AGENDA
TOWN OF CORTE MADERA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Corte Madera Community Center 498 Tamalpais Dr.
MONO DAY, December 12, 2016 7:00 P.M. PLEASEE NOTE LOCATION 1. OPENING CHANGE
Call to Order, Roll Call, and Salute to the Flag
2. OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION
The public is invited to address the Parks and Recreation Commission on any matter in the Commission’s jurisdiction, except for items scheduled for Continued or New Hearings. Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.
The public will be given an opportunity to speak on each agenda item at the time it is called. The Parks and Recreation Commission may discuss aand/or take action regarding any or all of the items listed below. Once the public comment portion of any item on this agenda has been closed by the Commission, no further comment from the public will be permitted unless authorized by the Chair or the commission and if so authorized, said additional public comment shall be limited to the provision of information not previously provided to the Commission or as otherwise limited by order of the Chhair or Commission.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Linda Henn – Twin Cities Coalition for Healthy Youth
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
The purpose of the Consent Calendar is to group items together which are routine or have been discussed previously and do not require further discussion. They will be approved by a single motion. Any member of the Commission, Town Staff, or the Public may request removal of an item for discussion. Rescheduling of the item(s) will be at the discretion of the Chair and Commission.
5. PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTOR AND COOMMISSIOONER REPORTS
5.1 COMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
- NOVEMBER and DECEMBER - Commissioner Engstrom / Casissa – Town Council - Individual Commissioner Updates
- Facilities Sub-Committee:
5.2 PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTOR’S REPORT - UPDATES
- Recreation Center - Outdoor - Neil Cummins Gym - Kids Club - Summer Playground - Special Events - Capital Projects - Disaster Council - Centennial Committee - Budget Status
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.1 Skate Park Improvement Update
6.2 Commissioners Wish List Review
6.3 Winter 2016 Brochure Preview
6.4 Approval of Minutes from October 2016 Meeting
7. ROUTINE AND OTHER MATTERS
The following items do not require a formal hearing, although the Chair and staff will indicate why each item is on the agenda. Commission may decide to reschedule the item as a public hearing.
7.1 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Dog Park Analysis and Conceptual Design Review Review of Winter Brochure
7.2 ITEMS FOR YEARLY REVIEW
Month Items January Review of Fee Resolution / Mid-Year Budget Review Review of Roberts Rules of Order, Brown Act; Commissioner’s February Responsibilities, Review of Summer Brochure March Kids Club Mid-Year Review, Summer Playground Presentation for April Upcoming Year May Volunteer of the Year
June Capital Improvement Discussion; Measure “A” Money
Reorganize Commission (Select Chair and Vice-Chair); Annual July Programming Report, Review of Fall Brochure August Kids Club Presentation for Upcoming Year September Summer Playground Re-Cap October Review of Winter Brochure November Capital Improvement Update December , Commission Wish List Review
7.3 TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS
January – Ahern February – Phipps March – Engstrom April - Casissa
May – Fong June – Elson July – Janowsky August – Blomgren September - Ahern October – Phipps November – Engstrom December - Casissa
8. ADJOURNMENT
Next regular meeting will be on January 23th.
9. PROCEDURAL NOTES
- All documents relating to agenda items are available for the public review in the Parks and Recreation Departments of the Town of Corte Madera Offices at 498 Tamalpais Dr., between the hours of 8am – 5pm Monday – Thursday. Staff reports are normally available on Thursday afternoon preceding the Monday meeting. It is recommended that you contact the Parks and Recreation Department for availability.
- Each person desiring to speak on an item will be given an opportunity at the appropriate time. Please state your name and address as the meeting is being recorded.
- APPEAL – Following the actions by the Parks and Recreation Commission at a public hearing or meeting, any decision of the Commission may be appealed to the Town Council within TEN (10) calendar days.
- In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (415) 927- 5072. For auxiliary aids or services or other reasonable accommodations to be provide by Town at or before the meeting, please notify the Parks and Recreation Department at least 3 business days (the Wednesday before the meeting) in advance of the meeting date. If the Town does not receive timely notification of your reasonable request, the Town may not be able to make the necessary arrangements by the time of the meeting. Corte Madera Parks and Recreation Commission Wish List UPDATED 12.1.16 Facility Category Source Level Description Estimated Cost Status Skunk Hollow Health & Safety CMPR Survey Complex Lack of fence between park/street Skunk Hollow Enhancement CM Resident Complex New playground equipment Town Park Health & Safety CMPR Survey Complex New restrooms by playground Town Park Health & Safety CMPR Survey Complex Revamp Skate Board Park: defective ramps PLANNING IN PROGRESS All Aesthetics CMPR Survey Simple New, consistent signage Cove Park Aesthetics CMPR Survey Complex Basketball courts ‐ paving, new baskets
BUDGTED / WORK TO BEGIN Town Park Aesthetics CMPR Survey Complex Lack of shading ‐ children's playground JAN 2017 Town Park Enhancement CM Resident Complex Dog Park STUDY IN PROGRESS Town Park Health & Safety CMPR Staff Complex Additional town park lighting ‐ path Twin Cities Child Care CMPR Staff Tennis Court Lights CMPR Staff Resurface Tennis Courts BUDGETED CMPR Staff Pathway Lighting PARTIALLY DONE CMPRS Staff Pathway Curbs CMPR Staff Greenroom REMODEL PLANNING IN PROGRESS Lions Club Acoustics in Main Hall PHASE 1 and 2 COMPLETED Turf Field CMPR Staff Field Drainage CM Youth Skatepark IN PROGRESS CMPR Staff Lights on sports fields CMPR Staff Gymnastics Equipment ONGOING CMPR Survey Water Fountain IN PROGRESS CM Residents Bike Racks IN PROGRESS CM Residents Shade at the Playground IN PROGRESS Dock at Higgins Landing Teen Program IN PROGRESS Senior Programs COMPLETED Fun Run IN PROGRESS CMPRS Staff Parking Lot Reconfiguration ‐ Eastman Lot STUDY BUDGETED CMPRS Staff Pathway on East Side of Eastman Parkinglot EVERYONE Bathrooms at Town Park CM Resident Bathrooms at Skunk Hollow CANCELLED CMPRS Staff New Driveway and Service Entrance COMPLETED CM Community New Entrance to Community Center via Park Path COMPLETED Level: Complex ‐ involves bidning process, planning dept, extensive funding Simple ‐ can be completed with residents assistance, including workloadn and possible funding LARKSPUR CORTE MADERA Parks and Recreation
WINTER - SPRING 2017 INTRODUCING The Twin Cities Village On November 1, 2016 the Twin Cities co-hosted by Age-Friendly Corte Madera, in their homes. Our volunteer network lends Village was officially launched, its goal to Corte Madera Parks and Rec, and Twin the neighborly hand, when and if needed, better address the needs and desires of Cities Village. These monthly programs and our programs and activities encourage seniors wishing to lead active, engaged will continue into the new year. Watch for connecting in our local community. lives in Corte Madera and Larkspur. detailed information. For more information on volunteering
We are proud to be part of Marin Villages We welcome new members, volunteers and or becoming a member and/or to help and to work closely with the efforts of donors who share our vision of an age- develop our village, please contact Marin Age-Friendly Corte Madera. You may friendly community in which our older adults Villages at 415-457-4633 or visit have attended the Speaker Series events are able to lead independent lives and stay www.marinvillages.org
AFCM/CM Park and Recreation Marin Villages Speaker Series January 11, 2017 1:00-2:30PM Wednesday, February 15, 2017 March 15, 2017 Fun with your iPhone and iPad Safe at Home..and Beyond 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Sharon Beck is passionate about teaching seniors the Older Corte Maderans want to “Being Mortal” joy of using iPhones and iPads. A senior herself, Sharon feel protected and empowered. Based on the best selling book will go over the basics for those new to the iPhone and We wonder: When do I report Central Marin Police Authority iPads; and for those experienced users, you will have something to the police? Should Community Room. The film fun learning the hidden secrets your devices offer. You’ll I get a home alarm system? How investigates the practice be amazed at the functions you never believed could can I navigate among cyclists and of caring for the dying, and be on these electronic gadgets. Don’t miss this fun, distracted pedestrians? Bring ANY shows how doctors are often entertaining and educational presentation. Sharon has questions you have about personal remarkably untrained, ill-suited worked at the Apple Store in Walnut Creek, teaches safety, home security, street and uncomfortable talking about iPhones and Ipads to Seniors at the Lafayette Community precautions, or internet safeguards chronic illness and death with Center where she gets rave reviews and is the owner of and get answers directly from our their patients. Plan to engage in Mac-Senior. Sharon Beck is in Apple’s Benevity Program own Central Marin Police Officers. a lively post film discussion with and is currently developing online tutorials that will be representatives from Hospice by offered to seniors, free of charge. Time1:00 – 2:30 pm the Bay and the Marin County Location: Central Marin Police Commission on Aging. Central Marin Police Authority Headquarters Community Room, 250 Doherty Community Room, 1st Floor Drive, Larkspur 250 Doherty Drive, Larkspur Speaker: Central Marin Police Officers TABLE OF CONTENTS
Trips ...... 19-20 Series 2 Beginning Bridge Youth Activities ...... 32-39 Cape Cod & the Islands of New England Beginning Jewelry Making MagiKids Course in Magic for Kids Spotlight on Tuscany Understanding Strokes: Risk, Chess for Kids British Landscapes Prevention, and Response Amazing Science America’s Music Cities About Sutter-Care-at Home STEM Challenge with LEGO, Winter (featuring Nashville, Memphis Book Swap Yoga Meets Mindfulness & & New Orleans) The Ray Simpson Big Band Meditation Kiki’s Clay class Winter Wonderland Seniors ...... 21-25 Adults Activities ...... 26-28 Kids Capoeira River Rock Casino Adult Open Gym at Neil Cummins Youth Tennis Bridge to Bridge Cruise Gym Aikido Kids of Tamalpais Roaring Camp Railroads Adult Tennis Karate US Safari West Trek Over 40’s & Over 50’s Men’s Softball Kids Power Hours FREE Spanish for Seniors League Mom and Me Orientation Dog Training Classes Gymnastics Beginning Spanish Class for Seniors Jazzercise Flag Football Refresher Spanish Course for Soccer Seniors Community Events ...... 29 Corte Madera Bingo Blue Bingo Community Info ...... 44-45 Housing Options Presentation For Sock Hop Seniors Queen of the Castle Facility & Park Rental ..46-47 Lunch Club for Seniors Breakfast with the Bunny Seniors in Balance A Very Special Knight Skate Park ...... 48 AARP Smart Driver Course Candy Land Tea Chinese Brush Painting Workshop Super BBQ Free Hearing Screening Neck and Back Care Kids Club PLEASE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! www.facebook.com/cmparksandrec Sleep Medicine: An Overview Afterschool program ...... 31 Series 1 Bridge for the Beginner
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 17 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 Michael Lappert 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 Eric Ahern, Youth Commissioner • Foster human development • Promote health and wellness • Increase cultural unity • Protect environmental resources PARKS & RECREATION • Strengthen community image • Facilitate community and sense of place problem solving DEPARTMENT STAFF • Support economic development • Provide recreational experiences Mario Fiorentini, Director • Strengthen safety & security Brian Hernandez Recreation Supervisor ______Your Parks and Recreation provides a wide variety of services, including, but CONTACT: not limited to: Senior activities; After-school programs; Pre-school programs; 498 Tamalpais Drive, Teen programs; Summer camps; Nature & outdoor programs; Health & Wellness Corte Madera, CA 94925 programs; Sports leagues & instructions; Youth sports coaches & training; Art & Tel. (415) 927-5072 dance programs; Special & multicultural events; Emergency preparedness & support. Fax. (415) 927-7138
KIDS CLUB AFTER HOURS PHONE: RESIDENCY STATUS INFORMATION: (415) 706-5128 The Corte Madera Town Council adopted the following clarifications of residency: Sports rain Line: (415) 927-5076 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 District (Neil Cummins Gymnasium, The Cove school/park, Tennis Courts at Granada OFFICE HOURS: School, and Town Park’s softball and soccer fields), “residents” shall mean individuals who Mon - Thu, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm reside in, or groups and organizations which have their principal place of business located within the County of Marin. Closed to the public on Friday 2. For the use of all other facilities and programs located on property owned by the Town Closed on Saturday & Sunday of Corte Madera (Town Park other than the areas mentioned in (1) above, Piccolo Pavilion, EMAIL: and Community Center) “residents” shall mean individuals who reside in, or groups and [email protected] 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 questions about this information, please call (415) 927-5072. www.cmprsoftball.org www.cmprkidsclub.org www.cmprsummerplayground.org Americans with Disabilities Act, The Town of Corte Madera and the Parks and www.cortemaderafc.org Recreation Department are committed to implementing the intent and spirit of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Adults and children with disabilities are welcome and encouraged to fully participate in our classes, programs and ONLINE REGISTRATION: activities. If you have special needs that require specific accommodations in order www.cmparksandrec.org to enjoy one of our programs or facilities, please contact us at (415) 927-5072. Travel Introduction The March Meeting will be highlighting. Cape Cod and Trips 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 3/27 10:15am-12:15pm Free / 1
Cape Cod & the Islands of New England 8 day trip New England’s miles of sandy beaches, majestic coasts, and rolling surf invite relaxation. The Islands of New England tour spends eight days exploring New England’s charms, from the British Landscapes 10 day trip cobblestone streets of Nantucket to a dry harvest cranberry Sleepy villages where sheep wander the grassy hillsides, bog. Step back in time at Plimoth Plantation to sample lakes set amidst mountains that inspired centuries of traditional recipes from that period, learn some Pilgrim literature, and cities thriving with arts and culture – these etiquette and enjoy a Thanksgiving feast where you’ll learn to are the landscapes of Britain. Discover them on this “eat like a Pilgrim.” In Provincetown, the choice is yours – set memorable journey through England, Scotland and Wales. out on a whale watch cruise or embark on a scenic adventure Sleep in a historic castle. Take a scenic journey through through the iconic sand dunes of the Cape. Visit Boston and the English countryside on a train ride from London to Providence, the Gilded Age mansions of Newport, the lively historic York where you will enjoy a privately guided tour. artist colony of Provincetown, and the beautiful islands Soak up the pastoral landscapes of the Cotswolds. Walk in of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Complete your New the footsteps of William Shakespeare and enjoy dinner at England experience as you indulge in a traditional seafood Hall’s Croft, a 400-year-old Shakespearean family home. and lobster feast. Change hotels only once on this tour! Explore London and Edinburgh. Personalize your tour with $2,899 per person double INCLUDING air from SFO, air taxes a choice of included excursions in Stratford and Edinburgh. and transportation from Corte Madera to SFO and back. Experience the wonder of Stonehenge. $3,799 pp double Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes (when booked by April 20) INCLUDING air from SFO, air 1004 Fri 9/22/17-9/30/17 TBD $2,899 / 8 taxes and roundtrip transportation to SFO from Corte Madera. Rate after April 20th is $3,999 pp double. Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes Spotlight on Tuscany 9 Day Trip 1006 Thur 10/19/17-10/29/17 TBD $3,799 / 10 The rolling hills of Tuscany are home to sprawling vineyards, charming medieval hill towns and enchanting cities steeped in history, culture and legend. Discover them for yourself on this relaxing sojourn into the Italian countryside. Visit Florence, Siena, Pisa and San Gimignano. Savor a 7-night SENIOR FAIR stay in Montecatini Terme, the famous resort and spa town. Thursday, May 25 | 2:00pm-4:00pm Enjoy free time to explore the cultural treasures of Florence, including Michelangelo’s “David.” Discover the charming Seniors, join us for our annual Senior Fair. A broad range town of Lucca, Italy’s best-kept secret. Learn about the of agencies, service groups and vendors who work to meet heroic deeds of WWII at remains of the Gothic Line and visit the needs of seniors will be on hand to provide information the Museum of Liberation. Enjoy fabulous local wines and and make presentations. Snacks and drinks provided. the region’s famous cuisine. This is Tuscany as you always ADMISSION IS FREE! imagined it. $2,999 pp double when booked by September 22nd, 2017 / $3,199 pp single. Rates after Sept 22nd - $3,149 pp double / $3,349 single. Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 1007 TBD 3/22/18-3/30/18 TBD $3,349/9
To Register: 415-927-5072 or www.cmparksandrec.org 19 Trips
America’s Music Cities (featuring Nashville, Memphis & New Orleans) 8 Day Trip Enjoy a finger-snapping, toe-tapping time on this tour of America’s most famed musical cities. Visit New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville as you revel in the sounds of the blues, jazz, country and good old rock ‘n’ roll. Be a part of the epic New Orleans Jazz Fest, the perfect place to celebrate the best of music in the birthplace of Jazz. Experience America’s most singular city in New Orleans, home to the French Quarter where the world’s great jazz musicians reside. Have your choice on tour – either stroll through New Orleans’ famous French Quarter on a walking tour with a local expert or set out on a panoramic motorcoach tour for a different perspective of the city. Spend two nights in Memphis, "birthplace of the blues," and tour Elvis Presley’s Graceland. At the historic Belle Meade plantation indulge in a culinary and wine tasting experience. Sample Tennessee whiskey at a local distillery with a rich history. Meet a local radio show personality on your tour of WSM Radio Station. Enjoy reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville along with a backstage tour. Tour historic RCA Studio B and see where country legends recorded hit songs. A visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame is sure to have you humming long after you return home. $2,999 per person double when booked by June 3rd, 2017 / $3,899 per person single (till June 3rd). Rates after June 3rd $3,199 per person double/$4,099 single. Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 1008 TBD 12/3/17-12/10/17 TBD $4,099/8
20 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” River Rock Casino An easy drive and ideal setting aren’t the only things that make Seniors our Sonoma County casino feel so welcoming. River Rock Casino has a certain something – let’s call it heart – that makes you say, “I’m at home here.” So come on over to play blackjack with your buddies. You’ll find better food, better player rewards and the guaranteed loosest slots. You’ll also find a come-as-you-are FREE Spanish for Seniors Orientation attitude and friendly folks who are enthusiastic about your good Description: Interested in learning how to speak, read and time. Bus leaves Corte Madera Parks & Recreation (Community write in Spanish? Join Valeria Furino of Natural Languages for Center) at 8:30 am return to center- 4:30pm (depending on a Free Orientation. She will describe the upcoming classes traffic). The casino will give each participant $20.00 in match pay. offered right here at our Community Center. Lunch will be on your own. MUST REGISTER BY 4/3/17. Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 1202 Tue 1/17 11:30am-12:15pm Free / 1 1013 Tue 4/11 8:30am-4:30pm $37 / 1
Bridge to Bridge Cruise Beginning Spanish Class for Seniors See all of San Francisco beautiful water fronts in one cruise. You Description: Feel the joy of communicating in Spanish will travel from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay Bridge viewing almost immediately! Whether you're an absolute beginner Alcatraz Island and see other famous landmarks. Length of cruise: or someone who needs to brush up your skills, join us 1 ½ hours. Leaving Corte Madera Parks & Recreation (Community for this wonderful class! Valeria will teach you a fun and Center) at 10:00 am- returning at 3:30pm. Return time may vary efficient way to learn Spanish - with minimum grammar and according to traffic. Lunch will be on your own. Food available on memorization. (+$8 materials fee) boat to purchase or you may bring your own lunch. Instructor: Valeria Furino, M.A. MUST REGISTER BY 4/3/17. Location: Community Center Classroom Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 1012 Tue 4/25 10:00am-3:30pm $68 / 1 1203 Tue 1/24-3/7 12:45am-1:45pm $125 / 7
Roaring Camp Railroads Enjoy a ride into the past on a 19th century steam train. You will Refresher Spanish Course for Seniors be traveling over trestles, through towering redwood groves, 7 Fun and interesting conversational weeks to learn winding up a narrow gauge grade to the top of Bear Mountain. appropriate today's vocabulary and developing immediately Conductors will narrate the history of Roaring Camp, the railroad an appreciation for Spanish-American life, language and and the forest. Trip will last approximately 1-1 ½ hours. Leaving traveling culture. This class is designed for the student who Corte Madera Parks & Recreation (Community Center) at 8:30am, wants to advance their current Spanish skills. returning at 4:30pm. Return may vary according to traffic. Lunch Instructor: Valeria Furino, M.A. (+$8 materials fee) will be on your own. MUST REGISTER BY 5/12/17. Location: Community Center Classroom Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 1010 Tue 6/13 8:30am-4:30pm $70 / 1 1204 Tue 1/24-3/7 2:00pm-3:00pm $155 / 7
Safari West Trek Visit an African adventure in the heart of California wine country. Enjoy a 90 minute riding tour and a 30 minute walking tour on a 400 acre preserve. Over 900 animals in an African setting for your enjoyment. Registration fee of $106.00 includes transportation, entrance fee and lunch. Leaving Corte Madera Parks & Recreation (Community Center) at 8:00am and returning at 3:00pm. MUST REGISTER BY 4/27/17. Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 1009 Fri 5/12 8:00am-3:00pm $106 / 1
To Register: 415-927-5072 or www.cmparksandrec.org 21 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 of Corte Madera Bingo Health & Human Services, Aging and Adult Services. Join our group of active older adults for BINGO every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the Corte Madera Community Center. You’re sure to have fun! Come and Seniors in Balance This class will improve your balance, stability, and enjoy wonderful company, delicious treats like Lappert’s ice coordination through proven methods from Qigong, Tai Chi, cream, and other great perks and surprises. Once a month and Western Mind/Body science. Research shows that Tai Chi representatives from local senior organizations will be on is an excellent way for Seniors to develop balance and fluidity hand to answer questions regarding services they offer. Most of movement; in this class you will be learning an easy, guests will be on hand the second Thursday of each month. modified Tai Chi form. You will also practice brain stimulating For more information please call 927-5072. techniques from Western Science to assist coordination and Location: Main Hall cognition. In addition, the Qigong movements and mind activity bring inner balance, relaxation, improved immunity, Housing Options Presentation For Seniors and overall wellbeing. These combined approaches are Free to the public. You will learn valuable information about carefully orchestrated to work on all aspects of balance affordable housing choices for mature adults in Marin. simultaneously. The class is appropriate for anyone with Whether you are looking for housing options for yourself, reasonable mobility who is motivated to maintain a good an aging parent, relative, or friend and even if making ends balance of spirit, mind and body throughout their lives. meet is a struggle, Leslie has over 20 years experience Instructor: Shirley Dockstader & Sandy Smith working with senior resources and senior housing and can Location: Main Hall help you find the right housing. It is easy to feel confused and overwhelmed by all the different choices, but don’t Day/s Date Time Fee / classes delay! Start planning today! Free to the public! Thu 1/12-5/25 1:30-2:30pm Fee by donation Location: Main Hall Instructor: Leslie Klor Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 1201 Fri 3/3 11:00-12:30pm Free
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Shirley Dockstader is an accredited medical qigong teacher Leslie has more than twenty-five years of experience as a and has been teaching the ancient healing movement arts therapist, mediator, communications specialist and life for over 30 years in Marin and San Francisco. She is the and business coach. She spent many years working in the producer/writer of Strengthening Your Immune System corporate world as an employment counselor and manager with Mind & Movement. Sandy Smith has participated in of a temporary employment agency, and in the non-profit Shirley Dockstader’s Seniors in Balance Program for 7 years world specializing in senior resources and intergenerational and has been teaching Tai Chi for 4 years. Sandy’s skills as a housing. Most recently she was the Director of Senior In- teacher and performer of traditional music and dance, lend formation and Marin Independent Elders at Whistlestop a special insight into her teaching of balance and move- Senior Center and the Housing Advocate at Marin Housing. ment through Tai Chi. Currently, she is the Director of Shared Housing with Epis- copal Senior Communities.
22 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 Location: Main Hall *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* Neck and Back Care: Education Seminar on 8-hour course, Two Fridays Preventing Injuries and the Latest Treatment Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes Options 1256 Fri 1/27 & 2/3 10:30-2:30pm $15 & $20 /2 Date: Monday, 1/30/17 ($15 AARP members; $20 non-members) Location: Corte Madera Library Time: 10:30am-11:30am 4½-Hour Refresher Course Date, Friday only Fee: Free Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes Meet a team of specialists from Novato Community 1255 Fri 5/5 10:30-3:00pm $15 & $20 / 1 Hospital who will discuss how to prevent neck and back pain ($15 AARP members; $20 non-members) by using the right motions, proper lifting techniques and correct exercises. Learn about arthritis, osteoporosis, pain management, non-surgical options, and minimally invasive Chinese Brush Painting Workshop spine surgery. Have your questions answered by board- This will be an introduction to Chinese Brush Painting. You certified surgeons and a physical therapist. will learn the basic technique to create brush strokes with ink and colors on rice paper. The approach is simple, gentle, This free event is co-sponsored by Corte Madera Library and and relaxing. There will be a 15 minute break for individual Corte Madera Parks & Recreation Department and will be questions. Supplies, including paper, ink, and paint, will be held at the Corte Madera Library, 707 Meadowsweet Drive. provided. Come and enjoy the experience of creativity. Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes Sleep Medicine: An Overview 4001 Mon 5/1 1:00pm-4:00pm $20 /1 Date: Monday, 2/27/17 Location: Corte Madera Library Time: 10:30am-12:00pm Free Hearing Screening Fee: Free Date: 3/13/17 Mehrdad Razavi, MD, Medical Director of Innovative Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Sleep Centers, Inc. will discuss the effect of optimal or Location: Community Room of Central Marin Police suboptimal sleep on metabolism, memory, mood, and Authority at 250 Doherty Drive in Larkspur the cardiovascular system. Learn how to screen for sleep Fee: Free disorders and how to optimize healthy sleep. Lee M. Weissman, Au.D. of Hear So Good Audiology will provide free Hearing Screenings for the Senior Community. This free event is co-sponsored by Corte Madera Library and Come join us for this opportunity to have your hearing Corte Madera Parks & Recreation Department and will be checked. held at the Corte Madera Library, 707 Meadowsweet Drive.
To Register: 415-927-5072 or www.cmparksandrec.org 23 The Story of San Rafael’s California Motion Seniors Picture Corporation & Leading Lady Beatriz Michelena Date: Monday, 3/20/17 Location: Corte Madera Library Time: 10:30am-12:00pm Series 1 Bridge for the Beginner Fee: Free This class is designed for the beginning student to learn and appreciate bridge. The class will move slowly so there will be The Sun Valley neighborhood of San Rafael was once home time to learn the basic elements of bridge. Come and enjoy to the California Motion Picture Corporation (CMPC), a silent the fundamentals of bridge and bring a friend. film studio, whose feature length films were shot in Marin Location: Community Center Classroom. and Northern California. California Room Librarian Laurie (No class on 2/20) Thompson will present the history of this long-forgotten studio and its leading lady, Beatriz Michelena. Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes This free event is co-sponsored by Corte Madera Library and 1228 Mon 1/23-3/6 1:30-3:30pm $125 / 6 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation Department and will be held at the Corte Madera Library, 707 Meadowsweet Drive.
Series 2 Beginning Bridge Understanding Strokes: Risk, Prevention, For those continuing from Series 1 Beginning Bridge or have and Response had Beginning Bridge lessons in the past or played Bridge Date: Monday, 4/10/17 enough to know the basics of play. Your guide, Bonnie Nackley Location: Corte Madera Library is an Experienced Bridge Teacher and Bridge Life Master. Time: 10:30am-12:00pm (No class on 4/10) Fee: Free Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes Lisa Gammon RN, MSN of Sutter Health Novato Community 1229 Mon 3/13-4/24 1:30-3:30pm $125 / 6 Hospital will explain the risk factors for a stroke, discuss prevention strategies, and describe what steps to take when you or someone near you is having a stroke.
This free event is co-sponsored by Corte Madera Library and Corte Madera Parks & Recreation Department and will be held at the Corte Madera Library, 707 Meadowsweet Drive.
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 Beginning Jewelry Making wellness programs. Blood pressures will be taken on-site. Learn how to remake your old jewelry into modern fashions. Please connect with us online at, Instructor will teach about the history of jewelry making and www.SutterCareAtHome.org how to recognize valuable items. Take home a necklace of www.facebook.com/SutterCareAH your own making. www.twitter.com/SutterCare Instructor: Paula Ramsey IF YOU’RE ENROLLED IN MEDICARE PART B, THERE IS NO Location: Community Center Classroom COST FOR YOUR VACCINATION. IF YOU ARE NOT ENROLLED IN Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes MEDICARE PART B, THE COST FOR THE VACCINATION IS $30. 1111 Mon 4/3 6:30-7:30pm $28 / 1
24 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” Book Swap Do you have any interesting gently used books just sitting Seniors on a shelf collecting dust? Why not bring up to 5 of them to exchange for 5 “new to you” books? March 16th and June 1st 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Corte Madera Community Center Main Hall 8Th Annual 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 with a warm coat, free of charge. Please donate that new or gently used coat to a person in need. This is a perfect opportunity to clean out that closet and to help someone stay warm! The beauty of One Warm Coat Drive is that it doesn’t cost a thing. You have that donation hanging in your closet taking up space. Donations to benefit local shelters, halfway homes, youth shelters, women shelters, and children’s shelters. The Ray Simpson Big Band
Kids Club Toasty Toes Drive It’s easy to take simple things for granted – like new socks to keep your feet warm. Many homeless people in the Marin County community don’t have access to these. It’s especially important for homeless people to keep their feet Big Band Dances at clean and dry. Clean socks make a big difference, and you Corte Madera Community Center can help! Please drop off donations of new socks at the The 17-piece Ray Simpson Big Band plays the music of the 30s, Corte Madera Community Center. Thick sturdy socks are 40s, and 50s - from swing to jazz. These local musicians have the best, but anything is helpful. Donations to benefit local performed professionally for years. You’ll hear arrangements shelters, halfway homes, youth shelters, women shelters, created by the late Ray Simpson, along with favorites from and children’s shelters. Count Basie, Les Brown, Jimmy Lunceford, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, and Glenn Miller. You can simply sit and listen DROP-OFF LOCATION to the band’s crooners and guest singers perform favorites Corte Madera Community Center like, “It Had to Be You” and “Mack the Knife” or get out on the DROP-OFF DATES floor and dance the night away! The band is a perennial Italian Nov. 16th-Dec. 22nd, 8:00am to 4:30pm Mon-Thur Street Painting Festival favorite and fills the Main Hall at the Corte Madera Community Center. Every second Wednesday of the month from 8-10p.m. admission is Free! Location: Main Hall Upcoming dance dates for 2016: Jan. 11, Feb. 8, Mar. 8, Apr. 12, May 10 & June 14
To Register: 415-927-5072 or www.cmparksandrec.org 25 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 2/27-4/3 10:00-11:30am $180 / 6 the gym for any days we may not be there. But normally 1235 Mon 4/24-6/5 10:00-11:30am $180 / 6 every Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday there is a great group (No class on 5/29) ready to play. Hope to see you all there. Location: Neil Cummins Gym Adult Intermediate Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes $5 drop-in or $30 for 10 passes 1236 Thur 3/2-4/6 6:30-8:00pm $180 / 6 1237 Thur 4/20-5/25 6:30-8:00pm $180 / 6 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 2017 • $800 per team Location: TP Softball Field
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26 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” Dog Training Classes The Marin Humane Society’s dog training classes are a great Adult place for people and dogs to learn a common language, Activities 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 pulling, sit or lie down quietly, come when called, and to wait at doors.
Our Beginning classes are a great bonding experience--even very experienced guardians find them valuable. Please note that our beginning-level classes are conducted entirely on leash and do not include playtime, as our focus is on strengthening the relationship between you and your dog. Location: Main Hall Instructor: Karen Schuerholz Puppy 101- New Pawrents Guide Problem solving tips on how to get through the first stages of puppy hood. This two-hour seminar is geared to owners with puppies 10-16 weeks old (up to four months). Topics covered are potty training, grooming, beginning socialization, Dog body language, shots, chewing/ biting, barking, jumping up, play, walking on leash, management, handling, equipment and manners. Two hour seminar for people only Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes Family Dog 1 1249 Sat 2/18 9:45-11:45am $75 / 1 For dogs 4 months and older. A beginning-level class teaching the fundamentals of good manners - sit, down, Scenting For Fun Workshop stay, come, polite greetings and walking, wait at doors, and Emphasis on fun! This introductory workshop will give your leave it. dog the opportunity to work at something he "nose" how FIRST CLASS IS MANDATORY AND A COMBINED to do naturally, as well as help build his confidence and his ORIENTATION FOR PEOPLE ONLY, NO DOGS,PLEASE! relationship with you. Your dog must be comfortable in a (First class is 1 1/2 hours long, all other classes 1 hour.) crate, as all dogs must be crated when they aren't working. (no class 5/13) Pre-registration and payment of the $65 fee are required to reserve a spot in this workshop. Limited to 8 working teams. Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 1247 Sat 4/15-5/27 9:45-10:45am $165 / 6 Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 1248 Sat 4/15-5/27 11:00am-12:00pm $165 / 6 1251 Sat 3/18 9:45-11:45am $65 / 1
Obedience Tune Up Workshop ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Does life sometimes get too busy to spend time working Karen Schuerholz is a graduate of on your dog’s obedience skills? If so, then it’s time for a the Marin Humane Society Canine refresher course: an Obedience Tune Up! This two hour Behavior Academy Levels I and II. workshop is not for untrained dogs or dogs with behavior She has been a private dog trainer for problems: it is to get your dog back on track and improve many years. Karen has worked in the Behavior and Training Department at the obedience training he already learned and forgot. We the Marin Humane Society assisting will work on the more challenging behaviors: coming when with dog behavior evaluations and called, walking on leash without pulling, no jumping on behavior consults, and continues to people, sit and down stay, wait and leave it. Prerequisite is work as an Adoption Counselor at Marin Humane Society Family Dog 1 or equivalent. and train new volunteers in the program. Her philosophy is that dog training can be fun! The key Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes ingredient to having and raising pets is patience and 1250 Sat 1/14 9:45-11:45am $75 / 1 knowing that they will tell you what they want- you just have to pay attention to how they tell you.
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It’s a pulse-pounding, beat pumping fitness program that gets RESULTS…..FAST. It’s a calorie-torching, hip swiveling dance party with a hot playlist to distract you from the burn.
DANCE MIXX, INTERVAL, STRIKE, FUSION, PINT OF LUCK STRENGTH, CORE Monday/Wednesday/Friday @ 8:30am & Saturday @ 8am BEER GARDEN Join Anytime!
$55/month unlimited classes (joining fee may apply) ATTENTION ADULTS! $20 for single class • Other pricing options available Don your green and cruise down to the Corte Pricing subject to change Madera Community Center for a unique St. Patrick’s Day celebration. We are offering a beer Appropriate for ALL Fitness Levels garden, authentic Irish food and great music. This is a 21+ event so please leave the little leprechauns at home. For more information, contact instructor Patty Thompson 415-717-4839 • [email protected] Find us online: www.jazzercise.com www.facebook.com/JazzerciseCorteMaderaCA
NEW 2017 GIRLFORCE FREE classes all year for persons 16-21 years of age
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Patty has been a certified Jazzercise Instructor in Marin County since 2009. She loves the new class formats, the variety, and the full body workout that keeps you fit and feeling great. Patty was also trained in ballet, tap, and 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!
Location: Main Hall Code Day/s Date Time 515 Fri 3/11 4pm-7pm
ADMITTANCE IS FREE FOOD & BEVERAGES ARE NOT
28 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” Blue Bingo These bingo nights only happen once in a blue moon so Community you won’t want to miss it! Bring your friends and family Events for a delicious pasta dinner and play bingo for a variety of prizes! Please register online, by phone, or in person at the community center to ensure you get a spot! Adult supervision required. A Very Special Knight Location: Main Hall Gather around the round tables local Kings, Knights and Code Day/s Date Time Ticket Price princesses for our annual Father Daughter Dance. Come 507 Friday 1/20/2017 7:00pm - 9:00pm $15 enjoy a buffet feast of medieval proportions and musical stylings fit for a king! Please register online, by phone or in person at the community center to ensure you can attend! Tickets will go on sale Jan 25th. Adult supervision required. Sock Hop Location: Main Hall Corte Madera Parks and Recreation would like to invite all the fellas, gals and kiddos to a truly nifty night. So grab Code Day/s Date Time Ticket Price 511 Friday 4/21/17 7:00pm - 9:30pm $27 your pomade and wear your best poodle skirt and join us 512 Friday 4/28/17 7:00pm - 9:30pm $27 for neato dance and a swell buffet dinner! Please register online, by phone, or in person at the community center to make sure you don't get stuck without a ticket in Dullsville. Adult supervision required. Candy Land Tea Location: Main Hall Follow the gumdrop path into the lollipop forest for a Code Day/s Date Time Ticket Price whimsical Mother’s Day celebration! Corte Madera Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Mother Daughter Tea 508 Friday 2/1o/2017 7:00pm - 10:00pm $27 Party. It will be the sweetest event you will ever attend! Be sure to register online, by phone, or in person at the community center to ensure you can come! Queen of the Castle Location: Patio Hear Ye, Hear ye! Your loyal subjects at Corte Madera Parks and Recreation invite all the queens and their princes to Code Day/s Date Time Ticket Price 513 Saturday 5/13/17 2:00-4:30pm $15 our annual Mother Son Dance. It will be a royal affair with a delicious buffet dinner and enchanting music. Please register online, by phone or in person at the community center to ensure you can attend! Tickets will go on sale Jan Super BBQ 25th. Adult supervision required. It’s a bird, it’s a plane, NO, its super dudes! We invite all Location: Main Hall fathers and sons to participate in a super special BBQ at the Code Day/s Date Time Ticket Price Corte Madera Community Center. You won’t want to miss it! Location: Patio 509 Friday 3/31/17 7:00pm - 9:30pm $27 Code Day/s Date Time Ticket Price 514 Friday 6/16/17 7:00pm - 9:00pm $15 Breakfast with the Bunny Here comes the cotton tail! Join your friends at Corte Madera Parks and Recreation for a pancake breakfast and an egg hunt. Breakfast will include: sausage, pancakes, potatoes, juice, milk and coffee. The first egg hunt begins at 9:00am, the second at 9:30am and the last at 10:00am. Egg hunts are not separated by age. Adult supervision required. Location: Main Hall Code Day/s Date Time Ticket Price 510 Saturday 4/08/17 8:00 -10:30am $9
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30 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” Kids Club
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 12/27-12/30 8:00am-6:oopm $47 per day I hope that my achievements in life shall be these– that Tue-Fri 1/3-1/6 8:00am-6:oopm $47 per day I have fought for what was right and fair, that I will have Tue-Fri 2/21-2/24 8:00am-6:00pm $47 per day risked for what which mattered, and that I will have given Mon-Fri 4/10-4/14 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 class on 2/21 & 4/11) The Cove School classroom Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 2022 Tue 1/24-5/30 4:30-5:30pm $255 / 17 2040 Tue 1/24-3/21 3:10-4:10pm $125 / 8 Grades K-5th (No class on 2/21) (No class on 2/22 & 4/12) 2041 Tue 3/28-5/23 3:10-4:10pm $125 / 8 (No class on 4/11) Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 2023 Wed 1/25-5/31 1:35-2:35pm $255 / 17 Community Center Classroom (No class on 2/22 & 4/12) The Cove School classroom - Grade K-5th Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes (No class on 2/24 & 4/14) 2043 Wed 1/25-3/22 2:00-3:00pm $125 / 8 Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 2044 Wed 3/29-5/24 2:00-3:00pm $125 /8 2024 Fri 1/27-6/2 3:05-4:05pm $255/ 17
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Paula Ramsey has been a Bay Area magician for over ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR 25 years. She is a member of the IBM, SAM, and the Lanette and Jeff Gordon of Marin Scholastic Chess have prestigious Academy of Magical Arts (Magic Castle of taught chess in Marin for nineteen years and have cre- Hollywood). Known for her humor and ability to connect ated more than 350 lessons. They organize the Marin with all ages, Paula has performed for many celebrities and County Scholastic Chess Championship for any child K-8 taken her show all over the world. Teaching children has who resides or goes to school in Marin. They also host an been the highlight of her career and joy in her life. end of the school year tournament for all their students. They coach school chess teams that have won many Please Note state championships. If you have questions write to [email protected] Our MagiKids instructor is a working professional, and from time to time she does cancel classes on short notice for performances. Phone calls and emails will be made as soon as we are made aware of the cancellation. Make-up classes will be offered.
32 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” Youth Activities AMAZING SCIENCE!
NEW Topics, New Lessons! Join us for a wide variety of kid- STEM Challenge with LEGO, Winter pleasing science topics, demonstrations, experiments, and Ages 7-12 / Grades 2-6 hands-on activities, including chemistry, physics, geology, Level up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies biology, paleontology, and many others! and tens of thousands of LEGO®! Apply real-world concepts Session 1, Jan-Mar: Fly into the worlds of Bats and Honey in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer- Bees. Outlive Survival Scenarios. Reflect on the magic of designed projects such as Belt-Drive Cars, Truss Bridges, Mirrors. Rise into Buoyancy. Watch out for Carnivorous Rail Racers, and Pneumatic Forklifts! Design and build as Plants. Cover the bases (and acids) in Wild Chemistry never before, and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive Lab. Study fingerprints and forgeries with Detective environment. There is no prerequisite for this course. Science 1. Session 2, Mar - May: Discover the beauty of Butterflies. Slip into Slime with polymers. Help yourself Neil Cummins School (No class on 2/20) to some Food Chemistry. Breeze into Weather Drivers. Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes Crush it in Vacuums and Air Pressure. Test your cool with 2322 Wed 1/25-3/22 1:40pm-3:10pm $156 / 8 Endothermic and Exothermic reactions. Find your roots in DNA & Natural Selection. All experiments are kid safe and fully supervised. All Intro to STEM with LEGO, Spring materials are included. Curriculum is age appropriate: older Ages 5-6/ Grades K-1 students lessons are more advanced and complex. (All Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of lessons subject to change.) LEGO®! Build engineer-designed projects such as Trains, Instructor: Amazing Science Staff Helicopters, Tree houses, and Beam Bridges. Then use special pieces to create your own unique design! New Neil Cummins classroom and returning students can explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system with the Grade K (No class on 2/21 & 4/11 ) guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor. There is no Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes prerequisite for this course. 2314 Tue 1/17-3/21 2:00-2:50pm $225 / 9 The Cove Classroom (No class on 5/29) 2315 Tue 3/28-5/30 2:00-2:50pm $225 / 9 Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes Grades 1-2 (No class on 2/21 & 4/11) 2323 Mon 4/17-6/5 1:30-3:10pm $137 / 7 Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 2316 Tue 1/17-3/21 2:55-3:55pm $225 / 9 2317 Tue 3/28-5/30 2:55-3:55pm $225 / 9
The Cove School classroom
Grade K (No class on 2/21 & 4/11 ) Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 2318 Tue 1/17-3/21 2:10-3:00pm $225 / 9 2319 Tue 3/28-5/30 2:10-3:00pm $225 / 9
Grades 1-2 (No class on 2/21 & 4/11) Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 2320 Tue 1/17-3/21 3:10-4:10pm $225 / 9 2321 Tue 3/28-5/30 3:10-4:10pm $225 / 9
To Register: 415-927-5072 or www.cmparksandrec.org 33 Kiki’s Clay class Winter Wonderland K- 5th grade Youth In KiKis COOL Winter clay class we will have a great time! Each week will feature a new project, such as a pocket bear, an animal Activities money bank, a picture frame, a milk-carton dog house, a puppet, and more. After children have completed their assignment they have free choice time with clay or drawing. We will complete Yoga Meets Mindfulness & Meditation the clay process by bisquing, drying, or glazing and fi ring each Grades 3rd- 5th piece in the onsite kiln. All work goes home the last day. We will have a small fi nger-food potluck celebration for the children. From active kids to young athletes, this class will focus on bringing Please send a box or bag for children to take their artwork balance, proper alignment and core strength through cross home in. Classes may be repeated as each session is different. training and yoga postures, to strengthen the body, and improve Materials fee: $30 to be paid to instructor at first class. concentration skills while having fun! Your child will gain new skills, Instructor: Kiki Rostad an increased awareness of the body, and the ability to use focused breathing to relieve and release emotions to encourage problem The Cove School classroom (No class on 2/23) solving both on the court, on the field, or in the classroom. Comfortable work out attire is suggested. Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes Instructor: Marcie Anderson 2310 Wed 2/8-4/5 1:20-2:35pm $125 / 8
Neil Cummins classroom (No class on 2/22 & 4/12) Spring Forward with Clay Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes This ceramics class is for children of all ages. The assignments are 2034 Wed 1/25-3/8 1:35-2:20pm $84 / 6 environmentally based using green Spring as the theme. We will 2035 Wed 3/15-5/10 1:35-2:20pm $112 / 8 cover all aspects of spring and nature. We will make a clay miniature birdhouse, a bird and nest, a driftwood-clay garden art mobile, The Cove School classroom (No class on 2/20 & 4/10) glaze a clay pot, and make a nature tile using materials found in Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes the park & a wind sock. We will paint with glaze and complete 3010 Mon 1/23-3/6 3:05-3:50pm $84 / 6 the ceramic process by firing all pieces twice in the on sight kiln. 3011 Mon 3/13-5/8 3:05-3:50pm $112 / 8 All projects go home the last day of class, which is a finger-food potluck celebration for the children, so bring in a small snack or juice drink to share. Please bring a friend and share in this delightful ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR experience. Materials fee: $30 to be paid to instructor at first class. Marcie is a unique blend of teacher and healer. Marcie has been a certi- Instructor: Kiki Rostad fied personal fitness trainer for 20 years, beginning her career in Port- The Cove School classroom land, Oregon with the Portland Trailblazer basketball team as a support trainer. Marcie has been a certified Yoga Instructor for 12 years, lived and Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes practiced in India for 13 years, and holds an Eastern Psychology degree. 2311 Wed 4/19-5/31 1:20-2:35pm $110 / 7 Marcie loves to laugh, and guaranteed this will be a different blend of class for your kids! ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Kiki Rostad: MA. candidate JFKU, BA .SFSU Clay and Glass blowing Art with Harry Grades 1st - 5th Certifi ed Art therapist CCAC, Counselor CCC Early childhood Ed, Cert Students will explore fine art basics in several media, including Merritt Richmond Art Center, Oakland Museum, Art Camp Founder and watercolor, pencil, pen, markers, polymer clay (Sculpey), and Director, Art Gallery docent, Teaching children Art since 1975. 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. Instructor: Harry Simpson. Spring Break Tennis Location: Neil Cummins Ages 4-6yrs Grades 1st - 5th Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes (No class on 2/20) 1072 Mon-Fri 4/10-4/14 1:00-1:45pm $75 / 5 Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 2111 Mon 1/23-3/27 3:15-4:15pm $160 / 9 Ages 7-10yrs Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 1073 Mon-Fri 4/10-4/14 1:45-2:45pm $90 / 5
34 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. Our Graduation Ceremony Instructor: Tennis in Marin Staff will take place on Sunday, June 11, at the Corte Madera Location: TP tennis courts Community Center at 3:00-5:00pm. This ceremony is our biggest event of the year - all of our Marin students gather together to celebrate each other's growth. A Capoeira Master from Brazil Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 2046 Mon 3/27-6/5 2:30-3:15pm $180 / 9 and top level teachers from all over the world will be present (No class on 4/10 & 5/29) for this event. Every youth capoeira student gets a capoeira 2049 Fri 3/31-6/2 2:30-3:15pm $180 / 9 nickname, given by the teacher, and new cord representing their (No class on 4/14) growth. For youth, the level of the cord is decided mostly by age, but we also let our students know that how they behave at home and in school also impacts our decision-making. While we urge Level 2, Marin Stars Ages 7-10 all students to participate in this special event, it is completely Join the new team sport in town! If you are between the ages optional. For more info about our organization and instructors of 7-10, Corte Madera Junior Tennis League is the team to please go to www.abadamarin.com. Drop-in: $20 per class. join! Using the quickstart play format, kids are immediately Instructor: Lisa Silva or Diego Freitas introduced to the game and learn to rally the ball the first Location: Main Hall time they step on the court. Beginners welcome! Instructor: Tennis in Marin Staff Ages 3-5yrs (No class on 2/16, 2/23, 4/13 & 6/1) Location: TP tennis courts Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes (No class on 4/10, 4/14 & 5/29) 2062 Thur 2/9-4/6 3:15-3:45pm $112 / 7 2064 Thur 4/20-6/8 3:15-3:45pm $112 / 7 Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 2051 Mon 3/27-6/5 3:15-4:45pm $180 / 9 Ages 6-12yrs (No class on 2/16 & 2/23, 4/13 & 6/1) 2052 Fri 3/31-6/2 3:15-4:45pm $180 / 9 Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 2063 Thur 2/9-4/6 4:00-5:00pm $112 / 7 Level 2, Marin Stars Ages 11-14 2065 Thur 4/20-6/8 4:00-5:00pm $112 / 7 This course places emphasis on stroke development using movement drills, games, and fun activities. Positive attitude and sportsmanship are addressed. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Instructor: Tennis in Marin Staff Graduada Ciranda (Lisa Silva Willoughby) Lisa Silva Willoughby was born in Goiânia, Location: TP tennis courts Brazil. She is a graduate of the State University of São Paulo and has been a Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes Bay Area resident since 1999. Lisa has 2055 Fri 3/31-6/2 4:45-6:15pm $180/ 9 been training with Mestra Márcia Cigarra (No class on 4/14) 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 35 Karate US Youth Ages 6 & up Activities Karate US is authentic Shotokan Karate that teaches traditional values incorporating punches, kicks, joint locks and throws. Our karate is practical for self defense and leads you to become regional, national and international Aikido Kids of Tamalpais champion. We teach respect, discipline, confidence, self Grow, thrive and feel alive. Play and learn defense and how to handle different aspects of bullying. martial arts in a fun, safe and inspiring We respect differences among the students and accordingly environment. design a challenging program that leads to an enjoyable and healthy lifestyle. Aikido known as the martial art of peace is: Instructor: Murat Bajrami Physically Invigorating Location: Main Hall Socially Engaging Mentally Intriguing Code Day/s Date Time Fee /classes 2070 Tue 1/24-3/28 4:00-5:00pm $192 / 8 Ages 4-5yrs (No Classes on 2/22, 2/25, 4/12, 4/15 & 5/27) (No class on 2/21 & 3/7) Code Day/s Date Time Fee /classes 2084 Wed 1/18-6/14 2:15-2:45pm $500 / 20 Code Day/s Date Time Fee /classes 2085 Sat 1/14-6/17 8:15-8:45pm $500 / 20 2071 Tue 4/4-5/30 4:00-5:00pm $192 / 8 2086 Wed & Sat 1/18-6/14 $700 / 40 $500 / 20
Ages 6-8yrs (No Classes on 2/21, 2/23, 4/11 & 4/13) ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Murat Bajrami, Instructor, 6th DAN Black Belt is a physical edu- Code Day/s Date Time Fee /classes cation teacher and has spent over 30 years of rigorous training 2087 Tue 1/17-6/13 4:00-5:00pm $500 / 20 and practicing a martial arts. Master Murat has won European 2088 Thu 1/19-6/15 4:00-5:00pm $500 / 20 and World competitions and has also earned a MS and BA degree 2089 Tue & Thu 1/17-6/13 $700 / 40 $500 / 20 in Exercise and Sports Science. He also teaches karate at best schools in San Francisco and his students are winning regional, Ages 9-13yrs (No Classes on 2/20, 2/22, 2/24, 4/10, 4/12 & 4/14) National and International Tournaments. Code Day/s Date Time Fee /classes 2090 Mon 1/23-6/12 4:00-5:00pm $500 / 20 2091 Fri 1/20-6/16 4:00-5:00pm $500 / 20 2092 Wed 1/18-6/14 3:00-4:00pm $500 / 20 Kids Power Hours 2093 Mon & Fri 1/20-6/16 4:00-5:00pm $700 / 40 AGES 0-6 When it’s cold and rainy, come inside for good, clean, safe Ages 13-17yrs (No Classes on 2/20, 2/22, 2/24, 4/10, 4/12 & 4/14) and warm FUN! This fun-filled program features a full-sized auditorium with inflatable jumpy. We have space to run, Code Day/s Date Time Fee /classes jump, and release energy in a warm and safe indoor setting 2094 Mon 1/23-6/12 5:00-6:00pm $500 / 20 with mats and toys for everyone. Kids can also enjoy fun 2095 Fri 1/20-6/16 5:00-6:00pm $500 / 20 2096 Wed 1/18-6/14 4:00-5:00pm $500 / 20 games, tumbling on mats, and lots more. We provide a gym 2097 Mon & Fri 1/20-6/16 5:00-6:00pm $700 / 40 mat padded area for tots ages 0-2, so they can enjoy some play time with mom or dad in their own special and safe environment. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Chief Instructor Dolano Arthur Sensei, mother of three school-aged Location: Main Hall girls, has been training Aikido for over 25 years and holds the rank of 2nd degree black belt. Dolano Sensei is the founder of Aikido Kids of Tamalpais which serves students ages 4-17 years of age. In addition Code Day/s Date Time Fee /classes Dolano teaches Aikido at Marin Academy High School, is a support- ing staff member at Del Mar Middle School’s Aikido PE units, and she 2030 Mon 12/5-3/6 11:30am-1:00pm $5 drop-in has implemented Peace Coaching Programs at the elementary and middle school levels. Sensei’s focus in these programs is on helping children to advocate for themselves and each other in bully preven- tion models.
36 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 1/25-3/15 10:45-11:15am $105 / 7 Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes (No class on 2/22) 2013 Wed 1/25-3/15 2:15-3:00pm $120 / 7 2001 Wed 3/29-5/17 10:45-11:15am $105 / 7 (No class on 2/22) (No class on 4/12) 2014 Wed 3/29-5/17 2:15-3:00pm $120 / 7 (No class on 4/12) 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 1/25-3/15 11:15-11:45am $105 / 7 as a personal trainer. She has also been a competitive (No class on 2/22) track athlete. Gymnastics has given her strength as well 2004 Wed 3/29-5/17 11:15-11:45am $105 / 7 as her discipline. She has been teaching gymnastics for (No class on 4/12) over 10 years and is certified with kinder accreditation for teachers in pre-school. Gymnastics Ages 3-4 Structured gymnastics without parent participation. Flag Football 3rd-5th grades Emphasis is placed on fundamental gymnastic positions Come on out and play fun Flag Football games. and skills on all equipment, as well as gross motor skills. The players will run basic warm-ups and drills for the first Emphasis is also placed on social and physical development. 10 minutes and then play games for the remainder of the Location: Main Hall class. The kids will run, run, run. This game teaches hand Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes and eye coordination and footwork skills that will challenge 2009 Wed 1/25-3/15 1:00-1:30pm $105 / 7 everyone’s abilities and create all around better athletes. (No class on 2/22) The games are fun and great way to play with friends while 2010 Wed 3/29-5/17 1:00-1:30pm $105 / 7 making new ones. All equipment will be supplied. (No class on 4/12) Instructor: Jeremy Williams, Mt Tam Adventure LLC Location: East Soccer Field Gymnastics Ages 4-5 Gross and fine motor skill activities with fundamental Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes recreational gymnastics skills on all equipment. Encourage 2057 Thu 3/23-6/1 3:15-4:15pm $150 / 10 problem solving and creative thinking as children begin (No class on 4/13) learning longer skill combinations. Location: Main Hall Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 2011 Wed 1/25-3/15 1:30-2:15pm $120 / 7 (No class on 2/22) 2012 Wed 3/29-5/17 1:30-2:15pm $120 / 7 (No class on 4/12)
To Register: 415-927-5072 or www.cmparksandrec.org 37 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 3/18-5/20 3:00pm-4:00pm $17 / 7 program specifically designed for toddlers between 12 (No class on 4/15, 4/22 & 4/29) 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 1/23-3/20 10:15-10:55am $140/ 8 (No class on 2/20) 3001 Mon 4/3-6/5 10:15-10:55am $140 / 8 Pee-wee Soccer 3-4yrs (No class on 4/10 & 5/29) Pee Wee Soccer is structured as a class and is intended to be an introduction to soccer on a very basic level. Participants Happy feet soccer Ages 2-3yrs will learn the basics of play by participating in drills and Coaches use basic preschool curriculum and scrimmages against each other. marry it with a soccer ball. “bob” the Location: Town Park bobcat bites fingers but he won’t bite your feet, because they are stinky! We Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes use stories, nursery rhymes and adventures to introduce 5014 Sat 4/1-5/13 10:00-11:00am $85 / 6 the game of soccer. Through creative play, we maximize (No class on 4/15) listening development, balance, spatial awareness and help them reach their gross motor milestones. Location: Town Park area G Instructor: Coach Frank
Little Toes Ages 2-3yrs
Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 2018 Fri 3/31-5/12 11:00-11:30am $111 / 6 (No class on 4/14)
38 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. Spring Soccer Clinic All bag products can be modified and made to The Spring Clinic is open to everyone, recreational player your exact specifications. This allows you to and competitive player. The purpose is really to sharpen a tailor the bags to fit your needs and your budget. players skill heading into the Competitive tryouts, or just We use several types of fabric and there are 24 to brush up on their skills. The tryouts are scheduled for Saturday March 25, and Saturday April 1st. colors to choose from. We have full in house embroidery capabilities for "digitizing" your U8 to U10 logos and designs and transforming them into fine stitch embroidery. Names and numbers may Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes also be embroidered in any location on any bag. 3030 Tue-Thur 3/14-3/30 3:30-5:00pm $134 / 9 U11 to U14 Code Day/s Date Time Fee / classes 124 Belvedere Street, San Rafael 3031 Tue-Thur 3/14-3/30 5:00-6:30pm $134 / 9 (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 and April 1st 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
40 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH 14th Summer Playground is an 8 week summer program designed for children ages 5-12. At every hour, we host a different art, sport, and game to encourage diversity in our camper’s daily schedules. For nearly 40 years, Corte Madera Parks & Recreation has offered this program which is both convenient and fun, while maintaining a low cost. After another successful summer, we are proud to be back again this year in conjunction of the celebration of Corte Madera’s Centennial Celebration with bigger Games, wackier themes, and so much more! We are open Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 6:30pm. We hope to see you next summer!
COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (C.I.T) Program for ages 13-15 The fun doesn’t stop once you turn 13! At Corte Madera Parks & Recreation, we offer our Counselor in training program, where teens not only learn what it takes to become a camp counselor but also how to work in a team environment alongside people of all ages. CITs help our counselors with daily tasks and are an integral part in keeping Summer Playground running smoothly. CITs do not get paid, but instead earn valuable community service hours that fulfil many requirements for schools and even college applications! Applications available March 14th
For more information and registration forms visit www.cmprsummerplayground.org
To Register: 415-927-5072 or www.cmparksandrec.org 41 SUPER CANDY LAND TEA Follow the gumdrop path into the lollipop forest for a whimsical Mother’s Day celebration! Corte Madera Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Mother Daughter Tea Party. It will be the sweetest event you will ever attend! Be sure to register online, by phone, or in person at It’s a bird, it’s a plane, the community center to ensure you can come! NO, its super dudes! We Location: Patio invite all fathers and sons to participate in a super special BBQ at the Corte Madera Community Center. You won’t want to miss it! Location: Patio
Code Day/s Date Time Ticket 514 Friday 6/16/17 7pm - 9pm $15 Code Day/s Date Time Ticket 513 Saturday 5/13/17 2pm - 4:30pm $15
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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)
44 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 45 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
46 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 ...... $25/hour ...... $30/hour Areas 1 - 2 The Cove ...... $25/hour ...... $30/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
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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 47 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
48 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” Friday, February 10 • 7pm - 10pm
Corte Madera Parks and Recreation would like to invite all the fellas, gals and kiddos to a truly nifty night. So grab your pomade and wear your best poodle skirt and join us for neato dance and a swell buffet dinner! Please register online, by phone, or in person at the community center to make sure you don’t get stuck without a ticket in Dullsville. Adult supervision required. Location: Main Hall
Class Code: 508 • Ticket Price: 25 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation PRSTD STD 498 Tamalpais Drive U.S. POSTAGE Corte Madera, Ca. 94925 PAID Residential Customer CORTE MADERA, CA PERMIT NO. 17 ECRWSS
BREAKFAST WITH THE BUNNY Saturday, April 8 • 8-10:30am • $9 Per Person Here comes the cotton tail! Join your friends at Corte Madera Parks and Recreation for a pancake breakfast and an egg hunt. Breakfast will include: sausage, pancakes, potatoes, juice, milk and coffee. The first egg hunt begins at 9:00am, the second at 9:30am and the last at 10:00am. Egg hunts are not separated by age. Adult supervision required. Location: Corte Madera Community Center
FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT at Piper Park Friday, April 14 • 8:30pm Grab your flashlight and basket and join us at Piper Park for our second annual Flashlight Egg Hunt! Eggs stuffed with goodies will be spread across a section of the Park. When the whistle blows, the search begins! The hunt begins at 8:30pm – don’t be late!