What’s Happening... Spring/Summer 2016 City of Longwood Leisure Service It Starts in Parks Check us out online at www.longwoodfl.org “Like” us on Facebook at Longwood Leisure Services What’s Happening… Spring/Summer 2016 City Officials Joe Durso, Mayor District 2 Ben Paris, Deputy Mayor District 3 How To Contact Us John C. Maingot, Commissioner Leisure Services Department District 1 840 Orange Ave Longwood, FL 32750 Phone: (407) 260 - 3484 Mark Weller, Commissioner Fax: (407) 260 - 3491 District 4 E-mail: [email protected] This guide to leisure and recreation opportunities in Longwood is published by Brian Sackett, Commissioner our recreation staff. In addition to being a District 5 program guide for residents, it serves as an introduction to the department’s diverse contributions to Longwood’s high quality-of-life. Parks & Recreation What's Inside Advisory Board Members Table of Contents Lori Rice, Chair 2 Dave Putz, Vice Chair Welcome Page/Table of Contents Michelle Hendrix, Member 3 Judi Coad, Member Leisure Programs James Vogel, Member Leisure Programs & Local Events 4 Bruce Harnage, Member Adult/Youth Athletics 5 Special Events 6 Longwood Community Building 7 Park Amenities 8 Park Facility Rentals 9 Page 2 Spring/Summer 2016 Leisure Programs Art Livz Oil Painting AGES: 8 & Up Meditation/Moving for Better Balance Come to learn or perfect your oil Moving For Better Balance (MFBB) is a 12 week course that incorporates Yang– style Tai Chi for painting skills! improved balance and overall health. Falls are the leading cause of injuries for adults age 65 and DAY TIME FEE LOCATION older. Tai Chi has been proven to reduce the amount of injuries due to falls. The Mindfulness Friday 6:00 - 9:00pm $20/class Longwood Elem. Meditation program will familiarize participants (adults) with the basics of meditation practices. Each Saturday 9:00 - 12:00pm $20/class Longwood Elem. session will include guided meditation and (youth & adults) practices. Both courses will require work outside Contact Linda at (321) 945 - 5621 or [email protected] of the lessons to supplement teachings. CLASS DAY/TIME Line Dancing AGES:16 & Up Moving for Better Balance Mon/Wed - 3:30-4:30pm Mindfulness/Meditation Monday - 6:00 - 7:00 pm If you always wanted to learn to line dance now is the chance to learn from FEE MFBB (12 Weeks/24 Sessions): $120 the best. Joy Hinkle has been teaching Meditation (12 Weeks/12 Sessions): $60 line dancing for over 30 years to people of all ages. Put on your leather soled shoes and start enjoying the fun of line dancing. DAY LOCATION For more information, contact Morris Sullivan at (386) 738-3715! Monday from 7:00 to 8:00 PM Longwood Elementary FEE Slim Trim/Pilates Class 1 Session : $45 or $40 for Seniors (60+) Ages 18 & Up (1 Session = 7 classes) Exercise includes strength training for every major For more information call Joy at (407) 695-1023 muscle along with stretching for a balanced functional [email protected] training workout. Men and women welcome. DAY Smart Health Yoga Ages: 4 to 12 Tuesday (5:45-6:45PM) This class will help build mental focus in young Thursday(7:00-8:00PM) children and help them relax the mind, while Feb 25th - April 14th (Off—March 24) increasing blood circulation, flexibility and posture. DAY TIME LOCATION LOCATION Wednesday 4:30 –5:30pm Longwood Elem. Longwood Elementary School FEE FEE Classes will be $40 per month ($10/class) 1 session(7 weeks): $40 or $35 for Seniors (60+) Contact Ms. K at [email protected] for Contact Joy Hinkle, instructor 407-695-1023 or [email protected] more information Page 3 Spring/Summer 2016 Leisure Programs Zumba/Pilates/Yoga Ages: 16 & Up Seido – Karate Martial Arts This class is designed through various AGES: 5 - 18 & up dance moves to increase coordination, cardiovascular fitness, and flexibility Classes are located at using resistant bands, free weights, Longwood Elementary School and gym balls. (please bring mat & water) (840 Orange Ave.) DAY DAY TIME FEE Zumba/Pilates/Yoga - Thursday (6:00-7:00PM) Beginners - Tuesday (7:00-8:00PM) Mon 5:00- 6:00 pm $8 Children FEE Thur 5:00 - 6:00 pm $8 Children Mon 6:00 - 7:00 pm $8 teens/adults 1 Session : $40 or $35 for Seniors (60+) (1 Session = 7 classes) -- March 1st—April 19 (off– March 22) Thur 6:00 - 7:00 pm $8 teens/adults All classes held at Longwood Elementary. For more information For more information call Sensei Gil (407) 921 - 6775 call Joy at (407) 695-1023 Longwood Dance There will be a weekly dance (ballroom, line dance) every Sunday at Longwood Elementary (840 Orange Ave). The dance will last from 7-9:30pm and there will be live music and light refreshments. Cost is $6/person. For more info, call (407) 260-3484 or check our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LongwoodLeisureServices for the most updated band list! Longwood Summer Swim Days Longwood Elementary has available rental space!!! Lyman High School Pool The City of Longwood Leisure Services Department is currently We will be partnering with Lyman High located at Longwood Elementary School. Within the school, there are School this summer to offer open swim for several areas that can be rented to accommodate just about any type Residents & Non-Residents! Details on of activity. Below are the different spaces available with pricing. prices and dates will be posted to our Facebook page in the coming months. Lyman If you have any interest in renting space please contact Karen Behling High School pool is located at 865 S. Ronald at (407) 260 - 3483 or [email protected]. Reagan Blvd. Longwood, FL 32750 Auditorium $25.00/hour Cafeteria $25.00/hour Music Room/classroom $25.00/hour Playground/covered $25.00/hour (4 hr & 8 hr blocks per pavilion day) Outside field $15.00/hour Longwood Elementary School is located at 840 Orange Ave Page 4 Spring/Summer 2016 Adult/Youth Athletics Longwood Babe Ruth Baseball Divisions and Fees T-Ball (age 4-6) $50 (Free to 1st time T-ballers) Rookies (age 7 or 8) $75.00 Minors (age 9 or 10) $90.00 Majors (age 11 or 12) $ 90.00 Babe Ruth (ages 13-15) $100.00 Seniors (ages 16-18)$100.00 Fast Pitch Softball Divisions and Fees 6u (age 4-6) $65.00 (Free to 1st time T-ballers) 8u (ages 7 & 8) $90.00 (machine pitch) 10u (ages 9 & 10) $95.00 (player pitch) Candyland Skate Park is a free skate park. Anyone 12u (ages 11 & 12) $100.00 under 17 must have a parent/guardian sign a release 14u (ages 13 & 14) $100.00 form. Pick them up at Longwood Elementary! 16u (ages 15 & 16) $100.00 For more information go to www.longwoodbaberuth.com Adult Co-Ed Softball League Futsal Registration every February & August The City of Longwood has a regulation Come and sign your team up for the fall or spring size Futsal Court that is available for co-ed softball league. The league is comparable to use at Candyland Park. There is no “B” or “C” level play in the softball community. cost for pick up games during the day- Team Fee—$375 light hours but the court can be rented and reserved 10 game schedule for a fee. 6 team maximum For information on fees & registration call (407) 260-3484 No residency requirements 1st, 2nd & 3rd place prize Tennis Lessons Games are Friday nights at Candyland Park at Come join us at Candyland Park for a lessons with 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30pm Longwood Tennis Academy ASA rules will apply to league Tuesdays: Thursdays: Games start in September and March Ladies Mornings - 9:00-10:00AM Tiny Tots (3-4 yrs) - 3:30– 4:30 For more information call (407) 260-3484l.org Tiny Tots( 3-4yrs) - 3:30-4:15PM Orange Ball: 4:00– 5:00PM Addresses & Contact Info. Red Ball (5-8 yrs) 4:15-5:15PM Academy Club (9+ yrs): 5:15-6:16PM All athletic programs are held at Candyland Adult’s Clinic: 6:45– 7:45PM Park, 599 Longdale Ave., Longwood, FL 32750. Call (407) 260 - 3484 if you have any questions. For more information on pricing, please call 407-485-5671 Page 5 Spring/Summer 2016 Community Events Longwood Community Yard Sale Downtown Longwood Cruise In Third Saturday of Every Month The City of Longwood will host the “Downtown Longwood Cruise In” car show on the 2nd Saturday of every month from 5:00 – 8:00pm in the historic district of Longwood. There will be spectacular car displays, gourmet food trucks and a Have goods around your house or business that you D.J. for the event. Free Admission. would like to get money for and want a bigger For more information contact (407) 260-3484 audience to sell to? Take them to the Longwood [email protected] Community Yard Sale (Beginning May 21st,2016 and continuing on the 3rd Saturday of every month). For as low as $10 (community) or $15 Summer Camp (business), sell as much as you can fit in your spot. Ages: 1st to 8th grade Stop by and check out some great deals as well! Con- June 1 - August 7 tact(407) 260-3497 or email [email protected] for more information. Big Red Bus will also be giving Camp Location: Longwood Elementary School away a movie ticket for every blood donor! Chairs and Registration is on-going beginning in April and tables are available for rental if needed for only $5! forms can be found on the City’s website or at Longwood Elementary School (840 Orange Ave.).