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Winter/Spring
2020
Seniors Carpe Diem!
page 33
Summer Camp Expo 2020
Back Page
Winter & Spring
Break Camps
pages 12–13
pleasanthillrec.com
community events
37th Annual Dolfins Tree Lot Special Recreation Dances My Little Sweetheart
November 29–December 24 Fridays, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Dance
Monday–Saturday, 9:00 am–9:00 pm Pleasant Hill Rec & Park District, in Friday, February 7
Sunday, 12:30–9:00 pm partnership with City of Concord and Enjoy dinner & dancing
Winslow Center Parking Lot: City of Walnut Creek, hosts dances with your little
2590 Pleasant Hill Road specifically designed for developmentally sweetheart(s)!
Corner of Taylor & Pleasant Hill Road disabled adults (18 yrs+). For more A lovely way
Proceeds benefit the Pleasant Hill Dolfins information contact Holly Frates at to celebrate
Swim Team. hfrates@pleasanthillrec.com. Complete Valentine’s
schedule found on our website. Day as a
Monthly Pancake Breakfasts Pleasant Hill location: 233 Gregory Lane family. Event
January 5, February 2, March 1 Admission: $7 cash (caregivers free) is for both
8:30–10:30 am January 10. . . . PH Senior Center boys and girls
Our monthly pancake breakfasts feature February 14. . . Concord Senior Center (1–10 yrs). Dinner
pancakes or French toast, eggs, sausage, March 6. . . . . . . PH Senior Center included: pasta,
orange juice and coffee. All ages welcome! April 24. . . . . . . Walnut Creek Heather Farms salad, bread and dessert.
First Sunday of the month, except in April Senior Center: Chateau Hall
(Special Easter Pancake Breakfast). Admission: $10.50/$9.50 (Dist. Res.)
Senior Center: Chateau Room
PH Senior Center Crab Feed
Friday, January 24, 6:00 pm 6163.801 2/7 F 6:00–7:30 pm
Adults 11+: $5
Children 5–10 yrs: $3 Tickets go on sale December 16. Advance
Children 4 and under: Free! ticket sales only. No tickets available at the
door. Call for ticket prices.
Senior Center: Chateau Room
“Egg”citing Egg Hunt!
Saturday, April 11th (RAIN OR SHINE)
PH Park: Basketball Court
Important! Pre-registration is required. Egg Hunt | $7.50/$6.00 (Dist. Res.)
Register by Noon, April 19th. All who Check-in begins for
attend come away with a goody and a ALL AGE GROUPS at 9:30 am
smile. Bring your camera and your Easter This event sells out quickly;
pre-register early.
baskets. Enjoy visits with the Easter
Bunny. Have fun with face painting and 6160.801 0–3 yrs 10:30–10:45 am
other “egg” citing activities. Catch the 6160.802 0–3 yrs 10:50–11:05 am
Pleasant Hill Express running all morning 6160.803 4–6 yrs 11:15–11:30 am
long. Check in begins for all age groups at 6160.804 7–10 yrs 11:35–11:50 am
9:30 am. Activities close at Noon.
Sponsored by Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District and Pleasant Hill Lions Club
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Winter/Spring Registration
Begins December 2. See page 34.
Teen Extreme Special Events NO ONLINE REGISTRATION FEES!
Check out special events just for teens! The Spotlight, Winter/Spring 2020:
Published three times/year; next issue March 2020.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS Circulation: 68,000 per issue; sent to homes and
Friday, March 13, 7:00 pm businesses in Pleasant Hill and surrounding areas.
The Teen Council presents the 5th Annual Teen Battle of the Bands. Come and support Copies available at District Office, local libraries and
local teen musicians while they battle it out for the title of Pleasant Hill’s favorite Teen businesses.
band! All ages are welcome and snacks will be sold. Tickets on sale starting in January
@pleasanthillrec
at the Teen Center. Local Teen Bands interested in playing, contact Jenny Cooper at
jcooper@pleasanthillrec.com. On the cover:
Teen Center Stan West and Kathy Klipera
Tickets: $10 pre-sale, $12 at the door (space permitting)
FREE! TEEN JOB FAIR SPOTLIGHT CONTENTS:
Monday, March 16, 10:00 am–12:00 pm Adult Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–19
Meet with employers and apply for jobs. Bring resume and dress in professional attire. Adult Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–17
Don’t miss your opportunity at local summer employment. Adult Health & Fitness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19–22
Adult Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adult 50+ Programs & Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Aquatics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24–27
Online Courses Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Preschool Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6
Registration Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Teen Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Tennis (All Ages) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28–32
Youth Classes & Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–13
Youth Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–12
Literary Women
Saturday, April 18, 9:30 am–3:00 pm
Bay Area Bluestocking Festival of
Authors. For readers as well as writers!
Tickets available January 14 at
https://literarywomen2019.eventbrite.com
Senior Center: Chateau Room
Laugh, Love, Learn
Senior Resource Fair
Friday, May 1
9:30 am–1:00 pm
Senior Live Well
Underwater Egg Hunt Easter Pancake Breakfast Forum—A day
Saturday, April 11, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm and Spring Boutique full of educational
Join Pleasant Hill Rec for an underwater Saturday, April 11, 9:00–11:00 am speakers, plus
egg hunt! Enjoy the “egg” citing activities Hop on over before PHRPD’s Easter Egg lunch. All funds
in the park before you jump in the pool! Hunt! All ages welcome! Also enjoy a raised benefit the
Rain or shine. Children 8 years and under, spring selection of handmade items from Senior Center Care
and anyone wearing a Coast Guard the boutique. Management Program.
approved flotation device, must be Senior Center: Chateau Room For registration and more
accompanied in the water by an adult (18 Adults 11+: $5 information, call the Senior
years and older), within arms reach at all Children 5–10 yrs: $3
Center at (925) 798-8788. Registration
times. All public swim rules will be Children 4 and under: Free!
opens 3/9.
enforced during the event.
Senior Center
PH Aquatic Park: 147 Gregory Lane
$12/$10 (Dist. Res.) | pre-register by noon April 10 Come early for the Free Ultimate Senior
$14 | day of, based on space available Resource Fair from 8:30 am–1:00 pm.
Spectators and parent helpers free. Over 50 vendors from the local area and
free giveaways!
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preschool
Lunch Bunch Music NEW!
Music Piano & Me Performing Arts
2.5 yrs–4 yrs
Let’s Make Music Parents get a little time while your child Pre-Ballet
18 months–3 yrs has lunch with friends and learns musical 3–4 yrs
Join this multi award winner, song writer concepts as they pertain to the piano. We Your child will learn the basics of ballet in
and children’s entertainer, on an amazing will learn to recognize, play rhythm and a fun, positive atmosphere. Class teaches
musical adventure. Using your bodies, tonal notes, explore finger numbers and grace and the joy of movement in addition
voices, instruments and props, we will letters along with other skills while singing to basic ballet technique. Child must be
dance, learn, sing, and play making dancing, playing games and other musical potty-trained and able to participate
wonderful music together. The perfect activities. Note: if your child attends without parent’s presence. Attire: light pink
class to prepare for circle time and preschool at the Winslow Center, Andrea leotard, tights, ballet shoes. NO skirts or
preschool. will pick them up from Room 3 and walk tutus please.
Instructor: Andrea Gaspari, over 15 years them to Room 2. Instructor: Christie Tomlinson, teacher of
teaching and performing in the Bay Area Instructor: Andrea Gaspari, over 15 years preschool/youth dance classes; professional
Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2 teaching and performing in the Bay Area dancer, performer, choreographer
$170/$150 (Dist. Res.) Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2 Community Center: Dance Studio 1 & 2
6636.201 1/13–3/16 M 10:30–11:10 am $170/$150 (Dist. Res.) $109/$89 (Dist. Res.)
6636.204 3/30–6/1 M 10:30–11:10 am 6636.202 1/13–3/16 M 11:40 am–12:25 pm 6619.201 1/6–3/2 M 3:00–3:45 pm
$10 lab fee payable to instructor at first class. 6636.205 3/30–6/1 M 11:40 am–12:25 pm 6619.202 3/9–4/27 M 3:00–3:45 pm
No class 1/20, 2/17, 4/6, 5/25 $10 lab fee payable to instructor at first class. No class 1/20, 2/17, 4/6
No class 1/20, 2/17, 4/6, 5/25
Piano & Me
3–5 yrs
Join award winning teacher,
entertainer, and song writer
Andrea Gaspari on a musical
adventure exploring
musical concepts as they
pertain to the piano.
We will use our voices,
rhythm instruments,
our bodies,
keyboards, work
sheets and more as
we sing, dance, and
play games that teach
us tonal and rhythm
patterns for Piano. We
will read and write
music and learn our
finger numbers and letter
notes for the piano and
musical staff. Kids love to learn
when it is fun! See you soon!
Instructor: Andrea Gaspari, over 15 years
teaching and performing in the Bay Area
Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2
$170/$150 (Dist. Res.)
6636.203 1/13–3/16 M 12:45–1:15 pm
6636.206 3/30–6/1 M 12:45–1:15 pm
$10 lab fee payable to instructor at first class.
No class 1/20, 2/17, 4/6, 5/25
Preschool Sports
See pages 10–11.
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preschool
Parent & Me Hip Hop Dance NEW! FUNdamental Drawing NEW!
5–6 yrs Special Interest 4–6 yrs
Dancers and parents will learn a variety of Arista’s Jump Start Gymnastics As they learn to draw with our step-by-step
creative movements & rhythms to age- 16 months–5 yrs method, children develop observation
appropriate music, as well as learn hip-hop skills, increase their fine motor skills,
“I did it” is what your child will be saying
style movements and steps. T he goals are handwriting readiness and attention to
throughout each session. Our classes are
for children to foster creativity, freedom, detail. Children learn how to follow
jam packed with continuous activities. We
expression in movement, and a love for directions, hold and use a pencil, increase
use a circuit format, allowing each child to
dance with the involvement of their their attention span and grow their
stay moving and having fun. We focus on
parents in this development process. The self-confidence so they will be successful
building confidence and gross motor skills
class includes concepts that are found in in kindergarten.
through tumbling, climbing, jumping,
an older child’s class. Hip Hop is a fast, Instructor: Young Rembrandts Staff
balancing and bar skills, plus a variety of
high-energy type of dance seen in music
ball sports and fun games. The 16 Community Center: Soroptimist Room
videos and commercials.
months–4 years class is a chance for a $160/$140 (Dist. Res.)
Instructor: Kenyatta Ali wider age group to participate together.
6050.201 1/11–2/29 Sa 10:00–11:00 am
Winslow Center: Assembly Room The class is less structured allowing the
6050.202 3/7–4/25 Sa 10:00–11:00 am
$190/$170 (Dist. Res.) children to explore. The 2.5–5 years class
is structured through the whole class.
6626.201 1/19–3/1 Su 9:00–9:50 am
Parent participation is required. Kids Warrior Fitness
6626.204 3/8–4/26 Su 9:00–9:50 am 3.5–5 yrs
No class 4/12 Instructor: Jump Start Staff
Inspired by the television show American
Community Center: Preschool Room 1 Ninja Warrior, this class gives our littlest
16 months–4 yrs | $205/$185 (Dist. Res.) Warriors a chance to explore exciting
Don’t miss the 6624.201 1/11–4/18 Sa 9:15–9:55 am obstacle course action! We focus on
Summer Camp Expo! No class 1/18, 2/15, 2/22, 4/4, 4/11 positive encouragement and building self
confidence. The children will jump, climb,
FEBRUARY 22, 2020 2.5–5 yrs | $205/$185 (Dist. Res.)
balance, run, and tumble through the
Register for Preschool Summer Camps 6625.201 1/11–4/18 Sa 10:00–10:40 am course. We include fun age-appropriate
on Expo Day and save 10%. No class 1/18, 2/15, 2/22, 4/4, 4/11
games and creative strength activities.
See back cover for details. Parent Participation Required.
Instructor: Jump Start Staff
Community Center: Preschool Room 1
$205/$185 (Dist. Res.)
6623.201 1/11–4/18 Sa 11:00–11:40 am
No class 1/18, 2/15, 2/22, 4/4, 4/11
Zumbini NEW!
6 months–4 yrs
A bonding experience for all involved,
including caregiver to child, child to child,
caregiver to caregiver. Bonding occurs
within a fun, musical environment. Focus
is on energy, fun and play to contribute to
the natural development of cognitive,
social and emotional skills. Additional $10
for the original take home bundle with
songbook, Zumbini app and music. This is
a bilingual (Spanish/English) class.
FREE DEMO CLASS
January 18, 9:15–9:30 am and 11:15–11:30 am
Parent participation required.
Instructor: Miriam Lattanzi
Community Center: Republic Services Room
$145/$125 (Dist. Res.)
For more information | ssmith@pleasanthillrec.com | (925) 771-7626 6634.201 1/25–3/21 Sa 10:00–10:45 am
$10 material fee payable to instructor.
No class 2/1, 2/22
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preschool
Bumblebees
18–30 months
Parents! Give yourself some time off. Let us
watch your children! Indoor games, story
time, snack time (provided), and outdoor
playground time. Bring beverage, diapers
and change of clothes. Children must be
age appropriate and proficiently walking at
the start of the session. Students may
register for a max. of three days per week.
Cancellations must be received by noon the
business day prior to avoid being charged.
Teachers: Elena Palacios & Heather Rosson
Community Center: Preschool Room 1
Standard charge: $37 per day per child,
space reserved
M–F 8:30–11:30 am
Fall 2020 Bumblebee Registration opens
7/16 at 9:30 am online or by phone at
(925) 676-5200.
Priority Preschool
2020-2021 School Year Registration:
March 28, 2020 at 8:30 am
Pleasant Hill Community Center
Registration is on a first come, first serve
basis. Birth certificate, immunization
SCHEDULE:
records and proof of residency
required for discount. Children must HUMMINGBIRDS
(2 yrs 6 mos–3 yrs 6 mos)
be age-appropriate by 9/1/20. For more
information please contact director, • Tu/Th, 8:30–11:30 am, Winslow Center
Sarah Smith at (925) 771-7626 or $398/$378 (Dist. Res.) monthly
ssmith@pleasanthillrec.com. • M/W/F, 8:30 am–11:30 am
Winslow Center
The Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District
$487/$467 (Dist. Res.) monthly
Preschool has been encouraging the love of
learning since 1973. Our preschool BLUEBIRDS (3–4 yrs) ROBINS (4–5 yrs by 9/1/20)
establishes the foundation for a child’s Students required to be fully potty-trained. Students required to be fully potty-trained.
future education. Come grow with us! Our • AM: M–Th, 9:00 am–12:00 pm,
• AM: Tu/W/Th, 8:45–11:45 am
Philosophy: A child who is playing is a Community Center
Community Center
child who is learning. Our experienced $518/$508 (Dist. Res.) monthly
$413/$403 (Dist. Res.) monthly
teachers encourage individual confidence,
self-esteem, and social skills that children • PM: Tu/W/Th, 12:45–3:45 pm • PM: Tu/W/Th, 1:00–4:00 pm,
need to be happy and successful. Classes Community Center Community Center
are in session August–May. $413/$403 (Dist. Res.) monthly $374/$354 (Dist. Res.) monthly
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youth
FREE! Pop-up Play Dates
Pop In and play with us this winter &
spring! Join Rec & Park staff for organized
outdoor games and activities! We will
provide the fun—you provide the smiles.
FREE to the public. Location varies.
Friday, December 20 | 3:00–4:30 pm
PH Park: 147 Gregory Lane
Friday, January 31 | 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Teen Center: 147 Gregory Lane
Friday, February 28 | 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Teen Center: 147 Gregory Lane
Tuesday, March 17 | 3:00–4:30 pm
PH Park: 147 Gregory Lane
Wednesday, April 22 | 2:00–3:30 pm
Rogers-Smith Park: 738 Grayson Road
Performing Arts
Ballet
5–9 yrs
Floor exercises increase strength and
flexibility. Barre exercises teach basic
positions, and proper body alignment.
Dance improves coordination and grace.
Attire: black leotard, pink tights, pink
slippers. NO skirts or tutus, even if attached.
Instructor: Christie Tomlinson
Community Center: Dance Studio 1 & 2
$123/$103 (Dist. Res.)
6042.201 1/6–3/2 M 3:55–4:55 pm
6042.202 3/9–4/27 M 3:55–4:55 pm
No class 1/20, 2/17, 4/6
Hip Hop Dance & Break Dance NEW!
6–13 yrs
Learn current hip hop styles. Steps are taught
in an upbeat environment, with fun and
age-appropriate music. Learn the elements
of break dance: top rock, feet-work, freezes,
spins, drops, treading and swipes.
Instructor: Kenyatta Ali
Winslow Center: Assembly Room
6–8 yrs | $190/$170 (Dist. Res.)
6626.202 1/19–3/1 Su 10:00–11:00 am
6626.205 3/8–4/26 Su 10:00–11:00 am
No class 4/12
Don’t miss the Summer Camp Expo! FEBRUARY 22, 2020
Register early for Youth Summer Camps on Expo Day and save 10%. 9–13 yrs | $190/$170 (Dist. Res.)
See back cover for details. 6626.203 1/19–3/1 Su 11:00 am–12:00 pm
6626.206 3/8–4/26 Su 11:00 am–12:00 pm
No class 4/12
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youth
Tap
5–8 yrs Special Interest
Tip tap toe! It’s off to tap we go! In this
fun rhythmic energetic class students will Cooking Classes NEW!
learn basic tap steps, such as flaps and Instructor: Cooking Round the World
shuffles to be combined into a dance $40 materials fee payable to instructor at first class.
routine. Attire: comfortable clothes.
CHOPPED JR.
Instructor: Christie Tomlinson 8–13 yrs
Community Center: Soroptimist Room 1 & 2 What can you make with an avocado,
$92.50/$75 (Dist. Res.) basmati rice, sun dried tomatoes and no
6045.201 1/6–3/2 M 5:00–5:30 pm recipe? That is the puzzle that a team of
6045.202 3/9–4/27 M 5:00–5:30 pm 4–6 children are challenged to figure out.
No class 1/20, 2/17, 4/6 Each week children will create a tasty,
appealing and beautifully presented dish
using three mystery ingredients. Children
are given one hour to make their dish—
Music then comes the judging and tasting. The
winning team gets a prize each week.
“Chopped Junior” takes creative thinking,
Drumming for Kids learning by doing and getting to know your
7–12 yrs
ingredients well!
A great introduction to music for your
Senior Center: Kitchen & Dining Room
child through hand drumming, body
Guitar II $225/$205 (Dist. Res.)
percussion, rhythmic games and exotic
9–16 yrs 6082.201 1/8–2/26 W 4:30–6:00 pm
percussion instruments that will set the
The guitar student must be able to play E,
foundation for music education. We play STREET FOODS
A, D, G and C major as well as scales
fun rhythms from around the world 6–13 yrs
before joining this class. We work on songs
including West Africa, South America and
and students will be able to bring songs to What’s one thing you see in every, and any
India and get our hands dancing on the
work on during the class time. Our goal is country around the world that you visit?
drum. An energetic class and great fun!
to learn more chords, understand the Street food! This class will celebrate and
Instructor: John Waller fret-board, and work on music theory to focus on special, authentic street foods that
Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2 improve technique and ability. are offered around the world, by street
$170/$150 (Dist. Res.) Instructor: John Waller vendors. Street Foods are the ultimate
authentic taste of a country because they
6090.201 1/14–3/17 Tu 3:30–4:30 pm Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2 are always based on seasonal, available
$170/$150 (Dist. Res.) and true-to-the-country ingredients! Sweet,
Guitar I 6091.202 1/14–3/17 Tu 4:30–5:30 pm savory and everywhere in between, this
7–12 yrs $5 lab fee payable to instructor at first class. class will teach kids exciting new
This introduction to guitar will provide an ingredients and flavors by cooking fun,
easy way to get your hands and fingers Rhythm Piano & Me bright finger foods from around the globe!
playing quickly. The focus is on basic 5–8 yrs Senior Center: Kitchen & Dining Room
technique, easy folk songs and open $225/$205 (Dist. Res.)
Join multi award winning teacher,
chords that will make it fun and give the
entertainer, and songwriter Andrea Gaspari 6082.202 3/4–4/22 W 4:30–6:00 pm
student a sense of accomplishment. Videos
for this fun, educational approach to Group
of the lessons will be part of the
curriculum to motivate students to pick up
Piano Lessons. Using seven learning styles, Spanish 4 Children
reading, writing and performing music will 5–9 yrs
the guitar and play everyday. Bring a guitar
be practiced and explored. Through
to the first class if you can. Children are eager to learn new languages.
singing, games and activities, children will
Instructor: John Waller With Miriam children will learn Spanish in
learn finger/number/letter placements,
a hands-on interactive and stimulating
Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2 musical symbols, terminology, etc.
environment. Children will learn Spanish
$170/$150 (Dist. Res.) Instructor: Andrea Gaspari through music, art, stories and more.
6091.201 1/14–3/17 Tu 5:30–6:30 pm Senior Center: Classroom Instructor: Miriam Lattanzi
$5 lab fee payable to instructor at first class. $205/$185 (Dist. Res.)
Community Center: Republic Services Room
6088.201 1/14–3/17 Tu 3:15–4:00 pm $125/$105 (Dist. Res.)
6088.202 3/31–6/2 Tu 3:15–4:00 pm
New Blacksmithing Classes $10 lab fee payable to instructor at first class.
6632.201 1/25–3/21 Sa 11:00 am–12:00 pm
$5 material fee due to instructor at first class.
For teens (12–17 yrs). See page 14. No class 2/18, 2/25
No class 2/1, 2/22
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youth
Japan Karate Do Drawing, Painting and NEW!
Kids should wear loose fitting clothing for first class. Karate uniform Youth Sports so much more!
(Gi) will be available for purchase before and after class for $35. See pages 10–12. 6–10 yrs
Instructor: William Fuentes, www.PleasantHillKarate.org Art students will experiment with a variety
Winslow Center: Assembly Room
of mediums creating a series of projects
over the course of the session. Learn how
BEGINNERS INTERMEDIATE NEW! to use different art tools, and techniques.
6–12 yrs 6–13 yrs Mediums include paint, watercolor,
Join our traditional karate program and Intermediate students may begin at blue printmaking, pencils and mixed media
discover the fun and challenges of belt or instructor’s recommendation. sculpture. Have fun while learning self
Karate-Do! Our program instills politeness, These classes will introduce sparring expression!
discipline and self esteem in the students drills and free sparring. Protective Instructor: Heloise Levy
lives as they work towards earning their sparring gear will be available for
Senior Center: Arts & Crafts Room
black belt. Our motto is “Achieving purchase through the instructor. This
$115/$95 (Dist. Res.)
Excellence Through Efforts.” Sessions program will continue to build strength,
include fun and action packed activities to balance, and coordination through fun 6051.201 1/15–3/4 W 4:00–5:00 pm
build strength, balance and coordination. action-packed activities. $15 lab fee payable to instructor at first class.
Recommendation: Take two classes a week 3 weeks | $38.75/$32 (Dist. Res.)
(Monday and Thursday).
6096.201 1/6–1/27 M 5:30–6:15 pm
Play-Well STEM Workshop NEW!
3 weeks | $38.75/$32 (Dist. Res.) 6096.203 2/3–2/24 M 5:30–6:15 pm
using LEGO®
5–11 yrs
6095.201 1/6–1/27 M 4:30–5:15 pm 6096.207 4/13–4/27 M 5:30–6:15 pm
6095.203 2/3–2/24 M 4:30–5:15 pm No class 1/20, 2/17 Celebrate National Engineers week by
6095.207 4/13–4/27 M 4:30–5:15 pm
joining us for some tinkering! Build a
4 weeks | $50/$41 (Dist. Res.) motorized train that will take on
No class 1/20, 2/17
6096.202 1/9–1/30 Th 5:30–6:15 pm competitors on the monorail tracks.
4 weeks | $50/$41 (Dist. Res.) 6096.204 2/6–2/27 Th 5:30–6:15 pm Participants can let their imagination run
6095.202 1/9–1/30 Th 4:30–5:15 pm 6096.206 3/5–3/26 Th 5:30–6:15 pm wild with designing, building and testing
6095.204 2/6–2/27 Th 4:30–5:15 pm 6096.208 4/2–4/30 Th 5:30–6:15 pm until the right parts are combined into the
6095.206 3/5–3/26 Th 4:30–5:15 pm No class 4/9 ultimate battle track machine.
6095.208 4/2–4/30 Th 4:30–5:15 pm Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
5 weeks | $61/$50 (Dist. Res.)
No class 4/9
6096.205 3/2–3/30 M 5:30–6:15 pm Community Center: Republic Services Room
5 weeks | $61/$50 (Dist. Res.) $67.50/$55 (Dist. Res.)
6095.205 3/2–3/30 M 4:30–5:15 pm 6066.201 2/22 Sa 9:30 am–12:00 pm
S.T.E.A.M.
Aloha Mind Math
6–10 yrs
Kids find learning math on the abacus
fun! Hands-on-math builds on a child’s
imagination to develop number sense.
Aloha Mind Math teaches math on the
abacus plus mental math techniques.
Your child will broaden their
understanding of math and realize
they too can be math super stars!
Abacus and workbook included.
Instructor: Aloha Mind Math
Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2
$220/$200 (Dist. Res.)
6071.211 1/9–2/27 Th 3:30–4:30 pm
Winter/Spring Break Camps 6071.212 3/5–4/30 Th 3:30–4:30 pm
School break fun for youth & teens!
See pages 12–13.
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youth
YOUTH BASKETBALL CLASSES
Youth Sports Wee Hoop Basketball Youth Basketball:
JR. NBA Youth Basketball A size 3 basketball is required for class. Jr Academy Hoops
Spring League Wee Hoop basketballs are available for $8 Rodgers-Smith Park: Basketball Courts
Boys AND Girls Leagues at the first class. No class 4/11
Pleasant Hill Park
SPRING SEASON LITTLE SHOTS
Grades K–2, 3–5, 6–8 & 9–10 LIL DRIBBERS 1.5–3 yrs
HOOP IT UP! Learn skills, coordination, 1.5–3 yrs This Parent/child class focuses on basic
agility, team work, and sportsmanship. This parent-child class focuses on gross basketball skills. Structured challenges and
Weeknight practices are not predetermined, motor skills like throwing and making games to develop listening skills, balance,
but are arranged by assigned coaches after baskets on a 2.5 ft. hoop. It involves lots of ball skills and hand-eye coordination.
registration closes. Games are on Saturdays. repetition with activities including catching 7 weeks | $90/$75 (Dist. Res.)
Fee includes jersey and basketball. Season bubbles, parachute games, and singing. 5080.200 3/28–5/16 Sa 10:00–10:45 am
begins March 14 for eight weeks. 4 weeks | $92/$77 (Dist. Res.)
PH Middle School Gym: 1 Santa Barbara Road HOT SHOTS
5120.200 3/4–3/25 W 10:05–10:40 am
$165/$150 (Dist. Res.) 3–4 yrs
5120.202 4/1–4/22 W 10:05–10:40 am
BOYS GIRLS 5120.204 5/6–5/27 W 10:05–10:40 am
Participants are guided through a series of
5060.250 Grades K–2 5060.254 Grades K–2 rhythm, speed, balance and coordination
5060.251 Grades 3–5 5060.255 Grades 3–5 JUMP SHOOTERS skills and drills. Work through obstacles
5060.252 Grades 6–8 5060.256 Grades 6–8 3–4 yrs learning to dribble, pass and shoot. Parent
5060.253 Grades 9–10 5060.257 Grades 9–10 At this level children are introduced to participation is highly encouraged but not
basketball skills based upon their increased required.
$75 refund to parents who head coach.
coordination. Parents are encouraged to 7 weeks | $90/$75 (Dist. Res.)
take on a supportive role with high-fives
Multi Sports and praise from the sideline.
5080.201 3/28–5/16 Sa 11:00–11:45 am
for Tots and BIG SHOTS
Preschoolers 4 weeks | $92/$77 (Dist. Res.)
5–6 yrs
3–5 yrs 5120.201 3/4–3/25 W 10:45–11:30 am
5120.203 4/1–4/22 W 10:45–11:30 am
Develop beginner skills to understand the
A Multi Sport program
5120.205 5/6–5/27 W 10:45–11:30 am
game of basketball. Learn rhythm, speed,
combines Baseball,
balance and coordination as well as
Basketball, Soccer and
dribbling, passing, lay ups, shooting and
Track & Field. Drills
team concepts. Each class ends with fun
and skill-based games
individual and small sided team
build confidence and
scrimmages and challenges.
a passion for sports. All participants receive
7 weeks | $90/$75 (Dist. Res.)
a Skyhawks t-shirt and award medal.
Instructors: Skyhawks Staff 5080.202 3/28–5/16 Sa 11:45 am–12:30 pm
Rodgers Smith Park
3–5 yrs | 6 weeks | $200/$185 (Dist. Res.)
5099.202 2/18–3/24 Tu 11:45 am–12:30 pm Beginner Badminton NEW!
5099.210 4/14–5/19 Tu 11:45 am–12:30 pm Grades 5–9
Pleasant Hill Park Learn basic techniques, grip, footwork,
3–4 yrs | 6 weeks | $200/$185 (Dist. Res.) strokes and serve. Bring a racket and get
5099.204 2/22-3/28 Sa 3:15–4:00 pm ready to play!
5099.208 4/11-5/30 Sa 3:15–4:00 pm PH Middle School: Gym
8 weeks | $90/$75 (Dist. Res.)
4–5 yrs | 6 weeks | $200/$185 (Dist. Res.)
5720.200 1/17–3/6 F 7:30–8:30 pm
5099.205 2/22-3/28 Sa 4:15–5:00 pm
5099.209 4/11-5/30 Sa 4:15–5:00 pm
Tot/Preschool Baseball
3–5 yrs Spring Break Basketball Camp
Instructors: Skyhawks Staff See page 13.
Winslow Center
6 weeks | $200/$185 (Dist. Res.) Homeschool Sports Classes
See page 35
5099.203 2/19–3/25 W 6:15–7:00 pm
5099.211 4/15–5/20 W 6:15–7:00 pm
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SPRING AFTER SCHOOL
SPORTS WITH FIT KIDS
Volleyball
Learn the basics: hitting, striking, setting,
passing, correct way to jump, block and
dig the volleyball.
Pleasant Hill Park: Basketball Courts
Grades 3–5 | 4:30–5:30 pm | $105/$90 (Dist. Res.)
5040.201 2/20–3/26 Th 6 weeks
5040.207 4/16–5/21 Th 6 weeks
Grades 6–8 | 4:30–5:30 pm | $105/$90 (Dist. Res.)
5040.200 2/18–3/24 Tu 6 weeks
5040.206 4/14–5/19 Tu 6 weeks
Lacrosse
Catch, cradle, shoot on goal! This is not a
full contact class, there will be NO
CHECKING and there are no pads.
Pleasant Hill Park: Field
6 weeks | $105/$90 (Dist. Res.)
Kidz Love Soccer 7 weeks | $120/$105 (Dist. Res.)
2–10 yrs Grades 1–5 | 2:30–3:30 pm
This soccer ‘school’ is a recreational setting for children to learn soccer through age- 5040.202 2/19–4/1 W 7 weeks
appropriate skill demonstrations, games, and instructional scrimmages in a safe, non- 5040.208 4/15–5/20 W 6 weeks
competitive environment. Shin guards are required by the second meeting for all
classes except Mom/Dad & Me. KLS Rain-out Hotline number is (888) 372-5803. For Grades 6–8 | 2:30–3:30 pm
information, visit www.kidzlovesoccer.com 5040.203 2/19–4/1 W 7 weeks
Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer 5040.209 4/15–5/20 W 6 weeks
PH Park: 147 Gregory Lane
Baton Twirling
8-Week Winter Session: 8-Week Spring Session: Grades 1–5
Friday, 1/24–3/13 | $135/$120 (Dist. Res.) Friday, 4/17–6/5 | $167/$152 (Dist. Res.) Coach Sandi Rios is a USA National Baton
5034.200 Soccer 2/Skillz & 3:30–4:15 pm 5030.250 Mom/Dad & Me: 9:30–10:00 am Twirling Coach. Learn basic baton skills
Scrimmages: 7–10 yrs 2–3½ yrs that help develop hand-eye coordination,
5033.200 Soccer 1: Techniques 5031.251 Tot/Pre-Soccer: 10:10–10:45 am focus and quick thinking along with
& Teamwork: 5–6 yrs 4:15–5:00 pm 3½–4 yrs rhythm and movement through dance,
5031.200 Tot/Pre-Soccer: 3½–4 yrs 5:00–5:35 pm 5034.252 Skillz & Scrimmages 3:30–4:15 pm pom-pom, and marching fundamentals.
7–10 yrs
Winslow Center
8-Week Winter Session: 5033.253 Soccer 1: Techniques 4:15–5:00 pm
5–6 yrs 6 weeks | $105/$90 (Dist. Res.)
Saturday, 1/25–3/14 | $135/$120 (Dist. Res.)
5031.254 Tot/Pre-Soccer: 5:00–5:35 pm 7 weeks | $120/$105 (Dist. Res.)
5030.200 Mom/Dad & Me: 8:30–9:00 am 3½–4 yrs
2–3½ yrs Grades 1–5 | 4:30–5:30 pm
5030.255 Mom/Dad & Me: 5:45–6:15 pm
5030.201 Mom/Dad & Me 9:05–9:35 am 2–3½ yrs 5040.204 2/19–4/1 W 7 weeks
2–3½ yrs 5040.210 4/15–5/20 W 6 weeks
5033.201 Soccer 1: Techniques 9:45–10:30 am
8-Week Spring Session:
5–6 yrs
5032.200 Pre-Soccer: 4–5 yrs 10:30–11:05 am
Saturday, 4/18–6/13 | $167/$152 (Dist. Res.) Field Sports
5030.256 Mom/Dad & Me: 8:30–9:00 am Capture the Flag, Dodge Ball, Kick Ball,
5031.201 Tot Soccer: 3½–4 yrs 11:05–11:35 am
2–3½ yrs Relay Races and more! Every class will
5034.201 Skillz & Scrimmages: 11:35–12:20 pm
7–10 yrs 5030.257 Mom/Dad & Me 9:05–9:35 am vary from week to week.
2–3½ yrs Pleasant Hill Park: Field
5033.258 Soccer 1: Techniques 9:45–10:30 am
5 weeks | $90/$75 (Dist. Res.)
5–6 yrs
6 weeks | $105/$90 (Dist. Res.)
5032.259 Pre-Soccer: 4–5 yrs 10:30–11:05 am
5031.260 Tot Soccer: 3½–4 yrs 11:05–11:35 am Grades 5–8 | 3:00–4:00 pm
5034.261 Skillz & Scrimmages: 11:35–12:20 pm 5040.205 3/4–4/1 W 5 weeks
7–10 yrs 5040.211 4/15–5/20 W 6 weeks
No class 5/23
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Tennis
Beginner/advanced beginner lessons that
run four consecutive weeks each month.
Wear tennis shoes and bring racquet.
Winter & Spring
College Park High School: Tennis Courts,
Adventure Kids Camps
320 Civic Drive
Full-Day Camps Grades K–5
GROUP LESSONS: PEE-WEE
4–5 yrs Xtreme Break Camp Adventure Kids Winter and Spring
Grades 6 & up (siblings Grade 3 & up) Break Camp offers a full range of activities
The ideal introduction to the game of
Experience an action-packed week! Daily for your child including science, crafts, art,
tennis. Please bring a junior size racket.
on-site activities and local field trips. structured play, music, LEGO building,
4 weeks | $93/$78 (Dist. Res.) sports, outdoor games and much more! Get
Register by the day. Camps must meet a
5553.200 4/5–4/26 Su 11:00–11:30 am a preview of our Adventure Kids Summer
minimum participation of seven by 12/19
5553.201 5/3–5/24 Su 11:00–11:30 am Camp by enjoying Wheel Day on Monday,
or they may be cancelled.
Guest visitor on Tuesday, S.T.E.A.M. Day
GROUP LESSONS: YOUTH Instructor: Teen Center Staff on Wednesday, Field Trip Day on Thursday,
6–12 yrs
Teen Center and Pot Luck Lunch/Electronics/Movie
4 weeks | Tuesdays | $84/$69 (Dist. Res.) 1 Day | 7:30 am–6:00 pm | $55/$45 (Dist. Res.) Day on Friday. Call KIDSTOP at (925)
5555.200 2/4–2/25 Tu 6:30–7:30 pm 680-5298 for more information.
5555.201 3/3–3/24 Tu 6:30–7:30 pm WINTER BREAK
Instructor: KIDSTOP Director,
5555.202 4/7–4/28 Tu 6:30–7:30 pm 5189.101 12/23 M Rock Climbing
Danny Martinez
5555.203 5/5–5/26 Tu 6:30–7:30 pm 5189.102 12/26 Th Bowling
5189.103 12/27 F Movies KIDSTOP: 1 Corritone Court at Gregory
4 weeks | Wednesdays | $84/$69 (Dist. Res.) 5189.104 12/30 M Roller Skating Gardens Elementary School
5584.200 2/5–2/26 W 6:30–7:30 pm 5189.105 12/31 Tu Sky High
WINTER BREAK
5584.201 3/4–3/25 W 6:30–7:30 pm 5189.106 1/2 Th Qzar Full Day; M/Th/F | $185/$165 (Dist. Res.)
5584.202 4/1–4/22 W 6:30–7:30 pm 5189.107 1/3 F Mall Scavenger Hunt/
5584.203 5/6–5/27 W 6:30–7:30 pm Arcade 6060.201 12/23–12/27 7:00 am–6:00 pm
6060.202 12/30–1/3 7:00 am–6:00 pm
GROUP LESSONS: TEEN SPRING BREAK No camp 12/24, 12/25, 12/31, 1/1
13 yrs & up 5189.201 4/6 M Dave & Busters
5189.202 4/7 T Movies SPRING BREAK
Beginner/Advanced Beginner: minimal
5189.203 4/8 W Scavenger Hunt & Lunch Full Day; M–F | $295/$275 (Dist. Res.)
skills and playing experience.
5189.204 4/9 Th Archery 6060.301 4/6–4/10 7:00 am–6:00 pm
4 weeks | $84/$69 (Dist. Res.)
5189.205 4/10 F Escape Room
5565.200 2/6–2/27 Th 6:30–7:30 pm
5565.201 3/5–3/26 Th 6:30–7:30 pm
5565.202 4/2–4/23 Th 6:30–7:30 pm
5565.203 5/7–5/28 Th 6:30–7:30 pm
Intermediate: Must be able to serve and
maintain a slow rally. Improve
consistency, learn placement and spin.
4 weeks | $84/$69 (Dist. Res.)
5566.200 2/6–2/27 Th 7:30–8:30 pm
5566.201 3/5–3/26 Th 7:30–8:30 pm
5566.202 4/2–4/23 Th 7:30–8:30 pm
5566.203 5/7–5/28 Th 7:30–8:30 pm
PRIVATE TENNIS LESSONS
Any age or level
Per hour | $84/$70 (Dist. Res.)
Six one-hour classes | $305/$290 (Dist. Res.)
SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS
2 per/same level; must register together
Per person/per hour | $51/$43 (Dist. Res.)
Per person;
Six one-hour classes | $168/$153 (Dist. Res.)
Contact sgeorge@pleasanthillrec.com to
arrange lesson.
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Break Camps
MINECRAFT ENGINEERING Spring Break Camps
USING LEGO LEPRECHAUN’S SEARCH
5–10 yrs FOR HAPPINESS
Bring Minecraft to life using tens of 4–6 yrs
thousands of LEGOs! Build engineer- Join Mr. Leprechaun as he visits his forest
designed projects such as a motorized friends and journeys over the rainbow
Creepers, a portal to the Nether, and a looking for happiness. You’ll never believe
moving Minecraft! Create your favorite where he finds it. Children will choose
Minecraft objects with the guidance of an characters, play acting games, sing, dance
experienced Play-Well instructor. Whether and create crafts in preparation to perform
you are new to Minecraft and LEGO or a for their families on Friday at 4:00 pm.
seasoned veteran, you’ll be hooked on the
Instructor: Andrea Gaspari
endless creative possibilities.
Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2
Instructor: Play-Well Teknologies
$205/$185 (Dist. Res.)
Enrichment Camps Community Center: Republic Services Room
$125/$105 (Dist. Res.)
6633.210 4/6–4/9
4/10
M–Th 9:00 am–12:00 pm
F 3:30–5:30 pm
Winter Break Camps 6066.103 12/30–12/31 M/Tu 9:00 am–12:00 pm
6066.104 1/2–1/3 Th/F 9:00 am–12:00 pm HARRY POTTER MAGICAL
FROSTBITTEN CAMP ENGINEERING USING LEGO®
5–12 yrs Register for the full week and receive a 10% discount.
6–10 yrs
Glide on over to the coolest camp in town NASA WORKSHOP Explore the magic of Harry Potter using
where you’ll take a STEAMtastic journey Grades 1–5 LEGO®! Find Platform 9¾, build Hogwarts
through CI’s Winter Wonderland! Your icy Mad Science and NASA have teamed up to Express Train, work cooperatively to
adventure will include designing and bring you the excitement and wonder of construct the mysterious Hogwarts Castle,
decking out your very own ice palace space in this new voyage of discover. and soar on the wings of a Norwegian
(where you and your tribe can chillax, and
Instructor: Mad Science Staff Ridgeback Dragon. Travel to a world of
using cool science to make frosty slime and
wizardry and hone your magical skills
frozen treat! This super cool camp is a Community Center: Republic Services Room
while learning Muggle (STEM) concepts.
not-to-be missed adventure for every 1-day Workshop | $56/$45 (Dist. Res.)
frostbitten fan! Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
6067.101 12/23 M 1:00–4:00 pm
Instructor: Challenge Island Staff Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2
2-day Workshop | $105/$85 (Dist. Res.) $250/$230 (Dist. Res.)
Community Center: Soroptimist Room 1 & 2 6067.102 12/26–12/27 Th/F 1:00–4:00 pm
$200/$180 (Dist. Res.) 6066.202 4/6–4/10 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm
$20 lab fee payable to instructor at first class.
6093.101 12/30–1/3 M/Tu/Th/F 9:00 am–12:00 pm
No camp 1/1 WINTER WONDERLAND
ENGINEERING USING LEGO
LITTLE GREEN THUMBS 5–10 yrs Sports Camps
4–6 yrs Build bobsleds, design snowmobiles, and
Spring Break Basketball Camp
Flowers and minds cannot blossom with ride the Polar Express. Explore your
7–13 yrs
STEMs. This camp is specially designed for snowiest ideas and learn STEM concepts
This coed camp is designed to build your
inquisitive pre-k or kinder-GARDENERS. with thousands of LEGO pieces and the
confidence in basketball. Ball handling
Kids discover how to paint with wind, guidance of an experienced instructor.
drills, shooting fundamentals, passing, and
build a bug model, start their own garden Instructor: Play-Well Teknologies team concepts will be combined with
and learn what nature needs to make their
Community Center: Republic Services Room games and other small sided competitions.
plants grow! Non-stop activities keep your
$80/$64 (Dist. Res.) Enjoy fun challenges, games and daily
little Mad Scientists engaged and focused.
6066.101 12/23 M 9:00 am–12:00 pm competitions in a positive environment.
Kids give it two Green Thumbs up!!
Instructor: NAA Staff
Instructor: Mad Science Staff $125/$105 (Dist. Res.)
Community Center: Soroptimist Room 1 & 2
Location: Rodgers-Smith Park
6066.102 12/26–12/27 Th/F 9:00 am–12:00 pm
$185/$165 (Dist. Res.) Full Day | $170/$155 (Dist. Res.)
Register for the full week and receive a 10% discount.
5080.203 4/6–4/10 M–F 9:00 am–3:00 pm
6067.103 12/30–1/3 M/Tu/Th/F 1:00–4:00 pm
$30 lab fee payable to instructor at first class. Half Day | $110/ $95 (Dist. Res.)
No camp 1/1
5080.204 4/6–4/10 M–F 9:00 am–12:00 pm
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Babysitting Class Metal & Glass Mixers NEW!
10–16 yrs 12–17 yrs; Parent participation required
Learn the skills needed to be a trusted and Wear cotton clothes, hair ties for long hair,
responsible babysitter. This class covers and bring water.
child development, safety, bedtime Instructor: Jason Collins
strategies, and ways to make babysitting Winslow Center: Parking lot
fun for you and the children. Participants
also learn about basic first aid and what to PARENT & TEEN: BLACKSMITHING
do in an emergency. Consider sending your WORKSHOP, LEVEL 1
eldest child or sponsoring your current An introductory blacksmithing course
Teen Scene programs are designed for babysitter. Dress to be inside/outside and where students learn fundamental skills of
youth in grades 6–12 unless otherwise sit on the floor. Bring a snack, lunch and forging steel, along with an understanding
noted. Some programs are open to youth water bottle. Participants will earn a of blacksmithing tools and their proper
and adults. Teen Scene Members receive a certificate upon successful completion of use. Students learn basic techniques such
10% discount on all enrichment classes. the course. as upsetting, tapering, flattening, drawing
Instructor: Morgan Dziad out, quenching, and tempering their metal.
1-day Workshop | $225/$205 (Dist. Res.)
Senior Center: Classroom
$77.50/$63 (Dist. Res.) 6040.201 1/18 Sa 10:00 am–4:00 pm
5105.201 2/8 Sa 9:00 am–1:00 pm 2-week class | $325/$305 (Dist. Res.)
6040.203 3/3–3/12 Tu/Th 5:30–8:30 pm
Hip Hop Dance & Break Dance $25 materials fee payable to instructor at first class.
9–13 yrs
PARENT & TEEN: GLASS FLAME
Current hip hop styles and steps are WORKING WORKSHOP, LEVEL 1
introduced in an upbeat environment, An introductory course where students
using fun and age-appropriate music. learn basic techniques of working molten
Dancers will learn the seven elements of glass. Students learn basic techniques of
Break Dance: Top Rock, Feet Work, Freezes, working rods and tubes of glass, forming
Spins, Drops, Treading and Swipes. beads, pendants, ornaments and jewelry.
Instructor: Kenyatta Ali 1-day Workshop | $225/$205 (Dist. Res.)
Winslow Center: Assembly Room 6040.202 1/25 Sa 10:00 am–4:00 pm
$190/$170 (Dist. Res.)
2-week class | $375/$355 (Dist. Res.)
6626.203 1/19–3/1 Su 11:00 am–12:00 pm
6040.204 3/17–3/26 Tu/Th 5:30–8:30 pm
Special Events 6626.206 3/8–4/2
No class 4/12
Su 11:00 am–12:00 pm
$25 materials fee payable to instructor at first class.
Free! Teen Job Fair
MONDAY, MARCH 16, Intro to Mindfulness
10:00 AM–12:00 PM 10–15 yrs
Meet with employers and apply for jobs. Learn meditation, relax deeply, speak your
Bring resume and dress in professional truth and develop your mind—all while
attire. Don’t miss your opportunity at hanging out with other great people your
local summer employment. age. Through the practices of mindfulness
and Insight Meditation, we take the time to
Battle of the Bands reconnect with ourselves in order to
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 7:00 PM experience more peace, wisdom and
The Teen Council presents the 5th Annual compassion. Classes will include meditation
Teen Battle of the Bands. Come and instruction, movement, community-building
support local teen musicians while they games and group discussion, contributing
to the group’s collective wisdom. All Middle
battle it out for the title of Pleasant Hill’s SIGN UP FOR XTREME WINTER
Schoolers welcome!
favorite Teen band! All ages are welcome & SPRING BREAK CAMPS!
and snacks will be sold. Tickets on sale Instructor: Michele Andropoulos, visiting See page 12.
starting in January at the Teen Center. teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
Local Teen Bands interested in playing, Senior Center: Game Room
contact Jenny Cooper at $140/$120 (Dist. Res.) OVER 16 YEARS OLD?
jcooper@pleasanthillrec.com. Check out our Adult and Aquatics
5155.201 1/30–2/27 Th 5:00–6:30 pm
Teen Center $10 material fee payable to instructor at first class. section for classes and activities
Tickets: $10 pre-sale, $12 at the door that allows enrollment for
(space permitting) 16 years & up—Dance, Art, & more!
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Arts & Crafts
Creative Writing
You will explore innovative ways to create
and develop characters. Learn how you can
experiment with fiction; create nonfiction
pieces by tapping into your own unique
narrative voice. Have fun discussing the
craft of writing, reading great literature,
and sharing with your writing peers.
Instructor: Janice De Jesus
Senior Center: Arts & Crafts Room
$70/$60 (Dist. Res.)
4510.201 1/4–1/25 Sa 10:00 am–12:00 pm Exploring
4510.202 2/1–2/22 Sa 10:00 am–12:00 pm Watercolor
4510.203 3/7–3/28 Sa 10:00 am–12:00 pm Perfect for the
4510.204 4/4–4/25 Sa 10:00 am–12:00 pm continuing artist
$5 lab fee payable to instructor at first class. who wants a
fresh start or
Painting needs a gentle
Classes push along their
16 yrs & up way. Students will
Have you ever work together in a
been told that art series of little paintings
isn’t your forte? using the magic of
Let Trudi transform watercolor to create our own
you into an artist! Artists Voice.
Beginners will Instructor: Casey Rasmussen White
learn basic
Senior Center: Arts & Crafts Room
techniques. $100/$85 (Dist. Res.)
Advanced students
work on a project 2231.201 1/14–2/25 Tu 9:30 am–12:00 pm Supply kit no longer available through instructor.
of their choice with instructor’s approval. 2231.202 1/16–2/27 Th 1:00 pm–3:30 pm For a complete supply list please visit the class
Color theory, composition, and painting 2231.203 3/10–4/28 Tu 9:30 am–12:00 pm description on the website.
techniques are covered in an ongoing 2231.204 3/12–4/30 Th 1:00 pm–3:30 pm No class on 2/4, 2/6, 4/7, 4/9, 4/14, 4/16
lecture series. Materials list at first class.
Beginners pay $30 lab fee to cover all
supplies for first project.
OIL PAINTING NEW! Metal & Glass Mixers NEW!
Instructor: Trudi Edwards BLACKSMITHING LEVEL 1 GLASS FLAME WORKING: LEVEL 1
Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2 An introductory course where students An introductory course where students
$94/$79 (Dist. Res.) learn fundamental skills of forging steel and learn basic techniques of working molten
an understanding of blacksmithing tools glass. Students learn basic techniques of
4522.201 1/13–3/2 M 2:00–4:00 pm
and their proper use. Students learn working rods and tubes of glass, forming
4522.202 3/9–4/20 M 2:00–4:00 pm
techniques such as upsetting, tapering, beads, pendants, ornaments and jewelry.
4522.203 4/27–6/8 M 2:00–4:00 pm
flattening, drawing out, quenching and Hydrate the day before, wear cotton
No class 1/20, 2/17, 4/6, 5/25
tempering their metal. Hydrate the day clothes and wear hair back if you have
WATERCOLOR before, wear cotton clothes and wear hair longer hair. Bring water.
Instructor: Trudi Edwards back if you have longer hair. Bring water. Instructor: Jason Collins
Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2 Instructor: Jason Collins Winslow Center: Parking lot
$94/$79 (Dist. Res.) Winslow Center: Parking lot $255/$240 (Dist. Res.)
4521.201 1/13–3/2 M 7:00–9:00 pm $255/$240 (Dist. Res.) 4552.202 2/8 Sa 10:00 am–4:00 pm
4521.202 3/9–4/20 M 7:00–9:00 pm 4552.201 2/1 Sa 10:00 am–4:00 pm $25 lab fee payable to instructor at class.
4521.203 4/27–6/8 M 7:00–9:00 pm $25 lab fee payable to instructor at class.
No class 1/20, 2/17, 4/6, 5/25
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Dance
Spring Fling Dance Party
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 7:30–9:30 PM
Mark your calendar for an evening of
dancing. Join the students of the
Wednesday night “Let’s Dance” class.
Former students encouraged to come. Lots
of great dance music till 9:30 pm with a fun
dance lesson included. Students performing
show numbers! Everyone is welcome. Bring
an hors d’oeuvre to share. Call (925)
682-0896 TO REGISTER or pay at the door.
Instructor: Alberta Bagneschi
Senior Center: Chateau Room
Admission: $7 per individual | $10 per couple
Belly Dance
Belly dance is fun, good for cardio health,
balance and flexibility. Learn the beginner
techniques and short choreographies.
Includes warm-up and stretching. Level II:
Take your dance performance to another
level! Focus will be on solo improvisation
and choreography covering anything from
props and balancing, to cymbals, modern
and traditional style of belly dance. Wear
loose exercise clothing, bring slippers or go
barefoot. Bring or borrow a hip scarf. This
Quilting QUILTING: BASICS + class includes both level I & II. Level 1
Supply lists given out at the first class for Quilting class topics include: use of color, from 7:00–8:00 pm and Level II from
all sessions. picking out fabrics, piecing techniques, 7:30–8:30 pm.
Instructor: Carol Madsen rotary cutting, introduction to machine Instructor: Sharifa M
quilting, basting, binding & more.
Senior Center: Dance Studio
BEGINNING QUILTING Beginners work on a lap sized quilt using
$80/$65 (Dist. Res.)
Emphasis on the beginning skills necessary basic techniques while more advanced
to create your own simple quilt. More techniques will be taught to those with 4133.201 1/14–2/11 Tu 7:00–8:30 pm
experienced quilters welcome to join the more experience. 4133.203 5/5–6/2 Tu 7:00–8:30 pm
class. A supply list will be given out at the Senior Center: Classrooms $92/$77 (Dist. Res.)
first class. $75/$60 (Dist. Res.)
4133.202 2/25–3/31 Tu 7:00–8:30 pm
Senior Center: Chateau Room 2245.201 1/7–3/17 Tu 6:30–9:00 pm
$71/$57 (Dist. Res.) 2245.202 3/24–6/9 Tu 6:30–9:00 pm
No class 4/7
Bollywood Fusion Workout
2243.201 1/6–3/23 M 12:30–3:00 pm
This class is inspired by Zumba and BollyX
2243.202 3/30–6/15 M 12:30–3:00 pm
SATURDAY QUILT-IN moves, a combination of both short
No class 1/20, 2/17, 4/6, 5/25
Focus on quilting and other related routines and freestyle Bollywood dance.
QUILTING: BEYOND THE BASICS projects. Instructor will be on site for help No experience necessary to get you
Emphasis on quilting patterns using if needed]. Online purchases of 5-class moving, sweating and burning those
various techniques, some simple and punch cards must bring the printed receipt calories!
others more complex. Participants should to the instructor to exchange for punch Instructor: Lois Davis
have completed at least one quilt. card.
Senior Center: Dance Studio
Senior Center: Chateau Room Senior Center: Classrooms
$65/$52 (Dist. Res.)
$75/$60 (Dist. Res.) 5-class punch card: $50 | Drop-in $15
4660.201 1/8–2/12 W 6:30–7:25 pm
2244.201 1/6–3/23 M 9:00 am–12:00 pm 2/1, 3/7, 5/2, 8/22 Sa 8:30 am–1:30 pm
4660.202 2/26–4/1 W 6:30–7:25 pm
2244.202 3/30–6/15 M 9:00 am–12:00 pm
4660.203 4/22–5/27 W 6:30–7:25 pm
No class 1/20, 2/17, 4/6, 5/25
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Ballroom Dance TANGO & WALTZ, INTERMEDIATE
16 yrs & up $73/$60 (Dist. Res.)
Are you looking for a fun hobby, weekly 4114.202 1/15–2/19 W 8:30–9:30 pm
date night or a place to meet new people?
Beginner or continuing student, you will NITE CLUB & CHA CHA CHA,
feel confident to dance the next time you BEGINNING
$73/$60 (Dist. Res.)
are at a wedding, social event or at a party.
Whether you hear a Sinatra tune or a Hot 4114.203 2/26–3/25 W 7:30–8:25 pm
Latin number, you will have the know-how
NITE CLUB 2 STEP & BOLERO,
to get on the floor and dance. Easy to learn
INTERMEDIATE
method; emphasis on style, and leading in a $73/$60 (Dist. Res.)
very relaxed atmosphere. Partner required.
4114.204 2/26–3/2 W 8:30–9:30 pm
Instructor: Alberta Bagneschi
Senior Center: Chateau Room SWING & FOX TROT, BEGINNING
$68/$55 (Dist. Res.)
TANGO & WALTZ, BEGINNING 4114.205 4/8–4/29 W 7:30-8:25 pm
$73/$60 (Dist. Res.)
4114.201 1/15–2/19 W 7:30–8:25 pm SWING & QUICKSTEP, INTERMEDIATE
$68/$55 (Dist. Res.)
4114.206 4/8–4/29 W 8:30–9:30 pm
Dance Choreography NEW! Line Dance Workshops & Socials
A fun new way to get moving! In these Partners are not required!
Special Interest
classes you will learn simple yet famous Senior Center: Chateau Room Drumming
choreography, including staging and Drop in: $10 Instructor: John Waller
performance skills. Be the hit of the next Social Date TBD Su 2:00–5:00 pm Winslow Center: Rooms 1 & 2
get together as you impress your friends Workshop July 25 Sa 8:30 am–12:30 pm
and family with your new dance moves. DRUMMING INTENSIVE
No experience required. Learn the very basics of rhythm on hand
Zumba Gold ®
drums, bells and shakers. We start out
Instructor: Dianna Rowley Zumba® Gold is the low-impact version of
slowly and get our hands to memorize the
Senior Center: Dance Studio this popular dance-fitness program. With
motions. Punchcards purchased from
4 classes | $62/$50 (Dist. Res.) easy-to-follow moves and exhilarating
instructor.
2355.201 1/9–1/30 Th 12:30–1:15 pm world rhythms, we dance our way to
improved cardiovascular fitness, balance 10-class punchcard: $80 | Drop in: $11
2355.202 2/6–2/27 Th 12:30–1:15 pm
2355.203 3/5–3/26 Th 12:30–1:15 pm and agility. We add toning elements to 1/14–3/17 Tu 7:30–8:30 pm
every class using weighted toning sticks
MIDDLE EASTERN DRUMMING
(provided by instructor) to enhance
Line Dancing rhythm, build strength and tone up.
16 yrs & up
A combination of country-western, Enjoyable for participants of all ages and We explore exotic rhythms from the Middle
polkas, waltzes and Latin line dances all fitness levels are welcome! No dance East and get our fingers rolling on the
for men and women. Partners are not experience necessary. drum. We study the basics on doumbec
required! Note: please refrain from and frame drums and other percussion that
Instructor: Janet Tilander is used in modern music from across that
wearing heavy perfumes and scents.
Instructor experiences perfume allergies. Senior Center: Dance Studio region as well as the rhythmic modes. This
Basics: for those brand new to Line Dance. 8-class anytime punch card: $68 fun class can expand your musical
Beginners: must know basic steps. Mondays & Fridays 10:00–10:50 am universe. Bring a drum if you have one.
Instructor: Millie Dusha No class 1/20, 2/17, 3/16, 3/20, 5/29 $100/$85 (Dist. Res.)
Senior Center: Dance Studio 4574.202 1/14–3/17 Tu 6:30–7:30 pm
Drop in: 1 class $5, 2 classes $8, 3 classes $10
(same day)
Basics Sa 8:15–9:00 am
Beginners Sa 9:00–10:00 am
Improver Sa 10:00–11:00 am
Intermediate Sa 11:15 am–12:30 pm
No class 3/21, 4/11, 5/30
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