Jan. 30, 2010

Contact: Richard Symchak – 837-8032

Parks and Recreation Department Calendar – February 2010

OF SPECIAL NOTE:

New fees have gone into effect at Parks and Recreation for sports leagues, aquatics, KIDCO, Reid Park Zoo, ramada rentals, permits, use of Reid Park’s DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center and teen and therapeutic programs, and the discount program for leisure classes has been discontinued. A complete listing of new fees will be available soon.

Hi Corbett Field hosts Colorado Rockies 2010 Spring Training starting March 6 and continuing until March 31, featuring 14 games. Take the family out to the ball game. Free game day parking. Call 327-WINS.

City of Tucson lifeguard screenings will be held March 6, April 3 and May 1 at 9 a.m. at Catalina High School Pool, 2005 N. Dodge Blvd. Bring current Lifeguard Certificate and W.S.I., First Aid, American Red Cross BLS/CPR certificates, swimsuit and towel. Contact 791-4245.

Apply Feb. 1-26 on-line at www.tucsonaz,gov/humanre for Summer Job opportunities in youth/teen and therapeutic programs. Must be 16 by Feb. 26. If selected for a personal interview, dates will be March 13 and 16.

Watch for the Summer 2010 Program Guide & Class Catalog coming Monday, April 19. Includes complete summer KIDCO, club and swim lesson information.

Parks and Recreation centers and administrative offices are closed Monday, Feb. 16 for a City of Tucson holiday. Reid Park Zoo and Tucson City Golf courses remain open.

PARKS AND RECREATION CENTERS

Contact centers for daily activities/programs.

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

Feb. 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 17, 19, 22, 24 and 26 - Noon-12:45 p.m. - $1

Zumba fitness with Carol

Feb. 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 17, 20, 22, 24 and 27 - $3/class, walk-ins welcome

Zumba fitness with Ernie Perez

Feb. 1-4, 8-11, 16-18, 22-25 - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. - Free

Sewing class with Winston Williams

Feb. 1, 5, 8, 12, 19, 22 and 26 - 9-10 a.m. - $1 suggested donation

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

Feb. 1, 5, 8, 12, 19, 22 and 26 - 11 a.m.-noon - Free

Wii virtual gaming

Feb. 1-5, 8-12, 16-19, 22-26 - 3-4 p.m. - $2 suggested donation

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

Feb. 1, 8, 22 - 9:30-10 a.m. - Free

Vital Aging fitness class

Feb. 1, 8, 22 - 10-11 a.m. - Free

Vital Aging Tap Dance class

Feb. 1, 8, 22 - 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Vital Aging Table Tennis match play

Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 - 5:30-6: 30 p.m. - $5/class, walk-ins welcome

Hatha Yoga with Jeannine Mateo

Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 - 6-7 p.m.

NA Candle Light meeting

Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 - 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. - Free

Armory Park Health Clinic offered through Pima County Health Department

Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 - 1:15 p.m. - Free

Play Bingo with friends for prizes

Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 - 1:30-2 p.m. - Free

Vital Aging Sit and Dance Exercise class

Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. - Free

Sewing class with Winston Williams

Feb. 2, 9,16, 23 - 10:30-11 a.m. - Free

Vital Aging Chair Exercise

Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 - Noon-3 p.m. - Free

Party Bridge

Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24 - 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Free

Woodworking

Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 - 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Free

Beading class

Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 - 11 a.m.-noon

Loteria

Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24 - 1- 3 p.m.

Movie on the big screen

Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24 - 5-7 p.m.

Vital Aging Table Tennis

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

Vital Aging fitness class

Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 - 10 a.m.- 11:am

Caring and Sharing social group

Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 - 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Free

Wood Shop/Plastic Canvas/Crochet

Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 - 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Quilting

Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 - 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Free

Armory Afternoon Dance with MC Alfredo Quiroga

Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 - Noon-3 p.m. - Free

Party Bridge

Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 - 1:45- 3 p.m. - Free

Ukulele class

Feb. 5 - 8:30-11 a.m. - cost on sliding scale

Mobile Podiatry through St. Elizabeth of Hungary -- must be 60+

Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 - 10-11: 45 a.m.

Arthritis Swim

Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 - 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Hawaiian Quilting and Crafts with Bev

Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 - Noon- 2 p.m.

Beginning Line Dancing

Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 - 2-4 p.m.

Advanced Line Dancing

Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 - 1:15 p.m. (call for info)

Tile Making Workshop

Feb. 6 - 5-8 p.m. - $1 for dance; $4 for dinner - current ID required

Dancing in February - semi-formal social dance and all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner for adults with disabilities.

Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27 - 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Bridge

Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27 - 1:30-3:30 p.m. - $2

Saturday Ballroom Dancing

Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27 - 3-4 p.m.

“Energy Work” class -- call for more info.

Feb. 10 - 10-11 a.m. - Free

Merri Makers entertainment show

Feb. 12 - Noon-2 p.m. - Free

Sweethearts Valentine Social

Feb. 13 - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. - $1.50 per table

Swap Meet

Feb. 13 - 1-6 p.m. - Free

Carnaval comes to downtown -- Family Festival begins with a parade at noon on Sixth Avenue, followed by a Community Festival at 1 p.m.

Feb. 13 - 6 p.m.

Argentine Tango Dance – 2^nd Saturday each month -- call for info

Feb. 17 - 9-10:30 a.m. at Udall/1-2:30 p.m. at Armory - Fee applies

Registration for Computer Adult Learning Centers classes at Armory Center or Udall Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde. Classes run March 1-April 2 -- contact 721-7591 or www.tucsoncalc.org.

Feb. 17 - 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Free

Club #1 General Meeting for members -- 3^rd Wednesday each month.

Feb. 20 - 7 p.m.

U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dancing Association Monthly Dance - 3rd Saturday each month -- call for info.

Feb. 27 - 7 p.m.

Lindy Hop/Swing Dance - 4^th Saturday each month -- call for info.

CAROL WEST SENIOR ADDITION
7200 E. TANQUE VERDE – 791-4121

Feb. 11 - 1-3:30 p.m. - Free

Valentine Movie Night

Feb. 24 - 12:30 p.m. - $5

Rodeo Luncheon

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

Feb. 1 - 10 a.m.

Senior Club meeting

Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23 - 10 a.m.-noon

Senior Club Game Day

Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 - Noon-3 p.m.

Senior Club Bunco

Feb. 8

Registration begins for two-day Rodeo Camp for ages 5-12

Feb. 5 - 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Senior Trip to Tucson Gem and Mineral Show

Feb. 8 - 11:30 a.m.

Senior Club Potluck

Feb. 25-26 - 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. - $2 per child/per day

Two-day Rodeo Camp for ages 5-11 -- five-year-olds must be in kindergarten. Children need to bring a sack lunch and snacks.

Feb. 26 - Noon-4 p.m.

Senior Club Trip to the Tucson Rodeo

CLEMENTS CENTER
8155 E. POINCIANA – 791-5787

Feb. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 and 28 - 9 a.m.-noon

Pickleball for all ages – seniors free with Senior Club membership.

Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23 - 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Free to Senior Club members

Beginning Senior Computer classes – must pre-register.

Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 - 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Free to Senior Club members

Intermediate Senior Computer classes – must pre-register.

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

Feb. 1 - 6-7 a.m. and 8-9 a.m. - Center fee applies

Boom Fitness every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – offers strength training, power walking and stretching.

Feb. 1 - 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Free

Monday and Wednesday evening yoga classes for women begin in cooperation with El Rio Women’s Health Center – space is limited.

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

Income tax service through VITA -- first come, first served.

Feb. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27 - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. - Free

Income tax service through VITA – first come, first served.

Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27 - 8:30-9:30 a.m. - $8 per class

Drop-in Zumba class

Feb. 8 - $2 per day per child

Sign-ups begin for In-Betweeners Club (11-14) and KIDCO (5-11) Rodeo Camps -- camps run Feb. 25-26. Five year-olds must be in kindergarten; space is limited.

Feb. 25-26 - 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. - $2 per child/per day

Two-day In-Betweener’s Club (11-14) and KIDCO (5-11) Rodeo Camps. Five-year-olds must be in kindergarten. Bring a sack lunch and two snacks.

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

Feb. 25 - 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Watch the Rodeo Parade and then enjoy a potluck.

Feb. 12 - Noon-3 p.m.

Valentine’s Day party – requires Senior Club card.

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

Feb. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 and 28 - Free

Public Notary assistance – make an appointment with Mariela.

Feb. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 and 28 - 10-11 a.m. - Free

Adult Computer classes

Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22 - 10-10:30 a.m. - Free

Tasty Tidbits – learn great recipes to add to your collection.

Feb. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 and 25 - 12:30-1 p.m. - Free

Ballet Folklorico “Las Flores Del Rio”

Feb. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 and 25 - 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Free

Zumba Fitness combining Latin rhythms with a dynamic workout.

Feb. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 and 25 - 5:30-8 p.m. - Free

Kawanabe karate for all ages.

Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23 - 6-7 p.m. - Free

Folklorico Classes for ages 3-14 years.

Feb. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 and 26 - 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Free

Guitar Lessons for Beginners, including singing and vocalizations.

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

Drawing with Color class for 50+

Feb. 5, 12, 19, and 26 - 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Free

Clay Creations – learn basic hand building techniques.

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

Feb. 1, 8 and 22 - 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Free

50+ Senior Club Walking Fitness

Feb. 1, 8 and 22 - 10-11:30 a.m. - Free

50+ Senior Club card games

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

50+ Senior Club White Elephant Bingo

Feb. 5 - Noon-12:30 p.m. - Free

Senior Club monthly meeting – Multi B Room

Feb. 8

Registration begins for 2-day Rodeo Schoolzout program for ages 5-12 and 11-14.

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

50+ Senior Club Quilting class with Maebell

Feb. 4, 11 and 18 - 9:30-11:30 a.m. - Free

50+ Senior Club Bingo and billiards – no program Feb. 25

Feb. 5, 12 and 19 - 8:15-10:30 a.m. - Free

50+ Senior Club Water Fitness at Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center – no program Feb. 26

Feb. 5, 12 and 19 - 9:30-11:30 a.m. - Free

50+ Senior Club Movie Day – no movie Feb. 26

Feb. 24 - Noon-4 p.m. - Free

50+ Senior Trip to the Rodeo by special reservation – followed by a BBQ lunch at the Center.

Feb. 25 and 26 - 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. - Free

Two-day Rodeo Schoolzout program for ages 5-12 and 11-14 – call for details. Bring a sack lunch and two snacks.

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

Feb. 1, 3, 8, 10, 17, 22 and 24 - 11:30 a.m.-1;30 p.m. - $15 per person/$25 couple

Matter of Balance program on Monday and Wednesday – maintain an active lifestyle and avoid falls.

Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 - 1:30-4 p.m. - $6 per person/$10 per couple

Healthy Living program – living with chronic conditions.

Feb. 11 - 10:30 a.m.-noon - Free

Valentine’s Dance – all seniors invited.

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

Feb. 12 - 1:30-3:30 p.m. - Free

Senior Valentine’s Day party – must be registered in program.

Feb. 12 - 4:30-6 p.m. - Free

Drop-in after-school program Valentine’s Day Party – must be registered.

PASCUA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
785 W. SAHUARO – 791-4609

Feb. 2 - 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Trip to Apache Gold Casino – contact 624-0554.

Feb. 12 - 8 a.m.-1 p.m. - Free

Senior Program Valentine’s Day celebration for program participants – contact624-0554.

Feb. 17 - Free

Ash Wednesday begins the traditional Yaqui Lenten ceremonies -- ashes are distributed to the public early evening. Activities continue through Easter Sunday, April 4.

Feb. 19 and 26 - 9 p.m. - Free

First and second of six Friday evening Stations of the Cross processions for the traditional Yaqui Lenten ceremonies. Open to the public.

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

Feb. 11

Registration begins for two-day Rodeo Camp for ages 5-12.

Feb. 25-26 - 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. - $2 per child/per day

Two-day Rodeo Camp for ages 5-11 -- five-year-olds must be in kindergarten. Children need to bring a sack lunch and snacks.

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

Feb. 6-7 - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. - $155 ADC member/$180 non-member

Two-day ADC workshop by Marilynn Nicholson entitled “Hand Made Catches and Clasps” – refine the designs of your jewelry by adding findings specifically made for a particular piece. See Spring 2010 Program Guide and Class Catalog for details. Register at 290-8503.

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

Through February

Open recreation daily -- Mon.-Fri. – 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Feb. 15

Center closed.

Feb. 25 and 26

No KIDCO

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

Feb. 6 - 5-8 p.m. - $1 for dance; $4 for dinner – requires current ID

Valentine’s Social Dance and all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner at Armory Senior Center, 220 S. 5^th Ave.

Feb. 6-April 3 - 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Special Olympics track and field training at Catalina High School.

Feb. 13

Therapeutic Recreation participates in a Special Olympics Basketball competition at Arizona School for Deaf and Blind.

UDALL REGIONAL CENTER
7200 E. TANQUE VERDE – 791-4931

Feb. 17 - 9-10:30 a.m. at Udall/1-2:30 p.m. at Armory - Fee applies

Registration for Computer Adult Learning Centers classes or at Armory Senior Center, 220 S. 5^th Ave. Classes run March 1-April 2. -- contact 721-7591 or www.tucsoncalc.org.

CITY PARKS - SPECIAL INTEREST AREAS:

HI CORBETT FIELD – REID PARK

Feb. 25 - 1:05 p.m.

Major League Baseball Spring Training gets underway at Hi Corbett Field with the Colorado Rockies hosting the Arizona Diamondbacks. Sixteen home games will highlight the Hi Corbett season. Contact: 791-WINS for tickets.

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

Feb. 13 - 11 a.m.-4 p.m. - Free admission/ $5 chocolatetesting/$15 downtown tour

Father Garces’ Chocolate to Die for Festival

Feb. 27 - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. - Free

Living History Day

REID PARK – DEMEESTER OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE AREA
22^ND STREET AND COUNTRY CLUB

Feb. 21 - Registration 9 a.m., contest 10 a.m. - Fee for contestants/free for spectators.

69^th Annual Old Time Fiddle Contest -- co-sponsored by Tucson Parks and Recreation Department and the Southern Arizona Old Time Fiddlers Association. Contact: 743-7086 or 791-4873.

RODEO GROUNDS

6^TH AND IRVINGTON

Feb. 26

East District Jr. Teen Scene members will decorate a float at the Rodeo Grounds for the La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros Rodeo parade. Contact: 791-5934, Ext. 121.

PARKS AND RECREATION UNITS:

ADMINISTRATION:

Feb. 27 - 10 a.m.

Tucson Parks and Recreation joins with the Ward 3 Council Office, Pima County and the Prince Tucson Neighborhood Association to celebrate the completion of phase two improvements at Rio Vista Natural Resource Park, 3974, N. Tucson Blvd.

AQUATICS – 791-4245 OR 791-5352

Feb. 23-March 19 - $53

Weekday Lifeguard Training classes offered at Catalina, Clements and Sunnyside Pools -- must be at least 15 years of age.

KIDCO:

Feb. 25-26 – No KIDCO at TUSD, Vail and Amphi schools.

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

Feb. 1-6

High School Invitational play.

Feb. 6-7

Old Pueblo Grill Open

Feb. 13

Adult Satellite event

Feb. 14

Junior Satellite, Junior Quickstart and Adult QuickStart events

Feb. 20

Arizona Junior Shootout #2 event

Feb. 28

Adult Super Set #1 play

REID PARK ZOO
22^ND STREET AND RANDOLPH WAY – 791-4022

Feb. 14 - 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Free with regular admission

I Love the Zoo! event -- make a Valentine for your favorite animal and watch the animals get special treats.

Feb. 14 - 5:30 p.m. - $50 per person/registration required

It’s Woo at the Zoo – a special evening with a candlelight dinner and light-hearted presentation on the mating behaviors of animals.

Feb. 25-26 - 9 a.m.-4 p.m. - $85 members/$105 non-members

Rodeo Days Zoo Camps -- offered for grades K-2 and 3-5. Explore the zoo, go behind the scenes and participate in games and crafts; register at www.tucsonzoo.org.

Feb. 27 - 5-7 p.m. - $5 per adult/$3 per child age 2-14 ($1 off for members)

It’s Zoo Rodeo Night! This special night features keepers training animals, watch a tiger climb for a special meal and enjoy crafts, games and performances.

SPORTS OFFICE
200 S. ALVERNON WAY – 791-4870

Feb. 16 - $293 leagues, plus $20 ASA fee

2010 Spring Softball registration begins.

Feb. 8

2010 Spring Badminton registration begins.

Feb. 26 - $60/24 matches

Registration ends for Adult Badminton.