LIVE and PLAY with US! Newsletter: March 2011

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LIVE AND PLAY WITH US! Newsletter: March 2011

Each month the Visalia Parks & Recreation Department Newsletter shares details about great leisure and lifestyle classes, activities and events offered at City parks and facilities. Please pass this e-newsletter along to your friends and family and encourage them to join in the fun! To see a full listing of program and activities or to register for programs online visit us at: www.liveandplayvisalia.com .

In this issue: Announcements Special Events Swim Teams Fitness Youth & Teens Sports Adults & Seniors Park Rentals

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Spring Registration The spring recreation program guide is available now! If you did not receive your copy in the mail, please stop by and pick one up at the Anthony Community Center or visit us online at www.liveandplayvisalia.com . We are currently accepting registration for spring programs. For more information call 559-713-4365 or email [email protected] .

Spread the Word! Help us spread the word. Send this newsletter to your friends, family and neighbors so they can stay up to date on the latest news and events from the City of Visalia Parks & Recreation Department. Encourage them to sign up at www.liveandplayvisalia.com . Follow us on Facebook at: http:www.facebook.com/visaliaparksandrecreation .

SPECIAL EVENTS

4th Annual Vi-Tri After the Triathlon refreshments will be served and awards will be given after the race. To register online visit: www.onyourmarkevents.com . To be a volunteer for this event or other events, please contact John Bradley at 713-4585.

Location: El Diamante High School

Half Course: ¼ mile swim (400 yards), 9 mile bike ride and 2 mile run Sunday 4/3 8am 14 & over $59 advance, $60 after 3/31

Full Course: ½ mile swim (800 yards), 18 mile bike ride and 4 mile run Sunday 4/3 8am 14 & over $59 advance, $60 after 3/31

Mother/Son Campout This campout will take place at Sunset Park, where mothers and sons will play games, work on craft projects, learn about the outdoors and share stories.

Location: Sunset Park, Monte Verde & Lisendra #5309 Sa & Su 4/16 – 4/17 4pm – 9am Boys 4 – 12 with Mom $20 per couple, $5 each additional child

SWIM TEAMS

Swim Team Tryouts: For both spring & summer swim teams ( Space is limited, sign up early!) Saturday 3/19 Redwood Pool 9 – 11am Saturday 3/26 Redwood Pool 9 – 11am

Summer Swim Teams Ages: 5 – 18 Dates: May 28 – June 16 Cost: $78

Spring Conditioning Program Ages: 5 – 18 Dates: April 4 – May 21 Cost: $70

NEW! Swim Team Readiness Training Location: Mt. Whitney Pool #5453 Saturdays 4/2 – 5/7 11am – 12pm Ages 5 – 7 $30

Triathlon Swim Training Location: Golden West Pool #5452 Tu & Thur 4/5 – 4/28 7:30 – 8:30pm Ages 6 – 15 $40

Discount Registration Dates: For both spring & summer swim teams, fees are reduced $10 Saturday 3/5 Anthony Community Center 9 – 11am Saturday 3/19 Redwood Pool 9 – 11am

FITNESS

Yoga Classes Morning Yoga Class: Location: Manuel F. Hernandez Community Center #5276 Tu & Thur 4/5 – 6/9 7 – 8am Ages 16 & over $50

Evening Yoga Class: Location: Manuel F. Hernandez Community Center #5278 Tuesdays 4/12 – 5/31 7 – 8pm Ages 16 & over $25

Senior Yoga Class: Location: Visalia Senior Center #5438 Mondays 3/7 – 4/11 10:30 – 11:30am Ages 55 & over $25 #5392 Thursdays 3/3 – 4/7 1:30 – 2:30pm Ages 55 & over $25

RIPPED / Fit Boot Camp Location: Anthony Community Center #5322 M, W & F 3/7 – 4/1 5:00 – 6:00am 16 & over $60

Turbo Kick Boxing Location: Anthony Community Center #5436 Monday 4/4 – 4/25 6:30 – 7:30pm 16 & over $20

Hula Dance – beginning class Location: Visalia Senior Center #5246 Mondays 4/4 – 5/9 5:30 – 6:30pm Ages 6 – 17 $35 #5446 Mondays 4/4 – 5/9 6:45 – 7:45pm 18 & over $35

Tahitian & Maori Dance – advanced class Location: Visalia Senior Center – Ages 16 & over #5325 Tahitian Tuesdays 4/12 – 5/17 5:30 – 6:30pm $35 #5326 Maori Tuesdays 4/12 – 5/17 6:45 – 7:45pm $35

YOUTH & TEENS

Tiny Tot Classes Parent participation is required for all tiny tot classes

Tiny Tot Adventures With Dr. Seuss– Whitendale Community Center #5288 Monday 3/21 – 5/9 10 – 10:45am Ages 2 – 5 $40

Tiny Tot Karate – Whitendale Community Center #5286 – Beg. Monday 3/21 – 5/9 5:30 – 6:00pm Ages 4 – 7 $40 #5287 – Int. Thursday 3/24 – 5/12 5:30 – 6:00pm Ages 4 – 7 $40

Tiny Tot Cheer & Dance – Whitendale Community Center #5289 Tuesdays 3/22 – 5/10 10 – 10:45am Ages 2 – 5 $40

Kinder Kids– Whitendale Community Center #5294 Tu & Thur 3/22 – 5/12 11 – 11:45am Ages 4 – 5 $60

Tiny Tot Gymnastic Cruisers – Whitendale Community Center #5295 Wednesdays 3/23 – 5/11 10 – 10:45am Ages 3 – 5 $40

Tiny Tot My 1 st Art Class – Visalia Senior Center #5292 Thursdays 3/24 – 5/12 6 – 6:45pm Ages 1 – 5 $40

Tiny Tot Bubbles, Balls & Beanbags – Whitendale Community Center #5290 Fridays 3/25 – 5/13 10 – 10:45am Ages 1 – 3 $40

Tiny Tot Spring Crafts – Whitendale Community Center #5291 Saturdays 3/19 – 5/14 10 – 10:45am Ages 3 – 5 $40

Tiny Tot Easy Bake – Whitendale Community Center #5296 Saturdays 3/19 – 5/14 11 – 11:45am Ages 3 – 5 $40

Enrichment Classes Ballet & Tap – Whitendale Community Center #5297 Tuesdays 4/5 – 6/21 4:30 – 5:15pm Ages 3 – 6 $80 #5298 Tuesdays 4/5 – 6/21 5:30 – 6:15pm Ages 7 – 12 $80

Jazzy Hip Hop – Whitendale Community Center #5299 Tuesdays 4/5 – 6/21 6:30 – 7:15pm Ages 3 – 6 $80 #5300 Tuesdays 4/5 – 6/21 7:30 – 8:15pm Ages 7 – 12 $80

Line Dancing – Manuel F. Hernandez Community Center #5304 Thursdays 3/24 – 5/12 6:30 – 7:30pm Ages 7 – 12 $40

Guitar Class – Manuel F. Hernandez Community Center #5279 Mondays 3/21 – 5/0 7 – 8:30pm 10 & over $50

Piano Class – Whitendale Community Center #5280 Wednesdays 3/23 – 5/11 6 – 7pm 10 & over $50 #5281 Wednesdays 3/23 – 5/11 7:15 – 8:15pm 10 & over $50 #5282 Wednesdays 3/23 – 5/11 8:30 – 9:30pm 10 & over $50

The Spot for Middle School Students Join a cool hangout for Middle School Students. Activities include game room, bounce houses, skate ramps, basketball, dodgeball and more.

Location: 3737 W. Walnut, corner of Walnut & Demaree Friday 3/25 6 – 9pm 6th , 7 th & 8 th Grade VUSD Students $5 at event

Basic Car Care for Teens In this 4 week class, the trained automotive mechanics from D & S Automotive will help teens learn basic car care!

Location: D & S Automotive Center, 2500 E. Main St. #5311 Saturdays 3/19 – 4/9 9:00 – 10:30am Ages 15 & over $30

SPORTS

Youth Baseball League Practice times are arranged by coach. Team requests will not be accepted. Registration deadline in March 25 th .

Location: Riverway Sports Park #5376 Saturdays 4/16 – 6/11 Ages 3 – 4 $65 Tball #5377 Saturdays 4/16 – 6/11 Ages 5 – 6 $65 Coach Pitch #5378 Saturdays 4/16 – 6/11 Ages 7 – 8 $65 Coach Pitch

Tennis Lessons: Visit us online for complete class descriptions at www.liveandplayvisalia/tennis Course # Class Age Time Day Start Date Cost 5416 Pee Wee 5 – 7 1:15 – 2:15pm Saturdays 3/12 $35 5417 Starter 8 – 11 6:00 – 7:30pm Mondays 3/14 $47 5418 Starter 8 – 11 6:00 – 7:30pm Tuesdays 3/15 $47 5419 Starter 8 – 11 2:30 – 4:00pm Saturdays 3/12 $47 5421 Starter 12 – 17 6:00 – 7:30pm Mondays 3/14 $47 5422 Starter 12 – 17 6:00 – 7:30pm Wednesdays 3/16 $47 5423 Starter 18 & over 6:00 – 7:30pm Wednesdays 3/16 $47 5424 Starter 12 – 17 2:30 – 4:00pm Saturdays 3/12 $47 5425 Starter 18 & over 4:00 – 5:30pm Saturdays 3/12 $47 5420 Developer 14 & over 6:00 – 7:30pm Thursdays 3/17 $47

Adult Spring Sports: Visit us online for sport league descriptions at www.liveandplayvisalia.com/adultsports Sports League Night(s) Fee Manager Mtg League Start Reg. Deadline Men’s Softball Mon – Fri $410 March 28 April 4 March 11 Women’s Softball Mon – Fri $410 March 28 April 4 March 11 Co-Ed Softball Mon – Fri $410 March 28 April 4 March 11 Co-Ed Volleyball Mondays $200 March 15 March 21 March 4 Men’s Basketball Thursdays $200 March 15 March 24 March 4 Women’s Basketball Thursdays $200 March 15 March 24 March 4

Coed Silver Softball Location: Plaza Park Softball Fields #5414 Mondays 4/4 – 6/6/ 6 – 8pm 50 & over $40

Coed Silver Soccer Location: Riverway Sports Park #5415 Fridays 3/25 – 5/27 6:30 – 8:30pm 50 & over $40

ADULTS & SENIORS

A variety of adult and senior classes will be offered in early March. For class descriptions and to register online visit us at: http://www.liveandplayvisalia.com .

Basic Web Design #5410 Th 3/3 – 4/7 7:00 – 8:30pm 18 & over $25

The Art of Photography #5406 Sa 3/12 – 4/16 9:00 – 11:00am 18 & over $40

Beginning & Intermediate Line Dancing #5388 – Beg Tu 3/1 – 4/5 6:00 – 7:00pm 18 & over $20 #5390 – Int Tu 3/1 – 4/5 7:15 – 8:15pm 18 & over $20

Conversational Spanish #5386 Th 3/10 – 4/28 6:00 – 7:00pm 18 & over $20

Tole Painting #5397 Th 3/3 – 3/31 10:00am – 1:00pm 55 & over $20

Basic Computer #5426 Tu 3/1 – 4/5 6:00 – 7:00pm 55 & over $20 #5427 Tu 3/1 – 4/5 7:15 – 8:15pm 55 & over $20

Watercolor #5400 W 3/9 – 4/27 1:00 – 4:00pm 55 & over $35

Ceramics #5394 Tu 3/1 – 3/29 10:00am – 12:00pm 55 & over $20

Oil Painting #5402 W 3/9 – 4/27 10:00am – 1:00pm 55 & over $35

Bocce Ball #5404 Tu & Thur 3/1 – 3/24 6 – 7pm 55 & over $10

PARK RENTALS

Are you looking for a great location for your next birthday party, picnic or corporate event? We have the perfect outdoor location for you! For more information contact 559-713-4365 or to view all park amenities visit our website at www.liveandplayvisalia.com . Park reservations are not accepted online.