–Aug 9 M–F 9­–10 am 5x $58 $68 Location: Ocean View Park, 900 Buchanan, Albany Aug 12–Aug 16 M–F 9­–10 am 5x $58 $68 Min: 8; Max: 24 Aug 19–Aug 23 M–F 9­–10 am 5x $58 $68 tweens camp: AGES 6–11

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. June 17–June 21 M–F 10 am–noon 5x $110 $120 June 24–June 28 M–F 10 am–noon 5x $110 $120 July 1–July 5* M, T, W, F 10 am–noon 4x $93 $103 July 8–July 12 M–F 10 am–noon 5x $110 $120 July 15–July 19 M–F 10 am–noon 5x $110 $120 July 22–July 26 M–F 10 am–noon 5x $110 $120 July 29–Aug 2 M–F 10 am–noon 5x $110 $120 Aug 5–Aug 9 M–F 10 am–noon 5x $110 $120 Aug 12–Aug 16 M–F 10 am–noon 5x $110 $120 Aug 19–Aug 23 M–F 10 am–noon 5x $110 $120 teens camp: AGES 12–16

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. June 17–June 21 M–F 1–3 pm 5x $110 $120 June 24–June 28 M–F 1–3 pm 5x $110 $120 July 1–July 5* M, T, W, F 1–3 pm 4x $93 $103 July 8–July 12 M–F 1–3 pm 5x $110 $120 July 15–July 19 M–F 1–3 pm 5x $110 $120 July 22–July 26 M–F 1–3 pm 5x $110 $120 July 29–Aug 2 M–F 1–3 pm 5x $110 $120 Aug 5–Aug 9 M–F 1–3 pm 5x $110 $120 Aug 12–Aug 16 M–F 1–3 pm 5x $110 $120 Aug 19–Aug 23 M–F 1–3 pm 5x $110 $120

Instructor: John Fry & Staff Location: Memorial Park Tennis Courts Min: 4; Max: 16 (Max: 12 Tiny Tots) *No class on July 4 activity guide Summer 2013 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 11 Camps About Skyhawks Soccer Skyhawks Soccer

AGES 3–12 AGES 6–12 Sports Skyhawks provides a wide variety of fun, safe and The #1 camp for learning the fundamentals of the positive programs that emphasize critical lessons soccer. Using our progressional curriculum, campers in sports and life, such as teamwork, respect and will gain the technical skills and sport knowledge sportsmanship. Our programs are designed to give required for that next step into soccer. Participants each child a positive introduction into sports while should bring appropriate clothing, shin guards, fostering a lifelong love for an active, healthy life- snack, lunch, water bottle and sunscreen.

style. Our patient and knowledgeable staff use a ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. variety of skill-building games and activities to give July 22–July 26 M–F 9 am–3 pm 5x $169 $179 each athlete a complete understanding and overview of the sport. Since 1979, Skyhawks has taught over Instructor: Skyhawks Staff Gymnastics and More Location: Memorial Park, 1331 Portland Avenue, Albany one million boys and girls life lessons through sports. Min: 15; Max: 28 Ages 3–5.5 Please view our website at www.skyhawks.com for This camp is designed to introduce young children to further information. the sport of gymnastics. Children will learn beginning Skyhawks Basketball

gymnastics and tumbling skills, working on bars, low Please Note: Participants receive a Skyhawks Sport AGES 7–12 balance beams, mini-trampolines, vaulting blocks Ball, T-shirt and Player Evaluation Certificate. The This fun, skill-intensive program is designed for and barrels and incline mates. Each day, your child Sport Ball varies depending on the camp and does beginning to intermediate players. An active week of will also participate in many other group activities not include Baseball and Track and Field. Participants passing, shooting, dribbling and rebounding makes including ball games, music activities and parachute should bring appropriate clothing, running shoes, two this one of our most popular programs. Our basket- and relay and circuit races. Students will be intro- snacks (lunch for full day programs), a water bottle, ball staff will also focus on respect, teamwork and duced to strength and flexibility exercises with fun and sunscreen. For more information on what to bring, responsibility. Participants should bring appropriate and challenging games. During the child's rest time, visit www.skyhawks.com. Please pre-register at least clothing, two snacks and water bottle. they will explore a variety of craft projects and other one week prior to the first day of camp. ALBANY NON- hands on activities. Note: One week pre-registration DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. prior to camp start date required. NEW June 24–June 28 M–F 9 am–3 pm 5x $169 $179 Tiny-Hawk: ALBANY NON- Instructor: Skyhawks Staff DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Soccer, Baseball, Basketball Location: Albany High School Gym Aug 19–Aug 23 M–F 9:30 am–12:30 pm 5x $181 $191 Min: 15; Max: 20 AGES 3–4 Instructor: California Gymnastic Services Location: Albany Community Center, Hall This camp introduces the essentials of Baseball, Min: 6; Max: 14 Basketball and Soccer. Through games and activities, Skyhawks Baseball

campers explore balance, hand/eye coordination, and AGES 6–12 skill development. Must be toilet trained in order to Youth Fencing Camp Learn the fundamentals of fielding, catching, throw- participate. ing, hitting and base running–in a fun, positive Ages 8–12 ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. environment. Athletes learn new baseball skills along This camp is tailored to introduce the sport of fenc- June 24–June 28 M–F 9–11 am 5x $149 $159 with vital life lessons such as respect, teamwork and ing to children. No experience is required. Activities Instructor: Skyhawks Staff responsibility. include technical and tactical drills, footwork and Location: Memorial Park, 1331 Portland Avenue, Albany ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. fun, fencing games. All equipment is provided. Please Min: 15; Max: 24 pack a lunch and healthy snack, wear long, comfort- July 15–July 19 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $149 $159 able pants, athletic shoes and bring a full water Instructor: Skyhawks Staff bottle. Extended care may be arranged. Mini-Hawk: Location: Memorial Park, 1331 Portland Avenue, Albany Soccer, Baseball, Basketball Min: 15; Max: 20 ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. AGES 4–7 June 17–June 21 M–F 9 am–3 pm 5x $339 $349 June 24–Jun 28 M–F 9 am–3 pm 5x $339 $349 This baseball, basketball, and soccer program gives children a fun and positive first step into athletics. July 8–July 12 M–F 9 am–3 pm 5x $339 $349 Through games and activities, campers explore bal- July 15–July 19 M–F 9 am–3 pm 5x $339 $349 ance, hand/eye coordination and skill development July 22–July 26 M–F 9 am–3 pm 5x $339 $349 at their own pace. Instructor: Karen Ladenheim-Martos, (510) 528-5110 ALBANY NON- Location: Sport Fencing Center, 5221 Central Avenue #9, DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Richmond (Off-site) June 17–June 21 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $149 $159 Min: 3; Max: 20 July 29–Aug 2 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $149 $159 Aug 12–Aug 16 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $149 $159

Instructor: Skyhawks Staff Location: Memorial Park, 1331 Portland Avenue, Albany Min: 15; Max: 24

12 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 Skyhawks Flag Football camps

AGES 6–12 Campers learn skills on both sides of the football including the core components of passing, catching and defense–all in a fun and positive environment. The week ends with the Skyhawks Super Bowl!

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. July 8–July 12 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $149 $159

Instructor: Skyhawks Staff Location: Memorial Park, 1331 Portland Avenue, Albany Min: 15; Max: 24 NEW Skyhawks Beginning Golf (SNAG)

AGES 5–9 Campers will learn the fundamentals of swinging, putting, and body positioning. Using the SNAG (Starting New at Golf) system, we have simplified instruction so that young players can make an effec- tive transition onto the golf course. All equipment provided.

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Aug 5–Aug 9 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $149 $159

Instructor: Skyhawks Staff Location: Memorial Park, 1331 Portland Avenue, Albany Min: 15; Max: 20 NEW Skyhawks Volleyball

AGES 7–12 The fundamental skills of volleyball are taught through game-speed drills and daily scrimmages that focus on passing, setting, hitting and serving. This co-ed program is designed for the beginning and intermediate player!

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. July 29–Aug 2 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $149 $159

Instructor: Skyhawks Staff Location: Albany High School Gym Min: 15; Max: 20

Skyhawks Track & Field

AGES 6–12 Skyhawks Track & Field combines technical develop- ment, fundamental techniques and safety with a major focus on fun! Using special equipment, our staff cover the fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching and cool-down techniques.

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Aug 5–Aug 9 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $149 $159

Instructor: Skyhawks Staff Location: Cougar Field Track, Albany Middle School Min: 15; Max: 20

activity guide Summer 2013 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 13 EW camps N Laughmaker’s Comedy Workshop Game Design: Beginning to Advanced

A g e s 7 – 1 2 Ages 8–12 Special Interest Students learn to write, film and edit specifically Improve your skills and impress family and friends for Comedic Digital Shorts and viral style comedy with your game! Advanced gamers work on individual videos. Using comedic techniques and funny themes, computers and are mentored through lessons such as students will finish at least one comedic digital short character movement, multiple platforms and game film. The final films can be downloaded on an USB formats. Beginners work in pairs and are introduced drive by the participants. to the fundamentals of game design and computer

ALBANY NON- programming! DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ALBANY NON- Aug 5–Aug 9 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $205 $215 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES.

Instructor: Freshi Films Staff July 29–Aug 2 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $205 $215 Super Chef Basics for Teens Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Instructor: Freshi Films Staff Min: 10; Max: 20 Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Ages 12–16 Location: Min: 10; Max: 20 Get confident in the kitchen! This dairy-free, gluten- free cooking class includes both meat and vegan Kids’ Carpentry Camp options for each recipe. We will broil, sautee, steam, A g e s 5 – 1 2 bake and ferment fresh whole foods. This class fea- Kids have enjoyed working with wood and learning tures safe knife skills and an overview of nutritional how to use hand tools in Kids’ Carpentry since 1982. benefits of featured ingredients by a certified nutri- Boys and girls are encouraged to develop problem- tion consultant. To become a Super Chef, we will vary solving skills while building their own cool projects ingredients each week to build confidence in the using applied math and fractions. They are also intro- students with the techniques. $20 material fee paid duced to a wide range of woodworking hand tools, to instructor. Note: One week pre-registration prior safety, and craftsmanship. Projects include super- to camp start date required. tops, boats, clocks, games, doll furniture, bird-feed- Day 1: quick broil and salads; Day 2: nut milk, pesto ers and many other projects to choose from. Our goal and smoothies; Day 3: sauerkraut and kimchi; Day 4: is to empower the students to become independent steamed vegetables and bean soup; Day 5: Ttrtillas thinkers! This program may be taken year round with and tamale pie different projects offered each session. Our motto is: ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. “Building confidence and teaching with respect and Aug 5–Aug 9 M–F 9:30–11:30 am 5x $154 $164 humor in a safe and happy environment.”

Instructor: Ilah Jarvis, NC ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Location: Albany Community Center, Kitchen Min: 3; Max: 9 July 22–July 25 M–Th 9:30–11 am 4x $107 $117 July 22–July 25 M–Th 11 am–12:30 pm 4x $107 $117 July 22–July 25 M–Th 12:30–2 pm 4x $107 $117 Aug 12–Aug 15 M–Th 9:30–11 am 4x $107 $117 Aug 12–Aug 15 M–Th 11 am–12:30 pm 4x $107 $117 Aug 12–Aug 15 M–Th 12:30–2 pm 4x $107 $117

Instructor: Director Michael Glass and his talented wife Jeab, (510) 524-9232, www.kidscarpentry.com Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room Min: 6; Max: 11

14 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 NEW Art Intensive Camps Write On! Summer Writing Lab Architecture with Kids camps

A g e s 7 – 1 4 A g e s 8 – 1 2 Ages 7–12 Make clay works of art-glaze, sculpture and tiles. Albany Middle School English teacher Abby Skrivan, How exciting would it be to design and build a Make a cool large poster to take home. Draw and MA, offers week-long, intensive creative writing skyscraper of your very own? This class introduces paint faces and mystical creatures, with focus on workshops for kids. These small classes offer a fun, students to explore architectural concepts through technique. Create masks and more with Bay Area supportive learning environment for writing, read- visuals, sketching and model building with materi- artist, Sharyl Gates. New projects every camp! $10 ing and learning from each other. The participants als such as wood, cardboard, clay and toothpicks. material fee paid to instructor. will have the opportunity to form an intimate, In this camp series we will explore structural basics

ALBANY NON- student-directed writing community as they develop such as columns, pyramids, bridges and skyscrapers. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. and deepen their mastery of the writing process. Maria Denney is a licensed architect in the State of June 17–June 21 M–F 1:30–4 pm 5x $167 $177 Students will take part in a wide range of writing California and a member of the American Institute of Aug 5–Aug 9 M–F 1:30–4 pm 5x $167 $177 exercises, including cooperative games, observa- Architects. Her passion is introducing architecture Aug 19–Aug 23 M–F 1:30–4 pm 5x $167 $177 tional writing, poetry, story writing and peer-editing. concepts to children and relating them to Science, Instructor: Sharyl Gates, This unforgettable week will culminate in the writing Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). $30 mate- http://www.artsonia.com/schools/albany2 and production of a bound “literary journal” of their rial fee paid to the instructor. Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room Min: 5; Max: 12 favorite work. ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Note: Students who attended in the summer of July 15–July 19 M–F 1:30–4:30 pm 5x $175 $185 2012 are encouraged to attend! Second and third- year students will deepen the progress made and Aug 5–Aug 9 M–F 1:30–4:30 pm 5x $175 $185 take their writing to a new level! Attending multiple Instructor: Maria Denney, AIA, www.arch-kids.com Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 sessions is also encouraged. Each week will focus on Min: 8; Max: 20 different skills and writing strategies.

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. June 17–June 21 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $164 $174 June 17–June 21 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $164 $174 June 24–June 28 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $164 $174 June 24–June 28 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $164 $174 July 1–July 5* M,T,W, F 9 am–noon 4x $134 $144 Maria Denney is a licensed architect in the State of California and a member of the July 1–July 5* M,T,W, F 1–4 pm 4x $134 $144 American Institute of Architects. She has July 8–July 12 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $164 $174 more than 12 years of experience July 8–July 12 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $164 $174 in design and construction of July 15–July 19 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $164 $174 public buildings including July 15–July 19 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $164 $174 schools and libraries in the Instructor: Abby Skrivan, MA Bay Area. Location: Albany Middle School, Room 210 Maria is teaching Min: 6; Max: 20 *No class on July 4 Architecture with Kids this NEW session. Each class begins Mixed Media Art Camp with visuals of the class topic which the students sketch. The A g e s 8 – 1 3 visuals begin with concepts which are This class is for those who love art and want to familiar to students such as the tree being explore new ways of using art materials. Structured nature's first column. The discussion is lessons will be given using different combinations of continued by exploring architecture from media (materials) such as: charcoal, ink, watercolors, around the world and how it has developed salt, oil pastels, chalk, pages out of old books, col- from ancient history to modern times. ored paper and more. These lessons will teach draw- Next is a hands-on building they create ing skills along with media usage and techniques. themselves to take home. Winoka Turin, a certificated classroom teacher who Maria enjoys encouraging each child to has taught for 25 years, fourteen years art exclu- try something new. Many children do not sively, will teach this camp. know what architecture is when they come ALBANY NON- to class, and are engaged in the hands-on DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. projects. July 8–July 12 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $194 $204 Architecture is a wonderful hands- July 29–Aug 2 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $194 $204 on way to engage students in Science, Instructor: Winoka Turin Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room Min: 5; Max: 12

activity guide Summer 2013 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 15 camps Engineering FUNdamentals Camps Play-Well: Jedi Engineering with Play-Well TEKnologies with LEGO® Engineering ENGINEERING CAMPS: We use LEGO® System and AGES 5–12 Technic products to teach engineering. Build X-Wings, droids and palaces inspired by designs Take a “crash course” in Demolition Derby, enter made a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Create the Sumo Wrestling Competition, design a Mighty motorized sand crawlers, drone assembly lines and Metropolis, challenge the Battle Track, build and race Battle cruisers. A new offering of imaginative and a locomotive faster than a speeding Worm Drive. Use original designs. LEGO® building components to explore concepts in Ages 5–6 physics, mechanical engineering, structural engineer- ALBANY NON- ing and architecture while playing with your favorite DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. creations. Children will be given instruction, design Aug 12–Aug 16 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $179 $189

challenges, and competitions appropriate to their Ages 7–12 facility with LEGO® Technic and System components. ALBANY NON- Each session will include directed projects with DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. instruction, performance-oriented projects with guid- Aug 12–Aug 16 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $179 $189 ance, and free-building time to construct that “Really Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Great Project” with huge quantities of LEGO®. These Location: Albany Community Center, Hall are fun, challenging, hands-on, and minds-on camps Min: 11; Max: 24 suitable for LEGO® novices to “maniacs.” Returning NEW students will work on new projects. For more informa- Play-Well: Pre-Engineering ® tion on Play-Well’s Camps, visit www.play-well.org. LEGO Robotics AGES 5– 6 a g e S 8 – 1 3 Have your child become a Play-Well Engineer! This basic introduction Lego Robotics Camp uses Play-Well: Engineering FUNdamentals Students will build cities, bridges, and motorized

robot building and computer programming to teach AGES 7– 12 cars/planes and explore the many creative possibili- science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) ties of engineering with the LEGO® system. With Have your child become a Play-Well Engineer! concepts within a team problem/solution recre- access to over 100,000 pieces of LEGO®, your child Students take on real-life engineering challenges ational setting. will have the opportunity to build what they have that explore concepts in physics, architecture, Through the use of the LEGO® Mindstorms NXT only dreamed of with the support of an experienced mechanical and structural engineering with over 2.0 kit, NXT-G software, and laptop computers, the Play-Well Engineering instructor to guide them. 100,000 pieces of LEGO® material. From racecars to camp experience is designed to be hands-on and lab ALBANY NON- battle tracks, this is a hands-on and minds-on camp DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. research activity based. All equipment and supplies suitable for LEGO® novices to "maniacs." Designed by June 24–June 28 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $179 $189 are provided for use. engineers, the curriculum challenges both new and July 8–July 12 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $179 $189 Although some participants may have had experi- returning students to reach the next level of engi- July 22–July 26 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $179 $189 ence with general LEGO® kits, simple robot building neering comprehension all while having fun. and simple programming assume no prior experience. Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies ALBANY NON- Location: Albany Community Center, Hall After introductory training, students will be able DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Min: 11; Max: 24 to program autonomous robot STEM lab tasks (chal- June 24–June 28 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $179 $189

lenges) and games. Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Peter Margolis is a California credentialed middle Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Play-Well: Junkyard Challenge Min: 11; Max: 24 and high school teacher. Academically, he holds three a g e S 7 – 1 2 masters degrees in Recreation Administration, MBA, Because engineering is always a team effort, this and Education. Currently, he is on the advisory board Play-Well: Bash Em’ Bots camp teaches students how to work collaboratively to for the Richmond High School Engineering Academy. AGES 7– 12 design and build the fastest, strongest, most maneu- ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. verable, coolest machines and structures possible Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a mas- July 22–July 26 M– F 1:30–4:30 pm 5x $179 $189 to solve real world engineering challenges. In this sive motorized machine? Our Play-Well Engineering advanced camp, success comes from creative think- Aug 12–Aug 16 M– F 1:30–4:30 pm 5x $179 $189 instructors guide students in this advanced Play-Well ing and resourceful use of â€oe The Junkyard― – Instructor: Peter Margolis engineering camp, as they re-engineer standard Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 home to more than 100,000 LEGO® pieces! Students vehicles into mechanized machines that can traverse Min: 10; Max: 20 will build elevators, bulldozers, conveyor belts and challenging obstacles, battle against fellow bots and other motorized and alternatively powered contrap- take on Play Well Instructors ’ colossal creations. tions to complete this challenging course. ALBANY NON- The courses offered on this page utilize LEGO® DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. products as a learning tool. LEGO® is a trademark July 22–July 26 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $179 $189 July 8–July 12 M– F 1–4 pm 5x $179 $189 of the LEGO® Group of companies and is mentioned Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies for informational purposes only. The LEGO® Group of Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Location: Albany Community Center, Hall companies is not affiliated with or a sponsor of these Min: 11; Max: 24 Min: 11; Max: 24 courses. No endorsement or sponsorship of these courses by the LEGO® Group of companies is implied.

16 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 Beginners Plus Concert Band Camp camps

Ages 7–12 Grades 5th–9th (Incoming) Music An ensemble for elementary and middle school string This class is designed for students with 1+ years of players with approximately 1.5–3 years of study. band experience. This week long camp will include

ALBANY NON- two concert bands, master classes, sectionals and DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. full band rehearsals. Camp is geared for the level June 17–July 12* M–F 10:30–11:20 am 19x $150 $160 of students who are in 5th grade band through 8th Instructor: Dennie Mehocich grade band The week will culminate in a grand finale Location: Cornell Elementary School, Library concert at Albany High School on Friday, June 21, Min: 5; Max: 15 *No class on July 4 at noon.

ALBANY NON- Junior String Orchestra DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Albany String Academy June 17–June 21 M–F 9 am–12:30 pm 5x $164 $174 Ages 10–16 Ages 6–16 Instructor: Craig Bryant & Richard Chisholm A repertoire class for the advanced string player look- Location: Albany High School, Band & Choir Room Looking for something challenging, fun, creative ing for a fun and challenging ensemble experience, Min: 20; Max: 200 and beautiful for kids to do next summer? Want your learning the finer points of string and ensemble child to acquire a skill that improves analytical, criti- technique. cal thinking, fine motor, organizational and artistic Jazz Band Camp ALBANY NON- abilities, something they can take with them and DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Grades 6th–8th (incoming) make friends for life along the way? Then come on June 17–July 12* M–F 11:30 am–12:20 pm 19x $150 $160 This camp is designed for students with 2+ years of board with the Albany String Academy. Founded by Instructor: Dennie Mehocich band and/or jazz band experience who can play one professional violinist, string teacher and director Location: Cornell Elementary School, Library octave scales on their instruments as a minimum Dennie Mehocich, classes at the Academy are for Min: 5; Max: 25 *No class on July 4 requirement. The week long camp will include two those who want to get the best start in string play- jazz bands, master classes, improvisation workshops ing through a classroom ensemble format, learning Young Beginners Strings and instruction on how to practice jazz fundamentals from an experienced string professional, building a (scales and patterns). For rhythm section instru- solid foundation in the fundamentals of good string Ages 4.5–9 ments, it is highly encouraged that students be able playing. Classes meet daily, M–F for four weeks, For young kids with essentially no previous string- to read music. This camp is focused for students in ending with a public performance. Ms. Mehocich is playing experience and high interest. Students 6-8th grade, although talented 5th grade students a 30+ year Marin Symphony violinist and veteran of should be able to use buttons on clothing and tie are welcome. The week will culminate in a final con- the Best of Broadway series in San Francisco, includ- own shoes (exhibit good fine motor skills). cert at Albany High School on Friday, ing the five-year run of The Phantom of the Opera. ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. June 28, at noon. She maintains private teaching studios in both June 17–July 12* M–F 9:30–10:20 am 19x $150 $160 ALBANY NON- San Rafael and the Albany area. She is owner and DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Instructor: Dennie Mehocich manager of the Marin String Quartet & Ensembles, a June 24–June 28 M–F 9 am–12:30 pm 5x $164 $174 Location: Cornell Elementary School, Library musical entertainment business. You must speak with Min: 5; Max: 15 *No class on July 4 Instructor: Craig Bryant & Keith Johnson the instructor before you procure an instrument for Location: Albany High School, Band & Choir Room your string-playing child. Mandatory Parent/Guardian Min: 5; Max: 180 Meeting on Monday, June 10, 7:00 pm, 1345 Martin Luther King Jr. Way @ Rose Street in north Berkeley (across from Fat Apples Berkeley).

activity guide Summer 2013 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 17 Friendship Club Friendship HE FRIENDSHIP CLUB is the City Spring Camp 2013* of Albany’s after-school recreation program for children grades 1–5 April 15–19 • Mon–Fri • 8 am–6 pm attending Albany schools (Marin, Cornell and Weekly fee: $200 for Albany residents; $210 non-residents Ocean View). Children ages 6–12 (grades 1–5) The program provides a well-supervised environment for children to make friends, enhance self-esteem and develop social skills. Friendship Club offers a variety of activities from outdoor/indoor games of a non-competitive nature, age appropriate arts and crafts, arcade and video games, afternoon snack as well as a daily homework period from 4–5 pm. The program fosters an atmosphere that allows children to be enter- tained in a safe after-school setting. Program hours are 1:55 pm to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with a capacity of 65 students. A minimum attendance of three days per week is required; morning care and drop-in service are not available. Friendship Club Fees Fees include daily transportation from Albany elementary schools to Friendship Club. An initial deposit of $150 is required at the time of registration for new students, $50 of which is a non-refundable process- ing fee and the remaining $100 is applied toward the first month of tuition (with the balance billed later). A $10 monthly fee will be added for non-Albany residents. Please note: If your child attends our program on Wednesdays and are released from school at 3 pm, a $15 fee will be added to your monthly bill.

Fall Enrollment Open enrollment begins July 1, 2013.

1:55–6 pm 3–6 pm 3 days/week $275/month $196/month 4 days/week $350/month $246/month 5 days/week $428/month $297/month Friendship Club Brad Griffith, Recreation Supervisor 900 Buchanan Street (Ocean View Park) (510) 559-7220

18 Friendship Club Friendship HE FRIENDSHIP CLUB is the City Spring Camp 2013* MONDAY Trip to Albany Bowl *Full-week service only for camps. of Albany’s after-school recreation TUESDAY Day at the Movies (TBD) Drop-in service not available. program for children grades 1–5 April 15–19 • Mon–Fri • 8 am–6 pm WEDNESDAY Trip to Park (Martinez) & BBQ Scheduled trips are subject attending Albany schools (Marin, Cornell and Weekly fee: $200 for Albany residents; $210 non-residents THURSDAY Trip to Boomers Fun Center to change. Ocean View). Children ages 6–12 (grades 1–5) FRIDAY On-Site makin' s'mores & movie 10-child minimum. The program provides a well-supervised environment for children to make friends, enhance self-esteem and develop social skills. Friendship Club offers a variety of activities from outdoor/indoor games of a non-competitive nature, age appropriate arts and crafts, arcade and video games, afternoon snack as well as a daily homework period from 4–5 pm. The program fosters an atmosphere that allows children to be enter- tained in a safe after-school setting. Program hours are 1:55 pm to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with a capacity of 65 students. A minimum attendance of three days per week is required; morning care and drop-in service are not available. Friendship Club Fees Fees include daily transportation from Albany elementary schools to Friendship Club. An initial deposit of $150 is required at the time of registration for new students, $50 of which is a non-refundable process- ing fee and the remaining $100 is applied toward the first month of tuition (with the balance billed later). A $10 monthly fee will be added for non-Albany residents. Please note: If your child attends our program on Summer CAMP 2013 Wednesdays and are released from school Children ages 6–12 (grades 1–5) • Mon–Fri • 8 am–6 pm at 3 pm, a $15 fee will be added to your Weekly fee: $200 for Albany residents; $210 non-residents monthly bill. SCHEDULE June 24–28 Travel and See Chabot Space Center/Day at the movies July 1–5* Life is but a Dream Fairyland/Pixie Playland TIME ACTIVITY July 8–12 The Captive Wild Tilden Park/Oakland Zoo 1:55–2:15 pm Transport early bird from schools to FC July 15–19 Farm Animals Lindsay Museum/Ardenwood 1:55–6 pm 3–6 pm July 22–26 Bean Pies! Jelly Belly Factory/Dominos Pizza 3 days/week $275/month $196/month 2:15–3 pm Organized free play 4 days/week $350/month $246/month 2:40, 3:05 pm Transport late bird from July 29–Aug 2 Up and Away! Pump it up!/Sky High! 5 days/week $428/month $297/month schools to FC Aug 5–9 Cooking up the fun! Boomers/BBQ at Refugio Park (Hercules) Friendship Club 3–3:30 pm Circle time August 12–16 Science Train Western Railway Museum/LH of Science 3:30–4 pm Snack August 19–23 Wild Adventure The Jungle/Scandia Brad Griffith, Recreation Supervisor 4–4:30 pm Homework assistance 900 Buchanan Street (Ocean View Park) **Camp closed on July 4, reduced fee for that week $150 Albany residents/$160 non- 4:30–5:30 pm Outdoor activities, field (510) 559-7220 residents. sports, games, park play For more information about the camp please contact Brad Griffith at (510) 559–7220. 5:30–6 pm Quiet indoor games To register, please contact the Albany Recreation and Community Services Department 6 pm Friendship Club closes at (510) 524–9283. Camps fill-up fast. Call today!

activity guide Summer 2013 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 19 Girl's Sports Rock Sports Girl's

Being part of a team while making new friends and learning new skills does a girl good! There is a long list of benefits for girls who participate in sports. Being involved in sports can boost self-esteem by improving confidence, physical strength, and leadership skills. Participating in sports reduces high-risk behaviors like smoking, drinking and drug use. Participating is sports can also reduce symptoms of stress and depression as well as improve mental ability and concentration. What are you waiting for?! Get involved in sports with any of your local and/or regional agencies that offer sports for girls. The City of Albany offers soccer, tennis, softball, baseball, cheerleading, basketball, flag football, fitness camps and more. For more information consult this Activity Guide or call the Recreation Department at 524-9283. You can also view the Activity Guide and register for classes online at www.albanyca.org/rec.

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Tots Tennis 9–10 am 4–6 11 British Soccer First Kicks Varies 3–5 11

Tween Tennis 10 am–noon 7–11 11 British Soccer 1/2 Day 9 am–noon/1–4 pm 6–16 11

Teen Tennis 1–3 pm 12–18 11 British Soccer Full Day 9 am–4 pm 10–18 11

Art Intensive Camp 1:30–4 pm 7–14 15 Architecture with Kids 1:30–4:30 pm 7–12 15 Writing Lab 9 am–noon/1–4 pm 8–12 15 Week 6: JULY 22–26 My Frist Lab: Preschool 9 am–noon 4–6 10 Tots Tennis 9–10 am 4–6 11 Mini-Hawk Multi-Sports 9 am–noon 4–7 12 Tween Tennis 10 am–noon 7–11 11 Concert Band 9 am–12:30 pm Grades 5–9 17 Teen Tennis 1–3 pm 12–18 11 Young Beginners Strings 9:30–10:20 am 4.5–9 17 Fencing Camp 9 am–3 pm 8–12 12 Strings for Beginners Plus 10:30–11:20 am 7–12 17 Skyhawks Soccer 9 am–3 pm 6–12 12 Junior String Orchestra 11:30 am–12:20 pm 10–16 17 Play-Well: Pre-Engineering 9 am–noon 5–6 16 Fencing Camp 9 am–3 pm 8–12 12 Play-Well: Bash Em’ Bots 1–4 pm 7–12 16 Week 2: JUNE 24–28 Ureka! Science Lab 9 am –noon 8–12 10 Tots Tennis 9–10 am 4–6 11 My First Lab 9 am–noon 4–6 10 Tween Tennis 10 am–noon 7–11 11 Mad Machines & Robots 1–4 pm 8–11 10 Teen Tennis 1–3 pm 12–18 11 Kids’ Carpentry 9:30–11 am 5–12 14 Fencing Camp 9 am–3 pm 8–12 12 Kids’ Carpentry 11 am–12:30 pm 5–12 14 Writing Lab 9 am–noon/1–4 pm 8–12 15 Kids’ Carpentry 12:30–2 pm 5–12 14 Tiny-Hawk Multi-Sports 9–11 am 3–4 12 Week 7: JULY 29–August 2 Play-Well: Pre-Engineering 9 am–noon 5–6 16 Tots Tennis 9–10 am 4–6 11 Play-Well: Engineering FUNdamentals 1–4 pm 7–12 16 Tween Tennis 10 am–noon 7–11 11 Skyhawks Basketball 9 am–3 pm 7–12 12 Teen Tennis 1–3 pm 12–18 11 Future Geniuses 9 am–noon 3.5–5.5 10 Mixed Media Art 1–3 pm 8–13 15 NASA: Journey into Outer Space 1–4 pm 6–10 10 Mini-Hawk Multi-Sports 9 am–noon 4–7 12 Jazz Band Camp 9 am–12:30 pm Grades 6–10 17 Skyhawks Volleyball 9 am–noon 7–12 13 Week 3: JULY 1–5 (No Camp on July 4) Freshi Game Design 9 am–noon 8–12 14 Tots Tennis 9–10 am 4–6 11 Week 8: AUGUST 5–9 Tween Tennis 10 am–noon 7–11 11 Tots Tennis 9–10 am 4–6 11 Teen Tennis 1–3 pm 12–18 11 Tween Tennis 10 am–noon 7–11 11 Writing Lab 9 am–noon/1–4 pm 8–12 15 Teen Tennis 1–3 pm 12–18 11 Week 4: JULY 8–12 Super Chef Basics 9:30–11:30 12–16 14 Tots Tennis 9–10 am 4–6 11 Skyhawks Golf 9 am–noon 5–9 13 Tween Tennis 10 am–noon 7–11 11 Art Intensive Camp 1:30–4 pm 7–14 15 Teen Tennis 1–3 pm 12–18 11 Comedy Workshop 9 am–noon 7–12 14 Writing Lab 9 am–noon/1–4 pm 8–12 15 Architecture with Kids 1:30–4:30 pm 7–12 15 Secret Agent Lab 9 am–noon 6–10 10 Skyhawks Track & Field 9 am–noon 6–12 13 Crazy Chemistry 1–4 pm 6–10 10 Week 9: AUGUST 12–16 Play-Well: Pre-Engineering 9 am–noon 5–6 16 Tots Tennis 9–10 am 4–6 11 Play-Well: Junkyard Challenge 1–4 pm 7–12 16 Tween Tennis 10 am–noon 7–11 11 Skyhawks Flag Football 9 am–noon 6–12 13 Teen Tennis 1–3 pm 12–18 11 Fencing 9 am–3 pm 8–12 12 Play-Well: Jedi Engineering 9 am–noon 5–6 16 Mixed Media Art 1–4 pm 8–13 15 Play-Well: Jedi Engineering 1–4 pm 7–12 16 Week 5: JULY 15–19 Mini-Hawk Multi-Sports 9 am–noon 4–7 12 Tots Tennis 9–10 am 4–6 11 Kids’ Carpentry 9:30–11 am 5–12 14 Tween Tennis 10 am–noon 7–11 11 Kids’ Carpentry 11 am–12:30 pm 5–12 14 Teen Tennis 1–3 pm 12–18 11 Kids’ Carpentry 12:30–2 pm 5–12 14 Fencing 9 am–3 pm 8–12 12 Week 10: AUGUST 19–23 Flight Academy 9 am–noon 6–10 10 Tots Tennis 9–10 am 4–6 11 Ureka! Science Camp 9 am–noon 8–12 10 Tween Tennis 10 am–noon 7–11 11 Writing Lab 9 am–noon/1–4 pm 8–12 15 Teen Tennis 1–3 pm 12–18 11 Skyhawks Baseball 9 am–noon 6–12 12 Gymnastics & More 9:30 am–12:30 pm 3–5.5 12

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Adults N N Beginning Recorder I Albany Big Band Jazz Ensemble

Ages 13–Adult Adult Music Recorder music from VERY beginning! Learn the The band has been playing and performing in and basics of music making through learning to play the around Albany for more than 15 years under the recorder. Students will learn basic fingering, blowing umbrella of the former Albany Adult School, and now and music reading. Student will study either soprano becomes part of the City of Albany’s Recreation and or alto recorder, learning fingerings for an octave Community Services Activities program. We play clas- and a half, hand position, blowing, breathing and sic to modern instrumental and vocal jazz, swing, tonguing; basic music reading skills. Beginner bass latin and other genres arranged for traditional 18-20 W recorder may join class, but must play alto recorder piece jazz big band, ordinarily saxophones, trumpets, NE already. trombones, guitar, piano, bass and percussion. Our Guitar Ensemble ALBANY NON- band offers an opportunity to learn, play, and per- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Ages 12–Adult form tightly arranged jazz, and to explore the vibrant Apr 9–June 11* Tue 6:30–7:30 pm 8x $69 $79 Join the Albany Community Center Guitar Ensemble experience of soloing and singing with a big band. Instructor: Frances Feldon Playing and singing level is intermediate and above; and share your passion for guitar music and ensemble Location: Albany Teen Center, 1331 Portland Ave, Memorial Park experience with jazz and swing idiom is recom- performance. The classes will meet weekly working Min: 8; Max: 50 *No class on May 7 & May 14 on pieces selected by the instructor. All the pieces mended. Participation in the band requires a commit- will be available online in both musical notation and NEW ment to attend regular rehearsals, and to participate tablature form and will have accompanying audio Low Intermediate Recorder in occasional public performances. Due to limited files. The ensemble group will present a short recital Ensemble space, enrollment is by permission of instructor only. For information about how to join or other questions at the last class meeting of the session. This class is Ages 13–Adult open to guitarists of all skill levels, from beginner about enrollment, contact instructor. Performances In this class, students will develop proficiency in to advanced. Visit http://theguitarinstructor.net/ may be scheduled outside regular rehearsal dates and ensemble skills playing in recorder ensemble of all ensemble to find the selected pieces. times. $20 material fee paid to instructor. sizes; which allows expansion to other recorder sizes. ALBANY NON- ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Refine understanding and practice of all elements DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. May 28–Aug 20* Tue 7–8 pm 12x $100 $110 of music making through learning to play well in Apr 3–June 5 Wed 7–9:15 pm 10x $49 $59

Instructor: Claude Sprague, (510) 859-4055, recorder ensemble of all four sizes. Work with con- Instructor: Bob Levenson (Musical Director), Rich Kalman (Vocal [email protected] ductor with greater emphasis on tuning, execution Director), Bernard Knapp (Library/Administration), Location: Albany Community Center, Hall of fingerings, phrasing and articulation together. [email protected], albanyjazzband.org Location: Albany High School Band Room 20 Min: 4; Max: 18 *No class on July 2 May use class to obtain proficiency on tenor and bass Min: 12; Max: 25 sizes of recorder. Consort music from the Middle Ages Classical Guitar Technique to the 21st Century. Prerequisite: Beginning Recorder II or equivalent. Ages 16–Adult ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Do you wish to read and play music for the guitar? Apr 9–June 11* Tue 7:30–8:30 pm 8x $69 $79 Learn to play a melody, understand rhythm and where notes are on the guitar. Students provide their own Instructor: Frances Feldon Location: Albany Teen Center, 1331 Portland Ave, Memorial Park Teresa Colyer has been conductor of the instrument, preferably with nylon strings. All levels Albany Chamber Orchestra for six years. She Min: 8; Max: 50 *No class on May 7 & May 14 welcome. Please contact Claude Sprague for more joined as a violinist in 1994, sang solos with the orchestra and information about the class. $18.50 material fee NEW stepped up to the podium per text (if needed), to be collected by instructor. High Intermediate Recorder to assist Ernest Douglas Text: Classic Guitar Technique, Volume One by Aaron in 2004. Ensemble Ms. Colyer has Shearer. Ages 13–Adult performed as a singer ALBANY NON- with local organizations DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. More complex music, emphasis on developing all including the San May 25–July 6 Sat 10–11:30 am 7x $88 $98 recorder technique, including greater facility, sight- Francisco Opera, San July 13–Aug 24 Sat 10–11:30 am 7x $88 $98 Francisco Chamber Singers reading, varied articulation and practicing ensemble (now Volti), Bracebridge Instructor: Claude Sprague, (510) 859-4055, skills. More one on-a-part playing. Polyphony from Singers and Cinnabar Opera. [email protected] medieval to modern for recorders. Prerequisite: As a student at Bryn Mawr College, where Location: Albany Community Center, EOC & Craft Rooms she earned her B.A. in musicology, she studied Student must know both C and F fingerings, be able Min: 5; Max: 16 conducting with Tamara Brooks. Locally, she to carry line alone and have substantial previous has studied with Martha Stoddard and David ensemble experience to participate in this class. Ramadanoff. Ms. Colyer participated in the Student must already play SATB or be willing to learn Rose City International Conducting Workshop in 2007 and the Advanced Conducting bass. Workshop in Spain in 2009 and Russia in 2011, ALBANY NON- where she studied with Oleg Proskurnya and DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Leonid Korchmar. She also teaches public Apr 9–June 11* Tue 8:30–9:30 pm 8x $69 $79 school in San Rafael.

Instructor: Frances Feldon Location: Albany Teen Center, 1331 Portland Ave, Memorial Park Min: 8; Max: 50 *No class on May 7 & May 14

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N Adults Vocal Jazz Workshop Cultured Sauerkraut

Ages 16–Adult Adult This class is an introduction to modern jazz singing Cooking Cultured sauerkraut is deliciously rich in probiotics and covers the repertoire, the master singers and or “good bacteria” but a 16 oz jar can cost as much composers and their styles. Discover the rich tapes- as $10. In this class, you can learn how to make a try of Ella’s singing, Duke Ellington’s writing, Billie gallon for as little as $2 with a variety of vegetable Holiday, Carmen McCrae, Sarah Vaughn and many and spice variations. Tips for making low-sodium more. Discover that you too can sing with style and kraut are included in this class. $5 material fee paid excitement! Classroom aids will include sheet music to instructor. handouts, youtube videos and mp3s of performances; ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. discussion of various singers, jazz music and history, May 18 Sat 11 am–12:30 pm 1x $39 $49 technique and style, piano accompaniment. Optional Indian Vegetarian Cooking aids: in-class videos of student performances, Instructor: Ilah Jarvis Location: Albany Community Center, Kitchen microphone technique, field trips and out of class Adult Min: 3; Max: 10 performances. In this 3-hour workshop, students will be shown how ALBANY NON- to prepare mouth-watering vegetarian dishes from NEW DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. the cuisines of India. At the end of the class, stu- Sugar Slave June 8–Aug 10 Sat 10 am–noon 10x $234 $244 dents can enjoy a multi-course meal. $8 material fee Adult Instructor: Rich Kalman paid to the instructor. Note: 5 day pre-registration Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room Sugar cravings out of control? Stop beating yourself required. Min: 4; Max: 10 up and address nutritional, habitual and emotional Menu: Pooris (deep fried wheat bread), chenna triggers with compassion and humor. This class NEW masala and cilantro/mint/coconut chutney Albany Community Chorus includes a taste test of alternative sweeteners, cook- ALBANY NON- ing demo and top recommendations worksheet to DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Adult help you put what you learn to the test. $5 paid to June 1 Sat 10 am–1 pm 1x $40 $50 Come join us in song! The Albany Community Chorus instructor. Instructor: Viji Sundaram, [email protected] sings music spanning all genres, cultures and periods ALBANY NON- Location: Albany Community Center, Kitchen DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. of music history. We perform 3-4 times per year at Min: 5; Max: 15 May 11 Sat 11 am–12:30 pm 1x $39 $49 various locations in Berkeley and Albany. NEW Instructor: Ilah Jarvis ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Gluten-free Workshop Location: Albany Community Center, Kitchen Apr 2–June 11* Tue 7–9 pm 10x $79 $89 Min: 3; Max: 10 Adult Instructor: Mary Stocker Location: Albany High School, Room 22 Get the low down on gluten intolerance and celiac Min: 25; Max: 65 *No class on April 16 disease. We will discuss lab tests, eating out, label reading and bake muffins, piecrust, pancakes and NEW veggie crackers. Class includes workbook with recipes Albany Chamber Orchestra and highlights. $8 material fee paid to instructor.

Adult ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. The Albany Chamber Orchestra is a 35-piece orches- May 25 Sat 1–4 pm 1x $54 $64 tra composed of string, wind, brass and percussion Instructor: Ilah Jarvis instruments. It was formerly known as the Albany Location: Albany Community Center, Kitchen Community Orchestra, the Albany Adult School Min: 3; Max: 10 Orchestra and most recently the Albany Chamber Strings. The orchestra was organized by Ernest Douglas in 1975 as a class in the Albany Adult School. In the past 38 years, it has given hundreds of amateur adult musicians the opportunity to study and perform over 300 selections from the orchestral repertoire. No auditions are necessary, but players should be of an intermediate level or above. New string players are welcome; winds and brass must have the permission of the conductor. The Orchestra presents three free public concerts each year and an occasional Young People’s Concert. Participants are expected to attend a dress rehearsal on Thursday, June 6 and the concert on Sunday, June 9.

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Mar 26–June 6* Tue 7–9 pm 10x $69 $79

Instructor: Teresa Colyer Location: Albany High School Band Room 20 Min: 25; Max: 40 *No class on April 9 & April 16

activity guide Summer 2013 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 23 EW Adults N Figure Drawing Beginning Tap Dance

Adult adult Art & Dance In this class, instruction in contour modeling for all Have you ever wanted to take a tap class? Now is levels will be provided. The instructor will develop your chance! Tap dancing is a dance performed wear- formats tailored to each student’s ability to delineate ing shoes fitted with metal taps, characterized by the human form and provide demonstrations for ease rhythmical tapping of the toe and heels. Although it of understanding. $7 material fee (for model) paid to is a beginning class, we can modify it to your needs instructor at each class. if you are a more experienced tapper. Students are

ALBANY NON- required to provide their own tap shoes. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ALBANY NON- Apr 3–June 5 Wed 7–9 pm 10x $84 $94 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES.

Instructor: Jack Katz May 7–June 25 Tue 7:30–8:15 pm 8x $96 $106 Ikebana Sogetsu School Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room Instructor: Beth Ellis-Dickson; [email protected] Min: 8; Max: 20 Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Adult Min: 5; Max: 20 Develop creative self-expression through flower NEW arrangement. Learn the beauty of the simplicity Calligraphy

of line and the use of space. Students will make Adult Beginning/Intermediate: arrangements using flowers and branches they bring Students will be taught an upper and lower case Classical Ballet to class each week. Individual assistance and dem- of a historic script. Then we take it into a modern Adult onstrations will be available during class time. $10 application. Students will also learn simple book Have you always wanted to dance but never had the demonstration material fee paid to the instructor. binding and embellish their work with brass carved chance or time until now? Do you want to come back ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. rubber stamps. There will be a different script taught to dancing after a long break? Maybe you want to Apr 11–June 20* Thur 9:30 am–1 pm 10x $154 $164 every class. Students will have to purchase basic sup- do& learn something new and fun. This may be class plies at local art stores. $5 material fee paid to the Instructor: Soho Sakai for you. Start from nothing, or from where you are. Location: Albany Community Center, Hall instructor. We will dance & learn together. Bring ballet slippers. Min: 15; Max: 50 *No class on Feb 7, Feb 28 & Apr 25 ALBANY NON- Leotard & tights for women, T-shirt and tights for DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. men. Sweat pants & jackets are allowed over your Apr 1–June 3* Mon 3–5 pm 9x $84 $94 other dance cloths. Hair should be up and away from Sumi-e/Japanese Brush Painting Instructor: Carla J. Tenret Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 the face for both men and women with long hair. Adult Min: 15; Max: 20 *No class on May 27 ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. This class will teach students the fundamental May 3–June 21* Fri 7–8:30 pm 7x $110 $120 techniques of sumi-e or suiboku, the unique form of July 5–Aug 23* Fri 7–8:30 pm 7x $110 $120 Asian art that has produced some of the world’s fin- Brazilian Dance for Adults Instructor: David Bertlin and Ronn Guidi est masterpieces of ink painting. Originating in China Adult Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 and having its spiritual basis in Zen Buddhism, this Journey through the many different regions of Brazil Albany Community Center, Hall (May 24 & Aug 23) form of expressing nature’s colors through shades of without leaving Albany! In the 14th century, the Min: 9; Max: 18 *No class on June 14 & July 26 black ink monochrome has been popular in China, land of Brazil was colonized by the Portuguese, who Korea and Japan for many centuries. In this session, brought over enslaved Africans of various tribes of class will learn how to do brush painting including Zumba West Africa to labor the lands once only inhabited by the following: calligraphy to learn the basic brush various indigenous tribes. Brazil’s territory is vast, Ages 13–Adult strokes, use of sumi-ink and also watercolor, how to resulting in diverse dance and music from its regions. Zumba is the popular fitness craze that is sweep- best use paper for sumi-e. Contact instructor for sup- Come learn and dance to the many different genres ing the world! Zumba is the most fun you will have ply list and/or further information. $15 material fee of music from these different regions and learn the exercising and it never feels like work! Salsa, Samba, paid to instructor. styles of dance that go with them. With the base Reggaeton, Cumbia, Merengue are just a few of the ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. of Brazil’s national dance “Samba” you will learn to many types of Latin Rhythms we dance to. All levels May 9–June 6 Thur 9–11:45 am 5x $124 $134 dance Samba Reggae, Samba de Roda, Axé, Pagode, welcome. No experience is necessary. Instructor quickly previews the moves before each song. You Instructor: Fumiyo Yoshikawa, [email protected] Funk (funk-ee), and movements of the Orixás. No Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room experience is necessary. Movements can be tailored can be certain to get a great workout, burn lots of Min: 4; Max: 8 to your comfort level of workout. Wear comfortable calories and have a blast in this Zumba class. Grab work-out clothes, bring water and a towel. your water bottle and bring a towel. Ditch the work-

ALBANY NON- out, join the party, ZUMBA! DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ALBANY NON- May 6–May 20 Mon 8–9 pm 3x $37 $47 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. June 3–June 24 Mon 7–8 pm 4x $48 $58 May 7–June 25 Tue 6:15–7:15 pm 8x $84 $94 July 1–July 22 Mon 7–8 pm 4x $48 $58 Instructor: Teresa Heath-Hickman July 29–Aug 19 Mon 7–8 pm 4x $48 $58 Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 10; Max: 30 Instructor: Elisita Castañon-Hill Location: Albany Community Center, Room 1 & 2 Min: 1; Max: 15

24 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 Adults Special Interest

NEW Beginning Bal-a-Vis-X

Adult Bal-a-vis-x is a series of exercises of increasing complexity, all of which are deeply rooted in rhythm. Albany Unified School District teachers have begun integrating Bal-a-vis-x into the classrooms because it has been shown to help children improve academic success by improving cognitive integration, atten- W W tion and focus. This class is for parents of AUSD NE NE students who want to learn these fun and challeng- Wordsmart for Test Prep & Beginning Chinese ing exercises in order to practice them at home with Educated Conversation Adult their children. $5 material fee paid to the instructor, Adult In this class, speaking will be emphasized through refundable at the end of the class. This course focuses on techniques for learning conversations on everyday subjects and travel situa- ALBANY NON- tions. Students will learn principles of basic conver- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. and retaining new vocabulary, and on improving sation Chinese and most common characters. Topics June 20–Aug 1* Thur 7–8:30 pm 6x $112 $122 English grammar, syntax and pronunciation. In the first hour the class reads and discusses fascinating related to traveling and dining out as well as Chinese Instructor: Nancy Warfield M.S., CCC-SLP & Marilyn Schumacher M.A., CCC-SLP (retired special education teacher) stories. While students analyze the stories in pairs, culture will also be introduced. Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 the instructor, a seasoned ESL professional, listens ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Min: 6; Max: 16 *No class on July 4 to each student and pinpoints areas that need May 6–June 24* Mon 7–9 pm 7x $61 $71 W improvement. The instructor then provides individu- NE als with exercises to help them correct their most Instructor: Mier An A Brief Introduction to Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room common errors in language. Through lessons from the Min: 4; Max: 15 *No class on May 27 Permaculture Princeton Review text Wordsmart (approx. $11), stu- Ages 14–Adult dents learn the sophisticated vocabulary they need NEW Come join in an overview and discussion of what for standardized tests and to incorporate it in pro- Intermediate Chinese fessional and social conversation. During the term, Gaia’s Garden author, Toby Hemenway, calls, a Adult design approach for a new era. Did you know that students prepare and deliver oral presentations about In this class, speaking will be emphasized through University’s as diverse as CSU, Oregon State and their particular interests, utilizing new vocabulary. conversations on everyday subjects and travel situa- UMass now offer classes in this blossoming field? To see photos of past student presentations, please tions. Students will continue to explore different fas- You will learn about Permaculture’s ethical guide- visit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fribbydish. cinating aspects of the Chinese language. Emphasis lines and design principles and get a taste of how ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. will be placed more on individual needs including this powerful methodology can inform your own Apr 8–June 12* M/W 9 am–noon 19x $154 $164 poetry and business Chinese. life. Recommended reading: What Permaculture isn’t Instructor: Deborah Frisch, MA TESL, [email protected] ALBANY NON- –and is (http://www.patternliteracy.com/668-what- Location: Albany Teen Center, 1331 Portland Ave, Memorial Park DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. permaculture-isnt-and-is). Min: 15; Max: 30 *No class on May 27 May 8–June 26 Wed 7–9 pm 8x $69 $79 ALBANY NON- Instructor: Mier An DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi Purpose Room May 14 Tue 6:30–9:30 pm 1x $12 $12 Min: 4; Max: 15 Instructor: Delia Carroll Location: Albany Community Center, EOC Room Min: 10; Max: 40

activity guide Summer 2013 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 25 Adults User Friendly Pilates: Increase Core Tennis: Private and Group Instruction

Strength Without Getting Hurt (Mixed Ages All Levels) Exercise & Lessons are taught by our USPTA certified instructor, Ages 14–adult John Fry. Offered on a year-round basis, they are Fitness Your core muscles, the deepest abdominal, lumbar tailored to the students needs. Clinics and workouts and pelvic floor muscles, protect your spine and for league teams or tournament players are also prepare you for strenuous activities. Discover how available. Times and locations are arranged with the to develop core strength with the proper awareness instructor upon completing registration. Sign-up for and mental focus to get fit without getting hurt and the 5-session package and save. No refunds for the improve performance in dance, sports and martial 5-session package. arts. Instructor has over 20 years experience special- ALBANY NON- PRIVATE/GROUP TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. izing in movement education and injury prevention, Zumba Private 1/2 hr 1x $32 $42 and works in many different settings, including Private 1 hr 1x $57 $67 Ages 13–Adult physical therapy clinics, Kaiser hospitals, and private Semi-Private 1 hr 1x $29 $39 Zumba is the popular fitness craze that is sweep- practice. He is a Certified Pilates Instructor and ing the world! Zumba is the most fun you will have Feldenkrais® Somatic Practitioner with an extensive Group (Min 3) 1 hr 1x $22 $32 exercising and it never feels like work! Salsa, Samba, background as a professional dancer. This is a mixed Group (Min 4) 1 hr 1x $18 $28 Reggaeton, Cumbia, Merengue are just a few of the level class (beginning to intermediate). Mats pro- 5-Session Package 1 hr 5x $252 $302 many types of Latin Rhythms we dance to. All levels vided. Instructor: John Fry & Staff Location: Memorial Park, Ocean View or Terrace Park welcome. No experience is necessary. Instructor ALBANY NON- Tennis Courts quickly previews the moves before each song. You DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Min: 4; Max: varies can be certain to get a great workout, burn lots of May 15–June 26 Wed 5:45–6:45 pm 7x $88 $98 calories and have a blast in this Zumba class. Grab July 10–Aug 21 Wed 5:45–6:45 pm 7x $88 $98 your water bottle and bring a towel. Ditch the work- Instructor: Ernie Adams, (510) 619-9223, out, join the party, ZUMBA! www.bodyinaction.com Location: Albany Community Center, Hall ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Min: 8; Max: 35 May 7–June 25 Tue 6:15–7:15 pm 8x $84 $94

Instructor: Teresa Heath-Hickman Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 10; Max: 30 NEW Physical Weight Conditioning

Adult In this class, students will receive individualized instruction focused on needs and personal goals for fitness and well-being. Nautilus and Olympic bars are available, as well as, dumbbells and free weights.

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Mar 26–June 27 T/Th 6:30–7:30 pm 26x $114 $124 Mar 26–June 27 T/Th 7:30–8:30 pm 26x $114 $124 Apr 29–June 26* M/W 6:30–7:30 pm 17x $76 $86 Apr 29–June 26* M/W 7:30–8:30 pm 17x $76 $86

Instructor: Darryl Allison Location: Albany High School Weight Room Min: 4; Max: 15 *No class on May 27

26 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 Beginning Yoga Beginning Ki-Aikido Adults

Ages 13–adult Ages 7–Adult Yoga is the study and integration of the body, mind Martial Arts Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido is a martial discipline, which and breath to achieve greater health and vitality. teaches that relaxation is stronger than tension. Our Through a series of physical postures, deep breath- goal is to bring balance even to our opponents and ing, relaxation and mental concentration, students problems as a solution to conflict. We use martial will learn how to reduce stress, feel more energized techniques, meditation and breathing exercises to and enhance the overall quality of their lives. help develop the power of mind and body. Founded

ALBANY NON- by Master Koichi Tohei, who was responsible for DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. bringing the martial art of Aikido to the world in May 6–June 24* Mon 6:30–8 pm 7x $91 $101 1953. Taught and overseen by Maida Sensei, direct July 1–Aug 19 Mon 6:30–8 pm 8x $104 $114 Beginning Tai Chi student and representative of Tohei Sensei. Maida Instructor: Jennifer Sowerwine Sensei holds the rank of 7th Dan Shihan (Master Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Adult Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 (May 6–May 20) Instructor) and has taught professionally since 1976. Min: 5; Max: 30 *No class on May 27 Originally a martial art, Tai Chi is an ancient and This class is suitable for Adults of any level or effective exercise that reduces stress and promotes physical ability, and for children ages 7 and older healing. It balances the body’s energy and increases with some experience in Aikido. Younger children and Gentle Yoga vitality. Join us for a fun and dynamic workout and children new to Aikido are welcome if accompanied Ages 14–Adult learn to move with grace, balance, and power. This onto the mat by a parent or guardian. The first hour of class is recommended for all beginners. Continuing Learn how to relax and enjoy a body-mind synchron- moving meditation will leave you feeling energized, on to the second hour is recommended for those with icity through the ancient practice of yoga. Students centered and relaxed. Starfire has been teaching Tai more experience or who are willing to be pushed a will learn how to do classic yoga postures in styles Chi in the bay area for over 20 years. You may take little. borrowed from several schools of yoga. While hold- this class once or twice a week. No experience is needed to take this class. ALBANY NON- ing the yoga poses, they will be shown how to DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ALBANY NON- stimulate acupressure points. The asana session DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. May 4–May 25 Sat 9–11 am 4x $54 $64 will be followed by healing pranayamas (breath- May 7–June 13 T/Th 6–7 pm 12x $88 $98 June 1–June 29 Sat 9–11 am 5x $54 $64 ing techniques), meditation and guided relaxation. July 9–Aug 15 T/Th 6–7 pm 12x $88 $98 July 6–July 20 Sat 9–11 am 3x $54 $64 Instructor Viji Sundaram has been teaching yoga in Instructor: Starfire Instructor: Maida Sensei and certified staff, (510) 290-8640, India and the US for 22 years. She is a certified yoga Location: Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic Ave, Albany [email protected] and Acu-yoga instructor, as well as, an acupressure Min: 5; Max: 20 Location: Albany Community Center, Hall, practitioner. Albany Senior Center (May 18) Min: 5; Max: 25 ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Intermediate Tai Chi May 1–May 29 Wed 6:30–8 pm 5x $56 $66 Adult Intermediate Qi Gong June 5–July 3 Wed 6:30–8 pm 5x $56 $66 Tai Chi is an ancient and effective exercise that July 17–Aug 14 Wed 6:30–8 pm 5x $56 $66 Adult leaves you feeling energized and centered. Tai Chi Instructor: Viji Sundaram For those who have completed Beginning Qi Gong. balances the body’s energy, increases vitality, and Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 ALBANY NON- Min: 5; Max: 20 promotes healing from within. This class will cover DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. form corrections, two person exercises, sensitivity Apr 22–June 17* Mon 6–7:30 pm 8x $116 $126 training (push hands) and weapons (fan and sword.) Instructor: Charlene Leung, M.S., Licensed Acupuncturist Beginning Tai Chi, or the approval of the instruc- & Herbalist tor, is a prerequisite for this class. Starfire has been Location: Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic Ave., Albany Min: 5; Max: 20 *No class on May 27 teaching this moving meditation in the bay area for over 20 years. ALBANY NON- Advanced Qi Gong DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. May 7–June 11 Tue 7–8 pm 6x $60 $70 Adult July 9–Aug 13 Tue 7–8 pm 6x $60 $70 For those who have completed Beginning & Instructor: Starfire Intermediate Qi Gong with Charlene Leung.

Location: Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic Ave, Albany ALBANY NON- Min: 5; Max: 20 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Apr 22–June 17* Mon 6–7:30 pm 8x $86 $96

Instructor: Charlene Leung, M.S., Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist Location: Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic Ave., Albany Min: 5; Max: 20 *No class on May 27

activity guide Summer 2013 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 27 Adult Leagues Adult

Get your teams together now for our Late Summer/Fall Leagues! Registration begins July 1. Our goal is to provide you with the optimal environment for fun, camaraderie and friendly competition.

5-Aside Co-ed Soccer Drop-in Pickleball Get your cleats on–Albany has Wednesday Albany loves Pickleball! Drop in every Tues- night 5-aside Co-ed Soccer. We have an 'A' day evening for this fast and fun paddleball League for advanced and a 'B' League for sport. Pickleball mixes tennis, ping-pong, For more information: beginners. Call us to sign-up your new or and badminton together for quick play, easy Eleanore Adams returning team. August–October 2013. scoring, and low impact aerobic exercise. Adult Sports Coordinator Check our website for court locations. Tues- [email protected] Softball days 4–6 pm, $5 drop-in fee, $3 for seniors, www.albanyca.org/adultsports Albany is the champion when it come to $2 paddle rental. (510) 559-7216 Softball! We have Monday Night Men’s (competitive league), Tuesday Night Co-ed Winter Indoor Sports (company league), and Friday Night Co-ed Registration for winter sports will start (open league). All games are at Ocean View December 2, 2013. This year we plan to offer ballpark. August–October 2013. Futsal (indoor soccer) and 5v5 Basketball leagues. So get your teams lined up! Contact Every Sunday at 8 am Co-ed Kickball Eleanore Adams at (510) 559-7215 for fall Get a team together and play like a kid and winter information. Run Around again. Our Kickball League is fun and com- town! petitive. August–October 2013

Meet at Suzette’s Crêpe Cafe 1226 Solano Avenue 3 & 7-mile routes

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upcoming show: Donna Fenstermaker July 6–September 30, 2013 Opening reception: July 7, 4–6 pm Albany Community Center Foyer

Detail, Mother, 1991, oil on canvas

Shirley Villadsen At Play in the World of Shrl

April 6–July 1 | Opening reception: April 7, 4–6 pm, Albany Community Center Foyer

This collection of oil paintings is a glimpse into the highly colorful, imaginative, and playful world of longtime Albany resident Shirley Villadsen. The show will give many fans of this art- ist and her work the chance to see these wonderful paintings once again, as well as an oppor- tunity to delight the uninitiated. “At Play in the World of Shrl” exhibits still lifes, portraits, self portraits and landscapes painted during the course of Villadsen’s life. Shirley passed away in March of 2012.

Artists interested in being considered for a show can visit www.albanyca.org/arts for more information. activity guide Summer 2013 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 29 boomers & beyond & boomers Gentle Yoga Awareness Through Movement®

ages 50–older Feldenkrais Chair Exercise & This class provides a gentler approach to the practice Ages 50–older of Yoga. Enjoy the benefits of increased flexibil- Change your life through simple, effective movement ity, strength and stamina. Yoga encourages better using the skills you already have: self observation Dance posture, improves digestions, relaxes and calms the and the human ability to learn and grow. Each series mind. Class is suitable for all levels. Wear loose and explores a different aspect of movement improving comfortable clothing and come on an empty stom- balance, flexibility and general well-being. ach. Bring your own mat or towel. Fee is per class. Balance revisited ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. May 1–Aug 23* M/T/W/F 9–10 am 55x $6 $7 May 1–May 22 Wed 1:30–2:30 pm 4x $24 $28 Freeing the Dancer In You: Creative Instructor: Allan Jacinto Movement for Health & Enjoyment Location: Albany Community Center, Hall (Mon) Happy Lower Back Albany Senior Center, Multi-Use Room (Tue/Wed/Fri) ALBANY NON- Ages 50–older Min: 5; Max: 20 *No class on May 27–31, July 5, Aug 26–30 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Join the resident movement ensemble of the Albany May 29–June 19 Wed 1:30–2:30 pm 4x $24 $28 Senior Center, Impromptu No Tutu, for a lively cre- Rosen Method Movement neck & shoulder Relief ative movement session. All abilities welcome and ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. the class is open to everyone. We warm up with ele- Ages 50–older ments of Brain Dance*and T’ai Chi, and then impro- June 26–July 24* Wed 1:30–2:30 pm 4x $24 $28 Discover the benefits of Rosen Method Movement in vise movement and simple dances to diverse styles of this class that provides easy, unhurried movements Let's explore Posture music, voice or silence. Chairs and other support are set to music and designed to improve alignment ALBANY NON- integrated as needed. Inspired by the Orff Schulwerk DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. and flexibility, deepen awareness and may heal or music approach and the vision of community dance July 31–Aug 21 Wed 1:30–2:30 pm 4x $24 $28 prevent injury due to stress. Attending a one-hour pioneered by Rudolf Laban, this class is a safe space Instructor: Rosie Rosenthal class per week can make a significant difference in for relaxation, play and expression. Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi Use Room your vitality. All abilities welcome. Wear loose and Min: 3; Max: 12 *No class on July 3 Children from the Albany Preschool next door join comfortable clothing. Bring your own mat or towel. this class the last Friday of the month from 10:30–11 Fee is per class. am for an intergenerational dance frolic. This class ALBANY NON- Zumba Gold also occasionally tours to other senior centers to DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Ages 40–older demonstrate healthy aging through movement. Call May 1–Aug 21 Wed 12:15–1:15 pm 17x $8 $9 Zumba is the popular fitness dance craze that is the Center before dropping in so you know where Instructor: Regina Wells to find us. Current information about the class will Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi-Use Room sweeping the world! Zumba is the most fun you will be posted on the Center's Facebook page. Fee is per Min: 3; Max: 15 have while exercising and it never feels like work. class.* Developed by Anne Green Gilbert, Creative Zumba Gold is the perfect level for Zumba beginners, Dance Center, Seattle seniors, the deconditioned participant or for those Women’s Traditional Dances for Fun, who like the pace a little bit slower than Zumba ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Exercise & Enlightenment! Basic. Filled with Latin music and rhythms, we do May 3–Aug 23* Fri 10:15–11:30 am 12x $7 $8 Ages 50–older the Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Cumbia, Flamenco Instructor: Greacian Goeke and much more. All songs are previewed with a short Explore traditional women’s dances from Greece, Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi-Use Room breakdown so participants learn any new moves. Burn Bulgaria, Armenia, Macedonia and other Balkan coun- Min: 2; Max: 30 *No class on June 21, June 28, July 5, calories, raise your heart rate, work on balance and Aug 16, Aug 23, Aug 30 tries where ancient wisdom is still detectable in the memory, but most of all have fun! Ditch the workout, folk culture. Simple, repetitive, and rich in teachings, join the party, the Zumba Gold Dance Party! Fee is the dances foster interconnectedness and empower Gentle Tai Chi per class. us to be more fully present as women and as citizens Ages 50–older ALBANY NON- of the Earth. In a dynamic line that describes circles, DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. This gentle approach to Tai Chi combines Nei Dang spirals, meanders, crescent moons and other earth May 2–Aug 22* Thur 10–11 am 15x $6 $7

Chi Kung emphasizing deep breathing and meditative mandalas to exquisite ethnic music, we can recover a Instructor: Hildy Revenaugh elements. Helps circulation, loosening joints and joy in being alive today. Fee is per class. Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi Purpose Room

secure balance. Fee is per class. ALBANY NON- Min: 10; Max: 20 *No class on May 23 & July 4 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. May 1–Aug 21 Wed 10:15–11:30 am 17x $7 $8

May 1–Aug 21* M/W 10:30–11:30 am 32x $2 $3 Instructor: Catherine Sutton May 3–Aug 23* Fri 9:30–10:30 am 15x $2 $3 Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi-Use Room Min: 4; Max: 20 Instructor: Yachiyo Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Min: 5; Max: 30 *No class on May 17, May 27, July 5, Aug 26–30

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Poles Training for Hiking, Exploring Local Natural Treasures on Foot

Walking, Balance & Mobility Ages 50–older Ages 50–older Enjoy walking at a moderate pace while exploring natural treasures and history of the Bay Area. Dress in layers Learn vital skills to help improve your endurance, and wear comfortable closed walking shoes with good traction. Bring water and light snack, binoculars, cam- posture, confidence, gait, function and strength. Feel eras and walking poles if you use them. ALBANY NON- Taller! Easy-to-learn techniques help you preserve May: Searching for signs of (wild)life DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. your joints and enhance your enjoyment of life! May 23 Thur 9–11 am 1x FREE FREE Join Ranger Bob Flasher on an easy, almost level Variety of top quality poles provided. June 20 Thur 9–11 am 1x FREE FREE walk of under 4 miles, from the Tilden Nature Area ALBANY NON- July 18 Thur 9–11 am 1x FREE FREE DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. up Wildcat Canyon and along Jewel Lake. We’ll search Instructor: Susan Schwartz (848-9358, [email protected]) & July 16 Tue 10:15 am–2 pm 1x $24 $29 for signs of wild inhabitants, from gopher holes Shirley Jowell (525-7012, [email protected]) Instructor: Jayah Faye Paley and birds’ nests to coyote scat and mountain-lion Location: See walk description for location meeting spots Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi Purpose Room scratching posts. Meet at the turnaround at the north Min: 5; Max: 30 Min: 6; Max: 14 (8 new & 6 returning) end of Central Park Drive (entrance to the Tilden Regional Park Environmental Education Center). From Walk, Talk & Be Healthy! Spruce and Grizzly Peak, take Canyon Drive downhill, turn left on Central Park Drive, and go to the end. AC Transit 67 stops at the turnaround. For more information contact [email protected]. Ages 50–older June: Charming small gardens in summer A program designed to encourage walking as a F5C Vice President Shirley Jowell leads another of her varied explorations of public and private city gardens healthy life style for adults 50+. Ride the Senior that are colorful, drought-tolerant, and environmentally friendly. Meet at the garden next to Berkeley Bagels, shuttle bus to regional parks and other interest- 1281 Gilman near Santa Fe, Berkeley (AC Transit 25). This is an easy, level, unhurried walk. ing places. Walk as you connect with other seniors. Walks are usually 1–4 miles, and are generally easy July: Point Richmond history and nature to moderate in difficulty. Bring a bag lunch. Register Explore history and nature from Point Richmond to the old Santa Fe Railroad pier, including the restored in-person at the Senior Center on the first Tuesday of Richmond Plunge and a one-time beach resort. F5C President Susan Schwartz leads this level walk of about 3 the month. miles. Meet at Mechanics Bank (historic trainmasters’ building), 4 W. Richmond Avenue, at South Garrard (AC ALBANY NON- Transit 72M). Optional lunch at one of Point Richmond’s many restaurants follows. DAY TIME RESIDENT RES. Tuesdays 8:30 am–1 pm Varies for each trip

Instructor: Zion Lee Location: Each walk departs from the Senior Center Min: 5; Max: 20 activity guide Summer 2013 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 31 boomers & beyond & boomers The Lives of Women World Affairs & Politics

Ages 50–older Ages 50–older Special Interest The Friend Who Got Away, edited by Jenny Offill This is an open group discussion of world affairs and Elissa Schappell, is an anthology of thoughtful and politics, both local and international. Fee is per non-fiction pieces by women writers, including Katie class.

Roiphe, Vivian Gornick, and Elizabeth Strout. Each ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. story vividly describes a friendship cherished and Apr 8–June 17* Mon 9:30–11 am 10x $4 $5 later lost. June 24–Aug 19 Mon 9:30–11 am 9x $4 $5 ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Instructor: Constance Cole June 21–Aug 23 Fri 2–4 pm 10x $59 $64 Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi Purpose Room

Instructor: Debra Ratner Min: 4; Max: 35 *No class on May 27 Reading Novels I Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room Min: 4; Max: 30 ages 50–older AARP’s 55 Alive Mature Driving

In Country, by Ann Mason, explores a teenage girl's Ages 50–older feelings about the father she never knew, the war- Savoring Short Stories I This class provides awareness of aging as it affects scarred uncle she loves, and the popular culture that Ages 50–older driving. It offers participants compensating tech- is the prism through which she views her life. Mason The Oxford Book of American Short Stories, edited niques, and emphasizes defensive practices for driv- wrote the poignant novel with appealing understate- by Joyce Carol Oates, brims with fiction by the US's ers age 50 and older. Participants must take both ment and wit. greatest authors. Along with some classics, Oates classes to receive their certificate of completion, ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. selected many dazzlers that are rarely anthologized which entitles drivers 50 and older to a discount for June 19–Aug 21 Wed 3–5 pm 10x $59 $64 (Published 2012). three years on their auto insurance. Fee for this class

Instructor: Debra Ratner ALBANY NON- is $12 for AARP Members, $14 for Non-Members. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room Checks/money orders only, payable to: AARP June 17–Aug 19 Mon 11:30 am–1:30 pm 10x $59 $64 Min: 4; Max: 30 AAPR NON- Instructor: Debra Ratner DATE DAY TIME MEETS MEM. MEM. Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi-Use Room June 6 & June 13 Thur 1–5 pm 2x $12 $14 Min: 4; Max: 30 World Literature Instructor: Alice Meyers ages 50–older Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room Min: 10; Max: 20 Class reads great, enduring literature from around the Memoir Writing W world, especially the classics from America, England ages 50–older NE and Europe. Such fiction, long and short, all delve AARP’s 55 Alive Mature Driving Students read their own writings to the class for its into universal human concerns such as love, religion Refresher Course criticism and evaluation. The teacher adds another and death, and confront persistent, unanswerable voice, pointing out basic principles and approaches Ages 50–older questions. We move at snail’s pace over puzzling and to effective non-fiction prose. The idea is to make intriguing passages, emphasizing language, struc- This class provides awareness of aging as it affects our memoir writing as vivid and effective as it can be ture, method and implicit meanings. Issue of genre, driving. It offers participants compensating tech- so that it will not be filed somewhere in the dark, but technique, symbolism, and historic background are niques and emphasizes defensive practices for drivers will be read and re-read with enjoyment by children, also considered. Students discuss, challenge, dispute, age 50 and older. Note: The refresher course is only grandchildren, and even by strangers yet unborn. No re-interpret and misquote what the old teacher is for people who have taken the 8 hour course within one is required to read out loud, or to withhold other trying to say. the past 4 years. Fee for this class is $12 for AARP kinds of writing, which are welcome. We try for a low- Members, $14 for Non-Members. Checks/money ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. pressure, respectful atmosphere in which embarrass- orders only, payable to: AARP

May 21–Aug 27 Tue 10 am–noon 15x $103 $108 ing events and deep emotions may be safely exposed. AAPR NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS MEM. MEM. Instructor: Bill Hyman ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room May 9 Thur 1–5:30 pm 1x $12 $14 Min: 4; Max: 30 May 20–Aug 26* Mon 2:30–4:30 pm 14x $103 $108 Instructor: Alice Meyers Instructor: Bill Hyman Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room Min: 10; Max: 20 Min: 4; Max: 30 *No class on May 27

32 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 Travel Training Cooking Round the World Workshop Painting and Drawing/Acrylics adults beyond & boomers

Ages 55–older & Lunch adults Learn to ride Alameda County’s public transit to get Ages 50–older Open to all levels. Students will learn how to handle where you want to go and back again with confi- Seniors are whisked away to “the country of the acrylic paint including how to mix colors, use of dence and independence. We are here to guide and day” through a colorful slide presentation, and then mediums, texture and washes, how to see values and train you in obtaining the necessary skills to ride collaboratively cook two different dishes from that build compositions. Beginning students will initially public transportation with ease. Must attend each country–typically soup and a yummy dessert. We eat do exercises; then can choose to paint abstracts, day. Monday and Wednesday serve as orientation. as a group and discuss how the characteristics of the landscapes, botanical studies, still-life or other sub- Thursday, you will take BART and AC Transit to the country seeps into the foods we are enjoying. jects of their choosing. Continuing or advanced stu-

Oakland Zoo for a field trip. Travel Training Course is ALBANY NON- dents can start on individual paintings in acrylics or DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. organized by USOAC, CIL, and BORP. This course is their choice of media at the first class, with instruc- funded by a grant from ACTIA. July 9–Aug 13 Tue 11 am–1 pm 6x $85 $90 tor working with them individually. Students supply Instructor: Shaleah Nelson ALBANY NON- their own paints, brushes, paper and canvas. Bring DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi-Use Room whatever supplies you already have to first class, June 10 Mon 10 am–noon 1x Free Free Min: 10; Max: 20 where materials will be discussed and list handed June 12 Wed 10 am–2 pm 1x Free Free out. $4 material fee paid to instructor. June 13 Thur 10 am–4 pm 1x Free Free Painting & Drawing/Watercolor ALBANY NON- Instructor: Shaleah Nelson DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi-Use Room Adults May 7–June 25 Tue Noon–3 pm 8x $129 $134

Min: 4; Max: 10 Open to all levels. Beginning students will work in Instructor: Stephanie Scott, www.stephaniescott.org NEW watercolor, learning basics of watercolor painting, Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi-use Room Room Film As Game Changer including mixing and applying washes, use of color, Min: 4; Max: 20 value, line, shape, form, light, rhythm and texture. Ages 50–older Beginning students are shown specific exercises to Based on the text Film as a Subversive Art, (Amos learn color mixing and paint handling after which Vogel), we will view and discuss films–mostly new they work on subjects of their choice. with a sprinkling of oldies–in terms of their impact Advanced students can work in watercolor or their on history and culture. Entertaining and possibly choice of any drawing/painting media, & instructor even provocative and controversial, these films and works with them individually. Basic drawing and com- our discussion about them promise anything but position will be taught to all. Students are encour- a dull moment. Bring an open mind. Film schedule aged to create visual richness by developing the available at the Albany Senior Center. thought and feeling in their work. Students should ALBANY NON- bring supplies they already have to the first class. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Materials will be discussed and list handed out at May 16 Thur 1:30–5 pm 1x $14 $16 first class. Students supply their own paint, brushes June 20 Thur 1:30–5 pm 1x $14 $16 and paper. $4 material fee paid to instructor. July 18 Thur 1:30–5 pm 1x $14 $16 ALBANY NON- Aug 15 Thur 1:30–5 pm 1x $14 $16 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES.

Instructor: Lisa Rose May 7–June 25 Tue 6:30–9 pm 8x $129 $134 Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room Instructor: Stephanie Scott, www.stephaniescott.org Min: 5; Max: 30 Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room Min: 4; Max: 20

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Livermore Outlets

Ages 50–older Join us on our first trip to the Livermore Premium Outlets, one of the area's largest shopping destina- tions. The outlets boast over 130 stores such as Barney’s New York, Ralph Lauren and many more. Lunch is on your own. Trip includes long periods of Rooftop Gardens & Waterfalls Towns of Napa Valley walking (self paced) and standing. Ages 50–older Ages 50–older ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Join your guide, Marilyn Straka for a mile-long walk- Discover two quaint towns of the Napa Valley, May 1 Wed 9:30 am–3:30 pm 1x $15 $20 ing tour of downtown San Francisco to see these hid- Yountville and St. Helena. About 1 hour away from Min: 12; Max: 21 den treasures. You may see art exhibits or waterfalls Albany, both towns offer plenty of sightseeing, shop- in some of the buildings. Some buildings feature roof ping, and restaurants for everyone’s delight! Lunch Filoli Gardens gardens that are hidden gems of the city. Lunch not not included, bring your own lunch or purchase at included. This tour involves walking, stair climbing, the destination. Trip includes long periods of stand- Ages 50–older and periods of standing. ing and self-paced walking.

Enjoy the beautiful grounds at Filoli Gardens. Learn ALBANY NON- ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. about this wonderful place on a two-hour docent- May 22 Wed 9 am–3 pm 1x $30 $35 June 19 Wed 9 am–4:30 pm 1x $18 $23 led tour through both the house and gardens. A Min: 12; Max: 21 Min: 12; Max: 21 box lunch will be provided at the Filoli Café after the tour. This tour involves all terrain walking, stair climbing and long periods of standing. Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival Half Moon Bay

ALBANY NON- Ages 50–older Ages 50–older DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. May 8 Wed 8:30 am–3:30 pm 1x $40 $45 A weekend trip? Yes, join us as we head to the 39th Join us as we take a trip to beautiful downtown Half Min: 12; Max: 21 Sunnyvale Art and Wine Festival. A great way to kick Moon Bay for shopping, sightseeing and lunch on off your summer the festival offers a day filled with your own. Downtown Half Moon Bay offers a wide Safari West art, wine, good food and live music. Lunch is on your variety of shops and restaurants. Trip includes self- own. Trip includes self-paced walking. paced walking. Ages 50–older ALBANY NON- ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Have you ever pictured yourself among some of June 1 Sat 9 am–5 pm 1x $12 $17 June 26 Wed 9 am–4 pm 1x $15 $20 the world’s most exotic creatures? Come close with Min: 12; Max: 21 Min: 12; Max: 21 giraffes, gazelles, zebras and many of the other 600 animals that inhabit the preserve. Take an exciting safari drive and explore the wildlife preserve, travel- Luther Burbank Gardens de Young Museum: Objects of Belief ing first in an authentic safari vehicle and then a Ages 50–older from the Vatican trek around the inner grounds. BBQ lunch will be Join us as we head to Santa Rosa to visit the Luther Ages 50–older provided. Trip includes long periods of sitting, walk- Burbank Gardens. We will take a docent-led tour of Join our group for a self guided tour of the Objects ing and bumpy ride. the beautiful Luther Burbank Home and Gardens, of Belief from the Vatican exhibit. The rarely seen ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. which include Luther Burbank’s horticulture contri- Vatican Ethnological Missionary Museum has over May 15 Wed 9:30 am–5 pm 1x $78 $83 butions, and a firsthand look at his home and fur- 80,000 objects that represent art by indigenous Min: 15; Max: 18 nishings. Lunch will be provided. Trip includes long cultures from Asia to the Americas. It is the first periods of walking. time in the U.S. that the exhibition will focus on the

ALBANY NON- Vatican’s collection of ethnographic art. Lunch is on DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. your own. Trip includes long periods of standing and June 12 Wed 8:30 am–5:30 pm 1x $50 $55 self-paced walking. Min: 12; Max: 21 ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. July 10 Wed 7:45 am–1:30 pm 1x $19 $24 Min: 12; Max: 21

34 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 Birding with Ted Pierce de Young Museum: Diebenkorn: the beyond & boomers

Ages 50–older Berkeley Years The tiny village of Bolinas on the Marin coast will Ages 50–older be our destination with naturalist Ted Pierce. This This is the first exhibit to focus specifically on some trip will combine a tour of the village, great birding of Richard Diebenforn’s best works, the Berkeley along Bolinas lagoon, and a walk on the beautiful years (1953–1967). The private docent-led tour will seacoast. We will have lunch at a local restaurant and feature over 100 of his abstract and representational leave time to explore the Bolinas Museum and village works of art. Lunch is on your own at the Museum. shops. Bring binoculars for bird and wildlife observa- Trip includes long periods of walking and standing. tion. Lunch included. Trip includes long periods of ALBANY NON- walking and standing. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. August 14 Wed 7:45 am–1:30 pm 1x $30 $35 ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Min: 12; Max: 21 July 16 Tue 8 am–5 pm 1x $70 $75 Min: 12; Max: 21 Santa Cruz California State Fair Ages 50–older Enjoy some fun in the sun in Santa Cruz. Join us and Ages 50–older visit the Boardwalk as well as downtown. Take in Come along with us as we attend the first time the some great views of the Pacific Ocean while drinking annual California State Fair in Sacramento. The fair an ice cold soda or water. The downtown area has Albany Senior Center features many fun activities and carnival games over 200 unique retail shops featuring hand crafted that you loved to play as kids and teenagers. It also jewelry, books, clothing, hard to find music and much Community includes a livestock area with animals. Lunch is not more. Lunch is on your own. Trip includes long peri- provided. Trip includes long periods of standing and ods of standing and self-paced walking. self-paced walking ALBANY NON- Shuttle DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. August 21 Wed 8:30 am–5:30 pm 1x $16 $21 Keeping seniors active & engaged July 24 Wed 9:30 am–4:30 pm 1x $26 $31 Min: 12; Max: 21 Min: 12; Max: 21 The Albany Senior Center Community The Bellevue Club Shuttle takes adults age 50+ on Cache Creek Casino Ages 50–older walking tours and day trips, and Ages 50–older Join us for a tour and lunch of the Bellevue Club provides regular, free door-to-door Join our group as we head to Cache Creek Casino located near Lake Merritt in Oakland. The club is over grocery shopping trips for Albany located near Sacramento. Bring a winning attitude 80 years old and a recognized historical place in residents age 60+. Registration is and let’s see if anyone can hit the big jackpot. Lunch California with old world charm and beautiful archi- required for all programs. is on your own at the casino. Trip includes long peri- tecture. Lunch is included. Trip includes periods of The Albany Senior Center Community ods of walking and standing. walking and standing. Shuttle is funded by Measure B, ALBANY NON- ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. administered by the Alameda County July 31 Wed 8 am–5 pm 1x $14 $19 August 28 Wed 11 am–3:30 pm 1x $49 $54 Transportation Commission. Min: 12; Max: 21 Min: 12; Max: 21 For more information: Benicia Arts Gallery/Downtown Albany Senior Center 846 Masonic Avenue Ages 50–older Albany, CA 94706 Come with us and for a day in Benicia. Our first stop (510) 524-9122 Phone will be at the Benicia Art Gallery which exhibits new [email protected] and fresh artwork just in time for the late summer. After our tour, we will head to Benicia’s First Street. www.albanyca.org/seniorcenter First Street is home to many small antique shops, restaurants and other shops. Lunch not included. Trip includes long periods of walking and standing.

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. August 8 Thur 11 am–5 pm 1x $15 $20 Min: 12; Max: 21

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he Albany Senior Center provides a comprehensive array of rec- senior T reational programs and services that meet the needs of older adults in the community enhancing quality of life center and helping seniors to remain active, healthy and independent. At the Albany Senior Center, adults 50 and over enjoy socializing in a warm, friendly atmosphere while participating in the quality programs offered. The center is open Monday–Friday from 9 am–5 pm, excluding major holidays.

T Albany senior center REN Isabelle Leduc, Recreation Supervisor the Senior Center for your event, Nick Jordan, Recreation Coordinator meeting or party. 846 Masonic Avenue, Albany See page 49 for details. (510) 524-9122

Paratransit Services Information, Resource Referrals Nutrition Services East Bay Paratransit (EBP) is the main and Form Assistance The Albany Tri City Café: Well-balanced provider of paratransit services for anyone The Albany Senior Center maintains up-to- dinner served Monday–Friday at 4 pm. Dinner who cannot use AC Transit or BART because date information on services available to list sign-up begins at 3:30 pm. No reserva- of a disability. You must become ADA certi- seniors in Alameda County. tions, first-come, first-served. Suggested fied to qualify for Paratransit Services. Call Computer Lab: There are now 3 comput- donation: $4. (510) 287-5000 to make an appointment and ers connected to the internet available for Meals on Wheels: Delivered Mon, Tue, get an application. public use in the Senior Center lobby. Sign-in Thur, Fri to homebound seniors. Suggested Taxi Subsidy Program: Using Measure B for a 30-minute timeslot. First-come, first- donation: $4. Funds, Albany Paratransit provides a subsidy served. Free tutoring appointments are also Mercy Brown Bag Program: Grocery bags on taxi rides to Albany residents 80 years available. of nutritional food to seniors on a fixed and over and people with disabilities 18 income. $10 yearly contribution. years and over. To Enroll Shopping Trips: The shuttle provides Enrollment or appointments are required Health Services Albany residents 60+ door-to-door transpor- to use most of the services provided at the Health Insurance Counseling: 1st & 3rd tation from home to nearby grocery stores. Senior Center. Unless otherwise noted, call Monday of each month, 1–4 pm. Call HICAP Yearly registration fee required. (510) 524-9122 for more information. at (510) 839-0393 to make an appointment. Podiatry: Fridays, May 17 & July 12, 9 am–12:30 pm. Podiatry services provided Join us at the Senior Center for by a licensed podiatrist at a low cost. Senior Sundays! Over 60 Health Clinic: Mondays, June 10 April 21: Italian Fare, 1–4 pm, $5 & August 12, 9 am. A nurse provides foot May 26: Green Things, 1–4 pm, $5 June 30: BBQ, 1–4 pm, $5 care, blood pressure checks, medication review and more. Drop-in only. July 28: Senior Prom Dance, 1–4 pm, $5

36 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 just-for-the-fun-of-it Bridge SENIORs socials Fridays, May 3–Aug. 23, Noon–3 pm.

The Senior Center offers opportunities for adults 50+ with similar interest to gather and Portrait Drawing & Painting have fun together. Socialize with friends and make new ones! Drop-in fee is $1. Wednesdays, Apr. 3–Aug. 21, 12:30–2:30 pm Capture the likeness of a loved one or beloved pet. You'll learn to see Afternoon Fun & Games the underlying structure and create a Thursdays, May 2–Aug. 29, 1–3 pm recognizable face, using a photo of your Mahjong, ping pong and board games choice. provided. No meeting on May 23 iPad Class Tuesday Films Thursdays, May 1–Aug. 22, 1:30–3 pm Tuesday, May 7–Aug. 20, 1:30 pm Learn what your iPad can do for you in this slow-pace class. Needlecraft & Beading Mondays, May 6–Aug. 19, 9–11 am No meeting on May 27 & Aug. 26 Friends of Albany Seniors

Painting Fundraisers to support the Albany Senior Center Thursdays, May 2–Aug. 22, 9 am–noon

French Conversation Fridays, May 3–Aug. 23, 11 am–noon No meeting on May 10, May 17 & Aug. 10

White Elephant ALBANY SENIOR RESOURCE FAIR Polish Dog & Bake Sale! Thursday, April 25 • 10 am–1 pm • Free The Friends of the Albany Senior Center invite you to find great Join us for the 5th Annual Senior Resource Fair in Albany. Representatives from different organizations that provide bargains at this yearly fundraiser. assistance to seniors and caregivers will be on hand to share There will be toys, jewelry, books, information on housing, healthcare, transportation and polish dogs, baked goods more. Free health checks will also be available at the event. and more! Saturday, April 27 • 9 am–3 pm OLDER AMERICANS MONTH Accepting items Now! HIGH TEA Electronics, typewriters, clothing or furniture Thursday, May 23 • 12–2 pm • $5 will be not be accepted. Join us for this very special event honoring Older Americans. Come have tea and light refreshments while listening to Albany Senior Center wonderful entertainment. Decorate your table, create a 846 Masonic Avenue, Albany unique centerpiece and bring your favorite teacups. Prizes will be awarded for best tables. Reserve your table now at Call the Albany Senior Center today the Senior Center. Reservation deadline is Friday, May 17. for more details! Admission fee includes tea and refreshments. (510) 524-9122

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Join us for live music, movies, demonstrations, lectures and events at the Albany Community Center. For details and schedule visit www.albanyca.org/@theCenter

Bangers & Grass Ants: The Invisible Majority and share their ideas, works, thoughts, holiday snaps—just about anything, Friday, March 29 • 6:45–8 pm Friday, May 31 • 6:45–8 pm • Free really—in the PechaKucha 20x20 format. $10 at the door Often found hip-deep in Madagascar mud, PechaKucha 20x20 is a simple presenta- (Doors open at 6:15 pm) Dr. Brian Fisher is a modern-day explorer tion format—20 slides, 20 seconds for Bangers & Grass features some of the who has devoted his life to the study and each slide. Check-out PechaKucha in best bluegrass musicians in the world, conservation of ants and biodiversity action at www.pechakucha.org. Think who just happen to all live right here in around the world. His research sends you've got what it takes to present at Albany and El Cerrito. Led by banjo player him through the last remote rainforests Albany's PechaKucha Night? Contact extraordinaire Bill Evans, Bangers & and deserts of Madagascar and Africa in Chelle Putzer at [email protected]. Grass is Jim Nunally on guitar (The David search of ants. Although his subjects may Grisman Bluegrass Experience), Chad be small in stature, they make a huge Mixology with Jessica Maria from Manning on fiddle (Laurie Lewis), Tom impact on their ecosystems. And what the Hotsy Totsy Club Bekeny on mandolin (Kathy Kallick Band) they lack in size, they more than make up Friday, July 26 • 6:45–8:45 pm • $20 and Steve Pottier on bass. Bill's new CD, for in numbers. (7-piece bar set included with if you “In Good Company,” was one of the most By documenting the species diversity register in advance, 524-9283) critically acclaimed acoustic CDs of 2012, and distribution of this “invisible major- and the band's monthly Kensington Circus ity,” Dr. Fisher has appeared in a number Join master mixologist Jessica Maria Pub performances are legendary, attract- of BBC, Discover Channel, and National for an evening of history and hands-on ing fans from all over the Bay Area. www. Geographic films and has been profiled in cocktail construction. Jessica has been a billevansbanjo.com. Newsweek and Discover magazine. key figure in the Bay Area mixology scene Dr. Fisher is currently Associate Curator since moving from her native Boston 16 Berlin Style Ping Pong of Entomology at the California Academy years ago. She has competed and won in of Sciences and adjunct professor of biol- national and international cocktail com- Friday, April 26 • 6:45–8:30 pm • Free ogy at both the University of California petitions, is a founding member of LUPEC Berlin Style Ping Pong is a great way to at Berkeley and San Francisco State SF (Ladies United for the Preservation of meet people and be social. A group of University. Endangered Cocktails) and a member of people surround a table, whoever is in the San Francisco Bartender’s Guild and is the server spot serves the first ball to the PechaKucha Night™ 20 x 20 on the Board of Directors. You will learn person directly across from them, and about the history of the cocktail, bar Friday, June 28 • 6:45–8:20 pm • Free then moves out of the way, to the right. tools and how to use them, get hands-on The person to the server’s left takes their The first PechaKucha Night was held in experience making cocktails, and receive place and the rest of the circle moves Tokyo in February 2003 as an event for your very own 7-piece bar kit. counterclockwise. If someone messes up young designers to meet, network, and @theCenter Childcare is available at they are out. When there are two players show their work in public. PechaKucha each event, $5 per child, ages 3–12 left, they play until someone scores three Nights are informal and fun gatherings (Toddlers must be potty-trained). points and wins. Bring paddles. where creative people get together

38 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 BIKE MONTH BIKE Free Family Cycling Workshop Sunday, April 28, 2–4 pm Memorial Park Outdoor Basketball Courts

Safe road bicycling takes a lot more than balance, a helmet and a good attitude. Join the East Bay Bicycle Coalition’s League Certified Safety Instructors for a day of fun games, safety drills, skills building and a neighborhood ride. This workshop is for kids who are able to ride a bike and ready to ride on the roadways with their parents. Parents and kids must attend together and should bring their own bikes and helmets. Each child receives a free red blinky light for participating! Sign-up in advance at bit.ly/EBBCAlbanyFCW or just show up!

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Join your classmates and ride your bike to school! Each Albany school has Bike-to-School events planned.

lso: See a Bike About Town page next Albany Police Activities League B i c y c l e Rodeo

Saturday, May 18, 2013 • 10 am–1 pm Cornell Elementary School, 920 Talbot Avenue, Albany

Rodeo activities will include bike inspections, safety information, and a bicycle safety course. The first 100 participants will be given a free bicycle helmet. The goal of the bicycle rodeo is to encourage riders to wear helmets on every ride, to give young cyclists basic skills for on-road riding, and to teach them the rules of the road to help keep them safe. 20th annual Bike to Work Day This event will focus on young riders in elementary and middle school. For more information please visit www.albanypal.net or call the Albany “Everybody Bikes” Thursday, May 9, 2013 Police Department 525-7300. Stop by Albany’s Energizer Station from 7–9 am Ohlone Greenway at Marin Avenue The Energizer Station will be hosted by Albany Strollers & Rollers and will provide coffee, snacks, SWAG, bike goodies, and the famous Bike-to-Work-Day musette bags. The Blue Heron Bikes Staff have volunteered to be there with a work station checking your bicycles for safety and road-worthiness.

activity guide Summer 2013 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 39 Events Local Garden Swap Bring your excess homegrown produce to swap with your neighbors. Tuesday evenings beginning May 28, 6:30 (Be on time for best selection) Join in Albany's community-wide Albany Community Center Patio Need more info? Contact Robin at (510) 524-9283 CLOTHING SWAP Thursday, April 25, 7:30 pm & Tuesday, July 9, 7 pm Albany Community Center Clean out your closets and bring your wearable-but-unwanted clothing to the Community Center where you can rummage through everyone else's wearable-but-unwanted items and find a fabulous new-to-you winter wardrobe! Bring one bag or more of your washed, gently worn items (men's, women's, maternity, plus size and children's clothing) and be admitted to our fabulous swap room where clothing will be set out by type (pants, skirts, shirts, blouses, etc.). Choose items and take them home. All sizes welcome.

The City of Albany Community Services Deptartment presents BIKE ABOUT TOWN Citywide Garage Sale Saturday, May 4, 2013 • 9 am–3 pm Too much old stuff? Need space in your garage? Host a garage sale! Registration fee is $10. Open to Albany residents only. Participants will be included in promotional event map. Registration forms are due April 15, 2013. For registration 4th Fridays: May 24, June 28, July 26 form and more information visit www.albanyca.org/ 6:30 pm · Meet at Solano Avenue Cyclery greenalbany or call (510) 528-5760.

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City of Albany Community Services Department presents Albany Police Activities League Car Show

Thursday July 4, 2013 (at the Green, Red, White & Blue Celebration) RUN Noon–3 pm • Memorial Park Register your special classic car, muscle car, vintage car, or hot rod in AROUND the APAL Classic Car Show at the City of Albany’s July 4 celebration in Memorial Park. Prizes will be awarded. Suggested donation: $15 to the Albany Police Activities League. Registration forms will be available beginning in May at www.albanypal.net. For more information please TOWN contact Peggy McQuaid at [email protected] or 526-7855. Registration deadline is June 26.

Run Every Sunday 8 am · Suzette Crêpe Cafe, 1226 Solano Ave.

Both short & long courses New route(s) each week

BLOCK MOVIE NIGHTS The sole purpose of the Block Movie Nights is to get neighbors to meet their neighbors! Block Movie Night package fee is $375. We provide the 12’ movie screen, movie, sound system, street closure (five hours) and two staff members. Your block provides electric- ity, a few helpers and a social gathering that includes food prior to the movie. Albany Lions Movie Nights can take place on Saturdays or 4th of July Pancake Breakfast Sundays, June 15–October 6. For more information, contact: It’s an Albany Tradition! Liam Kelly at the Recreation Department Thursday, July 4, 2013 [email protected] or 8–11 am (510) 524-9283. Veterans Memorial Building 1325 Portland Avenue, Albany

activity guide Summer 2013 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 41 Events Save the Date(s) Wednesdays in September 6:30-8 pm national Night Memorial Out Park

National Night Out 2013 Tuesday, August 6 Close down your street for free and throw a block party, make ice cream sundaes or whatever brings your neighbors together. Register early to qualify for a visit from McGruff, give-away items for kids, a special host gift and a visit from city staff. Contact Karina Tindol at [email protected] or register at www.albanyca.org/nno.

earthSaturday, April day 27 •cleanup 9 am–12:30 pm

Meet at the foot of Buchanan for the shoreline clean-up. Bring gloves, a hat, sunscreen and sturdy shoes. Supplies and refreshments provided! For more information (or if you have a large group) email: [email protected]

42 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 Arts & Green Fest map

1 City Hall Police Department Fire Department 2 Community Center Public Library 3 Senior Center 4 Memorial Park Teen Center 5 Terrace Park 6 Ocean View Park Friendship Club 7 Albany Hill Park 8 Children’s Tot Lot 9 S.F. Bay Trail 10 Albany Waterfront Eastshore State Park

44 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 Neighborhoods

Around Your Block

Feel like you didn’t know about a public meeting, Signing up is easy: Anytime a news or calendar item is added to the street repair on your block or the dog park going 1. Locate your house on Around Your Block City’s website, if it affects your neighborhood, in across the street? Sign-up for the City of Neighborhood Map (above). you will get an email. Simple as that! Albany’s E-Notification system and get information 2. Go to www.albanyca.org/aroundyourblock and updates going on Around Your Block. 3. Follow the instructions on the page. www.albanyca.org/aroundyourblock

activity guide Summer 2013 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 45 Volunteers landscaping volunteers needed (Green thumb not required)

Begin your new year by joining on of our new programs in Albany: • Friends of Albany Parks • Weed Warriors For more information about the programs www.albanyca.org/volunteer.

Date The Save The Great City-wide Park Attack will take place on August 25. Details in the 2013 Fall Guide

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Albany’s Volunteer Corps was estab- lished to match qualified volunteers UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES ONGOING PROJECTS with various City departments in need Apr: @TheCenter, Sr. Resource Fair, Sr. Weed Warriors • Storm Drain Stenciling • of assistance for special projects, events White Elephant Sale, Earth Day Clean Up, Tree Planting Program • Albany Hill Adopt- and day-to-day tasks. Volunteers gain Bike Workshop, Clothing Swap A-Trail Program • Friends of Albany Parks hands-on experience in City government, Friends of Dartmouth Tot Lot • Meals on serve their community, develop a sense May: @TheCenter, Bike About Town, Sr, Wheels Driver • Senior Front Desk • Brown of community pride, enhance the City’s Resource Fair Bag Program • Neighborhood Block Captains programs in a cost-efficient manner, June: @TheCenter, Bike About Town establish a sense of teamwork and meet July: @TheCenter, 4th of July, Clothing other community members. Swap, Bike About Town Listed here are some of the events and projects where you can lend a Aug: @TheCenter, Bike About Town hand throughout the year. For more information and specifics about items listed contact Richard Austin-Castillo at [email protected] or visit www.albanyca.org/volunteer.

46 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 Special Events Things Special Green GREEN THINGS FOR YOU

Friends of Albany Parks CityWide Garage Sale Become a Friend of your neighborhood park! This program is Saturday, May 4 • 9 am–3 pm designed to be an informal approach to involve the community Looking for a great knick-knack, household item, children’s stuff, with minor maintenance and beautification projects as well as Halloween costume, or other treat? Join the community in Albany's monitor parks for potential hazards and vandalism. Friends of Annual Citywide Garage Sale on May 4, 2013 from 9am-3pm. The the parks will be invited to events, gatherings and clean ups at Citywide Garage Sale is a great way to reduce, reuse, or recycle your favorite park. Email Richard at the Recreation & Community materials and find local treasures. Items bought and sold at garage Services Department at [email protected], or sales help reduce the amount of items that may otherwise be sent to visit the City’s website, www.albanyca.org/volunteer, for more our landfill. For more information contact greenalbany@albanyca. information and an application. org or (510) 528-5760 and check for listings on our website www. albanyca.org. May is Bike Month! April 28 • Family Cycling Workshop Ocean View Community Organic May 8 • Bike to School Day Garden weekly “Open Garden” May 9 • Bike to Work Day Sundays • 11 am–1 pm May 18 • Bike Rodeo May 24 • Bike About Town The Ocean View Community Organic Garden serves Albany citizens who live in apartments or condos with little space to grow food. Get ready for Bike month by attending the Free Family Cycling We strive to foster a spirit of community, with gardeners growing Workshop. The East Bay Bicycle Coalition's Certified safety and sharing organic fruit, produce, herbs, and flowers. The garden instructors will help build skills, run safety drills and lead is located in Ocean View Park at 900 Buchanan Street behind the a neighborhood ride. Join the movement and ride your tennis courts. Join us during our weekly “Open Garden” bike to school or work this year! Stop by the city's on Sundays from 11 am–1 pm, whenever the energizer station on May 9 (Marin & Masonic). garden gates are open. Don't miss the Abany Police Activities League annual Bike Rodeo or Bike About Town! Details Farmer's Market can be found at www.albanyca.org/BikeAlbany Reopens April 17

Earth Day Celebration Wednesdays • 3–7 pm & Clean up The Albany Farmer's Market will reopen Saturday, April 27 • 9 am–12:30 pm for the season on Wednesday, April 17th, 2013. The City works with the Berkeley Join the City of Albany and the Watershed Ecology Center to host this weekly Project for a waterfront cleanup in celebration community market with a focus on local, of Earth Day! The event will be held on Saturday, organic produce and goods. Check out the April 27th from 9:00am-12:30pm at the foot Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays from 3–7pm of Buchanan Street. Wear sturdy shoes, a hat and on Solano Avenue between San Pablo Avenue and sunscreen, and bring your own reusable water bottle and Adams Street. The market will be open until December this year. gloves if you have them. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please consider riding a bike or walking to the event! Check our website www.albanyca.org for Compost Giveaway more information. Sunday, May 19 •11 am–3 pm The City of Albany and Waste Management of Alameda County host two compost giveaway events each year. The first will be held at the Albany Arts & Green Festival in Memorial Park on Sunday, May 19. You must show proof of Albany residency to be eligible. Limit 2 bags per person. The second event will be held in late summer.

activity guide Summer 2013 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 47 Facilities Parks

T REN one of our group picnic areas at Memorial, Ocean View or Terrace Parks for your next event!

Organize a Picnic! OCEAN VIEW PARK The East Side has four picnic tables, one small BBQ, and one side of the large BBQ. The Ocean View Park picnic area has been The East Side can be reserved for $16 per expanded with permanent restrooms hour for residents and $18 per hour for non- centrally located near the play and picnic residents. Dogs in Albany’s Parks area. The picnic area is located among The West Side has five picnic tables, two beautiful Redwoods and the newly installed small BBQs, and one side of the large BBQ. On October 19, 2009, the Albany City Ocean View Community Garden. The play area The West Side can be reserved for $20 per Council approved the following days, times, is spacious and features all-new swings and hour for residents and $22 per hour for non- and events when dogs will not be allowed on climbing structures! residents. the sports field at Memorial Park: There are six picnic areas available for Both East and West sides can be reserved • Saturdays, Noon–6 pm reservation or you can rent the entire picnic for $36 per hour for residents and $38 per • Mondays and Thursdays, 4–7 pm during area. Please call for pricing and information hour for non-residents. or see the picnic area diagram the City Daylight Saving Time (March–October). Visit website at www.albanyca.org/rec. TERRACE PARK www.albanyca.org/rec for specific dates. • Mondays and Thursday, 4–6 pm during Terrace Park has five new picnic tables, two MEMORIAL PARK Standard Time (November–February). Visit new BBQs, and a permanent restroom with www.albanyca.org/rec for specific dates. Memorial Park picnic area is located next to a beautifully designed tile mural on the the ball field that includes a new large, two- outside of the new restroom structure. • When a field user has acquired a permit sided, stone BBQ. The picnic area may be The Terrace Park picnic area may be through the City of Albany for use of the reserved in its entirety, or you may reserve reserved for $20 per hour for residents and sports field. Visit www.albanyca.org/rec for half of the picnic area by reserving either the $22 per hour for non-residents. specific dates. East Side or the West Side. A calendar of permitted users and specific days and times when dogs aren’t allowed is also posted at Memorial Park sports field.

48 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 For Rent Albany Facilities Facilities Facilities

albany community center Block Parties & Picnic Rentals Albany Teen Center

The Albany Community Center features a Start planning for your summer block party- Located in the heart of Albany in Memorial large community room complete with a get together with friends and family. Orga- Park (1331 Portland Avenue), the Teen commercial-style kitchen and outdoor patio. nizing a Block Party or picnic in the park is Center is a great place for a meeting, special The room is equipped with special sound a great way enjoy the warm weather. Invite event or party. The building has everything and lighting for a stage or dance floor, drop the Albany Fire Department to make a you need to throw a fabulous party or event. down projector screen for presentations, and presentation about disaster preparedness It is available for rental on weekday evenings a variety of tables and chairs for any event and we will waive the $26 fee. from 7 pm–midnight, weekends from 10 am– setup. This room is a very popular place for Call Robin Mariona at 524-9283 for 11 pm. For a detailed quote call Jeremy Allen wedding receptions, parties and banquets information regarding picnic rentals or Jess at (510) 559-7223 or visit www.facebook. throughout the year. Call Jess Cosby for a Cosby 559-7217 to initiate a block party com/albanyteencenter. Teen Center features: complete price quote and information at application. • 2,500 square foot game room, classroom 559-7217. and kitchen tennis courts • Beautiful outdoor courtyard albany senior center • Computers (both MAC & PC) & Wi-Fi Tennis courts may be reserved by the public • Pool table, ping pong, air hockey, foosball, The Albany Senior Center is a wonderful for reservations starting at 9 am daily. video games, and karaoke place to host a meeting, party, banquet or Players may reserve courts up to two weeks • 52" HDTV & huge projection system get-together. The Center has one large room in advance; fees depend on residency and • DJ lighting and sound system with a kitchen and one small room. Call day reserved. You can now purchase a half • Professional audio and video equipment Isabelle Leduc at the Senior Center at or full year tennis light access code. Come • Walking distance from AMS, AHS and El 524-9122 for availability and a price quote. to the Recreation Office (Community Center, Cerrito BART. 1249 Marin Avenue) to make a reservation.

activity guide Summer 2013 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 49 City Contacts Community Contacts city info city City Administration ...... (510) 528-5710 Albany/Berkeley Soccer Club. . . . . 526-3912 WATCH YOUR City Attorney...... 528-5858 Chamber of Commerce...... 525-1771 City Clerk...... 528-5710 Albany Education Foundation. . . . . 558-6823 City Council ...... 559-7250 Albany Kid’s Corner ...... 526-7637 Favorite CITY COUNCIL, COMMITTEE Community Development...... 528-5760 Albany Library...... 526-3720 OR COMMISSION MEETING Finance/City Treasurer ...... 528-5730 Albany Little League ...... 526-1404 ONLINE! Fire & Emergency Medical Services . . . 528-5770 Albany Lions Baseball...... 559-9148 City of Albany Community Access TV City Maintenance...... 524-9543 Berkeley Lions Fall Tackle Football . . . 528-4756 Cable Channel 33 Human Resources...... 528-5714 Berkeley Lions Winter Flag Football. . . 528-4756 www.albanyca.org/kalb Police ...... 525-7300 Albany Preschool...... 527-6403 Recreation & Community Services. . . .524-9283 Albany Pool ...... 559-6640 Friendship Club/Childcare Program. . . 559-7220 Albany Unified School District. . . . .558-3750 Teen Center...... 525-0576 Albany YMCA...... 525-1130 Senior Center ...... 524-9122 Friends of the Albany Library. . . 526-3720 x 26 Jobline ...... 528-5777 Albany Memorial Veterans Building. . . 525-9316 University Village Recreation. . . . . 524-4926 Waste Management ...... 613-8710 Parking Ticket Payments. . . . (925) 335-8550

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Park & Recreation Commission Albany Library Board Arts Committee Penelope Leach...... Staff Liaison Ronnie Davis...... Staff Liaison Isabelle Leduc...... Staff Liaison Gary Class...... Chair Alan Riffer ...... Chair Peter Goodman ...... Chair Heather Cunningham ...... Vice Chair Karen McKeown...... Member Sheri Spellwoman...... Member Eytan Urbas ...... Member Karen Leeburg...... Member Jules Kobelin ...... Vice Chair Tod Abbott...... Member Rosalie Gonzales...... Member Sheryl Black ...... Member Alene Pearson...... Member Henry Olson ...... Member Jacqueline Armstrong...... Member Eddy So...... Member Meets the 4th Wednesday of every odd-numbered Susan Adamé...... Member John Kindle ...... Member month at 7 pm, Meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7 pm, Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at Albany Library, Edith Stone Room City Hall, Council Chambers 7:00 pm, City Hall, Council Chambers Traffic & Safety Commission Community Media Access Charter Review Committee Aleida Andrino-Chavez ...... Staff Liaison Committee Nicole Almaguer ...... Staff Liaison Ken McCroskey...... Chair Jeremy Allen...... Staff Liaison Caryl O'Keefe...... Chair John Miki...... Vice Chair Ellen Toomey...... Member Gabriel Baty...... Member Farid Javandel...... Member Stefanie Kalmin ...... Member Bart Grossman...... Member Peggy McQuaid ...... Member Jack Kenny...... Member Charles Prins...... Member Susan Reeves ...... Member Josh Glatt...... Member Kaz Mori...... Member Meets the 4th Thursday of every month at 7 pm, Ori Maoz...... Member Preston Jordan ...... Member City Hall, Council Chambers Naomi Sigal ...... Member Meets the 4th Monday of every other month Meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 6 pm, Waterfront Committee at 7:30 pm, City Hall, Administration Conference City Hall, Council Chambers Jeff Bond...... Staff Liaison Room Francesco Papalia...... Chair Ad Hoc Dog Committee Rochelle Nason...... Member Brad Griffith...... Staff Liaison Gordon McCarter ...... Member John Tonkin...... Member Claire Napawan...... Member John Kartychack ...... Member Brian Johns...... Member Meets (as needed) at 7:30 pm, Meets the 1st Wednesday of every other month at Albany Community Center 7:30 pm, City Hall, Council Chambers

Please Note: Committee/Commission members may have changed after the printing of this guide.

Get involved in local government Attend a City Council, Commission or Committee meeting, view City Council meetings on local cable KALB Channel 33, or view meeting agendas and minutes at www.AlbanyCA.org

50 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 Recreation Facilities & Staff Albany Teen Center how to register to how 1331 Portland Ave. (Memorial Park) (510) 525-0576 Albany Community Center Hours: 3–6 pm, Monday–Friday 1249 Marin Avenue (510) 524-9283 Jeremy Allen, Youth Services Manager Hours: 8:30 am–6:30 pm, Mondays & Tuesdays Register Albany Senior Center 8:30 am–5 pm Wed. & Thur.; 8:30 am–Noon Fridays 846 Masonic Avenue (510) 524-9122 Penelope Leach, Recreation & There are three ways to register for Hours: 9 am–5 pm, Monday–Friday Community Services Director classes: Isabelle Leduc, Recreation Supervisor Chelle Putzer, Community Services Manager Nick Jordan, Recreation Coordinator Jess Cosby, Robin Mariona, and Rosemarie Chu, 1 online Recreation Coordinators Albany Parks www.albanyca.org/onlinereg Eleanore Adams, Adult Sports Coordinator Ocean View Park . . . . 900 Buchanan Street Richard Austin-Castillo, Casey Osborn, Liam Kelly, In person, by mail, Tennis, Tennis Hitting Wall, Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Recreation Project Assistant Picnic, Friendship Club, Playground, Community Garden 2 or drop-off Albany Friendship Club Memorial Park . . . . . 1325 Portland Avenue Complete the form on the following 900 Buchanan (Ocean View Park) (510) 559-7220 Tennis, Basketball, Baseball/Softball, Soccer, page and bring or send to: Hours: 1:55–6 pm, Monday–Friday Playground, Picnic, Albany Teen Center City of Albany Summer Hours: 8 am–6 pm, Monday–Friday Jewel's Terrace Park . . . Tevlin & Terrace Drive Brad Griffith, Recreation Supervisor Tennis, Basketball, Playground, Picnic, Open field Recreation and Community Services

Dartmouth Tot Lot .Corner of Dartmouth & Talbot 1249 Marin Ave., Albany, CA 94706 Play structure for small children

By phone or fax 3 Call (510) 524-9283 during normal business hours to register by phone Social & Economic Justice Police & Fire Pension Board using your credit card, or fax your Committee Kim Denton...... Chair Penelope Leach...... Staff Liaison Nicole Almaguer ...... Vice Chair completed Registration Form (next Paul O'Curry...... Member Joanne Wile ...... Member page) to (510) 528-8914. Margie Marks...... Member Ray Gonzalves...... Member Ruth Ganong...... Member Carla Hertzog ...... Member Refund Policy Robert Lieber ...... Member Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 10 am, Meets the 1st Tuesday of each odd month at 7:30 pm, City Hall, Conference Room Refunds will not be granted after the first class City Hall, Council Chambers meeting. Sustainability Committee Refunds requested prior to the first class or Planning & Zoning Commission Claire Griffing...... Staff Liaison camp meeting: Anne Hersch...... Staff Liaison Thomas Cooper ...... Member Four (4) business days or more: Stacey Eisenmann ...... Chair Robert Uhrhammer...... Member • Payee will be refunded less a $10 adminis- David Arkin...... Vice Chair Janet Smith-Heimer...... Member trative fee. Phillip Moss ...... Member Charles Blanchard ...... Member • If the payee chooses to transfer to another Nick Pilch...... Member Max Wei...... Member class/camp or apply a credit to their ac- Doug Donaldson ...... Member Dan Lieberman ...... Member count, the $10 fee will be waived. Meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month Sareeta Young...... Member at 7 pm, City Hall, Council Chambers Third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm, Three (3) business days or fewer: City Hall, Administration Conference Room • Payee will be refunded less $30 ($10 ad- ministrative fee plus a $20 late fee). Civil Service Board • If the payee chooses to transfer to another Aaron Walker...... Staff Liaison class/camp or apply a credit to their ac- Jack Rosano...... Member count, the $10 administrative Robert Cheasty ...... Member fee will be waived. Jeri Holan...... Member Meets on the 1st Monday of every odd-numbered month (as needed) at 6 pm, City Hall Refund Requests must be made in writing to: City of Albany Recreation and Community Services 1249 Marin Avenue Albany, CA 94706 or by fax to (510) 528-8914, or by email to [email protected]. Dial 211 for information and referrals to health, housing, and human services in Alameda County. 211 is a free and confidential phone service, available 24/7 in over 170 languages. activity guide Summer 2013 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 51 Registration Form Registration Registration City of Albany 1249 Marin Avenue (510) 528-8914 FAX Form Recreation & Community Services Albany, CA 94706 (510) 524-9283 PHONE

Family Account Setup (List family members) Gender Work/Cell Phone Number Last Name First Name Birthdate (M/F) PRIMARY (ADULT) CONTACT ( ) LIST ALL FAMILY MEMBERS WHO MAY PARTICIPATE NOW OR IN THE FUTURE ( ) ( ) ( )

Address E-mail

City State ZIP Home Phone ( )

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Activity Registration: Partipant Name Birthdate Class/Camp Name Dates Time Fee

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Payment Method Check Cash Credit Card (Payable to City of Albany) Name on Card

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Refund Policy Refunds will not be granted after the first class or camp meeting Refunds requested prior to the first class/camp Three (3) business days or fewer: Refund Requests must be made in writing to: meeting: • Payee will be refunded less $30 ($10 adminis- City of Albany Four (4) business days or more: trative fee plus a $20 late fee). Recreation and Community Services • Payee will be refunded less a $10 • If the payee chooses to transfer to another 1249 Marin Avenue administrative fee. class/camp or apply a credit to their account, Albany, CA 94706 • If the payee chooses to transfer to another the $10 administrative fee will be waived. class/camp or apply a credit to their account, or by fax to (510) 528-8914, or by email to the $10 fee will be waived. [email protected].

Liability Release: I AGREE to assume the risk of accident or injury Photo Release: I acknowledge that the City of Albany takes photo- sustained from whatever cause in connection with the activity, and release the graphs and videotapes of its activities and events for publicity purposes and City of Albany, its officers, agents and employees from any and all liability for authorize the use of my image or my child’s image by the City for such purposes. any such accident or injury caused by whatever reason, including but not limited I understand I will not be compensated for use of photos or videos. to an act of omission. I understand that no medical insurance is provided.

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