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CORTE MADERA PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER 2015 TOWN COUNCIL Carla Condon, Mayor Bob Ravasio, Vice Mayor Sloan Bailey Diane Furst Michael Lappert David Bracken, Town Manager PARKS ƭ RECREATION COMMISSION Hartley West, Chair Pamela Fong, Vice Chair Kitty Prosser Kim Noble Baez Joan Fray Emily McFarland Fred Casissa PARKS ƭ RECREATION DEPARTMENT STAFF Mario Fiorentini, Director Brian Hernandez, Recreation Supervisor CONTACT: 498 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera, CA 94925 Tel. (415) 927-5072 Fax. (415) 927-7138 Kids Club after hours phone: (415) 706-5128 Sports rain Line: (415) 927-5076 Office Hours: Mon - Thu, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm Closed to the public on Friday Closed on Saturday & Sunday. Online registration: www.cmparksandrec.org Email: Recreation_dept@ci.corte-madera.ca.us www.Facebook.com/cmparksandrec. Mission Statement & Purpose The Town’s Parks and Recreation strengthens the community’s fabric, health and well-being, economic base and security. Through diverse and innovative programming for all people, plus broad partnerships with the schools and neighboring agencies, community-based organizations and businesses, Corte Madera plays an important role in creating healthy communities. By providing the space to learn and play, space to be safe and secure, and space to create and imagine, this Department is dedicated to providing the highest quality of life. • Foster human development • Increase cultural unity • Strengthen community image and sense of place • Support economic development • Strengthen safety & security • Promote health and wellness • Protect environmental resources • Facilitate community problem solving • Provide recreational experiences Your Parks and Recreation provides a wide variety of services, including, but not limited to: Senior activities; After-school programs; Pre-school programs; Teen programs; Summer camps; Nature & outdoor programs; Health & Wellness programs; Sports leagues & instructions; Youth sports coaches & training; Art & dance programs; Special & multicultural events; Emergency preparedness & support. Residency Status Information: The Corte Madera Town Council adopted the following clarifications of residency: 1. For the use of facilities and programs located on property owned by the Corte Madera-Larkspur School District, Reed Union School District, and Tamalpais Union High School District (Neil Cummins Gymnasium, San Clemente School/Park, Tennis Courts at Granada School, and Town Park’s softball and soccer fields), “residents” shall mean individuals who reside in, or groups and organizations which have their principal place of business located within the County of Marin. 2. For the use of all other facilities and programs located on property owned by the Town of Corte Madera (Town Park other than the areas mentioned in (1) above, Piccolo Pavilion, and Community Center) “residents” shall mean individuals who reside in, or groups and organizations which have their principal place of business located within the Town of Corte Madera. Residents are qualified for a $2.00 resident rebate per class. If you have any questions about this information, please call (415) 927-5072. Americans with Disabilities Act, The Town of Corte Madera and the Parks and Recreation Department are committed to implementing the intent and spirit of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Adults and children with disabilities are welcome and encouraged to fully participate in our classes, programs and activities. If you have special needs that require specific accommodations in order to enjoy one of our programs or facilities, please contact us at (415) 927-5072. 2 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” July 4th parade Summer Concert Series 4th of July Fun Run ADULT ACTIVITIES................6-10 Lunch Program Big Band Dances Corte Madera Bingo AARP Smart Driver Course Computer Classes Reclaim Your Body 4th of July cruise on the SF Bay Gilroy Garlic Festival American whitewater rafting BeachFt Moms Marin Adult Tennis Jazzercise Dog Training Open Gym at Neil Cummins Over 40’s & 50’s Men’s Softball League YOUTH ACTIVITIES...............11-15 Summer Playground Program Kids Club After School Program Kids Club Spring Break Camp Art with Kiki SaSSFitness Gymnastics with Katie Skyhawks Wood Working camp Lego Engineering Tennis Camps Lacrosse Camp Fun Flag Football Super Soccer Stars World Cup Soccer Happy Feet Soccer Pee-Wee Soccer CMFC Table of Contents SUMMER EVENTS......................4-5 COMMUNITY EVENTS...............19 Please Like Us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/cmparksandrec Town & Groups Directory Town Hall Town Clerk Finance Dept. Meeting Schedule Fire Dept. Planning Dept. Public Works Dept. Building Dept. Engineering Dept. Community Foundation Beautification Com. CMPA TC Little Leagues Women’s Club Mothers’ Club Lion’s Club Chamber of Commerce Town Band Corte Madera Library Volunteer Firefighters 927-5050 927-5086 927-5055 927-5040 927-5077 927-5064 927-5057 927-5062 927-5057 924-0150 265-1105 927-5150 722-9730 927-9462 451-7234 924-8186 924-0441 891-3071 924-3515 924-5077 www.centralmarinpolice.org www.twincitiesll.com www.cmwomensclub.org www.cmlmc.org www.cortemaderalions.com www.cortemadera.org www.cortemaderatownband.org www.marinlibrary.org/library-location/corte-madera-library www.Townofcortemadera.org To Register: 415-927-5072 or www.cmparksandrec.org 3 Corte Madera-Larkspur July Fourth Celebration Saturday, July 4th PARADE START TIME: 10:30AM STREET CLOSURE: 10:00 AM BEGINS: REDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, LARKSPUR ENDS: CORTE MADERA TOWN CENTER FESTIVITIES TIME: 9 AM – 5 PM PLACE: CORTE MADERA TOWN PARK ARTS CRAFTS BOOTHS, CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CARNIVAL GAMES, BOUNCE HOUSES, CRAFTS, AND STAGE SHOWS (12:30-4:30PM), ENTERTAINMENT, AND FOOD BOOTHS. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR A PARADE APPLICATION VISIT WWW.CORTEMADERA.ORG OR CALL CORTE MADERA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AT 415-924-0441. FLOATS NEEDED FOR 4TH OF JULY PARADE EXCELLENT PROMOTION AND PR FOR BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS LAST YEAR’S EVENT DREW AROUND 17,000 PEOPLE TO THE PARADE AND FESTIVITIES. FLOATS ARE STILL NEEDED FROM BUSINESSES, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND RESIDENTS. WE HOPE THAT PARTICIPANTS GET CREATIVE, SHOW THEIR PATRIOTIC SPIRIT AND HAVE SOME FUN WITH IT. PARTICIPATION IN THE PARADE IS AN EXCELLENT MEANS OF PROMOTING ONE’S BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION TO THE COMMUNITY WHILE HAVING A GREAT TIME. THE PARADE IS A GREAT WAY FOR NON-PROFIT GROUPS SUCH AS CHURCHES, YOUTH GROUPS AND SCHOOL CLUBS TO GET INVOLVED AND GAIN GREAT EXPOSURE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, WITH THE ADDED BENEFIT OF EFFECTIVE PUBLIC RELATIONS. THE CORTE MADERA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’S SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Concerts are held at Piccolo Pavilion, Menke Park from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Sundays, June 14, 21 & 28 July 5, 12, 19, & 26 August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 The concerts are free. The lineup has not yet been set but will include pop, rock, jazz, and soul bands. The lineup will be posted at www.cortemaderacommunityfoundation.org and at the Corte Madera Community Foundation facebook page. 4 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” f o th 4 y l Ju Fun Run! The Twin Cities brings you the First Annual 4th of July Fun Run! This is a great pre-parade activity for the whole family. Come out and enjoy the fun! Details Start time: 10:00am Start location: Piper Park, Larkspur End location: Corte Madera Town Park Race length: 1.7 miles $15 registration fee includes T-Shirt Strollers welcome! For more information and to register 415-927-5072 or www.cmparksandrec.org To Register: 415-927-5072 or www.cmparksandrec.org 5 LUNCH CLUB FOR SENIORS Adult Activities Come have lunch with us! Every Thursday Good Earth Natural Foods provides an organic, well-balanced, hot lunch for older adults. The Corte Madera Community Center arranges for guest speakers from community organizations such as Sutter Health and Marin Home Care to give presentations and to provide information. Enjoy a nice meal and conversation with friends! Details: Every Thursday, 12:00pm-12:45pm; People age 60+ $3 donation, people under 60 $6 fee (Except holidays). Call (415) 927-5072 for details. BIG BAND DANCES AT CORTE MADERA COMMUNITY CENTER CORTE MADERA BINGO Join our group of active older adults for BINGO every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the Corte Madera Community Center. You’re sure to have fun! Come and enjoy wonderful company, delicious treats like Lappert’s ice cream, and other great perks and surprises. Once a month representatives from local senior organizations will be on hand to answer questions regarding services they offer. Most guests will be here the second Thursday of each month. Topics will include things like how to prevent slip and falls, wheelchair and walker tune-ups and housing options. For more information please call 927-5072. Location: Main Hall The 17-piece Ray Simpson Big Band plays the music of the 30s, 40s, and 50s — from swing to jazz. These local musicians have performed professionally for years. You’ll hear arrangements created by the late Ray Simpson, along with favorites from Count Basie, Les Brown, Jimmy Lunceford, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, and Glenn Miller. You can simply sit and listen to the band’s crooners and guest singers perform favorites like, “It Had to Be You” and “Mack the Knife” or get out on the floor and dance the night away! The band is a perennial Italian Street Painting Festival favorite and fills the Main Hall at the Corte Madera Community Center. Every second Wednesday of the month from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Main Hall ADMISSION IS FREE! UPCOMING DANCE DATES FOR 2015: APR 8, MAY 13, JUNE 10 JULY 8 NO DANCE IN AUGUST AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE Sharpen your driving skills through the AARP-created “Smart Driver” program. This course was developed to help drivers 50 years and older adjust to age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. Medication and its effects on driving will also be addressed. At the end of this course, a certificate of completion, which may save you money on auto insurance, will be given. The 8 hour course is split between two days and is for those who have never taken the class before or have not taken the 4½ hour refresher course in the last three years. You must attend both classes to get a certificate. The 4½ hour refresher course is for those who have taken either the 8-hour or 4½ hour course within the last three years. Instructor: AARP staff Location: Main Hall 8-HOUR COURSE, TWO FRIDAYS C THE RAY SIMPSON BIG BAND 4405 D / Fri D T F / 7/17 7/24 10:30-2:30pm $15 & $20 / 2 ($15 AARP members; $20 non-members) 4½-HOUR REFRESHER COURSE DATE, FRIDAY ONLY C D / 4406 Fri D T F / 8/14 10:30-3:00pm $15 & $20 / 1 ($15 AARP members; $20 non-members) SENIORS IN BALANCE NO CLASSES FROM JULY 2ND TO SEPTEMBER 3RD. HAVE A GREAT SUMMER! 6 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” C D / 4110 Thur D T 4/23 & 4/30 F / 11:00-12:00pm $45 / 2 BASIC COMPUTERS – 2 SESSIONS, 2 HOURS EACH This class is intended for those with little to no experience with personal computers or those who just want to learn more. Questions are always welcome. You will learn: • Terminology • How to enter data • Basic navigation techniques • Surfing the web • How to get an email account and address • How to send and receive emails with attachments • Tips on protecting your computer from spyware and viruses • How to avoid internet scams so you can feel safe doing your holiday shopping at home Location: Computer Room C 1210 D / D T Thur 4/23-5/14 F EXCEL – 2 SESSIONS, 2 HOURS EACH This class is intended for those with some familiarity with PCs, but questions are always welcome. This course will help you become comfortable with Microsoft Excel (the most popular spreadsheet application). You will see why Excel is such a powerful tool for managing budgets, securities, task lists, and any other chore that involves numbers. You will learn how to: • Create a spreadsheet • Format columns • Create formulas These skills are paramount for anyone in today’s job market or for someone just wanting to manage financial tasks. Location: Computer Room C D / 4302 Thur DATE 1002 6/16 Tue T 11:00-12:00PM F / $45 / 2 ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR John Teasley has been working with PCs for over 20 years both at home and in the business community. He owned his own consulting company where he provided Information Technology Project Management and Training services to companies across the country. He is a retired Vice President and Manager from Wells Fargo, has an MBA and is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP). He enjoys teaching and helping people navigate the world of PCs either in class or on a one-on-one basis / 9:00-11:00AM $45 / 4 RECLAIM YOUR BODY NAVIGATE THE WINDING ROAD BACK TO PHYSICAL VITALITY! You may recall how you once move. Is it different than today after an accident, injury, or chronic misuse? Moving in your optimal way is essential to wellbeing and so often overlooked as we accept or get used to limited function. RECLAIM YOUR BODY is a dynamic yet gentle approach to re-patterning and reconnecting us to comfort, freedom, and joyful expression in the body. We work deeply in a uplifting and interesting style. Please join us! Location: Main Hall CODE DAY/S D 5/7 5/14 Adult Activities WHAT’S THIS TABLET THING? Want to learn something about the iPad or Android tablets? Bring your own or work with the tablets available in class. We will have an iPad and an Android tablet. We will learn what you can and can’t do with them, which will help you decide if you want one or want to get rid of yours. This will primarily be a workshop, but we will cover topics such as: • How to choose the right tablet • First things to do when you get a tablet • How to find your tablet if you lose it • Using the “cloud” • Streaming videos Location: Computer Room TIME 6:00-7:00pm FEE / CLASSES Free TV and Computer Recycling Quality Refurbished Computers Computer Service and Repair Renew Computers 446 Dubois St. at Andersen Drive, San Rafael 94901 (415) 457-8801 www.renewcomputers.com Authorized California e-waste collector certificate # 100888 Serving Marin County for more than 25 years $20 / 1 To Register: 415-927-5072 or www.cmparksandrec.org 7 Trips 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS CRUISE ON SAN FRANCISCO BAY Depart Corte Madera Community Center at 5:30pm for Jack London Square. Cruise on Franklin Roosevelt's "Floating White House," the USS Potomac, to fireworks locations along the San Francisco Bay. Sumptuous gourmet desserts, champagne, wine, tea and coffee will be served to celebrate Independence Day. 1-DAY SOUTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER CLASS II AND CLASS III LOWER “GORGE” TRIP We’ll depart Corte Madera Community Center at 7:30am for a relaxing bus ride up to Coloma at the South Fork of the American River. After we sign in and get some instructions it’s off to the rafts and the journey begins. Your trip starts with easy Class II rapids, the perfect warm-up for the Class III whitewater that waits downstream. Before we A little about the USS Potomac – it was the President’s get to the big stuff, we break for a delicious riverside lunch. Yacht, also known at the “Floating White House.” The After lunch, we’re back in the rafts, paddling the Class III Potomac operates San Francisco Bay cruises with docents. whitewater of the “Gorge.” Our Class III challenge begins with While on board, guests may elect to take a docent led tour Fowler’s Rock Rapid and culminates with rapids like Hospital or self-guided tour. Bar and Recovery Room. Any trip through the rapid-filled “Gorge” is an eventful one! Reaching Folsom Lake in the late Due to holiday festivities at Town Park and parking closures, our bus will depart and return to the front of the afternoon, we float to our take-out spot. Corte Madera Community Center. What to Bring: Personal medicine, change of clothes for the ride home, waterproof sunblock, sunglasses with strap, hat, Return time may vary depending on the ship’s arrival and visor (optional). at the dock and road traffic back to the Corte Madera Community Center. What to Wear: Swimsuit, quick-drying shorts to wear over swimsuit are recommended for more comfort, athletic shoes C D / D T F / that are lace-up (no slip-ons or thongs), long-sleeve shirt and 4111 Sat 7/4 5:30-11:00pm $154 / 1 pants for added sun protection and/or extra layering (optional) GILROY GARLIC FESTIVAL and wool or fleece sweater/jacket, waterproof jacket or Can’t you just smell the garlic in the air? Must be time for the wetsuit (required Oct-May and in inclement weather). world famous Gilroy Garlic Festival. Join us for a comfortable While on the river, you need little other than your river attire. bus ride to Gilroy and enjoy a day of festival festivities. There There is limited space available in a water-resistant bag for will be live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, delicious additional items, such as raingear or medication, that you food and shopping too. Once we arrive at the parking lot we might need during the day (no towels, please). This bag is will take a shuttle to the park entrance. usually available only during the lunch stop and at camp. The festival is held in Christmas Hill Park – outdoors with Please Do Not Bring: Pets, expensive watches or jewelry, mostly grass and some compact dirt and asphalt walkways. radios, or camera without water protection. Please note There are natural shade trees, and many shade tents with tables and benches. Spend your time wandering, enjoying all that storage of keys, wallets, and other valuables is the the festival has to offer. You will receive a ticket for a Gourmet participant’s responsibility. Alley Combo Plate, then you may choose between combo C D / D T F / plate 1 or 2 at the gate. Prepare for lots of eating, shopping, 4114 Sat 8/15 7:30-9:00pm $177 / 1 and walking! For your comfort, we highly recommend that you: Wear comfortable shoes, dress in layers, bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. PARKS ƭ RECREATION Christmas Hill Park rules prohibit bringing the following items BENEFITS TO THE ENVIRONMENT on Festival grounds: Community greenfrastructure - parks, community • Alcohol of any kind gardens, greenways and other types of public open spaces • Bottles, glass and cans also benefit the environment. Whether greenfrastructure • Coolers – large or small lands are in ball fields, trails, trees or public open space, • Frisbees and water projecting devices they are on the job 24 hours every day serving critical • Pocketknives and weapons of any kind environmental functions that contribute to many The fee includes transportation, entrance ticket and a ticket for a Gourmet Alley Combo Plate. C D / D T F / 4112 4113 Sat Sat 7/25 7/25 8:00am-7:30pm $73 / 1 (Adult) 8:00am-7:30pm $63 / 1 (Senior) of life’s essentials - making water clean and safe for drinking, cleaning the air and returning oxygen to the atmosphere, and providing habitat for wildlife, biodiversity and ecological integrity. In fact, conserving land for people where they live, work and play is often the most cost efficient and effective way to achieving a host of environmental health and related public policy objectives. 8 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” At BeachFit Moms we pride ourselves on having a lot of variety and a positive group energy. We see the value in a community of women helping each other reach their potential. We offer many classes that will help you reach your fitness goals. This happens with both friendly competition and social encouragement. We believe that everyone is capable of improving her body movements and fitness level. Our classes are both enjoyable and provide RESULTS! Babies and stroller-aged children are welcome at BeachFit Moms Classes. Once a week options are available. Location: Town Park Instructor: Jenny Pope Wright CODE DAY/S 3090 3091 DATE M & W 5/18-6/17 M & W 6/29-7/29 TIME When you LOVE your workout, results come easy! Jazzercise combines jazz dance, strength training, yoga, Pilates & kickboxing movements into FUN dance routines set to fresh new music! FEE / CLASSES 10:30-11:30am $140 / 10 10:30-11:30am $140 / 10 ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Jenny Pope Wright is a Nutrition Coach, Personal Trainer, and Fitness Instructor specializing in pre/post natal fitness and nutrition. She has a BS in Dietetics from the University of Kentucky and has held fitness certifications through AFAA, NASM, and Fit4Mom -with over 20 years combined experience in Nutritional Education and Fitness Instruction, her goal is to help individuals and families make fitness a fun and exciting part of their daily life. ADULT TENNIS AGE 18YRS ƭ UP Students will be introduced to the basic skills of tennis, including forehand, backhand, serve, and volley. Emphasis is on proper stroke technique and enjoyment of the game. For more classes offered around Marin County or to set up a private lesson, please visit www.tennisinmarin.com Instructor: Tennis in Marin staff Location: TP Tennis court Adult Beginner C D / D T F 1057 Tue 6/30- 7/28 6:30-8:00pm $125 / 5 1059 Mon 8/4-9/8 6:30-8:00pm $150 / 6 / Adult Intermediate/Advanced D Joy! Pure Adult Activities BEACHFIT MOMS C D / T F 1058 Wed 7/1-7/29 6:30-8:00pm $125 / 5 / 1060 Wed 8/5-9/9 6:30-8:00pm $150 / 6 . . . . . Every Monday/Wednesday/Friday at 8:45 am. Join Anytime! Saturday at 8:00 am $45/month unlimited classes ( joining fee may apply) or $15 Day Pass Burn up to 600 calories in one fun, easy, powerfully effective 60-minute total body workout! For more information on classes, please call instructor Joy Simmonds at 415 . 927.4165 or email to joyzsimmonds@gmail.com About The Instructor Joy Simmonds has been teaching Jazzercise classes for over 13 years. She received her certification from Jazzercise in 1999, but before that was a Jazzercise student for many years. The Jazzercise program is the longest running exercise program in the United States (over 40 years). She loves the way the Jazzercise program stays up to date with music and moves and loves how it makes her and the students feel and stay or get fit. She also has taught Junior Jazzercise both at the CM Community Center and at Neil Cummins Elementary, as well as the Jazzercise Lite program. She has performed at several Warrior’s Half Time shows and volunteers to train dancers for the “To Celebrate Life Fashion Show” for breast cancer survivors at the Marin Civic Center. Joy was also trained in tap and jazz dance and is certified in CPR. To Register: 415-927-5072 or www.cmparksandrec.org 9 Adult Activities ADULT OPEN GYM AT NEIL CUMMINS GYM DOG TRAINING CLASSES The Marin Humane Society’s dog training classes are a great place for people and dogs to learn a common language, and for dogs to learn the house rules. Our instructors use positive reinforcement to solve behavior problems and to teach your dog to walk on a leash without pulling, sit or lie down quietly, come when called, and to wait at doors. Our beginning classes are a great bonding experience--even very experienced guardians find them valuable. Please note that our beginning-level classes are conducted entirely on leash and do not include playtime, as our focus is on strengthening the relationship between you and your dog. Family Dog 1 For dogs 4 months and older. A beginning-level class teaching the fundamentals of good manners - sit, down, stay, come, polite greetings and walking, wait at doors, and leave it. FIRST CLASS IS MANDATORY AND FOR PEOPLE ONLY, NO DOGS, PLEASE! (First class is 1 1/2 hours long, all other classes 1 hour.) FIRST CLASS IS 9:30-11:00AM. C D / 1249 Sat D T F Come down to the Neil Cummins Gym on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Nights. Bring a friend and jump in a basketball game. It is only $5 to drop in or you can purchase a 10 visit card for only $30. Check the calendar outside the gym for any days we may not be there. But normally every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday there is a great group ready to play. Hope to see you all there. Location: Neil Cummins Gym $5 drop in or $30 for 10 passes Sunday Basketball 7:00 pm-10:00 pm Monday Volleyball 8:00 pm-10:00 pm Tuesday Basketball 8:00 pm-10:00 pm OVER 40’S AND OVER 50’S MEN’S SOFTBALL LEAGUE If you are looking for a great softball league, look no further than the Town Park Softball Field March – October. A solid group of 15 teams play Monday through Friday. We are always looking for interested fans and players. Come out to the diamond for a late afternoon of Corte Madera’s favorite past time. Some teams even compete in national tournaments. You will not be disappointed. Hope to see you all there. Monday – Friday (Next season starts July 2015) $800 per team LOCATION: TP SOFTBALL FIELD / 8/8-9/19 9:45-10:45am $165 / 6 (No class on 9/5) Family Dog 2 For graduates of Family Dog 1. Hone the skills learned in Family Dog 1 through a variety of exercises that solidify your dog’s good manners and ability to focus on you in distracting situations. C D / 1250 Sat D T F / 8/8-9/19 11:00-12:00pm $165 / 6 (No class on 9/5) ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Karen Schuerholz is a graduate of the Marin Humane Society Canine Behavior Academy Levels I and II. She has been a private dog trainer for many years. Karen has worked in the Behavior and Training Department at the Marin Humane Society assisting with dog behavior evaluations and behavior consults , and continues to work as an Adoption Counselor at Marin Humane Society and train new volunteers in the program. The Marin Humane Society offers dozens of beginning, intermediate, advanced, and specialty classes and workshops on a variety of dog, cat and small companion animal topics at our Novato Location. Private Training & Consultations at our Novato location are available for cat and dog guardians. Fees range from $75-95. Corte Madera Community Center Patio Reserve a place in history by buying a personalized brick paver for the new entrance to the Community Center Patio from Town Park. Get in on the next batch, to be ordered soon. Honoring someone with an inscription makes a great gift! Questions? Email cmcfoundation@comcast.net More infromation: www.cortemaderacommunityfoundation.org 10 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” Summer Playground Summer Playground is a day program available for children ages 5-12. Located in Town Park, open Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 6:30pm. No camp on July 3rd and July 10th. Campers get to choose the activities they participate in each day which include arts and crafts, games, sports, nature walks, field trips, special events and more! *No drop-in, hourly or day rates available SESSION 1 June 22nd through August 14th Marin residents: $650.00 Non-residents: $850.00 SESSION 2 August 17th through August 28th For everyone $250.00 SUMMER PLAYGROUND CIT PROGRAM AGES 13-15 As a Counselor In Training, teens learn what it takes to become a camp counselor by helping with the day’s tasks such as setting up activities and making snack. CITs do not get paid, however, they get to have fun with their friends while gaining valuable work experience. They can also earn community service hours for school! Marin Resident Year 1 $300/per child Year 2 $200/per child Year 3 $100/per child Non-resident $400/per child $300/per child $200/per child To Register: 415-927-5072 or www.cmparksandrec.org 11 Kids Club OUR MISSION: To be an after school program that implements genuine care, respect, and courtesy for children, parents, and each other. To be the premiere provider of child care, while meeting the needs of the children, parents, schools, and communities we serve. To enhance and enrich the lives of children as they become young adults, while working as a team toward common goals. If you are a parent, read this: The years between 5 and 13 represent a time of great growth and opportunity for children, as well as of considerable vulnerability and risk. After the school bell rings and before parents are home from their workday, children need programs that provide enrichment opportunities and minimize their exposure to risk. Kids Club After School Program helps to minimize exposure to risk and gives children a fun, safe place to grow. Fees & Schedules: Kindergartners 1st-5th graders Monday-Friday Monday-Friday $36 / per day $25 / per day Fees are to be paid in advance along with your monthly pick-up schedule. No programs on school holidays unless specified. Monday to Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 pm 10% discount will be given if you pay in full for 4 days or more within the same week. Program Director: Christina Ennis Phone: (415) 548-2918 Kids Club after 5pm numbers: 706-5128, 927-6723 Email: Cennis@tcmmail.org SPRING BREAK CAMP - AGES 5-12 C D / 2071 M-F D 4/13-4/17 T F / 8:00am-6:00pm $47 per day I hope that my achievements in life shall be these– that I have fought for what was right and fair, that I will have risked for what which mattered, and that I will have given help to those who were in need, that I will have left the earth a better place for what I’ve done and who I’ve been. ~ C. Hoppe~ 12 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” ART AND DISCOVERY CAMP WITH KIKI AGES 5-9YRS C D / 1105 Mon- Fri D T 8/24-8/28 F / 9:00-12:00pm $195 / 5 About the Instructor Kiki has a BA in Ceramics & Glass Blowing from SFSU, an Early Childhood Ed. Certificate, and is a certified Art Therapist. Kiki has taught art to children since 1973. Kiki works at the Richmond Art Center as an instructor and docent . SASSFITNESS = STRENGTH.AGILITY.SPEED.SELF-ESTEEM SASSfitness classes are for any boy or girl ages 8-13 who is looking to improve their fitness level. We offer an opportunity to build strength, improve conditioning, enhance agility, increase speed, and bolster confidence. SASSfitness is a great way to stay strong in the off-season, support training for a current spot, or explore a new way of achieving fitness. We have FUN doing all sorts of strength, agility and speed exercises. Many of the kids currently involved in SASSfitness play sports, but some do not. All kids are welcome! We foster a FUN and non-competitive environment where you are encouraged to push yourself to achieve your personal best. Whatever your goal, we will have FUN!! It works!! Location: Picnic area A Instructor: Elise Holland & Mandy Aguero 7-9yrs Teach parents to help their children use gymnastics equipment safely and effectively. Organized activities to improve / help develop motor skills for toddlers. Children socialize with other children of the same age, learning to share and follow simple directions. C D / 1133 Wed D 7/1-8/5 T F / 10:45-11:15am $90 / 6 MOMMY AND ME AGES 2-3YRS Teach parents to help their children use gymnastics equipment safely and effectively. Organized activities to improve / help develop motor skills for toddlers. Children socialize with other children of the same age, learning to share and follow simple directions. C D / 1134 Wed D 7/1-8/5 T F / 11:20-11:50am $90 / 6 GYMNASTICS - AGES 3-4YRS Structured gymnastics without parent participation. Emphasis on fundamental gymnastic positions and skills on all equipment, as well as gross motor skills. Emphasize on social as well as physical development. C D / 1135 Wed D 7/1-8/5 T F / 11:50-12:20pm $90 / 6 GYMNASTICS - AGES 4-5YRS Gross and fine motor skill activities with fundamental recreational gymnastics skills on all equipment. Encourage problem solving and creative thinking as children begin learning longer skill combinations. C D / D T F / 1136 Wed 7/1-8/5 1:00-1:45pm $102 / 6 GYMNASTICS-AGES 5-6YRS C D / D T F / 1137 Wed 7/1-8/5 1:45-2:30pm $102 / 6 ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR C D / 1251 1252 Tue Tue 10-12yrs C D / 1253 1254 GYMNASTICS WITH KATIE MOM AND ME - AGES 1-2YRS Youth Activities We will make 2D and 3D art projects. A puppet, rain sticks, wood sculpture, silk screening, and shrinkie dink jewelry are some of the projects we will explore. Please send children with a snack every day . We will take a break and play outside. All projects go home the last day. In addition to the regular snack, please send a finger food pot luck treat for the group to share at our art celebration the last day. Parents may come early the last day at 11:30 and meet the puppets and pack up art projects. Send a box or bag. Please contact Brian at 927-5071 if you have a teenager who would like to volunteer. Children should wear “ art - work” clothes because we will paint and get messy. Children may bring books or toys to camp. Please label clothes. Please let Kiki know in person or writing if someone other than you will be picking up your child. Instructor: Kiki Rostad Loation: Neil Cummins School Tue Tue D 6/23-7/28 8/4-9/8 D 6/23-7/28 8/4-9/8 T 2:15-3:15pm 2:15-3:15pm T 3:15-4:15pm 3:15-4:15pm F / $110 / 6 $110 / 6 F / $110 / 6 $110 / 6 Katie Bartok began gymnastics at the age of 12. By the first month of class she was competing. Katie competed in gymnastics for six years. She continued through high school placing in all events. Katie went on to become certified as a personal trainer. She has also been a competitive track athlete. Gymnastics has given her strength as well as discipline. She has been teaching gymnastics for over 10 years and is certified with kinder accreditation for teachers in pre-school. 13+yrs C D / 1255 1256 Tue Tue D 6/23-7/28 8/4-9/8 T 4:15-5:15pm 4:15-5:15pm F / $110 / 6 $110 / 6 To Register: 415-927-5072 or www.cmparksandrec.org 13 Youth Activities SKYHAWKS BASKETBALL CAMP 7-12YRS This fun, skill-intensive program is designed for beginning to intermediate players. An active week of passing, shooting, dribbling, defense and rebounding makes this one of our most popular programs. All participants receive a t-shirt, basketball, and player evaluation. Participant-tocoach ratio is 10:1. SKYHAWKS TOT-BASKETBALL 3-5YRS This program is designed to give children a positive first step into basketball. Your young athlete will learn the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting and rebounding in a fun, safe and positive environment. Through age appropriate games and activities, participants learn balance, body movement , hand/eye coordination, teamwork and sportsmanship! The participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 6:1. C D / 2000 Mon- Fri 6/22-6/26 D T F 9:00-9:45am / $59 / 5 C D / 2003 Mon- Fri 7/20-7/24 D C D / 2004 Mon- Fri 7/27-7/31 D / Mon- Fri 6/22-6/26 D T F / 10:00-10:45am $59 / 5 SKYHAWKS TOT-BASEBALL 3-5YRS This program is designed to give children a positive first step into baseball. Your young athlete will learn the fundamentals of fielding, catching, throwing, hitting and base-running in a fun, safe and positive environment. Through age appropriate games and activities, participants learn balance, body movement, hand/ eye coordination, teamwork and sportsmanship! The participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 6:1. C D / D 2002 Mon- Fri 6/22-6/26 T F / 11:00-11:45am $59 / 5 / Lacrosse combines basic skills used in soccer, basketball and hockey into one fast-paced game. Athletes will learn the fundamentals of stick handling, cradling, passing, and shooting in a fun, non-checking environment. Sticks, gloves and helmet are provided. All participants receive a t-shirt and a player evaluation. Participant-to-coach ratio is 12:1. This program is designed to give children a positive first step into soccer. Your young athlete will learn the fundamentals of dribbling, passing and shooting in a fun, safe and positive environment. Through age appropriate games and activities, participants learn balance, body movement, foot/eye coordination, teamwork and sportsmanship! The participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 6:1. 2001 F 9:00-12:00pm $159 / 5 SKYHAWKS LACROSSE CAMP 7-12YRS SKYHAWKS TOT-SOCCER 3-5YRS C T D T F / 9:00-12:00pm $159 / 5 SKYHAWKS MINI-HAWK CAMP 4-6YRS (SOCCER, BASEBALL, BASKETBALL) This multi-sport program was developed to give children a positive first step into athletics. Baseball, basketball and soccer are taught in a safe, structured environment filled with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun! Through games and activities, campers explore balance, hand/eye coordination, and skill development at their own pace. All participants receive a t-shirt, sports ball and merit award. Participant-tocoach ratio is 8:1. C D / D 2005 Mon- Fri 8/3-8/7 T F / 9:00-12:00pm $159 / 5 SKYHAWKS VOLLEYBALL CAMP 7-12YRS The fundamental skills of volleyball are taught through game-speed drills and daily scrimmages that focus on passing, setting, hitting, and serving. This co-ed program is designed for the beginning and intermediate player. All participants receive a t-shirt, volleyball and player evaluation. The participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 10:1. C D / 2006 Mon- Fri 8/3-8/7 D T 1:00-4:00pm 14 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” F / $159 / 5 CARPENTRY FOR KIDS 5-11YRS C D / D T F 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Fri 8/10-8/14 8/10-8/14 8/17-8/21 8/17-8/21 8/24-8/28 8/24-8/28 10:00-12:00pm 12:30-2:30pm 10:00-12:00pm 12:30-2:30pm 10:00-12:00pm 12:30-2:30pm $225 / 5 $225 / 5 $225 / 5 $225 / 5 $225 / 5 $225 / 5 / A I Nat Davis has been teaching woodworking skills to kids for ten years. He began his career as an assistant to Al Mayberry in 2002. He worked for Marin Primary School Summer program as a lead carpentry instructor for 5 years before founding Carpentry for Kids in 2009. Bring Minecraft to life using LEGO! Resourcefulness, creativity, and cooperation come together in this unique building adventure game; roll the dice to mine for resources, and use these resources to build special items to help in our adventures! Build a Zoo, create a Medieval Castle, and design a Tree House Village! This LEGO experience is an original game designed by Play-Well instructors inspired by the popular game, Minecraft. Students will have a blast, even without any prior experience with Minecraft or LEGO. Location: Neil Cummins Music Room C D / 1007 Mon- Fri 7/20-7/24 D T F 9:00-12:00pm / $150 / 5 MINE, CRAFT, BUILD SURVIVAL GAME USING LEGO® 8-12YRS Bring Minecraft to life using LEGO! Resourcefulness, creativity, and cooperation come together in this unique building adventure game; roll the dice to mine for resources, craft tools, and watch out for Creepers! This ultimate LEGO Minecraft experience is an original game designed by Play-Well instructors, using gameplay elements and characters inspired by the popular Minecraft video game. Students will have a blast, even without any prior experience with Minecraft or LEGO®. Location: Neil Cummins Music Room C D / D 1008 Mon- Fri 7/20-7/24 T F / 1:00- 4:00pm $150 / 5 ROBOTICS USING LEGO® WEDO 7-9YRS Build and program robots in this introductory robotics class using the LEGO® WeDo system. Learn basic programming skills, simple engineering concepts, and the names of robot components. Work in small groups to complete several projects using tilt and motion sensors. This is a great way to prepare young robotics enthusiasts for our more advanced robotics programs. Location: Neil Cummins Music Room C D / 1009 Mon- Fri 7/27-7/31 D T F / 9:00-12:00pm $175 / 5 ROBOTICS USING LEGO® EV3 9-12YRS Town of Corte Madera Parks and Recreation Refund Policy for Programs: Refund for classes will be issued only if cancellation is made at least 7 days prior to the first class. There is a $10 cancellation fee. No refund will be issued if cancelation is made within 7 days of the class. Build and program robots using the new LEGO® Mindstorms EV3 system! Learn about mechanical and software design, loops, conditional statements, problem solving, and teamwork skills. Work in small groups, program and build your robot, and rise to the challenge. Control the robot to avoid obstacles, pick up and carry objects, and play sounds. Projects are structured so that students work in an open-ended, investigative environment while having fun. Location: Neil Cummins Music Room C D / 1010 Mon- Fri 7/27-7/31 D T F / 1:00-4:00pm $175 / 5 ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Play-Well TEKnologies, based right here in San Anselmo, has been teaching through play for over 15 years. Our staff of engineers and educators encourage students to explore and build upon the math and science skills learned in school, all through the medium of LEGO. Come play well with us! To Register: 415-927-5072 or www.cmparksandrec.org 15 Youth Activities Carpentry for Kids is an educational enrichment program for K-6 designed to teach boys and girls practical woodworking skills with an emphasis on the safe use of hand tools. These skills include measuring, fractions, sawing, drilling, rasping, fastening, sanding, shaping, and assembly. In the process of learning these skills, students will have an opportunity to create fun, functional and beautiful projects, and will be exposed to a variety of valuable concepts such as abstract reasoning, applied mathematics, problem solving, craftsmanship, fine motor skills, respect for tools, and patience. This rich opportunity for learning is created by the students’ motivation to use tools, and create fun projects. $55 materials fee due, paid directly to instructor upon first day. Location: Community Center Patio Instructor: Nat Davis or Chris Health MINE, CRAFT, BUILD: ADVENTURE GAME USING LEGO® 5-7YRS Youth Activities LACROSSE CAMP 5-14YRS TENNIS CAMPS - AGES 5-10 LEVEL 1 AGES 5-6 - MARIN MUNCHKINS Children will be introduced to tennis through simple activities and games with the help of special equipment designed for this age group. Activities will ensure that participants have fun while aiding in early motor skill development. Location: TP tennis courts C D / 1026 1027 1028 1029 Mon- Fri Mon- Fri Mon- Fri Mon- Fri D 6/22-6/26 7/13-7/17 7/27-7/31 8/10-8/14 T F / 9:00-10:00am 9:00-10:00am 9:00-10:00am 9:00-10:00am $75 / 5 $75 / 5 $75 / 5 $75 / 5 LEVEL 2 AGES 7-10 JUNIOR TENNIS Join the new team sport in town! If you are between the ages of 7-10, Corte Madera Junior Tennis League is the team to join! Using the quickstart play format, kids are immediately introduced to the game and learn to rally the ball the first time they step on the court. Beginners welcome! Location: TP tennis courts C D / D T F 1030 1031 1032 1033 Mon- Fri Mon- Fri Mon- Fri Mon- Fri 6/22-6/26 7/13-7/17 7/27-7/31 8/10-8/14 10:00-11:00am 10:00-11:00am 10:00-11:00am 10:00-11:00am $75 / 5 $75 / 5 $75 / 5 $75 / 5 ENCORE is excited to host the most FUNdamental lacrosse camp for introductory and intermediate players! Sign up to play the “fastest sport on two feet!” No previous experience is needed for beginners as safe soft balls are used, and lacrosse sticks can be purchased ($30) and delivered at camp. Equipment rentals are available for the intermediate division. For more information visit the FUNdamental section of the lacrosse section at www.EncoreLacrosse.com or e-mail info@EncoreLacrosse.com. C D / D 1018 1019 Mon- Fri 7/13-7/17 Mon- Fri 8/24-8/28 T F / 9:00-12:00pm $235 / 5 9:00-12:00pm $235 / 5 DAVE FROMER’S SOCCER CAMP Summer sessions for boys and girls ages 5-14, all levels, beginning-advanced. Featuring a top professional coaching staff with an emphasis on skill development and fun! Summer day camp sessions are offered weekly throughout the summer with sites in Southern, Central and Northern Marin, San Francisco and North Lake Tahoe. For information or to register please call 415-383-0320 or visit www.davefromersoccer.com Summer camp dates: 8/24-8/28 & 8/31-9/4 / BREAKFAST WITH THE BUNNY 511 Saturday, Apr 4th, 8:00am to 10:30am $9 Per Person BREAKFAST INCLUDES: Eggs, Sausage, pancakes, potatoes, juice, milk and coffee Egg hunt will take place in our patio and field directly behind the community center at 10:45am. (Weather permitting) *TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EGG HUNT YOU MUST REGISTER FOR BREAKFAST WITH THE BUNNY. Location: Main Hall PARKS RECREATION BENEFITS TO INDIVIDUALS Parks offer opportunities to enrich the quality of life for persons of all ages and abilities. Strong evidence shows that when people have access to parks, they exercise more. Regular physical activity has been shown to increase health and reduce the risk of a wide range of diseases, including heart disease, hypertension, colon cancer, and diabetes. Physical activity also relieves symptoms of depression and anxiety, improves mood, and enhances psychological well-being. Beyond the benefits of exercise, a growing body of research shows that contact with the natural world improves physical and psychological health. Older adults who participate in a variety of social and recreational opportunities benefit from the social connections and interactions that are fundamental to their well-being. 16 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” SUPER SOCCER STARS FUN IN THE SUN MINI CAMP 3-5YRS C D / 1064 1065 1066 Mon- Fri 6/22-6/26 Mon- Thu 7/6-7/9 Mon- Fri 7/20-7/24 D T F / 9:00-11:00am $150 / 5 9:00-11:00am $130 / 4 9:00-11:00am $150 / 5 SUPER SOCCER STARS KICK IT! DAY CAMP 6-12YRS Each day’s camp theme will guide participants through engaging activities that will teach soccer skills, build selfconfidence, and promote cooperation. Each day will wrap up with friendly game play that culminates in a Mini World Cup. Location: Town Park C D / D 1067 1068 Mon- Fri 6/22-6/26 Mon-Thu 7/6-7/9 T F / 9:00-1:00pm 9:00-1:00pm $240 / 5 $192 / 4 HappyFeet classes are 30 minutes in length (National Association for Sports & Physical Education recommendation), and every child constantly has a ball. We introduce the game of soccer through creative play. using nursery rhymes, songs, stories and fun games with a soccer ball to maximize motor skill development. Two and three year olds love acting out nursery rhymes and songs. Four and five year olds have a blast with stories and fun games. The HappyFeet soccer ball is called “Bob the Bobcat!” Kids love taming their “Bobcat!” Location: Town Park Area G Instructor: Coach Frank LITTLE TOES AGES 2-3YRS C D / D T 1040 11:00-11:30am $118 / 8 Fri 7/17-9/4 F / BIG TOES AGES 4-5YRS C D / D T 1041 11:30-12:00pm $118 / 8 Fri 7/17-9/4 F / WORLD CUP SOCCER CAMPS 5-13YRS Your Sport...our Passion More than your typical camp experience, World Cup Soccer Camps is committed to helping children of all ages and abilities reach their greatest potential as people and as athletes. With an emphasis on instruction, your child will receive the highest level of attention in a fun and safe environment. With a 1:10, coach to player ratio, our experienced and educated staff is able to evaluate individual players and focus on developing your child’s athletic and team building skills. But most importantly our World Cup Soccer Camp staff will make sure to create a fun atmosphere. You can choose between full day and half day with the following camp choices: The U6-Fussball Academy (ages 5-6), the Classic Skill Camp (all levels, ages 7-9) and the Advanced Player’s Camp (more experienced players, ages 10-13). Complimentary Early Drop-off starts at 9am, instruction starts at 9:30am. Daily morning extended care is available between 8am-9am by appointment ($10/hour). Afternoon Extended Care is available between 3pm-4pm by appointment ($10/hour). For more information visit www.worldcupsoccercamps.com Location: Town Park C D / D 1070 1071 1072 1073 Mon- Fri Mon- Fri Mon- Fri Mon- Fri 7/20-7/24 7/20-7/24 8/10-8/14 8/10-8/14 T 9:00-12:00pm 9:00-3:00pm 9:00-12:00pm 9:00-3:00pm F PEE-WEE ƭ K-1 SOCCER 3-6YRS Kids and parents are in for a good time together learning the basics of soccer in this perennial favorite class that has become a Marin tradition. Over the past 40 years, more than 60,000 youth have participated in Dave Fromer Soccer programs, having a lot of fun as they improve their fitness, ball skills, tactical sense, and confidence. Instructor : Dave Fromer & Staff 3YRS C D / 1257 Sat D 4/25-5/23 T F / 9:30-10:15am $76 / 5 4YRS C D / 1258 Sat D 4/25-5/23 T F / 10:30-11:15am $76 / 5 5-6YRS C D / 1259 Sat D 4/25-5/23 T F / 11:30-12:30pm $86 / 5 / $199 / 5 $249 / 5 $199 / 5 $249 / 5 To Register: 415-927-5072 or www.cmparksandrec.org 17 Youth Activities Campers will learn the fundamentals of soccer in this high-energy camp! They will learn how to dribble, pass, and how to work within a team environment – amongst other useful skills. Each day ends with a friendly game that culminates in a Mini World Cup. Location: Town Park HAPPYFEET SOCCER AGES 2-5YRS STORIES ƭ GAMES... ON THE CHILD’S LEVEL CMFC Corte Madera Football Club Recrea onal Soccer Recrea onal Soccer Boys and Girls Boys / Girls U-8 We offer a Recrea onal League for all those who are interested in a fun, semi-compe ve environment where the focus is on learning the game of soccer. Games are on Saturday mornings and start September 12, the season runs for 8 weeks with prac ces star ng the last week of August. Fee includes a soccer ball and jersey for you to keep. Boys / Girls U-9 Compe Boys / Girls U-10 This will be the 2nd year of our Compe ve Soccer league. The league is intended to be an op on for all those interested in pursuing a more compe ve level of play while developing your skills with professional trainers. The me commitment for this program is more demanding, with prac ces twice a week and games on Saturday and as well as some Sundays. Some teams will travel for tournaments on the weekends. Kindergarten - 8th Grade $175 per player Registra on Dates – April 6 - June 19 (you will be waitlisted a er June 19) Opening Day— September 12, 2015 Compe ve Soccer Tryouts - March 28 and April 4 Age cut off 7/31 Boys / Girls U-11 Boys / Girls U-12 Boys / Girls U-13 PLAYERS SHOULD PLAN ON ATTENDING BOTH TRYOUT DATES. Tryouts are at Piper Park in Larkspur ve Soccer Developmental Soccer For those who are unable to play compe ve soccer and are interested in the opportunity to train with a professional coach, training will be available on Mondays and/or Fridays during the season for all age groups. This will be open to all. Signups at www.cortemaderafc.org 18 Corte Madera Parks & Recreation “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.” To make your nomination, please complete the application form which can be found at www.cmparksandrec.org and submit it to the Parks & Recreation office on or before April 30th 2015. The Parks and Recreation Commission will review the nominations and make the selection. The recipient will be recognized and honored by the Town Council, and will ride in the Fourth of July Parade. SENIOR FAIR Seniors, join us on May 28th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm for our annual Senior Fair. A broad range of agencies, service groups and vendors who work to meet the needs of seniors will be on hand to provide information and make presentations. Snacks and drinks provided. Admission is free. MOTHER DAUGHTER TEA Mothers and daughters will spend quality time playing games, dancing, making an art project, having an afternoon snack and more! Community Events SENIOR VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR 2015 It’s that time of the year! Please consider your many Corte Madera resident volunteers and recognize your volunteers by nominating one of them as the 2015 Senior Volunteer of the Year. Make someone proud, humble and happy! 3225 May 9th, 3:00pm to 5:00pm $20 per person FATHER SON BBQ Fun starts at 6:30 p.m. Dads and sons will have a blast playing games and eating barbeque. Games and activities until 9:00 p.m. CORTE MADERA COMMUNITY CENTER PRESENTS SUMMER MOVIE NIGHTS IN THE PATIO Join us for a movie screening with your community in the 3324 June 19th, 6:30pm to 9:00 pm. patio of the Corte Madera Community Center. $20 per person Movies will start at 8:30pm snacks will be available… July 24th: BOX TROLLS August 21st: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (Movies are subject to change) BOOK SWAP FOR ADULTS Do you have any interesting gently used books just sitting on a shelf collecting dust? Why not bring up to 5 of them to exchange for 5 “new to you” books Thursday May 7th and August 6th 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Corte Madera Community Center Main Hall 2015 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer WELLNESS VILLAGE CORTE MADERA TOWN PARK 498 Tamalpais Dr Corte Madera, CA 94925 We are thrilled to announce that Corte Madera Town Park will host the Wellness Village for the Avon Walk for a fifth year in a row. Event Dates Are: July 10th-12th Park will be closed for the event starting Friday, July 10th and will reopen Monday, July 13th. To Register: 415-927-5072 or www.cmparksandrec.org 19 To: Residential Customer Corte Madera Recreation 498 Tamalpais Drive Corte Madera, Ca. 94925 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #17 CORTE MADERA, CA ECRWSS KIDS CAPOEIRA Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art form that incorporates acrobatics, dance, percussion, and songs in a rhythmic dialogue of body, mind, and spirit. It is a communal game in which two opponents play each other inside a circle, formed by the other players who create rhythm for the game by clapping, singing and playing traditional instruments. The two “capoeiristas” play a game together using capoeira movements, camouflaging self-defense kicks with playful acrobatics and dance-like moves, spontaneously creating a strategy to fool the other player and perhaps catch them off guard. At the same time, the two players work together to build a beautiful, harmonic and naturally-flowing game. For videos and photos, please go to www.abada.org Location: Community Center Main Hall Instructor: Lisa Silva 4-6 years old C D / 1011 Thur D 6/11-7/16 T F / 3:15-4:00pm $90 / 6 7-12 years old C D / 1012 Thur D 6/11-7/16 T F 4:00-5:00pm $90 / 6 / ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Lisa Silva Willoughby was born in Goiânia, Brazil. She is a graduate of the State University of São Paulo and has been a Bay Area resident since 1999. Lisa has been training with Mestra Márcia Cigarra at ACSF since 2007. Since 2009, she has worked as an apprenticing instructor at ACSF, teaching capoeira to children at several Oakland, San Francisco and Marin County schools. Lisa has participated in the last three of ABADÁ-Capoeira’s biennial World Games (Jogos Mundiais) and she competed in ACSF’s International Games (Jogos Internacionais) in 2010. Since 2008, Lisa has performed in numerous productions with the ACSF performance troupe, including the 2011 San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival and ACSF’s 2012 Spirit of Brazil. In 2011, Lisa was awarded the ABADÁ title of “Graduada.” She resides in Marin County with her husband and young son. AIKIDO KIDS OF TAMALPAIS SAMURAI SUMMER CAMP AGES 7-13YRS What is a Samurai Summer Camp all about? Children learn Martial Arts in a fun, safe and playful environment. Activities include: • Samurai Games • Basic sword work through Jedi light saber training • Skill building Samurai obstacle courses • Sit back and listen to stories of wisdom and kindness • Calligraphy inspired painting • Kyudo inspired archery • Taiko inspired drumming • Action origami • Learn the seven virtues of the Samurai: Fairness ,Courage, Kindness, Respect, Honesty, Success, Dedication • On the final day the reenactment of “The Day in the Life of the Time -Traveling Samurai” • Daily Japanese lunch preparation – learn how to make sushi and many other Japanese foods Bring a backpack with H2O, walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. Notify us of any food allergies – in writing. All activities are subject to change or substitution. *New students need to call to schedule a free, introductory lesson before camp starts. Uniforms are available for purchase for $35. Location: Aikido of Tamalpais 142 Redwood Ave., Corte Madera C D / 1013 Mon-Fri 7/27-7/31 D T F 9:00-4:00pm $500 / 5 ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Dolano Arthur has been practicing Aikido for 20 years and holds the rank of Nidan (second degree black belt). She runs the kids program at Aikido of Tamalpais, is the mother of three school-aged girls, and makes it part of her practice to bring the lessons of Aikido into her daily life. /