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activity guide Summer 2012 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 1 YOUTH Advanced Tennis Gentle Yoga

Ages 10–14 Ages 14–Adult Sports & This class is for students with 2-3 years of tennis Learn how to relax and enjoy a body-mind synchron- instruction and experience. Bring one unopened can icity through the ancient practice of yoga. Students Fitness of tennis balls to the first class. will learn how to do classic yoga postures in styles ALBANY NON- borrowed from several schools of yoga. While hold- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ing the yoga poses, they will be shown how to Apr 9–Apr 25 M/W 5:30–6:30 pm 6x $90 $100 stimulate acupressure points. The asana session Apr 30–May 16 M/W 5:30–6:30 pm 6x $90 $100 will be followed by healing pranayamas (breath- Instructor: John Fry & Staff ing techniques), meditation and guided relaxation. Location: Memorial Park Tennis Courts Instructor Viji Sundaram has been teaching yoga in Min: 4; Max: 10 Beginning Tennis India and the US for 22 years. She is a certified yoga and Acu-yoga instructor, as well as, an acupressure Ages 6–10 Tennis: Private and Group Instruction practitioner.

This class is for the young player who wants to learn ALBANY NON- Ages All the basics of tennis. Forehand, backhand, serve and DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. volley will be taught, as well as tennis rules, scoring Lessons are taught by our USPTA certified instructor, May 2–June 6 Wed 6:30–8 pm 6x $66 $76 and etiquette. Games and drills are used to create a John Fry. Offered on a year-round basis, they are June 13–July 18* Wed 6:30–8 pm 5x $56 $66 fun learning environment. Bring one unopened can tailored to the students needs. Clinics and workouts July 25–Aug 15 Wed 6:30–8 pm 4x $46 $56 of balls to the first class. for league teams or tournament players are also Instructor: Viji Sundaram available. Times and locations are arranged with the Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. instructor upon completing registration. Sign-up for Min: 5; Max: 20 *No class on July 4 Apr 9–Apr 25 M/W 3:30–4:30 pm 6x $90 $100 the 5-session package and save. No refunds for the Apr 30–May 16 M/W 3:30–4:30 pm 6x $90 $100 5-session package. User Friendly Pilates: Increase Core Instructor: John Fry & Staff ALBANY NON- PRIVATE/GROUP TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Strength Without Getting Hurt Location: Memorial Park Tennis Courts Min: 4; Max: 10 Private 1/2 hr 1x $32 $42 Ages 14–adult Private 1 hr 1x $57 $67 Your core muscles, the deepest abdominal, lumbar Semi-Private 1 hr 1x $29 $39 Intermediate Tennis and pelvic floor muscles, protect your spine and Group (Min 3) 1 hr 1x $22 $32 prepare you for strenuous activities. Discover how Ages 7–11 Group (Min 4) 1 hr 1x $18 $28 to develop core strength with the proper awareness These classes are for the developing player who 5-Session Package 1 hr 5x $252 $302 and mental focus to get fit without getting hurt and needs improvement in their tennis fundamentals and Instructor: John Fry & Staff improve performance in dance, sports and martial strategy. Focus is on stroke improvement, movement, Location: Memorial Park, Ocean View or Terrace Park arts. Instructor has over 18 years experience special- Tennis Courts conditioning and fun. Bring one unopened can of izing in movement education and injury prevention, Min: 4; Max: varies tennis balls to the first class. and works in many different settings, including ALBANY NON- physical therapy clinics, Kaiser hospitals, and private DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Beginning Yoga practice. He is a Certified Pilates Instructor and Apr 9–Apr 25 M/W 4:30–5:30 pm 6x $90 $100 Feldenkrais® Somatic Practitioner with an extensive Apr 30–May 16 M/W 4:30–5:30 pm 6x $90 $100 Ages 13–adult background as a professional dancer. This is a mixed Yoga is the study and integration of the body, mind Instructor: John Fry & Staff level class (beginning to intermediate). Mats pro- Location: Memorial Park Tennis Courts and breath to achieve greater health and vitality. vided. Min: 4; Max: 10 Through a series of physical postures, deep breath- ALBANY NON- ing, relaxation and mental concentration, students DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. will learn how to reduce stress, feel more energized May 9–June 20 Wed 5:45–6:45 pm 7x $88 $98 and enhance the overall quality of their lives. July 11–Aug 22 Wed 5:45–6:45 pm 7x $88 $98

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Instructor: Ernie Adams, (510) 619-9223, www.bodyinaction.com May 7–June 25 Mon 6:30–8 pm 7x $91 $101 Location: Albany Community Center, Hall July 2–Aug 20* Mon 6:30–8 pm 8x $104 $114 Min: 8; Max: 35 Instructor: Jennifer Sowerwine Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 5; Max: 30 *No class on May 28

2 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 Kidz Love Soccer: Mommy/Daddy Camps YOUTH & Me Soccer

Ages 2–3.5 Introduce yourself and your toddler to the world’s most popular sport! As you and your child participate in our fun age-appropriate activities, your child will be develope their large motor skills and socialization skills. The fun happens on the field, and in Mommy/ Daddy & Me Soccer, parents are a part of the action!

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Apr 21–Jun 9* Sat 2:15–2:45 pm 7x $86 $96 July 14–Aug 25 Sat 2:15–2:45 pm 7x $86 $96

Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Staff, Rain-out Hotline (888) 372-5803 Location: Jewel's Terrace Park, Tevlin & Terrace Drive, Albany Min: 6; Max: 20 *No class on May 26

Kidz Love Soccer: Tot Soccer

Ages 3.5–4 Little tykes will enjoy running and kicking just like the big kids! Encourages large motor skill development through fun soccer games and introduces small children to the group setting. Shin guards are required after the first meeting.

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Apr 21–Jun 9* Sat 2:55–3:25 pm 7x $86 $96 July 14–Aug 25 Sat 2:55–3:25 pm 7x $86 $96

Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Staff, Rain-out Hotline (888) 372-5803 Location: Jewel's Terrace Park, Tevlin & Terrace Drive, Albany Min: 6; Max: 24 *No class on May 26

Kidz Love Soccer has been providing communities with fun, organized soccer classes for children ages 2–10 years of age Kidz Love Soccer: Pre Soccer Kidz Love Soccer: Soccer 1 since 1979. Ages 4–5 Ages 5–6 Kidz Love Children will have fun and learn the basic techniques Players will learn dribbling, passing, receiving, Soccer has a of the game; all while building self-esteem and shooting, age-specific defense, etc. Fun skill games team of trained, learning to follow instructions in a nurturing teach- are played at every session and every participant professional ing environment. Shin guards are required after the will have a ball at his or her feet. Shin guards are instructors that love teaching and bring first meeting. required after the first meeting. a lot of energy and enthusiasm to the ALBANY NON- ALBANY NON- soccer field. Using our field-tested and DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. age-appropriate proprietary curriculum, Apr 21–Jun 9* Sat 3:25–4 pm 7x $86 $96 Apr 21–Jun 9* Sat 4–4:45 pm 7x $86 $96 our youth classes teach kids all the July 14–Aug 25 Sat 3:25–4 pm 7x $86 $96 July 14–Aug 25 Sat 4–4:45 pm 7x $86 $96 fundamentals of soccer in a high-energy, Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Staff, Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Staff, non-competitive program designed to Rain-out Hotline (888) 372-5803 Rain-out Hotline (888) 372-5803 Location: Jewel's Terrace Park, Tevlin & Terrace Drive, Albany encourage good sportsmanship and instill a Location: Jewel's Terrace Park, Tevlin & Terrace Drive, Albany Min: 6; Max: 24 *No class on May 26 Min: 6; Max: 24 *No class on May 26 life-long love for sports. Kidz Love Soccer… Where the score is always Fun to Fun!™

activity guide Summer 2012 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 3 YOUTH Special Interest

Kids’ Carpentry

Ages 5–12 Kids have enjoyed working with wood and learning how to use hand tools in Kids’ Carpentry since 1982. Boys and girls are encouraged to develop problem- solving skills while building their own cool projects using applied math and fractions. The kids are also introduced to a wide range of woodworking hand tools, safety and craftsmanship. Projects include: super tops, boats, clocks, games, doll furniture, bird feeders, trucks, and many other projects to choose from. Our goal is to empower the students to become independent thinkers! This program may be taken NEW year-round with different projects offered each ses- Music Together® Math: 3rd-8th Grade, sion. Visit the website to view an 8-minute documen- Ages 0–5 Pre-Algebra & Algebra tary. Our motto is: “Building confidence and teaching Ages 7–13 with respect in a safe and happy environment.” Music Together® is the award winning program that pioneered parent participation, early childhood This class will cover: place value, multiplying three ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. music classes. We provide a true family music experi- digits numbers, division with remainders, factors, April 23–June 4* Mon 2:15–3:30 pm 6x $107 $117 ence, as siblings can attend the mixed age classes common factors and common multiples. It will also April 23–June 4* Mon 3:30–4:45 pm 6x $107 $117 together. Moms, dads, aunts, grandparents and best address: equivalent fractions, fractions in lowest April 23–June 4* Mon 4:45–6 pm 6x $107 $117 buddies are all invited to attend. What will you and terms along with algebraic expression integers, deci- Instructor: Michael Glass & Jeab your child find in a Music Together® class? Rainbow mals, fractions, and polynomial operations. Students (510) 524-9232, www.kidscarpentry.net colored falling leaves, cows sitting in the old oak need to bring a spiral notebook, pencils and erasers. Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room tree, tyrannosaurus rex, shining stars, rockets to ALBANY NON- Min: 5; Max: 11 *No class on May 28 the moon, trains to the beach. You will hear happy DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. May 1–June 5 Tue 3:30–5 pm 6x $154 $164 NEW village harvest dances, Korean lullabies, Cuban rain forest songs, Jazz, classical, oldies and good- June 14–July 12 Thur 9–10:30 am 5x $129 $139 Learn & Play Magic: The Gathering July 19–Aug 16 Thur 9–10:30 am 5x $129 $139 (A Collectable Card Game) ies, music from around the globe as well as original compositions written for Music Together® classes. Instructor: Karen L. Wang Ages 10–18 You'll find drums of all sorts, bells, triangles, shak- Location: Albany Community Center, Staff Lounge Min: 3; Max: 10 In Magic: the Gathering, the players are magicians, ers, scrapers, kitchen instruments, scarves, stretchy casting spells (cards) and trying to defeat oppos- dancing ribbon–instruments galore! $45 material fee ing magicians. For the kids, it's a fun game involv- (April)/$35(July) payable to instructor. Each family Math: Algebra I & II, Geometry & ing skill, chance, and imagination. For adults it's a receives a CD set, Song Book, Parent Guide DVD and Trigonometry complex problem solving game involving logic and Musical Growth chart. We offer two make-up classes Ages 12–18 statistics. Throughout the session, Aldo will answer per session to be used at any convenient location, questions concerning strategy, rules of the game, and day and time. Siblings under 6 months old are free, This class will address fundamental algebraic laws deck construction. He helps match players of equal over 6 months are $120(April)/$60 (July). and operations including: absolute values and operations with fractions, algebraic operations, solving lin- skill and experience. Decks may be borrowed or you ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. can bring your own. ear equations/linear inequalities, graphing quadratic April 13–June 8 Fri 9:30–10:15 am 9x $154 $164 equations, logarithms, exponentials. Angles and ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. April 13–June 8 Fri 10:30–11:15 am 9x $154 $164 trigonometric functions will aslo be taught. Students May 4–June 8 Fri 3:30–5 pm 6x $76 $86 April 15–June 17* Sun 9:15–10 am 9x $154 $164 need to bring a spiral notebook, pencils, and erasers.

Instructor: Arnold Aldus Jackson (Aldo), (510) 548-1431 April 15–June 17* Sun 10:15–11 am 9x $154 $164 ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Location: Albany Community Center, EOC Room July 8–Aug 12 Sun 9:15–10 am 6x $109 $119 Min: 4; Max: 24 May 5–June 2 Sat 3–4:30 pm 5x $129 $139 July 8–Aug 12 Sun 10:15–11 am 6x $109 $119 June 14–July 12 Thur 10:30 am–noon 5x $129 $139 Instructor: Elina Coulter (Fri) & Riki Juster (Sun) July 19–Aug 16 Thur 10:30 am–noon 5x $129 $139 Location: Albany Community Center, EOC Room Min: 3; Max: 9 *No class on June 10 Instructor: Karen L. Wang Location: Albany Community Center, Staff Lounge Min: 3; Max: 10

4 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 Kids’ Ki-Aikido Advanced Shao-Lin Kung Fu YOUTH

Ages 7–14 Ages 8–Adult Martial Arts Traditional Japanese Martial Arts instruction in The graceful movement of martial arts loved by Ki-Aikido for kids. Emphasis on relaxation, self- everyone will be taught in this class. After taking control and self-discipline. Students will learn rolls, the class students, will be competent in both offense throws, pins, meditation and breathing exercises. A and defense. New strokes will be taught in these two friendly, fun and safe class using positive, non-com- sessions. New students and beginners are welcome. petitive traditional monastic style forms. Overseen Instructor Henry Chang is the 31st generation of and taught by Maida Sensei, Chief Instructor of the Shao Lin Temple. Northern California Ki Society, 7th Dan, local parent, ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Rinzai Zen Priest and professional Aikido Instructor May 3–June 28 Thur 4:30–5:30 pm 9x $94 $104 since 1976 and certified staff. Beginning Ki-Aikido July 5–Aug 23 Thur 4:30–5:30 pm 8x $84 $94 ALBANY NON- Ages 7–Adult DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Instructor: Henry Chang, (510) 917-1718 May 2–May 30* M/W/F 4–5 pm 1x/week $44 $54 Location: Albany Community Center, Hall (Session 1) Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido is a martial discipline, which Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 (Session 2) 2-3x/week $64 $74 teaches that relaxation is stronger than tension. Our Min: 2; Max: 25 goal is to bring balance even to our opponents and June 1–June 29 M/W/F 4:15–5:15 pm 1x/week $44 $54 problems as a solution to conflict. We use martial 2-3x/week $64 $74 techniques, meditation and breathing exercises to July 2–July 30* M/W/F 4:15–5:15 pm 1x/week $44 $54 help develop the power of mind and body. Founded 2-3x/week $64 $74 by Master Koichi Tohei, who was responsible for Aug 1–Aug 24 M/W/F 4:15–5:15 pm 1x/week $44 $54 bringing the martial art of Aikido to the world in 2-3x/week $64 $74 1953. Taught and overseen by Maida Sensei, direct Instructor: Maida Sensei and certified staff, (510) 290-8640, student and representative of Tohei Sensei. Maida [email protected] Albany Community Center, Hall (EOC Room on Nov 19) Sensei holds the rank of 7th Dan Shihan (Master Location: Min: 2; Max: 40 *No class on May 18, May 28 & July 4 Instructor) and has taught professionally since 1976. This class is suitable for Adults of any level or physical ability, and for children ages 7 and older Albany Karate For Kids! with some experience in Aikido. Younger children and Ages 6–16 children new to Aikido are welcome if accompanied onto the mat by a parent or guardian. The first hour Black-Belt Instructor Sensei Dara Connolly leads this of class is recommended for all beginners. Continuing successful program to develop self-confidence and on to the second hour is recommended for those with skill in young people. Her renowned teaching style more experience or who are willing to be pushed a develops each student individually in a positive and little. fun, non-aggressive environment. Students receive

ALBANY NON- one on one instruction in Tae Kwon Do, Japanese DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. weapons and practical Self-Defense techniques. Albany Police Activities League (APAL) Apr 7–Apr 21 Sat 9–11 am 3x $54 $64 Throughout the year students may participate in Belt APAL offers alternatives to crime and delinquency May 5–May 26 Sat 9–11 am 4x $54 $64 Tests, studio tournaments and Kick-A-Thons. Family by engaging youth in wholesome and character June 2–June 30 Sat 9–11 am 5x $54 $64 and friends are invited to watch! New students are building activities such as Crocodile wrestling (1st July 7–July 28 Sat 9–11 am 4x $54 $64 always welcome and beginners may start at anytime. – 5th grades), Girls Rock! (middle school) and the Albany Police Youth Academy (high school), while Aug 4–Aug 25 Sat 9–11 am 4x $54 $64 Please plan your schedule carefully; there are no establishing positive relationships between the Instructor: Maida Sensei and certified staff, (510) 290-8640, make-ups or credits for missed classes. Uniforms and police and youth. [email protected] test fees are optional and paid to Albany Karate for This summer APAL and Albany YMCA present Girls Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Kids, see instructor for details. Tournament (July Rock! Camp for girls entering grades 6th–8th. This Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 (Apr 14, July 28, Aug camp is designed specifically for middle school girls 25), Albany Senior Center (May 19) 28) and Karate testing (Aug 25) in the Hall from 9 to foster self-esteem, help maintain connections Min: 5; Max: 25 am–1:30 pm. with other girls and women in the community, forms, Self-Defense & Weapons counter trends toward self-doubt and allow for Beginning Shao-Lin Kung Fu Sat: 9–10 am (All levels) genuine self-expression through verbal sharing and Sat: 10–10:50 am (Advanced Blue Belt & up may attend 2x/wk) creative activity. Ages 6–Adult Be sure to check out the annual APAL Bicycle ALBANY NON- D A T E D A Y M E E T S RESIDENT RES. Rodeo on May 19 at Cornell School. The purpose of This class teaches basic martial arts techniques for May 5–June 30 Sat 1-2x/week $87 $97 this fun event is to encourage riders to always wear beginners, including body stretching, kicking and a helmet, to give young cyclists basic skills for July 7–Aug 25 Sat 1-2x/week $87 $97 two styles of boxing. Instructor Henry Chang is the on-road riding and to teach them the rules of the 31st generation of Shao Lin Temple. Instructor: Sensei Dara Connolly, (510) 847-2400, road to help keep them safe. www.albanykarateforkids.com For more APAL information visit www. albanypal. ALBANY NON- Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. net or contact Peggy McQuaid, APAL Program Min: 4; Max: 50 May 3–June 28 Thur 3:30–4:30 pm 9x $94 $104 Coordinator, at [email protected] or call July 5–Aug 23 Thur 3:30–4:30 pm 8x $84 $94 (510) 526-7855.

Instructor: Henry Chang, (510) 917-1718 Police & Youth Working Together for Location: Albany Community Center, Hall (Session 1) Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 (Session 2) a Safer Community Min: 2; Max: 25 activity guide Summer 2012 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 5 YOUTH Tap: Beginning

A g e s 3 . 5 – 5 Dance This class is an introduction to the basic steps of tap dance using age appropriate music and songs.

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. May 4–June 15 Fri 2–2:30 pm 7x $60 $70 June 22–July 13* Fri 2–2:30 pm 3x $28 $38

Instructor: Mary Lyons Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 6; Max: 25 *No class on June 29 Open House at the last class of Ballet: Beginning ballet & tap sessions. Tap: Level 1 Students can sign up Ages 3.5–5 Ages 5–7 for “SummerHoliday”or “Winter Wonderland” This is an introduction to basic dance movements, to This class builds on the techniques to include simple Fee & rehearsal age appropriate music, using fantasy and imagination required. combinations with partners. which helps develop basic motor movements. ALBANY NON- ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. May 4–June 15 Fri 4–4:30 pm 7x $60 $70 May 4–June 15 Fri 11:30 am–noon 7x $60 $70 June 22–July 13* Fri 4–4:30 pm 3x $28 $38 May 4–June 15 Fri 1:30–2 pm 7x $60 $70 Instructor: Mary Lyons May 4–June 15 Fri 5:30–6 pm 7x $60 $70 Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 June 22–July 13* Fri 11:30 am–noon 3x $28 $38 Min: 6; Max: 25 *No class on June 29 June 22–July 13* Fri 1:30–2 pm 3x $28 $38 June 22–July 13* Fri 5:30–6 pm 3x $28 $38 Tap: Level 2 Instructor: Mary Lyons Ages 8–13 Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Chinese Dance with Beginning Ballet Min: 6; Max: 25 *No class on June 29 This class introduces more complicated rhythms and timing with pattern and direction. Ages 4–6 Ballet: Level 1 ALBANY NON- This class introduces students to the world of dance DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. and teaches students ballet fundamentals in prepara- Ages 5–7 May 4–June 15 Fri 5–5:30 pm 7x $60 $70 tion for Chinese dance. The class will start with a Your child will be introduced to more specific bal- June 22–July 13* Fri 5–5:30 pm 3x $28 $38 basic floor warm up, followed by barre exercises and let movements, which stimulate musical awareness, Instructor: Mary Lyons center combinations. You may either register for 6 grace and muscular development. Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 meetings or 9 meetings. Min: 6; Max: 25 *No class on June 29 ALBANY NON- ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. May 4–June 15 Fri 3:30–4 pm 7x $60 $70 Jun 16–Aug 11 Sat 1:30–2:15 pm 6x $58 $68 May 4–June 15 Fri 6–6:30 pm 7x $60 $70 Chinese Dance Technique/Wugong Jun 16–Aug 11 Sat 1:30–2:15 pm 9x $85 $95

June 22–July 13* Fri 3:30–4 pm 3x $28 $38 Ages 7–12 Instructor: Shaolan (Ah-Lan) Min & Assistant June 22–July 13* Fri 6–6:30 pm 3x $28 $38 Alissa Elegant-McCoy, www.ahlandance.com This class focuses on basic dance techniques and Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Instructor: Mary Lyons physical skills, and is a fundamental part of Chinese Min: 8; Max: 18 Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 dance. Through single and linked movements incor- Min: 6; Max: 25 *No class on June 29 porated into dance steps and moods, core dance techniques are developed into dance. The techniques Chinese Dance with Ballet

Ballet: Level 2 can help dancers work towards the touchstones of Ages 13–Adult Ages 8–13 Chinese dance aesthetic–height, lightness, speed, A ballet class designed to teach students ballet fun- Your child will be introduced to more specific bal- nimbleness and elegance. You may either register for damentals in preparation for Chinese dance. The class let movements, which stimulate musical awareness, 6 meetings or 9 meetings. will start with a floor warm up, followed by barre ALBANY NON- grace and muscular development in the older child. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. exercises and center combinations. You may either ALBANY NON- July 26–Aug 23 M/Th 6:25–7:25 pm 6x $76 $86 register for 6 meetings or 9 meetings. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. July 26–Aug 23 M/Th 6:25–7:25 pm 9x $103 $113 ALBANY NON- May 4–June 15 Fri 4:30–5 pm 7x $60 $70 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. June 22–July 13* Fri 4:30–5 pm 3x $28 $38 Instructor: Shaolan (Ah-Lan) Min, www.ahlandance.com Jun 16–Aug 11 Sat 3:30–5 pm 6x $88 $98 Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Instructor: Mary Lyons Jun 16–Aug 11 Sat 3:30–5 pm 9x $130 $140 Min: 8; Max: 18 Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Instructor: Shaolan (Ah-Lan) Min & Assistant Min: 6; Max: 25 *No class on June 29 Alissa Elegant-McCoy, www.ahlandance.com Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 8; Max: 18

6 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 Draw/Paint from Life & Beyond YOUTH

Ages 6–13 Art Explore fun techniques in drawing, watercolor and mixed media. Draw and paint figures, faces, mystical creatures and more with Bay Area artist, Sharyl Gates. Students will also learn a bit of Art History. Always something new. Bring a sketchbook and #2 pencil or ebony drawing pencil to class.

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. May 1–May 29 Tue 3:45–4:45 pm 5x $99 $109

Instructor: Sharyl Gates, [email protected], Cartoon Drawing www.artsonia.com/schools/albany2 Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room Ages 6–11 Min: 4; Max: 16 Draw popular cartoon characters, such as Tweety Bird, Sponge Bob, Garfield, Cars, Sailor Moon, Pokemon, and more. By following the step-by-step Clay for Kids instructions, you will draw a number of different sub- Ages 4–7 jects including people, animals, plants, houses, and Make fun artistic sculptures pots and tiles and do a so forth, in cartoon style. Through fun lessons, you fun painting or drawing project on the last day of will learn the basic idea of freehand drawing essen- class. Work with Bay Area artist Sharyl Gates. Sign-up tial in visual art. Bring a sketch book, eraser, sharp early, this class fills up quickly. Parents are welcome pencils of #2 and a set of 12 color pencils labeled in the classroom with their younger child. $10 mate- with your name on them. rial fee paid to the instructor.

ALBANY NON- ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. May 3–June 7 Thur 4–5 pm 6x $97 $107 Chinese Dance with Intermediate May 2–May 30 Wed 2:15–3:15 pm 5x $109 $119 Ballet Instructor: Fumiyo Yoshikawa, [email protected] Instructor: Sharyl Gates, [email protected], Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room www.artsonia.com/schools/albany2 Ages 7–11 Min: 5; Max: 15 Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room Min: 4; Max: 8 This class will teach students who have taken dance before new steps and the technique. It will focus on Partners in Creativity ballet steps that are used in Chinese dance. The class Advanced Clay for Kids Ages 2–5 (with Adult) will start with a floor warm up, followed by barre Ages 8–14 exercises and center combinations. You may either Even the youngest artists have a long attention span Make sculptures pots, and tiles like the ancient register for 6 meetings or 9 meetings. when freely exploring color, line, shape and texture, while their adult partner observes casually while cre- Greeks. Learn to use the wheel. We will glaze our ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ating a masterpiece of his/her own or enjoys social- clay, and do a fun painting or drawing project the June 16–Aug 11 Sat 2:15–3:30 pm 6x $76 $86 izing. Participants will have opportunities to paint, last day. Work with Bay Area Artist Sharyl Gates. June 16–Aug 11 Sat 2:15–3:30 pm 9x $112 $122 print, try out different clays and mix media in col- Sign-up early, this class tends to fill. $10 material Instructor: Shaolan (Ah-Lan) Min & Assistant lages. Special projects include: gyataku (yes, real fish fee paid to the instructor. Alissa Elegant-McCoy, www.ahlandance.com printing) mask making, seasonal and holiday ideas. ALBANY NON- Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. The class will provide fine arts papers, paints and Min: 8; Max: 18 May 2–May 30 Wed 4–5:15 pm 5x $119 $129 other material used by professional artists as well as, Instructor: Sharyl Gates, [email protected], edible, nontoxic materials that produce beautiful art www.artsonia.com/schools/albany2 Hip Hop Dance for Kids work. $10 material fee paid to instructor. Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room

ALBANY NON- Min: 4; Max: 8 AGES 7–12 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Everyone loves to dance and they should! Hip Hop July 11–July 18 Wed 10 am–noon 2x $47 $57 is a great form for children who are natural movers Instructor: Harriet Frank and want to contribute their ideas to the dance. This Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room class will balance formal instruction in dance tech- Min: 3; Max: 6 nique with "free styling" (improvisation).

Beginning

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. May 1–June 5 Tue 3:45–4:30 pm 6x $58 $68 July 17–Aug 21 Tue 3:45–4:30 pm 6x $58 $68

Instructor: Tati Argue Location: Albany Community Center, Hall (Session 1) Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 (Session 2) Min: 6; Max: 25

activity guide Summer 2012 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 7 summersummer campcamp

Get a jump on setting up summer activities for the youngsters in your household. Following is our listing of camps offered this summer. Programs fill up fast, so register early!

8 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 Challenger Sports: British Soccer: Full Day Camp Camps

British Soccer Camps AGES 10-18 Sports AGES 3–18 A more advanced camp for serious players. Elite Challenger Sports British Soccer Camps provide young camps focus on game-related techniques, tactical players with the rare opportunity to receive high-level development and coached match play. Camp meets coaching from a team of British experts in the heart of for six hours per day and players should bring a lunch their own community. Each camp offers age and ability and water with them to camp.

specific programs to cater to all children through its ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. comprehensive curriculum. Each child receives a camp July 16–July 20 M–F 9 am–4 pm 5x $214 $224 t-shirt and ball. For more information visit www.chal- lengersports.com. Instructor: Challenger Sports Staff Location: Ocean View Park, 900 Buchanan, Albany Tennis Camps for Tots, Tweens & Teens HOST A COACH! Min: 6; Max: 20 Camps are geared toward developing the young A truly memorable experience! Host a coach for the tennis player who needs to learn or improve their week of camp and you and your family will not only basic strokes and strategy. Focus is on learning, receive a cultural insight into international life but fitness, and competition in a fun environment. also an $80 rebate. Instructor will break-down participants to groups based on their skills/experience. Bring one unopened can of tennis balls. Student to Coach ration is 8:1. British Soccer: First Kicks tiny Tots camp: AGES 4–6 AGES 3–5

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. A fun introduction to the basic elements of the game. June 11–June 15 M–F 9–10 am 5x $58 $68 Small coaching groups, lots of running, kicking, June 18–June 22 M–F 9–10 am 5x $58 $68 laughing and new friends. Camp meets one hour per day. June 25–June 29 M–F 9–10 am 5x $58 $68 ALBANY NON- July 2–July 6* M,T,Th, F 9–10 am 4x $47 $57 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. July 9–July 13 M–F 9–10 am 5x $58 $68 July 16–July 20 M–F 9–10 am 5x $88 $98 July 16–July 20 M–F 9–10 am 5x $58 $68 July 16–July 20 M–F 10–11 am 5x $88 $98 July 23–July 27 M–F 9–10 am 5x $58 $68 July 16–July 20 M–F 3–4 pm 5x $88 $98

July 30–Aug 3 M–F 9–10 am 5x $58 $68 Instructor: Challenger Sports Staff Aug 6–Aug 10 M–F 9–10 am 5x $58 $68 Location: Ocean View Park, 900 Buchanan, Albany Aug 13–Aug 17 M–F 9–10 am 5x $58 $68 Min: 8; Max: 24 tweens camp: AGES 6–11

ALBANY NON- British Soccer: Half Day Camp DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. AGES 6–16 June 11–June 15 M–F 10 am–noon 5x $110 $120 June 18–June 22 M–F 10 am–noon 5x $110 $120 Emphasis is placed upon individual skill develop- June 25–June 29 M–F 10 am–noon 5x $110 $120 ment, fundamental tactics and player confidence July 2–July 6* M,T,Th, F 10 am–noon 4x $93 $103 through the Challenger Sports 1,000 touches curricu- July 9–July 13 M–F 10 am–noon 5x $110 $120 lum. Camp ends each day in the ever popular Camp World Cup! July 16–July 20 M–F 10 am–noon 5x $110 $120 ALBANY NON- July 23–July 27 M–F 10 am–noon 5x $110 $120 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. July 30–Aug 3 M–F 10 am–noon 5x $110 $120 July 16–July 20 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $155 $165 Aug 6–Aug 10 M–F 10 am–noon 5x $110 $120 July 16–July 20 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $155 $165

Aug 13–Aug 17 M–F 10 am–noon 5x $110 $120 Instructor: Challenger Sports Staff Location: Ocean View Park, 900 Buchanan, Albany teens camp: AGES 12–16 Min: 6; Max: 20 ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. June 11–June 15 M–F 1–3 pm 5x $110 $120 June 18–June 22 M–F 1–3 pm 5x $110 $120 June 25–June 29 M–F 1–3 pm 5x $110 $120 July 2–July 6* M,T,Th, F 1–3 pm 4x $93 $103 July 9–July 13 M–F 1–3 pm 5x $110 $120 July 16–July 20 M–F 1–3 pm 5x $110 $120 July 23–July 27 M–F 1–3 pm 5x $110 $120 July 30–Aug 3 M–F 1–3 pm 5x $110 $120 Aug 6–Aug 10 M–F 1–3 pm 5x $110 $120 Aug 13–Aug 17 M–F 1–3 pm 5x $110 $120

Instructor: John Fry & Staff Location: Memorial Park Tennis Courts Min: 4; Max: 16 (12 Tiny Tots) *No class on July 4 activity guide Summer 2012 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 9 Camps Youth Fencing Camp Skyhawks Soccer

Ages 8–11 AGES 6–12 Sports This camp is tailored to introduce the sport of fenc- All the skills and thrills of soccer are taught through ing to children. No experience is required. Activities fast-paced drills, skill-building exercises, and game- include technical and tactical drills, footwork and speed scrimmages. Coaches will focus on the essen- fun, fencing games. All equipment is provided. Please tial skills of dribbling, passing, shooting and ball pack a lunch and healthy snack, wear long, comfort- control to enable young athletes to play with con- able pants, athletic shoes and bring a full water fidence and have fun. Skyhawks Sports soccer camp bottle. Extended care may be arranged. ends with a World Cup, allowing young athletes to

ALBANY NON- showcase their skills in a camp-wide tournament. The DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 14:1. June 18–June 22 M–F 9 am–3 pm 5x $339 $349 ALBANY NON- Girls’ Softball Camp June 25–Jun 29 M–F 9 am–3 pm 5x $339 $349 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES.

Ages 9–12 July 16–July 20 M–F 9 am–3 pm 5x $339 $349 July 30–Aug 3 M–F 9 am–3 pm 5x $159 $169 For girls who love playing softball or want to learn July 23–July 27 M–F 9 am–3 pm 5x $339 $349 Instructor: Skyhawks Staff Location: Memorial Park, 1331 Portland Avenue, Albany how to play, these one week camps will focus on July 30–Aug 3 M–F 9 am–3 pm 5x $339 $349 Min: 15; Max: 28 conditioning and drills each morning and scrim- Instructor: Karen Ladenheim-Martos, (510) 528-5110 mages and games after lunch. Beginners will receive Location: Sport Fencing Center, 5221 Central Avenue #9, Richmond (Off-site) personal instruction in all fundamentals of the game. Skyhawks Track & Field Min: 3; Max: 20 Advanced players will learn new drills to strengthen AGES 6–12 their performance. Campers should supply their Skyhawks Sports Track & Field programs combine own glove and cleats-all other equipment will be About Skyhawks Sports technical development, fundamental techniques provided. Coach Mike Hersh who has been coaching Skyhawks®, the leader in youth sports since 1979, and fun while introducing young athletes to many girls’ softball in Albany/Berkeley for 7 years will run provides camps and programs for children between Olympic-style events. The exercises and drills are this camp. the ages of 4-12. Skyhawks is the only company with designed to prepare athletes for a future in cross- ALBANY NON- a 31-year heritage of providing safe, fun and skill- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. country, track and field events, distance running, focused sports from the most qualified staff resulting June 25–June 29 M–F 9 am–3 pm 5x $264 $274 while inspiring a lifelong love for being active. The in children having a great time being active while July 9–July 13 M–F 9 am–3 pm 5x $264 $274 programs will teach fundamentals of body position- learning life skills. ing, stride, proper stretching, and cool-down tech- Instructor: Mike Hersh Location: Ocean View Park, 900 Buchanan, Albany niques. Participants will demonstrate their talent at Please Note: All participants receive a t-shirt and Min: 10; Max: 20 the Skyhawks Sports track meet! The participant-to- a merit award. Shirts will be distributed Monday at coach ratio is approximately 14:1. the end of camp. Participants should wear appropri- ALBANY NON- Gymnastics and More ate clothing, running shoes; bring a lunch, snack and DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES.

Ages 3–5.5 water bottle for the Basketball program; bring two Aug 6–Aug 10 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $139 $149 snacks, a water bottle, and sunscreen for all other This camp is designed to introduce young children to Instructor: Skyhawks Staff programs. For more information on what to bring, visit Location: Cougar Field Track, Albany Middle School the sport of gymnastics. Children will learn beginning www.skyhawks.com. Please pre-register at least one Min: 15; Max: 20 gymnastics and tumbling skills, working on bars, low week prior to the first day of camp. balance beams, mini-trampolines, vaulting blocks and barrels and incline mates. Each day, your child Skyhawks Basketball will also participate in many other group activities Mini-Hawk: AGES 6–12 including ball games, music activities and parachute Soccer, Baseball, Basketball Skyhawks Sports basketball breaks down this exhila- and relay and circuit races. Students will be intro- rating sport into fundamental skills that all athletes, duced to strength and flexibility exercises with fun AGES 4–7 no matter their skill level, need to succeed. Coaches and challenging games. During the child's rest time, Mini-Hawk camps are designed to introduce young will lead the athletes through game-speed drills they will explore a variety of craft projects and other athletes to soccer, baseball, and basketball all in one and exercises, focusing on ball handling, passing, hands on activities. Note: One week pre-registration camp! Sport sampling will allow them to learn, have shooting, defense, and rebounding. Having fun while prior to camp start date required. fun, and begin to formulate their passion for a par- developing a refined player who knows how to com- ALBANY NON- ticular sport. It is designed to motivate children to DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. bine these skills is the goal of every Skyhawks Sports lead a healthy, active lifestyle while giving them the Aug 13–Aug 17 M–F 9:30 am–12:30 pm 5x $181 $191 basketball program. Athletes will put their skills fundamental skill sets needed to succeed and grow to the test in an end-of-the-week tournament! The Instructor: California Gymnastic Services in whichever sport they choose. The participant-to- Location: Albany Community Center, Hall participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 10:1. coach ratio is approximately 8:1. Min: 6; Max: 14 ALBANY NON- ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. June 18–June 22 M–F 9 am–3 pm 5x $159 $169 June 11–June 15 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $139 $149 Instructor: Skyhawks Staff July 23–July 27 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $139 $149 Location: Albany High School Gym Aug 6–Aug 10 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $139 $149 Min: 15; Max: 20 Instructor: Skyhawks Staff Location: Memorial Park, 1331 Portland Avenue, Albany Min: 15; Max: 32

10 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 camps

NEW Skyhawks Baseball Skyhawks Flag Football Skyhawks Multi Sport: Soccer

AGES 6–12 AGES 6–12 & Flag Football Skyhawks Sports baseball is designed to teach and Skyhawks Sports flag football offers a complete pack- AGES 6–12 refine the fundamental skills of the game; fielding, age of skills and thrills that teaches young athletes Our multi-sport camp is designed to introduce young catching, throwing, hitting, and base running while to enjoy this fast-paced game. Athletes will get a athletes to a variety of different sports in one set- infusing each athlete with the exciting spirit of the rich introduction to all the positions on offense and ting. For this program, we combine Soccer and Flag game. Each athlete will learn basic skills in exercises defense, preparing them to be true champions on Football into one fun-filled week. Athletes will learn tailored to individuals through tee hitting, soft toss, the gridiron. The camp introduces the core skills the rules and essentials of each sport through skill- and live pitching. These athletes will be equipped of passing, catching, and de-flagging or defensive based games and scrimmages. By the end of the with the opportunity to succeed and will have fun all positioning–all presented in a fun and invigorat- week, your child will walk away with knowledge of the way through. All participants will be challenged ing training environment. The week ends with the two new sports along with vital life lessons such as to take their skills to the next level! The participant- Skyhawks Sports Bowl, giving participants a chance respect, teamwork and self-discipline. to-coach ratio is approximately 10:1. to showcase new and refined skills. The participant- ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ALBANY NON- to-coach ratio is approximately 12:1. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. June 11–June 15 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $139 $149 ALBANY NON- July 23–July 27 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $139 $149 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Instructor: Skyhawks Staff Instructor: Skyhawks Staff July 9–July 13 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $139 $149 Location: Memorial Park, 1331 Portland Avenue, Albany Location: Memorial Park, 1331 Portland Avenue, Albany Min: 15; Max: 24 Instructor: Skyhawks Staff Min: 15; Max: 20 Location: Memorial Park, 1331 Portland Avenue, Albany Min: 15; Max: 24

activity guide Summer 2012 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 11 NEW camps Digital Film Making Cartoon Drawing Camp

Ages 8–12 A g e s 6 – 1 1 Art & Digital A hands-on, immersive introduction to digital film- Make cartoon stories! By following the step-by-step making. Students work in small groups to make a instructions, children will draw a number of different film and each student will experience all aspects of subjects in cartoon style and learn how to create Media production. Under the guidance of professional film- stories. During this camp, children will create story makers, students will pitch, plan, shoot, edit, screen cartoon books and/or manga emaki (story illustrated and score their movies. in cartoon style on horizontal scroll). $5 material fee

ALBANY NON- paid to instructor. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ALBANY NON- July 23–July 27 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $205 $215 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES.

Instructor: Freshi Films Staff July 9–July 13 M–F 2–4 pm 5x $155 $165 Art Intensive Camps Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Instructor: Fumiyo Yoshikawa, [email protected] Min: 10; Max: 15 A g e s 7 – 1 4 Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room Min: 5; Max: 15 Make clay works of art-glaze, sculpture & tiles. Make NEW a cool large poster to take home. Draw & paint faces, Amazing Anime-ation! NEW Animate Anything! & mystical creatures, with focus on technique. Create Ages 8–12 masks and more with Bay area artist, Sharyl Gates. Ages 5–7 Kids work on a crew to create an animated film. New projects every camp! $10 material fee paid to With the guidance of professional filmmakers young An animation class designed for little ones. Using instructor. students decide how they will create their characters action figures and LEGOS® and creating their own ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. (construction paper cut outs, LEGO® Figures, Action cartoons, the kids will learn how to make a character June 11–June 15 M–F 1:30–4 pm 5x $167 $177 Figures, etc.) to imagine, plan, shoot and edit their come to life and move. Together they will create and June 25–June 29 M–F 1:30–4 pm 5x $167 $177 own films. shoot a short film with lots of action and plenty of

July 30–Aug 3 M–F 1:30–4 pm 5x $167 $177 ALBANY NON- giggles. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Aug 13–Aug 17 M–F 1:30–4 pm 5x $167 $177 ALBANY NON- July 30–Aug 3 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $205 $215 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Instructor: Sharyl Gates, July 30–Aug 3 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $205 $215 Instructor: Freshi Films Staff http://www.artsonia.com/schools/albany2 Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room Instructor: Freshi Films Staff Min: 10; Max: 15 Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Min: 5; Max: 12 Min: 10; Max: 15

Freshi Game Design

Ages 8–12 Kids work in groups to develop, design, debug and distribute their own 2D games. Using special soft- ware, students create their game without having to learn actual programming. They can also put their own music, video, animations and photos into their games with a simple click. Don’t just play games– play your own game!

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. July 23–July 27 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $205 $215

Instructor: Freshi Films Staff Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Min: 10; Max: 15

12 camps Engineering

The courses offered on this page utilize LEGO® products as a learning tool. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO® Group of companies and is mentioned for informational purposes only. The LEGO® Group of companies is not affiliated with or a sponsor of these courses. No endorsement or sponsorship of these courses by the LEGO® Group of companies is implied. Play-Well: Engineering FUNdamentals Play-Well: Pre-Engineering

AGES 7– 12 AGES 5– 6 Engineering FUNdamentals Camps Have your child become a Play-Well Engineer! with Play-Well TEKnologies Have your child become a Play-Well Engineer! Students take on real-life engineering challenges Students will build cities, bridges, and motorized ENGINEERING CAMPS: We use LEGO® System and that explore concepts in physics, architecture, cars/planes and explore the many creative possibili- Technic products to teach engineering. mechanical and structural engineering with over ties of engineering with the LEGO® system. With Take a “crash course” in Demolition Derby, enter 100,000 pieces of LEGO® material. From racecars to access to over 100,000 pieces of LEGO®, your child the Sumo Wrestling Competition, design a Mighty battle tracks, this is a hands-on and minds-on camp will have the opportunity to build what they have Metropolis, challenge the Battle Track, build and race suitable for LEGO® novices to "maniacs." Designed by only dreamed of with the support of an experienced a locomotive faster than a speeding Worm Drive. Use engineers, the curriculum challenges both new and Play-Well Engineering instructor to guide them.

LEGO® building components to explore concepts in returning students to reach the next level of engi- ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. physics, mechanical engineering, structural engineer- neering comprehension all while having fun. June 18–June 22 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $179 $189 ing and architecture while playing with your favorite ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. creations. Children will be given instruction, design July 2–July 6* M, T, Th, F 9 am–noon 4x $144 $154 June 18–June 22 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $179 $189 challenges, and competitions appropriate to their July 16–July 20 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $179 $189 facility with LEGO® Technic and System components. Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Location: Albany Community Center, EOC Room Location: Albany Community Center, EOC Room (June) Each session will include directed projects with Min: 11; Max: 24 Albany Community Center, Hall (July) instruction, performance-oriented projects with guid- Min: 11; Max: 24 *No class on July 4 ance, and free-building time to construct that “Really Great Project” with huge quantities of LEGO®. These Play-Well: Junkyard Challenge Play-Well: Jedi Engineering are fun, challenging, hands-on, and minds-on camps a g e S 7 – 1 2 suitable for LEGO® novices to “maniacs.” Returning with LEGO® Because engineering is always a team effort, this students will work on new projects. For more informa- AGES 5–12 camp teaches students how to work collaboratively to tion on Play-Well’s Camps, visit www.play-well.org. design and build the fastest, strongest, most maneu- Build X-Wings, droids and palaces inspired by designs verable, coolest machines and structures possible made a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Create Play-Well: Bash Em’ Bots to solve real world engineering challenges. In this motorized sand crawlers, drone assembly lines and advanced camp, success comes from creative think- Battle cruisers. A new offering of imaginative and AGES 7– 12 ing and resourceful use of â€oe The Junkyardâ€• â€“ original designs.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a mas- home to more than 100,000 LEGO® pieces! Students Ages 5–6 sive motorized machine? Our Play-Well Engineering will build elevators, bulldozers, conveyor belts and ALBANY NON- instructors guide students in this advanced Play-Well other motorized and alternatively powered contrap- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. engineering camp, as they re-engineer standard tions to complete this challenging course. Aug 6–Aug 10 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $179 $189 vehicles into mechanized machines that can traverse ALBANY NON- Ages 7–12 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. challenging obstacles, battle against fellow bots and ALBANY NON- July 2–July 6* M, T, Th, F 1–4 pm 4x $144 $154 take on Play Well Instructors â€™ colossal creations. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Aug 6–Aug 10 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $179 $189 ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies July 16–July 20 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $179 $189 Min: 11; Max: 24 *No class on July 4 Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Min: 11; Max: 24 Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Min: 11; Max: 24

activity guide Summer 2012 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 13 camps Inventor's Laboratory Secret Agent Lab

Grades 2–5 Ages 6–10 Science Each day campers overcome a series of challenges The Mad Science Secret Agent Camp is a fun journey using basic materials, simple machines, tips from into the world of detection, spy science, and foren- world famous inventors and the most important thing sics. Campers will examine the science behind the spy of all–their minds. The camp involves a team-based tools made famous by the world’s greatest spies! We approach to solving problems like, “If you were will reconstruct activities using scientific methods stranded on a desert island how would you survive?” and use the science of cryptology to send and decode Save your egg in the egg drop! Campers will build secret messages. Kids will get a chance to see what catapults, bottle launchers and even light sabers. can’t be seen by the naked eye and will follow in Discover and create! $15 material fee paid to instruc- Sherlock’s steps to learn what tracks can tell us! Join NASA: Journey into Outer Space tor. the Mad Science Bureau of Investigations to help foil ALBANY NON- a burglary using state-of-the art security techniques! Ages 6–10 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ALBANY NON- June 18–June 22 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $164 $174 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. From our atmosphere to the outer reaches of our June 25–June 29 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $164 $174 solar system, this hands-on program sends campers Instructor: Mad Science Staff Location: Marin Elementary School, Multi-Purpose Room on a quest for exploration! Comets, planets, stars and Instructor: Mad Science Staff Min: 12; Max: 24 Location: Marin Elementary School, Multi-Purpose Room more are all waiting to be discovered. Learn about Min: 12; Max: 24 the four forces of flight and the challenges of space travel. Camp includes a take home every day. Join us Future Geniuses

for Earth and Beyond, Astronaut-in-Training, Solar Ages 3.5–5.5 Crazy Chemistry Launch, Eye on the Sky and Space Voyage! Inspire young minds with the hands-on science Ages 6–10 ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. program! Tailored for pre-school and kindergartners, Explore and create exciting chemical reactions! In June 11–June 15 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $164 $174 this camp will use the scientific method to uncover this camp we’ll learn about the chemistry of our

Instructor: Mad Science Staff the mysteries of motion and energy. We will experi- everyday lives. We’ll make colorful concoctions and Location: Albany Community Center, EOC Room ment with everything from color to structures, and bubbling brews, study the chemistry involved in Min: 12; Max: 24 from music to space! Each day includes a related take not-so-simple things like chalk and soap and even home project young geniuses will enjoy beyond class experiment with the chemistry used by artists, spies My First Lab: Preschool time. Come have fun in this interactive and engaging and detectives. camp. ALBANY NON- Ages 4–6 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. July 2–July 6* M, T, Th, F 1–4 pm 4x $134 $144 Become a junior Mad Scientist! This camp is a June 25–June 29 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $164 $174 great introduction to science. Preschoolers explore Instructor: Mad Science Staff Location: Marin Elementary School, Multi-Purpose Room their sense of sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. Instructor: Mad Science Staff Location: Albany Community Center, EOC Room Min: 12; Max: 24 *No class July 4 Children use a magnifying glass to discover the Min: 8; Max: 16 world of creepy crawly creatures. Explore the science of the sea and the fascinating creatures that live Expedition Science: Life Science there. Campers become paleontologists by searching Anatomy Academy Around the World for fossils and participating in a mini dinosaur dig. Ages 6–10 Ages 6–10 Finally, take an exciting mission with Mad Science Children will have fun while learning about the sci- to explore the planets, moons and stars. Take-home Spend some time in the lab learning the tools and entific equipment they already own, the human body. projects included each day! techniques that scientists use while conducting Kids will explore the science behind cells, organs, some great hands-on projects. World Scientists will ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. muscles and bones through fun, hands-on activi- conduct solar experiments, explore predator and June 11–June 15 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $164 $174 ties. Campers will use microslide viewers to see some prey relationships and investigate food webs. Take July 16–July 20 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $164 $174 of the tiny cellular machines that keep our bodies a trip into the ocean to learn what an odontocete working and will play the “Cell game” to learn about Instructor: Mad Science Staff is. Discover systems in nature, even make your own Location: Albany Community Center, EOC Room the “stuff” inside cells. Fun experiments will help paper. Learn animal adaptations and create an insect Min: 8; Max: 16 campers understand more about their senses, brains, habitat. Scientists will also discover what Mr. Owl breathing, circulation and digestion. Children will had on his dinner plate during the famous owl pellet create model cells, make Mad Mucus and a simulated dissection. It’s a great week of camp.

stomach, assemble a model skeleton and much more. ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. July 2–July 6* M, T, Th, F 9 am–noon 4x $134 $144 June 25–June 29 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $164 $174 Instructor: Mad Science Staff Instructor: Mad Science Staff Location: Marin Elementary School, Multi-Purpose Room Location: Marin Elementary School, Multi-Purpose Room Min: 12; Max: 24 *No class on July 4 Min: 12; Max: 24

14 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 Mad Machines & Robots camps

Ages 8–11 New this summer! The Albany Transportation will not be provided; Whether your child loves to build things or destroy Recreation & Community Services campers are responsible for getting to them, this week of camp includes lots of both! The Department is offering a supervised and from the Lunch Bunch on their own. junior Mad Science engineers will design and build lunch group from Noon–1:00 pm, Children must bring their own lunch. structures using simple tools and their imaginations. Monday–Friday. Children who attend Kids will even construct a geodesic dome big enough both a morning (9 am–noon) and an Ages: 3.5–12 for all the campers to sit inside! Then the machine madness starts. Children will discover how many afternoon (1–4 pm) camp can eat Cost: $25/week different machines, simple and complex, we use in their lunch and hang out with other Dates: June 11–August 10, 2012 our daily lives. Campers will design simple machines campers in a safe environment at the Time: Noon–1:00 pm using pulleys, wedges, screws and levers and have Albany Community Center. fun learning how catapults work, then we move on to fun with the Mad Science robots! Each camper will build robots that you can keep, all the while learning the science of robotics. $30 lab fee paid to the instructor includes a take home robot.

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. July 16–July 20 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $164 $174

Instructor: Mad Science Staff Location: Albany Community Center, EOC Room Min: 12; Max: 24

Ureka! Science Camp

Ages 8–11 Ureka! Science is back again this summer with excit- NEW ing new topics! We are a unique camp that introduces young scientists to key concepts from biology, chemistry and physics. Each class starts with an entertain- ing demonstration. Participants are then let loose in The the lab, working with nontoxic household items to explore these ideas through engaging experiments, recording what they see in their personal lab notebook. A group discussion at the end of each class allows lab partners to share their observations and Lunch foster the connection between ideas and experience. Topics covered include optics, sound, surface tension, capillary action, density, chromatography, micro- scopic pond life, study of cells and much more! The program uses exciting activities to teach concepts Bunch which are then applied to projects. We promote scientific literacy, critical thinking, teamwork, problem solving and an exchange of ideas. Activity sheets are provided daily so that our young scientists can share their experiences at home. A great opportunity for your child to learn directly from instructors that hold Ph.D.s in science. $15 material fee paid to instructor. Note: One week pre-registration prior to camp start date required.

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. July 9–July 13 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $179 $189 July 9–July 13 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $179 $189

Instructor: MLeera Rahman, Ph.D., Asha Harikrishnan Ph.D. Location: Albany Community Center, EOC Room Min: 10; Max: 20

activity guide Summer 2012 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 15 EW camps N Kids’ Carpentry Camp Panda Chinese Summer Camp

A g e s 5 – 1 2 Ages 6–8 Special Interest Kids have enjoyed working with wood and learning Are you interested in learning Chinese language, how to use hand tools in Kids’ Carpentry since 1982. culture and arts this summer? At the Panda Chinese Boys and girls are encouraged to develop problem- Summer Camp, you will be introduced to all aspects solving skills while building their own cool projects of Chinese language through stories, music, move- using applied math and fractions. They are also intro- ment, games, arts and hands-on activities. The duced to a wide range of woodworking hand tools, language is naturally acquired when children are safety, and craftsmanship. Projects include super- immersed in a relaxed and fun atmosphere with our tops, boats, clocks, games, doll furniture, bird-feed- experienced, professional-trained instructors. Come ers and many other projects to choose from. Our goal and join us for an unforgettable exciting learning Write On! Summer Writing Lab is to empower the students to become independent experience! No prior Mandarin language experience thinkers! This program may be taken year round with needed. Note: One week pre-registration prior to A g e s 8 – 1 2 different projects offered each session. Our motto is: camp start date required. Albany Middle School English teacher Abby Skrivan, “Building confidence and teaching with respect and ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. MA, offers week-long, intensive creative writing humor in a safe and happy environment.” June 18–June 22 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $154 $164 workshops for kids. These small classes offer a fun, ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. June 25–June 29 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $154 $164 supportive learning environment for writing, read- July 9–July 12 M–Th 9:30–11 am 4x $107 $117 July 2–July 6* M, T, Th, F 9 am–noon 4x $124 $134 ing and learning from each other. The participants July 9–July 12 M–Th 11 am–12:30 pm 4x $107 $117 will have the opportunity to form an intimate, July 2–July 6* M, T, Th, F 1–4 pm 4x $124 $134 student-directed writing community as they develop July 9–July 12 M–Th 12:30–2 pm 4x $107 $117 July 9–July 13 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $154 $164 and deepen their mastery of the writing process. July 23–July 26 M–Th 9:30–11 am 4x $107 $117 Instructor: Chenxia Zhu & Yaqin Yang Students will take part in a wide range of writing July 23–July 26 M–Th 11 am–12:30 pm 4x $107 $117 Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Albany Community Center, EOC (July 2–6) July 23–July 26 M–Th 12:30–2 pm 4x $107 $117 exercises, including cooperative games, observa- Min: 10; Max: 22 *No class on July 4 tional writing, poetry, story writing and peer-editing. Instructor: Frank Truncale (1st camp), This unforgettable week will culminate in the writing Michael and Jeab Glass (2nd camp) EW Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room N and production of a bound “literary journal” of their Foods from Around the World Min: 5; Max: 7 (1st camp), Min: 6; Max: 11 (2nd camp) favorite work. A g e s 7 – 1 1 Note: Students who attended in the summer of Let’s take a trip around the world of food, making 2011 are encouraged to attend! Second and third- favorite dishes from many countries while learning to year students will deepen the progress made and cook, bake and serve our own creations from far-away take their writing to a new level! Attending multiple lands. Come with an interest in learning how to cook sessions is also encouraged. Each week will focus on and an appetite for tasty, fresh food! $20 material different skills and writing strategies. fee paid to instructor. Note: One week pre-registra- ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. tion prior to the start of camp required.

June 11–June 15 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $164 $174 ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. June 11–June 15 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $164 $174 June 18–June 22 M–F 9:30–noon 5x $144 $154 June 18–June 22 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $164 $174 June 25–June 29 M–F 9:30–noon 5x $144 $154 June 18–June 22 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $164 $174 Instructor: Barbara Guletz June 25–June 29 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $164 $174 Location: Albany Community Center, Kitchen June 25–June 29 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $164 $174 Min: 6; Max: 9 July 2–July 6* M,T,Th,F 9 am–noon 4x $134 $144 July 2–July 6* M,T,Th,F 1–4 pm 4x $134 $144

Instructor: Abby Skrivan, MA Location: Albany Middle School, Room 210 Min: 6; Max: 20 *No class on July 4

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N camps American Sign Language for Babies Concert Band Camp Beginners Plus

Adult Grades 5th–9th (Incoming) Ages 9–14 American Sign Language (ASL) is so much richer and This class is designed for students with 2+ years of An ensemble for elementary and middle school string more beneficial than just vocabulary –"Baby Signs." band experience. This week long camp will include players with approximately 1.5–3 years of study.

Parents will learn, with the help of an ASL storyteller, two concert bands, master classes, sectionals and full ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. some basic ASL structure, facial expressions and band rehearsals. The week will culminate in a grand June 11–July 6* M–F 10:30–11:20 am 19x $150 $160 simple sentences along with needed vocabulary to finale concert at Albany High School on Friday, June help their babies develop linguistic, cognitive and 22, at noon. Instructor: Dennie Mehocich Location: Cornell Elementary School Library expressive skills. The benefits of signing to babies ALBANY NON- Min: 5; Max: 20 *No class on July 4 is well documented. Parents will learn how to better DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. communicate and to teach communication skills to June 18–June 22 M–F 9 am–12:30 pm 5x $164 $174 their infants. Instructor: Craig Bryant Junior String Orchestra Location: Albany High School, Band & Choir Room ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Min: 20; Max: 200 Ages 10–16 June 10–June 24 Sun 9:30–10:30 am 3x $85 $95 A repertoire class for the advanced string player look- July 1–July 15 Sun 9:30–10:30 am 3x $85 $95 ing for a fun and challenging ensemble experience, Jazz Band Camp Instructor: Susan Schaller learning the finer points of string and ensemble Location: Albany Community Center, Edith Stone Room Grades 6th–10th (incoming) technique. Min: 5; Max: 12 This camp is designed for students with 1+ years of ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. band and/or jazz band experience who can play one NEW June 11–July 6* M–F 11:30 am–12:20 pm 19x $150 $160 Super Chef Basics for Teens octave scales on their instruments as a minimum Instructor: Dennie Mehocich requirement. The week long camp will include two Ages 12–16 Location: Cornell Elementary School Library jazz bands, master classes, improvisation workshops Min: 5; Max: 35 *No class on July 4 Get confident in the kitchen! This dairy-free, gluten- and instruction on how to practice jazz fundamentals free cooking class includes both meat and vegan (scales and patterns). The week will culminate in a options for each recipe. We will broil, sautee, steam, final concert at Albany High School on Friday, Young Beginners Strings bake and ferment fresh whole foods. This class fea- June 29, at noon. Ages 5.5–8 tures safe knife skills and an overview of nutritional ALBANY NON- benefits of featured ingredients by a certified nutri- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. For young kids with essentially no previous string- tion consultant. To become a Super Chef, we will vary June 25–June 29 M–F 9 am–12:30 pm 5x $164 $174 playing experience and high interest. Students ingredients each week to build confidence in the Instructor: Craig Bryant and Keith Johnson should be able to use buttons on clothing and tie students with the techniques. $20 material fee paid Location: Albany High School, Band & Choir Room own shoes (exhibit good fine motor skills). to instructor. Note: One week pre-registration prior Min: 5; Max: 180 ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. to camp start date required. June 11–July 6* M–F 9:30–10:20 am 19x $150 $160 Day 1: Quick Broil and Salads; Day 2: Nut milk, Pesto Albany String Academy Instructor: Dennie Mehocich and Smoothies; Day 3: Sauerkraut and Kimchi; Day Location: Cornell Elementary School Library Ages 6–16 4: Steam vegetables and Bean Soup; Day 5: Tortillas Min: 5; Max: 15 *No class on July 4 and Tamale pie Looking for something challenging, fun, creative

ALBANY NON- and beautiful for kids to do this summer? Want your DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. child to acquire a skill that improves analytical, criti- July 16–July 20 M–F 9:30–11:30 am 5x $154 $164 cal thinking, fine motor, organizational and artistic July 30–Aug 3 M–F 9:30–11:30 am 5x $154 $164 abilities, something they can take with them and Aug 13–Aug 17 M–F 9:30–11:30 am 5x $154 $164 make friends for life along the way? Then come on Instructor: Ilah Jarvis, NC board with the Albany String Academy. Founded by Location: Albany Community Center, Kitchen Ilah Jarvis has a passion for cooking that professional violinist, string teacher and director Min: 3; Max: 9 stems from her own desire for delicious, Dennie Mehocich, classes at the Academy are for adventurous, gluten-free and dairy-free those who want to get the best start in string playing cuisine. She is a certified nutrition through a classroom ensemble format, learning from consultant and Bauman College an experienced string professional, building a solid graduate who specializes in foundation in the fundamentals of good string play- digestive health issues and ing. Classes meet daily, M–F for four weeks, ending she initially started teaching with a public performance. healthy cooking classes to help her private clients. She teaches all over Northern California including the Davis Food Co-op, Gathering Thyme, Phat Beets and private clients.

activity guide Summer 2012 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 17 Friendship Club Friendship HE FRIENDSHIP CLUB is the City of Albany’s after-school recreation program for children grades 1–5 attending Albany schools (Marin, Cornell and Ocean View). The program provides a well-supervised environment for children to make friends, enhance self-esteem and develop social skills. Friendship Club offers a variety of activities from outdoor/indoor games of a non-competitive nature, age appropriate arts and crafts, arcade and video games, afternoon snack as well as a daily homework period from 4–5 pm. The program fosters an atmosphere that allows children to be enter- tained in a safe after-school setting. Program hours are 1:55 pm to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with a capacity of 65 students. A minimum attendance of three days per week is required; morning care and drop-in service are not available. Friendship Club Fees Fees include daily transportation from Albany elementary schools to Friendship Club. An initial deposit of $150 is required at the time of registration for new students, $50 of which is a non-refundable process- ing fee and the remaining $100 is applied toward the first month of tuition (with the balance billed later). A $10 monthly fee will be added for non-Albany residents. Please note: If your child attends our program on Wednesdays and are released from school at 3 pm, a $15 fee will be added to your monthly bill.

Fall Enrollment Open enrollment for the Fall 2012–2013 school year will begin on Monday, July 2.

1:55–6 pm 3–6 pm 3 days/week $262/month $187/month 4 days/week $334/month $235/month 5 days/week $408/month $283/month Friendship Club Brad Griffith, Recreation Supervisor 900 Buchanan Street (Ocean View Park) (510) 559-7220

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TIME ACTIVITY 1:30–2 pm Transport early bird children from school to the Friendship Club 2–3 pm Organized free play 2:40, 3:05 pm Transport late bird children from school to the Friendship Club Spring CAMP 2012* 3–3:30 pm Circle time April 9–13 • Mon–Fri • 8 am–6 pm 3:30–4 pm Snack Weekly fee: $200 for Albany residents; $210 non-residents 4–4:30 pm Homework assistance Children ages 6–12 (grades 1–5) 4:30–5:30 pm Outdoor activities, field MONDAY Trip to Albany Bowl sports, games, park play TUESDAY Day at the Movies 5:30–6 pm Quiet indoor games WEDNESDAY Trip to Cerrito Vista Park/Makin' s'mores 6 pm Friendship Club closes THURSDAY Trip to Scandia Fun Center FRIDAY On-Site Ice Cream feast & movie *Full-week service only for camps. Drop-in service not available. Scheduled trips are subject to change. 10-child minimum.

Summer CAMP 2012 Children ages 6–12 (grades 1–5) • Mon–Fri • 8 am–6 pm Weekly fee: $200 for Albany residents; $210 non-residents

June 18–22 Stars and Stripes Chabot Space Center/Oakland Zoo June 25–29 Fantasyland Fairyland/Pixie Playland July 2–6** Cold Campin’ Tilden Park/Ice Cream at Baskin Robbins July 9–13 Nature and Us Lindsay Museum/Ardenwood July 16–20 Retro-fun Playland Not at the Beach/Dominos Pizza July 23–27 Hot Air Balloon! Pump it up!/Sky High! July 30–Aug 3 Micro-Beans Jelly Belly Factory/Lawrence Hall of Science August 6–10 Pictured Excitement Day at the Movies/Boomers Friendship Club August 13–17 Amazon and ON & ON The Jungle/Scandia Open enrollment begins **Camp closed on July 4, reduced fee for that week $150 Albany residents/$160 non- Brad Griffith, Recreation Supervisor Monday, residents. 900 Buchanan Street (Ocean View Park) (510) 559-7220 July 2, 2012 For more information about the camp please contact Brad Griffith at (510) 559–7220. at the Friendship Club To register, please contact the Albany Recreation and Community Services Department 900 Buchanan St. at (510) 524–9283. Camps fill-up fast. Call today!

activity guide Summer 2012 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 19 Teen Center Teen EEN CENTER has fantastic daily after-school programs for youth grades 6th–8th; providing a safe and fun environment to play, learn, make friends, enhance self-esteem and develop social skills. Teen Center offers a variety of activities including indoor/outdoor games, healthy snacks and a supervised homework period Monday–Thursday. All daily after-school participants have the option of attending any of our enrichment classes for no additional fee*. At the Albany Teen Center, we empower youth to grow intellectually, centercreatively and emotionally in a supportive environment. Program hours are 3–6 pm, Monday–Fri- day and Wednesdays 2:10–6 pm. Teen Center staff accompanies participants on the short walk from Albany Middle School to the Teen Center. The daily schedule is: 3:10 pm: Pick-up teens at AMS; 3:30–4 pm: Check-in, snacks and homework; 4–5 pm: Daily Enrich- ment Classes; 5–6 pm: Quiet indoor games, free play, continued homework time.

Fall Teen Center Fees Enrichment option limited to the class offered on the day your child attends Teen Center. *Holidays, in-service days and winter & spring break not included.

3–6 pm 3 days/week $210/month 4 days/week $288/month Teen Center Assistant Program T(w)een Nights 5 days/week $360/month Ages 14–17 (Must have graduated 8th grade) Ages 10–15 (5th–9th Grades) $40/month resident; $50/month non-resident $20 resident/$30 non-resident Teen Center April 20, May 4, June 1 The TC Assistant program offers teens an exciting 6–10 pm Jeremy Allen, Youth Services Manager chance to learn about working with youth in City 1331 Portland Avenue (Memorial Park) of Albany Recreation programs. It is designed to T(w)een Night is a monthly PARTY with give teens opportunities to acquire valuable job all of your friends. Play video games on a (510) 559-7223 skills, work with youth, and meet other young screen larger than your room and dance to [email protected] people. Teen Center staff provides supervision, your favorite songs as they pump through a assignments and training. professional sound system. Now that you have Visit the Teen Centers webpage for all the worked up an appetite, sit down and enjoy details and to download an application at a delicious dinner and dessert. Play pool, www.albanyca.org/teencenter. foosball or air hockey, watch movies or just hang out, T(w)een Night is your night! Parents, this is your chance to have a free Friday night to relax or grab dinner with friends. Pre-registration required. T REN the Teen Center for your special event. See page 49 for details. 20 W NE Center Teen Cooking 101

Ages 10–15 Enrichment Learn to make fun, easy, healthy meals that taste great! Participants will learn basics in kitchen safety, Classes proper food handling, food preparation, cooking techniques, presentation, table setting and manners.

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. May 3–June 7 Thur 4–5 pm 6x $90 $100

Instructor: Shera Sherman Superior teen centric programming provides young Location: Albany Teen Center, Kitchen & Room 2 Looking for teen camps this summer? people a chance to have fun, express themselves, Min: 5; Max: 10 build lasting friendships and find trusted mentors. EW All enrichment class participants are welcome N Albany YMCA Awesome Adventures to come to the Teen Center directly after school. Gardening Summer Camp Contact the Teen Center staff for additional Ages 10–15 T(w)een ages 10-15 after-care options. Be sure check our website for Wonder if you have a green thumb? Here is your detailed class descriptions and upcoming events, chance to find out. In this class, you will learn about Time: 7:30 am–6 pm www.albanyca.org/teencenter. composting and gardening. Prepare yourself, in this Location: Albany Teen Center, 1325 Portland class we will be playing in the dirt and getting a bit Avenue NEW muddy. See you in the garden. Weekly Cost: $265 Week 4: $215 (No camp July 4) Altered! ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Ages 10–15 May 7–June 4* Mon 4–5 pm 4x $60 $70 Awesome Adventures has weekly summer camp Altered! Is the art of making something from...some- Instructor: Shera Sherman sessions at the Albany Teen Center. Campers thing else. Projects will include: Frankenstuffies: Location: Albany Teen Center Garden spend most of their days on the go, exploring Reassemble stuffed animal parts to create a whole Min: 5; Max: 10 *No class on May 28 sights and having fun with new friends. For new creature; Altered tins: Turn an empty mint tin more information contact the Albany YMCA at into a special box for gifts or treasures; Paper bead TGIF@TC (510) 525-1130 or www.baymca.org/albany jewelry: You won't believe the beautiful beads you Ages 10–15 can make from a magazine page; Altered clothing: Turn a sweater or t-shirt into scarves, leggings, Albany Teen Center is the place to be on Fridays. skirts, shirts, wrist warmers...the possibilities are Share your favorite music straight from your iPod on Coming this Fall: endless. our professional sound system. Play pool, air hockey,

ALBANY NON- foosball, & Wii. Eat delicious food and relax with DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. friends after the long week of homework drudgery. Homeschoolers’ Hub

May 2–June 6 Wed 4–5 pm 6x $90 $100 ALBANY NON- Homeschooler’s Hub is a space for homeschooling DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Instructor: Shera Sherman & Guest Instructor families to gather each week to play, make, do and Location: Albany Teen Center, Room 2 May 4–June 1 Fri 3:30–6 pm 5x $75 $85 learn. Part social center, part hacker space, part Min: 5; Max: 10 Instructor: Jen Sloan support group, the Homeschoolers' Hub will offer Location: Albany Teen Center, Rooms 1 & 2 facilitated activities and homeschooling support, as Min: 10; Max: 20 Jam On It well as, space to hang out, spend time with friends NEW and work on projects with others. Ages 10–15 Sports Broadcasting Camp Save the day: Want to be in a band but don’t know how to play an Ages 13–15 Fridays, 11 am–3 pm (Beginning in September 2012) instrument? Consider the Teen Center your garage Learn the basics of sportscasting and producing a and make all the noise you want without bugging For more information contact Jeremy Allen at live television broadcast. Participants have access to any parents. We have the drum set, amps, guitars [email protected] or (510) 525-0576 state-of-the-art equipment designed specifically for and keyboards to outfit you and your friends’ musi- live broadcasting. Work behind the camera as a direc- cal inspiration. Learn the fundamentals of jamming, tor, camera operator or audio engineer. Work in front listening and feeling the groove. Basic musical con- of the camera as a play-by-play announcer, color cepts and instrument technique will be explored and commentator or sideline reporter. Final broadcast will everyone will get a chance to play on each instru- be available for sharing and download online. Taught ment. Taught by professional multi-instrumentalist by AHS video production teacher Jeff Castle and the and Teen Center resident jam-master Jeremy Allen. crew of Albany Student Broadcasting. ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. May 1–June 5 Tue 4–5 pm 6x $90 $100 June 18–June 22 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $495 $505 Instructor: Jeremy Allen June 18–June 22 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $495 $505 Location: Albany Teen Center, Room 1 Min: 4; Max: 8 June 25–June 29 M–F 9 am–noon 5x $495 $505 June 25–June 29 M–F 1–4 pm 5x $495 $505 T REN Instructor: Jeff Castle the Teen Center Location: Albany High School, Room 109 Min: 8; Max: 10 for your special event. See page 49 for details. activity guide Summer 2012 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 21 adults Recreational Dog Agility American Red Cross Dog

Ages 16–Adult First Aid and CPR Special Interest Enjoy a six-week introduction to the sport of Dog Adult Agility. You and your dog will learn to execute jumps, Learn how to provide help for your dog in an emer- tunnels and weave poles with style and safety. Build gency until you can get to the vet. Practice first aid a strong training foundation and improve overall and CPR skills on rescue critter lifelike mannequins. control over your dog. Your dog’s confidence and reli- Receive a dog first aid manual with DVD. $20 paid ability will blossom. Dogs must be at least 10 months to the instructor. Beth was 2011 Bay Area Red Cross of age and have good basic obedience skills. Students Alameda County Instructor of the Year.

will set-up and take-down equipment as needed at ALBANY NON- the beginning and end of each day’s session. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. NEW June 26 Tue 6–9 pm 1x $34 $44 ALBANY NON- The Urban Food Gardener Series DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. July 24 Tue 6–9 pm 1x $34 $44

Adult May 19–June 23 Sat 9–10:30 am 6x $61 $71 Instructor: Beth Morris-Wong, (510) 268-9488, July 7–Aug 11 Sat 9–10:30 am 6x $61 $71 [email protected] Does spring weather make you want to get out in Location: Albany Community Center, EOC Room Instructor: Nancy Frensley, CAP2, CPDT nature and plant a garden, but you are not sure Min: 4; Max: 12 www.finessedogtraining.com where to begin? This series of four comprehensive Location: Memorial Park, 1325 Portland Ave. hands on classes will guide you through the garden- Min: 3; Max: 10 ing basics: 1. Garden Design/Site Preparation, Indian Vegetarian Cooking 2. Soil & water/build a compost pile, 3. Start seeds/ Intermediate Dog Agility Adult transplant seedlings, 4. Integrated pest manage- In these 3-hour workshops, students will be shown ment/habitats. Ages 16–Adult how to prepare mouth-watering vegetarian dishes ALBANY NON- Experience the joy of handling your dog smoothly DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. from the cuisines of India. At the end of the class, and efficiently through more challenging agility May 5–June 2* Sat 11:30 am–1 pm 4x $85 $95 students can enjoy a multi-course meal. $7 material courses. Learn competition handling techniques and fee paid to the instructor. No refunds within 2 days Instructor: Jackie Hermes-Fletcher & Delia Carroll build teamwork with your dog. Students will set-up Location: Ocean View Park, Friendship Club Room & Ocean View of class date because instructor will have already Community Garden and take-down equipment as needed at the begin- purchased supplies. Min: 10; Max: 20 *No class on May 26 ning and end of each day’s session. Prerequisite: May 12: Quck ‘N EZ dishes: Fried brown rice, okra Beginning Agility Class (anywhere) and Safe Obstacle curry and tomato dhall Execution. American Heart Association ALBANY NON- June 16: Mixed vegetable kurma (vegetables cooked Heart Saver CPR Adult, Child and DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. with coconut and spices), brown rice and soy yogurt Infant with AED May 19–June 23 Sat 10:45 am–12:15 pm 6x $61 $71 raita July 7–Aug 11 Sat 10:45 am–12:15 pm 6x $61 $71 Adult ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Instructor: Nancy Frensley, CAP2, CPDT Meets CA teacher credentialing and EMSA child care www.finessedogtraining.com May 12 Sat 10 am–1 pm 1x $38 $48 requirements. You will learn how to do CPR on adults, Location: Memorial Park, 1325 Portland Ave. June 16 Sat 10 am–1 pm 1x $38 $48 Min: 3; Max: 10 infants, and children and how to use a pocket mask Instructor: Viji Sundaram, [email protected] and AED. You will receive a certification card through Location: Albany Community Center, Kitchen the American Heart Association which will be valid Min: 5; Max: 15 for two years. $20 material fee paid to the instructor.

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. June 28 Thur 6–9 pm 1x $34 $44 July 19 Thur 6–9 pm 1x $34 $44

Instructor: CPR Heaven Can Wait Staff Location: Albany Community Center, EOC Room Min: 6; Max: 18

22 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 Achieve Your Goals and Transform Beginning/Intermediate Sumi-e/ adults Your Life with Next Steps Brush Painting & Watercolor Adult Art & Music Adult What goals would transform the quality of your life? This class will teach the beginner the fundamental It could be something big like changing careers, or techniques of sumi-e or suiboku, the unique form of something important like finding more balance in Asian art that has produced some of the world’s fin- your life, or feeding your soul by doing something est masterpieces of ink painting. Originating in China creative. It could be something that seems mundane, and having its spiritual basis in Zen Buddhism, this yet still important like cleaning out your closets or form of expressing nature’s colors through shades of finishing that half-started knitting project. Do you black ink monochrome has been popular in China, find yourself thinking about it, getting distracted by Korea and Japan for many centuries. NEW the never-ending demands on your time, and putting Basic Drawing In this session, beginner will learn how to do it off? Six months later, do you find yourself in the brush painting including the following: calligraphy same place? Adult to learn the basic brush strokes, use of sumi-ink and Achieving your goals requires that you take the Learn to draw! This class is an introduction to draw- also watercolor, how to best use paper for sumi-e. Next Step that gets you one step closer to your goal. ing using a variety of media. Students will learn basic The Intermediate students will learn further tech- Once completed, you take another Next Step, then elements of visual language including line, shape, niques of sumi-e. After practicing these skills, you another. The cumulative effect of taking Next Steps value, scale, rhythm and light. We will work in black will complete seasonal greeting cards of sumi-e and is reaching your goal! Become inspired, get unstuck, and white using a viewfinder and charcoal learning “shikshi” (Japanese art board edged with gold col- generate energy and momentum, discover how set- basic composition and shading; then, pen and ink ored trim) to hang in a frame or a scroll. $15 material backs help you move forward, and use the support of and wash learning free-flowing pen and brush lines fee paid to instructor. Please contact instructor for the group to reach your goal. Learn how to make any and shading with cross-hatching, stippling and wash. more information. change with Next Steps and transform your life. In Next, we will work with pencil to learn basic perspec- ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. addition to the 5 class meetings, an optional one-on- tive. Students will draw from their choice of still May 3–June 7 Thur 10 am–12:15pm 6x $148 $158 one coaching session with the instructor is offered to life set-ups, flowers and other nature objects, from class participants. photographs or their imagination using a variety of Instructor: Fumiyo Yoshikawa, [email protected] Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room ALBANY NON- approaches to provide a well rounded introduction to DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Min: 5; Max: 15 drawing. Advanced students or those who have taken May 8–June 5 Tue 6:30–8 pm 5x $79 $89 a class with Stephanie can work in their choice of Instructor: Laureen Asato any drawing or painting media, with instructor work- Classical Guitar Technique Location: Albany Community Center, EOC Room ing with them individually. Min: 5; Max: 10 Ages 16–Adult Students should bring any charcoal and newsprint Do you wish to read and play music for the guitar? they already have to first class. Materials will be Learn to play a melody, understand rhythm and where discussed and a list will be handed out the first class. notes are on the guitar. Students provide their own $4 material fee paid to instructor. instrument, preferably with nylon strings. All levels ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. welcome. Please contact Claude Sprague for more May 1–June 19 Tue 6:30–9 pm 8x $125 $130 information about the class. $18.50 material fee

Instructor: Stephanie Scott, www.stephaniescott.org per text (if needed), to be collected by instructor. Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room Text: Classic Guitar Technique, Volume One by Aaron Min: 4; Max: 20 Shearer.

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. June 2–July 7 Sat 10–11:30 am 6x $76 $86 July 14–Aug 18 Sat 10–11:30 am 6x $76 $86

Instructor: Claude Sprague, (510) 859-4055, [email protected] Location: Albany Community Center, EOC & Craft Rooms Min: 5; Max: 16

activity guide Summer 2012 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 23 W adult Leagues adult adults NE Brazilian Dance for Adults Beginning Hula/Tahitian Dance

Adult Adult Dance Journey through the many different regions of Brazil Have you always longed to learn how to Hula and without leaving Albany! In the 14th century, the Tahitian dance? Join this very supportive class where land of Brazil was colonized by the Portuguese, who you will learn the basics and techniques of the dance.

brought over enslaved Africans of various tribes of ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. West Africa to labor the lands once only inhabited by June 26–July 31 Tue 6:30–7:30 pm 6x $96 $106 various indigenous tribes. Brazil’s territory is vast, resulting in diverse dance and music from its regions. Instructor: Celina Hall, (510) 589-8651 Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Come learn and dance to the many different genres Min: 6; Max: 15 of music from these different regions and learn the styles of dance that go with them. With the base of Brazil’s national dance “Samba” you will learn to Chinese Dance with Ballet

dance Samba Reggae, Samba de Roda, Axé, Pagode, Ages 13–Adult Funk (funk-ee), and movements of the Orixás. No A ballet class designed to teach students ballet fun- experience is necessary. Movements can be tailored damentals in preparation for Chinese dance. The class to your comfort level of workout. Wear comfortable will start with a floor warm up, followed by barre work-out clothes, bring water and a towel. exercises and center combinations. You may either Elisita has studied and performed Brazilian dance register for 6 meetings or 9 meetings. with Conceição Damasceno and other renowned ALBANY NON- Dancers and artists in the USA and Brazil. In addition DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. to Brazilian dance, she has also performed Hip-Hop, Jun 16–Aug 11 Sat 3:30–5 pm 6x $88 $98 Jazz, Modern, Afro-Haitian and West African. Jun 16–Aug 11 Sat 3:30–5 pm 9x $130 $140 She brings her plethora of dance knowledge Instructor: Shaolan (Ah-Lan) Min & Assistant and experience to all levels of students. Alissa Elegant-McCoy Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Min: 8; Max: 18 May 7–June 11* Mon 8–9 pm 5x $55 $65 June 18–July 16 Mon 8–9 pm 5x $55 $65 Beginning/Intermediate: July 23–Aug 20 Mon 8–9 pm 5x $55 $65 Classical Ballet Instructor: Elisita Castañon-Hill Location: Albany Community Center, Room 1 & 2 Adult Min: 1; Max: 20 *No class on May 28 Have you always wanted to dance but never had the chance or time until now? Do you want to come back Chinese Dance for Exercise to dancing after a long break? Maybe you want to do& learn something new and fun. This may be class adult for you. Start from nothing, or from where you are. This class focuses on different styles of Chinese We will dance & learn together. Bring ballet slippers. dance. Our dances use relatively simple movements, Leotard & tights for women, t-shirt & tights for men. but are full of the flavor of Chinese dance with tra- Sweat pants & jackets are allowed over your other ditional songs. The class is designed for people who dance cloths. Hair should be up and away from the are not interested in performing on stage, but want face for both men and women with long hair.

to learn and understand different regional styles of ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Chinese dance. No experience required. Please wear May 4–June 29* Fri 7–8:30 pm 8x $110 $120 comfortable shoes and stretch pants. You may regis- July 6–Aug 24 Fri 7–8:30 pm 8x $110 $120 ter for 6 meetings of 9 meetings. Instructor: David Bertlin and Ronn Guidi ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 July 26–Aug 23 M/Thur 7:30–8:45 pm 6x $88 $98 Albany Community Center, Hall (May 25, June 29, July 27 & Aug 24) July 26–Aug 23 M/Thur 7:30–8:45 pm 9x $112 $122 Min: 9; Max: 18 *No class on June 8 Instructor: Shaolan (Ah-Lan) Min Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Min: 8; Max: 18

24 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 Advanced Da Yan Qi Gong Beginning Shao-Lin Kung Fu adults

Adult Ages 6–Adult Martial Arts For those who have completed Beginning & This class teaches basic martial arts techniques for Intermediate Da Yan Qi Gong with Charlene Leung. beginners, including body stretching, kicking and

ALBANY NON- two styles of boxing. Instructor Henry Chang is the DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. 31st generation of Shao Lin Temple. Apr 16–June 18* Mon 6–7:30 pm 8x $84 $94 ALBANY NON- Instructor: Charlene Leung, M.S., Licensed Acupuncturist DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. & Herbalist May 3–June 28 Thur 3:30–4:30 pm 9x $94 $104 Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi-Purpose Room July 5–Aug 23 Thur 3:30–4:30 pm 8x $84 $94 Min: 5; Max: 20 *No class on Apr 23 & May 28 Instructor: Henry Chang, (510) 917-1718 Location: Albany Community Center, Hall (Session 1) Beginning Ki-Aikido Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 (Session 2) Tai Chi Min: 2; Max: 25 Ages 7–Adult Adult Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido is a martial discipline, which Originally a martial art, Tai Chi is an ancient and teaches that relaxation is stronger than tension. Our Advanced Shao-Lin Kung Fu effective exercise that reduces stress and promotes goal is to bring balance even to our opponents and healing. It balances the body’s energy and increases Ages 8–Adult problems as a solution to conflict. We use martial vitality. Join us for a fun and dynamic workout and The graceful movement of martial arts loved by techniques, meditation and breathing exercises to learn to move with grace, balance and power. This everyone will be taught in this class. After taking help develop the power of mind and body. Founded moving meditation will leave you feeling energized, the class students, will be competent in both offense by Master Koichi Tohei, who was responsible for centered and relaxed. Starfire has been teaching Tai and defense. New strokes will be taught in these two bringing the martial art of Aikido to the world in Chi in the bay area for 20 years. You may take this sessions. New students and beginners are welcome. 1953. Taught and overseen by Maida Sensei, direct class once or twice a week. Instructor Henry Chang is the 31st generation of student and representative of Tohei Sensei. Maida ALBANY NON- Shao Lin Temple. Sensei holds the rank of 7th Dan Shihan (Master DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ALBANY NON- Instructor) and has taught professionally since 1976. May 8–June 14 T/Th 6–7 pm 1x/week $46 $56 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. This class is suitable for Adults of any level or 2x/week $88 $98 May 3–June 28 Thur 4:30–5:30 pm 9x $94 $104 physical ability, and for children ages 7 and older July 10–Aug 16 T/Th 6–7 pm 1x/week $46 $56 July 5–Aug 23 Thur 4:30–5:30 pm 8x $84 $94 with some experience in Aikido. Younger children and 2x/week $88 $98 Instructor: Henry Chang, (510) 917-1718 children new to Aikido are welcome if accompanied Instructor: Starfire Location: Albany Community Center, Hall (Session 1) onto the mat by a parent or guardian. The first hour Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi-Use Room Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 (Session 2) of class is recommended for all beginners. Continuing Min: 6; Max: 20 Min: 2; Max: 25 on to the second hour is recommended for those with more experience or who are willing to be pushed a little.

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Apr 7–Apr 21 Sat 9–11 am 3x $54 $64 May 5–May 26 Sat 9–11 am 4x $54 $64 June 2–June 30 Sat 9–11 am 5x $54 $64 July 7–July 28 Sat 9–11 am 4x $54 $64 Aug 4–Aug 25 Sat 9–11 am 4x $54 $64

Instructor: Maida Sensei and certified staff, (510) 290-8640, [email protected] Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 (Apr 14, July 28, Aug 25), Albany Senior Center (May 19) Min: 5; Max: 25

Intermediate Da Yan Qi Gong

Adult For those who have completed Beginning Da Yan Qi Gong.

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Apr 16–Jun 18* Mon 6–7:30 pm 8x $114 $124

Instructor: Charlene Leung, M.S., Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi-Purpose Room Min: 5; Max: 20 *No class on Apr 23 & May 28

activity guide Summer 2012 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 25 adults Beginning Yoga Tennis: Private and Group Instruction

Ages 13–adult Ages All Exercise & Yoga is the study and integration of the body, mind Lessons are taught by our USPTA certified instructor, and breath to achieve greater health and vitality. John Fry. Offered on a year-round basis, they are Fitness Through a series of physical postures, deep breath- tailored to the students needs. Clinics and workouts ing, relaxation and mental concentration, students for league teams or tournament players are also will learn how to reduce stress, feel more energized available. Times and locations are arranged with the and enhance the overall quality of their lives. instructor upon completing registration. Sign-up for ALBANY NON- the 5-session package and save. No refunds for the DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. 5-session package. May 7–June 25 Mon 6:30–8 pm 7x $91 $101 ALBANY NON- July 2–Aug 20* Mon 6:30–8 pm 8x $104 $114 PRIVATE/GROUP TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES.

Instructor: Jennifer Sowerwine Private 1/2 hr 1x $32 $42 Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Private 1 hr 1x $57 $67 Min: 5; Max: 30 *No class on May 28 Semi-Private 1 hr 1x $29 $39 Group (Min 3) 1 hr 1x $22 $32 User Friendly Pilates: Increase Core Group (Min 4) 1 hr 1x $18 $28 Strength Without Getting Hurt 5-Session Package 1 hr 5x $252 $302 Instructor: John Fry & Staff Ages 14–adult Location: Memorial Park, Ocean View or Terrace Park Your core muscles, the deepest abdominal, lumbar Tennis Courts and pelvic floor muscles, protect your spine and Min: 4; Max: varies prepare you for strenuous activities. Discover how to develop core strength with the proper awareness Gentle Yoga and mental focus to get fit without getting hurt and Ages 14–Adult improve performance in dance, sports and martial arts. Instructor has over 18 years experience special- Learn how to relax and enjoy a body-mind synchron- izing in movement education and injury prevention, icity through the ancient practice of yoga. Students and works in many different settings, including will learn how to do classic yoga postures in styles physical therapy clinics, Kaiser hospitals, and private borrowed from several schools of yoga. While hold- practice. He is a Certified Pilates Instructor and ing the yoga poses, they will be shown how to Feldenkrais® Somatic Practitioner with an extensive stimulate acupressure points. The asana session background as a professional dancer. This is a mixed will be followed by healing pranayamas (breath- level class (beginning to intermediate). Mats pro- ing techniques), meditation and guided relaxation. vided. Instructor Viji Sundaram has been teaching yoga in

ALBANY NON- India and the US for 22 years. She is a certified yoga DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. and Acu-yoga instructor, as well as, an acupressure May 9–June 20 Wed 5:45–6:45 pm 7x $88 $98 practitioner. July 11–Aug 22 Wed 5:45–6:45 pm 7x $88 $98 ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Instructor: Ernie Adams, (510) 619-9223, www.bodyinaction.com May 2–June 6 Wed 6:30–8 pm 6x $66 $76 Location: Albany Community Center, Hall June 13–July 18* Wed 6:30–8 pm 5x $56 $66 Min: 8; Max: 35 July 25–Aug 15 Wed 6:30–8 pm 4x $46 $56

Instructor: Viji Sundaram Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 5; Max: 20 *No class on July 4

26 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 adult leagues adult

Take yourself out to the ball game this spring and get involved with Albany Adult Sports. Our goal is to provide you with the optimal environment for fun, camaraderie and friendly competition. are you captain material? minimum of six games and start in June on this league always fills up fast. When reg- We are always looking for adult sports lovers Tuesday nights. Fee is $60 per player ($12 istering please specify if you would like the who are willing to go the extra organization- per game). Individuals will be placed onto “A” division (more advanced) or “B” division al mile by helping to coordinate and manage teams (couples or friends may request to be (more recreational). Please visit our website new teams. We especially need kickball and put onto the same team. for more details. soccer players to step up and take charge for NEW men’s & co-ed softball the upcoming summer seasons. Perks include Pickle What? Albany Adult Softball will be back for the getting to name your team, knowing you are Pickleball is the fastest growing senior sport spring season starting in June. We have 3 a pillar of the adult sports community and in the country, but don’t let that fool you, nights of action: Men’s League (Mondays), getting to play and have fun on a weekly this racquet sport is a blast for all ages. Co-ed Company League (Tuesdays) and Co-ed basis. Contact Heather Robinson. Played on a tennis court with paddles and a plastic ball, pickle ball is a fun combination (Fridays). Team fees and season details vary Outdoor Mystery League of tennis, ping pong and badminton. Drop in by league. Please visit our website for more We had so much fun with our winter indoor games on the Ocean View Park tennis courts details league that we decided to take things will begin in May. If you’re interested in join- outside! Each night will feature a new ing in on the fun contact Heather Robinson. Men’s League surprise sport and include 30 minutes Co-ed Company League: Beginner Friendly of instruction, followed by a 60 minute adult co-ed kickball Co-ed League: Intermediate Level game. All sports will be easy to learn and Kickball is back for another season of wacky exceptionally high in fun-ability (a few fun. Games are on Thursday nights. Please For more information contact Heather Robinson, are old favorites, while others may be visit our website for all of the details. Adult Sports Coordinator completely new to you). All necessary adult co-ed 5-aside soccer [email protected] equipment will be provided. The season Our popular 5-Aside Soccer league starts this www.albanyca.org/adultsports will include five sports, plus playoffs, for a June. Get your team together quick, because (510) 559-7216 activity guide Summer 2012 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 27 boomers & beyond & boomers Gentle Yoga Boomers & Beyond Bellydance

ages 50–older Ages 40–older Exercise & This class provides a gentler approach to the practice The class explores and introduces typical belly dance of Yoga. Enjoy the benefits of increased flexibil- movements set to Middle Eastern and Alternative ity, strength and stamina. Yoga encourages better music. Enjoy free and easy movements and gently Dance posture, improves digestions, relaxes and calms the sway to the rhythms. Women of all physical abilities mind. Class is suitable for all levels. Wear loose and are invited to attend. Wear comfortable clothes, comfortable clothing and come on an empty stom- dance or stable shoes!

ach. Bring your own mat or towel. Fee is per class. ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. May 7–June 18* Mon 6:30–7:30 pm 6x $30 $35 May 1–Aug 24* M/T/W/F 9–10 am 66x $6 $7 June 25–Aug 6* Mon 6:30–7:30 pm 6x $30 $35

Freeing the Dancer Within: Creative Instructor: Allan Jacinto Instructor: Sandhya Movement for Health & Enjoyment Location: Albany Community Center, Hall (Mon) Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room Albany Senior Center, Multi-Use Room (Tue/Wed/Fri) Min: 4; Max: 15 *No class on May 28 & July 2 Ages 50–older Min: 5; Max: 20 *No class on May 28 & July 4 Join the resident movement ensemble of the Albany EW Awareness Through Movement® N Senior Center, Impromptu No Tutu, for a lively cre- Rosen Method Movement ative movement session. All abilities welcome and Feldenkrais Chair the class is open to everyone. We warm-up with ele- Ages 50–older Ages 50–older ments of Brain Dance* and T’ai Chi, and then impro- Discover the benefits of Rosen Method Movement in The Feldenkrais Method® of movement is based on vise movement and simple dances to diverse styles of this class that provides easy, unhurried movements self-observation and the human ability to learn and music, voice or silence. Chairs and other support are set to music and designed to improve alignment change. integrated as needed. Inspired by the Orff Schulwerk and flexibility, deepen awareness and may heal or music approach and the vision of community dance prevent injury due to stress. Attending a one-hour Balance ALBANY NON- pioneered by Rudolf Laban, this class is a safe space class per week can make a significant difference in DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. for relaxation, play and expression.*Developed by your vitality. All abilities welcome. Wear loose and Apr 25–May 18 Wed 1:30–2:30 pm 4x $20 $24 Anne green Gilbert, Creative Dance Center, Seattle. comfortable clothing. Bring your own mat or towel. Improving Posture Fee is per class. Fee is per class. ALBANY NON- ALBANY NON- ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. May 23–June 13 Wed 1:30–2:30 pm 4x $20 $24 May 4–July 27* Fri 10:15–11:30 am 11x $7 $8 May 2–Aug 22* Wed Noon–1 pm 16x $8 $9

Instructor: Greacian Goeke Instructor: Regina Wells Neck & Shoulders Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi-Use Room Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi-Use Room ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Min: 2; Max: 30 *No class on June 8 & July 13 Min: 3; Max: 12 *No class on July 4 June 30–July 18* Wed 1:30–2:30 pm 4x $20 $24

Gentle Tai Chi Zumba Gold Lower Back ALBANY NON- Ages 50–older Ages 40–older DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. July 25–Aug 15 Wed 1:30–2:30 pm 4x $20 $24 This gentle approach to Tai Chi combines Nei Dang Zumba is the popular fitness dance craze that is Chi Kung emphasizing deep breathing and meditative sweeping the world! Zumba is the most fun you will Instructor: Rosie Rosenthal Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi Use Room elements. Helps circulation, loosening joints and have while exercising and it never feels like work. Min: 3; Max: 12 *No class on July 4 secure balance. Fee is per class. Zumba Gold is the perfect level for Zumba beginners, ALBANY NON- seniors, the deconditioned participant or for those DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. who like the pace a little bit slower than Zumba Women’s Traditional Dances for Fun, May 2–Aug 22* M/W 10:30–11:30 am 31x $2 $3 Basic. Filled with Latin music and rhythms, we do Exercise & Enlightenment! May 4–Aug 24 Fri 9:30–10:30 am 17x $2 $3 the Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Cumbia, Flamenco Ages 50–older Instructor: Yachiyo and much more. All songs are previewed with a short Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Explore traditional women’s dances from Greece, breakdown so participants learn any new moves. Burn Min: 5; Max: 30 *No class on May 28 & July 4 Bulgaria, Armenia, Macedonia and other Balkan coun- calories, raise your heart rate, work on balance and tries where ancient wisdom is still detectable in the memory, but most of all have fun! Ditch the workout, folk culture. Simple, repetitive, and rich in teachings, join the party, the Zumba Gold Dance Party! Fee is the dances foster interconnectedness and empower per class. us to be more fully present as women and as citizens Fastest growing senior sport ALBANY NON- in the country! DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. of the Earth. In a dynamic line that describes circles, May 3–July 26 Thur 9–10 am 13x $6 $7 spirals, meanders, crescent moons and other earth Instructor: Teresa Hickman mandalas to exquisite ethnic music, we can recover a Play Pickle! Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi Purpose Room joy in being alive today. Fee is per class.

Check out the Adult Sports Min: 10; Max: 20 ALBANY NON- page for more information, DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. page 27 May 2–Aug 22* Wed 10:15–11:30 am 16x $6 $7

Instructor: Catherine Sutton Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi-Use Room Min: 4; Max: 20 *No class on July 4

28 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 boomers & beyond & boomers

Poles Training for Hiking, Exploring Local Natural Treasures on Foot

Walking, Balance & Mobility Ages 50–older Ages 50–older Enjoy walking at a moderate pace while exploring natural treasures and history of the Bay Area. Dress in layers Learn vital skills to help improve your endurance, and wear comfortable closed walking shoes with good traction. Bring water and light snack, binoculars, cam- posture, confidence, gait, function and strength. Feel eras and walking poles if you use them. ALBANY NON- Taller! Easy-to-learn techniques help you preserve May: Claremont Canyon Challenge DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. your joints and enhance your enjoyment of life! May 17 Thur 9–11 am 1x FREE FREE Discover history and spectacular views on this chal- Variety of top quality poles provided. June 28 Thur 9–11 am 1x FREE FREE lenging loop through Claremont Canyon and UC ALBANY NON- July 19 Thur 9–11 am 1x FREE FREE DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Berkeley’s Clark Kerr Campus. Caution: Steep rough August 16 Thur 9–11 am 1x FREE FREE July 17 Tue 10:15 am 1x $20 $25 trails, 600+ ft. elevation gain. Wear hiking footgear; bring water, snack and walking sticks if you use Instructor: Susan Schwartz (848-9358, [email protected]) & Instructor: Jayah Faye Paley Shirley Jowell (525-7012, [email protected]) Location: Albany Senior Center Multi Purpose Room them. Meet at Derby and Belrose (AC Transit 49). Location: See walk description for location meeting spots Min: 6; Max: 8 *Max of 6 returning students allowed June: Creekside Gems in North El Cerrito Min: 5; Max: 20 Enjoy a volunteer-created wildflower garden, creeks, Walk, Talk & Be Healthy! parks, Native American rock art and four restoration projects. Meet at Gateway Park, Conlon and Ohlone

Ages 50–older Greenway (stub end of Conlon just east of San Pablo Ave., AC Transit 72, or walk north on Ohlone Greenway from El Cerrito Del Norte BART). A program designed to encourage walking as a healthy life style for adults 50+. Ride the Senior July: Kensington History & Views shuttle bus to regional parks and other interest- Enjoy a volunteer-created wildflower garden, creeks, parks, Native American rock art and four restoration proj- ing places. Walk as you connect with other seniors. ects. Meet at Gateway Park, Conlon and Ohlone Greenway (stub end of Conlon just east of San Pablo Ave., AC Walks are usually 1–4 miles, and are generally easy Transit 72, or walk north on Ohlone Greenway from El Cerrito Del Norte BART). to moderate in difficulty. Bring a bag lunch. Register August: Wild Edibles on Cerrito Creek in-person at the Senior Center on the first business day of the month. An easy, mostly level stroll along Cerrito Creek, discovering how Native Americans and early settlers used wild foods–plus snacks using them today. Meet at N. end of Talbot/S. edge of El Cerrito Plaza, on the Albany/ ALBANY NON- DAY TIME RESIDENT RES. Berkeley border (AC Transit 72, El Cerrito Plaza BART). This walk open to all ages–grandchildren welcome. Tuesdays 8:30 am–1 pm Varies for each trip

Instructor: Zion Lee Location: Each walk departs from the Senior Center Min: 5; Max: 20 activity guide Summer 2012 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 29 W boomers & beyond & boomers NE Multi-medium Painting Basic Drawing

Ages 50–older Adults Art A basic class wherein you can work in any media you Learn to draw! This class is an introduction to draw- choose, be it oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, colored ing using a variety of media. Students will learn basic pencil, collage, wood/linoleum block and/or any elements of visual language including line, shape, combination thereof. Emphasis is on design, com- value, scale, rhythm and light. We will work in black position, texture and style (abstract, folk, realistic). and white using a viewfinder and charcoal learning Tools and equipment will be discussed during the basic composition and shading; then, pen and ink first class including what and where to buy brushes, and wash learning free-flowing pen and brush lines paint, support, etc. Bring to first class those art sup- and shading with cross-hatching, stippling and wash. plies you may have on hand as well as a drawing pad Next, we will work with pencil to learn basic perspec- Watercolor Painting & Drawing and a drawing tool of your choice (pencil, charcoal, tive. Students will draw from their choice of still pen, crayons, etc.). No art or drawing experience can life set-ups, flowers and other nature objects, from Adults be an asset. photographs or their imagination using a variety of

Open to all levels. Beginning students will work in ALBANY NON- approaches to provide a well rounded introduction to DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. watercolor, learning basics of watercolor painting, drawing. Advanced students or those who have taken June 6–July 18* Wed 12:30–2:30 pm 6x $60 $65 including mixing and applying washes, use of color, a class with Stephanie can work in their choice of value, line, shape, form, light, rhythm and texture. Instructor: M J Wilson any drawing or painting media, with instructor work- Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room Beginning students are shown specific exercises to ing with them individually. Min: 4; Max: 20 *No class on July 4 learn color mixing and paint handling after which Students should bring any charcoal and newsprint they work on subjects of their choice. they already have to first class. Materials will be Advanced students can work in watercolor or their discussed and a list will be handed out the first class. choice of any drawing/painting media, & instructor $4 material fee paid to instructor. works with them individually. Basic drawing and com- ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. position will be taught to all. Students are encour- May 1–June 19 Tue 6:30–9 pm 8x $125 $130 aged to create visual richness by developing the thought and feeling in their work. Students should Instructor: Stephanie Scott, www.stephaniescott.org Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room bring supplies they already have to the first class. Min: 4; Max: 20 Materials will be discussed and list handed out at first class. Students supply their own paint, brushes and paper. $4 material fee paid to instructor. Beyond Papier-mâché

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ages 50–older May 1–June 19 Tue Noon–3 pm 8x $125 $130 Think of sculpture as a brain exercise. Papier-mache Instructor: Stephanie Scott, www.stephaniescott.org sculpture is a fun way to experiment with a people Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi Purpose Room friendly art form. At the same time exercise and Min: 4; Max: 20 keep fit both sides of your brain, especially the right hemisphere, the creative and making-art side of the Multi-cultural Textile Art brain. Although not necessary, if you enjoy using your hands, like solving problems, puzzles and/ ages 50–older or play games, you are in the right place. Materials Learn the basics of ethnic handwork (embroidery, needed for papier-mache are cheap, some recycled appliqué, reverse appliqué, piecing, etc.) and then and simple everyday tools which free you up to turn this knowledge into wearable art or something experiment and have fun without the cost factor. You unique for your home. Recycle a jean jacket or pants can for instance, cut off pieces of your sculpture you and by adding embroidery and/or appliqué you have don’t like, add something else and let your imagina- a “hot” looking casual garment. Make one-of-a-kind tion soar. At the first class bring newspaper, scissors, pillows, tote or hand bag, wall hanging, kimono, etc. a roll of one-inch masking tape (not glue) and pen/ Visit the first class wherein you may start, for pro- pencil. You will receive instructions and tips on cess, a small project and bring along at least 5 coor- construction and walk out of the class with one of dinating pieces of plain and print fabric, dressmaker two learning pieces of sculpture. The two exercises pins, a yard of unbleached muslin and sharp scissors. provide you with the basics for you future creations, Beginning and advanced students welcome. be they miniature or life size, realistic or abstract.

ALBANY NON- A complete material list will be available at the first DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. class. Come give it a try, make new friends, keep your June 6–July 18* Wed 12:30–2:30 pm 6x $60 $65 whole brain mentally active and have fun. Instructor: M J Wilson ALBANY NON- Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Min: 4; Max: 20 *No class on July 4 June 6–July 18* Wed 10 am–noon 6x $60 $65

Instructor: M J Wilson Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room Min: 4; Max: 20 *No class on July 4

30 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 NEW Savoring Short Stories World Literature adults beyond & boomers

Ages 50–older ages 50–older Special Interest The Anchor Book of Modern African Stories, edited by Class reads great, enduring literature from around the a Yugoslavian scholar devoted to African literature, world, especially the classics from America, England offers stories by a wide range of gifted writers. To and Europe. Such fiction, long and short, all delve read these stories is to encounter new landscapes, into universal human concerns such as love, religion grasp new perspectives, and experience dynamic and death, and confront persistent, unanswerable artistic expression. Publisher: Anchor Books, 2004. questions. We move at snail’s pace over puzzling and

ALBANY NON- intriguing passages, emphasizing language, struc- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ture, method and implicit meanings. Issue of genre, July 2–Aug 6 Mon 11:30 am–1:30 pm 6x $35 $40 technique, symbolism, and historic background are Instructor: Debra Ratner also considered. Students discuss, challenge, dispute, Reading Novels Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room re-interpret and misquote what the old teacher is Min: 4; Max: 30 ages 50–older EW trying to say. The Wife of Martin Guerre, by Janet Lewis (Swallow N ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Paperback, 1941) has been called one of the most Lives of Women May 8–Aug 14 Tue 10 am–noon 14x $99 $104 beautiful short novels ever written. Based on an Ages 50–older unusual historical incident, this novel is lyrical in Instructor: Bill Hyman Poet Patricia Hampl's I Could Tell You Stories: Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room its evocation of experiences and sophisticated in its Sojourns in the Land of Memory (W.W. Norton, 1999) Min: 4; Max: 30 expression of ideas. presents vivid memoir pieces. Hampl also reflects on ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. the mysteries of memory and the challenges of per- July 11–Aug 15 Wed 3–5 pm 6x $35 $40 sonal writing–as when her mother pleaded with her to change her first published poem. Instructor: Debra Ratner Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Min: 4; Max: 25 July 6–Aug 10 Fri 2–4 pm 6x $35 $40 can teach anyone Instructor: Debra Ratner Stephanie Scott AARP’s 55 Alive Mature Driving Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room who wants to learn how to draw Min: 4; Max: 25 Ages 50–older and paint. She specializes in complete beginners. She This class provides awareness of aging as it affects has taught privately and driving. It offers participants compensating tech- Memoir Writing in group classes and gave niques and emphasizes defensive practices for drivers ages 50–older intensive one-day workshops age 50 and older. Participants must take both classes Students read their own writings to the class for many years. She has to receive their Certificate of Completion, which enti- for its criticism and evaluation. The teacher adds taught at College of Marin, tles drivers 50 and older to a discount for three years another voice, pointing out basic principles and Foothill and De Anza Colleges, on their auto insurance. Fee for this class is $12 for approaches to effective non-fiction prose. The idea Sonoma State University, Georgia State AARP Members, $14 for Non-Members. Checks/money is to make our memoir writing as vivid and effective College and University, Albany Senior orders only, payable to: AARP as it can be so that it will not be filed somewhere in Center, Albany Adult School and at the AAPR NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS MEM. MEM. the dark, but will be read and re-read with enjoyment Gardens at Heather Farm. She has taught May 3 & May 10 Thur 1–5 pm 2x $12 $14 by children, grandchildren, and even by strangers yet people aged 9 to 96 and can teach a wide June 28 & July 5 Thur 1–5 pm 2x $12 $14 unborn. No one is required to read out loud, or to variety of media. Stephanie has been making pen and Instructor: Alice Meyers withhold other kinds of writing, which are welcome. Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room We try for a low-pressure, respectful atmosphere in ink drawings, line drawing etchings and Min: 10; Max: 20 which embarrassing events and deep emotions may engravings and paintings for 44 years, EW be safely exposed. teaching art classes for 32 years, is an N ALBANY NON- exhibiting artist, has published her World Affairs & Politics DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. watercolors and sold her flower notecards May 7–Aug 13* Mon 3–5 pm 14x $99 $104 Ages 50–older and etchings across the United States and Instructor: Bill Hyman in Japan. She has a Master’s Degree in This is an open group discussion of world affairs Location: Albany Senior Center, South Room Painting from San Francisco Art Institute and politics, both local and international. Fee is per Min: 4; Max: 30 *No class on May 28 class. and began teaching in 1979.

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. April 9–June 18* Mon 9:30–11 am 10x $3 $4 June 25–Aug 20 Mon 9:30–11 am 9x $3 $4

Instructor: Constance Cole Location: Albany Senior Center, Multi Purpose Room Min: 4; Max: 35 *No class on May 28

activity guide Summer 2012 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 31 boomers & beyond & boomers Berghold Winery

Ages 50–older Travel Come with us and enjoy the day as we head out to the Berghold Winery in Lodi. The winery has over 85 acres of vineyards and is decorated with American Victorian antiques, marble fountains, rose gardens and olive trees. Lunch is included in Lodi. Trip includes periods of walking and standing.

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. May 24 Thur 8:30 am–4:30 pm 1x $40 $45 Min: 19; Max: 21 Safari West

Ages 50–older Elkhorn Slough

Have you ever pictured yourself among some of Ages 50–older Luther Burbank Gardens & Canine the world’s most exotic creatures? Come close with Elkhorn Slough, located at Moss Landing, south of Companions giraffes, gazelles, zebras and many of the other 600 Santa Cruz, has one of the greatest concentrations of Ages 50–older animals that inhabit the preserve. Take an exciting sea mammals and birds in Northern California. It is safari drive and explore the wildlife preserve, travel- Join us as we head to Santa Rosa to visit 2 impres- one of the best spots to observe sea otters, seals and ing first in an authentic safari vehicle and then a trek sive venues. On our first stop, we will take a docent- many kinds of seabirds. This day trip with naturalist around the inner grounds. Lunch will be provided. led tour of the beautiful Luther Burbank Home and Ted Pierce combines a boat trip up the estuary (with Trip includes long periods of sitting, walking and Gardens which include Luther Burbank’s horticulture Safari Cruises) and a walk along the estuary for more bumpy ride. contributions, and a firsthand look at his home and observations of wildlife. We will have lunch at Phil’s furnishings. After lunch we will visit the Canine ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Fish Market Restaurant in Moss Landing. Bring binoc- Companions facility for an impressive tour of the May 2 Wed 9:30 am–5 pm 1x $68 $73 ulars. Trip includes periods of standing and walking. facility. Trip includes long periods of walking. Min: 19; Max: 21 ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. June 4 Mon 7 am–5 pm 1x $85 $90 June 27 Wed 8:30 am–5:30 pm 1x $50 $55 Min: 19; Max: 21 Bolinas & the Marin Coast Min: 19; Max: 21

Ages 50–older The tiny village of Bolinas on the Marin coast is our Santa Cruz History Museum Carmel Mission destination today with naturalist Ted Pierce. This trip Ages 50–older Ages 50–older will combine a tour of the village, great birding along The city of Santa Cruz showcases a historic museum Bolinas lagoon, and a walk on the beautiful seacoast. Join us for a docent- led tour of the Carmel Mission in the heart of downtown. We will take a docent-led We will have lunch at the Farmhouse Restaurant in to view the museum’s 4 specific galleries: the tour of the museum which will feature the exhibit nearby Olema, and leave some time to explore the Harry Downie museum, the Munras Family Heritage “All You Need is Love”. After the tour, you will have Bolinas Museum and local shops. Bring binoculars. Museum, the Jo Mora Chapel Gallery, and the time to walk, shop and eat at your own leisure in Trip includes long periods of walking and standing. Convento Museum. Each gallery is unique and full downtown Santa Cruz. Trip includes moderate periods of history. After lunch which is included in Carmel ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. of sitting and walking. you will have some leisure time to walk through the May 7 Mon 8:30 am–4:30 pm 1x $65 $70 ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. quaint streets of Carmel. Trip includes moderate peri- Min: 19; Max: 21 June 13 Wed 8 am–4 pm 1x $20 $25 ods of sitting and walking. Min: 19; Max: 21 ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Los Gatos & Gilroy Outlets July 11 Wed 8 am–5 pm 1x $50 $55 Ages 50–older Cornerstone Winery Min: 19; Max: 21

Join us for a lovely trip to the South Bay. Our first Ages 50–older stop will be downtown Los Gatos, where you can Kick off your summer the right way with a wine tast- San Mateo County History Museum & shop, eat and/or walk around at your leisure. Next, ing day in Sonoma as we head to Cornerstone Winery Sanchez Adobe we will head to the shopping outlets in Gilroy. If you to taste some of their unique wines. You will also Ages 50–older love the outdoors and shopping this trip is for you! take a docent-led tour of the beautifully designed Trip includes periods of walking and standing. The San Mateo History Museum is an innovative gardens. Lunch is included. Please wear comfortable ALBANY NON- regional history center located in the Old County DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. shoes and bring a hat for the sun. Trip includes long Courthouse. A docent-led tour of the History May 16 Wed 9 am–5 pm 1x $10 $15 periods of walking. Museum's long-term exhibits explores the county’s Min: 19; Max: 21 ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. rich and colorful history. After lunch which is includ- June 20 Wed 8:30 am–4:30 pm 1x $38 $43 ed at a local restaurant, we will head to the Sanchez Min: 19; Max: 21 Adobe in Pacifica for a docent-led tour. Trip includes moderate periods of sitting and walking.

ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. July 18 Wed 9 am–5 pm 1x $45 $50 Min: 19; Max: 21

32 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 Pt. Reyes Seashore Tour, Birding & Heath Ceramics & Sausalito beyond & boomers

Wildlife Ages 50–older Ages 50–older As the summer winds down, join us as we head to This visit to Pt. Reyes National Seashore, with natu- scenic Sausalito. Our first stop will be at Heath ralist Ted Pierce, will combine birding, a visit to Ceramics, one of the few remaining mid-century McClure’s Beach, and wildlife observations of the Tule American potteries still in existence today. You will Elk at Tomales Point. We will stop at the Bear Valley visit the retail shop which offers beautifully hand- Visitor’s Center, visit McClure’s Beach for a short crafted tiles and dinnerware. Our next stop will be in walk, and return to Pt. Reyes Station for lunch at downtown Sausalito where you will have some time the Station House Restaurant. Bring binoculars. Trip on your own to walk, shop and eat lunch. Lunch is includes periods of standing and walking. on your own. Trip includes self paced walking and

ALBANY NON- standing. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ALBANY NON- August 6 Mon 8 am–4 pm 1x $65 $70 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Min: 19; Max: 21 August 22 Wed 9 am–4 pm 1x $10 $15 Yerba Buena Gardens Min: 19; Max: 21

Ages 50–older Roaring Camp Railroad Join us for what promises to be a lovely day in San Francisco as you explore at your own leisure Yerba Ages 50–older Buena Gardens and its surroundings for the day. Do you want to take an “old time” train ride? Then Stroll through the beautiful gardens, public art, join us as we travel from Felton to Santa Cruz on fountains and waterfall, visit museums such as the one of the most historic lines in California. Today’s Albany Senior Center Contemporary Jewish Museum or the Museum of Beach Trains travel through Henry Cowell Redwoods Modern Art, shop at the Metreon Mall or just eat at State Park, along the scenic San Lorenzo River Gorge, Community one of the nearby restaurants. Bring a camera. Trip across a 1909 steel truss bridge, and through a tun- includes self-paced walking and standing. nel that was built in 1875. Lunch is provided aboard Shuttle ALBANY NON- the train. Trip includes moderate periods of sitting DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. and walking. July 25 Wed 9:30 am–3 pm 1x $10 $15 Keeping seniors active & engaged ALBANY NON- Min: 19; Max: 21 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. August 8 Wed 8:30 am–5:30 pm 1x $52 $57 The Albany Senior Center Community Angel Island Min: 19; Max: 21 Shuttle takes adults age 50+ on walking tours and day trips, and Ages 50–older Filoli Gardens provides regular, free door-to-door We will board the ferry from Tiburon and take a Tram grocery shopping trips for Albany Ages 50–older Tour on Angel Island. The tour which offers an audio residents age 60+. Registration is enhanced history of the island will take you past Enjoy the beautiful grounds at Filoli Gardens. Learn required for all programs. the recently reopened United States Immigration about this wonderful place on a two-hour docent- Station and provides wonderful views of the bay, San led tour through both the house and gardens. A The Albany Senior Center Community Francisco, and other jewels along the island. Picnic box lunch will be provided at the Filoli Café after Shuttle is funded by Measure B, lunch is included on the island. Trip includes long the tour. This tour involves all terrain walking, stair administered by the Alameda County periods of standing, sitting and a short ferry ride. climbing and long periods of standing. Transportation Commission.

ALBANY NON- ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. For more information: August 1 Wed 8:45 am–4:30 pm 1x $45 $50 August 15 Wed 8:30 am–3:30 pm 1x $40 $45 Min: 19; Max: 21 Min: 19; Max: 21 Albany Senior Center 846 Masonic Avenue Albany, CA 94706 (510) 524-9122 Phone [email protected] www.albanyca.org/seniorcenter

activity guide Summer 2012 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 33 Seniors

he Albany Senior Center provides a comprehensive array of rec- T reational programs and services that meet the needs of older adults in the community enhancing quality of life and helping seniors to remain active, healthy and independent. At the Albany Senior Center, adults 50 and over enjoy socializing in a warm, friendly atmosphere while participating in the quality programs offered. The center is open centerMonday–Friday from 9 am–5 pm, excluding major holidays.

T Albany senior center REN Isabelle Leduc, Recreation Supervisor the Senior Center for your event, Nick Jordan, Recreation Coordinator meeting or party. 846 Masonic Avenue, Albany See page 49 for details. (510) 524-9122

Information, Resource Referrals Paratransit Services Nutrition Services and Form Assistance East Bay Paratransit (EBP) is the main The Albany Tri City Café: Well-balanced The Albany Senior Center maintains up-to- provider of paratransit services for anyone dinner served Monday–Friday at 4 pm. date information on services available to who cannot use AC Transit or BART because Suggested donation: $4. seniors in Alameda County. of a disability. You must become ADA certi- Meals on Wheels: Delivered Mon, Tue, Computer Lab: There are now 3 comput- fied to qualify for Paratransit Services. Call Thur, Fri to homebound seniors. Suggested ers connected to the internet available for (510) 287-5000 to make an appointment and donation: $4. get an application. public use in the Senior Center lobby. Sign-in Mercy Brown Bag Program: Grocery bags for a 30-minute timeslot. First-come, first- Taxi Subsidy Program: Using Measure B of nutritional food to seniors on a fixed served. Free tutoring appointments are also Funds, Albany Paratransit provides a subsidy income. $10 yearly contribution. available. on taxi rides to Albany residents 80 years and over and people with disabilities 18 Health Services years and over. To Enroll Health Insurance Counseling: 1st & 3rd Enrollment or appointments are required Shopping Trips: The shuttle provides Monday of each month, 1–4 pm. Call HICAP to use most of the services provided at the Albany residents 60+ door-to-door transpor- at (510) 839-0393 to make an appointment. Senior Center. Unless otherwise noted, call tation from home to nearby grocery stores. Yearly registration fee required. Podiatry: Fridays, May 11 & July 13, 9 (510) 524-9122 for more information. am–noon. Podiatry services provided by a licensed podiatrist at a low cost. Over 60 Health Clinic: 9 am on the following dates: April 9, June 11 & August 13. A nurse provides foot care, blood pressure checks, medication review and more. Drop-in only.

34 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 SENIORs just-for-the-fun-of-it Friends of Albany Seniors Fundraisers socials to support the Albany Senior Center The Senior Center offers opportunities for adults 50+ with similar interest to gather and have fun together. Socialize with friends and make new ones! Drop-in fee is $1.

Afternoon Fun & Games Painting Thursdays, May 3–August 20 Thursdays, May 3–August 23 1–3 pm 9 am–noon Mahjong, music, ping pong and board games No meeting on July 19 provided. No meeting on July 19 French Conversation White Elephant Fridays, May 4–August 24 & Bake Sale! Tuesday Films 11 am–noon The Friends of the Albany Senior Every Tuesday at 2 pm No meeting on May 11, July 13 & August 10 Center invite you to find great bargains at this yearly fundraiser. Needlecraft & Beading Bridge There will be toys, jewelry, books, Mondays, May 7–August 20 Fridays, May 4–August 24 baked goods and more! 9–11 am Noon–3 pm No meeting on May 28 Saturday, April 21 • 9 am–2 pm Accepting items Now! Electronics, typewriters, clothing or furniture will be not be accepted. ALBANY SENIOR Albany Senior Center RESOURCE FAIR 846 Masonic Avenue, Albany Thursday, April 26 • 10 am–1 pm • Free Join us for the 4th Annual Senior Resource Fair in Albany. Call the Albany Senior Center today Representatives from different organizations that provide for more details! assistance to seniors and caregivers will be on hand to share (510) 524-9122 information on housing, healthcare, transportation and more. Free health checks will also be available at the event.

OLDER AMERICANS MONTH HIGH TEA Thursday, May 17 • 12–2 pm • $5 Join us for this very special event honoring Older Americans. Come have tea and light refreshments while listening to wonderful entertainment. Decorate your table, create a unique centerpiece and bring your favorite teacups. Prizes will be awarded for best tables. Reserve your table now at the Senior Center. Reservation deadline is Friday, May 4. Admission fee includes tea and refreshments. Enjoy music, dancing and delicious food prepared by the Albany Lions Club. The ASC Summer Carnival 2012! Saturday, September 22 Thursday, July 19 • 1–5 pm • Free 5–7 pm Join us for the first ASC Carnival! The Senior Center will be turned into a carnival for a fun afternoon of games, con- $10 Adults, $4 Children 6 and under. tests, music and a polish dog sale held by the Friends of ($12/$6 if purchased after Sept 14) Albany Seniors! Enter special contests, play carnival games Albany Community Center and win prizes! Don’t miss this fun, unique and exciting day! 1249 Marin Ave., Albany

activity guide Summer 2012 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 35 Meet Toby Bielawski Arts Committee Arts

Toby Bielawski was appointed the City of Albany’s second Poet Laureate in October 2011. An Albany resident, Toby has been teaching writing at Las Positas College in Livermore since 1999. In her application to the Arts Committee, Toby said, “My love of poetry has always been filtered through the lens of community: as a poet, poetry teacher, journal advisor, slam facilitator, workshop leader and participant, and open mike host, I thrive on watching poetry inspire others. The Albany Poet Laureate position offers an opportunity to focus my dedication to the community I call home.” To learn more about Toby and read recent poems, visit www.albanyca.org/arts.

Poet Laureate Launches Poetry Map

Toby Bielawski has launched the “Albany Poetry Map.” The idea is to help document all the places where poetry is being written within the city. If you are struck by the muse during your day, write a poem and send it to Toby at [email protected]. Be sure to include your name, and the “location of inspiration” (address, block, or GPS coordinates). You can view the Poetry Map at http://albanypoetry.tumblr.com/poetrymap. Be sure to add your contribution and become part of the poetry found in Albany!

call for entries

The Albany Arts Committee is sponsoring a program for the artistic decoration of a selected number of existing fire hydrants in the City. The Committee is seeking creative designs for painting on existing fire hydrants in a way that adds interest, but does not compromise functionality.

Potential design themes could include:

■ Designs inspired by the work of famous artists

■ Designs with a whimsical, humorous or ironic twist that will make viewers smile

■ Context-sensitive designs that would uniquely connect a particular fire hydrant with its immediate surroundings

■ Colorful, abstract designs

Selected artist will be expected to execute the work during the months of July and August 2012.

For more information and to download an application visit www.albanyca.org/arts. Application deadline is May 25, 2012.

36 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 Arts Committee Arts

Betsy Kendall Local Landscape

April 7–July 2 Opening Reception: April 15, 4–6 pm Albany Community Center Foyer

In my landscape paintings I aim to create physical memory of California landscapes. The gesture of the brush and feel of paint recreate the feeling of being in that place, on that day. The paintings shift between abstract and representational as a way of engaging one’s intuition in putting the picture together. Ideally, in the context of our indoor electronic lives, they serve to refresh and put ones psychic feet in the larger, natural world around us. Meeker Slough High (detail), 30×24", oil on canvas, 2012

Larry Van Deusen The Painting is the Story

July 7–October 1 Opening Reception: July 8, 4–6 pm Albany Community Center Foyer

I use the collage method for the compositions of my paintings. I look to many sources, new and old, to create a contemporary blend of images. I think of these layered paintings as a metaphor for the modern world, where at some level everything is connected to everything else. I have a degree in Sculpture from the State University of California, I have shown extensively in Art galleries in America, Europe and Japan, and my work can be found in many private and public collections.

New Romance, 40× 40", acrylic on canvas

Artists interested in being considered for a show can visit www.albanyca.org/arts for more information. 37 map

1 City Hall Police Department Fire Department 2 Community Center Public Library 3 Senior Center 4 Memorial Park Teen Center 5 Terrace Park 6 Ocean View Park Friendship Club 7 Albany Hill Park 8 Children’s Tot Lot 9 S.F. Bay Trail 10 Albany Waterfront Eastshore State Park

38 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 Neighborhoods

Around Your Block

Feel like you didn’t know about a public meeting, Signing up is easy: Anytime a news or calendar item is added to the street repair on your block or the dog park going 1. Locate your house on Around Your Block City’s website, if it affects your neighborhood, in across the street? Sign-up for the City of Neighborhood Map (above). you will get an email. Simple as that! Albany’s E-Notification system and get information 2. Go to www.albanyca.org/aroundyourblock and updates going on Around Your Block. 3. Follow the instructions on the page. www.albanyca.org/aroundyourblock

39 www.albanyca.org/KALB Albany’s TV

KALB Channel

Supporting communications in Albany for the public, Since 2002, Albany’s Community Media Access Committee KALB!has played a key role in developing our city’s small but creative education, and cable TV station and in growing communications and community. government

 Critical source of government access, broadcasting meetings of the city council, school board, and other city commissions and committees

 Relied-upon aspect of city record keeping — informing citizens, acting as historical record

 Enriching the city’s web content

 Creating sponsorship connections with Albany’s business community to promote local business

 Annual Albany FilmFest, a celebratory event promoting art, commerce, and community

www.albanystudentbroadcasting.com

In 2011, CMAC helped The Albany FilmFest, establish an internship created and supported training program for by CMAC, KALB, and high school students the City of Albany, has to video record and enjoyed two highly broadcast sports successful years as a and performing arts showcase for Albany’s events — a creative community support of partnership between the arts for youth and the city and the adults. school district.

40 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 Thank you to all of our Filmfest

sponsors, donors,

filmmakers, judges,

speakers, volunteers,

staff, and attendees —

for making FilmFest 2012

a smashing success! AlbaSECOND nyANNUAL

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Reducing the Waste Stream for Alameda County

activity guide Summer 2012 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 41 events Local Garden Swap Bring your excess homegrown produce to swap with your neighbors. Tuesday evenings beginning May 29, 6:30 (Be on time for best selection) Albany Community Center Patio Need more info? Contact Robin at (510) 524-9283 Citywide Garage Sale Saturday, May 5, 2012 • 9 am–3 pm Too much old stuff? Need space in your garage? Host a garage sale! Registration fee is $10. Open to Albany residents only. Participants will be included in promotional event map. Registration forms are due April 16, 2012. For registration form and more information visit www.albanyca.org/ greenalbany.

Albany Police Activities League Car Show

Wednesday, July 4, 2012 (at the Green, Red, White & Blue Celebration) Noon–3 pm • Memorial Park

Got a jewel of a car you want to show off? Register for the 4th of July Car Show! Registration forms will be available at www.albanypal.net after April 15. Deadline for registration is June 1, 2012. Please email [email protected] or call Peggy McQuaid at 526-7855 for more information. Prizes will be awarded for various categories. Albany Lions 4th of July Pancake Breakfast

It’s an Albany Tradition! Wednesday, July 4, 2012 8 am–11 am Veterans Memorial Building 1325 Portland Avenue, Albany

42 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 Events Blood

Spring CERT Intensive Drive Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 1–May 31 • 6–9 pm • Free You know to duck, cover and hold-on when an earthquake June 12, 2012 • 8 am–1 pm strikes, but what do you do immediately afterwards? If you Albany Community Center hear someone screaming and also see smoke rising, which one is the higher priority? Get the answers to these questions and Please mark your calendars for the upcoming Albany much more in this interactive, hands-on course. We’ll focus on Fire Departments's Red Cross Blood Drive at the Albany practical exercises and you’ll get to: Community Center. We ask that you register online to secure a time slot. • Use a fire extinguisher It’s easy simply log on to www.redcrossblood.org, click on • Build cribbing to lift a heavy object “Enter a Sponsor Code” and enter “Albany”. • Learn disaster medicine and how to save lives Sign up today, class limited to 20 participants! Contact Karina Tindol to register: [email protected]

Albany Police Activities League B i c y c l e

BLOCK MOVIE NIGHTS The sole purpose of the Block Movie Nights is Rodeo to get neighbors to meet their neighbors! Saturday, May 19, 2012 • 10 am–1 pm Block Movie Night package fee is $375. We Cornell Elementary School, 920 Talbot Avenue, Albany provide the 12’ movie screen, movie, sound system, street closure (five hours) and two Rodeo activities will include bike inspections, safety information, and staff members. Your block provides electric- a bicycle safety course. The first 100 participants will be given a free ity, a few helpers and a social gathering that bicycle helmet. The goal of the bicycle rodeo is to encourage riders to includes food prior to the movie. wear helmets on every ride, to give young cyclists basic skills for on-road Movie Nights can take place on Saturdays or riding, and to teach them the rules of the road to help keep them safe. This event will focus on young riders in elementary and middle school. Sundays between: July 21–October 7. For more information please visit www.albanypal.net or call the Albany For more information, contact: Police Department 525-7300. Chelle Putzer, Community Services Manager [email protected] (510) 559-7218

activity guide Summer 2012 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 43 events

The City of Albany Community Services Deptartment presents BIKE ABOUT Join in Albany's community-wide CLOTHING SWAP TOWN Tuesday, July 10, 2012 • 7:30 pm Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Clean out your closets and bring your wearable-but-unwanted clothing to the Community Center where you can rummage through everyone else's wearable-but-unwanted items and find a fabulous new-to-you winter wardrobe! Bring one bag or more of your washed, gently worn items (men's, women's, maternity, plus size and children's clothing) and be admitted to our fabulous swap room Fridays: June 29, July 27, August 23 where clothing will be set out by type (pants, skirts, shirts, blouses, etc.). Choose items and take them home. All sizes welcome. 6:30 pm · Meet at Solano Avenue Cyclery advertising Fall 2012 Activity Guide

Save the Date(s) Wednesdays national Night in September Out 6:30-8 pm Memorial Park

National Night Out 2012 Tuesday, August 7 Close down your street for free and throw a block party, make ice cream sundaes or whatever brings your neighbors together. Register early to qualify for a visit from McGruff, give-away items for kids, a special host gift and a visit from city staff. Contact Karina Tindol at [email protected] or register at www.albanyca.org/nno.

44 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 Events DINNER WITH ALBANY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Albany with Dinner Sponsors of this wonderful community event Presenting • Full-page ad in the Fall • Logo on Dinner with • Three bottles of wine Sponsors 2012 Activity Guide Albany T-shirts from Solano Cellars will receive a number of benefits, and valuable delivered to your table $1500 (limited to three) • “Presenting sponsor” • Three VIP tables at advertising exposure in our Fall 2012 Activity on Dinner with Albany Dinner with Albany (18 • Special recognition Guide, on the City website, and through event poster and all marketing guests) announcement at Dinner & promotion materials • Four VIP parking passes with Albany marketing materials. We are offering three levels • Logo on Dinner with • 18 VIP passes to the • 18 Dinner with Albany of sponsorship for Dinner with Albany and selling Albany page of the City T-shirts Sponsor’s Tent ad space in our upcoming Albany Activity Guide. website • 18 Dinner with Albany • 18 valet bike parking The City of Albany Recreation Department’s • Advertisement on KALB passes wine glasses Activity Guide provides each Dinner with Albany Gold Level • ½-page ad in Fall 2012 • Two VIP tables at Dinner • Two bottles of wine from sponsor with a valuable way to promote their $750 (limited to eight) Activity Guide with Albany (12 Guests) Solano Cellars delivered business or organization through a publication • Logo on Dinner with • Two VIP parking passes to your table Albany page of the City • 12 VIP passes to the • 12 Dinner with Albany that connects directly to involved and active website Sponsor’s Tent wine glasses community members. We print 13,500 copies • Logo on Dinner with • Special recognition • 12 valet bike parking and mail to over 8,000 homes in Albany, nearly Albany poster passes announcement at event • Advertisement on KALB 600 Albany businesses and 1,000 non-Albany residents. The Activity Guide remains in the homes Silver Level • ¼-page ad in Fall 2012 • One bottle of wine from • Six valet bike parking of our readers for approximately four months; it is Activity Guide Solano Cellars delivered passes $500 (limited to ten) referred to multiple times by multiple readers. • One VIP table at Dinner to your table • Six VIP passes to the with Albany (six Guests) • Six Dinner with Albany Sponsor’s Tent If you are interested in becoming a sponsor wine glasses of Dinner with Albany or placing an ad in the Fall 2012 Activity Guide, contact Chelle Putzer at advertising ¼-page: $150, ½-page: $250, Full-page: $375. (Design services not included.) Fall 2012 Activity Guide (510) 559-7218 or [email protected] for more information. Deadline Deadline for sponsorship and for reserving advertising space is July 16, 2012. SAVE THE DATE!

Saturday, September 29, 2012 • 5:30-9:30 pm Solano Avenue between San Pablo and Masonic Dinner Bell Rings at 6:45 pm

The City will host a sit-down dinner on Solano Avenue for the entire City of Albany. Share a meal with friends, neighbors and family. There will be live music, dancing in the streets, table decorating contest and the dinner bell will ring at 6:45 pm. Table reservations begin August 8th.

You can share a meal with friends and family in a number of ways: • Reserve one or more tables with six chairs per table ($30 each) • Reserve a space ($14 each) and bring your own table(s) and chairs • Make reservations at one of the participating restaurants that will be offering sidewalk dining

More detailed information about Dinner with Albany will appear in the Fall Activity Guide.

activity guide Summer 2012 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 45 45 Volunteers landscaping volunteers needed (Green thumb not required)

Begin your new year by joining on of our new programs in Albany: • Albany Hill Adopt-a-Trail Program • Friends of Dartmouth Tot Lot For more information about the programs and how to sign-up visit www.albanyca.org/ volunteer.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Albany’s Volunteer Corps was estab- lished to match qualified volunteers UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES ONGOING PROJECTS with various City departments in need Apr: Sr. Resource Fair, Sr. White Elephant Storm Drain Stenciling • Tree Planting of assistance for special projects, events Sale Program • Albany Hill Adopt-A-Trail Program and day-to-day tasks. Volunteers gain • Adopt Ohlone Greenway • Friends of hands-on experience in City government, May: Arts & Green Festival Dartmouth Tot Lot • Meals on Wheels Driver serve their community, develop a sense June: Bike About Town Senior Front Desk • Brown Bag Program of community pride, enhance the City’s July: Clothing Swap, Bike About Town, • Neighborhood Block Captains programs in a cost-efficient manner, 4th of July establish a sense of teamwork and meet other community members. Aug: Bike About Town Listed here are some of the events and projects where you can lend a hand throughout the year. For more information and specifics about items listed contact Chelle Putzer at cputzer@albanyca. org or visit www.albanyca.org/volunteer.

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T REN one of our group picnic areas at Memorial, Ocean View or Terrace Parks for your next event!

It’s Picnic Time! OCEAN VIEW PARK The East Side has four picnic tables, one small BBQ, and one side of the large BBQ. The Ocean View Park picnic area has been The East Side can be reserved for $15 per expanded with permanent restrooms hour for residents and $19 per hour for non- centrally located near the play and picnic residents. Dogs in Albany’s Parks area. The picnic area is located among The West Side has five picnic tables, two beautiful Redwoods and the newly installed small BBQs, and one side of the large BBQ. On October 19, 2009, the Albany City Ocean View Community Garden. The play area The West Side can be reserved for $18.50 per Council approved the following days, times, is spacious and features all-new swings and hour for residents and $23.50 per hour for and events when dogs will not be allowed on climbing structures! non-residents. the sports field at Memorial Park: There are six picnic areas available for Both East and West sides can be reserved • Saturdays, Noon–6 pm reservation or you can rent the entire picnic for $30.25 per hour for residents and $39.25 • Mondays and Thursdays, 4–7 pm during area. Please call for pricing and information per hour for non-residents. or see the picnic area diagram the City Daylight Saving Time (March–October). Visit website at www.albanyca.org/rec. TERRACE PARK www.albanyca.org/rec for specific dates. • Mondays and Thursday, 4–6 pm during Terrace Park has five new picnic tables, two MEMORIAL PARK Standard Time (November–February). Visit new BBQs, and a permanent restroom with www.albanyca.org/rec for specific dates. Memorial Park picnic area is located next to a beautifully designed tile mural on the the ball field that includes a new large, two- outside of the new restroom structure. • When a field user has acquired a permit sided, stone BBQ. The picnic area may be The Terrace Park picnic area may be through the City of Albany for use of the reserved in its entirety, or you may reserve reserved for $18.50 per hour for residents sports field. Visit www.albanyca.org/rec for half of the picnic area by reserving either the and $23.50 per hour for non-residents. specific dates. East Side or the West Side. A calendar of permitted users and specific days and times when dogs aren’t allowed is also posted at Memorial Park sports field.

48 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 For Rent Albany Facilities Facilities Facilities

albany community center Block Parties & Picnic Rentals Albany Teen Center

The Albany Community Center features a Start planning for your spring block party- Located in the heart of Albany in Memorial large community room complete with a get together with friends and family. Orga- Park (1331 Portland Avenue), the Teen commercial-style kitchen and outdoor patio. nizing a Block Party or picnic in the park is Center is a great place for a meeting, special The room is equipped with special sound a great way enjoy the warm weather. Invite event or party. The building has everything and lighting for a stage or dance floor, drop the Albany Fire Department to make a you need to throw a fabulous party or event. down projector screen for presentations, and presentation about disaster preparedness It is available for rental on weekday evenings a variety of tables and chairs for any event and we will waive the $26 fee. from 7 pm–midnight, weekends from 10 am– setup. This room is a very popular place for Call Robin Mariona at 524-9283 for 11 pm. For a detailed quote call Jeremy Allen wedding receptions, parties and banquets information regarding picnic rentals or Jess at (510) 559-7223 or visit www.facebook. throughout the year. Call Jess Cosby for a Cosby 559-7217 to initiate a block party com/albanyteencenter. Teen Center features: complete price quote and information at application. • 2,500 square foot game room, classroom 559-7217. and kitchen tennis courts • Beautiful outdoor courtyard albany senior center • Computers (both MAC & PC) & Wi-Fi Tennis courts may be reserved by the public • Pool table, ping pong, air hockey, foosball, The Albany Senior Center is a wonderful for reservations starting at 9 am daily. video games, and karaoke place to host a meeting, party, banquet or Players may reserve courts up to two weeks • 52" HDTV & huge projection system get-together. The Center has one large room in advance; fees depend on residency and • DJ lighting and sound system with a kitchen and one small room. Call day reserved. You can now purchase a half • Professional audio and video equipment Isabelle Leduc at the Senior Center at or full year tennis light access code. Come • Walking distance from AMS, AHS and El 524-9122 for availability and a price quote. to the Recreation Office (Community Center, Cerrito BART. 1249 Marin Avenue) to make a reservation.

activity guide Summer 2012 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 49 City Contacts Community Contacts city info city City Administration ...... (510) 528-5710 Albany Adult School...... (510) 559-6580 WATCH YOUR City Attorney...... 528-5858 Albany/Berkeley Soccer Club. . . . . 526-3912 City Clerk...... 528-5710 Chamber of Commerce...... 525-1771 City Council ...... 559-7250 Albany Education Foundation. . . . . 558-6823 Favorite CITY COUNCIL, COMMITTEE Community Development...... 528-5760 Albany Kid’s Corner ...... 526-7637 OR COMMISSION MEETING Finance/City Treasurer ...... 528-5730 Albany Library...... 526-3720 ONLINE! Fire & Emergency Medical Services . . . 528-5770 Albany Little League ...... 526-1404 City of Albany Community Access TV City Maintenance...... 524-9543 Albany Lions Baseball...... 559-9148 Cable Channel 33 Human Resources...... 528-5714 Berkeley Lions Fall Tackle Football . . . 528-4756 www.albanyca.org/kalb Police ...... 525-7300 Berkeley Lions Winter Flag Football. . . 528-4756 Recreation & Community Services. . . .524-9283 Albany Preschool...... 527-6403 Friendship Club/Childcare Program. . . 559-7220 Albany Pool ...... 559-6640 Teen Center...... 525-0576 Albany Unified School District. . . . .558-3750 Senior Center ...... 524-9122 Albany YMCA...... 525-1130 Jobline ...... 528-5777 Friends of the Albany Library. . . .526-3720 x 26 Albany Memorial Veterans Building. . . 525-9316 University Village Recreation. . . . . 524-4926 Waste Management ...... 613-8710 Parking Ticket Payments. . . . .(925) 335-8550

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Park & Recreation Commission Albany Library Board Arts Committee Penelope Leach...... Staff Liaison Ronnie Davis...... Staff Liaison Isabelle Leduc...... Staff Liaison Gary Class...... Chair Alan Riffer ...... Chair Peggy McQuaid ...... Chair Heather Cunningham ...... Vice Chair Sarah Whitmer...... Member Peter Goodman ...... Member Nick Pilch...... Member Karen Leeburg...... Member Sheryl Black ...... Member John Bailes...... Member Rosalie Gonzales...... Member Amy St. George...... Member Alene Pearson...... Member Linda Yamamoto ...... Member Susan Adamé...... Member Eddy So...... Member Leah Flanagan...... Member Doug Donaldson ...... Member John Kindle ...... Member Meets the 4th Wednesday of every odd-numbered Lisa Norman...... Member Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at month at 7:30 pm, Meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7 pm, 7:00 pm, Albany Library, Edith Stone Room Albany Library, Edith Stone Room Albany Library, Edith Stone Room

Charter Review Committee Traffic & Safety Commission Community Media Access Preston Jordan ...... Chair Aleida Andrino-Chavez ...... Staff Liaison Committee Caryl O'Keefe...... Member Ken McCrosbey...... Chair Jeremy Allen...... Staff Liaison Jerri Holan...... Member John Miki...... Vice Chair Ellen Toomey...... Chair Charles Prins...... Member Lubov Mazur...... Member Stefanie Kalmin ...... Member Gabriel Baty...... Member Bernard Knapp...... Member Jack Kenny...... Member Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month (as needed) Meets the 4th Thursday of every month at 7 pm, Clay Larson...... Member at 7 pm, Albany Community Center, Edith Stone Room City Hall, Council Chambers Nir Maoz...... AUSD Student Member Meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 6 pm, Ad Hoc Dog Committee Waterfront Committee City Hall, Council Chambers Brad Griffith...... Staff Liaison Jeff Bond...... Staff Liaison John Tonkin...... Member Francesco Papalia...... Chair John Kartychack ...... Member Bill Dann ...... Vice Chair Meets (as needed) at 7:30 pm, Gordon McCarter ...... Member Albany Community Center Claire Napawan...... Member Meets the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month at 7 pm, City Hall, Council Chambers

Get involved in local government Attend a City Council, Commission or Committee meeting, view City Council meetings on local cable KALB Channel 33, or view meeting agendas and minutes at www.AlbanyCA.org

50 City of Albany recreation & community services 510 524-9283 Recreation Facilities & Staff Albany Senior Center how to register to how 846 Masonic Avenue (510) 524-9122 Albany Community Center Hours: 9 am–5 pm, Monday–Friday 1249 Marin Avenue (510) 524-9283 Isabelle Leduc, Recreation Supervisor Hours: 8:30 am–6:30 pm, Mondays & Tuesdays Register Nick Jordan, Recreation Coordinator 8:30 am–5 pm Wed. & Thur.; 8:30 am–Noon Fridays There are three ways to register for Penelope Leach, Recreation & Albany Parks Community Services Director classes: Ocean View Park . . . . 900 Buchanan Street Chelle Putzer, Community Services Manager Tennis, Tennis Hitting Wall, Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Jess Cosby, Robin Mariona, and Rosemarie Chu, online Picnic, Friendship Club, Playground, Community Garden 1 Recreation Coordinators www.albanyca.org/onlinereg Heather Robinson, Adult Sports Coordinator Memorial Park . . . . . 1325 Portland Avenue Eva Phelan, Recreation Assistant Tennis, Basketball, Baseball/Softball, Soccer, In person, by mail, Playground, Picnic, Albany Teen Center 2 or drop-off Albany Friendship Club Jewel's Terrace Park . . . Tevlin & Terrace Drive Complete the form on the following 900 Buchanan (Ocean View Park) (510) 559-7220 Tennis, Basketball, Playground, Picnic, Open field Hours: 1:55–6 pm, Monday–Friday page and bring or send to: Summer Hours: 8 am–6 pm, Monday–Friday Dartmouth Tot Lot .Corner of Dartmouth & Talbot Brad Griffith, Recreation Supervisor Play structure for small children City of Albany Recreation and Community Services Albany Teen Center 1249 Marin Ave., Albany, CA 94706 1331 Portland Ave. (Memorial Park) (510) 525-0576 Hours: 3–6 pm, Monday–Friday Jeremy Allen, Youth Services Manager By phone or fax 3 Call (510) 524-9283 during normal business hours to register by phone Social & Economic Justice Police & Fire Pension Board using your credit card, or fax your Committee Kim Denton...... Chair Penelope Leach...... Staff Liaison Judy Lieberman...... Vice Chair completed Registration Form (next Judy Kerr...... Chair Joanne Wile ...... Member page) to (510) 528-8914. Paul O'curry...... Member Ray Gonzalves...... Member Margie Marks...... Member Carla Hertzog ...... Member Refund Policy Ruth Ganong...... Member Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 10 am, Ruth Cashmere ...... Member City Hall, Conference Room Refunds will not be granted after the first class Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm, meeting. Sustainability Committee City Hall, Council Chambers Refunds requested prior to the first class or Nicole Almaguer ...... Staff Liaison camp meeting: Planning & Zoning Commission Thomas Cooper ...... Member Four (4) business days or more: Anne Hersch...... Staff Liaison Megan Jennings...... Member • Payee will be refunded less a $10 adminis- Phillip Moss ...... Chair Janet Smith-Heimer...... Member trative fee. David Arkin...... Vice Chair Del Price...... Member • If the payee chooses to transfer to another Peter Maass...... Member Max Wei...... Member class/camp or apply a credit to their ac- Stacey Eisenmann ...... Member Dan Lieberman ...... Member count, the $10 fee will be waived. Leo Panian...... Member Pasang Wangmo...... Member Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month Third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm, Three (3) business days or fewer: at 7:30 pm, City Hall, Council Chambers City Hall, Conference Room • Payee will be refunded less $30 ($10 administrative fee plus a $20 late fee). Civil Service Board • If the payee chooses to transfer to another Aaron Walker...... Staff Liaison class/camp or apply a credit to their ac- Jack Rosano...... Chair count, the $10 administrative Kaz Mori...... Member fee will be waived. Robert Cheasty ...... Member Judy Abel...... Member Steven Schwartzberg ...... Member Refund Requests must be made in writing to: Meets on the 1st Monday of every odd-numbered City of Albany month (as needed) at 6 pm, City Hall Recreation and Community Services 1249 Marin Avenue Albany, CA 94706 or by fax to (510) 528-8914, or by email to [email protected]. Dial 211 for information and referrals to health, housing, and human services in Alameda County. 211 is a free and confidential phone service, available 24/7 in over 170 languages. activity guide Summer 2012 Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG OR FORM ON PAGE 52 51 Registration Form Registration Registration City of Albany 1249 Marin Avenue (510) 528-8914 FAX Form Recreation & Community Services Albany, CA 94706 (510) 524-9283 PHONE

Family Account Setup (List family members) Gender Work/Cell Phone Number Last Name First Name Birthdate (M/F) PRIMARY (ADULT) CONTACT ( ) LIST ALL FAMILY MEMBERS WHO MAY PARTICIPATE NOW OR IN THE FUTURE ( ) ( ) ( )

Address E-mail

City State ZIP Home Phone ( )

Emergency Contact Phone ( )

Activity Registration: Partipant Name Birthdate Class/Camp Name Dates Time Fee

TOTAL FEES $

Payment Method Check Cash Credit Card (Payable to City of Albany) Name on Card

Card # Expires Signature

Billing Address State ZIP Code

Refund Policy Refunds will not be granted after the first class or camp meeting Refunds requested prior to the first class/camp Three (3) business days or fewer: Refund Requests must be made in writing to: meeting: • Payee will be refunded less $30 ($10 adminis- City of Albany Four (4) business days or more: trative fee plus a $20 late fee). Recreation and Community Services • Payee will be refunded less a $10 • If the payee chooses to transfer to another 1249 Marin Avenue administrative fee. class/camp or apply a credit to their account, Albany, CA 94706 • If the payee chooses to transfer to another the $10 administrative fee will be waived. class/camp or apply a credit to their account, or by fax to (510) 528-8914, or by email to the $10 fee will be waived. [email protected].

Liability Release: I AGREE to assume the risk of accident or injury Photo Release: I acknowledge that the City of Albany takes photo- sustained from whatever cause in connection with the activity, and release the graphs and videotapes of its activities and events for publicity purposes and City of Albany, its officers, agents and employees from any and all liability for authorize the use of my image or my child’s image by the City for such purposes. any such accident or injury caused by whatever reason, including but not limited I understand I will not be compensated for use of photos or videos. to an act of omission. I understand that no medical insurance is provided.

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*By “green” we mean our goal is to have a zero-waste event, using compostable plates and utensils, and by recycling cans and paper goods, etc.