City of Roswell Spring 2021 Program Brochure

New Tour Experience at Historic House Museums Page 34 Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs Department Performing Arts Auditions Page 39

Birthday Party Celebrations Page 6

Spring 2021 Program Guide

Registration begins January 4, 2021

Registration forms can be found at www.RoswellGov.com 2017 GOLD A NATIONALLY MEDAL WINNER ACCREDITED AGENCY SINCE 2002 Photo by Rob Giersch @robgiersch, www.RobGierschPhotography.com • Learn about River Adventures on Pg. 7 Director’s Letter

Greetings City of Roswell, I can’t help but be thankful we are closing out 2020, and quicker to navigate. As you jump into the regis- and looking around the corner at 2021 with hope, tration system look for features such as “share this optimism and tempered excitement about what a program” where you can copy and email a link to friends new year can bring to our community. I am eternally and family for sign-up coordination for your favorite grateful to our team at the Department of Recreation, program! You may also notice that we have begun to Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs for their resiliency decrease the amount of information contained in the over the past year. Like so many of our local business- pages of our program brochure. The new generation es, we have completely overhauled many of the ways of the brochure will contain program highlights of we provide services to our community in response to what to expect for the coming season. However, the COVID-19. We have created new online programming, details including complete program descriptions, implemented several new safety measures throughout locations, times and dates can be found on our online our facilities and created a safe way for our community registration system. We are making this change to to access the programs and facilities we have all grown create space for new information. Contained in the to love in the City of Roswell. It is equally important pages of this brochure you will also find some new to thank our Mayor, Council and City Administration information. Program highlights, staff highlights, class for their ongoing support and trust as we have nav- instructor biographies and volunteer appreciation igated these uncharted waters over the past year. will be spread throughout the pages of our seasonal brochures as a way to highlight everything we have As we look ahead to 2021, I am excited to announce to offer the community and the people who make it an overhaul of our online registration system. We have happen every day. remodeled the landing page and search features in the system in order to assist our community in quickly fil- Once again, thank you for your support and I look tering and navigating through our registration system. forward to serving you with our team at the City of With over 900 programs offered to the community Roswell in 2021 and beyond! annually, we hope that you will find that the system upgrades make your registration process faster, easier Jeff Leatherman Director of Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs City of Roswell, Georgia 2 ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE Welcome to Roswell

Our Mission Statement The Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs Department strives to meet the leisure needs of the citizens of Roswell by providing quality, comprehensive recreational opportunities and quality, comprehensive parks and facilities.

A Special Thank You to Our Recreation Commission: Debra Ewing, Chair Amour Carthy Lawrence Catchpole Richard Dreger Jose Gonzales Angelia Parham David Smith

ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE 3 www.RoswellGov.com Registration Important registration dates:

REGISTRATION PERIOD RESIDENT REGISTRATION DATE OPEN REGISTRATION DATE

Spring Athletics Ongoing Ongoing

Spring Registration 01/04/2021 01/11/2021

Fall Athletics 03/22/2021 03/29/2021

Summer Registration 03/22/2021 03/29/2021

Four easy ways to register: ONLINE REGISTRATION DROP-OFF REGISTRATION Starting at 9:00 a.m. on the dates above, register You can fill out a registration form (which can be online at: www.RoswellGov.com/Register, 24 found at www.RoswellGov.com/Registration or at hours a day. You will need to create an account any recreation center) and payment (check only) before you can register online. Please Note: A $3 and drop it in the “Drop-Off Registration” bins in convenience fee will be applied to all recreation the lobby areas at the following locations: registration transactions. • Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, Payment Options: Visa, MasterCard, or AmEx Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road • East Roswell Recreation Center, IN-PERSON REGISTRATION 9000 Fouts Road Offered at the Recreation and Parks Administrative Payment Options: Please only pay with check Offices, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On the first when using the Drop-Off Registration option. day of registration (see dates above), numbers will be handed out starting at 8:00a.m., and registra- MAIL-IN REGISTRATION tion will begin at 9:00 a.m. You can fill out a registration form (which can be Payment Options: Cash, check, or credit card found at www.RoswellGov.com/Registration or at (Visa, MasterCard, or AmEx). any recreation center) and payment (check only, please) and mail to Recreation and Parks Admin- istrative Offices to the attention of “Registration.” Payment Options: Please only pay with check when using the Mail-In Registration option. • Roswell Recreation & Parks Administrative ONLINE IN-PERSON DROP-OFF MAIL-IN Offices, 38 Hill St., Suite 100, Roswell, GA 30075

ONLINE REGISTRATION UPDATES Beginning in early December, the registration pages for the Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Department will be going through several enhancements to improve your online registration experience. These enhancements will include: • Streamlined pages making the system run faster during peak registration periods • Modernized search engine that allows you to search with additional criteria more easily • More information available about programs in one location • Easy to understand icons regarding program status and how to add a program to your shopping cart • Quickly send a program link to a friend through the new “Share” feature What will not change: • The Wish List is still available to use • You will not need to create a new account

4 ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE Contents

Director’s Letter 02

BY THE NUMBERS Welcome to Roswell 03

Registration Information 04

1,000+ Birthday Parties 06 Acres of Park Space Family Fun 07

Active Adults 08

31 Adaptive Recreation 10 Miles of Walking Trails Aquatics 13 13 Athletics 16 Playgrounds Cultural Arts Center 23

Culinary 26

Enrichment Activities 28 Recreation4 Centers Gymnastics 29 2 Health & Wellness 32 Spraygrounds Historic House Museums 34

Performing Arts 38 1 Creative Arts 42 Indoor Pool Facility Rental Information 46 and countless experiences await your visit to Roswell Parks! City Map/Facility Locations 47 Birthday Party Fun Private Parties & Workshops at Art Center West These programs are ideal for families, special interest groups, teambuilding, birthday parties, scout troops, Metal Arts Workshops and Private Bookings girls’ nights out, and just about any group that is Designed to help increase knowledge and confidence interested in active, experiential learning. for each participant, these instructional workshops focus on tools and equipment, material selection, de- Clay Party/Pottery Workshop sign, forging techniques, and heat treating and finish- Experience the ceramic medium firsthand by complet- ing methods. Our Blacksmithing programs serve as ing handbuilding or wheel projects. We will structure introductions to forging arts and are focused on proj- your workshop based on your interests or requests (all ect-based learning. Bladesmithing participants will party materials will be the responsibility of the partici- gain crucial forge experience. Welding courses offer pant booking the event). an excellent way for beginners to learn how to join Age: 8+ pieces of metal through different types of welding. Fees: $25/participant Ages: 16+ Party min/max: 6–12 participants Fees: based on an 8 person minimum 90 Minutes for clay lessons/30 Minutes for cake/party 3 hour workshops: $60 per participant 6 hour workshops: $90 per participant 12 hour workshops: $150 per participant

Interested in booking private party or workshop? Please contact AJ Argentina for more information or to schedule a time and location. 770-641-3990 or [email protected].

Art Center West is home to a full range of adult and youth clay and blacksmithing programs that run quarterly. More information: www.RoswellClayCollective.com

Splash Around the Sprayground Parties Spray Ground Birthday Party Packages Starting at $200 We offer a unique and flexible birthday party service designed to fit your needs. You can splash and play and not deal with the stress or mess of having a party in your home. All party packages are based on a 2 hour party held during open public hours; a ½ hour prior to decorate the pavilion for your party for up to 12 party attendees, wristbands for entry, reserved Picnic Pavilion adjacent to the Spray Ground, VIP entryway to the Spray Ground, a Birthday Party Attendant, and Food for 12: 2 Pizza slices, and a beverage (+$5 each additional person). All you need to bring is a cake and your decorations!

Private Sprayground Rental with Pavilion during your rental. Bring your own food, drinks (No This option allows the renter private, exclusive use Alcohol), cake, and decorations. For more information of Large Pavilion & Spray Ground outside of open go to www.RoswellGov.com/Register. public hours based on 2 hour minimum rental; a ½ hour prior to decorate the pavilion for your party. No one from the public may utilize the spray ground & pavilion

6 ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE Family Fun

Mother/Son Luau (CANCELLED) Family Health & Wellness Expo - Free Enjoy a fun evening with your favorite young man, Enjoy a D.J., free demonstrations, and various filled with music, dancing, prizes, and refreshments local vendors that offer health and wellness services. all with a tropical theme! Put on your favorite beach Chiropractors, physical therapists, dentists, health attire and flip flops and hula on over! insurance companies, rehabilitation services, hospitals, Location: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building and more will be onsite for questions and to show- Date: Friday, April 16, 2021 case their services. Wear workout clothes for fitness Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. demonstrations. Door prizes will be awarded. For more information or to be a vendor, call 770-594-6134. Amazing Family Race Date: Saturday, May 15, 2021 Get to know your favorite city again! Families will Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. “race” against each other to compete for the ultimate Location: Roswell City Hall Grounds title and bragging rights. You won’t want to miss this exciting event! 18Th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Note: Transportation to/from venues not provided. Join us for this long-standing Smith Plantation Date: Saturday, March 20, 2021 tradition! Spend the morning exploring and finding Time: 5:00 p.m. candy-filled treasures and then show off your col- lection to the Easter Bunny! We encourage families Roswell Area Park Fishing Derby to bring their own baskets and to dress up in your Enjoy a morning of friendly fishing fun for the whole spring finest for photos. Tickets must be purchased in family at Roswell Area Park Pond! Prizes awarded for advance. Please visit SouthernTrilogy.com for updated largest fish. Pre-Registration Required information. Date: Saturday, April 17, 2021 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Tea With Beatrix Potter This Barrington Hall spring tradition brings to life the famous characters of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Pud- dleduck, Tom Kitten, and others through captivating storytelling. Event will include games, crafts, as well as a spot of afternoon tea. For updated information please visit SouthernTrilogy.com.

RAFT • TUBE • Kayak •ßSup Azalea Park 203 Azalea Drive, Roswell, GA noc.com/roswell 770.999.0499 ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE 7 Active Adults The Adult Recreation Center is a 19,500 square foot facility offering a variety of quality recreational opportunities for citizens ages 50+ as well as adaptive therapeutic programs. The center boasts a billiards room, art room, art gallery in partnership with Roswell Photographic Society, computer classroom, breakroom, an event ballroom for rentals and special events, and a 2500 square foot state-of-the-art fitness center with cardio and strength equipment, lockers, showers and a fitness studio.

Location: 830 Grimes Bridge Road Phone: 770-641-3950 Call for up-to-date hours of operation The Adult Recreation Center offers a variety of programs: Volunteer opportunities and facility tours available. Health and Wellness Cultural and Educational Social Programs Fitness Memberships Technology Roswell Ramblers Club Tai Chi Art Luncheons Pilates Ceramics Bridge Yoga Chorus Canasta Body Sculpting Roswell New Horizons Band Pinochle Fitness Center Bell Ringers Table Tennis Barre Jewelry Petanque Circuit training Line Dance Bocce Silver Sneakers Bridge Lessons Chess Personal Training Drama Club Rummikub Chair Aerobics AARP Driver Safety MahJong Chair Yoga Safety Seminars Knitting Fitness Consultation UGA Cooperative Extension Lectures Hiking Group Training Red Hat Ramblin Roses Arthritis Exercise Travel Program Positive Meditation Day & Overnight Trips Aquatics Cardio Fusion Collaborative Travel In addition to our state-of-the- Tap art indoor, heated pool, we offer Ballet/Stretch Special Events aquatic therapy, swim instructions, Health and Wellness Seminars Fulton Golden Games physical therapy, and adaptive Renew Active Movies aquatics. For more information on Bingo our Aquatic Center and programs, Volunteer Luncheons see page 13. Health and Wellness Expo 8 ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE Active Adults www.RoswellGov.com/ActiveAdults

Active Adult Health And Wellness Fair Free demonstrations, screenings, and wellness education will be available from various health and wellness service providers. There will be health insurance companies, physical therapists, hospitals, Rental Information chiropractors and many other health and wellness specialists avail- The Adult Recreation Center has able for questions and to highlight their services. Door prizes will be multipurpose rooms and ball- awarded. For more information or to be a vendor, call 770-594-6134. rooms available to rent. Please see page 46 for facility rental information.

Adult Recreation Center Partner Contacts:

Roswell Adult Learning Center www.RoswellALC.org

Roswell Photographic Society www.RoswellPhotoSociety.org

Roswell Ramblers Club www.RoswellRamblers.org

Roswell New Horizons Band www.RoswellNewHorizonsBand.com

Petanque League www.ATLPetanqueLeague.com or [email protected]

ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE 9 Adaptive Recreation The following adaptive recreation programs are designed for individuals with developmental and/or physical disabilities. Therapeutic Recreation Through our various programs and events, we focus on what is known as therapeutic recreation which extends beyond short-lived activities and works to stimulate physical, cognitive, emotional, social and leisure development through consistent activity so that individuals may participate fully and independently in chosen life pursuits. Recreational therapy, provided by qualified professionals known as Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS), is extremely individualized to each person by the participant’s interests and lifestyle.

Support and Volunteer Opportunities Adaptive Recreation Support Scholorships are available for those who need financial assistance in order to participate in our adaptive programs. If you would like an application please email us at [email protected].

Adaptive Giving Campaign We continue to partner with the Friends of the Roswell Parks group to provide recreational opportunities to all members of our community through the Adaptive Giving Campaign (AGC). One $16 donation will allow an individual to participate in our adaptive social program for an entire year. To make a donation to the Adaptive Giving Campaign, please send checks to: Friends of the Roswell Parks, Inc. Attn: Adaptive Programs, P.O. Box 1612 Roswell, GA 30075 The Friends of Roswell Parks, Inc. is a 501(C)(3) organization.

RAVE - Roswell Adaptive Volunteer Experience Individuals ages 14+ seeking opportunities to give back to the community are invited to join RAVE. Members of RAVE will help coordinate events, provide supervision, and assist in our goal of expanding adaptive programming. All volunteers must submit an application. For more information, please email [email protected] or call 770-641-3950.

RSNAG - Roswell Special Needs Advocacy Group Parents and caregivers are invited to come to our monthly meetings to help plan and imple- ment programs. If you are interested in becoming a member of RSNAG, please contact us at [email protected] or call 770-641-3950.

10 ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE Adaptive Recreation www.RoswellGov.com/Adaptive Adaptive Special Events Movie Night Adaptive Sports and Fitness Enjoy pizza and a family-friendly movie on a Paddle Boarding big screen! The movie experience will include Using the Onit Ability Paddle Board, our certified a low-light setting, reduced volume, and addi- adaptive paddling instructor will help special needs tional open space for those who wish to move individuals enjoy this fun water activity. The board around freely. Admission fee covers food provided. accommodates a wheelchair for those who are Gluten-free pizza available with advance notice. paraplegic, amputees, or have other disabilities. For Participants must register at least 48 hours before dates and minimum requirements to participate in the event. All ages welcome. the program, please contact the instructor directly at [email protected] or call 770-722-3972. Fun Night with Social Skills Today Sessions are 60 minutes long and fees are per ses- Enjoy games, activities, and a movie with qualified sion. Ages 10+ staff and volunteers. Order pizza by the slice when you register or bring your dinner. Siblings may attend Yoga (with prior registration) and parents can enjoy a Instructor Connie Richardson will focus on building night out knowing their child is in a safe, fun envi- strength, flexibility, and balance. Participants will ronment. To register, contact Social Skills Today at develop skills to manage stress, improve focus, and www.SocialSkillsToday.com or call 678-640-2489. increase body awareness. Using a combination of breathing practices, physical postures, relaxation Annual Field Day techniques, and mantra or singing, participants Event is co-sponsored with Roswell United Methodist will discover ways to support their strengths and Church for individuals with developmental disabil- unique abilities. Appropriate for participants with ities ages 14 and up. Join us for a fun-filled day of Down Syndrome, autism, ADHD, other learning and entertainment, food, prizes, and field games. developmental disabilities. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. Ages 12+

Adaptive Social Programs Tennis Adult Social Club Participants will learn a variety of basic tennis skills This is a social group for individuals 18 and up. and strokes, including forehand, backhand, serves, The Adult Social Club facilitates friendships while and more. Party held on the last day of class. No exploring recreation and leisure activities. Dance experience necessary. Taught by Special Pop Tennis. events include dinner. Member registration must be Ages 18+ completed at least one week prior to dances. Annual membership. Soccer Designed to teach the skills of soccer to children and Youth Social Program teens with varying ability levels. This program will This program includes a fun monthly social activity focus on developing fitness and self-esteem, as well for ages 12 through 17. The goal of this program is as create friendships through the joy of non-compet- to explore recreation and leisure while building and itive sports games. Each session will be guided by strengthening social skills. Members will participate staff and volunteers and will consist of various games in a different age-appropriate leisure activity each and activities, each adapted to the needs of the month. Snacks will be provided. This is an annual individuals in attendance. Ages 5 – 17 membership.

Bocce This program focuses on socialization and the basic skills of bocce ball on our outdoor courts. This is an interactive peer-to-peer activity, parents are encouraged to enjoy some free time. Please register in advance at www.RoswellGov.com/Register. Ages 14+

ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE 11 Adaptive Recreation Adaptive Aquatics Aquatic Fun & Fitness Movement and Music This introductory-level class incorporates fun aquatic The focus of this program is to build fitness, self- activities designed to increase strength, flexibility, esteem, and creative expression. Each class will give and endurance. Class is designed to support individ- participants a chance to express their uniqueness uals with disabilities. Water shoes are encouraged. through movement and creative dancing. Different Ages 10+ movement props will be incorporated throughout the program. Ages 18+ Neverland Adaptive Aquatics The City of Roswell has partnered with Neverland Adaptive Aquatics to offer aquatic classes and Adaptive Camps programs for people with disabilities. Our profession- Spring Break Friendship Camp als offer individualized lessons in a fun and supportive For more information, please call 678-640-2489. learning environment. Available class types include Register online at www.SocialSkillsToday.com. private, semi-private, and small group options, which are all taught by professional WSI-certified instructors. An Adaptive Swim Team is also available. Ages 2+. For more information, call 770-827-6373 or visit www.AdaptedSwim.com.

Unique Therapy Services, Llc (UTS) Unique Therapy Services, LLC provides adaptive aquatics, specialized swim instruction, or individual aquatic physical therapy for children and adults with special needs. Licensed physical therapists and well- trained, experienced staff will guide individuals who need 1-on-1 instruction to improve their function, learn to swim, and be safe around the water. UTS utilizes many therapeutic techniques and specialized equipment to facilitate skill development. We offer our programs year-round on Tuesdays and Thurs- days (noon to 6:00 p.m.) and Sundays (9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). Please call 770-641-9239 for more details.

Adaptive Cultural Arts Art This art program enables each participant to be creative and innovative, working on three different mediums over the course of six weeks. Students will explore clay, painting, and multimedia art projects. Ages 12+

Clay Students will have sensorial fun experimenting with clay, creating lasting pieces, and engaging within a space that supports each person. Class will focus on discovering hidden strengths, special gifts, and building self-esteem. While each person’s needs and requirements are unique, together we’ll uncover what works best for each individual. Ages 18+

12 ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE Aquatics www.RoswellGov.com/Aquatics Indoor Aquatics Roswell Adult Aquatic Center Location: Groveway Community Park, 200 Frank Lewis Drive This state-of-the-art indoor heated therapeutic pool boasts five lap lanes, a zero-depth entry, a bench seat with therapy jets, contemporary locker rooms, and a large whirlpool. The facility serves citizens ages 25+ and children/adults with disabilities. A variety of Swim Pass options and aquatic fitness classes are available throughout the year, as well as lap swimming/walking. Call 770-641-3982 for more information about our schedule, reservations, and rentals.

British Swim School Indoor Lessons Offering water survival, learn-to-swim, and stroke development classes to students from 3 months to adult. Our small classes, fun and gentle methods, and highly trained instructors ensure the best possible learning environment for all ages and abilities! Private classes available on request. Year- round classes held at the state-of-the-art Roswell Adult Aquatic Center. Call 770-212-2292 or email [email protected].

Adult Indoor Swim Team/Adult Fitness Swimming This is a fitness program for Roswell Rapids Adult Swim Team participants. Coaches will group swimmers by level of ability (beginner, intermediate, and advanced). Current or former competitive swimming experience is not required. The goal is to prepare for the upcoming summer season for both recreation and competitive swimmers.

Aqua Class Descriptions AI CHI A simple water exercise and relaxation class using a combination of deep breathing and slow, broad movements of arms, legs, and torso in flowing patterns. Beneficial for balance improvement and pain management.

Aqua Aerobics A faster-paced cardio workout that uses the resistance of water to add intensity and enhance strength. Noodles or handheld weights may also be used to develop muscle and core strength, joint range of motion, balance, and coordination.

Aqua Balance And Flex Low-impact core-based pilates and yoga aquatic exercises to improve abdominal and back strength, dynamic balance, flexibility, and posture. This class is great for those looking for easy to moderate intensity.

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Aqua Fit A cardio-based workout that uses the resistance of water, hand buoys, and noodles to build cardio endurance and muscular strength. It’s the optimal mix of cardio, strength, and core training.

Aqua Fusion A challenging and exhilarating cardio workout with body toning. Water shoes are recommended.

Aqua Sculpt This low-intensity class will focus on range of motion, using aqua weights to increase core strength.

Aquatic Joint Conditioning A low-impact class designed for those with arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, Fibromyalgia, or MS. Exercises will focus on pain relief, flexibility, range of motion, and muscular strength. Water shoes are required.

Hydro Mix This fun workout will be different each class – from cardio and balance training, to strength training and water walking.

Silver Sneakers Splash A variety of fun shallow-water moves to improve agility, flexibility, and cardio endurance.

Personal Aquatic Training A certified aquatic exercise specialist will help you discover the safest and most productive path towards reaching your fitness goals. Please call Follo us 770-594-6406 to schedule an appointment or for more information. o social media!

Integrated Therapy Outpatient Aquatic Physical Therapy Are you experiencing chronic pain, stiff joints, difficul- ty walking, or would like to become stronger all while exercising in a safe and fun environment? Integrated Therapy can help. We specialize in performing physi- @RoswellRecAndParks cal therapy in a warm swimming pool to help manage and improve pain associated with chronic illnesses and physical limitations. Exercise is much easier when you can reduce joint pressures, relax tight painful muscles, improve cardiovascular performance, and practice balance without the fear of falling. We can verify your benefits as most treatments are covered by insurance. Call us at 404-351-5307 or visit www.Aqua-PT.com to begin feeling better again!

14 ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE Aquatics www.RoswellGov.com/Aquatics Outdoor Aquatics American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Earn the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Roswell Area Park Pool upon completion of this blended class offering both 2021 Season: May 29 – September 6 online and in-person sessions. Class is roughly 25 hrs The Roswell Area Park Pool is a 50-meter Olym- of instruction. Prerequisites: Candidates must be able pic-size pool with eight lap lanes, a diving well with to swim 300 yards continuously using front crawl and two spring boards, and a children’s wading pool with breaststroke. Candidates must be able to swim 20 spray feature. The entire family has an opportunity to yards, surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, retrieve a enjoy many programs at the pool, including aquat- 10 pound brick from the bottom of the pool, and then ic exercise programs, swim lessons, lap swimming, swim 20 yards carrying the brick. All candidates are swim team, dive team, and more! For more informa- required to complete 7 hours of online video training tion, call 770-641-3822. prior to the start of class. Candidates will be tested on online training the first day of class. Must be 15 Season Swim Passes years of age or older on the first day of class. As a season pass holder, you will receive daily admission to the pool, and an exclusive Pass Holder’s Certification Requirements: Attend all class sessions, Party held during the summer. Passes are available for successfully perform all required skills, successfully individuals and families. complete three final skill scenarios, pass the written exam with a grade of 80% or better on each section. Adult Swim Team/Adult Fitness Swimming Lifeguard Training/First Aid/CPR/AED is valid for Coaches will group swimmers by level of ability. Cur- two years. Ages: 15+ rent or former competitive swimming experience is not required. Swimmers are required to pay a separate registration fee to the Adult Swim League (ASL). Visit Adult.RoswellRapids.org for more information or email [email protected]. Ages 19+ on 6/1/21.

Roswell Rapids Swim Team This award-winning team offers a comprehensive program of instruction and training for competitive swimmers. Swimmers will be grouped by age and train according to their abilities. An additional swim league fee is required. Visit www.RoswellRapids.org for the most current information, team requirements, league fees, tryout dates, and meet schedule. Registration begins in Jan with the season running May - June.

Roswell Rapids Dive Team No competition dive experience is necessary. Practices and meets are scheduled May through June so divers can also participate on the Ros- well Rapids Swim Team. For more information, visit Diving.RoswellRapids.org. Participants must be able Spraygrounds to do a standing front dive from the side of the pool. 2021 Season: May 29 – September 6 Our two premiere spraygrounds, located at Riverside American Red Cross Lifeguard Review Course Park and East Roswell Park, will open for the 2021 This course is designed to review the lifeguarding season on Memorial Day weekend. Birthday party skills and core knowledge required to recertify in life- packages, private rentals, and pavilion rental reserva- guarding. Class is roughly 20 hours of instruction. tions are available. Reservations are on a first-come, Prerequisite: Current Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/ first-served basis and require a deposit. To reserve, CPR/AED or Shallow Water Lifeguarding/First Aid/ please visit www.RoswellGov.com/Sprayground. For CPR/AED Certificate. Note: If certificate is expired, reservation information, please call 770-641-3706. participants must take the full Lifeguarding or Shallow Learn about booking a private sprayground party on Water Lifeguarding course. Ages 15+ page 6. For more Adaptive Aquatics, see page 12

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Browse and register for athletics at www.RoswellGov.com/Athletics

Athletics Registration Athletic programs register BEFORE open program registration.

Spring Athletics – Registration has already begun for February start dates Fall Athletics – Resident registration begins on March 23rd for July/August start dates Winter Athletics – Registration begins in July 2021 for October start dates

Fees The athletic division has an early bird registration fee. If you register prior to two weeks before the program start date then you will receive a 10% dis- count. All athletic program charges will be at the regular rate starting two weeks prior to the start date of programs.

Age Control Dates Our athletic programs have different ways of determining the age range for individual sports. This is primarily due to our affiliations with local, state, and national organizations that require us to follow their age guidelines. Please look at the individual sport online to figure out how to determine the correct age range for your child.

Weather Hotlines You can check program/field status easily in one of these convenient ways: • www.RoswellGov.com/WeatherHotline • 678-582-1424 • Subscribe to e-mail/text alerts or download the RainoutLine mobile app on your smartphone at www.RoswellGov.com/RainoutLine

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16 ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE Athletics www.RoswellGov.com/Athletics

The Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Department offers a wide array of different athletic programs for both youth and adults. This section will provide an overview of the different programs that we offer.

Browse and register for athletics at www.RoswellGov.com/Athletics

Athletic Programs/Leagues Contact Us

Adult Team Sports – Basketball, Soccer, Softball Hembree Park Offices 770-569-9746 Baseball – Ages 7-16 recreational, travel Baseball, boys basketball, tip-off basketball, football and select level & cheerleading, golf, lacrosse, rugby, tiny/sport tykes Lead-off – Ages 5 - 6 Groveway Community Park Offices 770-641-3706 Basketball – 2nd – 10th grade, teen league Adults sports, girls basketball, teen basketball, offered 9th – 12th grade soccer, volleyball Tip-off – ages 4 – 6 Bill Johnson Community Activity Building 770-817-6670 Cheerleading – Grades K – 5th Youth softball, racquet sports Football – Flag offered Grades K – 5th, Adult Sports – [email protected] Tackle offered grades 2nd – 5th Baseball – [email protected] Lacrosse – 2nd – 8th grade, recreational Basketball (Boys) – [email protected] and travel levels Face-off – ages 4 – 6 Basketball (Tip-Off) – [email protected] Rugby – Grades K-10th Basketball (Girls) – [email protected] Racquet Sports – Ages 5 - adult Basketball (Teen League) – [email protected] Soccer – Ages 6-18, recreational and select levels Cheerleading – [email protected] Kidde Kickers – ages 2 – 3 Football – [email protected] World cup – ages 4 – 5 Golf – [email protected] – Ages 5 – 18 Softball Lacrosse – [email protected] – Ages 2 – 4 Tiny Tykes/Sportykes Rugby – [email protected] – Ages 9 – 14 Volleyball Racquet Sports – [email protected] Soccer (Select, Junior Academy, Girls Rec) – [email protected] Soccer (Kiddie Kickers, World Cup, Boys Rec) – [email protected] Softball (youth) – [email protected] Tiny Tykes / Sportykes – [email protected] Volleyball – [email protected]

ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE 17 Athletics Tennis Talk The four tennis courts at Hembree Park, 850 Hembree Road, have been resurfaced and look and play like championship courts again. This project was made possible through a United States Tennis Association Facility Assistance Grant. Come out, hit the ball around, and give them a try! Tennis is a sport that can be played very safely during these challenging times.

Baseball News Hembree Baseball Field 5 underwent construction during the past summer months. Improvements were made to the infield area, pitching mound, and home plate. Regrading and new sod makes this field look and play like a Field of Dreams!

Fastpitch Softball The new batting cage at Roswell Area Park Field 5 has been an awesome resource for the Roswell Crush Players to advance their skills!

On the Pitch with Roswell Soccer The Roswell Soccer Club will fund an estimated $300,000 project to install lights on the Grimes Bridge soccer fields. This project has been in development for several years. The new field lights will allow Roswell Soccer to provide more soccer opportunities to participants.

More exciting changes have happened for our travel level Roswell Santos teams. They are now participating in the Southeastern Club Cham- pions League (SCCL). A local league set up for elite soccer cubs in the area. For more information about all Roswell Soccer programs check us out at www.RoswellSoccerClub.com.

Roswell Volleyball The Roswell recreational volleyball program is partnered with Phoenix Rising Volleyball Club. They provide coaches for our teams and run extra clinics for our players. Phoenix Rising does a wonderful job at promoting volleyball in the area.

18 ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE Athletics www.RoswellGov.com/Athletics Lacrosse Spotlight Brooke Magnuson is the Director of Girls’ Coaching for Lacrosse through the Roswell Youth Lacrosse Association, our booster club for the Lacrosse program. Brooke comes to us from Annapolis, Maryland and she is also the Head Coach of the Girls Lacrosse team at Roswell High School.

Playing Experience: Maryland Player of the Year 2002, US Junior Na- tional Team, 4A State Champion, 4x All-County Selection AAC, 2x All-State and 2x All-Metro, Current Record Holder in Goals and Overall Points (BHS, Arnold, MD), Received only full 4 year athletic scholarship awarded to one athlete a year at the University of Maryland, 4 year starter at attack, ACC Champion 2004-2005, NCAA Final Four, 4x NCAA Tournament, FCA Team Representative, Team Captain Senior Year, Played under Cindy Timchal, Cathy Reese, Jen Adams and was recruited by Gary Gait.

Coaching Experience: Power Finesse Lacrosse Owner and Director, teaching based company focusing on clinics, camps and recruiting, consulting with HS teams, youth leagues and elite clubs in the Atlanta area, Under Armour All America South Coach, US National Team Georgia Coach, 2010-Present, Coached many All Americans, top tier D1 players and elite programs, D1 Jacksonville University Assistant Coach, Offensive Coordinator, Recruiting Coordinator and Clinics and Camps Director 2008-2010, FCA South Team Club Coach, 2019-2020, CCLax Coaching Consultant (Annapolis, MD) 2017-2018, Major Force Lacrosse Regional Director (Atlanta, GA) 2012-2014, Hotlanta Lacrosse Coach and Recruiting Director (Atlanta, GA) 2010-2012, Stanton College Prep Varsity Head Coach (Jacksonville, FL) 2007, Lax Mani- ax Coach and Director of Marketing, MCC Sports, 2008-2010, Eastside HS Asst Coach, Greenville, SC, 2006-2007, Stars Lacrosse Club Head Coach (College Park, MD) 2002-2006, Lead Instructor NCAA D1 Women’s Lacrosse YES Clinic (United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD) 2004-05, Youth Lacrosse Official 2001-2003, Sherwood Forest Camp Lacrosse Director (Sherwood Forest, MD) 2000-2002.

Since coming to Roswell: The girl’s Recreational Lacrosse Program has exploded in popularity! The enrollment numbers have shot through the roof and the enthusiasm for the sport has reached an all- time high. Brooke is not just developing great young athletes; she is helping to develop wonderful young ladies. We are lucky to have Brooke here in Roswell and if you have an interest in the sport, come on out and give this rapidly growing sport a try.

Rugby Highlight Our Rebels Rugby Club has an international (England, Ireland, South Africa & USA) group of coaches with many years of experience playing rugby and coaching youth/adult rugby. These coaches have driven the excitement of the sport into all age groups starting at U8 and going all the way through high school. The club holds their players, coaches, and parents to these values: teamwork, sportsmanship, enjoyment, discipline and respect. competed at a high standard of rugby and represented Roswell exceptionally There have been many successful teams since well off the field. the inaugural season. The most recent was at the 2020 Ruggerfest when U12 and High School teams Roswell Rebels’ aim is to not only build the athletic both won the competitions in their respective age skills of rugby players, but also to equip them with groups. Not only that, but all teams that entered some life skills along the way. Come and join us at Rebels Rugby this spring.

ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE 19 Athletics - Racquet Sports Racquet Sports Spotlight Youth Tennis After almost 6 months of planning, preparing, and Getting involved in Tennis Practices/Drills for young with the help of a USTA grant, the Hembree Park ten- players is now easier than ever. We have broken it nis courts were completely resurfaced in 2020. Ad- down to two simple steps: ditionally, we added top-of-the-line windscreens and 1) Find the correct age group for your young player. some new nets to make this one of the most highly 2) Select a program where the date(s) and time(s) fit sought-after tennis locations in the City! your scheduling needs.

Check these courts out and reserve your time at That’s it! Our tennis instructors will separate players www.RoswellGov.com/RacquetCourts. into skill levels when the players arrive for the practice session. The instructor will reach out to each partici- Get Involved! pant prior to the session with details via text message The Roswell Community Tennis Association, Inc. or email. Our instructors will keep the participants Mission Statement: To support, promote, develop, informed regarding any rain cancellations. All rain and sponsor tennis programs, facilities, instruction, make-up sessions will occur one week after the last and good sportsmanship in Roswell, Georgia. scheduled session. Programs will not meet the week of Spring Break. The Roswell Community Tennis Association meets on the third Monday of each month at the Bill Johnson Locations: Roswell Area Park Tennis Courts and East Community Activity Building in Roswell Area Park Roswell Park Tennis Courts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call the Racquet Sports Supervisor at 770-817-6670. Youth Group Tennis Part I (Ages 5 and 6) and Youth Group Tennis Part Ii (Ages 7 and 8) Tennis practice/drills using the Red Ball, beginners Court Locations Roswell Area Park Tennis Center Red balls (red felt or foam) move slower 10495 Woodstock Road and bounce lower than the orange ball or Twelve lighted tennis courts with picnic and traditional yellow ball. restroom facilities Recommended Racquet Sizes: 4 – 6 years old, 21”; East Roswell Park Tennis Center 6 – 9 years old, 23” 9000 Fouts Road Eight lighted tennis courts with picnic and Junior Group Tennis And Junior Group Plus Tennis restroom facilities (Ages 9 – 11) Tennis practice/drills using the Orange Ball, beginners Hembree Park 850 Hembree Road Orange balls move slower and bounce lower Four lighted tennis courts with restroom facilities than green dot balls or traditional yellow balls.

Grimes Bridge Park Green dot balls (Junior Group Plus) have a 830 Grimes Bridge Road slightly reduced bounce from the traditional Four lighted pickleball courts and two tennis courts yellow ball. with restroom facilities. Note: Lighting is limited and not designed for competitive play Recommended Racquet Sizes: 9 – 12 years old, 25”, Teen-Adult-Standard, 27” Lake Charles 195 Windflower Court TEEN GROUP TENNIS (Ages 12 – 17) Two tennis courts (Walk-up play only) Tennis practice/drills using the Traditional Yellow Ball, beginners

PARENT & CHILD TENNIS LESSONS (Ages 5 – 10) This program consists of 6 sessions and is for parent and child who are beginners and just learning to play tennis. The focus is on stroke development, drills, and quality time for parent and child. The cost includes both participants. Age on date of class.

20 ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE Racquet Sports www.RoswellGov.com/RacquetSports

Academy Tennis – Intermediate to Advanced Players (All Youth Ages) The Brandt Tennis Academy has partnered with the Roswell Tennis Program and now calls Ros- well Area Park and East Roswell Park its home! For more information, please call 404-966-1646 or email [email protected].

Adult Tennis Adult Tennis Practice Level 1 – Beginner Players This format is for tennis skill development with the goal of working on existing tennis skills and developing and improving them through practice. Level 1 is for players who have never played before or those who have not played for more than a year. Age on date of class.

Adult Tennis Practice Level 2 – Beginner to Intermediate Players “Level 2” is for players still working on their ground strokes and serve and who would like to start working on shot placement, strategy, and shot consistency. Age on date of class.

Spring Adult League Tennis Interested in playing your ALTA or USTA tennis team out of one of our parks? Team registration is by invite only. Team Captains may send an email to [email protected] with their team’s request- ed day, time, and location to check availability and secure a spot. Locations: Roswell Area Park, East Roswell Park, Hembree Park, and Grimes Bridge Park

Racquetball The court’s walls, floor, and ceiling are legal playing surfaces. Nominal fees apply; you may use the Indoor Racquet Play Pass (see below) or pay with cash. We have one racquetball court with limited availability. Reservations are recommended. Call the Bill Johnson Community Activity Building at 770-817-6670.

Badminton Badminton is played twice a week at the East Roswell Recreation Center. For information regarding days and times of play, call the East Roswell Recreation Center at 770-594-6134.

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Pickleball Online Outdoor Court Pass A sport played on a badminton-sized court (indoors or Gives Roswell residents a discounted rate to reserve outdoors) with a slightly modified tennis net. Players courts via the online court reservation system. Whether use a paddle and a plastic ball. It’s a fast-paced game your sport is tennis or pickleball, this pass links to your enjoyed equally by kids, teens, adults, and seniors. online account allowing for discounted court reserva- Contact the facilities for days and times of indoor play. tions. Pass includes 10 online court reservations that Nominal fees apply; you may use the Indoor Racquet never expire. You may use them at any City of Roswell Play Pass (see below). Pickleball is played indoors twice outdoor court facility. Residents may reserve 7 days in a week at two separate facilities: Bill Johnson Commu- advance; Non-Residents may reserve 3 days in advance. nity Activity Building (770-817-6670) and East Roswell Purchase your Annual Tennis Pass or Online Outdoor Recreation Center (770-594-6134). Court Pass today at www.RoswellGov.com/TennisPass.

Racquetball, Badminton, and Indoor Pickleball Fees: Indoor Racquet Play Pass $3 per visit, Residents; $5 per visit, Non-Residents Whether your sport is pickleball, racquetball, or badminton, you can use this card to get a round of play Grimes Bridge Park Pickleball and Tennis Courts in or try one of the other racquet sports. It never expires There are 4 outdoor pickleball courts and two tennis and is transferable. Pass includes 10 indoor play sessions. courts located at Grimes Bridge Park. These courts may Passes are not valid for instruction, team practices, or be reserved via the online court reservation system for outdoor court reservations. Purchase in person at the $6 per court per hour. You may use the Annual Ten- East Roswell Park Recreation Center or the Bill Johnson nis Pass or the Online Outdoor Court Pass to reserve Community Activity Building in Roswell Area Park. courts. The Grimes Bridge Courts are open daily from 7 Fees: $20, Residents; $30, Non-Residents a.m. – 11 p.m. Lights are available but are not conducive for competitive play. Online Court Reservations www.RoswellGov.com/RacquetCourts Annual Tennis Pass Residents may reserve 7 days in advance; Passes may be purchased online at www.RoswellGov. Non-Residents may reserve 3 days in advance. com/TennisPass or applied for at the Recreation and Parks’ office at City Hall (38 Hill Street, Suite 100) during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Your individual pass will be linked to the online reservation system providing access to free online court reservations (restrictions apply). Passes are valid from January 1 through December 31 for all league play and open play. Passes are not prorated, transferable, or valid for instruction or team practice.

22 ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE Cultural Arts www.RoswellCAC.com

The Roswell Cultural Arts Center serves as a performance space for many arts organizations in Roswell and the surrounding communities. The CAC is the home theatre for the City of Roswell’s youth performing arts programs – Roswell Youth Theatre and Roswell Dance Starz – and is in high demand as a rental venue for local groups wishing to produce theatre, music, and dance performances. For twenty-five years, Georgia Ensemble Theatre has been the CAC’s resident theatre company.

For a complete list of performances taking place at the Cultural Arts Center, visit the online calendar at www.RoswellGov.com/Calendar.

The CAC curates several annual performance series, offering an eclectic mix of professional programming to complement the Cultural Arts Center’s annual roster of community presentations and theatre productions.

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The Roswell Center Stage Series The Roswell Center Stage Series presents nationally recognized performers in music, dance, comedy, and theatre. Artists have included Chloë Agnew, Shawn Mullins, The Blind Boys of Alabama, The Second City, and the Freddy Cole Quartet.

The Roswell Puppet Series The Roswell Summer Puppet Series is a 7-week program featuring top puppeteers from around the U.S. The Roswell Winter Puppet Series was created in 2015 and features holiday performances.

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The Roswell Family Series The Roswell Family Series has presented acclaimed acts such as The Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, Lightwire Theatre, and the Okee Dokee Brothers.

Sunday Pops! Sunday Pops! is a new three- concert series featuring the Atlanta Pops Orchestra with a special guest artist.

For more information on Roswell Cultural Arts Center events, visit www.RoswellCAC.com.

ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE 25 Culinary Chef Spotlight Chef Darwin Felion began working for the City of Roswell in 2008 in the kitchen of East Roswell Recreation Center. His enthusiastic nature always filled his classes with giggles, smiles, and laughs of children waiting to learn what they were going to be making next.

He first came to us from an education background, so he brought with him the invaluable experience of teaching. Darwin’s grandmother was a trained chef and restaurateur in South Dakota, where he grew up. His background and experience are a perfect combination, shaping our culinary programs into what they are today.

Chef Darwin carefully tailors his cooking Join Chef Darwin in the Kitchen! classes to all developmental age groups. Culinary Programs for ages 4 - adult Art Center at East Roswell Park When explaining how differently a child’s 9100 Fouts Road perspective of cooking is compared to Rowell, GA 30076 an adult, Darwin said, “When you show For more information on our them an egg, they ask where the chicken culinary programs or to register visit is. When you’re making a cake, they try www.RoswellGov.com/Enrichment. to sneak frosting.” While he carefully designs his classes around his students, Follo us Chef Darwin never takes cooking too o social media! seriously. He embraces the carefree and curious dispositions of his students, creating an environment where fun and creativity are prioritized. @RoswellRecAndParks

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Big Chef/ Little Chef Workshops 2-hour workshops designed for parent and child to do together! Each class is different and space is limited, so register early! Ages 4-12

Kids In The Kitchen Strictly for children, these workshops are designed to get your child excited about cooking and learning more about the kitchen and new foods! Each 2-hour workshop is different and new! Ages 6-12.

Speciality Themed Workshops Check out our speciality workshops like Dude Food, Mom and Daughter Tea, and more! See class descriptions online at www.RoswellGov.com/Enrichment for more information

Crafts And Cooking Join our chef for this 4-hour workshop! Half of the class is dedicated to some amazing arts and crafts, with the other half spent cooking in our kitchen! Ages vary based on the workshop.

Adult Date Night Workshops You and your date will spend the first 2 hours in our art studio, either working with clay or creating a mas- terpiece. The second half of the class is spent in the kitchen preparing a 3-course meal to enjoy together. Adult beverages are permitted.

Reminder: A cash lab fee is due to instructor on the day of class. Please see the class descriptions online for more information at www.RoswellGov.com/Enrichment.

ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE 27 Enrichment www.RoswellGov.com/Enrichment

Preschool Programs Enrichment Programs Creative Play After School Programs Children will enhance their creativity and imagination For children 1st- 5th grade. Perfect for those that have through music, story time, and creative play while chosen to go to school virtually. These small groups abide developing basic movement and motor skills with by CDC guidelines and governor’s orders. Programs dance and gymnastics. Ages 2, 3 and 4 on 9/1/20. include a variety of activities to keep your child engaged, Locations: East Roswell Recreation Center - Program entertained, and active. Multiple locations available. #: 39231; Roswell Area Park, Bill Johnson Community Activity Building - Program #s: 31230 Mon/Wed, 31231 Mini Cheerleaders Tues/Thurs, 31233 Fri Learn cheers, chants, motions, and jumps from varsity-level cheerleaders! Multiple ages. For more information Premiere ABC or to register, visit www.RoswellGov.com/Enrichment. A morning preschool-based program for 4 and 5 years Location: East Roswell Recreation Center old that helps them prepare for Kindergarten. Payment Program #: 39311 is monthly. Location: East Roswell Recreation Center - Program #: Spring Break Camps 59233-01. Registration fee of $50. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. A laid back and fun camp for children 1st- 5th grade that Flexible days won’t be traveling for Spring Break. Children will make crafts, play indoor and outdoor games, learn from our chef, and so much more! For more information or to register, visit www.RoswellGov.com/Enrichment. Locations: East Roswell Recreation Center Bill Johnson Community Activity Building Program #: 39227

For additional Preschool Programs: Athletics, page 16 Gymnastics, page 29 Performing Arts, page 38

For more information on our enrichment or preschool programs, or to register please visit www.RoswellGov.com/Enrichment.

28 ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE Gymnastics www.RoswellGov.com/Gymnastics

Gymnastics at The East Roswell Recreation Center Mommy & Me Gymnastics This class is designed as a movement experience for children with the added sense of security of learning with a parent. Children will learn basic motor skills through simple gymnastics done on scaled-down equipment built just for little ones. Program #: 39400

Little Gymnasts Designed to benefit your child’s growing development, our instructors use gymnastics as a tool for building gross motor skills and confidence within a group setting. Children will build strength, flexibility, and coordination in addition to spatial and perceptual awareness. Note: This is a drop-off class. Program #: 39401

Tumble Tots These classes are designed to help boys and girls develop coordination and physical fitness through basic motor and gymnastic skills. Children will learn special activities with the use of gymnastics equipment fitted to their small size.Note: This is a drop-off class. Program #: 39402

ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE 29 Gymnastics Gymnastics at The Roswell Area Park Physical Activity Center Please see below for a list of gymnastics program descriptions for both girls and boys ages 1 year and up. Program dates, times, and fees can be found at www.RoswellGov.com/Gymnastics. Me & My Shadow A great class for mom or dad to come and play with their tots and help them learn basic motor skills through simple gymnastics on scaled-down equipment. Children must be walking. Age 1-2 on 9/1/20. Program #: 36025

Gymtots A child-only participation class designed to teach basic motor skills and listening skills through movement and gymnastics in a fun and personable environment. Age 2 on 9/1/20. Program #: 36020, Monday-Friday; 36021, Saturday

Girls’ Gymnastics These classes are structured to teach correct gymnastics progressions on all four events with an emphasis on flexibility, strength, and coordination. Participants will be grouped according to ability at both beginner and intermediate levels. Age 5-10 on 9/1/20. Program #: 36001, Monday-Friday; 36002, Saturday

Girls’ Progressive Gymnastics The following classes are for intermediate level girls who want more training time to perfect their gymnastics skills. These classes are structured like the primary classes, but meet for additional time each week. The gymnast should be able to perform a correct form of a cartwheel, starting and finishing in a lunge. The gymnast should also be able to push up into a backbend with straight arms and head off of the floor. Age 5-10 on 9/1/20. Kindergym Program #: 36003 These classes are designed to help boys and girls develop coordination and physical fitness through basic movement and gymnastics skills. Age 2 ½ (must turn 3 by 1/1/21). Ages 3 and 4 on 9/1/20. Program #: 36030, Monday-Friday; 36031, Saturday For more information on Roswell Gymnastics and classes please visit Progressive Kindergym Girls will meet twice per week, developing coordination www.RoswellGov.com/Gymnastics. and physical fitness through basic gymnastics skills. Age 4 on 9/1/20. Program #: 36032

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Girls’ Advanced Progressive Gymnastics The advanced gymnast must be able to execute a backbend kick-over from a stand and/or a back walkover on the floor with no assistance. The gymnast must also be able to do a pull-over on the bar unassisted. Spaces will be forfeited if these requirements are not met. Age 6 - 14 on 9/1/20. Program #: 36004

Boys’ Gymnastics Boys will work on floor, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars, high bar, and trampoline. Emphasis will be placed on increasing strength, flexibility, and coordination through basic gymnastics skills. Age 5-10 on 9/1/20. Program #: 36050, Monday-Thursday; 36051, Saturday

Competitive Gymnastics Teams For Girls And Boys Our club participates in both AAU and USA Gymnastics competitive programs. We have produced many State, Regional, and National champions as well as several Division I Athletes. Please contact 770-641-3987 for more information.

ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE 31 Health & Wellness Bill Johnson Community Center (BJCAB) at Roswell Area Park Fitness Centers Gentle Yoga Bill Johnson Community Activity Building (BJCAB) Includes positional yoga postures to correct postural Fitness Center has combination weight equipment, imbalances and help deal with back and neck pain hand weights, and a variety of cardiovascular equip- associated with injuries. Also includes some extend- ment, allowing for a complete workout. Monthly, ed relaxation periods consisting of iRest Yoga Nidra quarterly, and yearly memberships available. Age 15+ that can help deal with stress. This coed class is for on 9/1/21. beginner through advanced students. Age on 9/1/21.

Personalized Fitness Class Curious About Yoga? Do you have a group of friends, coworkers, or club Are you interested in yoga but have never stepped on members interested in a customized fitness class at a a yoga mat? Would you like to start but don’t want scheduled time that works for all of you? If so, please to try out the poses for the first time in a traditional contact 770-817-6670. class setting? If so, then this class is perfect for you! You will try the most common poses and breathing Fitness Consultation techniques. Age on 9/1/21. A fitness consultation with a trainer can help you know where you are in regards to your personal High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) fitness goals. A custom consultation may include If you are looking to get in shape, lose weight, and body fat/weight analysis, cardio level, strength and gain muscle while saving time, then this class is a flexibility test. After registering, call the Bill Johnson great fit for you. Class consists of high-intensity ex- Community Activity Building to get information about ercises in a 20-seconds-on, 10-seconds-off interval. scheduling an appointment. Ages 15+ on 9/1/21. Age on 9/1/21.

Personal Training Fitness Fun for Kids Our certified trainers will work with you to lose weight, In this fun environment, kids will become stronger tone up, increase flexibility, and more. Sessions are physically, more confident, and gain multiple abilities one hour. Ages 15+ on 9/1/21. and skills. Typical activities in class include strength drills, obstacle course races, agility drills, zumba, aer- A.M. Express obics, and FUN Fitness Team Games. Age on 9/1/21. A self-directed program that includes cardio exercise, World Yoshukai Family/All-Age Karate free-play basketball, racquetball, fitness room activities, and weight lifting. All of these activities can give Increase your physical strength, flexibility, and you an early-morning, well-rounded workout. Age on mental discipline with your family or individually as 9/1/21. part of the World Yoshukai Karate Kobudo Organi- zation. This Japanese-style karate program utilizes Mat-Based Pilates traditional forms of self-defense, board breaking, and The ultimate mind and body workout. Pilates works self-discipline and sparring techniques. There are the core muscles and incorporates isometric exercise opportunities to compete in tournaments and belt with flexibility and strengthening exercises all done checks when skill level is ready. Age on 9/1/21. on the mat. Age on 9/1/21. Cardio Fusion MAT 1 & MAT 2: Teaching the fundamentals of Focus on cardio burst, circuit strategies, and resis- pilates, focusing on centering alignment, level tance training. Gain core strength, cardio endurance, 1 and level 2 skills and posture. Class taught at and flexibility with this creative, fun, and effective different levels for everyone to have a challeng- format. Age on 9/1/21. ing and well-rounded workout.

Mat 3: An advanced class working at a fast pace and focusing on advanced control and strength. Prior instruction needed on advanced skills and form. Class not taught at different levels.

32 ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE Health & Wellness www.RoswellGov.com/Health Bill Johnson Community Center (BJCAB) at Roswell Area Park and East Roswell Recreation Center Boot Camp Push yourself with circuit training, core work, and cardio to improve your muscular strength, endurance, and cardiovascular capacity. Great workout for beginners through advanced athletes. Age on 9/1/21.

Yoga Improve your flexibility, muscle tone, strength, and stress management while learning stretches, poses, and relaxation. These coed classes are for beginner through advanced students. Age on 9/1/21.

Community Events Community Gardens Rent a plot from one of our beautiful organic community gardens located at East Roswell Park and Leita Thompson Park. Dates: March 1 - December 31, 2021

Homeowner Classes Enjoy this series of free lectures from the North Georgia Master Gardeners. Each lecture emphasizes practical activities, so you can enjoy your garden, property, and home with reasonable effort and cost. Lectures will be held virtually at the NFMG YouTube channel beginning in late February.

Mountain Bike Night Rides The Big Creek Park group night rides are for mountain bikers who possess extensive experience with all aspects of night riding, bike maintenance, safety, and rules of the trail. Helmets, bikes, and cell phones are required for participation. You must register by 12 p.m. the day of each night ride. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Rides take place on Wednesday or Thursday evenings. Single and multi-night ride options available. Location: Big Creek Park Bike Trails

ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE 33 Historic House Museums

Introducing a New Tour Spring Offerings Experience This spring we will be offering sev- Ever wished to just drop by and eral activities, programs, and new enjoy the houses at your leisure? exhibits. Visit SouthernTrilogy.com We are now offering a self-guided for current information. pass option for all our houses for • Group Tours one ticketed price. Guests may • Self-Guided Cell Phone Tours walk through and view the rooms • Garden Tours and exhibits with the accompa- • Family Day niment of our new cell phone • Easter Egg Hunt tour. Our welcoming staff and • Tea with Beatrix Potter docents will be present to answer • Earth Day Celebrations any questions as well. The door is • Open Hearth Cooking Demos always open! • More to come!

Please visit www.SouthernTrilogy.com for current information on tickets, tours, and programs.

34 ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE Historic House Museums SouthernTrilogy.com

Long-standing cornerstones of historic Roswell, ‘A Southern Trilogy’: Roswell’s Historic House Museums consists of Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall, and Smith Plantation. These houses provide a sense of community “rootedness” and endurance, as well as an opening for tourism and connection. They represent our past but are also a place of reflection, dialogue, and decision as we move forward. In collaboration with the efforts of the Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau, our historic assets draw tourism from almost all fifty states and several countries around the world. The staff and volunteers of Roswell’s historic sites are proud to serve the community and hope to see you soon.

Barrington Hall (ca. 1842) Bulloch Hall (ca. 1839) Smith Plantation (ca. 1845) 535 Barrington Drive 180 Bulloch Avenue 935 Alpharetta Street Learn what started it all through Discover a Presidential link in All that remains of an original the King family, instrumental in one of Roswell’s founding families. 300 acre farm, the Smith Planta- establishing a successful textile Built for the James Stephens tion story reveals a snapshot of mill along Vickery Creek and the Bulloch family, this antebellum Roswell history through the years. development of Roswell. Also home on the Georgia frontier Discover a walk through time as home to the oldest antebellum shaped the life of Mittie Bulloch, you enjoy a tour of the house and garden in the Atlanta-metro area mother to Theodore Roosevelt, property, learning of antebellum open to the public, Barrington 26th President of the United States. Roswell to the 1950s, understanding Hall highlights the significance how each generation left its mark. of historic preservation and landscape to the Roswell community.

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Mimosa Hall & Gardens Update 127 Bulloch Avenue A beautiful Greek Revival house surrounded by community. The grounds are available for rental and gardens, Mimosa Hall is an inspiring monument of visitation through appointment only. For more survival. The home’s first owners, the Dunwoody information, please call 770-641-3954 or email us at family, named it “Phoenix Hall” when its walls were [email protected]. rebuilt in 1844 after a devastating fire. It was later the home of A.J. Hansell, who moved to Roswell Staff are hard at work to address further planning after the Civil War to rebuild the burned Roswell and site development. Efforts have been underway Mill. The Hansell family named the house Mimosa to address key safety issues on the grounds as well Hall after the lovely trees on the property. In the as making progress towards opening the house early twentieth century, Mimosa Hall was the for the public. The first phase of accomplishing a final home of renowned architect Neel Reid, who Certificate of Occupancy was funded and completed integrated the antebellum mimosa trees and other in September 2020. Much needed refurbishment historic plants into his grand landscaping master- of the Neel Reid era reflection pond was completed piece of the gardens surrounding the house. The by working with a brick mason that specializes in property was acquired by the City of Roswell in period methods and reproductions. 2017 and is currently under development for the

Please visit www.SouthernTrilogy.com for current information on tickets, tours, and programs.

36 ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE Historic House Museums SouthernTrilogy.com Volunteer Spotlight: Debbie Vann If you’ve ever admired the gardens and plants of Barrington Hall or Smith Plantation, you are enjoying the efforts of several volunteers that work hard to showcase our historic homes in the best light. Debbie Vann is one such volunteer that has been a consistent pillar of loyalty to the homes since 2004. She also happens to be a current officer of the Roswell Garden Club and was first introduced to Smith Plantation through a garden club project when she first moved to the area. She quickly became invested and recognized the importance of landscape to historic properties and what they can mean to people and a community.

When asked why she has stayed involved, Debbie replies, “The grounds at the homes are very important and I know visitors from all over enjoy them. They are an important draw for Roswell’s tourist industry and they provide education about how our community was formed and why it survived.” Community Connections Have you considered volunteering with us? Did you know that there are 3 non-profit organizations whose mission it is to help support the The volunteer program offers an opportunity preservation and activities of Barrington Hall, to meet people from all over the world and to Bulloch Hall, and Mimosa Hall & Gardens? Over connect with like-minded individuals. The staff the years, these collective groups have donated of Roswell’s “A Southern Trilogy” are grateful to hours of time, energy, expertise, and thousands of dollars in financial resources and capital projects. all our volunteers and it is a common response that their lives are enriched in return. The Friends of Barrington Hall and the Friends of Bulloch Hall each operate a gift shop at both If you are interested in learning how to be a tour locations. You’ll find books, toys, homewares, goods, and gifts from local artists for every docent or helping with our gardens, please email occasion. All revenue proceeds go to support the [email protected]. Friends groups and ultimately to benefit Roswell’s historic homes. We encourage you to learn more about these organizations by visiting the websites below. Discover how you can become a member, get involved, and support a mission focused on Roswell history and heritage.

www.BullochHall.org www.FriendsOfMimosa.org

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Roswell Performing Arts offers dance, acting, and music classes, combining affordable tuition with quality instruction. We can’t wait for you to join us in celebrating a true love of the arts! Roswell Perform- ing Arts is home to two resident companies, Roswell Dance Starz and Roswell Youth Theatre. Both companies are open to young performers by audition and hold annual productions at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. Company Productions

Lore Matilda Jr. Roswell Dance Starz Roswell Youth Theatre Saturday, March 20, 2021 May 14 – 16, 2021 Myths, legends, lore! The Roswell Dance Starz Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty presents their annual dance performance. Please join ode to the anarchy of childhood and the them as they perform their interpretations of myths power of imagination! This story of a girl who and legends – from gods, goddesses, and mythical dreams of a better life and the children she creatures to the tales of King Arthur and Robin Hood. inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the Roswell Cultural Arts Center grown-ups a lesson. Join the revolt in this Broadway 950 Forrest St, Roswell, GA Junior adaptation of the Tony award-winning hit! For tickets or for more information please visit www.RoswellGov.com/RDS. Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St, Roswell, GA For tickets or for more information please visit www.RoswellGov.com/RYT. 38 ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE Performing Arts www.RoswellGov.com/PerformingArts Company Auditions Roswell Youth Theatre Roswell Dance Starz Come audition to be a member of Roswell’s finest dancers! Roswell Dance Starz is made up of hand-selected dancers ages 7-18 who are dedicated to improving their dance technique in various dance styles. Dancers will be part of a large scale performance, experience professional workshops, and have the opportunity to compete, attend master classes and other educational Roswell Youth Theatre, under the direction of workshops, and perform. Artistic Director Leslie Kelley, announces a performance opportunity for student actors Audition Dates for the 2021- 22 Season: and singers ages 9 – 18 for the 2021 production Tuesday, May 4: 4:15 - 6:00 pm Rising 2nd & 3rd of Matilda Jr., to be performed at the Roswell graders; 6:15 - 8:15 pm Rising 6th - 9th graders Cultural Arts Center on May 14 – 16, 2021. Wednesday, May 5: 4:30 - 6:30 pm Rising 4th & 5th Graders; Thursday, May 6: 5:30 - 8:00 pm Rising 9th- Audition Dates: January 11 and 12, 5:30 – 12th Graders 7:30 p.m. at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. Please attend only 1 night of auditions and be Auditions held at the Physical Activity Center at prepared to stay the entire time. No pre-registration Roswell Area Park at 10495 Woodstock Rd. needed. Audition Fee: $25 audition fee is due at the audition. Audition Fee: $20 Non-members/$10 Members, Cash/check made payable to Roswell Dance Starz. Prepare a 1-minute memorized monologue from Please arrive early to register and be assigned a a play or musical and a 1-minute memorized song number. Wear proper dance attire and bring ballet from a musical with accompaniment (CD or sheet (including pointe), tap, and jazz shoes. Auditions music). The audition will include a dance element, consist of a class in ballet, tap and jazz technique. so please wear comfortable clothing to move in. All dancers interested in being involved with Roswell For more information, contact Nancy Brown at Dance Starz are encouraged to attend the audition [email protected]. regardless of dance experience. Roswell Dance Starz is dedicated to dance education and may accept dancers who have not taken all 3 dance styles listed above. Technique classes are based on level and age. It’s important that dancers take part in the entire audition, even if they have not taken one of the specified styles. Dancers who do not participate in the entire audition will not be considered for the company. All auditions are closed to the public.

For more information, email Nicole Brook at [email protected].

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Recital Classes Non-Recital Classes Recital program classes are continuous from August to The following classes do not perform in the Spring May. Students learn dance and performance technique Recital. For more information on dates, times, fees, and choreography for their performance in the Spring and to register for the spring quarter please visit Recital. Registration for recital classes is not accepted www.RoswellGov.com/PerformingArts. during the spring quarter. • Dancetots Roswell Performing Arts Spring Dance Recitals • Kinder acting April 30 and May 1, 2021 • Youth acting Roswell Cultural Arts Center Roswell Performing Arts offers recital classes in: • Kinderdance Ballet, Tap, Jazz & Musical Theatre Follo us • Jazz • Contemporary o social media! • Musical theatre jazz • Ballet • Hip-hop • Combo classes • Musical theatre • Adult tap @RoswellRecAndParks

Please visit www.RoswellGov.com/PerformingArts for more information.

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Audition information for Roswell Performing Arts on page 39.

ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE 41 Creative Arts www.RoswellGov.com/CreativeArts

The City of Roswell is unique in operationg recereational Creative Arts facilities. Our Visual Arts Center and Art Center West are dedicated to providing immersive artistic and creative experiences. Our Art Centers believe everyone is an artist. We strive to offer prorgamming in a variety of disciplines for all levels, age groups, abilities and interests.

Art Center West 1355 Woodstock Rd., Roswell, GA 30075

Surrounded by acres of beautiful parkland sits a white house on a hill that has become a playground for the artistic soul. Art Center West, a community ceramic arts studio, offers a variety of adult and youth classes for anyone wanting to add creativity and imagination into their lives. If you are new to clay or a seasoned expert looking for an inspirational location to continue your learning experience, ACW has a class or workshop waiting for you.

Handbuilding classes are offered for students from beginner to advanced learners. Beginning courses guide students through basic forming techniques including pinch, coil and slab construction, as well as a variety of surface and finishing options. More advanced courses, such as figurative sculpture and mixed media, explore both human and animal forms.

Wheel throwing classes are offered for the beginner to advanced learner. Novice students learn to wedge clay and use the potter’s wheel to center and throw basic forms such as mugs, bowls and vases. Advanced help expand the knowledge and skill-set students have students learn more complicated forms and refine acquired in and out of the class and build their personal their technical skills on the wheel while exploring more connections within the ceramic art world. surface design options. Art Center West is so much more than classes and Unique firing classes enable participants to workshops! It is a community, a family, a collective experiment with alternative techniques, including of ceramic artists. Walking into the studio today, you raku, saggar, soda, and wood firings. would witness an array of artwork being created. In one room, students create figures in numerous poses, while Youth wheel classes are available to kids as young as a narrative clay class works to combine the written 8 years old and include classes that combine wheel word with their clay pieces. In another room, potters throwing and handbuilding or wheel throwing and are throwing bowls, jars, plates and vases on potter’s recreational tree climbing. wheels. And upstairs, students are learning how to mix and experiment with glazes. Art Center West is a Clay classes are offered weekdays, evenings, and welcoming space that encourages evolving creativity. Saturdays. Additionally, open studio hours allow adult students to use the studio to practice their skills in a Please feel free to stop in for a tour if you are inter- friendly and peer-supported environment. ested in learning more about ACW, looking to sign up for a class, or just wanting to see the fun and creative Throughout the year, ACW also hosts several work- magic at work. More information is available, shops conducted by visiting artists. These workshops visit www.RoswellClayCollective.com and www.RoswellGov.com/CreativeArts. 42 ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE Creative Arts www.RoswellGov.com/RoswellArtWorkshops

The Forge at Art Center West Tucked just behind Art Center West in Leita Thompson Park, this specialized facility offers blacksmithing, knife making, and welding classes for participants ages 16 and older. The Forge is a relatively new addition to our programming and is quickly growing in popularity.

Your experience in our forging classes will be an instructional journey through tools and equipment, material selection, body mechanics, design considerations, forging techniques, basic heat treating principles and finishing methods. You will experience a very active class with an emphasis on hands-on learning with hammer, heat, and iron.

Our Blacksmithing programs are intensive classes Welding courses offer an excellent way for begin- that serve as introductions to forging arts and ners to learn how to join pieces of metal through are focused on project-based learning, including different types of welding. This course will offer ornamental and functional iron works. an overview of MIG, Stick, Oxyacetylene, and TIG processes while emphasizing sound welds with sufficient penetration. These “crash courses” have been designed to give participants the knowledge and confidence needed to start working safely with these fun metal joining processes.

Whether at the anvil or fabrication table, our knowl- edgeable, motivated, and inspirational instructors use a combination of lecture and hands-on training in our outdoor facility. No need to be intimidated if you have never worked with metal before – our staff welcomes all participants, no matter your level of experience. More information available, visit www.RoswellGov.com/RoswellArtWorkshops.

Private workshops are available for both clay and metal classes. Please contact AJ Argentina at [email protected] if you have specific questions about any of the programs at ACW or the Forge.

For more information please visit www.RoswellGov.com/RoswellArtWorkshops.

Bladesmithing participants will gain crucial forge and finish experiences and will leave the course with a finished, heat treated knife. The foundation- al courses are designed to be built upon during future exploration and coursework, including adding knife handles, advanced finishing and heat treating, and forging Damascus blades.

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Roswell Visual Arts Center 10495 Woodstock Rd, Roswell, GA 30075

Located inside Roswell Area Park, this center offersadults programs in drawing, painting, collage and photography. The Center also offers an array of afterschool programming for children starting as early as age 3. There are 6 studios at the Center, including fused glass and clay facilities. A drop-in fused glass studio is available for adults. A variety of specialty fine art and craft workshops for adults, children, and families are available seasonally. Private lessons are available.

Meet Our Instructors tionally, he teaches design and fine art classes at Young Harris College and art classes at the Roswell Visual Arts The following instuctors teach our adult prorgams Center. His work has been regularly exhibited at the and are experienced in diverse mediums. Atlanta Artist Center, the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art and he was selected as one of Atlanta’s emerging artists by Anne Irwin Fine Art.

He sees himself as a visual storyteller, taking ordinary ob- jects and putting them into different contexts and discovering completely different meanings and ideas in their combinations. Nostalgic icons or everyday items find a place in his vividly-colored compositions. Craig holds memberships with the Atlanta Artists Center, Roswell Fine Art Alliance, and the Alpha Arts Guild. Craig currently teaches Sketchbook Drawing and Painting, Acrylic and Oil painting and Plein Air Art classes.

Megan Reeves Williamson Megan Reeves William- son is a mixed-media collage artist and educator living in Roswell, Georgia. She has BFAs in drawing and painting and art education from the Universi- ty of Georgia. Megan was an elementary school art teacher before becoming an instructor for various art centers and programs around metro Atlanta. Her vin- tage book collages are exhibited in shows around the country. You can find Megan’s work online via Face- book (Juxtaposed Art Studio/Megan Reeves William- son), Instagram (@juxtaposed_art_studio) and Etsy (www.etsy.com/shop/JuxtaposedArtStudio).Megan June Oros currently instructs collage workshops for adults and June Oros began her teaching career in art during afterschool art for children. the 1980s. She is currently teaching oils, acrylics, pastels, watercolor, collage and drawing in a multi- Craig Ford tude of media styles at Roswell Visual Art Center. Craig Ford studied art at Young Harris College before transferring to the University of Georgia in “I have always been passionate about art and re- Athens, where he majored in graphic design and illus- spected the work of other artists. My work is always tration. He later worked as a designer/illustrator and art evolving, whether it is a drawing, painting, creating director for several agencies before starting his own a collage or experimenting with mixed media. I love graphic design business “Design by Ford” in 1999. It to switch from one media or technique to another as wasn’t until 2005 that Ford returned to painting. Addi- a means of broadening my repertoire and range of skills for the excitement of where it takes me.” 44 ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE Creative Arts www.RoswellGov.com/CreativeArts

While working as a portrait artist years ago, Oros was hired as a courtroom artist for an NBC affiliate in Tampa, Florida. Awards include Best of Show in the professional division at the Strawberry Festival, The Marge Long Award, and The Paul Dufmueller Award among others. After receiving a B.A. from the Univer- sity of South Florida, Oros continued to take workshops and classes to expand her skills. June currently teaches Oil and Acrylic Painting, Inspired Acrylics, Drawing and Painting Studio, and Figure Workshops at the Visual Arts Center.

Mary Booth Cabot Mary Booth Cabot’s art is a combination of talent, creativity, and love of both beauty and life. She has been, for over 38 years, known for her botanical paintings and lithographs. Since then, she has added native birds to her repertoire.

It all started in a private garden tended by her and her grandmother who supplied the sanctuary at the church they attended with bouquets of flowers each Sunday morning. Mary learned much in that garden and prides herself in carrying the fourth generation of family gardeners. Most of Mary’s inspiration comes from a lovely and private Gary Weiss garden that she tends regularly. Mary currently teaches Gary Weiss was born and raised in Decatur, Georgia watercolor and drawing classes and workshops. at a place and time when a boy and his dog felt comfortable roaming and exploring the acres of woods Evelyn Breit and streams backing up to his neighborhood. Gary Whenever possible Evelyn has raised his two sons and taught classes at Portfolio draws and paints from life Center in Atlanta, where he has served the last 13 years because it enhances sponta- as Illustration Department Chair. During this time, Gary neity, creative expression, and found it a natural transition to combine his two lifetime visual acuity. In addition to her passions of art and the outdoors through plein-air and primary medium of pastel she landscape painting. Gary continues to paint, draw, and works with graphite, charcoal, teach in the Atlanta art community and his paintings and color pencil. She also are shown in galleries in Georgia and North Carolina. paints in oil and watercolor and Gary currently teaches a variety of Figure Study classes experiments with printmaking and workshops. and mixed-media techniques. She is inspired by classical Follo us and contemporary figurative o social media! art and other subjects such as landscape, still life and abstraction. Her paintings have received numerous awards in national and international exhibitions. She is a Member of Excellence and a past president of the Southeastern Pastel Society and Atlanta Artists Cen- ter, where she is a weekly life drawing facilitator since @RoswellRecAndParks 2012. See www.BreitArt.net for more info. Evelyn offers classes in Creative Drawing and Pastels. ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE 45 Facility Rentals

Information Rental Offerings by Park The Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic & Adult Recreation Center: Ballroom, Multi-Purpose Cultural Affairs Department offers a variety of Room athletic fields, courts, indoor multi-purpose rooms, special event facilities, and outdoor picnic Azalea Park: Roswell River Landing, Shelters shelters/pavilions available to host your next event. Don White Park: Sand Volleyball Courts, Shelters

Types of Events East Roswell Park: Turf Fields, Softball Fields, Birthday parties, business meetings, corporate Gymnasiums, Multi-Purpose Rooms, Shelters, events, HOA meetings, baby and wedding showers, Sprayground Shelter wedding ceremonies and/or receptions, family reunions, competitive tournaments, and more. Garrard Landing Park: Green Space, Trail, Shelters

Grimes Bridge Park: Outdoor Bocce Ball Courts Contact Information Groveway Community Park: Turf Fields, Shelters, Softball Field All shelters are reserved online at www.RoswellGov.com/Reserve. Hembree Park: Baseball Fields, Gymnasiums, Multi-Purpose Room, Shelter, Campsite Adult Rec Center Rentals: 770-641-3950 Old Mill Park: Machine Shop Roswell River Landing and Old Mill Park Machine Shop Rentals: 770-594-6154 Riverside Park: Lawn, Trail, Stage, Single Shelters, All Other Rentals: 770-641-3706 Sprayground Shelter

Roswell Area Park: Turf Fields, Baseball Fields, Softball Field, Gymnasiums, Multi-Purpose Rooms, Shelters

Town Square Park: Green Space, Gazebo

Waller Park: Baseball Field, Gymnasium

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1 Administrative Office 7 Bulloch Hall 12 Garrard Landing Park 16 Hembree Park (HP) 22 Roswell Area Park (RAP) 23 Roswell River Landing 38 Hill Street 180 Bulloch Avenue 8000 Holcomb Bridge 850 Hembree Road 10495 Woodstock Road 245 Azalea Drive Suite 100 Roswell, GA 30075 Alpharetta, GA 30022 Roswell, GA 30076 Roswell, GA 30075 Roswell, GA 30075 Roswell, GA 30075 770-992-1731 770-594-6154 770-641-3705 13 Grimes Bridge Park • Hembree Park • Bill Johnson 8 Cultural Arts Center 830 Grimes Bridge Road Recreation Community Activity 24 Sloan Street Park 2 Art Center at (CAC) Roswell, GA 30075 Center (HPRC) Building (CAB) 75 Sloan Street East Roswell Park 950 Forest Street 770-569-9746 770-817-6670 Roswell, GA 30075 9100 Fouts Road Roswell, GA 30075 • Adult Recreation Roswell, GA 30076 770-594-6232 Center (ARC) 17 Historic Town Square • Maintenance 25 Smith Plantation 770-594-6134 770-641-3950 610 Atlanta Street Headquarters 935 Alpharetta Street 9 Dobbs (Soccer) Roswell, GA 30075 770-641-3769 Roswell, GA 30075 3 Art Center West 150 Frank Lewis Drive 14 Groveway Community 770-641-3978 1355 Woodstock Road Roswell, GA 30075 Park 18 Lake Charles • Physical Activity Roswell, GA 30075 770-641-3706 160 Dobbs Drive 195 Wind Shadow Court Center (PAC) 26 Sweet Apple Park 770-641-3990 Roswell, GA 30075 Roswell, GA 30075 770-641-3987 11850 Crabapple Road 10 Don White Memorial Park Roswell, GA 30076 4 Azalea Park 925 Riverside Road • Roswell Adult Aquatic 19 Leita Thompson • Racquetball 203 Azalea Drive Roswell, GA 30075 Center (RAAC) Memorial Park Reservation 27 Waller Park Roswell, GA 30075 200 Dobbs Drive, 1200 Woodstock Road 770-817-6670 Recreation Center 11 East Roswell Park (ERP) Roswell, GA 30075 Roswell, GA 30075 250 Oak Street 5 Barrington Hall 9000 Fouts Road 770-641-3982 • Outdoor Roswell, GA 30075 535 Barrington Drive Roswell, GA 30076 20 Old Mill Park Swimming Pool 770-641-3996 Roswell, GA 30075 15 Heart of Roswell Park 95 Mill Street 770-817-6679 770-640-3855 • East Roswell 925 Canton Street Roswell, GA 30075 28 Willeo Park Recreation Roswell, GA 30075 • Tennis Center 8700 Willeo Road 6 Big Creek Park Center (ERRC) 21 Riverside Park 770-641-3775 Roswell, GA 3007 1600 Old Alabama Road 770-594-6134 575 Riverside Road Roswell, GA 30076 Roswell, GA 30075 • Visual Arts Center 29 Woodstock • Spray Station (VAC) Soccer Complex 770-594-6188 • Splash ‘n’ Play 770-594-6400 40 Woodstock Street 770-594-6158 Roswell, GA 30075 • Tennis Center 770-594-6505 ROSWELL SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE 47 Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs Summer Jobs Summer camp counselors, lifeguards, and sprayground attendants needed! Spend your summer: • Doing what you love • Inspiring kids • Building your resume • Making lasting connections Apply starting in January!