Jan. 30, 2010
Contact: Richard Symchak – 837-8032
Parks and Recreation Department Calendar – February 2010
OF SPECIAL NOTE:
New fees have gone into effect at Parks and Recreation for sports leagues, aquatics, KIDCO, Reid Park Zoo, ramada rentals, permits, use of Reid Park’s DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center and teen and therapeutic programs, and the discount program for leisure classes has been discontinued. A complete listing of new fees will be available soon.
Hi Corbett Field hosts Colorado Rockies 2010 Spring Training starting March 6 and continuing until March 31, featuring 14 games. Take the family out to the ball game. Free game day parking. Call 327-WINS.
City of Tucson lifeguard screenings will be held March 6, April 3 and May 1 at 9 a.m. at Catalina High School Pool, 2005 N. Dodge Blvd. Bring current Lifeguard Certificate and W.S.I., First Aid, American Red Cross BLS/CPR certificates, swimsuit and towel. Contact 791-4245.
Apply Feb. 1-26 on-line at www.tucsonaz,gov/humanre for Summer Job opportunities in youth/teen and therapeutic programs. Must be 16 by Feb. 26. If selected for a personal interview, dates will be March 13 and 16.
Watch for the Summer 2010 Program Guide & Class Catalog coming Monday, April 19. Includes complete summer KIDCO, club and swim lesson information.
Parks and Recreation centers and administrative offices are closed Monday, Feb. 16 for a City of Tucson holiday. Reid Park Zoo and Tucson City Golf courses remain open.
PARKS AND RECREATION CENTERS
Contact centers for daily activities/programs.
ARMORY PARK SENIOR CENTER
220 S. 5TH AVE. – 791-4865
Feb. 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 17, 19, 22, 24 and 26 - Noon-12:45 p.m. - $1
Zumba fitness with Carol
Feb. 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 17, 20, 22, 24 and 27 - $3/class, walk-ins welcome
Zumba fitness with Ernie Perez
Feb. 1-4, 8-11, 16-18, 22-25 - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. - Free
Sewing class with Winston Williams
Feb. 1, 5, 8, 12, 19, 22 and 26 - 9-10 a.m. - $1 suggested donation
Enjoy a home-cooked breakfast with friends -- contact Ramona.
Feb. 1, 5, 8, 12, 19, 22 and 26 - 11 a.m.-noon - Free
Wii virtual gaming
Feb. 1-5, 8-12, 16-19, 22-26 - 3-4 p.m. - $2 suggested donation
Enjoy a home-cooked dinner with friends -- contact Ramona.
Feb. 1, 8, 22 - 9:30-10 a.m. - Free
Vital Aging fitness class
Feb. 1, 8, 22 - 10-11 a.m. - Free
Vital Aging Tap Dance class
Feb. 1, 8, 22 - 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Vital Aging Table Tennis match play
Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 - 5:30-6: 30 p.m. - $5/class, walk-ins welcome
Hatha Yoga with Jeannine Mateo
Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 - 6-7 p.m.
NA Candle Light meeting
Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 - 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. - Free
Armory Park Health Clinic offered through Pima County Health Department
Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 - 1:15 p.m. - Free
Play Bingo with friends for prizes
Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 - 1:30-2 p.m. - Free
Vital Aging Sit and Dance Exercise class
Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. - Free
Sewing class with Winston Williams
Feb. 2, 9,16, 23 - 10:30-11 a.m. - Free
Vital Aging Chair Exercise
Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 - Noon-3 p.m. - Free
Party Bridge
Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24 - 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Free
Woodworking
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 - 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Free
Beading class
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 - 11 a.m.-noon
Loteria
Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24 - 1- 3 p.m.
Movie on the big screen
Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24 - 5-7 p.m.
Vital Aging Table Tennis
Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24 - 9:30-10 a.m. - Free
Vital Aging fitness class
Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 - 10 a.m.- 11:am
Caring and Sharing social group
Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 - 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Free
Wood Shop/Plastic Canvas/Crochet
Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 - 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Quilting
Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 - 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Free
Armory Afternoon Dance with MC Alfredo Quiroga
Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 - Noon-3 p.m. - Free
Party Bridge
Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 - 1:45- 3 p.m. - Free
Ukulele class
Feb. 5 - 8:30-11 a.m. - cost on sliding scale
Mobile Podiatry through St. Elizabeth of Hungary -- must be 60+
Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 - 10-11: 45 a.m.
Arthritis Swim
Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 - 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Hawaiian Quilting and Crafts with Bev
Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 - Noon- 2 p.m.
Beginning Line Dancing
Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 - 2-4 p.m.
Advanced Line Dancing
Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 - 1:15 p.m. (call for info)
Tile Making Workshop
Feb. 6 - 5-8 p.m. - $1 for dance; $4 for dinner - current ID required
Dancing in February - semi-formal social dance and all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner for adults with disabilities.
Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27 - 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Bridge
Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27 - 1:30-3:30 p.m. - $2
Saturday Ballroom Dancing
Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27 - 3-4 p.m.
“Energy Work” class -- call for more info.
Feb. 10 - 10-11 a.m. - Free
Merri Makers entertainment show
Feb. 12 - Noon-2 p.m. - Free
Sweethearts Valentine Social
Feb. 13 - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. - $1.50 per table
Swap Meet
Feb. 13 - 1-6 p.m. - Free
Carnaval comes to downtown -- Family Festival begins with a parade at noon on Sixth Avenue, followed by a Community Festival at 1 p.m.
Feb. 13 - 6 p.m.
Argentine Tango Dance – 2nd Saturday each month -- call for info
Feb. 17 - 9-10:30 a.m. at Udall/1-2:30 p.m. at Armory - Fee applies
Registration for Computer Adult Learning Centers classes at Armory Center or Udall Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde. Classes run March 1-April 2 -- contact 721-7591 or www.tucsoncalc.org.
Feb. 17 - 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Free
Club #1 General Meeting for members -- 3rd Wednesday each month.
Feb. 20 - 7 p.m.
U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dancing Association Monthly Dance - 3rd Saturday each month -- call for info.
Feb. 27 - 7 p.m.
Lindy Hop/Swing Dance - 4th Saturday each month -- call for info.
CAROL WEST SENIOR ADDITION
7200 E. TANQUE VERDE – 791-4121
Feb. 11 - 1-3:30 p.m. - Free
Valentine Movie Night
Feb. 24 - 12:30 p.m. - $5
Rodeo Luncheon
CHERRY AVENUE CENTER
5085 S. CHERRY AVE. – 791-4497
Feb. 1 - 10 a.m.
Senior Club meeting
Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23 - 10 a.m.-noon
Senior Club Game Day
Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 - Noon-3 p.m.
Senior Club Bunco
Feb. 8
Registration begins for two-day Rodeo Camp for ages 5-12
Feb. 5 - 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Senior Trip to Tucson Gem and Mineral Show
Feb. 8 - 11:30 a.m.
Senior Club Potluck
Feb. 25-26 - 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. - $2 per child/per day
Two-day Rodeo Camp for ages 5-11 -- five-year-olds must be in kindergarten. Children need to bring a sack lunch and snacks.
Feb. 26 - Noon-4 p.m.
Senior Club Trip to the Tucson Rodeo
CLEMENTS CENTER
8155 E. POINCIANA – 791-5787
Feb. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 and 28 - 9 a.m.-noon
Pickleball for all ages – seniors free with Senior Club membership.
Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23 - 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Free to Senior Club members
Beginning Senior Computer classes – must pre-register.
Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 - 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Free to Senior Club members
Intermediate Senior Computer classes – must pre-register.
EL PUEBLO ACTIVITY CENTER
101 W. IRVINGTON – 791-5155
Feb. 1 - 6-7 a.m. and 8-9 a.m. - Center fee applies
Boom Fitness every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – offers strength training, power walking and stretching.
Feb. 1 - 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Free
Monday and Wednesday evening yoga classes for women begin in cooperation with El Rio Women’s Health Center – space is limited.
Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24 - 3-7 p.m. - Free
Income tax service through VITA -- first come, first served.
Feb. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27 - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. - Free
Income tax service through VITA – first come, first served.
Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27 - 8:30-9:30 a.m. - $8 per class
Drop-in Zumba class
Feb. 8 - $2 per day per child
Sign-ups begin for In-Betweeners Club (11-14) and KIDCO (5-11) Rodeo Camps -- camps run Feb. 25-26. Five year-olds must be in kindergarten; space is limited.
Feb. 25-26 - 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. - $2 per child/per day
Two-day In-Betweener’s Club (11-14) and KIDCO (5-11) Rodeo Camps. Five-year-olds must be in kindergarten. Bring a sack lunch and two snacks.
EL PUEBLO SENIOR CENTER
101 W. IRVINGTON – 791- 3250
Feb. 25 - 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Watch the Rodeo Parade and then enjoy a potluck.
Feb. 12 - Noon-3 p.m.
Valentine’s Day party – requires Senior Club card.
EL RIO NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
1390 W. SPEEDWAY – 791-4683
Feb. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 and 28 - Free
Public Notary assistance – make an appointment with Mariela.
Feb. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 and 28 - 10-11 a.m. - Free
Adult Computer classes
Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22 - 10-10:30 a.m. - Free
Tasty Tidbits – learn great recipes to add to your collection.
Feb. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 and 25 - 12:30-1 p.m. - Free
Ballet Folklorico “Las Flores Del Rio”
Feb. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 and 25 - 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Free
Zumba Fitness combining Latin rhythms with a dynamic workout.
Feb. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 and 25 - 5:30-8 p.m. - Free
Kawanabe karate for all ages.
Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23 - 6-7 p.m. - Free
Folklorico Classes for ages 3-14 years.
Feb. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 and 26 - 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Free
Guitar Lessons for Beginners, including singing and vocalizations.
Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24 - 9:30-11 a.m. - Free
Drawing with Color class for 50+
Feb. 5, 12, 19, and 26 - 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Free
Clay Creations – learn basic hand building techniques.
FRED ARCHER CENTER
1665 S. LA CHOLLA BLVD. – 791-4355
Feb. 1, 8 and 22 - 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Free
50+ Senior Club Walking Fitness
Feb. 1, 8 and 22 - 10-11:30 a.m. - Free
50+ Senior Club card games
Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23 - 10 a.m.11:30 a.m. - Free
50+ Senior Club White Elephant Bingo
Feb. 5 - Noon-12:30 p.m. - Free
Senior Club monthly meeting – Multi B Room
Feb. 8
Registration begins for 2-day Rodeo Schoolzout program for ages 5-12 and 11-14.
Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24 - 9:45-11:30 a.m. - Free
50+ Senior Club Quilting class with Maebell
Feb. 4, 11 and 18 - 9:30-11:30 a.m. - Free
50+ Senior Club Bingo and billiards – no program Feb. 25
Feb. 5, 12 and 19 - 8:15-10:30 a.m. - Free
50+ Senior Club Water Fitness at Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center – no program Feb. 26
Feb. 5, 12 and 19 - 9:30-11:30 a.m. - Free
50+ Senior Club Movie Day – no movie Feb. 26
Feb. 24 - Noon-4 p.m. - Free
50+ Senior Trip to the Rodeo by special reservation – followed by a BBQ lunch at the Center.
Feb. 25 and 26 - 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. - Free
Two-day Rodeo Schoolzout program for ages 5-12 and 11-14 – call for details. Bring a sack lunch and two snacks.
NORTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
2160 N. 6TH AVE. – 791-3247
Feb. 1, 3, 8, 10, 17, 22 and 24 - 11:30 a.m.-1;30 p.m. - $15 per person/$25 couple
Matter of Balance program on Monday and Wednesday – maintain an active lifestyle and avoid falls.
Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 - 1:30-4 p.m. - $6 per person/$10 per couple
Healthy Living program – living with chronic conditions.
Feb. 11 - 10:30 a.m.-noon - Free
Valentine’s Dance – all seniors invited.
OURY CENTER
600 W. ST. MARY’S – 791-4788
Feb. 12 - 1:30-3:30 p.m. - Free
Senior Valentine’s Day party – must be registered in program.
Feb. 12 - 4:30-6 p.m. - Free
Drop-in after-school program Valentine’s Day Party – must be registered.
PASCUA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
785 W. SAHUARO – 791-4609
Feb. 2 - 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Trip to Apache Gold Casino – contact 624-0554.
Feb. 12 - 8 a.m.-1 p.m. - Free
Senior Program Valentine’s Day celebration for program participants – contact624-0554.
Feb. 17 - Free
Ash Wednesday begins the traditional Yaqui Lenten ceremonies -- ashes are distributed to the public early evening. Activities continue through Easter Sunday, April 4.
Feb. 19 and 26 - 9 p.m. - Free
First and second of six Friday evening Stations of the Cross processions for the traditional Yaqui Lenten ceremonies. Open to the public.
QUINCIE DOUGLAS NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
1575 E. 36TH ST. – 791-2507
Feb. 11
Registration begins for two-day Rodeo Camp for ages 5-12.
Feb. 25-26 - 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. - $2 per child/per day
Two-day Rodeo Camp for ages 5-11 -- five-year-olds must be in kindergarten. Children need to bring a sack lunch and snacks.
RANDOLPH REGIONAL CENTER
200 S. ALVERNON WAY – 791-4560
Feb. 6-7 - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. - $155 ADC member/$180 non-member
Two-day ADC workshop by Marilynn Nicholson entitled “Hand Made Catches and Clasps” – refine the designs of your jewelry by adding findings specifically made for a particular piece. See Spring 2010 Program Guide and Class Catalog for details. Register at 290-8503.
SANTA ROSA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
1080 S. 10TH AVE. – 791-4589
Through February
Open recreation daily -- Mon.-Fri. – 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Feb. 15
Center closed.
Feb. 25 and 26
No KIDCO
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION CENTER
1000 S. RANDOLPH WAY – 791-4504
Feb. 6 - 5-8 p.m. - $1 for dance; $4 for dinner – requires current ID
Valentine’s Social Dance and all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner at Armory Senior Center, 220 S. 5th Ave.
Feb. 6-April 3 - 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Special Olympics track and field training at Catalina High School.
Feb. 13
Therapeutic Recreation participates in a Special Olympics Basketball competition at Arizona School for Deaf and Blind.
UDALL REGIONAL CENTER
7200 E. TANQUE VERDE – 791-4931
Feb. 17 - 9-10:30 a.m. at Udall/1-2:30 p.m. at Armory - Fee applies
Registration for Computer Adult Learning Centers classes or at Armory Senior Center, 220 S. 5th Ave. Classes run March 1-April 2. -- contact 721-7591 or www.tucsoncalc.org.
CITY PARKS - SPECIAL INTEREST AREAS:
HI CORBETT FIELD – REID PARK
Feb. 25 - 1:05 p.m.
Major League Baseball Spring Training gets underway at Hi Corbett Field with the Colorado Rockies hosting the Arizona Diamondbacks. Sixteen home games will highlight the Hi Corbett season. Contact: 791-WINS for tickets.
PRESIDIO SAN AGUSTÍN DEL TUCSON
133 W. WASHINGTON - 837-8120
Feb. 13 - 11 a.m.-4 p.m. - Free admission/ $5 chocolatetesting/$15 downtown tour
Father Garces’ Chocolate to Die for Festival
Feb. 27 - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. - Free
Living History Day
REID PARK – DEMEESTER OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE AREA
22ND STREET AND COUNTRY CLUB
Feb. 21 - Registration 9 a.m., contest 10 a.m. - Fee for contestants/free for spectators.
69th Annual Old Time Fiddle Contest -- co-sponsored by Tucson Parks and Recreation Department and the Southern Arizona Old Time Fiddlers Association. Contact: 743-7086 or 791-4873.
RODEO GROUNDS
6TH AND IRVINGTON
Feb. 26
East District Jr. Teen Scene members will decorate a float at the Rodeo Grounds for the La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros Rodeo parade. Contact: 791-5934, Ext. 121.
PARKS AND RECREATION UNITS:
ADMINISTRATION:
Feb. 27 - 10 a.m.
Tucson Parks and Recreation joins with the Ward 3 Council Office, Pima County and the Prince Tucson Neighborhood Association to celebrate the completion of phase two improvements at Rio Vista Natural Resource Park, 3974, N. Tucson Blvd.
AQUATICS – 791-4245 OR 791-5352
Feb. 23-March 19 - $53
Weekday Lifeguard Training classes offered at Catalina, Clements and Sunnyside Pools -- must be at least 15 years of age.
KIDCO:
Feb. 25-26 – No KIDCO at TUSD, Vail and Amphi schools.
JIM REFFKIN TENNIS CENTER
50 S. ALVERNON WAY – 791-4896
Feb. 1-6
High School Invitational play.
Feb. 6-7
Old Pueblo Grill Open
Feb. 13
Adult Satellite event
Feb. 14
Junior Satellite, Junior Quickstart and Adult QuickStart events
Feb. 20
Arizona Junior Shootout #2 event
Feb. 28
Adult Super Set #1 play
REID PARK ZOO
22ND STREET AND RANDOLPH WAY – 791-4022
Feb. 14 - 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Free with regular admission
I Love the Zoo! event -- make a Valentine for your favorite animal and watch the animals get special treats.
Feb. 14 - 5:30 p.m. - $50 per person/registration required
It’s Woo at the Zoo – a special evening with a candlelight dinner and light-hearted presentation on the mating behaviors of animals.
Feb. 25-26 - 9 a.m.-4 p.m. - $85 members/$105 non-members
Rodeo Days Zoo Camps -- offered for grades K-2 and 3-5. Explore the zoo, go behind the scenes and participate in games and crafts; register at www.tucsonzoo.org.
Feb. 27 - 5-7 p.m. - $5 per adult/$3 per child age 2-14 ($1 off for members)
It’s Zoo Rodeo Night! This special night features keepers training animals, watch a tiger climb for a special meal and enjoy crafts, games and performances.
SPORTS OFFICE
200 S. ALVERNON WAY – 791-4870
Feb. 16 - $293 leagues, plus $20 ASA fee
2010 Spring Softball registration begins.
Feb. 8
2010 Spring Badminton registration begins.
Feb. 26 - $60/24 matches
Registration ends for Adult Badminton.
