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2014 Winter Program Guide

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Community Center Phone: 616.949.1750 750 Lakeside Drive SE Fax: 616.831.6144 East Grand Rapids, MI 49506 [email protected] www.eastgr.org

REGISTRATION BEGINS October 17 FOR RESIDENTS October 24 FOR NON-RESIDENTS Index

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YOUTH SPORTS YOUTH ENRICHMENT & MUSIC AQUATICS Boys Basketball, Indoor Soccer Training, Babysitting, Dog Days After School Parent Child, Preschool Level 1, 2 & 3, Youth Volleyball League, Little Hooper’s Program, Fencing, Suzuki Violin & Cello, Swim Lesson Level 1, 2 & 3, Intro to Basketball Clinic, Concussion Form Info., Young Rembrandts, Kindermusik, Chinese Synchronized Swimming, Lifeguard Training, Boys U9-U15 Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Language, Ceramics, Drawing & Sculpture Beginning & Novice Diving, Intro to Diving 78ers Baseball

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7 YOUTH DANCE & WELLNESS 24 – 25 Twinkle Toes 1 & 2, Beyond Twinkle Toes and MHSAA INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE SPORTS Beyond Twinkle Toes 2, Big Kids Ballet, Big MAC FITNESS CLASSES Boys Basketball, Coed Swim & Dive, Girls Kids Combo, Big Kids Jazz, Youth & Aqua Challenge 45, Aqua Challenge, Aqua Basketball, Wrestling Teen Yoga Yoga, Body Attack, Body Barre, Body Pump, M3 Cycle 45, M3 Cycle Core, Pilates I & II, S.P.E.W., TurboKick, Yoga I & II, Zumba. NEW: Body Step, Body Step 45, Body Flow 8 & WERQ

YOUTH SPORTS 26 - 27 Coed Soccer League, Pioneer Soccer 16 - 17 Academy League, Pee Wee Soccer League HOCKEY & SPONSORS ADULT LEISURE & EDUCATION Grand Rapids Blades Enrollment, Rhoades Acrylic Painting, Pastels, Bridge for Beginners, McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon & Duathlon Bridge-Scrabble Night, Intro & Continuing Thank You Ballroom & Latin Dance, Lunching at Local Restaurants, Sew an A-Line Skirt, Sewing for 28 - 29 your Baby, Making a Market Bag, Eight Ways to Use Root Vegetables 9 ADVERTISMENTS, REGISTRATION 18 BRICKS 4 KIDZ 30 - 31 Factory Fun, Interesting Gadgets, All About EVENTS Animals, Jr. Robotics Software, Jr. Robotics Mom & Son Night, Daddy Daughter Dance, TERMS/CONDITIONS & MISCELLANEOUS Special Needs Prom, The Island Adventure 2014 Concerts in the Park Band Submission Information, Photo Collage 19

POOL MEMBERSHIPS Membership Costs, Drop In Rates, 100 Mile Club, Pool Reservations, Pool Hotline Numbers

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ABRAKADOODLE ADULT FITNESS Twoosy Doodlers, Mini Doodlers, Afterschool NEW Punch Card System & Guidelines, GET Art: Impressionist, Landscapes & Abstract Art Total Body Workout, Zumba, Beginning & Continuing Yoga, NEW Silver & Fit Program, Aqua Fit, Aqua Zumba, Gentle Aquatic INVOLVED Exercise, Water Wellness If you are interested in sponsoring and/or volunteering at one of our events, contact the Parks and Recreation Department for details. 616.949.1750 [email protected] Mission Statement

The City of East Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department, in strong partnership with the community and school district, is committed to providing courteous and efficient delivery of services in safe and secure facilities.

We are committed to providing enrichment, educational and sports programming for all ages to promote healthy lifestyles, family interaction and a sense of community.

We are dedicated to preserving, enhancing and protecting our parks, green spaces, indoor and outdoor facilities in a fiscally responsible manner for present and future generations.

Breton Elementary John Collins Park 2500 Boston SE 650 Lakeside Dr. SE Lakeside Elementary Manhattan Park 2325 Hall St. SE 3180 Cascade Rd. SE Wealthy Elementary/Pool Manhattan Park Pavilion 1961 Lake Dr. SE 430 Manhattan SE

EGR Middle School Remington Park 2425 Lake Dr. SE 2210 Reeds Lake Blvd. SE EGR High School/Pool Waterfront Park 2211 Lake Dr. SE 2205 Reeds Lake Blvd. SE Canepa Tennis Courts James E. Morse @ Woodcliff 2915 Hall St. SE 2915 Hall St. SE Comm. Center/Parks & Rec. Dept. 750 Lakeside Dr. SE

Boys Basketball (Grades 3 - 6) Little Hooper’s Basketball Clinic(Coed) Don’t miss out on this fun winter basketball league! Boys will practice 1 time (Grades Y5 - 2) a week starting the week of January 6, between the hours of 6:00-8:30pm This clinic will be great for kids wanting to learn about basketball or looking determined by the coach. Games will be on Saturday mornings. Volunteer to improve their skills. coaches are needed (V)! Please let us know when you register your son if you are willing to coach and make sure your name is entered in the computer. All Location: Breton Elementary kids will receive a moisture wicking shirt to keep. The buddy system does not Instructor: TBA apply to this sport as we do evaluations. Min. 10/Max. 40 A player evaluation for all players will be held: CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 31301-A Sa 1/11,18, 25 10:00A-11:00AP $45/$60 Saturday, Dec. 14 EGR Middle School 3rd/4th Graders 9:00A - 9:45A 5th/6th Graders 10:30A - 11:30A Location: EGR Schools Min. 40/Max. 100(per league)

CODE DAYS DATES RES/NR (Grades 3-4) 31503 V, Z Varies 1/6 – 3/8 $83/$98 (Grades 5-6) 31505 V, Z Varies 1/6 – 3/8 $83/$98 Sign up by the deadline of Dec. 6 to save $20 and be guaranteed a place on a team.

Indoor Soccer Training (Ages 3 & 4; Grades K - 5) This program is ideal for kids that want to keep up with their skills in the off-season. Kids will learn basic and intermediate soccer foot skills. A futsal ball (low bounce) is used and walls are not utilized, which helps to simulate the outdoor game. Sign up quick, spots are limited! Location: Gym @ Wealthy School Min. 6/Max. 25

CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 31201-A Tu (3/4) 1/7-1/28 4:00P-5:00P $40/$55 Concussion Awareness Forms 31201-B Tu (3/4) 1/7-1/28 5:00P-6:00P $40/$55 NEW State Law; Public Acts 342 and 343 31201-C Tu (K-2) 1/7-1/28 6:00P-7:00P $40/$55 This past June of 2013, the State of Michigan instituted a new law 31201-D Tu (3-5) 1/7-1/28 7:00P-8:00P $40/$55 whereby all participants under the age of 18 must have a signed Concussion Awareness Form. This form must be filed with our Youth V-Ball League (Grades 5 - 6) department and once received it is kept on file for the duration of participation or until age 18 for each family member. This league is a great stepping stone to middle school volleyball. Teams will have a 1 day a week 1 hour practice between 6:00P and 8:00P determined Forms can be found at our city website (www.eastgr.org) and can easily by the coaches. Games will be played on Saturday Mornings. be submitted electronically to our office. We also have blank forms at Evaluation date: Dec. 14, 2013 the Recreation Department front counter for your convenience. 5th Graders: 9:00A -10:00A All Parks & Recreation Department coaches are required to particpate 6th Graders: 10:30A-11:30A in Concussion training. First week of practice: Jan. 6 First games: Saturday, Jan. 25 To learn more about concussions, go to www.cdc.gov/concussion. Fun Team Tournament: March 8 between 8:30A-1:00P TBD=Winter Break: Feb. 17-22 Location: Lakeside School Min. 40/Max. 100

CODE DAYS GAMES TIME RES/NR 31650-V,Z Sa 1/25-3/8 TBD $75/$95 Sign up by the deadline of Dec. 6 to save $20 and be guaranteed a place on a team. Buddy System does not apply for this sport.

4 Registration begins October 17 for Residents / October 24 Non-Residents Youth Sports

BOYS’ LACROSSE NEW AGING FORMAT

Michigan Youth Lacrosse League (MYLL) changed the division organization from grade format to U format for Boys Lacrosse. Age is determined as of September 1, 2013. Teams are formed in the following age divisions: U9: 7 & 8 year olds, U11: 9 & 10 year olds, U13: 11 & 12 year olds, U15: 13 year olds U9 - ages 7 & 8 year olds Practices start after spring break, 2 times each week. Games will be played against other West Michigan area teams during the week and a few weekends. Each player must provide all equipment (helmet, gloves, lacrosse stick, shoulder pads, arm pads, mouth guard and cup). Buddies will be allowed. Location: EGR Fields Coaches: TBA Max. 60

CODE DAYS DATES GAME TIME RES/NR 41803-V,Z Varied 4/8-5/18 4:00P-5:15P $89/$104 Sign up by the deadline of February 1 to save $20 and be guaranteed a place on a team. U11 - ages 9 & 10 year olds Games will be played against other EGR teams and surrounding area schools. Players will participate in 2 tournaments this year, Waverly and Rockford. All practices and games will be during the week and a few weekends. Each player will receive a jersey that must be returned at the end of the season. Players must provide all other equipment (helmet, gloves, lacrosse stick, shoulder pads, arm pads, mouth piece and cup). Buddies will not be allowed. Skills Blitz Clinic (Pre-season training)

Fee: Must be enrolled in the league to participate Dates: February 3 - February 14 Location: EGR Middle School gym Time: 8:00P-9:00P Participants are encouraged to attend. Location: EGR Fields Coaches: TBA Max. 60

CODE DAYS DATES GAME TIME RES/NR 41805-V,Z Varies 2/3-5/18 5:30P-7:00P $99/$119 Sign up by the deadline of February 1 to save $20 and be guaranteed a place on a team. U13 - ages 11 & 12 year olds and U15 ages 13 year olds This competitive league is open to boys ages 11-13. Competition will come from other middle schools in the surrounding area. Participants will have 2-3 practices. Games will be played during the week and weekends. The number of participants signed up will determine the number of teams. Transportation is not provided and practices TBA by coaches.

Skills Blitz Clinic (Pre-season training) Fee: Must be enrolled in the league to participate Dates: February 24 - March 6 Location: EGR Middle School gym Time: 8:00P-9:00P Participants are encouraged to attend.

Location: EGR Fields Coaches: TBA Min. 51

CODE DAYS DATES GAME TIME RES/NR 92004-B (U13) Varies 2/24-6/1 6:00P $175/$195 92004-K (U15) Varies 2/24-6/1 6:00P $175/$195

Girls 3-6th Lax Clinic (Grades 3 - 4) Girls Lacrosse League (Grades 7 - 8) Get ready for the season with this 1 day lacrosse clinic. The clinic will cover This competitive league is open to girls currently in the 7-8 grade. Competition will basic stick skills for players of all levels. Please bring your lacrosse stick, come from other middle schools in the surrounding area. Participants will have 2-3 eyewear, mouth guard and water bottle. practices a week. Games will be played during the week and weekends. The number of participants signed up will determine the number of teams. Transportation is not Instructor: EGRMS Coaches provided and practices will be TBA by coaches. Location: Full Gym @ Breton School Min. 10/Max. 20 Location: Manhattan Rec. Area Evaluations: TBA - depending on weather CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR Time: TBA (Grades 3-4) Dates: March 24 - June 1 (Cranbrook Sun., June 1) 41807-A Sa 3/22 & 29 11:00A-12:00P $25/$30 Max.34

(Grades 5-6) CODE DAYS DATES GAME TIME RES/NR 92004-A Varies 3/24-6/1 6:00P $175/$195 41807-B Sa 3/22 & 29 12:00P-1:00P $25/$30

78ers Baseball (Grades 7 - 8) The 78’ers Baseball League is a short “warm-up league”. Gear up for the summer Little League season! This developmental, competitive league is open to boys in 7th and 8th grade. Competition will come from other middle schools and recreation departments in the surrounding area. Games are held at Ada Park in Ada and Manhattan Park in East Grand Rapids, and possibly other locations as well. Evaluations will be late February and practices will begin in mid to late March. Evaluations will be held indoors in an EGR school gym. Games will be during the week; transportation is not provided. Information will be sent out in early March with league details and evaluation times. The registration fee includes a team baseball jersey and baseball cap. Players must provide glove, white Girls Lacrosse (Grades 3 - 4) pants, and shoes/cleats. The number of participants signed up by the deadline will determine the Practices start after spring break, 2 times each week. Games will be played number and division of teams. against other EGR teams during the week. Each player will receive a t-shirt, but must provide all other equipment, (goggles, colored mouth guard and Location: Manhattan Rec. Area and league fields girls lacrosse stick). Buddies will be allowed. CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR Location: TBD 41708-Z M-Sa 3/17-5/3 4:00P-9:00P $139/$159 Max. 40 Sign up by the deadline of Feb. 7 to save $20 and be guaranteed a place CODE DAYS DATES BETWEEN RES/NR on a team. 41804-Z Varied 4/14-5/23 4:00P-6:00P $79/$94 Sign up by the deadline of March 1 to save $20 and be guaranteed a place on a team.

Girls Lacrosse (Grades 5 - 6) Practices start after spring break, 2 times each week. Games will be played against other EGR teams and surrounding area schools. All practices and games will be during the week. Each player will receive a t-shirt, but must provide all other equipment(goggles, colored mouth guard and girls lacrosse stick). There will be an evaluation for all girls. Time/Date TBD. Buddies will not be allowed. Location: EGR Fields Max. 40

CODE DAYS DATES TENTATIVE RES/NR 41806-Z TBD 4/14-5/23 5:00P-7:00P $99/$119 Sign up by the deadline of March 1 to save $20 and be guaranteed a place on a team.

6 Registration begins October 17 for Residents / October 24 Non-Residents InterscholasticYouth Sports League Sports

Interscholastic League Sports: Governed under the Michigan High School Athletic Association. (MHSAA) - Participants must be enrolled as an EGRMS student and are required to carry a 2.0 GPA per marking period. - A current athletic physical must be on file with EGRMS dated on or after April 15 of the current school year. - Transportation is not provided. Parents will need to car pool to away competitions. - All registration will now take place at the Parks & Recreation Department. You may register in person, over the phone or online with a user name and password provided by the Rec. Department. - We are part of the West Michigan Middle School Conference. Interscholastic Boys Basketball (Grades 7-8) Enrolling Now! Location: EGR Middle School Player Evaluations: Oct. 22, 23, 24 (Tues-Thurs) Times: Oct. 22 & 24- 7th 4:00-5:30P, 8th 6:00-7:30P; Oct. 23- 7th 5:00-6:30P, 8th 7:00-8:30P Practices: Monday through Thursday (Friday practices may be offered but not mandatory) Games: 1-2 games a week League Rules: All players are guaranteed the equivalent of one quarter determined by the coach. Transportation not provided. *Must be enrolled as an EGR Middle school student to participate. Min. 48

CODE SPORT DATES RES/NR 92002-A 7th Grade Boys Basketball 10/22-12/19 $165/$185 92002-B 8th Grade Boys Basketball 10/22-12/19 $165/$185 Sign up by the deadline of Friday, October 11. For further questions Interscholastic Coed Swim and Dive (Grades 7-8) Enrolling Now! please call or email: Location: EGR Middle School EGRMS Athletic Director Pre-Season practices: Nov. 4, 5, 6, 11, 13, 14 from 5:00-6:00P Shannyn Fasbender Regular Practices: Starting Nov. 18 Monday through Thursday 6:00-7:00 Invitational: Dec. 21 at EGR High School Email: [email protected] Transportation not provided. *Must be enrolled as an EGR Middle school student to participate. Phone: 616-949-1750 Min. 38

CODE SPORT DATES RES/NR Upcoming Interscholastic Sports 92002-I Coed Swim/Dive 11/4-12/21 $165/$185 Sign up by the deadline of Friday, October 25. Sport Month Res/NR

Coed Tennis March $170/$190 Winter Interscholastic Girls Basketball (Grades 7-8) Location: EGR Middle School Coed Track & Field March $170/$190 Player Evaluations: Jan. 13, 14, 15 (Monday-Wednesday) 6-8 Coed Water Polo March $175/$195 Times: 7th 4:00-5:30P and 8th 5:30-7:00P Practices: Monday through Thursday (Friday practices may be offered but not mandatory) Games: 1-2 games a week League Rules: All players are guaranteed the equivalent of one 5 minute quarter determined by the coach. Transportation not provided. *Must be enrolled as an EGR Middle school student to participate. Min. 48

CODE SPORT DATES RES/NR 92003-A 7th Grade Girls Basketball 1/13-3/13 $185/$205 92003-B 8th Grade Girls Basketball 1/13-3/13 $185/$205 Sign up by the deadline of Friday, January 3, 2014.

Winter Interscholastic Wrestling (Grades 7-8) Location: EGR Middle School Practices: 4:00pm-6:00pm Event times: 4:00pm weekdays Tuesdays and Thursdays Transportation not provided. *Must be enrolled as an EGR Middle school student to participate. Min. 38

CODE SPORT DATES RES/NR 92003-W Wrestling 1/13-3/13 $170/$190 Sign up by the deadline of Friday, January 3, 2014.

Volunteer Coaches EGR Rec Dept. : NEW Volunteers are needed to coach and assist youth leagues. Pioneer Soccer Academy League (K-5) Consider sharing your time and knowledge helping This highly popular recreational program has been improved and is open youngsters learn more about the sport. to children currently in Kindergarten through 5th grade. The revised We will provide you with drills program offers a soccer curriculum that emphasizes technical skill, player and information to help you be a great coach! development and greater training opportunities. The program consists of Although the game dates are set for each league, a weekly team practice, game and 3 optional Academy Training sessions the practice days and times are up to each coach per week. The optional Academy Training sessions are open to all players. (so you can plan around your schedule). Academy training sessions will focus on player development through If you are interested in volunteering, enhancing the technical skill of each player in a structured environment please let us know when that is challenging and fun. East Grand Rapids High School Varsity Coach Pat Doyle will direct the Academy training sessions in conjunction with the you sign up your child or give us a call at 616.949.1750. current EGR Pioneer Girls and Boys Varsity Players. EGR Volunteer coaches are encouraged to attend but not mandatory. The program is committed to offering the highest level of soccer coaching for beginners and experienced players alike. Current Kindergartners can play in this league or the Pee Wee (Grades 6-8) Coed Soccer League Soccer league. Competition will come from other middle schools in the surrounding If you would like to volunteer to coach or assist, let us know when you area. Participants will have 2-3 practices a week held at the Manhattan register your child. Recreation Area. Games will be played evenings during the week and early morning to late afternoon on weekends. Practices will be TBD by coaches. Needed Equipment: Molded Soccer Cleats or Athletic Shoes, Shin Guards Kindergarten: Size 3 soccer ball for practice Needed Equipment: Soccer Cleats and Shin Guards 1st-5th: Size 4 soccer ball for practice Evaluations depending on field conditions: Time: 6:00P-7:30P Location: Manhattan Rec. Area Dates: March 24, 25, and 26 Min. 60/Max. 100 Head Coach: Shaun Markwart Location: Manhattan Rec. Area Min. 20/Max. 70 CODE DAYS DATES 1 HR Practice RES/NR (K) CODE DAYS DATES GAME TIME RES/NR 41200-V, Z M-Sa 4/14-10/24 Varies $80/$95 21278-Z Varies 3/24-6/6 6:00P $94/$109 (Grades 1-2) 41201-V, Z M-Sa 4/14-10/24 Varies $80/$95 (Grades 3-5) 41203-V, Z M-Sa 4/14-10/24 Varies $80/$95 Sign-up by the deadline Feb.28 to save $20 and take advantage of the buddy system and be guaranteed a place on a team.

Pee Wee Soccer League (Age 4-5) This soccer league is open to all players turning 4 -5 years of age by October 19, 2013. *Current Kindergarteners are allowed to play in this league or the Pioneer Soccer Academy. Games and practices will take place on Saturdays. Each team will have a ½ practice and a game consisting of three 5 minute quarters. If you would like to volunteer to coach or assist, let us know when you register your child. Needed Equipment: Molded Soccer Cleats or Athletic Shoes, Shin Guards Soccer Ball: Size 3 soccer ball for practice Location: Manhattan Rec. Area Min. 60/Max. 100

CODE DAYS DATES Time RES/NR 41204-V,Z Saturdays 4/14-10/24 Varies $65/$80 Sign up by the deadline of Feb. 28 to save $20 and take advantage of the buddy system and be guaranteed a place on a team.

8 Registration begins October 17 for Residents / October 24 Non-Residents YouthBricks Sports4 Kidz

Bricks 4 Kidz – Factory Fun (Grades 1 - 4) Bricks 4 Kidz – Jr. Robotics Software Have you ever wondered how things are made? Or wanted to operate the big (Grades 3 - 6) machines in a factory? Factories rely on special machines to help build, move This class is required before attending Jr. Robotics Sessions 2 or higher if and package the things we use every day. Come build kid-sized versions of child has not attended Jr. Robotics 1, or Jr. Robotics Summer Camp. This is a these clever creations using LEGO® bricks, motors and battery packs. Build one session class designed to introduce the basics of the robotics software machines, such as a scissor lift, specialized conveyor belts and even a robot! program and motorized model programming. Participants will learn more You’ll learn about the engineering challenges involved in machine design and advanced programming in higher level sessions. This is not meant as a stand maybe be inspired to invent your own machine. alone class, but to be used as the first week add on with Jr. Robotics. Location: EGR Elementary Schools Location: Program Room 103 @ EGR Rec. Dept. Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Instuctor Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Instructor Min. 6/Max. 12 Min. 2/Max. 12

CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 34323-A M 1/13-2/3 3:45P-4:45P $57/$72 34326-A W 1/22 4:15P-5:45P $19/$24 34323-B Tu 1/14-2/4 3:45P-4:45P $57/$72 34326-B W 2/26 4:15P-5:45P $19/$24 34323-C W 1/15-2/5 3:45P-4:45P $57/$72 34326-C W 4/16 4:15P-5:45P $19/$24

Bricks 4 Kidz – Interesting Gadgets Bricks 4 Kidz – Jr. Robotics (Grades 3 - 6) (Grades 1 - 4) A fun, engaging and challenging class! Jr. Robotics bridges the physical Students love our interactive Bricks 4 Kidz models built with LEGO® bricks. world, represented by LEGO® models, and the virtual world of computers This unit is all about the fun of doing something with what you’ve built. From and programming software, providing a hands-on, minds-on learning an Optical Illusion Model, to a personal fan kids will love playing with their experience that actively involves young students in their own learning creations! Students will understand probability using the “3-in-a-row” game process. Every 4 week session is unique, has a different engineering model which is educational and fun! focus, and designed to increase their understanding of engineering & robotics principles. The final class of each 4 week session, kids will use Location: EGR Elementary Schools the knowledge gained to solve a building and programming challenge, by Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Instructor designing their own model and applying what was learned the previous few Min. 6/Max. 12 weeks. Requirement: Child MUST have attended a previous Bricks 4 Kidz Jr. CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR Robotics class OR attended Bricks 4 Kidz Intro. to Jr. Robotics to participate. 34324-A M 2/10-3/3 3:45P-4:45P $57/$72 Location: Program Room 101 @ EGR Rec. Dept. 34324-B Tu 2/11-3/4 3:45P-4:45P $57/$72 Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Instructor 34324-C W 2/12-3/5 3:45P-4:45P $57/$72 Min. 6/Max. 12 CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR Bricks 4 Kidz - All About Animals Gears (Grades 1 - 4) 34327-A W 1/29-2/19 4:15P-5:45P $68/$83 It’s a zoo in here! This unit is sure to delight kids who love creatures. Using Pulleys LEGO® bricks, motors and battery packs we’ll build models of seals, kangaroos, and more. Each week we’ll discuss fascinating facts about the animals we 34327-B W 3/5-3/26 4:15P-5:45P $68/$83 build. Students will love these moving models that celebrate the wonders of the Simple Machines animal kingdom. 34327-C W 4/23-5/14 4:15P-5:45P $68/$83 Location: EGR Elementary Schools Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Instructor Min. 6/Max. 12

CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 34325-A M 3/10-3/31 3:45P-4:45P $57/$72 34325-B Tu 3/11-4/1 3:45P-4:45P $57/$72 34325-C W 3/12-4/2 3:45P-4:45P $57/$72

Twoosy Doodlers Afterschool Art by Abrakadoodle (Ages 24 mos.–35 mos. with caregiver) (Grades 1 - 5) Creatively explore all of the many interesting artists and materials in our Impressionist Art art classes. Each group of 4 Lessons will focus on a style of art. January is Learn about Impressionist artists the famous ones and the not so famous. Impressionists, February Landscapes/Seascapes and March is Abstract Art! Create art and have fun splashing color onto paper. In class you will have a Each lesson will include an artist to learn about and we will paint, draw and chance to work with clay the first week, paint the second week, pastel the stamp our way to a creative fun time with our friend Splat. third and watercolors the last week. Location: Program Room 103 @ EGR Rec. Dept. Location: To Be Announced Instructor: Abrakadoodle Instructor Instructor: Abrakadoodle Art Instructor Min. 6/Max. 12 Min. 8/Max. 12 CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 34331-A M 1/6-1/27 9:30A-10:00A $69/$84 34334-A W 1/8-1/29 3:40P-4:30P $81/$101 34331-B M 2/3-2/24 9:30A-10:00A $69/$84 34331-C M 3/3-3/24 9:30A-10:00A $69/$84 Landscapes Learn how famous artists paint their surrounding countryside as a landscape or seascape. We will create landscapes and work on mastering this type of Mini Doodlers (Ages 3 - 5) art. In class you will have a chance to work with paint and pastel. By the end Creatively explore all of the many interesting artists and materials in our of the 4 weeks you will have created four unique views of our world. art classes. Each group of 4 Lessons will focus on a style of art. January is Location: To Be Announced Impressionists, February Landscapes/Seascapes and March is Abstract Art! Instructor: Abrakadoodle Art Instructor Each lesson will include an artist to learn about and we will paint, draw and Min. 8/Max. 12 stamp our way to a creative fun time with our friend Splat. CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR Location: Program Room 103 @ EGR Rec. Dept. 34334-B W 2/5-2/26 3:40P-4:30P $81/$101 Instructor: Abrakadoodle Instructor Min. 6/Max. 12 Abstract Art CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR Wild and crazy art is explored in these four weeks of class. If you want to try something different and create art like Jackson Pollock, Stella or Dine this is 34332-A M 1/6-1/27 10:15A-11:00A $69/$84 the class for you. 34332-B M 2/3-2/24 10:15A-11:00A $69/$84 34332-C M 3/3-3/24 10:15A-11:00A $69/$84 Location: To Be Announced Instructor: Abrakadoodle Art Instructor Min. 8/Max. 12

CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 34334-C W 3/5-3/26 3:40P-4:30P $81/$101

10 Registration begins October 17 for Residents / October 24 Non-Residents YouthYouth Enrichment Sports

Dog Days After School Program Suzuki Violin & Cello (Ages 4 - 15) (Grades K - 5) NEW The arts sustain and lift our spirits! Have an enjoyable experience by attending Join Humane Society of West Michigan to learn more about the exciting lessons and learning along with your child. EGR Suzuki Talent Education program world of dogs! Learn about different breeds, how to train and care for and allows every child to progress at their own rate and to succeed. Motivation is built meet some furry friends! into the program by the student’s satisfaction through achievement. Students are given many opportunities to show their progress in groups or individually. Group Location: Program Room 103 @ EGR Rec. Dept. sessions meet on Tuesday starting at 4:15 pm and are based on technical ability, Instructor: Humane Society of West Michigan ability to focus, level of current book, and more. Individual and Partner sessions Min. 5/Max. 20 meet on Thursdays and you must speak to Mrs. Weaver to schedule a time. Fees CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR are not prorated. For more information call Gretchen Weaver at 949-5094. Parent 34452-A Tu 1/28-2/25 4:00P-5:00P $32/$42 involvement is emphasized in this program! Class Will Not Meet On: 4/8 & 4/10 Location: Orchestra Room @ EGR Middle School Babysitting (Ages 11 - 16) Instructor: Gretchen Weaver Min. 6/Max. 50 Learn to create a great babysitting business. Find answers to common babysitting questions about sibling squabbling, meal time tips, CPR, diapering duties, and CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR much more. Each participant will receive a certificate through Heartbeat, LLC and Group & 30 min. American Heart Association CPR will be taught. Please bring a bag lunch. 34300-A Tu & Th 1/28-5/15 3:30P-6:30P $320/$330 Location: Program Room 102 @ EGR Rec. Dept. Group & 15 min. Instructor: Heartbeat, LLC 34300-B Tu & Th 1/28-5/15 3:30P-6:30P $220/$230 Min. 10/Max. 25 Group only CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 34300-C Tu & Th 1/28-5/15 3:30P-6:30P $120/$130 34410-A Sa 2/1 9:00A-2:00P $47/$62 Sign up by Monday, January 27 to save $10.

Fencing (Ages 7 - 15) Fencing is considered an art of enjoyment, a science of arms as well as a sport. Basic skills are achievable in a few weeks. Training for fencing will improve posture, balance, flexibility, reactions and mental agility. You will Young Rembrandts (Ages 6 - 12) learn the skills necessary to bout with all provided equipment. Professional Start 2014 off with a bang! Young Rembrandts students will flex their coaches, Mikhail (US Olympic Committee Youth Development Coach of the creative muscle as they take on artistic challenges like our Still Life Year in 2004) and Arkady Sarkisov, both of who are former Soviet Champi- Backpack and Sporty Snowboarder lesson and will enjoy their imaginative ons and World Cup finalists, are among the qualified instructors. This class trip to a Korean Palace! will be combined with other Parks and Recreation Departments. Class will be held at Grand Rapids Area Fencing Academy (GRAFA) located at 1345 Location: EGR Elementary Schools Monroe NW, Suite 102, Grand Rapids, MI 49505. Instructor: Young Rembrandts Instructor Min. 6/Max. 20 Location: GRAFA Instructor: GRAFA Instructors CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR Min. 8/Max. 16 34351-A1 M 1/20-2/10 3:35P-4:35P $49/$64 CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 34351-B1 Tu 1/21-2/11 3:35P-4:35P $49/$64 34451-A Tu 1/7-2/11 6:00P-7:00P $70/$85 34351-C1 W 1/22-2/12 3:35P-4:35P $49/$64 34451-B Tu 2/18-3/25 6:00P-7:00P $70/$85 Young Rembrandts (Ages 6 - 12) Your young artists will master perspective and personality as they complete a challenging palm tree scene, penguins and their own version of Grant Wood’s American Gothic. There’s no better way to shake the winter blues! Location: EGR Elementary Schools Instructor: Young Rembrandts Instructor Min. 6/Max. 20

CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 34351-A2 M 2/24-3/17 3:35P-4:35P $49/$64 34351-B2 Tu 2/25-3/18 3:35P-4:35P $49/$64 34351-C2 W 2/26-3/19 3:35P-4:35P $49/$64

Kindermusik - Our Time (Ages 17 months – 3.5 yrs) Adults and children will sing, dance and play instruments together. Enjoy this unique opportunity to interact together in an unhurried and joyful manner. *If you have taken the specific Away We Go semester you may sign up under “No Materials”. Location: Program Room 101 @ EGR Rec. Dept. Instructor: Janet Kremers Min. 3/Max. 6

CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 34551-A1 M-full 1/6-3/31 9:30A-10:15A $177/$197 34551-A2 M-no mat. 1/6-3/31 9:30A-10:15A $137/$157 34551-B1 M-full 1/6-3/31 10:20A-11:05A $177/$197 34551-B2 M-no mat. 1/6-3/31 10:20A-11:05A $137/$157 34551-C1 Tu-full 1/7-4/1 9:30A-10:15A $177/$197 34551-C2 Tu-no mat. 1/7-4/1 9:30A-10:15A $137/$157

Kindermusik - Village (Ages 0 – 17 months) Cock-a-Doodle Moo! is the theme for this session. Age appropriate activities for babies and toddlers, this adult/child music and movement class will help Chinese Language (Ages 6 - 10) strengthen those early bonds, and understand your child’s development. A fun and interactive learning environment. We have experienced teachers Location: Program Room 101 @ EGR Rec. Dept. and curriculum that fits students of all ages and levels. Students will learn Instructor: Janet Kremers through roll playing, stories, games, arts and fun activities. Students will be Min. 3/Max. 6 able to greet people, express their feelings and tell stories in Chinese.

CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR Location: Program Room 103 @ EGR Rec. Dept. 34550-A1 W-full 1/22-3/26 11:15A-12:00P $145/$165 Instructor: Lingua Chinese, LLC Min. 5/Max. 12 34550-A2 W-no mat. 1/22-3/26 11:15A-12:00P $105/$115 CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR Friday Fun (Ages 3 - 5) 34305-A Th 1/9-2/13 3:45P-4:45P $130/$150 Sign up for one or for all! Each Friday will be packed with fun and will feature a new theme. Students will enjoy learning new songs, playing instruments and a snack. Location: Program Room 101 @ EGR Rec. Dept. Instructor: Janet Kremers Time: 1:00-2:00P Cost: Res $9/N. Res $14 Min. 4/Max. 10

CODE DAYS DATES THEME 34553-A F 1/10 Winter Fun 34553-B F 1/17 Summer in January 34553-C F 1/24 Colors all Around 34553-D F 1/31 Fun with Food 34553-E F 2/7 Things that GO! 34553-F F 2/14 It’s all about Love 34553-G F 2/28 Percussion 34553-H F 3/7 Let’s Tell a Music Story 34553-I F 3/14 Dogs 34553-J F 3/21 Is it Spring? 34553-K F 3/28 Cats and Mice

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Sculpture (Ages 7 - 12) NEW Ceramics (Ages 6 - 12) Students will explore working with a variety of sculpting materials from clay, Express yourself in clay! Come join our popular ceramics class for kids. plaster, wire and paper. We will develop skills to make a variety of creative Students will learn the basic clay techniques to create sculptures, pots 3D projects. and much more. Students will also learn different building and sculpting techniques. Location: Program Room 103 @ EGR Rec. Dept. Instructor: Debbie Bell Location: Program Room 103 @ EGR Rec. Dept. Min. 6/Max. 12 Instructor: Debbie Bell Min. 6/Max. 13 CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 34861-A W 1/15-1/29 4:00P-5:00P $49/$64 CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 34842-A W 3/5-3/19 4:00P-5:00P $49/$64 Drawing (Ages 6 - 12) This is a class for students who want to draw realistically. We will study various drawing techniques. Our drawing subjects will include still life, portraits, animals, nature and landscapes. We will use a variety of media ranging from graphite to pastels, watercolor pencils and more. Location: Program Room 103 @ EGR Rec. Dept. Instructor: Debbie Bell Min. 6/Max. 12

CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 34871-A W 2/5-2/26 4:00P-5:00P $66/$81

Photos: Student art work from our summer art camps led by instructor Debbie Bell!

Dance Class and Recital Information

The winter session of dance will be 14 weeks for all classes - EXCEPT for *Saturday which will be 13 weeks long and off both spring break Saturdays. Rehearsals will be Sat., April 19 – Thurs., April 24 at Pioneer Auditorium in Wealthy Elementary. Classes WILL meet the week of Winter Break. The recital is tentatively scheduled for Sat., April 26 at 10:00A. If this conflicts with an EGR Parks and Rec soccer game please inform your coach or call the office.

Twinkle Toes 1 (Ages 3 - 4) Beyond Twinkle Toes (Ages 5 - 6) The perfect “first dance class”! In this class new dancers will be introduced to This class is a slightly more difficult combination of ballet and tap. This basic positions and terminology while learning the grace of ballet and exciting class is for dancers who have taken Twinkle Toes 2 at least twice. Ballet rhythms of tap. This is a great class for the young attention span and teaches and tap shoes required by 2nd class. Dance clothes preferred. movement along with what it means to be a dance student. Ballet and tap shoes required. This class is for 3 year olds and young 4 year olds with no Class Will Not Meet On: 4/5, 4/10, 4/12 dance experience. Location: Program Room 104 @ EGR Rec. Dept. Instructor: Annie VandenBerg Class Will Not Meet On: 4/7, 4/8, 4/5, 4/12 Min. 5/Max. 8 Location: Program Room 102 @ EGR Rec. Dept. Instructor: Crystal Delgodo and Rebecca Mumby CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR Min. 5/Max. 8 34403-A Th-AV 1/16-4/24 3:45P-4:35P $131/$151 34403-B Th-AV 1/16-4/24 5:45P-6:35P $131/$151 CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 34403-C Sa 1/11-4/19 11:30A-12:20P $131/$151 34401-A M-CD 1/13-4/21 9:45A-10:30A $123/$143 34401-B M-CD 1/13-4/21 11:40A-12:25P $123/$143 34401-C Tu-CD 1/14-4/22 10:30A-11:15A $123/$143 Beyond Twinkle Toes 2 (Ages 7 - 8) 34401-D Tu-RM 1/14-4/22 4:45P-5:30P $123/$143 This class is for the dancer who would like to continue their training in ballet, tap and jazz. Perfect for those dancers who have completed Twinkle Toes or Twinkle Toes 2 (Ages 4 - 5) Big Kids classes and are ready to move on. In this class, dancers will learn positions, basic terminology and continue to Class Will Not Meet On: 4/10 expand ballet and tap skills. Dancers will also work on rhythm, locomotor Location: Program Room 104 @ EGR Rec. Dept. skills and coordination. This class is great for the new or returning 5 year Instructor: Annie VandenBerg old dancer or for 4 year olds with at least one session of TT 1. Ballet and Min. 5/Max. 9 tap shoes required. CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR Class Will Not Meet On: 4/5, 4/7, 4/8, 4/10, 4/12 34404-A Th 1/16-4/24 4:45P-5:35P $131/$151 Location: Program Room 102 @ EGR Rec. Dept. Instructor: Crystal Delgodo, Annie VandenBerg and Rebecca Mumby Min. 5/Max. 8 Big Kids Ballet (Ages 6 - 8) CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR This is a more advanced class for the student looking to expand their technique 34402-A M-CD 1/13-4/21 10:40A-11:30A $131/$151 and have a great time. Dancers will work on the barre, center combinations 34402-B Tu-CD 1/14-4/22 9:30A-10:20A $131/$151 and across the floor. Ballet shoes required and dance clothes preferred. 34402-C Tu-CD 1/14-4/22 10:45A-11:35A $131/$151 Class Will Not Meet On: 4/8 34402-D Tu-RM 1/14-4/22 5:40P-6:30P $131/$151 Location: Program Room 104 @ EGR Rec. Dept. 34402-E Th-AV 1/16-4/24 9:15A-10:05A $131/$151 Instructor: Rebecca Mumby 34402-F Th-AV 1/16-4/24 10:15A-11:05A $131/$151 Min. 5/Max. 8 34402-G Sa 1/11-4/19 10:30A-11:20A $131/$151 CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 34433-A Tu 1/14-4/22 6:40P-7:30P $131/$151

14 Registration begins October 17 for Residents / October 24 Non-Residents YouthYouth Dance Sports & Wellness

Youth Yoga (Ages 6-12) Join the fun! We’ll practice a variety of kid-friendly yoga poses, increasing flexibility, strength, and coordination. Your child will enjoy yoga games that teach kids how to relax and concentrate. Kids should wear comfortable exercise clothes and bring a water bottle and yoga mat. Yoga mats are also available at the Parks & Rec. Dept. Location: Program Room 103 @ EGR Rec. Dept. Instructor: Denise Mollenhauer Min. 6/Max. 18

CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 34700-A M 1/6-3/24 4:30P-5:25P $97/$117

Teen Yoga (Ages 13 +) Big Kids Combo (Ages 10 - 13) You’ll increase strength, flexibility and coordination in this class designed just for teens. Yoga mats are available at the Parks and Rec. Dept., or bring This class is for experienced dancers to continue expanding their skills. your own mat. Please wear comfortable exercise clothes and bring a water Dancers will work in tap and jazz and will also start learning how to work bottle and blanket or towel. together to create their own choreography. Students should have completed BTT 2, our “Big Kids” classes, or have similar dance experience. Jazz and tap Location: Program Room 103 @ EGR Rec. Dept. shoes required. Instructor: Denise Mollenhauer Class Will Not Meet On: 4/9 Min. 6/Max. 18 Location: Program Room 104 @ EGR Rec. Dept. CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR Instructor: Annie VandenBerg Min. 5/Max. 8 34700-B M 1/6-3/24 3:25P-4:20P $97/$117

CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 34434-A W 1/15-4/23 4:45P-6:00P $159/$179

Big Kids Jazz (Ages 6 - 8) This is an introduction to jazz technique. Dancers will work on basic jazz steps in the center traveling and have a chance to learn some fun choreography. This is a way to get your heart pumping and learn some dance in a high energy and upbeat environment. Jazz shoes required. Class Will Not Meet On: 4/9 Location: Program Room 104 @ EGR Rec. Dept. Instructor: Annie VandenBerg Min. 5/Max. 8

CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 34431-A W 1/15-4/23 3:45P-4:35P $131/$151

Introducing our Dance Instructors! Miss Annie Annie Vandenberg has been with the department for over 12 years. She brings not only experience, but unbridled passion for teaching dance! Miss Becca Becca Mumby joined us during the 2013 winter session. She is a Calvin College student with a lifetime of dance experience. Miss Crystal Crystal Delgodo has been with our department for a year now and her calm demeanor, along with her years of experience, add a wonderful dimension to our dance program.

Acrylic Painting (Ages 16 +) Intro to Ballroom and Latin Dance Class will cover techniques in acrylic painting. Step by step instruction will (Ages 18 +) be given to produce landscapes and still lifes using acrylic paint. Learn the latest moves in this fun and easy five week class! Walk in and dance out! Supplies needed: Acrylic tube set for bottle acrylics in a variety of colors. Partner Required Small, medium, large brushes and 11 x 14 canvas pad. Location: Prog. Rooms 101/102 @ EGR Rec. Dept. Location: Program Room 103 @ EGR Rec. Dept. Instructor: John and Sally Panchuk Instructor: Debbie Bell Min. 8/Max. 16 Min. 4/Max. 12 CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 35525-A M 1/6-2/3 7:00P-8:00P $60/$75 35303-A W 1/15-2/19 10:00A-12:00P $72/$87 35525-A1 M 1/6-2/3 7:00P-8:00P $0/$0 35525-B M 2/10-3/10 7:00P-8:00P $60/$75 Pastels (Ages 16 +) NEW 35525-B1 M 2/10-3/10 7:00P-8:00P $0/$0 Class will cover step by step instruction and techniques using oil and soft pastels. Supplies needed: Soft pastel set, oil pastel set and a 9x12 pastel pad of paper. Continuing Ballroom and Latin Dance Location: Program Room 103 @ EGR Rec. Dept. (Ages 18 +) Instructor: Debbie Bell Continue to develop your dancing with more advanced patterns and styling! Min. 4/Max. 12 Advanced dances are also added. Partner Required CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 35308-A W 2/26-3/26 10:00A-11:30P $60/$75 Location: Prog. Rooms 101/102 @ EGR Rec. Dept. Instructor: John and Sally Panchuk Min. 8/Max. 16 (Ages 18 +) Bridge for Beginners CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR If Warren Buffet and Bill Gates love to play bridge, so should you! Here is your 35525-C Th 1/9-3/27 8:00P-9:00P $144/$164 chance to learn this fascinating and challenging game in a friendly relaxed 35525-C1 Th 1/9-3/27 8:00P-9:00P $0/$0 atmosphere. We will cover the standard principals of contemporary bidding, card play and defense. We will play many hands together to reinforce the principals used in class. By the end of class, you will be able to play and Lunching at Local Restaurants (Ages 50+) enjoy social bridge. Each class member will receive a personal copy of Audrey Are you interested in dining out with others once a month at a local Grant’s book, Bridge Basics. Our instructor is a Life Master, an ACBL certified restaurant? The purpose of the group is to build community and connect Director and an experienced teacher. with others, while discussing topics of interest...come and make some new Location: 107 - Lg. LL Conf.Rm @ EGR Rec. Dept. friends! Participants will meet at the restaurant at 11:30A. Order and pay Instructor: Philip Cousar for what you’d like off the menu. Please call the Recreation Department at Min. 8/Max. 16 949-1750 to RSVP.

CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR Location: To Be Announced 35230-A Tu 1/7-2/11 7:00P-9:00P $79/$99 Min. 5/Max. 30 CODE DAYS DATES TIME 36500-A F 1/17 11:30A-1:00P Bridge-Scrabble Night (Ages 16 +) 36500-B F 2/21 11:30A-1:00P Join us for a fun social night of Bridge and Scrabble. Players of all levels are invited to play and learn with others. Register for the entire session and 36500-C F 3/21 11:30A-1:00P save! We must have a minimum of 8 people signed up to offer Bridge- Scrabble Night. Drop in Fees $6/$7 Location: 107 - Lg. LL Conf.Rm @ EGR Rec. Dept Min. 8/Max. 20

CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 35231-A W 1/8-2/12 7:00P-9:00P $27/$42 35231-B W 2/19-3/26 7:00P-9:00P $27/$42

16 Registration begins October 17 for Residents / October 24 Non-Residents Adult LeisureYouth Sports& Education

Sew an A-Line Skirt (Ages 18 +) NEW Introducing Instructor Jen DeKorte This is a basic class that will teach you how to do basic sewing stitches and add We are pleased to welcome Jen DeKorte our as our new sewing class an invisible zipper and pockets. You will also learn to follow a basic sewing pattern instructor. She will be introducing beginner and intermediate classes to and will have a wonderful wearable finished product at the end. our community, with beautiful and creative items. Jen has a BFA from Kendall College of Art and Design, with a focus on functional art. She Please bring a sewing machine, scissors, iron and pins. Our first class will has run her own sewing business and has been teaching sewing skills be taking a trip to the fabric store and checking your machines before we to students for over 10 years. Whether you are new to sewing, looking to start. An email will be sent out before the first day of class in regards to the advance your skills, or simply looking for a new spin on a familiar craft, amount of fabric needed. come enjoy creating with Jen and others from the community! Location: Program Room 103 @ EGR Rec. Dept. Instructor: Jennifer Dekorte Min. 4/Max. 10

CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 35307-A Tu 1/7-1/21 7:00P-9:00P $35/$45

Sewing for your Baby (Ages 18 +) NEW This Beginners class is great for anyone who wants to learn how to sew. We will be making bibs, burp cloths, and a tote bag. The skills that will be enhanced upon are following three simple patterns, learning basic sewing stitches and adding snaps. Come learn how to sew for a baby you know! Please bring a sewing machine, scissors, iron and pins. Our first class will be taking a trip to the fabric store and checking your machines before we start. An email will be sent out before the first day of class in regards to the amount of fabric needed. Location: Program Room 103 @ EGR Rec. Dept. Instructor: Jennifer Dekorte Min. 4/Max. 10

CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 35307-B Th 2/6-2/20 7:00P-9:00P $35/$45 NEW Eight Ways to Use Root Vegetables Making a Market Bag (Ages 18 +) NEW (Ages 16 +) Come learn how to make a beautiful and fun reusable bag! Carry your fresh Go beyond the basic baked potato and start adding nutritious root produce from the market, books from the library and much more. We will vegetables to your everyday meals. go over basic skills such as following a pattern and basic sewing stitches. At the end of the class you will have a beautiful handmade bag! Location: 107 - Lg. LL Conf.Rm @ EGR Rec. Dept. Instructor: Kent County Health Department Inst. Please bring a sewing machine, scissors, iron and pins. Our first class will Min. 6/Max. 12 be taking a trip to the fabric store and checking your machines before we start. An email will be sent out before the first day of class in regards to the CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR amount of fabric needed. 35102-A Tu 2/4 5:30P-7:00P $15/$20 Location: Program Room 103 @ EGR Rec. Dept. Instructor: Jennifer Dekorte Min. 4/Max. 10

CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 35307-C W 3/5-3/19 7:00P-9:00P $35/$45

Mom and Son Night (Ages 4 - 12) Daddy Daughter Dance (Grades Pre K - 8) Sports, sports and more sports! Spend some quality time with your son, Fathers, make sure your daughter’s first dance is a memorable one! Put grandson, nephew or friend and come for a fun filled evening of sports on your dancing shoes and enjoy a date night with your daughter at the themed games, a keepsake photo and more. This special event is open to annual Daddy Daughter Dance! Girls are invited to bring their favorite adult all school-aged boys and their favorite adult date (mom, grandma, aunt or date (dad, grandpa, uncle or special friend) to this semi-formal event. The special friend.). evening includes your daughter’s choice of corsage, DJ dancing, delicious refreshments, and a keepsake photograph to remember your unforgettable Location: EGR High School Gyms and cafeteria evening. Upon registration, you will also receive a coupon good for local Min. 50/Max. 100 restaurant discounts during the night of the event. CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 34601-A Sa-cpl. 1/18 6:00P-8:00P $38/$48 Crazy Tie Contest Info: 34601-B Sa-indiv. 1/18 6:00P-8:00P $26/$36 Just show up wearing your tie and let our judges determine if your neck has what it takes to earn the title “Craziest Tie in East Grand Rapids!” Sign up by the deadline of January 10 and save $5. Location: EGR High School Gym and Cafeteria Min. 40/Max. 375

CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 34600-A Sa 2/8 6:00P-8:00P $36/$46 34600-B Sa 2/8 6:00P-8:00P $24/$34 NEW Location & Day! Sign up by the deadline of January 31 and save $5.

Special Needs Prom (Ages 14 - 26) The Island Adventure (Ages 4+) Join us for this fabulous celebration! Open to all high school students with Join us for an under the sea, Island Adventure! Meet a mermaid in real life, developmental disabilities. go for a treasure hunt, do crafts, and swim away in the pool. You can even try on a mermaid tail! Children under the age of 6 must have a parent with You won't want to miss out on this "Winter Swirl”! It's sure to be a memorable them in the water or pass a swim test. night for everyone! Formal attire not required, but encouraged. Location: High School Pool @ EGR High School -A catered dinner and live DJ Min. 30/Max. 75 -Drinks (punch, water) Date, time and additional details to follow in our Spring 2014 Program -Snacks Guide. -Photo taken on-site -Entry for Door Prizes -Adult Chaperones/teachers Location: EGR Community Center Min. 20/Max. 75

CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 44600-A Sa 2/1 6:00P-10:00P $20/$20

18 Registration begins October 17 for Residents / October 24 Non-Residents PoolYouth Memberships Sports

Memberships Memberships are available for both residents and non-residents, students and Reserve your senior citizens. All passes must be purchased over the phone or at EGR Parks & Rec. Dept. during normal business hours; Monday through Friday 8:00A-5:00P. Pool Party Today! Rental Information Resident Membership Type Adult 55+ 19 & Under Family Wealthy Pool and the High School Pool are available for 10 Visit $23 $16 $16 NA private rental on a space available basis. Please complete 3 month $48 $33 $33 $108 the online pool rental form to begin the rental process. 6 month $84 $57 $57 $188 Call 949.1750 or visit www.eastgr.org for rules and policies. 1 year $148 $99 $99 $275 High School Pool - Rental rate includes the cost of two Non-Resident Membership guards, which can accommodate up to 50 swimmers (use Type Adult 55+ 19 & Under Family of the diving board may require a third guard). 10 Visit $33 $22 $22 NA 3 month $68 $46 $46 $152 Wealthy Pool - Rental rate includes the cost of one guard, 6 month $119 $79 $79 $265 which will accommodate up to 25 swimmers. Rentals that 1 year $208 $139 $139 $358 have a majority of users under the age of 11 may require a second guard. If you need a room to have cake, ice cream, Drop in Rates and/or open presents, the Wealthy Pool Multi-purpose room may also be rented at the Wealthy Party Rate. Money will be taken at the pool for those without a membership or punch card. The rates are $3 for residents and $4 for non-residents. Payment can be made in the form of cash or check made payable to the EGR Parks and Rec. Dept. Please bring exact cash amount if possible. RATES (Includes Lifeguard Fees) RES NR Wealthy Pool $66/hr. $84/hr. Wealthy Party $114/hr. $152/hr 100 Mile Club (Ages 15+) High School Pool $152/hr. $193/hr. Join the club! Swim 100 miles or more in 1 calendar year and get a t-shirt Add Lifeguard $12.50/hr. $12.50/hr. and your name up at the pool. Keep track of your distances with the pool staff and follow your progress with monthly postings. Build a healthy community with others as you swim together the distance of 100 miles! Location: East Grand Rapids High School Pool Find a Pool Schedule CODE DATES TIME RES/NR 33280-A 1/1-12/31 Lap/Open Swim Times $5/$10 online at our website!

REGISTER ONLINE Important Pool Telephone Nos. Pool Hotline: www.eastgr.org 940.4800 ext. 302 IT’S QUICK & EASY 616.949.1750 After Hours Hotline: Call for your username and password 940.4800 ext. 602

EAST GRAND RAPIDS: PARKS & RECREATION DEPT.

NEW Punch Card System & Guidelines

Punch cards are only for Total Body Workout and Zumba. Your fitness punches will no longer expire with our new card system! Each fitness participant will receive a bar coded photo ID that will be scanned with each visit. Photos will be required for the initial purchase and taken at the Parks & Recreation Department counter. After your initial purchase you may add additional punches at any time at the Recreation Department. There is no online registration. You may bring a family member, friend or guest, but you must be present. The punch card continues to allow flexibility and the possibility to try new classes. Classes wil not meet on 12/25 & 1/1.

CODE PUNCH# RES/NR 35009-A 5 $36/$46 35009-B 10 $66/$81 (Ages 13+) 35009-C 20 $120/$140 Zumba You'll have an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of calorie burn- Drop-in 1 $8/$10 ing, heart racing, muscle pumping, and body energizing movements. By integrating Zumba into your life, you'll achieve long term benefits! Salsa/ Merengue, Samba, Cumbia, African, Reggaeton, Belly Dance and more... simple dance steps for an efficient workout with tantalizing international Total Body Workout (Ages 15 +) music. Zumba is for everyone! Please wear comfortable exercise clothes, This fun hour long class provides an excellent overall workout! We’ll gym shoes, and bring a water bottle. Check it out at www.Zumba.com focus on cardio and strength training using hand weights, resistance Location: Program Room 102 @ EGR Rec. Dept. tubes, weighted bars, and workout balls. This class incorporates Instructor: TBD a lot of variety to keep you motivated! Choose any combination of days and times that fit your schedule! Total Body Workout is ideal for DAYS DATES TIME beginner through advanced exercisers. Please bring a clean pair of T 1/7-4/1 9:30A-10:30A gym shoes and a water bottle to class. Come join us! W 1/8-4/2 6:30P-7:30P Class Will Not Meet On: 12/25 & 1/1 F 1/3-3/28 9:30A-10:30A Location: Program Room 104 @ EGR Rec. Dept. Instructor: Joan Otte Max. 25

DAYS DATES TIME The Recreation Department M 12/23-3/24 7:40A-8:25A reserves the right to cancel W 1/8-3/26 7:40A-8:25A any punch card class if not F 12/27-3/28 7:40A-8:25A M 12/23-3/24 8:30A-9:30A averaging 5 participants W 1/8-3/26 8:30A-9:30A per class. F 12/27-3/28 8:30A-9:30A

20 Registration begins October 17 for Residents / October 24 Non-Residents AdultYouth Fitness Sports

Beginning Yoga (Ages 16 +) Aqua Zumba (Ages 15 +) Everyone can benefit from practicing yoga and Pilates! Come join us in Aqua Zumba is a fun and highly rhythmic form of water exercise unlike any a class paced just right for beginners. You’ll improve strength, flexibility, other water aerobic class. It is all about movement, dancing and feeling of coordination, and range of motion. You’ll also enjoy reduced stress, the pulsating sounds of world music with dance rhythms like Merengue, relaxation, and improved circulation. Yoga mats are available at the Parks Cumbia, Reggaeton and more. Exercise movements include hamstring curls, & Rec. Dept., or you may bring your own mat. Please wear comfortable Zumba shuffle, kicking and twisting. It’s about letting go, having fun and exercise clothes. You may also want to bring a water bottle, blanket or towel. learning to enjoy fitness. Location: Program Room 103 @ EGR Rec. Dept. Location: Wealthy Pool @ Wealthy School Instructor: Denise Mollenhauer Instructor: Angela Crompton – Zumba Certified Min. 6/Max. 18 Min. 8/Max. 18

CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 36255-A M 1/6-3/24 6:45P-7:45P $97/$117 33240-A Th 1/6-2/24 7:30P-8:30P $82/$102 36255-C Tu 1/7-3/25 9:15A-10:15A $97/$117 33240-C F 1/10-2/28 5:30P-6:30P $82/$102

Continuing Yoga (Ages 16 +) Now that you’ve mastered the beginning stages of yoga, you’re ready to take the next step! This class introduces more challenging poses while enhancing familiar poses with more detail. This class also incorporates Pilates, which focuses on strength, flexibility, and awareness in order to support efficient and graceful movement. Yoga mats are available at the Parks & Rec. Dept., Gentle Aquatic Exercise (Ages 18 +) or bring your own mat. Please wear comfortable exercise clothes; you may Want to move more easily and have fun doing it? This class is for you. Exercises also want to bring a blanket or towel and water bottle. are designed to improve breathing, balance, posture, circulation, coordination, joint mobility and overall flexibility as well as general ease of movement. A variety Location: Program Room 103 @ EGR Rec. Dept. of exercise methods including Ai Chi, Yoga, Feldenkrais, Acupressure, and Arthritis Instructor: Denise Mollenhauer Foundation exercises will be taught. Open to non-swimmers. Min. 6/Max. 18 Location: Wealthy Pool @ Wealthy School CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR Instructor: Diane Collier – Arthritis Foundation Certified 36255-B M 1/6-3/24 5:35P-6:35P $97/$117 Min. 8/Max. 18

CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 33220-A M & W 1/6-2/26 9:30A-10:30A $129/$149 Silver & Fit Program NEW Wealthy Pool and the EGR High School Pool are now host locations to the Silver & Fit program. If you are 65 years of age or older and have qualifying insurance, email Leigha Oberle at [email protected] or call 616.949.1750 for more information. Water Wellness (Ages 18 +) This arthritis friendly class you will be able to get your heart rate up while still catering to your body’s needs. With cardio, equipment, and strength Aqua Fit (Ages 15 +) building, you will take your control of your joints! Pump up your workout with fun, upbeat cardio! The constant resistance from the water and a variety of equipment tones and strengthens your body Location: Wealthy Pool @ Wealthy School for a refreshed, healthy feeling. Equipment used includes resistance bands, Instructor: Angela Crompton – Arthritis Foundation Certified water weights, noodles, and more. Min. 10/Max. 20 Location: Wealthy Pool @ Wealthy School CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR Instructor: Angela Crompton – Water Art & NETA Certified 33260-A1 Tu 1/7-2/25 12:00P-1:00P $82/$102 Min. 10/Max. 20

CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 33210-A1 Tu 1/7-2/25 7:00P-8:00P $82/$102 33210-A2 Th 1/9-2/27 7:00P-8:00P $82/$102 33210-A3 Tu & Th 1/7-2/27 7:00P-8:00P $147/$167

Parent Child I (Ages 0 - 3) Preschool Level 3 (Ages 4 - 5) Parent and Child Aquatics allows parents and children to learn together to Children are taught basic aquatic safety, survival and swimming skills, while increase a child’s comfort level in the water and build a foundation of basic increasing their comfort level in and around the water. Skills are age-appropriate, skills, such as arm and leg movements and breath control. The classes are helping children achieve success on a regular basis and enjoy social interaction fun-filled and help introduce water safety concepts, encouraging a healthy with other children. Helps children start to gain basic swimming propulsive skills recreational habit that your entire family can enjoy. for comfort in and around water. Skills include: Enter water by jumping in, front and combined arm and leg actions on front and back. Class Will Not Meet On: 2/22 Location: Wealthy Pool @ Wealthy School Class Will Not Meet On: 2/22 Min. 6/Max. 10 Location: Wealthy Pool @ Wealthy School Min. 4/Max. 4 CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 33010-A1 M 1/6-2/24 6:15P-6:40P $62/$82 CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 33010-D1 Sa 1/11-3/1 9:00A-9:25A $59/$72 33050-A1 M 1/6-2/24 6:15P-6:40P $77/$97 33050-B1 Tu 1/7-2/25 2:30P-2:55P $77/$97 33050-D1 Sa 1/11-3/1 10:30A-10:55A $71/$86 Preschool Level 1 (Ages 3 - 5) Preschool-age children are taught basic aquatic safety, survival and Swim Lesson-Level 1 (Ages 5 +) swimming skills, while increasing their comfort level in and around the Level 1 encourages independence, builds technique, and helps participants feel water. Skills are age-appropriate, help children achieve success on a comfortable in the water. Skills include: Recover to vertical position, alternating and regular basis and enjoy social interaction with other children. Skills include: simultaneous leg actions on front and back and age-appropriate water safety topics. Enter and exit water using ladder, steps or side and submerge mouth, nose and eyes. Class Will Not Meet On: 2/22 Location: Wealthy Pool @ Wealthy School Location: Wealthy Pool @ Wealthy School Min. 5/Max. 7 Min. 4/Max. 4 CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 33110-A1 M 1/6-2/24 6:45P-7:30P $56/$71 33030-A1 M 1/6-2/24 6:45P-7:10P $77/$97 33110-D1 Sa 1/11-3/1 9:00A-9:45A $62/$77 33030-B Tu 1/7-2/25 1:30P-1:55P $77/$97 33030-B1 Tu 1/7-2/25 3:00P-3:25P $77/$97 Swim Lesson-Level 2 (Ages 5 +) Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills incorporates independence and builds (Ages 3 - 5) Preschool Level 2 strength to the fundamental skills learned in Level 1. Skills include fully submerge Preschool-age children are taught basic aquatic safety, survival and and hold breath, roll from front to back and back to front and finning arm action. swimming skills, while increasing their comfort level in and around the Swimmer should be able to swim 4 body lengths without assistance. water. Helps children gain greater independence in their skills and develop more comfort in and around water. Skills include: Open eyes under water Class Will Not Meet On: 2/22 and retrieve submerged objects and front and back floats and glides. Location: Wealthy Pool @ Wealthy School Min. 5/Max. 7 Class Will Not Meet On: 2/22 Location: Wealthy Pool @ Wealthy School CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR Min. 4/Max. 4 33120-C1 W 1/8-2/26 6:45P-7:30P $70/$85 33120-D1 Sa 1/11-3/1 9:50A-10:35A $62/$77 CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 33040-A1 M 1/6-2/24 7:15P-7:40P $77/$97 33040-B1 Tu 1/7-2/25 1:00P-1:25P $77/$97 Swim Lessons-Level 3 (Ages 5 +) 33040-B2 Tu 1/7-2/25 2:00P-2:25P $77/$97 Level 3 Stroke encourages development through additional guided practice 33040-C1 W 1/8-2/26 6:15P-6:40P $77/$97 in deeper water. New techniques and strokes are learned while building endurance of fundamental skills. Skills include: rotary breathing, survival 33040-D1 Sa 1/11-3/1 10:00A-10:25A $71/$86 float, and flutter and dolphin kicks. Swimmer should be able to swim 8 body lengths without assistance. Class Will Not Meet On: 2/22 Location: Wealthy Pool @ Wealthy School Min. 5/Max. 7

CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 33130-C W 1/8-2/26 6:45P-7:30P $70/$85 33130-D1 Sa 1/11-3/1 10:40A-11:25A $62/$77

22 Registration begins October 17 for Residents / October 24 Non-Residents YouthAquatics Sports

Intro to Synchronized Swimming NEW Beg & Novice Diving (Ages 6 - 18) (Ages 9 - 17) Learn, maintain, and improve diving skills! This fun program for divers who have had previous diving classes and experience will continue to focus Learn the introduction to the graceful sport of synchronized swimming. on the basic fundamentals and skills of diving including jumps, hurdles, Participants will learn the proper technique for treading water, formations, and basic dives. Divers will continue to work on their Future Champions water skills, and breathing technique. Synchronized swimming is artistic, Developmental levels. Dry-land training and diving can also improve strength building, and aerobic. flexibility, body awareness, balance, agility, strength, and confidence. Ability Participants must bring a bathing suit, and towel. Swim Caps and goggles to swim 25 yards is required. are optional. Program Note: USA Diving membership is required by the first practice for Swim Test: insurance purposes. The cost is $14.95. Go to www.usadiving.org click on 1 length (25 yards) swimming freestyle ‘Memberships’. Find ‘Join USA Diving’ and click on the link. Select ‘Limited 2 minutes treading water in 12 ft. deep pool Athlete Membership’ then scroll down and click ‘Sign Up’. On the right hand side of the screen select ‘Michigan’ for the Association and ‘Grand Rapids Class Will Not Meet On: 2/22, 4/5 & 4/12 Diving Club’ for the Club. Fill in your information below and click ‘Continue’. Location: High School Pool @ EGR High School Read the Waiver and Release of Liability, select the proper bubble and Instructor: Nicolette Karloski check ‘I agree’ then click on submit. Fill in your credit card information Min. 8/Max. 15 and click ‘Join’. Your membership number will be sent to the Grand Rapids Diving Club and keep on file. CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 33230-A Sa 1/4-2/15 4:00P-5:00P $71/$83 Class Dates: Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16 33230-C Sa 3/1-4/26 4:00P-5:00P $71/$83 Location: Diving Boards @ EGR High School Min. 5/Max. 15 Lifeguard Training (Ages 15 +) CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR Are you 15 or older and looking for a great summer job or a challenging 33350-A Su 1/12-2/16 12:00P-12:55P $72/$87 career? American Red Cross Lifeguarding is the best place to start! Lifeguarding puts you in an exciting position. Certification includes: Intro to Diving (Ages 6 - 15) Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR For Professional, Preventing Disease This fun program for divers new to the sport will focus on the basic Transmission and AED. You must attend all sessions. fundamentals and skills of diving including jumps, hurdles, and basic dives. Prerequisites: Dry-land training on mats is a significant part of the class. Diving can also · Minimum age of 15. improve flexibility, body awareness, balance, agility and confidence. Ability to swim 25 yards is required. · 300-yard swim: 100 yards front crawl, 100 yards of breast stroke & 100 yards of front crawl or breaststroke. Program Note: USA Diving membership is required by the first practice for insurance purposes. The cost is $14.95. Go to www.usadiving.org · 20-yard swim, surface dive, retrieve a 10-pound object from a and click on ‘Memberships’. Find ‘Join USA Diving’ and click on the link. depth of 7’ swim back and exit the pool within 1 minute 40 seconds. Select ‘Limited Athlete Membership’. Scroll down and click ‘Sign Up’. On · Tread water for 2 minutes without arms. the right hand side of the screen select ‘Michigan’ for the Association and ‘Grand Rapids Diving Club’ for the Club. Fill in your information below Location: High School Pool @ EGR High School and click ‘Continue’. Read the Waiver and Release of Liability, select the Min. 10/Max. 12 proper bubble and check ‘I agree’ then click on submit. Fill in credit card information and click ‘Join’. Your membership number will be sent to the CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR Grand Rapids Diving Club and kept on file. 33320-A M,W,F 1/13-2/3 6:30P-9:30P $207/$227 Class Dates: Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16 Location: Diving Boards @ EGR High School Min. 5/Max. 15 Program Cancellation CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR Hotline: 33340-A Su 1/12-2/16 1:00P-1:55P $72/$87 940.4800 ext. 301

The East Grand Rapids Parks & Recreation Department and the Michigan Athletic Club (the “MAC”) have partnered up to improve your fitness! Select the class(es) that fit your interest and schedule and register through EGR Parks & Rec. Dept. All classes are held at the MAC’s beautiful facility, located at 2500 Burton SE. You may use the MAC’s showers and locker room area too. www.michiganathleticclub.com. All class instructors are from The MAC.

Aqua Challenge (Ages 13 +) BodyBarre (Ages 13 +) This aquatics class offers a high intensity workout that incorporates the use of A fast and effective way to change the shape of your entire body. Utilizing small, resistance equipment, water buoys and noodles. Plyome trics and intervals are isometric movement, you will create long, lean muscles without the bulk. a part of this challenging and fun water workout. Join us to burn calories and CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR tone muscles in a class where you don’t have to sweat to get in shape! 37523-A Th 1/9-2/13 6:45P-7:45P $48/$63 CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 37523-A1 Th 2/20-3/27 6:45P-7:45P $48/$63 37510-D Sa 1/11-2/15 8:30A-9:30A $48/$63 37510-D1 Sa 2/22-3/29 8:30A-9:30A $48/$63 BodyPump (Ages 13 +) BodyPump is a head-to-toe strength workout using barbells and hand Aqua Challenge 45 (Ages 13 +) weights. BodyPump is the place to be to get stronger, leaner, and have fun This aquatics class offers a high intensity workout that incorporates the use while you are at it! Great music and clear instruction will keep you moving! of resistance equipment, water buoys and noodles. Plyometrics and intervals CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR are a part of this challenging and fun water workout. Join us to burn calories and tone muscles in a class where you don’t have to sweat to get in shape! 37503-A M 1/6-2/10 8:45A-9:45A $48/$63 37503-A1 M 2/17-3/24 8:45A-9:45A $48/$63 CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 37503-B W 1/8-2/12 8:30A-9:30A $48/$63 37510-B W 1/8-2/12 6:00A-6:45A $36/$46 37503-B1 W 2/19-3/26 8:30A-9:30A $48/$63 37510-B1 W 2/19-3/26 6:00A-6:45A $36/$46 37503-C Th 1/9-2/13 4:30P-5:30P $48/$63 37503-C1 Th 2/20-3/27 4:30P-5:30P $48/$63 Aqua Yoga (Ages 13 +) 37503-D F 1/10-2/14 9:00A-10:00A $48/$63 Join us for 30 minutes of basic, relaxing yoga postures in the MAC pool. 37503-D1 F 2/21-3/28 9:00A-10:00A $48/$63 Improve balance, stability & flexibility with this peaceful aquatic class. 37503-E Sa 1/11-2/15 7:20A-8:20A $48/$63 CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 37503-E1 Sa 2/22-3/29 7:20A-8:20A $48/$63 37510-F F 1/10-2/14 10:00A-10:30A $24/$29 37503-F Su 1/12-2/16 9:00A-10:00A $48/$63 37510-F1 F 2/21-3/28 10:00A-10:30A $24/$29 37503-F1 Su 2/23-3/30 9:00A-10:00A $48/$63 37503-I M 1/6-2/10 6:30P-7:30P $48/$63 37503-I1 M 2/17-3/24 6:30P-7:30P $48/$63 (Ages 13 +) Body Attack 37503-J W 1/8-2/12 6:15P-7:00P $36/$46 The sports inspired cardio workout for building strength and stamina. This 37503-J1 W 2/19-3/26 6:15P-7:00P $36/$46 high energy interval training class combines athletic aerobic movements with strength and stabilization exercises. Go to www.lesmills.com for a preview!

CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR M3 Cycle 45 (Ages 13 +) 37505-A Tu 1/7-2/11 6:00P-7:00P $48/$63 We have new top of the line M3 Cycle bikes by Keiser. Bikes are computerized 37505-A1 Tu 2/18-3/25 6:00P-7:00P $48/$63 to bring you up a level in awareness and challenge. You can track your cadence, heart rate, power, and trip distance. Knowledgeable instructors, motivating 37505-B W 1/8-2/12 9:30A-10:30A $48/$63 music, and our new bikes give you a non-impact workout like no other! 37505-B1 W 2/19-3/26 9:30A-10:30A $48/$63 37505-C F 1/10-2/14 9:30A-10:30A $48/$63 CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 37506-A M 1/6-2/10 7:30P-8:15P $36/$46 37505-C1 F 2/21-3/28 9:30A-10:30A $48/$63 37506-A1 M 2/17-3/24 7:30P-8:15P $36/$46 37505-D F 1/10-2/14 5:30P-6:30P $48/$63 37506-D Th 1/9-2/13 12:00P-12:45P $36/$46 37505-D1 F 2/21-3/28 5:30P-6:30P $48/$63 37506-D1 Th 2/20-3/27 12:00P-12:45P $36/$46 37505-E Sa 1/11-2/15 10:30A-11:30A $48/$63 37506-E F 1/10-2/14 5:45A-6:30A $36/$46 37505-E1 Sa 2/22-3/29 10:30A-11:30A $48/$63 37506-E1 F 2/21-3/28 5:45A-6:30A $36/$46 Body Step (Ages 13 +) NEW Body Step 45 (Ages 13 +) NEW A simple, athletic workout to shape and tone your lower body while pushing A simple, athletic workout to shape and tone your lower body while pushing your fat burning systems into high gear! your fat burning systems into high gear!

CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 37513-A Tu 1/7-2/11 8:30A-9:30A $48/$63 37513-B W 1/8-2/12 5:30P-6:15P $36/$46 37513-A1 Tu 2/18-3/25 8:30A-9:30A $48/$63 37513-B1 W 2/19-3/26 5:30P-6:15P $36/$46 37513-C F 1/10-2/14 12:00P-1:00P $48/$63 37513-C1 F 2/21-3/28 12:00P-1:00P $48/$63

24 Registration begins October 17 for Residents / October 24 Non-Residents YouthMAC Classes Sports

M3 Cycle Core (Ages 13 +) TurboKick (Ages 13 +) We have a new top of the line indoor M3 Cycle bikes by Keiser. Bikes are computer- TurboKick is the HOTTEST kickboxing class around! We give you the very ized to bring you up a level in awareness and challenge. You can track your cadence, best kickboxing, sports drills, leg and ab work and mix it to the latest tunes! heart rate, power, trip distance. Knowledgeable instructors, motivating music, and We will leave you sweatin’ and smiling! Don’t miss this party! these amazing new bikes give you a non-impact workout like no other! CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 37524-A Th 1/9-2/13 5:45P-6:45P $48/$63 37506-B Tu 1/7-2/11 12:00P-1:00P $48/$63 37524-A1 Th 2/20-3/27 5:45P-6:45P $48/$63 37506-B1 Tu 2/18-3/25 12:00P-1:00P $48/$63 37524-B Sa 1/11-2/15 9:30A-10:30A $48/$63 37506-C W 1/8-2/12 7:00P-8:00P $48/$63 37524-B1 Sa 2/22-3/29 9:30A-10:30A $48/$63 37506-C1 W 2/19-3/26 7:00P-8:00P $48/$63 37524-C Su 1/12-2/16 9:30A-10:30A $48/$63 37524-C1 Su 2/23-3/30 9:30A-10:30A $48/$63 Pilates I (Ages 13 +) Mind/Body Class utilizing the exercises developed by Joseph Pilates to BodyVive (Ages 13 +) strengthen your core. Level I focuses on the basics. BodyVive is the low impact group fitness workout that uses Vive balls, tubing CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR and body weight to boost fitness and core strength. 37504-A Tu 1/7-2/11 8:00A-9:00A $48/$63 CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 37504-A1 Tu 2/18-3/25 8:00A-9:00A $48/$63 37522-A M 1/6-2/10 9:30A-10:30A $48/$63 37504-D F 1/10-2/14 8:00A-9:00A $48/$63 37522-A1 M 2/17-3/24 9:30A-10:30A $48/$63 37504-D1 F 2/21-3/28 8:00A-9:00A $48/$63 37522-B Tu 1/7-2/11 5:00P-6:00P $48/$63 37522-B1 Tu 2/18-3/25 5:00P-6:00P $48/$63 Pilates II (Ages 13 +) Mind/Body Class utilizing the exercises developed by Joseph Pilates to Yoga I (Ages 13 +) strengthen your core. Level II works at a higher level of challenge. Learn the basics and review the fundamentals. Emphasis is on proper CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR alignment and body/breath awareness. 37504-B W 1/8-2/12 9:45A-10:45A $48/$63 CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 37504-B1 W 2/19-3/26 9:45A-10:45A $48/$63 37520-B M 1/6-2/10 9:50A-10:50A $48/$63 37504-C W 1/8-2/12 5:15P-6:15P $48/$63 37520-B1 M 2/17-3/24 9:50A-10:50A $48/$63 37504-C1 W 2/19-3/26 5:15P-6:15P $48/$63 37520-D F 1/10-2/14 10:00A-11:00A $48/$63 37520-D1 F 2/21-3/28 10:00A-11:00A $48/$63 S.P.E.W. (Ages 13 +) 37520-E Su 1/12-2/16 5:10P-6:10P $48/$63 Vary your workout and eliminate boredom in this cardio class. Challenge the 37520-E1 Su 2/23-3/30 5:10P-6:10P $48/$63 athlete within! This class may include use of stationary bike. CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR Zumba (Ages 13 +) 37505-F M 1/6-2/10 5:30P-6:30P $48/$63 Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International dance and music that creates a 37505-F1 M 2/17-3/24 5:30P-6:30P $48/$63 fun and exciting fitness class. There is no wrong way to do Zumba, come for the fun! You won’t even know your exercising!

CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 37508-A M 1/6-2/10 6:00P-7:00P $48/$63 37508-A1 M 2/17-3/24 6:00P-7:00P $48/$63 37508-D Th 1/9-2/13 9:30A-10:30A $48/$63 37508-D1 Th 2/20-3/27 9:30A-10:30A $48/$63 Body Flow (Ages 13 +) NEW Body Flow is a Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates inspired work out leaving you feeling WERQ (Ages 13 +) NEW long, strong, calm and centered. The fiercely fun dance fitness class based on pop, rock and hip hop music taught by Certified Fitness Professionals. CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 37512-A Th 1/9-2/13 8:30A-9:30A $48/$63 CODE DAYS DATES TIME RES/NR 37512-A1 Th 2/20-3/27 8:30A-9:30A $48/$63 37509-A W 1/8-2/12 5:30P-6:30P $48/$63 37512-B Sa 1/11-2/15 8:30A-9:30A $48/$63 37509-A1 W 2/19-3/26 5:30P-6:30P $48/$63 37512-B1 Sa 2/22-3/29 8:30A-9:30A $48/$63

Learn to Skate with the Grand Rapids Blades (grblades.org)

Our Learn to Skate program welcomes beginning skaters of all ages. Graduates of our Learn to Skate program can go on to be hockey players, figure skaters or recreational skaters. Our goal for Learn to Skate is to introduce kids to skating and having fun on the ice. Our methodology includes playing fun games and having contests that anyone of any skill level can take part in along with allowing our future hockey players to pass the puck and score goals. We typically start out with kids having little or no experience skating and introduce them to the fundamentals of skating. While our Learn to Skate program is for any skater, we do typically gear our sessions towards future hockey players by allowing those that choose to do so play with sticks and pucks. However, our games and drills work equally well without pucks. By the end of each session, our goal is to have the kids skating from end to end on the rink and to be able to confidentally hit or move a puck with their stick. While our Learn to Skate program is separated into 2 sessions, many participate in both sessions. We start each Learn to Skate session with the same format such that joining either session will allow your child to meet our goals for the Learn to Skate program. If you are unsure if your child should be enrolled in our Learn to Skate, Cross-Ice or Mite program, please bring your child on any Saturday for an evaluation skate from 9 AM to 10 AM.

REFUND POLICY: The East Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department provides registration services only for the Grand Rapids Blades Learn to Skate Program. A Concussion Awareness form will need to be filled out for the Grand Rapids Blades. All refunds shall be handled directly through the Grand Rapids Blades not the EGR Parks and Recreation Department. Refunds will be handled by Kevin VanSchepen and all refund requests should be directed to him at [email protected].

Required Equipment: Helmet, skates and warm clothes. A limited number of helmets and skates are available for loan for use at the beginning of each session. For the younger kids, warm substantially waterproof gloves along with insulated pants are recommended. Optional Equipment: Hockey equipment including shin pads, elbow pads, hockey pants, hockey socks, hockey gloves, cup, shoulder pads and a stick. Class Will Not Meet On: 12/28 Location: Eagles Ice Center (formerly Jolly Roger Ice Rink) 2600 Village Dr. SE, Grand Rapids 49506 616-452-7512 Contact: Dave Noel-Bernier, GR Blades Directory of Hockey, for Program Information

Min. 6/Max. 30

CODE DAYS DATES TIME COST 34650-A Sa 11/23-1/4 9:00A-10:00A $118 34650-B Sa 1/11-2/22 9:00A-10:00A $118

26 Registration begins October 17 for Residents / October 24 Non-Residents ThankYouth You Sports Sponsors!

A sincere thank you to all the sponsors and volunteers for the 2013 Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon & Duathlon! The great success of this event is due to your generosity and participation! Thank you also to EGR Parks & Recreation Department Staff and the EGR Public Safety Department!

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3 Yes! Count me in… Here’s my check payable to the East Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department.

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If you would like to place an ad, mail this form with your payment to Astrida Molenaar, Administrative Clerk, East Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Dept, 750 Lakeside Dr. SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506. For more information call Astrida Molenaar at 616.949.1750 ext 865. Please email your camera ready art to: [email protected].

28 Registration begins October 17 for Residents / October 24 Non-Residents YouthRegistration Sports

STEP 1: You may register using 1 of 5 ways: online, phone, fax, by mail, or in person.

www.eastgr.org 616.949.1750 616.831.6144 750 Lakeside Dr. SE 8:00A-5:00P East Grand Rapids, MI Mon. - Fri.

STEP 2: If you register by mail or fax, please send or fax the following form. Registration begins October 17 for residents and October 24 for non-residents. EGR parks & Recreation Registration form

Parent Name

Enrollee Name Birthdate Gender Grade Program Name/Code

Address

Phone Cell Email

STEP 3: Choose your method of payment and complete the remaining portion of the form. The registration fee must be paid upon registering.

Name on Card/Credit Card Type/Number/Expiration

Check Number OR Money Order Number (please include check or money order with registration form)

Signature/Date

Household Transfers: Individuals may transfer from an enrolled program to another currently publicized program without incurring an administrative fee. Transfers must be made two full business days prior to the starting date of the program you are cancelling. If there is a difference in class fees, the difference will need to be paid at the time of the transfer and/or any remaining credit balance will be placed on your household account for future use. Program Cancellations: Must be made a minimum of five full business days prior to the start of the program and will incur a 20% administrative fee up to a maximum of $15 for each program. Program cancellations made a minimum of two full business days prior to the start of the program will incur a 40% administrative fee up to a maximum of $30 for each program. League Sport Cancellations: Must be made a minimum of five full business days prior to the leagues first game. Cancellations will incur a 20% administrative fee up to a maximum of $15 for each program. Cancellation refunds will not be granted for any cancellations made less than 5 full business days prior to the first scheduled game. Injury or Illness: Refunds can be given to individuals who are injured or ill. A doctor’s statement, verifying the illness or injury, must be received within two weeks from the time of the illness or injury for a refund to be considered. We reserve the right to issue a partial refund determined by the amount of participation in the program prior to the illness or injury. Waiting List Guidelines: We will create waiting lists for programs/activities that reach maximum capacity and/ or for registrants who register after the deadline. Waiting lists are kept in chronological order for placing enrollees if openings develop. It is important for parents/participants to understand coaches and instructors do not have the authority to add participants to their roster. Waiting list placement will be made solely by the departmental staff for consistency and fairness. Any participant added to a roster without the consent of the Recreation Department will be grounds for dismissal from the activity and a one-year suspension from future programs. Sign Up Guidelines for Youth League Sports: We will accept all sign ups for youth league sports by the deadline date. Signing up prior to the deadline, participants Interscholastic League Sports: receive a $20 discount and are guaranteed placement on a Governed under the team. Participants may sign up for a sport after the deadline Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) only if slots are available. If teams are filled, participants will be placed on a waiting list and placement on a team - Participants must be enrolled as an EGRMS will only occur if an opening develops. Waiting lists are student and are required to carry a 2.0 GPA kept chronologically and placement will occur accordingly. Signing up after the deadline jeopardizes your child’s per marking period. opportunity to participate. - A current athletic physical must be on file with Buddy System: The buddy system applies to the EGRMS dated on or after April 15 of the current following youth sports: Flag Football, K-5 Soccer Leagues, school year. Little Sluggers Tee Ball Leagues, 3 & 4 Girls Basketball and 3 & 4 Girls Lacrosse. The buddy system is designed - Transportation is not provided. Parents will need to to allow children to know at least one child on their team. car pool to away competitions. It may also help families with carpool issues. We are requiring both children’s parents to complete and sign the form to be valid. The form must be completed in person or - All registration will now take place at the Parks on line so we know that you, the registrants, have requested & Recreation Department. You may register in your child to play with one other child. Limit one buddy person, over the phone or online with a user name request per child and must be completed by the program and password provided by the Rec. Department. deadline. Due to various criteria, the “Buddy System” does not guarantee that your request will be honored. This is a - We are part of the West Michigan Middle School service our department provides for our patrons. Conference. Photo Disclaimer: EGR Parks & Recreation is committed to providing timely information to the public about our many offerings and programs. We accomplish this through regular printing of detailed brochures and updates on our website. These publications often include pictures of participants in action to give the public a sense of the fun and adventure awaiting them. If you don’t want to be in photos for publicity please let the individual know that is taking pictures.

30 Registration begins October 17 for Residents / October 24 Non-Residents 2014 Summer Concert Series Is your band interested in submitting an application for the 2014 Summer Concert Series? If so, please email the following information to [email protected] no later than: Friday, February 21, 2014. The 2014 Summer Concert Series, sponsored by United Bank of Michigan, will take place on the John Collins Park Plaza located at 650 Lakeside Dr. in East Grand Rapids on Reeds Lake. Concerts start at 7:00 pm and must be at least an hour and a half in length. In case of severe weather concerts may be cancelled and will not be re-scheduled. • Submit a one-page description of the band and its history. • Your needs for a concert venue. • Electricity is available (2 double outlets); sound amplification and electrical cords must be supplied by band if needed. • A facts page on the band with musical influences, member information, contact numbers and names, and references. • Feel free to include any other write-ups, news articles, or information pertaining to the band. • A link to a website, audio attachment, a tape or CD that includes at least 2 different types of music your band plays.

The East Grand Rapids Parks and Rec Dept. may also use these submissions to possibly schedule bands for other special events. Mail information to: East Grand Rapids Parks and Rec Dept. Attn: 2014 Band Entries 750 Lakeside Dr. SE East Grand Rapids, MI 49506

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East Grand Rapids Gaslight Village

Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration

Friday, November 29th starting at 6:30pm

• Watch the lighting of the Gaslight Village holiday tree! • See Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive & have your photo taken with them! • Pet real live reindeer! • Make s’mores around a bonﬂre! • Take a ride on a horse- drawn carriage REGISTRATION BEGINS: • Sing holiday carols! July 18 for Residents • Children’s craft activities July 25 for Non-Residents sponsored by KDL TO REGISTER: • And it’s all FREE! Call: 616.949.1750 Online: www.eastgr.org