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UPDATED: 9/21/2020

EAST GRAND RAPIDS
PROGRAM GUIDE                                          FALL 2020

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What’s Inside
   4 • Youth Sports                                       21 • Adult Fitness/Adult Softball

   10 • Interscholastic Sports                            22 • Pool Information/Aquatics

   12 • Art - Coming Soon/Enrichment                      25 • Advertising Information

   14 • Youth Enrichment                                  26 • Terms & Conditions

   15 • Youth Dance                                       27 • Registration Information

   17 • Adult Enrichment

   20 • Adult Yoga

   Find Us
   Comm. Center/Rec. Dept.                EGR Middle School              Manhattan Park Pavilion
   750 Lakeside Dr. SE                    2425 Lake Dr. SE               430 Manhattan Rd. SE
   email: recadmin@eastgr.org
                                          EGR High School/Pool           Remington Park
   Breton Elementary                      2211 Lake Dr. SE               2210 Reeds Lake Blvd. SE
   2500 Boston St. SE
                                          Canepa Tennis Courts           Waterfront Park
   Lakeside Elementary                    2915 Hall St. SE               2205 Reeds Lake Blvd. SE
   2325 Hall St. SE
                                          John Collins Park              James E. Morse @ Woodcliff
   Wealthy Elementary/Pool                650 Lakeside Dr. SE            2915 Hall St. SE
   1961 Lake Dr. SE
                                          Manhattan Park
                                          3180 Cascade Rd. SE

   Cover photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash

2 • Registration begins August 6 for residents and August 13 for non-residents
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Welcome
                                                                WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO
                                                                   “STAY IN THE KNOW”
                                                          Thanks to our program registration and email
                                                          system, CivicRec, we are able to keep in touch
                                                          with our participants, residents and nonresidents
                                                          alike, notifying them of new classes, time changes,
                                                          cancellations, etc. However, we know that not
                                                          everyone wants to receive an abundance of emails
                                                          if they are not interested in specific programming.
                                                          To opt out of emails regarding a particular
                                                          program, we advise you to login to your CivicRec
                                                          account and adjust your contact preferences,
                                                          rather than unsubscribe from the general email.
                                                          By unsubscribing altogether, you risk missing out
                                                          on important information from the department
                                                          such as park construction updates, public input
                                                          opportunities, registration deadlines or program
                                                          changes/cancellations and much more. As an active
                                                          community we want to make sure you’re receiving
                                                          information you’re interested in, providing you the
                                                          best opportunities to remain active and stay up-to-
                                                          date through our programs and around the City.

                                                             Our Fall Program Guide will be virtual only.
                                                      Due to the ever-changing cautionary restrictions for safety
                                                            and well-being we will make regular updates
                                                                         online as needed.

 Connect with us                                           The City of East Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Depart-
                                            Our Mission

                                                           ment, in strong partnership with the community and school
                                                           district, is committed to providing courteous and efficient
                                                           delivery of services in safe and secure facilities.
The East Grand Rapids Parks &
Recreation Department is on Facebook!                      We are committed to providing enrichment, educational and
Follow us today for the latest updates on                  sports programming for all ages to promote healthy lifestyles,
classes and programs.                                      family interaction and a sense of community.

                                                           We are dedicated to preserving, enhancing and protecting our
eastgr.org    •   616.949.1750                             parks, green spaces, indoor and outdoor facilities in a fiscally
                                                           responsible manner for present and future generations.

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                                           THESE PROGRAMS NEED VOLUNTEER COACHES!
 Girls & Boys Basketball | PK-1st Grade “In Training” League
 This is a fun introductory program for Pre-Kindergarten through 1st graders. Players will be divided into groups to work on
 skill development and will rotate through coaching stations.
          Girls games will not meet on: 11/28                           Boys games will not meet on: 2/20
          Location: Breton Elementary School Gym                        Location: Breton Elementary School Gym

          Girls Pre-K - 1st Grade                                        Boys Pre-K - 1st Grade
          Saturday                                                       Saturday
          11/07-12/19                                                    1/23-3/06
          R$90/NR$105                                                    R$90/NR$105

          Sign up by the registration deadline of Oct. 5 to save $20.    Sign up by the registration deadline of Jan. 4 to save $20.

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 Girls & Boys Basketball League | 2nd & 3rd Grade/4th & 5th Grade
 We welcome established teams to our fall and winter basketball leagues and there are two options for registration:
 1. Team coaches can submit a roster of 6-12 players and selected team players will register individually through the EGR Rec.
 Dept. If a team does not meet a 12 player roster, the team will be open to receive individual players.
 2. Individuals may enroll and be placed to a team. Individuals may request a buddy.

 This league will include 1 practice a week. Girls begin week of October 26, Boys January 11. Practice days and times will be
 determined by the volunteer coach and availability of facilities. Games will be played on Saturday mornings and afternoons.
 Game day league rules: 10 minute warm-up, (4) 6-minute quarters and a 5 minute halftime.

 Requirements:
 • If you want to bring a team in the fall or winter, the team MUST have a coach.
 • Coaches must turn in a roster for their team by:
        Girls League: 9/28/2020 Boys League: 12/14/2020
 • Participants can only play for one team.
 • Buddy System is available for those who register without a team.

 Class will not meet on: 11/28, 12/20
 Location: Breton Elementary School Gym
 Additional Fee: $15.00/Reversible EGR Jersey

 Girls 2nd & 3rd Grade/teams or individuals
 Sa      11/07-12/19    8:00AM-2:00PM R$92 NR$107
 Boys 2nd & 3rd Grade/teams or individuals
 Sa      1/23-3/06      8:00AM-2:00PM R$92 NR$107

 Location: EGR Middle School Gym East Court

 Girls 4th & 5th Grade/teams or individuals
 Sa      11/07-12/19    8:00AM-2:00PM R$92 NR$107
 Boys 4th & 5th Grade/teams or individuals
 Sa      1/25-3/07      9:00AM-2:00PM R$92 NR$107

 GIRLS: registration deadline of Sept. 28 to save $20.
 BOYS: registration deadline of Dec. 14 to save $20.

4 • Registration begins August 6 for residents and August 13 for non-residents
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Boys Basketball League | 6th Grade
                                                                         Concussion Awareness Forms
Team or individuals welcome! Team coaches can submit
                                                                  State Law; Public Acts 342 and 343
a roster of 6-10 players. Selected team players players
will register individually through the EGR Rec. Dept. or          In June of 2013, the State of Michigan instituted a new law
individuals may enroll and be placed on a team. If a team         whereby all participants under the age of 18 must have a signed
does not meet a 10 player roster, the team will be open to        Concussion Awareness Form. This form must be filed with our
                                                                  department and once received it is kept on file for the duration of
receiving individual players.
                                                                  participation or until age 18 for each family member.

This 6 week session will include 1 practice a week                Forms can be found at our city website (www.eastgr.org) and can
                                                                  easily be submitted electronically to our office. We also have
beginning the week of Oct. 26. Practice days and times will       blank forms at the Recreation Department front counter for your
be determined by the volunteer coach and availability of          convenience.
facilities. Games will be played on Saturday mornings and
afternoons. Game day league rules: 10 minute warm-up, (4)         All Parks & Recreation Department coaches are required to
                                                                  participate in Concussion training.
6-minute quarters and a 5 minute halftime.
No games: Nov. 30                                                 To learn more about concussions, go to www.cdc.gov/concussion.

Requirements:
* If you want to bring a team the team MUST have a coach.      ENROLLMENT BEGAN IN APRIL FOR THIS PROGRAM
* Participants can only play for one team.
* Buddy System is available for those who register without a   Youth Football League | 3rd-6th Grade
team.
                                                               Welcome to youth football. The East Grand Rapids Parks and
Additional Fee: $15.00/Reversible EGR Jersey                   Recreation Department is proud to be part of the West Michigan
Location: TBD                                                  Youth Football League (WMYFL). The mission of the league is to
                                                               provide a safe and fun learning environment. This program is for
Sa      10/26-12/05       9:00AM-4:00PM R$72 NR$92             kids in grades 3rd-6th. Football is a team sport that teaches life-
                                                               long skills and players will feel a great sense of accomplishment.
                                                               Teams are formed for 3rd/4th together and 5th/6th together
Sign up by the registration deadline of Oct. 12 to save $20.
                                                               through a draft process so no buddies or special requests can be
___________________________________________                    honored. Weight divisions are 3rd/4th = 125 lbs., 5th/6th = 145
                                                               lbs. Please note that 7th Graders now play in the Middle School
ENROLLMENT BEGAN IN APRIL FOR THIS PROGRAM                     League. Players must provide their own gear (white helmet, white
                                                               pants with pads, shoulder pads, athletic cup, mouthpiece and
                                                               rubber molded cleats). Game jerseys will be provided by EGR
Middle School Football | 7th & 8th Grade                       Parks and Recreation Department and must be returned at the
                                                               end of the season.
This program is for EGR Middle School 7th and 8th graders.     Football permission forms are required and are accessible via our
We are planning on one 7th grade team and one 8th grade        website after registration and also will be on your payment receipt.
team. All games will be played on Tuesday or Wednesday
evenings against other schools in the greater Grand Rapids
                                                                   Location: Wealthy Elementary School Athletic Field
area. Practice will begin the week of August 12 with times
TBD. Players must provide their own equipment. Game
jerseys will be provided, but must be returned to the Parks        3rd & 4th Grade
and Recreation Department at the end of the season.                Mo-Fr 8/24-10/24           5:00-7:00PM R$119 NR$139
           9/8/20: Details for a revised football program are forthcoming. Priority will be given to participants that
         had
Location: EGR  been
                 Highenrolled
                       School  previously. We appreciate
                                 Athletic Field                    5th &Please
                                                          your patience.
                                                (inside track)           6th Grade
                                                                                 stay tuned!
                                                                   Mo-Fr 8/24-10/24           5:00-7:00PM R$119 NR$139
7th Grade
Mo-Fr 8/17-10/30          5:00-7:00PM       R$135 NR$155       Sign up by the registration deadline of August 6 to save $20.

8th Grade
Mo-Fr 8/17-10/30          5:00-7:00PM       R$135 NR$155

                                                                               Register online at eastgr.org or 616.949.1750 • 5
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Bowling Club | 6th-8th Grade                                       Cheerleading | Age: 4-6
This club is perfect for introducing kids to bowling by            Athletes will learn the fundamentals of cheer and dance in-
utilizing instruction in a fun and social environment. Novice      cluding: cheers, chants, jumps, dance routines and how to
bowlers will learn technique and etiquette while advanced          perform in front of an audience. No prior cheer experience
bowlers will develop their skills and improve their average.       is necessary.
2 person team league and the instructor will keep track
of wins, losses and everyone’s average. Kids will have             Class will not meet on: 11/25
organized play followed by instruction.        /20                 Location: Community Center Room 102
                                 N    9/10                         Instructor: Champion Force Instructors
                            ED O
                N  C ELL Lanes: 533 Stocking N.W.,
Location: Clique Bowling
Grand Rapids,CAMI 49504                                            Div 1 - Beginner 4-6 yrs.
                                                                   Mo      9/07-12/14     5:30-6:15PM      R$112 NR$132
Sa    9/12-10/17   10:00-11:30AM R$40 NR$55                                                           9/  1/20
____________________________________________                       Div 2 - Beginner 7-9 yrs. ED    ON
                                                                   Mo      9/07-12/14NCEL
                                                                                            L
                                                                                          6:30-7:15PM      R$112 NR$132
                                                                                 CA
                                                                   Div 3 - Beg./Inter. 10+ yrs.
                                                                   Mo      9/07-12/14       7:30-8:15PM    R$112 NR$132

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6 • Registration begins August 6 for residents and August 13 for non-residents
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Field Hockey League | 7th & 8th Grade                       Field Hockey Camp | 3rd-6th grade
Players will be split up into teams and participate in 6    Come try this exciting, challenging, and fun sport! This
v 6 inter squad games, games against Forest Hills and       program is designed to introduce the sport of Field Hockey,
participate in an end of the season tournament.             its rules, and how it is played. Camps will be a combination
                                                            of drills, instruction, field play, and scrimmages. Field
Needed Supplies: shin guards, goggles, stick and            Hockey sticks and balls will be provided for use at the clinic.
mouth guard.
Location: EGR Middle School Back Athletic Field             Needed Supplies: shin guards, goggles, mouth guard,
Coaches: TBD                                                and a water bottle.
                                                            Location: EGR Middle School Back Athletic Field
Mo-Th 8/24-10/08         6:00-7:00PM     R$120 NR$140       Instructor: TBD

______________________________________________              Mo      9/14-10/05        4:30-5:30PM      R$50     NR$65

                                                            ______________________________________________

                                                           THANK YOU TO OUR SOCCER SPONSORS!

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 SPRING 2021
 Baseball 7th & 8th Grade
 In this developmental, competitive league our teams will
 play against other members of the Michigan Middle School
 Baseball League. We anticipate having two teams with
 a maximum of 14 players on each roster for a total of 28
 players during this short “warm-up league”. Registration
 is open to current 7th and 8th graders and is first come
 first serve. Register early to make sure you are signed up
 before the 28-player slots are filled. There will be a waiting
 list once we reach the 28-player limit. If there are at least
 eight players on the waiting list, we will consider creating a
 third team. We will work hard to prepare our facilities/fields
 for practice and games. Unfortunately, we cannot control
 the weather and therefore will not issue refunds for missed
 practices or games due to weather conditions.

 Equipment: Players must provide glove, white pants,
 shoes/cleats, pads, bat and helmet.
 Practice: Week of March 15
 Games: TBD
 Evaluations: TBD

 * If your child was a part of the 2020 Middle School
 Baseball League as a 7th grader, registration is still
 required for the 2021 Middle School Baseball League.
 Spots will not be reserved for those who are returning.

 Location: Manhattan Park

 Weekdays 3/15-5/01 4:00-8:00PM              R$216 NR$236

 Sign up by the registration deadline of Jan. 11 to save $20.00.

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                                                      Weather Policy
                                     Cancellations of programs and pool closings due to the
                                                  weather can be found on the
                                             City website (www.eastgr.org) on ALERT bar and
                                                         CivicRec registration site.

                                      Patrons are welcome to call our office(616-949-1750)
                                          during business hours for cancellation update
                                                          information.

8 • Registration begins August 6 for residents and August 13 for non-residents
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Interscholastic
         League Sports
                                        •    Participants must be enrolled as an EGRMS student and are required to carry a
                                             2.0 GPA per marking period.
                                        •    A current athletic physical must be on file with EGRMS dated on or after April 15 of
                                             the current school year.
                                        •    Transportation is not provided. Parents will need to car pool to away competitions.
                                        •    All registration takes place at the Parks & Recreation Department. You may
                                             register in person, over the phone or online with a user name and password
                                             provided by the Recreation Department.
                                        •    We are part of the West Michigan Middle School Conference.

 Interscholastic Coed Cross Country                                  Interscholastic Girls Volleyball
 6th-8th Grade                                                       7th & 8th Grade
 Competition will come from middle schools in the                    Interscholastic teams will have a 10-12 match schedule and
 surrounding area. There will be separate boys and                   play against schools in the surrounding area. Depending
 girls races and all athletes will run a 2 mile course.              on enrollment players will be placed on specific teams (A, B
 Transportation not provided. There will be a $15.00 added           or Rec) based on skill level. Rec team players will receive
 fee if you need to purchase a running singlet. FYI: this is         a reduced fee and play 6 matches scheduled against other
 the same singlet that was used for the 2019 XC season               schools and potential inter-squad games. Transportation
 and the 2020 track season.                                          not provided. 7th/8th Grade Tournament TBA.
 Weekday meets: Tuesdays 4:15pm                                      League Rules: Volleyball match will consist of (3) sets to
 2020: boys will run first and girls will run second.                21 and all players are guaranteed the equivalent of (1) set
 First day of practice: Wed., Aug. 26 from 3:15-4:30pm               determined by the coach.
                                                                     Practices are M-TH: Coaches will pick a 1.5 hr practice
 Location: EGR High School Track                                     time between the hours of 3:30-7:00pm.
                                                                     Match Nights: Subject to change and begin the week of
 Mo-Th 8/26-10/17        3:15-4:30PM        R$118 NR$138             Sept. 14. Mondays - A teams will play at 4:00 or 4:15 and
                                                                     B teams at 5:00 or 5:15. Wednesdays - B teams will play
                                                                     at 4:00 or 4:15 and A teams at 5:00 or 5:15.
 Saturday events:
 Sept. 19 @ Sparta Invite
 Sept. 26 @ Cougar Falcon Invite                                     3-day player evaluations: August 24, 25, 26.
 TBA @ Portage Invite                                                7th grade 3:15-4:45pm. 8th grade 5:00-6:30pm.
 TBA @ GR Christian Invite
 TBA @ Inaugural MHSAA West Michigan Regional Middle                 Evaluation Goal: To ensure that team placements are
 School Cross Country Championship                                   fairly and objectively determined. To give each player the
                                                                     opportunity to be selected onto the A, B or Rec. teams
 Sign up by the registration deadline of August 3.                   depending on skill level, hard work and attitude.
 ____________________________________________
                                                                     Location: EGR Middle School Gymnasium

                                                                     7th Grade Team
                                                                     Mo-Th 8/31-10/21           4:00-6:30PM R$225 NR$245
                                                                     8th Grade Team
                                                                     Mo-Th 8/31-10/21           4:00-6:30PM R$225 NR$245
                                                                     Sign up by the registration deadline of August 3.

10 • Registration begins August 6 for residents and August 13 for non-residents
- INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE SPORTS -
Interscholastic Girls Swim and Dive NEW Interscholastic Boys Basketball
6th-8th Grade                           7th & 8th Grade
Middle School Girls Swim team and Dive team. Athletes       League Format: Players will be evaluated and placed on
will choose to participate on the Swim team or Dive team    either the A, B or Rec. teams.
when registering. The team will participate against other
schools in the West Michigan Middle School Conference.      League Rules: (4) 8-minute quarters. All players are
Transportation not provided.                                guaranteed the equivalent of (1) 8-minute quarter
                                                            determined by the coach.
Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays. Meet Times: 4:00-
5:30pm and 6:00-7:30pm.                                     (A) and (B) Teams will have a 10-12 game schedule and
League Schools: Wayland, Forest Hills, Spring Lake,         play against schools in the surrounding area.
Northview and Rockford.                                     Mondays games: A teams will play at 4:00P and B teams
                                                            at 5:00P
Swim practice: Depending on pool availability a 1-hour      Wednesday games: B teams will play at 4:00P and A
practice will be held between the time frame of 4:00pm-     teams at 5:00P
7:00pm. Typical swim practice time will be from 6:00pm-
7:00pm.                                                     Rec Teams: If selected to these teams players will receive
                                                            a reduced player fee. Players will be randomly placed
                                                            on teams. Teams will have a 6 game schedule which will
Dive practice: Depending on pool availability a 1-hour      consist of Inter-Squad games and the possibility of playing
practice will be held between the time frame of 4:00pm-     some Forest Hills schools depending on availability.
8:00pm. Typical dive practice time will be from 6:00pm-
7:00pm and 7:00pm-8:00pm.                                   Rec Team Practices/Games: 2 days a week; TBD after
                                                            schedule is completed, teams will have either 2 practices
League Meet Times: Will vary between a 4:00 or 6:00         a week or 1 practice and 1 game.
start.
                                                            Evaluation Goal: To ensure that team placements are
Conference Meet:                                            fairly and objectively determined. To give each player the
Dive: Dec. 10                                               opportunity to be selected onto the A, B or Rec. teams
Swim Dec. 11                                                depending on skill level, hard work and attitude.

Location: High School Natatorium (Pool)                     Evaluation Dates: Oct. 26, 27 and 28

Girls Dive Team                                             7th grade: 4:00-5:30P and 8th Grade: 6:00-7:30P
Mo-Th 10/12-12/11         4:00-8:00PM       R$188 NR$208    Practice
                                                            Start date: TBD after teams have been drafted.
Girls Swim Team                                             Transportation not provided to away events.
Mo-Th 10/12-12/11         4:00-8:00PM       R$188 NR$208
                                                            Location: EGR Middle School Gymnasium
Sign up by the registration deadline of Sept. 28.           Instructor:

___________________________________________                 7th Grade Players
                                                            Mo-Th 10/26-12/16         4:00-7:30PM      R$202 NR$222

                                                            8th Grade Players
                                                            Mo-Th 10/26-12/16         4:00-7:30PM      R$202 NR$222

                                                            Sign up by the registration deadline of October 12.
                                                            ___________________________________________

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ART                                 for ages 4 - 18

                                                                                     Photo credit: DESIGNECOLOGIST/Unsplash

                                  Our staff are creating a new set of art classes for the
                                   Fall season while we confirm a new instructor and
                                  area school schedules all while abiding by Federal,
                                         State and local guidelines. Stay tuned!

12 • Registration begins August 6 for residents and August 13 for non-residents
- YOUTH ENRICHMENT -

Mining and Crafting | Age: 5-11
Put on your hiking boots and camouflage and get busy
building a shelter before night falls and dinosaurs from
the Jurassic Period come out to visit. Children will build
a world that comes to life with the gentle Brontosaurus,
ferocious Velociraptor, terrifying T Rex as well as some of
the mobs, critters, and tools made popular by the game,
Minecraft. Children will be given the opportunity to build
                                               0                Our Time | Age: 1-3
from our engineering, 3-D and mosaic model
                                       9 / 10/2 plans as well
                                     N STEM-based activities
                                D Odesigns. It’s never been a
as use our LEGO® bricks and other
                         L
to develop their own modelsL Eand                               Adults and children will sing, dance and play instruments
better time to C AN
               join  CE 4 Kidz!
                    Bricks                                      together. Enjoy this unique opportunity to interact togeth-
LEGO® is a registered trademark of the LEGO® Group              er in an unhurried and joyful manner. *If you have taken
and Mojang© 2009-2013. “Minecraft” are trademarks of            the theme “Milk and Cookies” for this semester you do
Notch Development AB of companies which does not                not need to include the materials in your checkout cart. A
sponsor, authorize or endorse these programs.                   material fee will be charged at checkout if you do not own
                                                                the “Milk and Cookies” theme materials. Please indicate
                                                                sibling or full home material packet.
Location: Community Center
Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz staff
                                                                Class will not meet on: 11/23
                                                                Location: Community Center Room 101
Mo      9/14-10/19     3:45-4:45PM R$108 NR$128
                                                                Instructor: Janet Kremers
Tu      9/15-10/20     3:45-4:45PM R$108 NR$128
We      9/16-10/21 11:00AM-12:00PM R$108 NR$128
                                                                Mo      9/14-12/14       9:15-10:00AM R$137 NR$157
___________________________________________                     Mo      9/14-12/14       10:15-11:00AM R$137 NR$157
                                                                Tu      9/15-12/15       9:15-10:00AM R$137 NR$157
Imaginative Inventions | Age: 5-11                    NEW
                                                                ___________________________________________
Let’s look back on some of the most popular inventions of
the 20th century and try to imagine what life would be like     Preschool Music Fun | Age: 3-5
without them! What if no one had invented the conveyor          Class will not meet on: 11/23
belt? Would it still take months to build a car? What about     Location: Community Center Room 101
windshield wipers? If they hadn’t been invented, would it       Instructor: Janet Kremers
be too hazardous to drive in the snow and rain? We’ll build
these inventions and more and see if we can come up with        Preschoolers will learn musical concepts to help prepare
any new or improved ideas on these classic inventions.          them for future music lessons, dance and even early
                                                                reading. We will use instruments, singing and movement to
Class will not meet on: 11/23, 11/24, 11/25                     reinforce lesson themes, and make learning fun!
Location: Community Center
Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz staff                                 Mo      9/14-12/14       4:00-4:45PM     R$131 NR$151

Mo      11/02-12/14    3:45-4:45PM R$108 NR$128
Tu      11/03-12/15    3:45-4:45PM R$108 NR$128
                                                                Mini Music Day Camp | Age: 1-3
We      11/04-12/16 11:00AM-12:00PM R$108 NR$128
                                                                Spend some time with your child enjoying music. We will
                                                                sing, dance, make crafts, and play instruments. This is an
                                                                adult/child class.

                                                                Winter Fun Music Camp
                                                                Join Miss Janet for a class to celebrate the season through
                                                                song, dance and a craft.

                                                                Mo      12/21   10:00-10:45AM       R$13          NR$18

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 Fencing | Age: 7-15                                              Peaceful Dragons | Age: 5-15
 Learn the weapon wielding skills of Knights, Pirates and          This fun course is designed for self-defense purposes
 Jedi seen on the silver screen! Modern fencing is an              emphasizing child safety awareness. The students practice
 Olympic sport with roots in European sword fighting of            martial arts moves to help them get out of dangerous
 centuries past. Today, fencing is a competitive sport of          situations. We show them how to walk away from a fight
 strategy, finesse, skill, and endurance. Fencing offers           and when necessary, defend themselves. The students
 children and teens a positive physical activity, and teaches      progress to higher belts, additional fees apply. This
 young people life skills such as confidence, focus, decision      program is designed specifically for children ages 5-15
 making, and respect along with improving balance,                 and is taught by a black belt who has extensive training in
 flexibility and mental agility. In beginning fencing classes,     teaching children.
 students learn the fundamentals with games, exercises,
 footwork, and bouting with fellow novice fencers with all         Location: Community Center Room 102
 equipment provided.                                               Instructor: Peaceful Dragons staff
 Professional coaches, Mikhail and Arkadiy Sarkisov, both
 of who are former Soviet Champions and US Cadets and              Beginning      Age: 5-8yr 11m
 Junior National team coaches are among the instructors.           Tu     9/22-11/17     6:00-6:35PM          R$79    NR$99
 This class will be combined with other Parks and
 Recreation Departments.
                                                                   Beginning      Age: 9-15
                                                                   Tu     9/22-11/17     7:30-8:05PM          R$79    NR$99
 Location: GRAFA, 1345 Monroe NW, Suite 102, Grand
 Rapids, MI 49505
 Instructor: GRAFA staff                                           Returning      Age: 5-8yr 11m
                                                                   Tu     9/22-11/17     6:45-7:20PM          R$79    NR$99
 Tu    9/08-10/13   6:00-7:00PM R$70 NR$85
 Tu    10/20-11/24  6:00-7:00PM R$70 NR$85                         Returning      Age: 9-15
                                                                   Tu     9/22-11/17     8:15-8:50PM          R$79    NR$99
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                                                                   Youth Yoga | Age: 6-12
                                                                   Join the fun! We’ll practice a variety of kid-friendly yoga
                                                                   poses, increasing flexibility, strength, and coordination.
                                                                   Your child should wear comfortable exercise clothing
                                                                   and bring a yoga mat, and water bottle. Also, please be
                                                                   courteous and arrive a few minutes early and silence all
                                                                   cell phones. We also ask that no perfume or cologne be
                                                                   applied prior to class.

                                                                   Class will not meet on: 11/23
                                                                   Location: Community Center
                                                                   Instructor: Denise Mollenhauer

                                                                   Mo      9/14-12/14       4:15-5:15PM       R$114 NR$134

                                                                   _____________________________________________

14 • Registration begins August 6 for residents and August 13 for non-residents
- YOUTH DANCE

Tiny Toes Dance | Age: 2-3                                    Twinkle Toes 2 Dance | Age: 4-6
Your child will have fun in this beginning movement class.    In this class dancers will learn positions, basic terminology
This class will help build independence and help ready        and continue to expand ballet and tap skills. Dancers will
your child for preschool. The parents will ease out of the    also work on rhythm, locomotor skills and coordination.
room by the last class.                                       This is a great class for the new or returning 5 year old
                                                              dancer or for 4 year olds with at least one session of TT1.
Class will not meet on: 11/23, 11/24, 11/27                   Ballet and tap shoes required.
Location: Community Center Room 104
Instructor: Shannon Fauble                                    Class will not meet on: 11/23, 11/24, 11/25, 11/26, 11/27
                                                              Location: Community Center Room 102
Mo      9/14-10/19 11:45AM-12:15PM R$49           NR$64       Instructor: Shannon Fauble
Mo      10/26-12/07 11:45AM-12:15PM R$49          NR$64
Tu      9/15-10/20 10:45-11:15AM    R$49          NR$64       Mo      9/14-12/14   9:45-10:35AM         R$123    NR$143
Tu      10/27-12/08 10:00-10:30AM   R$49          NR$64       Tu      9/15-12/15   11:30AM-12:20PM      R$123    NR$143
Fr      9/18-10/23 10:00-10:30AM    R$49          NR$64       Tu      9/15-12/15   5:00-5:50PM          R$123    NR$143
Fr      10/30-12/11 10:00-10:30AM   R$49          NR$64       Tu      9/15-12/15   4:00-4:50PM          R$123    NR$143
                                                              We      9/16-12/16   4:45-5:35PM          R$123    NR$143
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                                                              Th      9/17-12/17   10:15-11:05AM        R$123    NR$143
                                                              Th      9/17-12/17   9:15-10:05AM         R$123    NR$143
Twinkle Toes 1 Dance | Age: 3-4                               Fr      9/18-12/18   11:40AM-12:30PM      R$123    NR$143
                                                              _____________________________________________
In this class dancers will be introduced to basic positions
and terminology while learning the grace of ballet and
exciting rhythms of tap. Ballet and tap shoes required.       Irish Dance | Age: 5-12
Class will not meet on: 11/23, 11/27                          This class offers entry-level instruction in Irish dancing
Location: Community Center Room 104                           technique and provides an excellent cardio workout while
Instructor: Shannon Fauble                                    building confidence. No prior dance experience is required.
                                                              Our mission is to offer quality Irish Dance instruction
Mo    9/14-12/14 9:45-10:30AM   R$116 NR$136                  for boys and girls, while providing a safe, supportive
Mo    9/14-12/14 10:45-11:30AM  R$116 NR$136                  and positive learning environment that lends itself to
Mo    9/14-12/14 4:45-5:30PM    R$116 NR$136                  developing well-rounded and confident dancers. Please
Tu    9/15-12/15 9:45-10:30AM   R$116 NR$136                  wear ballet flats or jazz shoes. *Must NOT be enrolled in
Fr    9/18-12/18 10:45-11:30AM  R$116 NR$136                  another CLRG certified Irish dancing school.
______________________________________________
                                                              Class will not meet on: 11/30
                                                              Location: Community Center Room 101
                                                              Instructor: SRNB Dance Academy

                                                              Irish Dance 1
                                                              Mo      9/14-12/14       5:00-6:00PM      R$85     NR$105

                                                              _____________________________________________

                                                                       Register online at eastgr.org or 616.949.1750 • 15
- SPECIAL EVENTS -

          Thank you for sponsoring
                  the 2020
            Concerts and Movies
             in the Park series!

16 • Registration begins August 6 for residents and August 13 for non-residents
- ADULT ENRICHMENT -
Basic Household Dog Obedience                                 Bridge Classes | Age: 14/up
Age: 10/up                                                    Location: Community Center
                                                              Instructor: Karen Cornelius
Have fun in our 8 week dog obedience program. This
                                                              Beginner Bridge
course will give you the practical skills to train your dog
                                                              Do you enjoy playing card games? Would you like to
in good basic social skills and behavior. This class is for
                                                              learn a game you can enjoy throughout life? Then bridge
dogs 6 months or older. Children 10 years or older are
                                                              is for you! It can be learned and enjoyed by anyone from
welcome but must be accompanied by an adult and ready
                                                              late elementary school throughout life. You can play
to learn. * Dogs must be reasonably approachable and
                                                              socially with a group of 4, or competitively at a local club
owners must be able to handle dog.
                                                              throughout the U.S., and many other countries.
                                                              This beginner class will teach you modern bridge bidding,
Requirements for the class:
                                       /20                    play of the hand and defense. Class will consist of a lesson
                              N   8/27
• Proof of vaccination - email to rseese@eastgr.org or fax    and then practice hands.
  to: 616-940-4884       D O
                   LLE
                                                              A Bridge book is available to purchase from the instructor
                 E
                                                                                                 7/20
• Properly sized
               C choker
          CAN
                                                              for $6, cash or check only.
                                                                                          2
• 4ft leash
                                                                                   O N 8/
                                                                                 D
                                                                               LE 6:00-8:00PM
                                                                          CEL
                                                              Th      9/17-10/22                        R$60    NR$75
Location: Community Center Room 102
                                                                    C A N
Instructor: Linda Sanchez
                                                              Continuing Bridge         Age: 18/up
                                                              This class is for those who have completed the beginner’s
We      9/09-10/28      6:30-7:30PM      R$68    NR$83        class or those who already have some bridge experience.
                                                              This class will focus on learning bidding conventions such
_____________________________________________                 as stayman, transfers, opening weak-two bids, negative
                                                              doubles, and more if time allows!
                                                              A Bridge book is available to purchase from the instructor,
                                                              cash or check only, if you did not get it from the beginning
                                                              bridge class.

                                                              Fall #1
                                                              Tu      9/15-10/20               7/20 R$60
                                                                                       1:00-3:00PM
                                                                                              2                 NR$75
                                                                                         N 8/
                                                                                    DO
  lunching at local                                           Fall #2
                                                              Tu    CA  N C ELL
                                                                      9/15-10/20
                                                                                 E
                                                                                       6:00-8:00PM      R$60    NR$75

  Restaurants                                                 Intermediate Bridge Age: 18/up
                                                              This class is for those who have completed the continuing
                                                              bridge class and are comfortable using the conventions
                                                              taught there. It will add more conventions, and continue to
  AGE: 50/UP
                                                              work on leads, direct play and defense strategies.
  Are you interested in dining out with others once                                           2 7/20
  a month at a local restaurant? The purpose of
                                                              We      9/16-10/21
                                                                                  O      N 8/
                                                                                       6:00-8:00PM      R$60    NR$75
  the group is to build community and connect with                        E L LED
                                                              _____________________________________________
                                                                        C
  others, while discussing topics of interest...come               CAN
  and make some new friends! We’ll meet at the
  restaurant at 11:30am. Order and pay for what
  you’d like off the menu. Please call the Parks and
  Recreation Dept. at 949-1750 to RSVP.

  Location: TBD
  Fr       9/18 11:30AM-1:00PM
  Fr       10/16 11:30AM-1:00PM
  Fr       11/20 11:30AM-1:00PM

                                                                       Register online at eastgr.org or 616.949.1750 • 17
- ADULT ENRICHMENT -

 Grand Rapids Running Walking Tours
 Age: 16/up                                                        Time, Talent, Treasures Walking Tour
 Instructor: Caroline Cook                                         This is the time of year to be thankful. And this is the
                                                                   history of philanthropy in Grand Rapids. We are a success
                                                                   story of ordinary citizens and courageous leaders who
 ARTPRIZE Afterglow Walking Tour
                                                                   never stop believing in our community and our future.
 Every even-numbered year, for 19 days and nights in
                                                                   From our earliest settlers in the nineteenth century until
 late September and early October, the city of Grand
                                                                   present time, our city has been blessed with a spirit of
 Rapids is a mecca for art enthusiasts from around
                                                                   generosity in vision and action. Criss-cross downtown
 the world. Artists, art aficionados, critics, and creative
                                                                   with local guide, Caroline Cook, to visit those places and
 novices stroll the streets of this incredible outdoor gallery,
                                                                   spaces which were gifted to us to enjoy and for which we
 hoping for inspiration and glimpses of man-made beauty.
                                                                   are grateful. For better. For good. For all.
 Unfortunately, with the COVID 19 pandemic, the 2020
                                                                   Location: JW Marriott Hotel - downtown
 event has been cancelled. Fortunately for us, the benefit

 of being local is the afterglow. This tour reveals the proof
                                                                   We       11/18 10:00-11:30AM R$20 NR$25
 of ArtPrize competitions past the public masterpieces that
 reside permanently in GR. We visit these gifts to the city
 and discover the back stories how these pieces became             Twinkling Holiday Lights Walking Tour
 so endearingly valuable. We will come together as a small         Are you feeling festive, and fun? Come dressed in your
 group and pay tribute to the ArtPrize organization and their      warmest and finest holiday sweaters and hats as we
 efforts over the past 11 years!                                   celebrate the holiday season together, with local guide,
 Location: JW Marriott Hotel - downtown                            Caroline Cook. Experience downtown Grand Rapids
                                                                   bejeweled and illuminated with both contemporary and
                                                                   nostalgic lighting displays. The group will stroll by uniquely
 Fr      9/18     6:00-7:30PM      R$20     NR$25
                                                                   special places, some of which will evoke warm feelings

 Oakhill Cemetery Walking Tour - Part One              NEW         from Christmas’s past. And as a gesture of community
                                                                   kindness, we will give vouchers for meals at DeGagee
 Cemeteries are, in essence, local history books that you          Ministries for those we pass who may be in need.
 can walk through, see first hand, even touch. Oakhill             Location: JW Marriott Hotel - downtown
 Cemetery is one such place of remarkably rich history, plus
 beauty, especially in the autumn. It is a peaceful, treasure      We      12/17    6:30-8:00PM      R$20     NR$25
 trove of Grand Rapids lore. Enjoy the winding pathways
 in the parklike setting surrounded by mature foliage and          _____________________________________________
 manicured lawns. Oak Hill is a perfect example of a rural
 garden cemetery, a place of rest and reflection. Here lie
 many great persons of local notoriety; your guide, Caroline
 Cook will reveal the tales of their interesting lives.
 Location: Oakhill Cemetary, 647 Hall St. SE

 We      10/07    5:30-7:00PM      R$20     NR$25

 Oakhill Cemetery Walking Tour - Part Two
 Cemeteries are, in essence, local history books that you
 can walk through, see first hand, even touch. Oakhill
 Cemetery is one such place of remarkably rich history, plus
 beauty, especially in the autumn. It is a peaceful, treasure
 trove of Grand Rapids lore. Enjoy the winding pathways
 in the parklike setting surrounded by mature foliage and
 manicured lawns. Oak Hill is a perfect example of a rural
 garden cemetery, a place of rest and reflection. Here lie
 many great persons of local notoriety; your guide, Caroline
 Cook will reveal the tales of their interesting lives.
 Location: Oakhill Cemetary, 647 Hall St. SE

 We      10/14    5:30-7:00PM      R$20     NR$25

18 • Registration begins August 6 for residents and August 13 for non-residents
- STAY HEALTHY -

 Stop the Spread of Germs
Help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases like COVID-19.

              6 ft
          Stay at least 6 feet            Cover your cough or sneeze with a
        (about 2 arms’ length)            tissue, then throw the tissue in the
          from other people.                  trash and wash your hands.

  When in public, wear a                                   Clean and disinfect
                              Do not touch your
 cloth face covering over                                  frequently touched
                            eyes, nose, and mouth.
  your nose and mouth.                                    objects and surfaces.

    Stay home when you are sick,           Wash your hands often with soap
     except to get medical care.           and water for at least 20 seconds.

                                                Register online at eastgr.org or 616.949.1750 • 19
                                                           cdc.gov/coronavirus
- ADULT FITNESS -
                             PLEASE NOTE: Indoor Fitness/Yoga classes require face coverings

Beginning Yoga with Pilates                                        Gentle Chair Yoga
Age: 18/up                                                         Age: 18/up
Everyone can benefit from practicing yoga and Pilates!             Everyone can benefit from practicing yoga and Pilates!
Come join us in a class paced just right for beginners.            Come join us in a class set at the pace just right for you
You’ll improve your strength, flexibility, coordination and        and your comfort. You’ll improve strength, flexibility,
range of motion. You’ll also enjoy improved circulation,           coordination and range of motion. You’ll also enjoy reduced
cardiovascular health, and reduced stress.ED    Please bring       stress, relaxation, and improved circulation. Please bring
your own mat. Please wear comfortable
                                    O M  BINexercise clothes.      your own mat. Please wear comfortable exercise clothes.
                                  C
You may also want to bring
                        L L EDa &
                                water bottle and blanket or
                                  W                                You may also want to bring a water bottle, blanket or towel.
towel. Please C   NCE BE
               beAcourteous    LOarrive
                              and          a few minutes early
and silence all cell phones. We also ask that no perfume or        Class will not meet on: 11/24
cologne be applied prior to class.                                 Location: Community Center Room
                                                                   Instructor: Denise Mollenhauer
Class will not meet on: 11/23, 11/24
Location: Community Center                                         Tu    9/15-12/15   10:20-11:20AM R$114 NR$134
Instructor: Denise Mollenhauer                                     ___________________________________________

Mo      9/14-12/14       6:45-7:45PM R$114 NR$134
Tu      9/15-12/15       9:15-10:15AM R$114 NR$134                 Seva Yoga | Age: 16/up
___________________________________________
                                                                   Twilight Yoga
                                                                   Go from busy day to serene evening in 50 minutes. The
Beginning/Continuing Yoga with                                     dimly lit room and flickering candlelight set the tone for a
Pilates - NEW combination class                                    relaxing yoga experience. This class is for all levels and
Age: 18/up                                                         includes breathing techniques, a blend of yoga styles, and
                                                                   postures with specific calming benefits intended to help
Now that you’ve mastered the beginning stages of                   you unwind and put the day to rest.
yoga, you’re ready to move to the next step! This class            *Please bring your own yoga mat.
introduces more challenging poses, while enhancing
familiar poses with more detail. We’ll incorporate the             Location: Community Center Room 104
Pilates method, famous for developing strength, flexibility        Instructor: Melissa Tungl
and coordination. Participants should have completed
at least one session of Beginning Yoga with Pilates and/           Tu      9/15-11/03       7:30-8:20PM      R$79    NR$99
or have some previous experience with yoga and Pilates.            Th      9/17-11/05       7:30-8:20PM      R$79    NR$99
Please bring your own mat. Please wear comfortable
exercise clothes; you may also want to bring a blanket or          ___________________________________________
towel and water bottle. Also, please arrive a few minutes
early and silence all cell phones. We also ask that no
perfume or cologne be applied prior to class.
                                                                   Outdoor Fitness | Age: 18/up                      NEW
                                                                   Come join fitness instructor Debbie Miller for a high-en-
Class will not meet on: 11/23
                                                                   ergy, fun and functional driven fitness class. All levels
Location: Community Center
                                                                   welcome. Mondays: High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
Instructor: Denise Mollenhauer
                                                                   and core training. Wednesdays: Strength training and core
                                                                   work improving muscle tone. Build a stronger body!
Mo      9/14-12/14       5:30-6:30PM      R$114 NR$134             *Please bring your own yoga mat and water bottle.
___________________________________________
                                                                   Location: John Collins Park
                                                                   Instructor: Debbie Miller

                                                                   Mo, We 9/14-10/05        9:30-10:30AM R$57        NR$72
                                                                   Mo, We 10/07-11/02       9:30-10:30AM R$57        NR$72

20 • Registration begins August 6 for residents and August 13 for non-residents
- ADULT FITNESS -

Total Body Workout | Age: 15/up
This fun class provides an excellent overall workout! We’ll
                                                                   Punch Cards
focus on cardio and strength training using hand weights,              Punch card classes include Total Body Workout and
resistance tubes, weighted bars, and workout balls. This               Zumba. Fitness punches have no expiration date
class incorporates a lot of variety to keep you motivated!             and classes are offered year-round! Upon purchase,
Choose any combination of days and times that fit your                 fitness participants will receive a bar coded photo ID
schedule! Total Body Workout is ideal for beginner through             card that will be scanned at each visit. Photos will be
advanced exercisers. Please bring a clean pair of gym                  required for the initial purchase and must be taken
shoes and water bottle to class.                                       at the Parks & Recreation Department counter or
                                                                       uploaded.
Instructor: Joan Otte                                                  After initial purchase, punches can be renewed at the
                                                                       Recreation Department or over the phone. There is no
* This class is now open by appointment only.                          online registration. You may bring a family member,
Please call our office to reserve dates in 3-week                      friend or guest, but you must be present. The punch
sessions. Note the time adjustment.                                    card continues to allow flexibility and the possibility to
DAYS		       TIME                                                      try a mix of classes. Classes held in room 102, 104
*Mo, We, Fr		            7:30-8:15AM, 8:30-9:15AM
                                                                       PUNCH#           RES/NR
Zumba | Age: 13/up                                                     5                $36/$46
                                                                       10		             $66/$81
You’ll have an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of              20               $120/$140
calorie burning, heart racing, muscle pumping, and body                Drop-in          $8/$10
energizing movements. By integrating Zumba into your life,
you’ll achieve long term benefits! Salsa/Merengue, Samba,
Cumbia, African, Reggaeton, Belly Dance and more...                 Participant quotes -
simple dance steps for an efficient workout with tantalizing
international music...Zumba is for everyone! Please wear            My favorite part about Total Body Workout class is:
comfortable exercise clothes, gym shoes, and bring a water
bottle. Check it out at www.Zumba.com                               “Results of this class.”
Instructor: Annie Vandenberg
                                                                    “You feel strong.”
                                                                    “Instructor keeps a variety(of exercises) going.”
Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 16 and Friday, Sept. 18                  “Instructor offers modifications for exercises.”
the Fall morning schedule at Manhattan Park Pavilion
(430 Manhattan Rd. SE) and green space will be as
                                                                    “Good balance between stretches and exercises.”
follows until further notice. Evening class in room 104.

DAYS		 TIME
We		   9:45-10:45AM, 6:00PM-7:00PM
Fr		 9:45-10:45AM

  NEW Fall Men’s Softball League | Age: 18/up
                                                                          NEW
  This Adult softball league is a 6 game season and we will enroll team entries only. The cost to register a team is $375
  and payment is due at time of registration. All teams interested in enrolling must contact Betsy Granstra at bgranstra@
  eastgr.org. No on-line registrations.

  League night: Thursday - Men’s League
  Location: Manhattan Park

  Th      8/27-10/01       6:00-8:00PM      R$375 NR$375

                                                                            Register online at eastgr.org or 616.949.1750 • 21
- JOB OPPORTUNITIES -

                                        JOIN OUR
                                       POOL STAFF!

   WE ARE LOOKING FOR QUALIFIED LIFEGUARDS                                        www.eastgr.org
   and SWIM INSTRUCTORS!
   • at High School Pool
   • at Wealthy School Pool
   • The primary responsibility is to supervise the pool and deck
   of the High School and Wealthy Pool and prevent accidents
   minimizing/eliminating hazardous situations in pool areas.

22 • Registration begins August 6 for residents and August 13 for non-residents
- POOL MEMBERSHIPS & INFORMATION -

MEMBERSHIPS                                                IMPORTANT POOL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Memberships are available for both residents and non-
residents, students and senior citizens. All passes may           Pool Hotline: 940.4800 ext. 302
be purchased over the phone, online or at EGR Parks &
Rec. Dept. during normal business hours; Monday through
Friday 8:00A-5:00P. A photo will be required for monthly          Business Hours: 616.949.1750
and annual passes.

Resident Membership

Type            Adult   55+    19 & Under     Family
10 Visit
3 month
                $25
                $52
                        $18
                        $36
                               $18
                               $36
                                              NA
                                              $108
                                                              Pool Rental information
6 month         $91     $62    $62		          $188
1 year          $160    $107   $107		         $275
                                                               Wealthy Pool and the High School Pool are
Non-Resident Membership                                        available for private rental on a space available
                                                               basis. Please complete the online pool rental
Type		          Adult   55+    19 & Under     Family           form to begin the rental process.
10 Visit        $35     $24    $24		          NA
3 month         $72     $49    $49		          $152             To register call 949.1750 or visit
6 month         $126    $84    $84		          $265             eastgr.org to for rules, policies and schedule.
1 year          $220    $147   $147		         $358
                                                               RATES (Includes Lifeguard Fees)
Drop in Rates
                                                               		                      RES           NR
Money will be taken at the pool for those without a
membership or punch card. The rates are $3 for residents       Wealthy Pool       $80/hr.   $100/hr.
and $4 for non-residents. Payment can be made in the           Wealthy Party    $150/party $199/party
form of cash or check made payable to the EGR Parks and        High School Pool $165/hr.    $205/hr.
Rec. Dept. Please bring exact cash amount if possible.         Add Lifeguard    $16.50/hr. $16.50/hr.

*Pricing subject to change.                                    High School Pool

                                                               Rental rate includes the cost of two guards,
                                                               which can accommodate up to 50 swimmers
    Both Wealthy Pool and the EGR High                         (use of the diving board may require a third
                                                               guard).
    School pool have been closed since
    March due to an Executive Order by                         Wealthy Pool
          the Governor of Michigan.
       The HSP opened the WEEK OF                              Rental rate includes the cost of one guard, which
                                                               will accommodate up to 25 swimmers. Rentals
        SEPTEMBER 14 with a limited                            that have a majority of users under the age of 11
                schedule and                                   may require a second guard.
     the WP will open SEPTEMBER 24.
                                                               Wealthy Pool Party
     Please check online at www.eastgr.
     org and social media for schedules.                       Rental rate includes 2 hours, the cost of two
                                                               lifeguards, the use of the multi-purpose room (great
                                                               for presents & cake time) and swimming for up to 35
                                                               swimmers.

                                                                Register online at eastgr.org or 616.949.1750 • 23
- AQUATICS -

                                      swimEGR
  The Aquatics Department is excited to announce our swimEGR Learn to Swim program.
  swimEGR offers a progression of Learn to Swim classes to meet the needs of your swimmer. Class
  focus is on skill development and swimmer safety. Our instructors provide a safe, educational and
  fun environment for your swimmer to excel. Group and private lessons are available.

 Location: Wealthy Elementary Pool                                 Private Swim Lessons | Age: All
                                                                   Do you want to become a stronger swimmer for a
 Baby and Me Swim Lessons                                          triathlon? Does your little swimmer need some extra
                                                                   attention while learning how to put their eyes in the water?
 Age: 4/under                                                      Are you trying to perform a flip turn? Private swim lessons
                                                                   are a great way to meet one on one with an instructor who
 ______________________________________________
                                                                   can assist you with mastering swimming skills. Price per
                                                                   half hour.

 Beginner Level 1 Swim Lessons                                     		RES                    NR
                                                                   		$29                    $39
 Age: 2-7
 ______________________________________________                    ______________________________________________

 Tiny Toes Swim Lessons | Age: 1-4
 ______________________________________________

 Advanced Level 1 Swim Lessons
 Age: 3-7
 ______________________________________________

 Level 2 Swim Lessons | Age: 4/up
 ______________________________________________

 Level 3 Swim Lessons | Age: 5/up
 ______________________________________________

 Stroke Camp | Age 5/up
 ______________________________________________

24 • Registration begins August 6 for residents and August 13 for non-residents
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place your advertisement on the                                                            Winter 2021 (Deadline: August 24, 2020)
inside of the quarterly Program                                                            Yes…count me in for all 4 issues
Guide. Over 6,000 patrons
                                                                                            (Note: Payment must be received up front for all issues)
receive this virtual brochure
packed with information on
programs and special events.

 2      Select an ad size:
         Eighth Page (3.75”w x 2.25”h)
                      $99 per brochure
                      $337 per year for 4 issues
         Quarter Page (3.75”w x 4.5”h)
                      $169 per issue
                      $558 per year for 4 issues
         Half Page (7.75”w x 4.5”h)
                      $287 per issue
                      $910 per year for 4 issues

 3 Yes! Count me in…
       Here’s my check payable to the East Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department.

       Print Name ______________________________________________________________________________
       Signature ____________________________Date________________________________________________
       Phone ______________________________Company Name _______________________________________
       Email ___________________________________________________________________________________
       Address _________________________________________________________________________________
       City ________________________________State ______________Zip _______________________________

     If you would like to place an ad, mail this form with your payment to Astrida Molenaar, Administrative Clerk, East
     Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Dept, 750 Lakeside Dr. SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506. For more information
     call Astrida Molenaar at 616.949.1750 ext 865. Please email your camera ready art to: amolenaar@eastgr.org.
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- TERMS & CONDITIONS -
WHY DO I PAY A HIGHER FEE AS A NON RESIDENT?:                        ADULT LEAGUE SPORT CANCELLATION REQUESTS: If
As the City of East Grand Rapids Parks & Recreation                  you are unable to participate, a cancellation request can be
Department receives municipal tax revenue paid by the                made in writing, by phone or in-person prior to the league
residents living within the City limits, households living           game schedule being completed. Cancellations will incur a
outside City limits are charged a higher program rate                $50 processing fee for each team registration. Adult league
because they do not pay City of East Grand Rapids taxes.             sport cancellation requests made after game schedules are
                                                                     complete are not eligible for a refund.
JOIN THE FUN! WE WANT YOU TO PARTICIPATE: Is there
a program that interests you, but has already begun? We will         MEMBERSHIPS OR PUNCH CARD PASSES: Refunds will
reduce your program registration fee based on the number             not be granted for fitness or aquatic passes, punch cards or
of remaining classes. The reduced rate does not apply to the         memberships. We will be happy to transfer any remaining
cost of supply fees associated with the program. Please note,        “punches” on a punch card to a CURRENT punch card holder.
not all of our programs allow late registration so this option
may not be available for every program.                              USER CREDIT: If a user credit is placed on your household
PROGRAM PARTICIPATION: Failure to attend a program or                account, it must be used by you or an immediate household
activity does not entitle the participant to transfer, make-up,      account member (father, mother, son or daughter). If user
or receive a refund for the day(s) missed.                           credits are available they must be used within one year or
                                                                     they will expire.
HOUSEHOLD TRANSFERS: Household account members
(immediate family includes father, mother, son or daughter)          WAITING LIST GUIDELINES: We will create waiting lists for
may transfer from an enrolled program to another currently           programs/activities that reach maximum capacity and/or for
publicized program without incurring a processing fee.               registrants who register after the deadline. Waiting lists are
Transfers must be made prior to the starting day of the              kept in chronological order for placing enrollees if openings
program you are transferring from. If there is a difference in       develop. It is important for parents/participants to understand
registration fees, the difference will need to be paid at the        coaches and instructors do not have the authority to add
time of the transfer and/or any remaining credit balance will        participants to their roster. Waiting list placement will be made
be placed on your household account for future use and will          solely by the departmental staff for consistency and fairness.
expire in one year.                                                  Any participant added to a roster without the consent of the
                                                                     Recreation Department will be grounds for dismissal from the
REFUNDS MAY BE GRANTED FOR THE FOLLOWING                             activity and a one-year suspension from future programs.
REASONS:
                                                                     SIGN UP GUIDELINES FOR YOUTH LEAGUE SPORTS:
•   Injury or illness - a doctor’s statement, verifying the          We will accept all sign ups for youth league sports by the
    illness or injury, must be received within two weeks             deadline date unless there are roster limits noted. Signing up
    from the time of the illness or injury for a refund to be        prior to the deadline, where indicated, participants receive
    considered for a program. The Parks and Recreation               a $20 discount. Participants may sign up for a sport after
    Department reserves the right to issue a partial refund          the deadline only if slots are available. If teams are filled,
    determined by the amount of participation in the program         participants will be placed on a waiting list and placement on
    prior to the illness or injury.                                  a team will only occur if an opening develops. Waiting lists
•   Participant moves more than 20 miles away from the City          are kept chronologically and placement will occur accordingly.
    of East Grand Rapids.                                            Signing up after the deadline jeopardizes your child’s
•   If our department cancels a program, participants will           opportunity to participate.
    receive a full refund.
•   If our department cancels a class for a program due to           BUDDY SYSTEM: The buddy system applies to the following
    inclement weather, instructor illness, mechanical failure        youth sports: K-5 Soccer Leagues, Little Sluggers Tee Ball
    or other unforeseen issues the participant will be issued        Leagues, 2nd-5th Girls/Boys Basketball and 3 & 4 Girls
    an appropriate refund for the date missed, if it can’t be        Lacrosse. The buddy system is designed to allow children
    rescheduled. A household credit will be issued for all           to know at least one child on their team. It may also help
    refunds under $10. This does not apply to league sports.         families with carpool issues. We are requiring both children’s
                                                                     parents to complete and sign the form to be valid. The form
PROGRAM CANCELLATION REQUESTS: If you are unable                     must be completed in person or online so we know that you,
to attend a program, a cancellation request can be made in           the registrants, have requested your child to play with one
writing, by phone or in-person a minimum of two full business        other child. Limit one buddy request per child and must be
days prior to the program start. If a refund is granted, an $8       completed by the program deadline. Due to various criteria,
processing fee for each program registration cancellation will       the “Buddy System” does not guarantee that your request will
be charged. Requests made less than two full business days           be honored. This is a service our department provides for our
prior to the start of the program are not eligible for a refund.     patrons.
YOUTH LEAGUE SPORT CANCELLATION REQUESTS:                            PHOTO DISCLAIMER: EGR Parks & Recreation is
If you are unable to participate, a cancellation request can         committed to providing timely information to the public about
be made in writing, by phone or in-person two full business          our many offerings and programs. We accomplish this
days prior to the league’s first practice. If a refund is granted,   through regular printing of detailed brochures and updates
an $8 processing fee for each league sport registration              on our website. These publications often include pictures of
cancellation will be charged. League sport cancellation              participants in action to give the public a sense of the fun and
requests made less than two full business days prior to the          adventure awaiting them. If you don’t want to be in photos for
league’s first practice are not eligible for a refund.               publicity please let the individual know that is taking pictures.
26 • Registration begins August 6 for residents and August 13 for non-residents
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