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Learn to swim at home
ICAN youth sample construction biz
SanTan Sun-area kids ages 10 months
and older can learn to swim at home
with lessons from Desert Swim School.
Lessons are offered for all levels
from beginner to advanced. Prices range
from $269 for a private session, $199
per student for semiprivate or $149 per
student for a group of three or four
children of similar ages and abilities. Six
30-minute lessons are included in each
session, with a customized schedule
tailored to every family’s needs. Sessions
can begin at any time.
Fifty kids from Chandler’s ICAN,
Positive Programs with Youth, recently
joined 50 kids from Future for Kids
on a fieldtrip to DPR Construction in
Phoenix.
Themed “DPR School of
Construction,” the youth participated
in a four-hour interactive learning
experience developed locally by DPR
employee and community service
leader Timothy Hyde and executed
by more than 25 DPR employees who
volunteered their time. Each group’s
work resulted in a final, completed
Desert Swim School also offers
year-round indoor lessons at four
locations throughout Chandler, Gilbert
and Tempe. Signature water safety
techniques and Safety Days are included
for all classes at all levels.
To learn more, visit www.
DesertSwimSchool.com, email info@
waterworksonwheels.com or call (480)
461-3888.
doghouse handcrafted by participants,
which will be donated to Friends for
Life Animal Rescue.
ICAN is a free, family-centered
youth service providing a full
complement of programs to equip
youth for personal and academic
success. ICAN is accredited by the
National Council on Accreditation
and was recently named Outstanding
After-School-Program by the Arizona
Center for After School Excellence. For
more information, call (480) 821-4207
or visit www.icanaz.org.
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PCM music camps hit right note
Teen musicians in the SanTan Sun
area are invited to rock, swing
or jam in camps offered by the
Phoenix Conservatory of Music
this summer.
Camps offered include Camp
Rock!, for musicians ages 13 to
18 with at least one year of
experience with their
primary instrument,
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July
7 through 11; Swing
into Jazz, for more
advanced musicians
ages 13 to 17 with at
least two years of
experience with their
primary instrument, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
July 14 through 18; and A Cappella
Vocal Jam!, for musicians ages
13 to 17 who can sight read at a
beginning level, have good pitch
accuracy and can hold a tune,
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 21 through
25.
All camps cost $120 for
the week to attend. Students
should bring their own lunches.
Phoenix Conservatory of
Music is at 9617 N. Metro Pkwy.
W., Suite 2000 in Phoenix. To
register or learn more, call
(602) 353-9900 or email info@
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ORTHODONTICS AT 30,000 FEET
From Dr. Chamberlain’s
Desktop
very once in a while I get
the chance to talk to a
stranger on the airplane
coming or going in my travels.
A few weeks ago, I had that
chance while traveling from
Buffalo, NY back to Phoenix.
As part of our travels, our converDr. Thomas Chamberlain sation inevitably came to,
“So, what do you do for work?”
I always love this question because I feel passionate about
what I do and I often feel compelled to tell people what
I can do for them to help them in their lives. This was no
different. However, the gentleman didn’t seem to understand the differences between a dentist who does orthodontics and an Orthodontic Specialist. I explained to him
that an Orthodontic Specialist has attended two to three
more years of education beyond dental school to be
taught proper orthodontic techniques, while a dentist who
does orthodontics does not have that extensive
specialized training.
E
He also inquired how to find a good Orthodontist in his
community. I explained to him that with today’s use of
reviews on the internet, it is now possible to get a much
clearer and true picture of an orthodontic office and how people feel about the doctor and staff. Although reviews don’t
negate the need to ‘see for yourself’’ when you schedule an
appointment (I’ll talk more about that in a moment),
but reviews do let you glance into other peoples, non-biased
experiences with that office. It’s easy to find reviews on any
dentist or orthodontist. Just Google search, “Orthodontics in
Chandler, AZ,” “Braces in Chandler, AZ,” or “Orthodontists
in Chandler, AZ.” Google is very strict on how reviews are
given and you can be certain the reviews are legitimate. Just
like a good friend who reviews a movie or gives a review on
a local restaurant, an orthodontic review page gives good
insight into whether the office is creating fans. Our conversation then turned to other things. However, the discussion
sparked some insights that I will share at the next issue.
In the meantime, I invite you to take a Google
search on the above and read our reviews
(Chamberlain Orthodontics happens to be
the most reviewed and the highest reviewed
Orthodontics office in the East Valley).
We also received the 2014 Best of Chandler
Award - Orthodontist. “Each year, the Chandler Award
Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved
exceptional marketing success in their local community and
business category. These are local companies that enhance
the positive image of small business through service to their
customers and our community. These exceptional companies
help make the Chandler area a great place to live, work and
play.” Thank you Chandler for recognizing us—we are humbled. So go ahead and google us and call us at 480-448-2474
and see what everyone’s talking about.
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AZ Compass Prep School to host open house
BY ALISON STANTON
When AZ Compass Prep School
opened its doors in Chandler in 2010,
founder and CEO Ronda Owens, says it
was a “very tiny little school.”
Although Owens says the charter
school did well in its earliest days as a
small school, she has enjoyed watching
the campus expand in terms of size and
number of students.
“We have worked really hard at
having everything in place so we could
expand, including a great curriculum and
teachers,” she says.
Daniel Pero, principal of AZ Compass
Prep School, says that the school shares
a large campus with its district offices,
Skyline Education Inc., as well as its
sister schools, Vector Prep and Arts
Academy and Education Works Day
School. A preschool for children ages 3
to 5 is also available.
Vector Prep and Arts Academy,
which is for kindergarten through sixth
grade, and AZ Compass Prep, which is
for grades 7 through 12, are free public
charter schools, Pero notes.
Although enrollment has steadily
grown, Pero says the goal for the 20142015 school year is to have 800 or more
students enrolled on campus. In order
to help reach this goal, the school is
hosting an Open House Career Day and
Fair from 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday,
Aug. 7.
Parents, kids and other members of
the community are welcome to attend
the event, which Pero says will help to
showcase the school and its teachers.
“We will have our teachers available
from all grades on campus to answer
questions, and provide information
about our school,” he says, adding that
the open house is also designed to
support and highlight student activities
like National Honor Society, Future
Business Leaders of America and many
more.
Activities during the open house
include a rock wall, go-karts, a dunking
booth, 40-plus concession stands and
lively dance performances.
Pero says the open house will also
feature the many things that help make
AZ Compass Prep School special. For
example, in addition to the core subject
requirements that are mandated by
the Department of Education for the
state, the school has a strong focus on
performing arts and sports.
“I like to refer to AZ Compass Prep
as an ‘AAA’ school, which stands for
academics, arts and athletics,” Pero says.
“Academically we are on course to
include in our educational program
courses structured toward career
and technical education and foreign
languages.”
For students who enjoy performing
arts, the school offers a “phenomenal”
performing arts program, Owens says.
“Dana Bambino used to be a
cheerleader for the Arizona Cardinals,
and she has years of experience in
dance; Candice Allred is a prima
ballerina who teaches ballet, and Alex
Martinez is a famous hip-hop artist,” she
says.
Pero says AZ Compass Prep School
is also working on offering a full sports
program to its students, including 11-man
tackle football, flag football, boys and
girls basketball, co-ed soccer, and many
more.
Pero says he is looking forward to
both the open house, and the first day of
school on Aug. 11.
“We are hopeful the event is
successful and will help us gain name
and location recognition, and grow our
student population.”
AZ Compass Prep School is located
at 2020 N. Arizona Ave., in Chandler. For
more information, call (480) 779-2000
or visit www.skylineschools.com
Alison Stanton is a freelance writer
who lives in the East Valley. She can be
reached at alison@santansun.com
STRONG ACADEMICS: In addition to an emphasis on the arts and athletics, students at AZ
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Chandler student writes her future at University of Iowa
BY TIM J. RANDALL
A writer’s muse is as varied as the
prose and accounts they construct. For
some it is personal experience, others
their cultural and social backgrounds,
or often espies of their surroundings
and interactions.
Teenager Ruohan (Hannah) Miao, a
Chinese citizen living in Chandler and
attending Hamilton High School, is
inspired by books.
“First and foremost, I’m a reader, so
I get a lot of my inspiration from the
books I read,” she says.
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“I think at some point, you become
filled with the intake of so many
new ideas that you just have to stop
reading and start writing to get it all
out of your system.”
Miao is just returning from the
prestigious University of Iowa Creative
Writing and Cultural Exchange
Program, where she expanded her
literary prowess.
Miao joined 33 of the most talented
16-19 year old pens from around the
globe in Iowa City, to take part in this
highly regarded Between the Lines
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event brings together a range and mix
of young literary voices to exchange
ideas, learn from one another and
receive critical instruction from
accomplished poets, authors and
novelists.
“The chance to interact with other
writers my own age as well as learn
under the tutelage of respected
authors is a once-in-a lifetime
opportunity,” she says.
BTL coordinator Kelly Morse
explains how the program has evolved
over the past six years. “At inception,
the BTL was designed to introduce
Arabic students who did not have a
path into writing to better understand
how that process is undertaken in the
U.S. Now we have a true, full cultural
exchange program that allows Middle
East, American and Russian students to
write and appreciate literature from a
global perspective.”
The 2014 class will have 12
Americans from nine states
represented, along with students from
10 Arabic-speaking countries, as well
as from Russia. “We are so excited to
have a group that is our most globally
comprised, as well as culturally and
background diverse,” notes Morse.
Besides Miao, who is of ChineseAmerican descent, there will be U.S.
students with Philippine and Native
American heritage.
As the aspiring writers begin their
associations and engagement with one
another, they participated in morning
global literature seminars to broaden
their appreciation and understanding
of contemporary narrative traditions
from the United States, Russia and
Middle East. Afternoon sessions
included writing workshops along with
dedicated instruction from esteemed
names such as Russian novelist Alan
Cherchesov, Lebanese author Iman
Hymaydan and poet Kiki Petrosino.
“We have worked hard to offer
our students a compelling mix of
international perspectives and literary
choices from distinguished names,”
says Morse.
Miao, along with her peers, had
to undergo a rigorous process to be
selected for the program. Letters of
recommendation, fiction pieces and
targeted rejoinders were requisites for
admission consideration.
“My written submission for
acceptance into BTL included several
poems, a short story and a story in
response to a given prompt,” the
young scribe notes.
The BLT program has drawn
considerable global interest, and the
University of Iowa’s International
Writing Program in conjunction with
the Bureau of Educational and Cultural
Affairs at the U.S. Department of
State, continue to expand the offering
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practitioners.
“We have a second camp in the
works for 2015 to include a Turkish and
Armenian influence and in 2016 a Silk
Road historical composition,” Morse
says.
“Looking forward, Chinese literary
traditions would be very exciting, and
we already have parties from China
interested.”
For Miao, she embraced the
complexities and differences of
other cultures, paradigms and literary
customs and styles.
“At BTL, I hope to increase my
awareness in regards to the literature
and writing styles of writers from
other countries. I also hope to expand
my understanding of the cultures
of other countries and form new
friendships with the other students
there,” she articulates. Students
attending the seminar create enduring
friendships, while also developing
a conscientious and nuanced
understanding of the complexities of
social, cultural, political and economic
forces worldwide.
“Our goal with Between the Lines
is to allow students to engage in the
act of inquiry in both reading and
writing. The importance of a global
perspective and the cultural exchange
present in these groups is very
important,” mentions Morse.
For Miao this will be another step
in the journey of experiences that
have thus far forged her path. “English
has always been one of my favorite
subjects in class, and I’ve had several
amazing teachers that have helped
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me nurture and expand my passion
for writing. I enjoy it because it allows
me to explore my imagination and
develop new ideas, and it’s something I
take a lot of pride in,” she indicates.
Tim J. Randall is a freelancer for the
SanTan Sun News. He can be reached
at news@santansun.com.
PROLIFIC WRITER: Ruohan (Hannah) Miao
returns July 5 from the prestigious University
of Iowa Creative Writing and Cultural
Exchange Program, where she expanded her
literary prowess. Submitted photo
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Your child’s mindset—fixed or
flexible and why it matters
BY LINDA MCFADYEN
NEW VISTAS CENTER
FOR EDUCATION
Since the
emergence of
the science of
neuroimaging,
we are learning
(exponentially)
what is happening
inside the human
brain as thinking and learning are taking
place. One new area of study reflects
“mindset,” and how what we believe
about ourselves changes and shapes what
and how we learn.
People with a fixed mindset believe
that learning rests on their ability to
“prove how smart they are,” while
people with flexible or growth mindsets
believe that their ability is flexible and is
continually developed through learning.
While this may seem like an
inconsequential difference in outlook,
consider the following:
• People with a fixed mindset thrive
best when they feel sure of themselves,
when they sense that success is safely
within their grasp. The flexible, growth
mindset people will seek out a challenge,
whether or not they feel that they will
have immediate success.
• Fixed mindset people feel that very
hard work is what you have to do “if you
Pencils, Parents, Precepts and
Practicalities
This is the fourth installment in
an eight-part series about helping
your child succeed in school.
are not smart enough.” Growth mindset
people feel that hard work is the way that
one gets smarter. It is within their control.
• Fixed mindset people view success
as proving themselves, thus getting
a bad grade indicates their failure,
exposing their deficiencies. Growth
mindset people view success as
learning something new and setbacks
as temporary signs that they need to
redouble their efforts.
At Columbia lab, Carol Dweck, Ph.D.,
relates the following outcomes from a
study of students with both mindsets and
their consequent brainwave activity:
“As they answered questions and got
feedback, we were curious about when
their brainwaves would show them to
be interested and attentive. People with
a fixed mindset were only interested
when the feedback reflected on their
ability. Their brainwaves showed them
paying close attention when they were
told whether their answers were right or
wrong. But, when they were presented
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Local gymnasts have gold medal aspirations
BY TIM J. RANDALL
When audiences see the athleticism,
dedication and mental toughness on
display in gymnastic competitions at
the Olympics or national events, there is
an almost stunning awe as these young
adults—male and female—display the
confidence and poise to compete at the
highest level. For Lyle Guthrie, owner and
founder of Arizona Olympian Gymnastics,
preparing young pupils for their journey to
greatness in gymnastics and life has been
his passion for close to 30 years.
Guthrie, himself a decorated gymnast
in the ring specialization during the
mid-1970s, wanted to take his love of
the sport and pass it on to youngsters
in order to instill values and “build and
develop strength, flexibility, coordination,
confidence and most importantly—a
positive self-image,” he indicates.
Guthrie and his wife built their current
facility in 2000 on three acres after
renting a spot from the inception of U.S.
Olympian Gymnastics in 1986. And while
the name has changed, the mission has
not. “We want to take these great kids
and make them fit athletes, get them to
the highest level...at the junior grade and
beyond with college scholarships,” he
notes.
Many successes have passed through
his training regimen, including his own
son, who was a standout gymnast with his
father as his coach, narrowly missing the
chance to compete at the 2007 Olympic
trials after an arm injury. “I loved being
a father and coach and watching him
progress,” says Guthrie.
The laudations for young stars are not
reserved for his son however, as he beams
from ear to ear about two of his prize
students: Mackenzie Douglas and Quinlan
Donovan-Schager.
“These two are such amazing people
and incredible athletes...so humble,” he
says.
Guthrie, the executive program
director and head boys coach, speaks
first glowingly about Mackenzie, who as
a graduated senior has recently accepted
a full-ride scholarship to San Jose State in
the fall. While Mackenzie has dedicated
girl coaches on the Arizona Olympian
staff, Guthrie has had the opportunity
to work with her and is amazed by her
aptitude. “She is just an incredible talent,”
he articulates.
Quinlan, known as “Q” by everyone,
even competition judges, has Guthrie
gushing with excitement and enthusiasm.
“What an amazing mix of athleticism
and drive,” he notes. By example, he
cites Olympic Gold Medalist Paul Hamm
watching “Q” warm up at a recent event.
Guthrie says, “Having a world class
gymnast admiring your ability...that says
something.”
Quinlan, already has an academic
scholarship from ASU, but a recent
meeting between Guthrie and long-time
friend Brett McClure might have secured a
spot for “Q” at California-Berkeley with an
athletic scholarship.
“McClure, the assistant coach for
the California Golden Bears, saw his
performances and asked me: ‘How do we
get him here?”
Both Mackenzie and Quinlan recently
competed at their respective national
events; with Douglas finishing in the top
five in the country for the girls in AllAround: floor, vault, uneven bars and
beam. “Q” finished seventh in the country
on pommel horse, but also has specialty
in floor exercise. If Quinlan ever desired
to do All-Around for the men, it would
be in: floor, pommel, rings, vault, parallel
bars and high bar. This is a decision that
the young talent can still make as Guthrie
notes that males reach their gymnastic
peak between 18-25 years, while girls reach
ascendancy between the ages of 14-18.
Guthrie is so proud of what his pupils
have accomplished, but notes that his
staff is paramount to the success of the
school. “My long-time instructor, from
the Hungarian Olympic ranks, made me a
better coach,” says Guthrie. “I was a heck
of a great gymnast, but not a great coach
until I listened to him…I have an amazing
team.”
The Arizona Olympian Gymnastic
program offers the finest in equipment,
coaching, and training. Parents bringing
their sons and daughters can anticipate
top quality both in instruction, habits and
safety. “We have the tools from foam pits
for protections and to instill confidence,
to the right programs for nutrition and
training,” Guthrie says. Additionally he
SHOWING OFF: Judges and fellow gymnasts
gush about Quinlan “Q” Donovan-Schager.
STSN photo by Tim Sealy
notes that their gymnastic program
provides equal training for boys and girls.
“We want everyone to receive the best
instruction, which differentiates our
training model.”
With the new fall 2014 program
beginning July 28, Guthrie encourages
parents to bring their kids out and to
engage in this great activity. “Gymnastics
can be a fundamental foundation for
all sports; its attributes of strength and
flexibility are core elements,” he notes.
Tim J. Randall is a freelancer for the
SanTan Sun News. He can be reached at
news@santansun.com.
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with information that could help them
learn, there was no sign of interest.
Even when they’d gotten answers
wrong, they were not interested in
learning what the right answer was.
Only people with a growth mindset
paid attention to information that
could stretch their knowledge. Only
for them was learning a priority.”
So how do we help our children
develop a “growth mindset?”
• Avoid giving your children
feedback about how “smart” they are.
Instead focus your comments on their
efforts. When presented with success,
you can say something like, “Did you
work hard or extra hard?” or “How
does that feel? All that hard work paid
off!”
• Help your child develop positive
self-talk. Instead of “I’ll never learn
how to do algebra!” you can help them
reframe their thinking as they learn
to say things like, “With practice, I can
learn how to solve these equations.”
These small, consistent changes
in mindset can make a powerful
difference in your child’s success and
ultimate life fulfillment.
Linda McFadyen is the reading
and curriculum coordinator at
New Vistas Center for Education, a
private preschool and elementary
school located in Chandler. NVCE is
designated a Top 10 School by Johns
Hopkins Center for Talented Youth and
is celebrating its 35th anniversary.
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Cool off with Chandler aquatics programs
Chandler aquatic facilities has six
locations that offer numerous activities
throughout the summer—Arrowhead
Pool, 1475 W. Erie St.; Desert Oasis Aquatic
Center, 1400 W. Summit Pl.; Folley Pool, 600
E. Fairview Dr.; Hamilton Aquatic Center,
3838 S. Arizona Ave., and Mesquite Groves
Aquatic Center, 5901 S. Hillcrest Dr., Nozomi
Aquatic Center, 250 S. Kyrene Rd.
Summer hours
Chandler pools are now open for the
summer season. Hours are established on an
individual facility basis and end in relation
to the school district in which each facility
is located.
Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center is open
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Thursday; 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and
Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.
to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
on Sunday.
Hamilton Aquatic Center is open from
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday;
11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on
Sunday.
Nozomi Aquatic Center is open from
12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 11
a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 12 p.m. to 6
p.m. Sunday.
Arrowhead Pool is open from 1 p.m. to
5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 p.m. to 10
p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Desert Oasis Aquatic Center is open
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 12
p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Folley Pool is open from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Monday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through
Friday; 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday; 12 p.m.
to 5 p.m. Saturday and closed on Sunday.
All six facilities have at least one lap
lane open during public swim times. The
year-round lap swim program continues
throughout the summer at Hamilton and
Mesquite Groves. Admission for lap swim is
$2 a person, regardless of age.
Save money while attending Family
Swim Time
Take advantage of family fun time this
summer at one of the aquatic centers
during $1 Family Swim Time. Get the family
together for some fun in the sun without
breaking the bank.
Family Swim is from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
on Sundays at Mesquite Groves; 6 p.m. to
8 p.m. Thursdays at Hamilton; 6 p.m. to 8
p.m. Wednesdays at Nozomi; 8 p.m. to 10
p.m. Tuesdays at Arrowhead; 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturdays at Desert Oasis; and 8 p.m. to 10
p.m. Mondays at Folley.
Free swim times
Weekly free swim times are offered at
each Chandler aquatic facility this summer.
Free Swim Time hours are from 4 p.m.
to 6 p.m. Sundays at Nozomi; 6 p.m. to 8
p.m. Tuesdays at Hamilton; 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesdays at Desert Oasis; 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Fridays at Folley and Mesquite Groves; and
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at Arrowhead.
All facilities offer summer lessons
Take advantage of the variety of lessons
offered at all six Chandler aquatic facilities
throughout the summer. Evening lessons are
available at Arrowhead, Desert Oasis, Folley
and Mesquite Groves and Saturday morning
lessons are offered at Folley and Hamilton.
Morning lessons are available at all six
locations. For more information, consult the
Break Time magazine.
Free evaluations for swim lessons
offered
Staff members will help place a child in
an appropriate level swim lesson at each of
the aquatic centers during a free evaluation.
Parents and guardians are asked to seek staff
assistance during swim hours at any of the
centers for the evaluation.
Ask the cashier or pool manager for a
swim lesson after arriving at a pool. The
child will be taken into the pool by one of
the qualified water safety instructors, where
he or she will be asked to perform several
exercises demonstrating skills for no longer
than 10 minutes. The staff member will
recommend a class level based on the child’s
performance.
Parents also have the opportunity to
view the published class description online
at www.chandleraz.gov and choose a class
themselves for their child. Parents are asked
to put their child in a course that is based on
their skills and ability levels, rather than age.
Although the course description
includes ages, the child may be more or
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less advanced than the suggested age.
The course description also includes basic
guidelines to help place a child in the
appropriate swim lesson besides seahorse,
otters and surfer classes. The child will
remain in the same level for at least two
sessions. The descriptions on the class
list are available to assist in educating
customers on the variety of classes that the
Aquatics Department has the capability of
offering. Some classes may not be offered
during each session or at each location.
Summer session 3 and 4 now open
Summer sessions three and four
registration opened recently for residents
and nonresidents. Ask your child’s instructor
for a recommendation, or drop by one of
the facilities during public swim hours for a
swim lesson evaluation.
The eight-day weekday session is
$15.55 for a 25-minute class for residents;
$21.55 for nonresidents and $19.55 for a
50-minute class for residents and $26.55 for
nonresidents. The four-day Saturdays, one
week sessions, are $9.55 for a 25-minute class
for residents and $13.55 for nonresidents and
$13.55 for a 50-minute class for residents and
$17.55 for nonresidents.
Semi-private eight-day weekday sessions
is $34.55 for a 45-minute class for residents
and $46.55 for nonresidents. The four-day
Saturdays, one week sessions, are $19.55 for
residents for a 45-minute class and $26.55
for nonresidents.
Learn how to springboard dive
A Learn to Dive class and an Advanced
Springboard Diving class is now being
offered through the City of Chandler at
Nozomi and Mesquite Groves. The Learn
to Dive class will teach participants the
basics of springboard diving in a fun and safe
environment. The Advanced Springboard
Diving class will teach participants back,
inward, reverse and twist/flip dives.
Guard Start Program offered for
ages 9 and 10
Guard Start Program, a new program
for ages 9 to 10, requires dedication
and commitment and provides a great
opportunity to introduce pre-teens into the
Junior Lifeguarding Program. The participant
will receive a certificate and T-shirt upon
completion of the program.
Enrollment is limited to 10 participants.
It is $47 for residents; $64 for nonresidents.
Guard Start Program is offered at
Arrowhead Pool, Hamilton Aquatic Center,
Nozomi Aquatic Center and Mesquite
Groves Aquatic Center.
The following skills, which will be
evaluated on the first day of the program,
must be demonstrated to participate in the
program: swim the front crawl for 35 yards
continuously while breathing to the front
or side; tread water for one minute; float
on the back for 30 seconds and submerge
and swim a distance of 10 feet underwater.
Participants should bring a swimsuit and
towel for the skills evaluation and every day
of class.
American Red Cross Junior
Lifeguarding Program offered for
ages 11 to 15
Eleven to 15 year olds have an
opportunity to participate in a new
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Program that will teach water safety and
introduce participants to the duties and
responsibilities of a lifeguard. This course
will not certify anyone to be a lifeguard.
The program will provide an introduction
to first aid and CPR/AED, as well as build a
foundation of knowledge, attitude and skills
in preparation for the American Red Cross
Lifeguarding course. Successful completion
requires participation in skills practice.
The following skills, which will be
evaluated on the first day of the program,
must be demonstrated to participate: swim
the front crawl for 25 yards continuously
while breathing to the front and side; tread
water for one-minute; float on the back
for 30-seconds and submerge and swim a
distance of 10-feet underwater.
Participants, upon turning 15 years old,
will be prepared to enroll in the American
Red Cross Lifeguarding course. This course
will teach the knowledge and skills of a
lifeguard.
Enrollment is limited to 20 participants.
It is $57 for residents; $74 for nonresidents.
Participants will receive a certificate of
completion and a T-shirt at the end of the
course.
American Red Cross Water Safety
Instructor course offered
The 43-hour American Red Cross Water
Safety Instructor course includes five
hours of the F.I.T. course and eight hours of
instructor candidate practical teaching time.
The course will be held at Desert Oasis from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, July
26, through Aug. 3.
The course trains instructors’ candidates
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to teach water safety, including the basic
water rescue course, six levels of the
progressive learn to swim program and
parent and child aquatics.
It is $103 for residents; $127 for
nonresidents.
Participants must meet such
prerequisites as demonstrating proficiency
in front-crawl freestyle, back-crawl
backstroke, breaststroke, elementary
breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly;
maintain position on back one minute in
deep water; tread water for one minute and
must be 16 years old by the first day of class.
Year round lap swimming
Hamilton Aquatic Center, 3838 S. Arizona
Ave., offers lap swimming from 5:30 a.m.
to 7:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday and
Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center, 5901 S.
Hillcrest Dr., offers lap swimming from 7
p.m. to 9 p.m.
Admission is $2 per visit, regardless of
age. Be sure to purchase a punch pass, a 5
percent to 30 percent savings on admission
fees, or an annual pass, only $200. Punch
passes and annual passes are valid at both
locations.
Reserve a private party
Reserve a time, date and location for
private parties at all Chandler’s awardwinning aquatic centers by calling Sherri
Passey at (480) 782-2753. The centers offer
great locations for upcoming birthday
parties, office parties, family gatherings,
church outings or family reunions. Rental
is offered outside of public swim hours on
Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 24.
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Ak-Chin
16000 Maricopa Rd., Maricopa
(520) 233-2426
www.ultrastarakchin.com
Here’s the deal: Sunday Brunch 6
and younger eat free with paid
adult. On Tuesdays, all kids 12 and
younger eat free with purchase of
adult entree.
Apple Dumpling Café
3076 E. Chandler Heights Rd. Suite
101, Gilbert
(480) 279-3879
www.appledumplingcafe.com
Here’s the deal: Mondays are Family
Value night, where kids eat free
with each adult meal and two
drinks purchased. On Family Fun
night, kids receive free ice cream
with a meal. After-school coolness
is from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday, where kids
buy one ice cream, and get one free
Chompie’s
3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler
(480) 398-3008
www.chompies.com
Here’s the deal: All day Tuesday,
children 10 and younger receive
one free item from the kids’ meal
menu with adult meal purchase of
$8 or more. Dine in only.
Connect5 Family Centers Corp.
222 E. Warner Rd., Chandler
(480) 699-2122
1495 S. Higley Rd., Gilbert
July 5 – 18, 2014
WHERE KIDS EAT FREE
(480) 361-8410
Here’s the deal: Mondays and
Fridays free kids’ meals with
an adult purchase for Munchie
Monday Free Lunch and Freebie
Friday Free Dinner.
Copper Still - Moonshine Grill
2531 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 101, Gilbert
(480) 242-1258
www.CopperStillMoonshineGrill.
com
Here’s the deal: Every Tuesday, kids
ages 10 and younger eat for free
with the purchase of an adult meal.
Dilly’s Deli
2895 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 5,
Chandler
(480) 722-0644
www.dillysdeli.com
Here’s the deal: On weekends, get
one free kids’ meal for each adult
meal purchased for $4.79 or more.
El Palacio Restaurant and Cantina
2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler
(480) 802-5770
www.epchandler.com
Here’s the deal: Wednesday kids
12 and younger eat free with paid
adult.
Fat Willy’s
4850 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler
(480) 883-1356
www.fatwillysaz.com/Chandler
Here’s the deal: From 2 p.m. to 9
p.m. Tuesday, dine in and get a free
kids’ meal with every adult entrée
purchased. Little Leaguers menu
only, 12 and younger.
Nabers Music Bar and Eats
825 N. 54th St., Chandler
(480) 705-0288
www.nabersaz.com
Here’s the deal: Kids eat free every
Monday and Tuesday, with the
purchase of an adult meal and two
beverages.
NYPD Pizza
2580 W. Chandler Blvd, Chandler
(480) 722-0898
www.aznypdpizza.com
Here’s the deal: Kids eat for free on
Wednesday and Sunday after 4 p.m.
Pittsburgh Willy’s
1509 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler
(480) 857-2860
www.pittsburghwillys.com
Here’s the deal: Every day except
Sunday breakfast, kids younger than
10 eat free with each paying adult.
Additional kids eat for 50 percent
off; Wee Willy menu only.
Planet Sub
1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler
(480) 245-6503
www.planetsub.com
Here’s the deal: Monday kids eat
free with paid adult.
Sidelines Grill
2980 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler
(480) 792-6965
www.sidelinesaz.com
Here’s the deal: Kids eat free from
kids’ menu after 4 p.m. Thursdays
with adult entree. Dine-in only.
Cannot be combined with any
other offers or specials.
Someburros!
3461 W. Frye Rd., Chandler
2597 S. Market St., Gilbert
1335 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert
www.someburros.com
Here’s the deal: Every Tuesday night
from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. kids 12 and
younger eat free with purchase of
combo or specialty meal. Dine-in
only.
The Cove Grill
5070 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 400,
Chandler
(480) 802-9070
www.thecovegrill.com
Here’s the deal: Tuesday kids
younger than 12 receive one free
meal per adult entrée purchased.
The Sushi Room
2475 W. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler
(480) 821-9000
www.sushiroomaz.com
Here’s the deal: Sunday Funday
means kids 12 and younger eat free,
two kids per paying adult.
Uncle Bear’s Grill and Bar
1980 W. Germann Rd., Chandler
(480) 722-1555
www.unclebearsgrillandbar.com
Here’s the deal: Wednesday kids
eat free with each full price entrée
purchased.
Whiskey Rose Bar and Grill
135 W. Ocotillo Rd. Chandler
(480) 895-ROSE (7673)
www.whiskeyrosesaloon.com
Here’s the deal: Kids eat free every
Tuesday and Sunday with purchase
of an adult entree.
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has a regular “Where kids eat
free” section.
Restaurant owners, please
email us details such as days
of the week kids can eat
free at your establishment,
and what conditions apply,
such as purchase of an adult
meal, certain hours, etc.,
Include your restaurant name,
address, phone and website
and a contact name for
verification.
Readers, if you know of
a location that has a kidseat-free program, email us
with the restaurant name,
a phone and / or email for
confirmation and details.
Email information to
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Kevin T. Carr of Chandler
is on the Spring 2014
Honors List at Southeastern
Louisiana University in
Hammond, Louisiana.
Honors List students must
be fulltime undergraduates
carrying at least 12 credit
hours with no grade below
a C.
Robert Otto Mathes of
Chandler is on the Spring
2014 Dean’s List at Eastern
Kentucky University in
Richmond, Kentucky. Robert
is a senior majoring in fire
protection administration.
Tyler Miller of Chandler
is a May 2014 graduate
of University of Montana
Western in Dillon, Montana.
Tyler earned Bachelor of
Science degrees magna
cum laude in business
administration and
computer information
technologies.
Shawn Nguyen of Chandler
earned a Doctorate of
Veterinary Medicine at
Kansas State University in
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Jared Ruchensky is on the
Spring 2014 Dean’s List at
Creighton University in
Omaha, Nebraska. Jared is
a senior in the College of
Arts and Sciences. Fulltime
students who earn a 3.5
grade point average or
better on a 4.0 scale are
eligible for the Dean’s List.
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Kylie Smith and Tissiana
Vallecillo, both of Chandler,
recently performed original
compositions at the Yamaha
2014 U.S. National Junior
Original Concert at the
Virginia Piper Theater at
Mesa Arts Center. The Junior
Original Concert program
offers Yamaha Music School
students ages 15 and younger
the opportunity to perform
their own compositions in
concerts around the world.
Chan Wu of Chandler
earned a Master of Taxation
at the University of Akron in
Akron, Ohio.
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Center. Coloring Squared provides a series of educational worksheets that combine coloring and math as well as
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