The Spotlight, Spring/Summer 2020: 6160.304 7–10 Yrs 11:35–11:55 Am Published Three Times/Year; Next Issue August 2020

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NEW! All-Abilities Playground page 2 Summer Camps! pages 9–15 Family Summer Events Back Cover pleasanthillrec.com community events

For special event details and pre-registration deadlines, visit pleasanthillrec.com Inclusive Recreation Dances Pleasant Hill Fridays, 7:00–9:00 pm 2020 Summer Bike Pleasant Hill Rec & Park District, in Challenge partnership with City of Concord and City June–August of Walnut Creek, hosts dances specifically Explore your town from designed for developmentally disabled the seat of your bike! adults (18 years and up). For more 511 Contra Costa’s information contact Holly Frates at recreational bike promotion [email protected]. Complete is back! Bike around town, schedule found on our website. cross off destination squares, Pleasant Hill location: 233 Gregory Lane pick up free treats and enter the Grand Admission: $7 cash (caregivers free) Prize drawing! Challenge Cards available 3/6 . . . . . Pleasant Hill Senior Center online at 511cc.org/sbc. Free, healthy and 4/24 . . . . Walnut Creek, Heather Farms fun for all ages! New All-Abilities 5/15. . . . . Walnut Creek, Heather Farms Family Camp Out June 20–21* (front cover) 7/17. . . . . Concord Senior Center Playground 9/11. . . . . Walnut Creek, Heather Farms Rec & Park is thrilled to open a new Cornhole Tournament June 27 all-abilities playground at Pleasant Oak Senior Resource Fair (Free!) See page 31. Park in Pleasant Hill. This $350,000 Friday, May 1, 8:30 am–1:00 pm July 17–18* colorful playground was designed to Senior Center Blues & Brews Festival allow people of all skill levels to enjoy Over 50 vendors from the local area and Tinkers & Thinkers Innovation active play. This project represents the free giveaways! Share Faire September 12* last piece of the comprehensive renovation to Pleasant Oaks Park funded * See back cover for event details. by Measure E passed in 2009. When funds fell short, this playground was put on the back burner until enough funds “Egg”Citing Egg Hunt! SATURDAY, APRIL 11 • RAIN OR SHINE! could be generated to complete implementation. Rec & Park Board of Pleasant Hill Park: 147 Gregory Lane Directors earmarked capital project Important! Pre-registration is required and this event will sell out! Register by noon, funds and followed through on our April 6th. All who attend come away with a goody and a smile. Bring your camera and commitment to complete the your Easter baskets. Enjoy visits with the Easter Bunny. Have fun with facepainting and playground. Playground is now open, other “egg” citing activities. Catch the Pleasant Hill Express train running all morning come get out and play! long. Find the GOLDEN TICKET in your hunt area to win a special prize! All Activities begin at 9:30 am and all activities close at noon.

Egg Hunt | $7 50/$6. (Dist. Res.) Check-in begins for ALL AGE GROUPS at 9:30 am Registration Begins March 9. 6160.301 0–3 yrs 10:30–10:45 am See page 38. 6160.302 0–3 yrs 10:50–11:05 am NO ONLINE REGISTRATION FEES! 6160.303 4–6 yrs 11:15–11:30 am The Spotlight, Spring/Summer 2020: 6160.304 7–10 yrs 11:35–11:55 am Published three times/year; next issue August 2020 . Circulation: 68,000 per issue; Hosted by Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District sent to homes and businesses in Pleasant Hill and Pleasant Hill Lions Club. Thank you to main and surrounding areas . Copies available at event sponsor, Laura Wucher Real Estate. District Office, local libraries and businesses . On the cover: Don’t miss the Underwater Egg Hunt after the New park fan, regular egg hunt in the park . 12:00–1:00 pm at Wyatt. PH Aquatic Center . Must pre-register . See page 3 .

SPOTLIGHT CONTENTS: Adult Classes ...... 25–32 Online Courses Info...... 27 Adult Dance...... 26–27 Preschool Activities...... 16–17 Tennis...... 22, 32 Adult Health & Fitness...... 27–32 Registration Information...... 38 Travel...... 33–36 Adult Sports...... 32 Spring Break Camps...... 18 Youth Classes...... 18–20 Adult 50+ Programs & Events...... 37 Inclusive Recreation Dances...... 2 Youth Sports...... 21–22 Aquatics...... 3–8 Summer Camps...... 9–15 Community Events...... 2, back cover Teen Scene...... 23–24 community events aquatics

Spend your summer with us! Aquatics Team Now Hiring! 15 yrs & up • Lifeguards • Swim Instructors For job descriptions, applications and deadlines, visit our website at Aquatics Events www.pleasanthillrec.com/161 Underwater Egg Hunt All ages Aquatic Rentals Aquatic Park Picnics Join Pleasant Hill Rec for an underwater Make your next party a big splash! Reserve the Aquatic Park picnic area for egg hunt! Enjoy the “egg” citing activities Reservation and $100 refundable security any special occasion. Rental fee includes in the park before you jump in the pool! deposit, with use fees for pool picnics and barbecue grill, two picnic tables and pool Rain or shine. Doors open at 11:30 am. parties are required to confirm your admission for 20 people. Additional guests PH Aquatic Park: 147 Gregory Lane reservation. A minimum of two weeks pay regular pool admission. $12/$10 (Dist. Res.) | pre-register by noon 4/10 advance reservation is required. Forms are Fee: $160/$130 (Dist. Res.) $14 | day of, based on space available available at the District Office, 147 Gregory Lane, call 682-0896. SPRING: MAY 23–JUNE 7 4/11 Sa 12:00–1:00 pm Saturday/Sunday, 1:00–5:00 pm Spectators and parent helpers free. Private Aquatic Park Parties SUMMER: JUNE 8–AUGUST 9 Public Swim Theme Days Reserve the pool for your own private Monday–Thursday, 1:15–4:15 pm Join us during public swim for a special party! Minimum 2-hour rental includes Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 1:00–5:00 pm day of themed activities. Public Swim lifeguards. No alcohol or smoking LATE SUMMER: Passes are valid for entry. See Public Swim permitted in the pool area. Fees are based on the number of guests and areas of the AUGUST 15–SEPTEMBER 7 Section below for drop-in admission and Saturday/Sunday, 1:00–5:00 pm additional information. facility used. Call the District Office at 682-0896 or visit www.pleasanthillrec.com HOLIDAYS: Twilight Swim 6/20 Sa 6:00–8:00 pm for more information. Game Day 6/26 F 1:00–5:00 pm May 25, 1:00–5:00 pm Pirate Day 7/17 F 1:00–5:00 pm AVAILABLE: APRIL–OCTOBER July 4, 12:00–5:00 pm Mermaid Day 8/7 F 1:00–5:00 pm Friday/Saturday/Sunday | 5:30–7:30 pm September 7, 1:00–5:00 pm

PUBLIC SWIMMING ADMISSION PUBLIC SWIMMING PASSES Public Swimming Under 2 yrs...... Free Come play at the pool; it’s a great way to 2–6 yrs...... $4.25 spend the summer! Swim passes save PLEASANT HILL AQUATIC PARK 7–17 yrs ...... $4.75 money and are valid 5/23–9/7 during 147 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, 682-7830 18 yrs/older...... $5.25 public swimming hours. Passes cannot be The facility includes: Seniors 55 yrs/older. . . $4.25 shared, are non-transferable and non- • 25-yard pool with two diving boards Children 8 yrs and under must be accompanied in refundable. • 20-yard shallow water training pool the water by a paying adult (18 yrs/older). Children 15-Visit Swim Pass: 12 yrs and under must be accompanied in the • Sprayground 2–6 yrs...... $60/$48 (Dist. Res.) facility by a paying adult. • Changing rooms with showers and 7–17 yrs ...... $63/$50 (Dist. Res.) restrooms PUBLIC SWIMMING HOURS 18 yrs/older. . . . . $66/$53 (Dist. Res.) • Two picnic areas, with BBQ pit/two Spring: May 23–June 7 Seniors 55 yrs/older. . $60/$48 (Dist. Res.) tables, on lawn area off the pool deck Saturday/Sunday, 1:00–5:00 pm Family Swim Pass: (available for reservation) Summer: June 8–August 9 Unlimited use during public swim hours. All persons entering the pool must pay Monday–Thursday, 1:15–4:15 pm 1 Person. . . . $112/$92 (Dist. Res.) admission. 15-minute rest breaks observed Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 1:00–5:00 pm 2 Persons...... $158/$138 (Dist. Res.) every hour. Coast Guard approved flotation Late Summer: August 15–September 7 3 Persons...... $204/$184 (Dist. Res.) devices allowed with adult supervision. Saturday/Sunday, 1:00–5:00 pm 4 Persons...... $250/$230 (Dist. Res.) 5 Persons...... $296/$276 (Dist. Res.) Holidays: May 25, 1:00–5:00 pm Note: Pools are subject to closure without warning, July 4, 12:00–5:00 pm Each additional person over five: $46 based on attendance, weather, emergencies and September 7, 1:00–5:00 pm training, maintenance or safety issues.

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Note: An Aquatic Waiver of Liability must be signed before any class participation. Please plan your Free! Lessons at Staff Training schedule carefully; there are no make-ups or refunds 3–10 years for missed classes. See the lesson manager at the Join us for a complimentary swim first session if you have any special requests or lesson in exchange for helping our information regarding your child’s swim lessons. aquatics staff practice their teaching Lesson Managers supervise lessons on the pool deck; techniques with children of various they will assist with your concerns. ages. Pre-registration required by noon SWIM LESSON LEVELS on June 3. Parent/Tot: 6 mos–4 yrs Youth: 6–12 yrs PH Aquatic Park Tiny Tot: 3–4 yrs Adults: 12+ yrs 6/4 Th 1:00–1:25 pm Free Tiny Swimmers: 2.5–4 yrs Private: 3.5 yrs–Adult Preschool: 4–6 yrs

SPRING 2020 SWIM LESSONS ARE ONLINE & IN SUMMER SUMMER CAMP GUIDE! 2020 SWIM LESSONS | PH Aquatic Park www.pleasanthillrec.com

Weekday Group, M–Th (4) 25-minute classes | $65/$52 (Dist. Res.) | Parent/Tot: $51/$41 (Dist. Res.) | Tiny Swimmers: $105/$85 (Dist. Res.)

Parent/Tot 6/8–6/11 6/15–6/18 6/22–6/25 6/29–7/2 7/6–7/9 7/13–7/16 7/20–7/23 7/27–7/30 8/3–8/6 11:30 am 8500 301. 8500 302. 8500 303. 8500 .304 8500 .305 8500 .306 8500 .307 8500 .308 8500 .309 5:30 pm 8501 301. 8501 302. 8501 303. 8501 .304 8501 .305 8501 .306 8501 .307 8501 .308 8501 .309

Tiny Tot 6/8–6/11 6/15–6/18 6/22–6/25 6/29–7/2 7/6–7/9 7/13–7/16 7/20–7/23 7/27–7/30 8/3–8/6 10:30 am 8530 301. 8530 .302 8530 303. 8530 .304 8530 .305 8530 .306 8530 307. 8530 .308 8530 .309 11:30 am 8531 301. 8531 .302 8531 303. 8531 .304 8531 .305 8531 .306 8531 307. 8531 .308 8531 .309 12:30 pm 8532 301. 8532 .302 8532 303. 8532 .304 8532 .305 8532 .306 8532 307. 8532 .308 8532 .309 4:30 pm 8533 301. 8533 .302 8533 303. 8533 .304 8533 .305 8533 .306 8533 307. 8533 .308 8533 .309 5:30 pm 8534 301. 8534 .302 8534 303. 8534 .304 8534 .305 8534 .306 8534 307. 8534 .308 8534 .309 6:30 pm 8535 301. 8535 .302 8535 303. 8535 .304 8535 .305 8535 .306 8535 307. 8535 .308 8535 .309

Tiny Swimmers 6/8–6/11 6/15–6/18 6/22–6/25 6/29–7/2 7/6–7/9 7/13–7/16 7/20–7/23 7/27–7/30 8/3–8/6 10:00 am 8520 301. 8520 .302 8520 303. 8520 .304 8520 .305 8520 .306 8520 307. 8520 .308 8520 .309 NEW!

5:00 pm 8521 301. 8521 .302 8521 303. 8521 .304 8521 .305 8521 .306 8521 307. 8521 .308 8521 .309

Preschool 6/8–6/11 6/15–6/18 6/22–6/25 6/29–7/2 7/6–7/9 7/13–7/16 7/20–7/23 7/27–7/30 8/3–8/6 10:30 am 8540 301. 8540 .302 8540 303. 8540 .304 8540 .305 8540 .306 8540 307. 8540 .308 8540 .309 11:00 am 8541 301. 8541 .302 8541 303. 8541 .304 8541 .305 8541 .306 8541 307. 8541 .308 8541 .309 12:00 pm 8542 301. 8542 .302 8542 303. 8542 .304 8542 .305 8542 .306 8542 307. 8542 .308 8542 .309 12:30 pm 8543 301. 8543 .302 8543 303. 8543 .304 8543 .305 8543 .306 8543 307. 8543 .308 8543 .309 4:30 pm 8544 301. 8544 .302 8544 303. 8544 .304 8544 .305 8544 .306 8544 307. 8544 .308 8544 .309 5:00 pm 8545 301. 8545 .302 8545 303. 8545 .304 8545 .305 8545 .306 8545 307. 8545 .308 8545 .309 6:00 pm 8546 301. 8546 .302 8546 303. 8546 .304 8546 .305 8546 .306 8546 307. 8546 .308 8546 .309 6:30 pm 8547 301. 8547 .302 8547 303. 8547 .304 8547 .305 8547 .306 8547 307. 8547 .308 8547 .309

Youth 6/8–6/11 6/15–6/18 6/22–6/25 6/29–7/2 7/6–7/9 7/13–7/16 7/20–7/23 7/27–7/30 8/3–8/6 10:00 am, Beg . 8570 301. 8570 .302 8570 303. 8570 .304 8570 .305 8570 .306 8570 307. 8570 .308 8570 .309 11:00 am, Int /Adv. . 8571 301. 8571 .302 8571 303. 8571 .304 8571 .305 8571 .306 8571 307. 8571 .308 8571 .309 12:00 pm, Beg . 8572 301. 8572 .302 8572 303. 8572 .304 8572 .305 8572 .306 8572 307. 8572 .308 8572 .309 5:00 pm, Beg . 8573 301. 8573 .302 8573 303. 8573 .304 8573 .305 8573 .306 8573 307. 8573 .308 8573 .309 6:00 pm, Int ./Adv . 8574 301. 8574 .302 8574 303. 8574 .304 8574 .305 8574 .306 8574 307. 8574 .308 8574 .309 7:00 pm, Beg . 8575 301. 8575 .302 8575 303. 8575 .304 8575 .305 8575 .306 8575 307. 8575 .308 8575 .309

Adult/Teen 6/8–6/11 6/15–6/18 6/22–6/25 6/29–7/2 7/6–7/9 7/13–7/16 7/20–7/23 7/27–7/30 8/3–8/6 10:00 am 8590 301. 8590 302. 8590 303. 8590 .304 8590 .305 8590 .306 8590 .307 8590 .308 8590 .309 7:00 pm 8591 301. 8591 302. 8591 303. 8591 .304 8591 .305 8591 .306 8591 .307 8591 .308 8591 .309

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Weekday Private, M–Th: (4) 25-minute classes: $135/$115 (Dist. Res.)

Private Lessons 6/8–6/11 6/15–6/18 6/22–6/25 6/29–7/2 7/6–7/9 7/13–7/16 7/20–7/23 7/27–7/30 8/3–8/6 10:00 am 8600 .301 8600 .302 8600 303. 8600 .304 8600 .305 8600 .306 8600 .307 8600 .308 8600 .309 10:30 am 8601 .301 8601 .302 8601 303. 8601 .304 8601 .305 8601 .306 8601 .307 8601 .308 8601 .309 11:00 am 8602 .301 8602 .302 8602 303. 8602 .304 8602 .305 8602 .306 8602 .307 8602 .308 8602 .309 11:30 am 8603 .301 8603 .302 8603 303. 8603 .304 8603 .305 8603 .306 8603 .307 8603 .308 8603 .309 12:00 pm 8604 .301 8604 .302 8604 303. 8604 .304 8604 .305 8604 .306 8604 .307 8604 .308 8604 .309 12:30 pm 8605 .301 8605 .302 8605 303. 8605 .304 8605 .305 8605 .306 8605 .307 8605 .308 8605 .309 4:30 pm 8610 .301 8610 .302 8610 303. 8610 .304 8610 .305 8610 .306 8610 .307 8610 .308 8610 .309 5:00 pm 8611 .301 8611 .302 8611 303. 8611 .304 8611 .305 8611 .306 8611 .307 8611 .308 8611 .309 5:30 pm 8612 .301 8612 .302 8612 303. 8612 .304 8612 .305 8612 .306 8612 .307 8612 .308 8612 .309 6:00 pm 8613 .301 8613 .302 8613 303. 8613 .304 8613 .305 8613 .306 8613 .307 8613 .308 8613 .309 6:30 pm 8614 .301 8614 .302 8614 303. 8614 .304 8614 .305 8614 .306 8614 .307 8614 .308 8614 .309 7:00 pm 8615 .301 8615 .302 8615 303. 8615 .304 8615 .305 8615 .306 8615 .307 8615 .308 8615 .309

Saturday & Sunday Group 3 weeks (3) 25-min classes | $51/$41 (Dist. Res.) Parent/Tot: $39/$31 (Dist. Res.) | Tiny Swimmers: $81/$65 (Dist. Res.) LATE SUMMER *4 weeks (4) 25-min classes | $65/$52 (Dist. Res.) Register for late summer lessons by the day. Parent/Tot: $51/$41 (Dist. Res.) | Tiny Swimmers: $105/$85 (Dist. Res.) Choose from Monday, Tuesday and/or Thursday.

Private: 4 weeks, (4) 25-minute classes | $135/$115 (Dist. Res.) Saturday 6/6–6/27 Age 7/11–7/25 8/1–8/22* Monday Tuesday Thursday No class 6/20 9:30 am Adult/Teen 8599 .301 8599 303. 8599 305. 8/10–8/31 8/11–9/1 8/13–9/3 10:00 am Youth 8579 .301 8579 303. 8579 305. 4:30 pm 8612 310. 8612 .320 8612 .330 10:30 am Preschool 8549 .301 8549 303. 8549 305. 5:00 pm 8613 310. 8613 .320 8613 .330 11:00 am Tiny Tot 8539 .301 8539 303. 8539 305. 5:30 pm 8614 310. 8614 .320 8614 .330 11:30 am Tiny Swimmers 8529 .301 8529 303. 8529 305. 6:00 pm 8615 310. 8615 .320 8615 .330 12:00pm Parent/Tot 8510 .301 8510 303. 8510 305. 6:30 pm 8616 310. 8616 .320 8616 .330 7:00 pm 8617 310. 8617 .320 8617 .330 Sunday 6/7–6/28 Age 7/12–7/26 8/2–8/23* Group: 4 weeks, (4) 25-minute classes | $65/$52 (Dist. Res.) No class 6/21 Tiny Swimmers: $105/$85 (Dist. Res.) 9:30 am Adult/Teen 8599 .302 8599 .304 8599 306. 10:00 am Youth 8579 .302 8579 .304 8579 306. Monday Tuesday Thursday 10:30 am Preschool 8549 .302 8549 .304 8549 306. Age 8/10–8/31 8/11–9/1 8/13–9/3 11:00 am Tiny Tot 8539 .302 8539 .304 8539 306. 4:30 pm Tiny Tot 8534 .310 8534 .320 8534 .330 11:30 am Tiny Swimmers 8529 .302 8529 .304 8529 306. 5:00 pm Pre-School 8546 .310 8546 .320 8546 .330 12:00pm Parent/Tot 8510 .302 8510 .304 8510 306. 5:30 pm Tiny 8521 .310 8521 .320 8521 .330 Swimmers Saturday & Sunday Private: 3 weeks, (3) 25-minute classes | $107/$87 (Dist. Res.) 6:00 pm Preschool 8547 .310 8547 .320 8547 .330 *4 weeks, (4) 25-minute classes | $135/$115 (Dist. Res.) 6:30 pm Youth 8575 .310 8575 .320 8575 .330 Saturday Sunday 7:00 pm Adult/Teen 8591 .310 8591 .320 8591 .330 6/6–6/27 6/7–6/28 7/11–7/25 8/1–8/22* 7/12–7/26 8/2–8/23* No class 6/20 No class 6/21 9:30 am 8619 .301 8619 303. 8619 305. 8619 .302 8619 .304 8619 .306 10:00 am 8620 .301 8620 303. 8620 305. 8620 .302 8620 .304 8620 .306 Note: Pools are subject to 10:30 am 8621 .301 8621 303. 8621 305. 8621 .302 8621 .304 8621 .306 closure without warning, 11:00 am 8622 .301 8622 303. 8622 305. 8622 .302 8622 .304 8622 .306 based on attendance, 11:30 am 8623 .301 8623 303. 8623 305. 8623 .302 8623 .304 8623 .306 weather, emergencies and 12:00 pm 8624 .301 8624 303. 8624 305. 8624 .302 8624 .304 8624 .306 training, maintenance or safety issues.

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Pleasant Hill Dolfins Swim Team

Have Fun! Swim Fast! Founded in 1964, the Pleasant Hill Dolfins is a summer recreational swim team. Daily practice with instruction in all four competitive strokes, racing starts and turns and swim meets in the summer. The team also offers special activities for swimmers and their families. Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle (face in the water with rhythmic breathing) and 25 yards backstroke. Head Coach: Talli Pitcher Questions? Email Talli at [email protected] Tryouts: Saturday, March 14, 10:00 am at PH Aquatic Park, 147 Gregory Lane. For new 8 & under swimmers ONLY. We encourage new swimmers to enroll in Pre-Swim Team Clinics before the season starts.

Practice Schedule (Season runs 4/13–7/27) Spring practice held at PH Aquatic Park: 147 Gregory Lane; Summer practice at PH Education Center Pool: 1 Santa Barbara Road Aquatics Age as Activity Spring: 4/8–6/6 Summer: 6/10–7/29 Summer Camps of 6/15/20 Code M–Th M/Tu/Th/F on page 9! 6 & under 8223.301 3:30–4:00 pm 10:30–11:15 am 7–8 8224.301 4:00–4:45 pm 10:30–11:15 am 9–10* 8225.301 5:00–6:00 pm* 9:30–10:30 am 11–12* 8226.301 5:00–6:00 pm* 9:30–10:30 am 13–14* 8227.301 6:00–7:00 pm* 8:00–9:30 am 15–18* 8228.301 6:00–7:00 pm* 8:00–9:30 am *For 9–18 swimmers: all practices are at PH Education Center Pool. Combined PM practice for all age groups available for those unable to make AM practice, 5:00–6:00 pm. Work Assignments: Parents/families play a No practice May 25, July 2–5. County meet qualifying swimmers practice through July 31. vital role in the success of this program and All practices move to PH Education Center Pool on May 11. parent participation is required. $500 Family Deposit (per family) must be paid at the time Registration through May 18, 2020 at the District Office (M–F, 9:00 am–5:00 pm) of registration to the Pleasant Hill Dolfins or online at www.pleasanthillrec.com. For more information, call 682-0896. Parent Club. Checks will only be cashed if work assignments are not completed. Parent Registration Fees (14 & under): Registration Fees (High School): Meeting at 7:00 pm on Thursday, 5/14, at the 3/1–3/31...... $512/$492 (Dist . Res .) 12/2–3/31...... $332/$312 (Dist . Res ). Teen Center will discuss work requirements. After 4/1...... $542/$522 (Dist . Res .) After 4/1...... $357/$337 (Dist . Res ). See www.pleasanthilldolfins.com for more Fee includes team t-shirt. Register early to take advantage of the optional payment plan. information.

Mini-Dolfins 7 yrs & under A program for young swimmers who are not quite ready for the Dolfins Swim Team. Students must be able to take breaths on their own while “swimming”. Swimmers will be instructed in all competitive strokes. Depending on progress/ability, participants may join the Dolfins. Summer Mini-Dolfins participate in age group/end-of-season parties, receive a team t-shirt and swim in the last home meet. SPRING SUMMER Tryouts: Saturday, 3/14 at 10:00 am Tryouts: Friday, 5/29 at 4:00 pm PH Aquatic Park: 147 Gregory Lane PH Aquatic Park: 147 Gregory Lane $195/$175 (Dist. Res.) Registration deadline: Wednesday, 6/3 8200.301 4/14–6/4 Tu/Th 3:30–4:00 pm PH Education Center Pool: 1 Santa Barbara Road $285/$265 (Dist. Res.) $40 discount when you also register for Spring Mini-Dolfins 8200.302 6/8–7/27 M/Tu/Th/F 11:30–12:00 pm Practices subject to change due to events. Check weekly email for updates. No practice 7/2–7/5

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Lifeguard Training Lifeguard Training Review Clinics & Classes 15 yrs & up 16 yrs & up Learn how to save a life and become an For those who have taken a lifeguard Spring Swim Clinics American Red Cross Lifeguard! After training course and need to renew their 6–13 yrs successful completion, the American Red certifications. Course includes lecture and For the summer recreation swimmer. Focus Cross will issue certificates in Lifeguarding/ video review, skills practice and testing is on stroke technique and drill progressions First Aid/CPR/AED, Administering (written and skills). Upon successful for competitive swimming. Not training Emergency Oxygen and Title 22. Bring completion, the American Red Cross will sessions; must have prior competitive swimsuit, towel, lifeguard book (receive in issue certificates in Lifeguarding/First Aid/ experience. This clinic does not conflict class), resuscitation mask (receive in class), CPR/AED. Bring lunch. Must provide proof with County guidelines for Recreation Swim and lunch each day. This class consists of of current certification. Teams. Groups may be combined to swim approximately seven hours of online Instructor: Aquatics Staff 5:00–5:45 pm, based on enrollment. learning, which must be completed after Instructor: Talli Pitcher successful completion of the pre-requisites PH Aquatic Park: 147 Gregory Lane $195/$175 (Dist. Res.) PH Education Center Pool: and before the first class meeting. See 1 Santa Barbara Road pleasanthillrec.com for prerequisites. 8717.202 4/4–4/5 Sa/Su 9:00 am–5:00 pm $77/$62 (Dist. Res.) Instructor: Aquatics Staff 8717.203 5/2–5/3 Sa/Su 9:00 am–5:00 pm 6–8 years PH Aquatic Park: 147 Gregory Lane 8726.204 3/24–4/2 Tu/Th 4:15–5:00 pm $262/$242 (Dist. Res.) Splashball 5–10 yrs 9–13 years 8715.202 3/15–3/29 Sa/Su 9:00 am–5:30 pm Splashball is a “T-ball” version of water 8727.204 3/24–4/2 Tu/Th 5:00–5:45 pm 8715.203 4/6–4/10 M–F 9:00 am–5:30 pm polo designed to introduce the sport of 8715.204 4/11–4/26 Sa/Su 9:00 am–5:30 pm water polo to children. This fun, dynamic No class 4/12 class teaches basic skills and understanding You must attend a prerequisites skills of the sport of water polo in a recreational evaluation before the first day of class. format while providing social development Prerequisites will be held on: through participation in a team sport. Monday, 3/23, 4:00 pm at PHAP Students should be comfortable in the Tuesday, 3/31, 6:00 pm at PHAP water. Strong swimming skills a plus! Friday, 4/3, 4:00 pm at PHAP Instructor: Aquatics Staff PH Aquatic Park: 147 Gregory Lane 6 weeks | $95/$76 (Dist. Res.) 8750.301 4/5–5/17 Su 5:00–6:00 pm No class 4/12

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TRIFIT Aqua Circuit Aquatic Fitness 14 yrs & up Aqua Zumba® A unique water workout utilizing aqua 16 yrs & up cycling, aqua jogging, hydrodynamic Come join the pool party! movements and swimming. Swimming Aqua Zumba® integrates experience is not required. Bring water the exotic rhythms of shoes. Zumba with water fitness Instructor: NuWave USA to create a fun and exciting PH Aquatic Park: 147 Gregory Lane water workout! AZ give you a complete 3 classes | $43/$35 (Dist. Res.) | Drop-In $15 cardio-conditioning and body toning 8115.201 3/15–3/29 Su 9:00–10:00 am workout without the impact on your joints. 8115.202 4/5–4/26 Su 9:00–10:00 am You’ll walk away with a stronger body and 8115.301 6/7–6/28 Su 9:00–10:00 am a smile on your face! No swimming skills 8115.302 7/12–7/26 Su 9:00–10:00 am required. Water shoes recommended. No class 4/12, 6/21 Instructor: Sandra Franklin 4 classes | $56/$45 (Dist. Res.) | Drop-In $15 PH Aquatic Park: 147 Gregory Lane 8115.203 5/3–5/31 Su 9:00–10:00 am 3 classes | $30/$24 (Dist. Res.) | Drop-In $10 8115.303 8/2–8/23 Su 9:00–10:00 am 8125.201 4/13–4/27 M 7:00–8:00 pm No class 5/24 8125.202 5/4–5/18 M 7:00–8:00 pm Water Aerobics 4 classes | $40/$32 (Dist. Res.) | Drop-In $10 Water Walking The ultimate in low-impact aerobics for 8125.301 6/1–6/22 M 7:00–8:00 pm 18 yrs & up men & women! Classes offer all the 8125.302 7/6–7/27 M 7:00–8:00 pm Water walking is an easy, low-impact benefits of land aerobics while cushioning exercise that can provide an aerobics the body from impact and providing 5 classes | $50/$40 (Dist. Res.) | Drop-In $10 workout while also strengthening and resistance during exercise. Emphasis is on 8125.303 8/3–8/31 M 7:00–8:00 pm building muscles by using the water’s cardiovascular workout while toning resistance. The water’s buoyancy supports muscles and slimming the body. Swimming Lap Swim the body’s weight, which reduces stress on skills are not required. 15 yrs & up the joints and minimizes pain. Pool is Instructors: Bryce Halliday, Monthly Pass gives you unlimited access to heated and ADA accessible. Water shoes Mary Beth McCarthy Lap Swim hours during the calendar month. recommended. Students may drop in to Year-round classes | Drop-in $8 Stay fit, work on your stroke technique, Water Walking using the Water Aerobics Monthly Pass: $81/$71 (Dist. Res.) improve your endurance; rejuvenate and Punch Card. Senior 55+ Monthly Pass: $74/$64 (Dist. Res.) energize your mind/body while you swim Instructor: Nay Albertson 8-Class Water Aerobics Punch Card: $64/$54 (Dist. Res.) your way to a healthier life! PH Aquatic Park: 147 Gregory Lane Instructor: Staci Lindsay 4 weeks | $61/$49 (Dist. Res.) PH Aquatic Park: 147 Gregory Lane Senior 55+: $55/$44 (Dist. Res.) (starting 3/16) PH Education Center Pool: 1 Santa Barbara Road 8120.201 3/17–4/9 Tu/Th 8:30–9:30 am Mary Beth W 7:20–8:20 am Monthly Pass: $64/$51 (Dist. Res.) 8120.202 4/14–5/7 Tu/Th 8:30–9:30 am Mary Beth Tu/Th 8:30–9:30 am Senior 55+ Monthly Pass: $57/$46 (Dist. Res.) 8120.203 5/12–6/4 Tu/Th 8:30–9:30 am Mary Beth Tu/Th 7:00–8:00 pm 8-swim “Anytime” Punch card: $64/$51 (Dist. Res.) 8120.301 6/9–7/2 Tu/Th 8:30–9:30 am Bryce M/W/F 8:30–9:30 am Spring Lap Swim Hours (March 16–June 5): 8120.302 7/7–7/30 Tu/Th 8:30–9:30 am No class on legal holidays, during the Nov/Dec M/W/F 6:30–7:30 am; 8:30–9:30 am 8120.303 8/4–8/27 Tu/Th 8:30–9:30 am holiday break and instructor scheduled vacations. M/Tu/Th 7:00–8:00 pm Sa/Su 10:00 am–12:00 pm (shared with lifeguard training) Summer Lap Swim Hours (June 6–August 9): M/W/F 6:30–7:30 am; 8:30–9:30 am M–F 12:00–1:00 pm M/Tu/Th 7:00–8:00 pm Sa/Su 10:00 am–12:00 pm Holidays: 4/3, 4/11–4/12, 5/23–5/25, 6/20–6/21, 7/3–7/5, 8/29–8/30, 9/5–9/7. Visit www.pleasanthillrec.com for a calendar to confirm hours and location.

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Aquatics Summer Camps Junior Lifeguard Camp 11–14 yrs 1 week | $225/$205 (Dist. Res.) 8720.301 6/15–6/19 M–F 9:00 am–2:00 pm 8770.304 6/29–7/3 M–F 12:00–5:00 pm

Kids Scuba Camp 8–12 yrs 1 week | $145/$125 (Dist. Res.) 8771.305 7/6–7/10 M–F 12:00–2:00 pm

Mini Camps 6–12 yrs 1 week | $105/$85 (Dist. Res.) Brown Bears Summer Camp MERMAID MINI-CAMP Preschool 3–5 yrs (By 6/1/2020), potty-trained only 8770.303 6/22–6/26 M–F 2:30–4:30 pm $170/$155 (Dist. Res.) 8770.308 7/27–7/31 M–F 2:30–4:30 pm Summer Classics WEEK 1: CULINARY BREAKFAST STROKE INSTRUCTION MINI-CAMP Teddy Bears Summer Camp EXPERIENCE 8770.301 6/8–6/12 M–F 2:30–4:30 pm 1yr 6m–3 yrs (By 6/1/2020) 6650.301 6/15–6/18 M–Th 8:30–11:30 am 8770.305 7/6–7/10 M–F 2:30–4:30 pm SESSION 1: OCEAN EXPLORERS WEEK 2: DINOSAURS UNLEASHED 2 weeks | $170/$150 (Dist. Res.) TRIATHLON MINI-CAMP 6650.302 6/22–6/25 M–Th 8:30–11:30 am 8770.306 7/13–7/17 M–F 2:30–4:30 pm 6655.301 6/15–6/24 M/W 8:30–11:30 am 6655.302 6/16–6/25 Tu/Th 8:30–11:30 am WEEK 3: SEW WHAT?! WATER POLO MINI-CAMP 6650.303 6/29–7/2 M–Th 8:30–11:30 am 8770.302 6/15–6/19 M–F 2:30–4:30 pm SESSION 2: GOING ON A BEAR HUNT 8770.307 7/20–7/24 M–F 2:30–4:30 pm 1 week only | $95/$75 (Dist. Res.) WEEK 4: SEASIDE TREASURE 6650.304 7/6–7/9 M–Th 8:30–11:30 am 6655.303 6/29–7/1 M/W 8:30–11:30 am 6655.304 6/30–7/2 Tu/Th 8:30–11:30 am WEEK 5: CREATIVE MINDS 6650.305 7/13–7/16 M–Th 8:30–11:30 am SESSION 3: MOVIN’ & GROOVIN’ 2 weeks | $170/$150 (Dist. Res.) WEEK 6: BUDDING ARTIST 6655.305 7/6–7/15 M/W 8:30–11:30 am 6650.306 7/20–7/23 M–Th 8:30–11:30 am 6655.306 7/7–7/16 Tu/Th 8:30–11:30 am WEEK 7: COOKING OUR WAY THROUGH ITALY SESSION 4: COLORS OF THE RAINBOW 2 weeks | $170/$150 (Dist. Res.) 6650.307 7/27–7/30 M–Th 8:30–11:30 am 6655.307 7/20–7/29 M/W 8:30–11:30 am 6655.308 7/21–7/30 Tu/Th 8:30–11:30 am Lunch Bunch for Preschool Camps at Community Center SESSION 5: ALL THINGS BIG & SMALL 1yr 6m–5 yrs 1 week only | $95/$75 (Dist .Res.) 11:30 am–1:00 pm 6655.309 8/3–8/5 M/W 8:30–11:30 am $20 per child per day 6655.310 8/4–8/6 Tu/Th 8:30–11:30 am Hummingbird Prep Camp 2yrs 6m–3yrs 6m (By 9/1/2020) Full $125/$105 (Dist. Res.) camp descriptions 6653.301 8/18–8/20 T/W/Th 8:30–11:30 am available at pleasanthillrec.com

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Youth Summer Rec Camp JUNE 16–JULY 23 Summer Classics Grades K–8 Adventure Kids Summer Camp ROOKIE CAMP JUNE 8–AUGUST 7 Entering Grades K–2 MONDAY–FRIDAY 6 weeks | $415/$395 (Dist. Res.) Grades 1–5 3050.300 6/16–7/23 Tu–Th 9:00 am–12:00 pm SCHEDULE OPTIONS & FEES: SUMMER REC CAMP Camp Weekly Rate (9:00 am–6:00 pm): Entering Grades 3–8 $295/$275 (Dist. Res.) per week 6 weeks | $410/$390 (Dist. Res.) Extended Morning Care (7:00–9:00 am): 3010.300 6/16–7/23 Tu–Th 9:00 am–12:00 pm $50 per week Material fees may apply to specific classes. Need less than a week? We do offer the following partial weekly schedule options: EARLY MORNING CARE 3+ days/week: $55/day 6 weeks | $215/$195 (Dist. Res.) (discounted rate for 3+ days) Daily Drop In $12 a day 1–2 days/week: $63/day 3063.300 6/16–7/23 Tu–Th 7:00–9:00 am Extended morning care: $10/day AFTERNOON REC Additional Fees: 6 weeks | $445/$425 (Dist. Res.) Trip fees included $20/week fee is applied in addition to daily rates for non-Pleasant Hill residents only . 3064.300 6/16–7/23 Tu–Th 12:00-6:00 pm $5 camp t-shirt . Every child must have a t-shirt Need Monday/Friday options? for all offsite field trips . Indicate size and See Adventure Kids Camp (Grade 1–5) or Teen quantity at time of registration . Xtreme Camp (Grade 6–12) for M/F scheduling.

ADVENTURE KIDS CAMP 1 week | 9:00 am–6:00 pm 6060.301 Week 1 6/8–6/12 M-F Endless Summer Camp 6060.302 Week 2 6/15–6/19 M-F Grades 1–8 6060.303 Week 3 6/22–6/26 M-F Activity Schedule subject to change. 6060.304 Week 4 6/29–7/3 M-F Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 6060.305 Week 5 7/6–7/10 M-F Week 1 Bowling Movie & Swim Crown Beach Tie Dye & Swim Adventure Playground 6060.306 Week 6 7/13–7/17 M-F (Alameda) (Berkeley) 6060.307 Week 7 7/20–7/24 M-F Week 2 Ice Cream Tour Movie & Swim The Wave Sailing Scavenger Hunt 6060.308 Week 8 7/27–7/31 M-F (Rockridge) (Dublin) (San Francisco) & Swim 6060.309 Week 9 8/3–8/7 M-F EXTENDED MORNING CARE 1 week | $275/$255 (Dist. Res.) 1 week | 7:00–9:00 am | $50 3070.300 7/27–7/31 M–F 9:00 am–6:00 pm 6060.311 Week 1 6/8–6/12 M-F 3070.301 8/3–8/7 M–F 9:00 am–6:00 pm 6060.312 Week 2 6/15–6/19 M-F ENDLESS SUMMER EARLY AM CARE OPTION 6060.313 Week 3 6/22–6/26 M-F Search “Xtreme Morning Care” in online catalog at pleasanthillrec.com. 6060.314 Week 4 6/29–7/3 M-F Register by the day: $7 50/child. 6060.315 Week 5 7/6–7/10 M-F M–F 7:30–9:00 am 6060.316 Week 6 7/13–7/17 M-F 6060.317 Week 7 7/20–7/24 M-F 6060.318 Week 8 7/27–7/31 M-F 6060.319 Week 9 8/3–8/7 M-F Full For additional registration information, visit camp descriptions pleasanthillrec.com/camps. available at pleasanthillrec.com

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Teen Center (drop off/pick up) Full week: $294/$274 (Dist. Res.) | *Week 4: $235/$220 (Dist. Res.) Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–6:00 pm | Extended care available: 7:30–9:00 am, $7.50/day WK Session Dates Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 5174.301 6/8–6/12 Swim/Art Lazer Tag Muir Woods Circus School BBQ/Swim 2 5174.302 6/15–6/19 Swim/Art Bowling Rocket Boat Paddleboarding BBQ/Swim 3 5174.303 6/22–6/26 Swim/Art Hurricane Harbor Alameda County Fair Mt . Diablo BBQ/Swim 4 5174.304 *6/29–7/2 Swim/Art Scandia Escape Room A’s Game Closed 5 5174.305 7/6–7/10 Swim/Art Sky High Discovery Kingdom Ice Skating BBQ/Swim 6 5174.306 7/13–7/17 Swim/Art Scavenger Hunt Paintball Cull Canyon BBQ/Swim 7 5174.307 7/20–7/24 Swim/Art Dave and Busters Hurricane Harbor Canoeing BBQ/Swim 8 5174.308 7/27–7/31 Swim/Art Movies Crown Beach Labyrinth BBQ/Swim 9 5174.309 8/3–8/7 Swim/Art Bowling The WAVE Sailing BBQ/Swim

Xtreme Day Trips Xtreme Camp: Monday/Friday Option 11–17 yrs 1 day | $60/$50 (Dist. Res.) Teen Center (depart/pick up) 5154.300 6/8 M 9:00 am–6:00 pm 5154.309 7/13 M 9:00 am–6:00 pm Muir Woods | $75/$60 (Dist. Res.) 5154.301 6/12 F 9:00 am–6:00 pm 5154.310 7/17 F 9:00 am–6:00 pm 5153.301 6/10 W 9:00 am–5:00 pm 5154.302 6/15 M 9:00 am–6:00 pm 5154.311 7/20 M 9:00 am–6:00 pm 5154.303 6/19 F 9:00 am–6:00 pm 5154.312 7/24 F 9:00 am–6:00 pm Rocket Boat | $75/$60 (Dist. Res.) 5154.304 6/22 M 9:00 am–6:00 pm 5154.313 7/27 M 9:00 am–6:00 pm 5153.302 6/17 W 9:00 am–5:00 pm 5154.305 6/26 F 9:00 am–6:00 pm 5154.314 7/31 F 9:00 am–6:00 pm 5154.306 6/29 M 9:00 am–6:00 pm 5154.315 8/3 M 9:00 am–6:00 pm Alameda County Fair | $75/$60 (Dist. Res.) 5154.307 7/6 M 9:00 am–6:00 pm 5154.316 8/7 F 9:00 am–6:00 pm 5153.303 6/24 W 9:00 am–5:00 pm 5154.308 7/10 F 9:00 am–6:00 pm Escape Room | $81/$65 (Dist. Res.) 5153.304 7/1 W 9:00 am–5:00 pm Discovery Kingdom | $87/$70 (Dist. Res.) VolunTEENS Camps 5153.305 7/18 W 9:00 am–5:00 pm Counselors-In-Training Paintball | $100/$80 (Dist. Res.) 13–15 yrs 5153.306 7/15 W 9:00 am–5:00 pm INTERVIEW 5175.301 5/14 5:00 pm Hurricane Harbor | $75/$60 (Dist. Res.) 5153.307 7/22 W 9:00 am–5:00 pm Good Vibe Tribe! Crown Beach | $75/$60 (Dist. Res.) 12–15 yrs 5153.308 7/29 W 9:00 am–5:00 pm 5 days | $210/$190 (Dist. Res.)

The Wave | $75/$60 (Dist. Res.) 5178.301 7/27–7/31 M–F 9:00 am–3:00 pm 5153.309 8/5 W 9:00 am–5:00 pm Snack Shack Volunteer— Food Handling Training Entering Grades 7–9 1 class | $20 5179.301 5/30 Sa 1:00–3:00 pm

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LEGO Camps Bricks4Kidz 4.5–12 yrs BUILDING IS AWESOME CAMP $250/$230 (Dist. Res.) 6046.301 7/20–7/24 M–F 1:00–4:00 pm POCKET BRICK MONSTERS CAMP–“POKÉMON®” $250/$230 (Dist. Res.) 6046.302 8/3–8/7 M–F 1:00–4:00 pm

Play-Well TEKnologies JEDI ENGINEERING USING LEGO® 5–7 yrs $250/$230 (Dist. Res.) 6066.301 6/8–6/12 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm JEDI MASTER ENGINEERING USING LEGO® 8–13 yrs $250/$230 (Dist. Res.) 6066.302 6/8–6/12 M–F 1:00–4:00 pm ROBOTICS USING LEGO® WEDO 6–7 yrs $310/$290 (Dist. Res.) 6066.303 6/22–6/26 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm RobotED Wizbots Summer Camps KINDERBOTS WIZBOTS ROBOTICS & JAVA CODING ROBOTICS USING LEGO® 4–6 yrs 8–14 yrs MINDSTORMS EV3 $250/$230 (Dist. Res.) $275/$255 (Dist. Res.) 8–13 yrs $310/$290 (Dist. Res.) 6666.301 6/15–6/19 M-F 9:00 am–12:00 pm 6044.301 6/22–6/26 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm 6666.302 7/6–7/10 M-F 9:00 am–12:00 pm 6044.302 6/22–6/26 M–F 1:00–4:00 pm 6066.304 6/22–6/26 M–F 1:00–4:00 pm 6666.303 7/27–7/31 M-F 9:00 am–12:00 pm 6044.305 8/3–8/7 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm ANIMAL ARCHITECTS USING LEGO® 6044.306 8/3–8/7 M–F 1:00–4:00 pm CREATUREBOTS 5–7 yrs 6–11 yrs $225/$205 (Dist. Res.) $250/$230 (Dist. Res.) $250/$230 (Dist. Res.) 6044.303 6/29–7/2 M–Th 9:00 am–12:00 pm 6066.305 7/13–7/17 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm 6666.304 6/15–6/19 M–F 1:00–4:00 pm 6044.304 6/29–7/2 M–Th 1:00–4:00 pm ANIMAL MASTER ARCHITECTS 6666.306 7/27–7/31 M–F 1:00–4:00 pm No camp 7/3 in observance of July 4. ® USING LEGO WIZBOTS SUPERVISED LUNCH 8–13 yrs ECOBOTS 6–11 yrs 6044.310 6/22–6/26 M–F 12:00–1:00 pm $250/$230 (Dist . Res .) $250/$230 (Dist. Res.) 6044.311 6/29–7/2 M–Th 12:00–1:00 pm 6066.306 7/13–7/17 M–F 1:00–4:00 pm 6044.312 8/3–8/7 M–F 12:00–1:00 pm 6666.305 7/6–7/10 M–F 1:00–4:00 pm WIZBOTS CAMP COMBO ROBOTED LUNCH BUNCH Enroll in a full day of camp (AM, Lunch 4–11 yrs Bunch supervision and PM) and receive an Lunch Bunch | $18/$15 (Dist. Res.) automatic $75 discount. 6666.310 6/15–6/19 M–F 12:00–1:00 pm 6666.311 7/6–7/10 M–F 12:00–1:00 pm 6666.312 7/27–7/31 M–F 12:00–1:00 pm

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Special Interest Performing Arts Drawing Workshops Castle Tales with Young Rembrandts Musical Theater Camp ANIME & MANGA 3.5–7 yrs 6–12 yrs $225/$205 (Dist. Res.) $190/$170 (Dist. Res.) 6633.301 6/15–6/19 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm 6050.301 6/15–6/19 M–F 1:00–4:00 pm 6633.302 7/6–7/10 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm $15 material fee due to instructor first day of camp. 6633.303 7/27–7/31 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm 6633.304 8/10–8/14 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm ANIMALS OF AFRICA WITH PASTELS $10 lab fee payable to instructor at first camp. 6–12 yrs $175/$155 (Dist. Res.) Dance Camps 6050.302 6/29–7/2 M–Th 9:00 am–12:00 pm 5–9 yrs $15 material fee due to instructor first day of camp. $15 material fee payable to instructor first day of No camp 7/3 in observance of July 4. camp. Bring water and nut-free snacks daily. JUNIOR DRAWING: UNDER THE SEA FAIRYTALE PRINCESS DANCE CAMP 5–8 yrs $250/$230 (Dist. Res.) $170/$150 (Dist. Res.) Nature Camps at Rodgers Ranch 6–12 yrs 6089.301 6/8–6/12 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm 6050.303 7/20–7/24 M–F 10:00 am–12:00 pm $25 material fee due to instructor first day of camp. $10 material fee due to instructor first day of camp. FROZEN DANCE CAMP BEE WONDERFUL $250/$230 (Dist. Res.) MONSTERS, CREATURES & CREEPS $370/$350 (Dist. Res.) 6–12 yrs 6089.302 7/13–7/17 M–F 9:00 am-12:00 pm $190/$170 (Dist. Res.) 6079.301 6/15–6/19 M–F 9:00 am–3:00 pm 6050.304 8/3–8/7 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm LITTLE HOUSE @ RODGERS RANCH $15 material fee due to instructor first day of camp. $370/$350 (Dist. Res.) 6079.302 7/6–7/10 M–F 9:00 am–3:00 pm Little Medical School Camps 5–11 yrs Spanish 4 Children LITTLE VETERINARIAN CAMP 3–7 yrs $275/$255 (Dist. Res.) $10 material fee due first day of camp. 6048.301 6/22–6/26 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm VAMOS A CAZAR UNOSO—WE ARE $25 lab fee payable to instructor first day of camp. GOING ON A BEAR HUNT LITTLE MEDICAL SCHOOL CAMP $270/$250 (Dist. Res.) $400/$380 (Dist. Res.) 6632.301 6/15–6/19 M–F 9:00 am–1:00 pm 6048.302 7/13–7/17 M–F 9:00 am–3:00 pm UNA AVENTURA CON LOS PIRATAS— $30 lab fee payable to instructor first day of camp. AN ADVENTURE WITH PIRATES LITTLE SPORTS & WILDERNESS $270/$250 (Dist. Res.) MEDICINE CAMP 6632.303 7/6–7/10 M–F 9:00 am–1:00 pm $275/$255 (Dist. Res.) VAMOS A ACAMPAR—LET’S GO 6048.303 7/27–7/31 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm CAMPING $20 lab fee payable to instructor first day of camp. $270/$250 (Dist. Res.) 6632.302 7/13–7/17 M–F 9:00 am–1:00 pm AVENTURA ARTICA—ARCTIC ADVENTURE Full $270/$250 (Dist. Res.) camp descriptions 6632.304 7/20–7/24 M–F 9:00 am–1:00 pm available at pleasanthillrec.com

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Skyhawks Sports Camps $240/$220 (Dist. Res.) S.T.E.M. Camps 6/15–6/19 | M–F, 9:00 am–12:00 pm Aloha Mind Math 5099.301 Flag Football: 7–11 yrs 6–12 yrs 5099.302 Outdoor Volleyball: 7–11 yrs $265/$245 (Dist. Res.) 7/13–7/17 | M–F, 9:00 am–12:00 pm 6071.301 6/15–6/19 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm 6071.302 7/6–7/10 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm 5099.303 Mini-Hawk Baseball: 5-7 yrs 5099.304 Baseball: 8-11 yrs FUN WITH ACADEMICS 7/20–7/24 | M–F, 9:00 am–12:00 pm 6–12 yrs 5099.305 Mini-Hawk Medley: 4–6 yrs Visit http://funwithacademics.com for 5099.306 Summer Olympics: 7–11 yrs more details. 7/27–7/31 | M–F, 9:00 am–12:00 pm Fun with Programming 5099.307 Mini-Hawk Basketball: 5–7 yrs A.I. ROBOTS 5099.308 Basketball: 8–11 yrs $325/$305 (Dist. Res.) 6047.302 6/8–6/12 M–F 1:00-4:00 pm HOOP IT UP HALF DAY AND FULL DAY CAMPS HACKING MINECRAFT WITH PYTHON Basketball Camp $325/$305 (Dist. Res.) Sports Camps 7–12 yrs 6047.301 6/8–6/12 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm 6047.306 7/13–7/17 M–F 1:00–4:00 pm Kidz Love Soccer Camps HALF DAY 4.5–10 yrs M–F, 9:00 am–12:00 pm | $199/$179 (Dist. Res.) GAMES & ANIMATION WITH M–F, 9:00 am–12:00 pm | $200/$180 (Dist. Res.) 5080.306 Week 1: 6/8–6/12 JAVASCRIPT $264/$245 (Dist. Res.) 5039.300 6/8–6/12 Level 1: 4 .5–6 yrs 5080.308 Week 2: 6/15–6/19 5039.301 6/8–6/12 Level 2: 7–10 yrs 5080.310 Week 3: 7/6–7/10 6047.303 6/29–7/2 M–Th 9:00 am–12:00 pm 5080.312 Week 4: 7/13–7/17 No camp 7/3 in observance of July 4. M–Th, 9:00 am–12:00 pm | $170/$150 (Dist. Res.) GAMES AND ANIMATION WITH 5039.302 7/13–7/16 Level 1: 4 .5–6 yrs FULL DAY SCRATCH 5039.303 7/13–7/16 Level 2: 7–10 yrs M–F, 9:00 am–3:00 pm | $249/$229 (Dist. Res.) $325/$305 (Dist. Res.) 5080.307 Week 1: 6/8–6/12 6047.305 7/13–7/17 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm Tennis Camps 5080.309 Week 2: 6/15–6/19 6–12 yrs 5080.311 Week 3: 7/6–7/10 CARNIVAL GAMES WITH 5080.313 $163/$143 (Dist. Res.) Week 4: 7/13–7/17 JAVASCRIPT $325/$305 (Dist. Res.) 5589.300 6/8–6/12 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm 5589.301 6/22–6/26 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm All Sorts of Sports 6047.307 7/27–7/31 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm 7–12 yrs 5589.302 7/6–7/10 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm 5589.303 7/20–7/24 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm HALF DAY M–F, 9:00 am–12:00 pm | $199/$179 (Dist. Res.) FitKids Sports Camps 5080.314 Week 1: 7/20–7/24 Grades 1–5 5080.316 Week 2: 8/3–8/7 $155/$135 (Dist. Res.) FULL DAY FIELD SPORTS & GAMES M–F, 9:00 am–3:00 pm | $249/$229 (Dist. Res.) 5040.300 6/22–6/26 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm 5080.315 Week 1: 7/20–7/24 5080.317 Week 2: 8/3–8/7 CHEER/TUMBLING 5040.301 7/20–7/24 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm FLAG FOOTBALL 5040.302 7/27–7/31 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm Full camp descriptions available at pleasanthillrec.com

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AUGMENTED REALITY AND GAMES WITH SWIFT $325/$305 (Dist. Res.) 6047.310 8/3–8/7 M–F 1:00–4:00 pm

Fun with Robotic Programming SPEEDY ROBOTICS $264/$245 (Dist. Res.) 6047.304 6/29–7/2 M–Th 1:00–4:00 pm No camp 7/3 in observance of July 4.

Fun with Code and Art ROCK BAND AND LIVING ART WITH JAVASCRIPT $325/$305 (Dist. Res.) 6047.308 7/27–7/31 M–F 1:00–4:00 pm SKETCH & SOUND EFFECTS WITH JAVASCRIPT $325/$305 (Dist. Res.) 6047.309 8/3–8/7 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm Mad Science Jr. Camps Mad Science Camps 4–6 yrs 6–11 yrs Fun with Academics: $35 lab fee payable to instructor at first camp. $35 lab fee payable to instructor at first camp. Open Lab Lunch Bunch JR. SCIENCE ACADEMY CRAZY CHEMISTRY FREE | AM and PM registration required $285/$265 (Dist. Res.) $285/$265 (Dist. Res.) 6047.311 6/8–6/12 M–F 12:00–1:00 pm 6067.305 7/20–7/24 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm 6067.301 6/8–6/12 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm 6047.313 6/29–7/2 M–Th 12:00–1:00 pm 6047.315 7/13–7/17 M–F 12:00–1:00 pm MY FIRST LAB ROCKIN’ ROCKETS & 6047.317 7/27–7/31 M–F 12:00–1:00 pm $285/$265 (Dist. Res.) AERODYNAMICS $285/$265 (Dist. Res.) 6047.319 8/3–8/7 M–F 12:00–1:00 pm 6067.307 8/3–8/7 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm $55 | AM or PM registration required $35 lab fee payable to instructor at first camp. 6067.302 6/8–6/12 M–F 1:00–4:00 pm 6047.312 6/8–6/12 M–F 12:00–1:00 pm NASA: JOURNEY INTO OUTER SPACE 6047.314 6/29–7/2 M–Th 12:00–1:00 pm $285/$265 (Dist. Res.) 6047.316 7/13–7/17 M–F 12:00–1:00 pm 6067.303 6/22–6/26 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm 6047.318 7/27–7/31 M–F 12:00–1:00 pm 6047.320 8/3–8/7 M–F 12:00–1:00 pm RED HOT ROBOTS $285/$265 (Dist. Res.) Hackingtons Code School 6067.304 6/22–6/26 M–F 1:00–4:00 pm LAUNCH A VIDEO GAME COMPANY SECRET AGENT LAB 8–13 yrs $285/$265 (Dist. Res.) $185/$165 (Dist. Res.) 6067.306 7/20–7/24 M–F 1:00–4:00 pm 6086.301 6/15–6/19 M–F 9:00–11:00 am 6086.302 6/22–6/26 M–F 9:00–11:00 am EUREKA: THE INVENTORS CAMP 6086.303 7/13–7/17 M–F 9:00–11:00 am $285/$265 (Dist. Res.) 6086.304 7/20–7/24 M–F 9:00–11:00 am 6067.308 8/3–8/7 M–F 1:00–4:00 pm MAD SCIENCE LUNCH BUNCH FREE if registered in both AM and PM camp 6067.310 6/8–6/12 M–F 12:00–1:00 pm 6067.311 6/22–6/26 M-F 12:00–1:00 pm 6067.312 7/20–7/24 M-F 12:00–1:00 pm

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SUMMER CAMPS Arista’s Jump Start Gymnastics Let’s Make Music Play with us all summer long! 16 mo–5 yrs 18 months–3.5 yrs Themed-summer camps for your “I did it” is what your child will be saying Join us on an amazing musical adventure. little one! See page 9 for Preschool throughout each session. Our classes are Using our bodies, voices, instruments, and Summer Camps jam packed with continuous activities. We props we will dance, learn, sing and play, use a circuit format, allowing each child to making wonderful music together with our stay moving and having fun. We focus on loved ones. Andrea is a multi-award- building confidence and gross motor skills winning teacher, entertainer, and Preschool Classes through tumbling, climbing, jumping, songwriter, come see why. See you soon! balancing and bar skills, plus a variety of Instructor: Andrea Gaspari Bumblebees ball sports and fun games. The 16 Senior Center: Game Room 18–30 months months–4 years class is a chance for a $100/$80 (Dist. Res.) Parents! Give yourself some time off. Let wider age group to participate together. us watch your children! Indoor games, The class is less structured allowing the 6636.311 6/17–7/15 W 3:45–4:25 pm story time, snack time (provided), and children to explore. The 2.5–5 years classes 6636.313 7/22–8/12 W 3:45–4:25 pm $10 material fee. No class 7/1 outdoor playground time. Bring beverage, are structured through the whole class. diapers and change of clothes. Children Parent participation is required. must be age appropriate and proficiently Instructor: Jump Start Staff Piano & Me walking at the start of the session. 3.5–5 yrs Community Center: Preschool Room 1 Students may register for a maximum of On this Musical adventure we will explore 16 months–4 yrs | $115/$95 (Dist. Res.) three days per week. Cancellations must be concepts as they pertain to the piano. received by noon the business day prior to 6624.301 5/2–6/6 Sa 9:15–9:55 am Using our voices, bodies, rhythm avoid being charged. 16 months–4 yrs | $170/$150 (Dist. Res.) instruments keyboards, worksheets and Teachers: Elena Palacios & Heather Rosson props we will dance sing and play games 6624.303 7/11–8/29 Sa 9:15–9:55 am that teach us tonal and rhythm patterns. No class 5/23 Community Center: Preschool Room 1 Children will read and write music, as well Standard charge: $36 per day per child, as learn finger numbers and letter notes for space reserved 2 .5–5 yrs | $115/$95 (Dist. Res.) the musical staff and piano. Andrea is a M–F 8:30–11:30 am 6625.302 5/2–6/6 Sa 10:00–10:45 am multi-award-winning teacher entertainer Fall 2020 Bumblebee Registration opens 7/16 at 2 .5–5 yrs | $170/$150 (Dist. Res.) and songwriter come see why. 9:30 am online or by phone at (925) 676-5200. 6625.304 7/11–8/29 Sa 10:00–10:45 am Instructor: Andrea Gaspari No class 5/23 Senior Center: Game Room $100/$80 (Dist. Res.) Kids Warrior Fitness 6636.310 6/17–7/15 W 3:00–3:40 pm 3.5–5 yrs 6636.312 7/22–8/12 W 3:00–3:40 pm Inspired by the television show American $10 material fee. No class 7/1 Ninja Warrior, this class gives our littlest Warriors a chance to explore exciting Pre-Ballet obstacle course action! We focus on 3–4 yrs positive encouragement and building self The basics of ballet are presented in a fun confidence. The children will jump, climb, atmosphere. Teaches grace and the joy of balance, run, and tumble through the movement in addition to basic ballet course. We include fun age appropriate technique. Child must be potty-trained and games and creative strength activities. able to participate without parent’s Parent participation is required. presence. Attire: light pink leotard, tights, Instructor: Jump Start Staff ballet shoes. NO skirts or tutus please. Community Center: Preschool Room 1 Instructor: Christie Tomlinson $115/$95 (Dist. Res.) Community Center: Dance Studio 6623.301 5/2–6/6 Sa 11:00–11:40 am $109/$89 (Dist. Res.) No class 5/23 6619.301 5/4–6/29 M 3:00–3:45 pm $170/$150 (Dist. Res.) 6619.303 7/6–8/31 M 3:00–3:45 pm No class 5/25, 6/15, 7/27, 8/3 6623.302 7/11–8/29 Sa 11:00–11:40 am

PRESCHOOL SPORTS See pages 21–22.

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Zumbini 6 months–4 yrs Created by Zumba and Baby First; combines music and dance and educational tools for 45 minutes of can’t stop, won’t-stop bonding, learning and having fun! A bonding experience for all involved, including caregiver to child, child to child, caregiver to caregiver. The bonding occurs with the facilitation of a fun, musical environment. Zumbini focus on energy, fun and play to contribute to the natural development of cognitive, social and emotional skills. An additional $20 for the original take home Bundle with songbook, Zumbini app, music and TV show to continue the fun at home. Instructor: Miriam Lattanzi Community Center: Republic Services Room $130/$110 (Dist. Res.) 6634.301 7/8–8/12 W 4:30–5:30 pm $10 material fee payable to instructor.

Priority Preschool 2020–2021 School Year Registration: March 28, 2020 at 8:30 am Pleasant Hill Community Center Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Birth certificate, immunization records and current PG&E bill required for discount. Children must be age-appropriate by 9/1/20. For more information please contact director, Sarah Smith at (925) 771-7626 or [email protected]. The Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District Preschool has been encouraging the love of learning since 1973. Our preschool establishes the foundation for a child’s future education. Come grow with us! Our Philosophy: A child who is playing is a child who is learning. Our experienced teachers encourage individual confidence, self-esteem, and social skills that children need to be happy and successful. Classes are in session September–June.

HUMMINGBIRDS BLUEBIRDS (3–4 yrs) ROBINS (2 yrs 6 mos–3 yrs 6 mos) Students must be fully potty-trained. (4–5 yrs by 9/1/20) • Tu/Th, 8:30–11:30 am • AM: Tu/W/Th, 8:45–11:45 am, Students must be fully potty-trained. Winslow Center Community Center • AM: M–Th, 9:00–12:00 pm, $398/$378 (Dist. Res.) monthly $413/$403 (Dist. Res.) monthly Community Center • M/W/F, 8:30–11:30 am • PM: Tu/W/Th, 12:45–3:45 pm $518/$508 (Dist. Res.) monthly Winslow Center Community Center • PM: Tu/W/Th, 1:00–4:00 pm, $487/$467 (Dist. Res.) monthly $413/$403 (Dist. Res.) monthly Community Center $374/$354 (Dist. Res.) monthly

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Full-Day Camps Enrichment Camps Sports Camps Xtreme Break Camp Leprechaun’s Search Spring Break Basketball Camp Grades 6 & up (siblings Grade 3 & up) for Happiness 7–13 yrs Experience an action-packed week! Daily 4–6 yrs This coed camp is designed to build your on-site activities and local field trips. Join Mr. Leprechaun as he visits his forest confidence in basketball. Ball handling Register by the day. Camps must meet a friends and journeys over the rainbow drills, shooting fundamentals, passing, and minimum participation of seven by 12/19 looking for happiness. You’ll never believe team concepts will be combined with or they may be cancelled. where he finds it. Children will choose games and other small sided competitions. Instructor: Teen Center Staff characters, play acting games, sing, dance Enjoy fun challenges, games and daily and create crafts in preparation to perform competitions in a positive environment. Teen Center for their families on Friday at 4:00 pm. 1 Day | 7:30 am–6:00 pm | $55/$45 (Dist. Res.) Instructor: NAA Staff Instructor: Andrea Gaspari 5189.201 4/6 M Dave & Busters Location: Rodgers-Smith Park 5189.202 4/7 T Movies Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2 Full Day | $170/$155 (Dist. Res.) 5189.203 4/8 W Scavenger Hunt & Lunch $205/$185 (Dist. Res.) 5080.203 4/6–4/10 M–F 9:00 am–3:00 pm 5189.204 4/9h T Archery 6633.210 4/6–4/9 M–Th 9:00 am–12:00 pm Half Day | $110/ $95 (Dist. Res.) 5189.205 4/10 F Escape Room 4/10 F 3:30–5:30 pm 5080.204 4/6–4/10 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm Adventure Kids Camps Harry Potter Magical Grades K–5 ® Junior Lifeguard Camp Engineering using LEGO 11–14 yrs Adventure Kids Spring Break Camp 6–10 yrs offers a full range of activities for your Build a valuable foundation to becoming a Explore the magic of Harry Potter using child including science, crafts, art, lifeguard and swim instructor! Learn basic LEGO®! Find Platform 9¾, build Hogwarts structured play, music, LEGO building, water safety skills, how to prevent aquatic Express Train, work cooperatively to sports, outdoor games and much more! Get accidents, and how to recognize hazards. construct the mysterious Hogwarts Castle, a preview of our Adventure Kids Summer Participants must be able to swim 50 yards and soar on the wings of a Norwegian Camp by enjoying Wheel Day on Monday, freestyle with face in the water and Ridgeback Dragon. Travel to a world of Guest visitor on Tuesday, S.T.E.A.M. Day rhythmic breathing. After completing the wizardry and hone your magical skills on Wednesday, Field Trip Day on Thursday, course, you will be eligible to provide while learning Muggle (STEM) concepts. and Pot Luck Lunch/Electronics/Movie volunteer assistance as a Swim Lesson Aide Day on Friday. Call KIDSTOP at Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies and Junior Lifeguard during the summer. (925) 680-5298 for more information. Community Center: Republic Room All participants will receive a Junior Lifeguard T-shirt. Bring swimsuit/towel, Instructor: KIDSTOP Director, $250/$230 (Dist. Res.) water, lunch/snack and sunscreen daily. Danny Martinez 6066.202 4/6–4/10 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm Instructor: Aquatics Staff KIDSTOP: 1 Corritone Court at Gregory Gardens Elementary School PH Aquatic Park: 147 Gregory Lane 1 week | $225/$205 (Dist. Res.) Full Day; M–F | $295/$275 (Dist. Res.) 8720.201 4/6–4/10 M–F 9:00 am–3:00 pm 6060.203 4/6–4/10 7:00 am–6:00 pm

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Ballet Jazz/Hip Hop! 5–9 yrs 7–12 yrs Designed for the budding ballerina! Floor In this FUN and ENERGETIC dance class, exercises increase strength and flexibility. we will combine the classic Broadway style Barre exercises teach basic positions, and of jazz, with the more modern style of hip FREE! proper body alignment. Dance steps hop! Class will begin with a warm-up Park Pop-up Play Dates improve coordination and grace. Attire: routine, that will help promote strength, Pop In and play with us this spring & black leotard, pink tights, pink slippers. balance, and, coordination, then onto a summer! Join Rec & Park staff for NO skirts or tutus, please, even if attached stretching segment, to help promote organized outdoor games and activities! flexibility, and conclude with a variety of Instructor: Christie Tomlinson We will provide the fun—you provide dance moves to be combined into a the smiles. FREE to the public. Location Community Center: Dance Studio routine. varies. $123/$103 (Dist. Res.) Instructor: Christie Tomlinson 6042.302 5/4–6/29 M 3:55–4:55 pm Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Community Center: Dance Studio 6042.304 7/6–8/31 M 3:55–4:55 pm @pleasanthillrec to find out where we $123/$103 (Dist. Res.) No class 5/25, 6/15, 7/27, 8/3 will be POPPING up this summer. In true 6043.301 5/6–7/1 W 11:00 am–12:00 pm pop-up style, our Pop-Up Play dates will 6043.302 7/8–8/26 W 11:00 am–12:00 pm be announced a few days before we Hip Hop Dance & Break Dance No class 6/10, 6/17, 7/15 actually meet. 6–13 yrs This class is for beginning dancers. Current hip hop styles and steps are introduced in Tap 5–9 yrs an upbeat environment, using fun and age-appropriate music. Dancers will learn Tip tap toe! It’s off to tap we go! In this the seven elements of breakdance: top fun rhythmic energetic class students will rock, feet work, freezes, spins, drops, learn basic tap steps, such as flaps and treading and swipes.Optional: $35 hip shuffles to be combined into a dance hop/breakdance t-shirt routine. Attire: comfortable clothes Instructor: Kenyatta Ali Instructor: Christie Tomlinson Senior Center: Dance Studio Community Center: Soroptimist Room 1 & 2 (Dist. Res.) $270/$250 (Dist. Res.) $105/$85 6626.301 6/7–8/23 Su 9:00–10:00 am 6045.301 5/4–6/29 M 5:00–5:30 pm No class 7/5, 7/12 $115/$95 (Dist. Res.) 6045.302 7/6–8/31 M 5:00–5:30 pm No class 5/25

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Drawing, Painting and So Much Japan Karate Do Special Interest More! NEW Instructor: William Fuentes, 6–12 yrs Website: www.PleasantHillKarate.org Aloha Mind Math Art students will experiment with a variety Winslow Center: Assembly Room 6–12 yrs of mediums creating a series of projects Become a math rock star! This STEM over the course of the session Learn how BEGINNERS program will present math in a hands-on, to use different art tools, and techniques. 5–12 yrs engaging and fun environment. Your child Mediums include paint, watercolor, Join our traditional karate program and will learn to use an abacus and mental printmaking, pencils and mixed media discover the fun and challenges of math techniques that broaden their sculpture. Have fun while learning Karate-Do! Our program instills politeness, understanding of math. Students will self-expression! discipline and self esteem in the students develop agility with numbers, acquire lives as they work towards earning their Instructor: Heloise Levy visualization skills and improve black belt. Our motto is “Achieving concentration and focus. Senior Center: Arts & Crafts Room Excellence Through efforts.” Sessions $115/$95 (Dist. Res.) Instructor: Lava Learning Inc. include fun and action packed activities to 6051.301 6/16–7/21 Tu 4:30–5:30 pm build strength, balance and coordination. Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2 $15 lab fee payable to instructor at first class. $170/$150 (Dist. Res.) INTERMEDIATE 6071.301 5/1–6/5 F 3:30–4:45 pm 6–13 yrs Guitar Intermediate students may begin at blue Instructor: John Waller belt or instructor’s recommendation. These Chopped Jr. Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2 8–13 yrs classes will introduce sparring drills and $5 lab fee payable to instructor at first class. free sparring. Protective sparring gear will What can you make with mystery be available for purchase through the ingredients and no recipe? That is the GUITAR I instructor. This program will continue to puzzle that a team of children are 7–12 yrs build strength, balance, and coordination challenged to figure out. Each week This introduction to guitar will provide an through fun action packed activities. children will create a tasty, appealing and easy way to get your hands and fingers beautifully presented dish using three playing quickly. The focus is on basic Recommendation: taking two classes a ingredients. Children are given one hour to technique, easy folk songs and open week (Monday and Thursday). Kids should make their dish—then comes the judging chords that will make it fun and give the wear loose fitting clothing for first class. and tasting. Prize each week. “Chopped student a sense of accomplishment. Videos Karate uniform (Gi) will be available for Junior” takes creative thinking, learning by of the lessons will be part of the purchase before and after class for $35. doing and getting to know your curriculum to motivate students to pick up 3 weeks | $38 75/$32. (Dist. Res.) ingredients! the guitar and play everyday. Bring a guitar Beginner Instructor: Cooking Round the World to the first class if you can. 6095.301 5/4–5/18 M 4:30–5:15 pm $130/$110 (Dist. Res.) Senior Center: Dining Room & Kitchen Intermediate $225/$205 (Dist. Res.) 6091.302 5/5–6/16 Tu 4:35–5:30 pm 6096.301 5/4–5/18 M 5:30–6:15 pm 6082.301 6/10–7/29 W 3:00–4:30 pm 6091.304 6/23–8/4 Tu 4:35–5:30 pm $40 material fee payable to instructor at first class. 4 weeks | $50/$41 (Dist. Res.) GUITAR II Beginner 9-16 yrs 6095.302 5/7–5/28 Th 4:30–5:15 pm The guitar student must be able to play E, 6095.304 6/4–6/25 Th 4:30–5:15 pm A, D, G and C major as well as scales 6095.305 7/6–7/27 M 4:30–5:15 pm before joining this class. We work on songs 6095.308 8/6–8/27 Th 4:30–5:15 pm and students will be able to bring songs to Intermediate work on during the class time. Our goal is 6096.302 5/7–5/28 Th 5:30–6:15 pm to learn more chords, understand the 6096.304 6/4-6/25 Th 5:30–6:15 pm fret-board, work on music theory and to 6096.305 7/6–7/27 M 5:30–6:15 pm work on challenging songs to improve our 6096.308 8/6–8/27 Th 5:30–6:15 pm technique and ability. 5 weeks | $61/$50 (Dist. Res.) $130/$110 (Dist. Res.) Beginner 6091.301 5/5–6/16 Tu 5:35–6:30 pm 6095.303 6/1–6/29 M 4:30–5:15 pm 6091.303 6/23–8/4 Tu 5:35–6:30 pm 6095.306 7/2–7/30 Th 4:30–5:15 pm 6095.307 8/3–8/31 M 4:30–5:15 pm Intermediate 6096.303 6/1–6/29 M 5:30–6:15 pm 6096.306 7/2–7/30 Th 5:30–6:15 pm 6096.307 8/3–8/31 M 5:30–6:15 pm

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Youth Sports YOUTH BASKETBALL Wee Hoop Size 3 basketball is required for class and is available for $8 at the first class. LIL DRIBBLERS 1.5–3 yrs This parent-child class focuses on gross motor skills like throwing and making baskets on a 2.5 ft. hoop. Activities include catching bubbles, parachute games, and singing. PH Park: Basketball Courts 4 weeks | $92/$77 (Dist. Res.) 5120.202 4/1–4/22 W 10:05–10:40 am 5120.204 5/6–5/27 W 10:05–10:40 am JUMP SHOOTERS 3–4 yrs At this level children are introduced to basketball skills based upon their increased coordination. Parents are encouraged to take on a supportive role with high-fives and praise from the sideline. Size 3 basketball is required for class and is available for $8 at the first class. PH Park: Basketball Courts Jr. Academy Hoops 4 weeks | $92/$77 (Dist. Res.) LITTLE SHOTS 5120.203 4/1–4/22 W 10:45–11:30 am 2–3 yrs 5120.205 5/6–5/27 W 10:45–11:30 am Parents and kids, focuses on basic basketball skills. Structured challenges and games to develop listening skills, balance, BIG SHOTS ball skills and hand-eye coordination. 5–6 yrs Rodgers-Smith Park: Basketball Courts Each class is spent on rhythm, speed, 5 weeks | $92/$74 (Dist. Res.) balance, coordination as well as basketball 5080.300 5/23–6/27 Sa 10:00–10:45 am specific fundamental skills including No class 5/30 dribbling, passing, lay ups, shooting and begin to understand the rules of the game. 6 weeks | $107/$87 (Dist. Res.) Each class ends with fun individual and 5080.303 7/11–8/15 Sa 10:00–10:45 am small sided team scrimmages and challenges. HOT SHOTS 3–4 yrs Rodgers-Smith Park: Basketball Courts 5 weeks | $92/$74 (Dist. Res.) Participants are guided through a series of rhythm, speed, balance and coordination 5080.302 5/23–6/27 Sa 11:45 am–12:30 pm skills and drills. Work through obstacles No class 5/30 learning to dribble, pass and shoot the ball. 6 weeks | $107/$87 (Dist. Res.) Parent participation is highly encouraged. 5080.305 7/11–8/15 Sa 11:45 am–12:30 pm Rodgers-Smith Park: Basketball Courts 5 weeks | $92/$74 (Dist. Res.) 5080.301 5/23–6/27 Sa 11:00–11:45 am No class 5/30

6 weeks | $107/$87 (Dist. Res.) 5080.304 7/11–8/15 Sa 11:00–11:45 am

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Kidz Love Soccer Classes Fridays: 5-Week Summer Session 2–10 yrs 6/26–8/7 | $117/$97 (Dist. Res.) This soccer ‘school’ is a recreational setting 5030.300 Mommy/Daddy & Me: 9:30–10:00 am for children to learn soccer through 2–3½ yrs age-appropriate skill demonstrations, 5031.301 Tot/Pre-Soccer: 10:10–10:45 am games, and instructional scrimmages in a 3½–4 yrs safe, non-competitive environment. SHIN 5033.302 Soccer 1: 5–6 yrs 10:45–11:30 am GUARDS ARE REQUIRED BY THE SECOND No class 7/3, 7/17 MEETING for all classes except Mommy/ Daddy & Me. KLS Rain-out Hotline number Fridays: 7-Week Summer Session is (888) 372-5803. For information, visit 6/26–8/21 | $154/$134 (Dist. Res.) www.kidzlovesoccer.com 5034.303 Soccer 2, Skillz & 4:00–4:45 pm Scrimmages: 7–10 yrs Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Staff 5033.304 Soccer 1: 5–6 yrs 4:45–5:30 pm PH Park: 147 Gregory Lane 5031.305 Tot/Pre-Soccer: 5:30–6:05 pm 3½–4 yrs Fridays: 8-Week Spring Session 5030.306 4/17–6/5 | $172/$152 (Dist. Res.) Mommy/Daddy & Me: 6:15–6:45 pm 2–3½ yrs PLAN AHEAD FOR 5030.250 Mommy/Daddy & Me: 9:30–10:00 am No class 7/3, 7/17 FALL AND WINTER 2–3½ yrs 5031.251 Tot/Pre-Soccer: 10:10–10:45 am Saturdays: 6-Week Summer Session SPORTS 3½–4 yrs 7/11–8/22 | $135/$115 (Dist. Res.) 5034.252 Skillz & Scrimmages: 3:30–4:15 pm NFL sponsored Youth Flag 7–10 yrs 5030.307 Mommy/Daddy & Me: 8:30–9:00 am 2–3½ yrs Football and Jr. NBA Basketball 5033.253 Soccer 1: 5–6 yrs 4:15–5:00 pm 5030.308 Mommy/Daddy & Me: 9:05–9:35 am Leagues 5031.254 Tot/Pre-Soccer: 5:00–5:35 pm Grades K–2, 3–5 & 6-8 3½–4 yrs 2–3½ yrs 5033.309 Soccer 1: 5–6 yrs 9:45–10:30 am 5030.255 Mommy/Daddy & Me: 5:45–6:15 pm FALL NFL FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2–3½ yrs 5032.310 Pre-Soccer: 4–5 yrs 10:30–11:05 am Starts Play October 3, 2020 5031.311 Tot Soccer: 3½–4 yrs 11:05–11:35 am Saturdays: 8-Week Spring Session 5034.312 Soccer 2, Skillz & 11:35 am–12:20 pm Pleasant Oaks Park: 2 Santa Barbara Road 4/18–6/13 | $172/$152 (Dist. Res.) Scrimmages: 7–10 yrs 6 games | $155/$135 (Dist. Res.) No class 7/18 5030.256 Mommy/Daddy & Me: 8:30–9:00 am Boys 2–3½ yrs 5050.400 K–2 Grades 5030.257 Mommy/Daddy & Me 9:05–9:35 am 5050.402 3–5 Grades 2–3½ yrs 5050.403 6–8 Grades 5033.258 Soccer 1: 5–6 yrs 9:45–10:30 am Girls 5032.259 Pre-Soccer: 4–5 yrs 10:30–11:05 am 5050.404 K–2 Grades 5031.260 Tot Soccer: 3½–4 yrs 11:05–11:35 am 5050.405 3–5 Grades 5034.261 Soccer 2, Skillz & 11:35 am–12:20 pm Fall Homeschool Classes 5050.406 6–8 Grades Scrimmages: 7–10 yrs Plan ahead—check for Fall Homeschool Fee includes NFL sports jersey, football and No class 5/23 classes: www.pleasanthillrec.com/530/ Home-School-Programs flag belt. WINTER 2021 JR. NBA BASKETBALL LEAGUE Starts Play January 9, 2021 PH Middle School Gym: 1 Santa Barbara Road 8 games | $175/$155 (Dist. Res.) Boys 5060.500 K–2 Grades 5060.501 3–5 Grades 5060.502 6–8 Grades 5060.503 9–10 Grades Girls 5060.504 K–2 Grades 5060.505 3–5 Grades 5060.506 6–8 Grades 5060.507 9–10 Grades Fee includes jersey and basketball.

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By Jen Thoits, Communications Manager

MEET RICH SNOWDEN Rich has been a parent coach for Pleasant Hill Rec & Park basketball and flag football leagues since 2012. Tennis It all started when his son, at age 7, Classes run four consecutive weeks each month. Classes may be combined or canceled if admitted to his dad that baseball wasn’t minimum numbers are not reached. Wear tennis shoes, bring racquet and water. “his thing.” Rich looked around to find alternative sports opportunities and heard Instructor: Rec Staff good things about Rec & Park’s flag football College Park High School Tennis Courts league. A former football player himself, MONTHLY GROUP LESSONS: TEEN/ADULT Rich wanted to introduce his young son to PEE WEE 13 yrs & up the sport but in a positive, lower impact 4–5 yrs Beginner/Advanced Beginner—minimal environment where kids of all skill levels had an opportunity to learn the game and The ideal introduction to the game of skills and playing experience. play it. Rec & Park leagues proved to be a tennis. Players will learn basic strokes, Intermediate—must be able to serve and perfect way for his son to try it without a lot footwork and motor skills. Please bring a maintain a slow rally. Improve consistency, of pressure and helped him to determine if junior size racket. learn placement and spin. he wanted to be more involved in football at 4 weeks | $98/$78 (Dist. Res.) 4 weeks | $84/$69 (Dist. Res.) a higher level in the future. Playing on a 3 weeks | $73/$59* (Dist. Res.) Beginner sports team from an early age, also taught 5553.200 4/5–4/26 Su 11:00–11:45 am 5565.202 4/2–4/23 Th 6:30–7:30 pm Rich’s son about teamwork and helped to 5553.201 5/3–5/24 Su 11:00–11:45 am 5565.203 5/7–5/28 Th 6:30–7:30 pm build his confidence and social skills— 5553.300 6/7–6/28 Su 11:00–11:45 am 5565.300 6/4–6/25 Th 6:30–7:30 pm offline. “So many kids are glued to their 5553.301 7/12–7/26* Su 11:00–11:45 am 5565.301 7/9–7/30 Th 6:30–7:30 pm screens and don’t go out a play with other *3 weeks only 5565.302 8/6–8/27 Th 6:30–7:30 pm kids in the neighborhood anymore,“ Rich said. “Kids need a place to go, a place to YOUTH Intermediate belong and they need opportunities to be 6–12 yrs 5566.202 4/2–4/23 Th 7:30–8:30 pm 5566.203 5/7–5/28 Th 7:30–8:30 pm part of something positive. Rec & Park sports Beginner/Advanced Beginner—minimal leagues offered my son and so many other skills and playing experience. 5566.301 6/4–6/25 Th 7:30–8:30 pm 5566.302 7/9–7/30 Th 7:30–8:30 pm kids that face-to face connection and the (Dist. Res.) 4 weeks | $84/$69 5566.303 8/6–8/27 Th 7:30–8:30 pm community my son needed.” This year, 5555.202 4/7–4/28 Tu 6:30–7:30 pm Rich’s son joined the JV College Park High School football team with years of positive 5555.203 5/5–5/26 Tu 6:30–7:30 pm Private and Semi-Private 5555.300 6/2–6/23 Tu 6:30–7:30 pm Tennis Lessons flag football experience behind him. He is now playing a game he learned through his 5555.301 7/7–7/28 Tu 6:30–7:30 pm To arrange lessons, contact (925) 682-0896, Dad and Rec & Park, with skill, knowledge 5555.302 8/4–8/25 Tu 6:30–7:30 pm [email protected] and the love of the game. Go Falcons! 4 weeks | $84/$69 (Dist. Res.) PRIVATE LESSONS Thanks for sharing the love, Rich. 5584.202 4/1–4/22 W 6:30–7:30 pm Any age or level 5584.203 5/6–5/27 W 6:30–7:30 pm Per hour | $88/$70 (Dist. Res.) 5584.300 6/3–6/24 W 6:30–7:30 pm Six one-hour classes | $310/$290 (Dist. Res.) 5584.301 7/8–7/29 W 6:30–7:30 pm 5584.302 8/5–8/26 W 6:30–7:30 pm SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS 2 per/same level; must register together Per person/per hour | $54/$43 (Dist. Res.) Per person; Six one-hour classes | $173/$153 (Dist. Res.)

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Teen Scene programs are designed for youth in grades 6–12 unless otherwise noted. Some programs are open to youth and adults.

After School Program

Teen Classes Metal & Glass Mixers NEW! Babysitting Class 12–17 yrs 10–16 yrs Parent participation required. Wear cotton Learn the skills needed to be a trusted and clothes, hair ties for long hair, bring water. responsible babysitter. This class covers child development, safety, bedtime Instructor: Jason Collins strategies, and ways to make babysitting Winslow Center: Parking lot fun for you and the children. Participants PARENT & TEEN: BLACKSMITHING also learn about basic first aid and what to An introductory blacksmithing course do in an emergency. Consider sending your where students learn fundamental skills of eldest child or sponsoring your current forging steel, along with an understanding babysitter. Dress appropriately for both Monday–Friday @ Pleasant Hill of blacksmithing tools and their proper indoor and outdoor movement. Bring a Teen Center use. Students learn basic techniques such snack, lunch and water bottle. Participants School Dismissal until 6:00 pm as upsetting, tapering, flattening, drawing will earn a certificate upon successful out, quenching, and tempering their metal. completion of the course. Fees: Instructor: Morgan Dziad $11/day | $15/day with transportation $175/$155 (Dist. Res.) Senior Center: Classrooms from VVMS & PHMS 6040.301 7/18 Sa 8:30 am–1:00 pm $77 .50/$63 (Dist. Res.) Annual Membership Fee 6040.302 7/25 Sa 8:30 am–1:00 pm $20 material due to instructor first day of class. 5105.301 6/6 Sa 9:00 am–1:00 pm of $50/$40 (Dist. Res.) PARENT & TEEN: GLASS FLAME Fall Registration Open House! WORKING Registration May 18, 5:30–7:00 pm An introductory course where students During this time you can meet the staff, learn basic techniques of working molten complete registration paperwork, and glass. Students learn basic techniques of see our facility. working rods and tubes of glass, forming beads, pendants, ornaments and jewelry.

$175/$155 (Dist. Res.) Questions? (925) 691-5645 6040.303 8/22 Sa 8:30 am–1:00 pm pleasanthillrec.com/246 $20 material due to instructor first day of class.

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Line Dancing Dance Classes A combination of country-western, polkas, waltzes and Latin line dances for men and Ballroom Dance women. Partners are not required! Note: 16 yrs & up please refrain from wearing heavy Are you looking for a fun hobby, weekly perfumes and scents. Instructor date night or a place to meet new people? experiences perfume allergies. Basics: Beginner or continuing student, you will Newcomers to Line Dance. Beginners: feel confident to dance the next time you must know basic steps. are at a wedding, social event or at a party. Instructor: Millie Dusha Whether you hear a Sinatra tune or a Hot Latin number, you will have the know-how Senior Center: Dance Studio to get on the floor and dance. Easy to learn Drop in: 1 class $5, 2 classes $8, method; emphasis on style, and leading in 3 classes $10 (same day) a very relaxed atmosphere. PARTNER Basics Sa 8:15–9:00 am REQUIRED. Beginners Sa 9:00–10:00 am Instructor: Alberta Bagneschi Improver Sa 10:00–11:00 am Intermediate Sa 11:15 am–12:30 pm Senior Center: Chateau Room No class 4/11, 5/23, 5/30, 7/4, 7/11, 8/15, 8/22 TANGO & WALTZ Beginner | $75/$60 (Dist. Res.) Dance Choreography A fun new way to get moving! In these 4114.301 5/6–6/3 W 7:30–8:25 pm classes you will learn simple yet famous Intermediate | $75/$60 (Dist. Res.) choreography, including staging and Fitness Classes 4114.302 5/6–6/3 W 8:30–9:30 pm performance skills. Be the hit of the next Brain Body Fitness: Seated get together as you impress your friends The brain and body unite through a series RUMBA & SALSA and family with your new dance moves. of exercises that includes isolations, Beginning | $75/$60 (Dist. Res.) No experience required. stretching, opposition training, 4114.303 6/10–7/8 W 7:30–8:25 pm Instructor: Dianna Rowley coordination, strength and balance work. Intermediate | $75/$60 (Dist. Res.) Senior Center: Dance Studio Each class is different, keeping participants (Dist. Res.) alert and strengthening mindfulness. 4114.304 6/10–7/8 W 8:30–9:30 pm 4 classes | $62/$50 2355.204 4/2–4/23 Th 1:30–2:15 pm Former participants boast that this class PASSO DOBLE & NITE CLUB 2355.301 5/7–5/28 Th 1:30–2:15 pm improves their balance, alignment, energy Beginning | $69/$55 (Dist. Res.) 2355.302 6/4–6/25 Th 1:30–2:15 pm levels and their reflexes. Tools in this class 4114.305 7/15–8/12 W 7:30–8:25 pm 2355.304 8/6–8/27 Th 1:30–2:15 pm may include resistance bands, gliders, tennis balls and chairs. No experience Intermediate | $69/$55 (Dist. Res.) 5 classes | $75/$60 (Dist. Res.) required. 4114.306 7/15–8/12 W 8:30–9:30 pm 2355.303 7/2–7/30 Th 1:30–2:15 pm Instructor: Dianna Rowley No class 7/22 Senior Center: Dance Studio Dance Rehearsal NEW! 4 classes | $62/$50 (Dist. Res.) BollyX Practice and fine tune the material from 2354.204 4/2–4/23 Th 12:30–1:15 pm 16 yrs & up the choreography class. This is also an 2354.301 5/7–5/28 Th 12:30–1:15 pm This Bollywood inspired dance fitness opportunity to get more personal attention 2354.302 6/4–6/25 Th 12:30–1:15 pm program that combines dynamic on your dance technique. Students are 2354.304 8/6–8/27 Th 12:30–1:15 pm choreography with the hottest music from welcome to register for this provided they around the world. The 50-minute cardio are registered for the current Dance 5 classes | $75/$60 (Dist. Res.) workout cycles between higher and lower Choreography class. Rehearsal students 2354.303 7/2–7/30 Th 12:30–1:15 pm intensity dance sequences to get you may have the option to perform the moving, sweating and motivated. dance(s) at local community events. Instructor: Lois Davis Instructor: Dianna Rowley Senior Center: Dance Studio Senior Center: Dance Studio $65/$52 (Dist. Res.) 4 classes | $50/$40 (Dist. Res.) 4660.301 6/10–7/8 W 6:30–7:25 pm 2356.301 5/7–5/28 Th 2:30–3:00 pm 4660.302 7/29–8/26 W 6:30–7:25 pm 2356.302 6/4–6/25 Th 2:30–3:00 pm 2356.304 8/6–8/27 Th 2:30–3:00 pm

5 classes | $62/$50 (Dist. Res.) 2356.303 7/2–7/30 Th 2:30–3:00 pm

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Brain Body Fitness Flex for Fitness Gentle Pilates & Functional (STANDING) NEW! Stretching and band resistance exercises. Fitness The brain and body unite through a series Can be done in a chair or standing. Great Stretch and strengthen your body and of exercises that includes isolations, class for all ability levels. mind with gentle therapeutic Pilates stretching, opposition training, Instructor: Varies movements and sequences to help improve coordination, strength and balance work. balance and coordination, build core The Standing version involves traveling Senior Center: strength and maintain muscle tone. Dance Studio (M) Classrooms (W/F) while doing the same exercises that are Breathing exercises calm the mind, 12-class anytime punch card: $18/$15 (Dist. Res.) done in the seated version. Partner work alleviate stress and anxiety and increase and teamwork are included. Beginner M 1:00–2:00 pm mobility and range of motion. Bring light students are encouraged to start with the W/F 9:30 am and 10:30 am weights, a pillow case and water. No class 5/1, 5/25, 7/3 seated version unless they have secure Instructor: Alison Raphael-Klippel balance. Senior Center: Dance Studio Instructor: Dianna Rowley 6-class anytime punch card: $90 Senior Center: Dance Studio 8 classes | $100/$85 (Dist. Res.) 4 classes | $62/$50 (Dist. Res.) 2238.301 5/6–7/8 W 1:00–2:00 pm 2357.301 5/6–5/27 W 1:00–1:45 pm 5 classes | $69/$55 (Dist. Res.) 2357.302 6/3–6/24 W 1:00–1:45 pm 2357.303 7/1–7/29 W 1:00–1:45 pm 2238.302 7/15–8/26 W 1:00–2:00 pm No class on 7/15 No class 6/17, 6/24, 7/29, 8/5

Fencing Fencing is a physical and mental challenge, developing mind and body while Weight & Strength class improving agility, alertness, balance, coordination and competitiveness. Foils, plastrons/masks provided; bring Get Fit With Allison STRETCHING FOR EVERYONE Purchase a multi-fitness punch card and equipment if possible. Teens 16–17, Improve the health of your body by use it for the following classes offered by welcome with parent. Drop-in class is for increasing the flexibility of your hips, Alison Raphael-Klippel including Pilates, experienced fencers. shoulders, core and hamstrings. Improve Weight Training and Stretching for the length of your muscles and range of Instructor: James Parker, District Fencing Everyone. Vacation planned? Try a new motion in your hands and feet, fingers and instructor for 36 years. class or work out more than once a week. toes, ankles and wrists. Open up and Winslow Center: Assembly Room Bring punchcard to each class. loosen your back and neck. Rejuvenate, Drop-in: $7 per night/per person Instructor: Alison Raphael-Klippel refresh and re-energize the mind, body and 5/4–8/31 M 7:45–10:00 pm Punchcard: $81 soul. Please bring a mat, pillowcase and No class 5/25 water. PILATES Community Center: Dance Studio 1 & 2 Fit for Life: Senior Aerobics! 14 yrs & up $66/$53 (Dist. Res.) Low impact easy dance moves for a good A new challenging workout that’s fun and 4634.301 5/7–6/11 Th 10:15–10:45 am exciting. Bring the mind, body and cardio workout. You’ll have lots of FUN $76/$61 (Dist. Res.) while burning calories. Muscle breathing together while learning the conditioning and stretching are part of the fundamentals of Pilates. Learn muscular 4634.302 7/2–8/27 Th 10:15–10:45 am No class 7/30, 8/6 program. Appropriate for all fitness levels. control; core awareness, coordination, flexibility and posture. Comfortable Instructor: Tari Nicholson WEIGHT TRAINING clothing; no shorts. Bring padded mat & Sculpt a better and healthier you with this Senior Center: Dance Studio 1lb weight; ball is provided. All levels total body workout. Strength training and 8-class Anytime Punch card: $50 welcome. Monthly: $43/$35 (Dist. Res.) core training featuring the latest innovative Community Center: Dance Studio 1 & 2, exercise techniques. Wear workout clothes 2215.301 5/5–5/28 Tu/Th 9:00–10:00 am McHale Room and shoes; bring two sets of hand weights. 2215.302 6/2–6/30 Tu/Th 9:00–10:00 am $80/$65 (Dist. Res.) Winslow Center: Assembly Room 2215.303 7/2–7/30 Tu/Th 9:00–10:00 am 4688.301 5/4–6/29 M 5:30–6:30 pm $90/$75 (Dist. Res.) 2215.304 8/4–8/27 Tu/Th 9:00–10:00 am 4688.302 5/7–6/11 Th 9:10–10:10 am No class 5/25, 6/15, 6/22 4643.301 5/8–6/12 F 10:30–11:30 am

$90/$75 (Dist. Res.) $80/$65 (Dist. Res.) 4688.304 7/2–8/27 Th 9:10–10:10 am 4643.302 7/10–8/28 F 10:30–11:30 am 4688.303 7/6–8/31 M 5:30–6:30 pm No class 7/24, 7/31, 8/7 No class 7/27, 7/30, 8/3, 8/6

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Healing Qigong NEW! Beginning Tai-Chi Chuan Healing Qigong is ancient medicinal Introduction to the Tai Chi Chuan Yang wisdom that yields enhanced awareness of style long form. Through gentle the body and how it can heal itself. Come movements and meditative breathing, learn simple and repeatable techniques you students will improve balance, relieve can apply directly to the ailments you are stress and quiet the mind. Great for the experiencing. Join a small group of beginning student but open to all levels like-minded individuals and feel the who are seeking more practice. Each class amplifying effect on your personal healing. will consist of three sections: Looking to direct your own healing, then 1. Standing Meditation this class is for you. 2. Qigong/Tai Chi related exercises Instructor: Jacob Chinn, L.Ac, MSTCM, 3. Tai Chi Chuan form CMQ Instructor: Bryce T. Ikeda Senior Center: Classrooms Senior Center: Dance Studio $95/$80 (Dist. Res.) 7 classes | $69/$55 (Dist. Res.) 2985.301 5/6–6/24 W 6:00–7:15 pm 2210.301 5/6–6/24 W 10:00–11:15 am 2985.302 7/8–8/2 W 6:00–7:15 pm 2210.302 7/8–8/19 W 10:00–11:15 am No class 6/17 Healing Qigong NEW! Nia—Music, Movement & Magic Intermediate—Qigong Forms Are you looking for strength, healing, Intermediate Tai-Chi Chuan In this intermediate class, we will focus better balance? Nia provides a safe, Tai Chi Chuan will help improve balance, more deeply on the individual organs, their supportive, encouraging environment to relieve stress, and quiet the mind through channel pathways and specific ways to move to feel better and to get a great gentle movements and meditative supplement and support them. Equipped aerobic workout. Nia’s world musical breathing. This class is an ongoing practice with our Qi awareness, we will delve into rhythms and wide variety of moves in fun of Tai Chi Chuan Yang style long form, for two Qigong forms that target each organ. choreography will feed your spirit and the student that would like to continue Instructor: Jacob Chinn, L.Ac, MSTCM, leave you energized and smiling! Optional: learning beyond the first set CMQ Yoga mat and water. Instructor: Bryce T. Ikeda Senior Center: Classrooms Instructor: Kathleen Bate Senior Center: Dance Studio $85/$100 (Dist. Res.) Senior Center: Dance Studio 7 classes | $69/$55 (Dist. Res.) 2986.401 5/7–6/25 Th 6:00–7:15 pm $80/$65 (Dist. Res.) 2218.301 5/6–6/24 W 11:30 am–12:30 pm 2986.402 7/9–8/27 Th 6:00–7:15 pm 4692.301 5/5–6/9 Tu 5:45–6:45 pm 2218.302 7/8–8/19 W 11:30 am–12:30 pm 4692.302 6/16–7/21 Tu 5:45–6:45 pm No class 6/17 4692.303 7/28–9/1 Tu 5:45–6:45 pm

Online Classes anytime, anywhere...

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Weight & Strength Enjoy the best combination of low impact Yoga training and strengthening all in one fun Gentle Yoga session. Improve your flexibility, strength, This class is an eclectic mix of yoga balance and well-being. Appropriate for all postures for better structural alignment, fitness levels! Students should bring their flexibility, mindful stress reduction, breath own weights and floor mats. Try it out! capacity, balance, core and muscle strength. Instructor: Debbie Murdock An added social benefit is new friends and Senior Center: Room Varies routine that keeps you moving and healthy! 7-class Anytime Punch card: $70 Maxine has been doing yoga since the 1970s, a yoga hippy. Please join us! M/Th 8:15–9:15 am M/Th 9:25–10:25 am Instructor: Maxine Davi, 30+ years practice Senior Center: Dance Studio Zumba® Gold 5-class Anytime punch card: $75 Zumba® Gold is the low-impact version of 8 classes | $119/$104 (Dist. Res.) this popular dance-fitness program. With 2235.301 5/7–6/25 Th 10:30–11:30 am easy-to-follow moves and exhilarating 2235.302 7/9–8/27 Th 10:30–11:30 am world rhythms, we dance our way to improved cardiovascular fitness, balance Gentle Stretch Yoga and agility. We add toning elements to You are as old as your spine is flexible. A every class using weighted toning sticks regular yoga practice will improve and (provided by instructor) to enhance maintain flexibility, improve posture, rhythm, build strength and tone up. prevent injury and relieve stress. Integrate Enjoyable for participant of all ages and all basic yogic principles with modifications fitness levels are welcome! No dance given to accommodate all levels. Yoga experience necessary. balances body, mind and spirit to reach Stretch and Be Fit Instructor: Janet Tilander optimal health and well-being. All abilities A fun class designed to stretch your way to Senior Center: Dance Studio and beginners welcome. Wear loose fitness, improve balance, coordination and 8-class anytime punch card: $68 clothing and bring a mat. body alignment. Includes floor and barre Instructor: Maxine Younger warm-up, simple yoga, dance and total Mondays & Fridays 10:00–10:50 am body movements to music. Each class ends No class 5/1, 5/25, 5/29, 7/3, 7/13, 7/17, 7/20, 7/24 Senior Center: Dance Studio with soothing relaxation. Bring a yoga mat. $111/$96 (Dist. Res.) | Drop-in: $15 Instructor: Darlene Roth 4649.301 5/7–6/25 Th 6:00–7:15 pm 4649.302 7/9–8/27 Th 6:00–7:15 pm Senior Center: Dance Studio 8-class anytime punch card: $68 Hatha Yoga Tu 10:30–11:30 am Hatha Yoga is a path toward creating No class 5/5, 6/2, 7/7, 8/4 balance and uniting opposites. In our physical bodies we develop a balance of Total Fitness strength and flexibility. We also learn to Work your body from head to toe, inside balance our effort and surrender in each and out! A ten-minute warm-up; a pose. This class will offer powerful tools 30-minute aerobic (cardiovascular) for self-transformation. Learn to bring segment; then toning and strength training. attention to our breath, which helps us to Last, a cool down/stretch. Modifications still the fluctuations of the mind and be given so every BODY can work at its own more present in the unfolding of each pace! Bring mat/towel, water bottle, hand moment. All welcome, great for beginners weights. and advance students. Bring a yoga mat. Instructor: Christie Tomlinson Instructor: Linda Burkard Community Center: Dance Studio 1 and 2 Senior Center: Chateau Room $132/$117 (Dist. Res.) $75/$60 (Dist. Res.) 4636.301 5/4–6/29 M 5:45–7:15 pm 4656.301 5/6–6/3 W 6:00–7:15 pm No class 5/25 4656.302 6/10–7/8 W 6:00–7:15 pm

$146/$131 (Dist. Res.) $87/$72 (Dist. Res.) 4636.302 7/6–8/31 M 5:45–7:15 pm 4656.303 7/15–8/19 W 6:00–7:15 pm

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Sugi Yoga Habit Modification NEW! Anyone can do Sugi Yoga, even you! This Special Interest Want more energy, better sleep and more non-traditional Yoga style is a combination balance in your life? Is your body showing of Hatha Yoga and the Feldenkrais Creative Writing signs of stress? Do you find yourself technique of movement. Learn gentle You will explore innovative ways to create avoiding positive lifestyle options? Are you Yoga postures, breath exercises and deep and develop characters. Learn how you can participating in unhealthy behavior patterns? relaxation help relieve stress on three experiment with fiction; create nonfiction Examples include drink more water, less TV, levels: spirit, mind and body. Wear pieces by tapping into your own unique stop snacking at night, or even developing comfortable clothing; bring Yoga mat narrative voice. Have fun discussing the self advocacy. Class focuses on a reality- and pillow. craft of writing, reading great literature, based habit modification process. and sharing with your writing peers. Instructor: Nancy Guzzaldo Senior Center: Classroom 1 Instructor: Janice De Jesus 4 classes | $120/$105 (Dist. Res.) Winslow Center: Assembly Room 6-class punchcard: $78 | Drop-in: $13 Senior Center: Arts & Crafts Room 2217.302 8/5–8/26 W 12:30-1:45 pm $70/$60 (Dist. Res.) M–Th 10:00–11:15 am DEMO WORKSHOP (FREE FOR No class 5/25, 6/8, 7/20, 7/21, 7/22, 7/23 4510.301 5/2–5/23 Sa 10:00 am–12:00 pm SENIOR CLUB MEMBERS) 4510.302 6/6–6/27 Sa 10:00 am–12:00 pm Want to See what this class is all about? 4510.303 7/11–8/1 Sa 10:00 am–12:00 pm Register for the 75-minute workshop – free 4510.304 8/8–8/29 Sa 10:00 am–12:00 pm for current Senior Club Members. $5 lab fee payable to instructor at first class. Music Senior Center: Classroom 1 1 workshop: $50/FREE (Senior Club Members) Drumming Exploring Watercolor 2217.301 7/15 W 1:00–2:15 pm DRUMMING INTENSIVE Perfect for the continuing artist who wants Learn the very basics of rhythm on hand a fresh start or needs a gentle push along their way. Students will work together in a Metal & Glass Mixers drums, bells and shakers. We start out For all classes: hydrate the day before, slowly and get our hands to memorize the series of little paintings using the magic of watercolor to create our own Artists Voice. wear cotton clothes and wear long hair motions. Punchcards purchased from back. Bring water. instructor. Instructor: Casey Rasmussen White Instructor: Jason Collins Instructor: John Waller Senior Center: Arts & Crafts Room Winslow Center: Parking lot $100/$85 (Dist. Res.) Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2 BLACKSMITHING: LEVEL 1 10-class punchcard: $80 2231.301 5/12–6/23 Tu 9:30 am–12:00 pm Introduction to Blacksmithing. Learn Drop in: $11 check payable to PHRPD 2231.303 7/14–8/25 Tu 9:30 am–12:00 pm fundamental skills of forging steel and an 2231.302 5/14–6/25 Th 1:00–3:30 pm 5/5–8/4 Tu 7:30–8:30 pm understanding of blacksmithing tools and 2231.304 7/16–8/27 Th 1:00–3:30 pm their proper use. Learn techniques such as MIDDLE EASTERN DRUMMING Supply kit no longer available through instructor. upsetting, tapering, flattening, drawing 16 yrs & up For a complete supply list please visit the class out, quenching and tempering their metal. We explore exotic rhythms from the Middle description on the website. East and get our fingers rolling on the No class 6/2, 6/4, 8/4, 8/6 $190/$175 (Dist. Res.) drum. We study the basics on doumbec 4552.301 6/14 Sa 8:30 am–1:00 pm and frame drums and other percussion that Golden Notes Chorus $40 lab free payable to instructor at class. is used in modern music from across that Do you love to sing? Do you have music in region as well as the rhythmic modes. This your soul? If your answers are yes you BLACKSMITHING: LEVEL 2 fun class can expand your musical should consider joining Golden Notes, the Building upon the lessons of level 1, universe. Bring a drum if you have one. Pleasant Hill Senior Chorus. This mixed students are free to immerse themselves Instructor: John Waller voice chorus of over 35 singers began 50 into metal creations of their own design (ie: tools and home decor). Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2 years ago and is flourishing under their $100/$85 (Dist. Res.) exciting director, Douglas Emigh. They sing $190/$175 (Dist. Res.) at Senior Care Centers twice a month, 4574.302 5/5–6/16 Tu 6:25–7:25 pm 4552.302 7/11 Sa 8:30 am–1:00 pm daytime performances. $40 lab fee payable to instructor at class. Instructor: Douglas Emigh GLASS FLAME WORKING: LEVEL 1 Senior Center: Chateau Room An introductory course where students $56/$45 (Dist. Res.) learn basic techniques of working molten 2350.202 4/7–6/23 9:30–11:30 am glass. Students learn basic techniques of Class on 1/14, 3/10, 5/12 will be in Chateau Room working rods and tubes of glass, forming from 1:30–3:30 pm. beads, pendants, ornaments and jewelry. $190/$175 (Dist. Res.) 4552.303 8/8 Sa 8:30 am–1:00 pm $40 lab free payable to instructor at class.

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Quilting Smart Phone Workshops— Supply lists given out at the first class for iPhone and Android! all sessions. Don’t know what a smart phone is? Think Instructor: Carol Madsen your smart phone is smarter than you? This workshop will help! The first hour BEGINNING QUILTING will go over the basic components of the Emphasis on the beginning skills necessary phone and the second hour will teach to create your own simple quilt. More about the accessibility features. experienced quilters welcome to join the Instructor: Crystal Lin class. A supply list will be given out at the Senior Center: Game Room first class. 1 workshop | $15/$12 (Dist. Res.) Senior Center: Chateau Room $71/$57 (Dist. Res.) iPhone Workshops: 2304.301 5/22 F 9:30–11:30 am 2243.202 3/30–6/15 M 12:30–3:00 pm 2304.303 7/17 F 9:30–11:30 am 2243.301 6/22–8/24 M 12:30–3:00 pm No class 4/6, 5/25 Android Workshops: 2304.302 6/19 F 9:30–11:30 am QUILTING: BEYOND THE BASICS 2304.304 8/14 F 9:30–11:30 am Emphasis on quilting patterns using various techniques, some simple and others more complex. Participants should Wine Analysis have completed at least one quilt. 21 yrs & up Senior Center: Chateau Room Class begins by identifying three types of $75/$60 (Dist. Res.) wine tasters explaining how each participant can determine what category of 2244.202 3/30–6/15 M 9:00 am–12:00 pm taster they are. Participants learn to 2244.301 6/22–8/24 M 9:00 am–12:00 pm identify and describe the major No class 4/6, 5/25 components of wine by blind tastings. QUILTING: BASICS + Then learn the link between aroma and Quilting class topics include: use of color, flavor. Next learn the importance of serving picking out fabrics, piecing techniques, different types of wines at proper rotary cutting, introduction to machine temperatures. Also learn the importance of quilting, basting, binding & more. proper wine storage and the effect of using Beginners work on a lap sized quilt using the correct wine glass for the best tasting basic techniques while more advanced experience. Must be 21 years and older. Respect-Based Parenting techniques will be taught to those with Instructor: Bob Becker, Certified Sommelier Learn the respectful approach (inspired by more experience. Magda Gerber’s caregiving philosophy) to Senior Center: Arts & Crafts Room Senior Center: Classrooms child development and caregiving.This $61/$50 (Dist. Res.) $75/$60 (Dist. Res.) approach encourages parents and caregivers 4206.301 5/2 Sa 2:00–4:45 pm 2245.202 3/24–6/9 Tu 6:30–9:00 pm to respect and trust that babies are natural 2245.301 6/16–8/25 Tu 6:30–9:00 pm inventors, explorers and self-learners. Exploring Italian Wines No class 4/7 Parents/caregivers will receive support and This 90-minute class acquaints the guidance from an experienced parent SATURDAY QUILT-IN participant with a brief overview of the educator and infant-toddler specialist, and a Focus on quilting and other related Italian wine industry, history and regions. RIE Practicum Student. Bring baby & projects. Instructor will be on site for help Students will be given a step by step blanket to lie baby on to classes. if needed. Online purchases of 5-class tasting procedure with a focus on the punch cards must bring the printed receipt Instructor: Shiva Behrouzi primary components in a glass of wine. to the instructor to exchange for punch Senior Center: Game Room Participants will then taste seven wines card. Crawling Babies | $115/$100 (Dist. Res.) that are some of the most significant wines Senior Center: Classrooms from Italy. Must be 21 years and older. 4655.302 6/22–7/20 M 10:45 am–12:15 pm 5-class punch card: $50 | Drop-in $15 No class 7/6 Instructor: Bob Becker 5/2 and 8/22 Sa 8:30 am–1:30 pm NON-Mobile Babies | $115/$100 (Dist. Res.) Senior Center: Arts & Crafts Room $75/$60 (Dist. Res.) 4655.301 5/11–6/15 M 10:45 am–12:15 pm No class 5/25, 6/1 4205.302 6/6 Sa 2:00–3:30 pm

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Adult Sports (ages 18+)

Leagues Drop-in Adult Sports 6th Annual Cornhole Bag Toss • Basketball (3 on 3) BASKETBALL $5 per person. Summer Tournament • Basketball (5 on 5) PH Middle School Gym: SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2020 • Bocce 1 Santa Barbara Road 2:00–9:00 PM • Cornhole Bag Toss • Monday & Friday 5:30–7:30 pm Pleasant Oaks Park: 2 Santa Barbara Road • Flag Football • Two Person Teams BADMINTON $6 per person. • Soccer (5 on 5) • Individuals will be paired • Softball PH Middle School Gym: tournament day • Volleyball 1 Santa Barbara Road • Friday 7:30–9:30 pm • Four matches guaranteed per team For league details, visit Pre-registration (by 5:00 pm, Friday, 6/26) pleasanthillrec.com/288/Adult-Sports, CORNHOLE $7 per person. 2-person team $20 | Individual $10 email [email protected] or Winslow Center: 2590 Pleasant Hill Road Event Day Registration: call (925) 682-0896. • Tuesday 6:30–9:30 pm 2-person team $25 | Individual $15 Registration Contact: Sheila George sgeorge@pleasanthillrec .com | (925) 682-0896 or visit www .pleasanthillrec .com/291 TENNIS Group Lessons 13 yrs & up Classes run four consecutive weeks per month. Classes may be combined or canceled if Private & Semi-Private minimum numbers are not reached. Wear tennis shoes, bring racquet and water. Tennis Lessons Instructor: Rec Staff To arrange lessons, contact (925) 682-0896, College Park High School Tennis Courts [email protected].

BEGINNER/ADVANCED BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE PRIVATE LESSONS Minimal skills and playing experience. Must be able to serve and maintain a slow Any age or level. Per hour | $88/$70 (Dist. Res.) 4 weeks | $86/$69 (Dist. Res.) rally. Improve consistency, learn placement Six one-hour classes | $310/$290 (Dist. Res.) and spin. 5565.202 4/2–4/23 Th 6:30–7:30 pm 5565.203 5/7–5/28 Th 6:30–7:30 pm 4 weeks | $86/$69 (Dist. Res.) SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS 5565.300 6/4–6/25 Th 6:30–7:30 pm 5566.202 4/2–4/23 Th 7:30–8:30 pm Two per/same level; must register together. 5565.301 7/9–7/30 Th 6:30–7:30 pm 5566.203 5/7–5/28 Th 7:30–8:30 pm Per person/per hour | $54/$43 (Dist. Res.) 5565.302 8/6–8/27 Th 6:30–7:30 pm 5566.300 6/4–6/25 Th 7:30–8:30 pm Per person; 5566.301 7/9–7/30 Th 7:30–8:30 pm six one-hour classes | $173/$153 (Dist. Res.) 5566.302 8/6–8/27 Th 7:30–8:30 pm

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Explore your world with us! Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District Travel Services offer a variety of exciting adventures that allow you to experience unique cultures, gain broader perspectives and make new friendships in amazing, beautiful places in our great big world. We make traveling easy for all with all-inclusive, organized trips that optimize your travel experience. No planning. No hassles. Just Adventure. Where in the world do you want to go? Call our Travel Coordinator who will be happy to help you with your next travel adventure. TRAVEL OFFICE INFORMATION: Travel Coordinator: Cassie Eternal Phone: (925) 771-7636 | Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm Office and Travel Desk is closed on the First Tuesday of the month for the Pleasant Getaways Presentation. Location: Senior Center, 233 Gregory Lane

Collette Tours Has Everything Planned Out for You

Collette considers each traveler to be their personal guest. This means that every moment you experience on tour matters to them because they know it matters to you. They are passionate about helping people make their travel and tour dreams come true, and it’s their privilege to share in the experience. Let them show you the world!

The Azores NEW! South Dakota NEW! Autumn in Vermont NEW! Enter an untouched paradise on an Discover the spirit of the American West. Discover Vermont’s winding roads lined adventure through the Azores, the Travel to the legendary Black Hills and see with autumn foliage and cozy towns with archipelago gems of Portugal. Explore the American prairie as it was 300 years an eclectic spirit. Experience the the entire rim of the Sete Cidades Caldera. ago. Explore the legends of the city of quintessential New England town of Spend two nights in a lava stone house Deadwood, home to Wild Bill Hickok and Woodstock. Enjoy a 3-night stay in the overlooking the Atlantic. Indulge in a Calamity Jane. Travel the backcountry of youthful, artsy hub of Burlington. Step into traditional Cozido das Furnas meal, Custer State Park and along the impressive the past at the Shelburne Museum, a which is cooked by the heat of the volcanic Needles Highway lined with famous granite sprawling campus of nearly 40 buildings earth. Admire an exclusive viewpoint of spires. Visit magnificent Mt. Rushmore. See dedicated to art and Americana. Feel the Furnas Lake during lunch at the Terra Crazy Horse Memorial, the world’s largest past come alive at Fort Ticonderoga, where Nostra Tea House. Sample local dairy mountain sculpture still in progress. Marvel 18th-century artillery line the outer walls goods at a family-owned cheese shop. at Devil’s Tower, the country’s first National and actors go through a soldier’s daily Descend into Algar do Carvao, an ancient Monument. Journey through the natural tasks. Connect with the local community lava tube known as the “Cavern of Coal,” beauty of Badlands National Park and stop in the Mad River Valley. Stop at Hildene, with an expert guide. From thermal pools to browse at Wall Drug. Discover the the former home of Robert Todd Lincoln, and lush craters to local farms and fascinating history and stories of the Lakota past Chairman of the Pullman Company volcanic cuisine, delve into the culture of and Sioux through a Native American and son of Abraham and Mary Todd Portuguese island life. chronicler and visits to Tatanka: Story of the Lincoln. On a colorful journey through the June 5–June 14, 2020 Bison and the High Plains Heritage Center. “Green Mountain State,” find local Cost: $4599 pp/double; $5249 pp/single August 21–27, 2020 artisans, tasty treats, and an age-old Cost: $2798 pp/double; $3398 pp/single history in New England. October 9–15 2020 Cost: $3098 pp/double; $3798 pp/single

Want more information or a full flyer? Call or e-mail Cassie Eternal at (925) 771-7636 or ceternal@pleasanthillrec com.

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Viva Reno & Las Vegas by Bus Join Pleasant Hill Seniors on this fun-filled 5-day/4-night trip to Las Vegas. Your first night’s accommodations are at the Eldorado Hotel in Reno. Following your hosted breakfast, you depart Reno and travel south through Nevada to the exciting Las Vegas with a hosted lunch stop in Tonopah at the Mizpah Hotel. Upon arrival in Vegas you will check in for your two night stay at the Treasure Island Hotel (located on the famous Las Vegas Strip). While in Las Vegas you have “the best Cruising seats in the house” reserved for the the Adriatic & exciting performance of “MYSTERE” by Dalmatian Coast Cirque du Soleil—the captivating Experience the history, culture, production that will have you in awe— food and architecture of old-world Europe combined with amazingly blue seas and thick performed in the showroom at Treasure forests. Exploration and relaxation make for the perfect vacation. Start your tour by Island. On day four, following check out, boarding the MV Sea Swallow your home for the next seven nights. You will then take a you begin your journey north with a stop walking tour of Trogir with its small, historic town center resembles an outdoor museum, to “stretch your legs” in Bakersfield before and the medieval streets boast magnificent Romanesque churches and beautiful examples of arriving in Lemoore where you will check Renaissance and Baroque architecture. A short distance away lies Krka National Park, in for your overnight stay at the beautiful named after the Krka River. Magnificent waterfalls are a top attraction of the park, including Tachi Palace Hotel, where you will receive the famous Skradinski Buk Falls—one of Croatia’s most famous sights. A local guide will $15.00 Tachi Cash. Day five you begin your provide a tour of the park, and you can even swim in some areas, so be sure to pack your journey home with a lunch stop at the swimwear. Visit the town of Puciscam known for its white limestone used to build the Hilmar Cheese Factory, before your early White House in Washington DC, You will tour the stone mason school where these stones evening arrival home. Cost Includes: are made. As you stroll through its narrow, cobbled streets on the included walking tour, Roundtrip Transportation, 4 nights hotel immerse yourself in Korčula’s picturesque town and discover adorned palaces and elegant accommodations, Gaming stop at houses including the majestic Cathedral of St. Mark. Marco Polo, the famous world-traveler Boomtown, 3 meals, tickets to Mystere, and writer, as well as a Venetian merchant, is reputed to have been born in Korčula. Enjoy Gaming stop at Tachi Palace, Baggage your last day aboard ship with a morning cruise to the capital city of Dubrovnik. With its Handling & Driver Gratuity. charming Old Town, Baroque buildings and ancient city walls, Dubrovnik is known as the May 11–15, 2020 ‘Pearl of the Adriatic.’ Cost Includes: Travel Insurance, Roundtrip Transfers from Pleasant Senior Member Cost: Hill, Airfare, Luxury Motorcoach Transportation, Tour Director, 18 Meals, 7 Night Cruise $720 pp/double; $904 pp/single aboard the MV Sea Swallow, Complimentary Wine and Beer with your meals Onboard Ship, Optional Travel Insurance: $99/pp Gratuities, $55 in Mayflower Money, Taxes & Fees. Non-Members pay $10 more October 7–17, 2020 Cost: Lower Deck—$4298 pp/double; $6637 pp/single Main Deck—$4498 pp/double; $6967 pp/single

Grand Mediterranean Cruise Explore Rome and Athens, where two great civilizations sprang forth, Kotor a medieval gem, stroll the medieval walled city of Dubrovnik, ancient city of Santorini, Olympia—site of the original Olympic Games, Corsica the birthplace of Napoleon and the great bastion of the French navy—Toulon. 11 Days aboard the NEW Enchanted Princess including a Pre-night Rome with Ports of Call: Kotor, Montenegro; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Athens, Greece; Santorini, Greece; Katakolon (Olympia), Greece; Corsica, France; Toulon/Provence, France; Barcelona and Spain. Cost Includes: Travel Insurance, Roundtrip Transfers with At Home Pickup, Airfare, Baggage Handling with Airline Baggage Fees Included, Luxury Motorcoach Transportation, Tour Director, All Meals Shipboard, 11 Night Cruise aboard the Enchanted Princess, Pre-Night Stay in Rome, Gratuities, Port Taxes & Fees. October 23–November 5, 2020 Cost: Inside $4975 pp/double; Oceanview $5835 pp/double; Balcony $5880 pp/double Call for Single Pricing

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Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, and Spain & The Costa Del Sol Mt. Rushmore Immerse yourself in the sunshine of legendary Costa del Sol, and then embark on a Yellowstone is a land of contrasts. Each discovery of its exciting history of explorers and invaders. Hilltop citadels, elaborate season paints a dramatically different cathedrals and palaces, brilliantly whitewashed houses, and quaint Andalusian courtyards scene—from the lush greens and sparkling speak of the many cultures that graced Southern Spain. This once great stronghold of blues of spring and summer, when herds Muslim Spain is rich in beauty, history, and tradition, and contains some of the country’s of bison and elk graze along the river most celebrated architectural wonders: the Alhambra in Granada, the great Gothic banks; to fall’s fiery reds, oranges, and cathedral in Seville, the Alcazar, and the incredible sight of Ronda, perched dramatically on golds, when grizzlies and black bears bulk a bluff overlooking a plunging gorge. Trip Includes: Escort from airport to Spain Pleasant up on berries. Yellowstone is a reminder of Hill Senior Center’s Jeannette Holmes, Trip Leader while in Spain, Airfare, 1 Fabulous Hotel the awe-inspiring wilderness and abundant for the duration of your stay, 14 Meals, Free Mijas Tour (if reserved by March 23), Baggage wildlife that once covered much of the Handling, Most Taxes, Fees and Admissions when mentioned. Not Included: Transportation planet and offers visitors an unforgettable to Airport, $150 in taxes which you will pay at final balance. Optional Tours: Granada safari adventure in the wild American $169/pp, Tangier $199/pp, Mijas (after March 23) $69/pp. Cancellation Policy: This is not a West. From a land built on super volcano, cancel anytime trip, however Travel Insurance is available and recommended, cost will be earthquakes, and other extreme geology, calculated at time of sign-up and based on what optionals you include with your trip. Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Craters of November 4–12, 2020 | 2-Day Optional Madrid Extension Available! the Moon are now three unique Cost: $2,449 pp/double; Single? Add $599/pp ecosystems. Spend nine exciting days Optional Madrid Extension—$599 pp/double; $798 pp/single exploring and learning about the unique geological and ecological history that continues to shape this region, how it came into existence, and about the animals Plan Ahead! Check out these two exciting 2021 trips that call this wilderness home. The great from Mayflower Tours! Adventures is here! Then visit Mt. Culinary Italy from Sorrento to Rome Rushmore representing the founding of the Calling all foodies! Pizza, gelato, limoncello, pastries, Union, the Declaration of Independence, mozzarella, olive oil and VINO are all included on this trip and the Louisiana Purchase. This majestic plus so many more culinary offerings. Whilst you are eating sculpture is a portrait of four American your way through Italy, you might not even notice that you Presidents: George Washington, Thomas are also in some of the most historical places in the world. A Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and visit to Sorrento takes you to the Basilica of Saint Anthony Abraham Lincoln. Of course you will have patron saint of the city, whose bones lie in the crypt below. A to visit the Wall Drug Store—one of the trip to Pompeii teaches you the rise and fall of an ancient city. world-famous drugstores and home to its Another adventure explores another of Italy’s most famous 80-foot Brontosaurus sculpture and archaeological sites: the Greek Temple of Paestum, an ancient Greek colony, serenely situated cowboy-themed stores, restaurants, and art and surrounded by fields and wildflowers. Finally, on your visit to Rome where the historic gallery. You will also enter the Badland monuments you’ve heard and read about come to life visit these monuments from the National Park with sights of sharply eroded Palatine Hill, Roman Forum and Circus Maximus to the Coliseum, Vatican City and the buttes, pinnacles, and spires and the Sistine Chapel. Food, art, wine and history, who could ask for a better vacation? largest protected prairies in the United October 10–22, 2021 States. You will also have the chance to Cost: $5139 pp/double; $5938 pp/single; enter the Crazy Horse Memorial for a To book $549/pp deposit required. Final Balance due 90 days before the trip. special nighttime blast honoring the anniversary of the 1877 death of London & Paris Discovery Crazy Horse and the 1908 Discover two of the world’s most beautiful and historic capitals! Spend birth of sculptor Korczak four nights in cosmopolitan London and three nights in romantic Ziolkowski. Paris, exploring some of the cities’ most notable sites. From the August 31–September 10, impressive Tower Bridge to the opulent Palace of Versailles; from 2020 picturesque Leeds Castle to the unforgettable Eiffel Tower, Cost: By Motorcoach adventure and local experiences await. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS from Pleasant Hill— $2999 pp/double, include panoramic city tour of London, to Leeds Castle and the $3799 pp/single; Cliffs of Dover, a high-speed rail journey between London and By Air—$3499 pp/ Paris aboard the Eurostar 4 and a panoramic tour of Paris. double, $4399 pp/single Ascend to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower for birds’ eye views over the city! Learn how to create local cuisine at a cooking class in Paris and visit the regal Palace of Versailles. October 19–27, 2021 Cost: $3,439 pp/double; $4,138 pp/single THIS PRICE FEATURES FREE AIRFARE UNTIL MARCH 31, 2020. After March 31st, price goes up $1200/pp. Put your $549 Deposit down to lock in your price.

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50+ Travel

Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District Travel Services offer special day trips and excursions for 50+ seniors. Meet new friends and have fun as you explore Northern California in the company of fellow travel enthusiasts. Non-Senior Club Members pay an additional $10 for daytrips. Not a Senior Club member yet? Stop by the Senior Center and sign up! By Jen Thoits, Communications PLEASANT GETAWAYS PRESENTATIONS Manager Want to learn more about senior trips? Attend a monthly Pleasant Getaways Presentation to get a first look at our upcoming day trips, casino excursions and all-inclusive Air & Sea Travel MEET NIDA Adventures. Many day trips and excursions sell out at the trip meeting! Meetings are the first PACLEBAR. Tuesday of the month, unless noted. We love suggestions to improve our travel program; For the past bring your ideas to the meeting so we can continue to offer exciting adventures. Missed the 17 years, Nida, meeting? Tickets will go on sale to the public the day after the Presentation. We offer our a Pleasant Hill daytrips for any type of mobility and we do not charge the Non-Member fee for caretakers. resident, has helped Special Accommodations can be made for Power Wheelchairs, Special Dietary Requests and make life better for seniors Service Dogs with advance notice and as long as the trip venues are ADA accessible. in our community. She generously Senior Center: Chateau Room • First Tuesday of the month, 1:00 pm volunteers 4–5 times at month at the If meeting falls on a holiday, most meetings will be moved to the following Tuesday. Pleasant Hill Senior Center where she serves as a customer service representative for the Travel Services 50+ Day Trips & Excursions Desk, helps organize Bingo every Here are some of our upcoming day trips. To see all of our upcoming day trips, visit Wednesday and helps coordinate Taste pleasanthillrec.com/351 or call (925) 798-8747 for more information. of the Vine wine tasting events each season. And while she enjoys each of Stars on Ice—San Jose The Great Italian Festival Reno her “jobs”, her favorite by far is working Be dazzled by jumps, lifts and spins as the & Apple Hill Overnight by Bus at the travel desk. Nida loves to travel world’s premier figure skating event brings Buon giorno! Head to Reno for the Italian both locally and abroad. She said that acclaimed figure skaters to downtown San Festival! Enjoy music, wine, pasta and traveling is such a wonderful learning Jose. Watch as some of the most gifted shopping. Get your feet wet in the Great experience for her, giving her the athletes on the planet perform on a stage Grape Stomp and judge the sauce in the opportunity to explore new places, gain that combines the thrill of the Olympics Sauce Cookoff; Italian families from all over new perspectives from different cultures with the pageantry of Broadway. Before the the West Coast bring their family recipes and most importantly, meet all kinds of show enjoy a lunch buffet and meet & hoping to win. Enjoy Italian desserts like interesting people. For Nida, traveling is greet with the stars on tour, for the first gelato, cannoli and crepes. After arrival you the perfect way to keep active, stay time ever, two-time World Champion and will have 4 hours on your own to enjoy the energized and socialize with friends, old three-time U.S. Champion Nathan Chen festival, check out the local casinos and and new. Be warned…Nida’s enthusiasm and Olympic Gold Medalists Meryl Davis & explore the Reno mini-strip. Directly after the for travel is contagious. Any patron that Charlie White unite in one show with fest you will check in at the Eldorado Hotel. approaches the travel desk when Nida is Canada’s Olympic and World Medalists In the morning, head to Apple Hill for apple working will most likely be joining her Kurt Browning, Elvis Stojko, Patrick Chan, fritters, apple pie, and apple cider. Enjoy on the next trip. She not only helps book Kaetlyn Osmond, Meagan Duhamel & Eric everything apple on High Hill Ranch where the trip but Nida also serves as a trip Radford and Kaitlyn Weaver & Andrew you will have a BBQ Chicken lunch. Check escort, ensuring every outing is a Poje, plus many of the world’s best skaters out the shops and enjoy the fall colors of the smooth, safe and an extraordinary one. straight from the 2020 World Figure Skating countryside before heading home. Cost Nida said that Rec & Park travel services Championships. includes: roundtrip transportation, overnight and our other recreational opportunities Sunday, May 17 • 8:10 am–5:00 pm stay at El Dorado Hotel & Casino, breakfast are especially important and valuable for Member Cost: $147/$142 (Dist. Res.) buffet, Apple Hill tour & lunch, driver seniors who may not have a companion (Non-Members pay $10 More) gratuity. NOTE: El Dorado may have a show or other social outlets. Traveling is a Tickets available now! that evening, TBD. We may add the show to great way for adults to play, to connect our schedule and you will receive a call with others and build life-long asking if you would like to add it to your trip friendships in a fun and casual way. for an additional fee; adding the show would Thank you for sharing the love, Nida. also get you a coupon for the dinner buffet. And thank you to you and the other 200 October 11–12, 2020 Senior Center volunteers who help make Senior Member Cost: life better. $245 double; $240 double (Dist. Res.) $292 single; $287 single (Dist. Res.) (Non-Members pay $10 More)

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Elkhorn Slough Safari— Glorious Golden Gate Park with Craig Smith—SF Moss Landing Enjoy the day touring the gardens of the glorious Golden Gate Park with your personal Elkhorn Slough Safari is an exciting way to guide, Craig Smith. Browse about some of the most exotic-looking blooms during your visit the wildlife in Moss Landing. You will stroll through the Conservatory of Flowers, a safe haven for thought and imagination. see a fantastic variety of wildlife playful Wander through the Japanese Tea House and Garden for an intense awakening of the sea otters, curious harbor seals, sea lions, senses with the sounds of an azalea-covered waterfall and the intoxicating scent of sweet hundreds of species of birds and so much wisteria and other magical blooms. Experience an extravaganza of color when you visit the more. The tour will provide excellent Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden set near the Dutch Windmill, a popular sight among opportunities to view and photograph visitors. This picturesque botanical adventure includes a hosted lunch at the Beach Chalet, wildlife close at hand. These boat cruises San Francisco’s best ocean view restaurant! include an in-depth look at various aspects Wednesday, June 24 • 8:15 am–5:00 pm of slough ecology, fascinating history, and Member Cost: $140/$135 (Dist. Res.) (Non-Members pay $10 More) bird watching in the company of a Tickets available now! naturalist guide. The Safari Boats can only take 20 people at a time, so we will split into two groups—PM Group will enjoy an early lunch at 11:00 am and a Safari tour at How to prepare for my upcoming Pleasant Getaway: 1:15 pm and the AM Group will enjoy their 1. Make sure we have an e-mail on file for 8. Have a question? Ask the Travel Escort. tour at 11:15 am and lunch at 1:00 pm. you. We will do updates, confirmations Do not divert from the directions without While you are waiting for each group to and reminders through e-mail with more permission from your Travel Escort. finish, enjoy some time at the beach, shop detailed information than what is listed on the local antique stores, or sit and enjoy a 9. Be polite and be positive. You are your ticket. cocktail or coffee. Make sure to dress in boarding a bus with 48-56 other people; layers, bring a hat and bring sun block! 2. Be familiar with your pickup location. old friendships are relished, and new ones Lunch Included at Phil’s Fish House. We have two pickup locations and your are forged on these trips. Bring your best Tuesday, May 12 • 8:30 am–6:30 pm ticket will say either Parking Spot 1: 147 self and enjoy the ride. Gregory Lane or Parking Spot 2: 2 Santa Member Cost: $134/$129 (Dist. Res.) 10. Don’t be late! If we are at a location Barbara Road—Both lots are in Pleasant (Non-Members pay $10 More) and you cause us to go off schedule for too Hill. Make sure you know ahead of time Tickets available now! long of a time, we could get charged where to go. Tiffany Glass Exhibit at Crocker overtime while on the trip. Bring your Art Museum—Sacramento 3. Wear layers. California weather is watch, set your phone alarm, walk up to unpredictable so come prepared. the meet spot 5 minutes before you must A celebration of beauty, Louis Comfort Comfortable shoes, long sleeves, light board the bus for home. We do pass on the Tiffany: Treasures from the Driehaus sweater and a jacket are often a good idea, overtime charges to those who caused the Collection features more than 60 objects, especially if we are headed to San delay, so it is best to be prompt. spanning over 30 years of Tiffany’s prolific Francisco. career. One of America’s most renowned All these tips will ensure that you’ll have and inventive artists, Tiffany (1848–1933) 4. Bring your cell phone. In case there is a Pleasant Getaway. worked in glass, ceramic, metalwork, an emergency while on the trip, you can jewelry, and painting. His technical contact the Travel Escort and let them brilliance in a wide variety of media know. enabled him to convey his awe of the 5. Be on time! Your ticket indicates a time natural world through a range of objects, for arrival to the pickup spot and a time for from common household items to one-of-a- departure from that pickup spot. Make sure kind masterpieces. He earned international you are closer to the arrival time. If you acclaim for his artistic output especially for show up at the departure time, you are late! his stained glass, receiving prestigious awards in exhibitions across Europe and 6. Always listen to your assigned Travel the United States. Lunch is included at the Escort. There is a certain way most trips museum with a choice of turkey & jack are to play out and the Escort onboard will cheese, ham & cheese or a veggie often give you directions. Please look, sandwich served with chips, fruit and listen and note what they have to say in bottled water. order to keep the trip on track. Wednesday, June 10 • 9:10 am–4:30 pm 7. If there is a docent, please listen and Member Cost: $63/$58 (Dist. Res.) save your conversations until after the tour, (Non-Members pay $10 More) or for when there is an indicated time for Tickets available now! questions. It’s hard for our docents to do their job if everyone is talking at the same time.

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Pleasant Hill Senior Center 233 Gregory Lane • (925) 798-8788 www.phseniorcenter.com

The award-winning Pleasant Hill Senior Club, sponsored by the Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District, operates as a non-profit organization with an elected Board of Directors. Annual membership is open to men & women 50 years and over for $20. Members receive a monthly newsletter, discounts on special events, and access to Senior Club sponsored activities. For more details on dates and times of the following services and activities please visit the website at www.pleasanthillrec.com and download a copy of the Senior Sounds monthly newsletter. Senior Services Senior Programs • Advance Health Care Directives Program • Care Management Program & Events • Caregivers Support Group Clarinet Fusion Summer Concert Pancake Breakfasts • Consult an Attorney Program Pleasant Hill’s very own Clarinet Fusion Our monthly pancake breakfasts feature • County Nutrition Program will perform a delightful concert that will pancakes or French toast, eggs, sausage, (CC Café/Meals on Wheels) get you out of the summer heat! Bring the orange juice and coffee. All ages welcome! • iHelp (help for Mac, iPad, iPhone users) whole family; all ages welcome! First Sunday of the month. • County Connection Bus Tickets Friday, June 12, 7:00 pm Sundays, 8:30–10:30 am • Grief Support Group Tickets: $7 presale, $10 after 5/29 May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2 • Medicare & Supplemental Insurance Students $5 Policy Counseling (HICAP) Tickets: Adults 11+: $5 Tickets on sale 4/27; available online. Children 5–10 yrs: $3 • 4 & under Free! • Memory Screening Senior Center: Chateau Room Senior Center: Chateau Room • Movie Library • Notary Service Taste of the Vine—Summer Style Care Management Series • Open Computer Lab Kick off the weekend early! Wine, The Care Management Series brings a Margaritas, live entertainment, and hors Senior Center Activities* variety of topics from experts in our d’oeuvres will be served. Non-alcoholic • Amistad—Spanish Resource Group community. Presentations are free however beverages available. space is limited so please reserve your spot • American Mah Jongg Thursday, June 25, 3:00–5:00 pm by calling 798-8788 or online. • Bingo Tickets: $20/$15 (Dist. Res.) after 6/12 On sale 5/11 • Book Club May 14: Fall Prevention, by Meals on Senior Center: Chateau Room • Boutique Group Wheels • Bunco June 11: Scams Against Seniors, by BBB • Chef’s Lunches July 12: Top 10 Scams and How to Laugh, Love & Learn • Friday Movies (Flicks) Outsmart Them, by BBB Senior Live Well Forum: A day full of educational and uplifting speakers, plus • Marathon Bridge August 8: Aging in Place, by Hillendale lunch. All funds raised benefit the Senior • Men’s Corner (men’s discussion group) 2nd Thursday of each month, 2:00–3:30 pm Center Care Management Program. For • Pathfinders Walking Group Senior Center: Dining Room registration and more information, call the • Pinochle Senior Center at (925) 798-8788. Buy • Senior Bridge Popsicles with Police tickets now! Event is a sell-out! Come Early • Spanish Book Club Cool off with Pleasant Hill Police and enjoy for the FREE Ultimate Senior Resource Fair • Tea Dance an ice-cold popsicle. All ages welcome. from 8:30 am–1:00 pm. Over 50 vendors • Ted Talks Tuesday, July 21, 2:00–3:00 pm from the local area and free giveaways! *Senior Club Membership required to participate Senior Center: Chateau Room Friday, May 1, 9:30 am–1:00 pm in these activities, with the exception of Bingo, Tickets: $25 if registered by 4/17; Bunco, Tea Dance and Book Club. $35 after 4/17 Senior Center: Chateau Room

37 Follow us aquaticsDear Friends, 3 Ways to Register Now! @pleasanthillrec I don’t know about you but when I saw the cover photo of this Online at www.pleasanthillrec.com issue of the Spotlight, my heart Visa/MasterCard/American Express accepted. squeezed. Delight and happiness No convenience fees for online registration! simply radiate from young Wyatt’s face as he plays with the interactive table on a rocking platform at our new All- Phone: 682-0896 M–F, 9:00 am–5:00 pm, abilities playground at Pleasant Oaks Park. It’s a VISA/MasterCard/American Express/Discover accepted. WOW! moment captured in time and a photo that truly celebrates the joy and importance of play for EVERYONE. I am so proud of our Board of Walk-in: Directors and our park staff for making this Administration Office, 147 Gregory Lane, M–F, 9:00 am–5:00 pm. playground a reality. This is the first all-abilities playground in Pleasant Hill and in our District. I am so thrilled to be able to provide Wyatt and other Registration Classes that have not met minimum children of all abilities Begins March 9 enrollment five business days before first with more outdoor meeting will be cancelled. See class listings for exceptions to opportunities for registration dates. For refund and these WOW! satisfaction guarantee info, visit FACILITY & PARK LOCATIONS moments. If you pleasanthillrec.com/refund.html. Administration: 147 Gregory Lane haven’t had the M–F, 9:00 am–5:00 pm opportunity to visit ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF 682-0896 • Fax 682-1633 the playground yet, Michelle Lacy, General Manager Community Center: 320 Civic Drive I encourage you to M–F, 9:00 am–4:30 pm pack a picnic and go Mark Blair, Accounting Supervisor 676-5200 • Fax 246-9842 play this weekend. Tom Bradley, Park Superintendent Ryan Herriman, Facilities Manager Senior Center: 233 Gregory Lane Our new playground isn’t M–Th, 9:00 am–4:00 pm; F, 9:00 am–3:00 pm the only way to play in the months Katrina Hunn, Youth Services Manager 798-8788 • Fax 798-8837 ahead. Flip through this activity guide and find Lance Hurtado, Recreation & Parks what will put a joyful smile on your face too. Find Manager Teen Center: 147 Gregory Lane • 691-5645 the perfect summer camp for your kids. Dance Susie Kubota, Executive Secretary Park Maintenance Operations: outdoors with family and friends to a fantastic Kendra Luke, Senior Services Manager 310 Civic Drive • M–F, 6:30 am–3:00 pm line-up of great live music at our 11th annual 671-4649 • Fax 676-7628 Blues & Brews festival. Have a cannonball contest Korey Riley, Aquatics Manager Paso Nogal Off-Leash Dog Park: at our community pool and camp out with your Jen Thoits, Communications Manager on Paso Nogal Road friends and neighbors at the Family Camp Out. Nicole Watson, Recreation Join a sports team with your buddies for a little Superintendent Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center: fun competition. Try a new class or activity that 315 Cortsen Road • www.rodgersranch.org will bring you balance and self-growth. Find your Winslow Center: 2590 Pleasant Hill Road joy and WOW! moments. CO-SPONSORED Happy Summer! CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Map of District Parks & Facilities Michelle Lacy, General Manager For club information, visit available at pleasanthillrec.com. pleasanthillrec.com/148 • American Legion #331 The Pleasant Hill Community • Contra Costa Camera Club Foundation was founded in 1987 to Our Vision: • Diablo Valley Track & Field To be the leaders in providing WOW! experiences promote and support educational, • Diablo Valley Macintosh User Group recreational, cultural and other activities for people living every day. • East Bay Artists Guild and working in the Pleasant Hill area . In addition to its other • Friends of PH Library Our Mission: funds, the Foundation created the “Park Development • Las Juntas Artists Fund” to provide the Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District Put people first. • Onstage Theatre monies to develop, protect, restore, and conserve our parks . • PH Baseball Association It is organized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal BOARD OF DIRECTORS • PH DOG Owners Group Revenue Code . Contributions are tax-deductible . Jennifer Ortega, Chair (916) 837-3904 • PH 4th of July Commission Details: [email protected] Andrew Pierce, Vice Chair (925) 212-7503 • PH Garden Study Club Bobby Glover, Secretary (925) 954-7070 • PH Historical Society Sandra Bonato, Member (925) 938-5433 • PHMSA-AYSO Soccer AMERICANS WITH Zac Shess, Member (925) 212-6572 • PH Tennis Club DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) • Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center 5% of rental fees and $1 per person per class will be Board Meetings: 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:00 pm • Society of Young Magicians designated for facilities improvements and services to Administration Office, Conference Room, • Veterans of Foreign Wars comply with the ADA . PHR&PD welcomes persons with 147 Gregory Lane disabilities . For information, call 682-0896 .

38 3 Ways to Register Now! Summer Gathering Places

Rec & Park Parks and Facilities provide a wide variety of beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces for your next meeting, family gathering or big event.

Aquatic Park Picnics Reserve the Aquatic Park picnic area during public swim hours for any special occasion. Rental fee includes barbecue grill, two picnic tables Plan A and pool admission for 20 people. Additional guests pay regular pool admission. Splashy Party! Fee: $160/$130 (Dist. Res.) Private Aquatic Park Parties Reserve the pool for your own private AQUATIC PARK POOL PICNIC HOURS: Holidays: party! Minimum 2-hour rental includes Spring: May 23–June 7 May 25, 1:00–5:00 pm lifeguards. No alcohol, glass or smoking Saturday/Sunday, 1:00–5:00 pm July 4, 12:00–5:00 pm permitted in the pool area. Fees are based September 7, 1:00–5:00 pm Summer: June 8–August 9 on the number of guests and areas of the Monday–Thursday, 1:15–4:15 pm Reservation and $100 refundable security deposit, facility used. Call the District Office at Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 1:00–5:00 pm with use fees for pool picnics and parties are 682-0896 or visit www.pleasanthillrec.com required to confirm your reservation. A minimum for more information. Late Summer: August 15–September 7 of two weeks advance reservation is required. Available: April–October Saturday/Sunday, 1:00–5:00 pm Forms are available at the District Office, Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 5:30–7:30 pm 147 Gregory Lane, call 682-0896.

Power Up Your Meeting! Grill & Chill! Take your meeting plans to a whole new Spark up any gathering with family, friends level in one of our beautiful and and/or co-workers this summer conveniently located facilities. Large and by hosting your event in one small group accommodations available year of our well-maintained around, day and night, 7 days a week. parks. Shaded picnic areas available in Pleasant Hill Community Center • Senior some locations. Center • Teen Center • Winslow Center • Pleasant Hill Park Contact (925) 676-5200 for all facility • Rodgers-Smith Park rental inquiries. More information • Pleasant Oaks Park at pleasanthillrec.com/443 • Brookwood Park Contact (925) 682-0896 for park rental inquiries or visit pleasanthillrec.com/442

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Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District . (925) 682-0896 . The Spotlight Spring/Summer, Volume 25, Issue 2

FREE! Pleasant Hill’s 11th Annual Blues & Brews Festival Friday, July 17, 6:00–9:00 pm: Pre-Party & Free Concert Saturday, July 18, 3:00–9:00 pm: Free Festival & Live Concert Don’t miss the biggest and best community summer event in Pleasant Hill! Two days of music and fun for everyone! Friday night is the family-friendly kick-off party featuring dancing music from The Big Jangle and a new Kidzone sponsored by Laura Wucher Real Estate. Saturday is the main festival featuring a line-up of talented musicians including headliner, Zebop. Craft brew enthusiasts will enjoy unlimited tastings of brews from the finest local breweries. Festival is FREE to the public. To purchase beer tasting tickets and see what’s new for 2020, visit bluesandbrewsfestival.com or follow the event on Facebook at @pleasanthillbluesfestival Pleasant Hill Park, 147 Gregory Lane

FREE! Family Camp Out Tinkers & Thinker Saturday–Sunday, June 20–21, 4:00 pm–9:00 am Innovation Share Faire Join us as Pleasant Hill Park becomes Saturday, September 12 Camp Pleasant Hill. Celebrate Father’s Day 11:00 am–3:00 pm weekend with family time in the great outdoors! A great way to introduce your Join us for an exciting day of hands-on S.T.E.M. kids to camping! Fun for the whole family! exploration and discovery at Pleasant Hill spin Come enjoy an outdoor movie and music. on the popular “Makers Fair”! Participate Enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers for dinner in a variety of make-and-take activities and learn and donuts, juice and coffee for breakfast. from creative local thinkers & tinkers! Free for all Bring: tent, sleeping bags, chairs, ages. Calling all young Innovators! Show off flashlights, snacks, change of clothes, and your latest great ideas in our new “Bright Young personal items. NO pets. Register at Minds” showcase! pleasanthillrec.com or call (925) 682-0896. Location: Pleasant Hill Park & Senior Center Last day to register is June 15. Brought to you by PH Library and PH Rec & Park Check In: Saturday, 3:00 pm Check-out: Sunday, 9:00 am Pleasant Hill Park Fee: $15/person (food & activities included) 6164.301 6/20–6/21 Sa/Su 4:00 pm–9:00 am Twilight Swim add-on: $3/person