April 2018 LONG CENTER NEWSLETTER

Open Lane Schedule April Closures The Therapeutic Pool is Closed Monday -Thursday Wed.-Sat., 4/4-4/7: Both Pools Closed 4:30pm - 7:15pm for swim Lessons. Fri., 4/13: Couts 2&3 at 4 p.m. Fri., 4/27: All Courts Closed at 4 p.m. Sat., 4/28: All Courts Closed Long course: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Wednesday: Short Course 6 to 8:30 a.m. 6 to 8:30 a.m. 10 lanes 9 to 3 p.m. 12 lanes Monday: 3 to 5 p.m. 6 lanes 6 to 8:30 a.m. 5 lanes Long Course 5 to 6 p.m. 5 lanes Cancelled 6 to 7p.m. 4 lanes Lane Change 7 to 8:45 p.m. Activities 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 12 lanes 8 lanes Drop-in Volleyball: 3 to 5 p.m. 6 lanes Friday: Short Course Canceled April 28 5 to 6 p.m. 5 lanes 6 to 8:30 a.m. 10 lanes 6 to 7 p.m. 4 lanes 9 to 3 p.m. 12 lanes Table Tennis: 7 to 8:45 p.m. 8 lanes 3 to 5 p.m. 6 lanes Canceled April 28 Tuesday/Thursday 5 to 6 p.m. 5 lanes 6 to 7 a.m. 7 lanes Long Course 6 to 7 p.m.

7 to 8:30 a.m. 10 lanes Long Course 4 lanes Pickleball: Lane Change Saturday: Short Course Canceled April 28 9 to 3 p.m. 12 lanes 8 to 9:00 a.m. 6 lanes 3 to 5 p.m. 6 lanes 9:00 a.m. to noon 12 lanes 5 to 6 p.m. 5 lanes 6 to 7 p.m. 4 lanes Hours of 7 to 8:45 p.m. 8 lanes Operation Mon. - Thu., 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun. and holidays closed

Pool Mon. - Thu. 6 a.m. - 8:45 p.m. Fri., 6 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. Sat., 8 a.m. - Noon Sun. and holidays closed

Please Note: The Long Center pool is closed on federal holidays and during some swim meets. Please check facility closures. Number of open lanes are subject to change.

1501 N. Belcher Road Clearwater FL 33765 / (727) 793-2320 / Fax: (727) 793-2328 Recreation Center: [email protected], 793-2320 ext. 227 Pool: [email protected], 793-2320 ext. 107 SilverSneakers® Signature Exercise Classes Free for SilverSneakers members. • BOOM: Mon., Wed., 6 to 6:45 p.m. A 45-minute class divided Non SilverSneakers fees; $4(W)/$5(W/O) into two segments that combines the cardiovascular benefits of dance with the benefits of weight training in a fun, easy- to-follow, high-impact class format. • Cardio Fit – Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. 9-9:45 a.m. Increase – A heart-healthy cardio workout in the cardiovascular strength, muscular endurance. • Boom Move It form of a non-stop dance party. • Splash –Tues. Thurs 9am -9:45am Improve flexibility and – An action-based, functional and cardiovascular endurance. Olympic Pool shallow end. Class • Boom Muscle strength-conditioning class that provides a dynamic workout. will return fall of 2017. • Yoga – Tue., Thurs., 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. Sat., 10 to 10:45 a.m. Increase range of movement, strength and balance. Chair based exercises, yoga mat not required. Personal Training Need a new workout routine? Have you been coming to the Long Center for awhile and are getting bored of doing the same things all the time? Do you have a specific goal and would like some new exercises to train a specific muscle group? Why not schedule a one time 30-60 minute session with a personal trainer? Contact Christina Wilkinson, she can help you develop a workout routine, or just add a few new moves to freshen up your current workout. Fitness Orientations With Christina Learn how to operate all of the equipment in the Long Center Fitness Room. Saturday, 11 am Free

Initial Consultation with a 30 minute Follow-Up Session With Christina To create a basic routine for anyone to follow on their own time. Mon. – Sat. by appointment $60 (W) / $66 (W/O) One on One Personal Training With Christina Focus on your individual needs with a private session Call Christina for more information Mon. – Sat. by appointment $40 (W) / $44 (W/O) per session (1 Hour) $20 (W) / $22 (W/O) per session ( 1/2 Hour)

Basketball Schedule Monday Thursday 6-8:30 a.m. & 12:30-4:45 p.m. noon to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday Friday 6 a.m.-4:45 p.m. 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday Saturday 6 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Open Court: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Times are subject to change. Please call (727) 793-2320 in advance to confirm open gym times. Aquatic Classes Unless noted contact Mark Roberson for aqua class information 793-2320 ext. 107, [email protected] Butterfly), along with flip-turns; open American Red Cross turns. and starts. With LCSC your child will City of Clearwater Lifeguard Training learn the correct swimming terminology Learn to Swim Program Ages 15+ to make the step into year-round Call Megan Maclean (727)793-2320 ext. Learn life saving skills to help keep people competitive swimming a breeze. 225 safe in and around the water. Includes Practice Times: Ages 6 months and up certification in CPR/AED and First Aid. Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday Offering Parent/Child and Books and pocket mask included. 6-6:45 p.m. Levels 1, 2, 3, 4. Adult Email Mark for more information. $60 (W) / $66 (W/O) per session [email protected] (8 classes per session) $ 235 (W) / $255 (W/O) Register Online at, Arthritis Foundation https://webtrac.myclearwater.com/ Water Exercise Class Arthritis Foundation With Claudia Clearwater Aquatic Team Water Exercise Class Feel The effects of better health, strength, (CAT) and vitality by joining an arthritis water Must have valid Clearwater Rec Card to With Li exercise class. participate. Feel The effects of better health, Mon.,Wed, Fri., 1 - 1:45 p.m. A year-round competitive swim program strength, and vitality by joining an $4 (W) / $5 (W/O) under the United States and Florida arthritis water exercise class. Swimming organizations. CAT provides a Mon.,Wed., 10 to 11:00 a.m. positive learning environment for children $5 (W) / $6 (W/O) Splash Into Synchro Synchronized swimming combines wishing to get involved in competitive gymnastics, dance, theater, and swimming swimming. Swimmers are grouped Long Center Swim Club while also developing teamwork and according to age and ability. (Level 4-6) music skills. Learn the techniques in our CAT office, 791-9542 LCSC is the next step in swimming once novice class. clearwateraquatics.com a child has completed Level 3 learn-to- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. swim program. By entering into LCSC Contact “[email protected] if you Private Swim Lessons your goal is to get your child ready for have any questions. Children, teens and adults, one-on-one swim team; we practice 3 times per $10 (W) / $11 (W/O) instruction with certified instructor. week for 45 minutes. The goals are to Call Megan: (727) 793-2320 ext. 225 for continue the development of all 4 strokes prices and more information (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Silver Splash Improve flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. Lap Pool With Claudia Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9 - 9:45 a.m. Free for Silver Sneakers members, $4 (W) / $5 (W/O) per class Youth Swim Workshop Activities to develop stamina and improve strokes. Participant must be able to swim 25 yards. Tue., 11:15 a.m.-Noon School year only $ 5 (W) / $6 (W/O) Youth Classes Gymnastics Holiday Camps Self Defense Ages 4-16 School’s out but the fun is “in” at our with Rick Beginners to advanced students learn camps. Children will participate in Ages 16+ acrobatic floor work exercises. games, crafts, sports and lots of fun! Street defense using martial art Wed., 3:30 to 7 p.m. Camps are for children K-8th grade and techniques from boxing, kali-eskrima Please call Diane to schedule an evaluation run 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day. and grappling. (727) 422-4946. Tue., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Times vary depending on skill Home School Karate/ $56 (W) / $64 (W/O) Average monthly fee level of participant. Jiu-jitsu with Rick Beginners & Intermediate: Summer Camp: 30 minute class, Martial arts instructed by Registration is now open Advanced: 45 minute class. black belt instructor Elementary Camp & Teen Camp Beginner: $28 (W) / $32 (W/O) Thu., 10 to 11 a.m. Children entering 1st thru 8th grade Average monthly fee $44 (W) / $48 (W/O) Average monthly fee May 29-Aug 10 Intermediate: $32 (W) / $36 (W/O) Mon.- Fri., 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Average monthly fee Karate/Jiu-jitsu with Rick No Camp May 28 or July 4 Ages 6+ $90 (W) / $100 (W/O) per weekly session. Home School Archery Learn discipline and respect while having fun and making Friends. with Rick All levels Mon. & Wed. 5 to 5:45pm Third Fridays Basics of archery $56 (W) / $64 (W/O) Average monthly fee Grades 1-8 Tue., 9 to 9:50 a.m. Come join us every 3rd Friday of each During school year only. month for a night of games, swimming, $5 (W) / $6 (W/O) pizza and refreshments! 3rd Friday of each month Home School 6 to 10 p.m. Physical Education Must arrive before 7pm $15 (W) / $17 (W/O) with Rick Must preregister by the Thursday Children participate in a variety of before event. physical education activities. Held during school year only. Tue., 10 to 11 a.m. $5 (W) / $6 (W/O) Home School Weight Training with Rick Ages 13 – 18 Introduction to weightlifting, proper exercise form, use of equipment, basic routine, and Gym etiquette will be covered. Thur., 9 to 9:45 a.m. $24 (W) / $28 (W/O) Average monthly fee Senior Exercise Pickleball With Nellie Kellog Adult Classes Played on a badminton court with a Designed to increase flexibility, muscular wooden paddle and whiffle ball. strength, balance and range of movement Adaptive Karate Mon.,9 a.m. to noon & 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for daily living. Increase self-esteem, independence, Wed., 9 a.m. to noon Wed., 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. discipline, fitness, coordination Thur. 9 to noon $3 (W) / $4 (W/O) per class Thu., 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fri., 1 to 4 p.m. Pre-registration required Free (SS/Plus) $2 (W) / $3 (W/O) per day $44 (W) / $48 (W/O) Average monthly fee Table Tennis Club A friendly and experienced group Private Pickleball Lessons of adult table tennis players that are eager Drop-in Volleyball With Bob to help you learn and improve. Open drop-in adult volleyball program for For availability and information call Bob (SunriseTableTennis.com) medium to high skill level players. at 813-363-5958 Tue., Thu., 9 a.m. to noon, Sat., 8 to 11:30 a.m. 38 (W) / $42 (W/O) per 1/2 hour Sat., 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mon. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $54 (W) / $60 (W/O) per hour Free (SS/Plus) $2 (W) / $3 (W/O) per day Free (SS/Plus) $1 (W) / $2 (W/O) per class Rungo Dance Fitness Yoga Happy Tap With Corrine with Julie With Nellie Learn basic dance rhythms while burning cal- Proper alignment of yoga postures and Learn the fundamentals of tap and ories, reinforcing coordination and balance. stress-reducing breathing techniques improve balance and memory while This class is part dance, part fitness. Tue.,Thu., 7 to 8:15 p.m. having fun. Opportunities to perform Mon., 6 to 7 p.m. Sat., 10 to 11 a.m. $7 (W) / $8 (W/O) per class available. $8 (W) / $9 (W/O) per class Beginner Class:Tue., 11a.m. to noon See instructor for private lessons. Advanced Class:Thu., 10:30 a.m.to noon Zumba $2 (W) / $3 (W/O) per class with Claudia Rungo Performance High energy cardio-dance class. All fitness levels. Kali/ Eskrima Dance Mon., Wed., Fri. 10 to 11:00 a.m. An ancient martial art from the Awaken the star inside you with this Mon., Wed., 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Philippines that emphasizes the dance choreography class. Sat., 11 a.m. to noon use of weapons. Mon., 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. $6 (W) / $7 (W/O) per class Wed., 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. $8 (W) / $9 (W/O) per class $44 (W) / $48 (W/O) Average monthly fee Strong by Zumba Salsa Class with Claudia with Corrine Music-lead, high intensity interval Self Defense A salsa class for beginners to have fun and Street-oriented training. training workout. learn the latest dance moves. No partner Tue., Thu., 6 to 7 p.m. Tue., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. necessary. $56 (W) / $64 (W/O) Average monthly fee $6 (W) / $7 (W/O) per class Thur., 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sat 11:30 a.m. to 12:30p.m. Ballroom Dance Class $11 (W) / $12 (W/O/) per class With Arielle Learn the Rumba, the Cha Cha, Salsa, Waltz, and Swing; have fun, get fit with ballroom dancing. Tue. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. $10 (W) $11 (W/O) per class A Peak Behind the Curtain

By Jalisa Stone, Keely Utterback and Sean Maxfield from that movie. I’m hoping Orlando Disney gets something like that in the future. I have also never been to Japan, and I think it As a song goes, “something new begins and something ends”-this would be cool to go there and sample the food and the culture. will be my last story as your friendly neighborhood newsletter I would love to have actual hibachi food in Japan-I miss Arigato’s writer. It’s a good thing, but also a mixed bag because I have been Japanese Steakhouse in Clearwater.” at the Long Center since 2012 and have made many connections, memories, and friends-see the note at the end of this story for 4) Do you think you will ever start up another article or any the full skinny. kind of writing while in your new position? So I decided to do something a little different for my last “Well, since I’m still trying to get acclimated to Countryside, official newsletter with the Long Center-several people I have I’d say I’m on hold for now, but I would be ready to do it. I like interviewed and talked with for this newsletter have wanted to to write and whether I’m writing for fun or work I don’t attend know more about me so I gave them a chance. LC staff asked me to stop. I still owe Sensei Rick Wiersch an article for a possible some questions, and I will answer some of those below. So sit magazine submission, too- lol.” back, relax, and let me peel back the curtain a little: 5) What was the most beneficial thing you received while ‘ working at the LC? 1) What was your favorite thing about working at the Long “Good question. I would have to say that knowing that no matter Center? what you do for a job, that every job is important. Everyone “I liked how you would come in and there was almost always matters, no matter what their job title-no job is truly greater than something new and/or unexpected-a change in type of work, a another. They are all important. And you aren’t limited by your patron who dropped off a snack for everybody, or some surprise title either.” that you would not expect. I met Brian Knobbs and Titus O’Neil “I also liked the fact that I got one of my first employee of the from WWE and Crawford Ker of NFL and WingHouse fame month awards here at the LC-thank you to staff and especially during events here at the LC. I also enjoyed the company of my Julie Schultz who recommended me as a candidate for it. Also, coworkers, the patrons, and others who I would meet and chat the smiles and thank yous I got from people were very beneficial with. I also liked working with and helping kids of all ages when I and went a long way to helping me when days got hectic or got the chance.” rough.” 6) Besides working with your coworkers, what is the one thing 2) Share your best memory at the Long Center you will miss about being here? “My best memory at the Long Center would probably be working “I’ll miss the familiarity I have with the Long Center and the and enjoying the Festival of Trees event. This is where all the surrounding area, the connections I made with anyone I basketball courts are turned into one-big winter wonderland encountered, and the friendships I’ve made with patrons. I know with all sorts of Christmas trees, crafts, gifts, food, decorations, that may just take time to build as I move to Countryside, but and Santa-Christmas is one of my favorite holidays. Usually, I will miss what I had at the LC. Luckily, some of the people I the vendors were very generous and would feed us if we were knew from the Long Center also go to Countryside, and it isn’t working event nights. It was also nice working with people far from there to the LC. I also had made friends with some staff like Keely Utterback, Nikki Szarek, Courtney Schultz, Ramon at Countryside back when I used to work there in 2010-2011 as a Pires, Shaun Beasley, James Pleasant, the staff of The Arc, and camp counselor and that will also help. Wish I could take you all everybody who helped out over my years of FOT both during the with me-but that would be kinda crowded lol.” event and at night in helping to clean up after it was over. I even had a picture taken with Pleasant, Beasley, and Mayor Cretekos! Working together made things go a lot faster, and it was nice being surrounded by Christmas trees, too.”

3) If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? “If I could go anywhere in the world, I think my first choice would be Japan. I had seen a ride at their Disney World based on the movie Tron: Legacy-a rollercoaster that looks like a light cycle Sean’s Stats: Writer’s note: As you may or may not have heard, I got a new job/ Favorite Movies: This could fill up a whole article I kid you promotion at Countryside Recreation Center and have started not: The Jurassic Park franchise, The Empire Strikes Back and the transition between working there and the Long Center. I will most of the Star Wars movies, The Thing (‘80s), Miracle, The be working over at Countryside primarily and working Fridays Avengers (Marvel), Captain America: Winter Soldier & Civil and Saturdays at the LC for the time being. I must say goodbye War, Halloween and Halloween 2, Midnight Run, the Die Hard to the LC newsletter, but a new format for the back page is being movies, the Predator franchise, Fright Night, The Monster Squad, worked on as we speak. Please give them your support during Silver Bullet, The Lost Boys, Assault on Precinct 13 (Carpenter), this transition, and thank you for your support and kudos always! the Alien franchise, Batman, The Dark Night, Iron Man, The Fog, If you want to reach me or say hello, you can email me at sean. Justice League, Wonder Woman, A Christmas Carol (Reginald [email protected] or just come by Countryside for a Owen-black and white), Krull, all of the Spider-Man movies visit. Thanks to everyone who took time out to read my stories (Maguire to Holland), The Incredible Hulk, Raiders of the Lost on the back page, and this is not the end-just a new chapter. Take Ark, Congo, Highlander, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, care, everybody and thank you to everyone at The Long Center, Jesus of Nazareth, Field of Dreams, The Rock, Executive Decision, Aging Well Center, and The Arc!!! Nighthawks, Bad Boys (Smith), Doom, Step Brothers, Broken Arrow, Face/Off, Happy Gilmore, Blown Away (Bridges), Crimson Remembering Robert Tide, The Terminator movies, Wanted, the X-men movies, The Shack, John Wick, The Matrix, Gran Torino, Gone in Sixty Seconds, Robert Ursul was a friend of the Long Center and knew many of Timecop, Superman II, Clear and Present Danger, The Hunt for the patrons and staff. He passed away recently. Robert was the Red October, the Mission: Impossible franchise, Patriots Day, kind of guy you wanted to have a drink with and share stories the Blade movies, Passenger 57, Con Air, Groundhog Day, The with. I regret that I was not able to do a full story on him for this Pelican Brief, The Package, The Usual Suspects, The Equalizer, newsletter. I know he has been in the newsletter in the past and The Untouchables, Under Siege, The Fugitive, In the Line of I’m glad for that. He was a frequent member of Al Chen’s monthly Fire, the Harry Potter series, The Mask of Zorro, The Shawshank get-togethers in the Starfish room at the LC. If I remember this Redemption, Home Alone, The Santa Clause, the James Bond correctly, Mr. Ursul was also an accomplished writer and he wrote movies, The Expendables movies, The Fast and Furious franchise, for TV-including “Hawaii Five-O.” Robert was also good to talk to Evil Dead 2, Major League, Kindergarten Cop, and They Live-a and said that he liked my writing as well as my Facebook posts. short list lol He was an entertaining and cool guy overall. Thank you, Robert!! May God welcome you home and condolences to your family and friends. You will be greatly missed. Favorite TV Shows: The Walking Dead, Comic Book Men, Robot Chicken, Lost, The Flash, Heroes

Favorite Sports Teams: Tampa Bay Lightning, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Bucs, Tampa Bay Rays, St. Louis Cardinals

Favorite Sports to Play: Volleyball, swimming, tennis, baseball/ softball, mini-golf, and bowling

Favorite Foods: Arnold Palmer’s, green apples (Granny Smith), Japanese Steakhouse food, stuffing, open-faced sandwiches, Raisin Bran Crunch, donuts, pizza (especially thin crust), spaghetti, Slurpees, smoothies, Blizzards, chocolate shakes, most Thanksgiving items, PDQ apples with toffee dip (if you haven’t, you must try), spinach, carrots, tomatoes, Raisinets, and, last but not least, chili

Interesting fact: I was a radio DJ in Kirksville, Mo. (KRXL), and in Gainesville, Fl (Rock 104). It was a late-night shift both times, but it was fun!