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September 2019 · Fall · News Magazine and Activity Guide

COMMUNITY SERVICES

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS

LH TECHNOLOGY LIBRARY

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Walk-In 25555 Alicia Parkway Laguna Hills Community Center Laguna Hills, CA 92653 at 25555 Alicia Parkway 949.707.2699 [email protected] Phone-In Call (949) 707-2680, for credit card users Monday-Thursday: only 10am – 7pm Friday-Saturday: 9am-5pm Mail-In Sunday: Closed Make check payable to City of Laguna Hills, and mail it to: City of Laguna Hills Community Services 25555 Alicia Parkway Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Summer Registration begins The library offers computer tutoring on a one-to-one setting to learn Tuesday, August 13, 2019 skills from basic computer, email, internet, and Microsoft Word. Call • A $35 fee is charged on all returned or stop by to schedule a free session at your convenience! The library checks. has many programs for all ages. The library’s online calendar is available at: http://ocpl.org/libloc/lht/calendar • Visa, American Express, and MasterCard accepted. • If you need special accommodations for any of our activities, please notify staff 72 hours prior to the event at 949.707.2680. • Fees are subject to change. • Incomplete forms will not be processed which includes receipt of proper payment. • Prior to any participation in City of As you browse the Fall Class and Laguna Hills’ recreation activity, a signed Activity Schedule, be sure to note those programs designated with one of the and completed Registration Form and “Get Fit” logos. These programs are release and waiver is required. offered as part of the City’s Get Fit • All minor participants must be registered Campaign and are provided to support by parent or legal guardian (No your nutrition and exercise goals. exceptions). • Full refunds are issued for any class canceled by the City. Refund requests made prior to the start of any activity will The City of Laguna Hills supports the health and wellness of the be granted subject to a $5 service charge community through the provision of programs and facilities that promote per request. fitness and well-being. • Refund requests must be made prior to the second class meeting. No refund will be granted after that time. Special events, one day programs and The City of Laguna Hills conducts state criminal camps do not receive refunds unless background checks on all of its employees and contract instructors for all youth related recreational activity the participant’s spot is filled. Refund including its athletic programs. The City does not receive processing takes 3-4 weeks from the subsequent arrest notification information for employees date of the request. The City will mail all or contract instructors for whom criminal background refund checks. checks were requested. For more information on the City’s background check policy contact the Community Services Department at (949) 707-2680.

2 CITY VIEWS MAGAZINE · SEPTEMBER 2019 ACTIVITY GUIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS

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AUG 13 Fall Registration Begins SPECIAL EVENTS SEP 2 Community Center & Sports Complex Closed SEP6 Circle of Friends Pizza & Movie Night EARLY CHILDHOOD CULTURAL Circle of Friends Halloween Dance ARTS OCT 18 NOV 1 Circle of Friends Game Night EARLY CHILDHOOD PERSONAL NOV 11 Community Center & Sports Complex Closed DEVELOPMENT NOV 12 Winter Registration Begins NOV 28 & 29 Community Center & Sports Complex Closed CULTURAL ARTS DEC 7 Breakfast with Santa DEC 13 Circle of Friends Holiday Dinner Dance DANCE v SPORTS AND FITNESS STAY INFORMED If you’d like to receive email notifications with City Information or on upcoming classes, programs, and events please visit our website, CIRCLE OF FRIENDS www.lagunahillsca.gov. WE’RE ON FACEBOOK! SPORT LEAGUES Check us out! www.facebook.com/lagunahillscc

EXCURSIONS REGISTER EARLY FOR CLASSES! Help us avoid cancelling a class due to low enrollment… Remember to register early! EMERITUS

CITY VIEWS MAGAZINE · SEPTEMBER 2019 3 SPECIAL EVENTS CULTURAL ARTS

SPECIAL EVENTS

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa will be arriving at the Laguna Hills Community Center for a morning full of holiday fun! Join us for a special celebration complete with a scrumptious breakfast, photos with Santa, and holiday crafts! Children and adults must register/pay to attend this event. **Registration closes December 4th at 10pm**

DATES TIME DAY CLASS HOLIDAYS WITH MUSIC TOGETHER 12/7 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Sa 6918 Jingle those bells and deck the halls for a special Holiday Music Together class! Sing and dance to your favorite holiday songs with bells, shakers, Fee: Resident $10, Non-Resident $15 scarves, finger plays, and a holiday instrument jam session. Join us for Ages: All Ages juice, cookies, and holiday cheer! Parent participation is required. Location: LHCC Instructor: Community Services Staff DATES TIME DAY CLASS 12/4-12/11 9:15-10:00 AM W 6908 12/4-12/11 10:15-11:00 AM W 6909 12/7-12/14 10:45-11:30 AM Sa 6910 EARLY CHILDHOOD CULTURAL ARTS Fee: Resident $32, Non-Resident $37 Class Sessions: 2 Ages: 4 & under MUSIC TOGETHER Location: LHCC Here is your chance to experience a nationwide, research-based program Instructor: Elena Salisbury packed with songs, rhymes, dance and instrumental jam sessions! Outstanding teachers with early childhood and music experience will lead participants in a wonderful musical learning experience. Parent CHRISTMAS TUNES AND TALES participation is required. For more information, please visit www. Join us as we sing and play our way through Christmas carols and svmusictogether.net. Babies under 8 months may attend for free with holiday music. We’ll use jungle bells, instruments, a parachute and registered sibling. A $42 material fee is due to the instructor at the first more as we sing about Rudolph and Santa. We’ll also have time to class meeting. read a holiday story. Let’s get ready for “the most wonderful time of Free Trial: the year” together! Each registered child will receive a small gift. Parent participation is required. DATES TIME DAY CLASS 9/11 9:15-10:000 AM W 6907 DATES TIME DAY CLASS 10 week session: 12/19 9:30-10:25 AM Th 6827 Fee: Resident $15, Non-Resident $17 DATES TIME DAY CLASS Ages: 2-4 9/18-11/20 9:15-10:00 AM W 6904 Location: LHCC 9/18-11/20 10:15-11:00 AM W 6905 Instructor: Vivian Stapleton 9/21-11/23 10:45-11:30 AM Sa 6906 Fee: Resident $165, Non-Resident $170 Ages: 4 & under Location: LHCC Instructor: Elena Salisbury

Help us avoid cancelling a class due to low enrollment…Remember to register REGISTER EARLY early! For details on how to register for FOR CLASSES! classes, see the sample registration form at the front of the brochure.

4 CITY VIEWS MAGAZINE · SEPTEMBER 2019 SPECIAL EVENTS CULTURAL ARTS

CULTURAL ARTS

BEGINNING UKULELE Just one strum of the ukulele brings on a smile. Enjoy learning how to play the world’s easiest string instrument in a supportive small group setting. This class will provide all the fundamentals to be able to play songs on your own. Learn simple chords, easy ,melodies, strum styles, finger picking and a wide assortment of great songs. Ron Gorman has been teaching music classes for the City of Laguna Hills for the past 14 years. Bring your own Ukulele to class and let’s have fun! EARLY CHILDHOOD PERSONAL No Class 11/11 DEVELOPMENT DATES TIME DAY CLASS 10/21-11/18 4:00-5:00 PM M 6911 ETIQUETTE FACTORY Fee: Resident $80, Non-Resident $85 Our exclusive program helps children understand why integrity, respect, Class Sessions: 4 empathy, and charity help our lives both personally and professionally. Over 50 different etiquette skills are taught using games, role play, Ages: 10 & older props, music, stories, and kind discussion. Some of the skills included Location: LHCC are: Introductions, Dining Etiquette, Kindness, Tact, Conversation, Being Instructor: Ron Gorman a Guest, A Clean Mouth, Sincere Apologies and so much more! A $20 material fee is due to the instructor at the first class meeting which includes the Campers Gift Set. BEGINNING GUITAR Playing the guitar is an enjoyable and relaxing way to enrich your DATES TIME DAY CLASS life with music. Experience interaction with other beginning guitarists 9/9-10/14 4:30-6:30 PM M 6824 in a supportive small group environment. The aim of this class is to transform the novice into a self reliant musician. Learn to play chords, Fee: Resident $139, Non-Resident $144 fun melodies, strum styles and many popular songs. Instructor Ron Class Sessions: 6 Gorman has enjoyed teaching this class for the City of Laguna Hills Ages: 5-12 for the past 14 years. Have a blast and bring your own guitar to class. Location: LHCC No Class 11/11 Instructor: The Etiquette Factory DATES TIME DAY CLASS PLAYTIME! 10/21-11/18 5:00-6:00 PM M 6912 Fee: Resident $80, Non-Resident $85 Fun time, game time, craft time, PLAYTIME! Join us for days of fun- filled activities from music, arts and crafts, sports, and games. This Class Sessions: 4 program is designed for lively little people and packed full of activities Ages: 10 & older that initiate creativity, stimulate the imagination and encourage Location: LHCC making new friends. Please send a sack lunch with your child each day. Instructor: Ron Gorman Participants must be potty trained. No peanut products allowed in this class. *No class 11/28. BEYOND BEGINNING UKULELE DATES TIME DAY CLASS By pass the beginner instruction and get right into learning more great 10/8-12/12 11:30 AM-2:00 PM TuTh 6919 songs. This class is designed for those who already know how to read Fee: Resident $175, Non-Resident $180 chord diagrams and tablature. Students must bring their own ukulele to class. Ages: 3-5 No Class 11/27 Location: LHCC Instructor: Community Services Staff DATES TIME DAY CLASS 11/20-12/18 5:00-6:00 PM W 6913 Fee: Resident $80, Non-Resident $85 Class Sessions: 4 Ages: 10 & older Location: LHCC Instructor: Ron Gorman

CITY VIEWS MAGAZINE · SEPTEMBER 2019 5 DANCE DANCE

INTERMEDIATE HOLIDAY SONGS CLASS Learn to play your favorite holiday songs in this new, once a year class. If you can read chord diagrams, standard notation or tablature, nothing else better will get you in the holiday spirit. Enjoy a sense of community with these secular holiday songs. Students can bring their own guitar, ukulele, bass guitar or keyboard to class. No Class 11/27

DATES TIME DAY CLASS 11/20-12/18 6:00-7:00 PM W 6914 STEP 1: Fee: Resident $80, Non-Resident $85 Sign up and hold your classes through FDS’s Online portal Class Sessions: 4 • Create a FDS parent account and sign up for your specific classes at Ages: 10 & older dancestudio-pro.com/online/fds Location: LHCC Instructor: Ron Gorman STEP 2: Pay for tuition through the City of Laguna Hills • Register and pay the total tuition for the number of classes you’ve selected to the City of Laguna Hills. See chart below for tuition and class codes. Separate registrations are required for each family DANCE member. Additional family members enjoy discounted rates.

FOUNDATIONS DANCE STUDIO The school year is divided into 6 week sessions for payment purposes, however, our curriculum builds from August through June and classes Foundations Dance Studio offers a unique dance program for children are continuous and ongoing. ages Preschool through Middle School. In addition to providing technically sound dance training we believe in developing multiple aspects of the growing child beyond just the physical. Through the We’re happy to answer any questions regarding our program. medium of dance, we enhance a child’s capacity for compassion and Email: [email protected] (quickest method of contact) empathy by providing them with early exposure to service. By engaging Phone: 949-403-9712 with service organizations in our community our students have the Website: foundationsdancestudio.com opportunity to understand their potential to make a positive personal impact, first-hand. We also work to help children increase their focus Instagram: @foundations_dance_stuido and overall sense of well being by artfully infusing very basic yoga FB business page: facebook.com/foundationsdancestudio practices into all of our dance classes. Session 1 NEW STUDENT SPECIAL! August 26th – October 4th Brand new students are invited to try their first six week session for No Class 9/2 $60! New Student Special One class per week $60 We offer two optional annual performances during the school year for your child to shine on stage. FIRST FAMILY MEMBER Classes per week: THE SEASON OF GIVING SHOWCASE One $96 #6872 Our holiday showcase is full of charm and good cheer. It’s a low key, Two $180 #6873 no-stress event and no costume purchase is required. Participation is optional and it is a non-City sponsored event. Three $252 #6874 Four $312 #6875 JUNE PAWformance Enrolled students are eligible to participate in our annual PAWformance. SIBLINGS Our year end showcase required that students remain in classes Classes per week: throughout the school year. To participate, a costume purchase is One $82 #6876 required. Participation is optional and it is a non-City sponsored event. Two $153 #6877 For details on what the event involves (hint: puppies), please visit our Three $214 #6878 website. Four $265 #6879

HOW TO REGISTER Session 2 Registration is a two step process. Parents must sign up online via FDS’s online studio registration portal. This holds your child’s place in October 7th – November 15th their selected class. FDS does not collect tuition through their portal. To No Class 10/31 & 11/11 pay tuition for the total number of classes you’ve chosen, families must complete registration through the City of Laguna Hills.

6 CITY VIEWS MAGAZINE · SEPTEMBER 2019 DANCE DANCE

BALLET+ The art of classical ballet will enhance your child’s coordination, grace and confidence. Our caring instruction helps your child acquire the fundamentals needed to grow their technique throughout the year. Dress Code: Black or Turquoise leotard, pink tights & pink leather ballet slippers. Matching dance skirts are optional. Hair in a bun. +all of our dance classes artfully integrate very basic yoga practices to help children increase their focus and sense of well being

FIRST FAMILY MEMBER TIME AGES DAY Classes per week: 4:15-5:00 PM 5-6 M One $96 #6880 4:30-5:15 PM 5-6 W Two $180 #6881 5:00-6:00 PM 7-8 M Three $252 #6882 6:00-7:00 PM 9+ M Four $312 #6883 Location: LHCC SIBLINGS Instructor: Foundations Dance Studio Classes per week: One $82 #6884 Two $153 #6885 JAZZ & HIP HOP+ COMBO CLASS Your dancer’s confidence and coordination will grow in this Three $214 #6886 upbeat introduction to the fundamentals of both jazz and Four $265 #6887 hip hop. Class is split into 30 minutes of each genre, giving students their basic skills in both dance styles. Dress Code: Black or Session 3 Turquoise leotard, long black jazz pants & tan jazz shoes Bring sneakers November 18th – January 17th to change into for hip hop. Hair in a pony tail or bun. No Class 11/25-11/29 & 12/23-1/5 +all of our dance classes artfully integrate very basic yoga practices to help children increase their focus and sense of well being TIME AGES DAY FIRST FAMILY MEMBER 3:30-4:30 PM 5-6 W Classes per week: 3:30-4:30 PM 6-7 TH One $96 #6888 Location: LHCC Two $180 #6889 Instructor: Foundations Dance Studio Three $252 #6890 Four $312 #6891 JAZZ II+ Jazz II continues to build on students previous dance training SIBLINGS and helps them refine their technique. Dress Code: Black or Classes per week: Turquoise leotard, long black jazz pants & tan jazz shoes. Hair One $82 #6892 in a pony tail or bun. Two $153 #6893 +all of our dance classes artfully integrate very basic yoga practices to Three $214 #6894 help children increase their focus and sense of well being. Four $265 #6895 TIME AGE DAY PRESCHOOL BALLET+ 4:15-5:15 PM* 8-9 T Our Preschool classes introduce the very young dancer to 6:00-7:00 PM* 9+ T the beauty of ballet by providing the perfect blend of basic *requires instructor approval and placement steps and gentle guidance. Our developmentally appropriate Location: LHCC approach integrates a variety of props, dance-related games and Instructor: Foundations Dance Studio different themes to engage our youngest students. Dress Code: Any color leotard and tights, pink leather ballet slippers. +all of our dance classes artfully integrate very basic yoga practices to help children increase their focus and sense of well being

TIME AGES DAY 3:30-4:15 PM 3-4 M 5:15-6:00 PM 3-4 W 4:30-5:15 PM 3-4 TH 9:30-10:15 AM 3-4 F Location: LHCC Instructor: Foundations Dance Studio

CITY VIEWS MAGAZINE · SEPTEMBER 2019 7 DANCE SPORTS/FITNESS

LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY+ I Lyrical/Contemporary combines the basics of ballet with the freedom of jazz to create an emotive, story-telling style of dance helping dancers express themselves with grace and confidence. Dress Code: Black or Turquoise leotard, long black jazz pants & tan jazz shoes. Hair in a pony tail or bun. +all of our dance classes artfully integrate very basic yoga practices to help children increase their focus and sense of well being. BELLY DANCING TIME AGE DAY An introduction to the art of Belly Dancing. From beginning 5:15-6:15 PM 7-8 TH muscle isolations and hip shimmies to advanced technique 6:15-7:15 PM* 9+ TH and choreography, these courses cover it all! You will enjoy *requires instructor approval and placement this great overall workout in a fun, supportive atmosphere. Wear Location: LHCC comfortable Instructor: Foundations Dance Studio Intro:

HIP HOP I DATES TIME DAY CLASS 9/15-10/13 12:30-1:30 PM Su 6859 Kids will have a blast with our age appropriate hip hop class. Dancers build rhythm and coordination with choreography 10/27-11/24 12:30-1:30 PM Su 6860 tailored specifically for youth. Dress Code: Sweatpants/ Fee: Resident $65, Non-Resident $70 leggings, t-shirt and sneakers. Hair in pony tail or bun. Class Sessions: 5 +all of our dance classes artfully integrate very basic practices to help children increase their focus and sense of well being. Level I: DATES TIME DAY CLASS TIME AGE DAY 9/15-11/24 1:30-2:30 PM Su 6861 3:30-4:15 PM 7-10 T Fee: Resident $130, Non-Resident $135 Location: LHCC Class Sessions: 10 Instructor: Foundations Dance Studio No Class 10/20

COMPANY REHEARSALS & TECH Level II: Dress Code: Black or Turquoise leotard, long black pants & tan DATES TIME DAY CLASS jazz shoes. Hair in pony tail or bun. 9/15-11/24 2:30-3:30 PM Su 6862 TIME DAY Fee: Resident $130, Non-Resident $135 C l a s s 5:15-6:00 PM T Sessions: 10 *by invitation only No Class 10/20 Location: LHCC Instructor: Foundations Dance Studio Level III: DATES TIME DAY CLASS CLOG DANCE 9/15-11/24 3:30-4:30 PM Su 6863 Clogging is a type of folk dance in which the dancer’s shoes Fee: Resident $130, Non-Resident $135 percussively hits the floor by striking the heel and/or toe Class Sessions: 10 creating rhythms usually to the downbeat of many different Ages: 10 & older genres of music. Location: LHCC Instructor: Tina Elkins DATES TIME DAY SESSIONS FEE CLASS No Class 10/20 9/4-9/25 8:00-10:00 PM W 4 $28/$33 6922 9/25 8:00-10:00 PM W 1 $7/$9 6923 10/2-10/30 8:00-10:00 PM W 5 $35/$40 6924 10/30 8:00-10:00 PM W 1 $7/$9 6925 11/6-11/20 8:00-10:00 PM W 3 $21/$26 6926 Ages: 6 & older Location: LHCC Instructor: John Habash

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DATES TIME DAY ONGOING 12:00 PM-2:00 PM TUTH 1:00-5:00 PM SAT Fee: $2 Ages: 18 & older Location: LHCC Instructor: Community Services Staff

PICKLEBALL SPORTS AND FITNESS Pickleball is a racquet sport that incorporates elements of badminton and tennis for two to four players, who use hand- held paddles to hit a perforated plastic ball over the net. It’s an easy-to-learn game that is played on a court similar to a tennis CHILDREN & TEEN OPEN GYM BASKETBALL court, but half the size. Pickleball is fun for family and friends of all ages Open gym basketball is free of charge to those ages 17 and and levels of activity. Participants must purchase an annual Pickleball under. A parent or guardian must complete a registration pass and complete a registration form at the front desk prior to any form at the front counter prior to children accessing the play. Don’t want to pay for an annual pass? No problem, you may gymnasium. Children under 9 years of age must be accompanied by a purchase a 1-day pass with exact change. parent or guardian. Annual Membership:

DATES TIME DAY DATES TIME DAY ONGOING 12:00-2:00 PM SU ONGOING 6:00-9:00 PM MTH 2:00-4:00 PM M-FR 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM TUW Fee: Free Fee: Resident $35, Non-Resident $40 Ages: 17 & under Location: LHCC 1-Day Guest Pass: DATES TIME DAY ONGOING 6:00-9:00 PM MTH ADULT OPEN GYM BASKETBALL 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM TUW Participants must purchase an annual gym pass and complete Fee: $2 a registration form at the front counter prior to accessing the Ages: 18& older gymnasium. Location: LHCC Instructor: Community Services Staff DATES TIME DAY ONGOING 2:00 PM-6:00 PM SU HIKING CLUB 6:30 PM- 9:30 PM FRI The Hiking Club is a series of hikes that explore various Fee: Resident $30, Non-Resident $35 wilderness areas in the Orange County area. The hikes are Ages: 18 & older held at intermediate level hiking pace and encounter a more Location: LHCC challenging variety of terrain, including hills with distances of 3-7 miles. Participants should wear sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots, be ADULT TABLE TENNIS prepared for plenty of sunshine and bring water to drink. Community Services Staff will provide transportation from the Laguna Hills Participants must purchase an annual Table Tennis pass and Community Center to each of the trail-heads. Call (949) 707-2680 for complete a registration form at the front desk prior to any more information. SCHEDULE: 9/21: Caspers Wilderness Park-Juaneno play. Don’t want to pay for the annual pass? No problem, you Trail; 10/12: San Clemente Trails- Christianitos South; 10/26: Laguna may pay a day use fee of $2 per day to play instead, but must have Coast Wilderness- Little Sycamore & North Stagecoach Trails Loop; 11/9: exact change . Players must provide their own paddle and balls. Player O’Neill Regional Park-Live Oak Trail; 11/23: Peters Canyon Regional Park- rules are available upon request. Loop Trail. Annual Membership:

DATES TIME DAY CLASS DATES TIME DAY 9/21, 10/12, 8:00AM-12:00PM 10/26 Sa 6805 ONGOING 12:00 PM-2:00 PM TUTH 10/26 11/9, 11/23 1:00-5:00 PM SAT Fee: Resident $40, Non-Resident $45 Fee: Resident $35, Non-Resident $40 Class Sessions: 5 1-Day Guest Pass: Ages: 18 & older Location: LHCC Instructor: Community Services Staff

CITY VIEWS MAGAZINE · SEPTEMBER 2019 9 SPORTS/FITNESS SPORTS/FITNESS

DAY HIKE AT MORGAN TRAIL Hike 5.5 miles there and back on the Morgan Trail just pass the Tenaja Falls Trailhead. Located off South Main Divide on the Celeveland National Forest, Morgan Trail crosses the northern edge of the San Mateo Canyon Wilderness. The hike is considered to be moderately easy and will encounter a variety of terrain, including hills. Be sure to dress in layers, bring plenty of water, some snacks and a sack lunch, wear good footwear, and sun protection. Participants meet at the Laguna Hills Community Center where City Staff will provide transportation to the trail-head. Call (949) 707-2680 for more INTERMEDIATE (Ages 6-18): information. No refunds or transfers for this event. DATES TIME DAY CLASS 9/3-9/28 6:00-7:00 PM TuTh 6816 DATES TIME DAY CLASS 9:30-10:30 AM Sat 10/19 7:00 AM-3:00 PM Sa 6806 10/1-10/31 6:00-7:00 PM TuTh 6819 Fee: Resident $20, Non-Resident $25 9:30-10:30 AM Sat Ages: 0-& older 11/2-11/30 6:00-7:00 PM TuTh 6822 Location: LHCC 9:30-10:30 AM Sat Instructor: Community Services Staff Fee: Resident $75, Non-Resident $80 DAY HIKE OAK GLEN PRESERVE & APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL ALL LEVELS (Ages 19 & older) DATES TIME DAY CLASS Hike within the Wildlands Conservancy’s Oak Glen Preserve on 9/3-9/28 7:00-9:00 PM TuTh 6817 a 4.8 mile loop hike. Please note: there is a strenuous out and back trail to a dramatic overlook, Preserve Point. Hike has an elevation 10:30-11:30 AM Sat gain of 1,100 ft and considered moderate in difficulty. After hiking the 10/1-10/31 7:00-9:00 PM TuTh 6820 trail, we will visit the neighboring Riley’s at Los Rios Rancho Apple 10:30-11:30 AM Sat Farm. Participants should wear sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots, be 11/2-11/30 7:00-9:00 PM TuTh 6823 prepared for plenty of sunshine and bring snacks, lunch and water to 10:30-11:30 AM Sat have during the hike. Participants meet at the Laguna Hills Community Fee: Resident $115, Non-Resident $120 Center where City staff will provide transportation to the trailhead. Call Location: LHCC (949) 707-2680 for more information. No refunds or transfers for this event. Instructor: Dale Eisenberg

DATES TIME DAY CLASS FUTURE STARS TENNIS 11/30 7:00 AM-5:30 PM Sa 6808 For kids just starting to play. Class focuses on the basics like Fee: Resident $30, Non-Resident $35 ground strokes, some serving and lots of hand eye coordination work. This class uses lighter and lower compression balls to Ages: 10 & older optimize and accelerate your child’s learning and make tennis more Location: LHCC Instructor: Community Services Staff DATES TIME DAY SESSIONS FEE CLASS 9/9-9/23 3:00-3:450 PM M 3 $45/$50 6832 AIKIDO 9/30-10/21 3:00-3:45 PM M 4 $60/$65 6833 Aikido is a modern Japanese form of self defense that 10/28-11/18 3:00-3:45 PM M 3 $45/$50 6834 advocates harmony over conflict. Students of Aikido learn Ages: 4-5 self confidence, balance, awareness and mastery of their Location: Mackenzie Park Tennis Courts own bodies. Classes include games and activities that promote Instructor: Wyatt Russell & Staff cooperation, discipline, and coordination. Adults are welcome to train with their families. Ranks and belt testing available-additional fees and membership requires. Please see instructor about uniform pricing and RISING STARS TENNIS sizing. *NO CLASS 11/28. Also for new kids to tennis. This class focuses on teaching the BEGINNING (Ages 6-18): fundamentals of ground strokes, serves, volleys and footwork skills. This class uses lighter and lower compression balls to optimize and accelerate your child’s learning and make tennis fun a DATES TIME DAY CLASS 9/3-9/28 5:00-6:00 PM TuTh 6815 9:30-10:30 AM Sat DATES TIME DAY SESSIONS FEE CLASS 9/9-9/23 3:45-4:45 PM M 3 $59/$64 6835 10/1-10/31 5:00-6:00 PM TuTh 6818 9/30-10/21 3:45-4:45 PM M 4 $78/$83 6836 9:30-10:30 AM Sat 10/28-11/18 3:45-4:45 PM M 3 $59/$64 6837 11/2-11/30 5:00-6:00 PM TuTh 6821 Ages: 6-7 9:30-10:30 AM Sat Location: Mackenzie Park Tennis Courts Fee: Resident $75, Non-Resident $80 Instructor: Wyatt Russell & Staff

10 CITY VIEWS MAGAZINE · SEPTEMBER 2019 SPORTS/FITNESS SPORTS/FITNESS

ADULT TENNIS- LEARN TO RALLY (BEGINNER TENNIS) If you have never played before, now it the time. In this class you will learn the basics of tennis and better yet you will be rallying in just the first class. For more information please visit WRTennis.com.

DATES TIME DAY SESSIONS FEE CLASS 9/9-9/23 7:30-8:30 PM M 3 $59/$64 6850 TENNIS STARS 9/30-10/21 7:30-8:30 PM M 4 $78/$83 6851 10/28-11/18 7:30-8:30 PM M 3 $59/$64 6852 For kids who have moved up from Rising Stars Tennis or who are newer to tennis. This class works on ensuring kids are Ages: 18 & older ready for match play by reinforcing proper stroke production, Location: Mackenzie Park Tennis Courts footwork and basic strategy concepts. This class uses lighter and lower Instructor: Wyatt Russell & Staff com ADULT TENNIS- ADVANCED BEGINNER DATES TIME DAY SESSIONS FEE CLASS This class is perfect if you haven’t played in a few years or 9/5-9/26 3:00-4:00 PM Th 4 $78/$83 6838 you are just getting the hang of things. Ill help you further 10/3-10/24 3:00-4:00 PM Th 4 $78/$83 6839 your fundamental skills so your consistency and shot making 10/31-11/21 3:00-4:00 PM Th 4 $78/$83 6840 percentages increase to higher levels. For more information please visit Ages: 8-10 WRTennis.com. Location: Mackenzie Park Tennis Courts Instructor: Wyatt Russell & Staff DATES TIME DAY SESSIONS FEE CLASS 9/9-9/23 6:00-7:30 PM M 3 $87/$92 6853 ALL STAR TENNIS 9/30-10/21 6:00-7:30 PM M 4 $116/$121 6854 10/28-11/18 6:00-7:30 PM M 3 $87/$92 6855 For kids with more than 1 year of experience. This class reinforces the skills learned in previous classes. Players will Ages: 18 & older use green balls on a full court to help them prepare for play Location: Mackenzie Park Tennis Courts with a full compression ball. For more information please visit WRTennis. Instructor: Wyatt Russell & Staff com. ADULT TENNIS- INTERMEDIATE DATES TIME DAY SESSIONS FEE CLASS Perfect for more experienced players with a 3.0-3.5 rating. 9/9-9/23 4:45-6:00 PM M 3 $73/$78 6841 We’ll work on refining strokes as I introduce modern concepts, 9/5-9/26 4:00-5:00 PM Th 4 $78/$83 6842 with proven techniques. Together we’ll discuss and implement 9/30-10/21 4:45-6:00 PM M 4 $97/$102 6843 doubles and singles strategies for smarter play and decision making 10/3-10/24 4:00-5:00 PM Th 4 $78/$83 6844 during points. 10/28-11/18 4:45-6:00 PM M 3 $73/$78 6845 10/31-11/21 4:00-5:00 PM Th 4 $78/$83 6846 DATES TIME DAY SESSIONS FEE CLASS Ages: 8-11 9/5-9/26 7:00-8:30 PM Th 4 $116/$121 6856 Location: Mackenzie Park Tennis Courts 10/3-10/24 7:00-8:30 PM Th 4 $116/$121 6857 Instructor: Wyatt Russell & Staff 10/31-11/21 7:00-8:30 PM Th 4 $116/$121 6858 Ages: 18 & older Location: Mackenzie Park Tennis Courts TIER 1 TENNIS Instructor: Wyatt Russell & Staff Perfect for kids that are ready for full court play with a full compression ball. For more information please visit WRTennis. BASICS OF SKATEBOARDING: BEGINNING com. A hands-on camp designed to bring children together within the community. Children develop and enhance their DATES TIME DAY SESSIONS FEE CLASS skateboarding skills while creating friendships. A $10 material 9/5-9/26 5:30-7:00 PM Th 4 $116/$121 6847 fee is due to the instructor at the first class meeting. *NO CLASS 9/14 10/3-10/24 5:30-7:00 PM Th 4 $116/$121 6848 10/31-11/21 5:30-7:00 PM Th 4 $116/$121 6849 DATES TIME DAY SESSIONS FEE CLASS Ages: 11-17 9/7-9/28 9:00-11:00 AM Sa 3 $113/$118 6830 Location: Mackenzie Park Tennis Courts 10/5-10/26 9:00-11:00 AM Sa 4 $150/$155 6831 Instructor: Wyatt Russell & Staff Ages: 3-12 Location: LHCC Instructor: Matt Sheridan

CITY VIEWS MAGAZINE · SEPTEMBER 2019 11 CIRCLE OF FRIENDS EXCURSIONS

GENTLE YOGA Gentle Yoga’s calming restorative stretches will help heal and release stress, and physical tension, with an emphasis on deep yoga breathing and relaxation. Pre-registration required. *NO CLASS 11/27.

DATES TIME DAY CLASS 9/11-12/4 6:00-7:30 PM W 6829 Fee: Resident $174, Non-Resident $179 Class Sessions: 12 Ages: 14 & older CIRCLE OF FRIENDS GAME NIGHT Location: LHCC Invite a friend and join us for a fun night of games at the Laguna Hills Instructor: Angie Knight Community Center! We will have a variety of games to choose from or bring your favorite one from home!

DATES TIME DAY CLASS CIRCLE OF FRIENDS 11/1 6:30-8:30 PM F 6917 Fee: $5 The Circle of Friends program is for individuals with disabilities who are Ages: 13 & older age thirteen and older. Activities are designed to foster social skills, Location: LHCC increase leisure opportunities and create friendships while enhancing Instructor: Community Services Staff developmental needs for teens and adults of all abilities. Programs include movie nights, local excursions, social dances and more! To be added to our Circle of Friends quarterly newsletter or to find out more about the program, please call (949) 707-2683.

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS PIZZA AND MOVIE NIGHT SPORTS LEAGUES Invite a friend and join us for a fun night of pizza and a movie at the Laguna Hills Community Center! Please RSVP in advance to (949) 707- 2683. ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUE Registration for Basketball is on site. For more information please call (949) 707-2690 DATES TIME DAY CLASS Open League 9/6 6:30-9:00 PM F 6915 Fee: $5 Ages: 13 & older DATES TIME DAY Location: LHCC 9/12 – 11/14 6:30, 7:30, 8:30P TH Fee: $325 Instructor: Community Services Staff $30 officials fee per game per team CIRCLE OF FRIENDS HALLOWEEN DANCE Ages 18 & older

Wear your favorite costume and come dance the night away at the Circle of Friends Halloween Dance! Bring a friend and join us for an exciting evening at the Laguna Hills Community Center. Please RSVP in FUTSAL ADULT LEAGUE advance at (949) 707-2683. Registration for Coed Futsal is on site. For more information please call (949) 707-2690 DATES TIME DAY CLASS Coed League 10/18 7:00-9:00 PM F 6916 Fee: $5 DATES TIME DAY Ages: 13 & older 9/10 – 11/12 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 TU Location: LHCC League fee: $200 $10 per game per team officials fee Instructor: Community Services Staff

Help us avoid cancelling a class due to low REGISTER EARLY enrollment…Remember to register early! For details on how to register for classes, FOR CLASSES! see the sample registration form at the front of the brochure.

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12 CITY VIEWS MAGAZINE · SEPTEMBER 2019 CIRCLE OF FRIENDS EXCURSIONS

SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL Registration for Softball is on site. For more information please call (949) 707-2690 Men’s “D” Dates: 9/9 – 11/18 Monday CHILDREN’S BIRTHDAY PARTY PROGRAM Men’s “D+” Let us help with your 3-10 years olds next birthday party! Community Services Staff will provide cake, ice cream. Dates: 9/10 – 11/19 Tuesday pizza, and decorations for up to 24 children and adults, and lead fun activities for the kids while you sit back and enjoy Men’s “D” the celebration. Party times are available on Saturdays Dates: 9/11 – 11/20 Wednesday from 12:00-2:00 pm in either the Community Center’s Class- room or outside at the Picnic Shelter. Call (949) 707-2680 for details. Coed Dates: 9/12 – 11/21 Thursday

League Fee: $350 EXCURSION TO AHL HOCKEY GAME: GULLS BATTLE $15 per game Umpire fee. REIGN AT HONDA CENTER Hop on the van to Honda Center for the Ducks Hockey Club’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate San Diego Gulls that will host the Ontario Reign (Kings AHL affiliate) in a preseason contest. Seating is first-come, first-served and the puck drops at 7pm. Participants meet at the Laguna EXCURSIONS Hills Community Center where City staff will provide transportation. Call (949) 707-2680 for more information. No refunds or transfers for this event. EXCURSION TO UNION STATION & OLVERA STREET Join the group on the van for a docent-led tour of the historic Union DATES TIME DAY CLASS Station in downtown Los Angeles. Bring plenty of water, snacks and a 10/7 5:00-10:30 PM M 6811 sack lunch to picnic or purchase at local food vendors while exploring Fee: Resident $20, Non-Resident $25 Olvera Street on your own. Participants meet at the Laguna Hills Ages: All Ages Community Center where City staff will provide transportation. Call (949) 707-2680 for more information. No refunds or transfers for this Location: Meet at LHCC event. Instructor: Community Services Staff

DATES TIME DAY CLASS EXCURSION TO COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SDSU HOSTS 9/14 8:00 AM-5:30 PM Sa 6809 WYOMING Fee: Resident $40, Non-Resident $45 Let’s head south in the van to support the San Diego State Aztecs as they host the University of Wyoming Cowboys, kickoff starts at 7:30 Ages: All Ages PM. Participants meet at the Laguna Hills Community Center where Location: Meet at LHCC City staff will provide transportation. Call (949) 707-2680 for more Instructor: Community Services Staff information. No refunds or transfers for this event.

DATES TIME DAY CLASS 10/12 4:00-10:30 PM Sa 6812 Fee: Resident $35, Non-Resident $40 Ages: All Ages Location: Meet at LHCC Instructor: Community Services Staff

CITY VIEWS MAGAZINE · SEPTEMBER 2019 13 EMERITUS EMERITUS

EXCURSION TO EL CAJON’S OKTOBERFEST Throw on your lederhosen and dirndl and head down south with is for the day to experience El Cajon’s Oktoberfest filled with German foods, beers, traditional music, games and contests. Hosted by the German- American Societies of San Diego expect live entertainment direct from Germany bu the Die Guggenbach Buam to provide Oompah music to dance and sing along. Bring a sack lunch or purchase from onsite concessions. Participants meet at the Laguna Hills Community Center where City Staff will provide transportation. Call (949) 707-2680 for more information. No refunds or transfers for this event. EMERITUS DATES TIME DAY CLASS 10/5 9:45 AM-10:00 PM Sa 6810 Fee: Resident $35, Non-Resident $40 SADDLEBACK COLLEGE SENIOR EMERITUS Ages: All Ages PROGRAM Location: Meet at LHCC These classes are sponsored by Saddleback College Emeritus Program and held in the gymnasium at the Laguna Hills Community Center; the Instructor: Community Services Staff gymnasium is not air conditioned. To register or for more information, please call the Emeritus Institute at (949) 582-4835 or visit www. EXCURSION TO HUNTINGTON LIBRARY saddleback.edu/emeritus. Let us do the driving, as the van heads to the Huntington Library in San Marino, CA. Visit the library and on your own pace explore the impressive The following classes meet 8/19-12/18: art collection, including some by European and American masters, along DAY CLASS TIME with rare manuscripts such as an original Gutenberg Bible. Don’t miss MW Yoga 9:00-9:50 AM walking through the botanical garden. Bring a sack lunch to picnic in designated areas adjacent to the parking lot at purchase from onsite MW Aerobic Exercise 10:00-10:50 AM food service options. Participants meet at the Laguna Hills Community MW Sequential Stretching 11:00-11:50 AM Center where City Staff will provide transportation. Call (949) 707-2680 TuTh Sequential Stretching 8:30-9:20 AM for more information. No refunds or transfers for this event. TuTh Pilates Conditioning 9:30-10:45 AM T Yoga 11:00 AM-12:50 PM DATES TIME DAY CLASS Fri Beginning Tai Chi 8:15-10:05 AM 11/7 9:00 AM-5:30 PM Th 6813 Fri Sequential Stretching 10:30 AM-12:20 PM Fee: Resident $30, Non-Resident $35 Ages: 50 & older Ages: All Ages Location: LHCC Location: Meet at LHCC Instructor: Community Services Staff SADDLEBACK COLLEGE ART 41X: ART MEDIA STUDIES EXCURSION TO OLD TOWN SAN DIEGO DURING ‘DIA Students engage in introductory activities in mixed media drawing, DE LOS MUERTOS’ painting, printmaking and related 2-D art forms. Material fee of $10 Venture with us to Old Town San Diego’s celebration of Dia de los payable at registration. To register or for more information, please call Muertos. Partake in the experience of this celebration of the history, the Emeritus Institute at (949) 582-4835 or visit www.saddleback.edu/ culture, and heritage in the region that honors one of its most emeritus. important holidays. Bring a sack lunch or purchase while exploring Old Town San Diego. Participants meet at the Laguna Hills Community DATES TIME DAY Center where City staff will provide transportation. Call (949) 707-2680 8/19-12/16 11:30 AM-2:35 PM M for more information. No refunds or transfers for this event. Ages: 50 & older Location: LHCC DATES TIME DAY CLASS 11/2 8:45 AM-6:00 PM Sa 6814 Fee: Resident $30, Non-Resident $35 Ages: All Ages Location: Meet at LHCC Instructor: Community Services Staff

Join us for Oscar Wilde’s endlessly entertaining comedy “THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST”. The show takes the Laguna Hills Community Center’s stage September 21-30, 2018.

TICKETS GO ON SALE AUGUST 14TH. WE’RE ON FACEBOOK! Details at www.lagunanigueltheatre.org. Check us out! www.facebook.com/lagunahillscc

14 CITY VIEWS MAGAZINE · SEPTEMBER 2019 EMERITUS EMERITUS

SADDLEBACK COLLEGE ART 58X: BEGINNING WATERCOLOR Basic methods of applying watercolor; washes, color mixing, and brush technique. The spontaneity of transparent watercolor will be stressed and explored. Materials fee of $5 payable at registration. To register or for more information, please call (949) 582-4835 or visit www. saddleback.edu/emeritus.

DATES TIME DAY Saddleback College SPAN 231X: Intermediate Practical Spanish 8/23-12/13 1:45-4:50 PM F Further the fundamentals of communicative competence in practical Spanish for the older adult. Focuses on listening, comprehension and Ages: 50 & older speaking. Reading and writing skills will be expanded. To register or for more information, please call (949) 582-4835 or visit www.saddleback. Location: LHCC edu/emeritus.

DATES TIME DAY CLASS 8/20-12/17 9:00-10:50 AM Tu 6865 Ages: 50 & older Location: LHCC

SADDLEBACK COLLEGE BIO226X: BIRDS OF THE WORLD Discussion topics will include bird ancestry, evolution, systematics, distribution, topography, behavior (song, territory, migration) and techniques of the field identification of birds. Designed for the older adult who wish to actively participate in a course outdoors, including field trips to local sites. To register or for more information, please call (949) 582-4835 or visit www.saddleback.edu/emeritus.

DATES TIME DAY 8/21-12/18 1:00-3:50 PM W Ages: 50 & older Location: LHCC

SADDLEBACK COLLEGE ART 59X: INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED WATERCOLOR Rec Prep: ART 58X. Utilizing and incorporating color mixing in a broader palette for washes, glazing, and spontaneous interpretation of the subject matter. An increasing emphasis will be placed on individual exploration with the medium. Materials fee of $5 payable at registration. Additional art supplies may be required. To register or for more information, please call the Emeritus Institute at (949) 582-4835 or visit www.saddleback.edu/emeritus.

DATES TIME DAY 8/21-12/18 1:30-4:20 PM W Ages: 50 & older Location: LHCC

REGISTER EARLY Help us avoid cancelling a class due to low enrollment…Remember to register early! For details on how to FOR CLASSES! register for classes, see the sample registration form at the front of the brochure.

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