City of! Mukilteo Recreation Department EnjoyFALL/WINTER GUIDE 2017/18 TRANSPORTATION UPDATE

Today, our streets are in good shape! The City has a Bike, Transit, Walking The City manages 61 miles of (BTW) Plan to make strategic streets, 95% are in Good or Very investments in bike and pedestrian 95% Good condition, and our current safety. pavement rating is 77/100.

The BTW Plan focuses on safe Keeping our streets in good condition routes for kids to bike and walk to requires regular repair and maintenance. school, and building connections to If we do regular maintenance now, we regional bike and trail systems as avoid more expensive total rebuilds in early priorities. the future.

The Planning Commission $900K The City formed a taskforce of $435K recommended $435,000 per year be residents and business owners to invested in bike, transit and walking review our plans and they agreed that projects, but the City has averaged we should be spending $900,000 per less than $100,000 per year. year on street repair and maintenance.

The City Council has placed a Over the last nine years, we have measure on the ballot in November to invested an average of $470,000 per .1% raise the sales tax by 0.1% (1 cent on year, an amount that is significantly less a $10 purchase, and less than $10 a than the $900,000 recommended by the year for the average person). taskforce. If this spending disparity continues, there is a risk that the condition of the City's streets will deteriorate. The extra tax:

Would last for 10 years, at which If we invest according to our plan, every point voters would have to vote street in the City will be repaired and again for it to be extended 20Y maintained over a 20-year span. Dedicated to transportation, could not be used for general City expenses Cars aren’t the only things on our Be paid by residents and streets. Statistics show that 1/3 of our visitors alike residents can’t drive. The City’s goal is to make sure everyone can connect to Cost the average taxpayer less than where they need to go in our community. $10 per year

City of Mukilteo Recreation Guide Fall/Winter 2017/18 • 425.263.8180 Stewardship Program – Japanese Gulch Join Earth Corps and the City of Mukilteo's park stewards to help restore this beautiful 147 acre forested Instructor: EarthCorps & City Staff park. Recently purchased by the city and saved from 18+ Saturday Japanese Gulch development, Japanese Gulch provides essential habitat to Note* 9am-12pm Sep 2 FREE a wide range of wildlife -- including eagles, deer, coyotes, Note* 9am-12pm Oct 2 FREE and salmon-- and offers great recreational opportunities for Note* 9am-12pm Nov 4 FREE the surrounding community! Note* 9am-12pm Dec 2** FREE Stewards are park transformers and sustainers, committed to making our parks the best they can be, for *Register: www.earthcorps.org all, forever! For more information on the Stewardship **Special planting event! Program please call or email Mariska Kecskes at 206-793-2676 or [email protected]

New Scholarship Program Qualified applicants receive up to a 50% reduction The City of Mukilteo Recreation & Cultural Services on a single program. The difference is due at the time of Department strives to make recreation opportunities registration. Maximum scholarship amount is $100 per available to Mukilteo residents regardless of income. quarter. To that end, the department is developing a program for Based on available funds, applicants will be funded on a Mukilteo residents where local businesses, community first-come basis. Scholarships are limited to one class per service organizations, corporations, and individuals quarter per person. contribute to fund the scholarship program. Applications are available at the Rosehill Community If you would like to make a commitment to support the Center or download an application at new scholarship program please call Rosehill Community http://www.ci.mukilteo.wa.us. Center 425.263.8180. Our first year is to raise $5,000! Eligibility Your generosity will make a difference in our community To apply complete a scholarship application, provide proof by allowing someone to participate in a program that of Mukilteo residency and one of the following below: might not otherwise be able to. • Current/Prior year W-2, 1040 tax form Scholarship Overview • TANF or Food Assistance paperwork Applicant must live in the City of Mukilteo. All ages • Recent pay stubs (2 months) are eligible for recreation scholarships and each family • DSHS paperwork member is eligible for one scholarship per quarter. • Foster Child Paperwork Scholarships are available for selected Mukilteo • Free & Reduced Lunch eligibility letter recreation program activities. (Rentals, personal trainings, Income verification paperwork will not be kept on file and party packages are not eligible for scholarships.) all information is confidential.

City of Mukilteo Recreation Guide Fall/Winter 2017/18 • 425.263.8180 INFORMATION RECREATION/ROSEHILL CONTACT INFORMATION: ROSEHILL COMMUNITY CENTER • 304 Lincoln Avenue, Mukilteo, WA 98275 Office/Building Hours: Monday-Thursday 6:30am-9:00pm Friday* 6:30am-9:00pm* Saturday* 8:00am-9:00pm* Sunday** 9:00am-4:00pm** * Available for extended rental until Midnight **Available for rental until 10:00pm Phone: 425.263.8180 • Fax: 425.353.2457 E-mail: [email protected] • Web site: www.mukilteowa.gov All online registrations are subject to a convenience fee. This fee is collected to offset the costs of providing the service. HOLIDAY OFFICE & FACILITY CLOSURES - 2016/2017 Monday, September 4, 2017 Labor Day – Closed Friday, November 10, 2017 Veteran’s Day Observed - Closed Thursday & Friday, November 23-24, 2017 Thanksgiving – Closed Monday, December 18, 2017-Thursday, December 22, 2017 hours of operation: 8:00am-6:00pm Monday, December 25, 2017 Christmas Day – Closed Tuesday, December 26-Thursday, December 28, 2017– hours of operation: 8:00am-6:00pm Sunday, December 31, 2017 New Year’s Eve – close @4:00pm Monday, January 1, 2018 New Year’s Day – Closed Monday, January 15, 2018 – Martin Luther King Day – Closed Monday, February 19, 2018 – Presidents’ Day – Closed

RECREATION STAFF Rosehill Community Center Board Jeff Price, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Peter Almgren Dale Dahl, Admin Support Coordinator Melanie Banfield, Chair Nick Hamblet, Recreation Coordinator Carolyn Carlson, Vice-Chair Kristen Costello, Recreation Programmer Jane Crawford Front Office Technicians: Donald Saul Faye Stevenson, Janet Mulvanny Anne Steinmetz Sarah Stitch, Facility Maintenance Rosehill Community Center (RHCC) Board meets quarterly Part Time Staff: at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave, Mukilteo, Max Gabbert, Marinna Ewing, Chris Trujillo WA 98275. See www.mukilteowa.gov for details.

PARKS AND ARTS COMMISSION Parks and Arts Commission Meetings are held the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall 11930 Cyrus Way, Mukilteo, WA

4 information City of Mukilteo Recreation Guide Fall/Winter 2017/2018 • 425.263.8180 FROM THE MAYOR TABLE OF CONTENTS information Information 4 Registration 6 Facilities 8 Everyone 9 Big Preschool 15 DECISION Youth 16 Mayor Jennifer Gregerson Teens 18 to review our plans and make recommendations. On the next page, you will Adults 19 find more details about the ballot measure, what the City’s plans Seniors 28 are, how the funds would be spent, and the accountability Parks 35 measures you can expect. We have also created a page on our website dedicated to providing detailed information to assist voters as you make your The City Council, acting in View programs online at decision. You can visit that page their capacity as the Mukilteo at http://www.mukilteowa.gov/ Transportation Benefit District www.mukilteorec.com transportation Governing Board, has sent a While the City cannot ballot measure for our community campaign for or against the to consider this November that How to read class listings measure, we do want to make would invest in our streets, Age Day Location Min/Max sure that our voters have the sidewalks and bicycle safety by Class Code Time Dates Fee information they need to make a increasing the sales tax that our Class Code Time Dates Fee decision. And most importantly, residents and visitors pay. we can encourage every voter to *Special Class Information I want to make sure that participate in this November’s every voter has clear and accurate election, your vote is important! information about the measure If you have any questions we will be voting on, and how about this or any other topic, Connect with Mukilteo Rec! the funds would be spent if the please don’t hesitate to let me Check us out on all our social media sites to get measure is approved. know! You can email me at up-to-date information about programs, events in The City Council did not Mukilteo and much, much more! [email protected], call take this issue lightly, City LIKE us on Facebook: facebook.com/mukilteorec me at (425) 263-8018, or chat in leaders have spent over two Pin us on Pinterest: pinterest.com/mukilteorec person out in the community. ¦ years discussing how to be good Check in on Foursquare stewards of our transportation system. We formed a taskforce of residents and business owners

City of Mukilteo Recreation Guide Fall/Winter 2017/2018 • 425.263.8180 INFORMATION 5 REGISTRATION Class Registration, Transfer, Withdrawal, Cancellation & Refund Policies Registration begins August 11, 6:30am

REGISTRATION POLICY • Classes/activities sizes are limited and are filled on a first come, first served basis. • Classes/activities may be cancelled due to insufficient registration or inclement weather or combined to attain sufficient enrollment. • A service fee of $25 will be imposed for all returned checks. • Complete payment MUST accompany registration. CANCELLATION / TRANSFER / REFUND POLICY • A full refund will be given if the Mukilteo Recreation Division cancels a class. • Refunds will not be given for classes or programs for amounts less than $10.00 unless the City cancels the class. • A full refund/credit, less the $10.00 withdrawal fee, will be refunded if a participant requests a refund a minimum of five (5) business days before a class is scheduled to begin, unless otherwise noted in the Recreation Guide. The $10.00 withdrawal fee is assessed per registrant per class/activity. • Transfers must be requested five (5) business days prior to the start of the class. • No refunds or credits for a class withdrawal requested less than five (5) business days prior to the start of the class.

Give the Gift of Recreation! Give a gift that is unique and that your friends and family will truly enjoy. With classes to fit anyone’s interest and a state-of-the-art fitness center, you can find the perfect gift! Classes include art, dance, fitness, enrichment, sports, theater and more. Purchase a twenty (20) visit pass to the fitness room. For information on classes or to purchase a gift certificate, call 425.263.8180. Prices for Fitness Room: $5 Drop-in Register here $70 Pass for 20 visits, no expiration date Senior pass (60+) for Youth Classes $63 for 20 visits http://www.active.com/kids Class prices vary

Registration Information PHONE 425.263.8180 6 REGISTRATION City of Mukilteo Recreation Guide Fall/Winter 2017/2018 • 425.263.8180 INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY In the interest of our customers’ and employees’ safety, the Mukilteo Recreation Department follows the Mukilteo School District’s recommendations regarding closures of schools due to inclement 4 Easy Ways to weather. If the Mukilteo School District has cancelled Register for Classes school due to inclement weather, all programs with a start time prior to 3:00 pm will be cancelled.

For information on programs with a start time after registration 3:00pm on days when the Mukilteo School District Online cancels classes, please call the Rosehill Community Browse the list of classes and register Center (RHCC) at 425.263.8180 after 2:00 pm to from the comfort of your home or find out if these classes will be held. If school has office. Register for recreation activities been delayed, we will cancel classes with a start time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via the during the delay. All classes with a scheduled start internet. www.mukilteorec.com. time after the delay will run as scheduled. Updates All online registrations are subject to a will also be announced on the Mukilteo Recreation convenience fee. This fee is collected Department’s Facebook and Twitter accounts. Make- to offset the costs of providing the up classes, when feasible, will be arranged within the service. session.

ADA Accommodations Mail-In The City of Mukilteo is committed to providing Will be processed beginning programs and services accessible to individuals with August 11. Mail registration form disabilities. Requests for special and reasonable to: City of Mukilteo, Recreation and accommodations will be considered on a case-by- Cultural Arts Division, 304 Lincoln case basis. Alternate formats are available upon Avenue, Mukilteo, WA, 98275. request by contacting the Recreation and Cultural Services Director, Jeff Price at 425.263.8180.

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Mukilteo Recreation and Cultural Phone-In Services Division is to provide and facilitate safe, Call 425.263.8180, Monday-Friday, quality leisure services, programs, and facilities while 6:30am–9:00pm; Saturday 8:00am- preserving and enhancing natural resources and 9:00pm; Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm using stimulating the economic vitality of the community. Visa, MasterCard or American Express.

DISCLAIMERS: This brochure is for informational purposes only and the information is subject to change without prior Walk-in notification. The classes and programs offered are Beginning August 11 at Rosehill designed to be useful and informative. We do not Community Center, 304 Lincoln endorse any products or programs that are presented. Avenue, Monday-Friday 6:30am- It is the individual’s responsibility to make informed 9:00pm; Saturday 8:00am-9:00pm; decisions regarding these issues. Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm using VISA, MasterCard or American Express, The Mukilteo School District has neither reviewed check or cash. nor approved the program, personnel, activities, or organizations announced in this recreation guide. Permission to distribute this recreation guide should not be considered a recommendation or endorsement of the program by the school district.

City of Mukilteo Recreation Guide Fall/Winter 2017/2018 • 425.263.8180 REGISTRATION 7 FACILITIES Enjoy Your Community Center The Rosehill Community Center has a variety of open, public spaces that you can enjoy year round!

The Rosehill Room The Rosehill Room is one of the spaces in the Community Center that is open to the public. It features plush arm chairs in front of a fireplace, tables and chairs to use for gatherings, and benches for sitting. Rosehill Community Center offers free Wi-Fi for all patrons. Enjoy views of the historic lighthouse, Ferry and Whidbey Island. You can also take in some of Mukilteo’s history by looking at photos of the original Rosehill School and the history of Mukilteo. This room is perfect for study groups, small meetings, friend gatherings, or just enjoying the fireplace.

The Game Room Rosehill Community Center is your place to play! The game room features a Ping-Pong table, foosball table, board games, and Xbox 360. Compete for bragging rights or just play a fun game of Ping- Pong or foosball. The Community Center has all the equipment. Just stop by the front desk to check out equipment.

The Fitness Room Get a great workout at our 1,058 square foot fitness room while looking out towards the Puget Sound. The fitness room features free weights, exercise balls, benches, TV, and mirrors. It has Precor circuit strength equipment and True cardio equipment. The cardio equipment includes two tread mills, two elliptical trainers, and a recumbent bike that have viewing screens on Sitting Areas the equipment for T.V. programs or i-pod use. The strength equipment has three upper body and three lower body weight The Rosehill Community Center has multiple areas machines and a functional trainer. Located in the Rosehill that you can use to sit and relax and enjoy the view. Community Center, the Fitness Room is available for use all There are comfortable chairs and bistro style tables hours the Community Center is open to the public. Use is where you can use your laptop or read the latest copy available to guests ages 13 and over on a drop-in basis or with a of the Beacon or your favorite book. Fitness Pass. The Community Center also has shower facilities. Prices: $5 Drop-in, $70 Pass – Twenty visits, no expiration date. (The price is then $3.50 per visit.) Senior Pass (60+) $63 for 20 visits. 8 FACILITIES City of Mukilteo Recreation Guide Fall/Winter 2017/2018 • 425.263.8180 EVERYONE

ART EXHIBITS AT ROSEHILL

Secondary Schools’ Art Exhibit

Exhibit Date: Monday, January 29 – facilities Friday March 30 Reception: Thursday, February 8 at 6pm The annual exhibit of artwork from the students in the visual arts programs of the Mukilteo School District will take place at Rosehill Community Center (RHCC). Mukilteo Lighthouse Quilt Guild Members of the community are invited to attend the everyone Exhibit Date: through September 20th reception honoring the students whose artwork is Mukilteo Lighthouse Quilt Guild is presenting quilted displayed. This popular exhibit will include drawing, fabric art show representing the varied artistic interests painting, printmaking, and mixed media works in a wide and talents of its members. The show will run at Rosehill range of styles, by a number of our community's most Community Center (RHCC) from through September 20th. talented young artists! The 2nd Rosehill Free! Community Orchestra Concert Sponsored by the City of Mukilteo Creative Brush The Mukilteo Community Orchestra (MCO) will present Exhibition! four free concerts during the 2017-2018 season. The first Exhibit Date: concert on November 5th will focus on the works of Brahms and feature the Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Tuesday, September 26 – minor performed by virtusos performer Dainius Vaicekonis, Wednesday, Director for Keyboard Studies at Seattle Pacific University. December 20 At the next concert on December 17th, the orchestra Reception: Thursday, will partner with the Snohomish County Music Teacher’s October 5, 7:00pm Association (SCMTA) Concert competition. The Orchestra’s March 18th concert will include works by Ottorino Instructor: Hyeh-Yeon Rsephighi among others. The May 20th concert will likely Hoffer be a "Pops" concert. It will feature pieces from this popular Artists are: Terry Chasteen, Hyeh-Yeon Hoffer, Paulette genre, including favorites from stage and screen. Detailed Hunter, Jennie Jung, Jamie Luce, Debby McGehee and information about each of the concerts will be posted on Hyang Sil Park the Orchestra’s website, The paintings presented here are a sample of the work www.mukilteoorchestra.org created at the Rosehill Community Center (RHCC) in The Asian Brush Painting Class. Students are inspired and Brahms motivated by instruction of various brush strokes and Everyone Sunday RHCC 2:00pm Nov 5 FREE techniques. We are expressing our inner mood on the Snohomish County Music Teacher’s Association ever so delicate ‘rice’ paper with magic brush transferring Everyone Sunday RHCC 2:00pm Dec 17 FREE our ‘spirit’ with the humble desire to create something beautiful. Ottorino Rsephighi & Others Everyone Sunday RHCC 2:00pm Mar 18 FREE Pops & Others Everyone Sunday RHCC 2:00pm May 20 FREE

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FREE - IN THE PARK Free! Big Gulch Hike Join Park Ranger Peg Bohan for a guided hike of Big Gulch “Get To Know” Hikes in Mukilteo to learn more about this beautiful ravine and the different The City of Mukilteo has over 620 acres of park land at 11 ways to access it. We’ll take a closer look at type of trees different sites. All of these parks provide varying amenities that make up the forests surrounding Mukilteo, learn such as playgrounds, trails, community gathering areas, about the geology of the area and why there are so many off-leash dog areas and beaches so you can better enjoy mudslides on the railroad tracks. Come discover more your outdoor experience. The City is highly invested in about this inner city oasis! making sure it’s citizens have opportunities to enjoy the Trail Length: 3 Mile round trip outdoors year-round while providing a variety of ways for Difficulty: Easy to Moderate people to engage with nature and culture. Instructor: Ranger Bohan Have you ever wanted to explore the parks and trails Everyone Saturday Mukilteo Library* in your neighborhood, but weren’t sure where they were 5858 9:00-11:00am Oct 7 FREE or how to get there? Then join Mukilteo’s very own Park *Meet at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd Ranger Peg Bohan for a “Get to Know Your Parks” series hosted by Rosehill Community Center (RHCC). This series offers a “Hiking 101” class, as well as guided hikes in Big Free! Lower Japanese Gulch Hike Gulch and Japanese Gulch to help people become more Have you ever wondered how Japanese Gulch got its familiar with and better prepared to explore our local parks name? Did you know that a major restoration is occurring and trail systems. right now in Japanese Gulch to help native salmon return to their ancestral stream? Join Park Ranger Peg Bohan to learn more about the historical roots of Mukilteo and how Free! Hiking 101 Japanese Gulch is an ecological haven for many local Have you ever wanted to explore more of the local parks species. Also, a walk to Edgewater Beach Park, if time there and trails, but felt intimidated, overwhelmed or unprepared is time. for what might happen? Then join Mukilteo Park Ranger Trail Length: 1-½ Mile round trip Peg Bohan for an introduction to hiking and how to be safe Difficulty: Easy to Moderate on your next outdoor adventure. This will be an indoor Instructor: Ranger Bohan classroom presentation providing a basic overview on Everyone Saturday Edgewater Beach* choosing the right hike for you, the proper clothing and gear, as well as hiking etiquette and safety. This is the first 5859 9:00-11:00am Oct 14 FREE class in the “Get to Know Your Parks” series and a good *Edgewater Beach Park, 1501 First St starting point for novice hikers. Instructor: Ranger Bohan Free! Upper Japanese Gulch Hike Everyone Saturday RHCC Upper Japanese Gulch is home to miles of intertwining 5522 9:00-11:00am Sep 30 FREE trails that allow people a chance to leave the urban world behind and reconnect with nature. Join Park Ranger Peg Bohan to learn how and where the trails connect to help you better explore this amazing resource. We’ll take a closer look at the diverse forest, how this ravine has changed over time and what Mukilteo has in store for the future of Japanese Gulch. Trail Length: TBD Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Instructor: Ranger Bohan Everyone Saturday Japanese Gulch* 5860 9:00-11:00am Oct 21 FREE * Meet at the Japanese Gulch 76th St. trailhead, 8227 44th Ave W, Mukilteo, WA 98275 (44th Ave. & 76th St, by the community garden)

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SOCK HOP Come have fun as we take a walk down memory lane and transform the Point Elliott Room into a 1950’s high school gymnasium. Wear your best 50’s attire, blue jeans, poodle skirts and saddle shoes as you dance your socks off to iconic entertainers of yesteryear, including Buddy Holly, Connie Francis, Chuck Barry, Patsy Cline and Elvis. There will be dance lessons, photo booth, best costume contest and more! Hot dogs, chips, drinks and dessert provided. 21+ Friday RHCC 5295 5:00-8:00pm Nov 17 ** ** $10.00 Member / $12.00 Non-Member/Guest in advance

$15 per person at the door everyone Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival FREE! The Mukilteo Chamber’s Health Lighthouse Park –– Friday, Saturday, Sunday - and Wellness Fair September 8, 9 & 10, 2017 The Mukilteo Chamber’s Health and Wellness Fair is For more information call 425.353.5516 or visit www. held every 4th Sunday of February, features 30+ health mukilteolighthousefestival.com or email info@mukfest. and wellness related vendors ranging from dentists, com. nutritionists, naturopathic clinics, chiropractic, therapeutic massage and much more are available to Citizen’s Academy share information, offer samples and be on hand for this This eight week course allows annual event. This community event is geared for families, attendees to interact with Police wellness enthusiasts and those seeking a healthier lifestyle. Officers while they learn about the $125 chamber members, $150 non-members. day-to-day operations of the Mukilteo For sponsoring information, contact Mukilteo Chamber Police Department. The Mukilteo of Commerce: 425-347-1456, www.mukilteochamber.org Police Department is offering a free 8-week class for the public which will generally be held one day a week in the evening. Those who work in law enforcement often wish the public had a better understanding of the day to day operations of a police department. The Mukilteo Police Department is making that wish a reality by creating an academy that teaches the general public about law enforcement. Although the Citizens Academy is not intended to make police officers out of the public, those who attend will learn a great deal about all phases of law enforcement. Instructor: Myron Travis Mukilteo Farmers’ Market 18+ Thursday RHCC* Min 6/Max 15 Co-sponsored by Farmers’ Market and City of Mukilteo Note** 6:00-9:00pm Sep 21-Nov 9 Free Come and shop, taste, and browse through this market for *Graduation held at City Hall, 11930 Cyrus Way, Mukilteo WA incredibly delicious locally home-grown food. **To register please fill out the application found at www.mukilteowa. Everyone Wednesday Lighthouse Park* gov. 3:00pm-7:00pm through Sept 27 FREE *Lighthouse Park, 609 Front Street

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Scarecrow Making Contest We will host a Scarecrow Making Contest at Rosehill Community Center (RHCC). Make your Scarecrow and display it at the RHCC. We will announce the winner during Boo Bash at 2pm in the Pointe Elliot Room. • Scarecrow must be free standing, propped in chair or wagon (provided by participant) • Scarecrow must be delivered to Rosehill Community Center (RHCC) on Sunday, October 22 between 10am- 2pm • Prizes will be awarded • All Scarecrows must be removed at the end of Boo Bash on Sunday, October 29 at 5p • Limited to the first 30 applicants, to apply go to www.mukilteowa.gov or drop by RHCC

Boo Bash 2017 How do I make a The 7th annual Boo Bash is the best way to spend Halloween in Mukilteo. Bring the entire family to Rosehill scarecrow? Community Center dressed in your best Halloween Simply use some old clothes costume. Kids will have the opportunity to play games, do stuffed with newspaper, awesome arts and craft projects, walk through a haunted shredded paper or straw. house and more. Mad Science, Campfire and the YMCA The head can be made out will be on hand running activities. Get outside and trick- of paper, a pumpkin, gourd or-treat around local businesses in the Old Town area. or even a mask. Please, no Families will also be able to have their picture taken by a scary masks or food should be professional photographer. All activities are FREE! Bring a used in displays. Scarecrows non-perishable food item(s) to donate to the Mukilteo Food can be made by a family, an Bank. All children will receive a reusable Boo Bash bag for individual, or with classmates trick-or-treating. and friends. The scarecrows can be any size, just use your Everyone Sunday RHCC 1:00-5:00pm* Oct 29 FREE** imagination. Please bring *Open house event, come any time supplies that you might need to set up your scarecrow. **Bring a non-perishable food item(s) to donate to the Mukilteo Food Displays can have wagons or chairs. If your scarecrow is a Bank miniature, there will be a table in the lobby. For questions please call 425.263.8180

Boo Bash Blood Drive Save a Life! Sign up to donate blood at the 2017 Boo Bash. The Puget Sound Blood Center will be at the Boo Bash taking blood donations. They are in need of donors. Register: Call 425.263.8180 to sign up 18yrs & up* Sunday RHCC 11:00am-5:00pm Oct 29 *Donors under the age of 18 must have a release signed by a parent/ guardian. All donors subject to a health screening.

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Holiday Tree Lighting A tradition for over 30 years, the Holiday Tree Lighting and Open House draws hundreds of guests each year. Santa

and Mrs. Claus will be at Candy Cane Lane for photo ops, everyone crafting tables for families will be open, cookie decorating, FREE Quilt Making - Project Linus Mukilteo Lighthouse Quilters was founded in 2004. Their and music programs by local students. The Grinch, always mission is to provide opportunities to learn more about the a crowd favorite, will cap off this free family friendly event craft of quilting, to be involved in community outreach and by lighting the Community Tree. Weather permitting, a give their time and energy to creating quilts for community boat parade will add to the festivities. Donations for the service. In our short history, we have made over one food bank are accepted. hundred quilts for selected organizations for service Everyone Saturday RHCC 3:00-6:00pm* Dec 2 FREE organizations. *Tree Lighting at 5:45pm Adult/Senior Wednesday RHCC Note* 10:00am-3:00pm Sep 27 FREE Note* 10:00am-3:00pm Oct 25 FREE Note* 10:00am-3:00pm Nov 29 FREE Build a Note* 10:00am-3:00pm Jan 31 FREE Gingerbread Note* 10:00am-3:00pm Feb 28 FREE Note* 10:00am-3:00pm Mar 28 FREE House! *No registration required Bring your kids and make a festive gingerbread house! Table Tennis Tournament All supplies are Adult/Senior Saturday** RHCC provided, and the 6059 Date: TBD $40* entire event is free. This is one way Divisions Jericho Bridge Church gives back to our community. Build 4700 Open (All ages/gender) a personal gingerbread house, constructed using graham 5991 Senior Men (55+) crackers wrapped around milk cartons, and "glued" with 6039 Senior Women (55+) frosting. Then, decorate with over 20 different fun and 6037 Women’s Doubles colorful candies. Come with your imagination, and leave with your gingerbread house and some fun memories. All 5989 Men’s Doubles children must be accompanied by an adult. 6036 Mixed Doubles Everyone Saturday RHCC Min 1/Max 30 *Per Division 5796 12:30-3:00pm Dec 16 FREE **Sunday play will be dictated by number of sign-ups. **Practice time will open at 8:30am prior to the start of tournament.

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Valentine Bingo Brunch “And Then There Were None” Bingo details: Bingo cards $4* each or 3 for $10*, which by Agatha Christie includes 1 raffle ticket per bingo Curtain Call Theatre NW Fall 2017 card. They will have 14 Bingo Directed by Patti Wade games including 5-in a row, 4 In this superlative mystery comedy corners & X-out, with Valentine- statuettes of little soldier boys on the related prizes! mantel of a house on an island off Raffle details: Tickets $1* the coast of Devon fall to the floor each or 8 for $5*. Raffle held and break one by one as those in throughout event, with prizes such as: Spring Essentials, the house succumb to a diabolical UW Love, WSU Love, Seahawks Love, Kids Day, Dog Day, avenger. A nursery rhyme tells how etc.! each of the ten “soldiers” met his Kids Goody bags: $1* each: includes 1 treat, 1 toy and 1 death until there were none. Eight glow item guest who have never met each Food/drinks: Bottled water & ice cream/sorbet dessert other, or their apparently absent host available for $1* each and hostess, are lured to the island Attire: Wear your best Cupid/Valentine themed outfit! and, along with the two house servants are marooned. A Everybody Sunday RHCC mysterious voice accuses each of having gotten away with 10:30am-1:30pm Feb 11*** FREE*** murder and then one drops dead --- poisoned. One down * Attendees should bring cash or check to participate, payable to and nine to go! Mukilteo Senior Association, as this is a fundraiser for the Mukilteo Everyone Friday, Saturday, Sunday RHCC* Senior Association 8:00pm Oct 13 Ticket** **Doors open at 10:30am, games from 11-1 pm 2:00pm Oct 14 Ticket** ***No entry fee 8:00pm Oct 14 Ticket** 2:00pm Oct 15 Ticket** Community Garage Sale 8:00pm Oct 20 Ticket** Reserve a table at 425.263.8180. Bring your items to sell 2:00pm Oct 21 Ticket** during the “Great Mukilteo Garage Sale” as advertised in 8:00pm Oct 21 Ticket** the Mukilteo Beacon. We do all the advertising, you just have to bring you items and sell, sell, sell! Limit of two (2) 2:00pm Oct 22 Ticket** tables per person/group. No large furniture items. Tables *Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Avenue, Mukilteo, WA will sell out. 98275 Garage Sale Information: **Tickets: Everyone Saturday RHCC $15 General Public $10 Seniors (55+) 6034 9:00am-2:00pm* Apr 28 FREE** $10 Students (With ID), Children under 10, and Military *Load-in: 7:00am-8:45am, Load-out: 2:00pm-3:00pm (with ID) **Sellers fee: $25 per table ($1.50 admin fee per ticket) To purchase visit www.cctnw.org Tickets will be available at the door Festival style seating Information: Call 206.473.0278 or visit www.cctnw.org

14 EVERYONE City of Mukilteo Recreation Guide Fall/Winter 2017/2018 • 425.263.8180 PRESCHOOL Kindermusik-Wiggle & Grow This music filled class celebrates the unique joys of your growing child. Each week your child will love singing, dancing, and playing instruments with you and her new friends and you’ll love helping her practice a wide variety of abilities such as gross and fine motor skills, turn-taking, social skills, and active listening. In class, we’ll also share tips and ideas for using music Sing and Play throughout the week. Plus, the fun (and learning!) continue Get ready to sing, play, and move with with the Kindermusik@Home digital home materials, your little one in this high-energy music including music from class, musical activities, and each class designed to be just right for very month’s story. A new theme is presented each session. young children. This new Kindermusik Instructor: Renee Farr curriculum focuses on your child’s beginning movement, 6mo-3yrs Thursday RHCC Min 4/Max 10 helping to build the muscles your young toddler needs to 5802 10:30-11:15am Sep 7-28 $48* walk, run, and climb; and on vocal development, helping 5803 10:30-11:15am Oct 5-26 $48* to nurture your child’s speaking and singing voice. With

5804 10:30-11:15am Nov 2-16 $36** everyone a mix of parent-child joint activities and child-focused activities, you’ll be able to join right in on all the singing 5805 10:30-11:15am Nov 30-Dec14 $36** and dancing while also getting the chance to observe 5806 10:30-11:15am Jan 4-25 $48* how your young toddler or baby learns on his or her own. 5807 10:30-11:15am Feb 1-22 $48* Embark on Kindermusik’s fun new exploration of singing, 5808 10:30-11:15am Mar 1-22 $48* swaying, laughing, and playing through Sing & Play, a *Additional $7 materials fee payable to the instructor first day of class just right mix of early childhood vocal play and language preschool **3 week unit development, together time, and music and movement activities! Instructor: Renee Farr 0yr-2yrs Tuesday RHCCMin 4/Max 10 5809 10:30-11:15am Sep 5-26 $48* 5810 10:30-11:15am Oct 3-24 $48* 5811 10:30-11:15am Oct 31-Nov 14** $36* 5812 10:30-11:15am Nov 28- Dec 12** $36* 5813 10:30-11:15am Jan 2-23 $48* 5814 10:30-11:15am Jan 30-Feb 20 $48* New! Little Sprouts Music Together - 5815 10:30-11:15am Feb 27-Mar 20 $48* Mixed Age Classes *Additional $7 materials fee payable to the instructor first day of class We offer play-based music and movement classes to which gives you a cd of music and digital home materials. children and the grown-ups who love them. Part of the **3 week unit Music Together® philosophy is to create an environment where children can develop their musical abilities at their own pace, without expectations tied to their age. All of our classes are mixed age classes for children 0-5 years. Contact Brenna if you have any questions at info@ littlesproutsmusictogether.com. Instructor: Brenna Wells Birth-5yrs Wednesdays RHCC Min 4/Max 13 Note* 10:00-10:45am Aug 16 FREE*** Note* 11:00-11:45am Sep 6 FREE*** Note* 10:00-10:45am** Sep 13-Nov 15 $200 Note* 11:00-11:45am** Sep 13-Nov 15 $200 Note* 1:00-1:45pm** Sep 13-Nov 15 $200

City of Mukilteo Recreation Guide Fall/Winter 2017/2018 • 425.263.8180 PRESCHOOL 15 PRESCHOOL Karate for Kids Students get a head start in life by gaining a positive self- image and an “I can do it!” attitude. Emphasis is placed on willingness to try, work ethic, and being respectful both at home and at school. Kids are taught focus, respect and confidence in a FUN and EXCITING environment that provides POSITIVE feedback for their efforts. Kids learn how to focus better, how to respond the first time they’re asked, and how to stay on task. With these valuable skills, students excel in both karate and school. Start-up fee paid to instructor at your first class: $55 NEW! Nature Together includes uniform, t-shirt, student handbook, first belt rank – Nature Together is a nature based early childhood class white belt. No proration allowed. for children age 2-5 with their caregivers. Class is taught Instructor: Magdalena Ozuna entirely outdoors and uses the natural world around us 4-6yrs Tue/Thurs RHCC Min 5/Max 30 for learning and discovery. Class will include circle time with stories, finger plays and/or songs. There will also be 5938 5:45-6:15pm Sep* $50 an activity or hike that leads to free exploration and then 5939 5:45-6:15pm Oct $50 sharing of what we discovered. We will be outside rain or 5940 5:45-6:15pm Nov* $50 shine do dress appropriately. A canopy for shelter and a 5941 5:45-6:15pm Dec* $50 tarp for seating will be provided. Studies have shown that 5942 5:45-6:15pm Jan $50 learning in an outdoor environment helps children focus 5943 5:45-6:15pm Feb $50 better and reduces stress. Come explore nature together! Instructor: Kristin Hamme, explorenaturetogether.com 5944 5:45-6:15pm Mar $50 *No Class Sep 19, Nov 23 or Dec 26 & 28 2yr-5yr Wednesday 92nd Street Park Min 6/Max12 5833 9:45-11:00am Sep 6-Oct 25 $75 YOUTH After School Art Brick Animation This is a fun class for school age children ages 5-10. This Over the last 10 years the Clay Animation Network is a positive experience where everyone is special and (CAN) has taught over 10,000 students how to make is encouraged to explore some of their strengths and animated movies by providing them with a class theme individuality. We will meet twice a week on Mondays (i.e. Superheroes, Aliens, etc.). Now students get to watch and Wednesdays after school to explore different ways to CANtv (a collection of student movies) on the CAN website be creative. We will paint, weave magazine strips, and to get ideas and decide on their own theme. Students will recycle paper towel rolls. We will paint on rocks and make use iPads (provided by CAN) to take animation photos of leaf prints in a couple of different ways. We will be doing LEGO® pieces and edit video and sound. Set, character, projects individually, in pairs, and as a collaborative group. and story construction will be taught. View CANtv and A large adult t-shirt that can get stains on it is over 4,000 student animations at 1` (4 cans). (LEGO® is recommended. not affiliated with, and does not sponsor or endorse, the 5-10yrs Monday/Wednesday RHCC services or products of the Clay Animation Network). 6015 4-6pm Sep 11-Oct 18 $120* Instructor: Lukas Allenbaugh 6016 4-6pm Oct 30-Dec 13** $120* 7yrs-14yrs Tues- Friday RHCC Min5/Max 24 6018 4-6pm Jan 3-Feb 7 $120* 5861 1:00pm-4:00pm Feb 20-23 $130 6024 4-6pm Feb 21-Mar 28 $120* No Class Nov 22 *Drop in $20

16 PRESCHOOL City of Mukilteo Recreation Guide Fall/Winter 2017/2018 • 425.263.8180 YOUTH Safe Kids 101 - Home Alone Class Kids think they are ready to stay home alone and parents wonder if it’s okay to let them. This three-hour home alone class will help your 9 to 13-year-old take the next step in independence while giving you peace of mind. Topics include: responsibilities when staying home alone, simple first aid and abdominal thrusts for choking victims, how to navigate the online world, fire safety and what to do around an aggressive dog. We’ll also discuss the truth behind abuse, abduction and stranger danger. All participants will receive the Safe Kids 101 book. 9-11yrs Saturday RHCC Min 12/Max 24 5883 1:00-4:00pm Feb 10 $43 Kids Yoga and Mindfulness In a world where many kids live a fast paced lifestyle Karate for Youth with busy schedules between school, sports, and other While our Youth classes are tons of fun, we also cover the activities, they can be inundated with stresses such as “serious” stuff. We teach kids about handling strangers, peer pressure, competition, and over stimulation. Yoga, bullies and more. Your child will build character and the 5,000-year-old art of fusing the body and mind and confidence and develop the tools needed to “talk it out”. mindfulness practices are powerful tools to help children Your child may never have to use their self-defense skills, find balance, obtain a sense of calmness, and develop a preschool but these other skills will come in handy every day. healthy relationship with themselves and the world around Our Youth program improves listening skills, focus, and them. concentration. In addition to learning the value of setting Children will learn how to create a strong mind-body goals by earning colored belts, students are introduced to connection through breath awareness, postures, and appropriate self-defense techniques in a safe and fun class stillness while also being given space to play, imagine, format. and learn fun yogic movements for the body that can keep youth Start-up fee paid to instructor at your first class: $55 them strong, healthy, and balanced. Yoga and mindfulness includes uniform, t-shirt, student handbook, first belt rank – are practices that can benefit us through our entire lives; white belt. No proration allowed. encourage these good habits to start early! Instructor: Magdalena Ozuna Instructor: Macy Ratliff 7-11yrs Tues/Thurs RHCC Min 5/Max 40 7yrs-10yrs Monday RHCC Min 4/Max 10 5945 6:30pm-7:15pm Sep* $50 5935 6:00pm-7:00pm Sep 18-Oct 23 $130 5946 6:30pm-7:15pm Oct $50 5937 6:00pm-7:00pm Nov 6-Dec 11* $130 5947 6:30pm-7:15pm Nov* $50 *No Class Nov 20 5948 6:30pm-7:15pm Dec* $50 5949 6:30pm-7:15pm Jan $50 5950 6:30pm-7:15pm Feb $50 5951 6:30pm-7:15pm Mar $50 AVoid Disappointment! * No Class Sep 19, Nov 23 or Dec 26 & 28 All programs must meet a minimum enrollment requirement in order to be held. Classes will be cancelled 5 business days in advance, if they do not reach the minimum enrollment. Please register on time to be certain you get the class you want. 425.263.8180 or www.activenet.active.com/ cityofmukilteorec

City of Mukilteo Recreation Guide Fall/Winter 2017/2018 • 425.263.8180 YOuth 17 TEEN GLOBE GLOBE is a welcoming, diverse, and open- minded place accepting GLBTQ youth ages 14-20 years regardless of gender or gender expression. GLOBE allows you to be yourself, have fun, meet peers and share concerns about your life. Experienced facilitators lead discussions and provide referrals as needed. GLOBE meets at Rosehill Community Center (RHCC) at a confidential time and day. To get more information contact 425.263.2908 globeleaders@hotmail. com. SEW TOGETHER Karate for Teens and Adults Sew Together 1-Teens Due to the goal setting, positive We will begin with the basics: hand sewing, tools, encouragement and respect terminology, and machine sewing. Simple, fun projects are for values that are part of all designed to develop an interest and enthusiasm for sewing. martial arts programs, the Projects include a hand-stitched needle case, pillowcase greatest benefit usually reported and tote bag using straight seams, back stitch and zigzag. by martial arts students is Students must bring a sewing machine and basic sewing greater self-confidence. You tools to class. become more comfortable in 8-17yrs Tuesday RHCC Min 4/Max 10 all situations – whether you’re 5862 3:30pm-5:45pm Sept 19-Oct 24 $52 in danger or simply doing a task that takes you beyond your Sew Together 2-Teens comfort zone — and you’ll The second session will continue to build on the previous discover you can accomplish lessons. A small lunch bag with ties, pillow and a holiday anything you set your mind to. decoration are some of the projects for the students. Start-up fee paid to instructor Students must bring a sewing machine and basic sewing at your first class: $55 includes uniform, t-shirt, student tools to class. handbook, first belt rank – white belt. No proration 8-17yrs Tuesday RHCC Min 4/Max 10 allowed. 5997 3:30pm-5:45pm Nov 7-Dec 19* $52 Instructor: Magdalena Ozuna No Class Nov 21 12+ Tues/Thurs RHCC Min 5/Max 40 6026 7:15pm-8:15pm Sep* $50 Sew Together 3-Teens 5992 7:15pm-8:15pm Oct $50 Learn to read, understand and use and fit commercial 6027 7:15pm-8:15pm Nov* $50 patterns. Projects include pajama pants with optional 6028 7:15pm-8:15pm Dec* $50 pockets. Specialty fabrics and a variety of machine stitches will be introduced. Students must bring a sewing machine 6029 7:15pm-8:15pm Jan $50 and basic sewing tools to class. 6030 7:15pm-8:15pm Feb $50 Instructor: Clothing and Textile Advisors of Washington 9031 7:15pm-8:15pm Mar $50 8-17yrs Tuesday RHCC Min 4/Max 10 * No Class Sep 19, Nov 23 or Dec 26 & 28 6001 3:30pm-5:45pm Jan 9-Feb 20 $52

AVoid Disappointment! All programs must meet a minimum enrollment requirement in order to be held. Classes will be cancelled 5 business days in advance, if they do not reach the minimum enrollment. Please register on time to be certain you get the class you want. 425.263.8180 or www.activenet.active.com/cityofmukilteorec

18 TEENS City of Mukilteo Recreation Guide Fall/Winter 2017/2018 • 425.263.8180 ADULT The Organizer on the Road Show coconut, photo attached) and other items her clients and she often encounter in their work out of a bin for a Tips on Decluttering Your Home portable demonstration of an organizing session. "The Organizer on the Road Show" is practical, easy, educational and great fun. Lauren has an excellent sense of humor, and she gets her audience to laugh AND teaches them some tips to help them deal with their stuff. You and your circle will learn organizing techniques, gain access to various reliable and qualified contractors, and be offered specialized instructional materials she has compiled from numerous sources on an assortment of topics from "how-to-prepare for a disaster" to "where do I donate ?" Come hear a Professional Organizer give away her trade Presenter: Lauren Willimas, Certified Professional secrets for the bargain rate of $10/hour. She usually Organizer charges $55. Lauren Williams, Certified Professional Adult Thursday RHCC Min2/Max25 Organizer, will magically pull The Thing (the same old 5703 4:00-5:00pm Sep 14 $10 Sew Together Sew Together 1-Adults Spark an interest and enthusiasm for sewing or refresh your skills. We will cover the basics: hand sewing, tools for sewing, sewing machine terminology and care, as well as machine sewing. Your expertise will build each week with projects that include, hand-stitching, straight seams and seam finishes, back stitch and zigzag. Students must bring a sewing machine in good working order and basic sewing tools to class. Adult Wednesday RHCC Min 4/Max 12 6002 10:00am-12:30pm Sep 20-Oct 25 $52 Easter Basket Making Sew Together 2-Adults Come and make your very own Easter Basket, just in time The second session will continue to build on the previous for Spring. Create your basket using flowers, Easter grass teens lessons. Learn to read, understand and fit commercial and some plastic eggs. All you need to bring are scissors patterns. Projects include pajama or lounge pants with and any other little trinkets (bunnies, eggs, baby chicks, optional pockets. Students must bring a sewing machine in etc.) you’d like to adorn your basket with. Baskets, flowers, good working order and basic sewing tools to class. grass and some eggs provided by Barbara’s Floral. Grab Adult Wednesday RHCC Min 4/Max 12 a friend or family member and get ready for some Easter 6006 10:00am-12:30pm Nov 8-Dec 20* $52 holiday fun. adults No Class Nov 22 Instructor: Karen Hempel of Barbara’s Floral Adult Thursday RHCC Min 10/Max 20 Sew Together 3-Adults 5223 6:30-8:30pm Mar 21 $20 Continuing students may choose a project with instructor approval to complete in this session. Project ideas and suggestions are available as needed. Students must bring a sewing machine in good working order and basic sewing tools to class. Instructor: Clothing and Textile Advisors of Washington Adult Wednesday RHCC Min 4/Max 12 6009 10:00am-12:30pm Jan 10-Feb 21 $52

City of Mukilteo Recreation Guide Fall/Winter 2017/2018 • 425.263.8180 ADULTS 19 ADULT Puppy Skills/Life Skills Want your puppy to come every time you call for them? Getting a brand new baby-puppy or rescuing a dog of indeterminate age? You will, most likely, want to prevent common problems and answer your dog's questions, such as where the bathroom really is, (not under the formal dining room table), digging up your yard, destructive chewing, pulling on the leash, barking incessantly etc. Our family friendly classes are designed to teach your family how to train your dog using safe, gentle and positive, scientifically-proven techniques that even a child can easily learn to do. Classes offer lots of supervised off leash playtime, socialization with people and things, fear NEW! Puppy Charm School prevention, distractions, question and answer/discussion Start your puppy off on the right paw! The first few months time plus all the basic skills a dog needs to live a happy life of your puppy's life is considered to be the most influential, in a human world. Come, Sit, Down, Stay, Walk (without both behaviorally and socially. Early socialization, pulling), Take It, Give It, Leave It, and so much more. Class interactive play, handling, fear prevention and problem fee includes booklet and clicker (optional for noise phobic solving is critical at this time. This modular class helps dogs) and the AKC STAR Puppy Award. new puppy families take the mystery and challenge out of Classes starting every few weeks. Please visit paws101.com socialization, potty training, house training, nipping and for start dates. bite inhibition, common problems, teaching basic cues, Dogs age – 14 weeks or older (through adult) beginning obedience, off leash play and so much more. Instructor: Gayle Ballinger Healthy puppies only, vet/fecal exam required. Register 16yrs-Adult Saturday RHCC online at www.Paws101.com and start immediately. Dogs - 6 to 16 weeks of age. Note** 9:15-10:15am** Ongoing $180* Instructor: Gayle Ballinger * Price is per dog 16yrs-Adult Saturday RHCC **To Register please visit www.paws101.com or call Gayle Ballinger at 206-799-0521. Note** 11:30am-12:30pm Ongoing $150* * Price is per dog **To Register please visit www.paws101.com or call Gayle Ballinger at 206-799-0521. Taste of Amalfi Easy Mediterranean Vegetables and Discover a taste of the Appetizers Amalfi Coast . Learn Learn how to make fresh and tasty Mediterranean how to make simple and vegetables and antipasti (appetizers). We’ll make dishes healthy Italian dishes great for entertaining or easy every day meals like: like: Caprese salad, pasta mushroom risotto, 10 minute tomato and basil soup, and with Italian sausage, bell eggplant bruschetta. You’ll have fun tasting and will learn peppers and tomatoes about classic Italian flavors. The cooking class will be a and Mediterranean combination of demonstration and hands-on participation. vegetables. You’ll have fun tasting and will learn about the Each participant will receive printed recipes as well as any diversity of Italian cooking. The cooking class will be a other relevant educational materials discussed in the class. combination of demonstration and hands-on participation. Instructor: Michelle Barsness, seasoned cook and curator Each participant will receive printed recipes as well as any of the food blog Pine Needles in My Salad other relevant educational materials discussed in the class. Instructor: Michelle Barsness, seasoned cook and curator Adult Saturday RHCC Min 6/Max 12 of the food blog Pine Needles in My Salad 5819 10:00am-12:30pm Sep 30 $49.00 Adult Saturday RHCC Min 6/Max12 5820 10:00am-12:30pm Oct 21 $49.00

20 ADULTS City of Mukilteo Recreation Guide Fall/Winter 2017/2018 • 425.263.8180 About Boating Safety (ABS) The State of Washington passed a law in 2005 requiring a boater safety course in order to operate a boat in Washington State. The law applies to operators of motorboats with 15 horsepower or greater. The age requirements are everyone 50 and younger. The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating classes satisfy Washington State’s mandatory education requirements for all boaters. Use this course certificate for your State of Washington Boater’s card. Course includes: Introduction to Boating, Boating Law, Boat Safety Equipment, Safe Boating, Navigation, Boating Problems, Adult and Child Trailering, Storing and Protecting your Boat, Hunting and Fishing, Water skiing and River Boating. Time frame CPR & AED includes a lunch break. Students will learn Instructor: Coast Guard Auxiliary how to respond to 14yrs-up* Saturday RHCC Min5/Max 30 cardiac and breathing emergencies in adults and children, including how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation Note** 8:30am-5:30pm Feb 3 $25 (CPR) and the use of automated external defibrillators Note** 8:30am-5:30pm Mar 3 $25 (AED). It does not include CPR/AED for infants. This course * 10yrs-13yrs old must be with family member is good for individuals needing credentialed training for **To register: Call Angela Rifner 360.435.4833, or email rifangela@ job regulatory requirements or for those who just want to msn.com learn how to save a life. This course will be accredited by the Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI) and satisfies OSHA, WISHA, L&I, and other requirements for non- Fly Tying Class health care providers. Students who complete this course The Evergreen Fly Fishing Club will receive a certificate that is valid for two years. will be presenting a 12-week fly Instructor: Lighthouse First Aid Training fishing class. This class will teach 12yrs-up Wednesday RHCC Min 5/Max 18 up to intermediate skills in fly 5740 6:00-9:00pm Sep 13 $46 tying. Novices are welcome to join in. Each week you will be taught 5741 6:00-9:00pm Oct 11 $46 a proven fly pattern that works in the Pacific Northwest. 5742 6:00-9:00pm Nov 8 $46 You will also get tips on fly selection, including how and 5743 6:00-9:00pm Dec 13 $46 when to use the fly from twelve of the best fly tiers and 5744 6:00-9:00pm Jan 10 $46 fly fishers in our club. Instructors and seasoned students 5745 6:00-9:00pm Feb 14 $46 will sit alongside you and help you figure things out. 5746 6:00-9:00pm Mar 14 $46 Tying materials and hooks needed to tie 2 or 3 flies will be provided to students each week, along with written instructions for each fly. Special Instructions: you will need to bring your own fly tying vise and tools (bobbin, thread, adults AVoid Disappointment! scissors, hair stacker, head cement, etc.). We will email All programs must meet a minimum enrollment you a list of necessary items prior to the first class. The club requirement in order to be held. will have a few vises and tool sets that could be used at the Classes will be cancelled 5 business days in first session if you are just getting started and don’t know or advance, if they do not reach the minimum have what you’ll need. enrollment. Instructor: Evergreen Fly Fishing Club Please register on time to be certain you get the 16yrs-up Wednesday RHCC Min 12/Max 40 class you want. 6060 6:30pm-8:30pm Jan 3-Mar 21 $60 425.263.8180 or www.activenet.active.com/ 6061 6:30pm-8:30pm Jan 3-Mar 21 $40* cityofmukilteorec *Member Price

City of Mukilteo Recreation Guide Fall/Winter 2017/2018 • 425.263.8180 ADULTS 21 ADULT Mukilteo Community Garden Come join us for fun, PERFORMING ARTS exercise, education and the satisfaction Mukilteo Community Orchestra of giving back to The Mukilteo Community Orchestra (MCO) provides our community. intermediate and advanced adult musicians an orchestral This coming 2018 experience in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. The season*, why not orchestra includes string, woodwind, brass, and percussion rent one of the 51 instruments. MCO members play a variety of classical garden beds for music in weekly rehearsal and four concert performances growing your own food? Help support our additional 1800 each season. Rehearsals are Tuesday, September through square feet of Food Bank Beds, which in 2016 contributed May, and Thursday before each concert. Trevor Lutzenhiser, over 2000 lbs. of fresh produce to area food banks and conductor and artistic director, defines the necessary charitable concerns. For more information go to balance of instruments and new members are accepted http://www.mukilteogarden.org/home. accordingly. * P-Patch garden bed rentals are available to residents of See page 9 for information on the upcoming free MCO Mukilteo and the surrounding communities starting in Concerts. March. Beds are rented for the year from March through Conductor: Trevor Lutzenhiser February. Adults Tuesdays RHCC September 9: Time for a Long Winter’s Nap Note* 7:00-9:00pm Sep-May*** Pay MCO** Plans for putting your beds to sleep for the season, as well ***No meeting Dec 26 or Jan 2 & 9 as planning for a winters garden to extend the growing *Contact Carol Johnson for more information/registration season if giving the garden up is just too hard! **Fee payable to MCO Adults/Seniors Saturday Mukilteo Community Garden** Individual - $20/mo. or $180/yr. Family (2 or more) - $30/mo. or $270/yr. Note* 10:00am Sep 9 Free Student - $10/mo. or $90/yr. *No registration required **44th Ave W & 76th St SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 February 10: Let’s Get Sprouting Chamber Musicians Group This is a hands-on class! You will learn how to properly Come together and play classical music for fun! start seeds and the different ways to care for them in a This class is designed to provide an opportunity for greenhouse, on top of your fridge, or on your window sill. intermediate and advanced musicians to practice and You will be helping to start seeds for the Giving Garden possibly perform using small ensemble repertoire. Various beds at Mukilteo Community Garden, as well as seeds ensembles will be formed from the available personnel to take home. We will also discuss planning a vegetable of woodwind, brass, string, and piano students. These garden and companion planting. ensembles may include woodwind quintets, string quartets, Adults/Seniors Saturday RHCC and other various ensembles based on the repertoire and Note* 10:00am Feb 10 Free available players. Pianists may participate in chamber *No registration required music based upon the availability of other instrumentalists to form piano-based ensembles. March 10: Let’s Get Sharp Instructor: Linda Wooding Bring your pruners and learn how to get them ready for the Adults Tuesday Pt. Elliott Rm Stage Min 4/Max 20 season. You will learn cleaning and sharpening techniques, Note:* 5:00pm-6:30pm Sep-May** Free tricks for keeping your garden tools in tip-top shape for the season, and how to prevent the spread of fungus and **No meeting Dec 26 or Jan 2 & 9 disease from your tools to your plants. *To register: call Linda 425.353.2644 Adults/Seniors Saturday RHCC Note* 10:00am Mar 10 Free *No registration required

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NEW Interval Fusion (HiiT- High Intensity Interval Training) Equal parts circuit-based bursts of cardio and strength training, this 60 minute workout carves your body into the shape you strive for. Targeted, muscle-carving sets followed by shorter blasts of cardio dance kickstart metabolism to keep calories burning for hours after the workout is over. Participants will use hand weights, tubes and large exercise balls. Bring water bottle and a mat if you own one. Tubes, weights and balls will be provided. Date Tuesday/Thursday Time: 5:30pm Fee: $13/Class – Pay instructor 10 class pass $100 Join us for heart pumpin’ workouts that incinerate up to 800 Contact Laurie Sweet at [email protected] calories per hour. You’ll leave breathless, toned and ready for more. Fresh music and new moves keep you psyched to Accepting Silver Sneaker sweat. Instructors train every year to master the Jazzercise members method which fuses cardio, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, kickboxing and the demanding forms of dance. You Like us on Facebook “Mukilteo Jazzercise” can expect to feel results after 3 classes of this total body www.Jazzercise.com workout. Our community of instructors and customers encourage, inspire and motivate each other to commit to our overall fitness and health. Participants will never miss Tai Chi & Qigong a beat with step-by-step instruction and technique tips to Tai Chi ranks among the best forms of exercise for ensure a safe and effective workout for all fitness levels. A maintaining all-around health and wellness. The benefits variety of equipment is provided including weights, balls, that it offers go beyond physical fitness, bringing mental and exercise tubes. Bring a water bottle and mat. and spiritual gains to those who practice this internal Age: 16yrs-Adult (if younger, call owner) martial art. Tai Chi involves flowing through a series of Date: Continuous classes postures that are coordinated with deep breathing. While Location: RHCC Instructors: Laurie Sweet, Danica Gonsalves, engaged in Tai Chi’s graceful and sequenced movements, Delia Kelly, Randi Royce the focused attention that is required can effectively absorb Owner: Laurie Sweet 425.337.2893/425.327.8779, an individual into a meditative state Tai chi is sometimes [email protected] referred to as “meditation in motion.” Not sure this class is Fees: EFT $45/month, 12 month minimum, right for you? Try it once for $15. $25 one-time joining fee, unlimited classes Instructor: Larry Fleming

EFT $50/month, 6 month minimum, 16yrs+ Wednesday Christiansen Rm Min 1/Max 12 adults $35 one-time joining fee, unlimited classes 5752 6:00pm-7:00pm Sep $48* Single Visit Pass, $15 5753 6:00pm-7:00pm Oct $48* 10-Class Pass, $100 (with $25 one-time joining fee) 5754 6:00pm-7:00pm Nov** $48* One and two month options also available Pricing questions? Contact Laurie Sweet 5755 6:00pm-7:00pm Dec 6-13 $24* Jazzercise Schedule: September-March 5756 6:00pm-7:00pm Jan $60* M/T/W/TH/F 9:15am Jazzercise 5757 6:00pm-7:00pm Feb $48* SAT 8:30am Jazzercise 5758 6:00pm-7:00pm Mar $48* 5759 6:00pm-7:00pm Apr $48* **No Class Nov 22 *Drop-in fee $15

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Zumba® Yoga for Every Body Come and have a blast getting fit with Discover how the practice of yoga can effectively relieve ZUMBA®, a Latin-inspired, dance- mental and physical stress and cultivate a more peaceful fitness class that incorporates Latin and mind. Beginners, as well as experienced students will international music and dance movements. benefit from postures that foster greater flexibility, strength, It’s a fun way to receive the benefits of balance and breathe awareness. Finish with a restorative aerobics, interval training, muscular relaxation. Please bring your own yoga mat. endurance building and flexibility. Dress Instructor: Christine Borys in your workout clothes, bring some water 16 yrs-Adult Monday Point Elliot RM Min 6/Max 50 and a towel and let’s have some fun. 5887 6:30-7:30pm Sep 11-Oct 16 $57 Instructor: 2 Fun 4 Fitness, Lisa Reid 5888 6:30-7:30pm Oct 23-Dec 4* $57 13yrs-Adult Wed/Sun RHCC Min 10/Max 30 5889 6:30-7:30pm Dec 11-Feb 5* $57 5867 Wed / Sun* Sep $52** 5890 6:30-7:30pm Feb 12-Mar 26* $57 5868 Wed / Sun* Oct $52** *No Class Nov 20, Jan 1, 15, Feb 19 5869 Wed / Sun* Nov $52** Drop -in fee $10 5870 Wed / Sun* Dec $52** 5871 Wed / Sun* Jan $52** 5872 Wed / Sun* Feb $52** 5873 Wed / Sun* Mar $52** ***No Class Nov 22 or Dec 24 & 27 *Wednesday 5:15-6:15pm *Sunday 10:00-11:00am **$52/10-class punch card (Punch cards can be used for all Zumba classes and do not expire) **$7.00 drop-in

® Gentle Yoga Zumba Toning Stay well with Yoga Increase balance, flexibility & ZUMBA® Toning takes the original ZUMBA® dance-fitness breathing. Nurture restful sleep. Enjoy loving kindness in class to the next level with the addition of toning sticks or our Warm, friendly, safe environment. Experience DEEP dumbbells. It was created to emphasize muscle work along PEACE with MEDITATION. Bring a yoga mat, water bottle with rhythms and provides a new avenue to weighted and small bath towel. activity. Instructor: Jeanie Coleman Instructor: 2 Fun 4 Fitness, Lisa Reid 18yrs-Adult Wednesday RHCC Min 4/Max 20 13yrs-Adult Tues/Thurs RHCC Min 10/Max 30 5952 6:00-7:15pm Sep $44* 5874 7:15-8:15pm Sep $52** 5953 6:00-7:15pm Oct $55* 5875 7:15-8:15pm Oct $52** 5954 6:00-7:15pm Nov** $44 5876 7:15-8:15pm Nov* $52** 5955 6:00-7:15pm Dec** $33* 5877 7:15-8:15pm Dec* $52** 5956 6:00-7:15pm Jan $44* 5878 7:15-8:15pm Jan $52** 5957 6:00-7:15pm Feb $44* 5879 7:15-8:15pm Feb $52** 5958 6:00-7:15pm Mar $44 5880 7:15-8:15pm Mar $52** **No Class Nov 22 or Dec 24 & 27 *No Class Nov 21 or Dec 26 & 28 *Drop-in fee $14 **$52/10-class punch card (Punch cards can be used for all Zumba classes and do not expire) Karate for Teens and Adults **$7.00 drop-in SEE page 18

24 ADULTS City of Mukilteo Recreation Guide Fall/Winter 2017/2018 • 425.263.8180 Paddle Board Yoga Connect mind, body and nature with this unique yoga experience. Practicing yoga on the water provides a unique blend of core strengthening, blissful stretching, and a delightfully relaxing adventure. No paddleboard or yoga experience required. Our 90 minute course includes easy start methods, safety tips, and modifications for all levels and abilities. Please bring: Fast-drying, weather appropriate, yoga style clothing; towel; change of clothes; and a fun-loving attitude Taught by Carly Hayden of Catalyst Yoga, in partnership with Hydrology Stand Up Paddle. Questions? Check out our FAQ’s at CatalystYogaNW.com or email [email protected] Instructor: Carly Hayden Stand Up Paddle Boarding Register: [email protected] Learn how to paddle or refresh your skills on how to paddle in a group setting. We will meet at Edgewater Beach Park. You will be led step by step by a supportive instructor getting tips along the way while practicing your new skills on the water. Learning how to carry your board, how to stand up, the proper beginning paddling techniques including turning and stopping, how to get back on your board and safety guidelines. Lifejackets and gear will be provided and are required. Wear quick dry type of clothing you will get wet. Bring a towel and change of clothes. We take pride in coaching our paddlers how to love this sport. Instructor: Dave and Erin Matthews Register: [email protected]

Paddle Boarding Group and Private Lessons Share the fun. Plan a special paddleboard and paddleboard yoga class for you and your friends for the same price as a regular class, just $30 each 4 student minimum, 8 student maximum. Contact [email protected] to schedule.

Private Paddleboard Yoga Classes: $65 includes all gear adults Give the Gift of Recreation! and 90 minutes of one on one instruction. Bring a friend Give a gift that is unique and that your friends and for just $30 more. Contact [email protected] family will truly enjoy. With classes to fit anyone’s to schedule. interest and a state-of-the-art fitness center, you can Advance registration required. 24 hour cancellation notice find the perfect gift! Classes include art, dance, fitness, will be refunded 100%, less than 24 hour notice will not enrichment, sports, theater and more. Purchase be refunded. Rain or shine. In the event of unsafe weather a twenty (20) visit pass to the fitness room. For conditions we will reschedule or issue a full refund. information on classes or to purchase a gift certificate, call 425.263.8180. Prices for Fitness Room: $5 Drop-in, $70 Pass for 20 visits, no expiration date Senior pass (60+) $63 for 20 visits. Class prices vary:

City of Mukilteo Recreation Guide Fall/Winter 2017/2018 • 425.263.8180 ADULTS 25 ADULT DANCE SPORTS Rockin’ Rosehill Get to Golf: Dance Night Beginning Golf for Women and Men Do you think you have two Learn simple left feet? Too forgetful to technique dance? Not true. Learning and practical something new that application in a connects mind to body is non-intimidating considered healthier than and friendly shying away. Once you get started you might discover learning dancing is a fun, low-impact activity to lively music. Make environment with new friends and go dancing. Two dances will be covered woman PGA Professional, Chris Aoki. Class is indoors each class with practice time. No partner necessary. Wear using a simulator for direct video feedback. Virtual and smooth or leather-soled shoes. accurate ball flight shows on the screen after every swing. Instructor: Kirk Smith We use circuit training and rotate stations so practice can 12yrs-Adult Wednesday Point Elliott Rm take place during class and each student can learn at their own level and pace. Night Club 2-Step & Cha Cha Suitable for women and men who have never played 5986 6:30-8:30pm Nov 1 $18 previously, have played for a year or less, are taking up golf Rumba and Waltz after a long break or want to break 100. We provide golf 5987 6:30-8:30pm Jan 3 $18 clubs during class. East Coast Swing & Foxtrot Please wear athletic or golf shoes. Class is limited to 6 5988 6:30-8:30pm Mar 7 $18 students with two instructors. If class fills, a second class will open at 5:30 pm. Deadline for signup is Monday prior to class. Instructor: Chris Aoki Golf Location: 11601 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Suite 140, Egyptian-Style Belly Dance Mukilteo Fundamentals Adult Thursday Training Academy Min 2/Max 8 Embrace your inner goddess and transform yourself 5828 4:15-5:30pm Oct 5-19 $120 with the art of Egyptian-Style belly dance. Shimmy up a 5829 4:15-5:30pm Nov 2-16 $120 sweat and tone your body while isolating and undulating 5830 4:15-5:30pm Jan 4-18 $120 to the rhythms and beats of Middle Eastern music. 5831 4:15-5:30pm Feb 1-15 $120 Gain confidence and learn to love your body. Women 5832 4:15-5:30pm Mar 1-15 $120 of all ages, shapes, and sizes are encouraged to learn belly dance moves in a comfortable and supportive environment. Comfortable dance clothing and a hip scarf is required. You may purchase a hip scarf in class or provide your own. For more information, please contact Fateen at [email protected]. Instructor: Angela ‘Fateen’ Thomson Vancouver 12yrs-Adults Wednesday RHCC Min 2/Max25 5816 7:00-8:00pm Sep 13-Oct 11 $69 5817 7:00-8:00pm Oct 18-Nov 15 $69 6033 7:00-8:00pm Nov 29-Dec 20 $55

26 ADULTS City of Mukilteo Recreation Guide Fall/Winter 2017/2018 • 425.263.8180 CRAFTS & VISUAL ART Asian Brush Painting Mukilteo Lighthouse Quilters Asian Brush Painting The ‘friendliest little quilt guild in the Northwest' invites started about 2000 years you to join us for the following special presentations at ago, and there are several our monthly meetings. The meetings are held at Rosehill distinctive styles. We study Center. For more information about our non-profit guild, the style emphasizing the please visit our website: www.mlquilters.org fewest strokes to express the inner spirit called, 'Qi.' Program: Lois Hallock, Grab & Go Using freshly ground ink each Noted professional organizer and quilter will present session, and translate 'Qi' onto the techniques to make sure you have all you need for a retreat rice paper with a brush charged with or class! Get ready and stay ready with low cost portable black ink. You will find it satisfying to see your expressions ergonomic and organizational solutions. transferred onto the paper, which reflects your thoughts 13yrs-Adult Tuesday RHCC Min 1/Max1 and moods. Come and share the love of painting and explore this wonderful art from the Orient. Note* 6:45-8:45pm Sep 19 FREE Instructor: Hyeh-Yeon (pronounced Yay-Yon) Hoffer *No registration required 16yrs-Adult Tuesday RHCC Min 5/Max 12 5779 6:00-8:30pm Sep 12,29 $60 Program: Lorraine Jones, Trunk Show 5780 6:00-8:30pm Oct 10,17 $60 Join local artist and business owner, Lorraine Jones for a 5781 6:00-8:30pm Nov 7,14 $60 trunk show reflecting her love of quilting. She is the owner 5782 6:00-8:30pm Jan 9,16 $60 of Sea Watch Fabrics. 5783 6:00-8:30pm Feb 13,20 $60 13yrs-Adult Tuesday RHCC Min 1/Max1 5784 6:00-8:30pm Mar 13,20 $60 Note* 6:45pm-8:45pm Oct 17 FREE Materials, not included. No drop ins. *No registration required

Adult Watercolor Class Program: “I Spy Quilt” Sew-In This is a 6 week course meeting weekly on Wednesday Ever thought about donating your time, artistry, or skills, or evenings. It is designed for adults of all skill levels. This all three? Join our guild in putting together “I Spy Quilts” is a no stress, positive, and fun activity. Individuality and - great for kids and teens, and easy and fun to complete. uniqueness are encouraged. Let’s have some fun! Everyone is welcome – don’t worry about bringing We will paint with watercolor on watercolor paper. We anything but yourself! Get in the Holiday spirit by donating will spend the first two weeks playing with the paint and your time! water to assure everyone’s comfort level. Then we will 13yrs-Adult Tuesday RHCC Min 1/Max1 begin a project that we will work on together for remainder Note* 6:45-8:45pm Nov 21 FREE of the sessions. Note* 6:45-8:45pm Jan 16 FREE 18+ Wednesday RHCC *No registration required 6012 6:30-8:30pm Sep 13-Oct 18 $156 adults 6013 6:30-8:30pm Nov 1-Dec 13* $156 6014 6:30-8:30pm Jan 3-Feb 7 $156 Program: Movie Night View the documentary series video and join in a discussion 6019 6:30-8:30pm Feb 21-Mar 28 $156 of two segments titled “Quilt Nation-20,000,000 and No Class Nov 22 counting!” and “Quilt Scholarship: Romance and Reality”. NO DROP IN 13yrs-Adult Tuesday RHCC Min 1/Max1 Note* 6:45-8:45pm Feb 20 FREE Adult Coloring for Fun Note* 6:45-8:45pm Mar 20 FREE and Relaxation *No registration required SEE pg 32 for full description

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“Shades of Ireland” Our most popular tour of Ireland! 10 Days of fun-filled sightseeing and adventure in Ireland await you! From vibrant and history-filled Dublin, across rolling green hills to the dramatic coast, experience all of the charms of Ireland on this magical tour of the Emerald Isle. Live like royalty during an overnight stay on the grounds of a castle. Visit Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city, where you’ll have the opportunity to visit the House of Waterford Crystal. Choose from a selection of Killarney’s best restaurants with our Diner’s Choice program. See the Atlantic from the stunning 700-foot Cliffs of Moher. Experience the world-famous beauty of the Ring of Kerry. See sheepdogs in action on a working farm. Explore Dublin with a local guide – either by foot or on a panoramic city tour – it’s your choice! See beautiful Killarney from your seat on an Irish jaunting car. Journey to historic Blarney Castle, lean back and kiss its famous stone! Trip dates March 12-21, 2018 Visit for more details: Website link gateway.gocollette.com/link/800111

Posture Alignment Posture Alignment - Pain is the body’s way of alerting you to the fact that your Special Class body isn’t aligned and therefore isn’t moving properly. This is a special class for anyone Gentle exercises and stretches will return musculoskeletal with physical limitations who balance and symmetry back to your body. You will feel would like to join the Posture pain relief immediately. Bring yoga mat or large towel and Alignment class but wants to a firm pillow. have a week of two of instruction to be ready for the Instructor: Sandy Taylor, Certified Posture Alignment regular class. Specialist 49+ Wednesdays RHCC 49+ Wednesdays Vancouver Rm Note* 12:15-12:45pm Sep-Mar** $6 Note* 1:00-2:00pm Sep-Mar** $6 No Class Nov 22 or Dec 27 No Class Nov 22 or Dec 27 *Please call Sandy at 206.979.1923 to reserve a spot. *Pay per class

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Gentle Yoga for Seniors Stay well with Yoga. Increase balance, flexibility & breathing. Nurture restful sleep. Enjoy loving kindness in our warm, friendly, safe environment. Experience deep peace with meditation. Bring a yoga mat, water bottle and small bath towel. Instructor: Jeanie Coleman Seniors Tuesday RHCC Min 4/Max12 6062 10:30-11:30am Sep 5-26 $36* 6063 10:30-11:30am Oct 3-31 $45* 6064 10:30-11:30am Nov 7-28* $27** 6065 10:30-11:30am Dec 5-19 $27* 6066 10:30-11:30am Jan 2-30 $45* Senior Balance and Strength 6067 10:30-11:30am Feb 6-27 $36* First-time enrollees take 50% off class fee. 6068 10:30-11:30am Mar 6-27 $36* Designed to build muscle and bone strength and reduce ** No Class Nov 21 the risk of falls by improving strength, posture, balance and *Drop-in fee $12 flexibility. The exercises in this class are proven safe and effective for managing osteoporosis and osteopenia. The class involves strength training and gentle cardio for a full Educational Series Dementia Open to body workout. Instructor: Diane Meadows Everyone Seniors Wednesday RHCC Min 6/Max 12 These educational classes are designed to help educate, 5959 12:15-1:00pm Sep 6-27** $52* encourage and empower the family and friends of people living with memory loss due to related dementias. Our 5960 12:15-1:00pm Oct 4-25 $62* goal is to help you with managing challenging behaviors 5961 12:15-1:00pm Nov 1-29** $52* and help with how to navigate the practical daily needs of 5962 12:15-1:00pm Dec 6-20 $39* loved ones with dementia. 5963 12:15-1:00pm Jan 3-31 $65* Adults/Seniors Fridays RHCC Min 5/Max 50 5964 12:15-1:00pm Feb 7-28 $52* Note* 10:30am-12:00pm Sep-Dec** Free 5965 12:15-1:00pm Mar 7-28 $52* *Call 425-267-0808 to register seniors *No class Sep 20 and Nov 22 **No meetings Sep 8, Nov 24 and Dec 22 *Drop-in fee: $13

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Defensive Driving Adult Coloring for Fun and Relaxation - This ONE DAY classroom driver refresher course for seniors Spend time coloring for fun and relaxation, while learning 55 and over is back at the Rosehill Community Center. about different mediums, blending and shading. Learn how Participants are given a discount by all auto insurers in the coloring helps to de-stress and create relaxation. Students state of Washington. We make the class fun and interesting. should bring their own coloring books, colored pencils, Please bring a lunch and a snack. We look forward to markers, crayons, and or gel pens. seeing you. Call 425.263.8180 to reserve your spot! Pay Instructor: Monica Sahi instructor directly. Adult/Senior Tuesday RHCC Min 4/Max 10 • Instructor: Pat Ward 5786 11:00am-1:00pm Sep 19 Free Adult Wednesday RHCC Min 2/Max 20 5787 11:00am-1:00pm Oct 17 Free 5851 9:00am-2:30pm Oct 18 $20 5788 11:00am-1:00pm Nov 21 Free 5852 9:00am-2:30pm Nov 15 $20 5789 11:00am-1:00pm Dec 19 Free 5853 9:00am-2:30pm Dec 20 $20 5791 11:00am-1:00pm Jan 16 Free 5854 9:00am-2:30pm Jan 17 $20 5792 11:00am-1:00pm Feb 20 Free 5855 9:00am-2:30pm Feb 21 $20 5793 11:00am-1:00pm Mar 20 Free 5856 9:00am-2:30pm Mar 21 $20 Senior Watercolor AARP Smart Driver This is a class specifically for those who are at least 50 years The AARP Smart Driver course is the nation's first and and older. Painters of all skill levels are welcome. Drawing largest refresher course designed specifically for older skills are helpful but not necessary. Come and be willing to drivers. The research based curriculum offers proven take a chance to play, to make mistakes, and to learn. strategies so people can continue driving safely and remain We will meet twice a week for 6 weeks on Mondays active and independent longer. Students who complete this and Wednesdays. We will explore the play of watercolor Washington state approved course are issued a certificate and water, using various techniques for unique results. which, when presented to their insurance company, Learn how to use color, paper, brush and water to create must receive a discount on their insurance premiums as wonderful washes, and both abstract and realistic designs. mandated by Washington state laws. I will guide you step by step for a no stress, fun filled Adult/Senior Tuesday/Wednesday RHCC Min/Max 25 learning process. 5892 10:00am-2:15pm Sep 26-27 $15*/$20** 50+ Monday/Wednesday RHCC 5895 10:00am-2:15pm Nov 28-29 $15*/$20** 6015 1-3pm Sep 11-Oct 18 $120* 5893 10:00am-2:15pm Jan 30-31 $15*/$20** 6016 1-3pm Oct 30-Dec 20** $120* 5894 10:00am-2:15pm Mar 27-28 $15*/$20** 6017 1-3pm Jan 3-Feb 7 $120* *AARP member / **AARP non-member 6018 1-3pm Feb 21-Mar 28 $120* No Class Nov 20, 22 *Drop in $20

30 SENIORS City of Mukilteo Recreation Guide Fall/Winter 2017/2018 • 425.263.8180 Lending Library FREE “Take a Book /Leave a Book”. Come visit the Rosehill Room in Rosehill Community Center (RHCC) and take a book that interests you and PROGRAMS leave one behind for another to enjoy. The Lending Library is open to all ages. The Lending Library was created These programs are brought to you by the Mukilteo Senior to promote the love of reading and build a sense of Association, City of Mukilteo. community. Anyone of any age can participate. During normal office hours books may be placed for donation Holiday on the Bay in the basket near the Lending Library bookshelf. Books Social outing to Port of Everett Waterfront accepted: current and former bestsellers, fiction and Marina. Festivities include waterfront market, holiday nonfiction, classics, children’s titles and audiobooks. movies & music, tree lighting & Santa visit, holiday photo Note: Books must be free of mildew, mold, and dirt. No opportunities, Yacht Club holiday boat parade. books with excessive spine damage, have missing pages, or Free cocoa, free cider and free popcorn. missing their covers. Books cannot have water damage. No Seniors Saturday RHCC* part of the book's pages should be removed with scissors 5906 11:30am-7:00pm Dec 2 Free or razor blades. For media, sets must be complete and *Meet at Rosehill at 11:30 am and return about 7:00 pm cannot be missing the original case art. Holiday Light Tour Coffee Social Come and join us at Harbour Pointe Senior Living for hot The second Thursday of every month the Mukilteo Senior chocolate and cookies and we’ll board our comfortable Association will be offering a free “Come for Coffee” in the bus for a delightful tour of holiday lights around the area. Rosehill Room from 1:30 pm-3:00pm. The group will be Seniors Thursday HP Retirement Center* Min3/Max10 providing free of charge, coffee and tea. Meet new seniors in a casual and welcoming environment. 5905 6:15pm* Dec 14 Free Seniors Thursday RHCC *Harbour Pointe Retirement Center for pick-up Note* 1:30-3:00pm Oct 12 FREE Trip subject to cancellation if minimum is not met. Note* 1:30-3:00pm Nov 9 FREE Note* 1:30-3:00pm Dec 14 FREE Programs brought to you by partnership between the Note* 1:30-3:00pm Jan 11 FREE Mukilteo Recreation Department and the Harbour Pointe Note* 1:30-3:00pm Feb 8 FREE Retirement Community Note* 1:30-3:00pm Mar 8 FREE Free Casino Trip *No registration required Take a trip to the Tulalip Casino. This is a short trip from Mukilteo. The casino is filled with exciting slots, tables, Senior Lunch and Guest Speaker and restaurants. This is a great opportunity to have fun, The Mukilteo Senior Association meets the third Monday meet new friends and have an exciting fun filled afternoon. of each month** and features lunch and a guest speaker. Seniors Wednesday HP Retirement Center* Min3/Max10 The City of Mukilteo’s Recreation Division co-sponsors the event. 5821 10:00am-2:00pm Sep 12 Free Senior Monday RHCC 5822 10:00am-2:00pm Oct 10 Free 11:30am-1:30pm Sep 20 $7/$10* 5823 10:00am-2:00pm Nov 14 Free 11:30am-1:30pm Oct 16 $7/$10* 5824 10:00am-2:00pm Dec 12 Free 11:30am-1:30pm Nov 13 $7/$10* 5825 10:00am-2:00pm Jan 9 Free

11:30am-1:30pm Jan 22 $7/$10* seniors 5826 10:00am-2:00pm Feb 13 Free 11:30am-1:30pm Feb 26 $7/$10* 5827 10:00am-2:00pm Mar 13 Free 11:30am-1:30pm Mar 19 $7/$10* *Harbour Pointe Retirement Center for pick-up *$7 Member $10 Non-Member paid directly to senior association Trip subject to cancellation if minimum is not met. **No Senior Lunch in December

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Feb 7 – Inferno FREE Popcorn Famous symbologist Robert Langdon follows a trail of clues tied to the great medieval poet Dante himself. Based on the and a Movie novel by Dan Brown. On the first Wednesday Mar 7 – Truth of the month we will When an award-winning journalist and his producer supply popcorn and discover that a sitting U.S. president may have been AWOL coffe. Come enjoy a from the United States National Guard for over a year great movie on our big during the Vietnam War, it erupts into a scandal that ruined screen T.V. an esteemed career, nearly changed an election and almost Adult/Senior Wednesday Christensen Rm took down CBS News in the process. Based on the book Note* 12:00pm Sep 6 FREE "Truth and Duty" by Mary Mapes. Note* 12:00pm Oct 4 FREE Note* 12:00pm Nov 1 FREE Learn Party Bridge for All Ages Note* 12:00pm Dec 6 FREE Come and join this friendly bi-monthly (2nd and 4th Note* 12:00pm Jan 3 FREE Monday) game and brush up on your bridge skills. This Note* 12:00pm Feb 7 FREE game helps with exercising mental facilities. To play Note* 12:00pm Mar 7 FREE reserve a seat with Mamta at 425.789.1106 or George Sep 6 – Hidden Figures at 425.422.7936. Bring your own snack/lunch. Coffee Three brilliant African-American women at NASA- provided. Also, you are invited to come, watch and learn. Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughn and Mary Jackson- Adults/Seniors 2nd & 4th Mondays RHCC served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations Note* 9:00-10:00am Sep 11 & 25 FREE in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. Note* 9:00-10:00am Oct 9 & 23 FREE Oct 4 – Jackie Note* 9:00-10:00am Nov 13 & 27 FREE Jacqueline Kennedy was just 34 when her husband was Note* 9:00-10:00am Dec 11 FREE elected President of the United States. Elegant, stylish, and inscrutable, she instantly became a global icon, one of the Note* 9:00-10:00am Jan 8 & 22 FREE most famous women in the world. Note* 9:00-10:00am Feb 12 & 26 FREE Nov 1 – Century Women Note* 9:00-10:00am Mar 12 & 26 FREE In 1979 Santa Barbara, CA, Dorothea Fields is a *No registration required. determined single mother in her mid-50s who is raising her adolescent son, Jamie, at a moment brimming with cultural Free Party Bridge change and rebellion. Looking for fun? Come and join this friendly group to Dec 6 – La La Land play Party Bridge. Brush up on your bridge skills with an Mia, an aspiring actress, and Sebastian, a dedicated jazz opportunity to learn more as you play. This fascinating musician, are struggling to make ends meet in a city fun game keeps you constantly interested and challenged. known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts. Bring your own snack/lunch/beverage. Call Mamta Shah at Jan 3 – A Dog’s Purpose 425.789.1106 to arrange for play time. In 1962, eight-year old Ethan and his mother rescue a Adults/Seniors 2nd & 4th Mondays RHCC Golden Retriever puppy from a hot car. Despite the Note* 10:00am-2:00pm Sep 11 & 25 FREE reservations of Ethan’s Father, the family adopts the pup Note* 10:00am-2:00pm Oct 9 & 23 FREE they name Bailey. The two are inseparable during Ethan’s Note* 10:00am-2:00pm Nov 13 & 27 FREE childhood and teen years, but when he goes to college he has to leave Bailey at home. While Ethan is away at Note* 10:00am-2:00pm Dec 11 FREE school, the aging dog becomes sick, and Ethan makes it to Note* 10:00am-2:00pm Jan 8 & 22 FREE the veterinarian to say his final goodbyes. Bailey continues Note* 10:00am-2:00pm Feb 12 & 26 FREE to return in other reincarnations until reunited again. Note* 10:00am-2:00pm Mar 12 & 26 FREE Based on the novel by W. Bruce Cameron. *No registration required

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Free Mah Jongg Osher Lifelong Learning Institute This is a Chinese tile game played similar to the card game “Rummy” but with Chinese tiles. The goal of the game is Lecture Series to go out with a complete mah-jongg hand before anyone Free to people age 50 years and older!(You do not need to else. Come and join us, beginners are welcome Just try it be an Osher member!) and then try it again; you will figure it out . Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a free Adults/Seniors Tuesday/Wednesday RHCC lecture. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Washington (OLLI-UW) invites adults over 50 *Note 12p-4p Sep-Mar* FREE to come together to share intellectual interests and make *No registration required new friends. In this lively learning environment, current and retired UW faculty and community experts lead courses and events. 50+ Tuesday RHCC Note* 11:00am-12:30pm Sep 5 Free Note* 11:00am-12:30pm Oct 3 Free Note* 11:00am-12:30pm Nov 7 Free Note* 11:00am-12:30pm Dec 5 Free Note* 11:00am-12:30pm Jan 2 Free Note* 11:00am-12:30pm Feb 6 Free Note* 11:00am-12:30pm Mar 6 Free *No registration required Sep 5 – World Travels Speaker: Mike Gold Free Quilt Making Join us for an interactive lecture on international companies Take the mystery out of quilt making. Do you need help often do not recognize the differences in culture in other making that special blanket or quilt? Stop by and ask some countries and how these differences are very important questions or bring your project to work on. We can help in doing business and also in interpersonal relationships. with cutting, laying out, construction and finishing how- Based on a lifetime of world travel, Mike Gold will draw to’s. During this time, several of us have fun working on members of the class out in using class participants own charity quilts that help local kids in need. If you are new real-life experiences. at quilting, this is a great opportunity for you to help and Oct 3 – How Birds Migrate learn at the same time. Or if you are experienced, we Speaker: Connie Sidles would love your help. Come hear master birder and nature author Connie Sidles Adult/Senior Wednesday RHCC explain the latest research on how birds find their way Note* 10:00am-3:00pm Sep 27 FREE across thousands of miles of land and sea, a wonder of Note* 10:00am-3:00pm Oct 25 FREE nature that still mystifies and enchants us land-bound humans. Get ready for fall, Washington! The birds are on Note* 10:00am-3:00pm Nov 29 FREE their way. Note* 10:00am-3:00pm Dec 19 FREE Note* 10:00am-3:00pm Jan 31 FREE Nov. 7 - Understanding Media Bias: How We seniors Note* 10:00am-3:00pm Feb 28 FREE Read, See, and Hear the News Note* 10:00am-3:00pm Mar 28 FREE Speaker: Mike Knapp Dr. Knapp is a retired professor of educational leadership Call Diane to register for this workshop 425.252.4524. & policy studies from the University of Washington, who has delved deeply into news media matters, with special emphasis on editorial cartooning.

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Dec. 5 - The Punishment Fix! How our addiction The Internet to mass incarceration in response to crime has The Internet is one of the most disruptive technologies impacted American society. developed in the past 50 years. Like the Telegraph, Speaker: Ron Hallman Semaphore Signal flags, the telephone, other wireless Ron Hallman, Professor Emeritus, was the former communication then radio and television, the Internet has Director of the Criminal Justice and Economic Crime already changed profoundly the way we live. In the future Investigation Programs at Roberts Wesleyan College in it will change society even more. This course will describe Rochester, New York from 1988 to 2013. the history of where and how the Internet developed, how it has already changed how we live and a projection of how it will further change the world’s societies in the Osher Evening Lectures future. “Introduction to Comparative Religion” Class 1: An appreciation of where and how the Internet Date/Time: Wednesday, Sep 13, 7:00-8:00pm developed. Some economic underpinnings. Speaker: David Smith Class 2: An appreciation of how the Internet has already How do scholars study religion objectively? What changed how we live. methods do they use, and what challenges do they Class 3: An appreciation of one projection of how the experience and how does ideology affect religion in Internet will change how live in the future. the 21st century? In this introductory lecture, Dr. Smith Class 4: Some real world examples of existing Internet will explain how text-historical, social scientific, and based technologies and how they work. philosophical methods have shed light on the nature Instructor: Mike Gold and details of religious traditions, and how modern and Adult/Senior Friday Christensen Room Min 4/Max 16 postmodern values are transforming the very nature of Sep 22, Oct 13 10:30am-12:30pm $45+OSHER Membership* religion itself. *OLLI-UW membership is required to sign up for the class “Documents that Changed the World” **Register through Osher at www.osher.uw.edu Date/Time: Wednesday, Oct 11, 7:00-8:00pm Speaker: Joseph Janes, UW Associate Professor Themes in the Humanities II Join us to hear Joseph Janes, Associate Professor in the Instructor: David Smith UW Information School as he shares his knowledge about Formerly a full-time faculty member at Central Washington documents that changed the way we live. Joseph will be University in Ellensburg, WA, Dr. Smith now teaches for bringing books to sell at this event. the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University Documents are milestones and markers of human of Washington and offers independent seminars and activity, part of who and what we are. Our story can be non-credit courses in comparative religion, philosophy told through the objects, profound and trivial, famous and of religion, and contemporary ethics. He has published forgotten, by which we remember and are remembered. widely in these areas, as well. Adult/Senior Thursday Christensen Room Min 4/Max 16 "The Founding Fathers and Foreign Interference Oct 19-Nov 16 10:00am-12:00pm $50+OSHER Membership* in US Elections" *OLLI-UW membership is required to sign up for the class Date/Time: Wednesday, Nov 8, 7:00-8:00pm **Register through www.osher.us.edu. Speaker: James Rigali In 1796 the French Ambassador tried to influence the presidential election--going around Philadelphia and making it clear that France supported Jefferson over Adams. It so alarmed Washington and Hamilton that it influenced Washington's Farewell Address. James Rigali earned his Ph.D. in history at the University of Washington.

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Edgewater Beach 92nd Street Park The City of Mukilteo in cooperation with the Port of Everett, 4800 92nd Street SW Sound Transit and the City of Everett has established Play equipment, restrooms, grass area, picnic tables, access to Edgewater Beach for pedestrians and bicyclist. parking Edgewater Beach provides access to the beach, and has Centennial Park benches, picnic tables and a parking lot. 1126 5th Street Picnic table, park bench Elliott Pointe Park Mukilteo Historic Light Station 945 Goat Trail Loop Road Operated by the Mukilteo Historical Society, tours of the Grass area, picnic tables, basketball half-court, street lighthouse, inside exhibits and shopping in the gift shop parking only are available from Noon until 5pm at the Mukilteo Light Fowler Pear Tree Park Station on Saturdays, Sundays, and most holidays from 802 Mukilteo Lane Park bench, picnic table April-September. To request a special tour or ask about Harbour Pointe Village Park volunteer opportunities, call the Historical Society at 12215 Possession Way 425.513.9602. To reserve the Lighthouse grounds, call the Grass area, park bench Mukilteo Recreation Department at 425.263.8180. Japanese Gulch/Big Gulch South side of Mukilteo Lane just east of the old Mt. Baker railroad crossing. The Big Gulch Trail is located at 92nd Mukilteo Community Garden Street Park and runs to the Mukilteo Library. Our p-patch bed rentals, work parties and classes start in Big Gulch Trail can be accessed from either end. March and are going on now. If you want to give back to Lighthouse Park the community, like to garden, or want to learn, come join 609 Front Street us in growing and harvesting our food bank beds, general Lighthouse Station, picnic tables, picnic shelters, play garden care, conversation, and (sometimes wet) fun. ‘Rain equipment, grass area, parking, sand volleyball court, fire or shine’ work parties are every Saturday at 9am plus pits, boat launch, beach (no lifeguards) Wednesday at 9am in harvest season. Free classes are held Mukilteo Community Beach in the garden the third weekend of the month, Saturday at 796 Front Street 9:00am and Sunday at 1:00pm with a wide range of topics Parking, beach access to help you be successful in growing your own edibles— Mukilteo Tails and Trails Dog Park plant selection, soil care, crop rotation, pest/disease 1301 Mukilteo Boulevard (off of 5th Street on the south side prevention, and many other seasonal gardening topics and in Japanese Gulch) local growing tips. Our website www.mukilteogarden. On-site parking lot and two fenced off-leash dog play areas, org has our calendar of events, including potlucks and one dedicated for shy dogs. Park hours are from dawn until gatherings open to the public. Garden access is the corner dusk, every day. Park rules posted on the premises. Scoop laws remain in effect for this park. of 44th Avenue W and 76th St. SW in Mukilteo. Pioneer Cemetery Come join us 513 Webster Street Great views & park benches Tails and Trails Mukilteo Dog Park Rosehill Community Center Park seniors The Mukilteo Tails and Trails Dog Park is located at 1301 304 Lincoln Ave Mukilteo Boulevard (off of 5th Street on the south side in Grass area, parking, restroom in Rosehill Bldg. Japanese Gulch). The park features an on-site parking lot Totem Park and two fenced off-leash dog play areas, one is dedicated 700 2nd Street for shy dogs. The park hours are from dawn until dusk, Park bench, totem pole

every day. The park rules are posted on the premises. Picnic Shelter parks Scoop laws remain in effect for this park. Two picnic shelters, one small and one medium sized, are available to rent in Lighthouse Park one year in advance. Contact the Recreation and Cultural Arts Division office at 425.263.8180 for updated information.

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NEW! NEW! Valentine Bingo Brunch A Taste of Italy February 11, 2018 Cooking Classes See page 14 Sept 30 & Oct. 21 for details See page 22 for details

NEW! Brick Animation February 20-23 Learn to make animated movies See page 16 for details

NEW! Nature Together for children 2-5. September 6 - October 25 See page 16 for details www.mukilteorec.com • 425.263.8180

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