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Community Center 7007 Moeser Lane, (510) 559-7000 Office Hours • Mon Wed and alternate Fri: 8am to 4pm • Tue and Thu: 8am to 6pm • The office is closed: • January 1, 11, 21, 25 News 2 Youth 11 • February 8, 18, 22 • March 8, 22 • April 5, 19 • May 3, 17, 27, 31 • Friday programs and services are not
Youth affected by the alternate Friday office schedule and will take place as scheduled. Swim Center 7007 Moeser Lane, (510) 559-7011 El Cerrito Midtown Activity Center (ECMAC) 10940 San Pablo Avenue, (510) 559-7677 Office Hours • Mon-Thu: 8:30am to 5pm • Fri: 8:30am to 4pm Mission The City of El Cerrito serves, leads and Adults 18 Aquatics 30 supports our diverse and transit-rich community by providing exemplary and innovative services, public places and infrastructure, ensuring public safety and creating an economically and environmentally sustainable future. Vision The City of El Cerrito is a safe, connected, transit-oriented and environmentally focused destination with welcoming neighborhoods, thriving businesses, vibrant public spaces, and diverse cultural, educational and recreational opportunities for people of all ages.
aquatics a dults Values • Ethics and Integrity • Fiscal Responsibility • Inclusiveness • Innovation and Creativity • Professional Excellence • Responsiveness Facilities 38 Registration 42 • Transparency & Open Communication
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City Directories NEWS El Cerrito City Council City Directory Janet Abelson Councilmember City Hall (510) 215-4300 Paul Fadelli Councilmember 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Greg Lyman Councilmember City Clerk (510) 215-4305 Rochelle Pardue-Okimoto Councilmember Contact the City Clerk’s Office with questions regarding Gabriel Quinto Councilmember City Council meetings, voter registration and City elections. Corporation Yard/Maintenance (510) 215-4369 Park & Recreation Commission 7550 Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Community Development David Zuckermann Chair 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Youth Tara McIntire Vice Chair Building Inspection & Permits (510) 215-4360 Ben Chuaqui, Norman La Force, Art Machado, Planning Division (510) 215-4330 Robin Mitchell, Jun Sunseri Sustainability, Housing, Economic Development (510) 215-4361 Emergency 911 City of El Cerrito Staff Fire/Medical (non-emergency) Dispatch (925) 941-3330 Fire (510) 215-4450 Scott Hanin, City Manager (510) 215-4300 10900 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Karen Pinkos, Assistant City Manager (510) 215-4300 Local Health and Social Services 211 Sherry Kelly, Acting City Clerk (510) 215-4305 24-Hour Info (Toll-Free) Maya Williams, Assistant to the City Manager (510) 215-4318 Human Resources (510) 215-4315 Job Hotline (510) 466-5005 Department Directors Police (510) 215-4400
Christopher Jones, Recreation (510) 559-7005 10900 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Adult s a qu a Paul Keith, Police Chief (510) 215-4400 EMERGENCY 911 Lance Maples, Fire Chief (510) 215-4450 Dispatch (non-emergency) (510) 233-1214 Melanie Mintz, Community Development (510) 215-4360 Public Works Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works (510) 215-4382 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Mark Rasiah, Finance Department (510) 215-4312 Engineering/Street Paving (510) 215-4382 Maintenance (510) 215-4369 Recreation Department Operations + Environmental Services (510) 215-4350 Recycling & Environmental Resource Center (510) 215-4350 Administrative & Business Services (510) 559-7000 7501 Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Sarah DiBenedetto, Rec. Management Analyst (510) 559-7001 Management Assistant (510) 559-7000 Jessica Palacios, Administrative Specialist (510) 559-7017 Susan Ortega, Administrative Specialist (510) 559-7006 Childcare Programs (510) 559-7006 Eden O’Brien-Brenner, Recreation Supervisor (510) 559-7003 Lila Bañuelos, Coordinator, Harding Childcare (510) 559-7030 Facebook Instagram Twitter @ecrecreation @ecrecreation @ElCerritoREC Anthony Billups, Coordinator, Fairmont Childcare (510) 559-7031 Sheryl Shute, Coordinator, Madera Childcare (510) 215-4392 Melanie West, Teacher, Casa Cerrito Preschool (510) 559-7032 tic s Youth Programs & Sports (510) 559-7000 In compliance with the Americans Taylor Melton, Recreation Supervisor (510) 559-7004 with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City Coordinator, Youth Programs & Sports (510) 559-7000 of El Cerrito encourages persons Adult Programs & Services (510) 559-7677 with disabilities to participate in our Bridget Cooney, Recreation Supervisor programs. If you have any special Mark Deleon, Coordinator, Adult Programs needs that require specific accommodations so Aquatics & Facilities (510) 559-7011 you can fully enjoy our classes and programs, f Aquatics & Facilities Supervisor (510) 559-7015 call the El Cerrito Recreation Department at (510) a ciliti es Stephen Dunkle, Asst. Programs Supervisor (510) 559-7008 Facility Rentals (510) 559-7017 559-7000 or email [email protected]. Please contact us as far in advance as possible but no later than 72 hours before the program To reach staff by email start date. TTD Relay (for the hearing impaired) Use first initial and last name @ci.el-cerrito.ca.us 711 or (800) 735-2922 (Example: Taylor Melton = [email protected]) [email protected] •• (510) 559-7000 3 3
City Meetings Local Resources
Groups Meeting Time Organization Web Phone City Council 1st/3rd Tue, 7pm AC Transit www.actransit.org (510) 891-4777 Arts and Culture Commission 4th Mon, 7pm BART www.bart.gov (510) 236-2278
N E W S Citizens Street Oversight Committee Semi-annually Chamber of Commerce (510) 705-1202 Civil Service Commission On-call 10296 San Pablo Avenue El Cerrito, CA 94530 Committee on Aging 3rd Wed, 3pm Contra Costa Civic Theatre (510) 524-9132 Crime Prevention Committee 2nd Wed, 7pm 951 Pomona Street, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Design Review Board 1st Wed, 7:30pm Contra Costa Public Library (510) 526-7512 Economic Development Committee 1st Thurs, 6:30pm El Cerrito Branch, 6510 Stockton Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Environmental Quality Committee 2nd Tues, 7pm East Bay Municipal Utility District Financial Advisory Board 2nd Tues, 7pm EBMUD www.ebmud.com (866) 403-2683 Human Relations Commission 1st Wed, 7pm East Bay Paratransit www.eastbayparatransit.org (510) 287-5000 Park and Recreation Commission 4th Wed, 7pm East Bay Regional Park District Planning Commission 3rd Wed, 7:30pm EBRPD www.ebparks.org (888) 327-2757 Urban Forest Committee 2nd Mon, 7pm East Bay Sanitary www.ebsan.com (510) 237-4321 • All meetings take place at City Hall, 10890 San Pablo Ave. KECG Radio (88.1 FM) www.worldoneradio.org (510) 525-4472 • For more information about City Council, Commission or Marin Clean Energy www.mcecleanenergy.org (888) 632-3674 Youth Committee meetings, please call (510) 215-4305. Pacific Gas & Electric • Agendas are posted at City Hall, El Cerrito Community PG&E www.pge.com (800) 743-5000 Center and Library, as well as on the City’s website. Stege Sanitary District www.stegesan.org (510) 524-4667 West County Resources/Contra Costa Crisis Center www.211.database.org 211 Community Groups/Organizations
ORGANIZATION WEB EMAIL CONTACT PHONE Albany/El Cerrito Kiwanis Club [email protected] Jack Rosano (510) 527-3249 American Legion Veterans Hall Joe Pickell (510) 528-4381 Bayview Aerie #2323 Fraternal Order of Eagles [email protected] Steve Gaeta (510) 525-0444 El Cerrito/Albany Access Group [email protected] Janet Abelson (510) 525-7709 El Cerrito Art Association [email protected] Eileen Libby (510) 237-8181 El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce elcerritochamber.org [email protected] Lisa Martinengo (510) 705-1202 El Cerrito Community Garden Network [email protected] Robin Mitchell El Cerrito Garden Club elcerritogardenclub.org [email protected] Joanna Pearlman (510) 734-5461 El Cerrito High School Archiving Project elcerritoarchivingproject.com [email protected] Jackie Fonken (510) 232-9149 El Cerrito Historical Society elcerritohistoricalsociety.org [email protected] (510) 524-1737 El Cerrito Tennis Club ectennis.org [email protected] Terry Cort (510) 332-9618 El Cerrito Toastmasters [email protected] Andrew Gi (510) 703-2928 El Cerrito Trail Trekkers ectrailtrekkers.org [email protected] David Weinstein (510) 524-1737 El Cerrito Youth Baseball ECYB.LeagueToolBox.com [email protected] Ellie Blue (510) 236-2300 El Cerrito Youth Futbol Soccer Club/Tottenham East Bay Hotspur www.spurssoccer.com Friends of the Cerrito Theater cerritotheater.org [email protected] David Weinstein (510) 524-1737 Friends of the El Cerrito Library friendselcerritolibrary.wordpress.com [email protected] Grace MacNeill (510) 525-9518 Friends of Five Creeks fivecreeks.org [email protected] Susan Schwartz (510) 848-9358
aquatics a dults Heritage Roses Group celebrationofoldroses.org [email protected] Kristina Osborn (510)527-3815 League of Women Voters [email protected] Janet Abelson (510) 693-8115 NAACP [email protected] Horacio Avelino (510) 237-5275 Rotary Club of El Cerrito elcerritorotary.org [email protected] Jack Freethy (925) 283-6419 Shadi Holiday Display shadiholidaydisplay.com [email protected] Joann Steck-Bayat (510) 524-9468 Soroptimists International of El Cerrito Jane Bartke (510) 235-1315 Wildcat 4-H Club www.wildcat4h.org [email protected] Kevin O’Neal
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School Directories Events NEWS Public Schools 30th Annual El Cerrito El Cerrito High School (510) 231-1437 540 Ashbury Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Fairmont Elementary School (510) 525-5235 Martin Luther King Jr. 724 Kearney Street, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Celebration Harding Elementary School (510) 231-1413 Sun-Mon, Jan 20-21, 2019 7230 Fairmount Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Kensington Elementary School (510) 231-1415 Join us for the historic 30th annual 90 Highland Blvd., Kensington, CA 94707 El Cerrito Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration as our beloved Youth Korematsu Middle School (510) 524-0405 community comes together to honor our collective 7125 Donal Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530 values of compassionate humanity and social equity. Madera Elementary School (510) 231-1412 The events are free and all ages are welcome. 8500 Madera Drive, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Mira Vista School, K-8 (510) 231-1416 6397 Hazel Avenue, Richmond, CA 94805 Stege Elementary School (510) 231-1425 4949 Cypress Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804 Summit K2 Charter School (510) 697-2843 1800 Elm Street, El Cerrito, CA 94530 West Contra Costa Unified School District (510) 231-1100 Main Office, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94802
Wilson Elementary School (Temporary Campus) (510) 231-1456 Adult s a qu a 7150 Portola Drive, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Private Schools Montessori Family School (510) 236-8802 7075 Cutting Blvd., El Cerrito, CA 94530 Sunday, January 20, 2019, at 4pm at El Cerrito High Prospect Sierra School (Elementary Campus K-4) (510) 809-9036 School Performing Arts Theater with a FREE screening 2060 Tapscott Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530 of “Cracking the Codes: The System of Racial Prospect Sierra School (Middle School Campus 5-8) (510) 809-9000 Inequality” (a documentary film by Shakti Butler) and a community conversation. 960 Avis Drive, El Cerrito, CA 94530 St. John the Baptist School (Catholic K-8) (510) 234-2244 Monday, January 21, 2019, at 9am everyone is invited 11156 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530 to gather in front of City Hall, 10890 San Pablo Avenue, for our annual parade and rally. The parade will start around 9:30 a.m. and will proceed along San Pablo Avenue, up Moeser Lane to Ashbury Avenue, and arrive at El Cerrito High School. Join our monthly e-newsletter! The City of El Cerrito, St. Peter Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, the El Cerrito Branch NAACP, and Go to www.el-cerrito.org/recreation tic s the West Contra Costa County Unified School District and click on: are proud to sponsor the 30th Annual El Cerrito Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration.
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please contact event coordinator a ciliti es Patricia Durham at (510) 234-2518 or Kristen Cunningham, Human Resources Manager ...to stay on top of upcoming events, at (510) 215-4304. new programs and classes Program details will be posted online at and other community news. www.el-cerrito.org/MLK. [email protected] •• (510) 559-7000 5 5
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Save the date!
Youth Saturday, February 9, 2019 9am-12pm at El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane
10% Discount on Camps One day only! Discount applies Family to participating rECexporECexpo camps. Sweetheart Dance Get a sneak peek of the 2018 Summer Camps offered by the Saturday, February 2, 2019 El Cerrito Recreation Department! 6:00pm - 8:00pm Featuring live demonstrations and opportunities to engage with instructors. El Cerrito Community Center 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito
Put on your dancing shoes, find your special little someone and join us for a magical evening at our annual Family Sweetheart Dance! Great music, dancing, refreshments Register Early & photo booth fun for the whole family to enjoy. Open to all ages. aquatics a dults at rECexpo! $20 per family of 4 (activity #46777-02) $7 per person (activity #46777-01) Children must be accompanied by an adult.
www.el-cerrito.org/recreation For more info visit For more information, call (510) 559-7000 or email [email protected] www.el-cerrito.org/RecExpo
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Events continued NEWS VOLUNTEER FOR EL CERRITO’S EARTH DAY! VOLUNTEER FOR EL CERRITO’S EARTH DAY! EARTH DAY APRIL 13, 2019 ECitywideART WorkH D PartiesAY AfromP R9amIL to 112pm3, 2019 CitywideVolunteer AppreciationWork Parties Lunch from from 9am 12pm to 12pmto 1:30pm VolunteerEl Cerrito Community Appreciation Center Lunch Ͳ 7007from Moeser12pm to Lane 1:30pm El Cerrito Community Center Ͳ 7007 Moeser Lane Register online at www.elͲcerrito.org/earthday or mail by April 1st to: RegisterOperations online + Environmental at www.elͲcerrito.org/earthday Services Division – orEarth mail Day by April 1st to: Register online at www.elͲcerrito.org/earthday or mail by April 1st to: Youth Operations10890 San Pablo + Environmental Avenue, El Cerrito Services CA, Division 94530 – Earth Day 10890For more San info: Pablo email Avenue, [email protected] El Cerrito CA,Ͳcerrito.ca.us 94530 or call (510) 215Ͳ4350. For more info: email [email protected]Ͳcerrito.ca.us or call (510) 215Ͳ4350. Name:For more ______info: email [email protected]Ͳcerrito.ca.us or call (510) 215Ͳ4350. Name:Address/Worksite ______Location:______ Address/WorksitePhone: ______Location:______ Phone:Email: ______ Email: ______ DoEmail: you ______have any suggestions for potential work projects? ______ Do you have any suggestions for potential work projects? ______ ______Do you have any suggestions for potential work projects? ______ ______
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City of El Cerrito Recreation Department Presents Our… N E W S Annual Spring Egg Hunt Saturday, April 20, 2019 10:00 am sharp at Arlington Park, 1120 Arlington Blvd. Free Event for Ages 0-12 yr. olds, A Very Special Bunny Visit Youth
Don’t forget to bring your basket. Rain or shine. Come early as the event is over quickly.
El Cerrito Hillside Festival Sundar Shadi Garden Award Looking for Winning Gardens in 2019 Friday-Sunday The El Cerrito Garden Club is accepting May 3-5, 2019 nominations to the Sundar Shadi Contest for 2019. To be considered for Free! the contest, the garden’s address must 6th be submitted by March 30, 2019. The sixth annual Hillside Annual Festival will feature a The Sundar Shadi Contest is co- sponsored by the City of El Cerrito wide variety of activities, in memory of Sundar Shadi, who, with events throughout the 100-acre Hillside Natural for many years created magnificent Area: Hikes, Nature Walks, East Bay Dog Scouts, gardens in El Cerrito for the enjoyment events for kids and families, geological tours, of the public. The purpose of the contest meditation in nature, Boy Scouts, Historical Talks, and is to encourage beautiful front yards more. Hikes range from strenuous to easy. Watch for all through El Cerrito. Nominations are welcome from garden the full schedule in the spring. owners, friends and passersby. The garden must be located in El Cerrito and must be visible from the street. Typically, these The festival is free but maintaining and restoring the are front yards, parking strips and also side yards of corner lots. Hillside is not. Please make a tax deductible donation If you notice a garden that you’d like the Club to consider to this effort with a check to “ECCF,” with “Hillside this year please contact Landry Wildwind (landry@kenney-
aquatics a dults Restoration” in the message line. ECCF is El Cerrito consulting.com, or 510-526-5920), the chair of the Sundar Shadi Community Foundation, our fiscal agent. Committee. There are three winners each year, and each winner Send to Pam Austin, 834 Kearney St., EC 94530. is awarded $100, free membership in the club for a year and a Info: Dave Weinstein, 510-524-1737, certificate awarded at a meeting of the City Council. [email protected] Often nominations come from the public, especially from walkers who notice beautiful plants, colors and compositions Donate online on our website including graceful hardscaping as well as plantings. If you are proud of your own garden, don’t be shy. One of 2017’s winners www.ectrailtrekkers.org nominated herself!
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Public Works NEWS Operations + Environmental Street Sweep Program Services Division Keeps the Bay Clean Environmental Services (510) 215-4350 El Cerrito’s street sweeping program is part of the City’s Clean Maintenance (510) 215-4369 Water Program. Street sweeping collects trash, debris and other pollutants from the street that would otherwise get into Recycling & Environmental Resource Center (510) 215-4350 the storm drain system, and from there to the San Francisco 7501 Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito, www.ecenvironment.org Bay. In El Cerrito, sweeping on residential and arterial streets Emergency/After-Hours Dispatch (510) 233-1214 may occur between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Commercial areas are East Bay Sanitary, www.ebsan.com (510) 237-4321 swept each Monday night, and residential streets are swept once a month. Sweeping does not occur on rainy days or if the street is wet. The full street sweeping map is available Youth Renewable Energy online at el-cerrito.org/streetsweeping. Sign-up for 100% Renewable Energy or Please use the following guidelines to help keep our streets Install an Electric Car Charger with MCE! clean: • Know your street sweeping day and park cars off the street The City of El Cerrito created a on your scheduled sweeping day. Living Lightly team to encourage our • Do not put leaves or other yard waste on the curb or in the community to opt-up to Deep Green street. 100% renewable energy through • Please remove your garbage, green-waste and recycling our local electricity provider, MCE containers from the street after they have been picked up. Clean Energy. MCE’s Deep Green • Keep plants pruned back to allow sweepers to sweep the costs about $5/month more than curb. MCE’s default Light Green option for the average household and it’s easy Notify the City Arborist at (510) 559-7685 if a City street tree to sign up using the online form at branch obstructs the path of the sweeper. mcecleanenergy.org/livinglightly. For all street sweep related inquiries, please contact East Adult s a qu a MCE is also offering generous rebates Bay Sanitary at (510) 237-4321 or [email protected]. to help customers install electric car For more information about the City’s Clean Water charging stations at workplaces or Program contact the City’s Clean Water Coordinator at multi-family properties. MCE’s rebates cover both large and (510) 525-7622. small charging stations (from 2 to 20+ charging ports). For more information or to sign up, visit MCE’s Living Lightly page at mcecleanenergy.org/livinglightly or contact City staff at (510) 525-7622. Join the Green Teams The City of El Cerrito Environmental Quality Committee tic s
El Cerrito’s Green Teams are dedicated to improving our city’s environment.
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• Restore habitat by removing invasive, non-native plants. a ciliti es • Prevent water pollution and beautify El Cerrito by removing trash from creeks, parks, and other public places.
Individuals, families and groups are welcome. For more information, or to get involved, visit el-cerrito.org/newgreen or contact the City’s Operations + Environmental Services Division at [email protected] or 510-215-4350. [email protected] •• (510) 559-7000 9 9
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March 23 - 29, 9am - 4:30pm Go Green Calendar Free Compost Giveaway For more information about Going Green in El Cerrito, visit el- Free compost made from your yard waste and food scraps. cerrito.org/green or contact the Operations + Environmental
N E W S El Cerrito residents and businesses only. Bring proof of Services Division at (510) 215-4350. For the latest information residency and containers. Limit of 5 cubic feet per household. about these events and other green happenings in El Cerrito, Available while supplies last. Recycling Center, 7501 Schmidt visit www.el-cerrito.org/newgreen. Lane. Questions? Contact City staff at 510-215-4350. Stay Involved – May 3 – 5 Sign Up for Monthly Public Works Email Updates Annual Hillside Festival The Operations + Environmental Services Division sends Enjoy El Cerrito’s 6th Annual Hillside Festival, designed out a periodic email about volunteer opportunities and to showcase the natural and cultural beauty in El Cerrito’s environmental activities in El Cerrito. Be among the first to Hillside. See page 8 for more information. hear about new programs and activities such as the Citywide Garage Sale, Earth Day, Bike to Work Day and more! You will have complete control over your subscription; we treat your information as confidential and commit to sending you only pertinent information at particular times. Sign up today and get your neighbors to join too! Join online at el-cerrito.org/549/Get-Involved or by emailing Youth [email protected]. Upcoming Events & Workshops Recycling Center Hours • The Recycling Center is currently open from 8am to 4:45pm on weekdays and 9am to 4:45pm on weekends through February 1. Photo credit: Betty Buginas • Beginning on Saturday, February 2, 2019 the Recycling Center will be open from Saturday, May 18, 9am - 3pm 8am to 5:45pm on weekdays and Spring Citywide Garage Sale 9am to 4:45pm on weekends. Keep waste out of the landfill while discovering your community and finding great deals. To register to host a sale, Friday, January 11 complete the Registration Form in this newsletter or online. Registration due by 4pm on April 13, 2018. Visit www.el- Last Day for Free Christmas Tree Pick-Up cerrito.org/garagesale for more information or to register Christmas trees will be picked up free of charge through your garage sale. January 11 by East Bay Sanitary. Flocked trees will be taken for a $15.00 fee. Please call (510) 237-4321 for more information or to schedule a pick-up. Ongoing – Every Month Saturday, April 13, 9am - 1:30pm El Cerrito Green Teams 2019 Earth Day Work Parties Join the Green Teams... T h e C i t y c e l e b r a t e s E a r t h D a y w i t h a m o r n i n g o f volunteerism for a bi-monthly clean-up at locations throughout the City. and work parties followed by our Volunteer Appreciation For more information please see page 9, contact the lunch. Register your work party using the form on page 7 Operations + Environmental Services Division at 510-215- or online at www.el-cerrito.org/earthday. For more 4350 or [email protected]. information contact [email protected] or call City staff at 510-559-7686. First Wednesday of the Month, 3pm Free Tour of the Recycling + Environmental Resource Center Join the City for a behind-the-scenes look at the LEED Platinum Certified Recycling Center. Tours at an alternative time can also be scheduled for a fee. For more information call City staff at 510-559-7686. aquatics a dults
First Saturday of the Month, 10am - 12:30pm Baxter Creek Gateway Work Parties Join volunteers and City staff in removing invasive species and restoring native habitat in this jewel on the Ohlone Greenway. Questions? Contact staff at 510-559-7685 or by email at [email protected].
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Youth Activities NEWS Youth Child Care 5 and Under Programs School Age The City of El Cerrito offers two programs that are designed to provide parents with the opportunity to have their young Before & After School child in a safe and nurturing environment while learning Grades TK – 6 school readiness skills. Monday–Friday Registration is continuous throughout the year and forms are 7am – 8:30am and 1:40 – 6pm Adult s a qu a processed on a first come, first serve basis. Both programs The City of El Cerrito provides school-age, state licensed operate year-round. childcare facilities throughout the city for children attending Fairmont, Harding and Madera Schools. If your child attends A visit is required before registration. another school in the El Cerrito area, care may be available For more information please contact Susan Ortega to you as well (transportation not provided). Non-licensed at (510) 559-7006 or [email protected]. school-based recreation programs are also available to Teeter Tots provide after-school care for older grades. Licensed and trained staff provide exciting enrichment Ages 24 months–3.5 years activities that include art, music, organized games and Location: El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane. science / technology / engineering / math (STEM) projects. Monday–Friday Time is set aside for homework or quiet reading on a daily 8:30am–12:30pm basis. Children are given an afternoon snack. The childcare (maximum three days per week) programs provide a safe, challenging and creative before- Teeter Tots provides a first experience for your toddler in the and after-school option for families. preschool-like environment. Children in the program practice social skills such as sharing, taking turns and using words in a play-based learning environment. Children also learn to follow directions and practice transitions from one activity to another. Knowledgeable staff provide gentle instruction in activities that assist both fine and gross motor development. Staff are experienced in assisting both children and families working through separation anxiety. Children are required to tic s bring a lunch that is nut-free, and easy to eat without any preparation required. Toilet training is not necessary. Casa Cerrito Preschool Ages 3–5 years Location: Casa Cerrito, 6927 Portola Drive Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:30pm (Full Day) f 8:30am–1pm and/or 1–5:30pm (Half-Day options) Enroll in this licensed preschool for the whole day or just half! a ciliti es Experienced and passionate teachers lead a highly enriching program full of art, science, pre-reading and pre-math skills. Children practice kindergarten readiness activities in an exciting age-appropriate setting. Casa Cerrito has a huge backyard, and outdoor environmental education is a major focus of the program. Gymnastics and sports are included in the school-year program. Students must be toilet trained. [email protected] •• (510) 559-7000 11 11
Camps Dance Holiday Week Camps All the fun of summer camp packed into Holiday Week Camps! President’s Week Camp Grades K – 6 7am–6pm Tuesday–Friday February 19–22 This four-day camp will feature special enrichment activities, a field trip, and lots of FUN! Detailed information will be available in early January. This camp will be offered by the week only. Daily drop-ins will be taken if space remains available beginning on February 11. Registration will open Creative Movement on January 14, 2019. for Preschoolers Ages 3-5 Creative Movement is designed to get your little one moving
Youth N E W S Spring Break Camp and grooving! Class will introduce basic dance movements Grades K – 6 and choreography with a focus on jazz and ballet techniques. 7am–6pm Instructor: Faith Wineman Monday–Friday Location: Skylight Room - 7007 Moeser Lane April 1-5 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY Spring Camp is a great way to “try out” El Cerrito Recreation camps to see if they are a good fit for your child for summer. 1/9-2/27 W 4:30-5pm 7x $87 $108 112516-01 Special guests will entertain the campers with fun activities. 3/6-4/24 W 4:30-5pm 7x $87 $108 112516-02 This camp will be offered by the week only. Daily drop-ins 5/1-6/5 W 4:30-5pm 6x $75 $93 112516-03 will be taken if space remains available beginning on March No Class: 2/20, 4/3 25. Detailed information will be available March 4, when registration opens. Creative Dance NEW for Beginners Ages 6-9 Creative Dance helps to introduce and develop skills including turns, leaps and basic dance choreography. The instructor brings 15+ years of experience in both dance and gymnastics, making this class a creative and fun way to get into dance. Instructor: Faith Wineman Location: Skylight Room - 7007 Moeser Lane DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY 1/9-2/27 W 5:15-6pm 7x $87 $108 422517-01 3/6-4/24 W 5:15-6pm 7x $87 $108 122517-01 5/1-6/5 W 5:15-6pm 6x $75 $93 122517-02 No Class: 2/20, 4/3 Dance for Gymnasts Ages 7-16 This class is for the advanced gymnast looking to improve competition skills such as turns, leaps, floor, beam and more. Instructor approval is required prior to registration. Please contact [email protected] for more information. aquatics a dults Instructor: Faith Wineman Location: Skylight Room - 7007 Moeser Lane Look out for our DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY Summer Camp rECguide 1/9-2/27 W 6:15-7:15pm 7x $95 $117 422518-01 3/6-4/24 W 6:15-7:15pm 7x $95 $117 122518-01 available mid-January! 5/1-6/5 W 6:15-7:15pm 6x $81 $101 122518-02 No Class: 2/20, 4/3
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Enrichment NEWS Babysitting Basics Ages 11-14 Want to earn some extra money babysitting, but you don’t exactly know how those babies work? Here’s your chance to learn basic care such as how to feed, change a diaper and hold babies, plus you will learn basic first aid for cuts, scrapes and bumps, and how to choose safe and age-appropriate toys and games. Location: Carpentry/Craft Room - 7007 Moeser Lane DATE DAY TIME RES nRES ACTIVITY
1/12 Sat 9am-1pm $55 $60 433502-01 Youth 3/9 Sat 9am-1pm $55 $60 133502-01 Beginning Mandarin Class Ages 6-14 Cooking Round the World: Come have some fun learning Chinese! Students will learn Mandarin through books, songs, poems, and games. They Chopped Junior! will develop skills including speaking, listening, reading and Ages 7-12 writing in Chinese. The goal is to increase student interest in What can you make with lemon yogurt, an avocado, pretzels learning and using Chinese in their daily life. and no recipe?! That’s the puzzle that the teams in this Instructor: Li Zhong class are challenged to figure out! Each week, children in Location: Carpentry/Craft Room - 7007 Moeser Lane the “Chopped” class will work together in teams to make a tasty dish using imagination and all the secret ingredients! DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY Materials fee of $40 is due on the first day of class.
1/8-5/30 Tu,Th 3:30-4:30pm 38x $768 $958 422500-01 Instructor: Cooking Round the World Adult s a qu a Location: CC Kitchen - 7007 Moeser Lane No Class: 2/19, 2/21, 4/2, 4/4 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY 1/10-3/7 Th 3:45-5:45pm 9x $224 $278 422592-01 Karate Ages 7-18 This class teaches a traditional form of Japanese karate known as Wado. Students will learn basic techniques including guarding, punching and kicking. Different exercises are combined with stretching and strengthening work to develop a better sense of balance, focus, self-discipline and confidence. New students must contact instructor prior to registering. Please email [email protected]. Instructor: Leonard Baltz Location: CC Main Hall - 7007 Moeser Lane DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY 1/3-1/31 Tu,Th 4:50-6pm 9x $47 $58 422522-02 2/5-2/28 Tu,Th 4:50-6pm 8x $42 $52 422522-03 tic s 3/5-3/28 Tu,Th 4:50-6pm 8x $42 $52 122522-01 4/2-4/30 Tu,Th 4:50-6pm 9x $47 $58 122522-02 Share Your Talents 5/2-5/30 Tu,Th 4:50-6pm 9x $47 $58 122522-03 Teach a Class Karate Advanced Advanced Karate is for senior students. By instructor The El Cerrito Recreation Department is looking to add
invitation only. f new classes to the After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) calendars. We are currently seeking contract DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY a ciliti es instructors to lead after school classes in areas such 1/4-1/25 F 4:50-6pm 4x $21 $26 422523-02 as yoga, photography, drama, music, creative writing, 2/1-2/22 F 4:50-6pm 3x $16 $20 422523-03 tennis and more! 3/1-3/29 F 4:50-6pm 5x $26 $32 122523-01 Those interested and who have experience working with youth may inquire with Taylor Melton by email 4/5-4/26 F 4:50-6pm 4x $21 $26 122523-02 [email protected] or phone (510) 559-7004. 5/3-5/31 F 4:50-6pm 5x $26 $32 122523-03 No Class: 2/1 [email protected] •• (510) 559-7000 13 13
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In addition to the youth enrichment classes offered at the El Cerrito Communit y Center and Clubhouses, Af ter- School Enrichment Programs (ASEP’s) are offered onsite at Harding, Fairmont and Madera elementary Youth N E W S schools. Together with each school, we coordinate with professional instructors and coaches to host a variety of classes held conveniently on the elementary school campuses. After-school enrichment classes allow students to discover and develop their passions in academics, visual arts, athletics, performing arts and more! For more information or to view the calendar or classes OYC West County Chorus offered at each school, visit http://el-cerrito.org/ASEP. NEW Ages 10-15 From music of the world to Motown, rounds to rock ’n roll, OYC singers sing it all and share their voices in celebrating the East Bay! Oakland Youth Chorus is a professional, award-winning multicultural music education program connecting singers from over 25 schools and 7 communities each year. Each week in class, the singers build vocal and musical skills including melody, rhythm, harmony and music theory. OYC members make new friends and explore and celebrate different cultures and styles of music through performance opportunities at OYC concerts and at venues like the Oakland Zoo, Chabot Space and Science Center or local tours. Scholarships are available to those who qualify. A $25 materials fee is due on the first day of class. Instructor: Keri Butkevich Location: Garden Room - 7007 Moeser Lane PROGRESSIVE, WELL-MANAGED YOUTH SOCCER FOR BOYS AND GIRLS OF EVERY AGE & EVERY LEVEL DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY 1/29-5/21 Tu 5:30-6:30pm 14x $204 $253 412531-01 No Class: 2/19, 4/2, 4/9 lil' spurs (3-5 year-olds) Follow Us! Recreational
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Sports NEWS Gymnastics Beginning Ages 5-10 Kids learn the basics of gymnastics with a focus on flexibility, strength and basic skills such as cartwheels, handstands, bridge kickovers, and basic bar, beam and vault. Instructor: Bindy Baker Location: CC Main Hall - 7007 Moeser Lane DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY 1/7-2/25 M 4:10-5pm 6x $84 $105 412582-06 1/8-2/26 Tu 3:15-4:05pm 7x $84 $105 412582-07 1/9-2/27 W 4:10-5pm 7x $98 $123 412582-08 Youth 1/10-2/28 Th 4:10-5pm 7x $98 $123 412582-09 1/10-2/28 Th 6-6:50pm 7x $98 $123 412582-10 3/4-4/29 M 4:10-5pm 8x $112 $140 112582-01 3/5-4/30 Tu 12:30-1:15pm 8x $112 $140 112582-09 Tiny Tots Open Gym 3/6-4/24 W 4:10-5pm 7x $98 $123 112582-02 Ages 1.5-5 3/7-4/25 Th 4:10-5pm 7x $98 $123 112582-03 Tiny Tots Open Gym is the perfect opportunity to spend time 3/7-4/25 Th 6-6:50pm 7x $98 $123 112582-04 with your child and have fun outside of a structured class. 5/6-6/3 M 4:10-5pm 4x $56 $70 112582-05 Children must be accompanied by a parent/caretaker who is 5/1-6/5 W 4:10-5pm 6x $84 $105 112582-06 required to participate at all times. Join us for a great time exploring and learning using balance beams, single bars, 5/2-6/6 Th 4:10-5pm 6x $84 $105 112582-07 obstacles courses, trampoline, tunnels, hula hoops, cones 5/2-6/6 Th 6-6:50pm 6x $84 $105 112582-08 and much more. Feel free to bring a packed lunch or snack No Class: 1/21, 2/18, 2/19, 2/20, 2/21, 4/1, 4/2, 4/3, 4/4, 5/27
(nut-free please). Adult s a qu a Instructor: Ariane Pelley Location: CC Main Hall - 7007 Moeser Lane Gymnastics Gold DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY Ages 9-16 1/8-2/26 Tu 12:30-1:15pm 7x $70 $91 412585-02 This class is designed for students who have varying levels 3/5-4/30 Tu 12:30-1:15pm 8x $80 $104 112585-02 of experience with gymnastics. Instructor: Bindy Baker 5/7-6/4 Tu 12:30-1:15pm 5x $50 $65 112585-03 Location: CC Main Hall - 7007 Moeser Lane No Class: 2/19, 4/2 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY 1/10-2/28 Th 6:50-7:40pm 7x $98 $123 412586-01 3/7-4/25 Th 6:50-7:40pm 7x $98 $123 112586-01 Gymnastics Preschool 5/2-6/6 Th 6:50-7:40pm 6x $84 $105 112586-02 Ages 3-6 No Class: 2/21, 4/4 This class focuses on body movement through beginning gymnastics. Instructor: Bindy Baker Location: CC Main Hall - 7007 Moeser Lane
DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY 1/7-2/25 M 3:15-4pm 6x $78 $98 412581-01 tic s 1/7-2/25 M 6-6:35pm 6x $72 $90 412581-02 1/9-2/27 W 3:15-4pm 7x $91 $114 412581-04 1/9-2/27 W 6:15-6:45pm 7x $84 $105 412581-07 1/10-2/28 Th 3:15-4pm 7x $91 $114 412581-08 3/4-4/29 M 3:15-4pm 8x $104 $130 112581-01 3/4-4/29 M 6-6:35pm 8x $96 $120 112581-02 3/6-4/24 W 3:15-4pm 7x $91 $114 112581-03
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3/7-4/25 Th 3:15-4pm 7x $91 $114 112581-05 a ciliti es 5/6-6/3 M 3:15-4pm 4x $52 $65 112581-06 5/6-6/3 M 6-6:35pm 4x $48 $60 112581-07 5/1-6/5 W 3:15-4pm 6x $78 $98 112581-08 5/1-6/5 W 6:15-6:45pm 6x $72 $90 112581-09 5/2-6/6 Th 3:15-4pm 6x $78 $98 112581-10 No Class: 1/21, 2/18, 2/20, 2/21, 4/1, 4/3, 4/4, 5/27 [email protected] •• (510) 559-7000 15 15
Sports continued Gymnastics Intermediate Ages 6-13 This class is for gymnasts who have mastered basic skills and are ready for intermediate skills such as round-offs, back walkovers and front handsprings. By invitation only. Instructor: Bindy Baker Location: CC Main Hall - 7007 Moeser Lane DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY 1/7-2/25 M 5:05-6pm 6x $84 $105 412583-03 1/10-2/28 Th 5:05-6pm 7x $98 $123 412583-04 3/4-4/29 M 5:05-6pm 8x $112 $140 112583-01 3/7-4/25 Th 5:05-6pm 7x $98 $123 112583-02 5/6-6/3 M 5:05-6pm 4x $56 $70 112583-03 5/2-6/6 Th 5:05-6pm 6x $84 $105 112583-04 No Class: 1/21, 2/18, 2/21, 4/1, 4/4, 5/27
Youth N E W S Gymnastics Advanced Ages 7-16 For the serious gymnast who is ready to learn advanced skills. Form and technique will be given a greater emphasis. By invitation only. Instructor: Bindy Baker Location: CC Main Hall - 7007 Moeser Lane Skyhawks Sports DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY Skyhawks multi-sport programs give kids a positive first 1/9-2/27 W 5:05-6:15pm 7x $105 $131 412584-02 step into athletics. We explore balance, body movement, coordination, and skill development at the students’ own pace. 3/6-4/24 W 5:05-6:15pm 7x $105 $131 112584-01 Skyhawks classes are taught in a structured environment 5/1-6/5 W 5:05-6:15pm 6x $90 $113 112584-02 filled with positive encouragement and a big focus on fun. No Class: 2/20, 4/3 Development objectives include running, jumping, throwing, catching, hitting, dribbling, passing, shooting, hand/eye coordination, self-esteem, color recognition, communication a n d t e a m w o r k . S p o r t s i n c l u d e ( b u t a r e n o t l i m i t e d t o ) basketball, baseball, soccer, track & field and golf. All participants receive a Skyhawks T-Shirt and Merit Award. Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Location: Arlington Park Field - 1120 Arlington Avenue Mommy/Daddy & Me Sports Ages 2.5-3 Parent participation is required. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY 1/12-3/16 Sat 10-10:30am 9x $129 $160 412552-01 3/23-5/18 Sat 10-10:30am 8x $116 $144 121552-01 No Class: 2/16, 3/30 Tot Sports Ages 3-4 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY 1/12-3/16 Sat 10:40-11:20am 9x $159 $197 412553-01 3/23-5/18 Sat 10:40-11:20am 8x $146 $181 112553-01
aquatics a dults No Class: 2/16, 3/30 Mini-Hawks Sports Ages 4-5 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY 1/12-3/16 Sat 11:30am-12:15pm 9x $159 $197 422550-01 3/23-5/18 Sat 11:30am-12:15pm 8x $146 $181 122550-01 No Class: 2/16, 3/30
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Sports continued NEWS Youth Basketball NEW and Volleyball We now offer boys and girls basketball and girls volleyball practices and scrimmages for grades 3-8. Joining our recreational, practice teams is a great way to build up skills, experience what it is like playing on a team, and gear up for league play! Both basketball and volleyball take place at the Korematsu Middle School Gym. For program details including session dates and fees visit http://el-cerrito.org/Youth-Sports. To register, visit
www.el-cerrito.org/onlinereg or email recreation@ci. Youth el-cerrito.ca.us.
Share Your Talents Teach a Class The El Cerrito Recreation Department is looking to add new classes to the After School Enrichment Program
(ASEP) calendars. We are currently seeking contract Adult s a qu a instructors to lead after school classes in areas such as yoga, photography, drama, music, creative writing, tennis and more! Those interested and who have experience working with youth may inquire with Taylor Melton by email [email protected] or phone (510) 559-7004.
X-Fit Lil’ Ninja Warrior Training Ages 5-14 January – May 2019 Would you like your child to be the next American Ninja Warrior? X-Fit Lil’ Ninja Warrior is designed for all levels. This is a non-competitive program that helps your child develop gross motor skills, core strength,
balance, and control of their body in an athletic tic s atmosphere. Your Lil’ Ninjas will be getting fit while overcoming obstacle courses. For more information and to RSVP to a class contact X-Fit Training at: XFit. [email protected] or (510) 289-4200 Check us out at: www.XFitTrainingEastBay.com Location: Castro Clubhouse, 1420 Norvell Street X-Fit Fees Res NRes
4 classes per month $60 $75 f 8 classes per month $99 $124 Castro Clubhouse, 1420 Norvell St a ciliti es 12 classes per month $119 $148 Time Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Unlimited per month $139 $173 First time workouts $10 one time 9am –– –– –– –– –– Javier Drop-In Fee $20 per class 4:30pm –– Joe –– Javier –– –– *Onsite payment by check only or call the El Cerrito No Class: 1/1-1/5, 1/21, 2/18 Community Center to place a credit card on file. [email protected] •• (510) 559-7000 17 17
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Arts Acrylic & Watercolor Arts Students with all levels of skill work together, discuss their paintings and learn from each other. Accomplished painters as well as beginners are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate painting techniques, materials, textures, color theory and composition, and will help students as they explore individual interests. Instructor: Mei Yu Black Location: Canyon Trail Clubhouse - 6757 Gatto Street DATE DAY TIME RES nRES ACTIVITY Pottery Drop-In Th 10:30am-12:30pm $11 $13.50 444568-01 Students can work on projects at their own pace with an instructor available to assist when needed. Make sculptures, Youth A dults 12/7-2/22 F 10:30am-2pm Drop-In Th 10:30am-12:30pm $11 $13.50 144568-01 hand-built utilitarian pieces, art pieces, or wheel-thrown 3/1-5/31 F 10:30am-2pm pots. Use of tools, glazes and firings are included in class cost. Clay is available for purchase at $12 per 25lb bag. No Class: 2/22 Location: Tassajara Pottery Studio - 2575 Tassajara Ave Monday Afternoon Workshop Ikebana Instructor: Kathryn Rile Learn the classical Enshu style of Japanese flower arranging, from basic through advanced in this fun class. Students DATE DAY TIME RES NRES ACTIVITY should bring shears, a shallow container with a pin frog, Drop-In Dec-Feb M 1-4pm $11 $13.50 444564-01 flowers and/or branches that they would like to arrange. Drop-In Mar-May M 1-4pm $11 $13.50 144564-01 Optional Material Fee: $5 or $10 for branches and flowers. No Class: 12/24, 12/31, 1/21, 2/18, 5/27 Class meets on the second and fourth Tuesday each month. Instructor: Rayko Kurosaki Location: ECMAC Classroom Room 1 - 10940 San Pablo Ave Monday Night Open Studio Instructor: Patty Fujiwara DATE DAY TIME RES nRES ACTIVITY Drop-In (12/11-2/26) 2nd & 4th Tu 2-4pm $11 $13.50 444565 DATE DAY TIME RES NRES ACTIVITY Drop-In (3/12-5/28) 2nd & 4th Tu 2-4pm $11 $13.50 144565 Drop-In Dec-Feb M 7-9:30pm $11 $13.50 444562-01 No Class: 12/25 Drop-In Mar-May M 7-9:30pm $11 $13.50 144562-01
aquatics No Class: 12/24, 12/31, 1/21, 2/18, 5/27 Join our Monthly e-newsletter Wednesday Evening Workshop To stay on top of upcoming events, Instructor: Chris Lack new programs and classes, and DATE DAY TIME RES NRES ACTIVITY other community news, go to www.el-cerrito/recreation and Drop-In Dec-Feb W 7-9:30pm $11 $13.50 444563-00 click on “Get Involved” to sign up. Drop-In Mar-May W 7-9:30pm $11 $13.50 144563-00
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Dance & Fitness NEWS Youth Balance Training & Fitness/Mat Workout Have fun, get in shape, tone your muscles and increase Fall Prevention your flexibility, range of motion, endurance and stamina. You can experience greater confidence, control and safety Resistance bands and toning balls are used while working on in your activities with the information and movement taught mats in the first half of the class, moving to chair exercises in this class, which is designed to reduce the risk of falling. and finally low-impact aerobics. Newcomers are encouraged You will improve balance, build strength, increase agility and to try the class to see if it is a good fit, and everyone works enhance your posture. Requirement: You must be able to at their own pace. Instructor has 20-plus years of fitness walk across a room without an assisted device. teaching experience, working with all ages. Instructor: Lindsay Wheeler Instructor: Judy Katz Location: Midtown Activity Center - 10940 San Pablo Ave Location: Midtown Activity Center - 10940 San Pablo Ave DATE DAY TIME RES nRES ACTIVITY DATE DAY TIME RES nRES ACTIVITY Drop-In M 2-2:45pm $5 $6 155502 Drop-In Tu 9:30-10:30am $5 $6 155504 No class: 12/24, 12/31, 1/21, 2/18, 5/27 Drop-In Th 9:30-10:30am $5 $6 155504 BollyX No class: 12/25, 12/27, 1/1 BollyX is a Bollywood-inspired dance fitness program that combines choreography from Indian dance forms and Hatha Yoga for All Levels workout sets to cheerful music from around the world. BollyX Age 16+ choreography includes dance steps in Bhangra, Western Yoga is a great physical exercise to release tension, increase Folk and Bollywood set to both Western and Eastern songs. flexibility and improve posture. It also helps to calm the mind The class energizes your body while delivering a total body through deep breathing (Pranayama). Students learn basic workout. Each class also focuses on bringing out an inner understanding of proper alignment, relaxation techniques, sense of expression, encouraging you to bring out your inner and yoga breathing. The instructor is a 200-hour Yoga rock star! Alliance registered teacher and has practiced and taught for Instructor: Sri 15+ years. Adult s a qu a Location: TBD Instructor: Hiromi Aoki Jones Location: Garden Room - 7007 Moeser Lane DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES nRES ACTIVITY DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY 1/24-1/31 Th 7-8pm 2x $21 $26 444523-01 12/4-12/18 Tu 11:15am-12:15pm 3x $26 $32 444528-00 2/7-2/28 Th 7-8pm 3x $31 $38 444523-02 12/6-12/20 Th 12-1pm 3x $26 $32 444528-01 3/7-3/28 Th 7-8pm 2x $21 $26 144523-01 1/8-1/29 Tu 11:15am-12:15pm 4x $34 $42 444528-02 4/4-4/25 Th 7-8pm 2x $31 $38 144523-02 1/10-1/31 Th 12-1pm 4x $34 $42 444528-03 5/2-5/30 Th 7-8pm 5x $31 $38 144523-03 2/5-2/26 Tu 11:15am-12:15pm 3x $26 $32 444528-04 Drop-In Th $11.50 $14.50 2/7-2/28 Th 12-1pm 3x $26 $32 444528-06 No Class: 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 2/21,3/21,3/28,4/4,4/18 3/7-3/28 Th 12-1pm 4x $34 $42 144528-01 3/5-3/26 Tu 11:15am-12:15pm 4x $34 $42 144528-02 Feldenkrais Awareness 4/4-4/25 Th 12-1pm 3x $26 $32 144528-03 4/2-4/30 Tu 11:15am-12:15pm 4x $34 $42 144528-04 through Movement 5/2-5/30 Th 12-1pm 5x $44 $55 144528-05 Feldenkrais Method® classes involve easy, gentle movements that help you make distinctions about your 5/7-5/28 Tu 11:15am-12:15pm 4x $34 $42 144528-06 habitual movement patterns. Better options for graceful, Drop-In $11 $13.50 efficient and spontaneous movement become available No Class: 12/25, 12/27, 2/19, 2/21, 4/9, 4/11
as you learn to increase your sensitivity and awareness. tic s Learn breathing techniques, how to increase coordination, flexibility, ease of posture, decrease stress, strain and pain. Learn to develop skills to maintain comfort and improve self- image. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Mats are provided. Instructor: Jane Neilson Location: Midtown Activity Center - 10940 San Pablo Ave Monday: Floor Work on Mats
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Drop-In M 10-11am $5 $6 155503 a ciliti es No class: 12/24, 12/31, 1/21, 2/18, 5/27 Wednesday: Seated Chair Work DATE D AY TIME RES nRES ACTIVITY Drop-In W 10-11am $5 $6 155503 No class: 12/26, 1/2 [email protected] •• (510) 559-7000 19 19
Dance & Fitness continued Pickleball Pickleball is a paddle sport created for all ages and skill levels. It combines many elements of tennis, badminton and N E W S ping pong and is played with a paddle and a plastic ball. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced and competitive game for experienced players. Adults and seniors enjoy the social aspects and the ability to stay active We will have loaner paddles and offer lessons for beginners. If you have an extra paddle that you’re willing to lend to a beginner for the session, please bring it. Instructor: Bell Hiking Location: Castro Tennis Courts – 1420 Norvell Ave Age 50+ DATE DAY TIME FEE ACTIVITY Hiking trips range from moderate to strenuous and are Drop-In Th 3-5 pm $5 155117 graded by the type of terrain. Hiking footwear, plenty of Drop-In Sa 9-11am $5 155117 water, a lunch, medications, sunscreen and a backpack are essential. Dressing in layers is required as many locations change temperatures rapidly. Hikers are welcome to bring a camera and/or binoculars. Reservations and advance Polynesian Dance payment are required. Age 14+ Departure Location: All trips depart from the Contra Costa Learn the cultural background plus ancient and modern Civic Theater parking lot located at 951 Pomona Ave, El Cerrito. dances of Hawai’i, Samoa, Tahiti and Aotearoa (New Zealand). Kumu (teacher) leads the dance troupe Hui Hula o TRIP LOCATION DATE DAY TIME FEES ACTIVITY na Pu’u i ka Noe. UC Berkeley Campus 12/21 F 8:30am-2:30pm $12 155804-01 Instructor: Kalena Gregory China Camp 1/18 F 8:30am-2:30pm $12 155804-02 Location: Skylight Room - 7007 Moeser Lane Garin/Dry Creek Pioneer DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY Regional Park 2/15 F 8:30am-2:30pm $12 155804-03 1/8-1/29 Tu 6:30-7:30pm 4x $37 $46 444531-04 Tennessee Valley Trail 3/15 F 8:30am-2:30pm $12 155804-04 2/5-2/26 Tu 6:30-7:30pm 4x $37 $46 444531-05 Gold Gate Park 4/19 F 8:30am-2:30pm $12 155804-05 3/5-3/26 Tu 6:30-7:30pm 4x $37 $46 144531-01 Lands End 5/17 F 8:30am-2:30pm $12 155804-06 4/2-4/30 Tu 6:30-7:30pm 5x $47 $58 144531-02 5/7-5/21 Tu 6:30-7:30pm 3x $28 $35 144531-03
Youth A dults Kickboxing Age 16+ Kickboxing is a stand-up combat sport based on kicking and Polynesian Dance Advanced Age 14+ punching. It provides a great workout that will help you to This class is for wahine dancers who have had at least two improve your fitness and stamina. Instructor Jason will help years of ancient and modern hula, Samoan Tahitian dance. get beginners into shape, and challenge advanced athletes. Kumu (teacher) leads the dance troupe Hui Hula o na Pu’u i The many benefits of Kickboxing include fat loss, muscle ka Noe. toning, increased flexibility, better circulation, and most of Instructor: Kalena Gregory all stress relief. Kickboxing now offers separate Monday-only Location: Skylight Room - 7007 Moeser Lane or Thursday-only sessions, as well as a drop-in option. Instructor: Jason Lucas DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY Location: Skylight Room - 7007 Moeser Lane 1/8-1/29 Tu 7:30-8:30pm 4x $37 $46 444537-01 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY 2/5-2/26 Tu 7:30-8:30pm 4x $37 $46 444537-02 12/3-12/17 M 6:30-7:45pm 3x $25 $31 444592-01 3/5-3/26 Tu 7:30-8:30pm 4x $37 $46 144537-01 12/6-12/20 Th 6:45-8pm 3x $25 $31 444592-02 4/2-4/30 Tu 7:30-8:30pm 5x $47 $58 144537-02 1/3-1/31 Th 6:45-8pm 5x $73 $91 444592-03 5/7-5/21 Tu 7:30-8:30pm 3x $28 $35 144537-03 1/7-1/28 M 6:30-7:45pm 3x $44 $55 444592-04 2/4-2/25 M 6:30-7:45pm 3x $44 $55 444592-07 2/7-2/28 Th 6:45-8pm 4x $58 $72 444592-05 aquatics 3/4-3/25 M 6:30-7:45pm 4x $58 $72 144592-01 Follow Us! 3/7-3/28 Th 6:45-8pm 4x $58 $72 144592-02 4/1-4/29 M 6:30-7:45pm 5x $73 $91 144592-03 4/4-4/25 Th 6:45-8pm 4x $58 $72 144592-04 5/2-5/30 Th 6:45-8pm 5x $73 $91 144592-06 5/6-5/27 M 6:30-7:45pm 3x $44 $55 144592-05 Facebook Instagram Twitter Drop-In $11 $13.50 @ecrecreation @ecrecreation @ElCerritoREC No Class: 12/24, 12/27, 12/31, 1/21, 2/18, 5/27
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Dance & Fitness continued NEWS Youth T’ai Chi Chih T’ai Chi Chih aligns balance, meditation and wellness. It was developed into an exercise meant for relaxation and reduction of stress. You will experience relaxation, balance, renewed energy, a feeling of well-being and serenity. The movements are relaxed, effortless, flowing and take simple coordination so that people of any age can easily do them. Chairs are available. Instructor: Ian Huebsch Location: Midtown Activity Center - 10940 San Pablo Ave DATE DAY TIME RES nRES ACTIVITY Drop-In M 10-11am $5 $6 155501 No class: 12/24, 12/31, 1/21, 2/18, 5/27 Taiji Quan Yang Style - Long Form This class provides an introduction to the basic forms in classical long-form style of the Yang tradition. Through a combination of meditative movements, you can work toward achieving harmony of the mind, body and spirit. For beginners, the emphasis is on body alignment, balance and Shinshin Toitsu Aikido the awareness of “qi” in the learning of 18 basic forms. Age 16+ Instructor: Jody Ellsworth Location: Arlington Clubhouse - 1120 Arlington Avenue
Akido teaches how “not to fight” using meditation, breathing Adult s a qu a coordination exercises and Aikido techniques. Classes are DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY taught by Maida sensei, 7th dan, senior personal student of Koichi Tohei, 10th dan. The goal is to clearly envision 12/4-12/18 Tu 10-11am 3x $31 $39 464520-01 potential conflicts and change reactions to those conflicts. 1/8-1/29 Tu 10-11am 4x $42 $52 464520-02 All are welcome. Price is based on a fee which allows for two 2/5-2/26 Tu 10-11am 4x $42 $52 464520-03 classes per week. Free trial class available. 3/5-3/26 Tu 10-11am 4x $42 $52 164520-06 Instructor: Ki Research Institute 4/2-4/30 Tu 10-11am 5x $52 $65 164520-07 Location: Castro Clubhouse B - 1420 Norvell Avenue 5/7-5/28 Tu 10-11am 4x $42 $52 164520-08 DATE DAY TIME RES nRES ACTIVITY Drop-In $12 $15 12/3-12/20 M, W 6:30-8pm $42 $52 444505-01 Tu, Th 9-10am 1/1-1/31 M, W 6:30-8pm $42 $52 444505-02 Tu, Th 9-10am Tendo Ryu Naginata Age 16+ 2/4-2/28 M, W 6:30-8pm $42 $52 444505-05 Tendo Ryu was established Tu, Th 9-10am over 400 years ago in Japan 3/4-3/28 M, W 6:30-8pm $42 $52 144505-01 and is one of many classical Tu, Th 9-10am schools of Japanese martial 4/1-4/30 M, W 6:30-8pm $42 $52 144505-02 arts that employ the Naginata. Tu, Th 9-10am Naginata means long weapon. Our practice naginata is wooden but represents a 6-foot staff 5/1-5/30 M, W 6:30-8pm $42 $52 144505-03 tic s with an 18-inch curved blade on the end. Initially, practice is Tu, Th 9-10am solo, but all the kata are eventually performed with a partner who has a wooden sword. Because this is a partnered martial art, you will learn focus, concentration and etiquette. No prior martial arts experience necessary, and beginners are MARIN WOMEN’S always welcome. Price is based on a monthly fee. Instructor: Eric Montes SOCCER LEAGUE Location: CC Main Hall - 7007 Moeser Lane
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1/7-1/28 M 8:15-10:15pm $33 $41 444502-03 a ciliti es Make Friends. Join MWSL! 2/4-2/25 M 8:15-10:15pm $33 $41 444502-04 Based in Marin County and welcome 12/3-12/31 M 8:15-10:15pm $33 $41 444502-05 players 18+ from the greater Bay Area. 3/4-3/25 M 8:15-10:15pm $33 $41 144502-01 www.mwsl.net 4/1-4/29 M 8:15-10:15pm $33 $41 144502-02 5/6-5/27 M 8:15-10:15pm $33 $41 144502-03 SPRING REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 2019 No Class: 12/24, 12/31 [email protected] •• (510) 559-7000 21 21
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X-Fit Boot Camp January – May 2019 N E W S X-Fit Boot Camp is an inspiring, fun and challenging group fitness class designed to benefit everyone from a first- timer to a seasoned athlete. Bringing together elements of athletic conditioning, strength training, core and functional training, body weight exercise, stretching and plyometric training, the X-Fit Boot Camp is scaleable to individual needs and is designed to improve your quality of life. For more information and to RSVP to a class contact X-Fit Training at: [email protected] or (510) 289-4200 Check us out at: www.XFitTrainingEastBay.com El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane X-Fit Fees RES nRes Time Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat 8 classes per month $99 $124 5:30am Derrick Joe Becky Sandi Derrick –– 12 classes per month $119 $148 7am –– –– –– –– –– Kersten Unlimited per month $139 $175 Castro Clubhouse, 1420 Norvell St First time workouts $10 one time drop-in $30 for 3 classes Time Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Drop-In Fee $20 per class 7pm Derrick Kersten Becky Joe –– –– *Onsite payment by check only or call the El Cerrito Community Center to place a credit card on file. No Class: 1/1, 2/18
Zumba @ the El Cerrito Community Center CLASSES Mon TuE WEd ThurS Fri SAT Sun
Youth A dults Zumba* 9 am 9 am 9 am 9 am 9 am 9 am 9 am Dance, sweat and have Stephanie Stephanie Leigh Pam Stephanie Stephanie Kae lots of fun. 10 classes offered, all with great 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm instructors. Norah Kae Kae Zumba Gold* 10:10 am A low impact cardio class. 10:10 am Stephanie 10:10 am 10:10 am It’s a great class for seniors Pam w/ a Touch Pam Stephanie and beginners. of Toning Special! 10:30-11:30 am Beginner’s Starting Jan 5 Workshop $60 for 6 weeks *Instructor schedule and location are subject to change. All Zumba classes are 60 minutes. GArdEn rooM And CAnCELLATionS ZuMbA + GoLd MonThLy drop-in 1/2 to 1/4 (Wed to Fri–9am & Gold), 1/25 (Fri–7pm), 1/26 (Sat–9am), 2/2 (Sat–9am), El Cerrito Garden room: 2/3 (Sun–9am), 2/8 (Fri–7pm), 2/10 (Sun–9am), 2/14 (Thur–9am), 3/14 (Thur–9am), $90 $10 aquatics resident 3/24 (Sun–9am), 5/9 (Thurs–9am) Cancelled Classes: 2/1 (Fri–7pm), 2/9 (Sat–9am), 3/23 (Sat–9am) non resident $112 $10 Join our email list to receive ECCC Zumba news. For information, contact Stephanie Ramos at (415) 225-5661 or [email protected] Go to https://goo.gl/tpphic for ECCC Zumba’s latest class and instructor schedules.
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Dance & Fitness continued Enrichment NEWS Youth Walking Trips Beginner Guitar Ages 50+ Ages 50+ Join us for monthly walking trips to explore new locations in Have you ever wanted to play acoustic guitar? The class is the area. Spend the day exploring new places and meeting designed for the beginner guitar player that has little or no new people. Walking trips range from easy to moderate and musical experience. Learn basic open positions, chords and are graded by type of terrain. Pre-registration required. strumming. Departure Location: All trips depart from the Contra Costa Instructor: Terry Lee Civic Theater Parking lot located at 951 Pomona Ave, El Cerrito. Location: Midtown Activity Center - 10940 San Pablo Avenue TRIP LOCATION DATE DAY TIME FEE ACTIVITY DATE DAY TIME RES nRES ACTIVITY Inspiration Point 12/7 F 8:30am-2:30pm $12 155803-01 Drop-In F 10-11am $5 $6 155509 Miller Knox 2/1 F 8:30am-2:30pm $12 155803-02 No class: 12/28 Regional Shoreline Mountain Lake 3/1 F 8:30am-2:30pm $12 155803-03 (Presidio) Birding Trip Point Bonita 4/5 F 8:30am-2:30pm $12 155803-04 Ages 50+ Lighthouse Join us for monthly birding trips to look for birds and E Street & 5/3 F 8:30am-2:30pm $12 155803-05 explore new locations in the area. Wear sturdy footwear Benicia Marina and comfortable, outdoor clothing (dress in layers as temperatures change rapidly in many areas). Bring water, a lunch, medications, sunscreen and a backpack to carry essentials. Birders are encouraged to bring binoculars, bird World Folk Dance book and camera. Pre-registration required. Folk dancing is a wonderful way to express yourself and Departure Location: All trips depart from the Contra Costa enjoy people. No partners needed! Come and join Mary Civic Theater Parking lot located at 951 Pomona Ave, El Cerrito. Ellen Harte, a popular Bay Area folk dance teacher who will set your feet dancing with clearly taught lessons. Dancing TRIP LOCATION DATE DAY TIME FEES ACTIVITY Adult s a qu a helps improve our balance, memory and physical well-being. Coyote Hills 1/11 F 8am-2pm $12 155805-01 Please come and enjoy the beautiful international music and dancing while having fun with us! First session is free. Lake Merritt 1/25 F 8am-2pm $12 155805-02 Instructor: Mel Harte Richardson Bay 2/8 F 8am-2pm $12 155805-03 Location: Midtown Activity Center - 10940 San Pablo Avenue Crown Beach 2/22 F 8am-2pm $12 155805-04 DATE DAY TIME RES nRES ACTIVITY Shorebird Sanctuary 3/8 F 8am-2pm $12 155805-05 Drop-In F 9-11am $5 $6 155508 Don Edwards 3/22 F 8am-2pm $12 155805-06 No class: 12/28 National Wildlife Refuge Yoga: For Health & Well Being Bridge Age 16+ Want to find out how much fun playing bridge can be? This yoga class will harmonize your body, mind and spirit Come join Kathryne Ann Kinsey every Thursday afternoon to create a sense of inner well-being. It integrates various for a four-week class. Learn the basics by playing with other styles of yoga, including Hatha, Iyengar, Ashtangai, Vinyasa beginners and find out how stimulating this card game can be. and Power Yoga. The class includes Yoga postures, body Instructor: Kathryne Ann Kinsey movement pranayama (breathing techniques), relaxation, Location: Midtown Activity Center - 10940 San Pablo Avenue visualization and self-massage. The instructor has practiced and taught yoga for over 25 years. Drop-ins are welcome. Beginner Bridge Lessons Note: The floor is hard; please bring a thick mat to class (or Date DAY TIME MEETS RES nRES ACTIVITY tic s two regular mats). Instructor: Bruce Guterman 12/6-12/20 Th 1-3pm 3x $15 $20 455100-01 Location: Midtown Activity Center - 10940 San Pablo Avenue 1/3-1/31 Th 1-3pm 5x $25 $30 155100-01 2/7-2/28 Th 1-3pm 4x $20 $25 155100-02 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES nRES ACTIVITY 3/7-3/28 Th 1-3pm 4x $20 $25 155100-03 12/3-12/17 M 7:30- 9pm 3x $32 $42 444524-01 4/4-4/25 Th 1-3pm 4x $20 $25 155100-04 1/7-1/28 M 7:30- 9pm 4x $42 $52 444524-03 5/2-5/30 Th 1-3pm 5x $25 $30 155100-05 2/4-2/25 M 7:30- 9pm 4x $42 $52 444524-05
Drop-In $6 $8 f 3/4-3/25 M 7:30- 9pm 4x $42 $52 144530-01
No Class: 12/27 a ciliti es 4/1-4/29 M 7:30- 9pm 5x $52 $64.50 144530-02 5/6-5/27 M 7:30- 9pm 4x $42 $52 144530-03 Experienced Bridge Players* Drop-In $11.50 $14.50 Date DAY TIME FEE No Class: 12/24, 12/31, 1/21, 2/18, 5/27 Drop-In Th 1-3pm $2 Drop-In Sa (1st, 2nd & 4th Sa) 2-5pm $5 No Class: 12/27 [email protected] •• (510) 559-7000 23 23
Enrichment continued Canasta Computer Class Age 50+ Ages 50+ Looking for something fun to do? Come join us for a weekly Learn how to communicate over the internet using email. N E W S game of Canasta! Canasta players gather Monday mornings Topics covered include: creating an email account, the and pay a drop-in fee. Canasta is a card game of the Rummy basics of using email safely, creating, sending, reading family and was the most popular American game in the and forwarding email, and sending and receiving email early 1950s. attachments. This class is offered in two four-hour sessions. Instructor: Joan Aiken Call 510-559-7677 or email [email protected] for Location: Midtown Activity Center Game Room – more information. 10940 San Pablo Ave Instructor: Curt Smith DATE DAY TIME FEE Location: Midtown Activity Center - 10940 San Pablo Ave Drop-In: 1/7-5/20 M 10am-12pm $2 DATE DAY TIME FEE ACTIVITY No Class: 1/21, 2/18, 5/27 By Appointment Tu,Th 10am-12pm $10 155303 Eldertech: Smartphone & Tablet Tutoring How to Use the Internet Age 50+ Computer Class Do you want to learn more about the iPhone, iPad, or other Ages 50+ mobile device? Need help figuring out how it all works? Sign Curious about how to search for things using the Internet? up for a 1-hour one-on-one tutoring session at the Midtown This class is for you! Topics covered include: the basics Activity Center. In partnership with the El Cerrito High School of staying safe on the Internet, how to use Internet search Information Technology Academy, each session is tailored to engines, and an overview of Google Maps. This class is your needs. You can focus on something new, gain a better offered in two four-hour sessions. Prior computer knowledge understanding of a function, or just learn the basics of this is recommended. Call 510-559-7677 or email [email protected] amazing and important technology. Call 510-559-7677 or cerrito.ca.us for more information. email [email protected] for more information. Instructor: Curt Smith Coordinator: Steve Lipson Location: Midtown Activity Center - 10940 San Pablo Ave Location: Midtown Activity Center - 10940 San Pablo Ave DATE DAY TIME FEE ACTIVITY DATE D AY TIME FEE ACTIVITY By Appointment Tu,Th 10am-12pm $10 155302 By Appointment Tu 2-4pm $5 155307 No class: 12/25, 1/1, 2/19, 4/2
Youth A dults How to Use Email City of El Cerrito ONLINE Recreation Department CLASSES
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Enrichment continued NEWS Youth Introduction to Computers Mandarin Class: Beginner Ages 50+ Ages 14+ Class is designed for those with little or no experience using Classes are designed for high school students and adults. You a computer. Topics covered include starting and powering will learn Chinese through books, song, poems, and games, down your computer, parts of the computer, computer and you will develop skills including speaking, listening, terminology, using a mouse and keyboard, working with reading and writing in Chinese. Material fee: $15. disk drives, word processing, and managing data. Call 510- Instructor: Li Zhong 559-7677 or email [email protected] for more Location: Carpentry/Craft Room - 7007 Moeser Lane information. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY Instructor: Richard Stellina 1/8-5/30 Tu,Th 4:30-5:30pm 38x $768 $958 144544-01 Location: Midtown Activity Center - 10940 San Pablo Ave No Class: 2/19, 2/21, 4/2, 4/4 DATE DAY TIME FEE ACTIVITY By Appointment W, F 10am-12pm $30 155301 Memoir Writing A weekly group where the focus is you – your life experiences remembered, written and shared. The group process sets iPad Class the stage, encourages, supports, offers feedback and a Age 50+ warm response. Brief class exercises will tweak your unique Do you have an iPad or are you thinking about buying an “voice.” Good for beginning to advanced writers. iPad? This class will help you decide: If you need one, where Instructor: Margaret Irvin to buy one and which one to buy. You will also learn to use an Location: Midtown Activity Center - 10940 San Pablo Avenue iPad. Learn how to load music, photos and apps, how to use the camera and more. The best part is that you don’t need an DATE DAY TIME RES nRES ACTIVITY iPad to join the class. Call (510) 559-7677 or email mdeleon@ Drop-In Th 9:30am-12pm $5 $6 155505 ci.el-cerrito.ca.us to be placed on interest list. No Class: 12/27 Instructor: Julian Kaye
Location: Midtown Activity Center - 10940 San Pablo Ave Adult s a qu a DATE DAY TIME FEE ACTIVITY Sing-Along By Appointment M 10-12pm $20 155308-04 Age 50+ Join a fun group of people who are passionate about the old No Class: 12/24, 12/31, 1/21, 2/18, 5/27 “Broadway play” songs. Lively and enthusiastic atmosphere invites you to listen and learn the tune. Location: Midtown Activity Center - 10940 San Pablo Ave iPhone Class DATE DAY TIME FEE Age 50+ Drop-In F 11:15am-12pm $2 This class starts at the beginning and will cover how to buy an No class: 12/28 iPhone and how to use an iPhone. It teaches all the aspects of an iPhone including using the built- Spanish Class: Intermediate in camera and storing and sharing Age 50+ photos, using your phone for music, video, emails, apps and Students must know basic Spanish. Come join the fun, enjoy just having fun. The class runs once a week for three weeks. speaking, reading and writing in Spanish. You do not need to have an iPhone to take this class. Call Instructor: Connie Sutton (510) 559-7677 or email [email protected] to be Location: Midtown Activity Center - 10940 San Pablo Ave placed on interest list. DATE DAY TIME RES nRES Instructor: Julian Kaye Drop-In Tu 9-10:30am $3 $4
Location: Midtown Activity Center - 10940 San Pablo Ave tic s No class: 12/25, 1/1 DATE DAY TIME FEE ACTIVITY By Appointment M 10am-12pm $20 155308 No Class: 12/24, 12/31, 1/21, 2/18, 5/27 Share Your Talents Teach a Class Mahjong The City of El Cerrito Recreation Department is We offer ongoing, drop-in groups who enjoy getting together opening a brand-new adult center (ECMAC- El Cerrito to play friendly games of mahjong. Come join the fun! Note: f Midtown Activity Center) and is looking to offer new
Mahjong instruction available on Thursdays. a ciliti es and exciting classes for our adult community to enjoy. Location: Midtown Activity Center - 10940 San Pablo Ave We are searching for instructors for adult and older DATE DAY TIME FEE adult classes in fitness, sports, art, dance and more! Drop-In M,W 12:30-4pm $2 Interested and have experience teaching? Contact Mark Deleon by email [email protected] Drop-In Th 12:30-3:30pm $2 or phone (510) 559-7677*. Drop-In F 12:30-3:30pm $2 *Subject to change. Please call (510) 559-7000 for updated phone number. No Class: 12/24, 12/26, 12/27, 12/28, 1/21, 2/18, 5/27 [email protected] •• (510) 559-7000 25 25
Services Alzheimer’s Respite Program Easy Ride Paratransit Service Ages 50+ (Monday-Friday) Designed for individuals with dementia, including Alzheimer’s Ages 65+ and Disabled Residents 18+ N E W S disease and other memory losses, this program offers close Easy Ride is a transportation service for El Cerrito’s senior supervision with an array of activities designed to keep the and disabled residents that helps them perform daily participant at their highest activity level possible. These activities within the City of El Cerrito. Easy Ride operates activities include exercise, music, art, discussion, games and Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 therapy pet visits. *Lunch is available for participants. Call p.m. and is funded by the City of El Cerrito and Contra Costa (510) 559-7677 or email [email protected]. County Measure J sales tax revenue. ca.us to schedule a visit or to register. What is Easy Ride? Facilitator: Carol Kehoe Easy Ride is a door-to-door transportation service for El Location: Midtown Activity Center - 10940 San Pablo Avenue Cerrito residents, age 65 and older, and for disabled persons DATE DAY TIME RES nRES 18 years and older. Easy Ride provides trips only within the City of El Cerrito. Passengers will share rides with others. 12/4-12/18 Tu 10am-3pm $101* $128* 1/8-1/29 Tu 10am-3pm $101* $128* How Do I Schedule a Ride? Arranging transportation with Easy Ride is fast and simple. 2/5-2/26 Tu 10am-3pm $101* $128* El Cerrito residents may schedule rides up to two weeks in 3/5-3/26 Tu 10am-3pm $101* $128* advance and same day appointments if available. Contact the 4/2-4/30 Tu 10am-3pm $101* $128* Midtown Activity Center at (510) 559-7677 Monday-Thursday 5/7-5/28 Tu 10am-3pm $101* $128* 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. *Lunch is available for participants, additional donation of $3/lunch How Much Does It Cost? suggested. The cost for the Easy Ride service is $2 per one-way ride. Tickets are sold at the Midtown Activity Center in booklets of 10, at a cost of $20 per booklet. We accept cash, checks, or CoCo Café Visa and Master Card credit cards. Senior Nutrition Program How Do I Register? Applications are available for pick-up at the Midtown Activity The CoCo Café Senior Nutrition Program provides nutritional Center, 10940 San Pablo Ave., or online at www.el-cerrito. daily meals for adults age 60+ that meet one-third of the org. Applications must be completed and submitted before Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA). Please call a day scheduling a ride. in advance before noon to make your reservation: (510) 559- No Easy Ride service: 12/24-1/1, 1/21, 2/18, 5/27 7677. A free ride to the CoCo Café lunch is available when using El Cerrito Easy Ride or East Bay Paratransit service. The monthly menu is available at the Midtown Activity Center and online at el-cerrito.org in the 50+ section. Haircut Location: Midtown Activity Center - 10940 San Pablo Avenue Ages 50+ Youth A dults Interested in having your hair cut or set? We have a DATE DAY TIME FEE hairdresser on-site by appointment. Come with hair washed On-going M-F 12pm $3 donation 60+ and ready. Call (510) 559-7677 or email bmartinez-campos@ On-going M-F 12pm $5 under 60 ci.el-cerrito.ca.us for an appointment. Hairdresser: Angie No Program: 12/24-1/2, 1/21, 2/18, 5/27 Location: Midtown Activity Center - 10940 San Pablo Avenue DATE DAY TIME FEE By Appointment W 9:30am-1pm $10 No Appointments: 12/26 Massage Ages 50+ The massage therapist uses various techniques including Swedish, Shiatsu and deep tissue work focusing on injuries, stress management and muscular-skeletal issues. Linda has worked with clients for over 13 years and customizes each session to address each client’s need. A neck, shoulder, back and foot massage done over clothes is designed to enhance general relaxation, improve sleep, increase feeling
aquatics of well-being and reduce muscular tension and associated discomfort. Duration of each massage is 15 minutes. Call (510) 559-7677 or email [email protected]. ca.us to schedule an appointment. Masseuse: Linda Giddings, Certified Massage Therapist Location: Midtown Activity Center - 10940 San Pablo Avenue DATE DAY TIME FEE By Appointment Tu 9:15am-12pm $14 By Appointment Th 10:30am-12:30pm $14
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Services continued Day Trips NEWS Youth Podiatrist Appointment Inquiries & Registration: Ages 50+ Midtown Activity Center – 10940 San Pablo Ave Podiatrist examines and evaluates feet, trims corns, calluses Phone: (510) 559-7677 and toenails. This foot clinic is essential for all who desire Email: [email protected] healthy feet. Call (510) 559-7677 or email bmartinez- [email protected] to schedule an appointment. Location: Midtown Activity Center - 10940 San Pablo Avenue DATE DAY TIME FEE JANUARY By Appointment Friday (1x/month) 8:30am-12:30pm $25 Treasure Island Institute of Fine Dining (Treasure Island) Wednesday, January 24, 2019 Senior Peer Counseling Cost: $35 Ages 55+ Activity 155801-01 Are you 55 or older and facing challenges that are difficult Enjoy a three-course meal and interaction with culinary to cope with alone? Our Senior Peer Counseling program students at the Treasure Island American Job Corps Fine can help. Participants connect with fellow seniors who are Dining Restaurant located on Treasure Island. trained to provide assistance and support with challenges such as depression, fear, loneliness, the loss of a loved Bay Model Visitor Center (Sausalito) one, health changes, or isolation. Senior Peer Counseling is Thursday, January 31, 2019 available in English, Spanish and Chinese. Services are free Cost: $45 and confidential. Call (510) 559-7677 or email bmartinez- Activity 155801-02 [email protected] to schedule an appointment. The Bay Model Visitor Center Peer Counselor: Maria T. in Sausalito is a fully accessible Location: Midtown Activity Center - 10940 San Pablo Avenue education center administered by the U.S. Army Corps of DATE DAY TIME FEE Engineers. It hosts a working Adult s a qu a By Appointment Tu 2pm-4pm FREE hydraulic model of the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento - San Joaquin River Delta System. The model provides scientists, educators and visitors interested in San Francisco Bay and the Bay - Delta a unique opportunity to view the Senior Women’s Support Group complete bay-delta system at a glance. The group will enjoy Ages 50+ a docent tour of the Bay Model Visitor Center followed by a This is an ongoing, low-fee group for older women who are sit-down luncheon in Sausalito. isolated or stressed by life circumstances and could benefit from sharing with other women in a supportive environment. Members listen and share with the aim of creating a group where they can learn from each other and continue to FEBRUARY grow and develop. Call (510) 220-5043 or email bmartinez- [email protected] for further info. Old Spaghetti Factory Restaurant (Concord) Facilitator: Amy Glick, MFT Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Location: Midtown Activity Center - 10940 San Pablo Ave Cost: $35 Activity 155801-03 DATE DAY TIME RES nRES ACTIVITY A luncheon at The Old Spaghetti Factory is an experience. Ongoing Th 1:30-2:45pm $12 each $14 each 155202 Meticulous attention towards the décor makes guests feel No class: 12/27 as though they’re stepping into another world. Restaurant is adorned with antique lighting, intricate stained glass displays and an old-fashioned trolley car that doubles as a dining hall.
Semifreddi’s Bakery Tour (Alameda) tic s Support Group Wednesday, February 27, 2019 for the Visually Impaired Cost: $45 The Lion’s Center for the Visually Impaired cosponsors this Activity 155801-04 monthly support group. These monthly meetings allow In 1984, Semifreddi’s opened the doors to a 450-square-foot individuals to discuss issues affecting their lives. They can bakery in Kensington, Calif., with one sourdough recipe, four gain independent living skills and training in the home; products and a commitment to bake and deliver world-class, mobility orientation is provided for those who seek it. handmade bread daily. Semifreddi’s now utilizes over 25 different recipes and bakes more than 50 different breads and
Location: Midtown Activity Center - 10940 San Pablo Ave f pastries. In a typical week, they bake over 190,000 loaves of
DATE DAY TIME FEE ACTIVITY bread and 40,000 pastries and cookies at their headquarters a ciliti es Drop-In 2nd Tu of the month 1-2:30pm FREE 155203 in Alameda. The group will enjoy a tour at the Semifreddi‘s headquarters, followed by a sit-down luncheon in Alameda.
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Day Trips continued MARCH APRIL
Hilltop 1892 (Novato) Pinole Senior Center Luncheon (Pinole) N E W S Thursday, March 14, 2019 Thursday, April 11, 2019 Cost: $40 Cost: $15 Activity 155801-05 Activity 155801-07 In1892, Daniel Hayden completed the construction of his The Pinole Senior Center lunch program was featured in family home atop a hill with sweeping views of Marin Marketplace Magazine for their delicious home-cooked County’s mountains and the San Francisco Bay. Today the meals made on-site daily. The menu includes an array of historic estate celebrates its heritage with the name Hilltop delicious home-cooked meals that include entree, soup, 1892. The estate, which has a long history as a restaurant, salad, and dessert. coffee shop and café over the years, has been fully restored. It still has a timeless appearance and welcomes guests to De Young Museum - Monet: enjoy the views and a California Country menu. The Late Years (San Francisco) Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Cost: $60 Activity 155801-08 This amazing exhibition features 50 paintings by Claude Monet dating mainly from 1913 to 1926, the final phase of his long career, including 20 works from the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris. During his late years, the well-traveled Monet stayed close to home, inspired by the variety of elements making up his own garden at Giverny, a village located some 45 miles northwest of Paris. The exhibition focuses on the series that Monet invented, and just as important, reinvented, in this setting. Monet’s radical late works redefined the master of Impressionism as a forebear of modernism. The group will explore the exhibit on their own, followed by a luncheon at the Treasure Island Institute of Fine Dining.
California Academy of Science (San Francisco) Wednesday, March 27, 2019 Youth A dults Cost: $65 MAY Activity 155801-06 The Academy is a premier destination of grand design that Il Fiorello Olive Oil Company (Fairfield) brings the latest in scientific research to the public in the Wednesday, May 8, 2019 most engaging, educational, and inspiring ways imaginable. Cost: $75 Home to Steinhart Aquarium, Morrison Planetarium, and Activity155801-09 the Kimball Natural History Museum – as well as world- Il Fiorello is a family-owned company dedicated to growing class research and education departments – the Academy’s and milling the finest quality artisan olive oil. Owners Ann mission is to explore, explain, and sustain life. The group will and Mark Sievers produce oil from their own certified organic have the opportunity to explore the California Academy on groves. Their properties are located in Green Valley and their own. Lunch is not provided. Bring a lunch or purchase Suisun Valley between Fairfield and Napa Valley. During your one at the café on site. two-hour tour you will learn about the history of olive oil, the significance of the term “extra virgin”, and the production of their international award-winning olive oils. The tour will conclude with a guided tasting of their olive oils and balsamic Global Outlook...... Local Focus! vinegar reductions and a catered lunch.
Lavender Bee Farm (Petaluma) Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Cost: $60 CalBRE 01271748 Activity155801-10 aquatics Catherine Krueger, I give back Amid the rolling hills of Sonoma County, the Lavender Bee Your real estate partner in El Cerrito to charities Farm is home to over 5,000 lavender plants and multiple [email protected] with every hives. Enjoy a guided tour that includes walking in the fields, sale. learning about the lavender, honey bees and farm history. www.CatherineKrueger.com Lavender lemonade is served and honey tasting is available. A gift shop is available to purchase locally made lavender and honey products. The group will enjoy a sit-down lunch in 510-813-0970 Petaluma after the tour.
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Extended Trips NEWS Youth
Holland Windmills, Waterways & Tulips River Cruise April 2-12, 2019 (11 Days) Highlights/Experiences: Three-country tour - Germany, Belgium & the Netherlands; Amsterdam City Tour & Canal Cruise, Amsterdam - Full Day of Leisure, Zaanse Schans Visit, Middelburg Walking Tour, Ghent City Tour, Bruges City Tour, Antwerp City Tour, Rotterdam City Tour, Keukenhof Gardens. Includes: Roundtrip airfare – SFO, roundtrip transfers – SFO, 2 nights hotel - Dutch village (Valkenburg), seven-night cruise - outside cabin, 23 meals (9-B, 6-L & 8-D), PWD tour/cruise manager, regional wine with onboard dinners, welcome and farewell dinners, ship staff, baggage handling, international Fall Colors & air taxes/fuel/fees and port charges, hotel and ship transfers. Lighthouses of Great Lakes Rates September 26, 2019 (9 Days) Category E - Haydn Deck $5,095 pp/dbl Highlights/Experiences: Chicago City Tour, 2 Nights in Category D - Haydn Deck $5,295 pp/dbl Chicago, Gerald R. Ford Museum, 2 Nights on Mackinac Category C - Strauss Deck $5,795 pp/dbl Island, Mackinac Island Carriage Tour, Grand Hotel Lunch, Category B - Strauss Deck $5,995 pp/dbl Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Green Bay & Lambeau Field Tour, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Door County, Fish Boil Category A - Mozart Deck $6,195 pp/dbl Dinner, Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, Wisconsin Upper Dells Boat Suite - Mozart Deck $6,695 pp/dbl Cruise. Single Supplements Includes: Roundtrip Airfare – OAK, Roundtrip Transfers – Cat E & D +$1,200 OAK, 13 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 4 Dinners, Deluxe Motorcoach, Professional Tour Director, Baggage Handling, Cat C & B +$1,600
Daily Sightseeing, Admissions per Itinerary, Hotel Transfers. Adult s a qu a Cat A +$2,000 Suite +$2,400 Fee $ 2,995 per person double +$850 single supplement National Parks & Canyons of the Southwest Niagra Falls & Heritage Highlights April 28, 2019 (7 Days) October 15, 2019 (9 Days) Highlights/Experiences: Grand Canyon West, Grand Canyon Highlights/Experiences: Niagara Falls City Tour, Niagara Skywalk, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Falls Boat Tour, Amish Farm & House, Amish Family Style Zion Park Tram Tour, Las Vegas, Nevada, St. George, Utah, Dinner, Gettysburg Military Park, Philadelphia, Independence Valley of Fire State Park, 6 Nights - One Resort Hotel - Hall, Washington DC Tour, Arlington Nat’l Cemetery, Twilight Mesquite, NV. Illumination Tour, Smithsonian Institution, Mount Vernon, Includes: Roun d tr ip A ir f ar e – OAK, Roun d tr ip Tr an s f e r s – OAK, Colonial Williamsburg, Colonial Dinner, 4 - Two Night Stays. Tour Director, 9 Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 2 Dinners, Motorcoach Transportation, Sightseeing per Itinerary, Hotel Includes: Roundtrip Airfare – SFO, Roundtrip Transfers – Transfers, Baggage Handling. SFO, 12 Meals: 8 Breakfasts & 4 Dinners, Professional Tour Director, Sightseeing per Itinerary, Admissions per Itinerary, Fee Baggage Handling, Hotel Transfers, Deluxe Motorcoach. $1,895 per person double +$525 single supplement Fee $ 3,125 per person double +$950 single supplement
Canadian Rockies & tic s Glacier National Park June 19, 2019 (7 Days) Venice & the Italian Lakes Highlights/Experiences: Three nights at One Hotel in Banff, October 29, 2019 (9 Days) Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, Waterton Lakes National Highlights/Experiences: 3 Nights - Venice-Mestre, 4 Nights Park, Glacier National Park, 1930’s Red Jammer Touring Cars, - Lake Como, Verona, Verona Arena, Venice, Venice Gondola Going-to-the-Sun Highway, Kootenay National Park, Banff Ride, St. Marks Basillica, Milan City Tour, Duomo di Milano, Area Tour, Moraine Lake & Valley of Ten Peaks, Lake Louise Lake Como Cruise, Bellagio, Lugano, Switzerland, Monte Bre & Victoria Glacier, Peyto Lake, Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Cable Car. Glacier Ice Explorer. f Includes: Roundtrip Airfare – SFO, Roundtrip Transfers – a ciliti es Includes: Roundtrip Airfare – SFO, Roundtrip Transfers – SFO, International Air Departure Taxes/Fuel Surcharges, 10 SFO, 6 Nights Hotel Accommodations, 9 Meals: 6 Breakfasts Meals: 7 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners, Professional Tour Director, & 3 Dinners, Professional Tour Director, Motorcoach Trans- Motorcoach Transportation, Admissions per Itinerary, portation, Admissions per Itinerary, Comprehensive Sight- Comprehensive Sightseeing, Baggage Handling. seeing, Baggage Handling, Hotel Transfers. Fee Fee $ 3,695 per person double +$750 single supplement $ 3,175 per person double +$925 single supplement [email protected] •• (510) 559-7000 29 29
Aquatics N E W S
Youth Swim Times Lap Swim Water Walking Ages 14+ Ages 14+ Lap Swim is a time for you to work out independently. Water Walking is a time for non-lap swim independent All levels, beginners to experts are welcome. Lanes may aquatic exercise activities in shallow water. be assigned by speed and circle swimming is required. Kickboards and pull buoys are available for use during lap Day Time Time swim. Lap Swim shares space with other programs. Monday 6am-8am 10:30-2pm Tuesday 6am-2pm Day Time Time Time Wednesday 6am-9am 10:30-2pm Monday 6am-8am 9am-2pm 6-7:30pm Thursday 6am-2pm Tuesday 6am-2pm 6-7:30pm Friday 6am-2pm Wednesday 6am-2pm 6-7:30pm Sunday 10am-2pm Thursday 6am-2pm 6-7:30pm Modified Schedule: 1/1-1/2, 1/12-1/13, 1/21, 2/18, 4/21, 5/27 Friday 6am-2pm 6-7pm Saturday 10am-2pm FEE Sunday 8:30am-2pm Drop-In $6 Modified Schedule: 1/1-1/2, 1/12-1/13, 1/21, 2/18, 4/21, 5/27 10-Swim Pass $47 RES/$59 NRES – $38 SR RES/$47 SR NRES Monthly Pass* $88 RES/$110 NRES – $70 SR RES/$88 SR NRES Fee *Valid 30 days Drop-In $6 10-Swim Pass $47 RES/$59 NRES – $38 SR RES/$47 SR NRES Monthly Pass* $88 RES/$110 NRES – $70 SR RES/$88 SR NRES Independent Exercise *Valid 30 days Lanes 0 & 1 • Ages 16+ Independent Exercise is a time for non-lap swim independent aquatic exercise activities. Independent Exercise takes place in one deep lane and shares shallow lane with water walking. Day Time
A dults aquatics Tuesday 9-10am Thursday 9-10am Modified Schedule: 1/1-1/2, 1/12-1/13, 1/21, 2/18, 4/21, 5/27
FEE Drop-In $6 10-Swim Pass $47 RES/$59 NRES – $38 SR RES/$47 SR NRES Monthly Pass* $88 RES/$110 NRES – $70 SR RES/$88 SR NRES *Valid 30 days
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Swim Times continued NEWS Recreation Swim Activity Pool with Water Slide & Splash Park Starts Spring 2019 Ages All Recreation Swim is a non-structured swim time for people of all ages to have fun in the water. Recreation Swim takes place in our Recreation Pool, Splash Park and shares space in the Lap Pool. Basic rules of water safety and behavior will be enforced. Please consult pool rules before participating. Day Time
Friday 4-6pm Youth Adult s Saturday 1-3:30pm Sunday 1-3:30pm Modified schedule: 4/21, 5/27 FEE: VALID APRIL-OCTOBER Child (1-6 years) $3 Youth (7-17 years) $4 Adult (18+ years) $6 Non-Swimmer $3 Child 10-Swim Pass $25 RES/$30 NRES Youth 10-Swim Pass $35 RES/$40 NRES Child 30-Day Pass (valid April-October) $43 RES/$52 NRES Youth 30-Day Pass (valid April-October) $48 RES/$56 NRES Mini-Recreation Swim Shared Space in Recreation Pool & Splash Park ONLY – no water slide or toddler area Starts Spring 2019 Mini-Recreation Swim is designed for families with children 12 years and younger. All children must be accompanied in the water by a swimming
adult. Lifejackets may a qu be checked out at the Splash Park ONLY facility. Pool space is Starts 3/25/19 shared with swim lesson program. Please consult pool rules Ages 6 and younger before participating. Family fun at the Splash Park is a great way to get wet and have Day Time fun playing with water. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a non-lifeguarded program. Also open Monday 4-5:30pm during Tot Splash times (see above). tic s Tuesday 4-6pm Day Time Wednesday 4-6pm Monday 10am-2pm Thursday 4-6pm Tuesday 10am-2pm Sunday 10am-12pm (Toddler area available) Wednesday 10am-2pm Modified schedule: 4/21, 5/27 Thursday 10am-2pm FEE: VALID APRIL-OCTOBER Friday 10am-2pm Child (1-6 years) $3
Saturday 10am-12pm f Youth (7-17 years) $4 Sunday 10am-12pm Adult (18+ years) $6 a ciliti es First Splash Park for the season is 3/18/19 Non-Swimmer $3 Modified schedule: 4/21, 5/27 Child 10-Swim Pass $25 RES/$30 NRES Fee Youth 10-Swim Pass $35 RES/$40 NRES Splash Park Only $3 per person Splash Park 10 Visit Pass (valid April – Oct.) $21 RES/$26 NRES Child 30-Day Pass (valid April-October) $43 RES/$52 NRES Youth 30-Day Pass (valid April-October) $48 RES/$56 NRES Splash Park Only rates valid during Splash Park Only times [email protected] •• (510) 559-7000 31 31
Specialty Instruction Youth Pre-Team Ages 7-13 Youth Pre-Team is a year-round program with a focus on the N E W S transition from our Learn to Swim Program to Swim Team. Swimmers are introduced to the concepts and techniques of competitive swimming. Must meet minimum swimming skills to join the program. Minimum swimming skills include: ability to swim a minimum of 50 yards front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, 25 yards back stroke and 25 yards breast stroke and familiarity with butterfly. Please call (510) 559-7011 or email recreation@ Water Aerobics ci.el-cerrito.ca.us for more information or to arrange a tryout. Ages 16+ Registration for the program will be accepted on an ongoing Water Aerobics is a drop-in, coed exercise class using basis. Please note that the Youth Pre-Team program follows water as resistance, which minimizes stress on joints. Each the WCCUSD calendar. 60-minute class incorporates an aerobic workout set to music GROUP DAY Time with conditioning, strength training and flexibility. Workouts Pre-Team Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 5:40-6:30pm are designed to accommodate all fitness levels. Youth Pre-Team follows WCCUSD calendar. Day Time Time Time There is no practice on school and federal holidays. Youth Monday 9-10am (S) 12-1pm (D) 6:30–7:30pm (D) No practice: 1/1-1/4, 1/21-1/22, 2/18-2/22, 4/1-4/5, 5/27 *Note: Last day for Winter-Spring session is Friday, 5/31/19. Wednesday 9-10am (S) *12-1pm (D) 6:30–7:30pm (D) FEES Friday 9-10am (S) 12-1pm (D) Monthly $59 RES/$71 NRES Saturday 8-9am (S/D) Sunday *10:30-11:30am (D) *select dates only (S)=shallow water, (D)=deep water, (S/D)=shallow and deep water Gators Swim Club Modified Schedule: 1/1-1/2, 1/12-1/13, 1/21, 2/18, 4/21, 5/27 Ages 7-18 FEES The El Cerrito Gators Swim Club is a year-round program. Our mission is Drop-In $10 to provide a well-rounded program 4-Class Pass $30 RES/$36 NRES – $25 SR RES/$28 SR NRES that emphasizes individual fitness, 10-Class Pass $68 RES/$85 NRES – $55 SR RES/$68 SR NRES teamwork and fun. The Gators Swim 15-Class Pass $92 RES/$115 NRES – $74 SR RES/$92 SR NRES Club is broken down into three levels: Stroke Development, Junior Group and Senior Group. Swimmers are evaluated by coaches and placed El Cerrito Aquatic Masters according to skill level. Gators ECAM • Ages 19+ The ECAM program is designed for adults interested in swimmers have opportunities to swimming competitively or just getting in shape. Coached compete in swim meets throughout workouts focus on endurance, technique and overall fitness. the year. Participation in swim Swimmers participating in the ECAM program must register meets is encouraged but is not required. Parent participation with United States Masters Swimming (USMS) at www. is required of all swimmers participating in swim meets. All usms.org. club members are required to register with USA Swimming. Please call (510) 559-7008 or email [email protected]. Day Time Time ca.us for more information or to arrange a tryout. Registration Monday 6-7am 7-8am for the program will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Tuesday 6-7am 7-8am GROUP Day Time Wednesday 6-7am 7-8am Stroke Development Monday - Friday 3:45-4:45pm Thursday 6-7am 7-8am Junior* Monday/Wednesday/Friday 4-5:15pm Friday 6-7am 7-8am Tuesday/Thusrday 4:15-5:30pm Saturday 8-9:30am A dults aquatics Senior* Monday - Friday 4-5:30pm Sunday 8:30-10am *Dryland on Monday & Wednesday (Senior Group) & Modified Schedule: 1/1-1/2, 1/12-1/13, 1/21, 2/18, 4/21, 5/27 Dryland on Tuesday & Thursday (Junior Group)
Gators Swim Club follows WCCUSD calendar. Fee There is no practice on school and federal holidays. Drop-In $10 No practice: 1/1-1/4, 1/21-1/22, 2/18-2/22, 4/1-4/5, 5/27 10-Workout Pass $90 RES/$100 NRES *Note: Last day for Winter-Spring session is Friday, 5/31/19. $72 SR RES/$80 SR NRES FEE (MONTHLY) Monthly Pass (valid 30 days) $74 RES/$87 NRES Stroke Development $85 RES/$100 NRES $59 SR RES/$70 SR NRES Junior Group $105 RES/$115 NRES 90-Day Pass (valid 90 days) $198 RES/$237 NRES Senior Group $110 RES/$123 NRES $158 SR RES/$186 SR NRES Sibling discount (each additional) 20%
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Specialty Instruction continued NEWS Junior Lifeguard Training High School Swim Team Spring Break Camp Preseason Coached Workout Ages 11-14 Grades 9-12 Junior Lifeguard Spring Break Camp is an accelerated camp Swimmers that take advantage of off-season practices are designed to prepare future lifeguards (ages 13-14) to meet better prepared to succeed in the spring. The El Cerrito the prerequisites of the American Red Cross Lifeguard Swim Center offers high school swimmers an outstanding Training course. Participants who attend all class sessions opportunity to prepare for the upcoming high school and successfully complete all written and practical skill swim season. Swimmers are instructed in each of the four assessments may apply to volunteer at the El Cerrito Swim competitive strokes and their associated skills (starts, Center during the Summer Season. Certifications include: turns and finishes). Workouts are designed for high school Basic Water Rescue, First Aid and Adult CPR. swimmers interested in improving technical swimming
Prerequisites: Must be comfortable in deep water, able to abilities, building an aerobic base and improving strength to Youth Adult s swim 200 yards nonstop coordinated freestyle and breast get ready for the 2019 High School Swim Season. stroke and tread water for two minutes. Location: Lap Pool - 7007 Moeser Lane Location: Swim Center - 7007 Moeser Lane DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY DATE DAY TIME RES nRES ACTIVITY 1/8-1/31 Tu,Th 6:30-7:30pm 8x $88 $112 343203-02 4/1-4/4 M-Th 8am-12pm $150 $190 133506-01 Lifeguard Training Ages 15+ Pre-requisites for participants: Must be 15 years old by last class date. Must swim 300 yards nonstop demonstrating front crawl and breast stroke. Must tread water using legs only for 2 minutes. Must swim 20 yards, retrieve 10-lb. brick from 7-foot depth, swim back to start with brick in hands, place brick on deck and climb out of pool without using stairs / ladder in under 1 minute 40 seconds. The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course will be taught in a blended learning format including a combination of in-person and online training. The online portion must be completed prior to the first in-class session date. You will receive a link to the online portion of the class approximately one week prior to the first class session. Please call (510) 559-7011 or email [email protected] if you have not received the link. Location: Lap Pool Lane 8 - 7007 Moeser Lane DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY 3/14-3/23 Th-F & 5-8:30pm 6x $160 $192 143504-03 Sat 9am-4:00pm
4/1-4/5 M-F 11am-5pm 5x $160 $192 143504-04 a qu 5/29-6/1 W-F & 4-9pm 4x $160 $192 143504-06 Sat 9am-4:30pm RECERT ONLY CLASS RECERT ONLY CLASS - Participants must have a valid (non- expired) Lifeguarding certification to participate. tic s Location: Lap Pool Lane 8 - 7007 Moeser Lane DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY 2/23-2/24 Sat, Sun 9am-4:30pm 2x $100 $150 143504-01 4/20-4/21 Sat, Sun 9am-4:30pm 2x $100 $150 143504-05
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Youth Swim Lessons
Policies Youth Swim Lesson Parents
N E W S We politely ask all parents to observe lessons from the bleacher area. Swimming lessons are not a time for parents to drop children off unattended. • No make-up lessons or credits for missed classes. • Pre-registration for all classes is required. • Once the swim lesson has begun, staff will not be able to add additional students to the class. • We reserve the right to hold lessons in either pool. • Swimming is for participants during their lesson/class only. Participants must exit the facility when class ends. Preschool Swimming Ages 2.5-4 Parent & Tot Preschool swim lessons are an introduction to swim lessons. Water Safety Class The lessons focus on building comfort and enjoyment in the Youth Ages 6 months – 3 years water using songs, games and play. Classes are taught in Parent & Tot Water Safety class is an orientation to the the shallow section, in small groups without the parent. All aquatic environment designed with both the child and children ages 3 and under are required to wear swim diapers parent in mind. Songs, water safety, entering and exiting the while in the pool. water, cueing and holding techniques are some of the topics Location: Recreation Pool - 7007 Moeser Lane covered in this class. Infants and toddlers are accompanied DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY in the water by their parent/guardian. 2/25-3/25 M 4-4:25pm 5x $50 $65 123102-01 Location: Recreation Pool - 7007 Moeser Lane 2/26-3/26 Tu 4-4:25pm 5x $50 $65 123102-02 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY 2/27-3/27 W 4-4:25pm 5x $50 $65 123102-03 4/8-5/20 M 5:30-6pm 7x $70 $91 123101-01 3/2-3/30 Sat 10-10:25am 5x $50 $65 123102-04 4/13-5/18 Sat 10:30-11am 6x $60 $78 123101-02 3/2-3/30 Sat 10:30-10:55am 5x $50 $65 123102-05 4/13-5/18 Sat 11-11:30am 6x $60 $78 123101-03 3/2-3/30 Sat 11-11:25am 5x $50 $65 123102-06 4/8-5/20 M 4-4:25pm 7x $70 $91 123102-07 4/8-5/20 M 5:30-5:55pm 7x $70 $91 123102-08 4/9-5/21 Tu 4-4:25pm 7x $70 $91 123102-09 4/9-5/21 Tu 5:30-5:55pm 7x $70 $91 123102-10 4/10-5/22 W 4-4:25pm 7x $70 $91 123102-11 4/10-5/22 W 5:30-5:55pm 7x $70 $91 123102-12 4/11-5/23 Th 4-4:25pm 7x $70 $91 123102-13 4/11-5/23 Th 5:30-5:55pm 7x $70 $91 123102-14 4/13-5/18 Sat 9:30-9:55am 6x $60 $78 123102-15 4/13-5/18 Sat 10-10:25am 6x $60 $78 123102-16 4/13-5/18 Sat 10:30-10:55am 6x $60 $78 123102-17 4/13-5/18 Sat 11-11:30am 6x $60 $78 123102-18 4/13-5/18 Sat 11:30-11:55am 6x $60 $78 123102-19
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Youth Swim Lessons cont. NEWS Level 1 Swimming Lessons Ages 4-9 Prerequisite: Participants must be 4 years old by the first day of the session. Level 1 is a water adjustment class with a focus on basic swimming skills. Location: Recreation Pool - 7007 Moeser Lane DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY 2/25-3/25 M 4:30-4:55pm 5x $50 $65 123103-01 2/26-3/26 Tu 4:30-4:55pm 5x $50 $65 123103-02 2/27-3/27 W 4:30-4:55pm 5x $50 $65 123103-03 Youth Adult s 3/2-3/30 Sat 10-10:25am 5x $50 $65 123103-04 3/2-3/30 Sat 10:30-10:55am 5x $50 $65 123103-05 3/2-3/30 Sat 11-11:25am 5x $50 $65 123103-06 3/2-3/30 Sat 11:30-11:55am 5x $50 $65 123103-07 4/8-5/20 M 4:30-4:55pm 7x $70 $91 123103-08 4/8-5/20 M 5-5:25pm 7x $70 $91 123103-09 4/9-5/21 Tu 4:30-4:55pm 7x $70 $91 123103-10 4/9-5/21 Tu 5-5:25pm 7x $70 $91 123103-11 4/10-5/22 W 4:30-4:55pm 7x $70 $91 123103-12 4/10-5/22 W 5-5:25pm 7x $70 $91 123103-13 4/11-5/23 Th 4:30-4:55pm 7x $70 $91 123103-14 4/11-5/23 Th 5-5:25pm 7x $70 $91 123103-15 4/13-5/18 Sat 9:30-9:55am 6x $60 $78 123103-16 4/13-5/18 Sat 10-10:25am 6x $60 $78 123103-17 4/13-5/18 Sat 10:30-10:55am 6x $60 $78 123103-18 4/13-5/18 Sat 11-11:25am 6x $60 $78 123103-19 4/13-5/18 Sat 11:30-11:55am 6x $60 $78 123103-20 Level 3 Swimming Lessons Ages 5-11 Prerequisite: Participants must be able to jump into chest deep water, move into a front float for 5 seconds, roll to a back Level 2 Swimming Lessons float for 5 seconds and recover. They must be able to push off Ages 4-10 the side and swim on front using combined arm stroke and Prerequisite: Participants must be able to enter and exit the flutter kick for 10 yards; push off the side and swim back float water and travel at least 3 yards independently. They must with kick and fin for 10 yards. be able to bob 3 times (fully submerging), float on front with Location: Recreation Pool - 7007 Moeser Lane face in water for 10 seconds, recover and float unsupported
DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY a qu on back 5 seconds and recover. Location: Recreation Pool - 7007 Moeser Lane 2/25-3/25 M 5-5:25pm 5x $50 $65 123105-01 2/26-3/26 Tu 5-5:25pm 5x $50 $65 123105-02 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY 2/27-3/27 W 5-5:25pm 5x $50 $65 123105-03 2/25-3/25 M 5-5:25pm 5x $50 $65 123104-01 3/2-3/30 Sat 10:30-10:55am 5x $50 $65 123105-04 2/26-3/26 Tu 5-5:25pm 5x $50 $65 123104-02 4/8-5/20 M 5-5:25pm 7x $70 $91 123105-05 2/27-3/27 W 5-5:25pm 5x $50 $65 123104-03 4/9-5/21 Tu 5-5:25pm 7x $70 $91 123105-06 tic s 3/2-3/30 Sat 10-10:25am 5x $50 $65 123104-04 4/10-5/22 W 5-5:25pm 7x $70 $91 123105-07 3/2-3/30 Sat 10:30-10:55am 5x $50 $65 123104-05 4/11-5/23 Th 5-5:25pm 7x $70 $91 123105-08 3/2-3/30 Sat 11-11:25am 5x $50 $65 123104-06 4/13-5/18 Sat 10:30-10:55am 6x $60 $78 123105-09 4/8-5/20 M 4:30-4:55pm 7x $70 $91 123104-07 4/8-5/20 M 5-5:25pm 7x $70 $91 123104-08 4/9-5/21 Tu 4:30-4:55pm 7x $70 $91 123104-09 Level 4 Swimming Lessons 4/9-5/21 Tu 5-5:25pm 7x $70 $91 123104-10 Ages 6-13 f 4/10-5/22 W 4:30-4:55pm 7x $70 $91 123104-11 Prerequisite: Participants must be able to jump into deep water and swim front crawl for 25 yards with face in water a ciliti es 4/10-5/22 W 5-5:25pm 7x $70 $91 123104-12 and rhythmic breathing, maintain position by treading water 4/11-5/23 Th 4:30-4:55pm 7x $70 $91 123104-13 for 30 seconds and swim backstroke for 20 yards. 4/11-5/23 Th 5-5:25pm 7x $70 $91 123104-14 Location: Lap Pool - 7007 Moeser Lane 4/13-5/18 Sat 10-10:25am 6x $60 $78 123104-15 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY 4/13-5/18 Sat 10:30-10:55am 6x $60 $78 123104-16 3/2-3/30 Sat 10:30-10:55am 5x $50 $65 123106-01 4/13-5/18 Sat 11-11:25am 6x $60 $78 123104-17 4/13-5/18 Sat 10:30-10:55am 6x $60 $78 123106-02 [email protected] •• (510) 559-7000 35 35
Youth Swim Lessons cont. Teen/Adult Lessons Private Swim Lessons Beginning Swim Lessons Ages 3.5-13 Ages 12+ 30-minute lesson of one-on-one instruction to meet the This beginning swimming class is designed for teens/adults N E W S personal needs of students of all abilities. with little or no experience in the water. Participants will Instructor: Staff-TBA learn water adjustment skills, floating on the front and back, Location: Lap Pool Lane 1 - 7007 Moeser Lane front crawl with side breathing, and back crawl. Participants will also become familiar with deep water and basic water DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY safety skills. 2/25-3/25 M 4-4:30pm 5x $140 $165 123108-01 Location: 3 Swim Center - 7007 Moeser Lane 2/25-3/25 M 4:30-5pm 5x $140 $165 123108-02 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY 2/25-3/25 M 5:30-6pm 5x $140 $165 123108-03 2/25-3/25 M 6:30-7:30pm 5x $55 $70 143201-01 2/26-3/26 Tu 4-4:30pm 5x $140 $165 123108-04 2/28-3/28 Th 6:30-7:30pm 5x $55 $70 143201-02 2/26-3/26 Tu 4:30-5pm 5x $140 $165 123108-05 3/2-3/30 Sat 8:30-9:30am 5x $55 $70 143201-03 2/26-3/26 Tu 5:30-6pm 5x $140 $165 123108-06 4/8-5/20 M 6:30-7:30pm 7x $77 $98 143201-04 2/27-3/27 W 4-4:30pm 5x $140 $165 123108-07 4/11-5/23 Th 6:30-7:30pm 7x $77 $98 143201-05 2/27-3/27 W 4:30-5pm 5x $140 $165 123108-08 4/13-5/18 Sat 8:30-9:30am 6x $66 $84 143201-06 2/27-3/27 W 5:30-6pm 5x $140 $165 123108-09 3/2-3/30 Sat 9-9:30am 5x $140 $165 123108-10 Youth 3/2-3/30 Sat 9:30-10am 5x $140 $165 123108-11 Intermediate Swim Lessons 3/2-3/30 Sat 11:30am-12pm 5x $140 $165 123108-12 Ages 12+ 3/2-3/30 Sat 12-12:30pm 5x $140 $165 123108-13 Intermediate swim lessons are designed for teens and 4/8-4/22 M 4-4:30pm 3x $84 $99 123108-14 adults who can swim a minimum of 25 yards of freestyle 4/8-4/22 M 4:30-5pm 3x $84 $99 123108-15 and backstroke. Students work on developing endurance 4/8-4/22 M 5:30-6pm 3x $84 $99 123108-16 and further refining the skills and strokes taught in the teen/ adult beginning swim lessons. Elementary backstroke, 4/9-4/23 Tu 4-4:30pm 3x $84 $99 123108-17 breaststroke, sidestroke, butterfly, diving, treading water and 4/9-4/23 Tu 4:30-5pm 3x $84 $99 123108-18 other deep-water skills are introduced. 4/9-4/23 Tu 5:30-6pm 3x $84 $99 123108-19 Location: Lap Pool - 7007 Moeser Lane 4/10-4/24 W 4-4:30pm 3x $84 $99 123108-20 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY 4/10-4/24 W 4:30-5pm 3x $84 $99 123108-21 1/16-2/13 W 6:30-7:30pm 5x $55 $70 443202-01 4/10-4/24 W 5:30-6pm 3x $84 $99 123108-22 1/19-2/9 Sat 9:30-10:30am 4x $44 $56 443202-02 4/11-4/25 Th 4-4:30pm 3x $84 $99 123108-23 2/25-3/25 M 6:30-7:30pm 5x $55 $70 143202-01 4/11-4/25 Th 4:30-5pm 3x $84 $99 123108-24 2/27-3/27 W 6:30-7:30pm 5x $55 $70 143202-02 4/11-4/25 Th 5:30-6pm 3x $84 $99 123108-25 3/2-3/30 Sat 9:30-10:30am 5x $55 $70 143202-03 4/13-4/27 Sat 9-9:30am 3x $84 $99 123108-26 4/8-5/20 M 6:30-7:30pm 7x $77 $98 143202-04 4/13-4/27 Sat 9:30-10am 3x $84 $99 123108-27 4/10-5/22 W 6:30-7:30pm 7x $77 $98 143202-05 4/13-4/27 Sat 11:30am-12pm 3x $84 $99 123108-28 4/13-5/18 Sat 9:30-10:30am 6x $66 $84 143202-06 4/13-4/27 Sat 12-12:30pm 3x $84 $99 123108-29 4/29-5/20 M 4-4:30pm 4x $112 $132 123108-30 4/29-5/20 M 4:30-5pm 4x $112 $132 123108-31 4/29-5/20 M 5:30-6pm 4x $112 $132 123108-32 4/30-5/21 Tu 4-4:30pm 4x $112 $132 123108-33 4/30-5/21 Tu 4:30-5pm 4x $112 $132 123108-34 4/30-5/21 Tu 5:30-6pm 4x $112 $132 123108-35 5/1-5/22 W 4-4:30pm 4x $112 $132 123108-36 5/1-5/22 W 4:30-5pm 4x $112 $132 123108-37 5/1-5/22 W 5:30-6pm 4x $112 $132 123108-38 5/2-5/23 Th 4-4:30pm 4x $112 $132 123108-39 A dults aquatics 5/2-5/23 Th 4:30-5pm 4x $112 $132 123108-40 5/2-5/23 Th 5:30-6pm 4x $112 $132 123108-41
5/4-5/18 Sat 9-9:30am 3x $84 $99 123108-42 5/4-5/18 Sat 9:30-10am 3x $84 $99 123108-43 5/4-5/18 Sat 11:30am-12pm 3x $84 $99 123108-44 5/4-5/18 Sat 12-12:30pm 3x $84 $99 123108-45
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Teen/Adult Lessons cont. Rental Information NEWS Private Swim Lessons Recreation Pool Rental Ages 12+ Rental times include two hours of pool time and a half hour 30-minute lesson of one-on-one instruction to meet the of clean-up time. Please note that pool rules will be enforced personal needs of students of all abilities. during rentals. Recreation Pool rentals may bring in their Location: Lap Pool - 7007 Moeser Lane own food; no alcoholic beverages, sharp objects or glass permitted. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RES NRES ACTIVITY 1/19-1/26 Sat 10:30-11am 2x $56 $66 443204-01 Date DAY TIME 2/2-2/9 Sat 10:30-11am 2x $56 $66 443204-02 3/1-6/1 Saturday & Sunday 4-6:30pm 3/2-3/9 Sat 12-12:30pm 2x $56 $66 143204-01 FEE 3/4-3/11 M 6-6:30pm 2x $56 $66 143204-02
Deposit $100 Youth Adult s 3/16-3/30 Sat 12-12:30pm 3x $84 $99 143204-03 Refundable unless event has issues and/or event is cancelled by applicant 3/18-3/25 M 6-6:30pm 2x $56 $66 143204-04 NUMBER OF PEOPLE RES NRES 3/21-3/28 Th 6-6:30pm 2x $56 $66 143204-05 1-50 people $397 $497 4/8-4/15 M 6-6:30pm 2x $56 $66 143204-06 51-100 people $427 $525 4/11-4/18 Th 6-6:30pm 2x $56 $66 143204-07 Rental fees due at time of booking. 4/13-4/27 Sat 12-12:30pm 3x $84 $99 143204-08 4/22-4/29 M 6-6:30pm 2x $56 $66 143204-09 4/25-5/2 Th 6-6:30pm 2x $56 $66 143204-10 Splash Park Rental 5/4-5/18 Sat 12-12:30pm 3x $84 $99 143204-11 Rental includes two hours of Splash Park time (including use of spray ground, covered picnic tables, grass lawn and a 5/6-5/20 M 6-6:30pm 3x $84 $99 143204-12 barbeque area) and a half hour of clean-up time. Splash Park 5/9-5/23 Th 6-6:30pm 3x $84 $99 143204-13 rentals may bring in their own food; no alcoholic beverages, sharp objects or glass permitted. Date DAY TIME 3/1-6/1 Saturday & Sunday 4-6:30pm
FEE Deposit $100 Refundable unless event has issues and/or event is cancelled by applicant NUMBER OF PEOPLE RES nRES 1-50 people $347 $435 51-100 people $375 $462 Rental fees due at time of booking. Picnic Area Rental
Two designated picnic areas are available for rent during our a qu public Recreation Swims on Fridays (4-6pm) or Saturdays and Sundays (1-3:30pm). Rental fees include use of designated picnic area and entrance fees for a specified number of people as indicated below. AREA #1
SPLASH PARK AREA PICNIC TABLES consist of three covered tic s picnic tables and barbeque pit in the Splash Park. This area accommodates a maximum of 20 people. NUMBER OF PEOPLE RES NRES Up to 20 people $128 $144 Rental fees due at time of booking. There are no refunds for cancellation. Please note that pool rules will be enforced.
AREA #2 f
LAWN AREA PICNIC TABLES consist of two covered picnic a ciliti es tables located on the grass area near the lap pool. This area accommodates a maximum of 15 people. NUMBER OF PEOPLE RES NRES Up to 15 people $114 $130 Rental fees due at time of booking. There are no refunds for cancellation. Please note that pool rules will be enforced. [email protected] •• (510) 559-7000 37 37
facilities N E W S
Youth Facilities El Cerrito Community Center Clubhouses reserve 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito Nestled in our City’s parks, clubhouses are online The contemporary look and feel of the Hall and Skylight ideal locations for smaller events. Available Room provide the ideal spot for your wedding reception, Saturdays and Sundays. Book online at www.el-cerrito. family celebrations and luncheons at the same time org/onlinereg or complete the Clubhouse Reservation providing a perfect location for corporate trainings, Application. fundraisers and more! The Hall and Skylight Room, which Clubhouse Name & Location Capacity have hardwood floors and a cathedral style ceiling, can together accommodate 250 people. Available Fridays, Arlington Clubhouse: 1120 Arlington Avenue 50 people Saturdays and Sundays. Rentals include: Canyon Trail Clubhouse: 6757 Gatto Avenue 50 people • Use of a full kitchen including fridge, freezer, oven, sink Castro Clubhouse: 1420 Norvell Avenue 35 people and ice machine • Tables (5ft. round, 6ft. rectangular and/or 8ft. rectangular) Clubhouse Fees RES nRES and 250 chairs Three-hour minimum rental time required $80/hr $98/hr • Table and chair set up and break down Deposit (credit card only, refundable) $305 $305 • Use of the fenced in, outdoor courtyard Alcohol Permit $43 $43 • One Facility Attendant onsite to provide assistance during event Decoration/Rehearsal/Clean-up* $42 $ 42 1 hr maximum day of event Rental Fees RES NRES Transfer/Reschedule Fee (per date) $45 $45 A five-hour minimum rental time required $200/hr $250/hr Non-Profit Discount 25% off hourly rate Deposit credit card only, refundable $624 $624 Decoration/Rehearsal Time/Clean-Up $100/hr $100/hr 2 hrs maximum day of event Optional Clean-Up Service $150/2hrs $150/2hrs 2 hrs of 1 custodian after rental Alcohol Permit $191 $191 Transfer/Reschedule Fee (per date) $45 $45 Non-Profit Discount 25% off hourly rate aquatics a dults
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Facilities continued NEWS
Picnic Rentals reserve Picnic areas are available daily for reservation online from dawn until dusk. Picnic sites are located at Arlington, Canyon Trail, Castro, Cerrito Vista, Harding and Tassajara parks. All sites have picnic tables. Sites also include the use of a barbeque pit with the exception of Canyon Trail, Castro and Arlington picnic areas #2 and #3. Book online at www.el-cerrito.org/onlinereg or complete a Picnic Reservation Application at www.el-cerrito.org/facilityrental. RES NRES
Cerrito Vista Group Picnic Area $146/day $182/day Youth Cerrito Vista Volleyball Net & Ball Deposit $83/day $83/day Picnic Area w/ Barbecue $78/day $98/day Picnic Area w/o Barbecue $66/day $82/day Arlington Areas #4 & 5 (2 sites) $146/day $182/day Arlington Areas #4, 5 & 6 (3 sites) $198/day $247/day Transfer Fee $19 $19 Restroom Key Deposit $18 $18 Non-Profit Discount 25% off daily rate There are no refunds for picnic cancellations. El Cerrito Tennis Club (ECTC) Tennis Courts reserve Got Tennis? Want More? Tennis court reservations are issued by the City ECTC may be what you’re looking for online Adult s a qu a of El Cerrito Recreation Department by going – an independent tennis club with over 150 members, online to www.el-cerrito.org/onlinereg or at the El Cerrito operated in close association with the City of El Cerrito Community Center. At the time of booking, a reservation and using public courts. Membership is not limited to El receipt will be issued. Please bring reservation receipt with Cerrito residents and costs $45 per calendar year (2018). you as proof of priority use of the courts. Proceeds from this We welcome players of all skill levels and offer both competitive and fun recreational activities, including: program help to resurface and maintain the courts. Recreational year-round drop-in play. RES nRES *INSTRUCTORS Thursday evenings (6:30–8:30 pm) and weekend Court Reservation Fee $9/hr $11/hr $15/hr morning “Arlington Hackers” (9–11 am) doubles play. Cancellation Fee $2/hr $2/hr $2/hr Competitive team play. *Instructors must obtain a City of El Cerrito business license, Numerous seasonal US Tennis Association–NorCal Tennis Instructor Permit, and be a USTA or USPTR teaching (USTA) teams for men, women and mixed of various professional. Additionally, Tennis Instructors must reserve tennis courts if charging students for private/group lessons. levels and age groups. Also, three Bay Area Ladies League (BALL) teams that play on week days. RES NRES Instructor Permit Cost $25 $25 ECTC club events. Annual mixed doubles tournament (fall), Round Robin picnic (summer) and New Year’s Day Red-Eye Drop-in. Member benefits. Ready to make a Reservation? In addition to participation in the foregoing activities, ECTC maintains an active website with upcoming event Reserve Online information, a membership directory, team information, tic s Clubhouse, Picnic Area and Tennis Courts only: court location map, and a “wanna play?” page to find www.el-cerrito.org/OnlineReg playing buddies. An emailed newsletter follows each bi- By Fax monthly Board meeting and eBlasts are sent with more (510) 528-9413 current information as needed. In Person Our role in the Tennis Community. 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530 ECTC functions as the advocate for tennis, the monitor of court conditions and needed improvements, liaison To obtain a Facility Application please visit: with City staff, and provides revenue to the City through f www.el-cerrito.org/FacilityRental court reservations and monetary contributions for court a ciliti es To rent the Pool please see page 37 and visit enhancements. www.el-cerrito.org/SwimCenter Join Now. Reservations for the El Cerrito Community Center We welcome tennis players to check out ECTC on our must be completed in person. Rental Application website www.ectennis.org. You can join on-line with and deposit are required to secure a date. PayPal or a check, and there is contact information if you have any questions or comments. [email protected] •• (510) 559-7000 39 39
Parks & Facilities Map N E W S Youth aquatics a dults
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Facilities Index NEWS
Arlington Park and Clubhouse 1120 Arlington Blvd. Tennis courts, picnic sites, barbeque, school-age and toddler playground equipment, pond, basketball court and large grass areas. Clubhouse and picnic tables are available for rentals.
Baxter Creek Gateway Park Key Blvd. and Conlon Avenue Beginning of Ohlone Greenway in El Cerrito. Sitting areas, creek viewing and native plants garden. Youth Bruce King Memorial Dog Park 1600 Lexington Avenue Adjacent to the Ohlone Greenway between Potrero Avenue Harding Park and Clubhouse and Blake Street. The dog park includes two enclosed areas 7115 “C” Street (one for large and one for small dogs) agility features, water Play equipment, field, adjacent to Harding School blacktop source, clean-up supplies and waste receptacles. Benches area, tennis courts and barbeque located on patio. Clubhouse are available for human companions. Room B and picnic tables are available for rentals. Canyon Trail Park Hillside Natural Area 6757 Gatto Avenue This natural area can be accessed from the East end Tennis courts, picnic tables, playground equipment, large of Schmidt Lane, Madera Circle North end of Potrero grass area, playfield and trail. Creek and small pond located Avenue and through King Court. at the entrance on Conlon Avenue. Dogs under their owner’s control are allowed. Visit the
Memorial Grove and note the natural vegetation of the area. Adult s a qu a Castro Park and Clubhouse 1420 Norvell Street Huber Park Large playground with school-age and toddler play equip 7711 Terrace Drive ment, picnic tables, field, adjacent to Korematsu Middle Lower cement area with basketball court and kickball area, School blacktop (basketball courts), tennis courts, pickleball trails, play equipment, large cement slide and picnic areas. courts and grassy area. Clubhouse Room B and picnic tables Newly renovated! are available for rentals. Ohlone Greenway Centennial Park 1 block East of Kearney Street, the BART Linear Park On Ohlone Greenway between Stockton & Eureka Avenue runs 2.5 miles - the length of El Cerrito. Renamed in 2017 in honor of El Cerrito’s 100th Anniversary. Ideal for walking, jogging or bicycling. At the corner of Manila Newly renovated! New pathways, small and large child and Kearney is Richard Itaya mini-park with play equipment play areas and equipment, natural play features, benches for younger school-age children. and overlook plaza. Home of the El Cerrito Demonstration Community Garden. Poinsett Park 5611 Poinsett Avenue Central Park Basketball, kickball area, play equipment and picnic area. 5701 Central Avenue Playgrounds with school-age and toddler play equipment, Tassajara Park & Pottery Studio walkways and a play field. 2575 Tassajara Avenue tic s Playground equipment, field, basketball court, picnic tables, Cerrito Vista Park barbeque and tennis courts. 950 Pomona Avenue Large, well equipped playground area, field and track. Tennis courts, barbeque and picnic area are adjacent to the park. Available to rent are six picnic tables, two barbeque pits and volleyball net upon request. Bounce houses permitted at this picnic site only (reservation and insurance required). f
Creekside Park a ciliti es End of Santa Clara Avenue Consists of a new walking path as part of the Bay Trail, creek, grass area and playground. Fairmont Clubhouse and Play Field 715 Lexington Avenue Playground on Fairmont School campus and playfield. [email protected] •• (510) 559-7000 41 41
Registration Information
Register In Person Register By Email or Fax
• Walk-in registration is accepted [email protected] at the Community Center office or (510) 528-9413 during business hours: Email or fax a completed Registration Mon, Wed and alternate Fri: 8am-5pm Form or Rental Application, along with Tue and Thu: 8am-6pm credit card authorization. Credit card must be on file. • 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito If using a new card please call (510) 559-7000 to make • Please see page 2 for a list of Department-wide payment. Visa, MasterCard and American Express holidays and the alternate Fridays the Community accepted. Center is closed. • ECMAC also accepts registration for adult programs/ services. See page 2 for locaction and hours.
Register By Mail
El Cerrito Recreation Department, Register Online 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530. Send a completed Registration Form or You can register online for your favorite Rental Application, along with credit card classes and activities anytime, day or authorization (credit card must be on file) or by check night, from a computer. Picnic areas, (payable to City of El Cerrito). A $25 fee will be charged clubhouses, and Swim Center rental on all returned checks. Please do not send cash. Your reservations are also available for online registration. check will be returned if the activity for which you are There is no additional charge for online registration. registering is full. However, you will be placed on a Returning Participants waiting list for that activity. If you registered for a class, program, pass or rental you have a temporary username and password. The first time you log-in, enter your email address for the username and your zip code for the password. For your security, you will be prompted to change your user information. If you do not have a receipt and do not know your username and password, please contact us at (510) 559-7000 or [email protected].
ation Fo r m Regist r ation New Participants To enroll in programs and pay online, register for an online account by creating a username and password. Regsiter online today! www.el-cerrito.org/onlinereg
Fees and Material Fees Waitlists Most fees listed are Resident and Non-Resident rates. Fees If you or your child has been placed on a are subject to change. Material Fees are paid directly to waitlist for a class or program and a space the instructor on the first day of class. If a class does not becomes available, we will contact you by indicate a Material Fee, a supply list may be discussed at phone or email. the first meeting.
42 42 Winter/SpringSummer 20192018 •• www.el-cerrito.org/recreation Registration Form All registrants must reside in the same household. Use one line for each person and class. Section 1: Participant Complete Section 2 if you are a new customer or have any updates to your account. First & Last Name DOB (mm/dd/yy) Class title Day Time Activity # Example: Daniel Smith 09/12/06 Karate Tu,Th 4:50-6:15pm 422522-02
Section 2: Customer Info New Customer Updates to Current Account Primary/Adult Last Name (required) First Name (required) Birth Date (mm/dd/yy) Regist r ation Fo r m
Street Address
City Zip Cell Phone
Email Home Phone Cell Provider (Example: AT&T or Sprint): for emergency & class cancellations texts only Work Phone Emergency Contact Emergency (Allowed to pick-up child) Contact Phone
Photo Release: I acknowledge that the City of El Cer- Policies rito takes photographs and videotapes of its activities Cancellation/Transfer/Schedule Change Policy: Patron requested cancellations, and events for publicity purposes and authorize the transfers and schedule changes will be approved only if initiated no later than 10 use of my image or my child’s image by the City for business days prior to the first day of class. All cancellations/transfers/schedule such purposes. I understand I will not be compensated changes will be charged a processing fee of $19 per class. You may process a for use of photos or videos. cancellation online at https://web2.vermontsystems.com/elcerrito.html under “My Nut Allergy Policy: There are children in our program Account.” Refunds will not be granted after the first class meeting except in the case with food allergies. Please do not send any snack, of a documented medical emergency by providing a doctor’s note and completed lunch or other food items with your child made with cancellation form. Cancellations, transfers and schedule changes will not be nuts or cooked in nut oils. granted for nonattendance. Special refund requests must be made in writing to: Behavior Policy: I understand that all participants are City of El Cerrito, 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530 or by fax to expected to follow all rules established by the class (510) 528-9413 or email to [email protected]. instructor, and any failure to comply may result in Liability Release: To the extent permitted by law, I hereby absolve the City dismissal from the program. I also understand that no of El Cerrito, its employees and volunteers from all liability that may arise as refunds will be given. A copy of our policy is available the result of my participation in the activities mentioned on this sheet, and, if upon request. the above named participant is a minor, I hereby give my permission for his/ Emergency Procedure: I understand that in the case her participation as indicated and in so doing absolve the City of El Cerrito, its of a medical emergency, 911 will be called and that employees and volunteers from such liability. I realize that the City of El Cerrito the participant may be transported by ambulance is not responsible for lost or stolen articles. I understand that participants in the to a nearby hospital at the discretion of emergency City of El Cerrito programs do so at their own risk and the City does not provide personnel. Every effort will be made to contact the accident insurance. emergency contact listed on the form. Signature indicates agreement to and understanding of policies and releases listed above. Signature X Date
Cash Check Credit Card PAYMENT (Do not mail cash) (Payable to “City of El Cerrito”) (Visa, MC, Amex) Donate to the David Hunter Pay with card on file (If you have done previous transactions with a valid CC) Scholarship Fund I authorize the City of El Cerrito to charge my credit card on file ending in __ __ Exp __ __ / __ __
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January 21...... Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration...... 5 January 26...... Crab Feed...... 6 February 2...... Family Sweetheart Dance...... 6 February 9...... rECexpo (first day to register for Summer Camp)...... 6 February 11...... Summer Camp Registration Online & In Office...... Online February 19-22....President’s Week Camp...... 12 April 1-5...... Spring Break Camp...... 12 April 13...... Earth Day Celebration...... 7 & 10 April 20...... Annual Egg Hunt...... 8 May 3-5...... Hillside Natural Area Festival...... 8 May 18...... Spring Citywide Garage Sale...... 7 & 10 June 10...... Summer Camp Begins!...... Online See upcoming Summer Camp rECguide in mid-January www.el-cerrito.org/recreation • (510) 559-7000