The Spotlight, Winter/Spring 2020: Published Three Times/Year; Next Issue March 2020

Winter/Spring 2020

Seniors Carpe Diem! page 33 Summer Camp Expo 2020 Back Page Winter & Spring Break Camps pages 12–13 pleasanthillrec.com community events

37th Annual Dolfins Tree Lot Special Recreation Dances My Little Sweetheart November 29–December 24 Fridays, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Dance Monday–Saturday, 9:00 am–9:00 pm Pleasant Hill Rec & Park District, in Friday, February 7 Sunday, 12:30–9:00 pm partnership with City of Concord and Enjoy dinner & dancing Winslow Center Parking Lot: City of Walnut Creek, hosts dances with your little 2590 Pleasant Hill Road specifically designed for developmentally sweetheart(s)! Corner of Taylor & Pleasant Hill Road disabled adults (18 yrs+). For more A lovely way Proceeds benefit the Pleasant Hill Dolfins information contact Holly Frates at to celebrate Swim Team. [email protected]. Complete Valentine’s schedule found on our website. Day as a Monthly Pancake Breakfasts Pleasant Hill location: 233 Gregory Lane family. Event January 5, February 2, March 1 Admission: $7 cash (caregivers free) is for both 8:30–10:30 am January 10. . PH Senior Center boys and girls Our monthly pancake breakfasts feature February 14. .Concord Senior Center (1–10 yrs). Dinner pancakes or French toast, eggs, sausage, March 6. . . .PH Senior Center included: pasta, orange juice and coffee. All ages welcome! April 24. . . .Walnut Creek Heather Farms salad, bread and dessert. First Sunday of the month, except in April Senior Center: Chateau Hall (Special Easter Pancake Breakfast). Admission: $10.50/$9.50 (Dist. Res.) PH Senior Center Crab Feed Senior Center: Chateau Room 6163.801 2/7 F 6:00–7:30 pm Adults 11+: $5 Friday, January 24, 6:00 pm Children 5–10 yrs: $3 Tickets go on sale December 16. Advance Children 4 and under: Free! ticket sales only. No tickets available at the door. Call for ticket prices. Senior Center: Chateau Room

“Egg”citing Egg Hunt! Saturday, April 11th (RAIN OR SHINE) PH Park: Basketball Court Important! Pre-registration is required. Egg Hunt | $7.50/$6.00 (Dist. Res.) Register by Noon, April 19th. All who Check-in begins for attend come away with a goody and a ALL AGE GROUPS at 9:30 am smile. Bring your camera and your Easter This event sells out quickly; pre-register early. baskets. Enjoy visits with the Easter Bunny. Have fun with face painting and 6160.801 0–3 yrs 10:30–10:45 am other “egg” citing activities. Catch the 6160.802 0–3 yrs 10:50–11:05 am Pleasant Hill Express running all morning 6160.803 4–6 yrs 11:15–11:30 am long. Check in begins for all age groups at 6160.804 7–10 yrs 11:35–11:50 am 9:30 am. Activities close at Noon.

Sponsored by Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District and Pleasant Hill Lions Club

2 Winter/Spring Registration Begins December 2. See page 34.

Teen Extreme Special Events NO ONLINE REGISTRATION FEES! Check out special events just for teens! The Spotlight, Winter/Spring 2020: Published three times/year; next issue March 2020. BATTLE OF THE BANDS Circulation: 68,000 per issue; sent to homes and Friday, March 13, 7:00 pm businesses in Pleasant Hill and surrounding areas. The Teen Council presents the 5th Annual Teen Battle of the Bands. Come and support Copies available at District Office, local libraries and local teen musicians while they battle it out for the title of Pleasant Hill’s favorite Teen businesses. band! All ages are welcome and snacks will be sold. Tickets on sale starting in January @pleasanthillrec at the Teen Center. Local Teen Bands interested in playing, contact Jenny Cooper at [email protected]. On the cover: Teen Center Stan West and Kathy Klipera Tickets: $10 pre-sale, $12 at the door (space permitting) FREE! TEEN JOB FAIR SPOTLIGHT CONTENTS: Monday, March 16, 10:00 am–12:00 pm Adult Classes ...... 15–19 Meet with employers and apply for jobs. Bring resume and dress in professional attire. Adult Dance...... 16–17 Don’t miss your opportunity at local summer employment. Adult Health & Fitness...... 19–22 Adult Sports...... 23 Adult 50+ Programs & Events...... 33 Aquatics...... 24–27 Online Courses Info...... 21 Preschool Activities...... 4–6 Registration Information...... 34 Teen Scene...... 14 Tennis (All Ages)...... 23 Travel...... 28–32 Youth Classes & Camps...... 7–13 Youth Sports...... 10–12

Literary Women Saturday, April 18, 9:30 am–3:00 pm Bay Area Bluestocking Festival of Authors. For readers as well as writers! Tickets available January 14 at https://literarywomen2019.eventbrite.com Senior Center: Chateau Room Laugh, Love, Learn Senior Resource Fair Friday, May 1 9:30 am–1:00 pm Senior Live Well Underwater Egg Hunt Easter Pancake Breakfast Forum—A day Saturday, April 11, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm and Spring Boutique full of educational Join Pleasant Hill Rec for an underwater Saturday, April 11, 9:00–11:00 am speakers, plus egg hunt! Enjoy the “egg” citing activities Hop on over before PHRPD’s Easter Egg lunch. All funds in the park before you jump in the pool! Hunt! All ages welcome! Also enjoy a raised benefit the Rain or shine. Children 8 years and under, spring selection of handmade items from Senior Center Care and anyone wearing a Coast Guard the boutique. Management Program. approved flotation device, must be Senior Center: Chateau Room For registration and more accompanied in the water by an adult (18 Adults 11+: $5 information, call the Senior years and older), within arms reach at all Children 5–10 yrs: $3 Center at (925) 798-8788. Registration times. All public swim rules will be Children 4 and under: Free! opens 3/9. enforced during the event. Senior Center PH Aquatic Park: 147 Gregory Lane $12/$10 (Dist. Res.) | pre-register by noon April 10 Come early for the Free Ultimate Senior $14 | day of, based on space available Resource Fair from 8:30 am–1:00 pm. Spectators and parent helpers free. Over 50 vendors from the local area and free giveaways!

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Lunch Bunch Music NEW! Music Piano & Me Performing Arts 2.5 yrs–4 yrs Let’s Make Music Parents get a little time while your child Pre-Ballet 18 months–3 yrs has lunch with friends and learns musical 3–4 yrs Join this multi award winner, song writer concepts as they pertain to the piano. We Your child will learn the basics of ballet in and children’s entertainer, on an amazing will learn to recognize, play rhythm and a fun, positive atmosphere. Class teaches musical adventure. Using your bodies, tonal notes, explore finger numbers and grace and the joy of movement in addition voices, instruments and props, we will letters along with other skills while singing to basic ballet technique. Child must be dance, learn, sing, and play making dancing, playing games and other musical potty-trained and able to participate wonderful music together. The perfect activities. Note: if your child attends without parent’s presence. Attire: light pink class to prepare for circle time and preschool at the Winslow Center, Andrea leotard, tights, ballet shoes. NO skirts or preschool. will pick them up from Room 3 and walk tutus please. Instructor: Andrea Gaspari, over 15 years them to Room 2. Instructor: Christie Tomlinson, teacher of teaching and performing in the Bay Area Instructor: Andrea Gaspari, over 15 years preschool/youth dance classes; professional Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2 teaching and performing in the Bay Area dancer, performer, choreographer $170/$150 (Dist. Res.) Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2 Community Center: Dance Studio 1 & 2 6636.201 1/13–3/16 M 10:30–11:10 am $170/$150 (Dist. Res.) $109/$89 (Dist. Res.) 6636.204 3/30–6/1 M 10:30–11:10 am 6636.202 1/13–3/16 M 11:40 am–12:25 pm 6619.201 1/6–3/2 M 3:00–3:45 pm $10 lab fee payable to instructor at first class. 6636.205 3/30–6/1 M 11:40 am–12:25 pm 6619.202 3/9–4/27 M 3:00–3:45 pm No class 1/20, 2/17, 4/6, 5/25 $10 lab fee payable to instructor at first class. No class 1/20, 2/17, 4/6 No class 1/20, 2/17, 4/6, 5/25 Piano & Me 3–5 yrs Join award winning teacher, entertainer, and song writer Andrea Gaspari on a musical adventure exploring musical concepts as they pertain to the piano. We will use our voices, rhythm instruments, our bodies, keyboards, work sheets and more as we sing, dance, and play games that teach us tonal and rhythm patterns for Piano. We will read and write music and learn our finger numbers and letter notes for the piano and musical staff. Kids love to learn when it is fun! See you soon! Instructor: Andrea Gaspari, over 15 years teaching and performing in the Bay Area Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2 $170/$150 (Dist. Res.) 6636.203 1/13–3/16 M 12:45–1:15 pm 6636.206 3/30–6/1 M 12:45–1:15 pm $10 lab fee payable to instructor at first class. No class 1/20, 2/17, 4/6, 5/25

Preschool Sports See pages 10–11.

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Parent & Me Hip Hop Dance NEW! FUNdamental Drawing NEW! 5–6 yrs Special Interest 4–6 yrs Dancers and parents will learn a variety of Arista’s Jump Start Gymnastics As they learn to draw with our step-by-step creative movements & rhythms to age- 16 months–5 yrs method, children develop observation appropriate music, as well as learn hip-hop “I did it” is what your child will be saying skills, increase their fine motor skills, style movements and steps. The goals are throughout each session. Our classes are handwriting readiness and attention to for children to foster creativity, freedom, jam packed with continuous activities. We detail. Children learn how to follow expression in movement, and a love for use a circuit format, allowing each child to directions, hold and use a pencil, increase dance with the involvement of their stay moving and having fun. We focus on their attention span and grow their parents in this development process. The building confidence and gross motor skills self-confidence so they will be successful class includes concepts that are found in through tumbling, climbing, jumping, in kindergarten. an older child’s class. Hip Hop is a fast, balancing and bar skills, plus a variety of Instructor: Young Rembrandts Staff high-energy type of dance seen in music ball sports and fun games. The 16 videos and commercials. Community Center: Soroptimist Room months–4 years class is a chance for a $160/$140 (Dist. Res.) Instructor: Kenyatta Ali wider age group to participate together. 6050.201 1/11–2/29 Sa 10:00–11:00 am The class is less structured allowing the Winslow Center: Assembly Room 6050.202 3/7–4/25 Sa 10:00–11:00 am $190/$170 (Dist. Res.) children to explore. The 2.5–5 years class is structured through the whole class. 6626.201 1/19–3/1 Su 9:00–9:50 am Parent participation is required. Kids Warrior Fitness 6626.204 3/8–4/26 Su 9:00–9:50 am 3.5–5 yrs No class 4/12 Instructor: Jump Start Staff Inspired by the television show American Community Center: Preschool Room 1 Ninja Warrior, this class gives our littlest 16 months–4 yrs | $205/$185 (Dist. Res.) Warriors a chance to explore exciting Don’t miss the 6624.201 1/11–4/18 Sa 9:15–9:55 am obstacle course action! We focus on Summer Camp Expo! No class 1/18, 2/15, 2/22, 4/4, 4/11 positive encouragement and building self confidence. The children will jump, climb, FEBRUARY 22, 2020 2.5–5 yrs | $205/$185 (Dist. Res.) balance, run, and tumble through the Register for Preschool Summer Camps 6625.201 1/11–4/18 Sa 10:00–10:40 am course. We include fun age-appropriate No class 1/18, 2/15, 2/22, 4/4, 4/11 on Expo Day and save 10%. games and creative strength activities. See back cover for details. Parent Participation Required. Instructor: Jump Start Staff Community Center: Preschool Room 1 $205/$185 (Dist. Res.) 6623.201 1/11–4/18 Sa 11:00–11:40 am No class 1/18, 2/15, 2/22, 4/4, 4/11

Zumbini NEW! 6 months–4 yrs A bonding experience for all involved, including caregiver to child, child to child, caregiver to caregiver. Bonding occurs within a fun, musical environment. Focus is on energy, fun and play to contribute to the natural development of cognitive, social and emotional skills. Additional $10 for the original take home bundle with songbook, Zumbini app and music. This is a bilingual (Spanish/English) class. FREE DEMO CLASS January 18, 9:15–9:30 am and 11:15–11:30 am Parent participation required. Instructor: Miriam Lattanzi Community Center: Republic Services Room $145/$125 (Dist. Res.) For more information | [email protected] | (925) 771-7626 6634.201 1/25–3/21 Sa 10:00–10:45 am $10 material fee payable to instructor. No class 2/1, 2/22

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Bumblebees 18–30 months Parents! Give yourself some time off. Let us watch your children! Indoor games, story time, snack time (provided), and outdoor playground time. Bring beverage, diapers and change of clothes. Children must be age appropriate and proficiently walking at the start of the session. Students may register for a max. of three days per week. Cancellations must be received by noon the business day prior to avoid being charged. Teachers: Elena Palacios & Heather Rosson Community Center: Preschool Room 1 Standard charge: $37 per day per child, space reserved M–F 8:30–11:30 am Fall 2020 Bumblebee Registration opens 7/16 at 9:30 am online or by phone at (925) 676-5200.

Priority Preschool 2020-2021 School Year Registration: March 28, 2020 at 8:30 am Pleasant Hill Community Center Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Birth certificate, immunization SCHEDULE: records and proof of residency required for discount. Children must HUMMINGBIRDS (2 yrs 6 mos–3 yrs 6 mos) be age-appropriate by 9/1/20. For more information please contact director, • Tu/Th, 8:30–11:30 am, Winslow Center Sarah Smith at (925) 771-7626 or $398/$378 (Dist. Res.) monthly [email protected]. • M/W/F, 8:30 am–11:30 am Winslow Center The Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District $487/$467 (Dist. Res.) monthly Preschool has been encouraging the love of learning since 1973. Our preschool BLUEBIRDS (3–4 yrs) ROBINS (4–5 yrs by 9/1/20) establishes the foundation for a child’s Students required to be fully potty-trained. Students required to be fully potty-trained. future education. Come grow with us! Our • AM: Tu/W/Th, 8:45–11:45 am • AM: M–Th, 9:00 am–12:00 pm, Philosophy: A child who is playing is a Community Center Community Center child who is learning. Our experienced $413/$403 (Dist. Res.) monthly $518/$508 (Dist. Res.) monthly teachers encourage individual confidence, self-esteem, and social skills that children • PM: Tu/W/Th, 12:45–3:45 pm • PM: Tu/W/Th, 1:00–4:00 pm, need to be happy and successful. Classes Community Center Community Center are in session August–May. $413/$403 (Dist. Res.) monthly $374/$354 (Dist. Res.) monthly

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FREE! Pop-up Play Dates Pop In and play with us this winter & spring! Join Rec & Park staff for organized outdoor games and activities! We will provide the fun—you provide the smiles. FREE to the public. Location varies. Friday, December 20 | 3:00–4:30 pm PH Park: 147 Gregory Lane Friday, January 31 | 10:00 am–12:00 pm Teen Center: 147 Gregory Lane Friday, February 28 | 10:00 am–12:00 pm Teen Center: 147 Gregory Lane Tuesday, March 17 | 3:00–4:30 pm PH Park: 147 Gregory Lane Wednesday, April 22 | 2:00–3:30 pm Rogers-Smith Park: 738 Grayson Road

Performing Arts Ballet 5–9 yrs Floor exercises increase strength and flexibility. Barre exercises teach basic positions, and proper body alignment. Dance improves coordination and grace. Attire: black leotard, pink tights, pink slippers. NO skirts or tutus, even if attached. Instructor: Christie Tomlinson Community Center: Dance Studio 1 & 2 $123/$103 (Dist. Res.) 6042.201 1/6–3/2 M 3:55–4:55 pm 6042.202 3/9–4/27 M 3:55–4:55 pm No class 1/20, 2/17, 4/6

Hip Hop Dance & Break Dance NEW! 6–13 yrs Learn current hip hop styles. Steps are taught in an upbeat environment, with fun and age-appropriate music. Learn the elements of break dance: top rock, feet-work, freezes, spins, drops, treading and swipes. Instructor: Kenyatta Ali Winslow Center: Assembly Room 6–8 yrs | $190/$170 (Dist. Res.) 6626.202 1/19–3/1 Su 10:00–11:00 am 6626.205 3/8–4/26 Su 10:00–11:00 am No class 4/12 Don’t miss the Summer Camp Expo! FEBRUARY 22, 2020 Register early for Youth Summer Camps on Expo Day and save 10%. 9–13 yrs | $190/$170 (Dist. Res.) See back cover for details. 6626.203 1/19–3/1 Su 11:00 am–12:00 pm 6626.206 3/8–4/26 Su 11:00 am–12:00 pm No class 4/12

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Tap 5–8 yrs Special Interest Tip tap toe! It’s off to tap we go! In this NEW! fun rhythmic energetic class students will Cooking Classes learn basic tap steps, such as flaps and Instructor: Cooking Round the World shuffles to be combined into a dance $40 materials fee payable to instructor at first class. routine. Attire: comfortable clothes. CHOPPED JR. Instructor: Christie Tomlinson 8–13 yrs Community Center: Soroptimist Room 1 & 2 What can you make with an avocado, $92.50/$75 (Dist. Res.) basmati rice, sun dried tomatoes and no 6045.201 1/6–3/2 M 5:00–5:30 pm recipe? That is the puzzle that a team of 6045.202 3/9–4/27 M 5:00–5:30 pm 4–6 children are challenged to figure out. No class 1/20, 2/17, 4/6 Each week children will create a tasty, appealing and beautifully presented dish using three mystery ingredients. Children are given one hour to make their dish— then comes the judging and tasting. The Music winning team gets a prize each week. “Chopped Junior” takes creative thinking, Drumming for Kids learning by doing and getting to know your 7–12 yrs ingredients well! A great introduction to music for your Senior Center: Kitchen & Dining Room child through hand drumming, body Guitar II $225/$205 (Dist. Res.) percussion, rhythmic games and exotic 9–16 yrs percussion instruments that will set the 6082.201 1/8–2/26 W 4:30–6:00 pm The guitar student must be able to play E, foundation for music education. We play A, D, G and C major as well as scales STREET FOODS fun rhythms from around the world before joining this class. We work on songs 6–13 yrs including West Africa, South America and and students will be able to bring songs to What’s one thing you see in every, and any India and get our hands dancing on the work on during the class time. Our goal is country around the world that you visit? drum. An energetic class and great fun! to learn more chords, understand the Street food! This class will celebrate and Instructor: John Waller fret-board, and work on music theory to focus on special, authentic street foods that Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2 improve technique and ability. are offered around the world, by street $170/$150 (Dist. Res.) Instructor: John Waller vendors. Street Foods are the ultimate authentic taste of a country because they 6090.201 1/14–3/17 Tu 3:30–4:30 pm Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2 are always based on seasonal, available $170/$150 (Dist. Res.) and true-to-the-country ingredients! Sweet, Guitar I 6091.202 1/14–3/17 Tu 4:30–5:30 pm savory and everywhere in between, this 7–12 yrs $5 lab fee payable to instructor at first class. class will teach kids exciting new This introduction to guitar will provide an ingredients and flavors by cooking fun, easy way to get your hands and fingers Rhythm Piano & Me bright finger foods from around the globe! playing quickly. The focus is on basic 5–8 yrs Senior Center: Kitchen & Dining Room technique, easy folk songs and open Join multi award winning teacher, $225/$205 (Dist. Res.) chords that will make it fun and give the entertainer, and songwriter Andrea Gaspari 6082.202 3/4–4/22 W 4:30–6:00 pm student a sense of accomplishment. Videos for this fun, educational approach to Group of the lessons will be part of the Piano Lessons. Using seven learning styles, curriculum to motivate students to pick up Spanish 4 Children reading, writing and performing music will the guitar and play everyday. Bring a guitar 5–9 yrs be practiced and explored. Through to the first class if you can. Children are eager to learn new languages. singing, games and activities, children will With Miriam children will learn Spanish in Instructor: John Waller learn finger/number/letter placements, a hands-on interactive and stimulating musical symbols, terminology, etc. Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2 environment. Children will learn Spanish $170/$150 (Dist. Res.) Instructor: Andrea Gaspari through music, art, stories and more. 6091.201 1/14–3/17 Tu 5:30–6:30 pm Senior Center: Classroom Instructor: Miriam Lattanzi $5 lab fee payable to instructor at first class. $205/$185 (Dist. Res.) Community Center: Republic Services Room 6088.201 1/14–3/17 Tu 3:15–4:00 pm $125/$105 (Dist. Res.) 6088.202 3/31–6/2 Tu 3:15–4:00 pm 6632.201 1/25–3/21 Sa 11:00 am–12:00 pm New Blacksmithing Classes $10 lab fee payable to instructor at first class. $5 material fee due to instructor at first class. No class 2/18, 2/25 For teens (12–17 yrs). See page 14. No class 2/1, 2/22

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Japan Karate Do Drawing, Painting and NEW! Kids should wear loose fitting clothing for first class. Karate uniform Youth Sports so much more! (Gi) will be available for purchase before and after class for $35. See pages 10–12. 6–10 yrs Instructor: William Fuentes, www.PleasantHillKarate.org Art students will experiment with a variety Winslow Center: Assembly Room of mediums creating a series of projects over the course of the session. Learn how BEGINNERS INTERMEDIATE NEW! to use different art tools, and techniques. 6–12 yrs 6–13 yrs Mediums include paint, watercolor, Join our traditional karate program and Intermediate students may begin at blue printmaking, pencils and mixed media discover the fun and challenges of belt or instructor’s recommendation. sculpture. Have fun while learning self Karate-Do! Our program instills politeness, These classes will introduce sparring expression! discipline and self esteem in the students drills and free sparring. Protective Instructor: Heloise Levy lives as they work towards earning their sparring gear will be available for Senior Center: Arts & Crafts Room black belt. Our motto is “Achieving purchase through the instructor. This $115/$95 (Dist. Res.) Excellence Through Efforts.” Sessions program will continue to build strength, include fun and action packed activities to balance, and coordination through fun 6051.201 1/15–3/4 W 4:00–5:00 pm build strength, balance and coordination. action-packed activities. $15 lab fee payable to instructor at first class. Recommendation: Take two classes a week 3 weeks | $38.75/$32 (Dist. Res.) (Monday and Thursday). Play-Well STEM Workshop NEW! 6096.201 1/6–1/27 M 5:30–6:15 pm using LEGO® 3 weeks | $38.75/$32 (Dist. Res.) 6096.203 2/3–2/24 M 5:30–6:15 pm 5–11 yrs 6095.201 1/6–1/27 M 4:30–5:15 pm 6096.207 4/13–4/27 M 5:30–6:15 pm Celebrate National Engineers week by 6095.203 2/3–2/24 M 4:30–5:15 pm No class 1/20, 2/17 joining us for some tinkering! Build a 6095.207 4/13–4/27 M 4:30–5:15 pm 4 weeks | $50/$41 (Dist. Res.) No class 1/20, 2/17 motorized train that will take on 6096.202 1/9–1/30 Th 5:30–6:15 pm competitors on the monorail tracks. 4 weeks | $50/$41 (Dist. Res.) 6096.204 2/6–2/27 Th 5:30–6:15 pm Participants can let their imagination run 6095.202 1/9–1/30 Th 4:30–5:15 pm 6096.206 3/5–3/26 Th 5:30–6:15 pm wild with designing, building and testing 6095.204 2/6–2/27 Th 4:30–5:15 pm 6096.208 4/2–4/30 Th 5:30–6:15 pm until the right parts are combined into the 6095.206 3/5–3/26 Th 4:30–5:15 pm No class 4/9 ultimate battle track machine. 6095.208 4/2–4/30 Th 4:30–5:15 pm 5 weeks | $61/$50 (Dist. Res.) Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies No class 4/9 6096.205 3/2–3/30 M 5:30–6:15 pm Community Center: Republic Services Room 5 weeks | $61/$50 (Dist. Res.) $67.50/$55 (Dist. Res.) 6095.205 3/2–3/30 M 4:30–5:15 pm 6066.201 2/22 Sa 9:30 am–12:00 pm

S.T.E.A.M. Aloha Mind Math 6–10 yrs Kids find learning math on the abacus fun! Hands-on-math builds on a child’s imagination to develop number sense. Aloha Mind Math teaches math on the abacus plus mental math techniques. Your child will broaden their understanding of math and realize they too can be math super stars! Abacus and workbook included. Instructor: Aloha Mind Math Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2 $220/$200 (Dist. Res.) 6071.211 1/9–2/27 Th 3:30–4:30 pm Winter/Spring Break Camps 6071.212 3/5–4/30 Th 3:30–4:30 pm School break fun for youth & teens! See pages 12–13.

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Youth Sports YOUTH BASKETBALL CLASSES Wee Hoop Basketball Youth Basketball: JR. NBA Youth Basketball A size 3 basketball is required for class. Jr Academy Hoops Spring League Wee Hoop basketballs are available for $8 Rodgers-Smith Park: Basketball Courts Boys AND Girls Leagues at the first class. No class 4/11 Pleasant Hill Park SPRING SEASON LITTLE SHOTS Grades K–2, 3–5, 6–8 & 9–10 LIL DRIBBERS 1.5–3 yrs HOOP IT UP! Learn skills, coordination, 1.5–3 yrs This Parent/child class focuses on basic agility, team work, and sportsmanship. This parent-child class focuses on gross basketball skills. Structured challenges and Weeknight practices are not predetermined, motor skills like throwing and making games to develop listening skills, balance, but are arranged by assigned coaches after baskets on a 2.5 ft. hoop. It involves lots of ball skills and hand-eye coordination. registration closes. Games are on Saturdays. repetition with activities including catching 7 weeks | $90/$75 (Dist. Res.) Fee includes jersey and basketball. Season bubbles, parachute games, and singing. 5080.200 3/28–5/16 Sa 10:00–10:45 am begins March 14 for eight weeks. 4 weeks | $92/$77 (Dist. Res.) HOT SHOTS PH Middle School Gym: 1 Santa Barbara Road 5120.200 3/4–3/25 W 10:05–10:40 am 3–4 yrs $165/$150 (Dist. Res.) 5120.202 4/1–4/22 W 10:05–10:40 am BOYS GIRLS 5120.204 5/6–5/27 W 10:05–10:40 am Participants are guided through a series of 5060.250 Grades K–2 5060.254 Grades K–2 rhythm, speed, balance and coordination 5060.251 Grades 3–5 5060.255 Grades 3–5 JUMP SHOOTERS skills and drills. Work through obstacles 5060.252 Grades 6–8 5060.256 Grades 6–8 3–4 yrs learning to dribble, pass and shoot. Parent 5060.253 Grades 9–10 5060.257 Grades 9–10 At this level children are introduced to participation is highly encouraged but not required. $75 refund to parents who head coach. basketball skills based upon their increased coordination. Parents are encouraged to 7 weeks | $90/$75 (Dist. Res.) take on a supportive role with high-fives Multi Sports 5080.201 3/28–5/16 Sa 11:00–11:45 am for Tots and and praise from the sideline. 4 weeks | $92/$77 (Dist. Res.) BIG SHOTS Preschoolers 5–6 yrs 3–5 yrs 5120.201 3/4–3/25 W 10:45–11:30 am Develop beginner skills to understand the A Multi Sport program 5120.203 4/1–4/22 W 10:45–11:30 am game of basketball. Learn rhythm, speed, combines Baseball, 5120.205 5/6–5/27 W 10:45–11:30 am balance and coordination as well as Basketball, Soccer and dribbling, passing, lay ups, shooting and Track & Field. Drills team concepts. Each class ends with fun and skill-based games individual and small sided team build confidence and scrimmages and challenges. a passion for sports. All participants receive a Skyhawks t-shirt and award medal. 7 weeks | $90/$75 (Dist. Res.) Instructors: Skyhawks Staff 5080.202 3/28–5/16 Sa 11:45 am–12:30 pm Rodgers Smith Park 3–5 yrs | 6 weeks | $200/$185 (Dist. Res.) 5099.202 2/18–3/24 Tu 11:45 am–12:30 pm Beginner Badminton NEW! 5099.210 4/14–5/19 Tu 11:45 am–12:30 pm Grades 5–9 Pleasant Hill Park Learn basic techniques, grip, footwork, 3–4 yrs | 6 weeks | $200/$185 (Dist. Res.) strokes and serve. Bring a racket and get 5099.204 2/22-3/28 Sa 3:15–4:00 pm ready to play! 5099.208 4/11-5/30 Sa 3:15–4:00 pm PH Middle School: Gym 8 weeks | $90/$75 (Dist. Res.) 4–5 yrs | 6 weeks | $200/$185 (Dist. Res.) 5720.200 1/17–3/6 F 7:30–8:30 pm 5099.205 2/22-3/28 Sa 4:15–5:00 pm 5099.209 4/11-5/30 Sa 4:15–5:00 pm

Tot/Preschool Baseball 3–5 yrs Spring Break Basketball Camp Instructors: Skyhawks Staff See page 13. Winslow Center 6 weeks | $200/$185 (Dist. Res.) Homeschool Sports Classes See page 35 5099.203 2/19–3/25 W 6:15–7:00 pm 5099.211 4/15–5/20 W 6:15–7:00 pm

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SPRING AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS WITH FIT KIDS Volleyball Learn the basics: hitting, striking, setting, passing, correct way to jump, block and dig the volleyball. Pleasant Hill Park: Basketball Courts Grades 3–5 | 4:30–5:30 pm | $105/$90 (Dist. Res.) 5040.201 2/20–3/26 Th 6 weeks 5040.207 4/16–5/21 Th 6 weeks

Grades 6–8 | 4:30–5:30 pm | $105/$90 (Dist. Res.) 5040.200 2/18–3/24 Tu 6 weeks 5040.206 4/14–5/19 Tu 6 weeks

Lacrosse Catch, cradle, shoot on goal! This is not a full contact class, there will be NO CHECKING and there are no pads. Pleasant Hill Park: Field 6 weeks | $105/$90 (Dist. Res.) Kidz Love Soccer 7 weeks | $120/$105 (Dist. Res.) 2–10 yrs Grades 1–5 | 2:30–3:30 pm This soccer ‘school’ is a recreational setting for children to learn soccer through age- 5040.202 2/19–4/1 W 7 weeks appropriate skill demonstrations, games, and instructional scrimmages in a safe, non- 5040.208 4/15–5/20 W 6 weeks competitive environment. Shin guards are required by the second meeting for all classes except Mom/Dad & Me. KLS Rain-out Hotline number is (888) 372-5803. For Grades 6–8 | 2:30–3:30 pm information, visit www.kidzlovesoccer.com 5040.203 2/19–4/1 W 7 weeks Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer 5040.209 4/15–5/20 W 6 weeks PH Park: 147 Gregory Lane Baton Twirling 8-Week Winter Session: 8-Week Spring Session: Grades 1–5 Friday, 1/24–3/13 | $135/$120 (Dist. Res.) Friday, 4/17–6/5 | $167/$152 (Dist. Res.) Coach Sandi Rios is a USA National Baton 5034.200 Soccer 2/Skillz & 3:30–4:15 pm 5030.250 Mom/Dad & Me: 9:30–10:00 am Twirling Coach. Learn basic baton skills Scrimmages: 7–10 yrs 2–3½ yrs that help develop hand-eye coordination, 5033.200 Soccer 1: Techniques 5031.251 Tot/Pre-Soccer: 10:10–10:45 am focus and quick thinking along with & Teamwork: 5–6 yrs 4:15–5:00 pm 3½–4 yrs rhythm and movement through dance, 5031.200 Tot/Pre-Soccer: 3½–4 yrs 5:00–5:35 pm 5034.252 Skillz & Scrimmages 3:30–4:15 pm pom-pom, and marching fundamentals. 7–10 yrs Winslow Center 8-Week Winter Session: 5033.253 Soccer 1: Techniques 4:15–5:00 pm 6 weeks | $105/$90 (Dist. Res.) Saturday, 1/25–3/14 | $135/$120 (Dist. Res.) 5–6 yrs 5031.254 Tot/Pre-Soccer: 5:00–5:35 pm 7 weeks | $120/$105 (Dist. Res.) 5030.200 Mom/Dad & Me: 8:30–9:00 am 3½–4 yrs 2–3½ yrs Grades 1–5 | 4:30–5:30 pm 5030.255 Mom/Dad & Me: 5:45–6:15 pm 5030.201 Mom/Dad & Me 9:05–9:35 am 2–3½ yrs 5040.204 2/19–4/1 W 7 weeks 2–3½ yrs 5040.210 4/15–5/20 W 6 weeks 5033.201 Soccer 1: Techniques 9:45–10:30 am 8-Week Spring Session: 5–6 yrs Saturday, 4/18–6/13 | $167/$152 (Dist. Res.) 5032.200 Pre-Soccer: 4–5 yrs 10:30–11:05 am Field Sports Capture the Flag, Dodge Ball, Kick Ball, 5031.201 Tot Soccer: 3½–4 yrs 11:05–11:35 am 5030.256 Mom/Dad & Me: 8:30–9:00 am Relay Races and more! Every class will 5034.201 Skillz & Scrimmages: 11:35–12:20 pm 2–3½ yrs 7–10 yrs 5030.257 Mom/Dad & Me 9:05–9:35 am vary from week to week. 2–3½ yrs Pleasant Hill Park: Field 5033.258 Soccer 1: Techniques 9:45–10:30 am 5 weeks | $90/$75 (Dist. Res.) 5–6 yrs 6 weeks | $105/$90 (Dist. Res.) 5032.259 Pre-Soccer: 4–5 yrs 10:30–11:05 am 5031.260 Tot Soccer: 3½–4 yrs 11:05–11:35 am Grades 5–8 | 3:00–4:00 pm 5034.261 Skillz & Scrimmages: 11:35–12:20 pm 5040.205 3/4–4/1 W 5 weeks 7–10 yrs 5040.211 4/15–5/20 W 6 weeks No class 5/23

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Tennis Beginner/advanced beginner lessons that run four consecutive weeks each month. Winter & Spring Break Camps Wear tennis shoes and bring racquet. College Park High School: Tennis Courts, 320 Civic Drive Adventure Kids Camps Full-Day Camps Grades K–5 GROUP LESSONS: PEE-WEE 4–5 yrs Xtreme Break Camp Adventure Kids Winter and Spring Break Camp offers a full range of activities The ideal introduction to the game of Grades 6 & up (siblings Grade 3 & up) for your child including science, crafts, art, tennis. Please bring a junior size racket. Experience an action-packed week! Daily structured play, music, LEGO building, 4 weeks | $93/$78 (Dist. Res.) on-site activities and local field trips. Register by the day. Camps must meet a sports, outdoor games and much more! Get 5553.200 4/5–4/26 Su 11:00–11:30 am minimum participation of seven by 12/19 a preview of our Adventure Kids Summer 5553.201 5/3–5/24 Su 11:00–11:30 am or they may be cancelled. Camp by enjoying Wheel Day on Monday, Guest visitor on Tuesday, S.T.E.A.M. Day GROUP LESSONS: YOUTH Instructor: Teen Center Staff on Wednesday, Field Trip Day on Thursday, 6–12 yrs Teen Center and Pot Luck Lunch/Electronics/Movie 4 weeks | Tuesdays | $84/$69 (Dist. Res.) 1 Day | 7:30 am–6:00 pm | $55/$45 (Dist. Res.) Day on Friday. Call KIDSTOP at (925) 5555.200 2/4–2/25 Tu 6:30–7:30 pm 680-5298 for more information. WINTER BREAK 5555.201 3/3–3/24 Tu 6:30–7:30 pm Instructor: KIDSTOP Director, 5189.101 12/23 M Rock Climbing 5555.202 4/7–4/28 Tu 6:30–7:30 pm Danny Martinez 5555.203 5/5–5/26 Tu 6:30–7:30 pm 5189.102 12/26 Th Bowling 5189.103 12/27 F Movies KIDSTOP: 1 Corritone Court at Gregory 4 weeks | Wednesdays | $84/$69 (Dist. Res.) 5189.104 12/30 M Roller Skating Gardens Elementary School 5584.200 2/5–2/26 W 6:30–7:30 pm 5189.105 12/31 Tu Sky High WINTER BREAK 5584.201 3/4–3/25 W 6:30–7:30 pm 5189.106 1/2 Th Qzar Full Day; M/Th/F | $185/$165 (Dist. Res.) 5584.202 4/1–4/22 W 6:30–7:30 pm 5189.107 1/3 F Mall Scavenger Hunt/ 5584.203 5/6–5/27 W 6:30–7:30 pm Arcade 6060.201 12/23–12/27 7:00 am–6:00 pm 6060.202 12/30–1/3 7:00 am–6:00 pm GROUP LESSONS: TEEN SPRING BREAK No camp 12/24, 12/25, 12/31, 1/1 13 yrs & up 5189.201 4/6 M Dave & Busters SPRING BREAK Beginner/Advanced Beginner: minimal 5189.202 4/7 T Movies Full Day; M–F | $295/$275 (Dist. Res.) skills and playing experience. 5189.203 4/8 W Scavenger Hunt & Lunch 5189.204 4/9 Th Archery 6060.301 4/6–4/10 7:00 am–6:00 pm 4 weeks | $84/$69 (Dist. Res.) 5189.205 4/10 F Escape Room 5565.200 2/6–2/27 Th 6:30–7:30 pm 5565.201 3/5–3/26 Th 6:30–7:30 pm 5565.202 4/2–4/23 Th 6:30–7:30 pm 5565.203 5/7–5/28 Th 6:30–7:30 pm Intermediate: Must be able to serve and maintain a slow rally. Improve consistency, learn placement and spin. 4 weeks | $84/$69 (Dist. Res.) 5566.200 2/6–2/27 Th 7:30–8:30 pm 5566.201 3/5–3/26 Th 7:30–8:30 pm 5566.202 4/2–4/23 Th 7:30–8:30 pm 5566.203 5/7–5/28 Th 7:30–8:30 pm

PRIVATE TENNIS LESSONS Any age or level Per hour | $84/$70 (Dist. Res.) Six one-hour classes | $305/$290 (Dist. Res.)

SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS 2 per/same level; must register together Per person/per hour | $51/$43 (Dist. Res.) Per person; Six one-hour classes | $168/$153 (Dist. Res.) Contact [email protected] to arrange lesson.

12 youth Winter & Spring Break Camps

MINECRAFT ENGINEERING Spring Break Camps USING LEGO LEPRECHAUN’S SEARCH 5–10 yrs FOR HAPPINESS Bring Minecraft to life using tens of 4–6 yrs thousands of LEGOs! Build engineer- Join Mr. Leprechaun as he visits his forest designed projects such as a motorized friends and journeys over the rainbow Creepers, a portal to the Nether, and a looking for happiness. You’ll never believe moving Minecraft! Create your favorite where he finds it. Children will choose Minecraft objects with the guidance of an characters, play acting games, sing, dance experienced Play-Well instructor. Whether and create crafts in preparation to perform you are new to Minecraft and LEGO or a for their families on Friday at 4:00 pm. seasoned veteran, you’ll be hooked on the Instructor: Andrea Gaspari endless creative possibilities. Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2 Instructor: Play-Well Teknologies $205/$185 (Dist. Res.) Community Center: Republic Services Room 6633.210 4/6–4/9 M–Th 9:00 am–12:00 pm Enrichment Camps $125/$105 (Dist. Res.) 4/10 F 3:30–5:30 pm Winter Break Camps 6066.103 12/30–12/31 M/Tu 9:00 am–12:00 pm 6066.104 1/2–1/3 Th/F 9:00 am–12:00 pm HARRY POTTER MAGICAL FROSTBITTEN CAMP ® Register for the full week and receive a 10% discount. ENGINEERING USING LEGO 5–12 yrs 6–10 yrs Glide on over to the coolest camp in town NASA WORKSHOP Explore the magic of Harry Potter using where you’ll take a STEAMtastic journey Grades 1–5 LEGO®! Find Platform 9¾, build Hogwarts through CI’s Winter Wonderland! Your icy Mad Science and NASA have teamed up to Express Train, work cooperatively to adventure will include designing and bring you the excitement and wonder of construct the mysterious Hogwarts Castle, decking out your very own ice palace space in this new voyage of discover. and soar on the wings of a Norwegian (where you and your tribe can chillax, and Instructor: Mad Science Staff Ridgeback Dragon. Travel to a world of using cool science to make frosty slime and wizardry and hone your magical skills frozen treat! This super cool camp is a Community Center: Republic Services Room while learning Muggle (STEM) concepts. not-to-be missed adventure for every 1-day Workshop | $56/$45 (Dist. Res.) Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies frostbitten fan! 6067.101 12/23 M 1:00–4:00 pm Instructor: Challenge Island Staff Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2 2-day Workshop | $105/$85 (Dist. Res.) $250/$230 (Dist. Res.) Community Center: Soroptimist Room 1 & 2 6067.102 12/26–12/27 Th/F 1:00–4:00 pm 6066.202 4/6–4/10 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm $200/$180 (Dist. Res.) $20 lab fee payable to instructor at first class. 6093.101 12/30–1/3 M/Tu/Th/F 9:00 am–12:00 pm No camp 1/1 WINTER WONDERLAND ENGINEERING USING LEGO LITTLE GREEN THUMBS 5–10 yrs Sports Camps 4–6 yrs Build bobsleds, design snowmobiles, and Spring Break Basketball Camp Flowers and minds cannot blossom with ride the Polar Express. Explore your 7–13 yrs STEMs. This camp is specially designed for snowiest ideas and learn STEM concepts This coed camp is designed to build your inquisitive pre-k or kinder-GARDENERS. with thousands of LEGO pieces and the confidence in basketball. Ball handling Kids discover how to paint with wind, guidance of an experienced instructor. drills, shooting fundamentals, passing, and build a bug model, start their own garden Instructor: Play-Well Teknologies team concepts will be combined with and learn what nature needs to make their games and other small sided competitions. plants grow! Non-stop activities keep your Community Center: Republic Services Room $80/$64 (Dist. Res.) Enjoy fun challenges, games and daily little Mad Scientists engaged and focused. competitions in a positive environment. Kids give it two Green Thumbs up!! 6066.101 12/23 M 9:00 am–12:00 pm Instructor: NAA Staff Instructor: Mad Science Staff $125/$105 (Dist. Res.) Location: Rodgers-Smith Park Community Center: Soroptimist Room 1 & 2 6066.102 12/26–12/27 Th/F 9:00 am–12:00 pm Full Day | $170/$155 (Dist. Res.) $185/$165 (Dist. Res.) Register for the full week and receive a 10% discount. 5080.203 4/6–4/10 M–F 9:00 am–3:00 pm 6067.103 12/30–1/3 M/Tu/Th/F 1:00–4:00 pm $30 lab fee payable to instructor at first class. Half Day | $110/ $95 (Dist. Res.) No camp 1/1 5080.204 4/6–4/10 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm

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Babysitting Class Metal & Glass Mixers NEW! 10–16 yrs 12–17 yrs; Parent participation required Learn the skills needed to be a trusted and Wear cotton clothes, hair ties for long hair, responsible babysitter. This class covers and bring water. child development, safety, bedtime Instructor: Jason Collins strategies, and ways to make babysitting Winslow Center: Parking lot fun for you and the children. Participants also learn about basic first aid and what to PARENT & TEEN: BLACKSMITHING do in an emergency. Consider sending your WORKSHOP, LEVEL 1 eldest child or sponsoring your current An introductory blacksmithing course Teen Scene programs are designed for babysitter. Dress to be inside/outside and where students learn fundamental skills of youth in grades 6–12 unless otherwise sit on the floor. Bring a snack, lunch and forging steel, along with an understanding noted. Some programs are open to youth water bottle. Participants will earn a of blacksmithing tools and their proper and adults. Teen Scene Members receive a certificate upon successful completion of use. Students learn basic techniques such 10% discount on all enrichment classes. the course. as upsetting, tapering, flattening, drawing Instructor: Morgan Dziad out, quenching, and tempering their metal. 1-day Workshop | $225/$205 (Dist. Res.) Senior Center: Classroom $77.50/$63 (Dist. Res.) 6040.201 1/18 Sa 10:00 am–4:00 pm 5105.201 2/8 Sa 9:00 am–1:00 pm 2-week class | $325/$305 (Dist. Res.) 6040.203 3/3–3/12 Tu/Th 5:30–8:30 pm Hip Hop Dance & Break Dance $25 materials fee payable to instructor at first class. 9–13 yrs PARENT & TEEN: GLASS FLAME Current hip hop styles and steps are WORKING WORKSHOP, LEVEL 1 introduced in an upbeat environment, An introductory course where students using fun and age-appropriate music. learn basic techniques of working molten Dancers will learn the seven elements of glass. Students learn basic techniques of Break Dance: Top Rock, Feet Work, Freezes, working rods and tubes of glass, forming Spins, Drops, Treading and Swipes. beads, pendants, ornaments and jewelry. Instructor: Kenyatta Ali 1-day Workshop | $225/$205 (Dist. Res.) Winslow Center: Assembly Room 6040.202 1/25 Sa 10:00 am–4:00 pm $190/$170 (Dist. Res.) 2-week class | $375/$355 (Dist. Res.) 6626.203 1/19–3/1 Su 11:00 am–12:00 pm 6626.206 3/8–4/2 Su 11:00 am–12:00 pm 6040.204 3/17–3/26 Tu/Th 5:30–8:30 pm Special Events No class 4/12 $25 materials fee payable to instructor at first class. Free! Teen Job Fair MONDAY, MARCH 16, Intro to Mindfulness 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 10–15 yrs Meet with employers and apply for jobs. Learn meditation, relax deeply, speak your Bring resume and dress in professional truth and develop your mind—all while attire. Don’t miss your opportunity at hanging out with other great people your local summer employment. age. Through the practices of mindfulness and Insight Meditation, we take the time to Battle of the Bands reconnect with ourselves in order to FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 7:00 PM experience more peace, wisdom and The Teen Council presents the 5th Annual compassion. Classes will include meditation Teen Battle of the Bands. Come and instruction, movement, community-building support local teen musicians while they games and group discussion, contributing to the group’s collective wisdom. All Middle battle it out for the title of Pleasant Hill’s SIGN UP FOR XTREME WINTER Schoolers welcome! favorite Teen band! All ages are welcome & SPRING BREAK CAMPS! and snacks will be sold. Tickets on sale Instructor: Michele Andropoulos, visiting See page 12. starting in January at the Teen Center. teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center Local Teen Bands interested in playing, Senior Center: Game Room contact Jenny Cooper at $140/$120 (Dist. Res.) OVER 16 YEARS OLD? [email protected]. 5155.201 1/30–2/27 Th 5:00–6:30 pm Check out our Adult and Aquatics Teen Center $10 material fee payable to instructor at first class. section for classes and activities Tickets: $10 pre-sale, $12 at the door that allows enrollment for (space permitting) 16 years & up—Dance, Art, & more!

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Arts & Crafts Creative Writing You will explore innovative ways to create and develop characters. Learn how you can experiment with fiction; create nonfiction pieces by tapping into your own unique narrative voice. Have fun discussing the craft of writing, reading great literature, and sharing with your writing peers. Instructor: Janice De Jesus Senior Center: Arts & Crafts Room $70/$60 (Dist. Res.) 4510.201 1/4–1/25 Sa 10:00 am–12:00 pm Exploring 4510.202 2/1–2/22 Sa 10:00 am–12:00 pm Watercolor 4510.203 3/7–3/28 Sa 10:00 am–12:00 pm Perfect for the 4510.204 4/4–4/25 Sa 10:00 am–12:00 pm continuing artist $5 lab fee payable to instructor at first class. who wants a fresh start or Painting needs a gentle Classes push along their 16 yrs & up way. Students will Have you ever work together in a been told that art series of little paintings isn’t your forte? using the magic of Let Trudi transform watercolor to create our own you into an artist! Artists Voice. Beginners will Instructor: Casey Rasmussen White learn basic Senior Center: Arts & Crafts Room techniques. $100/$85 (Dist. Res.) Advanced students work on a project 2231.201 1/14–2/25 Tu 9:30 am–12:00 pm Supply kit no longer available through instructor. of their choice with instructor’s approval. 2231.202 1/16–2/27 Th 1:00 pm–3:30 pm For a complete supply list please visit the class Color theory, composition, and painting 2231.203 3/10–4/28 Tu 9:30 am–12:00 pm description on the website. techniques are covered in an ongoing 2231.204 3/12–4/30 Th 1:00 pm–3:30 pm No class on 2/4, 2/6, 4/7, 4/9, 4/14, 4/16 lecture series. Materials list at first class. Beginners pay $30 lab fee to cover all supplies for first project. OIL PAINTING NEW! Metal & Glass Mixers NEW! Instructor: Trudi Edwards BLACKSMITHING LEVEL 1 GLASS FLAME WORKING: LEVEL 1 Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2 An introductory course where students An introductory course where students $94/$79 (Dist. Res.) learn fundamental skills of forging steel and learn basic techniques of working molten an understanding of blacksmithing tools glass. Students learn basic techniques of 4522.201 1/13–3/2 M 2:00–4:00 pm and their proper use. Students learn working rods and tubes of glass, forming 4522.202 3/9–4/20 M 2:00–4:00 pm techniques such as upsetting, tapering, beads, pendants, ornaments and jewelry. 4522.203 4/27–6/8 M 2:00–4:00 pm flattening, drawing out, quenching and Hydrate the day before, wear cotton No class 1/20, 2/17, 4/6, 5/25 tempering their metal. Hydrate the day clothes and wear hair back if you have WATERCOLOR before, wear cotton clothes and wear hair longer hair. Bring water. Instructor: Trudi Edwards back if you have longer hair. Bring water. Instructor: Jason Collins Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2 Instructor: Jason Collins Winslow Center: Parking lot $94/$79 (Dist. Res.) Winslow Center: Parking lot $255/$240 (Dist. Res.) 4521.201 1/13–3/2 M 7:00–9:00 pm $255/$240 (Dist. Res.) 4552.202 2/8 Sa 10:00 am–4:00 pm 4521.202 3/9–4/20 M 7:00–9:00 pm 4552.201 2/1 Sa 10:00 am–4:00 pm $25 lab fee payable to instructor at class. 4521.203 4/27–6/8 M 7:00–9:00 pm $25 lab fee payable to instructor at class. No class 1/20, 2/17, 4/6, 5/25

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Dance Spring Fling Dance Party WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 7:30–9:30 PM Mark your calendar for an evening of dancing. Join the students of the Wednesday night “Let’s Dance” class. Former students encouraged to come. Lots of great dance music till 9:30 pm with a fun dance lesson included. Students performing show numbers! Everyone is welcome. Bring an hors d’oeuvre to share. Call (925) 682-0896 TO REGISTER or pay at the door. Instructor: Alberta Bagneschi Senior Center: Chateau Room Admission: $7 per individual | $10 per couple

Belly Dance Belly dance is fun, good for cardio health, balance and flexibility. Learn the beginner techniques and short choreographies. Includes warm-up and stretching. Level II: Take your dance performance to another level! Focus will be on solo improvisation and choreography covering anything from props and balancing, to cymbals, modern and traditional style of belly dance. Wear loose exercise clothing, bring slippers or go barefoot. Bring or borrow a hip scarf. This Quilting QUILTING: BASICS + class includes both level I & II. Level 1 Supply lists given out at the first class for Quilting class topics include: use of color, from 7:00–8:00 pm and Level II from all sessions. picking out fabrics, piecing techniques, 7:30–8:30 pm. Instructor: Carol Madsen rotary cutting, introduction to machine Instructor: Sharifa M quilting, basting, binding & more. Senior Center: Dance Studio BEGINNING QUILTING Beginners work on a lap sized quilt using $80/$65 (Dist. Res.) Emphasis on the beginning skills necessary basic techniques while more advanced to create your own simple quilt. More techniques will be taught to those with 4133.201 1/14–2/11 Tu 7:00–8:30 pm experienced quilters welcome to join the more experience. 4133.203 5/5–6/2 Tu 7:00–8:30 pm class. A supply list will be given out at the Senior Center: Classrooms $92/$77 (Dist. Res.) first class. $75/$60 (Dist. Res.) 4133.202 2/25–3/31 Tu 7:00–8:30 pm Senior Center: Chateau Room 2245.201 1/7–3/17 Tu 6:30–9:00 pm $71/$57 (Dist. Res.) 2245.202 3/24–6/9 Tu 6:30–9:00 pm Bollywood Fusion Workout 2243.201 1/6–3/23 M 12:30–3:00 pm No class 4/7 This class is inspired by Zumba and BollyX 2243.202 3/30–6/15 M 12:30–3:00 pm SATURDAY QUILT-IN moves, a combination of both short No class 1/20, 2/17, 4/6, 5/25 Focus on quilting and other related routines and freestyle Bollywood dance. QUILTING: BEYOND THE BASICS projects. Instructor will be on site for help No experience necessary to get you Emphasis on quilting patterns using if needed]. Online purchases of 5-class moving, sweating and burning those various techniques, some simple and punch cards must bring the printed receipt calories! others more complex. Participants should to the instructor to exchange for punch Instructor: Lois Davis have completed at least one quilt. card. Senior Center: Dance Studio Senior Center: Classrooms Senior Center: Chateau Room $65/$52 (Dist. Res.) $75/$60 (Dist. Res.) 5-class punch card: $50 | Drop-in $15 4660.201 1/8–2/12 W 6:30–7:25 pm 2244.201 1/6–3/23 M 9:00 am–12:00 pm 2/1, 3/7, 5/2, 8/22 Sa 8:30 am–1:30 pm 4660.202 2/26–4/1 W 6:30–7:25 pm 2244.202 3/30–6/15 M 9:00 am–12:00 pm 4660.203 4/22–5/27 W 6:30–7:25 pm No class 1/20, 2/17, 4/6, 5/25

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Ballroom Dance TANGO & WALTZ, INTERMEDIATE 16 yrs & up $73/$60 (Dist. Res.) Are you looking for a fun hobby, weekly 4114.202 1/15–2/19 W 8:30–9:30 pm date night or a place to meet new people? Beginner or continuing student, you will NITE CLUB & CHA CHA CHA, feel confident to dance the next time you BEGINNING are at a wedding, social event or at a party. $73/$60 (Dist. Res.) Whether you hear a Sinatra tune or a Hot 4114.203 2/26–3/25 W 7:30–8:25 pm Latin number, you will have the know-how NITE CLUB 2 STEP & BOLERO, to get on the floor and dance. Easy to learn INTERMEDIATE method; emphasis on style, and leading in a $73/$60 (Dist. Res.) very relaxed atmosphere. Partner required. 4114.204 2/26–3/2 W 8:30–9:30 pm Instructor: Alberta Bagneschi Senior Center: Chateau Room SWING & FOX TROT, BEGINNING $68/$55 (Dist. Res.) TANGO & WALTZ, BEGINNING 4114.205 4/8–4/29 W 7:30-8:25 pm $73/$60 (Dist. Res.) 4114.201 1/15–2/19 W 7:30–8:25 pm SWING & QUICKSTEP, INTERMEDIATE $68/$55 (Dist. Res.) 4114.206 4/8–4/29 W 8:30–9:30 pm

Dance Choreography NEW! Line Dance Workshops & Socials A fun new way to get moving! In these Partners are not required! Special Interest classes you will learn simple yet famous Senior Center: Chateau Room Drumming choreography, including staging and Drop in: $10 Instructor: John Waller performance skills. Be the hit of the next Social Date TBD Su 2:00–5:00 pm Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2 get together as you impress your friends Workshop July 25 Sa 8:30 am–12:30 pm and family with your new dance moves. DRUMMING INTENSIVE No experience required. ® Learn the very basics of rhythm on hand Zumba Gold drums, bells and shakers. We start out Instructor: Dianna Rowley Zumba® Gold is the low-impact version of slowly and get our hands to memorize the Senior Center: Dance Studio this popular dance-fitness program. With motions. Punchcards purchased from 4 classes | $62/$50 (Dist. Res.) easy-to-follow moves and exhilarating instructor. 2355.201 1/9–1/30 Th 12:30–1:15 pm world rhythms, we dance our way to 10-class punchcard: $80 | Drop in: $11 2355.202 2/6–2/27 Th 12:30–1:15 pm improved cardiovascular fitness, balance 2355.203 3/5–3/26 Th 12:30–1:15 pm and agility. We add toning elements to 1/14–3/17 Tu 7:30–8:30 pm every class using weighted toning sticks MIDDLE EASTERN DRUMMING (provided by instructor) to enhance 16 yrs & up Line Dancing rhythm, build strength and tone up. A combination of country-western, Enjoyable for participants of all ages and We explore exotic rhythms from the Middle polkas, waltzes and Latin line dances all fitness levels are welcome! No dance East and get our fingers rolling on the for men and women. Partners are not experience necessary. drum. We study the basics on doumbec required! Note: please refrain from and frame drums and other percussion that Instructor: Janet Tilander wearing heavy perfumes and scents. is used in modern music from across that Instructor experiences perfume allergies. Senior Center: Dance Studio region as well as the rhythmic modes. This Basics: for those brand new to Line Dance. 8-class anytime punch card: $68 fun class can expand your musical Beginners: must know basic steps. Mondays & Fridays 10:00–10:50 am universe. Bring a drum if you have one. Instructor: Millie Dusha No class 1/20, 2/17, 3/16, 3/20, 5/29 $100/$85 (Dist. Res.) Senior Center: Dance Studio 4574.202 1/14–3/17 Tu 6:30–7:30 pm Drop in: 1 class $5, 2 classes $8, 3 classes $10 (same day) Basics Sa 8:15–9:00 am Beginners Sa 9:00–10:00 am Improver Sa 10:00–11:00 am Intermediate Sa 11:15 am–12:30 pm No class 3/21, 4/11, 5/30

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Fly Tying Basics Mindfulness Learn to use a variety of natural and Meditation Practice synthetic materials to create artificial flies Mindfulness is the basic human ability to for catching fish including trout, large- be fully present, aware of where we are mouth bass and striped bass in Northern and what we’re doing, and not overly California. Instruction will be provided by reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going the Diablo Valley Fly Fishing Club. A list of on around us. Your mind can be a powerful fly tying tools will be provided to students healer and by focusing your attention on prior to the first class. Basic tying kits with being more aware of the present moment the needed tools may be rented for the you can help alleviate stress, improve duration of the course for $20 payable to memory and lower risk of some serious the instructor. health conditions. Instructor: Diablo Valley Fly Fishing Club Instructor: Tra Boxer Senior Center: Arts & Crafts Room Senior Center: Classrooms $80/$65 (Dist. Res.) $60/$48 (Dist. Res.) 4181.201 1/9–2/20 Th 7:00–9:00 pm 2248.201 1/9–2/27 Th 5:30–7:00 pm Respect-Based Parenting 2248.202 3/5–4/23 Th 5:30–7:00 pm Learn the respectful approach (inspired by Golden Notes Chorus Magda Gerbers caregiving philosophy) to Do you love to sing? Do you have music in Nutrition Workshops NEW! child development and caregiving. This your soul? If your answers are yes you Instructor: Janet Franklin, RD approach encourages parents and caregivers should consider joining Golden Notes, the to respect and trust that babies are natural GOOD HEALTH AND LONGEVITY: Pleasant Hill Senior Chorus. This mixed inventors, explorers and self-learners. LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE Parents/caregivers will receive support and voice chorus of over 35 singers began 50 WORLD’S “BLUE ZONES” years ago and flourishing under their guidance from an experienced parent The term “Blue Zones” refers to five educator and infant-toddler specialist, and a exciting director, Douglas Emigh. They sing geographic areas in the world where at Senior Care Centers twice a month, RIE Practicum Student. Bring baby & people thrive into their 100s and have low blanket to lie baby on to classes. daytime performances. rates of chronic disease. We’ll explore the Instructor: Douglas Emigh lifestyle factors of these regions including Instructor: Shiva Behrouzi Senior Center: Chateau Room what and how they eat and drink, their Senior Center: Game Room $56/$45 (Dist. Res.) exercise and movement patterns, sleep Non-Mobile Babies | $135/$120 (Dist. Res.) habits, and other features associated with 2350.201 1/7–3/24 Tu 9:30–11:30 am 4655.201 2/24–3/23 M 10:45 am–12:15 pm their longevity. Let’s learn what we can 2350.202 4/7–6/23 Tu 9:30–11:30 am No class 3/2 glean from these centurions! Class on 1/14, 3/10, 5/12 will be in Chateau Room Crawling Babies | $135/$120 (Dist. Res.) from 1:30–3:30 pm. Senior Center: Game Room 1 workshop | $19/$15 (Dist. Res.) 4655.202 3/30–4/27 M 10:45 am–12:15 pm No class 4/6 Matter of Balance 2212.201 1/27 M 10:00–11:30 am Back by popular demand! Presented in QUICK & NUTRITIOUS DISHES: Retirement Planning partnership with Fall Prevention this COOKING DEMO AND TASTING Are you prepared for retirement? Learn how program emphasizes practical strategies to BANQUET to create an informed plan to retirement manage falls. Students will learn to view Want to add some new simple recipes to while integrating your own goals and falls as controllable, set goals for increasing your repertoire? Come hungry and join us values with your finances. You will learn to activity, make changes for reducing fall for a live cooking demonstration and recipe use tax laws to your advantage and to risks at home and exercises to increase tasting of four delicious dishes! These properly allocate your assets while strength and balance. Class limited in recipes are so quick and tasty, your friends minimizing risks and maximizing returns. space—register early for this one! and family will never guess how simple Individual situations addressed. 233-page Instructors: TBD they are to make and how nutritious they class notebook included in class fee and are to eat! Recipes will be provided. Price Senior Center: Classrooms one copy is provided to each couple or includes fee for cost of food. 8 weeks | $20/$16 (Dist. Res.) each individual person. Senior Center: Arts & Crafts Room 2263.201 1/9–3/5 Th 9:30–11:30 am Instructor: Bill Lahl 1 workshop | $31/$25 (Dist. Res.) 2263.202 3/12–4/30 Th 9:30–11:30 am Community Center: McHale Room* 2212.202 2/3 M 11:45 am–1:15 pm No class 2/13 $61/$49 (Dist. Res.) 4608.201 1/28–2/4 Tu 6:30–9:30 pm 4608.203 2/1–2/8 Sa 9:00 am–12:00 pm 4608.202 2/11–2/18 Tu 6:30–9:30 pm 4608.204 2/15–2/22 Sa 9:00 am–12:00 pm *2/8 and 2/22 classes in Senior Center: Dining Room.

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Technology Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning iPHONE BASICS Estate planning is crucial. Everyone needs Fitness This course covers iPhone basic usage such this information for themselves, their as voice calls, texting, email and photos. parents and their children. This class There is also an overview of common covers wills, living trusts, joint tenancies, Apple and third party apps such as Clock, beneficiary designations and tax planning. Calendar, TV, FaceTime, Instagram, Determine when your existing estate Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The planning documents need to be updated. Control Panel, iCloud, and device Learn how to avoid capital gains and connections will also be discussed. probate fees. Randall Thompson is an Instructor: Clark Murray experienced attorney and an Adjunct Professor at Diablo Valley College. Senior Center: Classroom 2 Instructor: Randall Thompson $22/$18 (Dist. Res.) Senior Center: Arts & Crafts Room 2304.201 3/4–3/25 W 3:00–4:00 pm $25/$20 (Dist. Res.) COMMON iPHONE APPS 4610.201 3/11 W 7:00–8:30 pm This course covers the following apps depending on interest: Wine Analysis Apple Apps: News, Stocks, Health 21 yrs & up Utilities: Yelp, OpenTable, DoorDash, Class begins by identifying three types of IMDB, YouTube, Pandora wine tasters explaining how each Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, participant can determine what category of Nextdoor taster they are. Participants learn to Brain Body Fitness The brain and body unite through a series identify and describe the major Travel: TripAdvisor, AirBnB, Uber, of exercises that includes isolations, components of wine by blind tastings. Converter+, Compass, Cellular Settings stretching, opposition training, Then learn the link between aroma and Instructor: Clark Murray coordination, strength and balance work. flavor. Next learn the importance of serving Each class is different, keeping participants Senior Center: Game Room different types of wines at proper alert and strengthening mindfulness. $22/$18 (Dist. Res.) temperatures. Also learn the importance of Former participants boast that this class 2304.202 1/8–1/22 W 3:00–4:00 pm proper wine storage and the effect of using improves their balance, alignment, energy the correct wine glass for the best tasting levels and their reflexes. Tools in this class SMART PHONE WORKSHOPS: experience. Must be 21 yrs and older. iPHONE AND ANDROID! NEW! may include resistance bands, gliders, Don’t know what a smart phone is? Think Instructor: Bob Becker, Certified Sommelier tennis balls and chairs. No experience your smart phone is smarter than you? Senior Center: Arts & Crafts Room required. This workshop will help! The first hour $61/$50 (Dist. Res.) Instructor: Dianna Rowley will go over the basic components of the 4206.102 3/7 Sa 2:00–4:45 pm Senior Center: Dance Studio phone and the second hour will teach 4 classes | $62/$50 (Dist. Res.) about the accessibility features. Exploring Italian Wines NEW! 2354.201 1/9–1/30 Th 12:30–1:15 pm Instructor: Crystal Lin 21 yrs & up 2354.202 2/6–2/27 Th 12:30–1:15 pm Senior Center: Game Room This 90-minute class acquaints the 2354.203 3/5–3/26 Th 12:30–1:15 pm iPhone Workshop | $15/$12 (Dist. Res.) participant with a brief overview of the 2304.203 1/17 F 9:30–11:30 am Italian wine industry, history and regions. Fit for Life: Senior Aerobics! Students will be given a step by step 2304.205 3/20 F 9:30–11:30 am Low impact easy dance moves for a good tasting procedure with a focus on the cardio workout. You’ll have lots of FUN Android Workshop | $15/$12 (Dist. Res.) primary components in a glass of wine. while burning calories. Muscle 2304.204 2/14 F 9:30–11:30 am Participants will then taste seven wines conditioning and stretching are part of the 2304.206 4/17 F 9:30–11:30 am that are some of the most significant wines program. Appropriate for all fitness levels. from Italy. Instructor: Tari Nicholson Instructor: Bob Becker, Certified Sommelier Senior Center: Dance Studio Senior Center: Arts & Crafts Room 8-class anytime punchcard: $50 $75/$60 (Dist. Res.) Monthly: $43/$35 (Dist. Res.) 4205.101 3/28 Sa 2:00–3:30 pm 2215.201 1/2–1/30 Tu/Th 9:00–10:00 am 2215.202 2/4–2/27 Tu/Th 9:00–10:00 am 2215.203 3/3–3/31 Tu/Th 9:00–10:00 am 2215.204 4/2–4/30 Tu/Th 9:00–10:00 am

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Weight & Strength, see page 22.

Flex for Fitness Get Fit With Allison STRETCHING FOR EVERYONE Stretching and band resistance exercises. Instructor: Alison Raphael-Klippel Improve the health of your body by Can be done in a chair or standing. Great Purchase a multi-fitness punch card and increasing the flexibility of your hips, class for all ability levels. use it for the following classes offered by shoulders, core and hamstrings. Improve Instructor: Varies Alison Raphael-Klippel including Pilates, the length of your muscles and range of motion in your hands and feet, fingers Senior Center: Dance Studio (M), Weight Training and Stretching for Everyone. Vacation planned? Try a new and toes, ankles and wrists. Open up Classrooms (W/F) and loosen your back and neck. 12-class anytime punchcard: $18/$15 (Dist. Res.) class or work out more than once a week. Bring punchcard to each class. Rejuvenate, refresh and re-energize the M 1:00–2:00 pm 6-class punchcard: $81 mind, body and soul. Please bring a W/F 9:30 am and 10:30 am mat, pillowcase and water. No class 1/1, 1/20, 2/17, 5/1 PILATES Community Center: Dance Studio 1 & 2 14 yrs & up $84/$69 (Dist. Res.) Gentle Pilates & A new challenging workout that’s fun and 4634.201 1/2–2/20 Th 10:15–10:45 am Functional Fitness exciting. Bring the mind, body and Stretch and strengthen your body and breathing together while learning the $66/$53 (Dist. Res.) mind with gentle therapeutic Pilates fundamentals of Pilates. Learn muscular 4634.202 2/27–4/30 Th 10:15–10:45 am movements and sequences to help improve control; core awareness, coordination, No class 4/2, 4/19, 4/16, 4/23 balance and coordination, build core flexibility and posture. Comfortable WEIGHT TRAINING strength and maintain muscle tone. clothing; no shorts. Bring padded mat and Sculpt a better and healthier you with Breathing exercises calm the mind, 1-lb. weight; ball is provided. All levels this total body workout. Strength alleviate stress and anxiety and increase welcome. training and core training featuring the mobility and range of motion. Bring light Community Center: Dance Studio 1 & 2 latest innovative exercise techniques. weights, a pillow case and water. $100/$85 (Dist. Res.) Wear workout clothes and shoes; bring Instructor: Alison Raphael-Klippel 4688.201 1/2–2/20 Th 9:10–10:10 am two sets of hand weights. Senior Center: Dance Studio 4688.204 2/24–4/13 M 5:30–6:30 pm Winslow Center: Assembly Room 6-class anytime punchcard: $90 $68/$55 (Dist. Res.) $100/$85 (Dist. Res.) 8 classes | $100/$85 (Dist. Res.) 4688.203 1/6–2/10 M 5:30–6:30 pm 4643.201 1/3–2/21 F 10:30–11:30 am 2238.201 1/8–2/26 W 1:00–2:00 pm No class 1/20 $90/$75 (Dist. Res.) 7 classes | $90/$75 (Dist. Res.) $80/$65 (Dist. Res.) 4643.202 2/28–5/1 F 10:30–11:30 am 2238.202 3/4–4/29 W 1:00–2:00 pm 4688.202 2/27–4/30 Th 9:10–10:10 am No class 4/10, 4/17, 4/24 No class 4/15, 4/22 No class 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23

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Fencing Nia—Music, Movement & Magic Intermediate Tai-Chi Chuan Fencing is a physical and mental challenge, Are you looking for strength, healing, Tai Chi Chuan will help improve balance, developing mind and body while better balance? Nia provides a safe, relieve stress, and quiet the mind through improving agility, alertness, balance, supportive, encouraging environment to gentle movements and meditative coordination and competitiveness. Foils, move to feel better and to get a great breathing. This class is an ongoing practice plastrons/masks provided; bring aerobic workout. Nia’s world musical of Tai Chi Chuan Yang style long form, for equipment if possible. Teens 16-17, rhythms and wide variety of moves in fun the student that would like to continue welcome with parent. Drop-in class is for choreography will feed your spirit and learning beyond the first set. experienced fencers. leave you energized and smiling! Optional: Instructor: Bryce T. Ikeda Yoga mat and water. Instructor: James Parker, District Fencing Senior Center: Dance Studio instructor for 36 years Instructor: Kathleen Bate 5 classes | $69/$55 (Dist. Res.) Winslow Center: Assembly Room Senior Center: Dance Studio 2218.201 1/8–2/5 W 11:30 am–12:30 pm Drop-in: $7 per night/per person $80/$65 (Dist. Res.) 2218.202 2/19–3/18 W 11:30 am–12:30 pm 1/6–4/27 M 7:45–10:00 pm 4692.201 1/7–2/11 Tu 5:45-6:45 pm 2218.203 4/1–4/29 W 11:30 am–12:30 pm No class 1/20, 2/17 4692.202 2/18–3/24 Tu 5:45-6:45 pm 4692.203 3/31–4/28 Tu 5:45-6:45 pm Stretch and Be Fit Healing Qigong NEW! A fun class designed to stretch your way to Healing Qigong is ancient medicinal Beginning Tai-Chi Chuan fitness, improve balance, coordination and wisdom that yields enhanced awareness of Introduction to the Tai Chi Chuan Yang body alignment. Includes floor and barre the body and how it can heal itself. Come style long form. Through gentle warm-up, simple yoga, dance and total learn simple and repeatable techniques you movements and meditative breathing, body movements to music. Each class ends can apply directly to the ailments you are students will improve balance, relieve with soothing relaxation. Bring a yoga mat. experiencing. Join a small group of stress and quiet the mind. Great for the Instructor: Darlene Roth like-minded individuals and feel the beginning student but open to all levels amplifying effect on your personal healing. who are seeking more practice. Each class Senior Center: Dance Studio 8-class anytime punchcard: $68 Looking to direct your own healing, then will consist of three sections: this class is for you. 1. Standing Meditation Tu 10:30–11:30 am Instructor: Jacob Chinn, L.Ac, MSTCM, 2. Qigong/Tai Chi related exercises No class 1/7, 2/4, 3/3, 4/7 CMQ 3. Tai Chi Chuan form Senior Center: Classrooms Instructor: Bryce T. Ikeda $95/$80 (Dist. Res.) Senior Center: Dance Studio 2985.201 1/22–3/11 W 6:00–7:15 pm 5 classes | $69/$55 (Dist. Res.) 2210.201 1/8–2/5 W 10:00–11:15 am 2210.202 2/19–3/18 W 10:00–11:15 am 2210.203 4/1–4/29 W 10:00–11:15 am

Online Classes anytime, anywhere...

PHRPD has teamed up with Ed2Go to offer you exceptional online educational opportunities. The variety of classes that are offered can enhance your performance at work, school and at home. Each class comes with a certificate of completion, which you can print on your own. Please visit http://www.ed2go.com/pleasanthillrec for more information and to register. COURSES INCLUDE: Accounting & Finance College Prep Computer & Technology Health Care & Medical Language & Arts Personal Development n Accounting n ReadyMATH n Photoshop n Human Anatomy n Writing Workshops n Resume Writing Fundamentals I & II n GED Prep n Dreamweaver & Physiology n Spanish (1 & 2, for n Lose Weight & Keep it off n Quickbooks n GRE Prep n Microsoft Word, Excel, n Medical Transcription Medical Professionals, n Digital Photography n Stocks, Bonds n GMAT Prep PowerPoint, Publisher n Medical Math in the Classroom, and n Interior Design for Law Enforcement) & Investing n SAT/ACT Prep n Adobe Acrobat n Medical Terminology n Marketing n n French Protect Your Money, n LSAT Prep n Python 3 n Medical Coding n SLR Camera Credit & Identity n Quickbooks n Veterinarian n Italian Teaching & Education Business n Java Programming Assistant n Japanese n Teaching students n n English Nonprofit Fundraising n Designing Effective with ADHD Essentials Websites n Sign Language n Grant Writing n Marketing Just a click away! www.ed2go.com/pleasanthillrec

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Total Fitness Yoga GENTLE STRETCH YOGA Work your body from head to toe, inside BEGINNERS YOGA NEW! You are as old as your spine is flexible. A and out! A 10-minute warm-up; a This is the best class for those new to regular yoga practice will improve and 30-minute aerobic (cardiovascular) yoga. In a comfortable environment, this maintain flexibility, improve posture, segment; then toning and strength training. class will introduce the fundamentals of a prevent injury and relieve stress. Integrate Last, a cool down/stretch. Modifications yoga practice, including breath, proper basic yogic principles with modifications given so every BODY can work at its own alignment and mindfulness practices. This given to accommodate all levels. Yoga pace! Bring mat/towel, water bottle, hand class is for everyone, whether you’re balances body, mind and spirit to reach weights. working through an injury, struggling with optimal health and well-being. All abilities Instructor: Christie Tomlinson anxiety or just need space to relax. and beginners welcome. Wear loose clothing and bring a mat. Community Center: Dance Studio 1 & 2 Instructor: Linda Burkard Instructor: Maxine Younger $118/$103 (Dist. Res.) Senior Center: Chateau Room Community Center: Dance Studio 1 & 2* 4636.201 1/6–3/2 M 5:45–7:15 pm $75/$60 (Dist. Res.) $95/$80 (Dist. Res.) 4636.202 3/9–4/27 M 5:45–7:15 pm 4665.201 1/6–2/10 M 6:00–7:15 pm No class 1/20, 2/17, 4/6 4665.202 2/24–3/23 M 6:00–7:15 pm 4649.201 1/9–2/27 Th 6:00–7:15 pm 4665.203 3/30–4/27 M 6:00–7:15 pm 4649.202 3/5–4/30 Th 6:00–7:15 pm No class 1/20 *2/6, 3/5 and 4/30 classes in McHale Room. 4/16 Weight & Strength class in Republic Room. Enjoy the best combination of low-impact GENTLE YOGA training and strengthening all in one fun HATHA YOGA In every class we will work on Balance, session. Improve your flexibility, strength, Hatha Yoga is a path toward creating Core Strength, Muscle Tone. Floor work balance and well-being. Appropriate for all balance and uniting opposites. In our is included in this class. If there are fitness levels! Students should bring their physical bodies we develop a balance of challenges, modifications will be offered. own weights and floor mats. Try it out! strength and flexibility. We also learn to There is something for everyone. Please balance our effort and surrender in each Instructor: Debbie Murdock join us! pose. This class will offer powerful tools Senior Center: Room Varies Instructor: Maxine Davi, 30+ years practice for self-transformation. Learn to bring 7-class anytime punchcard: $70 Senior Center: Dance Studio attention to our breath, which helps us to M/Th 8:15–9:15 am 5-class anytime punchcard: $75 still the fluctuations of the mind and be M/Th 9:25–10:25 am 8 classes | $119/$104 (Dist. Res.) more present in the unfolding of each M/Th 5:25–6:25 pm 2235.201 1/9–2/27 Th 10:30–11:30 am moment. All welcome, great for beginners No class 1/2, 1/20, 2/17, 3/9, 3/12, 4/6, 4/9 (4/30 pm 2235.202 3/5–4/23 Th 10:30–11:30 am and advance students. Bring a yoga mat. class will be held at the Community Center in the Instructor: Linda Burkard Republic Room, 320 Civic Drive.) Senior Center: Chateau Room $87/$72 (Dist. Res.) 4656.201 1/8–2/12 W 6:00–7:15 pm

$75/$60 (Dist. Res.) 4656.202 2/19–3/18 W 6:00–7:15 pm 4656.203 3/25–4/29 W 6:00–7:15 pm SUGI YOGA Anyone can do Sugi Yoga, even you! This non-traditional Yoga style is a combination of Hatha Yoga and the Feldenkrais technique of movement. Learn gentle Yoga postures, breath exercises and deep relaxation help relieve stress on three levels: spirit, mind and body. Wear comfortable clothing; bring Yoga mat and pillow. Instructor: Nancy Guzzaldo Winslow Center: Assembly Room 6-class punchcard: $78 | Drop-in: $13 1/6–4/30 M–Th 10:30–11:45 am No class 1/20, 2/17

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Adult Sports (ages 18+)

Leagues Drop-in Adult Sports • Basketball (3 on 3) BASKETBALL $5 per person. • Basketball (5 on 5) PH Middle School Gym: • Bocce 1 Santa Barbara Road • Cornhole Bag Toss • Monday & Friday 5:30–7:30 pm • Flag Football • Soccer (5 on 5) BADMINTON $6 per person. • Softball PH Middle School Gym: • Volleyball 1 Santa Barbara Road • Friday 7:30–9:30 pm For league details, visit pleasanthillrec.com/288/Adult-Sports, CORNHOLE $7 per person. email [email protected] or Winslow Center: 2590 Pleasant Hill Road call (925) 682-0896. • Tuesday 6:30–9:30 pm

Group Tennis Lessons 13 yrs & up Classes run four consecutive weeks per month. Classes may be combined or canceled if minimum numbers are not reached. Wear tennis shoes, bring racquet and one can Private & Semi-Private of unopened tennis balls. Tennis Lessons Instructor: Joey Martinez To arrange lessons, call (925) 682-0896 or College Park High School Tennis Courts email [email protected]. BEGINNER/ADVANCED BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE PRIVATE LESSONS Minimal skills and playing experience. Must be able to serve and maintain a slow Any age or level. (Dist. Res.) 4 weeks | $84/$69 (Dist. Res.) rally. Improve consistency, learn placement Per hour | $84/$70 and spin. Six one-hour classes | $305/$290 (Dist. Res.) 5565.200 2/6–2/27 Th 6:30–7:30 pm 4 weeks | $84/$69 (Dist. Res.) 5565.201 3/5–3/26 Th 6:30–7:30 pm SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS 5565.202 4/2–4/23 Th 6:30–7:30 pm 5566.200 2/6–2/27 Th 7:30–8:30 pm Two per/same level; must register together. 5565.203 5/7–5/28 Th 6:30–7:30 pm 5566.201 3/5–3/26 Th 7:30–8:30 pm Per person/per hour | $51/$43 (Dist. Res.) 5566.202 4/2–4/23 Th 7:30–8:30 pm Per person; 5566.203 5/7–5/28 Th 7:30–8:30 pm six one-hour classes | $168/$153 (Dist. Res.)

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Mini Dolfins Pleasant Hill Dolfins Swim Team 7 yrs & under A program for Have Fun! Swim Fast! Founded in 1964, the Pleasant Hill Dolfins is a summer recreational young swimmers swim team. Daily practice with instruction in all four competitive strokes, racing starts who are not quite and turns and swim meets in the summer. The team also offers special activities for ready for the Dolfins Swim Team. Students swimmers and their families. Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle must be able to take breaths on their own (face in the water with rhythmic breathing) and 25 yards backstroke. while “swimming.” Swimmers will be Questions? Email Coach Talli at [email protected] instructed in all competitive strokes. Head Coach: Talli Pitcher Depending on progress/ability, participants may move to the Dolfins Swim Team. Tryouts: Saturday, March 14, 10:00 am at PH Aquatic Park, 147 Gregory Lane Summer Mini-Dolfins participate in age For new 8 & under swimmers ONLY. We encourage new swimmers group/end-of-season parties, receive a team to enroll in Pre-Swim Team Clinics before the season starts. t-shirt and swim in the last home meet. Practice Schedule (Season runs 4/13–7/27) Spring practice held at PH Aquatic Park: 147 Gregory Lane; SPRING Summer practice at PH Education Center Pool: 1 Santa Barbara Road Try-outs: Saturday, 3/14 at 10:00 am PH Aquatic Park: 147 Gregory Lane Age as Activity Spring: 4/13–6/4 Summer: 6/8–7/27 $195/$175 (Dist. Res.) of 6/15/20 Code M–Th M/Tu/Th/F 6 & under 8223.301 3:30–4:00 pm 10:30–11:15 am 8200.301 4/14–6/4 Tu/Th 3:30 pm–4:00 pm 7–8 8224.301 4:00–4:45 pm 10:30–11:15 am SUMMER 9–10* 8225.301 5:00–6:00 pm* 9:30–10:30 am Tryouts: Friday, 5/29 at 4:00 pm at 11–12* 8226.301 5:00–6:00 pm* 9:30–10:30 am PH Aquatic Park: 147 Gregory Lane 13–14* 8227.301 6:00–7:00 pm* 8:00–9:30 am 15–18* 8228.301 6:00–7:00 pm* 8:00–9:30 am Registration Deadline: Wednesday, 6/3. $40 discount when you also register for *For 9–18 swimmers: all practices are at PH Education Center Pool. Combined PM practice for all age groups Spring Mini-Dolfins. available for those unable to make AM practice, 5:00–6:00 pm. No practice May 25, July 2–5. County meet PH Education Center Pool: qualifying swimmers practice through July 31. All practices move to PH Education Center Pool on May 11. 1 Santa Barbara Road $285/$265 (Dist. Res.) Registration: December 2, 2019–May 18, 2020 at the District Office (M–F, 9:00 am–5:00 pm) 8200.302 6/8–7/27 M/Tu/Th/F 11:30–12:00 pm or online at www.pleasanthillrec.com. For more information, call 682-0896. Practices subject to change due to events. Check weekly email for updates. No practice 7/2–7/5 Registration Fees (14 & under swimmers): Registration Fees (High School Swimmers): 12/2–2/29...... $487/$467 (Dist. Res.) 12/2–3/31...... $332/$312 (Dist. Res.) 3/1–3/31...... $512/$492 (Dist. Res.) After 4/1...... $357/$337 (Dist. Res.) After 4/1...... $542/$522 (Dist. Res.) Fee includes team t-shirt. Register early to take advantage of the optional payment plan.

Work Assignments: Parents/families play a vital role in the success of this program and parent participation is required. $500 Family Deposit (per family) must be paid at the time of registration to the Pleasant Hill Dolfins Parent Club. Checks will only be cashed if work assignments are not completed. Parent Meeting at 7:00 pm on Thursday, 5/14, at the Teen Center will discuss work requirements. See www.pleasanthilldolfins.com for more information.

Note: Pools are subject to closure without warning, based on attendance, weather, emergencies and training, maintenance or safety issues.

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MEET KENDALL AND HUDSON BEARD. These two youngsters have loved the water since the day they were born. “They are like two little fish,” said their mom, Amy. Hudson (9 years) and Kendall (8 years) dove into their love of swimming with private swim lessons when they were toddlers. They then joined Rec & Park’s recreational swim team, the Dolfins at the ripe old age of 5 and 4 years old and have been swimming with the team ever since. These two Dolfins fans couldn’t say enough good things about the program. Hudson likes the challenge of improving his swim strokes; the breaststroke is his favorite. He also loves the swim drills, participating in the meets (“obviously,” he said) and playing games with his buddies on the team. His younger sister, Kendall, was the biggest Dolfins cheerleader of all. She gushed with great enthusiasm about all the things she loved about the program—it was quite contagious. Besides the actual swimming itself (her favorite stroke is the butterfly), Kendall loves the meets Classes & Clinics because she gets to hang out with all her Pre-Swim Team Spring Swim Clinics friends, watch the other races and cheer 4–13 yrs 6–13 yrs on her teammates. Both Kendall and her Designed for swimmers who want to join a For the summer recreation swimmer. Focus brother love the Dolfins swim coaches swim team. Students must be able to take is on stroke technique and drill too. “They’re awesome!” both kids said breaths on their own while “swimming.” progressions for competitive swimming. and shared who were their favorites Repeat students welcome. There will be Not training sessions; must have prior (basically, all of them). Amy (Mom) a parent meeting and try-outs on the competitive experience. This clinic does agreed. The coaches are extremely first day. not conflict with County guidelines for encouraging and positive, focused on Recreation Swim Teams. Groups may be teaching the children the importance of Instructor: Talli Pitcher combined to swim 5:00–5:45 pm, based on teamwork and reaching his/her own PH Aquatic Park: 147 Gregory Lane enrollment. unique best potential. She added that 4–5 yrs | $80/$64 (Dist. Res.) Instructor: Talli Pitcher Dolfins was an ideal opportunity for kids 8208.201 3/16–4/1 M/W 4:00–4:30 pm to try out the sport of swimming without PH Education Center Pool: 1 Santa Barbara Road extreme pressure. “Dolfins is also a 6–8 yrs | $102/$82 (Dist. Res.) fantastic experience for the whole family 8209.201 3/16–4/1 M/W 4:30–5:15 pm 6–8 yrs | $77/$62 (Dist. Res.) and is a great way for not only the kids to 8726.201 2/11–2/20 Tu/Th 4:15–5:00 pm socialize but the parents as well,” said For those without swim team experience 8726.202 2/25–3/5 Tu/Th 4:15–5:00 pm Amy. “A GREAT community!” Kendall who would like to learn the skills to be on 8726.203 3/10–3/19 Tu/Th 4:15–5:00 pm piped in. Hudson stated simply, “If you a swim team or to further develop their 8726.204 3/24–4/2 Tu/Th 4:15–5:00 pm want to have fun, join the Dolfins!” These swimming skills. Focus will be in 9–13 yrs | $77/$62 (Dist. Res.) two little fish “obviously” found their developing the four competitive strokes, favorite pond, the Dolfins Swim Team. starts and turns. 8727.201 2/11–2/20 Tu/Th 5:00–5:45 pm 8727.202 2/25–3/5 Tu/Th 5:00–5:45 pm (Dist. Res.) Thank you for sharing the love, Hudson, 9–13 yrs | $102/$82 8727.203 3/10–3/19 Tu/Th 5:00–5:45 pm Kendall and Mom, Amy! 8210.201 3/16–4/1 M/W 5:15–6:00 pm 8727.204 3/24–4/2 Tu/Th 5:00–5:45 pm

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Lifeguard Training Lifeguard Training Review 15 yrs & up 16 yrs & up Learn how to save a life and become an American Red Cross Lifeguard! After successful For those who have taken a lifeguard completion, the American Red Cross will issue certificates in Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/ training course and need to renew their AED, Administering Emergency Oxygen and Title 22. Bring swimsuit, towel, lifeguard book certifications. Course includes lecture and (receive in class), resuscitation mask (receive in class), and lunch each day. This class video review, skills practice and testing consists of approximately seven hours of online learning, which must be completed after (written and skills). Upon successful successful completion of the pre-requisites and before the first class meeting. See completion, the American Red Cross will pleasanthillrec.com for prerequisites. issue certificates in Lifeguarding/First Aid/ Instructor: Aquatic Staff CPR/AED. Bring lunch. Must provide proof of current certification. PH Teen Center: 147 Gregory Lane PH Aquatic Park: 147 Gregory Lane Instructor: Aquatics Staff $262/$242 (Dist. Res.) PH Education Center Pool: PH Teen Center: 147 Gregory Lane 1 Santa Barbara Road 8715.202 3/15–3/29 Sa/Su 9:00 am–5:30 pm PH Education Center Pool: Winter Break Session | $262/$242 (Dist. Res.) 8715.203 4/6–4/10 M-F 9:00 am–5:30 pm 1 Santa Barbara Road 8715.201 12/23–1/3 M/Th/F 9:00 am-–5:00 pm 8715.204 4/11–4/26 Sa/Su 9:00 am–5:30 pm $195/$175 (Dist. Res.) Pre-requisites 12/12 Th 5:00–6:00 pm No class 4/12 8717.201 1/2–1/3 Th/F 9:00 am–5:00 pm Students will receive an outline with class locations You must attend one of the following PH Aquatic Park: 147 Gregory Lane for each day at the prerequisite skills session. prerequisites skills evaluations before the $195/$175 (Dist. Res.) first day of class: 8717.202 4/4–4/5 Sa/Su 9:00 am–5:00 pm Pleasant Hill Education Center: 8717.203 5/2–5/3 Sa/Su 9:00 am–5:00 pm • Monday, 3/2 at 6:30 pm • Tuesday, 3/10 at 4:00 pm PH Aquatic Park: • Monday, 3/23 at 4:00 pm • Tuesday, 3/31 at 6:00 pm • Friday, 4/3 at 4:00 pm

Water Safety Instructor (WSI) 16 yrs & up The American Red Cross WSI course provides training needed to teach courses in the ARC Swimming and Water Safety Program. $37 must be paid to the American Red Cross for the Online Session (details will be given after registration, must be completed before first class). This is a blended learning class, and online learning must be completed between each class session, in addition to assigned homework. See pleasanthillrec.com for prerequisites. Instructor: Korey Riley PH Education Center Pool: 1 Santa Barbara Road $270/$250 (Dist. Res.) 8716.201 1/9–2/13 Tu/Th 5:00–7:30 pm Registration Deadline is 1/9 at noon.

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Special Events 37th Annual Dolfins Tree Lot NOVEMBER 29–DECEMBER 24 Monday–Saturday, 9:00 am–9:00 pm Sunday, 12:30–9:00 pm Winslow Center Parking Lot: 2590 Pleasant Hill Road Corner of Taylor & Pleasant Hill Road Proceeds benefit the Pleasant Hill Dolfins Swim Team.

Underwater Egg Hunt Saturday, April 11, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm Join Pleasant Hill Rec for an underwater egg hunt! Enjoy the “egg” citing activities in the park before you jump in the pool! Rain or shine. Doors open at 11:30 am. PH Aquatic Park: 147 Gregory Lane $12/$10 (Dist. Res.) | pre-register by noon April 10 $14 | day of, based on space available Spectators and parent helpers free.

Private Aquatic Park Parties Reserve the pool for your own private party this spring or summer! Call the District Office at 682-0896 or visit Water Exercise Water Aerobics www.pleasanthillrec.com for more The ultimate in low-impact aerobics for information. Lap Swim both men and women! Class offers all the 15 yrs & up benefits of land aerobics while cushioning the body from impact and providing Monthly Pass gives you unlimited access resistance during all exercise. Emphasis is to Lap Swim hours during the calendar on cardiovascular workout, toning Spend your summer month. Stay fit, work on your stroke muscles, and slimming the body. technique, improve your endurance; with us! Aquatics Swimming skills are not required. rejuvenate and energize your mind/body while you swim your way to a healthier life! Instructors: Bryce Halliday, Team Now Hiring! MaryBeth McCarthy Instructor: Staci Lindsay PH Education Center Pool: PH Education Center Pool: 1 Santa Barbara Road 1 Santa Barbara Road Pricing effective 1/1/2020 Pricing effective 1/1/2020 Year-round Classes | Drop-in: $8 Monthly Pass: $64/$51 (Dist. Res.) Monthly Pass: $81/$71 (Dist. Res.) Senior 55+ Monthly Pass: $57/$46 (Dist. Res.) Senior 55+ Monthly Pass: $74/$64 (Dist. Res.) 8-swim “Anytime” punchcard: $64/$51 (Dist. Res.) 8-class Water Aerobics Punchcard: Lap Swim Hours*: $64/$54 (Dist. Res.) M/F 6:30 am–7:30 am Mary Beth W 7:20–8:20 am M/Tu/Th/F 8:30 am–9:30 am Mary Beth Tu/Th 8:30–9:30 am W 6:30 am–9:30 am Mary Beth Tu/Th 6:00–7:00 pm M/Tu/Th 7:00 pm–8:00 pm Bryce M/W/F 8:30–9:30 am Holidays: 12/23–1/6, 1/20, 2/14, 2/17, 4/3 No class on legal holidays and instructor scheduled 15 yrs & up *Visit www.pleasanthillrec.com for a calendar to vacations. Modified class schedule during the Lifeguards • Swim Instructors • Cashiers confirm hours and location. Nov/Dec holiday break. Starting 3/16, all classes meet at PH Aquatic Park and Mary Beth’s Tu/Th For job descriptions, evening class changes to meet 7:00–8:00 pm. applications and deadlines, visit www.pleasanthillrec.com/161

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Friendly Excursions—Planned by Seniors, For Seniors

Friendly Excursions, located in beautiful Southern California, is a company that is here for you. Alan, Claudia and Bobbi run the company and can often be seen on tour. Alan, a lover of baseball and a self-published author because of it. Bobbi, a free spirit and San Diego local whose goal on these trips is to make your trip as comfortable as possible. And Claudia, the woman behind the bookings, the one who gets you on the road asap for the best price possible. This company may be small, but it is mighty. Take a look at their upcoming trips for 2020:

Explore your world with us! NEW! Arizona Baseball NEW! Best of Texas— Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District Spring Training San Antonio, Austin, Travel Services offer a variety of Take me out to the ball game! Baseball fans Fredericksburg & Houston exciting adventures that allow you to this trip is for you. Get ready for the season Deep in the heart of Texas you will find experience unique cultures, gain start as you sit and watch your favorite more things than just cowpokes and broader perspectives and make new team out on the field in Arizona. Starting in cowboys, join us on this exploration of friendships in amazing, beautiful places Phoenix, and unpacking only once, enjoy some of the best cities in the Lone Star in our great big world. We make tours of the Musical Instrument Museum, State. Kick of your tour in Houston, the traveling easy for all with all-inclusive, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesian West School home of the Nasa Johnson Space Center organized trips that optimize your of Architecture and a picturesque tour of where you will receive a tour to see what travel experience. No planning. No Sedona. On days 2 & 3 you will be rootin goes into getting our men to space. Head hassles. Just Adventure. Where in the and tootin for your favorite teams at the towards Austin the Live Music Capital of world do you want to go? Call our baseball games, you’ll have plenty to talk the world, akin to Portland the cities motto Travel Coordinator who will be happy about after the games as you have a group is “Keep Austin Weird.” Also home to to help you with your next travel dinner and a cowboy dinner to end your some of the best BBQ enjoy a Texas sized adventure. nights. Cost Includes: Travel insurance, steak along the Austin riverfront. The Roundtrip Transfers from Pleasant Hill, White House of Texas is awaiting you as TRAVEL OFFICE INFORMATION: Airfare, Luxury Motorcoach Transportation, you will tour the Lyndon B. Johnson Travel Coordinator: Cassie Eternal Tour Director, Gratuities, 6 Meals, 2 Baseball National Historic Park followed by visiting Phone: (925) 771-7636 | Hours: Games (Guaranteed to see your favorite the German Town of Fredericksburg to visit Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm team!), Hotel Accommodations, Baggage the WWII dedicated National Museum of Office and Travel Desk is closed on the First Handling, Admissions to mentioned tours, the Pacific where the exhibits are more like Tuesday of the month for the Pleasant Getaways Fees & Taxes. movie scenes. San Antonio brings a Presentation. March 8–12, 2020 narrated cruise down the River Walk on an Location: Senior Center, Cost: $1999 pp/double; $2499 pp/single open air barge before you head to the San 233 Gregory Lane Antonio Missions National Historic Park

where five Spanish Missions reside. Of course no visit to Texas is complete without a visit to the Alamo, Texas’ most visited historic landmark. Finally, enjoy some culture as you take in the San Antonio Fiesta Arts Fair which features contemporary art from over 100 artists from across the US. Cost Includes: Travel insurance, Roundtrip Transfers from Pleasant Hill, Airfare, Luxury Motorcoach Transportation, Tour Director, Gratuities, 9 Meals, Hotel Accommodations, Baggage Handling, Admissions to mentioned tours, Fees & Taxes. April 12–19, 2020 Cost: $3499 pp/double; $4199 pp/single

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Exotic Cruises with Exceptional Inclusions! CRUISING ECUADOR’S GALAPAGOS ISLANDS See Mother Nature frozen in time, in a place unlike any other on Earth. Join us on an unforgettable trip to the Galápagos Islands, a place so unique it changed the way we think about our world. Start in Quito, a city that has landmarks dating back 500 years, one of those being the Mitad Del Mundo and the Equator Monument. A short flight to Baltra will get you to your floating home for the next 4 nights, the MV Galapagos Legend. Your first stop is the Mosquera Islet, a low lying islet covered in coral sand which is a home to sea lions, shore birds, sharks, rays and barracuda. Santiago Island brings you to a black sand beach where lobster, starfish and marine iguanas graze on algae beds. Rabida Island is a dramatic island featuring even more wildlife, will feature a nature walk to see cacti and a beautiful overview of the Bay. With visits to Fernandina, and Santa Cruz Islands you will see even more wildlife and have a chance to snorkel with the exotic marine life. Get your cameras ready, you will need them! Cost Includes: Travel Insurance, Roundtrip Transfers from Pleasant Hill, Airfare, Luxury Motorcoach Transportation, Tour Director, 16 Meals, NEW! Sedona & Grand Canyon NEW! San Diego New Years 4-Night Cruise aboard the Galapagos Heading to Sedona for this trip where you Welcome to San Diego! The city famous for Legend, 2 Excursions per Day While on will have a chance to see the majestic its golden beaches, scenic coastal views, Cruise, Complimentary Snorkel Gear beauty of the Grand Canyon. Explore the museums, marine life and the biggest zoo onboard, $40 in Mayflower Money, Taxes Red Rock formations on your tour through in California. Kick off your trip in style as & Fees. the city as you make your way to Jerome. you take a Harbor Cruise through the San October 13–20, 2020 Once a thriving copper mining town in the Diego Bay which will show amazing views Cabins: Balcony $8718 pp/double; 1880s, this wild western town once had of the Midway Aircraft Carrier and the Star Junior $7968 pp/double; brothels and saloons with some of those of India Wooden Ship. Day 2 you have an Standard Plus $7638 pp/double. Call for single pricing. historic buildings still standing today. exciting optional, your choice to visit the Heading into the Grand Canyon, you will San Diego Zoo and a tour of the Midway be boarding the Grand Canyon Railway Carrier or a visit to SeaWorld to experience with a train ride full of entertainment and all that the marine mammals have to offer. music. Once you arrive, you will board a Coronado Island is a real treat to visit and motorcoach for an exciting tour of the most you will be there to see the Hotel De recognizable landmarks in the park. You Coronado all decked out for the holidays. will of course have free time in Grand Your final day includes dinner, dancing, Canyon Village where you can enjoy lunch party favors and celebrating as you bring in on your own, plus an abundance of the New Year at New York time. Happy shopping. 2021! May 17–21, 2020 December 28, 2020 to January 1, 2021 Cost: $2199 pp/double; $2699 pp/single Cost: $4699 pp/double; Single? Add $1999

Want more information or a full flyer? Call or e-mail Cassie Eternal at (925) 771-7636 or [email protected]

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ENTICING DUORO CRUISE Rambling vineyards and charming native farms cling to the steep sides of the Douro River Valley, creating an incomparable backdrop to one of Europe’s most unspoiled regions and to Port country—the world’s CRUISING THE oldest demarcated wine region. Visit Porto, ADRIATIC & DALMATIAN COAST the beautiful “City of Bridges”; and Experience the history, culture, food and architecture of old-world Europe combined with Salamanca, the “Golden City.” Taste wines amazingly blue seas and thick forests. Exploration and relaxation make for the perfect from historic wineries and soak up the vacation. Start your tour by boarding the MV Sea Swallow, your home for the next 7 nights. genuine beauty of one of Europe’s most You will then take a walking tour of Trogir with its small, historic town center resembles an unadulterated landscapes. The colorful city outdoor museum, and the medieval streets boast magnificent Romanesque churches and of Porto blends the best of old and new, beautiful examples of Renaissance and Baroque architecture. A short distance away lies which you can discover on an escorted Krka National Park, named after the Krka River. Magnificent waterfalls are a top attraction tour of the historic quarter, a UNESCO of the park, including the famous Skradinski Buk Falls—one of Croatia’s most famous World Heritage Site, including the sights. A local guide will provide a tour of the park, and you can even swim in some areas, Cathedral, one of the city’s oldest so be sure to pack your swimwear. Visit the town of Puciscam known for its white monuments; and the Sao Bento Railway limestone used to build the White House in Washington DC. You will tour the stone mason Station, known for its blue and white tile school where these stones are made. As you stroll through its narrow, cobbled streets on the panels depicting scenes from Portuguese included walking tour, immerse yourself in Korčula’s picturesque town and discover adorned history. Stop in Tomar en route to Lisbon palaces and elegant houses including the majestic Cathedral of St. Mark. Marco Polo, the and visit its Templar knight castle, the famous world-traveler and writer, as well as a Venetian merchant, is reputed to have been walls of which envelop the elaborate born in Korčula. Enjoy your last day aboard ship with a morning cruise to the capital city of Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Dubrovnik. With its charming Old Town, Baroque buildings and ancient city walls, Heritage Site dating from the 12th century Dubrovnik is known as the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’. Cost Includes: Travel Insurance, Roundtrip and boasting spectacular frescoes and Transfers from Pleasant Hill, Airfare, Luxury Motorcoach Transportation, Tour Director, 18 azuejos (iconic blue painted tiles). Cruise Meals, 7-Night Cruise aboard the MV Sea Swallow, Complimentary Wine and Beer with your to Regua where you can visit the Baroque- meals Onboard Ship, Gratuities, $55 in Mayflower Money, Taxes & Fees. style Palacio de Mateus and its gardens, October 7–17, 2020 located in the lovely Tras-os-Montes region. Cost: Lower Deck $4298 pp/double; $6637 pp/single Inside the house, you’ll see interesting Main Deck $4498 pp/double; $6967 pp/single furnishings, paintings and a ceiling of GRAND MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE intricately carved wood. The gardens here Explore Rome and Athens, where two great civilizations sprang forth, Kotor a medieval gem, are considered some of the most beautiful stroll the medieval walled city of Dubrovnik, ancient city of Santorini, Olympia—site of the in Portugal. Cost Includes: Travel Insurance, original Olympic Games, Corsica the birthplace of Napoleon and the great bastion of the Roundtrip Transfers with At Home Pickup, French navy, Toulon. 11 Days aboard the NEW Enchanted Princess including a Pre-night Airfare, Baggage Handling with Airline Rome with Ports of Call: Kotor, Montenegro; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Athens, Greece; Santorini, Baggage Fees Included, Luxury Motorcoach Greece; Katakolon (Olympia), Greece; Corsica, France; Toulon/Provence, France; Barcelona Transportation, Tour Director, All Meals and Spain. Cost Includes: Travel Insurance, Roundtrip Transfers with At Home Pickup, Shipboard, 7-Night Cruise aboard the Airfare, Baggage Handling with Airline Baggage Fees Included, Luxury Motorcoach AMADouro, Cocktail Reception, Welcome Transportation, Tour Director, All Meals Shipboard, 11-Night Cruise aboard the Enchanted Dinner and Captains Gala Dinner, Onboard Princess, Pre-Night Stay in Rome, Gratuities, Port Taxes & Fees. Entertainment, Pre-Night Stay in Lisbon, October 23–November 5, 2020 Gratuities, Port Taxes & Fees. Cost: Inside $4975 pp/double, Oceanview $5835 pp/double, Balcony $5880 pp/double October 27–November 7, 2020 Call for Single Pricing Cost: TBD

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Colorado Trains Follow the historic routes of the Old Pleasant Getaways with Pleasant Hill West with excursions on five different Recreation & Park District scenic railroads. Then witness the amazing rock formations and natural Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District Travel beauty of three national parks. Colorado Services offer special day trips and excursions is home to the finest scenic railroads in for 50+ seniors. Meet new friends and have the country. From classic 1950s era fun as you explore Northern California in streamliners of the Royal Gorge Route the company of fellow travel enthusiasts. railroad to steam trains that traverse the Non-Senior Club Members pay an rugged Colorado Rocky Mountains, additional $10 for daytrips. Not a these Colorado Scenic Rails provide a Senior Club member yet? Stop by the way to relax and enjoy civilized travel Senior Center and sign up! and a taste of Colorado history and heritage. Travel to historic Leadville to PLEASANT GETAWAYS board the Leadville Colorado & PRESENTATIONS Southern Railroad. While onboard, Want to learn more about senior learn about the fascinating history of trips? Attend a monthly Pleasant the railroads and hear ghost stories and Getaways Presentation to get a first tales of the wild from your conductor look at our upcoming day trips, while traveling north along the casino excursions and all-inclusive Air Arkansas River Valley. Visit the Black & Sea Travel Adventures. Many day Canyon of Gunnison National Park, trips and excursions sell out at the trip then, it’s “full steam ahead” as you meeting! Meetings are the first Tuesday board the Durango & Silverton Narrow of the month, unless noted. We love Gauge Railroad. Voted one of the “Top suggestions to improve our travel program; Ten Most Exciting Train Journeys in the bring your ideas to the meeting so we can World”. Visit the land of the ancient continue to offer exciting adventures. Missed the Pueblo Indians in Mesa Verde National meeting? The tickets will go on sale to the public Park. The fascinating cliff dwellings and the Monday after the Presentation. We offer our daytrips culture of these people provide you for any type of mobility and we do not charge the Non- with a look into a society that existed Member fee for caretakers. Special Accommodations can be made for approximately 1,400 years ago. Take a Power Wheelchairs, Special Dietary Requests and Service Dogs with ride on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic advance notice and as long as the trip venues are ADA accessible. Railroad, the original Rio Grande Line. Senior Center: Chateau Room This is America’s most spectacular First Tuesday of the month, 1:00 pm narrow gauge steam railroad. Explore If meeting falls on a holiday, most meetings will be moved to the following Tuesday. 50 miles of wild and rugged territory between Chama, New Mexico and Antonito, Colorado, the highest point 50+ Day Trips & Excursions on the railroad. Enjoy another rail Here are some of our upcoming trips. Call (925) 798-8747 to sign up! journey aboard the Royal Gorge Railroad. The 12-mile route follows the most famous portion of the old Denver Nature Lovers Valentine’s—Muir Woods and Rio Grande Western train line. Are you tired of the hubbub that Valentine’s Day seems to bring into the city? Why not Ride through the “Grand Canyon of head to the forest for a natural retreat for all your senses. Immerse yourselves in the Muir the Arkansas.” Cost Includes: Travel Woods National Monument where you will enjoy 1 hour and 30 minutes of hiking. Take Insurance, Roundtrip Transfers from the loop, enjoy coffee in the café, do a little shopping and breath in that clean redwood Pleasant Hill, Airfare, Luxury air. After your hike, you will be treated to a special lunch at the Buckeye Roadhouse. Open Motorcoach Transportation, Tour since 1937, Buckeye Roadhouse is the best Marin County restaurant in which to Director, 14 Meals, 5 Scenic Rail experience quintessential California fine dining. As historic as the Golden Gate Bridge, the Excursions, Complimentary Wine and Buckeye beautifully intertwines Old World charm with contemporary American cuisine. Beer with your meals Onboard Ship, Your choice of House Smoked Chicken Salad, Pea & Ricotta Ravioli, Chili Lime Brick Gratuities, $45 in Mayflower Money, Chicken or Smoked Beef Brisket. All entrees served with a starter of onion rings, soft Taxes & Fees. drinks and dessert of S’more Pie. Lunch will not be served until 2:00 pm, please bring a snack. Lunch banquet area is up about 20 stairs. June 19–27, 2020 Cost: $3744 pp/double; $4723 pp/single Friday February 14 • 10:10 am–6:30 pm Member Cost: $162/$157 (Dist. Res.) (Non-Members pay $10 More) Tickets available now!

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Asian Art Museum SF—Lost At Sea Art Recovered From Shipwrecks Enjoy a day at the Asian Art Museum where you will have a chance to see its beautiful permanent exhibits like the Jade Room, the Japanese Tea Room and the Korean Art Room. On top of that you will be treated to a special exhibit on ancient art recovered from the bottom of the sea. The ceramics are from a trading vessel that sank in the 15th century off Vietnam’s Hoi An coast with a cargo of more than 250,000 ceramic objects made for export. After fishermen began to find porcelain shards in their nets in the 1990s, a government- sanctioned commercial salvage operation brought up the cache, dubbed the Hoi An Hoard. Preserved like time capsules under the sea, these pieces are beautiful to Filoli & Pulgas behold. You will have 3½ hours to explore Water Temple—Woodside the museum. Lunch will be on your own in Amidst the greenery on the side of the road in Woodside, an actual hidden oasis awaits your the Museum Café where they serve Asian visit. The Pulgas Water Temple, mighty in stature and reminiscent of Grecian Architecture is delights such as tea, Asian wings, coconut a monument to celebrate the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct completion in 1934. After spending an curry noodles and more. hour relaxing and taking in the beauty of this garden, we will head on to Filoli just down the Thursday, February 27 • 9:30 am–3:00 pm road for more marvelous greenery. The house was commissioned by prominent San Franciscans whose wealth was funded by the Empire Gold Mine in Grass Valley. Mixing Member Cost: $73/$68 (Dist. Res.) modern architecture and old, this beautiful mansion was built between 1917–1929. The (Non-Members pay $10 More) Tickets available now! gardens were designed by Bruce Porter who was also a brilliant stained glass painter, muralist and art critic. The grounds are gorgeous and there is no way you could explore the whole 125 acres in one day. Enjoy free time to yourself as you spend 2½ hours exploring the Toni Stone—Geary Theater SF grounds and lunch on your own in the Quail’s Nest Café, which offers soups, salads, Toni Stone dreams of nothing but baseball. sandwiches and quiches. But to become the first woman to play Thursday, March 26 • 9:00 am–5:00 pm professionally as a member of the Negro League’s Indianapolis Clowns, she must Member Cost: $68/$63 (Dist. Res.) (Non-Members pay $10 More) Tickets available January 8. confront hostile crowds, ruthless team owners, and players who slide spikes first. As she negotiates life’s challenges and Flying Party—Sonoma Vintage Aircraft Co. opportunities on and off the field, Toni stays Calling all airplane enthusiasts! Ever wanted to take a flight in a biplane? Or heck, been in true to herself and reaches for who she can one before and want to go again? The Sonoma Vintage Aircraft Company is going to provide truly be. This is just the show, so please be us with a fun day while we fly away into the sunset. A modified 1942 WWII open cockpit sure to bring yourself a snack and a water biplane will take two passengers at a time up into the sky for a 20-minute scenic flight over bottle. We will have small snacks for the Sonoma and its surrounding cities, boasting the only billion dollar view in Wine Country as bus. Additional snacks can be purchased at you fly over wineries, mansions and green fields of farms. Each flight will take two the theater. passengers, offers a helmet and ear plugs for your protection. Got a little bit of the red baron Sunday, March 15 • 12:00–6:30 pm in you? For $50 extra, you and a passenger can take the aerobatic maneuvers tour which will have you experience the thrill of inverting to “down is up” in an open cockpit; pull up into a Member Cost: $118/$113 (Dist. Res.) (Non-Members pay $10 More) Loop, a Barrel Roll and a Hammer Head—and if you’re still “thumbs up” and smiling, you Tickets available January 8. will go into the famous Cuban Eight! Since we are going to be in the hangar as we await our turn, Napa Catering Company will drop off a beautiful buffet of foods for us to enjoy. BBQ Chicken, Potato Salad, Fruit Salad, Broccoli Bacon Salad and a dessert of Lemon Meringue Pie Cups. Assorted Soft Drinks included. Want a vegetarian option? Seasonal Squash Stuffed with Couscous Salad with Currants and Golden Raisins will be available. Please tip your pilot at your own discretion, not included in price. This once in a lifetime event is rather pricey, just keep in mind these experiences cost a little more than our usual events. Wednesday, April 29 • 9:30 am–5:00 pm Member Cost: $229/$224 (Dist. Res.) | Add $50 for Aerobatics Adventure (Non-Members pay $10 More) Tickets available February 5.

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Pleasant Hill Senior Center Senior Programs & Events 233 Gregory Lane • (925) 798-8788 www.phseniorcenter.com Pancake Breakfasts Easter Pancake Breakfast Our monthly pancake breakfasts feature and Spring Boutique The award-winning Pleasant Hill Senior pancakes or French toast, eggs, sausage, Hop on over before PHRPD’s Easter Egg Club, sponsored by the PH Recreation & orange juice and coffee. All ages welcome! Hunt! All Ages Welcome! Also enjoy a Park District, operates as a non-profit First Sunday of the month, except in April spring selection of handmade items from organization with an elected Board of (Special Easter Pancake Breakfast). the boutique. Directors. Annual membership is open to 1st Sunday of the month, 8:30–10:30 am Saturday, April 11, 9:00–11:00 am adults 50 years and over for $20. Members January 5, February 2, March 1 Tickets: Adults 11+: $5 receive a monthly newsletter and discounts Tickets: Adults 11+: $5 Children 5–10 yrs: $3 • 4 & under Free! on numerous classes and special events. Children 5–10 yrs: $3 • 4 & under Free! Senior Center: Chateau Room For more details on days and times of the Senior Center: Chateau Room following services and activities please FREE! visit the website at pleasanthillrec.com FREE! Coffee with a Cop and download a copy of the Senior Sounds Care Management Series Join Pleasant Hill Police for a cup of monthly newsletter. This series brings a variety of topics from morning joe and discuss what it’s like to be experts in our community, and is sponsored a cop or put a friendly face to the badge. Senior Services: by Carlton Senior Living. Presentations are Wednesday, January 29, 9:00 am–10:00 am • Advance Health Care Directives Program free however space is limited so please Senior Center: Dining Room • Care Management Program reserve your spot by calling 798-8788. • Consult an Attorney Program January 9: Planning for Quality of Life FREE! • County Nutrition Program throughout Life’s Changes, presented by New Senior Club Member NEW! (CC Café/Meals on Wheels) Beacon Home Care Info Meeting • iHelp (help for Mac, iPad, iPhone users) February 13: Planning for Quality of Life Do you want to find out more about the • Grief Support Group NEW! through Your Medical Journey, presented Senior Center and what we offer? Come to • Medicare & Supplemental Insurance by Beacon Home Care this info meeting and learn all about us. Policy Counseling (HICAP) March 12: Breaking the Cycle of Repeat You only need to be 50 years old in 2020 to • Memory Screening Hospitalization, presented by Kindred join in the fun! RSVP to 798-8788. • Movie Library Hospice Friday, February 28, 2:00 pm • Notary Service April 9: Connecting with People, presented • Open Computer Lab by Kindred Hospice SAVE THE DATE Senior Center Activities: 2nd Thursday of each month, 2:00–3:30 pm CRAB FEED • Amistad—Spanish Resource Group Senior Center Tickets go on sale December 16. Advance ticket sales only. No tickets available at the • American Mah Jongg door. Call for ticket prices. Tickets • Boutique Group Mardi Gras Social available online. • Bingo No need to go to New Orleans for Mardi Gras! Join us for our local version of this Friday, January 24, 6:00 pm • Book Club Senior Center: Chateau Room • Bunco fun Cajun celebration. Enjoy wine and • Chef’s Lunches food. Non-alcoholic beverages available. Thursday, February 27, 3:00–5:00 pm • Explorers Hiking Group LAUGH, LOVE & LEARN • Friday Flicks Tickets: $15/$20 after 2/14 (sold based on availability) Senior Live Well Forum—A day full of • Marathon Bridge educational speakers, plus lunch. All funds Senior Center: Chateau Room • Men’s Corner (Men’s discussion group) raised benefit the Senior Center Care • Pathfinders Walking Group Management Program. For registration and • Pinochle Taste of the Vine—Taste of Italy more information, call the Senior Center at • Senior Bridge Enjoy a Taste of Italy at this Taste of the (925) 798-8788. Registration opens 3/9. Vine. Whether you are celebrating getting • Spanish Book Club Friday, May 1, 9:30 am–1:00 pm your taxes completed or just glad the day • Tea Dance Senior Center is winding down, come share a drink with • Tuesday Talkers (Co-ed discussion group) Come early for the Free Ultimate Senior us! Non-alcoholic beverages available. Additional activities, see pleasanthillrec.com. Resource Fair from 8:30 am–1:00 pm. Thursday, April 9, 3:00–5:00 pm Over 50 vendors from the local area and Tickets: $13/$18 after 3/27 free giveaways! Senior Center: Chateau Room

33 Follow us Dear Friends, 3 Ways to Register Now! @pleasanthillrec This year was all about the WOW! In fact, our new District vision is Online at www.pleasanthillrec.com to be the leaders in providing Visa/MasterCard/American Express accepted. WOW! experiences every day. No convenience fees for online registration! With that in mind, we worked hard all year to create those big and small moments of unexpected pleasure when you pause Phone: 682-0896 M–F, 9:00 am–5:00 pm, and think, “WOW! That was awesome.” VISA/MasterCard/American Express/Discover accepted. To see if we were living up to our vision, we’ve collected feedback from the community throughout the year from our Master Plan development Walk-in: process, social media comments, post-activity Administration Office, 147 Gregory Lane, M–F, 9:00 am–5:00 pm. surveys and Share the Love campaign. People had some pretty incredible things to say and we appreciate the tremendous feedback and support. Registration Effective 5/1/17, classes that have not met I thought I’d share a few WOW-worthy highlights: Begins December 2 minimum enrollment five business days “(PH Rec Youth Sports Leagues) Gave my child before first meeting will be cancelled. See class listings for exceptions to an opportunity to be part of something positive registration dates. For refund and and a place to belong.” —Rich Snowden satisfaction guarantee info, visit FACILITY & PARK LOCATIONS “(Dolfin Swim Team is) A fantastic experience for pleasanthillrec.com/refund.html. Administration: 147 Gregory Lane the whole family and is a great way for not only M–F, 9:00 am–5:00 pm the kids to socialize but the parents as well.” ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF 682-0896 • Fax 682-1633 —Amy Beard Michelle Lacy, General Manager Community Center: 320 Civic Drive “Saved almost $100 for my boy’s summer camps! Mark Blair, Accounting Supervisor M–F, 9:00 am–4:30 pm 676-5200 • Fax 246-9842 Thanks for all you offer @pleasanthillrec (and for Tom Bradley, Park Superintendent the tech help this morning).” —amberdajp Ryan Herriman, Facilities Manager Senior Center: 233 Gregory Lane M–Th, 9:00 am–4:00 pm; F, 9:00 am–3:00 pm “Staff made my child feel valued and included— Katrina Hunn, Youth Services Manager 798-8788 • Fax 798-8837 they saved his life and mine.” —Fatima Lance Hurtado, Recreation & Parks Teen Center: 147 Gregory Lane • 691-5645 “(Senior Center) is a gift that lifts my spirits and Manager keeps me laughing every day.” —Don Turner Susie Kubota, Executive Secretary Park Maintenance Operations: Kendra Luke, Senior Services Manager 310 Civic Drive • M–F, 6:30 am–3:00 pm I couldn’t be prouder of my staff for making these 671-4649 • Fax 676-7628 WOW moments possible. But we’re not done yet. Korey Riley, Aquatics Manager Paso Nogal Off-Leash Dog Park: A new year lies ahead and we will continue to Jen Thoits, Communications Manager on Paso Nogal Road fine-tune our recreational activities and services. Nicole Watson, Recreation This Spotlight includes some of those Superintendent Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center: improvements with over 16 new classes this 315 Cortsen Road • www.rodgersranch.org season to help you find unexpected moments of CO-SPONSORED Winslow Center: 2590 Pleasant Hill Road WOW! in the New Year. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Best wishes for a happy & healthy 2020! For club information, visit Map of District Parks & Facilities pleasanthillrec.com/clubs.html available at pleasanthillrec.com. Michelle Lacy, General Manager • American Legion #331 • Contra Costa Camera Club • Diablo Valley Track & Field The Pleasant Hill Community Mission Statement • Diablo Valley Macintosh User Group Foundation was founded in 1987 to In order to serve the diverse recreational needs of • East Bay Artists Guild promote and support educational, individuals and families and to enrich the quality • Friends of PH Library recreational, cultural and other activities for people living of life for all residents, the Pleasant Hill Recreation • Las Juntas Artists and working in the Pleasant Hill area. In addition to its other funds, the Foundation created the “Park Development & Park District is committed to providing park • Onstage Theatre • PH Baseball Association Fund” to provide the Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District facilities, open space, programs, and activities. monies to develop, protect, restore, and conserve our parks. • PH DOG Owners Group It is organized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal • PH 4th of July Commission BOARD OF DIRECTORS Revenue Code. Contributions are tax-deductible. • PH Garden Study Club Sandra Bonato, Chair (925) 938-5433 Details: [email protected] • PH Historical Society Jennifer Ortega, Vice Chair (916) 837-3904 • PHMSA-AYSO Soccer Andrew Pierce, Secretary (925) 212-7503 • PH Tennis Club Bobby Glover, Member (925) 954-7070 AMERICANS WITH • Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) Zac Shess, Member (925) 212-6572 • Society of Young Magicians 5% of rental fees and $1 per person per class will be Board Meetings: 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:00 pm • Veterans of Foreign Wars designated for facilities improvements and services to Administration Office, Conference Room, comply with the ADA. PHR&PD welcomes persons with 147 Gregory Lane disabilities. For information, call 682-0896.

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Aloha Mind Math Jazz/Hip Hop! Robotics & Engineering NEW! 6–10 yrs 7–12 yrs using LEGO® Kids find learning math on the abacus fun! In this FUN and ENERGETIC dance class, WEDO 2.0: ALL BUILDS MOVE! Your child will learn to do math on the we will combine the classic Broadway style 6–12 yrs abacus and practice mental math of Jazz, with the more modern style of Hip Explore LEGO® brick building in a new way techniques. This hands-on engaging class Hop! Class will begin with a warm-up where they come “alive” with movement, will broaden your child’s understanding of routine, that will help promote strength, sound and color. Teamwork and math and challenge kids of all math balance, and, coordination, then onto a communication is essential as we build abilities, as they realize they can be math stretching segment, to help promote together learning the elements of robotics, rock stars. Abacus and two workbooks flexibility, and conclude with a variety of engineering and drag & drop programming included. dance moves to be combined into a routine. progressively. Come explore vehicles and Instructor: Aloha Mind Math Instructor: Christie Tomlinson animals we’ll build! Instructor: Snapology staff Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2 Community Center: Multiple Facilities $220/$200 (Dist. Res.) $123/$103 (Dist. Res.) Community Center: Republic Services Room $225/$205 (Dist. Res.) 6071.201 1/9–1/30 Th 10:00 am–12:00 pm 6043.201 1/15–2/26 W 11:00 am–12:00 pm 6071.202 2/6–2/27 Th 10:00 am–12:00 pm 6043.202 3/11–4/29 W 11:00 am–12:00 pm 6041.201 1/31–2/21 F 10:00–11:00 am 6071.203 3/5–3/26 Th 10:00 am–12:00 pm No class 4/8 6041.202 2/28–3/20 F 10:00–11:00 am 6071.204 4/2–4/30 Th 10:00 am–12:00 pm 6041.203 3/27–4/24 F 10:00–11:00 am No class 4/9 No class 4/10

Aquatics! Sports Lap Swimming and Water Aerobics PE/Sports 14 & under with 3–14 yrs participating parent. MEET JUDY HAUS & FAMILY. All participants See page 27. Judy Haus and her husband, Chris Marker have joined receive a Skyhawks a growing number of parents who have decided to t-shirt and award medal. homeschool their children. For Judy and Chris, the Instructor: SkyHawks decision to homeschool was more of a natural progression Rodgers-Smith Park from their daughter’s (12) and son’s (8) very positive Reggio 6 weeks | $200/$185 (Dist. Res.) Emilia preschool experience. Avid proponents of this inquiry/ project-based teaching style, Judy and Chris wanted their children to continue on this Tot/Preschool Sports Medley, 3–5 yrs path when it was time to start elementary school. Unfortunately, mainstream 5099.202 2/18–3/24 Tu 11:45 am–12:30 pm education offered limited options. Homeschooling was their solution. Six years later, 5099.210 4/14–5/19 Tu 11:45 am–12:30 pm both children have been very successful. Part of the Reggio Emilia learning style Sports Medley, 5–6 yrs allows the children to learn by doing enrichment activities they enjoy. This is where 5099.201 2/18–3/24 Tu 11:45 am–12:30 pm Rec & Park’s new homeschool classes and activities proved to be valuable for this 5099.207 4/14–5/19 Tu 11:45 am–12:30 pm family. By providing a variety of activity options, the children are able to browse The Spotlight and choose the enrichment classes themselves. A big win for the kids (and Baseball/Soccer Combo, 6–14 yrs right in line with Reggio Emilia). For Chris, he appreciates that our homeschool Groups will be divided by ability & age. activities are in Pleasant Hill during the day, which allows him to better balance 5099.200 2/18–3/24 Tu 10:30–11:30 am homeschooling the kids and his work schedule. Judy also liked that our homeschool Volleyball/Basketball Combo, 6–14 yrs classes offer her kids the opportunity to socialize and make new friends with Groups will be divided by ability & age. neighborhood kids in Pleasant Hill. More wins for this homeschool family who hopes 5099.206 4/14–5/19 Tu 10:30–11:30 am we will continue to offer even more activities. Spring Break Basketball Camp Stay tuned, Haus-Marker family! We’re working on it! See page 13. Thank you for sharing the love!

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Saturday, February 22 9:00 am–12:00 pm PH Community Center Imagine 320 Civic Drive That!

Get inspired at our Summer Camp EXPO and enroll that day to save!

10% DISCOUNT offered on EXPO day only on FULL WEEK CAMP and swim lesson registrations in-person at the EXPO from 9:00 am–12:00 pm and online until Midnight, February 22, 2020! Ride on a Power Boat! Fly through • See live demos the air on a trapeze! Design Your • Meet camp staff & instructors Own Robot! Learn a new language! • Register early and save! Go on a fun adventure with your friends. Imagine all the possibilities Questions? to have fun this summer! Visit pleasanthillrec.com/493 Or, contact Katrina Hunn at (925) 691-5645 [email protected]

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