What’sWhat’s Happening...Happening... Spring/Summer 2012 City of Longwood Leisure Service It Starts in Parks Check us out online at www.longwoodfl.org What’s Happening… Spring/Summer 2012 City Officials Joe Durso, Mayor District 2 Bob Cortes, Commissioner District 3 How To Contact Us Leisure Services Department H.G. “Butch” Bundy, Deputy Mayor 840 Orange Ave District 4 Longwood, FL 32750 Phone: (407) 260 - 3484 Fax: (407) 260 - 3491 Brian D. Sackett, Commissioner E-mail: [email protected] District 5 This guide to leisure and recreation opportunities in Longwood is published by our recreation staff. In addition to being a John C. Maingot, Commissioner program guide for residents, it serves as an District 1 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 Abigail Shoemaker Welcome Page/Table of Contents Dave Putz, Member 3 Nicole Bright, Member, Vice Chair Leisure Programs Judi Coad, Member Leisure Programs & Local Events 4 Anna Rivera-Laguer, Member Alex Traugher, Member Adult/Youth Athletics 5 Special Events 6 Longwood Community Building 7 Park Amenities 8 Park Facility Rentals 9 Page 2 Spring/Summer Leisure Programs Oil Painting A to Z AGES: 8-18 & Up Line Dancing AGES:16 & Up Come to learn or perfect your oil If you always wanted to learn to line painting skills! dance now is the chance to learn from the best. Joy Hinkle has been DAY TIME FEE LOCATION teaching line dancing for over 30 years to people of all ages. Put on your leather soled Friday 6:00 - 9:00pm $15/class Longwood Elem. shoes and start enjoying the fun of line dancing. (adults) Saturday 9:00 - 12:00pm $15/class Longwood Elem. (youth) DAY TIME LOCATION For more information call Linda at (321) 945 - 5621 Tues & Thurs 7:30 - 8:30pm Longwood Elem. FEE Aerobics/Pilates Class AGES: 18 & UP 1 Session : $40 or $32 for Seniors (60+) Exercise includes strength training for (1 Session = 8classes) every major muscle along with stretching For more information call Joy at (407) 695-1023 for a balanced functional training work- [email protected] out. Men and women welcome. DAY TIME LOCATION Summer Camp Tues & Thurs 5:30 - 6:30pm Longwood Elementary School Ages: 1st to 8th grade FEE June 4 - August 3 1 Session : $40 or $32 for Seniors (60+) (1 Session = 8 classes) Camp Location: Longwood Elementary School For more information call Joy at (407) 695-1023 Registration begins April 2nd at 9:00a.m. for [email protected] residents, April 10th at 9:00a.m. for non- residents. Registration forms can be found on the City’s website or at City Hall. The actual registration will take place at 175 W. Warren Ave. Senior Matinee Ages: Seniors For more information, call (407) 260—3484 Seniors are welcome to come out and enjoy a complimentary movie every third Wednesday of the month at 1:30pm in Longwood Dance the Longwood Commission Chambers The City of Longwood will be (175 W Warren Ave.). There will be light holding a weekly dance refreshments free of charge. Special (ball room, line dance) every Sunday at thanks to our sponsor, Family Physicians Group. Longwood Elementary (840 Orange Ave) starting on March 25th. The dance will last from 7-9:30pm and there will be live music and light refreshments. Cost is $5/person. For more information, call (407) 260-3484. For more information call (407) 260-3484 Page 3 Spring/Summer Leisure Programs Zumba/Pilates Ages: 16 & Up Seido– Karate Martial Arts This is one of our most popular classes! AGES: 5 - 18 & up We have taken the energetic Latin dance beats and merged them with Pilates to form an exercise class that you won’t Classes are located at Longwood want to pass up. Anyone can participate Elementary School in this class whether you’re a beginner or (840 Orange Ave.) a seasoned veteran! Join in now! DAY TIME FEE Mon 5:00- 6:00 pm $8 Children DAY TIME LOCATION Thur 4:15 - 5:00 pm $8 Children Tues 6:30 - 7:30pm Longwood Elementary School Mon 6:00 - 7:00 pm $8 teens/adults Thurs 7:00 - 8:00pm Longwood Elementary School Thur 5:00 - 6:00 pm $8 teens/adults About Sensei Gil Alstein FEE Gil Alstein is a 5th degree black belt and has been teaching martial arts at Longwood for a considerable amount of time. Sensei Al- 1 Session : $40 or $32 for Seniors (60+) stein has had the pleasure of teaching children as young as 5 years (1 Session = 8 classes) old all the way up to adults, both men & women. This program offers those interested a chance to explore the disciplined and re- For more information call Joy at (407) 695-1023 warding world of martial arts under an experienced and skilled instructor. CANDYLAND SKATE PARK IS NOW OPEN!!!! The City of Longwood Leisure Services Department would like to thank everyone for being so patient through the duration of the skate park construction process. The park (599 Longdale Ave.) is currently open to the public; however, if a participant is under 17 years of age they MUST HAVE A PARENT OR GUARDIAN FILL OUT THE WAIVER/RELEASE FORM. In order to obtain a waiver or copy of the rules go to www.longwoodfl.org/content/104/157/195/3789.aspx. Below are some pictures from the skate park grand opening. Please enjoy the park and be safe!! For any questions about the skate park please feel free to contact Longwood Leisure Services at (407) 260 - 3484 Page 4 Spring/Summer Adult/Youth Athletics Longwood Babe Ruth Sports Camps by Zeus Sports Florida Baseball Divisions and Fees 3 week sessions, operating 3 days a week Must be the age in parenthesis by 4/30/12 Operating every Mon., Tues., and Wed. T-Ball (age 4-6) $50 (Free to 1st time T-ballers) (starting late spring, dates TBA) Rookies (age 7 or 8) $75.00 Times 4:15 to 5:45pm Minors (age 9 or 10) $90.00 Ages: Grades 3 through 8 (coed) Majors (age 11 or 12) $ 90.00 $95.00 for one 3 week session Babe Ruth (ages 13-15) $100.00 Program Emphasis: Seniors (ages 16-18)$100.00 Fast Pitch Softball Divisions and Fees All Sports preparation and play Stretching & Physical Fitness Must be the age in parenthesis by 1/1/12 6u (age 4-6) $65.00 (Free to 1st time T-ballers) Selection of team sports rotated each day 8u (ages 7 & 8) $90.00 (machine pitch) Fun activities and skill contests that reinforce 10u (ages 9 & 10) $95.00 (player pitch) core movements 12u (ages 11 & 12) $100.00 Values of teamwork, personal discipline, and sportsmanship stressed daily 14u (ages 13 & 14) $100.00 16u (ages 15 & 16) $100.00 For more information go to www.longwoodbaberuth.com Adult Co-Ed Softball League Registration every February & August Come and sign your team up for the fall or spring Futsal co-ed softball league. The league is comparable to Futsal is similar to soccer but is played “B” or “C” level play in the softball community. on a hard court, a little larger than a Team Fee $350 basketball court. Join the Longwood 10 game schedule Futsal Academy and experience Futsal for yourself! 1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies FEE No residency requirements Tuesday & Thursday: 5:30 - 7:00pm ($15/month) youth only 6 team maximum For more information call Marcio (407) 620 - 6835 Games are Friday nights at Candyland Park at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30pm Tennis Clinics ASA rules will apply to league Come join us at Candyland Park for a clinic. First game is on September 16th For more information call (407) 260-3484l.org DAY TIME FEE Tues/Thurs 5:00 - 6:00 pm $5 Elementary School Addresses & Contact Info. Tues/Thurs 6:00 - 7:00 pm $5 Middle School All athletic programs are held at Candyland Park Tues/Thurs 5 - 6 & 6 - 7pm $5 Adults (599 Longdale Ave., Longwood, FL 32750) Call For more info. call tennis instructor Karen (407) 718-5173 (407) 260 - 3484 if you have any questions. Page 5 Spring/Summer Special Events Magic 107.7 Easter Egg Hunt Downtown Longwood Cruise In Hunt Times Saturday Crawler (Toddler) Every 2nd Saturday Continuous, April 7, 2012 simply bring your of the month child to the The City of Longwood designated area. 2 year old hunt will play host to the 2012 9:45am Free admission Magic 107.7 Easter Egg 3 year old hunt 10:00am Hunt on Saturday, April 4 year old hunt 7th from 9:30 – 12:00 10:15am pm. The hunt will be Kindergarten hunt 10:30am held at Reiter Park (311 1st Grade Hunt Warren Ave.) and will 10:45am The City of Longwood will host the “Downtown feature multiple games, 2nd Grade Hunt Longwood Cruise In” car show on the 2nd 11:00am food and hunts for 3rd Grade Hunt Saturday of every month from 5:00 – 8:00pm in children of all ages. For 11:15am the historic district of Longwood. There will be 4th-5th Grade more information, go to Hunt spectacular car displays, gourmet food trucks and www.scegghunt.com or 11:30am a D.J. for the event. call (407) 260-3484. For more information contact (407) 260-3484 [email protected] Family Movie Nights Free movie, rated G or PG being show on large National Night Out projection screen at the Longwood Comm.