Sept. 29, 2009

Contact: Richard Symchak - 837-8032

Parks and Recreation Department Calendar – November 2009

OF SPECIAL NOTE:

Be sure to pick up your free copy of the new combined Spring 2010 Program Guide & Class Catalog coming Monday, Nov. 9 for complete listings of leisure classes coming this winter and spring. Pick up your free copy at any Parks and Recreation facility. Contact: 837-8032.

City offices closed: Veteran’s Day Nov. 11 – all offices closed -- Reid Park Zoo and Tucson City Golf remain open; Thanksgiving Nov. 26 – all offices closed – zoo and golf courses open; City Furlough Day Nov. 27 – all offices and centers closed – zoo and golf courses open.

The 4th Annual Family Festival in the Park gets underway Saturday, Nov. 14 at Reid Park and runs from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.. It’s all fun and it’s free, including games, activities, demonstrations and entertainment. Free admission to the Reid Park Zoo and Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center. Contact: 791-4873.

Don’t let your child miss out on a free call from Santa or his elves as part of the free Santa’s Calling program. Applications will be available Nov. 8; deadline for submitting forms is Dec. 2. Calls will be made from Dec. 8-10. Contact: 791-4589.

Don’t miss the 2-day Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair at Reid Park, Nov. 28-29. Contact: 837-8078.

PARKS AND RECREATION CENTERS

Contact centers for daily activities/programs.

ARMORY PARK SENIOR CENTER
220 S. 5TH AVE. – 791-4865

Nov. 2 - 1-2:30 p.m.

Adult Computer class registration; runs until Dec. 2.

Nov. 2-5, 9-12, 16-19, 23-24 and 30 - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. - Free

Sewing class with Winston Williams

Nov. 2-6, 9-10, 12-13, 16-20, 23-25 and 30 - 3-4 p.m. - $2 suggested donation

Enjoy a home-cooked dinner with friends – contact Ramona.

Nov. 2, 5, 9, 12, 16,19, 23 and 30 - 9:30-10 a.m. - Free

Vital Aging Fitness class

Nov. 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23 and 30 - 10 a.m.-1 p.m. - Free

Vital Aging Table Tennis match play

Nov. 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23 and 30 - Noon-12:45 p.m. - $1/class

Zumba Fitness – Latin rhythms and dance moves with Carol.

Nov. 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23 and 30 - $3/class

Zumba Fitness with Ernie Perez – easy to follow moves to Latin rhythms.

Nov. 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23 and 30 - 9-10 a.m. - $1 suggested donation

Enjoy a home-cooked breakfast with friends – contact Ramona.

Nov. 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23 and 30 - 11 a.m.-noon

Wii Virtual Gaming in the dining room

Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 - 10-11 a.m. - Free

Vital Aging Tap Dance class

Nov. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19 and 24 - Noon-3 p.m. - Free

Party Bridge

Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24 - 9-11:30 a.m. - Free

Health Clinic through Pima County Health Department

Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24 - 10:30-11 a.m. - Free

Vital Aging Chair Exercise

Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24 - Noon-1:15 p.m. - Free

Bingo with prizes

Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24 - 1:30-2 p.m. - Free

Vital Aging Sit and Dance Exercise class

Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24 - 5:30-6:30 p.m. - $5/class – walk-ins welcome

Hatha Yoga with Jeannine Mateo

Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24 - 6-7 p.m. - Donations accepted

NA Candle Light meeting

Nov. 4, 11 and 18 - 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Free

Woodworking class

Nov. 4, 11 and 18 - 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Free

Beading class

Nov. 4, 11 and 18 - 11 a.m.-noon - Free

Loteria

Nov. 4, 11 and 18 - 1-3 p.m. - Free

Movie on the big screen

Nov. 4, 11 and 18 - 5-7 p.m.

Vital Aging Table Tennis

Nov. 5, 12 and 19 - 10 a.m.

Caring and Sharing social group meets.

Nov. 5, 12 and 19 - 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. - Free

Wood Shop/Plastic Canvas/Crochet

Nov. 5, 12 and 19 - 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Free

Quilting class

Nov. 5, 12 and 19 - 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Free

Afternoon Dance with MC Alfredo Quiroga

Nov. 5, 12 and 19 - 1:45-3 p.m. - Free

Ukulele class

Nov. 6 - 8:30-11 a.m. - Sliding scale cost applies

Mobile Podiatry through St. Elizabeth of Hungary – must be 60.

Nov. 6 - 9 a.m.-3 p.m. - $1

Trip to Wal-Mart

Nov. 6, 13 and 20 - 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Hawaiian Quilting and Crafts

Nov. 6, 13 and 20 - 10 a.m.-11:45 a.m. - Sliding scale cost

Arthritis Swim

Nov. 6, 13 and 20 - 2-4 p.m.

Advanced Line Dancing

Nov. 6, 13 and 20 - 1:15-3 p.m.

Tile Making workshop

Nov. 6, 13 and 20 - 12:30-3:30 p.m. - Free

Hawaiian Quilting and Crafts

Nov. 6, 13 and 20 - 1:30-3:30 p.m. - $2

Ballroom Dancing in the Armory Ballroom

Nov. 6, 13 and 20 - 3-4 p.m.

Energy Work class

Nov. 7 - 6-8 p.m. - $1

Therapeutic Recreation presents a Pumpkin Patch Maze social dance for adults with disabilities. Contact: 791-4504.

Nov. 14 - 9 a.m.-noon - Free/$1.50 per table

Indoor Swap Meet

Nov. 14 - 6 p.m. - $4 per person

Argentine Tango

Nov. 21 - 7 p.m.

USABDA monthly dance

Nov. 18 -9:30-10:30 a.m. - Free

Club #1 General Meeting

Nov. 20 - Noon-1 p.m. - Free

Birthday celebrations for all members 50+

Nov. 25 - 1 p.m. - Free

Thanksgiving Dinner for 50+

Nov. 28 - 7 p.m.

Lindy Hop/swing Dance

CAROL WEST SENIOR ADDITION
7200 E. TANQUE VERDE – 791-43121

Nov. 5 - 11 a.m.-4 p.m. - $5, includes admission fee

Trip to Mini Time Machine (Museum of Miniatures)

Nov. 19 - 1:30-3:30 p.m. - Free

Harvest Luncheon Potluck – sign up at front desk.

CHERRY AVENUE CENTER
5085 S. CHERRY AVE. – 791-4497

Nov. 2 - 10-11 a.m.

Senior meeting

Nov. 13 - 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Senior program movie

Nov. 16 - 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Senior Thanksgiving Potluck

CLEMENTS CENTER
8155 E. POINCIANA – 791-5787

Nov. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19 and 24 - 12:30-1:30 p.m. - requires Senior Club card

Senior Computer classes- beginning on Tuesdays; intermediate on Thursdays – must be preregistered.

Nov. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17 and 19 - 9:45-10:45 a.m. (and 6 p.m. on Tuesdays)

Drop-in Zumba – work out to Latin rhythms and easy moves; space is limited.

Nov. 30 - Noon - $2.50 per person

Breakfast with Santa registration begins – space is limited. Everyone attending must preregister; payment due at time of registration.

EDITH BALL ADAPTIVE RECREATION CENTER
3455 E. ZOO COURT – 791-5643

Nov. 21 - 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

5th Anniversary Celebration with speakers, demonstrations, entertainment for children, free swim and cake.

EL PUEBLO ACTIVITY CENTER
101 W. IRVINGTON – 791-5155

Nov. 12

Activity and Neighborhood Centers closed.

Nov. 24 - 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. - Free

The Neighborhood Center and Luz Social Service offers “Thanksgiving in the Barrio” - Thanksgiving lunch with all the fixings, music, entertainment and social service information. Contact: 791-4629.

Nov. 26 and 27

Activity and Neighborhood Centers closed.

EL PUEBLO SENIOR CENTER
101 W. IRVINGTON – 791- 3250

Nov. 11

Senior Center closed.

Nov. 25 - Noon-3 p.m. - Free

Thanksgiving Potluck for seniors 50+ -- register at Center.

Nov. 26 and 27

Senior Center closed.

EL RIO NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
1390 W. SPEEDWAY – 791-4683

Nov. 2, 4, 9, 16, 18, 23, 25 and 30 - 10-11 a.m. - Free

Adult Computer classes

Nov. 2, 4, 9, 16, 18, 23, 25 and 30 - 10-11 a.m. - Free

Fitness Walk w/ Mariela – get in shape and have fun.

Nov. 2, 4, 9, 16, 18, 23, 25 and 30 - By appointment - Free

Public Notary – ask for Mariela.

Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 - 10-10:30 a.m. - Free

Tasty Tidbits -- great recipes for your collection

Nov. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19 and 24 - 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Free

Zumba fitness – Latin rhythms and a dynamic workout.

Nov. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19 and 24 - 12:30-1 p.m. - Free

Ballet Folklorico “Las Flores Del Rio” – dance classes for 50+

Nov. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19 and 24 - 5:30- 8 p.m. - Free

Kawanabe Karate for all ages

Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24 - 6 - 7 p.m. - Free

Folklorico classes for ages 3-14

Nov. 4, 18, and 25 - 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Free

Guitar Lesson for beginners with singing and vocalizations

Nov. 4, 18, and 25 - 3-5 p.m. - Free

Clay Creations – learn basic hand building techniques.

Nov. 5, 12 and 19 - 5-7 p.m. - Free

Legal Clinic

Nov. 6 and 20 - Dusk - Free

Family Movie Night

Nov. 6, 13 and 20 - 9-11 a.m. - Free

Clay Creations – learn basic hand building techniques.

Nov. 6, 13 and 20 - 1-2 p.m. - Free

Guitar Lessons for beginners with singing and vocalizations

Nov. 6, 13 and 20 - 1-2:30 p.m. - Free

Drawing class for beginners 50+

Nov. 12 - 6:30-8 p.m.

Holiday Workshop – create fun holiday gifts and crafts.

FRED ARCHER CENTER
1665 S. LA CHOLLA BLVD. – 791-4355

Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 - 9:45-11:30 a.m. - Free

50+ Card game

Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24 - 9:45-11:30 a.m. - Free

50+ Club White Elephant Bingo

Nov. 4, 11, 18 and 25 - 9:45-11:30 a.m. - Free

50+ Quilting class with Maebell, general crafts

Nov. 5, 12 and 19 - 9:45-11:30 a.m.

50+ Board Games

Nov. 6

50+ Club meeting

Nov. 6, 13, 20 - 9:45-11:30 a.m. - Free

50+ Movie Day with traditional treats

Nov. 13 - 10 a.m.-1 p.m. - $5

50+ Senior Trip to Arizona Historical Society Museum and Arizona State Museum – includes lunch.

Nov. 20 - 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Free

50+ Thanksgiving Potluck

FREEDOM CENTER
5000 E. 29TH ST. – 791-4969

Nov. 20 - Noon-2 p.m.

Thanksgiving Lunch for seniors

NORTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
2160 N. 6TH AVE. – 791-3247

Nov. 2, 4, 6, 9, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23 and 25 - 10:15-11;15 a.m. - Free until January

Enhance Fitness focuses on functional exercise.

Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28 - $30 per team with 4-player roster

Boomer Basketball 3-on-3 League until Dec. 7 – contact Izzy or Andi.

Nov. 20 - 10 a.m.-1 p.m. - $3 per person

Senior Thanksgiving Dinner

Nov. 25 - 1 p.m. - Free

Spade Tournament for seniors

ORMSBY RECREATION CENTER
899 W. 24TH ST. – 791-4011

Nov. 28 - 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. - $2/child – 5-12

Camp for ages 5-12 -- five-year-olds must be enrolled in kindergarten. Bring a snack and lunch; register at center.

OURY CENTER
600 W. ST. MARY’S – 791-4788

Nov. 23 - 1:30-3:30 p.m. - Free

Senior program Thanksgiving Potluck for members

Nov. 25 - 2-4 p.m. - Free

Thanksgiving Potluck for drop-in after-school participants

PASCUA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
785 W. SAHUARO – 791-4609

Nov. 3 - 6 p.m.

Dia de los Muertos vesper at Capilla de San Ignacio

Nov. 25 - 9 a.m.-noon - Free

Senior Nutrition Center Thanksgiving Potluck for participants and guests

QUINCIE DOUGLAS NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
1575 E. 36TH ST. – 791-2507

Nov. 4 and 18 - 10-11 a.m. - Free

Arts and crafts for seniors

Nov. 5 - 10 a.m.

Senior Movie Day

RANDOLPH REGIONAL CENTER
200 S. ALVERNON WAY – 791-4560

Nov. 21-22 - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. - $145 ADC member/$170 non-member

Two-day Fred Zweig Matrimony on Metal workshop on learning to join together different metals to create decorative designs. Contact: 290-8503.

Nov. 24 - 11 a.m.-2 p.m. - $5 per person

Thanksgiving Lunch for Golden Age Senior Club #1 members

SANTA ROSA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
1080 S. 10TH AVE. – 791-4589

Nov. 26-27

Center closed.

THERAPEUTIC RECREATION CENTER
1000 S. RANDOLPH WAY – 791-4504

Nov. 13 - 9:30 a.m.-noon

3rd annual Milagro Event at Jacobs Park, 3300 N. Fairview – “Cowboy Up” celebration for children/teens with disabilities; co-sponsored by Tucson Rotary.

CITY PARKS - SPECIAL INTEREST AREAS:

PRESIDIO SAN AGUSTÍN DEL TUCSON
133 W. WASHINGTON – 837-8120

Nov. 7 and 21 - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. - Free

Living History demonstrations

PARKS AND RECREATION UNITS/PROGRAMS:

AQUATICS – 791-4245 OR 791-5352

Nov. 13-29

Holiday Fat Busters mini-sessions at Udall and Quincie Douglas Pools

Nov. 16-March 31

Archer, El Pueblo, Ft. Lowell, Quincie Douglas and Udall Pools close for winter – reopen April 1.

Nov. 16

Catalina, Clements and Sunnyside Pools begin winter hours.

Nov. 21

Aquatics Fitness Holiday Fat Buster mini-session begins.

JIM REFFKIN TENNIS CENTER
50 S. ALVERNON WAY – 791-4896

Nov. 7

Adult Super Set #9

Nov. 8

Junior Satellite and Adult and Junior QuickStart events

Nov. 14

Arizona Junior Shootout #5

Nov. 20-22

7.0, 9.0 and 10.0 Mixed USTA League National event

Nov. 27-Dec. 1

USTA National Open Girl’s 12s event

Nov. 26-30

Western States Junior Open

Nov. 27-29

Western States Junior Open

KIDCO

Nov. 11, 26 and 27

Amphi, TUSD and Vail school district sites closed.

SPORTS OFFICE
200 S. ALVERNON WAY – 791-4870

Nov. 9

Adult Winter Volleyball leagues begin -- 10 matches.