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Follow us on park 2014 Spring Classes & Events | 1 Scavenger Hunt in the parks 2014 Saturday, April 5 – Sunday, May 2 Come search throughout our city parks Register by Friday, April 4 • A Free Event! every week in April using clues provided to see what is out there waiting to be discovered. New this year, you will be geocoding—which will be found using a smart phone. You will submit each week’s findings to the park office for a prize drawing at the end of the month. Rules, regulations and printable clues can be found online at edmondparks.com beginning Saturday, April 5.

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CONTENTS ADAPTIVE PLAY 2 Recreation Programs FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN 3 ADULT Ages: 18 & Up 7 FAMILY Ages: 2 & Up 8 PRE–SCHOOL Ages: 2–5 TUESDAYS | STARTING IN MARCH THE MAC | SEE PAGE 31 11 YOUTH Ages: 6–12 14 TEEN Ages: 13–17 18 Register, Rent & Policies 20 Arcadia Lake SWIM LESSONS 22 KickingBird Golf Club • REGISTRATION • 24 KickingBird Tennis Center 27 Festival Market Place 27 PELICAN BAY AQUATIC CENTER SEE PAGE 28 28 Pelican Bay Aquatic Center 32 Edmond Senior Center 37 Calendar of Events CONTACTS Arcadia Lake 216–7470 Festival Market Place 359–4630 FESTIVAL MARKET PLACE SEE PAGE 26 KickingBird Golf Club 341–5350 KickingBird Tennis Center 348–3120 Pelican Bay Aquatic Center 216–7647 Parks and Recreation Admin. 359–4630 Recreation Programs 359–4630 Scan this to visit us at edmondparks.com Edmond Senior Center 216–7600 Follow us on

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Recreation MAD SCIENCE CAMP The Multipurpose Activity Center (MAC) is located in Mitch Park and contains Lego NXT Mindstorms Robotics the Parks and Recreation office and Children explore the exciting world of Senior Center. We offer recreational and robotics! They will learn the mechanical cultural based classes and events for all aspects of robots such as gears, torque, ages. For more information about classes, hydraulics and pneumatics. They will events or facility and pavilion rentals, discover electrical circuitry as it powers please call 405-359-4630, Monday – robots to work. They will then learn Friday, 8 a.m.—5 p.m. the robot’s principal components and identify, compare, and test many Craig Dishman toy robots. They will form small robotics Director of Parks and Recreation teams to build programmable robots using the Lego NXT Mindstorms systems. Earl London Children will work with ultrasonic, touch, Parks Superintendent color and motion sensors which collect information around them. The program Diane Self interprets this information and makes Recreation Programs Manager the robot respond to its environment. Children make the robots move in a Melissa Meyers dancing fashion, identify colors, follow Recreation Program Coordinator a line and avoids objects in their path. These future roboticists will learn teamwork, problem solving and critical Spring Break Activities thinking skills and develop the value of self-motivation and resourcefulness. Ages: 6–12 Each child will build their own 6-in-1 solar robot to take home. ABRAKADOODLE CAMP Grades 2nd —6th

SuperDoodle Art Camp M—F March 17—21 9 a.m.—12 p.m. $143 Create super-sized artwork, superhero masterpieces, super-messes and space Radical Chemicals inspired creations! Have nonstop FUN in Children will discover the mysterious this super-duper camp! wonders of chemistry fun. Explore all Ages: 6—12 Min/Max: 6/12 kinds of different chemical reactions that will blow your child’s imagination M—F March 17—21 9 a.m.—12 p.m. using magical chemistry! They will get $36/day or $173/week their hands dirty with a non-Newtonian fluid and use hydrophobic compounds The Artsy Crafty WOW Camp to make marbled masterpieces! Watch Let’s get crafty! Join us for this fun Make crystals form in water glass; and see It and Take It craft camp that explores acetone reduce foam to a puddle of interesting crafts from around the world. goo. Learn the chemistry of yeast in Be creative and explore! baking, protein and starch analysis. Ages: 6—12 Min/Max: 6/12 Colloid suspensions, solutions, and indicators are all part of this fun, M—F March 17—21 1—4 p.m. $36/day or $173/week

2 | 2014 Spring Classes & Events information-packed camp. Make a pizzazz to your door décor with this fun chemist of your child in this “rad” camp! wreath created with your own touch. Grades 1st – 6th Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 2/12

M—F March 17—21 1—4 p.m. $125 T March 11 10 a.m.—12 p.m. $29 M March 24 6—8 p.m. $29

SEWING CAMP March 11: Spring Wreath March 24: Burlap and Chevron Learn to Sew Spring Break Camp You will have lots of fun learning how Handmade Chalkboard Serving Tray to sew, thread, and operate a sewing Create a serving tray with handles to machine, cut patterns and more! You showcase your appetizers to your guests. will get to take home 3 finished projects Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 2/12 made by you. There will be a new project each day. M April 7 6—8 p.m. $15 Ages: 8—12 Min/Max: 5/12 Intro to Sewing W—F March 19—21 3:30 —5 p.m. $45 You will have lots of fun learning how to sew, thread, operate a sewing machine, One-Day Classes cut patterns and more! There will be a new project each session you Clay Gnome and Fairy Homes get to make and take home. You will construct a gnome home, fairy Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 2/6 home or toad abode out of clay for your garden. Clay will take at least 2 weeks to M March 3 9:15—11:15 a.m. $24 dry before it can be fired. Visits required: T March 11 9:15 —11:15 a.m. $24 One to make, one to glaze and one to W March 26 9:15 —11:15 a.m. $24 pick up. TH April 3 9:15 —11:15 a.m. $24 Ages: 6—12 Min/Max: 2/12 M April 7 9:15 —11:15 a.m. $24 T April 15 9:15 —11:15 a.m. $24 W March 19 10 a.m.— 12 p.m. $12 W April 23 9:15—11:15 a.m. $24 TH May 1 9:15—11:15 a.m. $24 M May 5 9:15—11:15 a.m. $24 Adults Ages: 18 & Up T May 13 9:15—11:15 a.m. $24 W May 21 9:15—11:15 a.m. $24 ARTS & CRAFTS TH May 29 9:15—11:15 a.m. $24 Mosaic Lazy Susan NEW! Deco Mesh Wreaths This rotating lazy susan will bring life Don’t go buy one, make one! It’s the class to your table and be a conversational you have all been waiting for...that’s right, centerpiece at all of your dinner parties. it’s Deco Mesh Wreath time! Add some In the first class you will come up with a design and glue your tiles down, then in

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2014 Spring Classes & Events | 3 Recreation Programs

the second class you will grout and finish your piece. Visits required: One to design FITNESS and glue and one to grout and finish. Yoga with Kate Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 2/12 Improve your flexibility, strength and balance. You will explore modifications TH & F May 1, 2 10 a.m.—12 p.m. $42 that work for your body as well as learning breathing and relaxation Paint Away Creativity techniques. Participants will need to Bring a friend, a sense of humor and bring their own yoga mat. If you would your favorite non-alcoholic beverage like to drop-in, call ahead for availability. and snack. We will provide all of the Drop-in fee is $10/class. painting supplies and the basic layout Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 2/18 of your painting. All you need is an open mind to let the painter in you come alive. M & TH *March 3—31 For examples from this class view the 6:30—7:30 p.m. $48 calendar of events at edmondok.com M & TH April 3—28 or visit us on Facebook. 6:30—7:30 p.m. $48 Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 1/12 M & TH *May 1—29 6:30—7:30 p.m. $48 TH March 6 6—8 p.m. $12 M April 21 6—8 p.m. $12 *No class on March 17, 20 and May 26 M May 5 6—8 p.m. $12 T May 20 6—8 p.m. $12 Zumba with Cassie Ditch the workout and join the party! March 6: Flowers; April 21: Owlie; May 5: Zumba fuses hypnotic musical rhythms DIY Metallic Painting; May 20: Tree and tantalizing moves to create a dynamic cardiovascular workout system designed to be FUN and EASY to do. POTTERY The goal is for people to want to work out and to love working out. You will have an Simple Ceramic Garden Markers absolute blast in one exhilarating hour Label your garden with these simple clay of caloric burning, heart racing, muscle garden markers. Create the markers pumping, body energizing movements out of clay and stamp your plant, herb meant to engage and captivate for life! or vegetable on them. Clay will take at You can drop-in and check it out for $7/ least two weeks to dry before it can be class or buy a punch card. fired. Visits required: One to make, one Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 2/30 to glaze and one to pick up. Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 1/10 T & TH *March—May 9—10 a.m. $40/10 punches, $70/20 punches TH March 27 6—7 p.m. $15 *No class on March 18 and 20

4 | 2014 Spring Classes & Events 6th Annual

Friday • June 27, 2014 Arcadia Lake • Edmond Park

Kick-off your LibertyFest activities with a trip to Arcadia Lake. Whether you’re a seasoned boat designer or just getting started, our Cardboard Boat Regatta is fun for all. Registration begins Tuesday, April 1st and applications can be found online at edmondparks.com. Food will be available for purchase.

$35-65 Entry fee depending on category. $5 Event fee (to watch) • Races begin @ 6:30p

2014 Spring Classes & Events | 5 Recreation Programs

8 journal writing tools that will help SPECIAL INTERESTS you discover what’s really important to Easter Egg Basket you, tap the knowledge and experience This basket is perfect for Easter Egg you’ve acquired over time, and connect Hunts! The basket will have an oak with other women who are also making bottom of 8 inches and will stand 12 this mid-life journey. Please bring your inches tall. You will have a selection lunch and a journal or notebook. Part I is of colors for accents. not a prerequisite for Part II. Those who Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 1/6 complete part I receive a 5% discount. Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 3/12 T April 1 8:45 a.m.—3 p.m. $48 S *April 5 9 a.m.—4 p.m. $66 Gourd Basket S *April 19 9 a.m.—4 p.m. $66 This basket starts with a cut, polished, ready to weave gourd. Round reed will * April 5: Part I; April 19: Part II be woven on the top of the gourd to complete your unique basket. Square to Round Basket Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 1/6 This is a 12 inches deep basket with a square woven bottom and a M April 21 8:45 a.m.—3 p.m. $42 round top. Base is 10 inches. Age: 18 & Up Min/Max: 1/6 Introduction to Art Journaling Go beyond the normal journal techniques F April 11 8:45 a.m.—3:30 p.m. $50 to create an art journal that lets you celebrate your creative spirit while St. Patrick’s Day Mini Market Basket exploring different aspects of your life. Rectangular basket with a woven bottom Learn techniques for incorporating brief that measures 4 inches x 10 inches x 7 written entries for your artistic creations. inches deep when finished. It will have a Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 3/12 wooden handle and green accent reed. Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 1/6 S May 3 9 a.m.—12 p.m. $39 M March 10 8:45 a.m.—3 p.m. $43 Large Chief Storage Basket This is an upright woven bottom basket EDUCATION with a 10 inches base and 15 inches navy and rust colored reed. Edward Jones: Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 1/6 Annuities and Your Retirement This seminar will help you better F March 20 8:45 a.m.—3:30 p.m. $55 understand the basics of annuities so you can choose the options that make the Mid-Life Writes of Transition: A most sense for your retirement plans. Workshop for Women Coping with Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 3/20 Change Are you ready to re-envision life after 50? T April 8 6 p.m. Free Redesign the work you do? Adjust to an empty nest or other life change? Journal writing and reflection can help. Learn

6 | 2014 Spring Classes & Events Edward Jones: and take home a new project each Five Money Questions for Women session. Learn five questions to ask yourself to Ages: 6 & Up Min/Max: 2/6 connect to your financial goal and set a strategy. S March 15 9:30—11 a.m. $18/person Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 3/20 S March 29 9:30—11 a.m. $18/person S April 19 9:30—11 a.m. $18/person T March 25 6 p.m. Free S May 3 9:30—11 a.m. $18/person S May 17 9:30—11 a.m. $18/person Edward Jones: Foundations of Investing Paint Away This seminar is geared to people who This is a basic social painting class for want an overview of investing, including people who think they can’t paint or never key terms and investment types like have. We will provide the basic layout bonds, stocks and mutual funds and the of the painting and you will provide the importance of asset allocation. color and creativity. All you need is an Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 3/20 open mind to let the artist with in to come alive. This is a class that will be fun to T May 13 6 p.m. Free take with a friend. Ages: 6 & Up Min/Max: 2/12 Edward Jones: Retirement by Design M March 31 6—8 p.m. $12 This seminar illustrates how you can TH April 3 6—8 p.m. $12 translate your vision for retirement into M May 12 6—8 p.m. $12 tangible goals. Whether you are 10 or 40 years from retirement, you will learn March 31: Robot; April 3: What Does the Fox Say; investment strategies to help design May 12: A Horse of Course; the retirement you want. You will also learn how you can add flexibility to your strategy to help you handle unexpected POTTERY events and how you can keep your strategy on track. Bisque Birthday Plate Celebration Ages: 18 & Up Min/Max: 3/20 If your birthday is in March, April or May come to this class and we will celebrate T April 22 6 p.m. Free by having a cupcake and painting a bisque plate to use every year on your birthday. Visits required: One to glaze Family Ages: 2 & Up and one to pick up. Ages: 2 & Up Min/Max: 1/12

ARTS & CRAFTS S March 29 10—11 a.m. $10 Mother/Daughter Sewing You will have lots of fun learning how to sew, thread, operate a sewing machine, cut patterns and more! You get to make

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Bisque Easter Basket Pre–School Ages: 2–5 Paint a ceramic basket to add to your (Parents must attend) Easter decorations. Visits required: One to glaze and one to pick up. Ages: 2 & Up Min/Max: 2/6 ARTS & CRAFTS

T March 11 4:30—5:30 p.m. $12 Baby Bird in a Nest Create a cute baby bird in a nest on a Bisque Easter Platter paper plate. Bring the family and paint a beautiful Ages: 2—5 Min/Max: 2/9 platter to use on Easter. Plate is 10 inches long x 7 inches wide. Visits required: One T April 15 10—11 a.m. $8 to glaze and one to pick up. Ages: 2 & Up Min/Max: 2/8 Bubble Wrap Painting Did you know bubble wrap can be used T March 18 4:30—5:30 p.m. $12 for art creations? Create a piece of art with this fun form of print making. Bisque Studio Ages: 2—5 Min/Max: 2/9 Come paint bisque pieces and make them original works of art. Choose TH May 22 10—11 a.m. $8 from our stock of plates, platters, bowls, animals, monsters, planes, princess stuff and more! Finished pieces will be glazed Clay Pot Wind Chimes and picked up at a later date. Price Turn these ordinary terra cotta pots into includes two small pieces or one larger a cute wind chime to hang on your porch. piece and unlimited glaze. Ages 2-5 must have a parent present. Studio time is two Ages: 2—5 Min/Max: 2/9 hours but project time may vary. Visits required: One to glaze and one to pick up. T March 4 10—11 a.m. $10 Ages: 2 & Up Min/Max: 2/12 Crafted Chicks S March 8 10 a.m.—12 p.m. $20 Decorate these little chicks with feathers, W March 26 4—6 p.m. $20 sequins, ribbon, buttons, glitter and W April 23 4—6 p.m. $20 more! They will be a cute little Easter TH May 8 4—6 p.m. $20 decoration. TH May 29 4—6 p.m. $20 Ages: 2—5 Min/Max: 2/9

Mother’s Day Bisque Studio T April 1 10—11 a.m. $8 Need a gift for your mom? Come paint a bisque piece that any mom will love. Discovery Bottle Visits required: One to glaze and one Your preschooler will have hours of fun to pick up. discovering all the fun little trinkets that Ages 2 & Up Min/Max: 2/12 you put into this cool discovery bottle. Ages: 2—5 Min/Max: 2/9 S May 3 10—11 a.m. $10 T April 29 10—11 a.m. $10

8 | 2014 Spring Classes & Events Sunday, April 27 Check–in at Noon Register by: Friday, April 18 by 5 p.m. (Must pre–register) Age: 9–14 (As of December 31, 2013) Edmond North High School Track A Free Event! Kids can register to compete in the local Hershey’s Track Meet. Local winners go on to compete in the state competition. No pre- vious track skills required. Must have a copy of participant’s birth certificate at time of registration. Pre-registration is required. Check-in starts at noon. Meet starts at 1 p.m. Visit us at edmondparks.com or follow us on FaceBook.

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Messy Initial Painting Salt Dough Easter Eggs Your preschooler will paint a canvas that Paint and decorate salt dough eggs to has their initial masked off. After you take home and add to your spring décor. have painted your crazy fun design and Ages: 2—5 Min/Max: 2/9 it is dry you will pull of the tape to reveal their initial. T April 8 10—11 a.m. $10 Ages: 2—5 Min/Max: 2/9 T May 27 10—11 a.m. $10 POTTERY Mother’s Day Handprint Bags Bisque Easter Bunny Need a usable gift for mom? Create this Glaze a bisque Easter bunny that you one-of-a-kind gift for a one-of-a-kind will cherish for years to come. Visits mom to put all your toys in. required: One to glaze and one to pick up. Ages: 2—5 Min/Max: 2/9 Ages: 2—5 Min/Max: 2/6

T May 6 10—11 a.m. $10 TH April 3 10—11 a.m. $10 Mother’s Day Stepping Stones Clay Bird Feeder Create a concrete stepping stone Create and texture your very own bird embellished with trinkets, jewels, ceramic feeder out of clay. Visits required: One to tiles and more for mom’s garden! You make, one to glaze and one to pick up. can also depress the letters of a special Ages: 2—5 Min/Max: 2/12 message into the concrete to add a personal touch for mom. Visits required: T May 13 10—11 a.m. $10 One to make and one to pick up. Ages: 2—5 Min/Max: 2/9 Clay Fish Bowl Wall Decoration Create a fish bowl out of clay and add S April 26 10—11 a.m. $12 all the underwater creatures you desire. Visits required: One to make, one to Once Upon a Time Art glaze and one to pick up. Reading and art come together for this Ages: 2—5 Min/Max: 2/9 class. Join us to read a story and make it come to life with fun crafts. Visits required: T March 18 10—11 a.m. $12 One to glaze and one to pick up. Ages: 2—5 Min/Max: 2/9 PERFORMING ARTS TH March 13 10—11 a.m. $8 TH April 24 10—11 a.m. $8 Tippi Toes Dance TH May 8 10—11 a.m. $8 Thursdays, August 26—May 2014 See page 17 for details. March 13: Lorax; April 24: I Love Bugs May 8: The Very Hungry Caterpillar SPECIAL INTERESTS Paper Plate-a-saurus Use your imagination to construct paper Kindermusik with Alyssa plates into crafty dinosaurs. See why 2 million families choose Ages: 2—5 Min/Max: 2/9 Kindermusik! Where Music and Learning Play! Your little one will play, listen, T March 25 10 —11 a.m. $8 sing, move, dance and giggle with you during this fun class while learning and developing skills along the way. Each

10 | 2014 Spring Classes & Events month will have a new theme. Playlists/ Duct Tape Bags and Wallets Music included to take home. Create this awesome bag and wallet all Ages: 18 mo.—5 yrs. Min/Max: 5/14 out of duct tape, then take them shop- ping and show off your unique style. W March 12 10—10:45 a.m. $12 Ages: 6—12 Min/Max: 2/12 W April 16 10—10:45 a.m. $12 W May 21 10—10:45 a.m. $12 W March 5 4:30—5:30 p.m. $15

March 12: Its’ Your Lucky Day, April 16: Animal Memories for Mom Make Mother’s Day memorable by Babies, May 21: Dear World, I Love You. making a card, a jewelry box using paint, jewels, sequins and more then design special jewelry including a pin, bracelet Youth Ages: 6–12 and a necklace. For one last gift you will create a small painting on canvas. Ages: 6—12 Min/Max: 5/12 ARTS & CRAFTS S April 26 9:30—11:30 a.m. $14 Abrakadoodle after School: 3D or Not? How do you know if a piece of artwork is Modge Podge Bird Houses 3D or not? Some artists like Vasarely and You will use pieces of scrapbook paper Hockney try to confuse us by creating art to create a collage that you will modge that looks 3D but is really 2D! Learn to podge over so that it lasts forever. Hang do this by creating optical illusions and it in your yard filled with bird seed and drawings that appear to have volume. watch the birds enjoy their new home! Use your creative ideas to transform Ages: 6 – 12 Min/Max: 2/12 something flat into interesting 3D sculptures and Agamographs. Even T March 25 4:30—5:30 p.m. $10 use your own body as the form to create 3D art. Explore different ways Mother’s Day Stepping Stones to make 3D art or 2D art that looks 3D. You will make your very own concrete Ages: 7—14 Min/Max: 5/12 stepping stone embellished with trinkets, jewels, ceramic tiles and more! You M–F April 1—30 4—6 p.m. can also depress the letters of a special $30/day, $120/wk, $300/entire mth. message into the concrete to add a personal touch for mom. Visits required: DIY Hula Hoop One to make and one to pick up. Create your own hula hoop and decorate Ages: 6—12 Min/Max: 2/12 it. This hula hoop can be used for count- less hours of fun! S April 26 2—3 p.m. $12 Ages: 6—12 Min/Max: 2/12 Painting and Pom-Pom Art T April 22 5:30—6:30 p.m. $8 Boys and girls will have a ball creating these fun mixed media art. You will paint the background of a canvas before you glue craft poms to create a beautiful piece of art. Ages: 6—12 Min/Max: 2/12

TH April 10 4:30—6 p.m. $12

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Spring Holiday Creations Mini Name Canvases Spring is a time for Easter cards, hats, Paint each letter of your name on a wreaths and paintings. In this class you mini canvas to hang in your room. will use paper, sequins, ribbon, oil pastels, Ages: 6—12 Min/Max: 2/12 buttons and more for the wreath while your Easter hat will be made from tissue TH May 22 5—7 p.m. flowers, ribbon and doilies. *$10/5 letters or less Ages: 6—12 Min/Max: 5/12 *$1 for each letter after five S April 12 9:30—11:30 a.m. $14 String Art on Wood Wonderful Watercolor Choose from a few fun designs to create Learn the basic techniques of watercolor out of string and nails onto a piece of painting: washes, color mixing, layering wood. colors and more. Students will paint Ages: 8—12 Min/Max: 2/12 animals, color designs, under-the-sea and more. M May 19 4:30—5:30 p.m. $10 Ages: 6—12 Min/Max: 5/12

S May 17 9:30—11:30 a.m. $14 POTTERY Learn to Sew Clay Bird Feeder You will have lots of fun learning how to Create and texture your very own bird sew, thread, operate a sewing machine, feeder out of clay. Visits required: One to cut patterns and more! There will be a make, one to glaze and one to pick up. new project each session you get to make Ages: 6—12 Min/Max: 2/12 and take home. Ages: 6—17 Min/Max: 2/6 T May 13 4—5 p.m. $10

M March 3 4:30—6 p.m. $18 Clay Bookends T March 11 4:30—6 p.m. $18 Create a one of a kind set of bookends W March 26 4:30—6 p.m. $18 to keep your collection of books, movies TH April 3 4:30—6 p.m. $18 or video games from falling over. Visits M April 7 4:30—6 p.m. $18 required: One to make, one to glaze T April 15 4:30—6 p.m. $18 and one to pick up. W April 23 4:30—6 p.m. $18 Ages: 6—12 Min/Max: 2/12 TH May 1 4:30—6 p.m. $18 M May 5 4:30—6 p.m. $18 W April 16 4:30—6 p.m. $12 T May 13 4:30—6 p.m. $18 W May 21 4:30—6 p.m. $18 Clay Food TH May 29 4:30—6 p.m. $18 Whether you like pizza, cake or apples we will explore how to create art in the shape of your favorite food. Visits required: One to make, one to glaze and one to pick up. Ages: 6—12 Min/Max: 2/12

W May 28 2:30—4 p.m. $12

12 | 2014 Spring Classes & Events Hound Hunt Saturday | April 12 | 2 p.m. Edmond Dog Park* | A Free Event! Bring your dogs to the Edmond Dog Park for some Easter Egg hunting fun. Your dog will enjoy sniffing out eggs filled with dog treats and prizes. Dogs must be able to get along with other dogs and people. We ask that your dog be leashed for the event. Don’t forget your Easter Basket.

* Located at Bickham Rudkin Park off 33rd, east of Boulevard.

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Pinch Pot Clay Birds will learn basic archery skills and rules. You will turn and ordinary pinch pot into At the end of the class you will know how an extraordinary cute bird to display on to properly stand, pull back and shoot a shelf or give as a gift. Clay will take at your bow safely. least two-weeks to dry before it can be Ages: 8—17 Min/Max: 5/15 fired. Visits required: One to make, one to glaze and one to pick up. T April 1—22 4:15—5 p.m. $40 Ages: 6—12 Min/Max: 2/12 T May 6—27 4:15—5 p.m. $40

T April 8 4:30—5:30 p.m. $10 Teen Ages: 13–17 NEW! Wheel Throwing When we say ‘throw’ we mean on a potter’s wheel! This will be a basic ARTS & CRAFTS introduction to using a potter’s wheel and learning how pots are thrown. Upper Bracelet Holder body strength and coordination are Are your bracelets scattered all over the secrets to success in this class. Visits your room? Make this bracelet holder required: One to throw, one to glaze and to store and display your bracelets. one to pick up. Ages: 13—17 Min/Max: 5/15 Ages: 8—12 Min/Max: 2/7 M March 3 6—7 p.m. $10 M March 10 5:30—7 p.m. $12 T April 1 5:30—7 p.m. $12 Learn to Sew M April 28 5:30—7 p.m. $12 You will have lots of fun learning how to W May 7 5:30—7 p.m. $12 sew, thread, operate a sewing machine, F May 30 5:30—7 p.m. $12 cut patterns and more! There will be a new project each session you get to make and take home. PERFORMING ARTS Ages: 6—17 Min/Max: 2/6

NEW! Kids Co. Theater M March 3 4:30—6 p.m. $18 Thursdays, March 27—May 8 T March 11 4:30—6 p.m. $18 See page 15 for registration details W March 26 4:30—6 p.m. $18 TH April 3 4:30—6 p.m. $18 Tippi Toes Dance M April 7 4:30—6 p.m. $18 Thursdays, August 26—May 2014 T April 15 4:30—6 p.m. $18 See page 17 for details. W April 23 4:30—6 p.m. $18 TH May 1 4:30—6 p.m. $18 M May 5 4:30—6 p.m. $18 OUTDOOR T May 13 4:30—6 p.m. $18 W May 21 4:30—6 p.m. $18 ADVENTURE TH May 29 4:30—6 p.m. $18 After School Archery This is a beginner class for students who have never shot a bow or who have just played around with one at home. You

14 | 2014 Spring Classes & Events FEATURING KID CO. THEATRE

have fun, being a performer.

fairytale theatre! c r e a t e-a-p l a y !

for grades 1 and 2 for grades 3 and 4 Thursdays, Mar. 27-may 8, 6:30-7:30p Thursdays, Mar. 27-may 8, 6:30-7:30p This seven-week program helps your child create This seven-week program helps your child create their own original fairytale play! Your child will their own original play! You child will be given the be given the opportunity to perform their play on opportunity to perform their play on the last day the last day of the program, Thursday, May 8th. of the program, Thursday, May 8th.

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Paint Away required: One to throw, one to glaze This is a basic social painting class for and one to pick up. people who think they can’t paint or never Ages: 8—12 Min/Max: 2/7 have. We will provide the basic layout of the painting and you will provide the F March 14 3:30—5 p.m. $12 color and creativity. All you need is an F April 18 3:30—5 p.m. $12 open mind to let the artist with in to come F May 30 3:30—5 p.m. $12 alive. This is a class that will be fun to take with a friend. Ages: 13—17 Min/Max: 2/12 OUTDOOR

W April 2 6—8 p.m. $12 ADVENTURE M April 14 6—8 p.m. $12 After School Archery T May 27 6—8 p.m. $12 This is a beginner class for students who have never shot a bow or who have just April 2: Anchor of Hope; April 14: Tardis-Dr. Who; played around with one at home. You May 27: Monogram will learn basic archery skills and rules. At the end of the class you will know how Name String Art to properly stand, pull back and shoot Create your name out of string and nails your bow safely. on a wooden plaque. Ages: 8—17 Min/Max: 5/15 Ages: 13—17 Min/Max: 2/12 T April 1—22 4:15—5 p.m. $40 W April 9 6—8 p.m. $12 T May 6—27 4:15—5 p.m. $40 POTTERY NEW! Clay Handmade Checkers Set Create a checker board and all of the pieces you will need out of clay. Visits Scan this to visit us at required: One to make, one to glaze and edmondparks.com one to pick up. Follow us on Ages: 13—17 Min/Max: 2/12

F March 7 6—8 p.m. $15

NEW! Wheel Throwing When we say ‘throw’ we mean on a potter’s wheel! This will be a basic introduction to using a potter’s wheel and learning how pots are thrown. Upper body strength and coordination are the secrets to success in this class. Visits

16 | 2014 Spring Classes & Events TippiDANCEToes

Voted Best Dance Studio by Metro Family Magazine, Tippi Toes is a children’s dance company that provides a welcoming environment for children to experience the joys of dance, self expression and movement. There will be mini shows in the fall and a dance recital in May! Classes are held at the MAC. Registration is $30/ $15 for each additional child.

All classes run through Friday, May 23. Tuition: $50/month, $40/2nd child

Tuesdays Toddler and Me 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. 18 mo – 3 yrs Tippi Toes I 6:15 – 7 p.m. 3-4 yrs Tiny Hip Hop/Jazz 7 – 7:45 p.m. 4-6 yrs

Thursdays Baby Ballet 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. 2-3 yrs Tippi Toes II 6:15 – 7 p.m. 5-7 yrs Hip Hop/Jazz 7 – 7:45 p.m. 7-10 yrs

Saturdays Toddler and Me 10 – 10:45 a.m. 18 mo – 3 yrs Tippi Toes 10:45 – 11 a.m. 3-5yrs

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HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES Register Online Payments Visit online.activecommunities.com/edmondparks and We accept cash, check and debit/credit card either log in or set up a new account. If you set up a payments for any of our classes and events. Make new account, you will receive a PIN number within checks payable to Edmond Parks and Recreation. 24–36 hours, Monday–Friday. Please keep your VISA, Master Card, Discover and American PIN number on hand, you will need this each time Express are accepted. you log in. Forgot Your Login Information? Register In Person Click on the “forgot log–in” link or call 359–4630 Visit us Monday–Friday from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at the and they will provide you with the necessary Parks and Recreation office inside the MAC building information. Please do not create a new account located in Mitch Park, 2733 Marilyn Williams Drive. as this will create multiple accounts for you and can create problems when trying to register. HOW TO RENT A PAVILION/ROOM The City of Edmond Parks and Recreation Depart- Planning a special event? ment has pavilions and rooms available for rent for Any event that offers a public invitation that includes private functions. For more information on avail- but is not limited to, runs/walks, car shows, comm– ability, pricing or to rent a pavilion or room, call the unity garage sales, parades, etc. must be approved by Parks and Recreation office at 359–4630 or visit us the Special Events Committee. Anyone interested in at the MAC building in Mitch Park. having a special event must contact Dorothy Nelson in the Parks and Recreation Office for an application form and information on how to apply. All forms must be completed and returned to the office 60 days prior to the requested event date. REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY If you have registered for a class that was cancelled If a participant withdraws from a class less than 3 due to lack of enrollment, a credit will be placed on business days prior to the scheduled class date, a your account for a future class. This credit will expire 1 credit will be placed on their account. Credits will year from the date of the original class. expire 1 year from the date of the original class. If you have registered for a class that was cancelled The above policy applies only to our fee–based by us due to other reasons, we will work to reschedule recreation Programs and not to: KickingBird Tennis; the class at a later date, keeping the same time and Pelican Bay Aquatic Center; KickingBird Golf Club; day of the week. If you are not able to attend the Farmer’s Market; MAC or pavilion rentals, special rescheduled class, a credit will be placed on your events or Arcadia Lake. account for a future class. The credit will be available for 1 year from the date of the original class. Program Tardiness Policy Programs will start promptly at the designated If a participant withdraws from a class more than 3 time. Please arrive 5–10 minutes early so you days prior to the scheduled class date, the participant can scan your card and be ready for class. may request a refund or a credit to their account or a refund. Refund time will vary depending on form and date of original payment. Recreation Card All class participants must sign a yearly liabil– ity waiver and have their picture taken for a Scan this to visit us at Recreation Card. Participants must bring this edmondparks.com card each time they come in for a class and have it scanned at the front desk. Follow us on The first card is free and any additional or replacement cards will incur a $ 5 fee. 18 | 2014 Spring Classes & Events Dog lovers, reward yourself and your pooch after a long day at the office! Bring your favorite furry friend to enjoy live music, food and drinks during Yappy Hour at the Edmond Dog Park. The Yappy Hour series promises great music and great fun!

THIRD THURSDAYS | 4–7 P | MARCH–MAY

• Beverages and food will be available for purchase on-site. • Outside food and drinks are prohibited

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2014 Spring Classes & Events | 19 Arcadia Lake

Amenities at the Lake

• Camping • Rusty’s Store for quick food • Volleyball rentals & grocery items • Boating • Disc golf course • Heated handicap accessible • Fishing fi s hin g do c k • 3 Beaches • Picnicking • RV group reservable • 3 Boat ramps • Equestrian trail campground • Pavilion rentals • Birthday party plans • Multi use trail for biking or hiking

Arcadia Lake is located on Edmond Park the Deep Fork River and has 1,820 Edmond Park is located 2 miles east of surface acres and 26 miles of shoreline. I–35 on 2nd Street with 131 acres. This Facilities include picnicking, camping, park features a swim beach, hiking trails, swimming, water skiing, boating, hiking, boat ramp, Boy Scout area, playground, disc golf and an equestrian trail. Each kids fishing pond, pavilion, primitive season is host to an array of special camping, fishing and a softball field. events and activities in the breath– The UCO OAR Center is located in taking beauty of Arcadia Lake. For this park. more information on activities, events Daily use is 7 a.m.–10 p.m. or facilities please call 216–7470. Camping and fishing are available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Nicole Offutt Closed November – March Administrative Assistant Scissortail Campground Leon Mixer Scissortail Campground is located 1.5 Maintenance Crew Chief Miles east of I–35 on 15th Street, with 141 acres. This park features a shower, Central State Park pavilion, and regular hook–up camping. Central State Park is 2.5 Miles east Camping is allowed 24 hours, 7 days a week. of I–35 on 2nd Street (Route 66) with Closed November – March 249 acres. This park features a shower, Spring Creek Park courtesy dock, boat ramp, swim beach, Spring Creek Park is located 2.5 miles two playgrounds, primitive, regular, and east of I–35 on 15th Street with 194 full hook–up camping, pavilions, acres. This park features a 36–hole disc hiking trails and fishing. Daily use is 7 a.m.–10 p.m. golf course, enclosed heated fishing Camping and fishing are available dock, pavilion, fishing, boat ramp, 24 hours, 7 days a week. courtesy dock, jet ski area, swim beach, playground and a group RV area. Daily use is 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Fishing is allowed 24 hours, 7 days a week. 20 | 2014 Spring Classes & Events ARCADIA LAKE’S KIDS FISHING DERBY SAT. JUNE 7 7:30 A.M.– NOON SPRING CREEK PARK KIDS AGES 5–15 A FREE EVENT!

Registration from 7:30–9 a.m., fishing at 8 a.m. and final weigh-in at 11 a.m. Concessions and worms will be for sale at the event site. Parents must accompany children.

216-7471 Event sponsored by Edmond Lions Club

2014 Spring Classes & Events | 21 KickingBird Golf Club

KickingBird Golf Club is the Hours of Operation City of Edmond’s only municipal golf March 11–May 31 course. Built in 1971, KickingBird is 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m. | SUN–TH Edmond’s oldest golf course and is still 6:30 a.m.–11 p.m. | F–SAT well known for its traditional 18–hole championship layout. KickingBird Golf June 1–August 19 Club has hosted many professional and 6:30 a.m.–11 p.m. | All Days amateur championships. KickingBird August 19–November 2 hosted the Oklahoma Open from 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m. | SUN–TH 1979–1985 and many of its storied 6:30 a.m.–11 p.m. | F–SAT champions include Danny Edwards, November 3–December 31 Dr. Gil Morgan, Doug Tewell, and 7 a.m.–Dark | Everyday Bob Tway. KickingBird is currently the permanent home site of the Oklahoma Driving Range Program Golf Association’s Junior Boys and Girls Pay $180 for 65 range tokens–a savings of $45 Championships. Come experience great off the regular price. The 65 range token credit golf with a family friendly atmosphere. is stored on a key which is used in the range machine and gives you the added convenience We offer a number of programs for of going straight from your car to the range juniors and adults of all skill levels. If without having to stop in the pro shop. you are interested in golf, KickingBird Golf Club is sure to have a program KickingBird Players Card or event for you! Purchase one and receive discounts of 10–20% of all greens fees, tokens, carts and Brian Soerensen pro shop merchandise for only $150 + tax. PGA Head Golf Professional

Jeff Klappenbach Contact Information PGA Assistant Golf Professional 1600 East Danforth Sydney Cox Edmond, OK 73034 Assistant Golf Professional 341–5350 kickingbirdgolf.com

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GREEN FEES REGULAR SENIORS JUNIORS (62 & older) (HS Senior and younger)

Weekday $22.50 $14 $22.50 Monday–Thursday $9.50 (after 2 p.m.)

Weekend $27.50 $27.50 ($16 after 2 p.m.) $27.50 Friday–Sunday $14 (Friday only before 11 a.m.) $11.50 (after 2 p.m.) Twilight $16.50 $16.50 $16.50 Mar.–Oct. (after 4 p.m.) Nov.–Feb. (after 2 p.m.) Super Twilight $14 $14 $14 Apr.–Oct. (after 6 p.m.)

SPECIAL EVENTS

2014 Demo Day 2014 Family Fun Night Saturday, April 19 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday, April 26 & May 17 | Tee Times 5 p.m. Free | Great opportunity to try the latest All Ages | 9-Hole, Special Junior Tees & Free and greatest in the new 2014 equipment. Putting Course | Food & Beverage Discounts All of the leading manufacturers will be $2 Range Tokens | $7 Green Fees | $7 Carts present. 9th Annual 2-Man Scramble EC Hafer Junior Golf Program Saturday, May 10th | Tee Times 10 a.m. Signup starts May 9th at 4:30 p.m. 18-Hole 2-Man Scramble. Must have an Ages: 6-14 Official USGA Handicap. Flights will be One hour a day for a week. determined by the number of entries. 8-9 a.m. | 9:15-10:15 a.m. $75 entry (Green Fee, Cart, Range Balls 10:30-11:30 a.m. and Prizes. June 9-13 & 23-27 July 7-11 & 21-25 $90 | Limit: 8 students per instructor Call 341-5350 to sign up or for more details.

2014 Spring Classes & Events | 23 KickingBird Tennis Center

KickingBird Tennis Center is the city’s only public tennis facility with all the tennis amenities you would expect to find in a country club. We provide lessons, camps, open play, tournaments and a pro shop for your convenience. We are open 7 days a week and hours are listed below. Winnie Bushey Tennis Director

Hours of Operation: Open 7 days a week M–TH 8 a.m.–10 p.m. F–SAT 8 a.m.–8 p.m. SUN noon–8 p.m.

Court Fees: Summer Rates (April–Nov.) Outdoor $8 per hour + tax Indoor $12 per hour + tax

Winter Rates (Dec.–March) Outdoor $8 per hour + tax Indoor $16 per hour + tax Ball Machine Rate Indoor $25 per hour + tax Lesson Fee Schedule Private Lesson $50 per hour, Head Pro Private Lesson $45 per hour, Asst. Pro’s Contact Information Southeast corner of Danforth and Bryant Group Lessons Available Junior Academy runs in six week sessions 405–348–3120 | [email protected] continually throughout the year. Check kickingbirdtennis.com our web site for times and costs. Scan this to visit us at Adult Leagues run in six week kickingbirdtennis.com sessions throughout the year. Visit kickingbirdtennis.com for details. Follow us on

24| 2014 Spring Classes & Events KickingBird Tennis Center A public tennis facility with all the tennis amenities you’d expect to find a country club.

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Farmer’sFESTIVAL MARKET Market PLACE

VENDORS SELL REGIONAL PRODUCE, organic produce, homemade soaps and balms, fresh beef, honey, eggs, salsa and so much more!

OPERATION TIMES Join us on the second Saturday of each month from June-October for 2nd Saturday Crafts, April 12 – October 25 and come visit our Junior vendors during Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday Markets. June 4 – August 13 No Market Saturday, May 3 due Wednesdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. to the Edmond Arts Festival.

The Festival Market Place is located on 2nd street one block west of Broadway in downtown Edmond. The Festival Market Place is home to the Edmond Farmer’s Market that runs from Mid–April through the end of October and the Edmond Outdoor Ice Rink during the winter holidays. For more information call 359–4630. Amenities and Rates Festival Market Place is an outdoor special event venue and has been the home of the Edmond Farmer’s Market since 2004. The Festival Market Place is a great location for groups or individuals to hold fundraising events, family reunions, weddings and receptions, concerts, craft shows and more. It is a 63’ X 142’ open–air pavilion with water, electricity, ceiling fans, plaza area and public restrooms. It is available for rent except during the Farmer’s Market, some holidays** or other scheduled events. Below are the rental rates:

Non Profit Organizations All Others RATE TYPE Half Day Full Day Half Day Full Day Peak* Weekend $125 $200 $250 $400 Peak* Weekday $75 $125 $150 $250 Peak* Holiday* * $100 $200 $200 $400 Off–Peak $75 $150 $150 $300 Off Peak Weekday $50 $100 $100 $200 Off Peak Holiday* * $75 $150 $150 $300 *Half daytimes are either Peak Availability is Apr. 21–Oct. 27 8 a.m.–2 p.m. or 4 p.m.–10 p.m. Off Peak Availability is Oct. 28–Apr. 20 Please Note: A clean–up deposit equal to **The pavilion is not available to rent the rental rate is required. For all non–profit Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day–Feb. 1, rentals, proof of official 501(c) status must with limited availability on Edmond Farmer’s be provided. Market days. This list is not inclusive, call for availability. Scan this to visit us at edmondparks.com Follow us on

2014 Spring Classes & Events | 27 Pelican Bay Aquatic Center

Pelican Bay Aquatic Center Levels of instruction for (PBAC) is located at 1034 South Bryant, Learn-to-Swim at Pelican Bay directly west of Hafer Park. PBAC is open to the general public and is a fun, safe Pre-School and welcoming environment for families PTA-Guppies and kids of all ages. We offer programs Parent & Child class. Parent must be in that suit all ages, as well as special the water. Your child will learn how to dates and times for private cabana and enter and exit the water; water adjust- full facility rentals. Pelican Bay Aquatic Center is open 7 days a week from Me- ment and underwater exploration; front morial Day weekend to Labor Day. For float and glide; leg action; back float and more information on classes, reservations glide; leg action; rolling front to back and and specific hours please call 216–7647, back to front. Safety skills. Age 2: Only Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. offered during 11:10 a.m. class time sessions A, B, C and 10:20 a.m. session D. Jared Prince Recreation Program Coordinator - Aquatics PTB-Angelfish Parent & Child class continuation. Parent Learn to Swim must be in the water. Your child will learn The American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim how to enter and exit the water-seated classes at Pelican Bay provide instruction position; water exploration; arm action to help swimmers of all ages and abilities front crawl; combined stroke-front crawl; develop their swimming and water safety arm action back crawl; combined stroke- skills spread out over 10 levels. Pelican back crawl; blow bubbles; enter and exit Bay offers many scheduling options with the water using ladder. Safety skills.skills. 4 different sessions throughout the sum- Age 2: Only offered during session D; only mer and 4 different class times offered offered during the 11:10 a.m. class time. during each session. Registration begins Monday, April 14. P1-Goldfish Ages 2-13 Min/Max 1/8 Goldfish participants learn to: enter and exit the water; water adjustment and underwater exploration; front and back SESSIONS float – glide and leg action; rolling front Session A June 2–12 to back and back to front. Safety skills. Session B June 16–26 Ages 3–5: Offered all sessions and times. Session C June 30–July 10 Session D July 14–24 P2-Starfish Starfish participants learn to: enter and DAY | TIMES | FEES exit the water-seated position; water Mon–Thurs 8:40–9:20 a.m. $45 exploration; blow bubbles; enter and exit Mon–Thurs 9:30–10:10 a.m. $45 water using ladder with support; arm Mon–Thurs 10:20–11:00 a.m. $45 action front crawl; combined stroke-front Mon–Thurs 11:10–11:50 a.m. $45 crawl; arm action back crawl; combined stroke-back crawl. Safety skills. Ages 3–5: Offered all sessions and times.

28 | 2014 Spring Classes & Events P3-Seahorse Level 4-Penguins Seahorse participants learn to: enter and Penguins learn to: dive from compact exit water safely; float on front and back; or stride position; swim breaststroke, open eyes underwater; submerge to pick back crawl, elementary backstroke and up object; submerge mouth, nose and sidestroke; tread water using sculling eyes; explore arm and hand movements; arm motion and kick; swim under- exhale underwater; explore swimming water; survival and safety skills. on front and back. Safety skills. Ages 6 & Up: Offered all sessions and times. Ages 3–5: Offered all sessions and times. Level 5-Dolphins Youth Dolphins refine the following strokes: Level 1-Seals front and back crawl, elementary back- Seal participants learn to: enter and stroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and but- exit water safely; float on front and back; terfly. Dolphins learn to: shallow dive and open eyes underwater; submerge to pick- begin swimming front flip turns, treading up object; submerge mouth, nose and water with two different kicks, backstroke eyes; explore arm and hand movements; flip turn, survival swimming, rescue exhale underwater; explore swimming breathing, and tuck and pike surface on front and back. Safety skills. dives. Ages 6 & Up: Offered all sessions; Ages 6 & Up: Offered all sessions and times. only offered during the 8:40 a.m. class time.

Level 2-Whales Level 6-Sharks Whales learn to: exit water using ladder Sharks refine all six strokes so students or side; tread water; glide on front and swim them with ease, efficiency, power back; float on front and back; explore and smoothness over greater distances. swimming on side; fining on back; scull- Sharks learn to: breaststroke and butter- ing; roll over from front to back and fly turns; dives include kneeling, compact, back to front; enter water by stepping or stride, standing and a forward dive fall jumping from the side; open eyes under- from diving board, forward jump - tuck water, submerge head to retrieve object; position; tuck and pike dives; 3-types of swim on front and back using combined surface dives. Survival swimming and strokes. Safety skills. safety skills. Ages 6 & Up: Offered in Ages 6 & Up: Offered all sessions and times. sessions A,B,C; only offered during the 8:40 a.m. class time. Level 3-Otters Otters learn to: perform rotary breath- Teen ing; butterfly kick and body motion; Lifeguard Waterpark Training breaststroke arm action; elementary The primary purpose of the American stroke arm action; whip kick; dive from Red Cross Lifeguarding program is to sitting or kneeling position; survival provide lifeguard candidates with the float; survival and safety skills; sub- skills and knowledge to prevent, recog- merge fully and retrieve object; nize, and respond to emergencies. This swim back and front crawl. certification includes: Lifeguard; First Ages 6 & Up: Offered all sessions and times. Aid; AED; CPR for the Professional

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Rescuer and WaterPark training. teaching fundamental techniques to the PREREQUISITES: minimum age of 15; sport of swimming. Registration begins swim 300 yards continuously; starting Monday, April 14. in the water, swim 20 yards using front Ages: 6 & Up Min/Max: n/a crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7-10 TH Jun 5 – Aug 7 7 – 7:50 p.m. $45 feet, retrieve a 10 lbs. object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the Adult starting point with the object and exit Swim Lessons the water without using a ladder or steps, Adult swim lessons will provide a calm, within 1 minute, 40 seconds. If weather quiet, relaxed environment for adults to does not allow for training at Pelican Bay come and learn how to swim on all levels you will have to come back at a later date from beginners to experienced swimmers to finish the water park part of the course. that want more instruction and learn Registration begins Monday, April 14. new techniques and strokes. Adult Swim **Please contact the offices of PBAC Lessons are offered in a choice of 4 different for complete training schedule. sessions that consist of eight lessons each Age 15 & Up Min/Max 2/10 over a two week period. Registration begins TBA TBA $165 Monday, April 14. Ages 13 & Up Min/Max 2/12 Lifeguard Review The lifeguard review course is a re- SESSIONS certification class for currently certified Session A June 2–12 lifeguards whose certifications are about Session B June 16–26 to expire. If your certification has already Session C June 30–July 10 expired, you will need to take the entire Session D July 14–24 ARC lifeguarding course. The course con- sists of a review of skills, an assessment DAY | TIMES | FEES of skills and a final test. It is an 8 hour Mon–Thurs 8–8:40 p.m. $45 course requiring both skills in the water Mon–Thurs 7–7:40 p.m. $45 and in the class room setting. Registra- tion begins Monday, April 14. **Please contact the offices of PBAC for complete training schedule. Ages 16 & Up Min/Max 2/10 TBA TBA $65

Pelican Bay Aquatic Center Swim Team A program that will get kids of all ages excited about the sport of swimming by providing a practice once a week and meets on scheduled weekends. We will teach kids competitiveness and an understanding of the sport of swimming, while incorporating team building and Scan this to visit us at edmondparks.com Follow us on

30 | 2014 Spring Classes & Events ADAPTIVE PLAY FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

DAY | TIMES | AGES Tues. 10:30–11 a.m. 3–5 Tues. 11–11:30 a.m. 6–8 Tues. 11:30–12 p.m. 9–12 Call for class start date.

During this program, children with special needs will have the opportunity to interact with SnugPlay equipment. A facilitator will be in the room but the class is geared for unstructured play with assistance of a parent/guardian who must be in attendance. Assistive equipment will not be permitted in the play area as running and playing is encouraged. Cost per class is $5.

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20142014 Spring Spring Classes Classes & & Events Events || 3331 Edmond Senior Center

The Edmond Senior Center Line Dancing The Edmond Senior Center is open No partner needed! Line dance to Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. your country favorites with a variety to 4 p.m. Please stop by for tour of our facility. of dance steps that offer exercise and fun! Must have some line You may pick up our monthly dance experience. The instructor calendar of events at the Senior for this class is Betty Lausen. Center or view the calendar online at edmondseniorcenter.com. Also Age: 55 & Up Max: 18 you may give us a call at 216-7600. T 1:30 p.m. $1 per class Pre-registration required Gail Deaton Manager Early Risers Exercise Sue Perry Work on range of motion and Program Coordinator muscular strength exercises. Elaine Feller The instructor for this class is Assistant Program Coordinator Jan Fraase. Age: 55 & Up Max: 40 Note: All classes are held on the respective day each week or month T, W, TH 9:15 a.m. FREE unless otherwise noted. Pre-registration required REGULAR SCHEDULE Jazzercise Lite for Seniors PROGRAMS Aerobic dance exercise class. The instructors for this class FITNESS are from Jazzercise in Edmond. Age: 55 & Up Max: 18 Tai Chi M, W, F 2:15 p.m. $35 per month Beneficial for good health–mind Pre-registration required and body. The instructor for this class is David Kamphous. Age: 55 & Up Max: 18 M & F 9 a.m. $5 per class W 12 p.m. $5 per class Discuss monthly rate with instructor. Pre-registration required

32 | 2014 Spring Classes & Events Yoga Woodcarving Yoga focuses on mind/body Woodcarving, as a hobby, is both integration and improving flex- entertaining and therapeutic. ibility, strength and balance. Each As an art form, it is the same as exercise can be modified to suit sculpture with wood as the me- individual needs. You will need to dium. Some of the therapeutic bring a floor mat. The instructor values result in the strengthening for this class is Pam Scheid. of hands and the satisfaction of Age: 55 & Up Max: 18 accomplishment. Join this class T&TH 2:50 p.m. $5 per class at any time. The instructors for $30 per month this group are James Hooper Pre-registration required and Steve Brandt, Oklahoma City Woodcarvers Club. Zumba Gold Age: 55 & Up Zumba Gold classes provide TH 12 p.m. FREE low impact fitness through Latin dance moves. The instructor for Computer Center this class is Natalie Bratton, The Computer Center is available Certified Zumba Gold. for our members to practice their Age: 55 & Up Max: 18 skills, email and internet use. M&TH 10:15 a.m. $5 per class Basic computer skills are neces- $40 per 10 classes sary. Instruction is not provided. Pre-registration required Age: 55 & Up M–F 8 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE ACTIVITIES S.A.L.T. Quilting Group S.A.L.T. councils are part of the This group makes quilts of all national TRIAD program. TRIAD sizes. The quilters make and is the agreement between the donate items for special county sheriff’s office, local projects in the community. police department and senior Age: 55 & Up Max: 12 adults in the community to work T 10 a.m. FREE together to address safety Pre-registration required Continued on next page.

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concerns effecting senior adults. S.A.L.T. meets the first Tuesday of each month. Age: 55 & Up (First Tuesday of the Month) T 12:30 p.m. FREE

Weekly Devotional Join ministers from our community who conduct our weekly devotional. Age: 55 & Up F 10 a.m. FREE

General Activities • Mah–Jongg • Puzzles • Games • Dominos • Pool Tables • Shuffle Board • Scrabble • Library • Computers • Low Vision Reader Age: 55 & Up M–F 8 a.m.– 4 p.m. FREE

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34 | 2014 Spring Classes & Events park Coming in March to a Park Near You!

How To Eat Fried Worms Mitch Park | Friday, March 21 Honey, I Shrunk The Kids Chitwood Park | Friday, April 18 Back To The Future Hafer Park | Friday, May 16

2014 Spring Classes & Events | 35 recreation partners The Parks and Recreation department is proud to be a part of something so much bigger than just us! Thank you to our sports partners for making such a BIG impact in our community!

KickingBird Tennis Miracle League Kickingbird Tennis Center 711 Aberdeen Rd 1500 E. Danforth Edmond, OK 73025 Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 850-7603 Phone: 405.348.3120 www.edmondmiracleleague.com www.kickingbirdtennis.com [email protected] Edmond Rodeo 300 N. Kelly Road Edmond Lacrosse P.O. Box 1054 PO Box 31271 Edmond, Oklahoma 73083 Edmond, OK 73003-0022 www.edmondroundupclub.com (405) 4580-LAX [email protected] Edmond All-Sports Inc. www.edmondlacrosse.com 836 W Danforth Edmond, OK 73003 Edmond Adult Softball Association (405) 340-5300 (405) 359-1305 [email protected] [email protected] www.edmondallsports.com www.edmondadultsoftball.com

Edmond Soccer Club 1502 W Danforth, Edmond, OK 73003 P.O. Box 955, Edmond, OK 73083 (405) 348-2255 www.edmondsoccer.com Calendar of Events

march S M T W T F S SPRING BREAK 1 • CAMPS • 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HAVE FUN IN OUR PARKS ALL WEEK! 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 MARCH 17–21 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

april HOUND HUNT S M T W T F S • FREE EVENT! • EDMOND DOG PARK 1 2 3 4 5 SATURDAY • APRIL 12 • 2PM 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

may EDMOND NORTH HS TRACK S M T W T F S SUNDAY • APRIL 27 • NOON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 FAMILY FUN NIGHT • FUN FOR ALL • 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

KICKINGBIRD GOLF CLUB SATURDAY • APRIL 26 & MAY 17

2014 Spring Classes & Events | 37 have fun, at summer camp.

summer camp at the mac! A Variety of Interesting Camps:

volunteer opportunities for ages 13+ computer sports child care for all camps dance adventure register starting May 1st! science art

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