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www.citymb.info www.citymb.info Tot (0-5 Years) PG. 6 COMMISSIONS CONTINUED Art & Ceramics ...... 12 CITY OFFICIALS PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Dance, Music & Theater ...... 13 City Council Marianne Fitzpatrick...... Commissioner Fitness ...... 16 Richard Montgomery...... Mayor Ned Gill...... Commissioner Portia Cohen...... Mayor Pro-Tem Thomas Cajka...... Commissioner Special Activities ...... 16 ce Fee redit card convenien Mitch Ward...... City Council Deirdre Murray...... Commissioner Sports ...... 17 C Nick Tell...... City Council Steven Nicholson...... Commissioner Jim Aldinger...... City Council Lynn Harris...... Commissioner Youth (5-12 Years) City Council meets the As of July 1, 2008 the City of Max Rhodes...... Commissioner Art & Ceramics ...... 19 1st & 3rd Tuesday at City Hall, 6:30 p.m. Commission meets the 4th Monday of each Manhattan Beach has begun Dance, Music & Theater ...... 21 charging a 2.3% convenience fee for month at City Hall, 6:30 p.m. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS all payments made using a credit Fitness ...... 22 Geoff Dolan...... City Manager CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION card. This includes all recreation Special Activities ...... 23 classes, activities and reservations. Liza Tamura...... City Clerk Peter DeMaria...... Commissioner PG. 7 Tim Lilligren...... City Treasurer Nancy Humbarger...... Commissioner Sports ...... 23 For more information please contact Susan Sweeney...... Commissioner PLANNING COMMISSION Candy Duncan...... Commissioner Steve Charelian, Finance Department Teens (12-18 Years) at 310-802-5558. Sandra Seville-Jones...... Commissioner Susannah Rosenthal...... Commissioner Wayne Powell...... Commissioner Commission meets the 2nd Tuesday of each Art & Ceramics ...... 27 month at City Hall, 6:00 p.m. Jim Schlager...... Commissioner Dance, Music & Theater ...... 28 Kathleen Paralusz...... Commissioner Special Activities ...... 29 LIBRARY COMMISSION David Lesser...... Commissioner Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of Susan Adams...... Commissioner Sports ...... 29 PLAYGROUND PROGRAM each month at City Hall, 6:30 p.m. Lynne Hook...... Commissioner AFTER SCHOOL Jan Rhees...... Commissioner Adults (18+ Years) PARKING & PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Lisa Popovich...... Commissioner The Playground Program is a non-custodial Art & Ceramics ...... 29 enrichment program. The Playground Program is COMMISSION Virginia Gembica...... Commissioner Wow - that was the easiest designed for children 6-12 years old. Children under Gary Stabile...... Commissioner Commission meets the 2nd Monday of each Dance, Music & Theater ...... 33 six are welcomewebsite to attend the program, to but use must be to register Cyrous Adami...... Commissioner month at City Hall, 6:30 p.m. Fitness ...... 34 Age: 6Y-12Y accompanied by an adult or guardian with the approval Cost: $50 / 18 weeks and guidancemy of the kids recreation leader. for Children summer are activi- Paul Gross...... Commissioner Starts: 9/2 M-F *Wed at MHCC, encouraged to participate in all scheduled activities; Newsletter Designed by Gina Allen Special Activities ...... 37 however, if they choose not to, alternative activities Lester Silverman...... Commissioner Time: 3PM-6PM ties! Once my profile was set are available. All programs are supervised by trained Patrick Donahue...... Commissioner Sports ...... 38 MAP & SDP from, MHCC, 1:30pm MAP to 6pm. & SDP n: LOP recreationup, leaders. it For more was information extremely visit our easy to Commission meets the 4th Thursday of each LocatioPG. 24 website at www.citymb.info. month at City Hall, 6:30 p.m. BC: 20874 find the correct class and Effective July 28, 2008 Instructor: sign up. Another great fea- City Hall hours are OLDER adults (55+ Years) Parks and Recreation Staff Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm. Activities For Older Adults (55+) . . 44 ture was when 2 classes had Dial-A-Ride ...... 51 day/time conflicts, a pop up For more information please call window let me know. 310-802-5000
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We’re In The Movies Now! Roll-um! Well, Ok, not exactly, but now you can view web clips of many of our classes at... ACTION! www.citymb.info. All classes with the “Movie Clapboard” icon offer a 30 sec web clip for you to view.
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As of July 1, 2008 the City of Manhattan Beach has begun charging a 2.3% convenience fee for all payments made using a credit card. This >c]bIg:cfUCbY For more information please contact Steve Charelian, Finance Department at 310-802-5558. 6 Fall Activity Guide Fall Activity Guide 7 Aquatics Aquatics 2008 Fish Ticket Dolphins Swim Team 2008 Fish Tickets Now Available! The City of Manhattan Beach Parks & Recreation Department Fish Tickets can be used for any drop-in recreation activity. Tickets is now offering off-season Swim Team practices. Swimmers, ALL cost $20 and are good for $25 worth of activities. You can purchase ages six years and over, who are able to swim 50 yards free ALL your fish ticket from the pool staff at the Begg Pool office. style, are welcome to join the Dolphins Swim Team. Our swimmers are coached with a style appropriate to their age and ability level. Swimmers will have the opportunity to make pool rules new friends, improve swimming skills, and compete with other • Pool Rules swimmers. Each swimmer is important to the team regardless • Workouts • Swim suits/ trunks required • Children not potty-trained must wear a swim diaper of the swimmer’s ability. • Lap Swim • Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult in Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays • Swimming the water at all times (A maximum of 4 children per 1 adult) 4:45 – 5:45 pm Group Ages: 6 - 8 • Hair longer than shoulder length must be pulled back 5:40 – 6:40 pm Group Ages: 9 - 10 • Pool Rental 6:35 – 7:45 pm Groups Ages: 11 - 17 • Lessons NOT ALLOWED IN POOL OR POOL AREA Fee $150 ($25 off on 2nd child) www.citymb.info • Flotation devices September 3 – October 31 www.citymb.info • Running • Breathholding games Swim Team Try-Outs • Smoking • Pets Fall Season • Diving Saturday, August 23, 2008 Saturday, August 30, 2008 NO EXCEPTIONS TO POOL RULES 9:00 am - 10:30 am Begg Pool • Maximum Pool Capacity: 150 Persons • The City reserves the right to refuse access at anytime Pool Rental Lap Swim Begg Pool is available for rent Saturday and Sunday afternoons throughout the summer and Saturdays during $3/person/session spring and fall. The cost is $32/hour ($73/hour for non- September 3 – October 31 residents; $345/hour for commercial use) and a two-hour Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 7:45PM – 8:45PM minimum is required. The rental fee includes pool staff. Saturdays, September 6 – November 8 Bookings are on a first come, first serve basis. 9:00am – 1:20pm For reservation information call (310) 802-5410. Group Swim Lessons Recreational Swim Aquatics Age: 3Y-12Y $50/2 weeks Days Starts time BC Everyone is welcome! Come out and have lots of fun at the Begg Pool Masters W, F, M 9/3 4:10PM-4:45PM 20375 pool. This is a great opportunity for some family time or just Age: 16Y and up $30/1 month $60/2 weeks spend some quality time alone. Days Starts Time BC M, W, F 9/15 4:10PM-4:45PM 20376 $2/person M,W,F 8/1 6:30AM-7:30AM 18959 M, W, F 9/29 4:10PM-4:45PM 20377 Saturdays, September 6 – November 8 M,W,F 9/1 6:30AM-7:30AM 19895 M, W, F 10/13 4:10PM-4:45PM 20378 1:30pm - 2:45pm W,F,M 10/1 6:30AM-7:30AM 19891 Group Swim lessons are a great way for children to improve their Begg Pool Masters is designed to help swimmers improve swimming technique, meet new friends and have fun. All our Water Aerobics fitness and/or train for specific goals, and offer active support instructors are Red Cross Certified in First Aid and CPR. Group for a healthy lifestyle through friendship, and camaraderie. swim lessons (level 1-4) are taught Monday, Wednesday and This class is designed for men and women who are looking Workouts are structured for all swimming abilities ranging Friday for two consecutive weeks. The lessons are 35 minutes long to get in shape, for low impact cardiovascular exercise that from beginning lap swimmers to college athletes. We invite you with no more than six children in each class. For the safety of your will increase cardiovascular endurance. Work-out includes a to come and swim with us! child, parents must wait outside the fence during the lesson. warm-up, aerobic exercise, stretching exercises and relaxation exercises to increase flexibility. Drop-ins welcomed no Need More information? Max 20 Students pre-registration needed. Knowing how to swim is not a Instructor: Steve Hyde prerequisite for this class. Please visit our website $3/person/session September 3 – October 31 www.citymb.info Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays or call Begg Pool (310) 802-5428 or 3:30pm – 4:10pm Parks & Recreation Department (310) 802-5448 8 Fall Activity Guide Fall Activity Guide 9 Aquatics Aquatics Parent & Me Swim Weekend Private Swim Lessons-Fall Lessons-Fall Age: 3Y-65Y $160.00/5 lessons Days Starts time BC Age: 6M-3Y $64/5 weeks W, F, M 9/3 3:30PM-4:05PM 20379 ALL Days Starts time BC ALL W, F, M 9/3 4:10PM-4:45PM 20380 Sa 9/6 9AM-9:35AM 20357 $192/2weeks M, W, F 9/15 3:30PM-4:05PM 20382 Sa 9/6 9:45AM-10:20AM 20359 M, W, F 9/15 4:10PM-4:45PM 20383 M, W, F 9/29 3:30PM-4:05PM 20385 Sa 9/6 10:30AM-11:05AM 20361 • Exploration M, W, F 9/29 4:10PM-4:45PM 20386 • More Swimming M, W, F 10/13 3:30PM-4:05PM 20388 Sa 10/11 9AM-9:35AM 20358 M, W, F 10/13 4:10PM-4:45PM 20389 • Private Lessons • Skills $96/1week Sa 10/11 9:45AM-10:20AM 20360 M, W, F 10/27 3:30PM-4:05PM 20390 • Swimming • Private M, W, F 10/27 4:10AM-4:45PM 20391 Sa 10/11 10:30AM-11:05AM 20362 www.citymb.info A one-on-one learning environment for children or adults. www.citymb.info Parent or guardian must participate in the water during each Classes meet for 35 minutes. Children must be at least 3 years class with their child. Limit one child per adult. Children must old, potty trained and be able to be in the water without a parent. wear a swimming diaper. This class is not designed to teach Private lessons are for all skill levels. For the safety of your child, your child to swim, but emphasizes water entry and bubble parents must wait outside the fence during the lesson. blowing, front and back kicking, floats, glide, arm movement, underwater exploration, and water safety. Max 12 Students Private Swim Weekend Lessons-Fall Age: 3Y-100Y $160/5 weeks Days Starts time BC Sa 9/6 9AM-9:35AM 20363 Sa 9/6 9:45AM-10:20AM 20364 Sa 9/6 10:30AM-11:05AM 20365 Sa 9/6 11:15AM-11:50AM 20366 Sa 9/6 12PM-12:35PM 20367 Sa 9/6 12:45PM-1:20PM 20368 Sa 10/11 9AM-9:35AM 20369 Sa 10 /11 9:45AM-10:20AM 20370 Sa 10/11 10:30AM-11:05AM 20371 Sa 10/11 11:15AM-11:50AM 20372 Sa 10/11 12PM-12:35PM 20373 Sa 10/11 12:45PM-1:20PM 20374 A one-on-one learning environment for children or adults. Classes meets for 35 minutes. Children must be at least 3 years old, potty trained and be able to be in the water without a parent. Private lessons are for all skill levels. For the safety of your child, parents must wait outside the fence during the lesson. 10 Fall Activity Guide Fall Activity Guide 11 ART & CERAMICS ART & CERAMICS / Dance, Music & Theater Art Zone ART & CERAMICS Age: 2M-5Y $93/8 weeks ART & CERAMICS SuperKids Birthday Parties Days Starts time Location BC M 9/8 2PM-3:30PM Art Zone 20627 Pee Wee Picasso! TOT Children Inc. Studio Age: 24M-36M $100/8 weeks Available on Saturday at TOT Tu 9/9 2PM-3:30PM Art Zone 20628 Days Starts time Location BC 10:30 am - 12:30 pm or Art To Grow On Children Inc. Studio Tu 9/9 10:45AM-11:35AM MAP-MR 20625 Art Birthday Parties! W 9/10 2PM-3:30PM Art Zone 20629 Sunday at 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm & Children Inc. Studio Attention all two year olds! This class is just for you. Students 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm We provide the entire Art Party for you! Th 9/11 2PM-3:30PM Art Zone 20630 will be exposed to a variety of age-appropriate art activities that • Finger Paint Children Inc. Studio develop and improve fine-motor skills. Curiosity, discovery and Cost: • Watercolor Painting Wall * Collage Station * Drawing self-expression are the focus of this fantastic class using glitter $280.00 - up to 20 kids • Art Parties Discover the arts in an inspiring studio environment designed paint, tempera paint, play dough, collage, water colors and • Play Dough * Play Dough Station * Glitter Paint by insightful child development specialist. Diverse stations more. Projects rotate quarterly-frames, treasure boxes, masks, $310.00 - up to 30 kids Frames * Balloons * Children take home offer dress up, play houses, crawling tunnels, books, and tile collage, and cutting are just the beginning! Parents come • Stamping Space is on a first come, first served basis. • Music all the artwork! musical instruments to enhance creativity. Also experiment join the fun and learn that through art, a child can increase his with stamping, finger painting, easel painting and clay. Studio or her self-esteem and self-confidence. For more info log on to Register at City Hall www.citymb.info Visit our webiste for all Party Package equipped with wall painting, mud kitchen, water wonders www.art2growon.com. Extended Session! www.citymb.info Information. www.art2growon.com room! Dress for painting and bring extra clothes. Max 16 Students Location: Max 15 Students Instructor: Art to Grow On Inc. Staff Manhattan Heights Community Center (310) 625-6028 Instructor: Laura Krug Location: Marine Ave. Hall, Picasso, Mommy and Me Call SuperKids for PARTY details Manhattan Beach Age: 15M-23M $100/8 weeks (310) 370 -9190 Days Starts time Location BC Tu 9/9 9:30AM-10:15AM MAP-MR 20626 Through this excellent introductory art class experience, DANCE, MUSIC & THEATER students can participate at our painting wall, collage and drawing station, and play dough station. This is a very safe and Beach Cities Music Together age appropriate class that focuses on fine motor development. Age: 1M-54M $144/10 weeks It also introduces tempera paints, glitter paints, pompoms, Days Starts time Location BC feathers, play dough and more. Parent participation required. M 9/22 9AM-9:45AM CAC-PAR 20445 Projects and lessons rotate quarterly. For more info log on to Tu 9/23 9AM-9:45AM CAC-PAR 20446 www.art2growon.com. Extended session! M 9/22 10:15AM-11:00AM CAC-PAR 20447 Max 16 Students M 9/22 11:30AM-12:15PM CAC-PAR 20448 Instructor: Art to Grow On Inc. Staff Tu 9/23 10:15AM-11:00AM CAC-PAR 20449 Tu 9/23 11:30AM-12:15PM CAC-PAR 20450 Sa 9/27 9AM-9:45AM CAC-PAR 20451 Play Dough and Picasso! Sa 9/27 10:15AM-11:00AM CAC-PAR 20452 Age: 3Y-5Y $100/8 weeks Sa 9/27 11:30AM-12:15PM CAC-PAR 20453 Days Starts time Location BC Tu 9/9 12PM-1PM MAP-MR 20631 Here’s your chance to experience this research based Music Together program packed with songs, chants, dance and Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso -Students will be exposed to instrumental jam sessions! Music Together is an internationally a variety of age appropriate lessons featuring several Master recognized childhood music program for infants, toddlers, Artists in addition to projects that include -tile collage, frames, preschoolers, kindergarteners and the adults who love them. play dough, glitter paint, treasure boxes, and more. Curiosity, Developed at Princeton’s Center for Music and Young Children discovery, and self-expression are the focus of this fantastic this program was first offered to the public in 1987 and is the class as students develop and improve fine motor skills. pioneer of research-based, developmentally appropriate early Parents come join the fun or drop your child off and learn that childhood music curriculums emphasizing adult involvement. through art, a child can increase his or her self esteem and self- Our teachers here at Beach Cities Music Together have been confidence. Projects and lessons rotate quarterly. For more info trained with Music Together LLC and have early childhood and log on to www.art2growon.com. Extended session! music skills. Let us guide you and your children in a wonderful Max 16 Students music making experience -the prelude t a lifetime of musical Instructor: Art to Grow On Inc. Staff enjoyment! Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who will participate in the class. A mandatory licensing fee of $37 will apply, to be paid the first day of class directly to the instructor. Max 12 Students Instructor: Beach Cities Music Together Staff 12 Fall Activity Guide Fall Activity Guide 13 Dance, Music & Theater Dance, Music & Theater Group Piano Music & Fun for Siblings Music Rhapsody-Kids Make Music Music Rhapsody-Toddlers Age: 5Y-6Y $165/8 weeks Age: 1M-4Y $145/8 weeks Age: 2Y-3Y $111/6 weeks Days Starts time Location BC Days Starts time Location BC Days Starts time Location BC Make Music Age: 1Y-2Y $111/6 weeks F 9/12 2PM-2:45PM Wondernation 20457 M 9/8 5PM-5:45PM Wondernation 20461 M 9/8 10:15AM-11:00AM JCC-NWR 20475 Days Starts time Location no class BC Discovery Studio Discovery Studio W 9/10 9:15AM-10:00AM Music Rhapsody 20476 TOT M 9/8 9:15AM-10:00AM JCC-NWR 20469 TOT F 9/12 3PM-3:45PM Wondernation 20458 M 10/20 10:15AM-11:00AM JCC-NWR 20477 M 9/11 12:15AM-12:00PM JCC-NWR 20472 Discovery Studio This class is offered to families who are unable to schedule a W 10/22 9:15AM-10:00AM Music Rhapsody 20478 M 10/20 12:15PM-1:00PM JCC-NWR 20470 F 9/12 4PM-4:45PM Wondernation 20460 class for each child’s specific age. Our music content is reinvented M 12/8 10:15AM-11:00AM JCC-NWR 20479 M 10/23 12:15AM-12:00PM JCC-NWR 20473 Discovery Studio for the entire family. Bring more than one child and experience W 12/10 9:15AM-10:00AM Music Rhapsody 20480 M 12/8 9:15AM-10:00AM JCC-NWR 20471 the advantages of everyone interacting, bonding, enjoying M 12/11 12:15AM-12:00PM JCC-NWR 11/24 20474 • Piano Playing the piano is a skill that can be enjoyed through every and learning together. This class helps siblings improve their This South Bay early childhood music education program has • Orff phase of life, but it takes practice! Small group piano classes appreciation of one another. What to bring: Age-appropriate been a proven success since 1983! The young child and parent will This South Bay early childhood music education program has • Acting provide excellent instruction with the added fun and motivation music instruments are required for this class. The music pack sing, dance, and play instruments. Solo singing is encouraged to been a proven success since 1983! Delightful songs, dances, and • Music Fun that comes from making music with friends. Children who can be purchased at the studio for $42.00. For more information develop listening, pitch-matching, and language skills. Concepts musical activities using percussion instruments develop the timing, learn in group classes have been shown to continue with piano about Wondernation program, class offerings and timings please such as high and low, soft and loud, up and down are taught in coordination, pitch matching, and language skills of the toddler. • Music far longer than when taught one-on-one, they become better visit www.wondernation.com/mb or call (310) 545.4550. a game-like atmosphere. Puppets, felts, and props add to the In addition to the high quality instruments, puppets, stories, and • Ballet ensemble players, are relaxed performers and have excellent Max 12 Students special music making experience. A materials fee is due the first colorful props make this an engaging time of learning! A $40 www.citymb.info sight reading skills. Student will learn to read music easily and Instructor: Wondernation Staff day of class. For more information visit www.musicrhapsody.com materials fee is due the first day of class. For more information www.citymb.info to count rhythms accurately. Fun theory games will be included or call 310.376.8646. ‘Classes run continuously from September- on the Toddlers Make Music class, visit www.musicrhapsody.com each week. Students should have access to a piano or keyboard June, please see website for details.’ or call 310-376-8646. ‘Classes run continuously from September- for outside class practice. Music Rhapsody-Babies Make Max 10 Students June, please see website for details.’ Max 8 Students Music Instructor: Music Rhapsody Staff Max 10 Students Instructor: Wondernation Staff Age: 3M-1Y $111/6 weeks Instructor: Music Rhapsody Staff Days Starts time Location no class BC Music Rhapsody Orff First Actors Club M 9/8 11:15AM-12:00PM JCC-NWR 20463 Musical Fun For Tots Age: 3Y-5Y $105/8 weeks W 9/10 12:15PM-1:00PM Music 20464 Schulwerk Age: 6M-4Y $122/10 weeks Age: 3Y-4Y $111/6 weeks Days Starts time Location BC Rhapsody Days Starts time Location BC Days Starts time Location no class BC M 9/22 4PM-4:50PM CAC-PAR 20427 M 10/20 11:15AM-12:00PM JCC-NWR 20465 W 9/10 6PM-6:45PM JCC-NWR 20444 Tu 9/9 4:30PM-5:15PM Music 20484 W 10/22 12:15PM-1:00PM Music 20466 Rhapsody Ready to hit the big time? This workshop is a fun, exciting and Rhapsody This musical program has been developed by the popular and Th 9/11 9:15AM-10:00AM Music 20487 energetic introduction to the art of acting. Children will learn W 12/10 12:15PM-1:00PM Music 11/24 20467 well-established teacher Miss Wanda Borgerding to enable all Rhapsody to present individual characters while acting out their favorite Rhapsody working parents to enjoy and nurture their child’s organic love Tu 10/21 4:30PM-5:15PM Music 20485 fairy tales, explore creative movement with music, pantomime, M 12/8 11:15AM-12:00PM JCC-NWR 20468 and appreciation of music. Using such musical props as dancing Rhapsody theater games, vocal projection and more! This unique process rainbows, maracas and tambourines along with favorite nursery Th 10/23 9:15AM-10:00AM Music 20488 will encourage shy children to come out of their shells and lead Since 1983 thousands of parents and their babies have benefited music and contemporary music the parent and child will enjoy a Rhapsody outgoing children to the next level of self-expression. This non- from this music education program. Babies instinctively react variety of activities. Share this experience and watch your child Tu 12/9 4:30PM-5:15PM Music 20486 competitive, nurturing and innovative program is an excellent to music! In these interactive classes, parents & babies learn blossom from bud to flower through the fun of flannel boards Rhapsody tool for parents to utilize while adjusting their child to social delightful songs and dances that stimulate natural response to songs and beautifully illustrated books to music. This class is Th, W 12/11 9:15AM-10:00AM Music 11/24 20489 environments and other pre-schoolers. music. Parents gather information each week on infant musical designed for all working parents. The pay-off is priceless. Rhapsody Max 20 Students development and learn activities to share in class and use at Max 25 Students Instructor: Performing Art Workshop Staff home. Notes on songs, rhymes and games are included in the Instructor: Wanda Borgerding A proven success! What makes Music fun? Making music with Babies Make Music Kit. A materials fee is due the first day of others! The Orff classes have been taught by Music Rhapsody class. For more information visit www.musicrhapsody.com or in Manhattan Beach since 1983. Find out why private music Pre Ballet/Tap Lil’ Hip Hop call 310.376.8646. ‘Classes run continuously from September- Age: 3Y-5Y $150/10 weeks teachers as well as band, orchestra and choral teachers, Age: 33M-5Y $150/10 weeks June, please see website for details.’ Days Starts time Location no class BC highly recommend this class to young students before they go Days Starts time Location no class BC Max 10 Students W 10/7 5PM-5:45PM Athletic Grace 11/24 20429 on to an instrument. Learn music reading and writing, beat, Th 10/2 4PM-4:45PM Athletic Grace 11/27 20432 Instructor: Music Rhapsody Staff Dance Studio rhythm, melody, form harmony, vocabulary, and concepts while Dance Studio having lots of fun making music with every kind of percussion M 10/6 4PM-4:45PM Athletic Grace 11/24 20431 Lil’ Hip Hop is fun dance class for high-energy kids. Set to including Orff instruments: xylophones, metallophones and kid friendly music, students will gain self-confidence while glockenspiels. Drums, cymbals and more make this class a Movement classes that explore rhythm, song, body awareness, improving balance, agility and coordination. This class is is big hit. A materials fee is due the first day of class. For more locomotor movement and creative expression. Exercises are a great transition for little ones just starting or preparing to information visit www.musicrhapsody.com or call 310-376-8646. geared to the developmental needs of preschoolers. This class start preschool. It gives a great foundation for student/teacher The ‘Classes run continuously from September-June, please see is is a great transition for little ones just starting or preparing to interaction and following instructions. Parents observe the Parks & Recreation Department website for details.’ start preschool. It gives a great foundation for student/teacher class from the lobby area allowing the child to learn in a relaxed Max 10 Students interaction and following instructions. Students work with the and secure environment. Comfortable clothing or dance We strengthen safety and security Instructor: Music Rhapsody Staff teacher while parents observe the class from the lobby area apparel and clean athletic shoes are recommended. Please allowing the child to learn independently in a relaxed and secure visit athleticgrace.com or call 310.414.9630 for information on environment. Please visit athleticgrace.com or call 310.414.9630 dress code and policies. for information on dress code and policies. Max 10 Students Max 10 Students Instructor: AGDSs Staff Instructor: AGDSs Staff 14 Fall Activity Guide Fall Activity Guide 15 Dance, Music & Theater / Fitness / special activities / Sports special activities Gymnastics-Developmental DANCE, MUSIC & THEATER Pintsize Birthday Parties SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Age: 3Y-5Y $80/8 weeks Days Starts time Location BC Tunes & Tales for Kinders Mommy and Me Movement and Tu 9/9 3:30PM-4:20PM MHCC-AUD 20511 TOT Age: 2Y-3Y $120/8 weeks Live Oak Park Hall Tu 9/9 4:30PM-5:20PM MHCC-AUD 20512 TOT Days Starts time Location BC Music Must Book at City Hall, 1400 Highland Ave Age: 1M-6M $295/10 weeks Tu 9/9 9AM-10:30AM LOP-H 20683 Child attends independently of parent and learns basic Days Starts time Location no class BC F 9/12 10:15AM-11:45AM LOP-H 20684 We offer a variety of age appropriate party tumbling, beam, and bar skills. SuperKids uses lively music to M 9/8 10:30AM-12:00PM LOP-H 20689 Tu 11/18 9AM-10:30AM LOP-H 20685 warm up and stretch. At the end of class, coordination games themes you can chose from. Different sports M 9/8 12:30PM-2:00PM LOP-H 20690 F 11/21 10:15AM-11:45AM LOP-H 20686 are played with various hand held equipment such as balls, include soccer, basketball, t-ball, hockey, foot- W 9/10 1PM-2:30PM LOP-H 20691 • Tunes hoops, parachutes, balloons, and more. It’s fun in motion! • Basketball ball, fitness, karate, cheerleading, hip-hop dance $195/6 weeks Social skills, art projects, songs, free -play, movement, Max 12 Students or just old fashion party games. We will provide M 12/1 10:30AM-12:00PM LOP-H 20797 games, story-time, music, beginning reading, responsiveness, Instructor: Superkids Staff • Rock Climbing M 12/1 12:30PM-2:00PM LOP-H 20798 • Gymnastics interaction and personalized ‘how to’ of the best-of-the-best decorations, face-painting, balloon animals, W 12/3 1PM-2:30PM LOP-H 12/25, 12/26 20799 parenting information coveted by all, rolled up in this all-in- prizes, awards and cleanup. • Computers one class for children who are walking through two years old. Call Sarah for party details Gymnastics-Family Gym • Karate Have a newborn? Moms and/or Dads come with your baby and Age: 2Y-6Y $85/8 weeks Giggles, listening and following directions skills accompany 310-220-7804 learn how to bond with your baby’s mind, body, and spirit in a Days Starts time Location no class BC tips for tools to make your household run smoother with more $280 way that will help your baby’s optimal development for the rest www.citymb.info W 9/10 9:30AM-10:20AM MHCC-AUD 20513 www.citymb.info hugs and less tears. Sometimes messy, always fun, come join of his or her life. Learn about your baby’s awareness capabilities INSTRUCTOR Su 9/14 9:30AM-10:20AM MHCC-AUD 10/26 20514 us! (Siblings with instructor consent). Sarah Miller-Sanchez and and what he or she need right now. Also, learn what is happening to your baby’s brain, how your baby’s earliest experiences Su 9/14 10:30AM-11:20AM MHCC-AUD 10/26 20515 Max 17 Students Pintsize Sports Staff Instructor: Tracy Blender (including the birth) become lifelong patterns, and how everything you do affects your baby’s development. You will be Mom, Dad, kids-join our fun class designed for the family with nurtured, supported and guided in a safe, loving atmosphere as young children. Children will learn basic tumbling, balance, and Tunes & Tales for Tots you develop new ways to bond and communicate with your baby coordination skills with our lively music and colorful equipment. Age: 12M-2Y $98/8 weeks that will enhance both of your lives forever. Jamie is currently Learn fun activities and stunts to do at home, too. We recommend Days Starts time Location BC a doctoral candidate in prenatal and perinatal psychology that each child be accompanied by one adult or teenager to receive Tu 9/9 10:45AM-11:45AM LOP-H 20687 program bringing you the most current critical information for maximum benefit from the class. Note: Registration fee of $85 is F 9/12 9AM-10AM LOP-H 20688 the healthy development of your child. for one child/adult combination. Each additional child is $20! SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Max 10 Students Max 20 Students Social skills, art projects, songs, free -play, movement, Instructor: Jamie Suard Instructor: Superkids Staff games, story-time, music, beginning reading, responsiveness, Little Click Club-Computer interaction and personalized ‘how to’ of the best-of-the-best Camp-Powered by Imagine parenting information coveted by all, rolled up in this all-in- SPORTS Karate-Streetbox Traditional one class for children who are walking through two years old. Tomorrow Giggles, listening and following directions skills accompany Age: 3Y-7Y $240/8 weeks Basketball Chinese Kenpo Age: 3Y-6Y $99/8 weeks tips for tools to make your household run smoother with more Days Starts time Location BC Age: 3Y-5Y $92/8 weeks Days Starts time Location BC hugs and less tears. Sometimes messy, always fun, come join Tu 9/9 9AM-10AM MHCC-R2 20618 Days Starts time Location BC Th 9/11 3:30PM-4:15PM MHCC-AUD 20516 us! (Siblings with instructor consent). Tu 9/9 10:15AM-11:15AM MHCC-R2 20619 Th 9/11 3:30PM-4:15PM MHCC-BKC 20508 Max 17 Students Tu 9/9 11:30AM-12:30PM MHCC-R2 20620 This fun course teaches useable escape and self-defense Instructor: Tracy Blender Th 9/11 9AM-10AM MHCC-R2 20621 Children will learn a variety of basketball skills including techniques to kids from the first day! Fun, fitness, safety Th 9/11 10:15AM-11:15AM MHCC-R2 20622 dribbling, shooting, passing and catching and agility. Parents awareness and respect are just part of what is rolled into Th 9/11 11:30AM-12:30PM MHCC-R2 20623 will also benefit by learning how to become a model sports FITNESS league parent. Parent participation required. each lesson. Tumbling, kicking, punching with a loud ‘Kee-Ay’ and much, much more will raise the level of power and self- Camp classes combine an entertaining learning adventure with Max 15 Students confidence within each student. Kids learn Chinese Kenpo sophisticated technology in order to introduce children to the Instructor: Pintsize Staff Rock Climbing for Tots Karate basics and get pointed toward colored belts and goal basics of computer use in a fun and creative way. Children work on Age: 4Y-5Y $165/10 weeks achievements. Karate for Tots is taught by www.streetbox.us provided laptops with a 5:1 student to teacher ratio. Parents receive Days Starts time Location BC Beach Balls for Babies instructor and www.cykc.org Board Member Sensei Kevan Hill. a password to access online activities for reinforcement at home. Age: 18M-2Y $928 weeks F 9/12 3:30PM-4:30PM Beach Cities 20424 Max 15 Students Max 10 Students Rock Gym Days Starts time Location BC Instructor: Sensei Master Kevan Hill Sa 9/13 2:30PM-3:30PM Beach Cities 20425 Instructor: Eve MacHale Th 9/11 10AM-10:30AM MB-SSP 20509 Rock Gym Th 9/11 10:45AM-11:30AM MB-SSP 20510 This is perfect for pre K and Kindergarten kids. You would be This fun class will give parents and children the opportunity surprised how fearless your kids can be. We will teach all of to get out and play ball! Children will enjoy quality time the basics of climbing, but most importantly they will have fun while working one on one with a parent, as well as learning to before or after they finish school. Don’t worry we will slowly get The interact with their peers. The children will practice throwing, Parks & Recreation Department them to the top of the walls,. we have lots of activities close to the Parks & Recreation Department catching, rolling, kicking, balancing and participating in other ground. Your kids will learn to focus, follow rules and physically fun activities. A typical class consists of a warm up, games, Register early to avoid cancelled classes. become stronger. The class is located at Beach City Rocks Gym. We increase cultural unity activities, a cheer and sticker time! Max 20 Students Max 20 Students Instructor: Beach Cities Rock Gym Staff Instructor: Pintsize Staff 16 Fall Activity Guide Fall Activity Guide 17 sports sports / art & Ceramics Karate for Parent & Child- LA Tennis Academy-Tots Sports-Pintsize Age: 3Y-5Y $98/8 weeks tot-SPORTS Age: 4Y-6Y $92/8 weeks Pintsize Days Starts time Location BC Days Starts time Location BC Age: 6M-12M $92/8 weeks Sa 9/13 9AM-9:30AM MCHS-TC 20692 Sa 9/13 10AM-10:45AM LOP-H 20537 Days Starts time Location BC Soccer 4 Tots with Brit West TOT / W 9/10 4PM-4:30PM MH-TC 20693 $104/8 weeks TOT Sa 9/13 9AM-9:45AM MAP-MR 20517 Sa 9/13 9AM-9:30AM LOP-TC 20694 Days Starts time Location age BC Introduce your child to sports in a positive, fun environment. Sa 9/13 10AM-10:45AM MAP-MR 20518 Youth M 9/15 9AM-9:45AM MAP-SF 2-3 20524 Learn the basic skills and rules of Soccer, Hockey, Basketball Designed to be a fun and positive introduction to traditional LA TENNIS ACADEMY brings fun, fitness, fundamentals and M 9/15 9:45AM-10:30AM MAP-SF 3-4 20525 and T-Ball. Campers will learn and play a different sport each Karate and self defense in order to help children develop their friends all together on the tennis court. LA TENNIS develops M 9/15 2:15PM-3:00PM MAP-SF 3-4 20526 day. Class T-shirt included. motor skills and confidence as well as a great workout for adults! and improves children’s general physical fitness skills (gross M 9/15 10:30AM-11:15AM MAP-SF 4-5 20527 Max 12 Students • Karate Additional benefits include discipline, street smarts, self- motor skills, hand eye coordination, strength and endurance) M 9/15 3PM-3:45PM MAP-SF 4-5 20528 Instructor: Pintsize Staff • Soccer Th 9/18 9:45AM-10:30AM MAP-SF 2-3 20529 confidence, increased strength, coordination and flexibility. and also builds sportsmanship, self esteem and personal Th 9/18 10:30AM-11:15AM MAP-SF 3-4 20530 Class starts with a warm up and includes basic exercises, character. Our students have fun while learning the great game • Tennis Th 9/18 2:15PM-3:00PM MAP-SF 3-4 20531 • Tee Ball self-defense, games and stretching. Ends with meditation, of tennis. 6-8 students per court. NYSCA Certified Tee Ball-Pintsize Th 9/18 3PM-3:45PM MAP-SF 4-5 20532 Age: 3Y-5Y $133/8 weeks Philosophy then bow to Sensei and sticker-time. Max 20 Students Th 9/18 1:30PM-2:15PM MAP-SF 2-3 20533 Days Starts time Location BC • Making Friends Max 12 Students Instructor: LA Tennis Academy Staff • Clay Su 9/14 12PM-12:45PM LOP-NGA 20538 Instructor: Pintsize Staff Soccer 4 Tots is about soccer, child development and FUN. www.citymb.info The curriculum is divided into three phases. Each phase is age www.citymb.info Karate for Parent & Child- Mommy, Daddy & Me appropriate. Phase 1 and Phase 2 concentrate on developing Children will learn a variety of teeball skills including batting, Age: 3Y-5Y $130/8 weeks basic skills such as balancing, jumping, throwing, catching, throwing, catching and agility. Parents will also benefit by Streetbox Chinese Kenpo Days Starts time Location BC and hopping. These skills play a valuable role in the long-term learning how to become a model sports league parent. Parent Age: 3Y-6Y $99/8 weeks Sa 9/13 9AM-10AM MH-TC 20775 development of soccer skills. Of course, we also include the participation required. Days Starts time Location BC basic elements of soccer, kicking the ball in a given direction, Max 15 Students W 9/10 3:30PM-4:15PM MHCC-AUD 20519 This exciting new program provides an opportunity for running and moving the ball with your feet, stopping the ball, Instructor: Smart Start NYSCA Certified Staff youngster’s ages 3 to 6 to play & learn on the court with Mom & shooting and scoring goals. By Phase 3 (ages 4-5 years) children This exciting course teaches useable defense and escape Dad practicing partners (adult participation is required). This are ready to play a real small-sided team game. techniques to parents and kids from the first day! Fun, fitness and is done in a comforting, nurturing environment focusing on Max 16 Students Tennis-Jamie’s Awesome Tots safety awareness are just part of what is rolled into each lesson. Age: 3Y-5Y $160/7 weeks tennis skills, fitness, making friends and fun! Instructor: Brit West Soccer Coaches Basic moves from the Kenpo Karate system are introduced that Days Starts time Location BC Max 12 Students include punches, kicks, stances and beginning forms. Stranger Tu 9/9 3PM-4PM LOP-TC 20786 Instructor: Susan Nardi danger is discussed as well as appropriate use of karate. The Soccer-Pintsize Tu 11/4 3PM-4PM LOP-TC 20787 level of self-confidence is raised as parent and child practice self- $102/8 weeks defense together, while being encouraged to reach their colored Days Starts time Location age BC Tu 9/9 3:30PM-4:15PM LOP-NGA 3-5 20520 Your child will absorb the basic tennis skills through hitting belts. A great opportunity to share goals and learn together! Karate lots of balls, fun games and personal challenges (no standing for Parents and Me is taught by www.streetbox.us instructor and W 9/10 10AM-10:45AM LOP-NGA 4-6 20521 around) in an enthusiastic, caring, self-esteem building www.cykc.org Board Member Sensei Kevan Hill. W 9/10 11AM-11:45AM LOP-NGA 3-4 20522 environment. Each child will leave empowered and knowing Max 15 Students Su 9/14 11AM-11:45AM LOP-NGA 3-5 20523 how AWESOME he or she is. Instructor: Sensei Master Kevan Hill This class is designed to introduce children to soccer in a positive, Max 6 Students fun environment where they learn basic skills and rules about Instructor: Jamie Suard the sport. Each week will be different, a typical class consists of warm-ups, stretching, and drills all designed to teach teamwork and individual skills. Children will gain improved fitness, youth-ART & CERAMICS self-confidence, flexibility, agility, stamina and coordination. Children will learn a variety of soccer skills including dribbling, kicking and passing, trapping, throw-ins and agility. Parents will Adventures in Clay Age: 6Y-10Y $98/8 weeks also benefit by learning how to become a model sports league parent. At the end we’ll play a team game and finish with a cheer Days Starts time Location BC to teach good sportsmanship. Class ends with stickers for good M 9/8 4:00PM-5:30PM LOP-CS 20632 effort! Class T-shirt included. Parent/Guardian participation is $78/6 weeks required. For more information call (310) 220-7804. M 11/3 4:00PM-5:30PM LOP-CS 20633 Max 12 Students Instructor: Pintsize Staff Learn the basic of working with clay while making fun projects. Build on the Childs imagination to make and decorate projects Sports-Parent & Child and other ‘useful’ items. Allowing the artist to come out and Age: 30M-42M $92/8 weeks play. Projects can include mask, fanciful creatures, decorative Days Starts time Location BC cups, plates, planters, and items of the artist own design. Fee Sa 9/13 11AM-11:30AM LOP-H 20535 includes one bag of clay, glazes, and firing. Max 15 Students This class is designed to be a fun introduction to sports for tots Instructor: Thomas Trulove and their caregivers. A warm-up and stretching will be followed by fun drills and games. Adult participation required. Indoor and outdoor activities. Class T-shirt included. Max 12 Students Instructor: Pintsize Staff 18 Fall Activity Guide Fall Activity Guide 19 art & Ceramics art & Ceramics / dance, music & theater ART & CERAMICS DANCE, MUSIC & THEATER I Can Draw and Sculpt! Beginning Guitar Youth Age: 4Y-6Y $129/8 weeks Age: 7Y-10Y $175/8 weeks Youth Days Starts time Location BC Days Starts time Location BC Tu 9/9 9AM-10:20AM Art Zone 20801 Th 9/11 4PM-4:45PM Wondernation 20455 Children Inc. Studio Discovery Studio Th 9/11 9AM-10:20AM Art Zone 20802 Children Inc. Studio Learn the fundamentals of music while gaining proficiency on the • Ceramics guitar. Students will explore musical concepts, including note- • Sculpt Your child is given step by step guidance from Art Zone Child reading, rhythm, music symbols and theory. Students will participate • Drawing development specialists who are friendly and help children grow an in a short performance at the end of the session. Students will learn • Portraits discover their creative possibilities. Each week the lessons alternate to play the guitar in a fun and non-competitive environment. between drawing and sculpting. Draw a lion portrait, sculpt with Max 10 Students • Anime plaster and fabric, create a pumpkin landscape, and build a classy Instructor: Wondernation Staff • Guitar monster and more! After the lesson, free playtime will be available www.citymb.info for the students to explore art materials on their own or engage in www.citymb.info creative sensory/imaginative play. Making art boosts your childs Fantasy Garden Ballet Age: 5Y-8Y $150/10 weeks emotional, social, cognitive and creative development! Days Starts time Location no Class BC Max 14 Students Tu 10/7 3:45PM-4:45PM Athletic 11/25 20441 Instructor: Laura Krug Grace Dance Studio Painting Fun Pet Portraits Young dancers will love the fantasy garden ballet where ballet steps Age: 7Y-12Y $84/8 weeks are taught to music that helps the child remember ballet terms and Days Starts time Location BC positions with flowers and garden imagery. This class is geared for W 9/10 3:30PM-4:30PM CAC-VAR 20642 students with an earnest interest in learning ballet dance. Please visit athleticgrace.com or call 310.414.9630 for information on dress Children will always remember their favorite pet. Why not learn code and policies. Art Explorers Drawing and Watercolor for how artists might paint or draw a portrait using your precious Max 10 Students $60/8 weeks Children-Youth pet as the subject. The added fun is most animals have their Instructor: AGDSs Staff Days Starts time Location age BC Age: 8Y-11Y $84/8 weeks own personality, why not capture your pet’s unique nature while M 9/8 3:30PM-4:30PM CAC-VAR 6-8 20634 Days Starts time Location BC you learn to draw from pictures and life and then transfer your $82/8 weeks Tu 9/9 3:30PM-5:00PM CAC-VAR 20639 drawing into a stunning painting in this fun class for children. Intro to Hip Hop M 9/8 4:45PM-6:15PM CAC-VAR 9-11 20635 Age: 13Y and up $100/10 weeks Th 9/11 3PM-4:30PM CAC-VAR 20640 Max 15 Students Days Starts time Location no Class BC Instructor: Mona Lisa Lind Express yourself through art. Visualize, plan and create a 3D The goal of this course is to give students the basics of classical Th 10/2 6PM-6:55PM Athletic Grace 11/27 20879 city. Design and create your very own Surfs Up Board. Enjoy drawing and painting, such as shading (value), colour and Dance Studio tactile finger painting and make a chocolate room. Learn to perspective. Drawing from life will be emphasized. There will also Sculpture Fun for Children paint with easy steps. Explore poetry composition, shredded be art history exposure: the students will learn drawing techniques Age: 7Y-12Y $90/8 weeks Hip Hop is the high energy street movements seen in many music paper sculpture and earthworks project. Save your paper towel by copying the old master drawings. The teacher will have different Days Starts time Location BC videos and TV shows. Challenging dance routines are taught rolls and cardboard to bring to the first class. expectations for each student depending on their level so that the W 9/10 4:45PM-6:15PM CAC-VAR 20643 that are cool, dynamic and never dull. Wear comfortable clothes Max 15 Students class can be useful to students of all skill levels. and clean sneakers. Bring a towel and drinking water. Please visit Instructor: Georgette Buckley Max 15 Students Learn the fundamentals of sculpture in this hands on class. Create athleticgrace.com or call 310-414-9630 for information on dress Instructor: LaLa Ragimov your own 3D sculptures using insiration from the works of calder, code and policies. Ceramics for Children Giacometti, Hart and Moore. Non-toxic, child safe materials will Max 12 Students Age: 6Y-10Y $98/8 weeks Drawing Anime and Manga be used for this fun sculpture class, including the new incredible Instructor: Athletic Grace Dance Studios Staff Days Starts time Location no class BC glow in the dark foam, since ‘Sculptures are drawings you fall over Th 9/10 4:30PM-6:00PM LOP-CS 20636 Cartoon Characters in the dark,’ Al Hirschfeld (1904-2003), American Caricaturist. Age: 8Y-12Y $84/8 weeks Max 15 Students $78/6 weeks Days Starts time Location BC Instructor: Mona Lisa Lind Th 11/5 4:30PM-6:00PM LOP-CS 11/27 20637 F 9/12 5PM-6PM CAC-VAR 20641 Have fun with clay and explore your creativity. Learn basic Draw into action your hero or heroine! This class will teach techniques in hand building and glazing. Create imaginary you how to create anime and manga style characters, such as characters with funny faces and animal figures. Make your own Sailor Moon, Love Hina and InuYasha. Draw your own anime work and bring home beautiful gifts for your friends and family. and manga inspired by famous artists such as Ken Akamatsu, Price includes supplies and firing. Rumiko Takahashi. Manga and anime comics include a wide Max 15 Students range of topics including action, adventure, video game Instructor: Rita Anacker cgaracter, humor, fantasy and even romance. Max 16 Students Instructor: George Huante 20 Fall Activity Guide Fall Activity Guide 21 Dance, music & Theater / Fitness special activities / sports and beginning folk dance continue. More benefits: Lays a solid Basketball FUNdamentals DANCE, MUSIC & THEATER foundation for musical aptitude and music literacy. Develops SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Age: 6Y-12Y $92/8 weeks coordination, concentration, and self-confidence through Days Starts time Location BC group singing and playing. For more information visit www. Th 9/11 4:30PM-5:30PM MHCC-BKC 20543 Music Rhapsody Beg & Cont musicrhapsody.com or call 310.376.8646. Classes run continuously Rock Climbing-Parent and Me Youth from September-June, please visit our website for details. Age: 4Y-15Y $90/6 weeks YOUTH Recorder This class prepares children for organized sports league play and Age: 7Y-9Y $117/6 weeks Max 10 Students Days Starts time Location BC Days Starts time Location BC Instructor: Music Rhapsody Staff Tu 9/9 6:30PM-7:30PM Beach Cities 20721 individual skills in a FUN and exciting environment. Children Tu 9/9 4:30PM-5:25PM Manhattan 20492 Rock Gym will learn a variety of Basketball skills including dribbling, Beach Preschool Sa 9/13 1:30PM-2:30PM Beach Cities 20722 shooting, passing, catching and agility. Class consists of a PreBallet/Tap2 Rock Gym warm up, stretch, drills and a team game. Class will end with a Tu 9/9 5:30PM-6:25PM Manhattan 20495 Age: 5Y-7Y $160/10 weeks • Recorder team cheer! Children will also learn about sportsmanship and • Basketball Beach Preschool Days Starts time Location no class BC Tu 10/21 4:30PM-5:25PM Manhattan 20493 Learn how to climb with your kids. The course includes all the rules of this great sport. M 10/6 5PM-5:45PM Athletic Grace 11/24 20433 Beach Preschool equipment, the parents will be taught to belay, while the kids Max 15 Students • Tap Dance Studio • Volleyball Tu 10/21 5:30PM-6:25PM Manhattan 20496 climb. If your kids can do it, so can you. Get a great workout Instructor: Pintsize Staff Beach Preschool After completing PreBallet/tap, we continue to explore the while spending quality time with your family. Located directly • Rock Climb Tu 12/9 4:30PM-5:25PM Manhattan 20494 • Camps elements of movement, and also introduce the child to the behind the Michael’s shopping center. www.bcrgym.com. Beach Volleyball Afternoons Beach Preschool first steps and elementary terminology of ballet and tap. Basic Max 20 Students Tu 12/9 5:30PM-6:25PM Manhattan 20497 ballet barre’ and center exercises are introduced as well as Instructor: Beach Cities Rock Gym Staff W/Smith and Stoklos Coaches www.citymb.info Beach Preschool www.citymb.info more advanced tap steps and routines. Age: 7Y-18Y $150/5 weeks Days Starts time Location BC Private and public school music teachers recommend this Max 8 Students South Bay’s Youth Rock Tu, Th 9/9 3:30PM-5:00PM MB-SSP 20544 class as the perfect introduction to music education! Since Instructor: AGDSs Staff 1983 thousands of South Bay children have gone through Climbing League Tu, Th 10/14 3:30PM-5:00PM MB-SSP 20545 this program and loved it! Students learn pitch matching, Young Actors Workshop Age: 5Y-16Y $165/6 weeks beat, rhythm, music reading, music vocabulary and concepts Age: 5Y-12Y $105/8 weeks Days Starts time Location BC The Sinjin Smith & Randy Stokolos Beach Volleyball Camps while having lots of fun playing recorders and every kind of Days Starts time Location BC M, W 9/8 3:30PM-4:30PM Beach Cities 20698 are dedicated to providing boys and girls, ages 7-18, with percussion! Orff instruments : xylophones, metallophones and W 9/24 4PM-5PM CAC-PAR 20426 Rock Gym high quality instruction while maintaining a fun and safe glockenspiels drums, cymbals and much more make this class M, W 9/8 3:30PM-4:30PM Beach Cities 20699 atmosphere. all coaches have trained with Sinjin and Randy a big hit! A materials fee is due the first day of class. For more Been bit by the acting bug? Our innovative program will Rock Gym to learn the techniques and philosophies that made them the information visit www.musicrhapsody.com or call 310.376.8646. introduce children to the fundamentals of acting using the team with the most wins in beach volleyball history. Plus, Sinjin Classes run continuously from September-June, please see classics. We utilize everything from Shakespeare to the Beach City Rocks provides kids with beginning to advanced skills and Randy will make special appearances. website for details. Continuing recorder class at 5:30 is highly American Musical. We’ll include acting technique, theater in rock climbing in a no-stress competitive setting. There will be Max 20 Students recommended for Manhattan Beach Scholl District students games, improv, stage direction, blocking, hitting your mark, two 1 hour practices per week and Saturday morning competitions. Instructor: Sinjin Smith and Randy Stoklos Coaches who have already had one year of recorder. vocal projection and more. All levels are encouraged. All activities will be held at Beach City Rocks Gym. All equipment Max 10 Students Max 30 Students is included. T-shirts provided. Class will be taught by BCR staff Instructor: Music Rhapsody Staff Instructor: Performing Art Workshop Staff and volunteers. No experience needed. Boys and Girls wanted. Beach Volleyball on Max 35 Students Saturdays Music Rhapsody-Continuing Instructor: Beach Cities Rock Gym Staff Age: 7Y-18Y $100/5 weeks FITNESS Days Starts time Location BC Orff 1 Sa 9/13 9AM-12PM MB-NSP 20546 Age: 5Y-7Y $111/6 weeks Sa 10/11 9AM-12PM MB-NSP 20547 Days Starts time Location no class BC Rock Climbing for Youth SPORTS M 9/8 3:30PM-4:15PM Music 20498 Age: 6Y-15Y $165/10 weeks Rhapsody Days Starts time Location BC Basketball & Volleyball The Sinjin Smith & Randy Stoklos Beach Volleyball Camps Th 9/11 4:30PM-5:15PM Music 20501 Tu 9/9 3:30PM-4:30PM Beach Cities 20695 are dedicated to providing boys and girls, ages 7-18, with Rhapsody Rock Gym Holiday Camp high quality instruction while maintaining a fun and safe M 10/20 3:30PM-4:15PM Music 20499 Th 9/11 3:30PM-4:30PM Beach Cities 20696 Age: 5Y-14Y $150.00/3 Days atmosphere. All coaches have trained with Sinjin & Randy to Rhapsody Rock Gym Days Starts time Location BC learn the techniques and philosophies that made them the Th 10/23 4:30PM-5:15PM Music 20502 Sa 9/13 4PM-5PM Beach Cities 20697 M-W 11/24 9AM-3PM MBMS-BKC 20504 winningest team in beach volleyball history. Plus, Sinjin and Rhapsody Rock Gym Randy will make special appearances! M 12/8 3:30PM-4:15PM Music 20500 Camp will feature a half-day basketball and half-day volleyball. Max 40 Students Both camps are designed to take young athletes to the next Rhapsody Where else can a kid have a great time exercising, building self Instructor: Sinjin Smith and Randy Stoklos Coaches Th 12/11 4:30PM-5:15PM Music 12/25, 1/1 20503 level. Basketball camp instruction will include half-court confidence, and develop teamwork. Your child will learn all of Rhapsody and full-court games. Volleyball camp will focus on basic the basics of rock climbing, from putting on gear, tying knots, and advanced skills and fundamentals that will enhance and and of course climbing. No matter what level your child we The South Bay early music education program has been improve their all around game, both offensively and defensively. a proven success since 1983! Highly recommended for will continue to teach new techniques and build strength with Each day will feature six person and two persons games. Final kindergarten students who have had the Music Rhapsody each class. Classes will meet for 60 minutes each session for day will consist of tournament play and competition. Team and The program at their preschool. This class is for children who have 10 weeks. All equipment will be included (Harness, Shoes, & individual prizes will be awarded to winner along with good Parks & Recreation Department had the Introduction Classes and have the recommendation of Helmets) Instructor: BCR Gym Staff & Deanna Quesada,AMGA character awards. Athletes separated by age and or ability. the teachers to continue with this more advanced class. Songs Trained and owner of BCR GYM. Located directly behind the Max 50 Students We support economic development and games reinforce concepts taught in the Introduction Class: Michael’s shopping center. www.bcrgym.com beat, rhythm, melody, form, harmony, expressive qualities. Instructor: Don Braunecker Max 20 Students Improvisation continues and beginning notation is now taught. Visual and written work is included in the lessons. Movement Instructor: Beach Cities Rock Gym Staff 22 Fall Activity Guide Fall Activity Guide 23 Sports sports LA Tennis Academy-Youth Manhattan Beach 8 weeks Basketball School Days Starts time Location age BC Fees $122 Age: 5Y-10Y $150/8 weeks youth PLAYGROUND PROGRAM M 9/8 5PM-5:45PM MH-TC 6-9 20700 Days Starts time Location no class BC Youth Fees $130 Sa 10/11 4PM-5:30 MCHS-FG 11/29 20393 AFTER SCHOOL M 9/8 4PM-5PM MH-TC 10-13 20701 Fees $122 Manhattan Beach Basketball School is designed to take young Tu 9/9 4PM-4:45PM MH-TC 6-9 20702 athletes to the next level by teaching them the basic skills and Fees $130 • Playground fundamentals that will enhance and improve their all-around • Tennis Age: 6Y-12Y The Playground Program is a non-custodial W 9/10 4:30PM-5:30PM MH-TC 10-13 20703 game both defensively and offensively. Registration fee DOES enrichment program. The Playground Program Fees $98 NOT included uniform. You MUST add the uniform fee to Cost: $50 / 18 weeks Sa 9/13 9:30AM-10:00AM MCHS-TC 6-8 20704 • Volleyball is designed for children 6-12 years old. Children recieve a uniform. Class fee with uniform is $175.00. • Basketball Starts: 9/2 M-F Fees $130 Max 60 Students under six are welcome to attend the program, but Sa 9/13 10AM-11AM MCHS-TC 9-13 20705 Instructor: Don Braunecker • Golf Time: 3PM-6PM *Wed at MHCC, must be accompanied by an adult or guardian Fees $130 • Soccer MAP & SDP from 1:30pm to 6pm. Sa 9/13 10AM-11AM LOP-TC 9-13 20706 with the approval and guidance of the recreation Manhattan Beach Volleyball www.citymb.info Location: LOP, MHCC, MAP & SDP Fees $98 www.citymb.info leader. Children are encouraged to participate in all Sa 9/13 9:30AM-10:00AM LOP-TC 6-8 20707 School BC: 20874 scheduled activities; however, if they choose not to, Age: 8Y-14Y $150/9 weeks alternative activities are available. All programs are LA Tennis Academy bring fun, fitness, fundamentals and friends Days Starts time Location no class BC supervised by trained recreation leaders. For more all together on the tennis court. LA Tennis Academy develops Su 10/12 3PM-4:30 MCHS-FG 11/30 20394 Instructor: and improves children’s general physical fitness skills (gross information visit our website at www.citymb.info. Parks and Recreation Staff motor skill, hand eye coordination, strength and endurance) Volleyball school is designed to take athletes to the next and also builds sportsmanship, self esteem and personal level by teaching them both basic skills, advanced skills and character. Our students have fun while learning the great game fundamentals that will enhance and improve their all around of tennis. 6-8 students per court. NYSCA Certified. game both defensively and offensively. Instruction will prepare Max 20 Students athletes to play competitive volleyball. Golf-Parent & Child Instructor: LA Tennis Academy Staff Age: 4Y-7Y $100/5 weeks Max 50 Students Beach Volleyball Camp w/ Days Starts time Location BC Instructor: Don Braunecker Sa 9/13 10AM-10:45AM The Lakes at 20548 Smith & Stoklos Coaches El Segundo-Golf Course Children will learn a variety of golf skills including proper Age: 7Y-18Y $150/3 days grip, putting, chipping and swing fundamentals. Parents will Days Starts time Location BC also benefit by learning how to become a model sports league SOCCERSOCCER CAMP-CAMP- BRITBRIT WESTWEST M-W 11/24 12PM-3PM MB-SSP 20505 parent (Parent /Guardian participation required). This is an active class. Equipment will be provided. Ages: 5Y - 14Y $95 /1 week Ages: 7Y - 14Y $150/ 1 week Max 12 Students Learn the skills and techniques that made Sinjin and Instructor: Scott Robert Day Start Time Location BC Day Start Time Location BC Randy the most dominant team in beach volleyball M-W 11/24 9AM-12PM MAP-SF 20610 M-W 11/24 9AM-3PM MAP-SF 20885 history. Receive instruction from coaches who Gymnastics-Fun and Fitness M-W 12/22 9AM-12PM MAP-SF 20611 M-W 12/22 9AM-3PM MAP-SF 20886 personally trained with Sinjin and Randy to learn $96/8 weeks M-W 12/29 9AM-12PM MAP-SF 20884 M-W 12/29 9AM-3PM MAP-SF 20887 Days Starts time Location no class BC and understand their methods and philosophy of Age 5-6 the game. Plus, Sinjin and Randy will make weekly M 9/8 3:30PM-4:20PM MHCC-AUD 9/8/,10/13 20540 appearances and will give away signed balls and Age 6-8 Brit West is dedicated to providing quality soccer instruc- shirts! Every participant will receive a camp t-shirt. M 9/8 4:30PM-5:20PM MHCC-AUD 20541 Age 8-12 tion, while promoting sportsmanship and fun. Camps Max 20 Students M 9/8 5:30PM-6:20PM MHCC-AUD 20542 have been designed to develop each player's ball skills Instructors: Sinjin Smith and Age 6-8 and technique. Campers are divided into small groups Randy Stoklos Coaches M 9/15 3:30PM-4:20PM MHCC-AUD 9/8,10/13 20539 based on age and experience. Each camper should Come swing on the rings, bounce in the foam “pit” and learn basic wear appropriate soccer attire (shorts and t-shirt), shin and intermediate gymnastics skills on the mats, bars, balance guards and soccer shoes. Everyone should bring a beam, and vaulting table. Develop fitness, flexibility, coordination, soccer ball, snack and water each day. and skills while having fun! Our enthusiastic coaches will make Max 75 Students sure your child wants to come to class each week! Instructor: Brit West Soccer Coaches Max 12 Students Instructor: Superkids Staff 24 Fall Activity Guide Fall Activity Guide 25 sports sports / Art & Ceramics Quickstart Tennis Lesson/League Soccer for Youth Tennis Youth Club-Advanced Age: 5Y-10Y $150/8 weeks Age: 5Y-7Y $92/8 weeks Youth-SPORTS Days Starts time Location BC Days Starts time Location BC Beginner Age: 5Y-9Y $82.00/8 weeks Tu 9/9 4PM-5:30PM MH-TC 20778 Tu 9/9 4:30PM-5:15PM LOP-NGA 20550 Tennis-Jamie’s Awesome Youth Days Starts time Location no class BC Youth / Youth This is the exciting new USTA lesson/league starter program. The $235/7 weeks This class is designed to introduce children to soccer in a Days Starts time Location age BC Th 9/11 4PM-4:40PM MH-TC 20736 size of the court and the ball use is modified so that children $62.00/6 weeks TEEN can progress quicker from learning skills to actually experience positive, fun environment where they learn basic skills and Tu 9/9 4PM-5:30PM LOP-TC 6-8 20782 Th 11/13 4PM-4:40PM MH-TC 11/24,11/22,1/4 20737 playing the game of tennis in a safe, competitive environment. rules about the sport. Each week will be different, a typical Tu 9/9 5:30PM-7:00PM LOP-TC 9-12 20784 Max 24 Students class consists of warm-ups, stretching, and drills all designed Tu 11/4 5:30PM-7:00PM LOP-TC 9-12 20785 Instructor: Susan Nardi to teach teamwork and individual skills. At the end we’ll play a M 11/10 4PM-5PM LOP-TC 6-8 20783 An informal program which includes tennis instruction. Helps • Running team game and finish with a cheer to teach good sportsmanship. youth meet other young players. A great place to either get an • Tennis Running Club for Girls Class ends with stickers for good effort! Children will gain In a small group (limit 6) your child receives more personal, introduction to tennis or sharpen skills. • Soccer Age: 8Y-12Y $80/8 weeks improved fitness, self-confidence, flexibility, agility, stamina individualized and hands on instruction. Jamie’s focus is to Max 8 Students • Ceramics Days Starts time Location BC and coordination. Class T-shirt included. support your child emotionally, physiologically and physically Instructor: Walt Meyers Sa 9/13 8:30AM-9:30AM MB-SSP 20549 Max 12 Students to become his or her best. Basic tennis skills are absorbed • Tennis Instructor: Pintsize Staff through hitting lots of balls, fun games and personal challenges • Drawing This running club will provide an opportunity for girls to (no standing around) in an enthusiastic, caring, self esteem teen-ART & CERAMICS www.citymb.info participate in a physical activity while experiencing higher building environment. Each child will leave a tennis player, www.citymb.info levels of self esteem and confidence. Girls let’s have fun! Tennis for Youth empowered and knowing how awesome he or she is. Max 12 Students Age: 8Y-13Y $82/8 weeks Max 6 Students Ceramics for Teens Age: 11Y-16Y $98/8 weeks Instructor: Kristin Gonzalez Days Starts time Location no Class BC Instructor: Jamie Suard Sa 9/13 9AM-9:40AM MCHS-TC 20708 Days Starts time Location no class BC Tu 9/9 4:30PM-6:00PM LOP-CS 20644 Soccer 4 Kicks with Brit West Th 9/11 4:45PM-5:25PM MH-TC 20710 Tennis-Jamie’s Novice Junior $104/8 weeks Su 9/14 9AM-9:40AM MCHS-TC 20709 $78/6 weeks Days Starts time Location age BC Su 9/14 4PM-4:40PM MCHS-TC 20803 Match Play Clinic Tu 11/4 4:30PM-6:00PM LOP-CS 11/25 20645 M 9/15 3:45PM-4:30PM MAP-SF 5-6 20551 $62/6 weeks Age: 8Y-12Y $185/12 weeks M 9/15 4:30PM-5:30PM MAP-SF 7-8 20552 Th 11/13 4:45PM-5:25PM MH-TC 11/24,12/22-1/4 20739 Days Starts time Location BC Create functional and sculptural art objects, by using your M 9/15 4:30AM-5:30AM MAP-SF 9-12 20553 Sa 11/15 9AM-9:40AM MCHS-TC 11/24,12/22-1/4 20740 W 9/10 3:30PM-5:00PM LOP-TC 20796 imagination. Students will learn the techniques of hand- Th 9/18 3:45PM-4:30PM MAP-SF 5-6 20554 Su 11/16 9AM-9:40AM MCHS-TC 11/24,12/22-1/4 20738 building and introduction to wheel throwing. Combine the Th 9/18 4:30PM-5:30PM MAP-SF 7-8 20555 Su 11/16 4PM-4:40PM MCHS-TC 11/24,12/22-1/4 20804 Open to juniors who can rally court, serve and do not have serious two and create your own masterpiece. Price includes supplies. Th 9/18 4:30PM-5:30PM MAP-SF 9-12 20556 match experience, if any. Your child will have a chance to drill and Projects made using hi-fire stoneware clay and glazes. Teacher’s written approval for advancement into higher level Soccer 4 Youth is about soccer, child development and FUN. gain match play experience in an environment that emphasizes Max 15 Students class may be substituted for age. Advanced beginner class for The curriculum is divided into three phases. Each phase is sportsmanship, positive beliefs and attitudes and enthusiasm. Instructor: Rita Anacker students with 6 months to 1 year experience. age appropriate. Each class will offer a blend of drills and match or point play with Max 8 Students Max 16 Students a focus on building each childs optimal tennis player. Instructor: Walt Meyers Drawing and Watercolor Instructor: Brit West Soccer Coaches Max 12 Students Instructor: Jamie Suard for Teen Age: 10Y-15Y $81/8 weeks Days Starts time Location BC Tu 9/9 5:15PM-6:45PM CAC-VAR 20646 SOCCER 4 PARTIES Th 9/11 4:45PM-6:15PM CAC-VAR 20647 The goal of this course is to give students the basics of classical • For Ages 3-12 years drawing and painting, such as shading (value), color and • FUN Soccer games with favorite Brit West Coach! perspective. Drawing from life will be emphasized. There will also • Flexible schedule to meet your party needs be art history exposure: the students will learn drawing techniques • Soccer ball and T-shirt for birthday boy/girl by copying the old master drawings. The teacher will have different • Indoor and outdoor programs available. expectations for each student depending on their level so that the • Coaches arrive early and leave late, class can be useful to students of all skill levels. We come to the venue of your choice. Max 15 Students • FUN age appropriate games based on our successful Instructor: LaLa Ragimov SOCCER4TOTS and SOCCER4KICKS programs. Birthday Package - $275 • 1 1/2 hours of soccer FUN! • Can accomodate 14-20 guests (depending on age) The • 2 Brit West coaches Parks & Recreation Department • All equipment, goals and soccer balls We promote health and wellness 26 Fall Activity Guide Fall Activity Guide 27 Art & Ceramics / Dance, music & Theater special activities / sports / Art & Ceramics enjoy while working on singing techniques to last a lifetime. LA Tennis Academy-Teens ART & CERAMICS Want to be on Broadway? Youll learn how here! This class is teen-SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Age: 13Y-17Y $130/8 weeks tailored for the beginner to intermediate student. Days Starts time Location BC Pottery on the Wheel Max 20 Students Self Defense for Teens Sa 9/13 11AM-12PM MCHS-TC 20713 teen / Teen Age: 10Y-17Y $124/8 weeks Instructor: Performing Art Workshop Staff Age: 12Y-16Y $78/8 weeks Sa 9/13 11AM-12PM LOP-TC 20714 Days Starts time Location no class BC Days Starts time Location BC Adult W 9/8 4:00PM-6:00PM LOP-CS 20648 Teen Beginning Guitar Sa 9/13 2PM-3:30PM MAP-MR 20616 The LA Tennis Academy brings fun, fitness, fundamentals and $86/6 weeks Age: 11Y-16Y $175/8 weeks friends all together on the tennis court. The LA Tennis Academy W 11/15 4:00PM-6:00PM LOP-CS 11/26 20649 Days Starts time Location BC This class will teach students possible self-defense techniques develops and improves children’s general physical fitness Th 9/11 5PM-5:45PM Wondernation 20456 against blunt instruments, grabs, holds and punches. Some self- skill (gross motor skills, hand eye coordination, strength and This class is all about making pottery on the potters wheel. • Pottery Discovery Studio defense techniques against weapons will be presented in the endurance) and also builds sportsmanship, self esteem and • Self Defense Some hand building processes will be explored as they intermediate stages of instruction. Effective body pressure points, personal character. Our students have fun while learning the apply to pottery. Project can include plates, bowls, vases, Learn the fundamentals of music in this fun and non-competitive great game of tennis. NYSCA Certified. • Hip Hop bottles, abstracts and (intentionally) deformed works. Surface in close combative techniques and how to generate maximum • Agility environment, while gaining proficiency on the guitar. Students Max 20 Students decoration will be explored. More advanced artist with can power from the body will be taught. There are no uniforms or belt will explore musical concepts, including note-reading, rhythm, Instructor: LA Tennis Academy Staff work on their own designs with the assistance of the instructor. ranks. Wear loose clothing and bring a towel and drinking water. • Singing music symbols and theory. Students will participate in a short • Drawing Fee includes one bag of clay, glazes, and firing. Max 20 Students performance at the end of the session. Required for this class, Max 9 Students Instructor: Al Johnson The DREAM-Speed, Quickness students can either furnish their own guitar or purchase one at www.citymb.info Instructor: Thomas Trulove www.citymb.info the studio (early reservation required). and Agility Academy Max 10 Students teen-SPORTS Age: 10Y-18Y $120/8 weeks DANCE, MUSIC & THEATER Instructor: Wondernation Staff Days Starts time Location BC Athletic Skills Development W 9/10 5:30PM-6:30PM MV-MV 20563 Age: 12Y-18Y $195/4 weeks Singer’s Workshop Dedicated to Reaching Excellence through Athletic Mastery Age: 5Y-12Y $105/8 weeks Days Starts time Location BC (DREAM) will develop and fine the skills needed to excel in any Days Starts time Location BC M-F 9/8 4PM-5PM SDP-D 20558 sport in a positive, relaxed environment. Sessions will focus on Th 9/25 4PM-5PM CAC-PAR 20428 M -F 9/8 5:30PM-6:30PM MB-SSP 20559 improving speed, quickness, agility, balance, coordination and Parks & Recreation Department M-F 10/6 4PM-5PM SDP-D 20560 Want to be the next American Idol? This fun and exciting vocal flexibility. Trainers will use a number of innovative drills and M-F 10/6 5:30PM-6:30PM MB-SSP 20561 equipment to make each session as fun as possible. training workshop will start you on your way. Students will Register early to avoid cancelled classes. focus on vocal warm-ups, proper breathing technique, pitch, Max 50 Students This is a great class for young athletes to improve speed, agility, control and phrasing for singers. Emphasis will be placed on Instructor: Jay Morris balance and explosiveness. Program includes: online personal fun, showmanship, and contemporary music that everyone can fitness, nutrition tracking and analysis; cone and ladder drills for quickness, weighted balls to improve explosiveness and adult-ART & CERAMICS strength, Bosu balance for core strength and stability. This program dramatically boosts in-game performance and overall Anyone Can Draw! confidence in each athlete. Age: 18Y and up $96/8 weeks Max 20 Students Days Starts time Location no class BC Instructor: Jeff Lawrence Th 9/11 6:30PM-9:00PM CAC-VAR 20650 $77/6 weeks Beach Volleyball-Co-ed Teens Th 11/13 6:30PM-9:00PM CAC-VAR 11/27 20651 Age: 12Y-17Y $98/8 weeks Learn beginning to advanced drawing techniques. Class covers Days Starts time Location BC topics such as shading, proportions, perspective and color M, W 8/18 5:30PM-7:00PM MB-SSP 20562 mixing. Lots of demonstrations and one-on-one instruction. Materials list will be mailed prior to first class. After popular demand, we have designed a beach volleyball Max 16 Students class just for teens. if you are between the ages of 13 and 18, Instructor: Jean Pratt-Beuoy you are invited to learn and play the game of beach volleyball. All levels of ability are welcome. The class will focus on fundamental skills and technique for all levels of players. Drills that apply the skills learned will be implemented and plenty of playing time will assure the student of fun on the beach. Come meet new people and play the sport that put Manhattan Beach on the map. Beach Volleyball! Max 12 Students The Instructor: Kurt Peters Parks & Recreation Department We facilitate community problem solving 28 Fall Activity Guide Fall Activity Guide 29 Art & Ceramics Art & Ceramics Ceramic Surface Ceramics Experimental Age: 16Y and up $134/8 weeks Embellishments and Textures Days Starts time Location no class BC Age: 16Y and up $134/8 weeks Th 9/11 1PM-4PM LOP-CS 20656 Days Starts time Location no class BC Th 9/11 6:30PM-9:30PM LOP-CS 20657 adult W 9/10 6:30PM-9:30PM LOP-CS 20652 adult Th 11/13 1PM-4PM LOP-CS 11/27,12/24,1/1 20658 W 11/12 6:30PM-9:30PM LOP-CS 11/26,12/24,31 20653 Th 11/13 6:30PM-9:30PM LOP-CS 11/27,12/24,1/1 20659 Explore surface design and decoration through pressing, This class is designed for people with prior hand-building or wheel stamping, stenciling, carving, use of resists, colored slips and experience who are self directed. Instructor will help you develop • Ceramics other techniques. Students should already understand basic your ideas by expanding on your knowledge of methods, tools, • Pottery ceramics and be able to hand build and/or wheel throw to produce and techniques. We will explore and experiment with various a suitable project to decorate. Three-dimensional form will also materials and methods to help enhance your personal projects. • Ceramics be discussed. Fee includes one bag of clay, glazes, and firing. This class will also explore the raku firing process. Class adapts to • Wheel Max 15 Students student’s skills. Fee includes one bag of clay, glazes, and firing. Instructor: Thomas Trulove Max 15 Students • Ceramics Instructor: Mary Mallman • Ceramics Ceramics-Basics & www.citymb.info www.citymb.info Intermediate Ceramics-Open Studio Age: 16Y and up $56/8 weeks Age: 16Y and up $134/8 weeks Days Starts time Location no class BC Days Starts time Location no class BC W 9/10 10AM-1:30PM LOP-CS 20660 M 9/8 6:30PM-9:30PM LOP-CS 20654 Sa 9/13 10AM-1:30PM LOP-CS 20661 M 11/10 6:30PM-9:30PM LOP-CS 11/24,12/22, 20655 W 11/12 10AM-1:30PM LOP-CS 12/24, 12/31 20662 12/31 Sa 11/15 10AM-1:30PM LOP-CS 11/29 20663 Basic and intermediate students will share learning and studio working experience in this class. According to students’ skill Prerequisite: Enrollment in a Manhattan Beach Parks & level, instruction will be differentiated to accommodate various Recreation ceramic class. needs. Beginners will learn hand-building techniques (pinch, Max 15 Students coil, and slab) plus introduction to wheel throwing. Based on the Instructor: Mary Mallman knowledge, intermediate students will advance their techniques of pottery and sculpture making, including elaborate surface decoration. Fee includes one bag of clay, glazes, and firing. Max 15 Students Instructor: Thomas Trulove Ceramics-Pottery on the Ceramics-Pottery on the Wheel Wheel-Beginning Age: 16Y and up $134/8 weeks Age: 16Y and up $134/8 weeks Days Starts time Location BC Days Starts time Location BC Tu 9/9 6:30PM-9:30PM LOP-CS 20664 Tu 9/9 10AM-1PM LOP-CS 20666 Tu 11/11 6:30PM-9:30PM LOP-CS 20665 Tu 11/11 10AM-1PM LOP-CS 20667 This class will focus on the forms created using the potter’s This class will focus on forms created using the potter’s wheel and wheel and will cover the basics of the ceramic process. The will cover the basics of the ceramic process. The class welcomes class welcomes all skill levels and will teach beginners about all skill levels and will teach beginners about the properties of the properties of clay and basic wheel thrown forms like cups, clay and basic wheel thrown forms like cups, bowels, and vases. bowls and vases. More advanced students will expand on their Fee includes cost of one (1) bag of clay, glazes, and firing. knowledge and develop more complex forms such as teapots, Max 9 Students covered casseroles and altered forms. Fee includes cost of one Instructor: Mary Mallman (1) bag of clay, glazes, and firing. Max 9 Students Instructor: Mary Mallman Ceramics-Intermediate Age: 16Y and up $134/8 weeks Days Starts time Location no class BC Th 9/11 9:30AM-12:30PM LOP-CS 20668 Th 11/13 9:30AM-12:30PM LOP-CS 11/27,12/24,1/1 20669 This class is geared towards students who have a basic knowledge of wheel throwing and are ready to develop more The complex forms such as covered jars, casseroles and teapots. Parks & Recreation Department We will also explore surface decoration and raku firing. Fee includes cost of one (1) bag of clay, glazes and firing. We protect environmental resources Max 12 Students Instructor: Mary Mallman 30 Fall Activity Guide Fall Activity Guide 31 art & ceramics art & ceramics / Dance, Music & Theater Courage to Write Oil Painting the Easy Way Crash Course in Ballroom: Age: 18Y and up $105/8 weeks Age: 18Y and up $96.00/8 weeks ART & CERAMICS Days Starts time Location BC Days Starts time Location BC Special Occasion Edition Age: 16Y-99Y $80.00/1 week Tu 9/9 7:30PM-9:30PM CAC-PAR 20670 M 9/8 6:30PM-9:00PM CAC-VAR 20674 Watercolor Painting Days Starts time Location BC $77/6 weeks Age: 18Y-55Y $89/8 weeks adult M-Th 9/8 7:30PM-9:00PM Athletic Grace 20438 adult Find your own voice in poems and in prose. Through daily M 11/3 6:30PM-9:00PM CAC-VAR 20675 Days Starts time Location no Class BC Dance Studio journaling and in-class exercises, students will be encouraged W 9/10 6:30PM-9:00PM CAC-PAR 20681 to discover what they have to say in a safe social environment. Techniques for beginners through advanced. Explore $81/6 weeks This 4-day workshop is a crash course in learning dances typically The 2005 Naomi Long Madgett Poetry Award winner Anthony composition, color selection and color mixing. Learn methods W 11/5 6:30PM-9:00PM CAC-VAR 11/26 20682 done at weddings, cruises and other gala events. The American Lee will lead you to find where the voice and feelings come for painting landscapes, seascapes, still life and more as you style of waltz, tango, foxtrot, and East Coast swing will be taught. • Beach from and teach how to transform the inner voice in writing. develop your own style. Instructor will demonstrate each Whether you have been painting for yeas or want to get started in • Watercolor For more information on dance shoe requirements, please call Max 10 Students painting and provide individual instruction. Request a material watercolor, you will have a great time trying new techniques and 310-414-9630 or visit athleticgrace.com. Instructor: Anthony A. Lee, Ph. D. list when registering. Bring supplies to first class. discovering your own style. Instructor provides the subject and • Volleyball Max 10 Students • Ballroom Max 16 Students leads the class through the entire painting process. Supplies Instructor: AGDSs Staff Drawing from Still Life Instructor: Jean Pratt-Beuoy extra, supply list provided at registration. Jean Pratt Beuoy, B.A. • Skills All Ages $120/8 weeks is a local artist who has been instructing for forty years. • Voice Overs Days Starts time Location BC Oriental Watercolor Max 15 Students Get Paid to Talk: Intro to Voice www.citymb.info Tu 9/9 7PM-9PM CAC-VAR 20800 Age: 18Y and up $120/8 weeks Instructor: Jean Pratt Beuoy Overs www.citymb.info Days Starts time Location no class BC Age: 18Y and up $40.00/1 day The foundation for all the visual arts is drawing. This course Tu 9/9 9:30AM-12:00PM CAC-VAR 20676 is designed for the student interested in learning to draw, Days Starts time Location BC $94/6 weeks DANCE, MUSIC & THEATER M 12/1 6:30PM-9:00PM MAP-MR 20454 develop or improve their drawing skills at the most basic levels. Tu 11/4 9:30AM-12:00PM CAC-VAR 11/25 20677 Professional artist and teacher Joe Mancuso will teach you Ballroom Dance the fundamentals of drawing by hoping you to see and then Have you ever been told that you have a great voice? This Noted artist and instructor Hisako Asano will share her Age: 17Y and up $85/8 weeks exciting class will explore numerous aspects of voice work for interpret basic shapes and values from simple objects set up in approach to a world of delicate ancient watercolor painting. Days Starts time Location BC a friendly studio environment. All skill levels are welcome and television, film, radio, audio books, documentaries, and the Special attention will be focused on technique and styles which W 9/10 7PM-7:50PM JCC-AUD 20443 internet. We will cover all the basics , including how to prepare encouraged. A supply list will be provided at registration or you allow for a creative and individual approach to painting. Please may call 310.802.5408 or 5409. the all-important demo, how to be successful and earn greet call 310.802.5409 for a supply list prior to first class meeting. Ballroom dancing is one of today’s most popular activities. income in this exciting field. Students will have the opportunity Max 12 Students Max 16 Students You’ll be learning basic steps of four of the most popular: fox to ask questions and hear examples of demos recorded by Instructor: Joe Mancuso Instructor: Hisako Asano-Gould trot, rumba, waltz and cha-cha. Partners suggested. professional vice actors. Class participants will even have a Max 24 Students chance to record a commercial script under the direction of Fusing Glass Foundations Instructor: Kathleen Llorens our Voicecoaches.com producer! This class is informative, lots Age: 18Y and up $305/8 weeks Sumi-e Painting Age: 18Y and up $96/8 weeks of fun, and great first step for anyone interested in voice acting Days Starts time Location BC Days Starts time Location BC professionally. Space is limited and registration closes one Tu 9/9 9:30AM-12:30PM Pacific Art Glass 20671 Continuing Ballroom Dance M 9/9 1PM-3PM CAC-VAR 20678 Age: 17Y-99Y $85/8 weeks week prior to class, so register early. Days Starts time Location BC Max 25 Students This class will teach you all the basics of fusing glass techniques Sumi-e means: Black ink Painting. Black ink on white paper, W 9/10 8PM-8:50PM JCC-AUD 20491 Instructor: Jenny Marcotte and safety. You will learn to cut glass, the different materials to simple, elegant and serene. Simplicity is the most outstanding fuse with, and how to fuse and slump. Basic materials will be characteristic of Sumi-e. An economy of brush strokes are You will learn more patterns in foxtrot, rumba, waltz, and cha supplied, other materials will be available for purchase. Projects Intro to Adult Ballet used to communicate the essence of the subject. This class cha. Plus, tips on styling and technique to each dance. will include 4 inch sushi plates, a hanging wall pocket, a 6 inch Age: 17Y and up $130/10 weeks will teach you the basic concepts of Sumi-e by exploring the Max 24 Students bowl, and jewelry pieces. All levels of students are welcome Days Starts time Location no class BC concept of balance, and brush stroke techniques. Supply list Instructor: Kathleen Llorens Max 12 Students Th 10/2 12PM-1PM AGDS 11/24 20436 will be discussed at the first class meeting. Instructor: Melissa Williams M 10/6 6PM-7PM AGDS 11/24 20435 Max 15 Students Crash Course in Ballroom: Instructor: Hiroko Momii A class designed for the adult with absolutely no ballet Landscape Pastel Painting Latin Nightclub Edition experience. This 60 minute class covers proper stance for Age: 18Y and up $150/8 weeks The Art of Oil Age: 16Y-99Y $80/1 week alignment, positions of the arms feet, as well as the coordination Days Starts time Location BC Days Starts time Location BC Age: 18Y and up $96/8 weeks of these principles. Students will learn the ballet vocabulary W 9/10 7PM-10PM CAC-PAR 20672 M-Th 9/15 7:30PM-9:00PM Athletic Grace 20439 Days Starts time Location no class BC necessary for other forms of dance disciplines. Ballet slippers Th 9/11 9AM-12PM CAC-VAR 20673 Dance Studio M 9/15 9:30AM-12:00PM CAC-VAR 20679 required. Please visit athleticgrace.com or call 310.414.9630 for M 11/10 9:30AM-12:00PM CAC-VAR 11/24, 20680 information on dress code and policies. Enjoy the creative process of painting landscapes using soft This 4-day workshop is a crash course in learning Latin dances 12/22,12/29 Max 10 Students pastels. Students will learn the necessary tools to create beautiful typically done at weddings cruises and at nightclubs. The basics Instructor: AGDSs Staff landscapes inspired from their own photographs. Through of salsa, rumba, merengue, cha cha and Bachata will be taught. Students will learn the basics of oil painting including use of instructor demonstrations and personal guidance students For more information on dance shoe requirements, please call mediums, color, value, shape and line through specific exercises will learn and develop a greater understanding of how to see, 310-414-9630 or visit athleticgrace.com. and then apply this to the canvas. All skill levels welcome. Call interpret and paint the landscape with pastels. Previous drawing Max 10 Students to request the class supply list (310) 802-5409. or sketching experience is a plus but not mandatory. Please call Instructor: AGDSs Staff Max 16 Students 310.802.5409 for supply list prior to first class meeting. Instructor: Hiroko Momii Max 12 Students Instructor: Joe Mancuso 32 Fall Activity Guide Fall Activity Guide 33 Dance, Music & Theater / fitness fitness striving to increase their fitness level. Bring a beach towel, a DANCE, MUSIC & THEATER labeled water bottle and enough quarters for the parking meter. For those who are serious and looking for a challenge, let’s get Intro to Salsa Dance busy. Sand socks are available for $21. Adult Age: 17Y-99Y $130/10 weeks Max 35 Students adult Days Starts time Location no class BC Instructor: Joe Charles Th 10/2 7PM-8PM Athletic Grace 11/27 20437 Dance Studio Cardio Belly Dance Workout Age: 18Y and up $55/6 weeks Learn to dance the basics of the hottest Latin dance. Course Days Starts time Location BC • Salsa content includes basic footwork, turn patterns and the Th 9/11 8AM-9AM JCC-SWR 20571 • Fit essentials of leading and following. No partner required, • Swing however it is highly suggested. Learn the basics of belly dancing in this low impact cardio class. • Meditate Max 10 Students Have fun while you tone and define your muscles with graceful, Instructor: AGDSs Staff sensual and rhythmic movements. The ancient art of belly • Cardio dancing will improve your flexibility and stamina. Belly dance is • Reformer N.I.A Dance also one of the safest, simplest and most efficient ways to achieve www.citymb.info Age: 18Y-99Y $100/8 weeks lasting fitness. It is a full body workout that slims and tones your www.citymb.info Days Starts time Location BC body through cardiovascular and strength dance moves. Muscle Th 9/11 6:30PM-7:30PM JCC-SWR 20774 isolation exercises tones your hips, buns, thighs, and abdominal. Experience the amazing benefits of belly dance! This dance-aerobics workout incorporates a blend of eastern Max 30 Students and western movements derived fro modern, jazz, and ethnic Instructor: Marina Darowish dance integrated with yoga and martial arts. This class provides a complete cardiovascular workout, emphasizes the joy of movement, Circuit Training Workout-Semi and is fun and easy to learn for all ages and fitness levels. Max 15 Students Private Instructor: Nelly Korenevsky Age: 16Y and up $280/4 weeks Days Starts time Location BC Tu, Th 9/9 7AM-8AM OSA-OF 20567 Swing Dance Tu, Th 10/7 7AM-8AM OSA-OF 20568 safe and sacred place to be free -a perfect place to get fit and Age: 16Y-80Y $100/10 weeks Firm and Fit bring your mind and body into alignment. Days Starts time Location no class BC This class concentrates on burning calories, toning up, Age: 18Y and up $80/4 weeks M 10/6 8PM-9PM Athletic Grace 11/24 20434 Days Starts time Location BC Max 100 Students strengthening, flexibility and balance. Different workout stations Instructor: Jamie Suard Dance Studio are set up in our private facility and for one hour we alternate Tu 9/9 6PM-7:15PM CAC-PAR 20421 cardiovascular exercises with strength training exercises. We Tu 10/21 6PM-7:15PM CAC-PAR 20422 Swing dance is enjoying resurgence in popularity and can often be will use free weights, exercise machines, resistance bands, Tu 11/25 6PM-7:15PM CAC-PAR 20423 seen danced in clubs worldwide. This class will help students feel Pilates Semi-Private Reformer stability balls and medicine balls. By allowing a maximum Age: 18Y and up $350/4 weeks comfortable and confident on the dance floor. Clean shoes with We will use light weight-training exercises to focus on firming of 5 students in this class, we can give you more individual Days Starts time Location BC smooth soles for turning should be worn. Please visit athleticgrace. your arms and toning your shoulders. This class will also target attention and maximize your results. M 9/8 6:30PM-7:30PM Manhattan 20860 com or call 310.414.9630 for information on dress code and policies. your abs and lower body, by performing core moves, pushing the Max 5 Students Fitness No partner required, however it is highly suggested. student past his/her comfort levels. At the end of the four weeks, the Instructor: Caitlin Bronsky Tu 9/9 10AM-11AM Manhattan 20861 Max 10 Students students will have gained body strength and knowledge in utilizing Fitness Instructor: AGDSs Staff proper weight-training techniques. Each class will be taught by an Exercise for Happy Hour AFPA Certified Personal Trainer with an 11-1 ratio. Each student is W 9/10 6:30PM-7:30PM Manhattan 20862 Age: 16Y and up $96/8 weeks to bring a mat and a set of 3-5lbs dumbbell weights. Fitness Days Starts time Location BC Max 14 Students Work out in a private setting on the very popular reformer FITNESS M, W 9/8 5PM-6PM JCC-AUD 20569 Instructor: Body Blueprints Staff machine. The semi-private classes are a cost effective way to $72/6 weeks receive the same benefits as private training. The Reformer Beach Boot Camp-GI Joe M, W 11/3 5PM-6PM JCC-AUD 20570 Age: 18Y and up $215/10 weeks Move and Meditate to Fitness is fun, challenging and adds resistance to your workout. The semi-private classes are designed as a full body workout that Days Starts time Location BC Dance exercise is a way to one’s soul. This is a fun workout Age: 18Y and up $150/12 weeks will include core strength conditioning, muscles toning, and M, W, F 9/8 6AM-7AM MBP 20564 that sculpts and tones every muscle group. The movement Days Starts time Location BC help improve flexibility, balance and posture. Receive more M, W, F 9/8 8AM-9AM MBP 20565 combinations are a healthy, happy way to stay in shape. New M 9/8 9AM-10:30AM LOP-H 20779 individual attention and get faster results, as you are paired M, W, F 9/8 6PM-7PM MBP 20566 energy is always welcomed. Come dance with us. with one or two other individuals seeking the same benefits. Max 20 Students Honor your body’s intuitive knowledge of health -let IT move. Max 3 Students ‘Your exercise & fitness on the beach’ This is a group workout Instructor: Jenna Stubbs-Zukmann If you want to have fun, get exercise, be with others, quiet your that is designed for those who want to take fitness to a higher mind, feel more free, move your body (dance stretch, walk, Instructor: Kim Winterson level. The class will help you lose weight, tone your body, build sway, yoga, honor injuries or limitations), then this class is for endurance and network with others. Our instructor, Joe Charles, you. This is meditation in motion. You will be supported by will place each student into three fitness levels; A’s are athletes Jamie to honor your won body and open at you own pace. There and over achievers, B’s are of moderate fitness ability, C’s are will be great music, great energy, and great people; it will be a 34 Fall Activity Guide Fall Activity Guide 35 fitness fitness / special activites Rock Climbing for Adults & mother. Children welcomed between the ages of 6 weeks and Age: 16Y and up $120/8 weeks 4 years of age. Please bring a blanket or towel to lie on. A $30 fitness SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Days Starts time Location BC material fee is due to instructor at first class. M 9/8 6:30PM-7:30PM Beach Cities 20717 Max 25 Students Yoga-All Levels Modern California Cuisine Instructor: Danielle Spangler adult Rock Gym Age: 10Y and up $90/8 weeks Age: 18Y and up $135/4 weeks adult W 9/10 7:30PM-8:30PM Beach Cities 20718 Days Starts time Location BC Days Starts time Location BC Rock Gym Stroller Strides Th 9/11 6PM-7:15PM JCC-SWR 20590 Tu 9/9 6PM-9PM MH-K 20624 Th 9/11 6:30PM-7:30PM Beach Cities 20719 Age: 18Y and up $240/10 weeks Sa 9/13 10AM-11:30AM JCC-SWR 20591 Rock Gym Days Starts time Location BC Contemporary approach to preparing popular traditional meals. M, W, F 9/8 9:30AM-10:30AM MB-BB 20582 This is an all levels yoga class to increase strength, flexibility, Emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients and latest cooking trends. • Rock Climb Sa 9/13 11:30AM-12:30PM Beach Cities 20720 • Yoga Rock Gym Tu, Th 9/9 9AM-10AM MB-BB 20583 respiration, circulation, balance and awareness. whether you Hands-on instruction with demonstrations of kitchen skills for all have been practicing yoga for several years or are just beginning, levels of experience. We will prepare three courses each class with • Sand Dune A total fitness program for moms and their babies. The class modifications will be given to make the class appropriate for three sides as our dinner. Please bring a chefs knife and dishtowel. • Cuisine Sick of the gym? Want to get pumped? Ok, here’s a program that includes power walking and body toning by using resistance you. Each session will take you through a journey to learn more All supplies are included in course fee. Good eats! will boost you into the shape you want at your own pace. Develop tubing, the environment and the stroller. Each hour long class about yourself and open your mind to new ideas. Each class Max 10 Students • Tai Chi a tight, toned physic. Meet new people learn a new skill. Learn includes a warm-up, 40 minutes of power walking/body toning includes yoga poses, meditation and music. Instructor: Tim Hogan • Puppy all of the basics of climbing from putting on your equipment, and 10 minutes of abs and cool down. Moms work out with Max 50 Students www.citymb.info belaying, and how to move. Vertical Limits II will continue your their babies by incorporating songs and counting games while Instructor: Julie Rader www.citymb.info learning curve, improve your strength and coordination, and K9 Klass creating visual stimulation. Children welcomed between the Age: 14Y and up $115/5 weeks introduce you to the art of sport climbing. Casual or workout ages of 6 weeks and 4 years. Yoga-All Levels Mini Session Days Starts time Location BC clothes are suggested. Located directly behind the Michaels Max 20 Students Age: 10Y and up $55/4 weeks Th 9/11 6PM-7PM MAP-DR 20715 Shopping center. Website: www.bcrgym.com Instructor: Diane Savaghe Days Starts time Location BC Max 20 Students Th 9/11 6PM-7:15PM JCC-SWR 20593 Correct and prevent unwanted behavior while learning to Instructor: Beach Cities Rock Gym Staff Tai Chi Chuan Sa 9/13 10AM-11:30AM JCC-SWR 20594 communicate better with your four legged companion. This Age: 10Y and up $97/10 weeks Sa 10/11 10AM-11:30AM JCC-SWR 20595 class is an excellent opportunity for your dog to build on his Days Starts time Location no class BC Th 10/9 6PM-7:30PM JCC-SWR 20596 social etiquette. You will learn the importance for voice tone, Sand Dune Workout: GI Joe body language and pack mentality. By using verbal and hand Age: 18Y and up $80/4 weeks Th 9/11 5:30PM-7:00PM MHCC-AUD 20584 This is an all levels yoga class to increase strength, flexibility, commands, your dog will learn the basics for good manners Days Starts time Location no Class BC $97/6 weeks respiration, circulation, balance and awareness. whether you (down, sit, stay, come, off, leave it, boundaries, leash control, Tu, Th 9/9 6AM-7AM SDP-D 20572 Tu, Th 9/9 7AM-8AM JCC-AUD 20585 Tu, Th 9/9 8:30AM-9:30AM JCC-AUD 10/9 20586 have been practicing yoga for several years or are just beginning, heel, easy and more). We also give you an introduction to trick Tu, Th 9/9 8AM-9AM SDP-D 20573 modifications will be given to make the class appropriate for training and clicker training. ‘There are no bad dogs, just bad Tu, Th 9/9 6PM-7PM SDP-D 20574 Tai Chi Chuan is the ancient form of Pugilistic Art. It is relaxing you. Each session will take you through a journey to learn more habits’. Packages include: treat bag, clicker, and information Tu, Th 10/7 6AM-7AM SDP-D 20575 movement which improves the nervous system and blood about yourself and open your mind to new ideas. Each class packet. For more information call 310-322-3649. Tu, Th 10/7 8AM-9AM SDP-D 20576 circulation. For beginners, the gentle twisting of the waist includes yoga poses, meditation and music. Max 10 Students Tu, Th 10/7 6PM-7PM SDP-D 20577 provides exercise to the internal organs, thus improving their Max 50 Students Instructor: Kathy Pirelli Tu, Th 11/4 6AM-7AM SDP-D 11/27 20578 functioning. Habitual practice will make the body agile and Instructor: Julie Rader Tu, Th 11/4 8AM-9AM SDP-D 11/27 20579 graceful, the mind alert and serene, and will promote good Tu, Th 11/4 6PM-7PM SDP-D 11/27 20580 Puppy Etiquette health and long life in all-young and old, strong and weak! Yoga-Beginning Age: 10Y and up $99/4 weeks Max 40 Students Age: 16Y and up $80/8 weeks Days Starts time Location BC ‘A hill 100 yards up, nothing but sand’ Great Workout!! Instructor: Chen-Wei Tung Days Starts time Location BC Sa 9/13 12PM-1PM MAP-DR 20716 Workout on a 100 foot high Sand Dune! Everyone will be Tu 9/9 4:45PM-6:00PM JCC-SWR 20598 given an assessment test on the first day of class to determine Total Conditioning Tu 9/9 6:10PM-7:25PM JCC-SWR 20599 Puppies 4m-8m and their families. Basic manners and beginning fitness level. There are three fitness levels: A for athletes instruction for young adolescents. Problem solving through Age: 16Y and up $96/8 weeks or overachievers, B for moderate fitness abilities and C for reinforcement and behavior shaping. Have fun with your dog Days Starts time Location BC The ancient practice of Hatha yoga will enable you to reduce stress, beginners. Build endurance, lose weight, and tone your body. while you both learn! For more information call (310) 322-3649. M, W, F 9/8 9AM-9:50AM JCC-SWR 20587 slim and tone the body while learning proper breathing. You will Sand socks are available for $21. Max 10 Students M, W, F 9/8 10AM-10:50AM JCC-SWR 20588 slow the aging process, gain more flexibility and enjoy a surge of Max 15 Students renewed energy, balancing the body and mind in a relaxed setting. Instructor: Kathy Pirelli Instructor: Joe Charles A total workout. Problem areas are no longer a problem. We Max 20 Students focus on definition, contouring and toning with no hard-core Instructor: Dorene Coles Stroller Fitness-MOMFIT aerobics and your heart rate will be slightly elevated to burn off the fat. Please wear shoes and have a fun attitude. You’ll be Age: 18Y and up $200/10 weeks pleased with your progress. Yoga-Continuing Days Starts time Location BC Max 24 Students Age: 16Y and up $80./8 weeks Tu,Th,Sa 9/9 9:30AM-10:30AM PP-PP6 20581 Instructor: Kathy Duran-Reese Days Starts time Location BC Tu 9/9 7:35PM-8:50PM JCC-SWR 20600 This fun, efficient & effective outdoor exercise class is ideal for Parks & Recreation Department moms or moms-to-be who want to get into great shape with the Anyone having 2 or more sessions of beginning yoga should company of other moms & their babies or toddlers. This class enroll in this class. Bring your own mat. Register early to avoid cancelled classes. combines a cardiovascular workout with resistance bands for Max 20 Students total body strengthening. Class is taught by Danielle Spangler, Instructor: Dorene Coles Certified NASM personal trainer, pre/postnatal fitness specialist 36 Fall Activity Guide Fall Activity Guide 37 special activites / sports sports Adult Drills Workout Beach Volleyball SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Age: 18Y and up $150/6 weeks Days Starts time Location BC Instruction-Beginner 16” Slo Pitch Leagues Age: 18Y and up $98/9 weeks Age:18Y and up $495/9 weeks Tu 9/9 7PM-8:30PM MH-TC 20776 Self Defense Days Starts time Location no class BC adult Age: 18Y-80Y $79/8 weeks Days Starts time Location BC Tu 10/21 7PM-8:30PM MH-TC 20777 M, W 8/18 5:30PM-7:00PM MB-SSP 9/1 20408 adult Days Starts time Location BC Tu-Th 9/2 7:45PM-10:00PM LOP-DF 20402 Tu, Th 8/19 5:30PM-7:00PM MB-SSP 20409 M 9/8 7PM-9PM MAP-MR 20723 This class is designed to get you hitting lots of balls. No stroke Team sign-ups only. For more instruction here, just singles and double situation training to Welcome to beach volleyball! This class is designed for the This class will address the possibilities of self defense against information, contact asherman@citymb. better prepare you for match play. 3.0 -4.5 NTRP student that has little to no knowledge of the basic fundamental weapons, blunt instruments, grabs, holds and punches. The info or call 310-802-5412. Max 12 Students skills necessary to play volleyball. Students will learn how to warm • Self Defense class will also teach body pressure points in close combative Instructor: Susan Nardi up properly before playing, rules of the game, passing, serving, • Drills techniques, how to generate maximum power from the body setting, digging, and hitting. Emphasis is placed on good court • Softball and more practical street self-defense. There are no uniforms communication and fundamental technique. Court defense will • Volleyball or belt ranks. Participants should wear loose workout clothing Beach Volleyball Instruction- be taught as well. All skills will be demonstrated with verbal and bring a towel and drinking water. Class instructed by Advance Co-ed Elite instruction. Slow paced drills will be used to practice newly • Soccer Master Al Johnson (32 years of martial art experience) Age: 18Y and up $125/8 weeks acquired skills. Students will begin by playing four-man games at • Workout the end of each class to apply the lessons learned. The doubles Max 20 Students Days Starts time Location BC game will be taught towards the end of the class session after Instructor: Al Johnson F 8/22 5:30PM-7:00PM MB-SSP 20418 www.citymb.info students have acquired the necessary skills and ball control. www.citymb.info Yellow ball and short court for all adult volleyball classes. Students signing up for this class must have clear knowledge SPORTS Max 36 Students of the game and be able to perform all fundamental skills with Instructor: TBA consistency. This class will focus on refining all fundamental skills, techniques, and ball control while learning the ‘mental’ aspect of the game. This is a medium to fast paced class and Beach Volleyball Instruction- 12” Co-ED Slo-Pitch students should be in good condition to participate. Instructor/ Beginner Co-ed Elite student ratio will be 12 or less per instructor. Age: 18Y and up $125/8 weeks SOFTBALL Max 12 Students Days Starts time Location BC Ages: 18Y and up $485/10 weeks Instructor: Kimberly Waite F 8/22 5:30PM-7:00PM MB-SSP 20410 Days Starts time Location BC M 9/8 8PM-10PM MSP-BF 20398 on Beach Volleyball This class is for the beginner or the intermediate player that Tu 9/9 8PM-10PM MSP-BF 20399 7 7 needs to learn basic skills and fundamentals. Students will W 9/10 8PM-10PM MSP-BFW 20400 Soccer League Instruction-Advanced be focusing on good form and technique to acquire the ability Th 9/11 8PM-10PM MSP-BF 20401 Age: 18Y and up $98/9 weeks to play fours and then progress to the doubles game. Drills Age: 18Y and up $595/10 weeks Days Starts time Location no class BC are slow to medium paced. you will learn the rules of beach Team sign-ups only. For more information, Days Starts time Location BC M, W 8/18 5:30PM-7:00PM MBP 9/1 20419 volleyball and apply your newly acquired skills while having contact [email protected] or call 310-802-5412. M 9/15 8PM-10PM MV-MV 20403 Tu, Th 8/19 5:30PM-7:00PM MBP 20420 fun. Instructor/student ratio will be 12 or less per instructor. Tu 9/16 8PM-10PM MV-MV 20404 Max 12 Students Instructor: Kimberly Waite W 9/17 8PM-10PM MV-MV 20405 This class is designed for students with considerable knowledge Th 9/18 8PM-10PM MV-MV 20406 of the game. Students must be able to execute fundamental skills F 9/19 8PM-10PM MV-MV 20407 and ball control with a high level of consistency. Instruction Beach Volleyball will stress good technique, on-court communication, offensive Instruction-Intermediate Enter your team into the Manhattan Beach Coed 7 On 7 and defensive strategies. Instructors will reinforce and develop Age: 18Y and up $98/9 weeks Soccer League! Small size fields, two 25 minute halves skills in passing, setting, serving, hitting, shots, digging and Days Starts time Location no class BC with a 5 minute halftime, referee, free substitution, blocking using fast-paced drills after skills demonstration and M, W 8/18 5:30PM-7:00PM MB-SSP 9/1 20411 maximum 12 player roster. For further information contact verbal instruction. The students will then have an opportunity Tu, Th 8/19 5:30PM-7:00PM MB-SSP 20412 [email protected] or call 310-802-5412. to play doubles and apply the lessons learned. Instructors $58/8 weeks reserve the right to move students into the appropriate class F 8/22 5:30PM-7:00PM MB-SSP 20413 level after evaluation of skills. Yellow ball and short court for all adult volleyball classes. This class is for the student that has basic knowledge of the Max 36 Students fundamental skills and rules necessary to play volleyball. They Instructor: TBA must demonstrate moderate ball control in passing, setting, hitting and serving with some consistency. Instructors will use slow to moderately paced drills to practice technique and continue development of fundamental skills. Students will begin to learn offensive and defensive strategies. All skills will be demonstrated with verbal instruction. There will be class time The to play and apply the lessons learned on both four-man and Parks & Recreation Department doubles courts. Instructors reserve the right to place students accordingly into the appropriate class level after evaluation of skills. Yellow ball and short court for all adult volleyball classes. We provide recreational experiences Max 36 Students Instructor: TBA 38 Fall Activity Guide Fall Activity Guide 39 sports sports Beach Volleyball Instruction- digging serving, setting, hitting, shots, blocking, movement, communication, offensive and defensive strategies. This is a Intermediate Co-ed Elite rigorous work out. Instructors reserve the right to place students Age: 18Y and up $125/8 weeks into the appropriate class level after evaluation of skills. Golf-Beginning for Adults adult Days Starts time Location BC Max 12 Students adult F 8/22 5:30PM-7:00PM MB-SSP 20414 Instructor: TBA Age: 18Y and up $125/5 weeks For the student who has basic knowledge of volleyball Days Starts time Location BC fundamentals and skills, yet is not consistent in their play. This Cardio Tennis Age: 18Y and up $120/6 weeks M 9/8 6PM-7PM The Lakes at El Segundo-Golf Course 20601 class will continue to work on your skills to take you to the next W 9/10 6PM-7PM The Lakes at El Segundo-Golf Course 20602 • Beach Days Starts time Location BC • Golf level of play. Technique will be stressed for ball control. Drills Tu 9/9 10AM-11AM The Lakes at El Segundo-Golf Course 20603 for this class will be at a medium/fast pace. Instructor/student M 9/8 7PM-8PM MH-TC 20788 M 10/20 7PM-8PM MH-TC 20789 Th 9/11 10AM-11AM The Lakes at El Segundo-Golf Course 20604 • Volleyball ratio will be 12 or less per instructor. • Tennis Max 12 Students M 10/13 6PM-7PM The Lakes at El Segundo-Golf Course 20605 Instructor: Kimberly Waite What is it? EXER-TENNIS is a form of exercising while improving W 10/15 6PM-7PM The Lakes at El Segundo-Golf Course 20606 • Kickball many of your tennis drills. Classes will consist of a series of Th 10/16 10AM-11AM The Lakes at El Segundo-Golf Course 20607 • More Tennis drills designed to help improve your court coverage, quickness Beach Volleyball Training- Tu 10/21 10AM-11AM The Lakes at El Segundo-Golf Course 20608 www.citymb.info and speed, body balance and footwork, endurance, anticipation www.citymb.info Competition a hitting skills. If you’re looking for a way to keep in shape and Age: 18Y and up $125/8 weeks improve your tennis at the same time, this is for you!!! Players of all ability levels are encouraged to give it a try Days Starts time Location BC Adults 18 years and older will receive five, 1 hour lessons which will include: set-up, full swing, putting, Tu 8/19 5:30PM-7:00PM MB-P Men only 20415 Max 12 Students chipping and pitching at The Lakes Golf Course in El Segundo. Make-ups will be scheduled for rain W 8/20 5:30PM-7:00PM MB-P Women only 20416 Instructor: Susan Nardi only. (No pro-rated fees for missed lessons.) A golf club and balls will be loaned to each participant for This is a fast paced class designed for students preparing to get instructional use only during class. their beach ratings (B, A, AA, AAA). You must be able to perform all skills at a high level of execution. Ball control is essential. Max 8 Students This class will include instruction in refining skills already Instructor: Scott Robert attained as well as further developing your game by utilizing real game drills and further enhancing techniques in passing, Surfing for Moms Age: 18Y-60Y $200/8 weeks Days Starts time Location BC Kickball-Adult M 9/8 9:30AM-11:15AM MB-SSP 20609 Coed League Don’t give up on those summer days, just yet! Enjoy two more months of surfing fun! Basic surf classes provided for ladies Age: 18Y - 55Y $395/10weeks after the kids are back in school. Day Starts time Location BC Max 12 Students Tu 9/9 8PM-10PM LOP-SSF 20395 Instructor: Camp Surf Instructors W 9/10 8PM-10PM LOP-SSF 20396 Th 9/11 8PM-10PM LOP-SSF 20397 Table Tennis Age: 18Y and up $50/12 weeks Kickball is played using the same rules as softball. Days Starts time Location no class BC For more information contact 310-802-5412 or Sa 9/20 2PM-3:30PM MHCC-AUD 11/29 20613 [email protected]. Sa 9/20 3:30PM-5:00PM MHCC-AUD 11/29 20614 Join intermediate and expert players for singles & doubles drills and round-robin play of. See how fast your skill level will grow with increased play. You must have your own paddle and bring some balls. THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER CLASS. Max 8 Students Instructor: Nathaniel Hubbard 40 Fall Activity Guide Fall Activity Guide 41 sports sports Tennis-Jamie’s Level III For Tennis-Landon’s Fun Tennis Tennis with Walt Adults Age: 18Y and up $75/8 weeks Age: 18Y and up $82/8 weeks Self Rating Guide For Tennis Classes Days Starts time Location Level BC Days Starts time Location no Class BC National Tennis Rating Program Age: 18Y and up $205/7 weeks M 9/8 6PM-7PM MCHS-TC Beg 20724 Tu 9/9 9AM-10AM MH-TC 20747 General Characteristics of Various Playing Levels Days Starts time Location BC M 9/8 7PM-8PM MCHS-TC Int 20725 Tu 9/9 6PM-7PM MCHS-TC 20748 adult W 9/10 10AM-11AM LOP-TC 20792 adult M 9/8 8PM-9PM MCHS-TC Adv 20726 Th 9/11 6PM-7PM MCHS-TC 20749 W 11/5 10AM-11AM LOP-TC 20793 Th 9/11 9AM-10AM MH-TC 20750 Tu 9/9 6PM-7PM MCHS-TC Beg 20727 BEGINNING 1.0 TO 1.5 Tu 9/9 7PM-8PM MCHS-TC 20752 Tu 9/9 7PM-8PM MCHS-TC Int 20728 For Intermediate players and those who were solid in Level 2 Th 9/11 10AM-11AM MH-TC 20753 1.0 This player is just starting to play tennis. W 9/10 6PM-7PM MCHS-TC Beg 20729 -come practices in a small group and continue to learn tennis in a Th 9/11 7PM-8PM MCHS-TC 20754 1.5 This player has limited experience and is still working W 9/10 7PM-8PM MCHS-TC Int 20730 positive, friendly and fun atmosphere using accelerated learning Sa 9/13 10AM-11AM MCHS-TC 20755 primarily on getting the ball into play. • Tennis W 9/10 8PM-9PM MCHS-TC Adv 20731 • Tennis techniques. You will master simple, successful recipes for the Sa 9/13 11AM-12PM MCHS-TC 20756 basic skills and elements and move your game to the next level. Tu 9/9 10AM-11AM MH-TC 20758 ADVANCED BEGINNING 2.0 These courses emphasize two things: progress and fun. I • Coed Max 4 Students M 9/8 10AM-11AM MH-TC 20759 2.0 This player needs on-court experience; this player • Exercise guarantee it will be a memorable experience. Students will be Instructor: Jamie Suard Su 9/14 11AM-12PM MCHS-TC 20751 has obvious stroke weakness but is familiar with basic grouped according to ability levels and will receive individual Su 9/14 10AM-11AM MCHS-TC 20757 positions for singles and doubles play. • Fun Tennis attention, as well. The goal is for every student to come out of $62/6 weeks • Cardio Tu 11/11 6PM-7PM MCHS-TC 11/24,12/22-1/4 20760 Tennis-Adults Coed the course with better strokes and lots of laughs. I’ll bring your INTERMEDIATE 2.5 TO 3.0 Age: 18Y and up $82/8 weeks game up and you’ll have a blast doing it. Tu 11/11 9AM-10AM MH-TC 11/24,12/22-1/4 20761 www.citymb.info 2.5 This player is learning to judge where the ball is going www.citymb.info Days Starts time Location no class BC Max 8 Students Th 11/13 6PM-7PM MCHS-TC 11/24,12/22-1/4 20762 although court coverage is weak; this player can sustain a M 9/8 6:30PM-8:00PM MCHS-TC 20772 Instructor: Landon Shields Th 11/13 9AM-10AM MH-TC 11/24,12/22-1/4 20763 rally of slow pace with other players of the same ability. Tennis doubles only. Tu 11/11 7PM-8PM MCHS-TC 11/24,12/22-1/4 20765 3.0 This player is consistent with hitting medium placed Max 18 Students Th 11/13 10AM-11AM MH-TC 11/24,12/22-1/4 20766 Sa 11/15 10AM-11AM MCHS-TC 11/24,12/22-1/4 20767 shots, but is not comfortable with all strokes and lacks Instructor: Walt Meyers Tennis Strategies-Intermediate Age: 18Y and up $82/8 weeks Sa 11/15 11AM-12PM MCHS-TC 11/24,12/22-1/4 20768 control when trying for directional intent, depth or power. Days Starts time Location no class BC Tu 11/11 10AM-11AM MH-TC 11/24,12/22-1/4 20770 Tennis-Jamie’s Level I For Adults Tu 9/9 8PM-9PM MCHS-TC 20741 M 11/10 10AM-11AM MH-TC 11/24,12/22-1/4 20771 ADVANCED 3.5 TO 4.0 Th 9/11 8PM-9PM MCHS-TC 20742 Age: 18Y and up $205/7 weeks Su 11/16 11AM-12PM MCHS-TC1 11/24,12/22-1/4 20764 3.5 This player has achieved improved stroke dependability F 9/12 10AM-11AM MH-TC 20743 Su 11/16 10AM-11AM MCHS-TC 11/24,12/22-1/4 20769 Days Starts time Location BC and direction on moderate shots, but still lacks depth and $62/6weeks Max 8 Students W 9/10 12PM-1PM LOP-TC 20794 variety. This player is starting to exhibit more aggressive W 11/5 12PM-1PM LOP-TC 20795 Tu 11/11 8PM-9PM MCHS-TC 11/24,12/22-1/4 20744 Instructor: Walt Meyers Th 11/13 8PM-9PM MCHS-TC 11/24,12/22-1/4 20745 net play, has improved court coverage, and is developing F 11/14 10AM-11AM MH-TC 11/24,12/22-1/4 20746 teamwork in doubles. For beginners and those who want to re-learn the basics -come 4.0 This player has dependable strokes, including directional meet new people and learn tennis in a positive, friendly a Tennis Strategies for the Intermediate Tennis Player; for singles intent and depth on both forehand and backhand sides on fun atmosphere using accelerated learning techniques. You and doubles, men and women. Baseline and net play for the moderate shots, plus the ability to use lobs, overheads, will acquire simple, successful recipes for the basic skills and intermediate level player. approach shots and volleys with some success. This player elements to the game that will be easy to practice on your own. Max 8 Students occasionally forces errors when serving and teamwork in Max 4 Students Instructor: Walt Meyers doubles is evident. Instructor: Jamie Suard Tennis with Vilar Larson Tennis-Jamie’s Level II for Adults Age: 18Y and up $82/8 weeks Age: 18Y and up $205/7 weeks Days Starts time Location Level BC Days Starts time Location BC Tu 9/9 7PM-8PM LOP-TC1 Beg 20732 W 9/10 11AM-12PM LOP-TC 20790 Tu 9/9 8PM-9PM LOP-TC1 Int 20733 W 11/5 11AM-12PM LOP-TC 20791 W 9/10 7PM-8PM LOP-TC1 Int 20734 W 9/10 8PM-9PM LOP-TC1 Adv 20735 For advanced beginners and those who were solid in level 1, come practice in a small group and continue to learn tennis Class reviews fundamentals )ground strokes, volley, overhead, in a positive, friendly and fun atmosphere using accelerated and serve) and then participates in drills designed to hone learning techniques. You will start to master simple, successful and improve all aspects of tennis. Some time will be allocated recipes for the basic skills and elements to the game that will to playing doubles. Students are required to bring 2 cans of be easy to practice on your own. new balls for each 8 week session (or pay the instructor $4). Max 4 Students Optional material that can be purchased at the end of the Instructor: Jamie Suard session are: (1) pamphlet providing written class notes on all instruction, (2) tennis video (DVD) comparing student’s strokes with instructor’s strokes. Max 8 Students Instructor: Vilar Larsson 42 Fall Activity Guide Fall Activity Guide 43 ACTIVITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS (55+) ACTIVITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS (55+) Basic Techniques in Painting Arthritis Workshop Medicare part D Prescription Manhattan Beach Parks and Age 55Y and up Free Coverage Recreation Department will When: Th - 9/11 Days Starts time Location Age: 55Y and up Free conduct classes in conjunction Duration: 8 weeks Days Starts time Location TOT 55+ Th 10/23 10AM-11:30AM JCC-NWR 55+ with the South Bay Adult Place: Joslyn NE room W 11/19 10AM-11:30AM JCC-NER Cost: $39 / 8 lessons School for older adults 55+. Over 70 million American suffer from one Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM Medicare’s Part D Prescription Drug Coverage Class fee is payable at the first or more of the 127 types of arthritis, the can be confusing. This workshop, presented • Shape Up Contact: (310) 937-3340 by the Center for Health Care Rights will cover • Arthritis day of class. Call 310-937-3340 Relax with drawing, painting and print number one cause of disability. This pro- • Drawing the cost and benefits for a standard Part D • Holidays for more information. making (without a press) using mixed gram, presented by the Medicine Education drug plan, who needs and when to enroll in • Safety media. Explore the process and basic Program will discuss the main types of a Part D plan and financial help available for • Medicare techniques of working with acrylic and oil low-income Medicare beneficiaries. Shape up for Older Adults: arthritis, the drugs and the medical treat- www.citymb.info When: T, Th - 9/8 paints, crayons, pencils and ink. ments available, as well as help you learn www.citymb.info Duration: 10 weeks Instructor: Eva Goldsheid how to make life easier when arthritis Place: Heights becomes difficult. Cost: $39 / 20 lessons Safety in the Home Time: 9:15AM-10:45AM Age 55Y and up Free How to Handle the Holidays Contact: (310) 937-3340 Days Starts time Location Age: 55Y and up Free Stretch, Breath and strengthen your Th 9/18 10AM-11:30AM JCC-NWR Days Starts time Location heart, lungs and body. Improve your Th 11/13 10AM-11:30AM JCC-NWR The National Academy of Science says that posture and coordination. Flexibility, Holidays are often very stressful events, toning and conditioning emphasized. accidents are “probably the most under- especially for older adults who may be Instructor: Ralph Ford recognized major public health problem trying to cope with multiple losses including facing the nation today”. Older adults are the loss of loved ones and/or good health. Basic Drawing Class particularly vulnerable to accidents and This workshop, presented by the Medicine Education Program provides an opportunity When: T - 9/8 experience more serious consequences. Place: JCC-NER to discuss feelings and learn about ways to This workshop, presented by the Medicine help have holidays be satisfying based upon Cost: $39 / 8 weeks Education Program, helps older adults individual needs and capabilities. Time: 10AM-12PM look at changes they can make to have Learn how to draw with basic tech- their homes as safe as possible. Who Pays for Long Term Care? niques using several mediums includ- Age: 55Y and up Free ing drawing pencils, colored pencils, Days Starts time Location pen and ink, charcoal and blending W 9/10 10AM-11:30AM JCC-NER tools. More advanced artists are wel- come as well to further their artistic The Center for Health Care Rights is a abilities. Bring 9X12 sketching pad, #2 nonprofit health care advocacy organization dedicated to improving consumer access pencil and pink eraser to first class. to quality health care. This workshop will Instructor: Cynthia Svezia discuss what kind of nursing and home care is covered by Medicare, eligibility for Medi- Cal coverage and what is offered by private long-term care insurance policies. 44 Fall Activity Guide Fall Activity Guide 45 AARP Driver safety program ACTIVITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS (55+) Japanese Brush Painting Age: 55Y and up $40.00/5 weeks Days Starts time Location BC OASIS (Older Adults and Su 9/21 2PM-3PM JCC-NER 20889 Seniors Interactive Space) 55+ Beth Muir has a certificate on seven tech- Join us for socialization, poetry reading, Driver Safety Program niques of fundamental sumi-e Japanese brush games, movies, classes and more. Stop painting. To Be sumi-e (black ink picture), a by the Joslyn Center to visit OASIS and • Painting AARP-8 hours of driving safety training consisting of 4 hours each day. painting must be alive with the power to stir pick up a monthly calendar. the heart and emotions of all who see it. • Tap Dance Take this class and receive a discount on your liability insurance if you are 55 and Max 15 Students Instructor: Beth Muir Manhattan Older Adults above with a good driving record. Crafts • Arthritis Silver Taps Wednesday 11:30am - 2pm Free When: Tuesday, October 7, 2008 Age: 35Y and up $60/10 weeks www.citymb.info This is a drop-in crafts club for all older Thursday, October 9, 2008 BC 20442 Days Starts time Location adults interested in sharing craft ideas Place: Joslyn Community Center Th 10/2 11AM-11:55AM Athletic Grace and making fun and useful gifts. 1601 Valley Dr. Dance Studio JCC-NWR Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 A class to prove that tap dance is for any age. Learn basic tap moves and a routine Manhattan beach Cost: $10 per person payable to AARP to perform for your family or the entire SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Fee is due at time of registration. community. This class is all about fun and Meet at the Joslyn Center stimulation of physical agility to the sounds Business Meeting 1st Monday Time: 9am – 1pm of your feet. Tap shoes needed. 10:00AM-12 Noon No Class 11/27 Registration is limited to those who can attend both days ONLY. Max 10 Students Potluck and Bingo 1st Wednesday Please being the following items to each class: Instructor: AGDSs Staff 11:30A M-2PM Florence Billington (310) 546-1911 • Driver’s License Arthritis Foundation Exercise • Ball Point Pen program MANHATTAN HEIGHTS • Pencil with Eraser Age 55Y and up $40/10 weeks SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Days Starts time Location BC Meet at the Manhattan Heights To register, please call (310) 802-5447 T,Th 8/26 9AM-10AM JCC-SWR 20873 Community Center The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program was Business meeting, potluck luncheon designed to help people with arthritis to maintain and bingo. 2nd Monday of each month. joint flexibility, muscles strength and to help reduce the pain and stiffness associated with 11:30AM - 1:00PM arthritis. With less pain, people with arthritis Cards and Games 1:00PM - 4PM may be able to reduce their reliance on pain On Fridays, there is medication. Classes are taught by an Arthritis Bingo from 11:30AM - 2PM Foundation certified instructor who has received Cards and Games 2 PM - 4PM detailed training specifically to work with people with arthritis and receives ongoing training to Susan Jones (310) 546-6262 remain current on the latest recommended exercises and arthritis information. Max 35 Students Instructor: Victoria Johnson 46 Fall Activity Guide Fall Activity Guide 47 Oasis Calendar ACTIVITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS (55+) SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT 9:00 am–4:00 pm 9:00 am–10:00 am 8:00 am–3:00 pm 8:45 am–9:45 am 10:00 am–3:00 pm For weekend Pinochle at Joslyn CC Arthritis Foundation Social, Table Games at AFEP at Joslyn CC Bridge at Joslyn CC activities or Exercise Program OASIS 10:00 am–4:00 pm more informa- OASIS Movie Club 9:45 am (AFEP) at JCC 1:30 pm–4:00 pm Pinochle at Joslyn CC tion please 55+ 11:30 am Joslyn Senior Blood Pressure Screening at Scrabble at OASIS 11:30 am– 2:00 pm Bingo at call the Older Come watch recently released movies in the OASIS every Club Potluck Joslyn CC 1:30pm–3:30pm Manhattan Heights CC Adults Pro- Play Reading at JCC 12:30 pm Bingo at 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Card Games gram (310) Friday beginning at 1:30pm. 10:00 am–11:30 am Joslyn CC at Manhattan Heights CC 802-5447. Joslyn Senior Club Busi- 10:00 am–11:30 am • Movies 9:00 am–4:00 pm W ee k 1 ness Meeting Senior Resources Committee Pinochle at Joslyn CC (SRC) Monthly Meeting– • Golf 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Manhattan Heights CC Popcorn Provided!! Craft Club at Joslyn CC 1:30 pm–3:30 pm The OASIS Movie Club: • Slo-Pitch 9:00 am–4:00 pm 9:00 am–10:00 am 8:00 am–3:00 pm 8:45 am–9:45 am 10:00 am–3:00 pm www.citymb.info Pinochle at Joslyn CC AFEP–Joslyn CC Social, Table Games at AFEP–Joslyn CC Bridge at Joslyn CC 8:00am-11:00am Joslyn OASIS 1pm–3pm Seniors “Drop In” Hours 1:30 pm–3:30 pm 10:00 am–4:00 pm Poetry Reading Circle 9:00 am–4:00 pm Petanque at Live Pinochle at Joslyn CC 11:30 am–2:00 pm at OASIS Pinochle at Joslyn CC Oak Field CLUB MEETING AND 11:30 am– 2:00 pm Bingo at SOCIAL EVENTS ARE 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Manhattan Heights CC OPEN TO ALL SENIORS Craft Club at Joslyn Heights Senior Club Busi- CC 2:00 pm –4:00 pm Card Games W ee k 2 ness Meeting., Potluck, and at Manhattan Heights CC Blood Pressure Screening 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Cards & 1:30 pm–3:30 pm Games-Manhattan Heights The OASIS Movie Club: 9:00 am–4:00 pm 9:00 am–10:00 am 8:00 am–3:00 pm 8:45 am–9:45 am 10:00 am–3:00 pm Pinochle at Joslyn CC AFEP–Joslyn CC Social, Table Games at AFEP–Joslyn CC Bridge at Joslyn CC OASIS 8:00 am–11:00 am 2:00 pm–3:30 pm 1:30 pm–4:00 pm 10:00 am–4:00 pm Joslyn Seniors “Drop In” Senior Advisory 9:00 am–4:00 pm Scrabble at OASIS Pinochle at Joslyn CC Hours Committee-Joslyn CC Pinochle at Joslyn CC MEN’S SENIOR (55+) 11:30 am–2:00 pm Bingo at GOLF DISCOUNTS FOR 10:30 am–noon 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Manhattan Heights CC JUNIORS AND SENIORS MORNING SLO-PITCH LEAGUE Short Story Discussion Craft Club at Joslyn Group at Joslyn CC CC 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Card Games Manhattan Beach residents, 15 years and under “ON-GOING” Dorsey Field W ee k 3 at Manhattan Heights CC and seniors, age 60 and older may purchase a 1:30 pm–3:30 pm Thursday 9:00 am - 1:30 pm golf discount card from the Live Oak Tennis Movie to Enlighten at 1:30 pm–3:30 pm Additional practice time on OASIS The OASIS Movie Club: Office located at 1901 Valley Dr. (residents must show proof of age at time of purchase). The cost Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 9:00 am–4:00 pm 9:00 am –10:00 am 8:00 am–3:00 pm 8:45 am–9:45 am 10:00 am-3:00 pm of the card is $1 annually and may be used from Pinochle at Joslyn CC AFEP–Joslyn CC Social, Table Games at AFEP –Joslyn CC Bridge at Joslyn CC January 1 through December 31. The card entitles OASIS 10:00 am–4:00 pm seniors and juniors to receive special 11:30 am 1:30 pm–3:30 pm 1:00pm–3:00pm Pinochle at Joslyn CC half price fees between 7:00 am Sandwich Luncheon with Poetry Reading Circle 9:00 am–4:00 pm Petanque at Live and 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday the Joslyn Senior Club at at OASIS Pinochle at Joslyn CC Oak Field 11:30 am–2:00 pm Bingo at Joslyn CC Manhattan Heights CC at the Marriott Municipal 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Card Games Golf Course, located at 1400 Craft Club at Joslyn CC W ee k 4 at Manhattan Heights CC Parkview Avenue, behind the 1:30 pm–3:30 pm Marriott Hotel. The OASIS Movie Club: All events are subject to change. 48 Fall Activity Guide Fall Activity Guide 49 ACTIVITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS (55+) DIAL-A-RIDE HOW TO GET A RIDE Dial (310) 545-3500 seven days a week; DIAL-A-RIDE Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 55+ Swing ‘n’ Sway Dance Night HAS EXPANDED OUR 5:30 p.m and weekends from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 55+ SERVICE HOURS. CALL for a reservation. Our office is closed for OUR OFFICE FOR lunch from 12-1 p.m. We recommend that Joslyn Center, 1601 Valley Drive you call as early as possible, up to seven • Dancing Manhattan Beach INFORMATION. days in advance, to secure your ride. The • Grocery Shop 8 - 11 PM $6.00 Dial-A-Ride dispatcher will assist you in • Rhumba! (310) 545-3500 scheduling your ride. • Medical September 12, October 10 and November 14, 2008 • Beethoven DESTINATIONS • Social Activites Swing ‘n’ Sway to tunes spun by professional Eligible citizens may use this service for medical www.citymb.info disc jockeys. East and west coast swing, fox appointments, grocery shopping, personal www.citymb.info trot, waltz, tango, Texas two-step, rhumba, business, social and recreational activities. samba, cha-cha, polka and disco dancing. Service is available to any destination within Come alone or bring a friend for a special the City of Manhattan Beach, but is provided night. Watch for separate flyers! on a first come, first serve basis. For more information call (310) 802-5447 Service is also available to most medical facilities within Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach and Torrance. NEW SERVICE HOUR INFORMATION: Monday- Friday 7:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. for medical rides; Dial-A-Ride can now accommodate HOLLYWOOD BOWL DIAL-A-RIDE is a shared ride, curb to curb medical appointments scheduled as early as bus service offered by the City of Manhattan 8:30 a.m. Also, if your medical appointment will “Nothing But Beethoven” Beach for its senior and disabled citizens. All run past 4:15 p.m., our Dial-A-Ride dispatcher can arrange a taxi ride home for you. Tuesday, August 5, 2008 buses are specially equipped for the elderly 5:30 pm to 11:00 pm and are wheelchair accessible. In addition, For additional information about Dial-A-Ride, Depart from the Joslyn Community Center drivers provide boarding and disembarking please contact Eve Kelso, Recreation Services (some walking will be required) assistance at the vehicle as needed. Fares Manager at (310) 802-5407. within city limits are 25 cents one way. Cost: $10.00 Per ticket (refundable at the time of departure) Fares outside of city limits (for medical Pack yourself a brown-bag dinner and join us for an evening of “Nothing But Beethoven” appointments or special destinations) are at the world-renown Hollywood Bowl. Enjoy your dinner under the stars to the sounds of 50 cents one way. the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Christian Zacharias. These tickets are provided courtesy of Supervisor Don Knabe and the LA Philharmonic Association. WHO QUALIFIES FOR A RIDE Sign up at the Older Adults Program Joslyn Community Center 1601 Valley Drive, Manhat- All Manhattan Beach residents ages 55 or tan Beach (310) 802-5447 over and residents of any age who have a disability are welcome to use Dial-A-Ride. Note: Due to the limited number of tickets available for this event, we request that you sign up no more than two people. Ages 55 and older only. 50 Fall Activity Guide Fall Activity Guide 51 Bus excursions Bus excursions Lawry’s the Prime Rib Plum Tree Inn in Chinatown Restaurant Luncheon Age: 55Y and up $36/Non-res Age: 55Y and up $28/Non-res All RULES AND REGULATIONS Days Starts time BC Days Starts time BC All Ages W 12/10 10:30AM-2:30PM 20339 Tu 11/18 10:30AM-3:30PM 20338 Ages RULES AND REGULATIONS made only when your reservation can be filled Your lunch at the world-renown Lawry’s the Prime Rib Your lunch at the Plum Tree Inn in historic Chinatown will Trips are in comfortable motor coaches with from the waiting list or a person designated by Restaurant in Beverly Hills will include your choice of Prime include a variety of Chinese specialties, your choice of beverage Rib or Grilled Salmon. All entrees include Lawry’s famous and the traditional fortune cookie dessert. Tax and gratuity are restroom facilities, accompanied by Parks and you. Replacement’s name and waiver form must ‘spinning bowl’ salad, fresh baked bread, ice cream with fresh included. Enjoy free time shopping in some of the delightful recreation tour escorts. There are no assigned be in our office 24 hours prior to tour departure berries for dessert, and coffee or tea. Your tax and gratuity are shops in Chinatown. Deadline November 3, 2008 seats; there are two pick up locations of or, in case of a Sunday/Monday departure, included. Deadline November 7, 2008. Max 45 your choice, beginning at the Joslyn Center, no later than Noon on Wednesday. Due to Max 45 2%')34%2 then Manhattan Heights. If you want to sit insurance reasons, there can be no passenger ./7 2%')34%2./7 Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. with someone please board the bus together. substitutions the day of the tour. Newport Harbor Holiday Boat Age: 55Y and up $28/Non-res Smoking is not permitted on board. Days Starts time BC Departure/Return Locations: Parade Tu 10/14 10:45AM-3:15PM 20337 Registration: Creative Art trips – only depart & return Age: 5Y and up $71/Non-res Days Starts time BC Enjoy a ride to scenic Long Beach for Lunch at Bubba Gump Registration for Bus Excursions/Luncheons to the Creative Art Center, 1560 Manhattan F 12/19 1:30PM-10:00PM 20341 on the Road takes place at: Manhattan Beach Blvd. (310) 802-5440. Please arrive 30 Shrimp Co. You will have your choice of Mama Blue’s Southern Charmed Fried Shrimp, Shrimp and Pasta, or Bubba’s Accidental Beach City Hall, 1400 Highland Ave, walk-in Set sail this holiday season for the 100th annual Newport Harbor minutes before departure. Fish or Chicken. All entrees are served with garlic bread, house registration only! Christmas Boat Parade. Following a traditional English prime rib salad, choice of beverage and an ice cream sundae for dessert. dinner at the Five Crowns Restaurant in Corona Del Mar, we will All other Bus Excursions/Luncheons on the Tax and tip are included. Also time for shopping at the Pike. Types of Trips: take a short drive to ‘Roger’s Gardens to maybe glimpse Santa Road have 2 pick up/ drop off locations Joslyn Registration Deadline September 29, 2008. Adult: Adults 18 years and up. (Unless specified) among the display of themed Christmas trees. Next, we head Center, 1601 Valley Drive and Manhattan Heights Max 45 General Trip: For all ages with Parent/Guardian. to the Balboa Pavilion for the Boat Parade where we’ll enjoy Older Adult: Older adults ages 55 +. Community Center, 1600 M.B. Blvd. the best vantage point to view the exquisite waterfront homes decked out for the holidays! Deadline October 31, 2008. Julian Apple Harvest Luncheons on the Road: Older adults ages 55 + If you cannot make it on the day of the trip, Max 45 Age: 55Y and up $42 Res/$48 Nonres please call (310) 877-0517. Day date time BC Refund Policy: Sa 10/4 7:30AM-6:30PM 20335 All refunds are subject to a $17.00 administration All Participants Must Bring Photo Identification on All Bus Excursions The first stop on our way to Julian is to Dudley’s Bakery where fee. Refunds after the trip deadline will be guests can watch as up to 15 different kinds of breads are baked. A miner’s lunch of your choice of Salisbury steak, baked chicken or an open-faced hot turkey sandwich will be enjoyed at the Rongbranch Restaurant and Saloon. Lunch is topped off with a slice of fresh-baked Julian apple pie! After lunch, we’ll have time to shop in the charming handicraft shops, boutiques Candlelight Pavilion Dinner and country inns of Julian. Theatre Registration deadline in September 18, 2008. REGISTER Age: 55Y and up $76/Non-res Max 45 NOW Days Starts time BC Sa 11/1 9:30AM-5:30PM 20340 Seaside Scottish Highland Games ONLINE! Age: 18Y-75Y $43 Res/$49 Nonres Crystal flashed against a background of fine linen. polished Day date time BC woods are softly lit by glowing candles and a forest of tiny Sa 10/11 9AM-5PM 20245 sparkling lights. Superb cuisine is graciously served at your table. Your choice of chicken, fish or beef and choice of coffee Old Spaghetti Factory Luncheon The seaside Scottish Highland games along the Ventura coast or tea. Dessert and cocktails are available at the no-host bar. Age: 55Y and up $28/Non-res take you back to Scottish tradition dating back into the mists These bus The houselights dim, the curtain shimmersrisesand the show Days Starts time BC of the past. Spend a day experiencing what a Scott would excursions fill begins! ‘Guys and Doll’! Deadline September 30, 2008 Sa 9/13 10AM-3PM 20336 strolling down ‘Clan Row’ hearing clans’ histories, bagpipes, Max 45 and drums. Enjoy athletic events, whisky tasting, Celtic crafts, up fast, so Enjoy lunch at the renown Old Spaghetti Factory in Fullerton. sheep herding demonstrations, and plenty of ‘pub grub’ to Register Now! Your lunch will include the house salad with Italian dressing, sample. Scottish shortbread cookies and iced coffee will be spaghetti with meat sauce, bread, beverage and dessert. Tax served on the coach. and tip are included. Deadline August 29, 2008 Max 45 Max 45 52 Fall Activity Guide Fall Activity Guide 53 FACILITY Location key Facility MAP OFF SITE LOCATIONS HOW TO READ YOUR CLASS LOCATION Art Zone Children Inc. Studio All class locations have been 1102 Aviation Blvd. abbreviated. Use the Facility Lo- Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 cation Key below to reveal the (310) 318-6011 abbreviated locations. Athletic Grace Dance Studio Find the location code and 113 W. Grand Ave. match it with the code in the El Segundo, CA 90245 first column of the chart to find (310) 414-9630 the class location. Beach City Rock Gym 4926 West Rosecrans Ave. CAC Creative Arts Center MBMS Manhattan Beach Middle School Hawthorne, CA 90250 PAR Performing Arts Room BKC Basketball Courts (310) 973-3388 VAR Visual Arts Room MCHS Mira Costa High School Manhattan Fitness JCC Joslyn Community Center FG Fisher Gym 3800 Highland Ave. AUD Auditorium TC Tennis Courts Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 K Kitchen MHCC Manhattan Heights Community Center (310) 545-6949 NER North East Room AUD Auditorium Music Rhapsody NWR North West Room BD Ball Diamond 1603 Aviation Blvd. SWR South West Room BKC Basketball Courts Redondo Beach, CA 90278 LOP Live Oak Park K Kitchen (310) 376-8646 BKC Basketball Courts PPR Playground Program Room The Lakes at El Segundo CS Ceramic Studio R2 Room #2 Golf Course DF Dorsey Field T Teen Center 400 S. Sepulveda Blvd. SF South Field TC Tennis Courts El Segundo, CA 90245 (310) 322-0202 H Hall MS Meadow School NGA North Grass Area MPR Multi Purpose Room Trinity Lutheran Church NTL North Tot Lot MSP Marine Sports Park 1340 11th Street TC Tennis Courts BF Ball Field Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (310) 374-4380 TC1 Tennis Courts 1 BFW Ball Field West PPR Playground Program Room SF Sports Field Toyota Sports Center MAP Marine Avenue Park MV Manhattan Village 555 North Nash St. BD Ball Diamond SF Sports Field El Segundo, CA 90245 Dog Run (310) 535-4400 DR PES Pacific Elementary School MR Meeting Room PF Pacific Field Wondernation Discovery Studio SF Sports Field PP Polliwog Park 3625 N. Sepulveda Blvd. MB Manhattan Beach DGC Disc Golf Course Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 P Pier PP6 Picnic Pad 6 (310) 545-4550 NSP North Side of Pier PP9 Picnic Pad 9 SSP South Side of Pier SDP Sand Dune Park BB Bruce’s Beach S Shelter 8TH ST 8th Street D Dune 54 Fall Activity Guide Fall Activity Guide 55 Directory client information form BUILDING, PLANNING AND Manhattan Beach 10K Run...... 310.374.2397 All Refuse/Recycling Collection COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Manhattan Beach Youth Basketball Questions...... 310.830.7100 Planning Commission (MBYB) (K-8)...... 310.779.4641 Refuse Billing Problems...... 310.802.5540 Meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesday, City Hall at 6:30 p.m. Manhattan Beach Little League...... 310.546.1449 Street Use Permit Processing...... 310.802.5540 Parking & Public Improvements Commission Marriott Municipal Golf Course...... 310.939.1465 Public Works Construction Meets the 4th Thursday at City Hall at 6:30 p.m. Mira Costa Pony League - HOTLINE.... 310.379.3479 Projects...... 310.802.5353 Board of Building Appeals MTA - (Metro Bus Information...... 1.800.266.6883 Traffic and Engineering...... 310.802.5540 Code Enforcement Info...... 310.802.5538 Neighborhood Watch...... 310.802.5183 Utility Locations...... 310.802.5540 Sewer and Wastewater Info Water Quality/Ocean Director...... 310.802.5503 Hometown Fair...... 310.546.5219 Safe Questions...... 310.802.5320 Fax ...... 310.802.5001 Roundhouse Marine Studies...... 310.379.8117 ...... or .310.802.5363 Inspection Requests...... 310.802.5542 Sister City Committee Meeting...... 310.374.4532 Inspection cancellations before 8:30 a.m. on day Street Sweeping...... 310.802.5313 South Bay Adult School...... 310.937.3340 of scheduled inspection...... 310.802.5503 Fax ...... 310.802.5301 South Bay Soccer Club...... 310.546.9440 ...... or .310.802.5505 Engineering Fax...... 310.802.5351 Unified School District...... 310.318.7345 Meeting Information...... 310.802.5505 VOICE...... 310.226.2927 PARKS AND RECREATION Misc. Building Assistance...... 310.802.5531 Director: ...... or .310.802.5503 POLICE Richard Gill...... 310.802.5403 Misc. Planning Assistance...... 310.802-5504 Court Liaison-Hit/Run Investigation...... 310.802.5126 Recreation Services Managers: Permit Processing Info...... 310.802.5535 Crime Prevention...... 310.802.5186 Idris J. Al-Oboudi...... 310.802.5404 ...... or .310.802.5536 Detectives...... 310.802.5120 Mark Leyman...... 310.802.5405 Planning & Zoning...... 310.802.5504 Information...... 310.802.5140 Eve Kelso...... 310.802.5407 Technical Plan Check Info...... 310.802.5526 Fax ...... 310.802.5107 Gina Allen...... 310.802.5448 ...... or .310.802.5527 Police Records...... 310.802.5152 Cultural Arts Manager: Parking and Animal Control...... 310.802.5160 Juanita Purner...... 310.802.5406 CITY OFFICIALS AND Recreation Program Activities...... 310.802.5400 Traffic Control...... 310.802.5160 ADMINISTRATION Cultural Arts Program...... 310.802.5406 Mayor...... 310.802.5053 Victim’s Assistance ...... 310.802.5185 Park Maintenance...... 310.802.5326 City Council...... 310.802.5053 FINANCE Dial-A-Ride...... 310.545.3500 City Manager...... 310.802.5053 Field Conditions Hotline...... 310.802.5454 Accounts Payable...... 310.802.5564 City Attorney...... 310.802.5061 Older Adult Programs...... 310.802.5447 Ambulance Billing...... 310.802.5560 City Clerk...... 310.802.5056 Playground Program...... 310.802.5419 Business and Animal Licensing...... 310.802.5560 Sports Program...... 310.802.5413 City Treasurer...... 310.802.5553 Parking Citation Information...... 310.802.5561 Class Registration...... 310.802.5448 City Cable Liaison...... 310.802.5054 Purchasing...... 310.802.5568 Pool ...... 310.802.5428 Comment/Suggestion...... 310.802.5000x7700 Refuse Billing...... 310.802.5559 Visual Arts Activities...... 310.802.5444 Water Billing...... 310.802.5559 Performing Arts Activities...... 310.802.5417 COMMUNITY RECREATIONAL Facilities: FACILITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS FIRE Creative Arts Center...... 310.802.5440 AYSO Soccer (Ages 5-18...... 310-546-4106 Fire Marshal...... 310.802.5203 Facilities Reservations...... 310.802.5410 AYSO HOTLINE...... www.ayso18.org Fire Station #1 & Fire Chief...... 310.802.5203 Joslyn Community Center...... 310.802.5420 Beach Cities Health District....310.374.3426 X26 Fire Station #2...... 310.802.5220 OASIS Room...... 310.802.5446 Boy Scouts - Leigh Noda...... 310.545.2568 Fax ...... 310.802.5201 Manhattan Hghts Comm. Center...... 310.802.5425 Chamber of Commerce...... 310.545.5313 Marine Ave Park...... 310.802.5427 Department of Beaches...... 310.305.9543 HUMAN RESOURCES Teen Center...... 310.802.5426 Job Listings...... 310.802.5250 Tennis Reservations: Dispute Resolution Services...... 310.376.7007 Employment Verification...... 310.802.5256 Live Oak...... 310.545.0888 Girl Scouts...... 310.450.3720 General Personnel Information...... 310.802.5258 Heights...... 310.318.6919 Historical Society...... 310.374.7575 Fax ...... 310.802.5251 Mira Costa...... 310.374.8315 Jr. Lifeguard...... 310.939.7214 Lab/Aquarium...... 310.379.8117 PUBLIC WORKS TDD 310.546.3501 Manhattan Beach Botanical Sewer & Water Main Emergencies: FAX 310.802.5001 Garden...... 310.379.4447 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F...... 310.802.5313 FIRE/POLICE EMERGENCY DIAL 911 Manhattan Beach Country Club...... 310.546.5656 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 a.m & weekends...310.802.5140 Manhattan Beach Library...... 310.545.8595 Street Maintenance...... 310.802.5310 56 Fall Activity Guide Fall Activity Guide 57 Registration Form Registration 4 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER Online Registration Begins July 28, 2008 Online (Non Resident August 18, 2008) Visit www.citymb.info Pay with VISA or MasterCard Only Mail-in Registration Begins July 28, 2008 Mail-in (Non Resident August 18, 2008) Make checks payable to "City of Manhattan Beach" Mail to: Manhattan Beach Parks & Recreation Department ATTN: Class Registration )JHIMBOE"WFOVFt.BOIBUUBO#FBDI $" Fax-in Registration Begins August 18, 2008 Fax-in Visa or Mastercard payment only. Sign registration form where it says cardholders signature and provide credit card number and expiration date. Please authorize total amount of the transaction. 'BYDPNQMFUFGPSNUP Walk-in Registration Begins August 18, 2008 Walk-in $JUZ)BMM 1BSLT3FDSFBUJPO%FQBSUNFOU 1400 Highland Avenuet.BOIBUUBO#FBDI $" )PVST.POEBZ'SJEBZtBNQN 1BZCZ7JTB.BTUFSDBSE DIFDLPSFYBDUDBTI REFUND POLICY POLICIES 1. No refunds will be given unless a s ./. 2%3)$%.43 4HERE IS A NON RESIDENT FEE FOR EACH PARTICIPANT PER CLASS refund request form, along with s !DVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES &EES WILL NOT BE PRO RATED FOR LATE your class registration confirmation, registrations. Gymnastic classes will not accept registrations after two weeks from start date. is received five (5) working days s !LL ACTIVITIES DATES AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE prior to first class meeting unless s #LASSES NOT REACHING REQUIRED ENROLLMENT MAY BE CANCELED AND FULL REFUNDS ARE ISSUED the class is canceled by The City of s ! RESIDENT IS AN INDIVIDUAL RESIDING IN -ANHATTAN "EACH !CCEPTABLE )$ PHOTO )$ DRIVERgS A 2.3% User Fee will be added to all Manhattan Beach. license, utility bill with Manhattan Beach address is needed to verify residence. credit Card payments. s -UST BE THE AGE SPECIFIED FOR THE ACTIVITY BY THE START OF THE CLASS 0ROOF MAY BE REQUIRED FOR 2. All approved refunds will incur a ALL CLASSES FOR AGES IE BIRTH CERTIFICATE PASSPORT $18 administration fee. s &ALSE INFORMATION REGARDING NAME AGE CITY ADDRESS ETC RESULTS IN BEING DROPPED WITHOUT REFUND 9OU MAY BE ASKED FOR )$ AT THE FIRST CLASS 3. A “Refund Request Form” may be s .O REGISTRATION WILL BE TAKEN OVER THE PHONE picked up at City Hall, Parks & s 7HEN REGISTERING BY MAIL YOUR NAME WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE PLACED ON A WAITING LIST WHEN A Recreation Department, 8am - 5pm class is full; you will be notified by the Recreation Department if there is an opening. Do not Monday-Friday or you may have one attend the first class if you have not been notified to do so. mailed by calling (310) 802-5448. s !NY CLASS ACTIVITY LEAGUE OR FACILITY PAYMENT DONE BY CREDIT CARD WILL INCUR A CREDIT CARD user fee. 58 Fall Activity Guide Fall Activity Guide 59 Fall 2008 S MANHAPPExperienceENIN theG fun! Color your fall with fun! Musical Fun for Tots...PG 15 Playground Program...PG 24 Beach Volleyball...PG 39 Older Adults Program...PG 44 #ITY OF -ANHATTAN "EACH $EPARTMENT OF 0ARKS AND 2ECREATION PRESORTED STANDARD (IGHLAND !VENUE US POSTAGE -ANHATTAN "EACH #! PAID Residential Customer PERMIT NO. 15 Manhattan Beach MANHATTAN BEACH CA 90266 CALIFORNIA Visit us online at www.citymb.info City of Manhattan Beach, Parks & Recreation Department ECRWSS