CORTE MADERA LARKSPUR Parks and Recreation

FALL 2017 AGE-FRIENDLY CORTE MADERA, THIRD WED SPEAKER SERIES PRESENTED BY TWIN CITIES VILLAGE, CM PARKS AND RECREATION & AGE-FRIENDLY SOLUTIONS WEDNESDAYS, 1PM - 2:30PM • CENTRAL MARIN POLICE AUTHORITY COMMUNITY ROOM, 250 DOHERTY DR, LARKSPUR (Additional parking available in Piper Park or Rose Lane)

MAXIMIZE YOUR MEMORY • WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 Where did I leave my cell phone? What did I come in the kitchen for? Wasn’t I supposed to call someone this afternoon? While it’s true that certain brain changes are inevitable when it comes to aging, major memory problems are not one of them. Discover how to tell the difference between normal age-related forgetfulness and dementia, and learn a variety of strategies to improve your memory. Complimentary light refreshments. Presenter: Shannon Speaker, Family Care Associate, North Bay Alzheimer’s Association

JUNIOR UNITS: ANOTHER OPTION TO AGE IN PLACE • WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16 Local seniors want to stay in their own homes as they age. Come learn about Lilypad Homes, a non-profit organization dedicated to offering housing options by creating an additional living unit in your existing home. Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) are gaining popularity as an opportunity to have a live-in tenant, caregiver, relative, etc. use the unit, or live in the smaller space and rent out the remainder of your home to increase your income. Lilypad will explain what accessory dwelling units are, the new laws around them and financing options available. Complimentary light refreshments. Speaker: Rachel Ginis, Founding Director, Lilypad Homes

TAKE CONTROL OF THOSE FILES, CLOSETS, PILES & DRAWERS-FINALLY! • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 Given the tremendous growth in Marin’s aging baby boomer population, senior decluttering is a HOT topic. More often, relatives are left with the daunting task of clearing a house that contains decades of “treasures.” Spare your heirs this responsibility and sort through your home now. Organize your paperwork, and declutter your own house–or call in a professional! This month we feature an expert from multi-year Best of Marin award-winning Changing Places. They specialize in the precise business of moving and decluttering for clients who are downsizing, often after decades in the same home, and will give important pointers about the process. Even if you plan to remain in your current home, this presentation can help guide you through deciding what to keep, what to donate, and what to sell to make your surroundings more comfortable. Imagine how you’ll feel once that weight is lifted from your shoulders! Complimentary light refreshments. Speaker: Katie Carr, EVP, Changing Places

MEDICARE 101: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW WITHOUT WAITING ON HOLD • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Find your way through the Medicare maze. Get answers about your options and learn what benefits might be available to you. The differences between Medicare Advantage Plans and Supplemental/MediGap and understand enrollment periods. Weall have questions about Medicare; take advantage of this opportunity to get yours answered. Complimentary light refreshments. Speaker: Rozan Donals, Marin Representative for Scan Health Plan

CHAIR YOGA • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Curious about yoga, but not interested in getting up and down off the floor? This is an introductory class on chair yoga, designed for those who have difficulty maneuvering into traditional yoga positions. We will use standing and seated movements and stretching techniques that increase range of motion, improve posture, restore flexibility and increase breathing capacity. This is a fun and uplifting class that will leave you with a smile and an over all sense of well-being leave you with an over all sense of well-being. Speaker: Megan Scott, PhD Dr. Scott brings over 20 years training and practice in mind-body self-regulation techniques that promote self-healing and wellbeing.

The Twin Cities Village”One call does it all” Twin Cities Village, newest member of Marin Villages, is dedicated to building a community to better manage aging in Corte Madera and Larkspur; to remain independent in your own home and community. For further information, call 415.457.4633 or visit the Marin Village website at www.marinvillages.org TABLE OF CONTENTS

Trips...... 6 Book Swap Chess for Kids Travel Introduction Sutter Vna Flu Shots Amazing Science Costa Rica About Sutter-Care-at Home STEM Challenge with LEGO, Winter Spotlight on San Antonio The Ray Simpson Big Band Art with Harry River Rock Casino Kiki’s Fall Clay Magic Adults Activities...... 12-14 Youth Tennis Adult Open Gym at Neil Cummins Seniors...... 7-11 Kids Power Hours Adult Tennis FREE Spanish for Seniors Kids Capoeira Orientation Over 40’s & Over 50’s Men’s Softball Aikido Kids of Tamalpais Beginning Spanish Class for Seniors League Karate US Refresher Spanish Course Dog Training Classes for Seniors Mom and Me Capoeira Corte Madera Bingo Gymnastics Jazzercise Housing Options Presentation Soccer For Seniors Community Events...... 15 Community Info...... 28-29 Lunch Club for Seniors Movie Night: Beauty and the Beast Seniors in Balance Spooky Bingo Facility & Park Rental...30-31 AARP Smart Driver Course Breakfast with Santa Chinese Brush Painting Workshop Skate Park...... 32 Let's Get Cooking Kids Club Afterschool program...... 17 Holiday Home Decorating Contest Series 1 Bridge for the Beginner Youth Activities...... 18-25 PLEASE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! www.facebook.com/cmparksandrec Series 2 Beginning Bridge MagiKids Course in Magic for Kids

TOWN & GROUPS DIRECTORY

Town Hall...... 927-5050 CMPA...... 927-5150 www.centralmarinpolice.org Town Clerk...... 927-5086 TC Little Leagues...... 722-9730 www.twincitiesll.com Finance Dept...... 927-5055 Women’s Club...... 927-9462 www.cmwomensclub.org Meeting Schedule...... 927-5040 Mothers’ Club...... 451-7234 www.cmlmc.org Fire Dept...... 927-5077 Lion’s Club...... 924-8186 www.cortemaderalions.com Planning Dept...... 927-5064 Chamber of Commerce..924-0441 www.cortemadera.org Public Works Dept...... 927-5057 Town Band...... 891-3071 www.cortemaderatownband.org Building Dept...... 927-5062 Corte Madera Library.... 924-3515 www.marinlibrary.org Engineering Dept...... 927-5057 www.Townofcortemadera.org Community Foundation.924-0150 Volunteer Firefighters... 924-5077 www.agefriendlycortemadera.com Beautification Com...... 265-1105 Age Friendly Corte Madera 480-9758 3 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” TOWN COUNCIL MISSION STATEMENT Diane Furst, Mayor Carla Condon, Vice Mayor James Andrews & PURPOSE Sloan Bailey The Town’s Parks and Recreation strengthens Bob Ravasio the community’s fabric, health and well- Todd Cusimano, Town Manager being, economic base and security. Through diverse and innovative programming for PARKS & RECREATION all people, plus broad partnerships with the schools and neighboring agencies, COMMISSION community-based organizations and Fred Casissa, Chair businesses, Corte Madera plays an important Emily Janowsky, Vice Chair role in creating healthy communities. By Eric Engstrom providing the space to learn and play, space Pamela Fong to be safe and secure, and space to create Elein Phipps and imagine, this Department is dedicated to Nathan Blomgren providing the highest quality of life. Sarah Elsen • Foster human development • Promote health and wellness PARKS & RECREATION • Increase cultural unity • Protect environmental resources • Strengthen community image • Facilitate community DEPARTMENT STAFF and sense of place problem solving Mario Fiorentini, Director • Support economic development • Provide recreational experiences Brian Hernandez • Strengthen safety & security Recreation Supervisor ______CONTACT: Your Parks and Recreation provides a wide variety of services, including, but 498 Tamalpais Drive, not limited to: Senior activities; After-school programs; Pre-school programs; Corte Madera, CA 94925 Teen programs; Summer camps; Nature & outdoor programs; Health & Wellness Tel. (415) 927-5072 programs; Sports leagues & instructions; Youth sports coaches & training; Art & Fax. (415) 927-7138 dance programs; Special & multicultural events; Emergency preparedness & support.

KIDS CLUB AFTER HOURS PHONE: (415) 706-5128 RESIDENCY STATUS INFORMATION: Sports rain Line: (415) 927-5076 The Corte Madera Town Council adopted the following clarifications of residency: ______1. For the use of facilities and programs located on property owned by the Corte Madera- Larkspur School District, Reed Union School District, and Tamalpais Union High School OFFICE HOURS: District (Neil Cummins Gymnasium, The Cove school/park, Tennis Courts at Granada Mon - Thu, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm School, and Town Park’s softball and soccer fields), “residents” shall mean individuals who Closed to the public on Friday reside in, or groups and organizations which have their principal place of business located within the County of Marin. Closed on Saturday & Sunday 2. For the use of all other facilities and programs located on property owned by the Town EMAIL: of Corte Madera (Town Park other than the areas mentioned in (1) above, Piccolo Pavilion, [email protected] and Community Center) “residents” shall mean individuals who reside in, or groups and ______organizations which have their principal place of business located within the Town of Corte Madera. Residents are qualified for a $2.00 resident rebate per class. If you have any www.cmprsoftball.org questions about this information, please call (415) 927-5072. www.cmprkidsclub.org www.cmprsummerplayground.org www.cortemaderafc.org Americans with Disabilities Act, The Town of Corte Madera and the Parks and Recreation Department are committed to implementing the intent and spirit of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Adults and children with disabilities ONLINE REGISTRATION: are welcome and encouraged to fully participate in our classes, programs and www.cmparksandrec.org activities. If you have special needs that require specific accommodations in order to enjoy one of our programs or facilities, please contact us at (415) 927-5072. Library Events CURIOUS ABOUT TRAVEL TO ANTARCTICA? SEPTEMBER 25 • 10:30AM-11:30AM • FREE Diana Saint James, owner of Dimensions in Travel, will discuss options for experiencing the vast white wilderness of Antarctica. It is the coldest and driest continent on Earth but shelters an array of wildlife including penguins, seals, whales and seabirds. Travelers come for the penguins but stay for the ice. Diana visited Antarctica by ship with her family to celebrate her mother’s 80th birthday and returned with a wonderful collection of stories and images.

CHAIR YOGA MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 • 10:30AM-11:30AM • FREE Learn how to keep body and mind healthy as you age with chair yoga. Gentle stretching movements are modified to be suitable for all abilities and ages. No experience is necessary. Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to move! Seating is limited. Stacie Dooreck is a Certified Yoga Instructor and author of SunLight Chair Yoga: Yoga for Everyone!

USING POLES FOR BALANCE, MOBILITY & WALKING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13 • 11:00AM-12:15PM • FREE Learn easy pole techniques and gentle exercises that empower people with mobility challenges to maintain walking form, navigate everyday obstacles, reduce risk of falling, restore spine function, improve stamina, and strengthen muscles that support weight bearing joints. Jayah Faye Paley, an AFAA & ACE-certified Personal Trainer and wellness educator, presents hiking, walking and fitness seminars for national and state park associations and health related organizations around the country.

SENIOR FRIENDLY HIKES IN MARIN MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 • 10:30AM-11:30AM • FREE David Herlocker, Interpretive Naturalist for Marin County Parks, will share hiking destinations that are both beautiful and accessible to walkers of all abilities. And, David will let you know what animals and plants to look for as you meander.

* These events are co-sponsored by Corte Madera Library and Corte Madera Parks & Recreation Department. No registration is required, but seating is limited.

CORTE MADERA LIBRARY • 707 Meadowsweet Drive, Corte Madera

To Register: 415-927-5072 or www.cmparksandrec.org 5 Trips

Travel Introduction This presentation will Cop cod will be highlighting Cape Cod and Islands of New England, British Landscapes, America's Music Cities (featuring Nashville, Memphis & New Orleans), Spotlight on Tuscany. Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 1000 Mon 10/30 11:30am-12:30pm Free / 1

Spotlight on San Antonio April 29-May 3, 2018 Enjoy a 5 day adventure to San Antonio, Texas. Historic missions, River walk restaurants, Spanish architecture await. Visit the Alamo and browse for one-of-a-kind goods at El Mercado, the Mexican Marketplace. Journey to Stonewall and visit LBJ Ranch. Board a boat and drift along the Paseo del Rio. We are certain you will agree: San Antonio’s natural beauty, history, cuisine, people and music create an experience you’ll always remember. $1,999 pp double when booked by November 29, 2017 / $2,299 pp single. Rates after November 29th - $2,049 pp double / $2,349 pp single. Prices include Round trip air from San Francisco International Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges.

Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes Costa Rica 1001 Sun-Thur 4/29-5/3 5 Enjoy a wonderful and beautiful trip to Tropical Costa Rica; Some of the highlights will include: San Jose, Coffee Plantation, Guanacaste, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Choice of Hanging Bridges or Zip Lining, Arenal Volcano, Lake Arenal Cruise, Cano River Rock Casino Negro Refuge, Zarcero. This trip includes 9 days, 8 breakfasts An easy drive and ideal setting aren’t the only things that make and 5 dinners. our Sonoma County casino feel so welcoming. River Rock Casino Book before July 31, 2018. has a certain something – let’s call it heart – that makes you Double: $2,899 say, “I’m at home here.” So come on over to play blackjack with Single: $3,549 your buddies. You’ll find better food, better player rewards and Triple: $2,869 the guaranteed loosest slots. You’ll also find a come-as-you-are attitude and friendly folks who are enthusiastic about your good Code Day/s Date Fee / classes time. Bus leaves Corte Madera Parks & Recreation (Community 1002 Sun-Thur 1/31-2/8/2019 Center) at 8:30 am return to center- 4:30pm (depending on traffic). Lunch will be on your own. MUST REGISTER BY 7/24/17. Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 3311 Wed 8/9 8:30am-4:30pm $37 / 1

6 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” FREE Spanish for Seniors Orientation Description: Interested in learning how to speak, read and Seniors write in Spanish? Join Valeria Furino of Natural Languages for a Free Orientation. She will describe the upcoming classes offered right here at our Community Center. Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 9Th Annual 1202 Tue 9/5 11:30am-12:15pm Free / 1 Kids Club One Warm Coat Drive Have an extra coat in your closet? Want to give the gift of warmth and hope? Our goal is to provide any person in need Beginning Spanish Class for Seniors with a warm coat, free of charge. Please donate that new Description: Feel the joy of communicating in Spanish or gently used coat to a person in need. This is a perfect almost immediately! Whether you're an absolute beginner opportunity to clean out that closet and to help someone stay or someone who needs to brush up your skills, join us warm! The beauty of One Warm Coat Drive is that it doesn’t for this wonderful class! Valeria will teach you a fun and cost a thing. You have that donation hanging in your closet efficient way to learn Spanish - with minimum grammar and taking up space. Donations to benefit local shelters, halfway memorization. (+$8 materials fee) homes, youth shelters, women shelters, and children’s shelters. Instructor: Valeria Furino, M.A. Location: Community Center Classroom Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 1203 Tue 9/12-10/24 12:45am-1:45pm $125 / 7

Refresher Spanish Course for Seniors 7 Fun and interesting conversational weeks to learn appropriate today's vocabulary and developing immediately an appreciation for Spanish-American life, language and Kids Club Toasty Toes Drive traveling culture. This class is designed for the student who It’s easy to take simple things for granted – like new socks wants to advance their current Spanish skills. to keep your feet warm. Many homeless people in the Instructor: Valeria Furino, M.A. (+$8 materials fee) Marin County community don’t have access to these. It’s Location: Community Center Classroom especially important for homeless people to keep their feet Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes clean and dry. Clean socks make a big difference, and you 1204 Tue 9/12-10/24 2:00pm-3:00pm $155 / 7 can help! Please drop off donations of new socks at the Corte Madera Community Center. Thick sturdy socks are the best, but anything is helpful. Donations to benefit local shelters, halfway homes, youth shelters, women shelters, and children’s shelters. DROP‐OFF LOCATION Corte Madera Community Center DROP‐OFF DATES Nov. 16th-Dec. 21st, 8:00am to 4:30pm Mon-Thur

To Register: 415-927-5072 or www.cmparksandrec.org 7 Lunch Club for Seniors Come have lunch with us! Every Thursday Good Earth Natural Foods prepares organic, well-balanced, hot lunch for adults, Seniors 60+. Enjoy a nice meal and conversation with friends! Details: Every Thursday (Except Holidays) from 11:45-12:45pm; Adults age 60+ $3 suggested donation. No older adult will be turned away for lack of funds. Funded in part by the Older Americans Act, administered locally by the Marin County Department Corte Madera Bingo of Health & Human Services, Aging and Adult Services. Join our group of active older adults for BINGO every Reservations are required seven days in advance. To make a Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the Corte Madera reservation please call (415) 457-4636. Community Center. You’re sure to have fun! Come and enjoy wonderful company, delicious treats like Lappert’s ice cream, and other great perks and surprises. Once a month Seniors in Balance This class will improve your balance, stability, and representatives from local senior organizations will be on coordination through proven methods from Qigong, Tai Chi, hand to answer questions regarding services they offer. Most and Western Mind/Body science. Research shows that Tai Chi guests will be on hand the second Thursday of each month. is an excellent way for Seniors to develop balance and fluidity For more information please call 927-5072. of movement; in this class you will be learning an easy, Location: Main Hall modified Tai Chi form. You will also practice brain stimulating techniques from Western Science to assist coordination and Housing Options Presentation For Seniors cognition. In addition, the Qigong movements and mind Free to the public. You will learn valuable information about activity bring inner balance, relaxation, improved immunity, affordable housing choices for mature adults in Marin. and overall wellbeing. These combined approaches are Whether you are looking for housing options for yourself, carefully orchestrated to work on all aspects of balance an aging parent, relative, or friend and even if making ends simultaneously. The class is appropriate for anyone with meet is a struggle, Leslie has over 20 years experience reasonable mobility who is motivated to maintain a good working with senior resources and senior housing and can balance of spirit, mind and body throughout their lives. help you find the right housing. It is easy to feel confused Instructor: Shirley Dockstader & Sandy Smith and overwhelmed by all the different choices, but don’t Location: Main Hall delay! Start planning today! Free to the public! Location: Main Hall Day/s Date Time Fee / classes Instructor: Leslie Klor Thu 9/14-6/1 1:30-2:30pm Fee by donation Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 1201 Fri 9/8 11:00-12:30pm Free

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Leslie has more than twenty-five years of experience as a ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR therapist, mediator, communications specialist and life Shirley Dockstader is an accredited medical qigong teacher and business coach. She spent many years working in the and has been teaching the ancient healing movement arts corporate world as an employment counselor and manager for over 30 years in Marin and San Francisco. She is the of a temporary employment agency, and in the non-profit producer/writer of Strengthening Your Immune System world specializing in senior resources and intergenerational with Mind & Movement. Sandy Smith has participated in housing. Most recently she was the Director of Senior In- Shirley Dockstader’s Seniors in Balance Program for 7 years formation and Marin Independent Elders at Whistlestop and has been teaching Tai Chi for 4 years. Sandy’s skills as a Senior Center and the Housing Advocate at Marin Housing. teacher and performer of traditional music and dance, lend Currently, she is the Director of Shared Housing with Epis- a special insight into her teaching of balance and move- copal Senior Communities. ment through Tai Chi.

8 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” AARP Smart Driver Course Sharpen your driving skills through the AARP-created Seniors “Smart Driver” program. This course was developed to help drivers 50 years or older adjust to age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. Medication and its effects on driving will also be addressed. At the end of this course, a certificate of completion, which may save you money on auto insurance, will be given. The 8 hour course is split between two days and is for those who have never taken the class before or have not taken the 4½ hour refresher course in the last three years. You must attend both classes to get a certificate. The 4½ hour refresher course is for those who have taken either the 8-hour or 4½ hour course within the last three years. Instructor: AARP staff *Please note: If you arrive 15 minutes late or more you will not be allowed to take the class and no refund will be given*

8-hour course, Two Fridays Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 1257 Fri 9/29 & 10/6 10:30-3:00pm $15 & $20/2 Let's Get Cooking ($15 AARP members; $20 non-members) Learn how to build a foundation that will allow you to become more confident, comfortable and proficient in your own kitchen. 4½-Hour Refresher Course Date, Friday only Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes These are "building block" classes, designed to cover 1255 Fri 8/11 10:30-3:00pm $15 & $20 / 1 categories of food and ways to prepare them, teach kitchen ($15 AARP members; $20 non-members) skills, and share some tips and tricks of the trade to make cooking easier and more enjoyable.

Chinese Brush Painting Workshop Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes This will be an introduction to Chinese Brush Painting. You 1020 Wed 9/13-10/18 10:00-12:00pm $125/6 will learn the basic technique to create brush strokes with 1021 Wed 11/1-12/13 10:00-12:00pm $125/6 ink and colors on rice paper. The approach is simple, gentle, (No class on 11/22) and relaxing. There will be a 15 minute break for individual questions. Supplies, including paper, ink, and paint, will be provided. Come and enjoy the experience of creativity. Holiday Home Decorating Contest Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes Nominate yourself, a neighbor, or your favorite business for Corte Madera’s Holiday Home Decorating Contest 4001 Mon 12/11 1:00pm-4:00pm $20 /1 (Sponsored by Corte Madera Parks & Recreation and Corte Madera Chamber of Commerce). Nominations due by Thursday Dec 14th. To enter Call (415) 927-5072. Email rec_ [email protected]. On the night of Friday, December 15th, we’ll be looking for outstanding displays in the following categories: • Most Original • Most Creative • Most Twinkling Lights • Stunning Store Front

To Register: 415-927-5072 or www.cmparksandrec.org 9 Sutter Vna Flu Shots Seniors Thursday, September 28th • 11:30am -1:00pm A simple vaccination can significantly reduce your risk of being infected with the flu virus. It makes a difference where you get your flu shot! Unlike grocery stores and pharmacies, Sutter Care at Home employs registered Series 1 Bridge for the Beginner nurses to administer your vaccination. Each nurse has This class is designed for the beginning student to learn and years of experience administering injections and is trained appreciate bridge. The class will move slowly so there will be to assess the health of each individual they vaccinate. In time to learn the basic elements of bridge. Come and enjoy addition, Sutter Care at Home is a community-based, not- the fundamentals of bridge and bring a friend. Your guide, for-profit home health care provider. This means proceeds Bonnie Nackley is an Experienced Bridge Teacher and Bridge from fl u shot clinics support Sutter Care at Home’s ability Life Master. to provide vital home health care to all those in need in Location: Community Center Classroom. the community, regardless of financial circumstances. No Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes reservation is necessary and if you’re enrolled in Medicare 1228 Mon 9/11-10/16 1:00-3:00pm $125 / 6 Part B, there is no cost for your vaccination. When attending the clinic, please bring your Medicare Part B card and Series 2 Beginning Bridge a second form of identifi cation to allow Sutter Care at For those continuing from Series 1 Beginning Bridge or have Home to bill Medicare for you. If you are not enrolled in had Beginning Bridge lessons in the past or played Bridge Medicare Part B, the cost for the vaccination is $30 for enough to know the basics of play. Your guide, Bonnie Nackley the Quadrivalent flu vaccine. If you’re unsure about your is an Experienced Bridge Teacher and Bridge Life Master. Medicare coverage, please call Denise Sobel at (707) 535- (No class on 11/20) 5690, who can verify your coverage. If you’re unable to attend this clinic, please call (800) 500-2400 to locate a clinic Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes in your area. 1229 Mon 10/23-12/4 1:00-3:00pm $125 / 6 About Sutter-Care-at Home On any given day, Sutter Care at Home touches the lives of thousands of Northern California residents by bringing health care services directly to patients where they live – at home. Our services include skilled nursing, hospice and palliative care, rehabilitation therapy, home medical equipment and respiratory therapy, medical social work, home health aide assistance, home attendant care, and community flu and wellness programs. Blood pressures will be taken on-site. Please connect with us online at, www.SutterCareAtHome.org www.facebook.com/SutterCareAH Book Swap www.twitter.com/SutterCare Do you have any interesting gently used books just sitting IF YOU’RE ENROLLED IN MEDICARE PART B, THERE IS NO on a shelf collecting dust? Why not bring up to 5 of them to COST FOR YOUR VACCINATION. IF YOU ARE NOT ENROLLED IN exchange for 5 “new to you” books? MEDICARE PART B, THE COST FOR THE VACCINATION IS $30. September 14th and December 14th 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Corte Madera Community Center Main Hall

10 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” Seniors

FREE ADMISSION

The 17-piece Ray Simpson Big Band plays the music of the 30s, 40s, and 50s - from swing to jazz. These local musicians have performed professionally for years. You’ll hear arrangements created by the late Ray Simpson, along with favorites from Count Basie, Les Brown, Jimmy Lunceford, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, and Glenn Miller. You can simply sit and listen to the band’s crooners and guest singers perform favorites like, “It Had to Be You” and “Mack the Knife” or get out on the oor and dance the night away! The band is a perennial Italian Street Painting Festival favorite and lls the Main Hall at the Corte Madera Community Center.

UPCOMING DANCE DATES FOR 2017: JULY 12, SEPT. 13, OCT. 11, NOV. 8, & DEC. 13

EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH FROM 8:00PM - 10:00PM CORTE MADERA COMMUNITY CENTER | 498 TAMALPAIS DRIVE, CORTE MADERA

To Register: 415-927-5072 or www.cmparksandrec.org 11 Adult Tennis Ages 18yrs & up Adult Students will be introduced to the basic skills of tennis, Activities including forehand, backhand, serve, and volley. Emphasis is on proper stroke technique and enjoyment of the game. For more classes offered around Marin County or to set up a private lesson, please visit www.tennisinmarin.com Adult Open Gym at Neil Cummins Gym Instructor: Tennis in Marin staff • Location: TP Tennis court Come down to the Neil Cummins Gym on Sunday and Tuesday nights. Bring a friend and jump in a basketball Adult Beginner game. It is only $5 drop-in or you can purchase a card that Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes will get you 10 visits for only $30. Check the calendar outside 1234 Mon 9/11-10/16 10:00-11:30am $180 / 6 the gym for any days we may not be there. But normally every Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday there is a great group ready to play. Hope to see you all there. Adult Intermediate Location: Neil Cummins Gym Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 1236 Thur 9/14-10/19 6:30-8:00pm $180 / 6 $5 drop-in or $30 for 10 passes

Sunday Basketball 7:00-10:00 pm Monday Volleyball 8:00-10:00 pm Tuesday Basketball 8:00-10:00 pm

Over 40’s & Over 50’s Men’s Softball League If you are looking for a great softball league, look no further than the Town Park Softball Field from March to October. A solid group of 15 teams play Monday through Friday. We are always looking for interested fans and players. Come out to the diamond for a late afternoon of Corte Madera’s favorite pasttime. Some teams even compete in national tournaments. You will not be disappointed. Hope to see you all there. Mon-Fri; Next season starts March 2018 • $800 per team Location: TP Softball Field

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12 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” Dog Training Classes The Marin Humane dog training Adult classes are a great place for people and dogs to learn a Activities common language, and for dogs to learn the house rules. Our instructors use positive reinforcement to solve behavior problems and to teach your dog to walk on a leash without Holiday Home Decorating Contest pulling, sit or lie down quietly, come when called, and to wait at Nominate yourself, a neighbor, or your favorite business doors. Our Beginning classes are a great bonding experience- for Corte Madera’s Holiday Home Decorating Contest -even very experienced guardians find them valuable. Please (Sponsored by Corte Madera Parks & Recreation and Corte note that our beginning-level classes are conducted entirely Madera Chamber of Commerce). Nominations due by on leash and do not include playtime, as our focus is on Thursday Dec 14th. To enter Call (415) 927-5072. Email rec_ strengthening the relationship between you and your dog. [email protected]. On the night of Friday, December 15th, Location: Main Hall. Instructor: Karen Schuerholz we’ll be looking for outstanding displays in the following categories: Family Dog 1 • Most Original For dogs 4 months and older. A beginning-level class • Most Creative teaching the fundamentals of good manners - sit, down, • Most Twinkling Lights stay, come, polite greetings and walking, wait at doors, and • Stunning Store Front leave it. FIRST CLASS IS MANDATORY AND A COMBINED ORIENTATION FOR PEOPLE ONLY, NO DOGS,PLEASE! (First class is 1 1/2 hours long, all other classes 1 hour.) Orientation is on 9/16. Starts at 9:45am- 11:15am (no class 10/14) Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 1247 Sat 9/16-10/21 9:45-10:45am $138 / 5 1248 Sat 9/16-10/21 11:00am-12:00pm $138 / 5

Obedience Tune Up Workshop Does life sometimes get too busy to spend time working on your dog’s obedience skills? If so, then it’s time for a refresher course: an Obedience Tune Up! This two hour workshop is not for untrained dogs or dogs with behavior problems: it is to get your dog back on track and improve the obedience training he already learned and forgot. We will work on the more challenging behaviors: coming when called, walking on leash without pulling, no jumping on people, sit and down stay, wait and leave it. Prerequisite is Family Dog 1 or equivalent. Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 1251 Sat 11/18 9:45-11:45am $65 / 1

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Karen Schuerholz is a graduate of the Marin Humane Canine Behavior Academy Levels I and II. She has been a private dog trainer for many years. Karen has worked in the Behavior and Training Department at the Marin Humane assisting with dog behavior evaluations and behavior consults, and continues to work as an Adoption Counselor at Marin Humane and train new volunteers in the program.

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It’s a pulse-pounding, beat pumping fitness program that Adult & Older Adult Capoeira gets RESULTS…..FAST. It’s a calorie-torching, hip swiveling Capoeira is a unique Afro-Brazilian dance party with a hot playlist to distract you from the burn. discipline that combines martial art movements with music. Basics DANCE MIXX, INTERVAL, STRIKE, FUSION, Capoeira. The focus of this class is build and refine capoeira STRENGTH, CORE technique and basic skills. Although every class is different, Monday/Wednesday/Friday @ 8:30am & Saturday @ 8am a typical class consists of a guided Join Anytime! warm-up using capoeira movements followed by practicing sequences of capoeira movements $55/month unlimited classes (joining fee may apply) both individually and in partners and general physical $20 for single class • Other pricing options available conditioning exercises to build strength, balance, and Pricing subject to change agility. Basics classes also introduce capoeira music and most of the time ends with a capoeira roda open to all Appropriate for ALL Fitness Levels students. Basics classes are appropriate for students of all levels and are a great place for new students to start. For more information, contact instructor Patty Thompson Advanced students often continue to take basic classes to 415-717-4839 • [email protected] work on the foundation of their technique. It also build self- Find us online: www.jazzercise.com confidence and endurance. Capoeira is an inclusive activity www.facebook.com/JazzerciseCorteMaderaCA for youth teens, adult, elderly. Our Holiday Roda, the end of the year event for our School will be 12/17 (Location NEW 2017 GIRLFORCE TBD). For more information about our organization and FREE classes all year for persons 16-21 years of age instructors please go to www.abadamarin.com. $20 dollar drop-in fee ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Adult Classes Patty has been a certified Jazzercise Instructor in Marin County since 2009. She loves the new class formats, the Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes variety, and the full body workout that keeps you fit and 1253 Mon 9/11-10/16 11:00am-12:30pm $96 / 6 feeling great. Patty was also trained in ballet, tap, and 1254 Mon 10/23-12/4 11:00am-12:30pm $112 / 7 Jazz, and is certified in CPR. As an instructor, her goal is to educate, motivate, and help people achieve their fit- ness goals…. and to have a great time doing it! Older Adult Classes

Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 1255 Tue 9/12-10/3 8:00am-9:00am Free / 4 1256 Tue 10/10-11/28 8:00am-9:00am $80 / 8

14 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” Community Events

Movie Night:8-18 Beauty and the Beast Join us for your last weekend of summer before school is back in session for an enchanted evening viewing Bill Breakfast with Santa: 12/9 Condon's 2017 version of Beauty & the Beast. Corte Madera On Dasher, on Dancer, on Prancer, and on December 9th, Parks & Recreation invites you to enjoy a night filled of 2017 The Corte Madera Parks & Recreation would like to popcorn, refreshments, and a fun fill evening. We ask that invite you and your families to a pancake breakfast with all children are accompanied by an adult. Chairs will be set Santa and all of his friends. But the holiday joy doesn’t up for viewing, but please feel free to bring you own seating end there meet Santa and friends for pictures. Don’t forget arrangements as we will provide limited space ( IE: blankets, about Frosty who will also be there accepting donations for bean bags, nothing too large) our Kids Club Warm Coat & Toasty Toes Drive. We ho, ho, hope to see you there!

Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 501 Sat 12/9 8:00-10:00am $10

Winterwonderland Bingo: 1/19 Spooky Bingo: 10/27 With winter coming to an end let’s enjoy its beauty for a Mummies and Count dadulas we invite you and your little longer. Corte Madera Parks & Recreation invites you families to our annual Spooky Bingo. Come join us for a and your friends & family to come play Bingo and enjoy hot howling good time of games, prizes, and enjoy a pasta coco and other winter favorites. Pasta dinner prepared by dinner prepared by Marin Joe’s. Please register online, by Marin Joe’s. Please register online, by phone, or in person phone, or in person at the community center to ensure you at the community center to ensure you get your spot – you get a spot – you won’t want to miss it! won’t want to miss out on this chilling good time!

Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 507 Fri 10/27 6:00-9:00pm $15 508 Fri 1/19 6:00-9:00pm $15

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Corte Madera Kid’s Club’s mission: If you are a parent, read this: To be the after school program that provides a safe The years between 5 and 12 represent a time of great growth environment where kids can relax, feel comfortable, have a and opportunity for children, a time for children to explore quiet place to complete school work, enjoy being a kid while their interests. Corte Madera Kid’s Club After School Program sharpening their skills in after school interests. All within a provides a fun, safe, diverse environment for children to express protected, supportive, and encouraging environment. themselves. We offer a wide variety of activities including arts and crafts, sports, outdoor play, homework help, cooking, Fees & Schedules: science, engineering, special guest’s and much much more. TK & Kindergartners 1st-5th graders Children need programs that provide enrichment opportunities, Monday-Friday Monday-Friday fun experiences, and a safe place to play. Kids Club gives children $36 / per day $25 / per day a fun safe place to grow and the freedom to express themselves in a healthy environment full of supportive adults. Fees are to be paid in advance along with your monthly pick-up schedule. No programs on holidays or school Director: Christina Ennis holidays unless specified. No refunds will be given for any Phone: (415) 548-2918 cancellation or no shows unless it is a medical emergency Kids Club after 5pm numbers: 706-5128, 927-6723 with a doctor’s note. No refunds will be given for days Email:[email protected] • www.cmprkidsclub.org missed due to suspension or expulsion.

Monday to Friday, 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm 10% discount will be given if you pay in full for 4 days or more within the same week.

Kids Club Camps Ages 5-12

Day/s Date Time Fee / classes Tue-Fri 12/25-12/29 8:00am-6:oopm $47 per day I hope that my achievements in life shall be these– that Tue-Fri 1/2-1/5 8:00am-6:oopm $47 per day I have fought for what was right and fair, that I will have Tue-Fri 2/19-2/23 8:00am-6:00pm $47 per day risked for what which mattered, and that I will have given Mon-Fri 4/9-4/13 8:00am-6:00pm $47 per day help to those who were in need, that I will have left the earth a better place for what I’ve done and who I’ve been. ~ C. Hoppe~

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MagiKids Course in Magic for Kids Ages 7-10 Seeing a magician perform is a chance to experience the wonders of magic. Performing magic allows your child to become the life of the party and give your family and friends something Chess for Kids Grades K-6 wonderful to remember. Most of all, your child will enjoy amazing Kids! Join our chess class and experience the fun and everyone. Magic is an ancient art, international language and an excitement of the world’s best strategy game. Beginners learn incredible world unto its own. Paula Ramsey brings that world basic concepts and how to move and best use each piece while forward with her MagiKids’ Course in Magic. This is a pleasure and playing games with your friends! Intermediate players, learn a gift your child will have and be able to give for a lifetime. opening, middle and end game techniques appropriate to your level while solving puzzles and participating in in-class In this class, students will learn to: games and tournaments. Parents! Learning chess facilitates • “think outside the box” children’s cognitive development by providing them with • invent and adapt their own tricks and routines opportunities to practice thinking, analyzing, problem solving, • learn about the exciting history and evolution of magic decision-making, visualizing future possibilities and applying • increase their motor and eye-hand coordination lessons of past experiences to present circumstances. We are • develop their self-esteem and public speaking/acting abilities excited to be offering these chess classes at The Cove and Neil Students will learn tricks with everyday objects, cards, coins, Cummins and hope you can join us! Instructors: Jeff & Lanette ropes and much much more. Note: There is a $10 materials Gordon fee to be paid to the instructor at the first class. Instructor: Paula Ramsey Neil Cummins classroom - Grades K-6th (No classes on 10/17 & 11/21) The Cove School classroom Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 2022 Tue 9/5-12/19 4:30-5:30pm $224 / 14 2040 Tue 9/5-10/24 3:10-4:10pm $110 / 7 Grades K-5th 2041 Tue 11/7-12/19 3:10-4:10pm $110 / 7 (No class on 10/18 & 11/22) Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes Community Center Classroom (No class on 10/17) 2023 Wed 9/6-12/20 1:35-2:35pm $224 / 14 Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 2043 Wed 9/6-10/25 2:00-3:00pm $125 / 8 The Cove School classroom - Grade K-5th 2044 Wed 11/1-12/20 2:00-3:00pm $110 / 7 (No classes on 11/10 & 11/24) (No Class on 11/22) Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 2024 Fri 9/8-12/22 3:05-4:05pm $208 / 13 ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Paula Ramsey has been a Bay Area magician for over 25 years. She is a member of the IBM, SAM, and the ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR prestigious Academy of Magical Arts (Magic Castle of Lanette and Jeff Gordon of Marin Scholastic Chess have Hollywood). Known for her humor and ability to connect taught chess in Marin for twenty years and have cre- with all ages, Paula has performed for many celebrities and ated more than 350 lessons. They organize the Marin taken her show all over the world. Teaching children has County Scholastic Chess Championship for any child K-8 been the highlight of her career and joy in her life. who resides or goes to school in Marin. They also host an end of the school year tournament for all their students. Please Note They coach school chess teams that have won many Our MagiKids instructor is a working professional, and from time state championships. If you have questions write to to time she does cancel classes on short notice for performances. [email protected] Phone calls and emails will be made as soon as we are made aware of the cancellation. Make-up classes will be offered.

18 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” Youth Activities AMAZING SCIENCE!

STEM Challenge with LEGO, Winter NEW Topics, New Lessons! Join us for a wide variety of kid- Ages 7-12 / Grades 2-6 pleasing science topics, demonstrations, experiments, and Level up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies hands-on activities, including chemistry, physics, geology, and tens of thousands of LEGO®! Apply real-world concepts biology, paleontology, and many others! in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer- Glide gently with Butterflies. Puzzle out Petroglyphs and designed projects such as Belt-Drive Cars, Truss Bridges, Pictographs. Hang ten in Tsunami Science. See through Rail Racers, and Pneumatic Forklifts! Design and build as Optical Illusions. Learn how Refraction catches fish and never before, and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive makes rainbows. Get in the spirit of Halloween Science. environment. There is no prerequisite for this course. Rock a Gem Dig. Take the pulse of Medical Check-up Science. And more! (Lessons subject to change.) Neil Cummins School (No class on 10/18) All experiments are kid safe and fully supervised. All materials are included. Curriculum is age appropriate: older Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes students lessons are more advanced and complex. (All 2322 Wed 9/13-11/1 1:40pm-3:10pm $137 / 7 lessons subject to change.)

Instructor: Amazing Science Staff Intro to STEM with LEGO, Spring Ages 5-6/ Grades K-1 Neil Cummins classroom Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO®! Build engineer-designed projects such as Trains, Grade K (No class on 10/17 & 11/21) Helicopters, Tree houses, and Beam Bridges. Then use Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes special pieces to create your own unique design! New 2314 Tue 9/5-12/12 2:00-2:50pm $299 / 13 and returning students can explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system with the Grades 1-3 (No class on 10/17 & 11/21) guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor. There is no Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes prerequisite for this course. 2316 Tue 9/5-12/12 2:55-3:55pm $299 / 13 The Cove Classroom Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes The Cove School classroom 2323 Mon 11/6-12/18 1:30-3:10pm $137 / 7

Grade K (No class on 10/17 & 11/21) Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 2318 Tue 9/5-12/12 2:10-3:00pm $299 / 13

Grades 1-3 (No class on 10/17 & 11/21) Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 2320 Tue 9/5-12/12 3:05-4:05pm $299 / 13

To Register: 415-927-5072 or www.cmparksandrec.org 19 Youth Spring Break Tennis Activities Ages 4-6yrs Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 1072 Mon-Fri 4/9-4/13 1:00-1:45pm $75 / 5

Art with Harry Grades 1st - 5th Ages 7-10yrs Students will explore fine art basics in several media, including Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes watercolor, pencil, pen, markers, polymer clay (Sculpey), and 1073 Mon-Fri 4/9-4/13 1:45-2:45pm $90 / 5 Model Magic. We will learn to draw and paint landscapes, portraits, Manga comic art, cartoons, and to bring imagined subjects to life. All levels of skill and experience welcome. Kids Power Hours Instructor: Harry Simpson. Location: The Cove AGES 0-6 When it’s cold and rainy, come inside for good, clean, safe Grades 1st - 5th and warm FUN! This fun-filled program features a full-sized Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes auditorium with inflatable jumpy. We have space to run, 2111 Mon 9/11-10/30 3:15-4:15pm $125 / 7 jump, and release energy in a warm and safe indoor setting (No class on 10/16) with mats and toys for everyone. Kids can also enjoy fun games, tumbling on mats, and lots more. We provide a gym mat padded area for tots ages 0-2, so they can enjoy some Kiki's Fall Clay Magic play time with mom or dad in their own special and safe Children will make a clay pumpkin, ghost, haunted picture environment. frame, native american rattle & totem pole, party - boat canoe, Location: Main Hall holiday ornaments like a snow boarding snowman. Projects will be fired in the on -site kiln. The last day is a finger food pot luck Code Day/s Date Time Fee /classes celebration. Please send a snack to share with 12 kids. No nuts 2030 Mon 1/8-3/5 11:30am-1:00pm $5 drop-in please. If someone besides your self is picking up send a note. (No power on 1/15 & 2/19) There is a $45 supply lab fee paid to instructor KIKI the first day of class.

The Cove School classroom Breakfast with Santa: 12/9 Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes On Dasher, on Dancer, on Prancer, and on December 9th, 2310 Wed 9/6-11/15 1:20-2:30pm $150 / 10 2017 The Corte Madera Parks & Recreation would like to (No class on 10/11) invite you and your families to a pancake breakfast with Santa and all of his friends. But the holiday joy doesn’t end there meet Santa and friends for pictures. Don’t forget ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR about Frosty who will also be there accepting donations for Kiki Rostad: MA. candidate JFKU, BA .SFSU Clay and Glass blowing our Kids Club Warm Coat & Toasty Toes Drive. We ho, ho, Certifi ed Art therapist CCAC, Counselor CCC Early childhood Ed, Cert hope to see you there! Merritt Richmond Art Center, Oakland Museum, Art Camp Founder and Director, Art Gallery docent, Teaching children Art since 1975. Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 501 Sat 12/9 8:00-10:00am $10

20 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” Kids Capoeira ages 5-12yrs Capoeira is a unique martial art that offers countless benefits Youth to young children with respect to both physical and mental Activities development. By incorporating body movement, percussion, music and singing, Capoeira helps develop balance, coordination, fitness, flexibility, and rhythm. Capoeira also builds social skills, a sense of community and self esteem through Level 1, Marin Munchkins Ages 4-6 creative expression. Toddlers are introduced to Capoeira in a This course uses special equipment designed for this age group. play-based and nurturing format with musical elements to make Students will be introduced to tennis with simple activities and them feel comfortable while simultaneously inspiring them to games that produce both fun and early motor skill development. exercise and learn new movements. Instructor: Tennis in Marin Staff Parent and Child Capoeira Class Location: TP tennis courts The main focus of this classes. is to engage children and parents to interact as peers and learn something together, but each one respecting each others limitations in a very fun and light Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 2046 Mon 9/11-11/6 2:30-3:15pm $180 / 9 way. Capoeira movements are complicated for first leaners no 2049 Fri 9/15-11/10 2:30-3:15pm $180 / 9 matter what age you are, so the idea is for child and parent to try something challenging and fun together in a safe environment. This class helps youth to be more outgoing. The musical Level 2, Marin Stars Ages 7-10 instruments are another a rich part of this class. Our Holiday Join the new team sport in town! If you are between the ages Roda, the end of the year event for our School, will be 12/17 of 7-10, Corte Madera Junior Tennis League is the team to (Location TBD).. For more information about our organization join! Using the quickstart play format, kids are immediately and instructors please go to www.abadamarin.-com. Drop-in: introduced to the game and learn to rally the ball the first $20 per class. Instructor: Lisa Silva or Diego Freitas time they step on the court. Beginners welcome! Location: Main Hall Instructor: Tennis in Marin Staff Location: TP tennis courts Parent and Me ages 2-5yrs (No class on 11/23) Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 2062 Thur 9/14-10/26 3:15-3:45pm $112 / 7 2051 Mon 9/11-11/6 3:15-4:45pm $180 / 9 2064 Thur 11/2-12/21 3:15-3:45pm $112 / 7 2052 Fri 9/15-11/10 3:15-4:45pm $180 / 9

Ages 6-12yrs (No class on 11/23) Level 2, Marin Stars Ages 11-14 Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes This course places emphasis on stroke development using 2063 Thur 9/14-10/26 4:00-5:00pm $112 / 7 movement drills, games, and fun activities. Positive attitude 2065 Thur 11/2-12/21 4:00-5:00pm $112 / 7 and sportsmanship are addressed. Instructor: Tennis in Marin Staff Location: TP tennis courts ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Graduada Ciranda (Lisa Silva Willoughby) Lisa Silva Willoughby was born in Goiânia, Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes Brazil. She is a graduate of the State 2055 Fri 9/11-11/6 4:45-6:15pm $180/ 9 University of São Paulo and has been a Bay Area resident since 1999. Lisa has been training with Mestra Márcia Cigarra at ACSF since 2007. Since 2009, she has worked as an apprenticing instructor at ACSF, teaching capoeira to children at several Oakland, San Francisco and Marin County schools. Lisa has participated in the last three of ABADÁ-Capoeira’s bien- nial World Games (Jogos Mundiais) and she competed in ACSF’s International Games (Jogos Internacionais) in 2010. Since 2008, Lisa has performed in numerous productions with the ACSF performance troupe, including the 2011 San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival and ACSF’s 2012 Spirit of Brazil. In 2011, Lisa was awarded the ABADÁ title of “Graduada.” She resides in Marin County with her husband and young son.

To Register: 415-927-5072 or www.cmparksandrec.org 21 Youth Ages 13-17yrs Activities (No classes on November 10/22/24, Dec 25/27/29, Jan 1/3/5/15) Code Day/s Date Time Fee /classes 2094 Mon 9/4-1/22/18 5:00-6:00pm $500 / 17 Aikido Kids of Tamalpais 2095 Fri 9/8-1/26/18 5:00-6:00pm $500 / 17 Aikido Kids of Tamalpais (AKT) is 2096 Wed 9/6-1/31/18 4:00-5:00pm $500 / 17 an empowering, fun, and enriching 2097 Mon&Fri 9/4-1/26 5:00-6:00pm $700 / 35 after-school martial arts program. A dojo is a multi-age, multi-rank, multi- ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR dimensional learning environment. Never Chief Instructor Dolano Arthur Sensei, mother of three school- a dull moment! In an atmosphere that aged girls, has been training Aikido for over 25 years and holds is supportive, safe, yet challenging, kids the rank of 2nd degree black belt. Dolano Sensei is the founder have fun practicing how to focus and build of Aikido Kids of Tamalpais which serves students ages 4-17 years of age. In addition Dolano teaches Aikido at Marin Academy High their attention span, become flexible in motion, increase School, is a supporting staff member at Del Mar Middle School’s mindfulness, and learn to problem-solve authentically yet Aikido PE units, and she has implemented Peace Coaching peacefully. Children learn how to roll and fall safely, how Programs at the elementary and middle school levels. Sensei’s to quicken their response time, gain impulse control, as focus in these programs is on helping children to advocate for well as learn to embody quieting skills. In Aikido training themselves and each other in bully prevention models. kids learn how to shift from a reactive way of being to a responsive way of being. The most effective way to learn is to be relaxed, feel safe, and have a good time while being Karate US passionately involved. That is exactly what your child will Ages 6 & up find at Aikido Kids of Tamalpais. Karate US is authentic Shotokan Karate that teaches traditional values incorporating punches, kicks, joint locks Ages 4-5yrs No class on 11/25, 12/30 & 1/6) and throws. Our karate is practical for self defense and leads you to become regional, national and international Code Day/s Date Time Fee /classes champion. We teach respect, discipline, confidence, self 2085 Sat 9/9-1/20/18 8:15-8:45pm $340 / 17 defense and how to handle different aspects of bullying. We respect differences among the students and accordingly design a challenging program that leads to an enjoyable and Ages 6-8yrs (No Class on 9/21, 11/23, 12/26, 12/28, 1/2 &1/4) healthy lifestyle. Code Day/s Date Time Fee /classes Instructor: Murat Bajrami Location: Main Hall 2087 Tue 9/5-1/30 4:00-5:00pm $500 / 20 2088 Thu 9/7- 2/8 4:00-5:00pm $500 / 20 2089 Tue & Thu 9/5-1/30/18 4:00-5:00pm $700 / 40 Code Day/s Date Time Fee /classes 2070 Tue 9/12-10/31 4:00-5:00pm $192 / 8

Code Day/s Date Time Fee /classes Ages 9-13yrs 2071 Tue 11/7-12/19 4:00-5:00pm $168 / 7 (No classes on November 10/22/24, Dec 25/27/29, Jan 1/3/5/15) Code Day/s Date Time Fee /classes 2090 Mon 9/4-1/22/18 4:00-5:00pm $500 / 17 ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR 2091 Fri 9/8-1/26/18 4:00-5:00pm $500 / 17 Murat Bajrami, Instructor, 6th DAN Black Belt is a physical edu- 2092 Wed 9/6-1/31/18 4:00-5:00pm $500 / 17 cation teacher and has spent over 30 years of rigorous training 2093 Mon&Fri 9/4-1/26 4:00-5:00pm $700 / 35 and practicing a martial arts. Master Murat has won European and World competitions and has also earned a MS and BA degree in Exercise and Sports Science. He also teaches karate at best schools in San Francisco and his students are winning regional, National and International Tournaments.

22 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” Gymnastics & Tumbling With Katie Youth Wednesdays, Ages 1-6 Activities Mom and Me Ages 1-2 Teach parents to help their children to use gymnastics equipment safely and effectively. Activities are organized to help toddlers develop motor skills. Children socialize with Gymnastics Ages 5-6 other children the same age, learning to share and follow Flexibility, balance, and strength building are emphasized to simple directions. prepare children for more difficult gymnastic skills/routines. Location: Main Hall Location: Main Hall Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 2000 Wed 9/13-10/25 10:45-11:15am $105 / 7 Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 2001 Wed 11/8-12/20 10:45-11:15am $90 / 6 2013 Wed 9/13-10/25 2:20-3:05pm $120 / 7 (No class on 11/22) 2014 Wed 11/8-12/20 2:20-3:05pm $90 / 6 (No class on 11/22) Gymnastics Ages 2-3 Semi-structured class teaches parents to help their children ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR use gymnastics equipment safely and effectively. Activities Katie Bartok began gymnas- are organized to help toddlers develop motor skills. Children tics at the age of 12. By the socialize with other children the same age, learning to share first month of class she was and follow simple directions while reinforcing primary colors competing. Katie competed and counting with the use of parachute activities. in gymnastics for six years. Location: Main Hall She continued through High Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes School placing in all events. Katie went on to get certified 2003 Wed 9/13-10/25 11:30am-12:00pm $105 / 7 as a personal trainer. She has also been a competitive 2004 Wed 11/8-12/20 11:30am-12:00pm $90 / 6 track athlete. Gymnastics has given her strength as well (No class on 11/22) as her discipline. She has been teaching gymnastics for over 10 years and is certified with kinder accreditation for teachers in pre-school. Gymnastics Ages 3-4 Structured gymnastics without parent participation. Emphasis is placed on fundamental gymnastic positions and skills on all equipment, as well as gross motor skills. Breakfast with Santa: 12/9 Emphasis is also placed on social and physical development. On Dasher, on Dancer, on Prancer, and on December 9th, Location: Main Hall 2017 The Corte Madera Parks & Recreation would like to Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes invite you and your families to a pancake breakfast with 2009 Wed 9/13-10/25 1:00-1:30pm $105 / 7 Santa and all of his friends. But the holiday joy doesn’t 2010 Wed 11/8-12/20 1:00-1:30pm $90 / 6 end there meet Santa and friends for pictures. Don’t forget (No class on 11/22) about Frosty who will also be there accepting donations for our Kids Club Warm Coat & Toasty Toes Drive. We ho, ho, Gymnastics Ages 4-5 hope to see you there! Gross and fine motor skill activities with fundamental recreational gymnastics skills on all equipment. Encourage Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes problem solving and creative thinking as children begin 501 Sat 12/9 8:00-10:00am $10 learning longer skill combinations. Location: Main Hall Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 2011 Wed 9/13-10/25 1:30-2:15pm $120 / 7 2012 Wed 11/8-12/20 1:30-2:15pm $90 / 6 (No class on 11/22)

To Register: 415-927-5072 or www.cmparksandrec.org 23 All S.T.A.R soccer.... Ages 3-10 Youth Where our special needs children are challenged and team Activities spirit is built. With parent participation being at forefront and cheer leading always encouraged we are looking to create a community where individuality is encouraged, tolerance is modeled and friendships are formed. Teaching listening skills, turn taking, and sportsmanship. While we model respect and acceptance, drawing each child into being part of a team. (working with local high school students as companions helping with guidance and sportsmanship) (Nut free snack to be provided by each parent for their child).

Please, if you can, have your child(ren) dressed in comfortable clothes with a good running type shoe or sneaker ready for the field.***Siblings welcome but must also be registered****

Super Soccer Stars Kick & Play 12-24 months Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes Kick & Play is a parent-child pre-soccer and movement 1075 Sat 9/16-10/21 3:00pm-4:00pm $17 / 7 program specifically designed for toddlers between 12 and 24 months. Our experienced instructors along with our puppet friends, Mimi & Pepe, take you and your little one through a world of exciting physical activity. Individual attention, positive reinforcement, and engaging original music help to develop pre-soccer skills that will have your toddler learning to balance, run, kick and play – all while having a blast! Location: Main Hall

Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 3000 Mon 9/11-10/23 10:15-10:55am $140/ 7 3001 Mon 10/30-12/11 10:15-10:55am $140 / 7

Happy feet soccer Ages 2-3yrs Coaches use basic preschool curriculum and marry it with a soccer ball. “bob” the bobcat bites fingers but he won’t bite your feet, because they are stinky! We use Movie Night:8-18 stories, nursery rhymes and adventures Beauty and the Beast to introduce the game of soccer. Through Join us for your last weekend of summer before school creative play, we maximize listening development, balance, is back in session for an enchanted evening viewing Bill spatial awareness and help them reach their gross motor Condon's 2017 version of Beauty & the Beast. Corte Madera milestones. Parks & Recreation invites you to enjoy a night filled of Location: Town Park area G popcorn, refreshments, and a fun fill evening. We ask that Instructor: Coach Frank all children are accompanied by an adult. Chairs will be set up for viewing, but please feel free to bring you own seating Little Toes Ages 2-3yrs arrangements as we will provide limited space ( IE: blankets, Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes bean bags, nothing too large) 2018 Fri 9/15-10/20 11:00-11:30am $140 / 6 2019 Fri 11/3-12/22 11:00-11:30am $140 / 6 (No class on 11/10 & 11/24)

24 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” Skill Development Program for Recreational Soccer Youth Players Activities The Corte Madera Soccer program is excited to offer our recreational players an opportunity to develop their soccer skills by working with top soccer trainers. This program will give the recreational players exposure to professional trainers, and the type of soccer development normally reserved for competitive players. This type of training is for that recreational player that desires to take their game to a higher level. There is no secret that the better a players skill level is, the better they play, and the more fun they have. That applies to the competitive and recreational player alike.

Some leagues offer development team training, but in my mind this option is much better. For one thing the quality of instruction is very high, with skilled trainers bringing the best out of each player. Additionally a player still has the benefit of playing on a recreational team with their friends. To my way of thinking this type of program offers the recreational player a better option and for a lot less cost. The Corte Madera Soccer League is moving in the direction of providing more professional training to its recreation players. This is just the first step, with other programs starting soon.

Last years program was a big success, and I anticipate that this years will be even better. Space is limited so sign up early.

U7 to U9 • U10 to U14 EVERYTHING YOU NEED Skills Development program will be available in the Spring. Family run since 1984, O'Neil Bags has continued Information will be available in mid January. to manufacture the finest quality sports, travel and equipment bags in America. Everything with an O'Neil label is made in our 7,000 square foot manufacturing facility in San Rafael, California. Winterwonderland Bingo: 1/19 All bag products can be modified and made to With winter coming to an end let’s enjoy its beauty for a your exact specifications. This allows you to little longer. Corte Madera Parks & Recreation invites you tailor the bags to fit your needs and your budget. and your friends & family to come play Bingo and enjoy hot We use several types of fabric and there are 24 coco and other winter favorites. Pasta dinner prepared by colors to choose from. We have full in house Marin Joe’s. Please register online, by phone, or in person embroidery capabilities for "digitizing" your at the community center to ensure you get your spot – you logos and designs and transforming them into won’t want to miss out on this chilling good time! fine stitch embroidery. Names and numbers may also be embroidered in any location on any bag. Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 508 Fri 1/19 6:00-9:00pm $15 124 Belvedere Street, San Rafael (415) 460-0111

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Boys and Girls League for all those who Kindergarten - 8th Grade $215 per player are interested in a – March 20 - June 2 fun, semi- environment where the focus is on learning the Opening Day— September 9 game of soccer. Games are on Saturday and start September 9, the season runs for Tryouts March 25th, 26th and April 1st - 2nd August. Fee includes a soccer ball and jersey for Year Born you to keep. Boys/GirlsU-8 ...... 2009 Boys/GirlsU-9 ...... 2008 4th cer league. The league is intended to be an op- Boys/GirlsU-10 ...... 2007

Boys/GirlsU-11 ...... 2006

Boys/GirlsU-12 ...... 2005 commitment for this program is more demand- Boys/GirlsU-13 ...... 2004 Saturday and as well as Sundays some weeks. Boys/Girls U 14...... 2003 Some teams will travel for tournaments on the weekends.

Developmental Soccer

train with a professional coach, training will be available on Mondays and/ or Fridays during the season for all age groups. This will be open to all. Signups at www.cortemaderafc.org

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The Corte Madera Lions Club was chartered in 1951 by a group of 25 local civic-minded The Corte Madera Community Foundation was established men who felt that Corte Madera in 1994 to promote events, facilities, programs, and services needed a service organization that build community spirit and enhance Corte Madera’s to help set up youth activities smalltown character. It is a 100% volunteer organization for children in our community. that works with town government and many local civic Aside from schools and groups for the benefit of our community. The Foundation churches there were no facilities focuses mainly on public facilities enhancement, senior for large events, so the Lions services, emergency response support, local history, met this need by raising funds and building the current beautification, and other projects. It offers scholarships Community Center as a labor of love, with mostly volunteer to local high school graduates and summer playground labor. camperships for children. The Foundation provides fiscal The building was donated to the Town of Corte Madera in support to Corte Madera’s Beautification Committee, CM- 1986, but the Lions, now composed of men and women CERT, Heritage & History Group, Town Band, neighborhood of all ages, are still actively involved in helping maintain associations and major civic projects. it. In 2010, the Lions partnered with the Corte Madera Community Foundation, the Women’s Club and the In 2010 the Foundation led the partnership of four Beautification Committee to renovate the patio. In 2013, the community groups working with the Town to renovate the Lions helped with renovation of the main hall. patio area at the Corte Madera Community Center, and in 2011 the Foundation participated in the renovation of the The Lions Club supports many community organizations main hall. This year, the Foundation raised the funds to including the Boy Scouts, Canine Companions, AdvoKids, create a beautiful little community plaza on Town Park land Twin Cities Little League, Twin Cities Police Authority Youth adjacent to the new Café Verde across from the Community Programs, Redwood High School, Neil Cummins Elementary Center, where people can meet with their friends in a and Hall Middle School. The Lions are an integral part of pleasant and comfortable outdoor setting. Corte Madera Oktoberfest, and we always have a food and drinks booth for the 4th of July Festival. We host many For more information about the Foundation and its many social events throughout the year at the Community Center activities, visit our website at including Casino Night, and we provide volunteers for www. CorteMaderaCommunityFoundation.org or send an several community events including Breakfast with Santa e-mail message to [email protected] and the Opening Day of Soccer. Lions Club International supports vision programs around Corte Madera Women’s Club the world, and we collect old prescription eye-glasses and Founded in 1907, the Corte Madera Women’s Club has hearing aids for distribution in third world countries. These nearly 100 members from Corte Madera, Larkspur, and items can be dropped off at the Community Center lobby surrounding communities. It meets on Tuesdays at the Corte during normal working hours. Madera Community Center. Membership dues are $20 per We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month except year, and all women are welcome to join. Visit the Club’s for the summer months, and guests as well as prospective website www.cmwomensclub.org for detailed information. members are always welcome! For more information, go to The Women’s Club Schedule for 2016: www.cortemaderalions.com, email Cortemaderalions51@ 1st Tuesdays: 10:30am - Project Day gmail.com, or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ (bring your own project to work on while socializing) groups/CMLionsClub/. The Lions membership includes men 2nd Tuesdays: 10:30am - Business Meeting; 12:00pm - Potluck Luncheon with featured speakers and women, both professional and retired. A growing 3rd Tuesdays: 11:30am - Marathon Bridge Group number of our membership have children attending Corte (call 415-265-1105 for information) Madera and Larkspur schools. 4th Tuesdays: Workshops (hands-on projects or activities; times vary)

28 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” The Corte Madera Town Band is a volunteer organization that has Community over 40 bandmates from all over Information the Bay Area, and CMTB would like anyone who plays a band instrument to join! CMTB meets every Thursday at 7:15 p.m in the music room of Redwood High School located in Larkspur. Be prepared Age-Friendly to play great music while having Corte Madera amazing fun. For more information please contact Gwyn at 415-891- 3071 or Lee at 415-461-7680, or send the band an email at Age-Friendly invites everyone to visit the AFCM webpage [email protected]. CMTB looks forward (agefriendlycortemadera.com) for money-saving tips, helpful to hearing from you! local resources and relevant events in our community. Look for news of a developing Twin Cities Village in partnership with Larkspur volunteers. Marin Villages is dedicated to assisting Marin’s seniors to remain independent in their homes and communities with dignity and grace. Call 415-457-4633 to join or to volunteer for this new Twin Cities branch of Marin Villages. Age-Friendly Corte Madera is dedicated to creating physical Disaster planners tell us that one of the most important and social environments that support and things a family can do is plan ahead. The Get Ready program enhance healthy and active aging, and an optimal quality of life is a two-hour household disaster training designed to for our older residents. instruct Larkspur residents on how to be self-sufficient for 5-7 days following moderate to large-scale disasters such as In the event of a major disaster, earthquakes, wildfires, floods, landslides and power outages. professional services may be Themes of the program involve evacuation considerations, overwhelmed and unavailable for water and food supplies, as well as communication, long periods of time. The sanitation, and your own personalized disaster plan. widespread needs of the town will What are you waiting for? depend on voluntary assistance. Visit www.getreadylarkspur.org for comprehensive With this in mind, the fire departments in Marin County information on the program, including class scheduling and have adopted a citizen training program called Community even online training. Emergency Response Training (CERT). • Get Ready to take care of your own family for a minimum of 72 hours. CERT is designed to provide hands-on training to become self- • Get Ready with food and water and medications for your entire family. sufficient for at least 72 hours following a disaster such as an • Get Ready with a phone call to an out-of-area family member or friend. earthquake, flood, or a wild land fire. We then encourage CERT • Get Ready with practice drills with your children. trained volunteers to join their neighborhood teams to assist • Get Ready with supplies for your pets. their community.

AND Get Ready with two-hour courses offered through the Class 1: Introduction/Emergency Disaster Preparedness Task Force - and you can even turn Preparedness/Disaster First Aid one of these courses into a dessert social or pot-luck in your own home. Just contact our program to secure a trainer, Class 2: Search and Rescue then invite your neighbors. It’s not difficult. The training is Fire Prevention/Suppression simple . The training is free. Supplies are available locally. CERT classes are offered every month except July and December sign up at www.getreadylarkspur.org or call (415) 927-6724. throughout Marin County. For a training session near you, please Get Ready Now! contact Marin County CERT.

Registration Info: 415-485-3409 www.marincountycert.org | [email protected]

To Register: 415-927-5072 or www.cmparksandrec.org 29 Community Center Facility & Located by the beautiful and award-winning Town Park on Park Rental Tamalpais Drive at Eastman, the Community Center is the perfect venue for wedding receptions, birthdays, business meetings, social gatherings, banquets, fund-raisers, and A special way to deliver... performances. With total capacity of 350 people, the Community Center includes a large multi-purpose main hall Put your messages up on the (64’x 43’6”), lounge and wet bar (62’6”x 14’6”), fireplace, stage readerboard! This affordable HI MOM! (20’x 43’4”), meeting rooms, and beautiful garden-setting medium delivers birthday wishes patio. Capacity is 250 seated, 350 assembly. Adjoined to the and announcements. Located just main hall is a huge kitchen (35’6”x 14’6”) with commercial in front of the Community Center, refrigerator, double deep sink, oven, griddle, and stove. the readerboard message may Our furniture collection includes chairs, 8 foot by 30 inch include 5 lines, with 15 spaces in rectangular tables and 6 foot round tables provided free of each line including spaces charge if you rent the facility. The Community Center is also between words. equipped with a piano, PA system, and lighting. Renters are entitled to a one-day use of the readerboard in front of the READERBOARD RENTAL RATES building on the day of rental. The hourly use fees/charges General use...... $25.00 per day/side applicable to users of the TOWN’S Community Center shall be: Commercial use...... $130.00 per day/side A. MAIN HALL / PATIO / KITCHEN Residents...... $175.00 per hour Non Residents...... $235.00 per hour (4 hour minimum)

B. MINIMUM CLEANING AND DAMAGE DEPOSIT Depending on type of activity $500.00 - $ 2,000.00 (may be refundable)

C. COMMERCIAL USES / FILMING 1-3 people on crew $150 per day 4-6 people on crew $200 per day 7-9 people on crew $300 per day 10 + people on crew $700 per day Corte Madera and Larkspur Student Filming – No Charge (Town of Corte Madera business license required.)

D. SPECIAL EVENTS APPLICATION Residents...... $100.00 (per application) Non Residents...... $200.00 (per application)

E. NEIL CUMMINS FACILITIES The use fees/charges applicable to users of the Neil Cummins Gymnasium shall be: Residents...... $65.00 per hour Non Residents...... $80.00 per hour All above fees are per hour, with a two-hour minimum. Additional Fees: Cleaning and Damage Deposit $500.00 - $2,000.00 (may be refundable)

FOR A FACILITY RENTAL PACKET CALL (415) 927-5072 or go to www.cmparksandrec.org

30 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” Outdoor Fields Facilities Facility & The one-day use fees/charges applicable to users of the TOWN’S outdoor fields and facilities shall be: Park Rental

RESIDENTS NON-RESIDENTS A. PICNIC AREA SITE Areas A - G Town Park...... $30/hour...... $40/hour Areas 1 - 2 The Cove...... $30/hour...... $40/hour (4-hour segments) Cleaning & Damage Deposit...... $200...... $200 (may be refundable) B. MENKE PARK *Special event permit required...... $55/hour...... $65/hour Cleaning & Damage Deposit...... $300...... $300 (may be refundable) Picnic Refund/Cancellation policy: C. ATHLETIC FIELDS (a) Cancellations made fourteen (14) days or more prior to Town Park West Field...... $95/hour...... $110/hour the reservation date will result in forfeiture of 50% of the Town Park East Field...... $95/hour...... $110/hour deposit. Rental fee may be refunded. Softball Field...... $95/hour...... $110/hour (b) Cancellations made thirteen (13) days or less prior to The Cove Field...... $95/hour...... $110/hour the reservation date will result in forfeiture of 100% of the deposit. Rental fee may be refunded. D. COURTS (c) Cancellations made less than six (6) days prior to the Town Park & Granada Tennis reservation date will result in forfeiture of 100% of all fees. Annual Court Key...... $40...... $50 All fees are due and payable at time reservation is made. Half Year Court Key...... $25...... $35 (available July 1) The Cove Sand Volleyball Court...... $20/hour...... $25/hour Corte Madera Town Park *Tennis court locks will be re-keyed the second week in January* 498 Tamalpais Drive, C.M.

Play The Cove Park Picnic Area 2 Area 330 Golden Hind Sand Volleyball Passage, C.M. Enclosed Play Area Restrooms 12

13

14

Baseball Field

Picnic Area 1

Parking Lot Picnic Areas Legend A: 4 Tables, 2 BBQ 1. Community Center 8. Neil Cummins School B: 2 Tables, 1 BBQ 2. Skate Park 9. Private Businesses Paradise Drive C: 2 Tables, 1 BBQ 3. Tennis Courts 10. Fire Department D: 3 Tables, 1 BBQ 4. Playground 11. Post Office Picnic Areas E: 2 Tables, 1 BBQ 5. West Lagoon 12. West Soccer Field F: 2 Tables, 2 BBQ 6. Twin Cities Day Care 13. Softball Field 1. 2 tables, 1 BBQ 2. 3 tables, 1 BBQ G: 2 Tables, 1 BBQ 7. Neil Cummins Gym 14. East Soccer Field To Register: 415-927-5072 or www.cmparksandrec.org 31 Skate Park Rules Skate • All users of this facility are required to wear safety gear including helmets and knee and elbow pads. [Any person Park failing to wear said safety gear is subject to citation pursuant to Corte Madera Municipal Code (CMMC) Section 9.28].

• Skateboards and in-line skates only.

• No bicycles, tricycles, scooters, or motorized vehicles allowed at any time.

• Keep area clean. Please use trash cans.

• No glass or bottles allowed in the Skate Park area

• All forms of graffiti, tagging, stickers, or other means of Park is open Every day, 9:00am to dusk. defacement to park property are prohibited. Warning: Skating is a dangerous sporting Activity Skateboarding and in-line skating are hazardous recreational • Do not use facility if a hazardous condition exists. Report activities. Use of this facility may result in death, paralysis, brain any damage, vandalism or hazardous condition to the damage, and concussions, broken bones, or other serious injury. Central Marin Police Authority, 415-927-5150. Any and all uses of this facility is at your own risk. This facility is NOT supervised. The Town of Corte Madera does not assume any • Violations may result in citations, temporary closure of the responsibility for injuries. (California Government Code Section 831.7) facility, and/or prosecution of the responsible person(s).

The Corte Madera Larkspur Mother's Club is a friendly and supportive group of parents with young children. We would like to welcome you into our community!

Playgroups Educational Programs

Age and interest-based children's groups Learn about sibling rivalry, infant/child CPR, etc. Mom's Nights Out In-A-Pinch

Leave the kids behind for wine tasting or a mani-pedi Meals brought to your door when you need them the most Club-Wide Family Events Newsletter All-Club playdates, FunRuns, Halloween Bash & more Bi-monthly round-up of club news and fun tips Online Community Forum Discussions on babies sleeping through the night to gardener recommendations

Join Us! www.cmlmc.org

32 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” Youth Activities TWIN CITIES GIRLS SOFTBALL MISSION

The mission of Twin Cities Girls Softball is to facilitate a safe, positive learning environment in which the young ladies of Twin Cities can learn about, and participate in, the sport of fast pitch softball while enhancing their self-esteem, self-confidence and self-discipline. We promise every girl a positive youth sports experience and fun! Visit our website for registration information and information on all our upcoming pitching, hitting, and fielding clinics.

For more information and registration visit www.TCSOFTBALL.org

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