North Berwyn Park District

North Berwyn
Park District
Spring Registration Now Open!
SPRING 2011
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p a r k
Registration
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North Berwyn - Jan. 3 Open - Jan. 10
Pg 9
Easter
Events
Pg 8
Teen
Spot
Pg 3
Power
Hour!
Pg 18
2011
Winter
Spring
TRY it
before
You BUY
it!
If you don’t
live in North
Berwyn, you
don’t get our
brochure!
Call for your
copy of the
2011 Spring
Brochure
@ (708)
749-4900 or
stop by the
Community
Center, 1619
Wesley Ave.
NEWS
SPRING CLASSES
Program’s 10th Year Anniversary
Spring classes are quickly
approaching! Make your way to
the North Berwyn Park District
and register today. The park has
set up a wide range of classes for
you and the whole family. Check
our complete listing of classes,
programs and schedules at www.
nbpd4fun.org.
Community honors the
best 8th grade students
TRY it
before
You BUY
it!
Calendar & Showtimes
www.16thStreetTheater.org
Tickets are $18 each.
Student and Group rates available.
SeasonFour2011
OUR
DAD
IS IN ATLANTIS
APRIL 15 - MAY 21, 2011
NBPD Executive Director Joe Vallez (left), Berwyn Mayor Robert J.
Lovero (right) and 2010 Winner Cassandra Gonzalez-Peterson (middle)
by Javier Malpica,
Translated by Jorge Ignacio Cortiñas
In Mexico, an 11 year-old boy and his 8-year old
brother are left behind with relatives they barely
know when their widowed father goes to
‘the promised land’ to find work. We witness
snapshots of their dreams (baseball!) and fears
(devil in the mirror!) while they take care of each
other, imagine their future and navigate
a journey well beyond their years.
Javier Malpica
lives and writes
in Mexico City.
CALL (708) 795-6704 x105 to talk to us!
16th Street Theater, Berwyn Cultural Center
6420 16th Street, Berwyn, IL 60402
www.16thstreettheater.org
www.nbpd4fun.org On March 7, applications for the 10th Year Anniversary “Best of
Berwyn” were distributed to Berwyn schools, recreation organizations
and agencies. The Best of Berwyn Junior Citizen Recognition Program
is a search for the top 8th grade students within the City of Berwyn.
It’s an annual program sponsored by the North Berwyn Park District
to distinguish teens that have focused their attention towards family,
academics and bettering their community.
The initial process consists of students being nominated
through applications and letters of recommendation sent in by
Berwyn North School District 98, Elementary School District 100, The
Berwyn Library, Pav YMCA, St. Leonard School, St. Odilo School,
Police Explorers, Berwyn Park District and the Berwyn Recreation
Department.
Beginning April 11th, the judges compiled of community
leaders, teachers and public officials have the difficult task of sorting
through the applications and interviewing the candidates to determine
the person who best exemplifies the criteria for this program.
The candidates and winner will then be invited, along with their
family members, to attend the “Best of Berwyn” banquet held this year
Hours
Community Center
1619 Wesley Ave
(708) 749-4900
Monday-Thursday..9 am - 8 pm
Friday.....................9 am - 6 pm
Saturday............9 am - 12 Noon
Try it for free
the first day of
class.
Zumba
Yoga
Tai Chi
Cardio Box
Boot Camp
Aerobics
Belly Dance
Hip Hop Cardio
Salsa & Merengue
Ballroom Dance
Martial Arts
Soccer
Boot Camp 4 Kids
Yoga 4 Kids
Breakdancing
Hip Hop 4 Kids
Ballet/Tap
Music Classes
Children’s Theater
Kids Comedy Club
IMPORTANT DATES
Think Green
Saturday, April 16
Best of Berwyn Banquet
Wednesday, May 4
Berwyn Cultural Center
16th Street Theater
6420 16th Street
(708) 795-6704
Partner’s Classic Golf
Outing
For show times visit
www.16thstreettheater.org
Senior Summer Bash
Friday, July 29
Friday, August 12
(708) 749-4900
NBPD SPRING
Spring Registration Now Open!
stretch your
imagination muscles
Yoga
Berwyn Super Kids: Healthy Choice
4 K ids
1619 Wesley Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 749-4900
www. nbpd4 fun. org
Community Center
1619 Wesley Ave.
(708) 749-4900
Music Lessons
Instructor: Greg Aguirre
Alyssa Alviar doing 10 “real” push-ups during her Boot Camp 4 Kids class.
In 2011, NBPD introduced Berwyn Super Kids, a program in which the park offers classes that will keep kids
engaged in a healthy activity from 45-60 minutes a day, Monday through Friday, during a Power Hour of programs.
The purpose behind this is so that the children develop an interest in finding activities they can enjoy that are
a diversion from the norm for them. NBPD believes that by becoming active, they will become well-rounded
individuals prone to lead healthier lifestyles as they grow up. The classes offered this Spring include Hip Hop 4
Kids, Breakdancing, Kid’s Comedy Club, Little Theater, The Linus Project, Yoga for Kids & Fitness Boot Camp 4
Kids. These classes encourage children to improve their imagination, social skills, self-expression, coordination
and most importantly their physical health. For more info on Super Kids, please call (708) 749-4900.
GUITAR • PIANO
8
weeks
“Community comes
together for a
greener city”
March 28 - May 17
non-residents $109
residents $89
Board of
Commissioners
Ann Mackin
President
Mark Sladek
Vice President
Rafael Avila
Commissioner
Jeanmarie Hajer
Commissioner
Jack Lopez
Commissioner
www.nbpd4fun.org green t-shirts and this year the city expects to see
even more. So far this event is the largest Earth Day
community effort in the city.
NORTH BERWYN PARK DISTRICT invites residents,
families, friends and organizations to register for
the 5th Annual Think GREEN Citywide Clean-Up in
Berwyn on Saturday, April 16 from 9 am – 12 noon.
Think GREEN is a year-round campaign NBPD
started in 2007 to encourage and remind the
residents to be mindful to the natural environment in
their daily lives in Berwyn. As part of this campaign
NBPD holds this Annual Citywide Clean-Up with the
support and assistance of Waste Management, the
City of Berwyn, Berwyn Development Corporation,
Berwyn Main Street, Berwyn schools, city officials
and residents of Berwyn.
NBPD will provide all that is necessary to clean and
beautify various locations in Berwyn and will assign
groups to such locations. Locations include various
parks, Roosevelt Road, Cermak Road/Main Street,
Depot District, Ogden Avenue & various schools. After
the clean-up, NBPD holds a “thank you” pizza lunch
for all the volunteers at a specified location.
For more information on Think GREEN or to register,
please call (708) 749-4900.
North Berwyn Park District Goes Social!
Connect with us!
Last year over 400 volunteers could be found
cleaning Berwyn neighborhoods and parks in bright
(708) 749-4900
SPORTS
Spring Registration Now Open!
Basketball
Open Gym & Leagues
Open Gym (8 Weeks)
March 29 - May 24*
Tuesdays (18+ yrs.) & Thursdays (14-17yrs.)
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Prairie Oak Gym, 15th & Oak Park
Resident Fee $20 & Non-Resident Fee $30
Register at 1619 Wesley Ave., by March 25
*No open gym on 4/5
NEWS
Program makes for happy,
healthy kids
North Berwyn Park District’s
youth soccer league is
a healthy-child focused
program
that
promotes
happy, healthy kids.
Every girl and boy stepping
on a soccer field for the first
time can have fun. NBPD’s
healthy-child approach makes
it one of the finest player
development programs in
the community. Everybody
likes to win, but developing
successful
players
and
people is what’s fundamental
at NBPD.
Leagues
Starts April 3
Sundays
10 am - 2 pm (18+ yrs.)
3 - 7 pm (14-17 yrs.)
Resident Team Fee $250
Non-Resident Team Fee $275
Register at 1619 Wesley Ave., by March 25
*Matching numbered uniforms required
*Minimum 5 & Maximum 10 players per roster.
Youth Soccer
Ages: 6-17
Summer Soccer League
Location: Jefferson Field, 16th & Wenonah
(Top left to right) Richard Anzueto, Oscar Hernandez, Alex Rivera, Brian Morales, Freddy Romero,
(bottom) Dario Mesta
During the summer, you can
drive down 16th street on any
given weekend and you will
see Jefferson Field packed
with players of all ages. It
is obvious that the residents
have embraced this sport
which makes it one of the
most successful programs
at the park. Jefferson Field
is not only used for organized youth leagues but for adult, male & female leagues, as well as, just for fun
neighborhood games.
The great thing about the youth soccer program is that kids are not expected to have experience to
join, NBPD staff makes it fun for all skill levels, even beginner’s. “Children have a natural joy of running
and kicking, soccer is a sport that kids can grow up playing and enjoy for the rest of their lives,” says Raul
Carmona, Recreation Supervisor in charge of soccer programs at NBPD. In addition to running and kicking,
kids learn techniques to control the ball and work as a team. It also encourages creative decision making
and strategic thinking. And it’s a fast game that keeps each player moving the entire time. At NBPD there’s
no spending time on the bench which is what makes this a healthy-child program!
Register at 1619 Wesley Ave.
Special golf outing
dedication
May 7 - August 6
Meets Saturdays
Looking for something fun to
do this spring?
M
ar tial
Arts
Register at
1619 Wesley Ave.
Berwyn, IL 60402
www.nbpd4fun.org Former Mayor Thomas J. Shaughnessy
at 2004 Partner’s Classic Golf Outing
Thomas J. Shaughnessy
November 22, 1925-December 21, 2010
“Shaughnessy, this one is for you,” is the theme
for the 13th year anniversary of the North Berwyn Park District
and the Berwyn North District 98 Educational Foundation’s
Partner’s Classic Golf Outing in honor of former Berwyn
Mayor Thomas Shaughnessy. Since 1997, this strategic
alliance has teamed up with the City of Berwyn, Berwyn Police
Department, community businesses and organizations in the
effort to improve the quality of life and create new educational
opportunities in Berwyn.
“The 2011 Partner’s Classic Golf Outing will be
dedicated to Mayor Shaughnessy as he was a great advocate
for children’s programs in the community,” Joe Vallez said.
So far, through this annual fundraiser, the partnership
amongst governmental, educational and recreation institutions
in the community have made it possible to raise over 50,000
dollars for Berwyn’s District 98 schools.
The Partner’s Classic Golf Outing’s location has been
moved to White Pines Golf Club in Bensenville and will be
held on Friday, July 29, 2011. “Golf & Dinner” price is $125
and “Dinner Only” is $35. For tickets or sponsorship, please
contact Nancy Woods at nwoods@nbpd4fun.org or call (708)
749-4900 x11.
(708) 749-4900
NORTH BERWYN PARK DISTRICT
Spring Registration Now Open!
senior News
SENIOR TRIPS
The biggest senior summer party in Berwyn!
The biggest senior summer party has
been scheduled for Friday, August 12 at Skylite
West Banquets on Odgen Avenue from 12 noon
until 3:30 p.m.
Last year’s first annual “Senior Summer
Bash” brought out over 200 attendees from
Berwyn, surrounding communities and even
Chicago. The bash was held in June last year
but has been moved to August due to the busy
summer scheduled in Berwyn.
The crowd will be entertained during
lunch with the stylings of a solo vocalist still to be
announced. After lunch the group can sit back
and enjoy a little bit of the “Rat Pack” sound from
singer/impersonator, Jerry Armstrong followed
by music from the 50’s thru the 90’s performed
by the Jerry Armstrong Band. The dance floor
(Left) Dorothy Tundra & (Right) Dolores Norwicki at
will be open for dancing the rest of the afternoon
Senior Summer Bash 2010
away.
There will be many door prizes donated by local businesses, some of last year’s donations included:
Bacci Pizzeria, Violet’s Flower Shop, The Patio, Edward Espinoza who donated Chicago White Sox tickets,
The North Berwyn Park District who donated Chicago Cubs tickets, Clover’s Garden, The Berwyn Park
District and Farmer’s Insurance Agent, Alma Rodriguez who donated $50.
This is one big “Summer Bash” you don’t want to miss! Tickets go on sale on Monday, April 4 at an
Early Bird rate of $15 and will go up to $20 after July 1st. Tickets can be purchased at North Berwyn Park
District, Community Center, 1619 Wesley Ave., Berwyn.
CALLING ALL
VOLUNTEERS
Keep yourClean
cityUpclean!
Sites
Various Parks
Roosevelt Road
Cermak Road/Main Street
Depot District
Ogden Avenue
Various Schools
Saturday, April 16
Kick-Off @ 9:00 am
Register by calling
(708) 749-4900
because YOUR
Planet DESERVES it!
register
Yourself,
YOUR Group
or
Pre-registration required. Register at
Community Center
1619 Wesley Ave, Berwyn
.
Always Patsy Cline, Pheasant Run Resort
Sunday, April 10 & 17
10:30 am -5:30 pm
$69
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“Let’s do Lunch” @ Star of Siam, Chicago
Cuisine: Thai
Monday, April 11
11:30 am - 2:30 pm
$8 Trip (Lunch is on your own)
“Let’s do Lunch” @ Vivo, Chicago
Cuisine: Italian & Steaks
Monday, May 9
11:30 am - 2:30 pm
$8 Trip (Lunch is on your own)
Bobby Vinton, Drury Lane
Tuesday, May 17
10:30 am - 5:30 pm
$75
Weber House & Garden Tour, Starved Rock
Wednesday, June 15
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
$49
Call us for a full listing of Trips or visit us at
www.nbpd4fun.org
“MONTHLY” Newsletters
North Berwyn Park District now has monthly newsletters for the
following programs: BASE, Preschool and Club 55! Newsletters
are available at the Community Center, 1619 Wesley Ave., on
the first of the month. If you would like us to mail you one, please
contact us at (708) 749-4900 x15.
summer
Better
than
Others!
june 6 -7august
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June
- August
Organization
2011
www.nbpd4fun.org
Mayor Robert J. Lovero
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(708) 749-4900